Camp letters went home today. Please review and return with payment. Contact me with questions.
What we did in class today:
Language Arts:
We wrote responses to different short stories and discussed (see videos.)
Creative Communications is an optional poetry and essay contest for our kids. Extra credit will be given. I'm available to edit.
Social Studies:
We reviewed our study guides for our test tomorrow (see below.)
Homework
Language Arts
1. Read 20 minutes. Post your reading to the reading log on http://56reading.wikispaces.com/
2. Write for at least five minutes on your Daily Writing Blog on your Weebly site. Write your choice of genre: narrative, expository, poetry, media reviews, memoir, et. al.
3. Email the link to your Weebly Site to Mr. Joe (if you haven't already)
4. R&E #4 - Due week of February 9. Practice your book commercial at least three times.
5. Blue packet due February 6.
6. Spelling test February 6.
Social Studies
1. Current Events Week 1'ers. Post to Moodle by Wednesday January 28. Responses by January 30. Ask your student for details. The assignment is clearly explained on Moodle.
2. Study for Christianity test tomorrow. Study Guide is below:
1.What did Jesus emphasize above all else? Love and Mercy
2.Why didn’t the Romans like Jesus? Threat to Roman culture, change minds, revolt/rebellion/uprising/insurgency/war
3.Why are there so few written records of Jesus’ life (besides the gospels) short life, only a carpenter, common person
4.What’s a parable and why did Jesus use them? simple stories because they are easier to understand than big ideas about God
5.What would the kingdom of God be like, according to Jesus? Following God’s rules and wishes, all would be happy
6.What were the differences between Romans and Christians in the following areas: religion, wealth, helping others C: one God, poor, help others R: many Gods, luxury, not necessary
7.Would you do what Paul of Taursus did? Why or why not?
8.Why is Christianity spread all over Europe? When it became the official religion, many people practiced Christianity
9.Why do people belong to a religion? What do people GET out of religion?
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Terrific Tuesday!
Report cards went home today. Please return envelopes signed.
What we did in class today:
Language Arts:
We wrote responses to different short stories and discussed (see videos.)
Creative Communications is an optional poetry and essay contest for our kids. Extra credit will be given. I'm available to edit.
Social Studies:
We viewed a video and discussed the history of Christianity.
Homework
Language Arts
1. Read 20 minutes. Post your reading to the reading log on http://56reading.wikispaces.com/
2. Write for at least five minutes on your Daily Writing Blog on your Weebly site. Write your choice of genre: narrative, expository, poetry, media reviews, memoir, et. al.
3. Email the link to your Weebly Site to Mr. Joe (if you haven't already)
4. R&E #4 - Due week of February 9. Practice your book commercial at least three times.
Social Studies
1. Current Events Week 1'ers. Post to Moodle by Wednesday January 28. Responses by January 30. Ask your student for details. The assignment is clearly explained on Moodle.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Marvelous Monday
What we did in class today:
Language Arts:
We learned about different discussion prompts which are used in discussion and expository writing
Creative Communications is an optional poetry and essay contest for our kids. Extra credit will be given. I'm available to edit.
Social Studies:
We continued our examination of the history of Christianity, matching textual descriptions with art work.
Homework
Language Arts
1. Read 20 minutes. Post your reading to the reading log on http://56reading.wikispaces.com/
2. Write for at least five minutes on your Daily Writing Blog on your Weebly site. Write your choice of genre: narrative, expository, poetry, media reviews, memoir, et. al.
3. Email the link to your Weebly Site to Mr. Joe (if you haven't already)
4. R&E #4 - Due week of February 9. Practice your book commercial at least three times.
Social Studies
1. Current Events Week 1'ers. Post to Moodle by Wednesday January 28. Responses by January 30. Ask your student for details. The assignment is clearly explained on Moodle.
2. Get Buddhism Test signed by parent (507 only - 505 will receive their tests back on Monday.)
Language Arts:
We learned about different discussion prompts which are used in discussion and expository writing
Creative Communications is an optional poetry and essay contest for our kids. Extra credit will be given. I'm available to edit.
Social Studies:
We continued our examination of the history of Christianity, matching textual descriptions with art work.
Homework
Language Arts
1. Read 20 minutes. Post your reading to the reading log on http://56reading.wikispaces.com/
2. Write for at least five minutes on your Daily Writing Blog on your Weebly site. Write your choice of genre: narrative, expository, poetry, media reviews, memoir, et. al.
3. Email the link to your Weebly Site to Mr. Joe (if you haven't already)
4. R&E #4 - Due week of February 9. Practice your book commercial at least three times.
Social Studies
1. Current Events Week 1'ers. Post to Moodle by Wednesday January 28. Responses by January 30. Ask your student for details. The assignment is clearly explained on Moodle.
2. Get Buddhism Test signed by parent (507 only - 505 will receive their tests back on Monday.)
Friday, January 23, 2009
Fab Friday!
What we did in class today:
Language Arts:
We read and wrote analyses about a variety of short stories we've been reading, focusing on characterization, including Eleven by Sandra Cisneros.
Creative Communications is an optional poetry and essay contest for our kids. Extra credit will be given. I'm available to edit.
Social Studies:
We continued our examination of the history of Christianity, matching textual descriptions with art work.
Homework
Language Arts
1. Read 20 minutes. Post your reading to the reading log on http://56reading.wikispaces.com/
2. R&E #4 - Due week of February 9. Practice your book commercial at least three times.
Social Studies
1. Current Events Week 4'ers. Post to Moodle by Wednesday January 21. Responses by January 23. Ask your student for details. The assignment is clearly explained on Moodle.
2. Get Buddhism Test signed by parent (507 only - 505 will receive their tests back on Monday.)
Language Arts:
We read and wrote analyses about a variety of short stories we've been reading, focusing on characterization, including Eleven by Sandra Cisneros.
Creative Communications is an optional poetry and essay contest for our kids. Extra credit will be given. I'm available to edit.
Social Studies:
We continued our examination of the history of Christianity, matching textual descriptions with art work.
Homework
Language Arts
1. Read 20 minutes. Post your reading to the reading log on http://56reading.wikispaces.com/
2. R&E #4 - Due week of February 9. Practice your book commercial at least three times.
Social Studies
1. Current Events Week 4'ers. Post to Moodle by Wednesday January 21. Responses by January 23. Ask your student for details. The assignment is clearly explained on Moodle.
2. Get Buddhism Test signed by parent (507 only - 505 will receive their tests back on Monday.)
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
A Truly Wondrous Wednesday
Hello all! I'll be back to class tomorrow.
What we did in class today:
Language Arts:
We read and wrote about portions of the short story The Veldt by Ray Bradbury
Creative Communications is an optional poetry and essay contest for our kids. Extra credit will be given. I'm available to edit. Congratulations to Kory Gilbert and Alison John who will be published in the next edition!
Social Studies:
We continued our examination of the history of Christianity.
Homework
Language Arts
1. Read 20 minutes. Post your reading to the reading log on http://56reading.wikispaces.com/
2. R&E #4 - Due week of February 9. Practice your book commercial at least three times.
Social Studies
1. Current Events Week 4'ers. Post to Moodle by Wednesday January 21. Responses by January 23. Ask your student for details. The assignment is clearly explained on Moodle.
What we did in class today:
Language Arts:
We read and wrote about portions of the short story The Veldt by Ray Bradbury
Creative Communications is an optional poetry and essay contest for our kids. Extra credit will be given. I'm available to edit. Congratulations to Kory Gilbert and Alison John who will be published in the next edition!
Social Studies:
We continued our examination of the history of Christianity.
Homework
Language Arts
1. Read 20 minutes. Post your reading to the reading log on http://56reading.wikispaces.com/
2. R&E #4 - Due week of February 9. Practice your book commercial at least three times.
Social Studies
1. Current Events Week 4'ers. Post to Moodle by Wednesday January 21. Responses by January 23. Ask your student for details. The assignment is clearly explained on Moodle.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Thursday on My Mind
I will be leaving Friday morning for Washington DC for the inauguration. Mr. David Lumsden will be our guest teacher Friday, Tuesday and Wednesday. I will return on Thursday. I will be keeping an inauguration blog at mrjoeindc.blogspot.com.
I will be offering bonus points to any student who posts comments to my inauguration blog between today and Wednesday night. I will also be checking email on my trip.
What we did in class today:
Language Arts:
We read and wrote about portions of the short story The Marble Champ by Gary Soto.
Creative Communications is an optional poetry and essay contest for our kids. Extra credit will be given. I'm available to edit. Congratulations to Kory Gilbert and Alison John who will be published in the next edition!
Social Studies:
We began our examination of the history of Christianity.
Homework
Language Arts
1. Read 20 minutes. Post your reading to the reading log on http://56reading.wikispaces.com/
2. R&E #4 - Due week of February 9. Practice your book commercial at least three times.
Social Studies
1. Current Events Week 3'ers. Post to Moodle by Wednesday January 14. Responses by January 16. Ask your student for details. The assignment is clearly explained on Moodle.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Wondrous Wednesday
What we did in class today:
Language Arts:
We analyzed and wrote about a portion of All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury.
Creative Communications is an optional poetry and essay contest for our kids. Extra credit will be given. I'm available to edit. Congratulations to Kory Gilbert and Alison John who will be published in the next edition!
Social Studies:
We took our Buddhism test.
Homework
Language Arts
1. Read 20 minutes. Post your reading to the reading log on http://56reading.wikispaces.com/
2. R&E #4 - Due week of February 9. Practice your book commercial at least three times.
Social Studies
1. Current Events Week 3'ers. Post to Moodle by Wednesday January 14. Responses by January 16. Ask your student for details. The assignment is clearly explained on Moodle.
Language Arts:
We analyzed and wrote about a portion of All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury.
Creative Communications is an optional poetry and essay contest for our kids. Extra credit will be given. I'm available to edit. Congratulations to Kory Gilbert and Alison John who will be published in the next edition!
Social Studies:
We took our Buddhism test.
Homework
Language Arts
1. Read 20 minutes. Post your reading to the reading log on http://56reading.wikispaces.com/
2. R&E #4 - Due week of February 9. Practice your book commercial at least three times.
Social Studies
1. Current Events Week 3'ers. Post to Moodle by Wednesday January 14. Responses by January 16. Ask your student for details. The assignment is clearly explained on Moodle.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Totally Terrific Tuesday!
What we did in class today:
Language Arts:
We analyzed and wrote about a portion of All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury.
Creative Communications is an optional poetry and essay contest for our kids. Extra credit will be given. I'm available to edit. Congratulations to Kory Gilbert and Alison John who will be published in the next edition!
Social Studies:
We reviewed our study guide on Buddhism in anticipation of the test tomorrow.
Homework
Language Arts
1. Read 20 minutes. Post your reading to the reading log on http://56reading.wikispaces.com/
2. R&E #4 - Due week of February 9. Practice your book commercial at least three times.
3. Complete pages 1-17 in blue packet by Wednesday January 14, 2009.
Social Studies
1. Current Events Week 3'ers. Post to Moodle by Wednesday January 14. Responses by January 16. Ask your student for details. The assignment is clearly explained on Moodle.
2. Study for Buddhism test tomorrow by reviewing study guide from today's class.
Language Arts:
We analyzed and wrote about a portion of All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury.
Creative Communications is an optional poetry and essay contest for our kids. Extra credit will be given. I'm available to edit. Congratulations to Kory Gilbert and Alison John who will be published in the next edition!
Social Studies:
We reviewed our study guide on Buddhism in anticipation of the test tomorrow.
Homework
Language Arts
1. Read 20 minutes. Post your reading to the reading log on http://56reading.wikispaces.com/
2. R&E #4 - Due week of February 9. Practice your book commercial at least three times.
3. Complete pages 1-17 in blue packet by Wednesday January 14, 2009.
Social Studies
1. Current Events Week 3'ers. Post to Moodle by Wednesday January 14. Responses by January 16. Ask your student for details. The assignment is clearly explained on Moodle.
2. Study for Buddhism test tomorrow by reviewing study guide from today's class.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Marvelous Monday
What we did in class today:
Language Arts:
We practiced reading as writers.
Creative Communications is an optional poetry and essay contest for our kids. Extra credit will be given. I'm available to edit.
Social Studies:
We summarized key tenets of Buddhism.
Homework
Language Arts
1. Read 20 minutes. Post your reading to the reading log on http://56reading.wikispaces.com/
2. R&E #4 - Due week of February 9. Practice your book commercial at least three times.
3. Read "Lost Temple of the Aztecs" in Houghton Mifflin Book (RRB)
4. Complete pages 1-17 in blue packet by Wednesday January 14, 2009.
5. Study for Friday (rescheduled to Tuesday January 13 due to spelling bee) spelling test from "Lost Temple of the Aztecs" words on p.9 in blue packet.
Social Studies
1. Current Events Week 3'ers. Post to Moodle by Wednesday January 14. Responses by January 16. Ask your student for details. The assignment is clearly explained on Moodle.
Language Arts:
We practiced reading as writers.
Creative Communications is an optional poetry and essay contest for our kids. Extra credit will be given. I'm available to edit.
Social Studies:
We summarized key tenets of Buddhism.
Homework
Language Arts
1. Read 20 minutes. Post your reading to the reading log on http://56reading.wikispaces.com/
2. R&E #4 - Due week of February 9. Practice your book commercial at least three times.
3. Read "Lost Temple of the Aztecs" in Houghton Mifflin Book (RRB)
4. Complete pages 1-17 in blue packet by Wednesday January 14, 2009.
5. Study for Friday (rescheduled to Tuesday January 13 due to spelling bee) spelling test from "Lost Temple of the Aztecs" words on p.9 in blue packet.
Social Studies
1. Current Events Week 3'ers. Post to Moodle by Wednesday January 14. Responses by January 16. Ask your student for details. The assignment is clearly explained on Moodle.
Friday, January 9, 2009
Fab Friday
What we did in class today:
Language Arts:
We attended the BCS Spelling Bee today
Creative Communications is an optional poetry and essay contest for our kids. Extra credit will be given. I'm available to edit.
Social Studies:
We reviewed the Buddha's path to enlightenment.
Homework
Language Arts
1. Read 20 minutes. Post your reading to the reading log on http://56reading.wikispaces.com/
2. R&E #4 - Due week of February 9. Practice your book commercial at least three times.
3. Read "Lost Temple of the Aztecs" in Houghton Mifflin Book (RRB)
4. Complete pages 1-17 in blue packet by Wednesday January 14, 2009.
5. Study for Friday (rescheduled to Monday January 12 due to spelling bee) spelling test from "Lost Temple of the Aztecs" words on p.9 in blue packet.
Social Studies
1. Current Events Week 2'ers. Post to Moodle by Wednesday January 7. Responses by January 9. Ask your student for details. The assignment is clearly explained on Moodle.
Language Arts:
We attended the BCS Spelling Bee today
Creative Communications is an optional poetry and essay contest for our kids. Extra credit will be given. I'm available to edit.
Social Studies:
We reviewed the Buddha's path to enlightenment.
Homework
Language Arts
1. Read 20 minutes. Post your reading to the reading log on http://56reading.wikispaces.com/
2. R&E #4 - Due week of February 9. Practice your book commercial at least three times.
3. Read "Lost Temple of the Aztecs" in Houghton Mifflin Book (RRB)
4. Complete pages 1-17 in blue packet by Wednesday January 14, 2009.
5. Study for Friday (rescheduled to Monday January 12 due to spelling bee) spelling test from "Lost Temple of the Aztecs" words on p.9 in blue packet.
Social Studies
1. Current Events Week 2'ers. Post to Moodle by Wednesday January 7. Responses by January 9. Ask your student for details. The assignment is clearly explained on Moodle.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Terrific Thursday!
Mr. Joe will be out tomorrow for most of the day at his wife's grandfather's funeral. He'll be back by Choice Hour.
What we did in class today:
Language Arts:
We presented R&E's today and posted to our Daily Writing Blogs on Weebly.
Creative Communications is an optional poetry and essay contest for our kids. Extra credit will be given. I'm available to edit.
Social Studies:
We learned about how Buddhism is also known as The Middle Way
Homework
Language Arts
1. Read 20 minutes. Post your reading to the reading log on http://56reading.wikispaces.com/
2. R&E #3 - Due week of January 5. Practice your book commercial at least three times.
3. Read "Lost Temple of the Aztecs" in Houghton Mifflin Book (RRB)
4. Complete pages 1-17 in blue packet by Wednesday January 14, 2009.
5. Study for Friday spelling test from "Lost Temple of the Aztecs" words on p.9 in blue packet.
6. Set up the Daily Writing Blog on your Weebly Site.
Social Studies
1. Current Events Week 2'ers. Post to Moodle by Wednesday January 7. Responses by January 9. Ask your student for details. The assignment is clearly explained on Moodle.
2. Share a Scholastic News article with a parent (Homeroom 505 today, 507 tomorrow)
What we did in class today:
Language Arts:
We presented R&E's today and posted to our Daily Writing Blogs on Weebly.
Creative Communications is an optional poetry and essay contest for our kids. Extra credit will be given. I'm available to edit.
Social Studies:
We learned about how Buddhism is also known as The Middle Way
Homework
Language Arts
1. Read 20 minutes. Post your reading to the reading log on http://56reading.wikispaces.com/
2. R&E #3 - Due week of January 5. Practice your book commercial at least three times.
3. Read "Lost Temple of the Aztecs" in Houghton Mifflin Book (RRB)
4. Complete pages 1-17 in blue packet by Wednesday January 14, 2009.
5. Study for Friday spelling test from "Lost Temple of the Aztecs" words on p.9 in blue packet.
6. Set up the Daily Writing Blog on your Weebly Site.
Social Studies
1. Current Events Week 2'ers. Post to Moodle by Wednesday January 7. Responses by January 9. Ask your student for details. The assignment is clearly explained on Moodle.
2. Share a Scholastic News article with a parent (Homeroom 505 today, 507 tomorrow)
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Wonderful Wednesday
What we did in class today:
Language Arts:
We presented R&E's today and read the story All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury.
Creative Communications is an optional poetry and essay contest for our kids. Extra credit will be given. I'm available to edit.
Social Studies:
We learned about how Siddartha Gautama decided to become an ascetic.
Homework
Language Arts
1. Read 20 minutes. Post your reading to the reading log on http://56reading.wikispaces.com/
2. R&E #3 - Due week of January 5. Practice your book commercial at least three times.
3. Read "Lost Temple of the Aztecs" in Houghton Mifflin Book (RRB)
4. Complete pages 1-17 in blue packet by Wednesday January 14, 2009.
5. Study for Friday spelling test from "Lost Temple of the Aztecs" words on p.9 in blue packet.
6. Set up the Daily Writing Blog on your Weebly Site.
Social Studies
1. Current Events Week 2'ers. Post to Moodle by Wednesday January 7. Responses by January 9. Ask your student for details. The assignment is clearly explained on Moodle.
2. Share a Scholastic News article with a parent (Homeroom 505 today, 507 tomorrow)
Language Arts:
We presented R&E's today and read the story All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury.
Creative Communications is an optional poetry and essay contest for our kids. Extra credit will be given. I'm available to edit.
Social Studies:
We learned about how Siddartha Gautama decided to become an ascetic.
Homework
Language Arts
1. Read 20 minutes. Post your reading to the reading log on http://56reading.wikispaces.com/
2. R&E #3 - Due week of January 5. Practice your book commercial at least three times.
3. Read "Lost Temple of the Aztecs" in Houghton Mifflin Book (RRB)
4. Complete pages 1-17 in blue packet by Wednesday January 14, 2009.
5. Study for Friday spelling test from "Lost Temple of the Aztecs" words on p.9 in blue packet.
6. Set up the Daily Writing Blog on your Weebly Site.
Social Studies
1. Current Events Week 2'ers. Post to Moodle by Wednesday January 7. Responses by January 9. Ask your student for details. The assignment is clearly explained on Moodle.
2. Share a Scholastic News article with a parent (Homeroom 505 today, 507 tomorrow)
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Terrific Tuesday!
What we did in class today:
Language Arts:
We presented R&E's today and visited the Media Center. We also worked on the Daily Blog Page of our Weebly Sites.
Creative Communications is an optional poetry and essay contest for our kids. Extra credit will be given. I'm available to edit.
Social Studies:
We continued our examination of Buddhism and the life of Siddartha Gautama.
Homework
Language Arts
1. Read 20 minutes. Post your reading to the reading log on http://56reading.wikispaces.com/
2. R&E #3 - Due week of January 5. Practice your book commercial at least three times.
3. Read "Lost Temple of the Aztecs" in Houghton Mifflin Book (RRB)
4. Complete pages 1-17 in blue packet by Wednesday January 14, 2009.
5. Study for Friday spelling test from "Lost Temple of the Aztecs" words on p.9 in blue packet.
6. Set up the Daily Writing Blog on your Weebly Site.
Social Studies
Current Events Week 2'ers. Post to Moodle by Wednesday January 7. Responses by January 9. Ask your student for details. The assignment is clearly explained on Moodle.
Language Arts:
We presented R&E's today and visited the Media Center. We also worked on the Daily Blog Page of our Weebly Sites.
Creative Communications is an optional poetry and essay contest for our kids. Extra credit will be given. I'm available to edit.
Social Studies:
We continued our examination of Buddhism and the life of Siddartha Gautama.
Homework
Language Arts
1. Read 20 minutes. Post your reading to the reading log on http://56reading.wikispaces.com/
2. R&E #3 - Due week of January 5. Practice your book commercial at least three times.
3. Read "Lost Temple of the Aztecs" in Houghton Mifflin Book (RRB)
4. Complete pages 1-17 in blue packet by Wednesday January 14, 2009.
5. Study for Friday spelling test from "Lost Temple of the Aztecs" words on p.9 in blue packet.
6. Set up the Daily Writing Blog on your Weebly Site.
Social Studies
Current Events Week 2'ers. Post to Moodle by Wednesday January 7. Responses by January 9. Ask your student for details. The assignment is clearly explained on Moodle.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Happy New Year!
Thank you, Thank You, Thank You for the amazingly generous cash card gift for the holidays! I am overwhelmed. Wow. I certainly appreciate the opportunity to serve such amazing students, parents and families each day!
What we did in class today:
Language Arts:
We presented R&E's today.
Creative Communications is an optional poetry and essay contest for our kids. Extra credit will be given. I'm available to edit.
Social Studies:
We began an examination of Buddhism.
Homework
Language Arts
1. Read 20 minutes. Post your reading to the reading log on http://56reading.wikispaces.com/
2. R&E #3 - Due week of January 5. Practice your book commercial at least three times.
3. Read "Lost Temple of the Aztecs" in Houghton Mifflin Book (RRB)
4. Complete pages 1-17 in blue packet by Wednesday January 14, 2009.
5. Study for Friday spelling test from "Lost Temple of the Aztecs" words on p.9 in blue packet.
Social Studies
Current Events Week 2'ers. Post to Moodle by Wednesday January 7. Responses by January 9. Ask your student for details. The assignment is clearly explained on Moodle.
What we did in class today:
Language Arts:
We presented R&E's today.
Creative Communications is an optional poetry and essay contest for our kids. Extra credit will be given. I'm available to edit.
Social Studies:
We began an examination of Buddhism.
Homework
Language Arts
1. Read 20 minutes. Post your reading to the reading log on http://56reading.wikispaces.com/
2. R&E #3 - Due week of January 5. Practice your book commercial at least three times.
3. Read "Lost Temple of the Aztecs" in Houghton Mifflin Book (RRB)
4. Complete pages 1-17 in blue packet by Wednesday January 14, 2009.
5. Study for Friday spelling test from "Lost Temple of the Aztecs" words on p.9 in blue packet.
Social Studies
Current Events Week 2'ers. Post to Moodle by Wednesday January 7. Responses by January 9. Ask your student for details. The assignment is clearly explained on Moodle.
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