Welcome to November

Bell Activity:  2-1
Read the article and answer the following questions in complete sentences.
1. Summarize the article.  (explain the two arguments on the topic)
2. Would you like to go to an all boy school if you are a boy, or an all girl school if you are a girl?  Why or why not. 
3. Write which side you agree with and why.

Planner: 

Today 11/1                                        Next Day  11/2

1. BA                                                  1 . BA
2. Test Tips                                         2. States n Capitals                                     


Homework:

-Study for the States and Capitals Test

All Hallows Eve

Bell Activity:  10/31
Answer the following questions in complete sentences.
1. What state was your table partner born in?
2.  What state were you born in?
3.  How many states have you been to?
4.  Explain which was your favorite to visit and why.

Planner: 

Today 10/31                                       Next Day  11/1

1. BA                                                  1 . BA
2. States and capitals                          2. Test Tips                                                                  


Homework:

-Missing work is due
-Study for the States and Capitals Test

Oct 28

Bell Activity:  10/28
Based on the cartoon, answer the following questions.
1. What do you see?
2. What is the artist trying to say?
3. Why do test cause fear in many people?

Planner: 

Today 10/28                                       Next Day  10/31

1.       BA                                            1 . BA
2. Test Tips                                         2. States and capitals                                                                            


Homework:

-Missing work the quarter-due Friday Oct 28

Oct 27

Bell Activity:  10/27
No Ba.
Update your planner.

Planner: 

Today 10/27                                       Next Day  10/28

1. No BA                                            1 . NO BA
2. Test Tips                                         2. Test Tips                                                                            


Homework:

-Missing work the quarter-due Friday Oct 28

Oct 25 No Mr. Weston :(

Bell Activity:  10/25
Answer the following questions in complete sentences.
1.  What are some things you do now to get ready for tests?
2.  What are some things you do to study?
3.  What are some things you need to do differently for your next test?
4.  Write a paragraph on how much time you (on avg) you spend studying, doing homework, and other school work a night.  Include how you juggle all your classes so you are caught up in all of them.

Planner: 

Today 10/25                                       Next Day  10/26

1. BA                                                 1 . BA
2. Test Prep                                       2. Outdoor Activity?
3. Study States                                                                            


Homework:

-Missing work the quarter-due Friday Oct 28

Back to School

Bell Activity:  10/24
After reading the article, answer the following questions.
1. Summarize the article.
2. Write  if you are in the YES or NO side, and then write a paragraph defending your stance.

Planner:

Today 10/24                                       Next Day  10/25

1. BA                                                 1 . BA
2. States                                             2. Test Prep
3. Study Skills and Test Prep                                                                                 


Homework:

-Missing work the quarter-due Friday Oct 28

Oct 19th then off for UEA!

Bell Activity:  10/19
Quietly get with your group and go over your advertisement.  You have 5 minutes to prep and we will present.   

Planner:

Today 10/19                                       Next Day  10/20

1. BA                                                 1 . UEA!!
2. A Good Buy                                  
                                                                                 
Homework:

- Bully Solution Story  Wed 10/19 (Today)
-Missing work the quarter ends soon

Oct 18

Bell Activity:  10/17
As we learned from our sticker game, friendship is a great way to avoid bullying.  Thinking of that answer the following questions.
1. Define friend.  
2.  Make a list of things someone can do to make friends.
3.  How does having close friends help avoid bullies?
4.  How does having close friends help transitioning into middle school?

Planner:

Today 10/18                                       Next Day  10/19

1. BA                                                 1 . BA
2. A Good Buy                                  2. Friendship
                                                                                 
Homework:

- Bully Solution Story  Wed 10/19

Oct 17

Bell Activity:  10/17
none for today

Planner:

Today 10/17                                       Next Day  10/17

1. NO BA                                           1 . BA
2. Solve Bullying                               2. Friendship
                                                                                 
Homework:

Oct 14

Bell Activity:  10/14
none for today

Planner:

Today 10/14                                       Next Day  10/17

1. NO BA                                           1 . BA
2. Solve Bullying                               2. Solve Bullying/ A Good Buy
                                                                                 
Homework:

 -Solve Bullying 1st draft fixed and ready for typing- Monday
-Get on powerschool and see how your doing

Oct 13

Bell Activity:  10/13
Read the following link on bullying, and answer the following questions.
1.  Write 3 or 4 complete sentences summarizing the article.
2. What effects did bullying have on mice?
3.  How does this article relate to you or this school?

Planner:

Today 10/13                                       Next Day  10/14

1. BA                                                 1 . BA
2. Solve Bullying                               2. Solve Bullying
                                                          3. Bully Laws
                       
Homework:

 -Solve Bullying 1st draft- Friday (Tomorrow)
-Get on powerschool and see how your doing

Oct 12

Bell Activity:  10/12
Watch the clip and answer the following questions.
What  is Internet bulling?
What can you do avoid this type of bulling?
What other tips does this clip give you that could help you?

Planner:

Today 10/12                                       Next Day  10/13

1. BA                                                 1 . BA
2. Bully Game                                   2. Bully Situation
                       
Homework:

 -Make sure your notebook and planner are looking good.  We will have a check on them soon.  (You can get on the blog if you are missing something.)
-Get on powerschool and see how your doing

Oct 11

Bell Activity:  10/11


Write down the following questions and leave space to answer them.  Answer the questions based on the cartoon.
1.  What do you see? (What do you notice in the picture?)
2.  What is the cartoon trying to say? (What is its message?)
3.  How does this affect you?


Planner:
Today 10/11                                       Next Day  10/12
1. BA                                                 1 . BA
2.Dealing with Bullies                       2. Bully Game
                       
Homework:

 Make sure your notebook and planner are looking good.  We will have a check on them soon.  (You can get on the blog if you are missing something.)
Get on powerschool and see how your doing

Oct 10

Bell Activity:  10/10

You have now been in middle school about a month and a half!  reflecting on that answer the following questions.
1.  What has the most challenging part been in middle school?
2. What skills have you learned that has helped you be successful here?
3. List skills necessarily for someone to survive in middle school.
4. What skills do you still need to work on to be even better?

Planner:
Today 10/10                                       Next Day  10/11
1. BA                                                 1 . BA
2. The Bully Dilemma                        2. Bullies
                       
Homework:

 Make sure your notebook and planner are looking good.  We will have a check on them soon.  (You can get on the blog if you are missing something.)

Friday Oct 7

Bell Activity:  10/7

Write down the following questions and leave space to answer them.  Answer the questions based on the cartoon.
1.  What do you see? (What do you notice in the picture?)
2.  What is the cartoon trying to say? (What is its message?)
3.  Write if you agree or disagree with the cartoon.

Planner:
Today 10/7                                       Next Day  10/10
1. BA                                                1 . BA
2. 4 corners                                       2. Study Skills
                       
Homework:

 Make sure your notebook and planner are looking good.  We will have a check on them soon.  (You can get on the blog if you are missing something.)

Oct 6

Bell Activity:  

No BA.  

Planner:
Today 10/6                                       Next Day  10/7
1. NO BA                                          1 . BA
2. 7 Steps to Good Study                  2. Study Habits
                       
Homework:

 Make sure your notebook and planner are looking good.  We will have a check on them soon.  (You can get on the blog if you are missing something.)

Back from PTC

Bell Activity:  

No BA.  Update your planner and pull out your note book for notes.


Planner:
Today 10/5                                       Next Day  10/6
1. NO BA                                          1 . BA
2. 7 Steps to Good Study                  2. 7 Steps to Good Study
                       
Homework:

 Make sure your notebook and planner are looking good.  We will have a check on them soon.  (You can get on the blog if you are missing something.)

Oct 3

Bell Activity:  

Remember to answer the following questions in complete sentences.
1. What are some things you can do to improve your listening skills?
2. Write your plan to accomplish this.  (Your answer for number 1)
3. What are some things you can do to improve your note taking skills?
4.  Write your plan to accomplish this. (Your answer for number 2)


Planner:
Today 10/3                                       Next Day  10/4
1. BA                                                1 . PTC 8-11
2. Note Strategies
3. PTC 3-6
                       
Homework:

Green Note Taking sheet- Due today 
Come to PTC tonight or tomorrow