Technology Education with Ms. Carroll

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Today, we worked hard revising and editing our persuasive essays.  The students met with me one-on-one throughout Language Arts to make improvements.   Since today is Thursday, the students attend related arts classes in the afternoon.  I thought I'd share a bit of what they were working on in Technology.  

Homework:
Math - Shamrock w.s.
Reading - Be ready for tomorrow's cafe!  It was postponed due to our snow day yesterday.
Social Studies - Be prepared to present your Travel Journal project tomorrow.  Also, study your study guide for resources as well as the southern countries of Europe.

Ms. Friday's Assignments:
Spelling - Comprehension, writing activity & spelling 3X each.  2 wkbk pages - group 2 only
Math - X worksheet (both groups).

Learning About Europe

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/Europe/Eur_GL_1024_768.html

The link above will help the students practice the location of the various European countries.  By clicking on the countries, you'll hear them pronounced and shown on the map.  Although we've colored the various regions on a map in class, and the students have been tested on two of the regions, this will help with practice!  So, just click on the link above!

Homework:
Math - Wyoming w.s.
Reading - Read chapters 9 and 10 and complete work for cafe.
Soc. Studies - Study for Southern European countries test.
Long Term - Travel Journal due March 7th
Tech. Ed. - Homework due Thursday

Mrs. Friday's Assignments:
Spelling - ABC order, group 2 only and 2 wk.bk pgs.
Math - X worksheet (both groups) 1 & 2

Oh, the Drama!

 In Language Arts today, students took part in a dramatic reading by playing the various characters in Elizabeth Blackwell: Medical Pioneer, a play written by Joanna Halpert Kraus.  The play was rather long, but students enjoyed trying to change their voices to suit the characters.  Elizabeth was the first woman doctor.

 We spent a bit more time in drafting our persuasive essays today.  The five paragraphs are due tomorrow, and students are to follow the format provided in class.  We will peer edit in class, and I will take the essays for a final check before we type our final copies.  Everyone will get a chance to present and try to convince others to believe as they do. 

The Western European countries were identified on a map today in a brief quiz.  The students also colored the Southern countries and worked more on completing their travel journal project, which is due on Thursday.  They have found some interesting information that will be fun to share. 

We have been preparing for our third benchmark test in Reading and Math.  During today's prep, students worked on Geometry/Angles in Math and Poetry interpretation in Reading. 

Homework:
Math - worksheet
Reading - Read chapters 9 & 10 in The Upstairs Room, complete your crossword, guided reading questions, and role for this Thursday.
Writing - Your persuasive draft is due tomorrow.
Social Studies - Travel Journal due on Thursday.  Group 310, quiz tomorrow.
Wellness - D.A.R.E. work is due tomorrow.
Tech. Ed. - Homework due on Thursday.

Mrs. Friday's Group:
Spelling - Stairstep 2 wkbk pgs. (group 2 only)
Math - X worksheet (both groups 1 & 2)