Team Update:
Grade Book: Grades have officially closed for Trimester 1. There were many students absent on Friday, and missed exams. We teachers will be available for students to make up work on Monday and Tuesday to make up the exams they missed. Wednesday is an Early Release day, and our grades must be posted by Thursday, so make up work must be completed by Tuesday. Plan accordingly.
Class Updates:
Social Studies: Students explored all aspects of Ancient Greek culture this week in Social Studies. It seems that the majority of students loved our day discussing Socrates and the evolution of philosophy. On Monday, we'll come back and revisit a lot of those philosophical questions that we pondered this past week. Then starting Tuesday, we will begin to learn about a young man who was able to conquer most of the known world.
Science: What happened to the trout in Lake Michigan? Students have been introduced to our new anchoring phenomenon. Click HERE to see more about what we are doing in class. This week we figured out why we need food and where it comes from.
Literacy: What is Joel Salatin's world view? How does his view compare with Mr. and Mrs. Fox's world view? Students watched Fresh, The Movie this week, and will work collaboratively to discuss this and other concepts which will require that they sharpen their critical thinking skills. Latin Unit 5 test rounded out the week. The test results are in, and lots of students need to spend more time studying as we move into Unit 6. Monday morning will bring a new arrangement in the room, and some exciting work in Google Classroom!
English: In English class we continued with our classic literature unit and began to read A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. We began by focusing in on some difficult vocabulary, and now we are diving right in to breaking down the text to make meaning. The students are really enjoying the different roles in the play version of the story. Next week we will be continuing to read and discuss the text in class to figure out what Dickens was really trying to say with this story. The students will receive their December Independent Reading Project on Monday, and will have their second grammar test on Friday. Remember to use Quizlet and study those flashcards!
English: In English class we continued with our classic literature unit and began to read A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. We began by focusing in on some difficult vocabulary, and now we are diving right in to breaking down the text to make meaning. The students are really enjoying the different roles in the play version of the story. Next week we will be continuing to read and discuss the text in class to figure out what Dickens was really trying to say with this story. The students will receive their December Independent Reading Project on Monday, and will have their second grammar test on Friday. Remember to use Quizlet and study those flashcards!
Math: We just finished up adding and subtracting integers! This week will will start multiplying and diving integers. The next Go Figure will go home on Monday, and is due Thursday, December 21st.
