Wednesday, January 22nd, 2014
8th Grade: Day 2
6 & 7th Grades: Day 2
*Please email your FWA Instructors if there is a problem completing an assignment.
PLEASE CHECK SKYWARD for Accuracy and to make sure you have completed all responsibilities. Thanks!
Assignments for the Day
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6th Grade |
7th Grade |
8th Grade |
Reading
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LUNDSTROM
Follow this link to "THAT QUIZ" and take the quiz on story elements.
Continue reading Wolf Rider by Avi
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Students should be on page 130 in their books.
-Koenecke
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Reading non-fiction to learn mini-project. Use a non-fiction text material to independently learn a new skill or concept.
Today your need to choose your topic and complete a project proposal form.
HALL
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Math
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NEW ** Adjustments to requirements have been made**
ALEKS
4--2.5 Hours and 9 mastered
3--2 Hours and 6 mastered lessons
2--1.5 Hours and 4mastered
1--1 Hour and 2 mastered
BLU--Less than 1 hour and only 1 mastered lesson
Students will have all class Wednesday, Thursday and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 1/8 - 1/2
NOTE: students must have a minimum of 50 mastered lessons by Jan. 17th in order to pass the course for 2nd quarter
HALL |
NEW ** Adjustments to requirements have been made**
ALEKS
4-- Hours and 15 mastered
3--3 Hours and 12 mastered lessons
2--2 Hours and 9 mastered
1--1 Hour and 6 mastered
BLU--Less than 1 Hour and Less than 6 mastered lessons
Dates 1/18/14-1/24/14
KOENECKE
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HALL
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ELT |
Your CSI: ME should have:
1) Intro Slide (name, bio)
2) Interest/Hobbies (what are you interested in?)
3) Places (where have you traveled or where would you like to travel?)
4) Tagexdo or Wordle (with a minimum of 15 describing words)
5) Fruit Quiz results (what fruit are you, what are your strengths and weakness as this fruit?)
6) Positive Song Lyrics (what is a positive song that represents you or a moment in your life? Share a segment of the lyrics. WHY did you choose this song?)
7) Jung Typology Test (What 4 Letters? Describe each letter. What are the strengths of this personality? Who are some famous peopel with this personality? What are some recommended careers?) Helpful websites: http://www.mypersonality.info/personality-types/ and http://www.truity.com/view/types
Parents--interested in taking the Jung Test? Here is the website we used: http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes1.htm
Koenecke
CSI: Me requirments
//www.hasd.org/schools/foxwestacademy/CSI_Me.cfm
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Lundstrom |
N/A |
CORE (Language) |
Make a copy of the Monologe to Perform Template and copy your selected monologue as directed. This document is also available in the FWA shared folder as a WORD file.. This should be done before Monday 1/27
Visit the following websites and read through at least 3 examples of monologues:
http://freedrama.net/small1k.html
https://www.theatrefolk.com/free-resources
http://ms67drama.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/monologues1.pdf
http://www.childdrama.com/mono.html
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Project Block
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DEADLINE PROJECT - Find student email addresses here (you must be logged into your FWA gmail account to access this document)
Thursday is the 3rd deadline. Students should have 5 different articles completed and shared on turnitin.com.
Click here for the CONTRACT
Begin writing second contracted article - it is due next Thursday,
Deadline for the 1st article...is today, January 10th. Your first article must be shared with the hiring editor as well as with the FWA staff at turnitin.com. Remember the origninality report for turnitin.com must be less than 10% to receive credit for the assignment.
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Tuesday, January 21st, 2014
8th Grade: Day 1
6 & 7th Grades: Day 1
*Please email your FWA Instructors if there is a problem completing an assignment.
PLEASE CHECK SKYWARD for Accuracy and to make sure you have completed all responsibilities. Thanks!
Assignments for the Day
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6th Grade |
7th Grade |
8th Grade |
Reading
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LUNDSTROM
Follow this link to "THAT QUIZ" and take the quiz on story elements.
Continue reading Wolf Rider by Avi
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Quiz on 1st 45 pages of your selected book.
-Koenecke
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Reading non-fiction to learn mini-project. Use a non-fiction text material to independently learn a new skill or concept.
Today your need to choose your topic and complete a project proposal form.
HALL
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Math
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NEW ** Adjustments to requirements have been made**
ALEKS
4--2.5 Hours and 9 mastered
3--2 Hours and 6 mastered lessons
2--1.5 Hours and 4mastered
1--1 Hour and 2 mastered
BLU--Less than 1 hour and only 1 mastered lesson
Students will have all class Wednesday, Thursday and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 1/8 - 1/2
NOTE: students must have a minimum of 50 mastered lessons by Jan. 17th in order to pass the course for 2nd quarter
HALL |
NEW ** Adjustments to requirements have been made**
ALEKS
4--3 Hours and 15 mastered
3--2 Hours and 9 mastered lessons
2--1.5Hours and 6 mastered
1--1 Hour and 4 mastered
BLU--Less than 1 Hour and Less than 4 mastered lessons
Students will have all class Thursday and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 1/4/14-1/10/14
NOTE: students must have a minimum of 50 mastered lessons by Jan. 17th in order to pass the course for 2nd quarter
KOENECKE
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HALL
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ELT |
Your CSI: ME should have:
1) Intro Slide (name, bio)
2) Interest/Hobbies (what are you interested in?)
3) Places (where have you traveled or where would you like to travel?)
4) Tagexdo or Wordle (with a minimum of 15 describing words)
5) Fruit Quiz results (what fruit are you, what are your strengths and weakness as this fruit?)
6) Positive Song Lyrics (what is a positive song that represents you or a moment in your life? Share a segment of the lyrics. WHY did you choose this song?)
Koenecke
//www.hasd.org/schools/foxwestacademy/CSI_Me.cfm
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Lundstrom |
N/A |
CORE (Language) |
Make a copy of this Google Doc (Monologue Tmeplate) and write your own first draft (it should be at least 30 seconds in length). This should be done before Monday
Visit the following websites and read through at least 3 examples of monologues:
http://freedrama.net/small1k.html
https://www.theatrefolk.com/free-resources
http://ms67drama.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/monologues1.pdf
http://www.childdrama.com/mono.html
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Project Block
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DEADLINE PROJECT - Find student email addresses here (you must be logged into your FWA gmail account to access this document)
1. Click on this Google Doc and make a copy.
https://docs.google.com/a/foxwestacademy.org/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AimBJ8LRfZ8JdFBxMVJSQVRHZ0NvcXNWemJLSEJySkE&usp=sharing
2. Rename it to inlcude your first and last name.
3. Make sure it is placed in your homework folder that is shared with all the FWA staff
4. Complete the Project Proposal Form as directed
5. Find details about the deadline project here and visit the Fox West Academy shared folder (HASD-Main --->Classroom--->Fox West Academy--->2013-2014--->Projects--->Deadline)
Click here for the CONTRACT
Begin writing second contracted article - it is due next Thursday,
Deadline for the 1st article...is today, January 10th. Your first article must be shared with the hiring editor as well as with the FWA staff at turnitin.com. Remember the origninality report for turnitin.com must be less than 10% to receive credit for the assignment.
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Friday, January 17th , 2014
8th Grade: Day 5
6 & 7th Grades: Day 1
*Please email your FWA Instructors if there is a problem completing an assignment.
Assignments for the Day
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6th Grade |
7th Grade |
8th Grade |
Reading
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LUNDSTROM
Follow this link to "THAT QUIZ" and take the quiz on story elements.
Begin reading Wolf Rider by Avi
*As a reminder all students should be reading 3 books outside of school during each quarter. Students should currently have 2 books done for quarter 2, the final book will be due on Friday, January 17th
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Quiz on 1st 45 pages of your selected book.
-Koenecke
7th Grade Core (from reading with Mr. L.)
- Visit this website: http://www.hcpl.net/read/most-influential-fiction-20th-century and briefly review the list of most influential books of the 20th century.
- Create a Google Doc and List at least 5 books that you have already heard of.
- Choose and list 5 books that appear to have something in common and that look interesting.
- On your Google Doc (shared with Mr.L.) , explain what the books might have in common and what you read in the explanation that seems interesting.
LUNDSTROM
Reminder to have 3 AR books completed by Jan. 17
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Reading non-fiction to learn mini-project. Use a non-fiction text material to independently learn a new skill or concept.
Today your need to choose your topic and complete a project proposal form.
HALL
As a reminder all students should be reading 3 books outside of school during each quarter. Students should currently have 2 books done for quarter 2, the final book will be due on Friday, January 17th.
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Math
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NEW ** Adjustments to requirements have been made**
ALEKS
4--2.5 Hours and 9 mastered
3--2 Hours and 6 mastered lessons
2--1.5 Hours and 4mastered
1--1 Hour and 2 mastered
BLU--Less than 1 hour and only 1 mastered lesson
Students will have all class Wednesday, Thursday and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 1/8 - 1/2
NOTE: students must have a minimum of 50 mastered lessons by Jan. 17th in order to pass the course for 2nd quarter
HALL |
NEW ** Adjustments to requirements have been made**
ALEKS
4--3 Hours and 15 mastered
3--2 Hours and 9 mastered lessons
2--1.5Hours and 6 mastered
1--1 Hour and 4 mastered
BLU--Less than 1 Hour and Less than 4 mastered lessons
Students will have all class Thursday and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 1/4/14-1/10/14
NOTE: students must have a minimum of 50 mastered lessons by Jan. 17th in order to pass the course for 2nd quarter
KOENECKE
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HALL
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ELT |
Your CSI: ME should have:
1) Intro Slide (name, bio)
2) Interest/Hobbies (what are you interested in?)
3) Places (where have you traveled or where would you like to travel?)
4) Tagexdo or Wordle (with a minimum of 15 describing words)
5) Fruit Quiz results (what fruit are you, what are your strengths and weakness as this fruit?)
6) Positive Song Lyrics (what is a positive song that represents you or a moment in your life? Share a segment of the lyrics. WHY did you choose this song?)
Koenecke
//www.hasd.org/schools/foxwestacademy/CSI_Me.cfm
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Lundstrom |
N/A |
CORE (Language) |
Make a copy of this Google Doc (Monologue Tmeplate) and write your own first draft (it should be at least 30 seconds in length). This should be done before Monday
Visit the following websites and read through at least 3 examples of monologues:
http://freedrama.net/small1k.html
https://www.theatrefolk.com/free-resources
http://ms67drama.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/monologues1.pdf
http://www.childdrama.com/mono.html
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Project Block
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DEADLINE PROJECT - Find student email addresses here (you must be logged into your FWA gmail account to access this document)
1. Click on this Google Doc and make a copy.
https://docs.google.com/a/foxwestacademy.org/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AimBJ8LRfZ8JdFBxMVJSQVRHZ0NvcXNWemJLSEJySkE&usp=sharing
2. Rename it to inlcude your first and last name.
3. Make sure it is placed in your homework folder that is shared with all the FWA staff
4. Complete the Project Proposal Form as directed
5. Find details about the deadline project here and visit the Fox West Academy shared folder (HASD-Main --->Classroom--->Fox West Academy--->2013-2014--->Projects--->Deadline)
Click here for the CONTRACT
Begin writing second contracted article - it is due next Thursday,
Deadline for the 1st article...is today, January 10th. Your first article must be shared with the hiring editor as well as with the FWA staff at turnitin.com. Remember the origninality report for turnitin.com must be less than 10% to receive credit for the assignment.
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Thursday, January 16th , 2014
8th Grade: Day 4
6 & 7th Grades: Day 2
*Please email your FWA Instructors if there is a problem completing an assignment.
Assignments for the Day
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6th Grade |
7th Grade |
8th Grade |
Reading
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LUNDSTROM
Follow this link to "THAT QUIZ" and take the quiz on story elements.
Begin reading Wolf Rider by Avi
*As a reminder all students should be reading 3 books outside of school during each quarter. Students should currently have 2 books done for quarter 2, the final book will be due on Friday, January 17th
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Quiz on 1st 45 pages of your selected book.
-Koenecke
7th Grade Core (from reading with Mr. L.)
- Visit this website: http://www.hcpl.net/read/most-influential-fiction-20th-century and briefly review the list of most influential books of the 20th century.
- Create a Google Doc and List at least 5 books that you have already heard of.
- Choose and list 5 books that appear to have something in common and that look interesting.
- On your Google Doc (shared with Mr.L.) , explain what the books might have in common and what you read in the explanation that seems interesting.
LUNDSTROM
Reminder to have 3 AR books completed by Jan. 17
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Reading non-fiction to learn mini-project. Use a non-fiction text material to independently learn a new skill or concept.
Today your need to choose your topic and complete a project proposal form.
HALL
As a reminder all students should be reading 3 books outside of school during each quarter. Students should currently have 2 books done for quarter 2, the final book will be due on Friday, January 17th.
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Math
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NEW ** Adjustments to requirements have been made**
ALEKS
4--2.5 Hours and 9 mastered
3--2 Hours and 6 mastered lessons
2--1.5 Hours and 4mastered
1--1 Hour and 2 mastered
BLU--Less than 1 hour and only 1 mastered lesson
Students will have all class Wednesday, Thursday and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 1/8 - 1/2
NOTE: students must have a minimum of 50 mastered lessons by Jan. 17th in order to pass the course for 2nd quarter
HALL |
NEW ** Adjustments to requirements have been made**
ALEKS
4--3 Hours and 15 mastered
3--2 Hours and 9 mastered lessons
2--1.5Hours and 6 mastered
1--1 Hour and 4 mastered
BLU--Less than 1 Hour and Less than 4 mastered lessons
Students will have all class Thursday and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 1/4/14-1/10/14
NOTE: students must have a minimum of 50 mastered lessons by Jan. 17th in order to pass the course for 2nd quarter
KOENECKE
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HALL
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ELT |
Students are working a Comprehensive Self Investigation (aka CSI: ME). This is the culminating project to the 7 Habits introductory unit.
Today's Piece: Create a "Tagxedo" or "Wordle" with a minimum of 15 words. Save it as a picture and insert it into your Prezi.
Koenecke
//www.hasd.org/schools/foxwestacademy/CSI_Me.cfm
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Lundstrom |
N/A |
CORE (Language) |
Make a copy of this Google Doc (Monologue Tmeplate) and write your own first draft (it should be at least 30 seconds in length). This should be done before Monday
Visit the following websites and read through at least 3 examples of monologues:
http://freedrama.net/small1k.html
https://www.theatrefolk.com/free-resources
http://ms67drama.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/monologues1.pdf
http://www.childdrama.com/mono.html
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Project Block
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DEADLINE PROJECT - Find student email addresses here (you must be logged into your FWA gmail account to access this document)
1. Click on this Google Doc and make a copy.
https://docs.google.com/a/foxwestacademy.org/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AimBJ8LRfZ8JdFBxMVJSQVRHZ0NvcXNWemJLSEJySkE&usp=sharing
2. Rename it to inlcude your first and last name.
3. Make sure it is placed in your homework folder that is shared with all the FWA staff
4. Complete the Project Proposal Form as directed
5. Find details about the deadline project here and visit the Fox West Academy shared folder (HASD-Main --->Classroom--->Fox West Academy--->2013-2014--->Projects--->Deadline)
Click here for the CONTRACT
Begin writing second contracted article - it is due next Thursday,
Deadline for the 1st article...is today, January 10th. Your first article must be shared with the hiring editor as well as with the FWA staff at turnitin.com. Remember the origninality report for turnitin.com must be less than 10% to receive credit for the assignment.
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Tuesday, January 14th , 2014
8th Grade: Day 2
6 & 7th Grades: Day 2
*Please email your FWA Instructors if there is a problem completing an assignment.
Assignments for the Day
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6th Grade |
7th Grade |
8th Grade |
Reading
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LUNDSTROM
Begin reading Wolf Rider by Avi
*As a reminder all students should be reading 3 books outside of school during each quarter. Students should currently have 2 books done for quarter 2, the final book will be due on Friday, January 17th
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Quiz on 1st 45 pages of your selected book.
-Koenecke
7th Grade Core (from reading with Mr. L.)
- Visit this website: http://www.hcpl.net/read/most-influential-fiction-20th-century and briefly review the list of most influential books of the 20th century.
- Create a Google Doc and List at least 5 books that you have already heard of.
- Choose and list 5 books that appear to have something in common and that look interesting.
- On your Google Doc (shared with Mr.L.) , explain what the books might have in common and what you read in the explanation that seems interesting.
LUNDSTROM
Reminder to have 3 AR books completed by Jan. 17
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Reading non-fiction to learn mini-project. Use a non-fiction text material to independently learn a new skill or concept.
Today your need to choose your topic and complete a project proposal form.
HALL
As a reminder all students should be reading 3 books outside of school during each quarter. Students should currently have 2 books done for quarter 2, the final book will be due on Friday, January 17th.
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Math
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NEW ** Adjustments to requirements have been made**
ALEKS
4--2.5 Hours and 9 mastered
3--2 Hours and 6 mastered lessons
2--1.5 Hours and 4mastered
1--1 Hour and 2 mastered
BLU--Less than 1 hour and only 1 mastered lesson
Students will have all class Wednesday, Thursday and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 1/8 - 1/2
NOTE: students must have a minimum of 50 mastered lessons by Jan. 17th in order to pass the course for 2nd quarter
HALL |
NEW ** Adjustments to requirements have been made**
ALEKS
4--3 Hours and 15 mastered
3--2 Hours and 9 mastered lessons
2--1.5Hours and 6 mastered
1--1 Hour and 4 mastered
BLU--Less than 1 Hour and Less than 4 mastered lessons
Students will have all class Thursday and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 1/4/14-1/10/14
NOTE: students must have a minimum of 50 mastered lessons by Jan. 17th in order to pass the course for 2nd quarter
KOENECKE
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HALL
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ELT |
Students are working a Comprehensive Self Investigation (aka CSI: ME). This is the culminating project to the 7 Habits introductory unit.
Today's Piece: Create a "Tagxedo" or "Wordle" with a minimum of 15 words. Save it as a picture and insert it into your Prezi.
Koenecke
//www.hasd.org/schools/foxwestacademy/CSI_Me.cfm
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Lundstrom |
N/A |
CORE (Language) |
Complete the brainstorming activity in class to begin writing a monologue (this does not need to be the one you memorize and perform)
Visit the following websites and read through at least 3 examples of monologues:
http://freedrama.net/small1k.html
https://www.theatrefolk.com/free-resources
http://ms67drama.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/monologues1.pdf
http://www.childdrama.com/mono.html
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Project Block
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DEADLINE PROJECT - Find student email addresses here (you must be logged into your FWA gmail account to access this document)
1. Click on this Google Doc and make a copy.
https://docs.google.com/a/foxwestacademy.org/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AimBJ8LRfZ8JdFBxMVJSQVRHZ0NvcXNWemJLSEJySkE&usp=sharing
2. Rename it to inlcude your first and last name.
3. Make sure it is placed in your homework folder that is shared with all the FWA staff
4. Complete the Project Proposal Form as directed
5. Find details about the deadline project here and visit the Fox West Academy shared folder (HASD-Main --->Classroom--->Fox West Academy--->2013-2014--->Projects--->Deadline)
Click here for the CONTRACT
Begin writing second contracted article - it is due next Thursday,
Deadline for the 1st article...is today, January 10th. Your first article must be shared with the hiring editor as well as with the FWA staff at turnitin.com. Remember the origninality report for turnitin.com must be less than 10% to receive credit for the assignment.
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Thursday, January 9th , 2014
8th Grade: Day 5
6 & 7th Grades: Day 1
*Please email your FWA Instructors if there is a problem completing an assignment.
Assignments for the Day
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6th Grade |
7th Grade |
8th Grade |
Reading
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LUNDSTROM
1. Study these terms and ideas related to understanding story elements:
plot conflict climax rising action falling action exposition
setting point of view protagonist antagonist resolution
2. Complete the rising action, climax, and falling action in a plot diagram from a story, book, or movie you are familiar with.
*As a reminder all students should be reading 3 books outside of school during each quarter. Students should currently have 2 books done for quarter 2, the final book will be due on Friday, January 17th
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Quiz on 1st 45 pages of your selected book.
-Koenecke
7th Grade Core (from reading with Mr. L.)
- Visit this website: http://www.hcpl.net/read/most-influential-fiction-20th-century and briefly review the list of most influential books of the 20th century.
- Create a Google Doc and List at least 5 books that you have already heard of.
- Choose and list 5 books that appear to have something in common and that look interesting.
- On your Google Doc (shared with Mr.L.) , explain what the books might have in common and what you read in the explanation that seems interesting.
LUNDSTROM
Reminder to have 3 AR books completed by Jan. 17
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Reading non-fiction to learn mini-project. Use a non-fiction text material to independently learn a new skill or concept.
Today your need to choose your topic and complete a project proposal form.
HALL
As a reminder all students should be reading 3 books outside of school during each quarter. Students should currently have 2 books done for quarter 2, the final book will be due on Friday, January 17th.
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Math
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NEW ** Adjustments to requirements have been made**
ALEKS
4--2.5 Hours and 9 mastered
3--2 Hours and 6 mastered lessons
2--1.5 Hours and 4mastered
1--1 Hour and 2 mastered
BLU--Less than 1 hour and only 1 mastered lesson
Students will have all class Wednesday, Thursday and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 1/8 - 1/2
NOTE: students must have a minimum of 50 mastered lessons by Jan. 17th in order to pass the course for 2nd quarter
HALL |
NEW ** Adjustments to requirements have been made**
ALEKS
4--3 Hours and 15 mastered
3--2 Hours and 9 mastered lessons
2--1.5Hours and 6 mastered
1--1 Hour and 4 mastered
BLU--Less than 1 Hour and Less than 4 mastered lessons
Students will have all class Thursday and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 1/4/14-1/10/14
NOTE: students must have a minimum of 50 mastered lessons by Jan. 17th in order to pass the course for 2nd quarter
KOENECKE
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HALL
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ELT |
Students are working a Comprehensive Self Investigation (aka CSI: ME). This is the culminating project to the 7 Habits introductory unit.
Today's Piece: Create a "Tagxedo" or "Wordle" with a minimum of 15 words. Save it as a picture and insert it into your Prezi.
Koenecke
//www.hasd.org/schools/foxwestacademy/CSI_Me.cfm
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Lundstrom |
N/A |
CORE (Language) |
If you have not already done so, please make a copy of this document, rename it, and put it into your shared homework folder; then answer each question carefully in the box provided. If you prefer to write your answers in a reflection journal and upload pictures of your hand-written responses, you are welcome to do so. Your answers should be at least a paragraph in length...don't forget to score yourself (and explain your score) in 3-5 areas on the rubric.
Log into and complete at least 15 lessons on studyisland.com
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Project Block
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DEADLINE PROJECT - Find student email addresses here (you must be logged into your FWA gmail account to access this document)
1. Click on this Google Doc and make a copy.
https://docs.google.com/a/foxwestacademy.org/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AimBJ8LRfZ8JdFBxMVJSQVRHZ0NvcXNWemJLSEJySkE&usp=sharing
2. Rename it to inlcude your first and last name.
3. Make sure it is placed in your homework folder that is shared with all the FWA staff
4. Complete the Project Proposal Form as directed
5. Find details about the deadline project here and visit the Fox West Academy shared folder (HASD-Main --->Classroom--->Fox West Academy--->2013-2014--->Projects--->Deadline)
Click here for the CONTRACT
Begin writing second contracted article - it is due next Thursday,
Deadline for the 1st article...is today, January 10th. Your first article must be shared with the hiring editor as well as with the FWA staff at turnitin.com. Remember the origninality report for turnitin.com must be less than 10% to receive credit for the assignment.
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Thursday, January 9th , 2014
8th Grade: Day 5
6 & 7th Grades: Day 1
*Please email your FWA Instructors if there is a problem completing an assignment.
Assignments for the Day
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6th Grade |
7th Grade |
8th Grade |
Reading
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LUNDSTROM
1. Study these terms and ideas related to understanding story elements:
plot conflict climax rising action falling action exposition
setting point of view protagonist antagonist resolution
2. Complete the rising action, climax, and falling action in a plot diagram from a story, book, or movie you are familiar with.
*As a reminder all students should be reading 3 books outside of school during each quarter. Students should currently have 2 books done for quarter 2, the final book will be due on Friday, January 17th
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KOENECKE
Character Description worksheets due Friday.
As a reminder all students should be reading 3 books outside of school during each quarter. Students should currently have 2 books done for quarter 2, the final book will be due on Friday, January 17th.
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Reading non-fiction to learn mini-project. Use a non-fiction text material to independently learn a new skill or concept.
Today your need to choose your topic and complete a project proposal form.
HALL
As a reminder all students should be reading 3 books outside of school during each quarter. Students should currently have 2 books done for quarter 2, the final book will be due on Friday, January 17th.
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Math
|
NEW ** Adjustments to requirements have been made**
ALEKS
4--2.5 Hours and 9 mastered
3--2 Hours and 6 mastered lessons
2--1.5 Hours and 4mastered
1--1 Hour and 2 mastered
BLU--Less than 1 hour and only 1 mastered lesson
Students will have all class Wednesday, Thursday and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 1/8 - 1/2
NOTE: students must have a minimum of 50 mastered lessons by Jan. 17th in order to pass the course for 2nd quarter
HALL |
NEW ** Adjustments to requirements have been made**
ALEKS
4--3 Hours and 15 mastered
3--2 Hours and 9 mastered lessons
2--1.5Hours and 6 mastered
1--1 Hour and 4 mastered
BLU--Less than 1 Hour and Less than 4 mastered lessons
Students will have all class Thursday and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 1/4/14-1/10/14
NOTE: students must have a minimum of 50 mastered lessons by Jan. 17th in order to pass the course for 2nd quarter
KOENECKE
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HALL
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ELT |
Students are working a Comprehensive Self Investigation (aka CSI: ME). This is the culminating project to the 7 Habits introductory unit.
Today's Piece: Create a "Tagxedo" or "Wordle" with a minimum of 15 words. Save it as a picture and insert it into your Prezi.
Koenecke
//www.hasd.org/schools/foxwestacademy/CSI_Me.cfm
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Lundstrom |
N/A |
CORE (Language) |
If you have not already done so, please make a copy of this document, rename it, and put it into your shared homework folder; then answer each question carefully in the box provided. If you prefer to write your answers in a reflection journal and upload pictures of your hand-written responses, you are welcome to do so. Your answers should be at least a paragraph in length...don't forget to score yourself (and explain your score) in 3-5 areas on the rubric.
Rubric for reflection:
4-Highly detailed; shows interest and individuality; at least 1 paragraph per entry
3-reflections clearly relate to topics; sentences are meaningful and reflect learning; 6 or more entries are a paragraph in length with others three or more sentences in length.
2-each entry includes at least 1 identifiable thought as the main focus; mostly brief entries that respond to prompts in a minimal way with only 3 sentences
1-entries are completed, but have little demonstration of meaningful connection or reflection to ideas and concepts learned; mostly 1 or 2 sentences.
BLU - Below Level of Understanding
NHI - Not Handed In/not completed
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Project Block
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DEADLINE PROJECT - Find student email addresses here (you must be logged into your FWA gmail account to access this document)
Deadline for the 1st article is fast approaching...tomorrow, Friday, January 10th. Your first article must be shared with the hiring editor as well as with the FWA staff at turnitin.com. Remember the origninality report for turnitin.com must be less than 10% to receive credit for the assignment.
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Wednesday, January 8th , 2014
Welcome back students!
8th Grade: Day 4
6 & 7th Grades: Day 2
*Please email your FWA Instructors if there is a problem completing an assignment.
Assignments for the Day
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6th Grade |
7th Grade |
8th Grade |
Reading
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LUNDSTROM
As a reminder all students should be reading 3 books outside of school during each quarter. Students should currently have 2 books done for quarter 2, the final book will be due on Friday, January 17th.
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KOENECKE
Started reading our books.
As a reminder all students should be reading 3 books outside of school during each quarter. Students should currently have 2 books done for quarter 2, the final book will be due on Friday, January 17th.
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Reading non-fiction to learn mini-project. Use a non-fiction text material to independently learn a new skill or concept.
Today your need to choose your topic and complete a project proposal form.
HALL
As a reminder all students should be reading 3 books outside of school during each quarter. Students should currently have 2 books done for quarter 2, the final book will be due on Friday, January 17th.
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Math
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NEW ** Adjustments to requirements have been made**
ALEKS
4--2.5 Hours and 9 mastered
3--2 Hours and 6 mastered lessons
2--1.5 Hours and 4mastered
1--1 Hour and 2 mastered
BLU--Less than 1 hour and only 1 mastered lesson
Students will have all class Wednesday, Thursday and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 1/8 - 1/2
NOTE: students must have a minimum of 50 mastered lessons by Jan. 17th in order to pass the course for 2nd quarter
HALL |
NEW ** Adjustments to requirements have been made**
ALEKS
4--3 Hours and 15 mastered
3--2 Hours and 9 mastered lessons
2--1.5Hours and 6 mastered
1--1 Hour and 4 mastered
BLU--Less than 1 Hour and Less than 4 mastered lessons
Students will have all class Thursday and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 1/4/14-1/10/14
NOTE: students must have a minimum of 50 mastered lessons by Jan. 17th in order to pass the course for 2nd quarter
KOENECKE
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HALL
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CORE (Language) |
If you have not already done so, please make a copy of this document, rename it, and put it into your shared homework folder; then answer each question carefully in the box provided. If you prefer to write your answers in a reflection journal and upload pictures of your hand-written responses, you are welcome to do so. Your answers should be at least a paragraph in length...don't forget to score yourself (and explain your score) in 3-5 areas on the rubric.
Rubric for reflection:
4-Highly detailed; shows interest and individuality; at least 1 paragraph per entry
3-reflections clearly relate to topics; sentences are meaningful and reflect learning; 6 or more entries are a paragraph in length with others three or more sentences in length.
2-each entry includes at least 1 identifiable thought as the main focus; mostly brief entries that respond to prompts in a minimal way with only 3 sentences
1-entries are completed, but have little demonstration of meaningful connection or reflection to ideas and concepts learned; mostly 1 or 2 sentences.
BLU - Below Level of Understanding
NHI - Not Handed In/not completed
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Project Block
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DEADLINE PROJECT - Find student email addresses here (you must be logged into your FWA gmail account to access this document)
1. Click on this Google Doc and make a copy.
https://docs.google.com/a/foxwestacademy.org/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AimBJ8LRfZ8JdFBxMVJSQVRHZ0NvcXNWemJLSEJySkE&usp=sharing
2. Rename it to inlcude your first and last name.
3. Make sure it is placed in your homework folder that is shared with all the FWA staff
4. Complete the Project Proposal Form as directed
5. Find details about the deadline project here and visit the Fox West Academy shared folder (HASD-Main --->Classroom--->Fox West Academy--->2013-2014--->Projects--->Deadline)
Click here for the CONTRACT
Begin writing first contracted article.
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Friday, January 3rd , 2014
8th Grade: Day 3
6 & 7th Grades: Day 1
*Please email your FWA Instructors if there is a problem completing an assignment.
Assignments for the Day
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6th Grade |
7th Grade |
8th Grade |
Reading
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LUNDSTROM
As a reminder all students should be reading 3 books outside of school during each quarter. Students should currently have 2 books done for quarter 2, the final book will be due on Friday, January 17th.
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KOENECKE
Started reading our books.
As a reminder all students should be reading 3 books outside of school during each quarter. Students should currently have 2 books done for quarter 2, the final book will be due on Friday, January 17th.
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HALL
As a reminder all students should be reading 3 books outside of school during each quarter. Students should currently have 2 books done for quarter 2, the final book will be due on Friday, January 17th.
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Math
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NEW ** Adjustments to requirements have been made**
ALEKS
4--2 Hours and 6 mastered
3--1.5 Hours and 4 mastered lessons
2--1 Hours and 2 mastered
1--45 minutes and 1 mastered
BLU--Less than 45 minutes and no mastered lesson
Students will have all class Thursday and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 12/21/13-1/3/14
NOTE: students must have a minimum of 50 mastered lessons by Jan. 17th in order to pass the course for 2nd quarter
HALL |
NEW ** Adjustments to requirements have been made**
ALEKS
4--2 Hours and 6 mastered
3--1.5 Hours and 4 mastered lessons
2--1 Hours and 2 mastered
1--45 minutes and 1 mastered
BLU--Less than 45 minutes and no mastered lesson
Students will have all class Thursday and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 12/21/13-1/3/14
NOTE: students must have a minimum of 50 mastered lessons by Jan. 17th in order to pass the course for 2nd quarter
KOENECKE
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HALL
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CORE (Language) |
Write the outline and/or script for a short (2 minutes or less) video that has a plot.
Record the video and edit it in iMovie on your assigned iPad. You must include at least 3 camera angles on your video as well as a voice-over.
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Write the outline and/or script for a short (2 minutes or less) video that has a plot and one 8-10 second monologue.
Record the video and edit it in iMovie on your assigned iPad. You must include at least 3 camera angles on your video as well as a voice-over.
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Write the outline and/or script for a short (2 minutes or less) video that has a plot and one 8-10 second monologue.
Record the video and edit it in iMovie on your assigned iPad. You must include at least 3 camera angles on your video as well as a voice-over.
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Project Block
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DEADLINE PROJECT
1. Click on this Google Doc and make a copy.
https://docs.google.com/a/foxwestacademy.org/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AimBJ8LRfZ8JdFBxMVJSQVRHZ0NvcXNWemJLSEJySkE&usp=sharing
2. Rename it to inlcude your first and last name.
3. Make sure it is placed in your homework folder that is shared with all the FWA staff
4. Complete the Project Proposal Form as directed
Click here for the CONTRACT
Begin writing first contracted article.
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Thursday, January 2nd , 2014
8th Grade: Day 2
6 & 7th Grades: Day 2
*Please email your FWA Instructors if there is a problem completing an assignment.
Assignments for the Day
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6th Grade |
7th Grade |
8th Grade |
Reading
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LUNDSTROM
As a reminder all students should be reading 3 books outside of school during each quarter. Students should currently have 2 books done for quarter 2, the final book will be due on Friday, January 17th.
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KOENECKE
Book Selection--Students selected which book they will focus their literature studies on during this project rotation. The choices were: Crispin, Harry Potter, Swindle, or Holes. This book will be read solely at school.
As a reminder all students should be reading 3 books outside of school during each quarter. Students should currently have 2 books done for quarter 2, the final book will be due on Friday, January 17th.
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HALL
As a reminder all students should be reading 3 books outside of school during each quarter. Students should currently have 2 books done for quarter 2, the final book will be due on Friday, January 17th.
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Math
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NEW ** Adjustments to requirements have been made**
ALEKS
4--2 Hours and 6 mastered
3--1.5 Hours and 4 mastered lessons
2--1 Hours and 2 mastered
1--45 minutes and 1 mastered
BLU--Less than 45 minutes and no mastered lesson
Students will have all class Thursday and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 12/21/13-1/3/14
NOTE: students must have a minimum of 50 mastered lessons by Jan. 17th in order to pass the course for 2nd quarter
HALL |
NEW ** Adjustments to requirements have been made**
ALEKS
4--2 Hours and 6 mastered
3--1.5 Hours and 4 mastered lessons
2--1 Hours and 2 mastered
1--45 minutes and 1 mastered
BLU--Less than 45 minutes and no mastered lesson
Students will have all class Thursday and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 12/21/13-1/3/14
NOTE: students must have a minimum of 50 mastered lessons by Jan. 17th in order to pass the course for 2nd quarter
KOENECKE
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HALL
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Essential Skills (ELT) |
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Project Block
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DEADLINE PROJECT
1. Click on this Google Doc and make a copy.
https://docs.google.com/a/foxwestacademy.org/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AimBJ8LRfZ8JdFBxMVJSQVRHZ0NvcXNWemJLSEJySkE&usp=sharing
2. Rename it to inlcude your first and last name.
3. Make sure it is placed in your homework folder that is shared with all the FWA staff
4. Complete the Project Proposal Form as directed
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Thursday, December 19, 2013
Day 27 of 2nd Quarter
8th Grade: Day 6
6 & 7th Grades: Day 2
*Please email your FWA Instructors if there is a problem completing an assignment.
Assignments for the Day
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6th Grade |
7th Grade |
8th Grade |
Reading
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SSR Hot Chocolate Read
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1. Study for Literary Terms quiz - first quiz opportunity on Friday, Dec. 20. Additional chance after break.
2. Research the following words and ideas relating to Russian History and George Orwell's Animal Farm. There will be a matching quiz on these words after break:
-Joseph Stalin
-Leon Trotsky
-Russian Revolution
-Vladimir Lenin
-satire (definition)
-allegory (definition)
-Utopia
-Aesop (Who is Aesop? What is he known for?)
*optional: finish reading Animal Farm for AR credit
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Choose 5 questions from the back of the Speak book to respond to. Each response needs to be a paragraph, which means a minimum of 5 sentences. For each question you must include an example from the book. Share on Google Docs. This was due last week.
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Math
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NEW ** Adjustments to requirements have been made**
ALEKS
4--2.5 Hours and 9 mastered
3--2 Hours and 6 mastered lessons
2--1.5 Hours and 4 mastered
1--1 Hour and 2 mastered
BLU--Less than 1 hour and 1 mastered lesson
Students will have all class Monday, Thursday, and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 12/14-12/20
NOTE: students must have a minimum of 50 mastered lessons by Jan. 17th in order to pass the course for 2nd quarter
Koenecke |
NEW ** Adjustments to requirements have been made**
ALEKS
4--2.5 Hours and 9 mastered
3--2 Hours and 6 mastered lessons
2--1.5 Hours and 4 mastered
1--1 Hour and 2 mastered
BLU--Less than 1 hour and 1 mastered lesson
Students will have all class Monday, Thursday, and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 12/14-12/20
NOTE: students must have a minimum of 50 mastered lessons by Jan. 17th in order to pass the course for 2nd quarter
Koenecke
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Pre-Alegbra -
Algebra - Weighted Averages - distance problems
HALL
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Essential Skills (ELT) |
Prepare for Weather open note Test
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Project Block
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Please make a copy of this document, rename it, and put it into your shared homework folder; then answer each question carefully in the box provided. If you prefer to write your answers in a reflection journal and upload pictures of your hand-written responses, you are welcome to do so. Your answers should be at least a paragraph in length. Due Friday, December 20:
Rubric for reflection:
4-Highly detailed; shows interest and individuality; at least 1 paragraph per entry
3-reflections clearly relate to topics; sentences are meaningful and reflect learning; 6 or more entries are a paragraph in length with others three or more sentences in length.
2-each entry includes at least 1 identifiable thought as the main focus; mostly brief entries that respond to prompts in a minimal way with only 3 sentences
1-entries are completed, but have little demonstration of meaningful connection or reflection to ideas and concepts learned; mostly 1 or 2 sentences.
BLU - Below Level of Understanding
NHI - Not Handed In/not completed
Study for Thursday's Weather test; see the link to the left called "Weather Notes and Resources" for the upcoming Weather Test
- Weather Flash
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http://www.vrml.k12.la.us/weather/hurricane_students/weather_students.htm
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http://interactivesites.weebly.com/seasons--weather.html
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Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Day 27 of 2nd Quarter
8th Grade: Day 5
6 & 7th Grades: Day 1
*Please email your FWA Instructors if there is a problem completing an assignment.
Assignments for the Day
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6th Grade |
7th Grade |
8th Grade |
Reading
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Clean up, regroup, and reward for Project Presentation Night
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Clean up, regroup, and reward for Project Presentation Night
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Choose 5 questions from the back of the Speak book to respond to. Each response needs to be a paragraph, which means a minimum of 5 sentences. For each question you must include an example from the book. Share on Google Docs. This was due last week.
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Math
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NEW ** Adjustments to requirements have been made**
ALEKS
4--2.5 Hours and 9 mastered
3--2 Hours and 6 mastered lessons
2--1.5 Hours and 4 mastered
1--1 Hour and 2 mastered
BLU--Less than 1 hour and 1 mastered lesson
Students will have all class Monday, Thursday, and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 12/14-12/20
NOTE: students must have a minimum of 50 mastered lessons by Jan. 17th in order to pass the course for 2nd quarter
Koenecke |
NEW ** Adjustments to requirements have been made**
ALEKS
4--2.5 Hours and 9 mastered
3--2 Hours and 6 mastered lessons
2--1.5 Hours and 4 mastered
1--1 Hour and 2 mastered
BLU--Less than 1 hour and 1 mastered lesson
Students will have all class Monday, Thursday, and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 12/14-12/20
NOTE: students must have a minimum of 50 mastered lessons by Jan. 17th in order to pass the course for 2nd quarter
Koenecke
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Pre-Alegbra -
Algebra - Weighted Averages - distance problems
HALL
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Essential Skills (ELT) |
Clean up, regroup, and reward for Project Presentation Night
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Project Block
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Please make a copy of this document, rename it, and put it into your shared homework folder; then answer each question carefully in the box provided. If you prefer to write your answers in a reflection journal and upload pictures of your hand-written responses, you are welcome to do so. Your answers should be at least a paragraph in length
Study for Thursday's Weather test; see the link to the left called "Weather Notes and Resources" for the upcoming Weather Test
- Weather Flash
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http://www.vrml.k12.la.us/weather/hurricane_students/weather_students.htm
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http://interactivesites.weebly.com/seasons--weather.html
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Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Day 26 of 2nd Quarter
8th Grade: Day 3
6 & 7th Grades: Day 1
*Please email your FWA Instructors if there is a problem completing an assignment.
Assignments for the Day
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6th Grade |
7th Grade |
8th Grade |
Reading
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Clean up, regroup, and reward for Project Presentation Night
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Clean up, regroup, and reward for Project Presentation Night
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Clean up, regroup, and reward for Project Presentation Night
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Math
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NEW ** Adjustments to requirements have been made**
ALEKS
4--4 Hours and 13 mastered
3--3 Hours and 10 mastered lessons
2--2 Hours and 7 mastered
1--1.5 Hours and 5 mastered
BLU--Less than 1.5 Hours and 5 or less mastered lessons
Students will have all class Monday, Thursday, and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 11/16-11/22
Koenecke |
ALEKS
4--4 Hours and 15 mastered
3--3 Hours and 12 mastered lessons
2--2 Hours and 9 mastered
1--1.5 Hours and 7 mastered
BLU--Less than 1.5 Hours and 6 or less mastered lessons
Students will have all class Monday, Thursday, and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 11/16-11/22
Koenecke
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Solving systems of equations by substitution
HALL
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Essential Skills (ELT) |
Clean up, regroup, and reward for Project Presentation Night
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Project Block
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Please make a copy of this document, rename it, and put it into your shared homework folder; then answer each question carefully in the box provided. If you prefer to write your answers in a reflection journal and upload pictures of your hand-written responses, you are welcome to do so. Your answers should be at least a paragraph in length
Study for Thursday's Weather test; see the link to the left called "Weather Notes and Resources" for the upcoming Weather Test
- Weather Flash
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http://www.vrml.k12.la.us/weather/hurricane_students/weather_students.htm
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http://interactivesites.weebly.com/seasons--weather.html
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Friday, December 13, 2013
Day 24 of 2nd Quarter
8th Grade: Day 1
6 & 7th Grades: Day 1
*Please email your FWA Instructors if there is a problem completing an assignment.
Assignments for the Day
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6th Grade |
7th Grade |
8th Grade |
Reading
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Hall - Non-fiction focus
CNN Student News
Read book of choice that counts for outside time
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-Read Chapter 5 Animal Farm
Lundstrom
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Continued reading "Speak"
Koenecke
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Core - Hall
Science
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Math
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NEW ** Adjustments to requirements have been made**
ALEKS
4--4 Hours and 13 mastered
3--3 Hours and 10 mastered lessons
2--2 Hours and 7 mastered
1--1.5 Hours and 5 mastered
BLU--Less than 1.5 Hours and 5 or less mastered lessons
Students will have all class Monday, Thursday, and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 11/16-11/22
Koenecke |
ALEKS
4--4 Hours and 15 mastered
3--3 Hours and 12 mastered lessons
2--2 Hours and 9 mastered
1--1.5 Hours and 7 mastered
BLU--Less than 1.5 Hours and 6 or less mastered lessons
Students will have all class Monday, Thursday, and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 11/16-11/22
Koenecke
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Solving systems of equations by substitution
HALL
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Essential Skills (ELT) |
Notes on Warm, Cold, Occluded and Stationary Fronts
Notes on cloud formation and cloud cycles
Compile your video forecast
6th Grade: Work on one or more of the following options (Digital Citizenship videos are still on hold for the moment):
- Continue trifold research and assembly
- Finish and share missing work
- SSR reading
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Project Block
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Explore and play weather-related games and websites in the following order. Please be ready to share which ones seem helpful, useful, or fun - You might even send Mr. L. an email about your thoughts (not required, but would be helfpul):
See the link to the left called "Weather Notes and Resources" for the upcoming Weather Test
- Weather Flash
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http://www.vrml.k12.la.us/weather/hurricane_students/weather_students.htm
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http://interactivesites.weebly.com/seasons--weather.html
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Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Day 22 of 2nd Quarter
8th Grade: Day 5
6 & 7th Grades: Day 1
*Please email your FWA Instructors if there is a problem completing an assignment.
Assignments for the Day
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6th Grade |
7th Grade |
8th Grade |
Reading
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Hall - Non-fiction focus
CNN Student News
Read book of choice that counts for outside time
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-Discuss the life of Nelson Mandela and complete the research compare and contrast sheet (make a copy of this document) - due Tomorrow
Lundstrom
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Continued reading "Speak"
Koenecke
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Core - Hall
Science
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Math
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NEW ** Adjustments to requirements have been made**
ALEKS
4--4 Hours and 13 mastered
3--3 Hours and 10 mastered lessons
2--2 Hours and 7 mastered
1--1.5 Hours and 5 mastered
BLU--Less than 1.5 Hours and 5 or less mastered lessons
Students will have all class Monday, Thursday, and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 11/16-11/22
Koenecke |
ALEKS
4--4 Hours and 15 mastered
3--3 Hours and 12 mastered lessons
2--2 Hours and 9 mastered
1--1.5 Hours and 7 mastered
BLU--Less than 1.5 Hours and 6 or less mastered lessons
Students will have all class Monday, Thursday, and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 11/16-11/22
Koenecke
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Solving systems of equations by substitution
HALL
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Essential Skills (ELT) |
Notes on Warm, Cold, Occluded and Stationary Fronts
Notes on cloud formation and cloud cycles
Compile your video forecast
6th Grade: Work on one or more of the following options (Digital Citizenship videos are still on hold for the moment):
- Continue trifold research and assembly
- Finish and share missing work
- SSR reading
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Project Block
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When you're ready to assemble your weather forecast video, go HERE. You may need to ask for help from Mr. L. or another student.
1. Basic instructions for putting your forecast together.
2. For a video tutorial on using Adobe Premier Pro CS6, go to the shared folder-->2013-2014--->Projects--->Weather Leads and view files 1,2,3
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Monday, December 9, 2013
Day 21 of 2nd Quarter
8th Grade: Day 4
6 & 7th Grades: Day 2
*Please email your FWA Instructors if there is a problem completing an assignment.
Assignments for the Day
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6th Grade |
7th Grade |
8th Grade |
Reading
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Hall - Non-fiction focus
CNN Student News
Read book of choice that counts for outside time
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-Discuss the life of Nelson Mandela and complete the research compare and contrast sheet (make a copy of this document) - due Tomorrow
Lundstrom
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Continued reading "Speak"
Koenecke
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Core - Hall
Science
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Math
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NEW ** Adjustments to requirements have been made**
ALEKS
4--4 Hours and 13 mastered
3--3 Hours and 10 mastered lessons
2--2 Hours and 7 mastered
1--1.5 Hours and 5 mastered
BLU--Less than 1.5 Hours and 5 or less mastered lessons
Students will have all class Monday, Thursday, and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 11/16-11/22
Koenecke |
ALEKS
4--4 Hours and 15 mastered
3--3 Hours and 12 mastered lessons
2--2 Hours and 9 mastered
1--1.5 Hours and 7 mastered
BLU--Less than 1.5 Hours and 6 or less mastered lessons
Students will have all class Monday, Thursday, and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 11/16-11/22
Koenecke
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Solving systems of equations by substitution
HALL
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Essential Skills (ELT) |
6th Grade: Work on one or more of the following options (Digital Citizenship videos are still on hold for the moment):
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Project Block
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When you're ready to assemble your weather forecast video, go HERE. You may need to ask for help from Mr. L. or another student. |
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Friday, December 6, 2013
Day 20 of 2nd Quarter
8th Grade: Day 3
6 & 7th Grades: Day 1
*Please email your FWA Instructors if there is a problem completing an assignment.
Assignments for the Day
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6th Grade |
7th Grade |
8th Grade |
Reading
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Hall - Non-fiction focus
CNN Student News
Read book of choice that counts for outside time
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-Hand in your SSR "Visualize It" sheet from earlier this week (if you haven't already)
-Research the life of Nelson Mandela and complete the research compare and contrast sheet (make a copy of this document)
Lundstrom
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Continued reading "Speak"
Koenecke
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Core - Hall
Science
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Math
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NEW ** Adjustments to requirements have been made**
ALEKS
4--4 Hours and 13 mastered
3--3 Hours and 10 mastered lessons
2--2 Hours and 7 mastered
1--1.5 Hours and 5 mastered
BLU--Less than 1.5 Hours and 5 or less mastered lessons
Students will have all class Monday, Thursday, and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 11/16-11/22
Koenecke |
ALEKS
4--4 Hours and 15 mastered
3--3 Hours and 12 mastered lessons
2--2 Hours and 9 mastered
1--1.5 Hours and 7 mastered
BLU--Less than 1.5 Hours and 6 or less mastered lessons
Students will have all class Monday, Thursday, and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 11/16-11/22
Koenecke
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Solving systems of equations by substitution
HALL
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Essential Skills (ELT) |
6th Grade: Work on one or more of the following options (Digital Citizenship videos are still on hold for the moment):
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Continue trifold research and assembly
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Finish and share missing work
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SSR reading
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Explore and play weather-related games and websites in the following order. Please be ready to share which ones seem helpful, useful, or fun - You might even send Mr. L. an email about your thoughts (not required, but would be helfpul):
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Weather Flash
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http://www.vrml.k12.la.us/weather/hurricane_students/weather_students.htm
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http://interactivesites.weebly.com/seasons--weather.html
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Project Block
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For a simple weather forecast script to copy and use, go HERE
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See Tri-Fold requirements here
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Continue research in preparation for creating a tri-fold presentation/display about your country
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Finish your weather forecast script and make sure it is in your shared Google folder.
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See this sheet for a full explanation of the project requirements.
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Make sure you have all of the following elements in your weather forecast script:
Explain weather patterns; Typical weather; Seasonal weather cycles; Major influences of weather (i.e. bodies of water, jet streams, latitude); Geography and impact; High and Low pressure centers;cold/warm front; Precipitation; Wind (direction it is coming from and wind speed); Daily highs and lows;Weather around major cities and landmarks
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Thursday, December 5, 2013
Day 19 of 2nd Quarter
Day 2 for All
*Please email your FWA Instructors if there is a problem completing an assignment.
Assignments for the Day
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6th Grade |
7th Grade |
8th Grade |
Reading
|
Hall - Non-fiction focus
CNN Student News
Read book of choice that counts for outside time
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Answer the following questions about chapter 4 Animal Farm:
1. In 2-3 sentences, describe the Battle of the Cowshed
2. What role did Snowball have?
3. Who (or what type of creature) was injured (or killed) by Boxer?
4. What object was placed against the flagpole after the battle?
5. List at least 3 injuries (or deaths) that resulted in the battle...
Lundstrom
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Continued reading "Speak"
Koenecke
|
Core - Hall
Science
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|
|
|
Math
|
NEW ** Adjustments to requirements have been made**
ALEKS
4--4 Hours and 13 mastered
3--3 Hours and 10 mastered lessons
2--2 Hours and 7 mastered
1--1.5 Hours and 5 mastered
BLU--Less than 1.5 Hours and 5 or less mastered lessons
Students will have all class Monday, Thursday, and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 11/16-11/22
Koenecke |
ALEKS
4--4 Hours and 15 mastered
3--3 Hours and 12 mastered lessons
2--2 Hours and 9 mastered
1--1.5 Hours and 7 mastered
BLU--Less than 1.5 Hours and 6 or less mastered lessons
Students will have all class Monday, Thursday, and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 11/16-11/22
Koenecke
|
Solving systems of equations by substitution
HALL
|
Essential Skills (ELT) |
-
Read p.192-195 in 7 Habits
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Record the "Getting to Synergy" action plan in your Essential Skills Notebook
-
"Commons 18 seconds challenge" next attempt Friday
From last week:
-
Complete "Fruit Quiz" personality test
-
Save your results and put a copy in the dropbox for Fruit Quiz
-
Read in the 7 Habits book from the bottom of page 186 (One type isn't better...) to page 192 and stop at "Sticking Up for Diversity"
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Create a Google doc and write a 1-2 paragraph summary about whether or not you agree with the results of the fruit quiz and provide examples that confirm or contrast whether or not your personality fits the results.
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Project Block
|
-
For a simple weather forecast script to copy and use, go HERE
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See Tri-Fold requirements here
-
Continue research in preparation for creating a tri-fold presentation/display about your country
-
Finish your weather forecast script and make sure it is in your shared Google folder.
-
See this sheet for a full explanation of the project requirements.
-
Make sure you have all of the following elements in your weather forecast script:
Explain weather patterns; Typical weather; Seasonal weather cycles; Major influences of weather (i.e. bodies of water, jet streams, latitude); Geography and impact; High and Low pressure centers;cold/warm front; Precipitation; Wind (direction it is coming from and wind speed); Daily highs and lows;Weather around major cities and landmarks
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Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Day 18 of 2nd Quarter
Day One for All
(and all for 1)!
*Please email your FWA Instructors if there is a problem completing an assignment.
Assignments for the Day
|
6th Grade |
7th Grade |
8th Grade |
Reading
|
Hall - Non-fiction focus
CNN Student News
Read book of choice that counts for outside time
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-define Inference and explicit (for example, something that is explicitly stated as the words apply to literature and reading)
-take the inference pre-test assessment
-Read chapter 4 before reading class Thursday
Lundstrom
|
Continued reading "Speak"
Koenecke
|
Core - Hall
Science
|
|
|
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Math
|
NEW ** Adjustments to requirements have been made**
ALEKS
4--4 Hours and 13 mastered
3--3 Hours and 10 mastered lessons
2--2 Hours and 7 mastered
1--1.5 Hours and 5 mastered
BLU--Less than 1.5 Hours and 5 or less mastered lessons
Students will have all class Monday, Thursday, and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 11/16-11/22
Koenecke |
ALEKS
4--4 Hours and 15 mastered
3--3 Hours and 12 mastered lessons
2--2 Hours and 9 mastered
1--1.5 Hours and 7 mastered
BLU--Less than 1.5 Hours and 6 or less mastered lessons
Students will have all class Monday, Thursday, and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 11/16-11/22
Koenecke
|
Solving systems of equations by substitution
HALL
|
Essential Skills (ELT) |
-
Read p.192-195 in 7 Habits
-
Record the "Getting to Synergy" action plan in your Essential Skills Notebook
-
"Commons 18 seconds challenge" next attempt Friday
From last week:
-
Complete "Fruit Quiz" personality test
-
Save your results and put a copy in the dropbox for Fruit Quiz
-
Read in the 7 Habits book from the bottom of page 186 (One type isn't better...) to page 192 and stop at "Sticking Up for Diversity"
-
Create a Google doc and write a 1-2 paragraph summary about whether or not you agree with the results of the fruit quiz and provide examples that confirm or contrast whether or not your personality fits the results.
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|
Project Block
|
-
For a simple weather forecast script to copy and use, go HERE
-
See Tri-Fold requirements here
-
Continue research in preparation for creating a tri-fold presentation/display about your country
-
Finish your weather forecast script and make sure it is in your shared Google folder.
-
See this sheet for a full explanation of the project requirements.
-
Make sure you have all of the following elements in your weather forecast script:
Explain weather patterns; Typical weather; Seasonal weather cycles; Major influences of weather (i.e. bodies of water, jet streams, latitude); Geography and impact; High and Low pressure centers;cold/warm front; Precipitation; Wind (direction it is coming from and wind speed); Daily highs and lows;Weather around major cities and landmarks
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Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Day 17 of 2nd Quarter
8th grade - Day 6; 6th and 7th grade day 2
*Please email your FWA Instructors if there is a problem completing an assignment.
Assignments for the Day
|
6th Grade |
7th Grade |
8th Grade |
Reading
|
Hall - Non-fiction focus
CNN Student News
Read book of choice that counts for outside time
|
-short quiz from Animal Farm chap.1-3
-Read chapter 4 for Wednesday
Lundstrom
|
Continued reading "Speak"
Koenecke
|
Core - Hall
Science
|
|
|
|
Math
|
NEW ** Adjustments to requirements have been made**
ALEKS
4--4 Hours and 13 mastered
3--3 Hours and 10 mastered lessons
2--2 Hours and 7 mastered
1--1.5 Hours and 5 mastered
BLU--Less than 1.5 Hours and 5 or less mastered lessons
Students will have all class Monday, Thursday, and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 11/16-11/22
Koenecke |
ALEKS
4--4 Hours and 15 mastered
3--3 Hours and 12 mastered lessons
2--2 Hours and 9 mastered
1--1.5 Hours and 7 mastered
BLU--Less than 1.5 Hours and 6 or less mastered lessons
Students will have all class Monday, Thursday, and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 11/16-11/22
Koenecke
|
Solving systems of equations by substitution
HALL
|
Essential Skills (ELT) |
-
Read p.192-195 in 7 Habits
-
Record the "Getting to Synergy" action plan in your Essential Skills Notebook
-
"Commons 18 seconds challenge" next attempt Friday
From last week:
-
Complete "Fruit Quiz" personality test
-
Save your results and put a copy in the dropbox for Fruit Quiz
-
Read in the 7 Habits book from the bottom of page 186 (One type isn't better...) to page 192 and stop at "Sticking Up for Diversity"
-
Create a Google doc and write a 1-2 paragraph summary about whether or not you agree with the results of the fruit quiz and provide examples that confirm or contrast whether or not your personality fits the results.
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|
|
Project Block
|
-
For a simple weather forecast script to copy and use, go HERE
-
See Tri-Fold requirements here
-
Continue research in preparation for creating a tri-fold presentation/display about your country
-
Finish your weather forecast script and make sure it is in your shared Google folder.
-
See this sheet for a full explanation of the project requirements.
-
Make sure you have all of the following elements in your weather forecast script:
Explain weather patterns; Typical weather; Seasonal weather cycles; Major influences of weather (i.e. bodies of water, jet streams, latitude); Geography and impact; High and Low pressure centers;cold/warm front; Precipitation; Wind (direction it is coming from and wind speed); Daily highs and lows;Weather around major cities and landmarks
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Monday, December 2, 2013
Day 16 of 2nd Quarter
8th grade - Day 5; 6th and 7th grade day 1
*Please email your FWA Instructors if there is a problem completing an assignment.
Assignments for the Day
|
6th Grade |
7th Grade |
8th Grade |
Reading
|
Hall - Non-fiction focus
CNN Student News
Read book of choice that counts for outside time
|
Notes from WEATHER: Greenhouse Effect
SSR reading and complete "Visualize It" sheet by Friday
Lundstrom
|
Continued reading "Speak"
Koenecke
|
Core - Hall
Science
|
|
|
|
Math
|
NEW ** Adjustments to requirements have been made**
ALEKS
4--4 Hours and 13 mastered
3--3 Hours and 10 mastered lessons
2--2 Hours and 7 mastered
1--1.5 Hours and 5 mastered
BLU--Less than 1.5 Hours and 5 or less mastered lessons
Students will have all class Monday, Thursday, and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 11/16-11/22
Koenecke |
ALEKS
4--4 Hours and 15 mastered
3--3 Hours and 12 mastered lessons
2--2 Hours and 9 mastered
1--1.5 Hours and 7 mastered
BLU--Less than 1.5 Hours and 6 or less mastered lessons
Students will have all class Monday, Thursday, and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 11/16-11/22
Koenecke
|
Solving systems of equations by substitution
HALL
|
Essential Skills (ELT) |
-
Read p.192-195 in 7 Habits
-
Record the "Getting to Synergy" action plan in your Essential Skills Notebook
-
"Commons 18 seconds challenge" next attempt Friday
From last week:
-
Complete "Fruit Quiz" personality test
-
Save your results and put a copy in the dropbox for Fruit Quiz
-
Read in the 7 Habits book from the bottom of page 186 (One type isn't better...) to page 192 and stop at "Sticking Up for Diversity"
-
Create a Google doc and write a 1-2 paragraph summary about whether or not you agree with the results of the fruit quiz and provide examples that confirm or contrast whether or not your personality fits the results.
|
|
|
Project Block
|
-
See Tri-Fold requirements here
-
Continue research in preparation for creating a tri-fold presentation/display about your country
-
Finish your weather forecast script and make sure it is in your shared Google folder.
-
See this sheet for a full explanation of the project requirements.
-
Make sure you have all of the following elements in your weather forecast script:
Explain weather patterns; Typical weather; Seasonal weather cycles; Major influences of weather (i.e. bodies of water, jet streams, latitude); Geography and impact; High and Low pressure centers;cold/warm front; Precipitation; Wind (direction it is coming from and wind speed); Daily highs and lows;Weather around major cities and landmarks
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Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Day 14 of 2nd Quarter
8th grade - Day 4; 6th and 7th grade day 2
*Please email your FWA Instructors if there is a problem completing an assignment.
Assignments for the Day
|
6th Grade |
7th Grade |
8th Grade |
Reading
|
Hall - Non-fiction focus
CNN Student News
Read book of choice that counts for outside time
|
Notes from WEATHER:
-conduction
-convection
-radiant heat energy
Lundstrom
|
Continued reading "Speak"
Koenecke
|
Core - Hall
Science
|
Thermal energy, sublimation, evaporation and vapor demonstration with dry ice |
Thermal energy, sublimation, evaporation and vapor demonstration with dry ice |
Thermal energy, sublimation, evaporation and vapor demonstration with dry ice |
Math
|
NEW ** Adjustments to requirements have been made**
ALEKS
4--4 Hours and 13 mastered
3--3 Hours and 10 mastered lessons
2--2 Hours and 7 mastered
1--1.5 Hours and 5 mastered
BLU--Less than 1.5 Hours and 5 or less mastered lessons
Students will have all class Monday, Thursday, and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 11/16-11/22
Koenecke |
ALEKS
4--4 Hours and 15 mastered
3--3 Hours and 12 mastered lessons
2--2 Hours and 9 mastered
1--1.5 Hours and 7 mastered
BLU--Less than 1.5 Hours and 6 or less mastered lessons
Students will have all class Monday, Thursday, and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 11/16-11/22
Koenecke
|
Solving systems of equations by substitution
HALL
|
Essential Skills (ELT) |
-
Complete "Fruit Quiz" personality test
-
Save your results and put a copy in the dropbox for Fruit Quiz
-
Read in the 7 Habits book from the bottom of page 186 (One type isn't better...) to page 192 and stop at "Sticking Up for Diversity"
-
Create a Google doc and write a 1-2 paragraph summary about whether or not you agree with the results of the fruit quiz and provide examples that confirm or contrast whether or not your personality fits the results.
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|
|
Project Block
|
-
Continue research in preparation for creating a tri-fold presentation/display about your country
-
Finish your weather forecast script and make sure it is in your shared Google folder.
-
See this sheet for a full explanation of the project requirements.
-
Make sure you have all of the following elements in your weather forecast script:
Explain weather patterns; Typical weather; Seasonal weather cycles; Major influences of weather (i.e. bodies of water, jet streams, latitude); Geography and impact; High and Low pressure centers;cold/warm front; Precipitation; Wind (direction it is coming from and wind speed); Daily highs and lows;Weather around major cities and landmarks
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Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Day 13 of 2nd Quarter
8th grade - Day 3; 6th and 7th grade day 1
*Please email your FWA Instructors if there is a problem completing an assignment.
Assignments for the Day
|
6th Grade |
7th Grade |
8th Grade |
Reading
|
Hall - Non-fiction focus
CNN Student News
Read book of choice that counts for outside time
|
Read chapter 3 Animal Farm
Complete page 3 (Characterization) and turn in Character Analysis Packet
Lundstrom
|
Continued reading "Speak"
Koenecke
|
Core - Hall
Science
|
Thermal energy, sublimation, evaporation and vapor demonstration with dry ice |
Thermal energy, sublimation, evaporation and vapor demonstration with dry ice |
Thermal energy, sublimation, evaporation and vapor demonstration with dry ice |
Math
|
NEW ** Adjustments to requirements have been made**
ALEKS
4--4 Hours and 13 mastered
3--3 Hours and 10 mastered lessons
2--2 Hours and 7 mastered
1--1.5 Hours and 5 mastered
BLU--Less than 1.5 Hours and 5 or less mastered lessons
Students will have all class Monday, Thursday, and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 11/16-11/22
Koenecke |
ALEKS
4--4 Hours and 15 mastered
3--3 Hours and 12 mastered lessons
2--2 Hours and 9 mastered
1--1.5 Hours and 7 mastered
BLU--Less than 1.5 Hours and 6 or less mastered lessons
Students will have all class Monday, Thursday, and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 11/16-11/22
Koenecke
|
Solving systems of equations by substitution
HALL
|
Essential Skills (ELT) |
-
Complete "Fruit Quiz" personality test
-
Save your results and put a copy in the dropbox for Fruit Quiz
-
Read in the 7 Habits book from the bottom of page 186 (One type isn't better...) to page 192 and stop at "Sticking Up for Diversity"
-
Create a Google doc and write a 1-2 paragraph summary about whether or not you agree with the results of the fruit quiz and provide examples that confirm or contrast whether or not your personality fits the results.
|
|
|
Project Block
|
-
Continue research in preparation for creating a tri-fold presentation/display about your country
-
Finish your weather forecast script and make sure it is in your shared Google folder.
-
See this sheet for a full explanation of the project requirements.
-
Make sure you have all of the following elements in your weather forecast script:
Explain weather patterns; Typical weather; Seasonal weather cycles; Major influences of weather (i.e. bodies of water, jet streams, latitude); Geography and impact; High and Low pressure centers;cold/warm front; Precipitation; Wind (direction it is coming from and wind speed); Daily highs and lows;Weather around major cities and landmarks
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Monday, November 25, 2013
Day 12 of 2nd Quarter
8th grade - Day 2; 6th and 7th grade day 2
*Please email your FWA Instructors if there is a problem completing an assignment.
Assignments for the Day
|
6th Grade |
7th Grade |
8th Grade |
Reading
|
Hall - Non-fiction focus
Water information
|
Read chapter 2 Animal Farm
Turn in Character Analysis Packet
Lundstrom
|
Continued reading "Speak"
Koenecke
|
Core - Hall
Science
|
TED talks research and plan for talk |
TED talks research and plan for talk |
TED talks research and plan for talk |
Math
|
NEW ** Adjustments to requirements have been made**
ALEKS
4--4 Hours and 13 mastered
3--3 Hours and 10 mastered lessons
2--2 Hours and 7 mastered
1--1.5 Hours and 5 mastered
BLU--Less than 1.5 Hours and 5 or less mastered lessons
Students will have all class Monday, Thursday, and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 11/16-11/22
Koenecke |
ALEKS
4--4 Hours and 15 mastered
3--3 Hours and 12 mastered lessons
2--2 Hours and 9 mastered
1--1.5 Hours and 7 mastered
BLU--Less than 1.5 Hours and 6 or less mastered lessons
Students will have all class Monday, Thursday, and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 11/16-11/22
Koenecke
|
HALL
|
Essential Skills (ELT) |
-
Complete "Fruit Quiz" personality test
-
Save your results and put a copy in the dropbox for Fruit Quiz
-
Read in the 7 Habits book from the bottom of page 186 (One type isn't better...) to page 192 and stop at "Sticking Up for Diversity"
-
Create a Google doc and write a 1-2 paragraph summary about whether or not you agree with the results of the fruit quiz and provide examples that confirm or contrast whether or not your personality fits the results.
|
|
|
Project Block
|
-
Continue research in preparation for creating a tri-fold presentation/display about your country
-
Finish your weather forecast script and make sure it is in your shared Google folder.
-
See this sheet for a full explanation of the project requirements.
-
Make sure you have all of the following elements in your weather forecast script:
Explain weather patterns; Typical weather; Seasonal weather cycles; Major influences of weather (i.e. bodies of water, jet streams, latitude); Geography and impact; High and Low pressure centers; cold/warm front; Precipitation; Wind (direction it is coming from and wind speed); Daily highs and lows; Weather around major cities and landmarks
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Friday, November 22, 2013
Day 11 of 2nd Quarter
8th grade - Day 2; 6th and 7th grade day 2
*Please email your FWA Instructors if there is a problem completing an assignment.
Assignments for the Day
|
6th Grade |
7th Grade |
8th Grade |
Reading
|
Hall - Non-fiction focus
Water information
|
Read chapter 1 Animal Farm
SSR
Lundstrom
|
Continued reading "Speak"
Koenecke
|
Core - Hall
Science
|
|
|
|
Math
|
NEW ** Adjustments to requirements have been made**
ALEKS
4--4 Hours and 13 mastered
3--3 Hours and 10 mastered lessons
2--2 Hours and 7 mastered
1--1.5 Hours and 5 mastered
BLU--Less than 1.5 Hours and 5 or less mastered lessons
Students will have all class Monday, Thursday, and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 11/16-11/22
Koenecke |
ALEKS
4--4 Hours and 15 mastered
3--3 Hours and 12 mastered lessons
2--2 Hours and 9 mastered
1--1.5 Hours and 7 mastered
BLU--Less than 1.5 Hours and 6 or less mastered lessons
Students will have all class Monday, Thursday, and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 11/16-11/22
Koenecke
|
HALL
|
Essential Skills (ELT) |
Begin reading Habit 6 "Synergize"
Digital Citizenship script due
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Project Block
|
-
Continue research in preparation for creating a tri-fold presentation/display about your country
-
Finish your weather forecast script and make sure it is in your shared Google folder.
-
See this sheet for a full explanation of the project requirements.
|
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Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Day 9 of 2nd Quarter
8th grade - Day 5; 6th and 7th grade day 1
*Please email your FWA Instructors if there is a problem completing an assignment.
Assignments for the Day
|
6th Grade |
7th Grade |
8th Grade |
Reading
|
Hall - Non-fiction focus
Water information
|
Notes on Warm/Cold/Stationary and Occluded Fronts
Lundstrom
|
Continued reading "Speak"
Koenecke
|
Core - Hall
Science
|
|
|
|
Math
|
NEW ** Adjustments to requirements have been made**
ALEKS
4--4 Hours and 13 mastered
3--3 Hours and 10 mastered lessons
2--2 Hours and 7 mastered
1--1.5 Hours and 5 mastered
BLU--Less than 1.5 Hours and 5 or less mastered lessons
Students will have all class Monday, Thursday, and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 11/16-11/22
Koenecke |
ALEKS
4--4 Hours and 15 mastered
3--3 Hours and 12 mastered lessons
2--2 Hours and 9 mastered
1--1.5 Hours and 7 mastered
BLU--Less than 1.5 Hours and 6 or less mastered lessons
Students will have all class Monday, Thursday, and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 11/16-11/22
Koenecke
|
HALL
|
Essential Skills (ELT) |
Finish reading Habit 5 "Seek First to Understand, then to Be Understood
Finish your script for Digital Citizenship video by Friday
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Project Block
|
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Find your country's weather here http://www.weather-forecast.com/
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Sign up for a Weather forecast video recording time slot All students must sign up for a 15 minute video recording spot. You need to prepare a script and have it approved before you record your forecast. Please practice several times before you record your forecast. Sign up for a time to record your forecast here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A48A8A929AB9-weather
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Plan to include the following elements in your video tape forecast about your country/area:
Explain weather patterns
Typical weather
Seasonal weather cycles
Major influences of weather (i.e. bodies of water, jet streams, latitude)
Geography and impact
High and Low pressure centers
cold/warm front
Precipitation
winds
Daily highs and lows
Weather around major cities and landmarks
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Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Day 6 of 2nd Quarter
8th grade - Day 4; 6th and 7th grade day 2
*Please email your FWA Instructors if there is a problem completing an assignment.
Assignments for the Day
|
6th Grade |
7th Grade |
8th Grade |
Reading
|
Hall - Non-fiction focus
Water information
|
Character Analysis Sheet
In 3rd person format, describe your physical and personality traits.
[on the back of the packet, on the computer, or in your reading notebook]
Describe ______________ (yourself) as a reader (as if you were a narrator) and explain why he or she (you) has this attitude toward reading. (minimum 2 great paragraphs total)
Lundstrom
|
Continued reading "Speak"
Koenecke
|
Core - Hall
Science
|
|
|
|
Math
|
NEW ** Adjustments to requirements have been made**
ALEKS
4--4 Hours and 13 mastered
3--3 Hours and 10 mastered lessons
2--2 Hours and 7 mastered
1--1.5 Hours and 5 mastered
BLU--Less than 1.5 Hours and 5 or less mastered lessons
Students will have all class Monday, Thursday, and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 11/16-11/22
Koenecke |
ALEKS
4--4 Hours and 15 mastered
3--3 Hours and 12 mastered lessons
2--2 Hours and 9 mastered
1--1.5 Hours and 7 mastered
BLU--Less than 1.5 Hours and 6 or less mastered lessons
Students will have all class Monday, Thursday, and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 11/16-11/22
Koenecke
|
HALL
|
Essential Skills (ELT) |
Finish reading Habit 5 "Seek First to Understand, then to Be Understood
Finish your script for Digital Citizenship video by Friday
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Project Block
|
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Make a copy of the Leading through the Storm checklist: https://docs.google.com/a/foxwestacademy.org/document/d/171_6PkOvYRJ9fzI2VxU6l4sQyMn4w3r9trqj4wFp1d8/edit?usp=sharing
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Make a folder "Leading Through the Storm" (see instrucitons from Mr. L) and share it with greghall@foxwestacademy danlundstrom@foxwestacademy and jennikoenecke@foxwestacademy
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Put all of your required assignments in this folder (everything you put into this folder will automatically be shared with Mr. Hall, Mrs. K. and Mr. L.
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Begin to indicate areas that you have already researched; Continue your research and checking off the document elements
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Sign up for a Weather forecast video recording time slot All students must sign up for a 15 minute video recording spot. You need to prepare a script and have it approved before you record your forecast. Please practice several times before you record your forecast. Sign up for a time to record your forecast here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A48A8A929AB9-weather
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Plan to include the following elements in your video tape forecast about your country/area:
Explain weather patterns
Typical weather
Seasonal weather cycles
Major influences of weather (i.e. bodies of water, jet streams, latitude)
Geography and impact
High and Low pressure centers
cold/warm front
Precipitation
winds
Daily highs and lows
|
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Monday, November 18, 2013
Day 6 of 2nd Quarter
8th grade - Day 3; 6th and 7th grade day 1
*Please email your FWA Instructors if there is a problem completing an assignment.
Assignments for the Day
|
6th Grade |
7th Grade |
8th Grade |
Reading
|
Hall - Non-fiction focus
Water information
|
No class due to WKCE testing
Lundstrom
|
Started reading "Speak"
Koenecke
|
Core - Hall
Science
|
Investigation - exploring properties of water
Penny Lab
Homework:
Spend 20 minutes researching properties of water
|
No class due to WKCE testing
|
No class due to WKCE testing
|
Math
|
ALEKS
4--4 Hours and 15 mastered
3--3 Hours and 12 mastered lessons
2--2 Hours and 9 mastered
1--1.5 Hours and 7 mastered
BLU--Less than 1.5 Hours and 6 or less mastered lessons
Students will have all class Monday, Thursday, and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 11/16-11/22
Koenecke |
ALEKS
4--4 Hours and 15 mastered
3--3 Hours and 12 mastered lessons
2--2 Hours and 9 mastered
1--1.5 Hours and 7 mastered
BLU--Less than 1.5 Hours and 6 or less mastered lessons
Students will have all class Monday, Thursday, and Friday to work on ALEKS
Dates 11/16-11/22
Koenecke
|
HALL
|
Essential Skills (ELT) |
Work on science homework
|
|
Project Block |
All School Assembly
|
|
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Day 6 of 2nd Quarter
8th grade - Day 2; 6th and 7th grade day 2
*Please email your FWA Instructors if there is a problem completing an assignment.
Assignments for the Day
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6th Grade |
7th Grade |
8th Grade |
Reading
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Hall - Non-fiction focus
Water information
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No class due to WKCE testing
Lundstrom
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Koenecke
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Core - Hall
Science
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Investigation - exploring properties of water
Penny Lab
Homework:
Spend 20 minutes researching properties of water
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No class due to WKCE testing
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No class due to WKCE testing
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Math
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ALEKS
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HALL
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Essential Skills (ELT) |
Work on science homework
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??Project Block |
PROJECT BLOCK:
Country Culture, Climate, and Weather. Try some of the following websites:
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http://www.accuweather.com/en/world/satellite
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http://www.intellicast.com/
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http://www.wunderground.com/
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Include the following ideas when researching the weather of your selected area or country:
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Climate
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Geography
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Seasonal or cyclical weather patterns
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Average highs and lows
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Potential for severe weather
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When researching the history, culture, and other aspects of your country:
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Original (native or aboriginal) people living there
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Significant events in the history of your country
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How do people dress, what type of sturcutres do they live in, major metro areas
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Economy and currency
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Entertainment.
..more to come
End of the day logistics
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Will out planners completely.
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EVERYONE always have reading to complete outside of school - 3 books per quarter
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Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Day 5 of 2nd Quarter
8th grade - Day 1; 6th and 7th grade day 1
*Please email your FWA Instructors if there is a problem completing an assignment.
Assignments for the Day
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6th Grade |
7th Grade |
8th Grade |
Reading
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Hall - Non-fiction focus
Water information
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No class due to WKCE testing
Lundstrom
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Koenecke
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Core - Hall
Science
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Investigation - exploring properties of water
Penny Lab
Homework:
Spend 20 minutes researching properties of water
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No class due to WKCE testing
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No class due to WKCE testing
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Math
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ALEKS
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HALL
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Essential Skills (ELT) |
Work on science homework
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Project Block |
PROJECT BLOCK:
Prep for conferences
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Complete the following Fall Conference survey https://docs.google.com/a/foxwestacademy.org/forms/d/1_cDvyi9C3t-Cs_O2eVJjUgtrwSls6TxK6Ivv1c_Xs6Y/viewform
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Complete and print off your Essentials Skills Self-Assessment *2 sided printing
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Make sure your end of the quarter showcase presentation is completed and shared with all three Fox West Advisors
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Discuss weather terms and major concepts related to weather
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Phet simulations - greenhouse effect, thermal energy,..
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Countinue country research
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Weather forecast work - click here to find an more detailed explaination of what needs to be accomplished.
End of the day logistics
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Will out planners completely.
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EVERYONE always have reading to complete outside of school - 3 books per quarter
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Tuesday, November 12, 2013
11/12/13 Very Cool!
Day 4 of 2nd Quarter
8th grade - Day 6 ; 6th and 7th grade day 2
*Please email your FWA Instructors if there is a problem completing an assignment.
Assignments for the Day
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6th Grade |
7th Grade |
8th Grade |
Reading
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Hall - Non-fiction focus
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Washington DC Class Trip
Lundstrom
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No class due to WKCE testing
Sub
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Core - Hall
Science
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Density performance assessment - determing the density of clay
Homework:
Density worksheet - due Wednesday
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No class due to Washington DC class trip
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No class due to WKCE testing
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Math
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ALEKS
Sub
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No class due to Washington DC trip
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Solving equations with inequalities
HALL
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Essential Skills (ELT) |
Work on science homework
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Project Block |
PROJECT BLOCK:
Prep for conferences
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Complete the following Fall Conference survey https://docs.google.com/a/foxwestacademy.org/forms/d/1_cDvyi9C3t-Cs_O2eVJjUgtrwSls6TxK6Ivv1c_Xs6Y/viewform
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Complete and print off your Essentials Skills Self-Assessment *2 sided printing
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Make sure your end of the quarter showcase presentation is completed and shared with all three Fox West Advisors
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Discuss weather terms and major concepts related to weather
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Phet simulations - greenhouse effect, thermal energy,..
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Countinue country research
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Weather forecast work - click here to find an more detailed explaination of what needs to be accomplished.
End of the day logistics
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Will out planners completely.
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EVERYONE always have reading to complete outside of school - 3 books per quarter
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Monday, November 11 2013
Day 3 of 2nd Quarter
8th grade - Day 5 ; 6th and 7th grade day 1
*Please email your FWA Instructors if there is a problem completing an assignment.
Assignments for the Day
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6th Grade |
7th Grade |
8th Grade |
Reading
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No Class -
Took WKCE Reading test
Hall - Non-fiction focus
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Washington DC Class Trip
Lundstrom
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L:ibrary and SSR time
Sub
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Core - Hall
Science
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Density Introduction and Gold or Not lab
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No class due to Washington DC class trip
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No class due to WKCE testing
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Math
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ALEKS
Sub
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No class due to Washington DC trip
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Solving equations with inequalities
HALL
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Essential Skills (ELT) |
Extra time used for science lab
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Project Block |
PROJECT BLOCK:
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View local weather forecast and record words and ideast that you think would be important to include in your forecast.
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Research today's weather (highs, lows, precipitation, major weather stories) for your selected country or region.
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Research the weather vocabulary found here.
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Begin to plan your own 5 day weather forecast for your selected area or region. You will be performing this forecast in front of a green screen and adding images to the background (such as maps, information, etc.)
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Research your country's major cities, climate, etc.
click here to find an more detailed explaination of what needs to be accomplished.
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Friday, November 8 2013
Day 2 of 2nd Quarter
8th grade - Day 4 ; 6th and 7th grade day 2
*Please email your FWA Instructors if there is a problem completing an assignment.
Assignments for the Day
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6th Grade |
7th Grade |
8th Grade |
Reading
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End of quarter celebration:
Math games
Hall - Non-fiction focus
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Discuss Literary Terms
View and discuss Washignton DC Video Segment
Tone and Mood differences
Lundstrom
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Extra help
Koenecke
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Core - Hall
Science
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Tools of Science:
Practiced useing graduated cyclinders to determine the volume of irregular objects.
Those wanting or needing extra time practing this skill please visit the following resources:
Youtube Video
PowerPoint
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Science Skills:
PREPPED for TRIP - no class
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Science Skills:
Continued developing the skill of making detailed observations.
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Math
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Lundstrom
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Lundstrom
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Struggle Area:
Stretch Topic for Algebra
HALL
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Essential Skills (ELT) |
Read Habit 5 in 7 Habits book
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Project Block |
PROJECT BLOCK:
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View local weather forecast and record words and ideast that you think would be important to include in your forecast.
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Research today's weather (highs, lows, precipitation, major weather stories) for your selected country or region.
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Research the weather vocabulary found here.
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Begin to plan your own 5 day weather forecast for your selected area or region. You will be performing this forecast in front of a green screen and adding images to the background (such as maps, information, etc.)
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Research your country's major cities, climate, etc.
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Thursday, November 7 2013
Day 1 of 2nd Quarter
8th grade - Day 3 ; 6th and 7th grade day 1
*Please email your FWA Instructors if there is a problem completing an assignment.
Assignments for the Day
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6th Grade |
7th Grade |
8th Grade |
Reading
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CNNStudent News - Identifying main topics
Read the book Agate
Hall - Non-fiction focus
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Discuss Literary Terms
View and discuss Washignton DC Video Segment
Tone and Mood differences
Lundstrom
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Koenecke
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Core - Hall
Science
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Tools of Science:
Learned what tools are used to measure the volume of objects.
Learned how to use graduated cyclinders
Those wanting or needing extra time practing this skill please visit the following resources:
Youtube Video
PowerPoint
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Math
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Lundstrom
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Lundstrom
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Struggle Area:
Stretch Topic for Algebra
HALL
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Essential Skills (ELT) |
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Project Block |
PROJECT BLOCK:
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View local weather forecast and record words and ideast that you think would be important to include in your forecast.
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Research today's weather (highs, lows, precipitation, major weather stories) for your selected country or region.
-
Research the weather vocabulary found here.
-
Begin to plan your own 5 day weather forecast for your selected area or region. You will be performing this forecast in front of a green screen and adding images to the background (such as maps, information, etc.)
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Research your country's major cities, climate, etc.
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