Mowry's Moments

LA: The students took the unit test on text structures.

SS: Students turned in their GPS packets and notebook contents. They took the Unit test on Units 7 and 8.

Have a great break:) I gave out Ice Pac for Social Studies. This is optional but will really help when you get back to be ready to go on the Asia Unit.

LA: We completed our work on text structures today wi compare and contrast.
HW: Test tomorrow on text structure and final text structure handout due.

SS: We went over GPS for Unit 7 and Unit 8. We discussed every aspect of the standards to prepare and review for tomorrow's Unit Test.

HW:: Tomorrow your notebook contents 1-15 are due. Your GPS questions and answers are due. Test on Unit 7 and Unit 8. Study.

LA: Today we discussed and went over sequencing in text structure. The students read an example and we discussed story boarding. They were given text structure examples to do for homework. Their unit test is on Friday. We will compete going over test structures tomorrow with practice in class.

SS: Both of the classes had a majority of students that did not have their assignment completed that was due today from Monday. They completed in class and I had them sign a paper as to why it was incomplete and most said time and forgot. This is not acceptable as I give very little homework. They are to have completed tomorrow as our Unit Test is Friday.

HW": Complete GPS and study for Friday's test. Remember early turn in on masks for Friday.

LA: Students worked on descriptive text structure today out of the Lit book, They read a story that was written in descriptive structure, drew graphic illustration, identified signal words and explained why it was descriptive.

HW: Descriptive story

SS: Students went over GPS Stanard comparing and contrasting the economic systems of Nigeria and S. Africa. We also reviewed other standards for this unit.

HW: Study for Unit 7 and Unit 8 test for Friday and Mask Project.

LA" Students completed their flip chart on text structures and we practiced writing some in class. We will go into each one for an entire class next week.

SS: FUN Friday! Today the students participated in a Voluntary Trade activity using trading bags from Mrs. Pope. They were given different trade barriers to further their understanding on them, specialization and trade. We also read The Millionaire Candy Story. This was used to discuss entrepreneurship and economic concepts and vocabulary.

**Have a great weekend. Next week a packet called an ICEPAK will come home with students with assignements/reenforcement work for students to work on over the break. This is not mandatory, but with CRCT around the corner and having missed a week due to snow, we want to offer every opportunity for students to have the practice they will need to be successful. My students will be able to use it for a missed homework grade. Check blog next week for further details.

LA: We began text structures today and we took notes on a flip chart that the students are making for reference on the types of text structures. We will continue this power point tomorrow and complete the flip charts.
No Homework

SS: We completed the last of 3 warm-ups on govts, citizen participation and power distribution. The students worked in class on their packets. All vocabulary and packets are due at the beginning of class tomorrow. We are going to do 2 really fun activities tomorrow that teach entrepreneur and voluntary trade.

HW: Finish vocab and packet if not finished in class today. Due for grade tomorrow at first of class..

LA: Students took their Research Unit Test today. I am grading research papers.

No Homework

SS: Students worked on a packet for Economics and we completed a grid on board for the Economic systems and how each of them answers the 3 basic economic question, What to produce, How to produce it , and For Whom to produce it for.
They are to complete vocabulary and packet by end of class tomorrow.

LA: Students turned in their research papers today. We began reviewing for their test to be given on Wednesday.

SS: Gave back vocabulary quizzes today. The scores were very low. This is review vocabulary and we went over it in class. The low scores are a result of not studying. There will be remediation for this test as the students must learn the vocab as it will be used over and over again for social studies.

HW Complete Government Mathematics, and Obstacles to Education. I will take these up tomorrow..

Work on Mask Projects. Due Feb 28th. 5 Extra points for turning in early by Feb 18th.

We have had a great week and have gotten a lot done. Thank you!
LA: Students are still working on their research projects. We went over bibliographies.

HW: Everything for research due Monday. Outline with thesis and summary statement included, bibliography, rough draft and final draft all due. Final Draft must be typed. Use Times New Roman 12 and double space everything. we will have a Unit test on Wed and review next week.

SS: Today the students took a vocabulary quiz and we worked on notes on Govts of Kenya, South Africa, Sudan and Nigeria. No homework.

LA: We are still working diligently on the research project. The due date for the final draft typed is the beginning of class on Monday. This is a change from originally planned as the 7th grade team teachers have decided to move on. We will do bibliographies tomorrow and work independently on our rough/final drafts.
HW: Work on outline, thesis statement, summary statement, rough draft and final drafts.

SS: Went over vocabulary for quiz tomorrow. Class discussion on all terms. Went over Venn diagram of parliamentary/presidential democracy.

HW: Vocabulary quiz tomorrow. Government mathematics review sheet due.