Language for Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Bell Work

• Typing Test:  10 Fast Fingers
• Typing Practice: Dance Mat Typing
• Please let Mrs. Sheardown know what your score was on the typing test and she will record it to update our class scores.

TED^X6

• Please work on your TED talk.
• You should be moving from your brainstorming to writing the transcript.
• I need several examples to share on Thursday with our visitors so make sure that you share your writing with me on Google Docs.  (Prezi’s don’t need to be shared).

Out of my Mind

• After reading chapter 14 and 15 post a response on your blog to the following question: Imagine that you were in Melody’s position (i.e. couldn’t speak or use sign language) and you received a computer that allowed you to talk. What is the first paragraph that you would write to your parents? What is the first paragraph that you would write to your classmates?

If by chance you run out of things to do, you can always check your spelling lists on Spelling City!

Language and Math for Monday, November 28, 2011

Language

• We selected groups and topics for TED^X6
• Students began brainstorming and mind mapping what their ideas and supporting details might be (using Prezi).
• Asked to have a couple of paragraphs ready for Wednesday.
• Students who were not finished their re-write of chapter 13 (assigned Thursday) were asked to be prepared to share for Wednesday.

Math

• Took up Show What You Know to prepare for Geometry test on Wednesday.
• I suggest you check out the BBC Review of Shapes in order to be fully prepared for the test Wednesday.

TEDx6 Tentative Rubric

Tentative means that this is the suggested rubric for our TED Talks.  Although it looks relatively long, if you choose your target (Level 3 or Level 4) and read through, I think the expectations are reasonable.  We will go through the rubric on Monday during class time and you will have the opportunity to suggest changes.

Please think about your TED talk topic this weekend.  Remember, it should be an idea worth spreading and it should be something that you are passionate about.

Remember–Math Test Next Wednesday!

Geometry math test will be next Wednesday!

TED Conference

Our TED conference will be held on Wednesday, December 7, 2011. 

As we decided in class today:

• You may work individually or with a partner.
• Your talk should be between 4 and 8 minutes long.
• You must have visuals to accompany your talk (Prezi, PowerPoint, etc.)

We looked at the curriculum expectations today and I will have a tentative rubric posted some time this weekend.  We will discuss and modify it on Monday.

Math for Thursday, November 24, 2011

• Show What You Know
• Homework Check: Pages 42-43
• Today’s Lesson: Chapter 3, Lesson Show What You Know (Pages 106-107)
• Learning Goals: Unit Review
• Additional Resources:
• Illuminations Isometric Drawing Tool
• Classwork: Practice Questions 1-8, Hand in # 5, 7, 8
• Homework Book: Pages NA

Language for Thursday, November 24, 2011

Bell Work:

• Typing Test:  10 Fast Fingers
• Typing Practice: Dance Mat Typing

Prezi

• Share your Prezi with me at scott.monahan@collaborativeschools.net

TED^X6

• We are going to set some goals for what we hope to accomplish by doing our TED Talks
• Learning Targets and Success Criteria

Out of my Mind – Homework!

After reading the rest of chapter 13, rewrite the incident at the aquarium.  Write from a different perspective than Melody’s.  Consider writing from Rose’s or Mrs. Valencia’s point of view, or even Clair or Molly.  Write both the action and the thoughts that might go through your mind.  You may use BitStrips for School.  Be prepared to share Monday morning!

Summary

• Rose visits the aquarium with Melody, her family, and Mrs. Valencia
• They have a good time until running into Clair and Melody
• Clair and Melody make fun of Rose for going with Melody to the aquarium
• Mrs. V. calls them on it and reminds them that their braces will help them.
• Rose returns to Melody and her family.