Students remember we have a quiz tomorrow on Ch. 8 Vocabulary. Study!
Congratulations to Daniel Fuance and James Harrington for winning 2nd place in the Duval County History Fair. They will compete in the State History Fair in Tallahassee, FL :) Megan Hughes also deserves congratulations as she placed 3rd at the Duval County History Fair!!! I am so proud of you all and keep up the good work!!
Complete Ch. 8 Comprehension and Critical Thinking skills questions.
Make sure you have your folders tomorrow so that we can clean them out and put items in your portfolio.
Have a great evening :)
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
Monday March 23, 2009
Vocabulary quiz on Ch. 8 has been rescheduled for Wednesday!!!
Gifted: If you have not yet submitted your portfolio, they will not be accepted after Wednesday!!!
Homework: Ch. 8 section 1 comp&critical thinking.(ALL)
Gifted: If you have not yet submitted your portfolio, they will not be accepted after Wednesday!!!
Homework: Ch. 8 section 1 comp&critical thinking.(ALL)
Friday, March 20, 2009
Vocabulary words Ch. 8
Just in case...
Plebian
Republic
Decline
Patrician
Consul
Uproot
Veto
Dictator
Province
Despised
Colosseum
Aqueduct
Polytheism
Arch
Brutality
Plebian
Republic
Decline
Patrician
Consul
Uproot
Veto
Dictator
Province
Despised
Colosseum
Aqueduct
Polytheism
Arch
Brutality
Friday March 20, 2009
Hoo-ray!! Nine weeks exams are over. I know you all did exceedingly well.
Reminders: Gifted- It's All Greek to Me is and was due TODAY.
Homework: Complete your maps of the Roman empire that we started in class. The maps should include accurate labels(cities, states, geographical features[mountains, rivers, seas, oceans, etc.]),a title, key, and it should be neat and colorful. Vocab quiz on Ch. 8 Tuesday!
Advanced: Study for your ch. 8 Vocabulary quiz on Monday.
All: Have an amazing weekend!! Hope you all bought tickets for the dance on Tuesday :)
Reminders: Gifted- It's All Greek to Me is and was due TODAY.
Homework: Complete your maps of the Roman empire that we started in class. The maps should include accurate labels(cities, states, geographical features[mountains, rivers, seas, oceans, etc.]),a title, key, and it should be neat and colorful. Vocab quiz on Ch. 8 Tuesday!
Advanced: Study for your ch. 8 Vocabulary quiz on Monday.
All: Have an amazing weekend!! Hope you all bought tickets for the dance on Tuesday :)
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Thursday March 12, 2009
FCAT has come and gone!!! I know you all worked really hard and we can all sigh in relief that FCAT for this school year is behind us :) As we get back into our regular routine students please be sure that you are sprinting to the finish line rather than walking. We have just two more weeks.
Advanced: Chapter 7 Test Monday, Quarter exam Friday March 20. You should begin preparing, the exam will cover everything we've studied through Greece.
Homework: Complete Section 3 Comprehension and Critical Thinking/ Study
Gifted: Work on your portfolio. I want to see two more finished products tomorrow.
Advanced: Chapter 7 Test Monday, Quarter exam Friday March 20. You should begin preparing, the exam will cover everything we've studied through Greece.
Homework: Complete Section 3 Comprehension and Critical Thinking/ Study
Gifted: Work on your portfolio. I want to see two more finished products tomorrow.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Friday March 6, 2009
Advanced: Finish up your Agoras. Be sure to include captions and labels for each of your drawings. You should not copy the AGORA from the book, but rather use it as a guide to create your own visual interpretation of the Agora. Study for vocab quiz!!!
Gifted: Be reminded that you should have at least two products ready to show me for feedback in class on Monday. You are responsible for the vocab as well, so STUDY.
ALL: Have an amazing weekend!!! You all are the best!! Thank you for those of you who have kept our classroom in mind by donating tissue. We are down to one box again. So while you're out and about PLEASE grab tissue, printer paper, and sanitizer. See you Monday :)
Gifted: Be reminded that you should have at least two products ready to show me for feedback in class on Monday. You are responsible for the vocab as well, so STUDY.
ALL: Have an amazing weekend!!! You all are the best!! Thank you for those of you who have kept our classroom in mind by donating tissue. We are down to one box again. So while you're out and about PLEASE grab tissue, printer paper, and sanitizer. See you Monday :)
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Thursday March 5, 2009
Homework-Advanced: Want Ads are due tomorrow March 6, 2009!! I know you all are going to do a fantastic job. Read pages 206-213.
Gifted: Work on your portfolio, study vocab
Vocabulary Chapter 7
Athens
Agora
Vendor
Slavery
Secluded
Sparta
Helots
Predeccessor
Peloponnesian War
Plague
Blockade
Barbarian
Assassinate
Alexander the Great
Hellenistic
Chapter 7 Vocabulary quiz will be on Monday March 9, 2009. NHD Projects are graded and most of them have been returned to you. Please come and take your boards home. Overall, I was very pleased with the effort that was put into the project...kudos to all of you:)
Gifted: Work on your portfolio, study vocab
Vocabulary Chapter 7
Athens
Agora
Vendor
Slavery
Secluded
Sparta
Helots
Predeccessor
Peloponnesian War
Plague
Blockade
Barbarian
Assassinate
Alexander the Great
Hellenistic
Chapter 7 Vocabulary quiz will be on Monday March 9, 2009. NHD Projects are graded and most of them have been returned to you. Please come and take your boards home. Overall, I was very pleased with the effort that was put into the project...kudos to all of you:)
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Wednesday March 4, 2009
Homework( Adv classes): Make corrections to your outline. While putting the finishing touches on your Want Ads, be sure to write about why your potential captain would need to possess the qualities you mention as requirements. Include things from what we read in class. Your ad should not be a bulleted list that mentions the traits you want. Ads are due by Friday.
Gifted: Begin to think about ideas for your portfolio. Gather any materials you may need like; paper, blank notecards, books, markers, colored pencils, illustrations, etc. We will work on this assignment in class.
Gifted: Begin to think about ideas for your portfolio. Gather any materials you may need like; paper, blank notecards, books, markers, colored pencils, illustrations, etc. We will work on this assignment in class.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Tuesday March 3, 2009
HOLA!!! Last night you all read over The Sirens on pgs. 192-195 and you completed the writing activity.
CLASSWORK:
Today in class you were to draft a list of characteristics you found in Ulysses(Odysseus)in the tale of the Sirens. Using these characteristics you will creatively write a WANT AD(Advertisement) for a Hero to come and command your ship as captain. You may wish to add illustrations, color, or any type creative expression you want. I do require that you include at least 7 characteristics for your hero. Other than that let your imaginations run free :) This assignment is due by Friday 3/6.
Here is a list of adjectives that may prove helpful:
Honest
Light-hearted
Leader
Expert
Brave
Conceited
Mischievous
Demanding
Thoughtful
Keen
Happy
Disagreeable
Simple
Fancy
Plain
Excited
Studious
Inventive
Creative
Thrilling
Independent
Intelligent
Compassionate
Gentle
Proud
Wild
Messy
Neat
Joyful
Strong
Bright
Courageous
Serious
Funny
Humorous
Sad
Poor
Rich
Tall
Dark
Light
Handsome
Pretty
Ugly
Selfish
Unselfish
Self-confident
Respectful
Considerate
Imaginative
Busy
Patriotic
Fun-loving
Popular
Successful
Responsible
Lazy
Dreamer
Helpful
Simple-minded
Humble
Friendly
Short
Adventurous
Hard-working
Timid
Shy
Bold
Daring
Dainty
Pitiful
Cooperative
Lovable
Prim
Proper
Ambitious
Able
Quiet
Curious
Reserved
Pleasing
Bossy
Witty
Fighter
Tireless
Energetic
Cheerful
Smart
Impulsive
Loyal
HOMEWORK:
Read and outline pgs. 198-203. We will review further in class tomorrow how to effectively outline. It is my noticing that some of us need to be refreshed. Have a fantastic Tuesday!!
CLASSWORK:
Today in class you were to draft a list of characteristics you found in Ulysses(Odysseus)in the tale of the Sirens. Using these characteristics you will creatively write a WANT AD(Advertisement) for a Hero to come and command your ship as captain. You may wish to add illustrations, color, or any type creative expression you want. I do require that you include at least 7 characteristics for your hero. Other than that let your imaginations run free :) This assignment is due by Friday 3/6.
Here is a list of adjectives that may prove helpful:
Honest
Light-hearted
Leader
Expert
Brave
Conceited
Mischievous
Demanding
Thoughtful
Keen
Happy
Disagreeable
Simple
Fancy
Plain
Excited
Studious
Inventive
Creative
Thrilling
Independent
Intelligent
Compassionate
Gentle
Proud
Wild
Messy
Neat
Joyful
Strong
Bright
Courageous
Serious
Funny
Humorous
Sad
Poor
Rich
Tall
Dark
Light
Handsome
Pretty
Ugly
Selfish
Unselfish
Self-confident
Respectful
Considerate
Imaginative
Busy
Patriotic
Fun-loving
Popular
Successful
Responsible
Lazy
Dreamer
Helpful
Simple-minded
Humble
Friendly
Short
Adventurous
Hard-working
Timid
Shy
Bold
Daring
Dainty
Pitiful
Cooperative
Lovable
Prim
Proper
Ambitious
Able
Quiet
Curious
Reserved
Pleasing
Bossy
Witty
Fighter
Tireless
Energetic
Cheerful
Smart
Impulsive
Loyal
HOMEWORK:
Read and outline pgs. 198-203. We will review further in class tomorrow how to effectively outline. It is my noticing that some of us need to be refreshed. Have a fantastic Tuesday!!
Monday, March 2, 2009
Monday March 2, 2009
Congratulations to Megan Hughes, Daniel Fuance, and James Harrington!!! These team B students have done an outstanding job on the NHD History Fair Project and they will represent Julia Landon at the Duval County History Fair. Kudos to you all again :)
Progress Reports go home tomorrow, so parents be on the lookout for those tomorrow afternoon.
HOMEWORK: Tonight read pages 192-195 Complete the writing activity only! Can't wait to see what you all came up with.
Part 1 of toga making begins tomorrow!
Finally, parents and students if you have tissues, colored pencils, and markers to donate that would be absolutely amazing and most appreciated. The classroom supply of these items has been totally depleted. Please, please, please bring in these items if you are able to do so. Have a great afternoon and evening.
Progress Reports go home tomorrow, so parents be on the lookout for those tomorrow afternoon.
HOMEWORK: Tonight read pages 192-195 Complete the writing activity only! Can't wait to see what you all came up with.
Part 1 of toga making begins tomorrow!
Finally, parents and students if you have tissues, colored pencils, and markers to donate that would be absolutely amazing and most appreciated. The classroom supply of these items has been totally depleted. Please, please, please bring in these items if you are able to do so. Have a great afternoon and evening.
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