Well, we are all getting used to the new routine and schedules so by Monday you should have your supplies. Next week we will set up our portfolio folders that you will keep in the classroom. Your folder will have a status of assignment sheet that will list all of your assignments and the grades you earned. All of your graded work goes in the folder so you can keep track of YOUR grade. You work hard for your points and it is a great system to monitor your progress. It also acts as an insurance policy in case I miss putting one of your grades in my folder.
I must compliment you on your ability to get to class on time and your ability to focus and work together. Our group work this week showed me that we are a true community of learners.
CWI
This week you had your first current event assignments. You selected an article that was of interest to you and responded to a series of questions that asked you to think of values and what is important to you. Our election this year is very much a debate on values and voters are going to be looking for the candidate who aligns with their interests. We spent time looking at the New York Times and learning how a paper is organized and how articles are written. You can use these skills with any newspaper. We ended the week with a discussion of the five themes of geography: location, place, region, human-environment interaction and movement. Please be ready for a “quiz.”
World History
This week we began our study of Ancient Greece and we worked on reading strategies. We need to focus our reading so we can pull out main ideas. While details add interest to a topic we need to be able to zoom in on key concepts. You should also take the time to make connections to what you are reading. Greece and Rhode Island have many similarities which we discussed. Over the weekend you have your map assignment that we will continue in class on Monday. Meanwhile I am signing up for “Troy” on my Netflix account!
AP European
Monday is our first exam on the Renaissance. The special posting from September 11 gives you additional information about the exam. Make sure to bring in your study guide and outline as they will be worth a test grade.
Great game on Friday night!
Congratulations!
Go Islanders!!
I must compliment you on your ability to get to class on time and your ability to focus and work together. Our group work this week showed me that we are a true community of learners.
CWI
This week you had your first current event assignments. You selected an article that was of interest to you and responded to a series of questions that asked you to think of values and what is important to you. Our election this year is very much a debate on values and voters are going to be looking for the candidate who aligns with their interests. We spent time looking at the New York Times and learning how a paper is organized and how articles are written. You can use these skills with any newspaper. We ended the week with a discussion of the five themes of geography: location, place, region, human-environment interaction and movement. Please be ready for a “quiz.”
World History
This week we began our study of Ancient Greece and we worked on reading strategies. We need to focus our reading so we can pull out main ideas. While details add interest to a topic we need to be able to zoom in on key concepts. You should also take the time to make connections to what you are reading. Greece and Rhode Island have many similarities which we discussed. Over the weekend you have your map assignment that we will continue in class on Monday. Meanwhile I am signing up for “Troy” on my Netflix account!
AP European
Monday is our first exam on the Renaissance. The special posting from September 11 gives you additional information about the exam. Make sure to bring in your study guide and outline as they will be worth a test grade.
Great game on Friday night!
Congratulations!
Go Islanders!!
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