Weekly Lessons: January 6th to 10th

Seniors

Monday

Hand Back Papers/Grade Sheets Review Resume/References for Final

 
Tuesday

Nonverbal Questions #4

 
Wednesday

Final Resume/References Due Facts #6

 
Thursday

Usage 1 Practice 3

 
Friday

Friday Article Sustained Silent Reading Notebooks Due

 

Juniors

Monday

Hand Back Papers/Grade Sheets Complete WW II Presentations

 
Tuesday

Day 1 Presentations (Volunteers) Lesson 5 Part 1 (Jacques Cousteau)

 
Wednesday

Day 2 Presentations Lesson 5 Part 2 (Jacques Cousteau)

 
Thursday

Journal Topic Quiz: Student Presentation Questions

 
Friday

Friday Article Sustained Silent Reading Notebooks Due

 

 

Friday Article: December 20th

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Below is the link to the assigned article. Please read it and answer the questions (Complete Sentences not Required) via email as directed.

Link: The headset that can read your DOG'S MIND

Questions:

1. No More Woof is a headset that uses ___________ technology to detect a dog's thought patterns, analyze them, and ________________________.
2. List the three other devices the Nordic company has developed.
3. Give two examples of thoughts that might be translated from a dog's mind.
4. What else do they hope to use the device for (besides interpreting dog thoughts?
5. Would you purchase a No More Woof for your dog (or for a friend's dog). If so, how much would you pay? If not, why not?

Be sure when you email your answers to include the title (Dog's Mind Reader) and the code in the subject line to send it to the proper file in my email account.

Codes:
P-1 for period 1
P-2 for period 2
P-4 for period 4
P-5 for period 5
P-7 for period 7
P-8 for period 8
P-9 for period 9

Weekly Lessons: December 16th to 20th

Seniors

Monday

Resume Edit Practice 2 Hand Back Papers/Grade Sheet

 
Tuesday

Resume Edit Quiz Square Knot Demonstration

 
Wednesday

Resume Peer Edit 2 Notebook Contents

 
Thursday

Update/Complete Resume/References Locate Information #5

 
Friday

Friday Article + Questions Sustained Silent Reading

 

Juniors

Monday

Review Usage 1 Fill-ins Context/Main Idea Unit 5

 
Tuesday

Usage 1 Sentences 1 Work on WW II Presentation

 
Wednesday

Square Knot Demonstration Notebook Contents Work on WW II Presentation

 
Thursday

WW II Puzzle Complete WW II Presentation

 
Friday

Friday Article + Questions Sustained Silent Reading

 

 

Friday Article: December 13th

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Below is the link to the assigned article. Please read it and answer the questions (Complete Sentences not Required) via email as directed.

Link: Underage Worker Dies after Working 12-hour Days, Six Days a Week at Chinese iPhone Factory

Questions:

1. How old was the worker that died and how old did he claim to be so he could be employed?
2. Is he the only worker that has died recently?
3. Where did the underage worker die and what was the cause of death?
4. How many hours did the underage worker who died work (in total) his first three weeks?
5. What does this article indicate to you about the working conditions in China?

Be sure when you email your answers to include the title (Underage Worker Dies) and the code in the subject line to send it to the proper file in my email account.

Codes:
P-1 for period 1
P-2 for period 2
P-4 for period 4
P-5 for period 5
P-7 for period 7
P-8 for period 8
P-9 for period 9

Weekly Lessons: 12/9 to 12/13

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Seniors

Monday

Monday Article + Questions (Friday Snow Day Makeup) Hand Back Papers/Grade Sheets

 
Tuesday

Resume Edit Practice 1 Review Locate Information #5

 
Wednesday

Resume/References Edit Quiz Revision of Resume/References

 
Thursday

Turn in Resume/References (for Instructor Review/Edits) Journal Topic

 
Friday

Friday Article + Questions Sustained Silent Reading

 

Juniors

Monday

Monday Article + Questions (Friday Snow Day Makeup) Hand Back Papers/Grade Sheets

 
Tuesday

Complete B-17 Locate Information Lesson 4 Part 2 (Grizzly Bear)

 
Wednesday

Demonstration of Individual Topic WW II PowerPoint Presentation   Assignment Guidelines Begin Preparing Presentation

 
Thursday

Continue Preparing WW II Presentation Context/Main Idea #5

 
Friday

Friday Article + Questions Sustained Silent Reading

 

Friday Article: December 6th

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***Reassigned  for Monday 12/9 due to Snow Day on 12/6***

Below is the link to the assigned article. Please read it and answer the questions (Complete Sentences  are NOT Required this week) via email as directed.

Link: Men's and women's brains: the truth!

Questions:

1. Men's and women's brains are wired in ______________________________ ways.
2. Men generally have more connections within ______________________________.
3. In women the stronger connections usually run from ________________________.
4. List three things men have the advantage with over women with respect to brain function. (be specific)
5. List three things women have the advantage with over women with respect to brain function. (be specific)
6. How do men and women differ in how they prefer to handle stress?
7. Based on your experience, do you agree or disagree with this study. Briefly explain.

Codes:
P-1 for period 1
P-2 for period 2
P-4 for period 4
P-5 for period 5
P-7 for period 7
P-8 for period 8
P-9 for period 9

Weekly Lessons: December 2nd to 6th

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Seniors

Monday

CTSO (Per. 1 & 2) Make Up/Late Work

 
Tuesday

Discuss Resumes & References Update Resumes/References Peer Edit

 
Wednesday

Explore Careers Day No Classes Scheduled

 
Thursday

Complete Peer Editing Discuss Grading Rubric Revise Resumes/References

 
Friday

Friday Article + Questions Sustained Silent Reading

 

Juniors

 

 

 

Monday

WW II Notes Lesson 4 Pt. 1

 

Tuesday

Distribute WW II Individual Research Projects (for PowerPoint Presentation) Observe Example Begin Research

 

Wednesday

Explore Careers Day No Classes Scheduled

 

Thursday

B-17 Locate Information Continue Research Project

 

Friday

Friday Article + Questions Sustained Silent Reading

 

 

Weekly Lessons: November 25th and 26th

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Seniors

Monday

Building Intruder Instruction and Discussion Video Clip (Camping) Locate Information #5

 
Tuesday

Distribute Resumes (Email) Font Discussion Make-Up Work

 
Wednesday

No Classes Scheduled: Thanksgiving Break

 
Thursday

No Classes Scheduled: Thanksgiving Break

 

Friday

No Classes Scheduled: Thanksgiving Break

 

Juniors

Monday

Building Intruder Instruction and Discussion Video Clip (Camping) Reviews Usage 1 Fill-ins

Tuesday

Literary Terms Puzzle 3 Makeup Work

 
Wednesday

No Classes Scheduled: Thanksgiving Break

 
Thursday

No Classes Scheduled: Thanksgiving Break

 
Friday

No Classes Scheduled: Thanksgiving Break

Friday Article: November 22nd

Below is the link to the assigned article. Please read it and answer the questions (Complete Sentences  Required) via email as directed.

Link: A Flaming Big Hole that Won't Stop Burning

Questions:

1. Where is the burning hole located?
2. Why was the fire started?
3. How long was it expected to burn and how long has it been burning?
4. Is it something you would want to visit or see? Explain why or why not.

Be sure when you email your answers to include the title (Flaming Hole) and the code in the subject line to send it to the proper file in my email account.

Codes:
P-1 for period 1
P-2 for period 2
P-4 for period 4
P-5 for period 5
P-7 for period 7
P-8 for period 8
P-9 for period 9

Weekly Lessons: 11/18 to 11/22

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Seniors

Monday

Nonverbal Questions #4 Complete Career Narrative RD

 
Tuesday

Nonverbal Notes Usage 1 Sentences

 
Wednesday

Hand Back Papers/Grade Sheets Explain CN Grading Rubric Revise Career Narratives

 
Thursday

Final Proofing of Career Narrative Facts #5

 

Friday

Friday Article & Questions Sustained Silent Reading

 

Juniors

Monday

Complete Internet Search 1 Context/Main Idea #4

 
Tuesday

Hand Back Papers/Grade Sheets Usage 1 Fill-ins Lesson 3 Pt. 2 (Kitty O’Neil)

 
Wednesday

Review Usage 1 Locate Internet Pro/Con Information

 
Thursday

Character Types Practice Complete Locate Pro/Con Info

 
Friday

Friday Article & Questions Sustained Silent Reading

 

Weekly Lessons: November 11th to 15th

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Seniors

 

Monday:

The Human Face (Part 4) Questions

 

Tuesday:

Peer Editing Revision of Career Narrative

 

Wednesday:

Usage Board Work Nonverbal Notes

 

Thursday:

Career Narrative Rough Draft Due Nonverbal Puzzle 4

 

Friday:

Friday Article Questions Sustained Silent Reading

 

Juniors

Monday:

3 Column (Accelerated Justice) Observation of Justice System (complete) Literature Terms Puzzle #3

 

Tuesday:

Research Notes Lesson 3 Part 1 (Kitty O’Neil)

 

Wednesday:

Journal Context/Main Idea #4

 

Thursday:

Practice: Internet Search

 

Friday:

Friday Article Questions Sustained Silent Reading

SLO Seniors: Nonverbal Comm, SPaG, Essay, Reading Comprehension, Facts
SLO: Juniors: Story Structure, Lit Terms, Research, Writing Fluency, Reading Comprehension, Context, Main Idea

Weekly Lessons: November 4th to 8th

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Seniors

Monday:

Introduce Career Passport Sample Career Narratives Career Narrative Outline

 

Tuesday:

Notes: Nonverbal Communication Board Work Usage 1

 

Wednesday:

Rough Draft: Career Narrative Facts Unit 5

 

Thursday:

Type/Save Career Narrative Peer Review/Editing

 

Friday:

Bradford College Presentations (Individual Topics)

 

Juniors

 

Monday:

Brief Quiz: “Accelerated Justice” Continue Reading “Accelerated Justice” and answering Questions

 

Tuesday:

Complete “Accelerated Justice” Questions Sequence Assignment

 

Wednesday:

Context/Main Idea Unit #4 Lesson 3 Part 1 (Kitty O’Neil)

 

Thursday:

Quiz: “Accelerated Justice” Open Questions/Notes Lesson 3 Part 2 (Kitty O’Neil)

 

Friday:

Bradford College Presentations (Individual Topics)

 

SLO Srs: Grammar/SPaG, Usage, Essay, Organization
SLO Jrs: Main Idea, Context, Comprehension, Literary Terms, Story Structure

Friday Article: November 1st

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Below is the link to the assigned article. Please read it and answer the questions (This time Complete Sentences are Not Required) via email as directed.

Link: The Doomsday Vault

Questions:

1. Where is the vault located?
2. How many types of seeds does it contain?
3. What is the vault's purpose?
4. How are the seeds stored?
5. What two factors keep the seeds from ageing?
6. What valuable safety precaution does the permafrost provide?
7. When was the Doomsday Vault opened/began collecting/storing seeds?

Be sure when you email your answers to include the title (Doomsday Vault) and the code in the subject line to send it to the proper file in my email account.

Codes:
P-1 for period 1
P-2 for period 2
P-4 for period 4
P-5 for period 5
P-7 for period 7
P-8 for period 8
P-9 for period 9

Weekly Lessons: October 28th to November 1st

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Seniors

Monday:

Hand Back Papers/Grade Sheets Notes: Nonverbal Communication

Tuesday:

Usage 1 Review (Overhead) Facts Unit #4

Wednesday

Journal Topic #3 Locate Information #4

Thursday:

Usage 1 Board Work Letter of Application Edit #3

Friday:

Friday Article Sustained Silent Reading

 

Juniors

Monday:

Hand Back Papers/Grade Sheets Journal Topic #3

Tuesday:

Introduce “Accelerated Justice” Begin Reading Questions

Wednesday:

Continue “Accelerated Justice” Questions

Thursday:

Complete “Accelerated Justice” Sequence Assignment

Friday:

Friday Article Sustained Silent Reading