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 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 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 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 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 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.