When I see kids get in trouble most say, "But ... but ... but." Becoming a man or a woman means learning to say, "Yeah I messed up. Sorry. Here's what I'll do differently next time."1. When is one time when you owned up to something you did, instead of dodging it?
AND - When is one time you wished you would have just been honest and confessed, instead of making excuses?
2. Mr. Bank got kicked out of school his freshman year. Now he understands he was acting wild, and hurting the kids who were trying to learn. Is there a time when students should be kicked out - to make room for students who want to learn?
3. Over the past 5 years, about 200 people have been attacked by sharks in the U.S.A. Right now, 2 - that's two - people have ebola.
How does the media sometimes exaggerate things, or make problems worse?
DAILY QUIZ
1. Explain in one paragraph how Cleveland is a civilization.
Stay quiet and in your seats please.
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Grade 7
Before Reading:
- Work together to get these answers, please
- Write your answers on your Bell sheet
1. What do you think this story will be about, just by reading the title?
2. What happened yesterday? Summarize the action from page 11.
2. What happened yesterday? Summarize the action from page 11.
Modeled Reading
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Follow along with Mr. Bank as he reads. When he pauses at a word, fill in the blank for him!
(12 - 13 on Wednesday)
- Speak the missing words in the same voice level and speed.
After Reading
3. Describe each character: mom, dad, and homer
4. Compare the reactions of homer's mom and his dad to the explosion
5. After reading the first 3 pages, now summarize the action again. What happened so far?
4. Compare the reactions of homer's mom and his dad to the explosion
5. After reading the first 3 pages, now summarize the action again. What happened so far?
Grade 8
Before Reading:
- Work together to get these answers, please
- Write your answers on your Bell sheet
1. What do you think this story will be about, just by reading the title?
2. What happened yesterday? Summarize the action from page 11.
2. What happened yesterday? Summarize the action from page 11.
Modeled Reading
Next,
Follow along with Mr. Bank as he reads. When he pauses at a word, fill in the blank for him!
(12 - 13 Wednesday)
- Speak the missing words in the same voice level and speed.
After Reading
6. Summarize the action so far in 5 bullet points. Like this:
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- First,
- Second
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GET CREATIVE.
Grade 8: IMAGINE OUR CLASS FORMS A BASKETBALL TEAM! What would happen?
To Do:
CHOOSE: 1. DRAW A COMIC STRIP OR 2. WRITE A ONE PAGE CREATIVE SHORT STORY - sharing a story about our class playing basketball as a team. Have fun with it!
Grade 8: IMAGINE OUR CLASS FORMS A BASKETBALL TEAM! What would happen?
To Do:
CHOOSE: 1. DRAW A COMIC STRIP OR 2. WRITE A ONE PAGE CREATIVE SHORT STORY - sharing a story about our class playing basketball as a team. Have fun with it!
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Grade 7: IMAGINE YOU ARE IN HOMER'S SHOES, IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
YOU TRY AN EXPERIMENT AND CAUSE A HUGE EXPLOSION.
HOW WOULD YOUR PARENTS AND NEIGHBORS REACT?
To Do:
CHOOSE: 1. DRAW A COMIC STRIP OR 2. WRITE A ONE PAGE CREATIVE SHORT STORY - sharing a story about you causing chaos on your own block.
Social Studies Project - It's Project Wednesday!
- Get into groups of 2
- Get on a computer - use Mr. Bank's computer too
Pick one topic to research:
1. Greece is the first democracy
OR
2. Greek Gods, Goddesses and Monsters!
1: Create a digital poster or a blog about Ancient Greece. Tell me about their government. What were the major cities? Neighbors? Major wars? Population? Geography - what was role of the sea in their development?
OR
2. Who were the top 5 male gods? The top 5 female gods? Who were 4 important monsters?
Tell me a description of each one - make a poster or blog.
~ Both due at end of class
humility
1. definition
2. use in a sentence
3. draw a quick picture
10 words = quiz
today we are studying ...
Short stories
New Week, New Points on Board
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Ahhh the ways of the Ninja ...
What in the heezy do these words even mean?
Infer? Trace? Formulate?
Ninja Training just got serious.
Word #10
Compare
- How are they the same?
Example: Compare Cleveland's weather to Miami's.
To Do: Write one sentence using Compare.
Compare
- How are they the same?
Example: Compare Cleveland's weather to Miami's.
To Do: Write one sentence using Compare.
- add it to your flash cards - you should have 10!
Word #11
Contrast
- How are they different?
Example: Contrast Cleveland's weather to Miami's.
To Do: Write one sentence using Contrast
Contrast
- How are they different?
Example: Contrast Cleveland's weather to Miami's.
To Do: Write one sentence using Contrast
- add it to your flash cards - you should have 11!
- Just one more! Then we'll know 12 power words.
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Very simple: 4 layer (4 paragraphs)
Do you belong at Broadway?
Intro: State your thesis: You belong at Broadway
Layer 1: Talk about your good qualities
Layer 2: Talk about your dreams and plans, and how an education here will get you there
Wrap up: Pull it all together, restate your thesis!
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Dr. Dre Says ...
Take notes on all of this please - it's all testable. Write in your notes: Thesis is your main argument or point you are proving.
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!
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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.
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- technology - hospitals
- schools - government
- police - churches
- laws - businesses
Civilization Part IIIIs Cleveland a Civilization? Prove it!
A super mini essay using the cupcake.
Thesis for your intro: Cleveland IS a civilization.
- The first reason is ...
- The second reason is ...
- then wrap it up!
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- remember, wall quality work on this term.
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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?