Monday, November 9, 2009

TUESDAY, 11/10/09

Homework:
  • Read for 30 minutes and get log signed
  • Finish study guide for Chapter 1-11 Quiz on Thursday. Study for QUIZ!

Today in class: We completed review of our study guide for our Half-time quiz on Thursday. In addition, we completed all chapter questions and a one-pager for Chapters 1-11.

Sunday, November 8, 2009

MONDAY, 11/9/09

Homework:
  • Read for 30 minutes and get log signed
  • Study for Halftime QUIZ: The Lightning Thief, Chapters 1-11. Use the study guide! QUIZ THURSDAY!

Today in class: We went to the Media Center for circulation. Then, our hero Percy narrowly escapes the three (yes, three!) Furies. Percy, Annabeth, and Grover then fight a VERY scary monster........Do they get out alive? You'll have to read to find out!

Thursday, November 5, 2009

FRIDAY, 11/6/09

Homework:
  • Read for 30 minutes and get log signed. LOG DUE MONDAY (or it will be late!)
  • Half-time quiz moved to next week (probably Tuesday-Wednesday). Continue working on the study guide!

Today in class: We took our third Blue Diamond assessment. We then continued with the adventures of Percy...he's finally on his quest! (Chapters 9-10).

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

THURSDAY, 11/5/09

Homework:
  • Read for 30 minutes and get log signed
  • Continue working on Chapter 1-11 quiz study guide

Today in class: We continued the saga of our hero Percy Jackson as he begins his quest! (Chapters 9 and 10).

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

WEDNESDAY, 11/4/09

Homework:
  • Read for 30 minutes and complete log sheet
  • Focus Lesson Day 39: Thesaurus
  • Continue working on study guide for Half-time quiz (to be given after Chapter 11)

Today in class: We worked on how to use a thesaurus then continued reading The Lightning Thief: Chapter 9: "I Am Offered a Quest."

Monday, November 2, 2009

TUESDAY, 11/3/09

Homework:
  • Read for 30 minutes and get log signed
  • Begin work on study guide for Half-time quiz on Friday

Today in class: We took a reading quiz on Chapters 5-7 and continued with the adventures of Percy: "We Capture a Flag" and "I Am Granted a Quest."

Sunday, November 1, 2009

MONDAY, 11/2/09

Homework:
  • Read for 30 minutes and get log signed
  • Complete Reading Focus Lesson Day 37: Context Clues

Today in class: We prepared for our student-led conferences for Tuesday, tracked our Blue Diamond progress, set up our writing folders, and continued with the adventures of Percy Jackson. What a day!