Author Archives: Mr. Blake

Today we watched a news story about Amazon and discussed some of the future concerns about technology and potential monopolies. Afterward, students analyzed clues to try and figure out what caused the Salem Witch Trials, and Witch hysteria at the end of the 17th beginning of the 18th century. Students turned in their Bellwork for … Continue reading »

Happy Halloween! Today, in celebration of Halloween, we had a witch hunt. Between 1692 and 1693, Salem, Massachusetts accused community members of being witches. This hysteria resulted in the deaths of 25 people. Students participated in their own Salem Witch Trial by trying to determine who was a witch and accusing their classmates. Tomorrow we … Continue reading »

Hello, Retakes are after school this Friday. Students need to write down the full question that they got wrong, and then write the correct answer. This assignment must then be signed by a parent and turned in at the retake. Anyone not having this will not be allowed to retake the test. Please see me … Continue reading »

Hello, Today we took the test on Ch. 3. Most students did well. For those who are unhappy with their score, the retake will be Friday after school. To take the retake, you need to go through the test, write down the full question and correct answer to any questions that were incorrect. This needs … Continue reading »

Hello, Earlier this week we finished the Colony Chart. Answers for that can be found on Google Classroom. Next, we finished assessing the peer writing assignments that were assigned, students should have finished assessing four peers. Today we worked on the review for Ch. 3. The review is on Google Classroom. Students need to finish … Continue reading »

Hello, Just a reminder that the chart is due tomorrow. We will discuss your answers in class tomorrow, and discuss some additional history behind the colonies. You can find the text for Ch. 3 and the chart on Google classroom. Hope everyone is having a great weekend. Mr. Blake

Hello, So this week we worked on answering the question, Was there a common experience for women in colonial America? We finished writing our essays last night and made sure they were submitted today. (All directions are on Google Classroom, submissions should have been turned in on iLearn.) On Monday we will spend a portion … Continue reading »

Open House will be from 6-7:30 on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. There will be a School Improvement meeting at 5:30 with Mr. Denison for those wishing to attend.

This is a reminder that the class which brings in the most boxes of facial tissue by Friday will earn a class reward. Small boxes count as 1/2 and all boxes need to be turned in by Friday.

Hello, Yesterday we worked on the Geography Challenge – First Americans. After taking the geography challenge, students took the US Map Drawing and Labeling Test. I will hopefully have those graded in the next couple days. Today we took a pre-assessment to help me assess students abilities to read and write in social studies. Tomorrow … Continue reading »