Friday, September 12, 2014

Friday September 12, 2014

Today was our first "ped" Latin root PWYK (prove what you know; I call all tests or quizzes this).  Overall SUPERB job from all students.  91% of students achieved a 3 or 4; now that is what I am talking about!!

In science students evaluated an experiment, separated variables, and then decided if it was controlled or not.

Math's focus was on beginning of the year bench marking.  Students did a great job showing grit throughout this PWYK.  Tough stuff and a prelude to the upcoming year.

This afternoon we hit up some spelling tests and then worked on a very special writing project that parents will be getting their hands on Monday evening.

Reading continued with new groups meeting with teachers, new groups rereading A Package for Mrs. Jewls and working on vocabulary readers/responses.  Like I have stated before, this year is all about supporting reading responses with text evidence, page numbers, quotes and most importantly, elaborations on those pieces of proof.  9 days in and we are already practicing these tasks!


On a side note, I am really impressed how homework came in today.  There was a ton of things due and students stepped up to the plate and made sure everything came in.  Not only did it come in, but it came in with quality effort and detail.  KEEP IT UP!

Weekend Homework
- Science: optional catapult project
- RELA: read 30 min.
- Other: planner signed; fall fitness fundraiser handed in

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