Past Lessons

Monday, February 2, 2015

MP3 - Week 1



  MONDAY 2-2-15:  SNOW DAY!   


    TUESDAY  2-2-16:  Make Vocabulary Flash Cards      


Announcements...

Want to keep track of all your grades in all your classes!  Use Parent Connect! https://parentconnect.rcsdk12.org/ 


Reminders:  Today you will need...
  1. 10 Flash Cards
  2. Vocabulary List IV
  3. Markers (optional)

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Do Now - Think and Write
Entry Title:  Two in One
Write two sentences using two vocabulary words in each sentence!
Sample Sentence
Since communism has become more like capitalism in the past twenty years, many more Russian citizens are discovering the advantages of being more affluent.
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      Learning Target

      1. L.8.4  I can clarify or determine the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words.
      2. I can create study materials for learning grade 8 vocabulary words.

      Mini-Lesson: Review of How to Create Vocabulary Flash Cards for List IV

        Work Time
        Make your cards

        Assessment
        Completed Cards

        Homework

        1. Ten Sentences using the vocabulary words from List IV.  You may not use the sentences from your composition books!
        2. Study vocabulary words for Wednesday's test using your flash cards.



            WEDNESDAY 2-4-15   Vocabulary Review Day    


        Announcements...

        Want to keep track of all your grades in all your classes!  Use Parent Connect! https://parentconnect.rcsdk12.org/ 


          Reminders:  Today you will need...
          1. Your composition notebook.
          2. A pen or pre-sharpened pencil.
          NWEA TESTING:  If you didn't finish or were absent you need to leave immediately and go to room 251 to complete your test!

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          Do Now - Think and Write
          Entry Title:  Two in One (again)
          Write two sentences using two vocabulary words in each sentence!
          Sample Sentence
          Since communism has become more like capitalism in the past twenty years, many more Russian citizens are discovering the advantages of being more affluent.
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              Homework Check:  Vocabulary List IV Sentences



              Learning Targets

              I can prepare for a test that assesses my knowledge of 8th grade vocabulary words.



              Mini-Lesson:  Review of Stations


              Work Time:  Around the Room and Back Again


              Assessment
              The Winning Team

              Homework
              Study for the vocabulary test tomorrow using your flash cards!





                  THURSDAY   2-5-15:  Vocabulary List IV Test       



              1. NWEA TESTING:  If you didn't finish or were absent you need to leave immediately and go to room 251 to complete your test!
              2. Also:  Tomorrow is DIRT Day!  Bring your independent reading book to class!
              3. Middle School Book Club