Binder• Turn in your SIGNED GRADESHEET• CHECK YOUR GRADE• Then, clean out your binder!• Keep the following items:– Syllabus– Procedures PowerPoint– Greeter Procedure– Non-Fiction Terms (biography, autobiography, etc.)– Turnitin.com handout– “Civil Rights Marches” Double-entry Journal– “Little Rock Central” Questions– SRI "Student Action Report"

Journal 10/15/12

• Today is "National Grouch Day." If someone around you is being a grouch, what are some ways that you could cheer them up and help them be in a better mood?

• Make a list of 5 things!

Today's Work

• Finish reading “The Civil Rights Marches”• Complete the next 5 boxes for the double

entry journal• Make a Venn Diagram comparing “The Civil

Rights Marches” to “Little Rock Central”

Analyze: to examine carefully

• Three important points/ideas are…• These are important because…• What comes next…• The author wants us to think…• At this point the article/story is about…• I still don’t understand…• What interested me most was…• The author’s purpose here is to…• A good word to describe _______ is ______ because

________.• This idea/story is similar to….

Making ConnectionsText-to-Text

Text-to-WorldText-to-Self

Journal 10/16/12

Today is National Dictionary Day. Explain to

a classmate, in writing, how to look up the word

“dictionary” in the dictionary.

Fire Drill Procedure1. Remain calm2. Check the exit number above the classroom

door3. Stay with your teacher as you exit4. Stay with your teacher – cross the street5. Stay with your teacher – they need to take

attendance6. Stay with your teacher – wait for the “all clear”7. Your teacher will escort you back into the

building – go directly back to class.

Reality Strikes!

On Your Own• Read the section assigned

to your group.• Answer the 5 Ws and 1 H.

With Your Group• Compare your 5 Ws and 1

H.• Write a 20 word GIST

summary explaining your article.

• A GIST is the most essential part of the article

• Create a poster with your GIST and pictures that represent your article.

Breakfast of Champions10/17/12

Chocolate, marshmallow, whole grain, puffed, rice, naturally sweet, fruit added – is there no end to the cereals that line grocery store shelves?

As the manager, you now have to make a crucial decision. Two popular brands will have to go, and you know that some of your regular customers won’t be too happy about that.

As you carefully make your choices, consider your own personal philosophy: Do you feel the nutritional value of the cereal is an important consideration? Are you more interested in what will sell best, even is it is a sugary mouth of empty calories?

Be specific in your choices and then create a customer notice to attach to the areas where the two cereals will no longer be on display. Use your most apologetic tone to explain the necessary change.

Reality Strikes!

• With Your Group– Compare your 5 Ws and 1 H.– Write a 20 word GIST summary explaining your

article. CHECK IN WITH MRS. GEHRT• A GIST is the most essential part of the article• POSTER– Create a poster with your GIST and pictures that

represent your article. Color required.

Chocolate Meltdown10/18/12

Christopher Columbus just didn’t get it! When he was offered cocoa beans, he thought, “Really? This is the best you’ve got?” Later, however, the explorer Cortez saw many possibilities in this Aztec wonder.

In fact, it was said that Emperor Montezuma was served up to fifty cups of this bitter liquid daily. Suppose, however, that chocolate did not make its way into the New World, but disappeared like the Aztecs.

Just think of what the world would be like without chocolate. Aside from not enjoying your favorite candy bar, think of four different effects it’s absence would have on your day-to-day life.

Use the transitions below to complete each statement.

The secret of chocolate disappeared when Emperor Montezuma died.

As a result,

Thus,

Therefore,

Consequently,

Journal10/19/12

• Make a list of 5 things you plan to do this weekend. School appropriate.

“Inside the Crime Lab”

• Complete the first page of the packet (Pre-reading)

• Draw pictures notes while you read– The point is to draw something that will remind

you of what happened in the story.• Tomorrow, you will finish the rest of the

packet (pages 2, 3, and 4)

Journal10/22/12

• Make a list of 5 things you actually did this weekend. (School appropriate- as always). How many of those things were on your list from Friday?

Week of 10/22/12

• Monday- Finish “Inside the Crime Lab”• Tuesday- Non-fiction Video• Wednesday- Substitute; Non-fiction Reading• Thursday- Reward Movie ??• Friday- Lab 406- Meet me there!

“Inside the Crime Lab”

• Finish Case 1 and 2 – picture notes and packet– Case 2 can be worked on with a partner

• Make a poster for both cases– Split the paper in half; one side for each case.– Make one final picture that sums up the case– Can work alone or in pairs (no groups of 3 or 4)

Journal10/24/12

• What role does your family play in your life?

Journal10/25/12

Today is National Bologna Day. Explain to someone how to make your favorite type of sandwich.

Journal10/29/12

• On this day in 1929, the Stock Market crashed. A lot of people lost money and lives were changed forever. Explain what you would do with $1,000.

Millikin’s Ghosts

On Your Own• Read the section assigned to

your group.• Answer the 5 Ws and 1 H.• Write down Key vocabulary

words.• Write your own, ORGINAL, GIST.

With Your Partner• Compare your 5 Ws and 1 H.• Write a 20 word GIST

explaining the most important part of your article.

• Create a poster with your GIST and pictures that represent your article.GIST

The most essential part of the article.

Ask yourself: What is most important?

Journal10/30/12

• Today is National Candy Corn Day. On the one hand, candy corn seems to be getting enough recognition in the Halloween season, so is a candy corn day really necessary? But on the other hand, for the whole rest of the year no one can so much as stand to look at candy corn. Write a poem about candy corn. Remember 5 is the magic number!

Millikin’s Ghosts• Complete your GIST• Check-in with Mrs. Gehrt• Create a poster. Include the following:– The title of your story– Your GIST– Pictures that represent your story– Color!

DUE TODAY!GIST

The most essential part of the article.

Ask yourself: What is most important?

Journal: 11/1/12Select one topic below and make a list of

PROS (good things) and CONS (bad things)• Students are allowed to go off campus for lunch• Students are allowed to use cell phones in the hallway and

cafeteria• Students are given additional time in between passing periods

TOMORROWNOVEMBER 2, 2012

MEET IN LAB 408

5 Paragraph Essay• Intro– Attention Getter– Thesis Statement (Your position on the topic)

• Body Paragraph 1– Strongest Point

• Body Paragraph 2– Second Strongest Point

• Body Paragraph 3– Weakest Point

• Conclusion– Restate Thesis Statement (DO NOT use the same thing from the

intro paragraph)– Summary of the 3 main points– Concluding Statement

Journal11/6/12

November is "National Peanut Butter Lover's Month." A large number of students today are allergic to peanut butter. Some classrooms and/or schools have even become "Peanut Free" zones. Do you think this is fair for the students are not allergic to peanut butter? Explain your thinking.

Journal11/12/12

On November 12th in 1815, Women’s Rights Leader Elizabeth Cady Stanton was born. Stanton is well known for her work in the furthering of women’s rights. Why do you think women were not allowed to vote for such a long time?

ORNovember 14th is “National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day.” Do you know what’s in your refrigerator? Think about all the food you keep in your refrigerator. What is your favorite “refrigerator” food?

Journal 11/19/12

• On November 20th in 1923, the traffic light was patented. How do you think the colors of the traffic light: red, yellow and green, were decided upon?

There will be no after school tutoring TOMORROW

Tuesday November 20, 2012

QUIZ TOMORROW!

Journal 11/20/12

• Thursday is Thanksgiving Day.

• What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?

11/20/121. Take your Quiz

i. NO TALKING

2. Quietly, get a laptop.i. Type your Bell Ringer (Use Word)ii. Upload to turnitin.com

3. Quietly, put the laptop back.i. Plug in the power cord!

HAVE A GREAT THANKSGIVING!

Journal11/26/12

Today is “National Cake Day.” Using a paragraph format, describe your favorite type of cake.

11/26/12

• Writing Portfolios• PLAN Results• PowerSchool– Go to http://powerschool.sd206.org– Type in the ID/Password• LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR PAPER!!! • UNDER THE SOLID BLACK LINE!!!

– Show Mrs. Gehrt your QUIZ grade

Journal11/27/12

November was “Good Nutrition Month.” Think back to the different types of food you ate. Are you getting enough servings from each of the food groups? Create a plan of how you will eat healthier next month, or how you will continue to eat healthy.

ORNovember is “Child Safety & Protection Month.” Think about the different items in your house or classroom that may be dangerous for you or other kids. Choose several of the items and explain how they could be made safer by you or an adult.

Journal12/6/12

On December 6, 1865, the 13th Amendment was passed. This amendment abolished, or ended, slavery. Why do you think it was important for our country to end slavery?

OROn December 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii. This was the beginning of the United State’s involvement in World War II. What do you know about Pearl Harbor or World War II?

Paper Info

• Your paper is due Monday 12/10/12!• You need 5 sources (go back and cite that book

from the library- or find another website)• You cannot use sources in your paper unless you

cite them on your Works Cited page!• Anyone who submits a final paper to me

tomorrow 12/7/12 will receive 15 bonus points!• 2012-2013 Scheduling with Counselors

Sample ParagraphHigh School Teachers have many job responsibilities. They have to grade papers, plan lessons, and keep attendance records. Teachers must grade papers so students can be assessed and given grades. They also must plan daily lessons to teach. Finally, teachers also must keep track of which students attend their class. This is important because by law children under the age of 18 must attend school. High School Teachers have a very busy work day. (Source)

Sample Works CitedWorks Cited

"photographer." Career Cruising. Career Cruising , n.d. Web. 27 Nov 2012.

<https://www.careercruising.com/Careers/JobDetails.aspx?LoginID=f6b4c0ef-6359-4e46-a302-e5ad42c18dcd-&OccNumber=329&Language=English>.

"Photographers." Bureau of Labor Statistics. N.p., 11 2012. Web. 27 Nov 2012.

<http://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/photographers.htm>.

"Photographers." CareerShip. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Nov 2012.

<http://www.mappingyourfuture.org/planyourcareer/careership/career_summary.cfm?car

eerID=351&headerImage=_career_summary>.

"Photographers." Career One Stop. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Nov 2012.

<http://www.careerinfonet.org/occ_rep.asp?next=occ_rep&Level=&optstatus=111111111&jobfam=27&id=1&nodeid=2&soccode=274021&stfips=17&x=23&y=16>.

Peer Review

• Find a partner• Trade papers• Read your partner’s

paper • Complete the Peer

Review Worksheet• Be honest- this will help

them get a better grade!!!

Journal12/12/12

• December 13th is “National Cocoa Day.” If you were able to curl up with a warm cup of cocoa (hot chocolate) and your favorite book (or magazine), what book would you select and why? If you don’t have a favorite book what would you do instead?