Nov 2015
Nov. 30 - Dec. 4, 2015
Nov/30/2015 01:24 PM
Week 16:
Focus This Week: SS7E10: The student will describe factors that influence economic growth and examine their presence or absence in India, China, and Japan.
Opening:
Monday - Friday: CNN News.
Work Periods:
Monday: New vocabulary List 13 found on website. We will begin Chapter 31 which focuses on economic development by reading together, taking notes and answering questions.
Tuesday: Finish Chapter 31, enter answers in clickers, and do a simulation activity related to Investing in Human Capital from National Council on Economic Education.
Wednesday: Practice vocabulary with a partner for five minutes. Complete Chapter 32 as a class by reading together, taking notes, and answering questions.
Thursday: Practice vocabulary/chapter review questions as a class game (Around the World, Basketball, etc.) Complete Economics Simulation from National Council on Economic Education.
Friday: Review as class followed by Vocabulary/Economics/Country Independence Test on Chapters 31-32.
I will intersperse instruction with short videos featuring religious/culture topics related to Asia throughout the week.
Closing: Five-question review of day's topic.
ELT: Students are able to reassess during Extended Learning Time (ELT) and before school. If a student fails a test a stamp is placed on test asking for a parent signature and listing the date any reassessment must be completed by (please see Reassessment Form and contact me for any additional information). Students must complete with 100 percent accuracy any prior Progress Monitoring assignments and the failed test in order to reassess within the two-week window. Please visit the Running Record page to see list of assignments/dates leading up to any particular test.
Assessments/Differentiation: Students will complete several assessments/checks for understanding throughout the week on vocabulary and new information as it is presented. This information will then be used to determine what information needs more practice and which students will be placed in a review group to work directly with teacher to receive individual attention/partnered practice/small groupings to increase comprehension, understanding and hopefully retention. Low test scores correlate to the amount of time necessary for study; what we are able to do in class may not be enough and should be adjusted accordingly. Materials used in class are found on this website and books may be borrowed each night to use at home. Please contact me if I can assist in any way.
Students who did not receive passing grades on chapter questions will work individually, with a partner, or in a small group, along with teacher assistance, to go back and correct mistakes. Generally students write out question and find the correct answer and check it with me before moving forward. This is one approach to differentiation and is done as required, with more class time allotted when necessary or completed during ELT.
Focus This Week: SS7E10: The student will describe factors that influence economic growth and examine their presence or absence in India, China, and Japan.
Opening:
Monday - Friday: CNN News.
Work Periods:
Monday: New vocabulary List 13 found on website. We will begin Chapter 31 which focuses on economic development by reading together, taking notes and answering questions.
Tuesday: Finish Chapter 31, enter answers in clickers, and do a simulation activity related to Investing in Human Capital from National Council on Economic Education.
Wednesday: Practice vocabulary with a partner for five minutes. Complete Chapter 32 as a class by reading together, taking notes, and answering questions.
Thursday: Practice vocabulary/chapter review questions as a class game (Around the World, Basketball, etc.) Complete Economics Simulation from National Council on Economic Education.
Friday: Review as class followed by Vocabulary/Economics/Country Independence Test on Chapters 31-32.
I will intersperse instruction with short videos featuring religious/culture topics related to Asia throughout the week.
Closing: Five-question review of day's topic.
ELT: Students are able to reassess during Extended Learning Time (ELT) and before school. If a student fails a test a stamp is placed on test asking for a parent signature and listing the date any reassessment must be completed by (please see Reassessment Form and contact me for any additional information). Students must complete with 100 percent accuracy any prior Progress Monitoring assignments and the failed test in order to reassess within the two-week window. Please visit the Running Record page to see list of assignments/dates leading up to any particular test.
Assessments/Differentiation: Students will complete several assessments/checks for understanding throughout the week on vocabulary and new information as it is presented. This information will then be used to determine what information needs more practice and which students will be placed in a review group to work directly with teacher to receive individual attention/partnered practice/small groupings to increase comprehension, understanding and hopefully retention. Low test scores correlate to the amount of time necessary for study; what we are able to do in class may not be enough and should be adjusted accordingly. Materials used in class are found on this website and books may be borrowed each night to use at home. Please contact me if I can assist in any way.
Students who did not receive passing grades on chapter questions will work individually, with a partner, or in a small group, along with teacher assistance, to go back and correct mistakes. Generally students write out question and find the correct answer and check it with me before moving forward. This is one approach to differentiation and is done as required, with more class time allotted when necessary or completed during ELT.
Nov. 16 - 20, 2015
Nov/15/2015 06:53 PM
Week 15:
Focus This Week: SS7E8 The student will analyze different economics systems.
Compare and contrast the economic systems in China, India, Japan, and North Korea.
Opening:
Monday: New vocabulary recorded on notecards.
Tuesday - Thursday: Depending upon time needed, students will present projects that were turned in on Friday.
Thursday: Vocabulary practice; five minutes alone and five minutes with a partner; practice quiz; Around the World game depending upon how much time students have had to work with new vocabulary.
Friday: Review with a partner for test.
Work Periods:
Monday - Thursday: Students turned in projects Friday. We will listen to presentation until all students who turned projects in on time are completed.
When we are able, part of the period will be used to enter Chapter 27-28 answers into Senteos if that was not completed last week.
We will cover economics in Asia when we are able by reading Chapter 29 together. Some blocks may move forward if time permits but students can plan on the test covering the Lists 9-12 vocabulary and Chapter 29.
I will intersperse instruction with short videos featuring religious/culture topics related to Asia throughout the week.
Thursday: Students will have a test covering vocabulary and information from chapters 29.
Friday: Students will complete an enrichment activity involving reading comprehension.
Closing: Each day we will watch CNN Student News and discuss current events as time allows.
ELT: Students are able to reassess during Extended Learning Time (ELT) and before school. If a student fails a test a stamp is placed on test asking for a parent signature and listing the date any reassessment must be completed by (please see Reassessment Form and contact me for any additional information). Students must complete with 100 percent accuracy any prior Progress Monitoring assignments and the failed test in order to reassess within the two-week window. Please visit the Running Record page to see list of assignments/dates leading up to any particular test.
Assessments/Differentiation: Students will complete several assessments/checks for understanding throughout the week on vocabulary and new information as it is presented. This information will then be used to determine what information needs more practice and which students will be placed in a review group to work directly with teacher to receive individual attention/partnered practice/small groupings to increase comprehension, understanding and hopefully retention. Low test scores correlate to the amount of time necessary for study; what we are able to do in class may not be enough and should be adjusted accordingly. Materials used in class are found on this website and books may be borrowed each night to use at home. Please contact me if I can assist in any way.
Students who did not receivie passing grades on chapter questions will work individually, with a partner, or in a small group, along with teacher assistance, to go back and correct mistakes. Generally students write out question and find the correct answer and check it with me before moving forward. This is one approach to differentiation and is done as required, with more class time allotted when necessary or completed during ELT.
Focus This Week: SS7E8 The student will analyze different economics systems.
Compare and contrast the economic systems in China, India, Japan, and North Korea.
Opening:
Monday: New vocabulary recorded on notecards.
Tuesday - Thursday: Depending upon time needed, students will present projects that were turned in on Friday.
Thursday: Vocabulary practice; five minutes alone and five minutes with a partner; practice quiz; Around the World game depending upon how much time students have had to work with new vocabulary.
Friday: Review with a partner for test.
Work Periods:
Monday - Thursday: Students turned in projects Friday. We will listen to presentation until all students who turned projects in on time are completed.
When we are able, part of the period will be used to enter Chapter 27-28 answers into Senteos if that was not completed last week.
We will cover economics in Asia when we are able by reading Chapter 29 together. Some blocks may move forward if time permits but students can plan on the test covering the Lists 9-12 vocabulary and Chapter 29.
I will intersperse instruction with short videos featuring religious/culture topics related to Asia throughout the week.
Thursday: Students will have a test covering vocabulary and information from chapters 29.
Friday: Students will complete an enrichment activity involving reading comprehension.
Closing: Each day we will watch CNN Student News and discuss current events as time allows.
ELT: Students are able to reassess during Extended Learning Time (ELT) and before school. If a student fails a test a stamp is placed on test asking for a parent signature and listing the date any reassessment must be completed by (please see Reassessment Form and contact me for any additional information). Students must complete with 100 percent accuracy any prior Progress Monitoring assignments and the failed test in order to reassess within the two-week window. Please visit the Running Record page to see list of assignments/dates leading up to any particular test.
Assessments/Differentiation: Students will complete several assessments/checks for understanding throughout the week on vocabulary and new information as it is presented. This information will then be used to determine what information needs more practice and which students will be placed in a review group to work directly with teacher to receive individual attention/partnered practice/small groupings to increase comprehension, understanding and hopefully retention. Low test scores correlate to the amount of time necessary for study; what we are able to do in class may not be enough and should be adjusted accordingly. Materials used in class are found on this website and books may be borrowed each night to use at home. Please contact me if I can assist in any way.
Students who did not receivie passing grades on chapter questions will work individually, with a partner, or in a small group, along with teacher assistance, to go back and correct mistakes. Generally students write out question and find the correct answer and check it with me before moving forward. This is one approach to differentiation and is done as required, with more class time allotted when necessary or completed during ELT.
Nov. 9 - 13, 2015
Nov/08/2015 07:10 PM
Week 14:
Focus This Week: SS7G12 The student will analyze the diverse cultures of the people who live in Southern and Eastern Asia.
a. Explain the differences between an ethnic group and a religious group.
b. Compare and contrast the prominent religions in Southern and Eastern Asia: Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Shintoism and the philosophy of Confucianism.
c. Evaluate how the literacy rate affects the standard of living.
Opening:
Monday: New vocabulary recorded on notecards.
Tuesday - Thursday: Differentiated instruction, see notes below.
Friday: Review with a partner for test.
Work Periods:
Monday: New vocabulary words List 11 will be introduced. Please see vocabulary section of Class Notebook on this website to find lists of words and definitions.
Part of the period will be used to enter Chapter 27 answers into Senteos if that was not completed last week. We will take a first look at Chapter 28 today.
I will intersperse instruction with short videos featuring religious/culture topics related to Asia throughout the week.
Tuesday: Students will practice new vocabulary by themselves for five minutes, five minutes with a partner, and then take a practice quiz. Those who score 100 percent will receive a Rambler Pride Card and be able to opt out of vocabulary practice and complete enrichment activities each day. We will continue to read Chapter 28 from the Student Workbook together and students will complete questions from chapters in clickers as we move through chapter. Results are used as progress monitoring grades and as checks for understanding for differentiated instruction. We will finish and uncompleted work from previous day related to geography.
Wednesday: Students will practice new vocabulary by themselves for five minutes and take a clicker quiz. Those who score 100 percent will receive a Rambler Pride Card and be able to opt out of vocabulary practice and complete enrichment activities each day. We will finish and uncompleted work from Chapter 29 related to religion.
Thursday: Students will take a practice quiz. Projects are due today and students will present their finished work to be graded with provided rubric.
Friday: Students will have a test covering vocabulary and information from chapters 27-29. Projects presentations will continue and students will be graded with provided rubric.
Closing: Each day we will watch CNN Student News and discuss current events as time allows.
ELT: Students are able to reassess during Extended Learning Time (ELT) and before school. If a student fails a test a stamp is placed on test asking for a parent signature and listing the date any reassessment must be completed by (please see Reassessment Form and contact me for any additional information). Students must complete with 100 percent accuracy any prior Progress Monitoring assignments and the failed test in order to reassess within the two-week window. Please visit the Running Record page to see list of assignments/dates leading up to any particular test.
Monday we will spend time going over previous test, which had many low scores and will be required reassessment for 74 or below scores.
During ELT we will be studying economics/personal finance by playing a stock market game.
Assessments/Differentiation: Students will complete several assessments/checks for understanding throughout the week on vocabulary and new information as it is presented. This information will then be used to determine what information needs more practice and which students will be placed in a review group to work directly with teacher to receive individual attention/partnered practice/small groupings to increase comprehension, understanding and hopefully retention. Low test scores correlate to the amount of time necessary for study; what we are able to do in class may not be enough and should be adjusted accordingly. Materials used in class are found on this website and books may be borrowed each night to use at home. Please contact me if I can assist in any way.
Monday we will spend time going over previous test, which had many low scores and will be required reassessment for 74 or below scores.
Tuesday/Wednesday students who did not do well on Chapter 27 questions will review material again with teacher in small group/partnered setting.
Focus This Week: SS7G12 The student will analyze the diverse cultures of the people who live in Southern and Eastern Asia.
a. Explain the differences between an ethnic group and a religious group.
b. Compare and contrast the prominent religions in Southern and Eastern Asia: Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Shintoism and the philosophy of Confucianism.
c. Evaluate how the literacy rate affects the standard of living.
Opening:
Monday: New vocabulary recorded on notecards.
Tuesday - Thursday: Differentiated instruction, see notes below.
Friday: Review with a partner for test.
Work Periods:
Monday: New vocabulary words List 11 will be introduced. Please see vocabulary section of Class Notebook on this website to find lists of words and definitions.
Part of the period will be used to enter Chapter 27 answers into Senteos if that was not completed last week. We will take a first look at Chapter 28 today.
I will intersperse instruction with short videos featuring religious/culture topics related to Asia throughout the week.
Tuesday: Students will practice new vocabulary by themselves for five minutes, five minutes with a partner, and then take a practice quiz. Those who score 100 percent will receive a Rambler Pride Card and be able to opt out of vocabulary practice and complete enrichment activities each day. We will continue to read Chapter 28 from the Student Workbook together and students will complete questions from chapters in clickers as we move through chapter. Results are used as progress monitoring grades and as checks for understanding for differentiated instruction. We will finish and uncompleted work from previous day related to geography.
Wednesday: Students will practice new vocabulary by themselves for five minutes and take a clicker quiz. Those who score 100 percent will receive a Rambler Pride Card and be able to opt out of vocabulary practice and complete enrichment activities each day. We will finish and uncompleted work from Chapter 29 related to religion.
Thursday: Students will take a practice quiz. Projects are due today and students will present their finished work to be graded with provided rubric.
Friday: Students will have a test covering vocabulary and information from chapters 27-29. Projects presentations will continue and students will be graded with provided rubric.
Closing: Each day we will watch CNN Student News and discuss current events as time allows.
ELT: Students are able to reassess during Extended Learning Time (ELT) and before school. If a student fails a test a stamp is placed on test asking for a parent signature and listing the date any reassessment must be completed by (please see Reassessment Form and contact me for any additional information). Students must complete with 100 percent accuracy any prior Progress Monitoring assignments and the failed test in order to reassess within the two-week window. Please visit the Running Record page to see list of assignments/dates leading up to any particular test.
Monday we will spend time going over previous test, which had many low scores and will be required reassessment for 74 or below scores.
During ELT we will be studying economics/personal finance by playing a stock market game.
Assessments/Differentiation: Students will complete several assessments/checks for understanding throughout the week on vocabulary and new information as it is presented. This information will then be used to determine what information needs more practice and which students will be placed in a review group to work directly with teacher to receive individual attention/partnered practice/small groupings to increase comprehension, understanding and hopefully retention. Low test scores correlate to the amount of time necessary for study; what we are able to do in class may not be enough and should be adjusted accordingly. Materials used in class are found on this website and books may be borrowed each night to use at home. Please contact me if I can assist in any way.
Monday we will spend time going over previous test, which had many low scores and will be required reassessment for 74 or below scores.
Tuesday/Wednesday students who did not do well on Chapter 27 questions will review material again with teacher in small group/partnered setting.
Nov. 2 - 6, 2015
Nov/01/2015 10:08 AM
Week 13:
Focus This Week: SS7G12 The student will analyze the diverse cultures of the people who live in Southern and Eastern Asia.
a. Explain the differences between an ethnic group and a religious group.
b. Compare and contrast the prominent religions in Southern and Eastern Asia: Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Shintoism and the philosophy of Confucianism.
c. Evaluate how the literacy rate affects the standard of living.
Opening:
Monday: New vocabulary recorded on notecards.
Tuesday - Thursday: Differentiated instruction, see notes below.
Friday: Review with a partner for test.
Work Periods:
Monday: New vocabulary words List 10 will be introduced focusing on religions: Enlightenment, Reincarnation, Karma, Kami, Vedas, Nirvana, Moksha, Tripitaka. Students will create flashcards to study by themselves/with partner. Please see vocabulary section of Class Notebook on this website to find lists of words and definitions.
Because of Friday's field trip, we are going to spend today reviewing test and chapter questions. Students will be using ELT this week to reassess on test if they had a score of 74 or below.
I will intersperse instruction with short videos featuring religious/culture topics related to Asia throughout the week.
Tuesday: Students will practice new vocabulary by themselves for five minutes, five minutes with a partner, and then take a practice quiz. Those who score 100 percent will receive a Rambler Pride Card and be able to opt out of vocabulary practice and complete enrichment activities each day. We will read Chapter 27 from the Student Workbook together and students will complete questions from chapters in clickers as we move through chapter. Results are used as progress monitoring grades and as checks for understanding for differentiated instruction. We will finish and uncompleted work from previous day related to geography.
Wednesday: Students will practice new vocabulary by themselves for five minutes and take a clicker quiz. Those who score 100 percent will receive a Rambler Pride Card and be able to opt out of vocabulary practice and complete enrichment activities each day. We will finish and uncompleted work from Chapter 27 related to religion.
Thursday: Students will take a practice quiz on Edmodo. Students will then complete a graphic organizer from a web quest on Asia religions. Additional time will be devoted to working on projects.
Friday: Students will take a quiz on Edmond. Students will then complete a graphic organizer from a web quest on Asia religions. Additional time will be devoted to working on projects.
Closing: Each day we will watch CNN Student News and discuss current events as time allows.
ELT: Students are able to reassess during Extended Learning Time (ELT) and before school. If a student fails a test a stamp is placed on test asking for a parent signature and listing the date any reassessment must be completed by (please see Reassessment Form and contact me for any additional information). Students must complete with 100 percent accuracy any prior Progress Monitoring assignments and the failed test in order to reassess within the two-week window. Please visit the Running Record page to see list of assignments/dates leading up to any particular test.
Monday we will spend time going over previous test, which had many low scores and will be required reassessment for 74 or below scores.
During ELT we will be studying economics/personal finance by playing a stock market game.
Assessments/Differentiation: Students will complete several assessments/checks for understanding throughout the week on vocabulary and new information as it is presented. This information will then be used to determine what information needs more practice and which students will be placed in a review group to work directly with teacher to receive individual attention/partnered practice/small groupings to increase comprehension, understanding and hopefully retention. Low test scores correlate to the amount of time necessary for study; what we are able to do in class may not be enough and should be adjusted accordingly. Materials used in class are found on this website and books may be borrowed each night to use at home. Please contact me if I can assist in any way.
Monday we will spend time going over previous test, which had many low scores and will be required reassessment for 74 or below scores.
Tuesday/Wednesday students who did not do well on Chapter 27 questions will review material again with teacher in small group/partnered setting.
Focus This Week: SS7G12 The student will analyze the diverse cultures of the people who live in Southern and Eastern Asia.
a. Explain the differences between an ethnic group and a religious group.
b. Compare and contrast the prominent religions in Southern and Eastern Asia: Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Shintoism and the philosophy of Confucianism.
c. Evaluate how the literacy rate affects the standard of living.
Opening:
Monday: New vocabulary recorded on notecards.
Tuesday - Thursday: Differentiated instruction, see notes below.
Friday: Review with a partner for test.
Work Periods:
Monday: New vocabulary words List 10 will be introduced focusing on religions: Enlightenment, Reincarnation, Karma, Kami, Vedas, Nirvana, Moksha, Tripitaka. Students will create flashcards to study by themselves/with partner. Please see vocabulary section of Class Notebook on this website to find lists of words and definitions.
Because of Friday's field trip, we are going to spend today reviewing test and chapter questions. Students will be using ELT this week to reassess on test if they had a score of 74 or below.
I will intersperse instruction with short videos featuring religious/culture topics related to Asia throughout the week.
Tuesday: Students will practice new vocabulary by themselves for five minutes, five minutes with a partner, and then take a practice quiz. Those who score 100 percent will receive a Rambler Pride Card and be able to opt out of vocabulary practice and complete enrichment activities each day. We will read Chapter 27 from the Student Workbook together and students will complete questions from chapters in clickers as we move through chapter. Results are used as progress monitoring grades and as checks for understanding for differentiated instruction. We will finish and uncompleted work from previous day related to geography.
Wednesday: Students will practice new vocabulary by themselves for five minutes and take a clicker quiz. Those who score 100 percent will receive a Rambler Pride Card and be able to opt out of vocabulary practice and complete enrichment activities each day. We will finish and uncompleted work from Chapter 27 related to religion.
Thursday: Students will take a practice quiz on Edmodo. Students will then complete a graphic organizer from a web quest on Asia religions. Additional time will be devoted to working on projects.
Friday: Students will take a quiz on Edmond. Students will then complete a graphic organizer from a web quest on Asia religions. Additional time will be devoted to working on projects.
Closing: Each day we will watch CNN Student News and discuss current events as time allows.
ELT: Students are able to reassess during Extended Learning Time (ELT) and before school. If a student fails a test a stamp is placed on test asking for a parent signature and listing the date any reassessment must be completed by (please see Reassessment Form and contact me for any additional information). Students must complete with 100 percent accuracy any prior Progress Monitoring assignments and the failed test in order to reassess within the two-week window. Please visit the Running Record page to see list of assignments/dates leading up to any particular test.
Monday we will spend time going over previous test, which had many low scores and will be required reassessment for 74 or below scores.
During ELT we will be studying economics/personal finance by playing a stock market game.
Assessments/Differentiation: Students will complete several assessments/checks for understanding throughout the week on vocabulary and new information as it is presented. This information will then be used to determine what information needs more practice and which students will be placed in a review group to work directly with teacher to receive individual attention/partnered practice/small groupings to increase comprehension, understanding and hopefully retention. Low test scores correlate to the amount of time necessary for study; what we are able to do in class may not be enough and should be adjusted accordingly. Materials used in class are found on this website and books may be borrowed each night to use at home. Please contact me if I can assist in any way.
Monday we will spend time going over previous test, which had many low scores and will be required reassessment for 74 or below scores.
Tuesday/Wednesday students who did not do well on Chapter 27 questions will review material again with teacher in small group/partnered setting.