Friday, January 31, 2020

Important Reminders
- turn in WEB Social permission slip to your 1st period teacher ASAP!!!

Science 
- read over the My Place in a Changing World project website (the pages that are not blank); contribute helpful resources to our village (make sure you are signed into your CUSD Google account)

- fill out one row in the Research Collection Template (posted in Google Classroom) tonight after doing 5-10 minutes of research/learning; check out the project symbaloo as a starting point

- keep up with the required reading in the Energy Roundup: read/annotate History of Electricity tonight and be ready for the reading quiz

- Newsela article due Mon. 2/3: Bees are dying in record numbers (new rule: read the article and take the quiz for whichever lexile level it defaults for you; recommend/optional: read article up to the 1020L level)

Language Arts
- in your Units of Study Information Writing Unit Google Doc, make sure to add the following:

• learning target for Session Six (on slide 3)

- watch the Units of Study Information Writing Session 7 screencast

- in your Units of Study Information Writing Unit Google Doc, make sure to add the following:

• learning target for Session Seven (on slide 3)
• a new bookmarked section for the new Chart — Information Writers Combine a Variety of Information (on slide 5)

- Newsela article due Mon. 2/3: Bees are dying in record numbers (new rule: read the article and take the quiz for whichever lexile level it defaults for you; recommend/optional: read article up to the 1020L level)

- NoRedInk Assignment #18: Pronoun Case

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Important Reminders
- turn in WEB Social permission slip to your 1st period teacher ASAP!!!

Science 
- read over the My Place in a Changing World project website (the pages that are not blank); contribute helpful resources to our village (make sure you are signed into your CUSD Google account)

- fill out one row in the Research Collection Template (posted in Google Classroom) tonight after doing 5-10 minutes of research/learning; check out the project symbaloo as a starting point

- keep up with the required reading in the Energy Roundup: read/annotate Energy Efficiency tonight and be ready for the reading quiz

- Newsela article due Mon. 2/3: Bees are dying in record numbers (new rule: read the article and take the quiz for whichever lexile level it defaults for you; recommend/optional: read article up to the 1020L level)

Language Arts
- Newsela article due Mon. 2/3: Bees are dying in record numbers (new rule: read the article and take the quiz for whichever lexile level it defaults for you; recommend/optional: read article up to the 1020L level)
- NoRedInk Assignment #18: Pronoun Case

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Important Reminders
- special assembly schedule this Thurs. 1/30

Science 
- read over the My Place in a Changing World project website (the pages that are not blank); contribute helpful resources to our village (make sure you are signed into your CUSD Google account)

- fill out one row in the Research Collection Template (posted in Google Classroom) tonight after doing 5-10 minutes of research/learning; check out the project symbaloo as a starting point

- keep up with the required reading in the Energy Roundup: read/annotate Propane tonight and be ready for the reading quiz

- Newsela article due Mon. 2/3: Bees are dying in record numbers (new rule: read the article and take the quiz for whichever lexile level it defaults for you; recommend/optional: read article up to the 1020L level)

Language Arts
- in your Units of Study Information Writing Unit Google Doc, make sure to add the following:

• learning target for Session Five (on slide 3)
• one bullet for "Power-Learning and Note-Taking" chart (on slide 14)
• an entry of writing for Session Five Writing — type half a page of writing in your Google Doc on information you have learned about the topic you are leaning towards

- Newsela article due Mon. 2/3: Bees are dying in record numbers (new rule: read the article and take the quiz for whichever lexile level it defaults for you; recommend/optional: read article up to the 1020L level)

- NoRedInk Assignment #18: Pronoun Case

Monday, January 27, 2020

Important Reminders
- October-January Scholastic Book Order due TODAY!!! (class code to order: GTBLV)

- special assembly schedule this Thurs. 1/30

Science 
- read over the My Place in a Changing World project website (the pages that are not blank); contribute helpful resources to our village (make sure you are signed into your CUSD Google account)

- fill out one row in the Research Collection Template (posted in Google Classroom) tonight after doing 5-10 minutes of research/learning; check out the project symbaloo as a starting point

- keep up with the required reading in the Energy Roundup: read/annotate Wind tonight and be ready for the reading quiz

- Newsela article due Mon. 2/3: Bees are dying in record numbers (new rule: read the article and take the quiz for whichever lexile level it defaults for you; recommend/optional: read article up to the 1020L level)

Language Arts
- in your Units of Study Information Writing Unit Google Doc, make sure to add the following:

• learning target for Session Four (on slide 3)

- Newsela article due Mon. 2/3: Bees are dying in record numbers (new rule: read the article and take the quiz for whichever lexile level it defaults for you; recommend/optional: read article up to the 1020L level)

- NoRedInk Assignment #18: Pronoun Case

Friday, January 24, 2020

Important Reminders
- October-January Scholastic Book Order due next Mon. 1/27!!! (class code to order: GTBLV)

- special assembly schedule next Thurs. 1/30

Science 
- read over the My Place in a Changing World project website (the pages that are not blank); contribute helpful resources to our village (make sure you are signed into your CUSD Google account)

- fill out one row in the Research Collection Template (posted in Google Classroom) tonight after doing 5-10 minutes of research/learning; check out the project symbaloo as a starting point

- keep up with the required reading in the Energy Roundup: read/annotate Solar tonight and be ready for the reading quiz

- Newsela article due Mon. 1/27: Fires affect 1 billion animals (new rule: read the article and take the quiz for whichever lexile level it defaults for you; recommend/optional: read article up to the 1020L level)

Language Arts
- in your Units of Study Information Writing Unit Google Doc, make sure to add the following:

• learning target for Session Three (on slide 3)
• one bullet for "Power-Learning and Note-Taking" chart (on slide 12)
• new bookmarked section called "Chart - Moving from One Key Point to a Plan for a Logical Informational Essay" (on slides 21-22)

- Newsela article due Mon. 1/27: Fires affect 1 billion animals (new rule: read the article and take the quiz for whichever lexile level it defaults for you; recommend/optional: read article up to the 1020L level)

- NoRedInk Assignment #17: Choosing the Appropriate Conjunctions

Thursday, January 23, 2020

Important Reminders
- October-January Scholastic Book Order due next Mon. 1/27!!! (class code to order: GTBLV)

- special assembly schedule next Thurs. 1/30

Science 
- read over the My Place in a Changing World project website (the pages that are not blank); contribute helpful resources to our village (make sure you are signed into your CUSD Google account)

- fill out one row in the Research Collection Template (posted in Google Classroom) tonight after doing 5-10 minutes of research/learning; check out the project symbaloo as a starting point

- keep up with the required reading in the Energy Roundup: read/annotate Hydropower tonight and be ready for the reading quiz

- Newsela article due Mon. 1/27: Fires affect 1 billion animals (new rule: read the article and take the quiz for whichever lexile level it defaults for you; recommend/optional: read article up to the 1020L level)

Language Arts
- in your Units of Study Information Writing Unit Google Doc, make sure to add the following:

• learning target for Session Three (on slide 3)
• one bullet for "Power-Learning and Note-Taking" chart (on slide 12)
• new bookmarked section called "Chart - Moving from One Key Point to a Plan for a Logical Informational Essay" (on slides 21-22)

- Newsela article due Mon. 1/27: Fires affect 1 billion animals (new rule: read the article and take the quiz for whichever lexile level it defaults for you; recommend/optional: read article up to the 1020L level)

- NoRedInk Assignment #17: Choosing the Appropriate Conjunctions

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Important Reminders
 - this Friday is the last day to get your grades finalized before progress reports are processed — make sure to talk to your teachers if you need any grades changed

- October-January Scholastic Book Order due next Mon. 1/27!!! (class code to order: GTBLV)

Science 
- complete Bill Nye "Atmosphere" and "Storm" Video Questions if you did not finish it in class

- read over the My Place in a Changing World project website (the pages that are not blank); contribute helpful resources to our village (make sure you are signed into your CUSD Google account)

- fill out one row in the Research Collection Template (posted in Google Classroom) tonight after doing 5-10 minutes of research/learning; check out the project symbaloo as a starting point

- keep up with the required reading in the Energy Roundup: read/annotate Hydrogen tonight and be ready for the reading quiz

- Newsela article due Mon. 1/27: Fires affect 1 billion animals (new rule: read the article and take the quiz for whichever lexile level it defaults for you; recommend/optional: read article up to the 1020L level)

- Science Notebook Check TOMORROW!!! pg. 40-70 will be checked (pages that qualify for extra credit coloring are: 41-42, 51, 63); make sure:

• all pages (that are not guided notes) are STAMPED
• all pages are labeled with the correct page number
• all pages are organized and put in order
  

Language Arts
- in your Units of Study Information Writing Unit Google Doc, make sure to add the following:

• learning target for Session Three (on slide 3)
• one bullet for "Power-Learning and Note-Taking" chart (on slide 12)
• new bookmarked section called "Chart - Moving from One Key Point to a Plan for a Logical Informational Essay" (on slides 21-22)

- Newsela article due Mon. 1/27: Fires affect 1 billion animals (new rule: read the article and take the quiz for whichever lexile level it defaults for you; recommend/optional: read article up to the 1020L level)

- NoRedInk Assignment #17: Choosing the Appropriate Conjunctions

- Newsela Reading Quiz TOMORROW!!!

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Important Reminders
- this Friday is the last day to get your grades finalized before progress reports are processed — make sure to talk to your teachers if you need any grades changed

Science 
- complete Bill Nye "Wind" Video Questions if you did not finish it in class

- read over the My Place in a Changing World project website (the pages that are not blank); contribute helpful resources to our village (make sure you are signed into your CUSD Google account)

- fill out one row in the Research Collection Template (posted in Google Classroom) tonight after doing 5-10 minutes of research/learning; check out the project symbaloo as a starting point

- keep up with the required reading in the Energy Roundup: read/annotate Geothermal tonight and be ready for the reading quiz

- Newsela article due Mon. 1/27: Fires affect 1 billion animals (new rule: read the article and take the quiz for whichever lexile level it defaults for you; recommend/optional: read article up to the 1020L level)

- Science Notebook Check this Thurs. 1/23!!! pg. 40-70 will be checked (pages that qualify for extra credit coloring are: 41-42, 51, 63); make sure:

• all pages (that are not guided notes) are STAMPED
• all pages are labeled with the correct page number
• all pages are organized and put in order
  

Language Arts
- Newsela article due Mon. 1/27: Fires affect 1 billion animals (new rule: read the article and take the quiz for whichever lexile level it defaults for you; recommend/optional: read article up to the 1020L level)

- NoRedInk Assignment #17: Choosing the Appropriate Conjunctions

- NoRedInk Quiz #8 TOMORROW!!!
covers: 
Identify Action Verb 3
Form Present Participles
Identify Progressive Tenses
Checkpoint: Progressive Tenses
Form Past Participles
Identify Perfect Tenses
Singular Possessives 1
Others/Each Other's
Plural Possessives 1 

- Newsela Reading Quiz this Thurs. 1/23!!!

Friday, January 17, 2020

Important Reminders
- no school next Monday!!!

Science 
- read over the My Place in a Changing World project website (the pages that are not blank); contribute helpful resources to our village (make sure you are signed into your CUSD Google account)

- fill out one row in the Research Collection Template (posted in Google Classroom) tonight after doing 5-10 minutes of research/learning; check out the project symbaloo as a starting point

- keep up with the required reading in the Energy Roundup: read/annotate Biomass tonight and be ready for the reading quiz

- Newsela article due Mon. 1/21: Climate change killing butterflies (new rule: read the article and take the quiz for whichever lexile level it defaults for you; recommend/optional: read article up to the MAX level)

- Chapter 6 Quiz next Tues. 1/21!!! (make sure you study using strategies we discussed in class) 

- Science notebook check next Wed. 1/22!!! Pg. 40-70 will be checked (pages that qualify for extra credit coloring are: 41-42, 51, 63); make sure:

• all pages (that are not guided notes) are STAMPED
• all pages are labeled with the correct page number
• all pages are organized and put in order
  

Language Arts
- Newsela article due Mon. 1/21: Climate change killing butterflies (new rule: read the article and take the quiz for whichever lexile level it defaults for you; recommend/optional: read article up to the MAX level)

- NoRedInk Assignment #16: Singular vs. Plural Possessives

Thursday, January 16, 2020

Important Reminders
- special assembly schedule this Friday

Science 
- read over the My Place in a Changing World project website (the pages that are not blank); contribute helpful resources to our village (make sure you are signed into your CUSD Google account)

- fill out one row in the Research Collection Template (posted in Google Classroom) tonight after doing 5-10 minutes of research/learning; check out the project symbaloo as a starting point

- keep up with the required reading in the Energy Roundup: read/annotate Uranium tonight and be ready for the reading quiz

- Newsela article due Mon. 1/21: Climate change killing butterflies (new rule: read the article and take the quiz for whichever lexile level it defaults for you; recommend/optional: read article up to the MAX level)

- Chapter 6 Quiz next Tues. 1/21 (make sure you study using strategies we discussed in class) 


Language Arts
- read the required article and then pick at least three more from this text set to read in order to build your background knowledge on this topic (ignore the teacher directions at the top of the webpage and just scroll down to the articles) — be prepared to write an essay tomorrow in class about teen activists

- Newsela article due Mon. 1/21: Climate change killing butterflies (new rule: read the article and take the quiz for whichever lexile level it defaults for you; recommend/optional: read article up to the MAX level)
 
- NoRedInk Assignment #16: Singular vs. Plural Possessives

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Important Reminders
- special assembly schedule this Friday

Science 
- read over the My Place in a Changing World project website (the pages that are not blank); contribute helpful resources to our village (make sure you are signed into your CUSD Google account)

- fill out one row in the Research Collection Template (posted in Google Classroom) tonight after doing 5-10 minutes of research/learning; check out the project symbaloo as a starting point

- NO READING in the Energy Roundup tonight

- Newsela article due Mon. 1/21: Climate change killing butterflies (new rule: read the article and take the quiz for whichever lexile level it defaults for you; recommend/optional: read article up to the MAX level)

- Chapter 6 Quiz next Tues. 1/21 (make sure you study using strategies we discussed in class)


Language Arts
- read the required article and then pick at least three more from this text set to read in order to build your background knowledge on this topic (ignore the teacher directions at the top of the webpage and just scroll down to the articles) — be prepared to write an essay tomorrow in class about teen activists

- Newsela article due Mon. 1/21: Climate change killing butterflies (new rule: read the article and take the quiz for whichever lexile level it defaults for you; recommend/optional: read article up to the MAX level)
 
- NoRedInk Assignment #16: Singular vs. Plural Possessives

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Important Reminders
- special assembly schedule this Friday

Science 
- read over the My Place in a Changing World project website (the pages that are not blank); contribute helpful resources to our village (make sure you are signed into your CUSD Google account)

- fill out one row in the Research Collection Template (posted in Google Classroom) tonight after doing 5-10 minutes of research/learning; check out the project symbaloo as a starting point

- NO READING in the Energy Roundup tonight

- Newsela article due Mon. 1/21: Climate change killing butterflies (new rule: read the article and take the quiz for whichever lexile level it defaults for you; recommend/optional: read article up to the MAX level)

- Chapter 6 Quiz next Tues. 1/21 (make sure you study using strategies we discussed in class)


Language Arts
- in your Units of Study Information Writing Unit Google Doc, make sure to add the following:

• an entry of writing for Session Two Writing — write half-page in Google Doc about your thinking/analysis about what you are learning; be thinking especially about what you might teach others about this topic/what is most important to convey about your topic

- Newsela article due Mon. 1/21: Climate change killing butterflies (new rule: read the article and take the quiz for whichever lexile level it defaults for you; recommend/optional: read article up to the MAX level)
 
- NoRedInk Assignment #16: Singular vs. Plural Possessives