Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Course 2 9/28

What We Did Today  
Review
 
Homework
Study Textbook pages 43-45 & 151 -152
3rd hour only WS 1.4 5-17 odds
 
Test October 3rd - Sections 3.2, 3.1, 1.1, 1.2. 1.3 ,1.4
 
 
 
Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343
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Science

What We Did Today
We turned in our Penny Lab today. As an introduction to the International System of Measurement, we watched a Bill Nye video on Measurement. Following the video, we read the first page of our Measurement Packet. We will work on the rest of the packet on Monday.
 
Homework
No homework. However, students may want to check over their Daily Science packet. We have completed the first 12 so we are ready for a quiz. If a student has been absent, it is their responsibility to makeup what they missed. 
 
Discussion Starters
What do scientists do?
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BROOKS - LA/TECH - 9/28/11

LA
IN CLASS:  Reading strategies:  Cause and Effect, Argument/Opinion.
HOMEWORK:  Read your AR book.
 
 
TECH
IN CLASS:  Made quiz corrections.  Keyboarding practice.
HOMEWORK: none
 
 
Veta Brooks
Language A Teacher
Norup International School
14450 Manhattan
Oak Park, MI 48237
Phone 248-837-8356
Fax 248-547-5558
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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Mr. Lyskawa-Humanities

-Students shared values presentations in class.
-Current events due tomorrow.
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BROOKS - LA/TECH - 9/27/11

LA
IN CLASS:  Took a grammar quiz on imitating sentences in a paragraph.
HOMEWORK: Read your AR book (due 10/26).
 
TECH
IN CLASS: Keyboarding practice.
HOMEWORK:  Study incorrect quiz items.  We're making corrections on Wednesday.
 
 
Veta Brooks
Language A Teacher
Norup International School
14450 Manhattan
Oak Park, MI 48237
Phone 248-837-8356
Fax 248-547-5558
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Course 2 9/27

What We Did Today  
Order of Operations
 
Homework
WS 1.4 1-17 odds
Perform for someone
 
3rd hour only WS 1.3 1-26 evens
 
Test October 3rd - Sections 3.2, 3.1, 1.1, 1.2. 1.3 ,1.4
 
 
Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343
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Science

What We Did Today
We took our test on the Scientific Method and Process Skills. When students were done they were given time to work on their conclusion from the Penny Lab - it must be done for tomorrow.
 
Homework
Complete conclusion for Penny lab. This should be completed on the same paper as you collected your data. The conclusion should include the answer to your original question. You should support your claim with specific data from your investigation. You should also reflect on how the lab went. What went will during the lab? If you were to redo this experiment to make it more accurate what exactly would you do?
 
Discussion Starters
What do scientists do?
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Monday, September 26, 2011

Science

What We Did Today
We went over the review sheet. Students were encouraged to make changes as needed. I spoke to the students and told them the exact format of the test. I recommend students actively study the information by having someone quiz them. 
 
Homework
Your test is tomorrow on the Scientific Method and Process Skills - study, study, study.
 
Discussion Starters
What do scientists do?
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Course 2 9/26

What We Did Today  
Powers, Exponents & Variables
 
Homework
WS 1.3 1-26 EVENS
3rd hour only WS 1.2 All 
Test October 3rd - Sections 3.2, 3.1, 1.1, 1.2. 1.3 ,1.4
 
 
Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343
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BROOKS - LA/TECH - 9/26/11

LA
IN CLASS:  Grammar Lesson 7:Combining and Imitating Sentences.  Reading Strategies: Sequencing, Cause and Effect.
HOMEWORK:  Read your AR book (due October 26th).
 
TECH
IN CLASS:  Keyboarding practice.
HOMEWORK: Study the terms you had wrong on Friday's quiz.  On Wednesday, you will  have a chance to make corrections.
 
 
Veta Brooks
Language A Teacher
Norup International School
14450 Manhattan
Oak Park, MI 48237
Phone 248-837-8356
Fax 248-547-5558
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Mr. Lyskawa-Humanities

-Students reviewed IB traits, were introduced and worked on the final project for our values unit.
-Homework is to complete a three to five paragraph essay in which you do the following:
-Paragraph one-Intro self, story and value.
-Paragraph two-five-Tell story-use vivid detail.
-Final Paragraph-Answer IB question-How do values affect our world?
**Papers will be presented in class Tuesday and Wednesday.
**Current events due Wednesday.

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Friday, September 23, 2011

Course 2 9/23

What We Did Today  
Patterns, Mean, Median, Mode, Range, & Variables
 
Homework
WS 1.2 All
3rd hour only WS 1.1 1-13 odd, 14, 15, 16, 17
 
Test October 3rd - Sections 3.2, 3.1, 1.1, 1.2. 1.3 ,1.4
 
Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343
 
Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343
 
Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343
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BROOKS - LA/TECH - 9/23

LA
IN CLASS:  Grammar Practice 6: Combining and Imitating Sentences.  Reading Strategies: Problem/Solution, Sequence.
HOMEWORK:  Read your AR book. This one is due October 26th.
 
 
TECH
IN CLASS: Took quiz on computer terms.  Catch up day.
HOMEWORK: None
 
 
ATTENTION PARENTS:  THE PTA HAS REQUESTED THAT ALL FUN RUN DONATIONS BE TURNED IN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.  THE RUN IS OCTOBER 12TH.
 
 
Veta Brooks
Language A Teacher
Norup International School
14450 Manhattan
Oak Park, MI 48237
Phone 248-837-8356
Fax 248-547-5558
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Science

What We Did Today
Today we did investigations the students developed. 
 
Homework
Complete your study guide by Monday. Your test is Tuesday on the Scientific Method and Process Skills.
 
Discussion Starters
What do scientists do?
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Mr. Lyskawa-Humanities

-Students concluded our PBIS expectations, reviewed IB traits and answered several questions related to the values found in our IB traits.
-Homework is to complete the IB questions if you did not do so in class.
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Thursday, September 22, 2011

BROOKS - LA/TECH - 9/22

LA
IN CLASS:  Grammar Practice 5: Unscrambling and Imitating Sentences.  Reading Strategies: Reading a Diagram, Problem/Solution Reading.
HOMEWORK:  Read your AR book (due October 26th)
 
 
TECH
IN CLASS: Microsoft practice.  Reviewed for tomorrow's computer term quiz.
HOMEWORK:  Study for the quiz.
 
 
Veta Brooks
Language A Teacher
Norup International School
14450 Manhattan
Oak Park, MI 48237
Phone 248-837-8356
Fax 248-547-5558
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Course 2 9/22

What We Did Today  
Patterns, Mean, Median, Mode & Range
 
Homework
WS 1.1 1-13 odd, 14, 15, 16, 17
3rd hour only WS 3.1 # 2 - 14 evens
 
Test October 3rd - Sections 3.2, 3.1, 1.1, 1.2. 1.3 ,1.4
 
Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343
 
Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343
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Science

What We Did Today
We learned about the three different kinds of variables and how to identify them. Students were asked to practice identifying these on "Follow the Bouncing Ball". We started to correct this at the end of class. Students were given a study guide for Tuesday's quiz on the scientific method and process skills.
 
Homework
Complete the study guide by Monday.
 
Discussion Starters
What do scientists do?
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Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Science

What We Did Today
We shared the hypothesis that the students wrote last night for homework. We then did an activity to see how many drops of water can fit on a penny. Following the activity, we generated a list of variables that could be changed to cause a different outcome. With their partners, they generated an inquiry question and hypothesis that they will test out tomorrow.
 
Homework
None
 
Discussion Starters
What do scientists do?
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BROOKS - LA/TECH - 9/21

LA
IN CLASS:  Grammar Lesson 4:  Unscrambling to Imitate.  Reading Strategies: Reading a Chart, Reading a Map.
HOMEWORK:  Read AR book
 
Scholastic book orders are due Friday.
 
TECH
IN CLASS:  Microsoft practice.
HOMEWORK:  Study for Friday's quiz on computer terms.
 
 
Veta Brooks
Language A Teacher
Norup International School
14450 Manhattan
Oak Park, MI 48237
Phone 248-837-8356
Fax 248-547-5558
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Mr. Lyskawa-Humanities

-Students watched a video on, and discussed, peace day.
-Current events and Core Democratic Values packets due tomorrow.

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Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Science

What We Did Today
We talked about the attributes of a good scientific inquiry questions and practiced identifying them. We also talked about how to write a proper hypothesis.
 
Homework
Complete "Taming the Wild Hypothesis" tonight.
 
Discussion Starters
What do scientists do?
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9-20


WHAT WE DID
Students played one inning wiffle ball.  When the weather allows we will be outside playing softball.
Homework

SEPTEMBER FITNESS QUESTION

Describe in detail how physically active you were over the summer.

Highly active = 2 or more hours a day; Moderately active = 1 or more hours a day; Low activity less than an hour most days of the week.

 

You have been pre-tested in push ups, sit ups, sit n reach, shuttle run and mile run for the Presidential Fitness Test.  What areas do you most need to focus on to show improvement?  You can compare your scores to the chart posted in the gym.

 Essays should be of high quality, informative, neat and completed on time.

Papers are due on or before Monday, September 26, 2011.

 

**Parents please remind your child to bring gym clothes to school on Monday and keep in their gym locker until needed for class.  This habit will help to alleviate the lost of points. 


 
 
 
 
 
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BROOKS - LA/TECH - 9/20

LA
IN CLASS:  Grammar lesson 3: Chunking to imitate. Reading strategies: reading a text, reading a map. 
HOMEWORK:  Read your AR book.
 
TECH
IN CLASS:  Microsoft work:  word art, page borders
 
 
TOMORROW WE ARE CELEBRATING THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE.  WEAR BLUE AND WHITE of BLUE or WHITE.
 
 
Veta Brooks
Language A Teacher
Norup International School
14450 Manhattan
Oak Park, MI 48237
Phone 248-837-8356
Fax 248-547-5558
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Course 2 9/20

What We Did Today  
Bar Graphs & Line Graphs
 
Homework
WS 3.2 # 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
 
Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343
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Mr. Lyskawa-Humanities

-Students reviewed current events and worked on a current events packet in class today.
-Peace day tomorrow...please wear blue and white.
-Homework is to complete current events and core democratic value packets by THURSDAY.

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Monday, September 19, 2011

Science

What We Did Today
We started class  by sharing our "Picture Perfect" projects. There are many creative 6th graders this year. Students were then given some class time to finish their "Measuring Length" worksheets that they started on Friday. They are to be finished tonight for homework.
 
Homework
Complete "Measuring Length" if you didn't do so on Friday.
 
Discussion Starters
What do scientists do?
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Mr. Lyskawa-Humanities

-Students shared college essays, learned about the Core Democratic Values in class.
-Homework is to write about which of the values you think is most important and why.  Which do your parents think is important?
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BROOKS - LA/TECH - 9/19

LA
IN CLASS:  Grammar: Chunking sentences.  Reading strategies:  Reading a magazine article and reading a text book.
HOMEWORK:  Read your AR book.
 
TECH
IN CLASS:  Keyboarding.
HOMEWORK: Study for Friday's computer terms quiz.
 
 
 
 
Veta Brooks
Language A Teacher
Norup International School
14450 Manhattan
Oak Park, MI 48237
Phone 248-837-8356
Fax 248-547-5558
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Course 2 9/19

What We Did Today  
Quiz & Graphing
 
Homework
Read textbook pages 117-119.
Complete problems 9, 12-15 on textbook page 120 & 121.
 
Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343
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Friday, September 16, 2011

Course 2 9/16

What We Did Today  
Long Division & Multiplication
 
Homework
WS Math Skills Maintenance
Quiz Monday (Multiplication & Division)
All missing assignments due Monday
 
Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343
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BROOKS - LA/ TECH - 9/16

LA
IN CLASS:  We talked about the PBIS expectation of indoor recess.  Next, I gave my festifall talk about U of M and college in general.  We took the MAZE, a short reading assessment.  We started our grammar work and looked at sentence chunking.
HOMEWORK:  Read your AR book.  THE NEXT AR QUIZ IS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26th.
 
 
TECH
IN CLASS:  Checked our tech terms.  Finished yesterday's Microsoft work.
HOMEWORK:  Study tech terms.  THE QUIZ ON THESE TERMS IS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23rd.
 
 
Veta Brooks
Language A Teacher
Norup International School
14450 Manhattan
Oak Park, MI 48237
Phone 248-837-8356
Fax 248-547-5558
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Mr. Lyskawa-Humanities

-Students reviewed constitutional values, discussed the pursuit of happiness as found in the Declaration of Independence and related it to a conversation about higher education.
 
-Homework is to complete a three paragraph "college entrance" essay.

-Paragraph one is to list the college you would like to attend and why.
-Paragraph two is to say what you would like to do/be when you grow up and why.
-Paragraph three is to tell why the college should choose you above all others.
 
-Have a wonderful weekend.
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Thursday, September 15, 2011

Course 2 9/15

What We Did Today

Long Division

Homework
WS Activity 13
Quiz Monday (Multiplication & Division)

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BROOKS - LA/TECH - 9/15

LA
IN CLASS:  Took AR quizzes on the summer reading books.
HOMEWORK:  none
 
TECH
IN CLASS:  Microsoft Word practice.
HOMEWORK:  Finish word search and computer terms for Friday.
 
 
TOMORROW, WEAR CLOTHES REPRESENTING YOUR FAVORITE COLLEGE !!!!  IT'S FOR SPIRIT POINTS.
 
 
Veta Brooks
Language A Teacher
Norup International School
14450 Manhattan
Oak Park, MI 48237
Phone 248-837-8356
Fax 248-547-5558
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Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Course 2 9/14

What We Did Today  
Long Division
 
Homework
WS pg 14  # 3-6, 10-13, 18
Quiz Monday (Multiplication & Division) 
 
Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343
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BROOKS - LA/TECH - 9/14

LA
IN CLASS:  Discussed PBIS expectations.  Finished up the writing prompt comparing and contrasting 2 of the summer reading books.
HOMEWORK: Be ready for tomorrow's AR quizzes.
 
TECH:  Microsoft Word practice.
HOMEWORK:  Work on tech terms in the wordsearch.
 
 
Veta Brooks
Language A Teacher
Norup International School
14450 Manhattan
Oak Park, MI 48237
Phone 248-837-8356
Fax 248-547-5558
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9-14

Homework

SEPTEMBER FITNESS QUESTION

Describe in detail how physically active you were over the summer.

Highly active = 2 or more hours a day; Moderately active = 1 or more hours a day; Low activity less than an hour most days of the week.

 

You have been pre-tested in push ups, sit ups, sit n reach, shuttle run and mile run for the Presidential Fitness Test.  What areas do you most need to focus on to show improvement?  You can compare your scores to the chart posted in the gym.

 Essays should be of high quality, informative, neat and completed on time.

Papers are due on or before Monday, September 26, 2011.

 

**Parents please remind your child to bring gym clothes to school on Monday and keep in their gym locker until needed for class.  This habit will help to alleviate the lost of points. 


 
 
 
 
 
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Science

What We Did Today
We went outside again to finish our Observation scavenger hunt. We will share our results tomorrow. We also filled out some notes about the scientific method. Making inferences was also introduced today.
 
Homework
Complete the "Making Inferences" worksheet for tomorrow.
 
Discussion Starters
What do scientists do?
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Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Science

What We Did Today
We learned about qualitative and quantitative observations. We then went outside and had a scavenger hunt find both types of observations. We will take 10 minutes tomorrow to finish this in class.
 
Homework
Students were given a sheet of paper with a border that represents a frame. By this Friday, students need to fill this picture and frame with pictures and words that represent them.  Students first and last names are to written prominently on the front. This is to be neat, creative and colorful.
 
Discussion Starters
What do scientists do?
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Course 2 9/13

What We Did Today  
Traditional Multiplication
 
Homework
1st & 2nd hour   no homework
3rd, 4th, hour WS 9 or 10 # 7-15
6th - WS 9 or 10 complete all
 
****Multiplication & Division Quiz Monday*****
 
Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343
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BROOKS - LA/TECH - 9/13

LA:
In class:  Discussed some of the PBIS expectations. Today we worked on a writing prompt comparing and contrasting 2 of the summer reading books.
Homework: none
 
TECH:
In class: Assigned log ins.  Keyboarding practice.  Computer terms.
Homework: none
 
 
Veta Brooks
Language A Teacher
Norup International School
14450 Manhattan
Oak Park, MI 48237
Phone 248-837-8356
Fax 248-547-5558
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Monday, September 12, 2011

Course 2 9/12

What We Did Today  
Traditional Multiplication
 
Homework
1st & 2nd hour   WS 9 or 10 complete all
3rd, 4th, hour WS 9 or 10 # 1-6
6th - no homework
 
Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343
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BROOKS - LA/TECH - 9/12/11

LA:
In Class:  Due to an assembly and field trip, our day was a bit topsy/turvy!  Finished Learner Profile student introductions.  Started first writing prompt.
Homework:  none
 
TECH:
In Class:  Keyboarding practice today.
Homework: none
 
Parents:  I have had many questions about the summer reading requirement.  All students (unless they are new to the district) were required to read 3 books over the summer. from the Accelerated Read list.    The media specialists presented the project to every 5th grade class.  I also discussed it at 5th grade orientation.
 
 
Veta Brooks
Language A Teacher
Norup International School
14450 Manhattan
Oak Park, MI 48237
Phone 248-837-8356
Fax 248-547-5558
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Friday, September 9, 2011

Course 2 9/9

What We Did Today
Multiplication

Homework
WS pg. 10 #6-20 evens skip # 12 # 25-27

Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343

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Science

What We Did Today
We spent the first part of class discussing what IB traits scientists exhibit and realized that they exhibit all of them. Students were then given time to brainstorm different ideas for their "Picture Perfect" assignment.
 
Homework
Students were given a sheet of paper with a border that represents a frame. By next Friday, students need to fill this picture and frame with pictures and words that represent them.  Students first and last names are to written prominently on the front. This is to be neat, creative and colorful.
 
Discussion Starters
How well did I communicate?
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BROOKS LA/TECH 9/9/11

LA:
IN CLASS:  We did an ice breaker activity using the IB Learner Profiles.
HOMEWORK: none
 
TECH: Worked on tech terms.
HOMEWORK: none
 
 
ALERT:  AR quizzes for the summer reading will be on Thursday, September 15th.
 
 
Veta Brooks
Language A Teacher
Norup International School
14450 Manhattan
Oak Park, MI 48237
Phone 248-837-8356
Fax 248-547-5558
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Thursday, September 8, 2011

Course 2 9/8

What We Did Today  
Traditional Multiplication
Following Directions 
 
Homework
Review classroom expectations with a parent.  Return the signed copy by Friday.  Bring a picture or drawing to help decorate the room (optional).
 
Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343
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BROOKS LA/TECH 9/8/11

LA IN CLASS:  We elaborated on the IB Learner Profiles.  Then we discussed how they are relevant to 6th grade.
HOMEWORK:  Finish the IB Learner Profiles assignment if you didn't already do so.  This is only for hours 3, 4, and 5.
 
TECH IN CLASS:  Log in practice. Explored the new version of Microsoft Word.
HOMEWORK: none
 
 
ALERT:  AR quizzes on the summer reading books will be Thursday, September 15th.
 
 
Veta Brooks
Language A Teacher
Norup International School
14450 Manhattan
Oak Park, MI 48237
Phone 248-837-8356
Fax 248-547-5558
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Science

What We Did Today
We got into groups to finish the activity, "Lost on the Sixth Moon of the Justinian System." Once all the groups were complete, students were informed if they "survived" the mission. 
They were then given a few minutes to work on their reflection.
 
Homework
"Lost on the moon..." reflection: In four to five sentences, discuss how your group worked together. Give specific examples. Did everyone share equally? Did you stand up for yourself? How could you or your group have been more successful? This should be written out on looseleaf, please put the date on the paper as well as your full name.
 
If you have not done so already, please make sure your Parent homework and parent letter is turned in.
 
Discussion Starters
How well did I communicate today?
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Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Science

What We Did Today
We reviewed classroom procedures. We then started the activity, "Lost on the Sixth Moon of the Justinian System." We will finish this tomorrow during class.
 
Homework
If you have not done so already, please make sure your Parent homework and parent letter is turned in.
 
Discussion Starters
How well did I communicate today?
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Carter Course 2 9/7

What We Did Today  
Classroom Expectations 
 
Homework
Review classroom expectations with a parent.  Return the signed copy by Friday.  Bring a picture or drawing to help decorate the room (optional).

 
 
Amy Carter
Math Teacher
Norup International School
acarter@berkleyschools.org
248-837-8343
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Brooks - LA/TECH - 9/7/11

LA:
IN CLASS: Discussed the IB Learner Profiles.
 
HOMEWORK: none
 
 
TECH:
IN CLASS:  Keyboarding practicing.
 
HOMEWORK: none
 
 
Veta Brooks
Language A Teacher
Norup International School
14450 Manhattan
Oak Park, MI 48237
Phone 248-837-8356
Fax 248-547-5558
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Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Brooks LA/Tech - 09/06/11

What We Did Today
Got acquainted.

Homework
None.

Veta Brooks
Language A Teacher
Norup International School
248-837-8356

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