We will be busy this week! We will finish our STAR testing and setting our AR goals for this report card period.
In Georgia Studies, we will continue to look at the makeup of Georgia's physical regions, climate, flora, and fauna. We will learn how to use an almanac to learn about Georgia's climate. We will be creating posters and/or travel brochures to highlight our state's wonderous areas. Please read your textbook in Chapter 1 and 2 and visit the Internet sites on our blog for more information.
In English Language Arts, we will continue working on our writing skills. We will take a look at what make our writing interesting and engaging to readers. We will focus on sensory details and adding figurative language. Students will conference with teacher.
We will continue looking at the differences between narrative writing and other forms of writing. We will continue our discussion about the elements of literature and what makes a good story. We will be reading "The Bracelet" and practice reading strategies and comprehension exercises to increase our reading skills.
Friday will be our Review Day! We are hoping for a great week of fun and learning! Email me if you ir your parents have any questions about this week's lesson.
Ms. Holden
Friday, August 29, 2008
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Friday ELA Review
Students will complete their STAR reading level test on today. If time allows, they will explore the class blog and related ELA resources such as READWRITETHINK, LITERACY RULES, ONLINE REFERENCE RESOURCES, etc. Students will visit READWRITETHINK STUDENT MATERIALS and create either a FLIPBOOK of LITERARY ELEMENTS or a PLOT DIAGRAM of the story THE BLANKET. They will email these to their teacher using their ymail or yahoo emails. Students will visit sites such as FUNBRAIN, QUIA, BRAINPOP, JEFFERSON LAB, and other educational sites. Students will create their AR folders and set their 9 week grading goals on today.
FRIDAY Georgia Studies REVIEW
OPENER: Create a WEB graphic organizer listing the RIVERS of GEORGIA
(use chapter 1 in text for resource and use atlas in text)
WORK SESSION:
•Students view our BLOG at http://msholden.blogspot.com/ and create their own BLOG, create a YAHOO or YMAIL account, and comment on our class BLOG for today’s lesson.
•Student view WEBQUEST on SEVEN WONDERS OF GEORGIA @
http://www.henry.k12.ga.us/PGES/Instruction/kid-pages/seven-georgia/default.html and respond to a brief quiz by emailing it to their teacher in a WORD document.
The students will complete a FLIPBOOK or TRAVEL BROCHURE to SHOW THEIR FINDINGS.
•Summarizer: PICTURE POSTCARD-CHECK WORK FOLDERS FOR WEEKEND GRADING
7 WONDERS QUIZ
1.] Which wonder is closed?
a. Stone Mountain b. Radium Springs c. Warm Springs
2.] Which President died at Warm Springs?
a. Bill Clinton b. Franklin D. Roosevelt c. Dwight Eisenhower
3.] Which wonder has the largest stone carving in the world?
a. Tallulah Gorge b. Providence Canyon c. Stone Mountain
4.] This word means "trembling earth ."
a. Okefenokee Swamp b. Tallulah Gorge c. Radium Springs
5.] Which natural wonder is the beginning/end of the Appalachian Trail?
a. Tallulah Gorge b. Stone Mountain c. Amicalola Falls
(use chapter 1 in text for resource and use atlas in text)
WORK SESSION:
•Students view our BLOG at http://msholden.blogspot.com/ and create their own BLOG, create a YAHOO or YMAIL account, and comment on our class BLOG for today’s lesson.
•Student view WEBQUEST on SEVEN WONDERS OF GEORGIA @
http://www.henry.k12.ga.us/PGES/Instruction/kid-pages/seven-georgia/default.html and respond to a brief quiz by emailing it to their teacher in a WORD document.
The students will complete a FLIPBOOK or TRAVEL BROCHURE to SHOW THEIR FINDINGS.
•Summarizer: PICTURE POSTCARD-CHECK WORK FOLDERS FOR WEEKEND GRADING
7 WONDERS QUIZ
1.] Which wonder is closed?
a. Stone Mountain b. Radium Springs c. Warm Springs
2.] Which President died at Warm Springs?
a. Bill Clinton b. Franklin D. Roosevelt c. Dwight Eisenhower
3.] Which wonder has the largest stone carving in the world?
a. Tallulah Gorge b. Providence Canyon c. Stone Mountain
4.] This word means "trembling earth ."
a. Okefenokee Swamp b. Tallulah Gorge c. Radium Springs
5.] Which natural wonder is the beginning/end of the Appalachian Trail?
a. Tallulah Gorge b. Stone Mountain c. Amicalola Falls
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
August 26
Today's agenda and the remainder of the week activities/focus include continued review of Georgia's location and physical regions. Included are a review of the vocabulary; latitude, longitude, prime meridian, equator, hemisphere, geography, names of the 5 regions, continent, nation, region, Southeastern US states, etc. Review of GA's 159 counties and "Where am I?" homework activity .
Students will view ppt and online webquests on the Internet. Students will read in their textbook about the physical regions of Georgia. Students will distinguish between each by listing unique facts of each on a booklet.
In ELA, students will review parts of speech and in particular, NOUNS. Students will read aloud from "The Blanket" and will review LITERARY ELEMENTS using graphic organizers and reading strategies. Some online resources that may be of interest are:
www.readwritethink.org. Click on STUDENT MATERIALS. You will find a wealth of information there. Additionally, www.literacyrules.com. You will find numerous literature and writing resources. Hopefully, we'll find time to review these together over the next couple of weeks.
The Georgia Performance Standards that align with our lessons are:
GA STUDIES: SS8G1 and SS8E1
ELA: ELA8R1; ELA8RC1; ELA8RC2
To learn more about the Georgia Performance Standards, they can be found at http://www.georgiastandards.org/ that show all the expectations for 8th graders in our state. We will list them here on our blog for each lesson(s) for that week.
Please email me if you have questions.
Ms. Holden
Students will view ppt and online webquests on the Internet. Students will read in their textbook about the physical regions of Georgia. Students will distinguish between each by listing unique facts of each on a booklet.
In ELA, students will review parts of speech and in particular, NOUNS. Students will read aloud from "The Blanket" and will review LITERARY ELEMENTS using graphic organizers and reading strategies. Some online resources that may be of interest are:
www.readwritethink.org. Click on STUDENT MATERIALS. You will find a wealth of information there. Additionally, www.literacyrules.com. You will find numerous literature and writing resources. Hopefully, we'll find time to review these together over the next couple of weeks.
The Georgia Performance Standards that align with our lessons are:
GA STUDIES: SS8G1 and SS8E1
ELA: ELA8R1; ELA8RC1; ELA8RC2
To learn more about the Georgia Performance Standards, they can be found at http://www.georgiastandards.org/ that show all the expectations for 8th graders in our state. We will list them here on our blog for each lesson(s) for that week.
Please email me if you have questions.
Ms. Holden
Sunday, August 24, 2008
ONLINE RESOURCES -UNIT ONE
Unit 1 : The Land and Original Peoples of Georgia
Chapter 1: Georgia's Physical Geography
The Internet contains a wealth of information, but it can be tricky to find what you need. Whether you are researching a specific topic, completing an activity, or simply curious to learn more, the links below can help you focus your search and save time.
Georgia Wildlife Web: Regions of Georgia
http://museum.nhm.uga.edu/ gawildlife/ gawwregions.html Describes the physical geography of Georgia regions. Includes elevation figures and information on vegetation commonly found in Georgia.
The Geology of Georgia
http://www.gly.uga.edu/ default.php?PK=0& &iPage=5 University of Georgia site covering geologic history of Georgia, the four geologic regions in the state, and various geologic hazards. Site offers definitions and explanations of terms such as Georgia marble, Georgian gold coins, and the Cherokee nation.
Climate Information
http://www.dnr.state.sc.us/ water/ climate/ sercc/ climateinfo/ climate_info.html Southeast Regional Climate Center site providing precipitation and temperature maps, drought and agricultural data, tropical storm and hurricane information, historical climate summaries, and current weather.
What Fish Live in the Streams of Metropolitan Atlanta?
http://wwwga.usgs.gov/ publications/ fs091_95/ fs091_95.html U.S. Geological Survey site answers this question with maps, tables, and an informative explanation of how to count fish. Water
http://interactive2.usgs.gov/ learningweb/ explorer/ topic_water.htm A comprehensive site from the U.S. Geological Survey on water. Includes feature sections and links to topics such as groundwater, surface water, and hydrology. Includes a groundwater atlas of the U.S. and the "Water Use Report", 2000.
CLIMATE:
Tornadoes
http://www.tornadoproject.com/ index.html The Tornado Project Online covers tornadoes by focusing on myths, oddities, personal experiences, safety, and shelters. It also includes descriptions and photographs.
Storms
http://www.oar.noaa.gov/ k12/ html/ storms2.html National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration site explores four topics: tornadoes, lightning, hurricanes, and forecasting. Includes informative links to university weather programs, satellite pictures, cloud formation research, and hurricane tracking data.
USGS Water Resources of Georgia
http://ga.water.usgs.gov/ U.S. Geological Survey site covering the use and quality of ground water and surface water for each region of Georgia. Includes information on Georgia water use for 2000, maps of current stream flows, and online publications with charts, tables, and posters of water use and quality studies.
Chapter 1: Georgia's Physical Geography
The Internet contains a wealth of information, but it can be tricky to find what you need. Whether you are researching a specific topic, completing an activity, or simply curious to learn more, the links below can help you focus your search and save time.
Georgia Wildlife Web: Regions of Georgia
http://museum.nhm.uga.edu/ gawildlife/ gawwregions.html Describes the physical geography of Georgia regions. Includes elevation figures and information on vegetation commonly found in Georgia.
The Geology of Georgia
http://www.gly.uga.edu/ default.php?PK=0& &iPage=5 University of Georgia site covering geologic history of Georgia, the four geologic regions in the state, and various geologic hazards. Site offers definitions and explanations of terms such as Georgia marble, Georgian gold coins, and the Cherokee nation.
Climate Information
http://www.dnr.state.sc.us/ water/ climate/ sercc/ climateinfo/ climate_info.html Southeast Regional Climate Center site providing precipitation and temperature maps, drought and agricultural data, tropical storm and hurricane information, historical climate summaries, and current weather.
What Fish Live in the Streams of Metropolitan Atlanta?
http://wwwga.usgs.gov/ publications/ fs091_95/ fs091_95.html U.S. Geological Survey site answers this question with maps, tables, and an informative explanation of how to count fish. Water
http://interactive2.usgs.gov/ learningweb/ explorer/ topic_water.htm A comprehensive site from the U.S. Geological Survey on water. Includes feature sections and links to topics such as groundwater, surface water, and hydrology. Includes a groundwater atlas of the U.S. and the "Water Use Report", 2000.
CLIMATE:
Tornadoes
http://www.tornadoproject.com/ index.html The Tornado Project Online covers tornadoes by focusing on myths, oddities, personal experiences, safety, and shelters. It also includes descriptions and photographs.
Storms
http://www.oar.noaa.gov/ k12/ html/ storms2.html National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration site explores four topics: tornadoes, lightning, hurricanes, and forecasting. Includes informative links to university weather programs, satellite pictures, cloud formation research, and hurricane tracking data.
USGS Water Resources of Georgia
http://ga.water.usgs.gov/ U.S. Geological Survey site covering the use and quality of ground water and surface water for each region of Georgia. Includes information on Georgia water use for 2000, maps of current stream flows, and online publications with charts, tables, and posters of water use and quality studies.
August 25th
DATE: Monday, August 25, 2008
SS (1st)
8:30- 9:45GPS:SS8G1a
ELA8R3
EQ: How do I locate GA in relation to the region, nation, continent, and the hemispheres of the world?
EQ: How do I distinquish the 5 physical regions of GA from each other?
(8:30-8:40) BR and REVIEW TOGETHER
Review SS8G1a- Students explain Georgia’s location by drawing 4 pictures or making 4 complete sentences in relation to region, nation, continent, and hemispheres.
(8:40-9:00)Rapid Review-Topics =
GA’s location, The Five Regions of Georgia, GPS posted in the class, Key Vocabulary: prime meridian, equator, hemisphere, continent, region, SE regional US, geography, latitude, longitude, degrees, minutes, and other words posted on WORD WALL-pictorial depictions of Vocabulary and/or maps.
(9:00-9:30) Work Session: Students create a booklet on Appalachian Plateau while viewing a ppt and online webquest. Students read aloud or with a partner from their textbook about this region. Students list at least three facts that are unique to this area. Students complete their booklet with a summary paragraph and picture of the area that they draw.
(9:30-9:40)Closing/Summarizer/Word Wall/Post work/Sum up class pts- ADD/DELETE words on WORD WALL with new vocabulary-CREATE a "Picture Postcard" if time allows.
HOMEWORK- WHERE AM I? ACTIVITY –using labeled GA COUNTIES map tell the names of some using clues given about them. Consider weather warnings that may include other “nearby” counties when viewing map and list our neighboring counties to MUSCOGEE.
(9:40-9:45)
BREAK-Bathroom, clean room, return materials, etc.
ELA (2nd)9:45-11:00 and (3rd)11:00-12:45
ELA8R2
EQ: How do I determine the parts of speech and use new vocabulary correctly in reading and writing?
KQ: What are nouns?KQ: What are the different types of nouns?
(9:45-9:55) (11:0-11:10)Daily Grammar BR and REVIEW TOGETHER
Students complete the Diagnostic Preview (pretest) on pg 24 in their Holt Grammar Handbook. This will be graded for participation.
Class review of mneumonic IVANCAPP for Parts of Speech.
Class T charts COMMON and PROPER NOUNS on board. RELAY TO BOARD
(9:55-10:15) (11:10-11:30) Writer’s Workshop/author’s chair
Students write a paragraph using the list of nouns that they created on the board.
(10:15-10: 35)Rapid Review-Topics = “I SPY” with posted vocabulary on WORD WALL and GPS. Reading strategies, writing process, literary elements, subject/predication/sentence fragments, etc.
(10:35-10:55) Work Session (literature/reading): Students review their weekly spelling words and begin to prepare for SPELLING/VOCABULARY test on Friday. Students will practice reading strategies while reading “The Blanket”. Students will complete accompanying activities associated with story; Column charts for words/parts of speech, etc.
Students work filling in the graphic organizers, i.e. STORY MAP, PLOT DIAGRAM, etc to review ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE
Students take STAR READING TEST
(10:55-11:00)Closing/Summarizer/Word Wall/Post work/Sum up class pts
Quiet reading of AR books-Homework Grammar Handbook page 26
SS (1st)
8:30- 9:45GPS:SS8G1a
ELA8R3
EQ: How do I locate GA in relation to the region, nation, continent, and the hemispheres of the world?
EQ: How do I distinquish the 5 physical regions of GA from each other?
(8:30-8:40) BR and REVIEW TOGETHER
Review SS8G1a- Students explain Georgia’s location by drawing 4 pictures or making 4 complete sentences in relation to region, nation, continent, and hemispheres.
(8:40-9:00)Rapid Review-Topics =
GA’s location, The Five Regions of Georgia, GPS posted in the class, Key Vocabulary: prime meridian, equator, hemisphere, continent, region, SE regional US, geography, latitude, longitude, degrees, minutes, and other words posted on WORD WALL-pictorial depictions of Vocabulary and/or maps.
(9:00-9:30) Work Session: Students create a booklet on Appalachian Plateau while viewing a ppt and online webquest. Students read aloud or with a partner from their textbook about this region. Students list at least three facts that are unique to this area. Students complete their booklet with a summary paragraph and picture of the area that they draw.
(9:30-9:40)Closing/Summarizer/Word Wall/Post work/Sum up class pts- ADD/DELETE words on WORD WALL with new vocabulary-CREATE a "Picture Postcard" if time allows.
HOMEWORK- WHERE AM I? ACTIVITY –using labeled GA COUNTIES map tell the names of some using clues given about them. Consider weather warnings that may include other “nearby” counties when viewing map and list our neighboring counties to MUSCOGEE.
(9:40-9:45)
BREAK-Bathroom, clean room, return materials, etc.
ELA (2nd)9:45-11:00 and (3rd)11:00-12:45
ELA8R2
EQ: How do I determine the parts of speech and use new vocabulary correctly in reading and writing?
KQ: What are nouns?KQ: What are the different types of nouns?
(9:45-9:55) (11:0-11:10)Daily Grammar BR and REVIEW TOGETHER
Students complete the Diagnostic Preview (pretest) on pg 24 in their Holt Grammar Handbook. This will be graded for participation.
Class review of mneumonic IVANCAPP for Parts of Speech.
Class T charts COMMON and PROPER NOUNS on board. RELAY TO BOARD
(9:55-10:15) (11:10-11:30) Writer’s Workshop/author’s chair
Students write a paragraph using the list of nouns that they created on the board.
(10:15-10: 35)Rapid Review-Topics = “I SPY” with posted vocabulary on WORD WALL and GPS. Reading strategies, writing process, literary elements, subject/predication/sentence fragments, etc.
(10:35-10:55) Work Session (literature/reading): Students review their weekly spelling words and begin to prepare for SPELLING/VOCABULARY test on Friday. Students will practice reading strategies while reading “The Blanket”. Students will complete accompanying activities associated with story; Column charts for words/parts of speech, etc.
Students work filling in the graphic organizers, i.e. STORY MAP, PLOT DIAGRAM, etc to review ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE
Students take STAR READING TEST
(10:55-11:00)Closing/Summarizer/Word Wall/Post work/Sum up class pts
Quiet reading of AR books-Homework Grammar Handbook page 26
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Room 106
Welcome to Room 106! I am hoping for a fun and educational year for you all. I pray that you are successful in 8th grade Language Arts and Georgia Studies. I will be working to help you all meet your goals.
From time to time, I will list resources and activities on this site. You will find them useful in adding to what we are working on in the classroom. It is important for you to become familiar with the Internet and technology as you move closer into high school and college. For many of you, being competent in the use of the computer will prove to be an important job skill after you graduate.
We will be typing our writing assignments, becoming familiar with online resources and reference tools, utilizing spellcheckers and other aspects of word processing, and learning in new ways through the computer. We will search for and analyze web resources for what we need to be informed about assessments such as the 8th grade Writing Assessment, 8th grade ELA CRCT, and the 8th grade Georgia Studies CRCT. We want to start with the end in mind, so we can better focus on our goals.
I am looking forward to a great year with you all! I know you are going to make us proud at Rothschild Middle School this year! Work hard and stay focused!!
Your teacher,
Ms. Holden
From time to time, I will list resources and activities on this site. You will find them useful in adding to what we are working on in the classroom. It is important for you to become familiar with the Internet and technology as you move closer into high school and college. For many of you, being competent in the use of the computer will prove to be an important job skill after you graduate.
We will be typing our writing assignments, becoming familiar with online resources and reference tools, utilizing spellcheckers and other aspects of word processing, and learning in new ways through the computer. We will search for and analyze web resources for what we need to be informed about assessments such as the 8th grade Writing Assessment, 8th grade ELA CRCT, and the 8th grade Georgia Studies CRCT. We want to start with the end in mind, so we can better focus on our goals.
I am looking forward to a great year with you all! I know you are going to make us proud at Rothschild Middle School this year! Work hard and stay focused!!
Your teacher,
Ms. Holden
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