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1. IRB

2. Holiday writing piece — interview a grownup about some of the things you do for the holiday. You might sing particular songs, eat a certain food…whatever it is, talk to an adult about it and write a paragraph (6-8 sentences) describing it. Make sure you include detail so the reader gets a feel for your tradition. Also, take a picture and include it on your piece. Spell check and edit — it will go on the bulletin board in the lobby.

3. Watch these two videos on the Crusades, which we will start covering when we get back from break: video one and video two

Also, answer TWO (out of the 7 choices below) questions below after watching the videos. Answer in at least 5-6 sentences each.

1. What does the first historian mean when he says that the crusades were fought by the Christians to purify their souls? How can you connect this with some of the ideas that circulated during the plague?

2. The historian Tariq Ali says that the word crusade, even today, is an electric word for the Muslim people. Why? What does he mean by this?

3. How did the Church use its power to get people to fight in the crusades?

4. Pope Urban II could best be described as…complete this statement in at least 2-3 sentences.

5. How does Pope Urban use Emperor Alexius’s call for help to fight the Turks to help further his (Urban’s) political goals? What did the Crusades allow the Pope and the Church achieve?

6. What religion was becoming the dominant force in the east? How and why was this a threat to the Church?

7. Tariq Ali says “nothing is ever motivated by religion alone.” Why else were the crusaders interested in going on crusade? List at least two reasons (one could be related to religion).

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Final written response for lit circles due tomorrow. Look under pages for guidelines.

Original post by lcattafi

1. Holiday writing piece — interview a grownup about some of the things you do for the holiday. You might sing particular songs, eat a certain food…whatever it is, talk to an adult about it and write a paragraph (6-8 sentences) describing it. Make sure you include detail so the reader gets a feel for your tradition. Also, take a picture and include it on your piece. Spell check and edit — it will go on the bulletin board in the lobby.

2. When we get back from break we’re going to study the Crusades. In preparation for that, there are two youtube videos that you need to watch. They’re from a documentary called The Crescent and the Cross.
You’ll watch part 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fu2UG2IRu0o

and part 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3W9Ru4N6f7M&feature=related

Answer the questions below after watching the videos. Answer in at least 3-4 sentences each.
1. What does the first historian mean when he says that the crusades were fought by the Christians to purify their souls? How can you connect this with some of the ideas that circulated during the plague?

2. The historian Tariq Ali says that the word crusade, even today, is an electric word for the Muslim people. Why? What does he mean by this?

3. How did the Church use its power to get people to fight in the crusades?

4. Pope Urban II could best be described as…complete this statement in at least 2-3 sentences.

5. How does Pope Urban use Emperor Alexius’s call for help to fight the Turks to help further his (Urban’s) political goals? What did the Crusades allow the Pope and the Church achieve?

6. What religion was becoming the dominant force in the east? How and why was this a threat to the Church?

7. Tariq Ali says “nothing is ever motivated by religion alone.” Why else were the crusaders interested in going on crusade? List at least two reasons (one could be related to religion).

Original post by lcattafi

1. Lit circles tomorrow
2. Finish cathedral questions for tomorrow
3. Final response due Friday

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1. IRB

2. Cathedral Video #3 Good Word Quiz

Original post by fportella

1. IRB

2. Lit Circle Reading Log - due tomorrow

3. Good Word Quiz - Cathedral Video 3 - Wednesday

4. Continue working on Current Events

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1. Your plague mini project is due on Wednesday. Remember that it’s graded.
2. Final written response for lit circles due Friday. It needs to be at least one page long and is graded. Make sure you respond to the entire book.  You may also talk about the lit circles experience — what did you like, dislike? What job was your favorite and why? What would you do differently next time, etc….

Original post by lcattafi

1. IRB

2. Literature Circle Reading Log due Tuesday

3. Good Word Quiz - Cathedral Worksheet # 3 - on Wednesday

4. Continue working on your Current Events

Original post by fportella

L6: On Monday you will have 15 minutes to complete the final part of the test that we couldn’t finish due to the Buddy class visit and the IWP class. Review the questions that we put on the study guide.

F6: You will finish the test on Tuesday. Review telling time and the related vocabulary.

Both classes will watch a video and have some sort of an outing to get French food next week as well.

Original post by shahn

Basics Test on Monday

Operations with whole numbers and fractions.

There may be a few word problems.

Original post by mandrews

1. Lit circles on Monday.
2. Do the investigator job for it Circles on Monday. I’ll collect your investigator sheet, so make sure it’s neat — it will be graded.

Original post by lcattafi

• Vocabulario p186 la familia & 187 Expresate!
• Make a family tree of your real or imaginary family using page 185 as a model.Use photos or pictures and label each one.
• Chile - Read txtbk p.180-183 & decide what cultural topic you are interested in presenting.

Original post by dlee

1. Cathedral good word quiz tomorrow.

Original post by lcattafi

1. IRB

2. Literature Circles meet tomorrow.  Make sure you have both dates (Monday 12/8 and Thursday 12/11) of work ready to go over in your group.  Odelia mentioned that some of you need new packets, so I put a fresh batch to the left in “PAGES”.  Print out what you need there.

Original post by fportella

Lit Circles tomorrow!
Due Friday:
1. Read “Social and Economic Effects of the Plague.” Underline and make margin notes.
2. Answer questions set #3 in Plague packet

Original post by lcattafi

Hope you enjoyed the test!

Relax tonight!

Original post by mandrews

1. IRB

2. Good Word Quiz tomorrow - Cathedral #2 Ditto

3. Continue working on your Lit Circle work.  I will collect the investigator ditto tomorrow.

4. Work on your Current Events!  Make sure you have something concrete to come in with tomorrow!

Original post by fportella

Finish reading Plague packet.
Answer questions #2

Original post by lcattafi

Both sections (L6 and F6) will be taking the test tomorrow. F6 will have the second part of the test on Thursday. L6 will have 15 minutes of tomorrow’s class to make up for the time lost due
to the Buddy activity today.

Original post by shahn

1. IRB

2. We meet our buddies tomorrow.  Ryan and Kyle said they’d bring some snack (maybe chips?) and Kyle said he’d also bring apple juice.

3. Bring your Plague Dittos!

4. Bring your Current Event work.

5. Good Word Quiz tomorrow.

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HW Due: [6B] Tuesday, Dec/9

HW Due: [6A] Wednesday, Dec/10

• Poster for presentation should be completed.
  • You should divide the work equally with your partners.
    
  • A good strategy is to assign one section of the poster to each person in group and have it ready before the end of this week.  On Friday you can just spend a few minutes gluing it together.
• Be ready to present on Monday. 
  • Make sure you know the information and don’t need to read it.
    
  • Practice explaining it to your parents or some other adult and get feedback on how to improve.
  • Practice with your group by calling each other and doing it over the phone if it’s too hard to meet.
    
• Thermo-meter should be complete. 
  • Check the assessment handout given to make sure you have accomplished everything required.

HW Due: Monday, Dec/15

• Notebook Check.
• You will be graded on your notebook.  This should be an easy A.  Just follow all the guidelines in the pink paper given in class.
• If you are missing the checklist go to the general handouts page and print it out so you can ensure a good grade.
• Also. remember that you have a whole week to get new handouts of anything you are missing.
• If confused come see me.

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EXTRA CREDIT

• Science in the News– Prepare a 2-3 minute class presentation on a newspaper /magazine science article. Should be current.

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If you were ABSENT :

MONDAY,

• Last day to work on Thermo-meters and prepare for presentation. Check with partner to see what needs to get done.

TUESDAY,

• [6B] Presentations.  If you missed it, must see Sherezada to schedule a time present.

WEDNESDAY,

• [6A] x
• [6B] See 6B’s Tuesday

THURSDAY,

• [6A] See 6B’s Wednesday

Original post by sacosta

Practice Set #9 - Due 12/15

6th practice set #9

Study for Wednesday’s test

operations with decimals

word problems with decimals

Original post by mandrews

L6:
We will finish up the French test tomorrow if there is a need for more time. We will watch a video on Wednesday and go out next week. Otherwise, there is no homework other than to continue studying for the test.

F6:
You will have the first part of the test (or all of it if everyone can finish it) tomorrow. You will be watching the video as well once the test is completed. Homework for tonight is to study!
We will go out next week.

Original post by shahn

1. Literature circles Monday
2. Read chapters 1 and 2 in plague packet and answer questions from set #1. Due Tuesday.

Original post by lcattafi

1. IRB

2. Continue working on your INVESTIGATOR sheet - Due Monday.

3. Find a Current Events Article.  Find the “Current Events How To Sheet” in the pages to the left.  We will decide on groups tomorrow.

Original post by fportella

The 6th,7th and 8th grade music classes have been examining Program Music. This style is characterized by music that attempts to depict some extra musical quality. For example, Aaron Copland’s “Appalachian Spring,” or Steve Reich’s “Different Trains.”Through several guided listening sessions we have explored how composers use rhythm, dynamics, melody and timbres to depict a variety of non musical elements.Each music class has begun composing a piece of program music that depicts some aspect of New York City.Sixth grade class are making a composition entitled “NYC Subway”Seventh grade classes are composing “NYC Winter”Eighth grade classes are composing “NYC Walk” Each class will perform their pieces through a process called “planned improvisations”  during the last week before winter break. Compositions will be posted for all to hear.Stay tuned!  

Original post by mmclean

Complete the worksheet!

Original post by mandrews

1. IRB

2. Lit Circles meet tomorrow.  Make sure you have your job(s) done.

3. Investigator Job (re: Lit Circles) due Monday.

Original post by fportella

Find the quotient

8763.24/4.2

1382.79/56

35841.1/1.26

Complete page 44:  15-18

Original post by mandrews

Literature circles on Thursday (written response due Friday)
Cartoon mini project due Friday. Use the plague reading we started in class today to help as you write your paragraph.
Remember that each person in your group is responsible for one paragraph. All 5 paragraphs should appear on one page, which you will hand in to me. It must be typed.

Original post by lcattafi

• Unit test - If you have not finished all parts: listening, reading, writing, grammar & oral (FS6 tuesday) - see me in IWP
• Bamboleo restaurante - LJ6 lunes. FS6 Jueves. Postres (desserts) : Churros con chocolate, Flan, Arroz con leche (rice pudding). Bring $10 for a dessert, drink & tip. (Just desert & tip should be about $7)

http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/bamboleo/

Original post by dlee

1. IRB

2. Read the worksheet about Peasants and Serfs I distributed in class.

3. Work on your Lit Circle assignments

4. You can get a head start on this graded Lit Circle assignment which will be due on Monday.  We will discuss it in class tomorrow.

Original post by fportella

L6: Study the verbs, the sentences that we completed in class today, the vocabulary in your study guide/flashcards, and the clocks. Your test is next Monday. See me in IWP tomorrow if you have any questions.

F6: Complete the study guide that we worked on in class today by providing the questions that will match the answers that you wrote. We will go over them together. Spelling and meaning count! Your test is next Tuesday.

Original post by shahn

Literature circles on Thursday (written response due Friday)
Cartoon mini project due Friday
Remember that each person in your group is responsible for one paragraph. All 5 paragraphs should appear on one page, which you will hand in to me. It must be typed.

Original post by lcattafi

HW Due: Monday, Dec/8

• Poster for presentation should be completed.
  • You should divide the work equally with your partners.
    
  • A good strategy is to assign one section of the poster to each person in group and have it ready before the end of this week.  On Friday you can just spend a few minutes gluing it together.
• Be ready to present on Monday. 
  • Make sure you know the information and don’t need to read it.
    
  • Practice explaining it to your parents or some other adult and get feedback on how to improve.
  • Practice with your group by calling each other and doing it over the phone if it’s too hard to meet.
    
• Thermo-meter should be complete. 
  • Check the assessment handout given to make sure you have accomplished everything required.

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EXTRA CREDIT

• Science in the News– Prepare a 2-3 minute class presentation on a newspaper /magazine science article. Should be current.

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If you were ABSENT :

MONDAY,

• Make sure you received the project checklist on what you need to do for Monday.
• We worked on the testing and presenting stage of thermo-meter.  Check with partner to see what you need to do.

TUESDAY,

• [6B] Make sure you get a notebook checklist to know what you need to have in the notebook.
• We worked on the testing and presenting stage of thermo-meter.  Check with partner to see what you need to do.

WEDNESDAY,

• [6A] We worked on the testing and presenting stage of thermo-meter.  Check with partner to see what you need to do.
• [6B] We worked on the testing and presenting stage of thermo-meter.  Check with partner to see what you need to do.

THURSDAY,

• [6A] We worked on the testing and presenting stage of thermo-meter.  Check with partner to see what you need to do.

Original post by sacosta

Page 43: 1 -4 and 7-9

Original post by mandrews

Bits and Pieces 3

Page 27  # D1

Page 30  #27, 28, 29 & 32

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Look at the  LIT CIRCLES WRITTEN RESPONSES page under the PAGES section of the blog. Your first written response is due this Friday.

Read the handout on the church I passed out in class today. Answer the following questions in at least 4-5 sentences:
1. The church encouraged people to practice “self-discipline, moderation and self-denial” (p29). What does this mean?
2. The church was afraid that “the human mind …could think away the supernatural” (p29). What is the “supernatural?” Why would the church fear this? What would happen to the church if people stopped believing in the supernatural?
3. The church became a major “social and cultural force in the early middle ages” (p29). What does this mean? Give an example which illustrates how the church was a major social and cultural force.
4. What are the “guranteed rights of the individual” (p30) and how did the church help this idea flourish?

Original post by lcattafi

 Due Monday, December 8

6th practice set 8

Original post by mandrews

1. Finish reading we began in class today, and “The Role of Religion” sheet. Due tomorrow.
2. Finish vocabulary sentences

Original post by lcattafi

1. IRB

2. Study for your castle test. Make sure you review the notes we took today during our review session. Know the parts of a castle for PART I of the test.

Part II Essay Questions (as will appear on the test)

(Essay worth 50 points)

Directions: Choose one of the following essay questions (A or B) and answer it in two complete paragraphs. Remember, each paragraph should be 5-7 sentences in length. Check for proper spelling, grammar and general proof reading. Please double space and use Times-Roman, 12 point font.

A.
Explain how a castle was both an offensive and defensive military machine. Write two paragraphs - one about how it was offensive and one about how it was defensive.

B.
Master James’ castle was attacked by Prince Daffyd and the Welsh. Discuss the siege that took place. Be careful to note the different ways in which the Welsh tired to take over the castle and what they (specifically) hoped to achieve through each of them.

Checklist:

Student explains his/her answer to the question (20 points)
Student uses examples to support his/her point(s) (10 points)
Student checked proofreading (10 points)
 Student’s writing is clear and organized (10 points)

Original post by fportella

L6 only:  In the textbook, complete activity 2, p. 76. Write out 6 of the answers in the negative form (Je n’aime pas…) and six in the affirmative (J’aime). Follow the example in the activity.

Original post by shahn

1. Make a good word card for your vocabulary word. Due tomorrow.
2. Independent reading
3. Lit circles on Monday….

Original post by lcattafi

• Unit test Tuesday -  Do the review page (Repaso) exercises on page 174-5 using the glossary p177 & glancing back through the textbook.
• What you need to know for the test:
• 1. Verbs:
• Ir + infinitive (going to do something)
• Venir (to come)
• Tener (to have) & uses of Tener
• Regular Er & IR verbs
• Irregular verbs p.164 - hacer, poner, traer, saber, ver & salir (NB. They are just like regular verbs but have irregulat “yo” forms!)
• 2. Vocabulary: Glossary page 177. MAke sure you know how to use it i.e saying what you need, talking about classes, plans, inviting others to do something.
• 3. Other Grammar: Cuanto / Poco / mucho page 146

Original post by dlee

1. IRB

2. Study for Wednesday’s CASTLE test. There will be two parts of the test.
    Part I will include the parts of a castle. Look over your worksheets and make sure you are familiar with the vocab that relates to the physical parts of a castle.
    Part II of the test will be an essay. You will get the essay question ahead of time and I will post it on the blog. You will NOT be allowed to bring in notes while you type your essay. We will be at the computer lab typing your response.

Original post by fportella

1. IRB

2. Finish your Grendel stories.  I need to see plenty of substantial changes to your tale.  I wrote a lot of comments, but you MUST try to add details/elements that you think will improve your story.

3. Bring in your cover illustration.  Make sure you have color on this!  Use regular (8.5 x 11 paper).

4. Read Beowulf Chapter 15 by Tuesday

5. Literature Circles meet for the first time on Monday.  Don’t forget to do your job.

Original post by fportella

1. Lit circles reading and job for Monday
2. Finish castle questions

Original post by lcattafi

Homework

Complete page 14: 20-22  and page 28: 13-16

Practice Set Due Monday

Original post by mandrews

In class today we worked on the Menger Sponge (actually, a 2D version called a Sierpinski Carpet).  Create a spreadsheet for calculating the area at any iteration.  Create a graph that goes to the 15th iteration.  Then, write a paragraph about what you notice.

Your paragraph should be clear and mathematical.

• Discuss general trends you notice and support them with mathematical evidence.
• Explain exactly how much the pattern changes by each time.
• Compare what you know about this pattern to what you observed about the Sierpinski Gasket and/or any other patterns.
• Check for correct spelling or grammar.

Original post by Ana Fox Chaney

1. IRB

2. Revise your Grendel Entries.  They’re due on Monday.

3. Read Beowulf chapter 14

4. Write 3 sentences that start:
I am thankful for…
Remember, these sentences will be edited so that we can read them at our Thanksgiving Day assembly.

Original post by fportella

Homework

Page 9: B 1 & 2

Page 13:  8-18

Practice Set due Monday 

Original post by mandrews

1. IRB

2. Read Beowulf Chapter 13

Original post by fportella

Read “From Village Church to Soaring Cathedral” and “Cathedral Building” handouts.
Come up with two items that interested or confused you. We’ll discuss tomorrow.
Due tomorrow!!

Original post by lcattafi

Homework

Page 9 B 1&2

Page 13 8-18

Original post by mandrews

Complete the worksheet!

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1. Correct your castle test — we’ll go over it tomorrow. Have your grownup sign the test!
2. Good word due Friday — remember to label the parts of speech and get one noun, one verb, one adj and one adv!

Original post by lcattafi

[6B] HW Due: Wednesday, Nov/18

• Use the Observation checklist given in class to expand on the observation notes you took from one of your tests.
• It will be graded based on the quality of the observations

[6A] HW Due: Thursday, Nov/19

• Use the Observation checklist given in class to expand on the observation notes you took from one of your tests.
• It will be graded based on the quality of the observations.

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EXTRA CREDIT

• Science in the News– Prepare a 2-3 minute class presentation on a newspaper /magazine science article. Should be current.

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If you were ABSENT :

MONDAY,

• Fill out the Science Log with the 4 new words introduced in class. Come see me to make sure you understand them.

TUESDAY,

• [6B] Come talk to me to understand the observation assignment and tips to making good and quick observations.

WEDNESDAY,

• [6A] x
• [6B] x

THURSDAY,

• [6A] x

Original post by sacosta

L6:
You must bring your flashcards/studyguide to class tomorrow so that I can check them.
We will be having a very short QUIZ tomorrow on the verb meanings that we have been working on. Meaning and spelling count!!!

Homwork in the Grand Cahier is to complete the pages about the clocks: pages 47-55, ALL except p. 51, A & B, and no H on p. 55. You should have completed at least 4 of these pages already a few weeks ago.

F6:
Your QUIZ is on Thursday. In the Grand Cahier, complete pages 47-52 (DO NOT DO A & B on p. 51.)

Original post by shahn

• Unit test Tuesday -  Do the review page (Repaso) exercises on the page before the glossary.
• What you need to know for the test:
• 1. Verbs:
• Ir + infinitive (going to do something)
• Venir (to come)
• Tener (to have) & uses of Tener
• Regular Er & IR verbs
• Irregular verbs p.164 - hacer, poner, traer, saber, ver & salir (NB. They are just like regular verbs but have irregulat “yo” forms!)
• 2. Vocabulary: Glossary page 177. MAke sure you know how to use it i.e saying what you need, talking about classes, plans, inviting others to do something.
• 3. Other Grammar: Cuanto / Poco / mucho page 146

Original post by dlee

L6 AND F6:

You should be working on your flashcards/study guide. Use your textbook for the proper spelling and the meanings. DO NOT write in English. Draw pictures instead to help you to remember the meanings.
The pages for this section are: 74, 75, 77, and 78. The verbs are due next time (mardi).

Original post by shahn

Show your “I am thankful for…” list to your grownup.
Add to the list together and indicate on the list what items you came up with together.
Have your grownup sign your list.

REMINDERS:
BRING IN A CAN FOR THE CANNED FOOD DRIVE — LAST DAY IS WEDNESDAY
PHOTO DAY TOMORROW!

Original post by lcattafi

• Quiz. Review -er & -ir verbs and read tag questions for a quiz
• Workbook up to and including p.47
• Unit test third lesson of next week - Start reviewing vocab in the glossary at the end of the chapter. Get someone to quiz you. Do the review page (Repaso) exercises on the page before the glossary. 
• What you need to know for the test: 
• 1. Verbs: 

• Ir + infinitive (going to do something) 
• Venir (to come)  
• Regular Er & IR verbs 
• Irregular verbs p.164 - hacer, poner, traer, saber, ver & salir (NB. They are just like regular verbs but have irregulat “yo” forms!) 
• 2. Vocabulary: Glossary page 177. MAke sure you know how to use it i.e saying what you need, talking about classes, plans, inviting others to do something. 
• 3. Other Grammar: Cuanto / Poco / mucho page 146 

Original post by dlee

The Sierpinski Gasket

Use excel to create a spreadsheet and a graph for representing the area of the Sierpinski Gasket.  Then write a paragraph about what you notice.Your categories will be different from the ones you used for the Koch Snowflake - think carefully about what you need to know to calculate the area at each iteration.  Remember to proofread your paragraph before you turn in your assignment - I shouldn’t see any spelling or grammar errors.  Also, please remember the proper heading for you work! 

Original post by Ana Fox Chaney

• No Homework.
• Make sure you have filled out the self-evaluation on your thermo-meter project rubric for week 3.

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If you were ABSENT :

MONDAY,

• We spent class time reviewing all the science concepts that appeared on the test.  Make sure you understand everything because the material will continue to be used for the Thermo-Meter project

TUESDAY,

• [6B] Worked on the Thermo-meter experiments.
• Check in with partner about your progress in the experiments.
• Filled out the Goal Chart. Make sure yours is filled out.

WEDNESDAY,

• [6A] same as Tuesday [6B]
• [6B] Worked on the Thermo-meter experiments.
• Check in with partner about your progress in the experiments.

THURSDAY,

• [6A] same as Tuesday [6B]

Original post by sacosta

1. Study for castle quiz. Click here for your study guide.
2. “I am thankful for…” list

Original post by lcattafi

1. IRB

2. 2nd Draft of your Grendel Entry due.  Make sure you have looked over the checklist, proofread and had the proper header.  Double space and print it out BEFORE class starts.  If your printer is malfunctioning make sure you print out your work at Homeroom.

Original post by fportella

Read “Castles and the Norman Conquest” for homework and come in with three thought questions for discussion.
BEFORE READING THE HANDOUT, READ THE PARAGRAPH BELOW!

The Norman conquest of England began in 1066 AD with the invasion of the Kingdom of England. England was inhabited by the Anglo Saxon people. It was the troops of William, Duke of Normandy (a region of France) who conquered England, thus he is known as “William the Conqueror.” His major victory came at the Battle of Hastings. This battle resulted in Norman control of England, which was firmly established during the next few years. The Norman Conquest was a very important event in English history. It removed the native ruling class of England and replaced it with a foreign, French-speaking monarchy and aristocracy the Normans). The Normans subjected the country to rulers originating in France and this linked England more closely with continental Europe. It also had important consequences for the rest of the British and Irish Isles, paving the way for further Norman invasions in Wales and Ireland.

Original post by lcattafi

1. IRB

2. Make sure you have the castle video questions in tomorrow! We’ll cover 2-4 in class. Lynne is showing all 4 videos from 11:30-12:00 on Wednesday in her room.

3. Work on your Grendel Entry. The second draft is due on Thursday! Look over the rubric I gave you to see what you’re being graded on.

4. New Good Words due tomorrow!

Original post by fportella

1. Finish castle video questions set #4. We’ll go over all of them this week, to prepare for your castle/Middle Ages quiz!
2. Make sure you have all 4 sets with you by tomorrow. On Wednesday I’ll show the entire series again (for anyone who missed a video or for anyone who wants to review for the quiz).

Original post by lcattafi

Test Monday

Solving story problems using fractions!

Practice Set - Due Monday, November 17

6th Practice Set #6

Original post by mandrews

DUE MONDAY:

1. Finish dialogue worksheet, if you haven’t done so already.
2. Read Eleanor of Aquitaine packet. Do the following for the reading:

• T-chart for 5 quotes.

• Make margin notes as you read

• Come up with 2 questions you’d like to ask the class for our class discussion. These should be thought questions.

Original post by lcattafi

Study for the Clock Quiz!!! Use your textbook and notes. Spelling does count…

Original post by shahn

Koch Squared

Create a perimeter and area spreadsheet for the square version of the Koch snowflake. Use the “chart” tool to make a graph of each. Observe the similiarities and differences with the original snowflake. Write one paragraph about what you notice about how the perimeter grows and one paragraph about how the area grows.

Be careful! There are many similarities with the original snowflake, but the formulas are not identical. Be thoughtful. Use the diagrams you started in class! See me soon if you need help.

Original post by Ana Fox Chaney

1. IRB

2. Make sure you have your Grendel entries printed.  We will be Peer Conferencing them tomorrow.  They should be in 12 times-roman font, double-spaced and have the standard heading:

Name                                                                                                                        Date
FM6                                                                                        Grendel Writing Project

3. Make sure you have your Beowulf books in tomorrow, too.

Original post by fportella

In class we are continuing to review solving story problems which use fractions.

Homework

1.    Complete the 2 worksheets!

2.    Write 2 fraction story problems.  (1 multiplication and 1 division)

email them to me no later than 8am Friday at the email address below

misdata@mac.com

3.    Test on Monday

Solving fraction story problems

Original post by mandrews

Vocab p.158 for a quiz 

Costa Rica Research & Presentation- Ongoing

Civil rights timeline - Choose a small article and translate it into REAL english. Use wordreference to help you understand individual words and put the article into YOUR OWN words. Cut and paste the article above your translation & include the date in Spanish.

Original post by dlee

1. IRB

2. Take your Grendel Entries home and type the first draft (due Tomorrow).  Print out one copy and bring it to class.

3. Good Words:

Core A
1.    Circumvent
2.    Pandemic
3.    Aberrant
4.    Frivolous
5.    Abashed
6.    Plight
7.    Peril
8.    Perspiration
9.    Tranquil
10.    Mundane

Core B
1.    Tranquil
2.    Indubitably
3.    Mundane
4.    Ethereal
5.    Lacquered
6.    Circumvent
7.    Pandemic
8.    Aberrant
9.    Plight
10.    Peril

Original post by fportella

Watch the election with your grownup tonight. Remember the magic number: 270!
Be ready to come in tomorrow and talk about the results. We’ll have an extended homeroom and combine with Frank’s class to have a discussion

In preparation for this, write a short paragraph about something that surprised you, confused you, concerned you, made you happy, sad, whatever. Be ready to share your writing. You may do this writing either in your social studies notebook or you may type it.

Original post by lcattafi

Workbook p.44  - You will need these expressions:por la manana - in the morningpor la tarde - in the afternoonpor la noche - in the evening Costa Rica Research & Presentation- Ongoing

Original post by dlee

1. IRB

2. Take your Good Word sheet home and do your best to illustrate the word I checked.  Write your core section on the bottom right section and the definition under the word.

3. Keep thinking about your Grendel story.

Big day tomorrow.  Remind everyone to vote.

Original post by fportella

Today in class we reviewed solving word problems.  Your homework tonight is to practice.  Remember to ask yourself if your answer makes sense.

Homework

ACE page 61 problem #41

Complete the worksheet

Original post by mandrews

Finish “Women in the Middle Ages” reading and questions. We’ll discuss tomorrow.

Original post by lcattafi

Koch Snowflake Area & Perimeter: Report on solution

You are revisiting the two questions I originally asked you about what would happen to both the area and the perimeter as the number of iterations approaches infinity.  Your answers should be thoughtful and well-supported by the data in the tables and graphs.  The writing should also be checked for spelling and grammar.  The final assignment should include:

•  (Optional cover page)
• Perimeter spreadsheet & graph
• Area spreadsheet & graph
• 1 page of writing addressing the two questions:

1.     What happens to the perimeter as the number of iterations approaches infinity?
2.     What happens to the area as the number of iterations approaches infinity?

Original post by Ana Fox Chaney

1. Revise Grendel story

• Make spelling and grammar changes
• Add to story, if needed
• Tow full typed pages, ready for me to edit on Monday

2. Finish castle questions #3

Due Monday

Original post by lcattafi

Finish peer editing your partner’s Grendel story. Be careful with their copy of the story. Bring the story and the peer edit sheet to class tomorrow!

Original post by lcattafi

  Here are your reflection questions. Please answer them and put them in your advisory folder no later than Friday. You should add one piece of work that you would like to talk about during your family conference next week. See me if you are not sure what to put in the folder. 

1. What are 2 strengths in this class?
2. What is an area that you feel could use improvement?
3. What is at least one goal for next quarter as well as one for the entire year in this class?
4. What specific assignment or type of activity was most meaning/helpful to you?
5. What did you enjoy the most about this class?

Original post by shahn

Add to and type (double spaced, 12 point font) your Grendel story. Due tomorrow.

Original post by lcattafi

1. IRB

2. Our last round of Current Events are tomorrow. Olivia’s and Marcelo’s groups go tomorrow.

3. Booktalks are ongoing (Lizzie, Andrew and Che) go tomorrow.

4. Fill out the Short Core Reflection sheets I handed out at the end of the day. Look over the notes you made and my comment(s) when you fill them out. Remember you are not looking to write complete sentences but rather bullet points (notes) that you will be able to speak from during the conference.

Original post by fportella

Finish Beowulf. Come in ready to discuss!

Original post by lcattafi

HW Due: NONE

• NO Homework.  Just make sure you have handed it any old assignments so they can be added to the report card.

———————————————————

EXTRA CREDIT

• Science in the News– Prepare a 2-3 minute class presentation on a newspaper /magazine science article. Should be current.

———————————————————–

If you were ABSENT :

MONDAY,

• We had the debate, so come see me during IWP so you can present your part of the debate.

TUESDAY,

• [6B] We worked on reflections and selecting the work for your family conferences.  Make sure that you get the reflection sheet from me and prepare the folder.

WEDNESDAY,

• [6A] Same as Tuesday for [6B]
• [6B] x

THURSDAY,

• [6A] Same as Wednesday for [6B]

Original post by sacosta

Complete the 10 clock faces with times drawn in and write out a full sentence for each clock. Use you textbook for the correct spelling and expressions.

Original post by shahn

You can check your division answers!

Division worksheet answers

Original post by mandrews

1. Read chapters 13 and 14 in Beowulf.
2. List three pieces of evidence from these chapters that this story was written and set in the Middle Ages. These are to be done in writing and brought in tomorrow. Be ready to share!

Original post by lcattafi

Due Wednesday:

Use excel to create two spreadsheets: one for the perimeter of the Koch Snowflake and one for the area.

The perimeter, which we started in class, should have the following column headings: Iteration, Number of segments, Size of segments, Perimeter.  The area spreadsheet should have the headings: Iteration, Number of new triangles added, Size of each new triangle, Total new area added, Total Area.

Have the spreadsheets printed out for our class and be ready to explain the formulas you wrote.  You can work together, but you must be able to speak for your own work.

Original post by Ana Fox Chaney

1. IRB

2. Read Chapter 8 in Beowulf and complete your “JOB” worksheet I distributed

3. Finish Castle Worksheet

4. Booktalks start on Monday!

Original post by fportella

1. Vocabulary quiz Monday.
2. Finish castle questions — due Monday.

Original post by lcattafi

No homework (pas de devoirs!!!) L6-We will be going out next week, so be sure to bring $10 to the next class. Bon weekend!F6-Bon weekend! 

Original post by shahn

The homework assignment was passed out during class and is due by Friday, October 31st.  Click here to see the slide presentation from class. Got to this website for additional information that will help you with the assignment. Post any questions here that you might have.   

Original post by mmclean

1. IRB

2. Study for your Beowulf Test (Chapters 4, 5, 6 & 7)

3. Continue preparing your Booktalks.

Original post by fportella