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Bryant Middle School |
Today in class we still had kids work on their NWEA language test.
All students have been assigned an article on https://newsela.com/. This will be for points, and is due on Friday. Please e-mail me if you need the class code.
Tomorrow we will talk about BCE and CE, BC and AD.
Wednesday we will begin chapter 2: Early Hominids
Thank you
CHAPTER 1 TEST TOMORROW
I will check their reading notes (need to be complete), bellwork, and they will turn in their illustrated dictionary
Please see the previous post for all the links you need for notes, study guide, dictionary, and quizlet.
Today and yesterday students were taking the NWEA language test.
Thank you
Yesterday was Constitution day so we did a mini-lesson on the US Constitution.
Today we reviewed for the chapter 1 test that is on Friday.
Chapter 1 Test is on Friday!
I will also check their reading notes, bellwork, and they will turn in their Chapter 1 ID. Here is everything they need to prepare for Friday:
https://moodle.dearbornschools.org/mod/resource/view.php?id=97938
illustrated dictionary ch 1 example
Quizlet:
https://quizlet.com/154500635/chapter-1-vocab-piche-flash-cards/
Tomorrow and Thursday we will take the NWEA Language test.
Thank you
Yesterday in class students did a gallery walk around the room and pretended they were ‘archaeologists’, and were exploring cave paintings and artifacts left by prehistoric humans.
When they were finished they needed to work on their reading notes.
Today in class we finished up the reading notes for chapter 1 (pages 5-8 on the following attachment):
https://moodle.dearbornschools.org/mod/resource/view.php?id=97938
These reading notes will be checked next week Friday when they take the chapter 1 test.
Next Friday will be the chapter 1 test. I will check their notes, bellwork, and they will turn in their illustrated dictionary for chapter 1.
illustrated dictionary ch 1 example
Here is the study guide for chapter 1:
Schedule next week:
Monday- Constitution Day
Tuesday- Review for Test
Wednesday and THursday- NWEA Language test
Friday- Chapter 1 test
Here are some videos we watched today in class on some of the cave paintings we learned about:
https://www.bradshawfoundation.com/lascaux/
Thank you!
Yesterday and today in class we started on Chapter 1. We read sections 1-4 and completed the notes for those sections. Here are the reading notes needed for chapter 1:
https://moodle.dearbornschools.org/mod/resource/view.php?id=97938
The notes are NOT homework, but if any student is absent they need to make sure they complete what they missed at home. These will be due at the end of the chapter.
Also, here is the chapter 1 illustrated dictionary again. This is also due at the end of the chapter:
illustrated dictionary ch 1 example
Thank you
Yesterday in class the textbook scavenger hunt was due.
We worked on Unit 1 Setting the Stage map found on pages 2-3 in the book. We worked on the map yesterday and today in class. The map will be due on Monday.
If students finished early, they were given their chapter 1 illustrated dictionaries (ID). This is NOT due on Monday, however it will be due when we are finished with chapter 1 (which will be in a couple weeks). Here is the dictionary:
illustrated dictionary ch 1 example
HOMEWORK
Map- due Monday
Ch. 1 ID- due when we finish chapter 1
Thank you, have a great weekend!
Yesterday in class we took a pre-test that tested students on everything we will learn in the year. They will take a post-test at the end of the year. This was ungraded.
We also organized our binders, here are the divider sections:
Today in class, students received their textbooks. They will keep these books all year. I have recorded their information and any current damage done to it. Any additional damage done to the book the student is responsible for replacing.
Students worked on a textbook scavenger hunt to become familiar with the book. This is due tomorrow if they didn’t finish it:
We also went over bellwork procedures:
Thank you!
We have made it through our first week of school. I feel I already need a 4 day weekend!
This week we have been going over class procedures, rules, expectations, etc. We also have been doing ice-breaker activities and team-building exercises.
Here is my syllabus that explains everything the student will need and know for the upcoming school year. This syllabus needs to be signed by both student and parent and turned in on Tuesday, September 4th.
On the same document is a parent letter (I don’t need this returned or signed). Here is the syllabus:
Class materials are also due by Tuesday. Please try to get everything on the list of recommended materials.
Thank you!
Today in class we continued working on the slides for the project.
I have announced they will NOT be presenting the information in class. Rather they will just submit their slides as a grade.
Monday the dictionary is still due for chapter 34:
Monday, we will work on finishing up the reading notes for chapter 34. Here are the reading notes:
https://moodle.dearbornschools.org/mod/resource/view.php?id=92106
Tuesday we will take an un-graded post test for all the information we learned from the beginning of the year.
I will also check, on Tuesday, their ch 34 reading notes and their bellwork.
Here is a video we watched today in class about Julius Caesar:
Have a great, last weekend!
Thank you
Today in class we went over the map students did with the sub yesterday and then turned it in. Here is the map from yesterday:
https://moodle.dearbornschools.org/mod/resource/view.php?id=151085
Today we also started chapter 34: From Republic to Empire. We will talk about how Rome went from a small Republic to a massive empire spanning across the Mediterranean Sea.
We worked on sections 1-2 today. Here are the reading notes:
https://moodle.dearbornschools.org/mod/resource/view.php?id=92106
The chapter 34 illustrated dictionary will be due on Monday. However, I will collect their textbooks by Friday. So make sure to get the definitions done before Friday. Here is the dictionary:
Textbooks
Any missing textbooks, or any water damage to the book ,or any other major issue with the book, the student will owe $90 to replace the book.
Any books that need rebinding will be $11 to replace
I will collect by Friday
Thank you