Thursday, February 24, 2011

Thursday 2/24

We recorded many projects today.  Nice work.
HOMEWORK:  1)Bring Reading logs to class tomorrow I will collect them and
                           2)Print out your ENGLISH GRADE and bring it with you to class.
                           3)Bring your IR books to class tomorrow too.

Friday, February 18, 2011

Friday 2/18

Lots of work revising today.  Recording will commence on Thursday.  The first reading logs are due next Friday for this new IR book.  Students should record 90 minutes of reading before next Friday when I will collect the logs.  Be sure to bring your books into class on Thursday and to run thorugh yor scripts so you are ready to record.

Thursday 2/17

In class today we went to the class blog and peer edited each other's work in an effort to make the final drafts better.  Hopefully students will take heed of comments and revise to make their stories muchmore "newsy"

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Wednesday 2/16

Today was spent working on Rough drafts and finding images.  By tomorrow each group needs to:
-have a script that is either saved on the server in their own folder or on a flashdrive (that is with them)
-have the script pasted into the blog
-have chosen an image and saved it in the Clarklisto folder
-have research packets with them in class

Blog entry directions:
1.  Go to Ms. Carlisto's web page
2.  Click on blue class blog link
3.  Sign in
4. Click on plus sign and create title--should be your names
5. Go to tag--tag as block a scene or block b scene
6. Paste your script into the large box for typing in the blog
7. save

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Tuesday 2/15

In class we worked on more research and many began drafting their scripts.  A handout was provided to show how to format the scripts. Rough drafts are due at the second half of the block tomorrow.  We will peer edit tomorrow on the blog.

Monday, February 14, 2011

Monday 2/14

Happy Valentine's Day

We kicked off the Clarklisto's At the Scene.  Much of today was spent giving details of the project and showing examples.  The second half of the block was used ot begin reserach and fill out worksheet #1.

IR books will be checked in class on Thursday be sre you have them.  We will complete 10 Cornwll notes this time through.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Wednesday 2/9/11

Period 1: We answered questions on the blog today for a bit of a "silent discussion" of ch 6.  No homework tonight except be sure to be prepared for outdoor activities tomorrow.   IR BOOKS EXPECTED  IN CLASS ON MONDAY.

Period 2,7,8:
We also used the class blog today for a bit of a "silent discussion" and we also finished up chapter 5.  No homework tonight except be sure to be prepared for outdoor activities tomorrow.   IR BOOKS EXPECTED  IN CLASS ON MONDAY.

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Tuesday 2/8/11

Period 1: We discussed all the ways Buck shows his love for John Thornton but also the fact that he was "a thing of the wild come in from the wild." HW: Finish reading the chapter for understanding and take notes on the final exploit that shows how much Buck loves Thornton.

Period 2, 7, 8: We discussed chapter five and in particular the personalities of Hal, Mercedes and Charles.  HW for tonight is to read to page 65 the paragraph that begins with, "It was beautiful spring weather..."

REMINDER: NEW IR BOOK NEEDS TO BE IN CLASS WITH YOU ON MONDAY 2/14!

Monday, February 7, 2011

Monday 2/7/11

Period 1: We spent time in class investigating chapter 5 and began chapter 6. Your homework is to read to the paragraph that begins with "That winter, at Dawson..." and to take notes.

Period 2,7,8: We spent time discussing chapter four and the symbol of the caveman and Dave's incident.  Your homework is to read chapter 5 to the paragraph that begins with "Late next morning Buck..."  Your notes should focus on the new owners both why there are new owners and what these new owners are like.

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Thursday 2/3/11

Period 1: Overall you all did quite well on the quiz on last night's reading.  Your homework is to finish  chapter 5 and to take notes on it so we can discuss it tomorrow.

Period 2, 7,8:  After the quiz today, we read the beginning portion of  chapter 4 your assignment is to read to the paragraph that begins with "But it was Dave who suffered most...." You need to read the section until you are able to describe the new owner and tell what Buck dreams about (he does not dream about his new owner).

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Wednesday 2/2

Happy Ground Hog Day and Snow Day!  Be sure to complete your hw after you play outside.

Tuesday 2/1

Period 1:  HW: Read chapter 5 to page 59 "Late next morning.."  Take notes.

Period 2,7,8: Study your notes on chapter 3 and if you didn't read it--do it now there will be quiz tomorrow.