Bell Ringer Exercises

Monday, August 18, 2014

Bell work:

How can writing be used effectively to analyze literature?

What kinds of books or texts have you written about in the past, and why?

How does writing about something that you have read help you to understand it better?

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Bell work:

Antibiotics

The doctor prescribed me antibiotics to fight off the infection.

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Wednesday, August 20, 2014

 Bell work:

Antifreeze

The mechanic filled my radiator with antifreeze.

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Thursday, August 21, 2014

 Bell work:

Antiaircraft

Antiaircraft fire has posed the most damage.

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Friday, August 22, 2014

Bell work:

Antisocial

I’m pretty antisocial before games; I don’t talk to a lot of people.

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Bell Ringer Exercises

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Look at this group of teens. What can people's actions tell you about them?
What can you tell about a person by his or her actions?
How are the actions of story characters like or unlike the actions of people in real life?
How do stories teach us about human nature?

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

-Interconnect

The maze has interconnecting passages.

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Thursday, August 14, 2014

-Interchange

There is an interchange of information between the three of us.

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Friday, August 15, 2014

-Interact

We interact well together.

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Writing Prompts for the Second Day of School

• What three things did you do this summer that you have never done before? This can be something big or small, from trying a new sport to trying out a new food.

• If you had been forced to spend your summer vacation with any two people in the world, besides your Mom and Dad, who would you choose and why?

• What was the most important thing that you learned this summer? Describe what happened to make you learn this lesson.

CLASSROOM RULES

1. Listen And Follow Directions

2. Raise Your Hand Before Speaking Or Leaving Your Seat

3. Respect Your Classmates And Your Teacher

4. Keep Hands, Feet, And Objects To Yourself

New Beginnings

Welcome to the start of a wonderful and successful year. During the first week of school, students will receive textbooks and loads of information regarding classroom procedures. I will discuss classroom expectations, school policies, and much more. 

Upcoming Events

May. 22, 2014 Students Last Day (60%)
May. 23, 2014 Teacher Professional Development
Jun. 9, 2014 School Board Meeting
Jun. 16 - 17, 2014 Teacher Professional Development
Jul. 24, 2014 School Board Meeting

MCT2 State Testing

The school year is winding down quickly. State testing will soon begin. We ask that you help us, help your children be successful. We want to begin with the end in mind. Be sure they rest well and eat a good breakfast.

 May. 13 - 15, 2014