Monday, February 28th, 2010

Blue 1 Reading
In-class activities:  WORK DAY FOR MYSTERY PROJECT
Homework:  Bring materials on Wednesday for 2nd in-class work day

Blue 2 Social Studies
In-class activities:

• Review Section 3 pgs. 536-539
• Work on Chapter 18 Review

Homework:  Chapter 18 Review pg. 540 - do ALL questions except Critical Thinking #1

Everyday
In-class activities

• Review Section 3 pgs. 536-539
• Work on Chapter 18 Review

Homework:  Chapter 18 Review pg. 540 - do ALL questions except Critical Thinking #1 (due Wednesday)

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

Blue 1 Reading
In-class activities

• Finish reading "Lob's Girl"
• Take "Lob's Girl" open book quiz
• Do "Lob's Girl" questions 1-3

Homework

• MYSTERY PROJECT DUE DATE EXTENDED TO TUESDAY 3/8 - All late policies still apply (For each day late, 10% off)
• Bring mystery project materials to next class for in-class working day

If you were absent, you need to:

• Request PLUS pass to finish reading "Lob's Girl," take open book quiz, and do "Lob's Girl" questions 1-3
• Get puzzle piece handout from Mrs. Rigby

Blue 2
In-class activities

• Go over homework questions from pages 530-534 on Powerpoint
• Finish watching Dark Passages film
• Subsistence farming reading and note taking activity

Homework

• Read 536-539 and do questions
• Dark Passages questions due Monday (see *NOTE ABOUT DARK PASSAGES* below at the bottom of the post)

If you were absent, you need to:

• Show Mrs. Rigby your 530-534 questions
• Come during lunch tomorrow (Friday 2/25) to finish watching Dark Passages film or view it at home
• See Mrs. Rigby for a PLUS pass to make up subsistence farming note taking activity

Everyday
In-class activities

• Go over 530-534
• Begin subsistence farming reading and note taking activity

Homework

• Dark Passages movie questions due TOMORROW (see *NOTE ABOUT DARK PASSAGES* from yesterday's post for information for your class about the movie)
• Read 536-539 and do questions - due Monday (we'll have time in class to work on this tomorrow!)

If you were absent, you need to:

• Show Mrs. Rigby your 530-534 questions
• Make up notes from subsistence farming activity

*NOTE ABOUT DARK PASSAGES*There are 11 questions (pink sheet) that go with the film Dark Passages.  In Blue 2, we finished viewing the film TODAY on Thursday, February 24th. .  On Monday, February 28th, Blue 2 students will hand in your film questions, which will be graded for accuracy (in other words, you need to have correct answers!).  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.

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011

NO SCHOOL ON TUESDAY FEBRUARY 22nd - SNOW DAY!

White 1 and White 2
In-class activities

• Go over 523-527 questions
• View film Dark Passages

Assignments

1. Read 530-534 and do all questions
2. Dark Passages movie questions due Friday (scroll down for directions for viewing the film online)

If you were absent, you need to:

• Show Mrs. Rigby your 523-527 questions
• View Dark Passages on Mrs. Rigby's blog

Everyday
In-class activities:  Finish viewing Dark Passages
Assignments

1. Read 530-534 and do all questions
2. Dark Passages movie questions due Friday (scroll down for directions for viewing the film online)

*NOTE ABOUT DARK PASSAGES*There are 11 questions (pink sheet) that go with the film Dark Passages.  In White 1, White 2, and Everyday, we finished viewing the film TODAY on Wednesday, February 23rd. .  On Friday, 2/25, White 1, White 2, and Everyday students will hand in your film questions, which will be graded for accuracy (in other words, you need to have correct answers!).  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.

Thursday, February 17th, 2011

*SPECIAL PROGRAM TODAY - NO REGULAR CLASS ACTIVITIES*

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.

Tuesday, February 15th, 2011

White 1 and White 2
In-class activities

• Take North/West Africa countries and capitals test
• Finish "Confronting Legacy" questions and go over as a class

Homework

• Read 523-527 and do all questions

If you were absent, you need to:

1. Make up the North/West Africa countries and capitals test
2. Finish the "Confronting Legacy" questions and turn in to Mrs. Rigby (you make come in during lunch or PLUS to check your answers before doing so)

Everyday
In-class activities

• Finish North/West Africa countries and capitals test
• Finish "Confronting Legacy" questions and go over as a class

Homework

• Read 523-527 and do all questions

If you were absent, you need to:

1. Make up the North/West Africa countries and capitals test
2. Finish the "Confronting Legacy" questions and turn in to Mrs. Rigby (you may come in during lunch or PLUS to check your answers before doing so)

Monday, February 14th, 2011

Happy Valentine's Day!!!!!!

Blue 1 Reading
In-class activities

• Trimester 2 assessment
• Silent reading

Homework

• March 4th - Mystery Project due

If you were absent, you need to:  make up assessment

Blue 2 Social Studies
In-class activities

• Take North/West Africa countries and capitals test
• Finish "Confronting Legacy" questions and go over as a class

Homework

• Read 523-527 and do all questions

If you were absent, you need to:

1. Make up the North/West Africa countries and capitals test
2. Finish the "Confronting Legacy" questions and turn in to Mrs. Rigby (you make come in during lunch or PLUS to check your answers before doing so)