Wednesday, March 26th
-Pay day #6...pay your bills
-Life Tile #5
-End of Game of Life Reflection assignment
HW: Short Guide to a Happy Life assignment due at beginning of the class period!
Tuesday, March 25th
At computer lab
-Work on writing and typing "A Short Guide to a Happy Life" assignment
-Be sure to review the rubric for the assignment
Monday, March 24th
At computer lab
-Work on writing and typing "A Short Guide to a Happy Life" assignment
-Be sure to review the rubric for the assignment
Friday, March 21st
-Work on "A Short Guide to a Happy Life" assignment...due Thursday, March 27th
-You will have two days next week (Monday and Tuesday) in class to work on this assignment
HW: Complete Latin roots packet #10- due Tuesday, March 25th
ALL late or missing work due by Tuesday, March 25th!
Thursday, March 20th
•Read “All I need to know I learned inKindergarten” by Robert Fulghum.
oMark the text for what the author thinks is important
or “values”
oAnnotate what your markings “mean”
oConsider making connections between this text and “A
Short Guide to a Happy Life”
•Get comp books!
•What does Anna Quindlen
define/describe makes a “happy life”? What is important, according to her, and
what does she “value”?
oUse evidence from the text and your own explanation.
Monday, March 17th
•Pay Day and Pay Bills- week #5
•Read aloud “A Short Guide to a Happy Life”
•Mark the text for where the author, Anna Quindlen, indicates
what she thinks makes for a “happy life”.
Friday, March 14th
•Continue Readings on
the role of “education”
oUsing these questions as a guide, mark the text for
information that will help you to 1)answer the questions and 2) understand the
reading
•Answer the questions for each reading with detailed,
thoughtful and specific answers…no “throw away responses” please!
•If you do not finish the assignment by the end
of class today, it is homework and due on Monday!
•When you finish continue working on
your Latin Roots packet and/or your reading for your book talk.
Thursday, March 13th
•Readings on the role of “education”
o Using these questions as a guide, mark the text for information that will help you to 1)answer the questions and 2) understand the reading
•Answer the questions for each reading with detailed, thoughtful and specific answers…no “throw away responses” please!
•You no not need to finish this assignment today! You will have time tomorrow as well.
•However, if you finish, continue working on your Latin Roots packet
Reminder! WOIS Career Essay with rubric attached AND research due tomorrow at the beginning of the hour!
Wednesday, March 12th
•Get your comp books from the cupboard
•Pay Day!
oDeposit paycheck
•Pay Bills…
oPay your monthly bills on your checkbook register
•Draw a Life Tile
oUpdate your table of contents
oEntry #13, 3/12/14, Life Tile #4, pg. #
oTape the life tile into your comp book
oCOMPLETELY respond to the issue on your life tile AND
make any necessary changes in your checkbook register and/or monthly expenses worksheet
•Book Talk #2
Tuesday, March 11th
Last day to work on the WOIS Career Essay Research paper.
Be sure to review the rubric to know how you will be graded!
All papers (with the rubric attached) are due at the BEGINNING of class on Friday, March 14th
Monday, March 10th
Continue working on the WOIS Career Essay Research paper. Tomorrow is the last day in class to work on the assignment!
It is due at the beginning of class on Friday, March 11th
Thursday, March 6th
Continue researching careers using the WOIS website...all research for this project should come from the WOIS website!
Remember you must research
- one career from the interest area you were the strongest on the WOIS test
- the career of your character in the game of life
- an additional career of your choice, preferably a career you are interested in pursuing in the future
Be sure to take notes on the required components listed on the WOIS Career Essay Research paper.
Wednesday, March 5th
It’s pay day!
Update your checkbook register with
-Your pay check (net monthly income
-Pay your bills (monthly expenses worksheet)
-Want to do something “else” with your money like go to a concert or out to dinner? Write the estimated amount in your checkbook register.
•Life Tile #3
•Life Tile #3
o Get your composition book from the cupboard
o Update your table of contents
•Entry #13, 3/5/14, Life Tile #3, pg. #
o Draw a life tile from the box and tape it into your comp book
o Respond to the life tile COMPLETELY in your comp book.
o Be sure to update your checkbook register or monthly expenses worksheet if necessary
Tuesday, March 4th
Continue researching careers using the WOIS website...all research for this project should come from the WOIS website!
Remember you must research
- one career from the interest area you were the strongest on the WOIS test
- the career of your character in the game of life
- an additional career of your choice, preferably a career you are interested in pursuing in the future
Be sure to take notes on the required components listed on the WOIS Career Essay Research paper.
Monday, March 3rd
Take WOIS test following the directions on the worksheet provided
Be sure to print off your results page!
Research 2-3 careers from the interest area that you are the "strongest" based on your results page
Friday, February 28th
Pass back papers...add to class portfolio
Work on Latin roots packet
Complete a vocab square for each of the 12 vocabulary words...due Monday
Complete exercise #1 in the latin roots packet
Thursday, February 27th
Finish watching the 30 days episode: Minimum Wage and complete the Minimum Wage assignment
Read in preparation for term 3 book talk
Wednesday, February 26th
Turn in Minimum Wage assignment from yesterday
•Collect Minimum Wage assignment from yesterday
•Life Tile #2
oGet your compostion book from the
cupboard
oUpdate your table of contents
•Entry #12, February 26th 2014, Life
Tile #2, pg. #
oDraw a life tile from the box and tape it into your
comp book
oRespond to the life tile COMPLETELY in your comp book.
oBe sure to update your checkbook register or monthly
expenses worksheet if necessary
•Watch “Minimum Wage” episode
Tuesday, February 25th
•Read through the article which
contains multiple editorials (writing designed to have an opinion) about the
idea of a minimum wage increase in Washington
•After you have read through the
article once, reread it by skimming and scanning and mark the text for the
information you feel is most relevant. I
suggest you read over the worksheet before rereading to target your markings.
•When you are finished reading,
complete the worksheet for this reading. Turn it in when you are finished. Hole
punch the reading and put it in your class binder.
•If you finish early, work on your
anchor assignment…reading for your book talk term 3.
Monday, February 24th
SSR...read in preparation for your term 3 book talk
It’s
pay day!
Update
your checkbook register with
-Your pay check (net monthly income
-Pay your bills (monthly expenses worksheet)
-Want to do something “else” with your money like go to a concert or
out to dinner? Write the estimated amount in your checkbook register.
-Want to put some money into your savings account?
-Remember, life tile #2 is on Wednesday!
-MAKE SURE to have someone check your math…audits of your checking
account begin tomorrow…
Friday, February 21st
Turn in "paystubs" worksheet if you did not turn it in yesterday
At your tables, read aloud the "lease agreement" and mark the text for any information that helps you to understand the information.
Next, answer the questions about the lease agreement located on the back of the read.
The lease agreement questions are due by the end of the hour
Extra time? Read in preparation for your term 3 book talk
Thursday, February 20th
Double check the accuracy of your "checkbook register" from this week's payday/bill pay
Revisit your first life tile entry in your comp book and make sure that it is complete including if any money should be added/deducted from your checkbook register
Work on the pay stubs activity
Pay Stubs Reading
Pay Stubs Worksheet
Extra time? Read in preparation for your term 3 book talk
Wednesday, February 19th
SSR
Life Tile #1- Draw one of many "life tiles" and respond in your comp books. Adjust your checkbook register or monthly expenses worksheet if necessary.
Tuesday, February 18th
1st Pay Day!
Record "paycheck" and monthly expenses on checkbook register
Also record rent deposit and however much you plan to spend on "furnishing" your house on your checkbook register
Friday, February 14th
Finish updating Monthly Expenses worksheet
Thursday, February 13th
Update Monthly Expenses worksheet in Game of Life packet
"Other" monthly expenses information
Bus/transportation cost information
Wednesday, February 12th
Early Release
Tuesday, February 11th
SSR
Game of Life Packet check
- Determining your income
- Finding a House
- My Goods
- My Groceries
- Buying the Ride
Monday, February 10th
Because students were unable to access the computer labs on Friday, students were given an additional day to work on their buying the ride activity and other Game of Life assignments
Friday, February 7th
Students were to complete their "buying the ride" activity.
Thursday, February 6th
Begin the buying the ride activity. You will need to calculate the cost of your loan using this link: http://www.bankrate.com/calculators/auto/auto-loan-calculator.aspx
Considering other transportation options...look here
Wednesday, February 5th
Continue working on Game of Life Packet.
If you did not finish your research furnishing your home, finish that research today.
Using netgrocer.com, price out the cost of your grocery list. If you are unable to find the prices, you might need to make a visit to a local grocery store. You can also look for ads posted in the newspaper.
If you finish grocery shopping, you may begin the buying the ride activity. You will need to calculate the cost of your loan using this link: http://www.bankrate.com/calculators/auto/auto-loan-calculator.aspx
Tuesday, February 4th
You will need to find the cost of the various items you need to furnish your home. Start by thinking about what your character NEEDS first before you start pricing out the cost of things you want. You will also need to think about where you are going "shopping". Consider how much money you have to spend. You might need to look at buying things at a discount at places like Biglots or Walmart or even second-hand at places like Goodwill or other thrift stores. Remember, you are welcome to visit actual stores to price out your goods.
Monday, February 3rd
Make a list of what you "need" and "want" to furnish your house in your Game of Life Packet. Consider your character and their family when making decisions.
Create a weekly grocery list. Be sure to not only include a week's worth of food but also what you need as far as toiletries
Buying the ride comp entry
Tomorrow: At the computer lab "pricing" out items
Friday, January 31st
Finish Housing assignment
Check out books at the library
Sign-up for term 3 book talks...here's the list! Don't see your name? See Mrs. Jarvis to sign up!
Thursday, January 30th
Comp Entry: Housing Needs
Finding a House assignment in Game of Life Packet
Look through classifieds to find a house
Be sure to consider the cost of utilities!
If you need help with the abbreviations used in listing, check here for a "cheat sheet".
Wednesday, January 29th
Work on Determining your character's income in Game of Life Packet
Gross vs. net income
What is your tax bracket?
Yearly vs. Monthly
Tuesday, January 28th
Introduction to the Game of Life Unit
Game of Life Packet
Draw character profile and complete character profile page
End of Semester 1
Thursday, January 16th
Work on Fear Essay..
Typing in Student Services
Wednesday, January 15th
Work on Fear Essay
Tuesday, January 14th
Work on Fear Essay
Monday, January 13th
Work on Fear Essay
Friday, January 10th
Watch last episode of Everest Beyond the Limit
Complete chart tracking a climbers progression up the mountain, focusing on how they overcome obstacles along the way
Thursday, January 9th
Book Talk #3
Fear Essay overview
HW:Continue work on your anchor assignments...due Friday, January 17th!
Wednesday, January 8th
Tuesday, January 7th
Tuesday, January 14th
Work on Fear Essay
Monday, January 13th
Work on Fear Essay
Friday, January 10th
Watch last episode of Everest Beyond the Limit
Complete chart tracking a climbers progression up the mountain, focusing on how they overcome obstacles along the way
Thursday, January 9th
Book Talk #3
if you were signed up to present today OR have missed a previous book talk date, the LAST DAY to present is Tuesday, January 21st. You must use a late pass unless you were originally signed up to present this day!
Reflecting on Fear...pre-writing for Fear EssayFear Essay overview
HW:Continue work on your anchor assignments...due Friday, January 17th!
Wednesday, January 8th
Continue to Read "To Build a Fire" by Jack London
Complete the before, during and after reading assignment sheet
Work on Anchor Assignment
SSR
Tuesday, January 7th
Read "To Build a Fire" by Jack London
Complete the before, during and after reading assignment sheet
Work on Anchor Assignment
SSR
Monday, January 6th
Work on Anchor Assignments
SSR
Have a happy and safe break! Looking forward to seeing everyone in the new year. Merry Christmas!
Friday, December 20th
Watch Everest Beyond the Limit Episode 7
Continue to track climber up the mountain including noting their successes and obstacles they have to overcome.
Thursday, December 19th
Book Talks
Finish Latin Roots Posters Presentation
Work on Latin Roots Packet #4 Exercises #1 & 2
Wednesday, December 18th
Student Services presentation- Ms. Valdez
Latin Roots Posters Presentations
Work on Exercises #1 & 2 in Latin Roots Packet #4
Tuesday, December 17th
Work on Latin Roots posters...presentations tomorrow
Library visit
Monday, December 16th
SSR
Turn in Latin Roots Packet #3
Work on posters for Latin Roots Packet #4
HW: Finish poster for Latin Roots Packet #4, presentations tomorrow!
Friday, December 13th
Watch Everest Beyond the Limit Episode #6
Continue tracking your climber up the mountain. Be sure to record their successes and struggles as they move toward the summit.
Watch Everest Beyond the Limit Episode #5
Continue tracking your climber up the mountain. Be sure to record their successes and struggles as they move toward the summit.
Wednesday, December 11th
Early release
SSR
Tuesday, December 10th
LAST DAY to work on your Overcoming Obstacles assignment...due Wednesday, December 11th...TOMORROW!
Monday, December 9th
Continue working on your Overcoming Obstacles assignment...due Wednesday, December 11th
Friday, December 6th
Watch Everest Beyond the Limit Episode 4
-Choose one character (Tim, Mones, Rob, David) to follow up the mountain. Keep track of their progress up the mountain including their successes and struggles (physical, mental, emotional) as the push toward the summit.
HW: Continue working on your Overcoming Obstacles assignment...due Wednesday, December 11th
Thursday, December 5th
Continue working on Overcoming Obstacles assignment
Wednesday, December 4th
Continue working on Overcoming Obstacles assignment
Choose your "metaphor" and project type
HW: Bring any materials that you need to work on your project tomorrow
Tuesday, December 3rd
Comp Entry: Overcoming Obstacles
Overcoming Obstacles assignment
HW: Choose an obstacle in your future that you will need to overcome.
Monday, December 2nd
SSR
Finish Latin Roots Packet #3
Pass back papers and put into class folders
Tuesday, November 26th
Collect 2nd Overcoming obstacles reading assignment
Watch Everest Beyond the Limit:Episode 3 and complete worksheet
Monday, November 25th
Work on 2nd Overcoming obstacles reading assignment
-Choose a 2nd reading
Scott Smiley reading
Aaron Ralston reading
Kyle Maynard reading
-pre-reading the questions
-mark the text for any information from the text that will help you to answer the questions.
-answer the questions and turn them in!
Complete Latin Roots Packet #3 Exercises #3 and 4
Additional time? SSR
HW: Complete Overcoming Obstacles reading and questions
Friday, November 22nd
Watch Everest Beyond the Limit Season 2: Episode 3 (unfortunatly this episode is not available on Youtube and, therefore, cannot be hyperlinked here)
Complete questions about the episode
HW: Complete Everest Elevation Graphing activity
Thursday, November 21st
Collect Overcoming obstacles reading assignment
Work on Latin Roots Packet #3 Exercises #1 & 2
Complete Everest Elevation Graphing activity
HW: Complete Exercise #1 & 2 of Latin roots and Everest Graphing activity
Wednesday, November 20th
SSR
Continue work on Overcoming obstacles reading assignment
Scott Smiley reading
Aaron Ralston reading
Kyle Maynard reading
HW: Complete first overcoming obstacles assignment
Tuesday, November 19th
Latin Roots Packet #3
-Create Posters
Root
Vocab word
Definition
Part of Speech
Create a sentence AND illustration of your own
-Present
Overcoming obstacles reading assignment
Scott Smiley reading
Aaron Ralston reading
Kyle Maynard reading
Monday, November 18th
SSR
Collect "Critical Thinking: A Survival Skill" questions from class on Friday
Bulldog Hours- 5 hours per term...due Wednesday, January 22nd
Survival Anchor Assignments...due Friday, January 17th
Literal vs. Metaphorical Definitions
Literal vs. Metaphorical Survival examples
Friday, November 15th
SSR
Read "Critical Thinking: A Survival Skill"
-Mark the text for information that helps you to better understand AND answer the questions.
-Answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Based on today's reading, define what critical thinking is.
2. What message or lesson is the author trying to get the reader to understand as a result of this article?
3. Think of an example of a time in your life when you have needed to use critical thinking skills. Explain the situation.
4. Why is it important to be a critical thinker?
HW: Complete the reading and questions...due at the beginning of class on Monday!
Thursday, November 14th
Collect Everest Research
Watch Everest: Beyond the Limit Episode 1: Dream Catchers
Complete handout for film...due at the end of the hour!
**If you were absent, the episode can be viewed on Youtube through this link!
Wednesday, November 13th
Last day to complete Everest Research in the library computer lab
HW: Complete any portion of the Everest Research assignment not completed in class. Due AT THE BEGINNING of class tomorrow (11/14)!
Continue reading for your term 2 book talk.
Tuesday, November 12th
Everest Research in the library computer lab
Make sure you have signed up for your term 2 book talk!
Advisory
Work Habits Powerpoint
Social Media Addiction Quiz
Employability Brainstorm
HW: Continue reading your book!
Monday, November 11th
No School-Veteran's Day
Friday, November 8th
Collect Personal Narratives! Assignments not ready at the start of class will require a late pass!
Finish Group Survivor Activity
-Come to a consensus of the 5 supplies you will take
-Have a rationale/reason for why you have chosen each item...how will it help you survive?
-Create a poster with your chosen supplies and the reason you chose each item
-Present your poster and persuade Mrs. Jarvis to believe that you can survive with your chosen supplies
Book Talk sign-up for term #2
SSR
HW: Enjoy your 3-day weekend!
Thursday, November 7th
Comp Entry #6- Survival and Fear
Unit Preview
Group Survivor Activity
Wednesday, November 6th
Final day to work on Personal Narrative
- MLA formatting
- Using the rubric to revise and edit
- Final read through with revisions
Tuesday, November 5th
Continue working on Personal Narrative
- dialogue
- imagery (appeal to the senses)
HW: Finish integrating dialogue and appeals to the senses into your narrative.
Monday, November 4th
Type rough draft of Personal Narrative
HW: Finish rough draft of personal narrative so prepared for revising tomorrow!
Friday, November 1st
Latin Roots Quiz over packets #1 and #2
Personal Narrative Brainstorm- What are some events or experiences that have shaped your identity and/or made you the person you are today?
SSR
Thursday, October 31st
Happy Halloween
Book Talks Day #3...final day!
Latin Roots packet #1 and #2 review...quiz tomorrow!
Personal Narrative Assignment...brainstorm
HW: Study for Latin Roots quiz
Bulldog hours due tomorrow!!!!! 25 points so don't forget!
Wednesday, October 30th
Book Talks Day #2
Check the Book Talk Sign-up sheet for your day to present!
Work on Latin Roots #2...finish the packet! Packet due AND quiz on Friday!
SSR or work on missing work
HW: Prepare for book talks
Check powerschool and if you are still failing this class, see Mrs. Jarvis ASAP
Remember, Bulldog hours are DUE Friday, November 1st (but you may turn them in early!)
Tuesday, October 29th
Book Talks Day #1
Check the Book Talk Sign-up sheet for your day to present!
Work on Latin Roots #2 Exercise 3
SSR or work on missing work
HW: Prepare for book talks
Check powerschool and if you are still failing this class, see Mrs. Jarvis ASAP
Remember, Bulldog hours are DUE Friday, November 1st (but you may turn them in early!)
Monday, October 28th
Finish Latin Roots #2 posters
Work on Latin Roots #2 Exercises 1 &2
Book Talks start tomorrow!
Model Book Talk
Book Talk sign-up sheet...what day are you presenting?
Friday, October 25th
Turn in Latin Roots #1
16 habits of the mind goal setting
Latin Roots #1-posters and presentations
Work on Latin Roots #2
ALL late and missing work is due Monday, October 28th!
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