It is not always the best athlete or smartest student who wins. It's the person who hangs in there, and never gives up. Like Michael Jordan being the first one to practice - and the last one to leave.1. How can an attitude of never giving up set you apart in this world?
2. They say it's not how many times you get knocked down - it's how many times you get up.
What does that mean?
3. I will never give a good grade to a student who disrespects the class, constantly runs, punches, etc. Do you know what never means? Are your grade already in trouble?
If yes - what are you going to do to fix it? You better figure this out now.
- keep sheet out - for daily quiz next
DAILY QUIZ
Pick the correct your / you're for the sentences below:
1. Sit down in your / you're seat please.
2. Your / You're in trouble when you get home!
3. Your / you're mom is mad because you lost your / you're new coat!
4. What does Evaluate mean?
5. Use Evaluate in a sentence.
6. Today is a good day to ask: Is your behavior going to hold you back from getting into
high school? Why or why not?
Pick the correct your / you're for the sentences below:
1. Sit down in your / you're seat please.
2. Your / You're in trouble when you get home!
3. Your / you're mom is mad because you lost your / you're new coat!
4. What does Evaluate mean?
5. Use Evaluate in a sentence.
6. Today is a good day to ask: Is your behavior going to hold you back from getting into
high school? Why or why not?
Stay out of corner by computers - you are damaging wires. + Both grades - keep your novels (and all of your stuff). I shouldn't find anything in the room after you leave.
... Bout a week ago!
today we are studying ...
Testing Vocabulary, Career Paths,
Human Nature.
New Week, New Points on Board
7 - 3 points - on way to dress down / relaxed Friday
8 - no points Wednesday. Earn double Thurs to make it!
8 - no points Wednesday. Earn double Thurs to make it!
next,
Ahhh the ways of the Ninja ...
What in the heezy do these words even mean?
Infer? Trace? Formulate?
Ninja Training just got serious.
To Do: Use Evaluate in an original sentence or example, like above.
Word #5
Formulate
- Come up with
- Plan
Example: Formulate an opinion about dress codes in school.
To Do: Write one sentence using Formulate.
More Ninja -
We are learning 12 Power Words - to ace the end of year tests.
So far we learned 5.
Make flash cards - one for each word. On one side put the picture and the word.
Put the definition on the other side.
- formulate, evaluate, infer, analyze, trace.
next,
Dr. Dre Says ...
first take a sec to clean up
first take a sec to clean up
Hey! it's vs. its
Take notes on all of this please - it's all testable. Write in your notes: its VS it's
its = something owns something else
The dog ate its dinner
it's = it is
It's going to be a cold winter.
Ex:
To Do:
1. Write a sentence with its
2. Write a sentence with it's
3. Write a sentence with both in it!
next, something new:
1. Write a sentence with its
2. Write a sentence with it's
3. Write a sentence with both in it!
next, something new:
Reading Smarter!
5 Things- Read the article, then write a paragraph with the 5 Ws: Who, What, When, Where and So What?
So what = what's the big deal - why is this news?
- again, you are turning in a quality paragraph.
next,
Prove it! 
Thesis mini writing workshop
Here is your thesis: I would be a great student at your school
Background: You are trying to get into high school. It's competitive - hundreds of kids want YOUR spot.
To Do: Write a paragraph proving your thesis. This is a practice mini letter - the kind you will all be writing as you apply to different area high schools!
It's a pass up now exercise
Life Paths - creative stewie
Our lives are the result of several decisions - big and small - that build a path to our dreams.
Some stones are big, some small, but all are important in our individual journeys. No one can lay down these stones but you.
Get out the art supplies and draw a life path of stones ... leading to your dreams / goals.
next,
Paired or quiet Reading!
Read up through page 15, do boxes on 15
- Reading to start appearing on daily quizzes and tests.
- Get it done in class - or homework. Up to you, I don't care
Social Studies Tuesday 9.17
Constitutions help run the country.Let's watch this clip to learn more.
Constitutions are lists of laws and ideas we all agree on.
To Do After Video:
Write a Class Constituion
- 8 rules to form a more perfect classroom. It's a Constitution - make it look classy!
Next,
Socrates - one of the smartest teachers to ever live - said you need to know yourself. If you don't look at the man in the mirror, your life is a waste.So -
What tattoo would you get? Why?
1. Draw the tattoo using art supplies, and 2. write a paragraph about why you'd get this piece of art.
next,
Storytime: Greece - the first democracy
- please take notes
- define democracy
- America is a democracy
- We got our ideas from somewhere else
- Greece led the way for all other democracies
- What's so special about democracy? People have power
- Rule of law - protects you
- Many countries have NO rule of law or power to people.
- homework - one page paper on How Greece was an early democracy
LAST
On the same paper as bellDemocracy is NOT automatically passed from generation to generation. It's an idea and a tradition that must be taught.
What will you do to teach your kids, friends and family about the importance of democracy?