Monday, September 29, 2014

Announcements

• Tuesday, September 30, 2014 Poetry Night    6:30 pm -8:00 pm
• Help Wanted: Parents volunteers willing to help clean up after the Poetry Event  Please let me know if you would be willing.
• Students should wear a black shirt if possible
• Please remember to bring you Blue Mustang punch card to the Poetry Night event
• 15 Points towards Language Arts for showing up Poetry Night
  15 Points towards Language Arts for showing reading your poetry
  20 towards Bible for saying 10 scriptures from John by memory
  10 points for wearing a black shirt
  total =60 Extra Credit Points
• If you have not brought your $20 to pay for the web protection for your child please bring it in as soon as possible
• Chocolate money needs to be turned in by Sept 26, 2014
• If you want to know how your child is doing on an almost hourly basis, please go to classdojo.com
• October 2, 2014 Field Trip- Wonderworks
• Ticket to Wonderworks: 10 Memory verses and permission slip [Drivers Needed]
• Saturday October 4 is our music program

Daily Journal [Writing]

• Due September 31, 2014
• Rubric

Due September 31, 2014
A	B	C	D	F
8th: 23/ 100  7th: 23/90 6th: 23/80	8th: 21/ 90 7th: 21/80 6th: 21/70	8th: 20/80 7th: 20/70 6th: 20/60	8th: 19/ 70 7th: 19/60 6th: 19/50	8th: > 18/ 69 7th: > 18/59 6th: > 18/49

• Explanation of Rubric
• In order for a student to get earn an A  
• 8th grade= have 23 entries at least 100 words
• 7th Grade= have 23 entries at least 90 words
• 6th Grade= have 23 entries at least 80 words
• Read Sabbath School Lesson and fill in Journal http://www.cornerstoneconnections.net/site/1/lessons/2014/Q3/STUDENT/CC-14-Q3-L13.pdf

Bible

• Need to know 10 to be able to go on field trip

Spanish

• N/A

Language Arts


Grammar: 

Free verse Poem Final Draft  
Pronoun Review-Emailed      
Theme Review- Emailed

LA.6.L.1 - CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.6.1 Conventions of Standard English Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
a. Ensure that pronouns are in the proper case (subjective, objective, possessive).
b. Use intensive pronouns (e.g., myself, ourselves).
c. Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person.*
d. Recognize and correct vague pronouns (i.e., ones with unclear or ambiguous antecedents).*
e. Recognize variations from standard English in their own and others' writing and speaking, and identify and use strategies to improve expression in conventional language.*

Reading

• Reading Plus

• Spelling City

September 24, 2014

Announcements

• Tuesday, September 30, 2014 Poetry Night    6:30 pm -8:00 pm
• If you have not brought your $20 to pay for the web protection for your child please bring it in as soon as possible
• Chocolate money needs to be turned in by Sept 26, 2014
• Soccer Eligibility List has been emailed
• Soccer Game against Jacksonville Adventist Academy: September 25 @ Jacksonville Students that will be able to participate are students who
• Have an interest in playing soccer
• Do not have D's or F's
• Do not have disciplinary issues this quarter
• $7 for gas
• If you want to know how your child is doing on an almost hourly basis, please go to classdojo.com
• October 2, 2014 Field Trip- Wonderworks

Daily Journal [Writing]

• Due September 31, 2014
• Rubric

Due September 31, 2014
A	B	C	D	F
8th: 23/ 100  7th: 23/90 6th: 23/80	8th: 21/ 90 7th: 21/80 6th: 21/70	8th: 20/80 7th: 20/70 6th: 20/60	8th: 19/ 70 7th: 19/60 6th: 19/50	8th: > 18/ 69 7th: > 18/59 6th: > 18/49

• Explanation of Rubric
• In order for a student to get earn an A  
• 8th grade= have 23 entries at least 100 words
• 7th Grade= have 23 entries at least 90 words
• 6th Grade= have 23 entries at least 80 words
• Read Sabbath School Lesson and fill in Journal http://www.cornerstoneconnections.net/site/1/lessons/2014/Q3/STUDENT/CC-14-Q3-L13.pdf

Bible

• 5 New PowerPoint slides [total of 10] Due Friday October 2, 2014
• Reviewed lesson 4

Spanish

• N/A

Language Arts

Grammar: 

Free verse Poem Final Draft         [Due Thursday September 25]

http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/what-is-free-verse-poetry-examples-definition.html#lesson

LA.6.L.1 - CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.6.1 Conventions of Standard English Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
a. Ensure that pronouns are in the proper case (subjective, objective, possessive).
b. Use intensive pronouns (e.g., myself, ourselves).
c. Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person.*
d. Recognize and correct vague pronouns (i.e., ones with unclear or ambiguous antecedents).*
e. Recognize variations from standard English in their own and others' writing and speaking, and identify and use strategies to improve expression in conventional language.*

Reading

• Reading Plus

• Spelling City

Writing:

Rough Draft: Due Thursday Sept 25, 2014

Watch the video and then read the articles about tsunamis. Then write an essay explaining how tsunamis happen and how the invisibility cloak scientists are working on would work. Be sure to support your explanations with facts and details from the stimulus materials and from your study of the Earth.

How to Make a Tsunami Disappear

Video 1:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StdqGoezNrY

Video 2:

http://www.whoi.edu/page.do?pid=83397&cl=75433&tid=5122

Video 3

https://student.societyforscience.org/article/science-disappearing

Organizer

https://write.wpponline.com/Documents/organizers/Textual%20Evidence.pdf

6th Grade Example of informative Essay

https://write.wpponline.com/Documents/Grade6Informative-Explanatory.pdf

7th Grade Example of informativive Essay

https://write.wpponline.com/Documents/Grade7Informative-Explanatory.pdf

​8

 th Grade Example of informative Essay

https://write.wpponline.com/Documents/Grade8Informative-Explanatory.pdf

Common Core and NAD Standard being covered

LA.6.7.8.W.2 - CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.7.8.2 Text Types and Purposes Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
a. Introduce a topic; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
b. Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
c. Use appropriate transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
e. Establish and maintain a formal style.
f. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the information or explanation presented.

Social Studies

• NA

September 23, 2014

Announcements

• September 30, 2014 Poetry Night    6:30pm -8:00pm
• If you have not brought your $20 to pay for the web protection for your child please bring it in as soon as possible
• Chocolate money needs to be turned in by Sept 26, 2014
• Soccer Game against Jacksonville Adventist Academy: September 25 @ Jacksonville Students that will be able to participate are students who
• Have an interest in playing soccer
• Do not have D's or F's
• Do not have disciplinary issues this quarter
• turn in permission slip and $7 for gas
• If you want to know how your child is doing on an almost hourly basis, please go to classdojo.com
• October 2, 2014 Field Trip- Wonderworks - Students need to turn in permission slips

Daily Journal [Writing]

• Due September 31, 2014
• Rubric

Due September 31, 2014
A	B	C	D	F
8th: 23/ 100  7th: 23/90 6th: 23/80	8th: 21/ 90 7th: 21/80 6th: 21/70	8th: 20/80 7th: 20/70 6th: 20/60	8th: 19/ 70 7th: 19/60 6th: 19/50	8th: > 18/ 69 7th: > 18/59 6th: > 18/49

• Explanation of Rubric
• In order for a student to get earn an A  
• 8th grade= have 23 entries at least 100 words
• 7th Grade= have 23 entries at least 90 words
• 6th Grade= have 23 entries at least 80 words
• Read Sabbath School Lesson and fill in Journal http://www.cornerstoneconnections.net/site/1/lessons/2014/Q3/STUDENT/CC-14-Q3-L13.pdf

Bible

• 5 New PowerPoint slides [total of 10] Due Friday October 2, 2014
• 3 New flashcards [Quiz Friday 18 Verses]

Spanish

• N/A

Language Arts

Grammar: 

Poetry: Free Verse Rough Draft [Due Wednesday 9-24]

http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/what-is-free-verse-poetry-examples-definition.html#lesson

LA.6.L.1 - CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.6.1 Conventions of Standard English Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
a. Ensure that pronouns are in the proper case (subjective, objective, possessive).
b. Use intensive pronouns (e.g., myself, ourselves).
c. Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person.*
d. Recognize and correct vague pronouns (i.e., ones with unclear or ambiguous antecedents).*
e. Recognize variations from standard English in their own and others' writing and speaking, and identify and use strategies to improve expression in conventional language.*

Reading

• Reading Plus

• Spelling City

Writing:

Assignment: Due Wednesday Sept 24, 2014

Watch the video and then read the articles about tsunamis. Then write an essay explaining how tsunamis happen and how the invisibility cloak scientists are working on would work. Be sure to support your explanations with facts and details from the stimulus materials and from your study of the Earth.

How to Make a Tsunami Disappear

Video 1:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StdqGoezNrY

Video 2:

http://www.whoi.edu/page.do?pid=83397&cl=75433&tid=5122

Video 3

https://student.societyforscience.org/article/science-disappearing

Organizer

https://write.wpponline.com/Documents/organizers/Textual%20Evidence.pdf

6th Grade Example of informative Essay

https://write.wpponline.com/Documents/Grade6Informative-Explanatory.pdf

7th Grade Example of informativive Essay

https://write.wpponline.com/Documents/Grade7Informative-Explanatory.pdf

​8

 th Grade Example of informative Essay

https://write.wpponline.com/Documents/Grade8Informative-Explanatory.pdf

Common Core and NAD Standard being covered

LA.6.7.8.W.2 - CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.7.8.2 Text Types and Purposes Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
a. Introduce a topic; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
b. Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
c. Use appropriate transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
e. Establish and maintain a formal style.
f. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the information or explanation presented.

Social Studies

• NA

September 18, 2014

Announcements

• Fall picnic: Sunday, September 21 10am-2pm  [Is considered a school day]
• If you have not brought your $20 to pay for the web protection for your child please bring it in as soon as possible
• Chocolate money needs to be turned in by Sept 26, 2014
• Progress Reports have been emailed
• Soccer Game against Jacksonville Adventist Academy: September 25 @ Jacksonville Students that will be able to participate are students who
• Have an interest in playing soccer
• Do not have D's or F's
• Do not have disciplinary issues this quarter
• $7 for gas
• If you want to know how your child is doing on an almost hourly basis, please go to classdojo.com
• September 22 , 2014      1/2 Day of School
• September 20, 2014 Poetry Night    6:30pm -8:00pm
• October 2, 2014 Field Trip

Daily Journal [Writing]

• Due September 31, 2014
• Rubric

Due September 31, 2014
A	B	C	D	F
8th: 23/ 100  7th: 23/90 6th: 23/80	8th: 21/ 90 7th: 21/80 6th: 21/70	8th: 20/80 7th: 20/70 6th: 20/60	8th: 19/ 70 7th: 19/60 6th: 19/50	8th: > 18/ 69 7th: > 18/59 6th: > 18/49

• Explanation of Rubric
• In order for a student to get earn an A  
• 8th grade= have 23 entries at least 100 words
• 7th Grade= have 23 entries at least 90 words
• 6th Grade= have 23 entries at least 80 words
• Read Sabbath School Lesson and fill in Journal http://www.cornerstoneconnections.net/site/1/lessons/2014/Q3/STUDENT/CC-14-Q3-L12.pdf

Bible

• Bible Memorization Game
• Desire of Ages questions under the heading Bible page 32 Due Friday
• Memory Quiz Friday

Spanish

• N/A

Language Arts

Grammar: 

Assignment: Pronoun Activity [it was emailed]

LA.6.L.1 - CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.6.1 Conventions of Standard English Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
a. Ensure that pronouns are in the proper case (subjective, objective, possessive).
b. Use intensive pronouns (e.g., myself, ourselves).
c. Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person.*
d. Recognize and correct vague pronouns (i.e., ones with unclear or ambiguous antecedents).*
e. Recognize variations from standard English in their own and others' writing and speaking, and identify and use strategies to improve expression in conventional language.*

Reading

• Reading Plus

• Spelling City

Writing:

Assignment

Watch the video and then read the articles about tsunamis. Then write an essay explaining how tsunamis happen and how the invisibility cloak scientists are working on would work. Be sure to support your explanations with facts and details from the stimulus materials and from your study of the Earth.

How to Make a Tsunami Disappear

Video 1:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StdqGoezNrY

Video 2:

http://www.whoi.edu/page.do?pid=83397&cl=75433&tid=5122

Video 3

https://student.societyforscience.org/article/science-disappearing

Organizer

https://write.wpponline.com/Documents/organizers/Textual%20Evidence.pdf

6th Grade Example of informative Essay

https://write.wpponline.com/Documents/Grade6Informative-Explanatory.pdf

7th Grade Example of informativive Essay

https://write.wpponline.com/Documents/Grade7Informative-Explanatory.pdf

​8

th Grade Example of informative Essay

https://write.wpponline.com/Documents/Grade8Informative-Explanatory.pdf

Common Core and NAD Standard being covered

LA.6.7.8.W.2 - CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.7.8.2 Text Types and Purposes Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
a. Introduce a topic; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
b. Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
c. Use appropriate transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
e. Establish and maintain a formal style.
f. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the information or explanation presented.

Assignment

Social Studies

• Test-