Social Studies HW is ALWAYS to review what we studied the last day. Since we devoted time in class to defining history and wondering why we study history, students should still think about that this weekend. Students already wrote their answers on a form I collected, but they may adjust/improve their answers on Monday. I gave every student a username and password for the http://my.hrw.com (History Text Online) website and we reviewed how to access and use my blog, the online text, and Parent Portal (to check grades.) I have entered the first Social Studies grades.
English: Today (Friday) we had a fire-drill in English class, and so we were seriously limited in our time together. We reviewed the parts of a good, well-written, powerful, organized essay. On Monday, we will create outlines of our "CARE" essays. Students who turned in the first rough draft got full credit even if there were shortcomings in their writing style. IF students did not have three reasons to support/explain the thing they cared about, they should brainstorm a few more to be ready for Monday.
SAMPLE: I really care about field hockey because:
A) It helps to keep me fit
B) It gives me fun social time with my friends
C) It helps me with my future goals to be on professional teams, (Hopes/Dreams)
DON'T FORGET, THIS SATURDAY IS OPEN LIGHTHOUSE DAY! If you go to participating lighthouses in Maine between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. this Saturday, you should be able o get a tour of the inside. For more information, try googling Open Lighthouse Day Maine.
