Grade 7 & 8 Wednesday 9.24

Test Info

Expert 21 Test link

Then, Click Blue SRI Box 

- enter user name / password

Mr. Bank and Mr. Karl have your log in information


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    People are the choices they make. Our choices ripple through our lives - affecting what we become.  And, our choices affect others too.

1. What does this mean - how are you the product of your choices?

2.  Check out these kids, from a ghetto in Africa: They live in poverty, but do they seem happy?

3.  If you combine good choices with a great attitude - how far can you go in this world?

- keep sheet out - for daily quiz next

DAILY QUIZ

1. What is a run on sentence?
2. Write an example of a run on sentence.
3. What does infer mean? 
4. Use infer in a sentence.
5. What are the two ways to break up a run on sentence? 
6. Do your teachers like you - enough to write a great letter for high school?
7. Why are you learning Trace, Infer, Analyze - those words - again?

      Moving through halls - we need to do better.  Both grades.  

+ Grade 7, you get your novels today.  

- VB count novels for 8, hand out Thurs ... 

today we are studying ... 

     Testing Vocabulary, Career Paths,

Human Nature. 

New Week, New Points on Board

7 Monday - 2 pt

8 Monday - 2 pt

next,

   

Ahhh the ways of the Ninja ...

    What in the heezy do these words even mean?  

Infer?  Trace?  Formulate?  

Ninja Training just got serious. 

1. This goes under your notes each day

2. There are 12 Power Words we will master

3. These words are confusing, unless you are trained.

Forth word - 

Evaluate

definition: to judge

Practice:  Evaluate the blueberry pies at this pie eating contest!

To Do: Use Evaluate in an original sentence or example, like above. 

next,

Dr. Dre Says ...

Hey!   Your VS You're 

    Take notes on all of this please - it's all testable. 

Write in your notes:  Your VS You're 

Your = you own it

You're = you are

Ex: 

Your car ran out of gas, but you're not stuck because there's a gas station right over there. 

To Do:

1. Write a sentence with your
2. Write a sentence with you're 
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

next,

   

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 bell

Democracy 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? 

Grade 7 & 8 Tuesday 9.24

Expert 21 Test link

Then, Click Blue SRI Box 

- enter user name / password

Mr. Bank and Mr. Karl have your log in information


____________________________________


    1. People are happy with a LOT less than we have in America.  And like we saw yesterday in the film, people can lose their stuff, and still be happy. 

1. So, is happiness a state of mind, or does your happiness depend on where you are at, and how much stuff you have? 

2. Did Rocky have happiness in his old neighborhood - without money?

3. Have you ever tried counting your blessings, instead of listing your problems? 

- keep sheet out - for daily quiz next
- it's Candy Tuesday - we have a lot to chew through first. 

DAILY QUIZ

First part - Write the correct word that fits with the sentence. 

1. Rewind the video to break down the robbery - and see who did it.  Trace / Analyze

2. If you lose your phone, you go back and list in steps where you might have left it. Trace / Analyze

3. Area high schools want three main things from you, right?

Write a short paragraph about how to get into high school, using those three items as your main points.  

Next,

Some people just have a fire in their stomachs - a deep desire for success that comes from within.   Do you?     

He does.    Iron Mike.   Fifteen years old. 

      

today we are studying ... 

     Testing Vocabulary, Career Paths,

Human Nature. 

New Week, New Points on Board

7 Monday - 1 pt

8 Monday - 1 pt

next,

Discussion Questions From Yesterday's clips ...

1. Rocky went back to his old block that he left over 20 years ago.  He lost all his money. Could you have the guts to start over, like he did? 

2. What things were more important to Rocky's family than money? 

3. Who in this movie lived by a "Me First!" attitude?   How'd that work out?

4. If there was one main lesson in this movie, what would you say it was?   
5* Bonus!  How did Rocky go on a hero's journey in this movie?

   

Ahhh the ways of the Ninja ...

    What in the heezy do these words even mean?  

Infer?  Trace?  Formulate?  

Ninja Training just got serious. 

1. This goes under your notes each day

2. There are 12 Power Words we will master

3. These words are confusing, unless you are trained.

Third word - 

Infer

definition: read between the lines

The answer is not obvious when you have to infer.  You have to kind of guess at, or figure out, what is going on.  

Practice:  Mr. Bank's face was turning red, and his eyes were flashing, when the students talked while he was talking.   He looked like he was about to start shouting. 

- Infer what Mr. Bank was thinking in the above passage.

To Do: Use Infer in an original sentence or example, like above. 

next,

Dr. Dre Says ...

Hey!   Do you guys know what Run Ons are? 

    Take notes on all of this please - it's all testable. 

Write in your notes:  Run On Sentences are too long! 

They should be broken up! 

Ex: 

A run on sentence should stop but doesn't and doesn't have punctuation and just keeps going like this and you want to be like stop!

To Do: Show how to break up run on sentences.

• Easiest way - make 2 sentences, or just add a comma. 

Save these poor run on sentences below!  

• Make 2 sentences or add punctuation. 

1. My dad went to the store he should be home soon.

2. The crazy dog jumped at me and I am scared and upset.

3. Bigfoot is real I know he is real I just know it. 

     It's Candy Tuesday

Mr. Bank used to write Radio Ads, now it's YOUR turn!

Write a 30 second spot for KitKat, Hershey's, Reese's Cups, or Whoppers. 

- Your spot needs a lot of ADJECTIVES
- Your spot must time out at 30 seconds!
- Show Mr. B when done to get your candy.


Read yours to the class

next,

It's Make Your Own Quiz Tuesday

10 Quality quiz questions - on anything we've covered

ninja training, Dr. Dre, Essays, heroes, anything we learned is fair game. 

Do your quiz on another sheet of paper - so you can trade them! 

next,

   

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 bell

Democracy 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? 

Grade 7 & 8 Monday 9.22

    1. There's a difference between thinking you are tough and knowing you are trained. 

What does this mean?

2. There's a difference between thinking you are smart, and knowing you are educated. 

What does this mean?

3.  Can you do the shmoney dance? 

- keep sheet out - for daily quiz next
- please get out all weekly work for me to collect (last week's)

DAILY QUIZ

1. What does Analyze mean? 

2. What does Trace mean?

3. What three main things will high schools ask for, in your applications? 

      Grade 8 - 2 things I need from you:

 1. More work - high school is no joke and you are not ready yet.
 2. Less recess attitude when done. If you run around the room like a child I can't write you a letter - or give you an A. 

Grade 7 - 2 things: 

1. Be smart. Learn when to keep it shut. Use Common Sense. 
2. Clean before class is over - 8th is having to clean up after you guys some. 

Thanks! 

today we are studying ... 

     Testing Vocabulary, Career Paths,

Human Nature. 

New Week, New Points on Board

Stop Right Here! 

Discussion Questions 

1. Rocky went back to his old block that he left over 20 years ago.  He lost all his money. Could you have the guts to start over, like he did? 

2. What things were more important to Rocky's family than money? 

3. Who in this movie lived by a "Me First!" attitude?   How'd that work out?

4. If there was one main lesson in this movie, what would you say it was?  

   

Ahhh the ways of the Ninja ...

    What in the heezy do these words even mean?  

Infer?  Trace?  Formulate?  

Ninja Training just got serious. 

1. This goes under your notes each day

2. There are 12 Power Words we will master

3. These words are confusing, unless you are trained.

Third word - 

Infer

definition: read between the lines

The answer is not obvious when you have to infer.  You have to kind of figure out what they mean.  

Practice:  Mr. Bank's face was turning red, and his eyes were glaring, when the students talked while he was talking.   He looked like he was about to start shouting. 

- Infer what Mr. Bank was thinking in the above passage.

To Do: Use Infer in an original sentence or example. 

next,

Dr. Dre Says ...

Hey!   Do you guys know what Run Ons are? 

    Take notes on all of this please - it's all testable. 

Write in your notes:  Run On Sentences are too long! 

They should be broken up! 

Ex: 

A run on sentence should stop but doesn't and doesn't have punctuation and just keeps going like this and you want to be like stop!

To Do: Show how to break up run on sentences.

• Easiest way - make 2 sentences, or just add a comma. 

Save these poor run on sentences below!  

• Make 2 sentences or add punctuation. 

1. My dad went to the store he should be home soon.

2. The crazy dog jumped at me and I am scared and upset.

3. Bigfoot is real I know he is real I just know it. 

next,

   

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 bell

Democracy 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?