Wednesday, February 16th, 2011

*HALF DAY DUE TO PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES*
Blue 1 Reading
In-class activities

• Update reading portfolio with 2nd trimester book list
• Re-read "Lob's Girl" pages from previous clas
• Continue reading "Lob's Girl"

Homework

• Mystery project due 3/4

If you were absent, you need to:

• Come in during PLUS to update your reading portfolio and catch up on in-class reading

Blue 2 Social Studies
In-class activities:

• Go over Chapter 18 Section 1 homework (questions 523-527)
• Watch Dark Passages (PBS film on Western slave trade) - we are about halfway through the film

Homework

• Read 530-534 and do all questions

If you were absent, you need to:

• Show Mrs. Rigby your 523-527 homework
• Catch up on watching Dark Passages

*NOTE ABOUT DARK PASSAGES*
There are 11 questions (pink sheet) that go with the film Dark Passages.  We will finish viewing the film on Tuesday 2/22.  On Thursday, 2/24, you will hand in your film questions, which will be graded for accuracy.  If you are unable to complete the questions during class, you may view the film online (also includes a copy of the question).  Here are two ways to locate the film and complete the assignment:

1. Go to this link http://assignments.discoveryeducation.com/?cdPasscode=TB5C0-4C8B.  In the box that says "Assignment Code," the code is entered in for you.  Where it says "Name," enter a screen name according to your class day and birthday.  For example, a Blue 2 student born on July 1st would write:  Blue271 (July = the number 7, the 1st = the number 1).  A White 1 student born on March 3rd would write:  White133.
2. Go to http://assignments.discoveryeducation.com/.  In the box that says "CODE", input this code:  TB5C0-4C8B.  Follow the same instructions from Step 1.

Everyday
In-class activities:

• Go over Chapter 18 Section 1 homework (questions 523-527)
• Watch Dark Passages (PBS film on Western slave trade) - we are about halfway through the film

Homework

• Read 530-534 and do all questions

If you were absent, you need to:

• Show Mrs. Rigby your 523-527 homework
• Catch up on watching Dark Passages

*NOTE ABOUT DARK PASSAGES*
There are 11 questions (pink sheet) that go with the film Dark Passages.  We will finish viewing the film on Tuesday 2/22.  On Thursday, 2/24, you will hand in your film questions, which will be graded for accuracy.  If you are unable to complete the questions during class, you may view the film online (also includes a copy of the question).  Here are two ways to locate the film and complete the assignment:

1. Go to this link http://assignments.discoveryeducation.com/?cdPasscode=TB5C0-4C8B.  In the box that says "Assignment Code," the code is entered in for you.  Where it says "Name," enter a screen name according to your class day and birthday.  For example, a Blue 2 student born on July 1st would write:  Blue271 (July = the number 7, the 1st = the number 1).  A White 1 student born on March 3rd would write:  White133.
2. Go to http://assignments.discoveryeducation.com/.  In the box that says "CODE", input this code:  TB5C0-4C8B.  Follow the same instructions from Step 1.