October 31, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Turn in homework from last week (Textual Evidence and Blast)
2. Return graded work
3. Post grades
4. HW:  Bring textbook; bring device 11/1 AND THERE IS SCHOOL TOMORROW

October 28, 2016-Minimum Day

Today in class,we will:

1. Collect homework on "Textual Evidence" from Thursday
2. Complete the Blast: You're Hired activity, including worksheet
3. HW:  Complete in-class work; Bring a device 10/31

STUDY SYNC LINK

October 27, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Turn in work from First Read: The Outliers
2. Complete the activity "Textual Evidence" including worksheet
3. HW: Finish in-class work; bring device

STUDY SYNC LINK

October 26, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Turn in the worksheet for Blast:Leveling the Field
2. Turn in the work from the Close Read: The Sports Gene
3. Next selection: excerpt from "The Outliers"
4. First Read assignment (read, think questions)
5. HW: Finish in-class work 10/27; Bring a device 10/27; ONLINE QUIZ 10/27

STUDY SYNC LINK

October 25, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Complete the Blast: Leveling the Field with a partner (if you want)
2. Catch up on any StudySync assignments
3. HW: Blast:Leveling the Field 10/26; Bring device 10/26

STUDY SYNC LINK

LINK TO BLAST:LEVELING THE FIELD HANDOUT

October 24, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Meet in the library lab.
2. Students will complete the Close Read Assignment for "The Sports Gene" excerpt, which includes a class handout.
3. HW: Close Read assignment 10/25; Brig text 10/25; bring device 10/25

STUDYSYNC LINK

October 21, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Go over yesterday's reading selection and Think questions
2. Complete the skill lesson on Central/Main Idea
3. HW: Finish in-class work; Meet in library lab 10/24

CENTRAL/MAIN IDEA WORKSHEET

STUDY SYNC LOGIN IN PAGE

October 20, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Get access to our StudySync accounts
2. Learn how to complete an assignment
3. Have time to read and complete activities with "The Sports Gene"
4. HW:  Finish in-class work

STUDYSYNC HOMEPAGE LINK

October 19, 2016

Today, in class, we will:

1. Textbook Pilot activities
2. Turn in completed handout
3.HW:  Bring textbook; bring device

October 18, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Finish the transition activity
2. Materials will be distributed tomorrow. Please bring a device.
3. HW:  Bring a device/tablet

October 17, 2016 Early Out

Today in class, we will:

1. Make sure our TurnItIn response is submitted.
2. Independent Reading/Learning activities to tray (if not already submitted)
3. Start transition to new textbook
4. HW:  None

October 14, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Take the four quizzes (one per reading selection) on pearsonrealize.com
**If you haven't finished your independent reading/learning activities, work on that.
2. Answer the questions listed below and submit via TURNITIN.COM
3. Turn in the Independent Reading/Learning activities to Ms. Petty before you leave class.
4. HW:  Leave textbook at home :) Turnitin Assignment due by Monday. 10/17

NO TALKING AND NO ELECTRONICS DURING QUIZZES

October 13, 2016

IN ORDER FOR YOUR SMALL GROUP PRESENTATION/PROJECT TO BE GRADED, IT MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA THE HOMEWORK TURN IN LINK ON THE CLASS BLOG.

Today in class, we will:

1. Have time to complete our Independent Learning/Reading Activities
2. Model how to complete an assignment in Turn It In
3. HW:  Independent Reading Activities 10/14; Last Day to sign up for PSAT 10/14; Quiz over Small Group Readings 10/14; Meet in room 620 10/14

CLICK HERE FOR TURN IT IN APP/WEBSITE

• Class Codes are listed here and the password is PETTY (in all caps)
• If you don't have an account, you will need to sign up as a student using your school email and school password
• If you already have an account, you will need to login and then add a class

October 12, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Begin our transition activity between the two pilot textbooks
2. Small group presentations are due by beginning of class 10/13
3. Independent Learning/Reading activities are due by end of class 10/13
4. HW:  Small group reading selections quiz 10/14; in lab 620 10/14; Turn it in activity 10/14

Student Survey. I have the opportunity to choose the next theme/topic for our next unit. Please take the survey to express your preferences.

CLICK HERE TO REVIEW NEW THEMES

October 11, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Have the last day of group time to finish the multimedia presentation (pages 246-247)
2. Explain how to access the four reading selections for the Independent Reading Selection
3. HW:  Multimedia presentation 10/13 (beg of class); Quiz on group readings 10/14; Last day to pay for PSAT 10/14

RANK MOVIE CHOICE FOR WEDNESDAY

October 10, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Introduce the Performance Task for Small Groups and then Independent Learning selections and assignment.
2. Time will be given to work on the assignment
3. HW:  Independent Learning due 10/12

October 10, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Introduce the Performance Task for Small Groups and then Independent Learning selections and assignment.
2. Time will be given to work on the assignment
3. HW:  Independent Learning due 10/12

October 7, 2016--Rally Schedule

Today in class, we will:

1. Finish our group work on "Encountering the Other"
2. Vote for Kaitlyn and Brian (periods 4 and 5)
3. HW: Bring a device on Monday....need it

October 6, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Meet in the library computer lab for some new activities with Mrs. Coats
2. HW:  "Encountering the Other" is due 10/7 end of class; Rally 10/7; Vote for Kaitlyn and Brian :)

AMAZING ARTICLE ABOUT RHS STUDENTS

Class Survey

MOVIE SURVEY

October 5, 2016

Photo taken by Leslie Griego and given to Team Lexi..courtesy of Facebook

Today in class, we will:

1. Continue on "Encountering the Other"
2. Meet in library computer lab tomorrow
3. HW: "Encountering the Other" due 10/7; Vote for Kaitlyn and Brian :); Rally 10/7

October 4, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Continue our group work on "Revenge of the Geeks" and then start the last selection.
2. "Revenge of the Geeks" needs to be turned in by end of class.
3. HW:  Last reading selection "Encountering the Other"

October 3, 2016

Today in class, we will:

1. Discuss the PSAT and why you should take it
2. Go over group projects...what do you need to do better
3. Group time
4. HW:  "Revenge of the Geeks" 10/4 end of class