HW 9/19

Be sure to create 8 flaps and glue in on page 30.  You will get the word list later :)

Test retake...

If you feel the need to retake your test, it must be done by this Friday.  Please let me know the day before you would like to come in so that I can be sure to have a copy of the test for you.  There will be NO retakes after Friday.

Recovery work

If you see "NHI" for a grade on the parent portal, it means you have NOT HANDED IN an assignment and have a zero.  Our test was Thursday, and all late work was due that day.  Several of you forgot late passes and forgot about missing work.  I am feeling generous, so I am offering a recovery assignment.

This assignment is for a top grade of 50 (which is much better than a zero).  It is due Monday at the beginning of the day.  I will not accept it any later.  To complete this assignment:

Complete the chapter 3 assessment, which is on pages 98 and 99 of your textbook.  Complete all questions - 1 through 28.  You might write the questions AND the answer.  Your answers must be in complete sentences for #6-23.  Questions 1-5 and 24-28 are multiple choice, so write the question as well as all answer choices.  Circle the answer choice.

If you are missing work, I urge you to take this opportunity to recover your grade.  This is the LAST CHANCE to recover any work.  A few of you have spoken with me and know that I have received your late work but have not had the chance to enter it into the grade book.  If you have any questions, email me (before Sunday night) and I will get back with you.

If you are not missing any work, enjoy the break from homework for the weekend. :)

Ms. Shaver's birthday! and some info :)

Thank you ALL for the cards, gifts, songs, surprises, birthday wishes.... you made my birthday EXTRA special.  It is honestly a day I will not forget.  Thanks for everything and being the fabulous students you all are.

If you are looking to get me a gift, here's what you can do... STUDY FOR TOMORROW'S TEST AND GET AN A ON IT!  That is the best gift any of you could EVER give me :)  You guys are wonderful and I love you so much!

A few reminders:

• Test over EVERYTHING SO FAR tomorrow
• Study/review session Thursday morning, 8:30 in my room
• If you took home a box to decorate for recycling club, please decorate it and return ASAP
• Recycling club meets 2nd and 4th Wed. of the month... but next week (9/23) we are having a special meeting
• Yearbooks are on sale!  Buy one before winter break for a discount of $5
• Champion tshirts on sale until September 30.  $15, checks to RMS.  They are very stylish :)
• ASK FOR HELP IF YOU NEED IT!  I am happy to come in early to work with you one-on-one to get you up to speed.  It's SMART to ask questions!
• All late work is due tomorrow and will not be accepted after.  You must have a late work pass signed by a parent.  Check the resources page for a late pass if you don't have one.
• EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY: Complete entire study guide, complete sentences, either on the back or a separate piece of paper for 10 points on your test tomorrow.  All or nothing.

Discussion Questions from HP bean lab:

1. In your own words, what is a dichotomous key?
2. How can you transfer what you learned to our study of rocks?  Can we use dichotomous keys to sort rocks?
3. Look at the pattern of wording in each line.  Try writing your own set.  (About rocks, 1a and 1b)

Become a Follower (in a good way!)

If you frequently use this blog (and I hope you do), please create a google account and "follow" the blog.  Several of you look at it and comment, but it would be a huge help to see how many people are actually following and keeping up with this :)  Spread the word to your classmates and parents!

Harry Potter and the Dichotomous Key!

Today's activity is inspired by a scene from the first novel chronicling the adventures of Harry Potter and his friends.  Here is a scene from the first movie, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone:



Students are introduced to the idea of a dichotomous key by using it to sort Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans.  This is the accelerated content standard from our rocks and minerals unit.

In your own words, what is a dichotmous key?  What is it used for?

How can you apply what you learned in this activity to sort rocks?  Try writing a set of options, or a dichotomy, to VISIBLY sort rocks.

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