Book Club Post #6

May 10th, 2010 3 Comments

Which short story was your favorite and why?

Book Club Prompt #5

April 29th, 2010 7 Comments

Write an ending to the short story “The Lady or the Tiger?” by Frank Stockton.  It may or may not involve opening a door.

1. What are the differences between opinions and facts?

2. What are some facts presented by the main character(s) of your book?

3. What are some opinions presented by the main character(s) of your book?

4. Are there places in your book where opinions and facts hard to distinguish, or where they become weaved together? Describe.

Math Period 7 Test

February 23rd, 2010 No Comments

Math Level 3/4 is having a test on Thursday, February 25.  Study guides were sent to each student via Gaggle.

Please study!

Book Club Prompt #3

February 22nd, 2010 12 Comments

Would you recommend your book to a friend?  Why or why not?

Math Level 3 Project

February 16th, 2010 No Comments

Period 3 math class has started a new project:  A polyhedra mobile.  The deadline for this project is February 26, 2010.  Please ask your students about their progress on this project!

Book Club Prompt #2

February 12th, 2010 14 Comments

Please share a quote from the book that made you stop and think.  Explain why it got your attention.  Was there a personal connection made between you and the story?

Level 3 Test on Friday!

February 10th, 2010 No Comments

Level 3 Period 3 will be having a quiz on angles!   Please study and have your notebooks ready on Friday

Level 1 Period 1

February 10th, 2010 No Comments

Period 1 Test and notebook check on Friday!

Period 1 will be having a quiz on Plotting Coordinate Points.  Please study!

Also, each student should have their notebook ready for a notebook check on Friday!

Great work this week…I feel confident that every student will pass a standard on Friday!

Book Club Prompt #1

February 4th, 2010 17 Comments

Awesome reading so far!  It has been a joy to share books with everyone. Please answer the following questions completely.  And remember, this is a public forum, so other stakeholders can view your responses.  If this is an issue for a specific question, please visit Ms. Mahoney to discuss other options.

Questions:

1.  When you are looking for a book how do you choose a book?

2. When reading, what do you do if you come across a word or section you do not understand?

3. How do you help yourself remember the details of your reading?

4.  What is your goal for Book Club?

For next class: Select a quote from the book that made you pause and think.  Note the page number.  Be ready to share your quote with your reading group on Monday.