Assignments for students who score between 70 and 84 on the content pre-assessment

Assignments for Tier B:

1. Complete the required student notebook entries.
2. Select 2 items from the Reading Notes Options to complete. *Refer to the blog entry entitled, Reading Notes Options.
3. Participate in all of the Class Lessons and the corresponding Processing Assignments for the unit.
4. Take all quizzes.  If you earn a grade of 90 or above on a quiz, you earn a Workbook Pass for that Quiz.   If you score 90 or above on all quizzes, you earn a Unit Test Pass. Good luck!
5. Complete Evidence of Learning assignments.  * Evidence of Learning assignments must equal a total of 100 points. *Refer to the blog entry entitled, Evidence of Learning.

   Items needed:
   Download evidence_of_learning.doc 

Assignments for students who score 69 or lower on the content pre-assessment

Assignments for Tier C:

1. Complete the required student notebook entries.
2. Select 3 items from the Reading Notes Options to complete. *Refer to the blog entry entitled, Reading Notes Options.
3. Participate in all of the Class Lessons and the corresponding Processing Assignments for the unit.
4. Take all quizzes.  If you earn a grade of 90 or above on a quiz, you earn a Workbook Pass for that Quiz.   If you score 90 or above on all quizzes, you earn a Unit Test Pass. Good luck!
5. Complete Evidence of Learning assignments.  * Evidence of Learning assignments must equal a total of 100 points. *Refer to the blog entry entitled, Evidence of Learning.

   Items needed:
   Download evidence_of_learning.doc

Wow!…
The S.T.A.R.s shined ever so brightly today! All classes did an excellent job with the carousel brainstorming activity that we completed in order to answer the essential question: How does where you live affect how you live? We began by looking at physical geography in regards to Japan’s geographical location, landforms and bodies of water, climate and vegetation, and natural resources. Groups took the discussion one step further by viewing the physical geography as "causes" that explain the Japanese culture. With this supporting evidence, YOU are now ready and able to answer the essential question.

I have posted the answers to your graphic organizer, so that you can see if your group was correct. Please make sure that your answers match my answers by Monday. Be careful before you print, the document is on legal size paper. Click Download japan_preview_ans.doc

Important news & notes:
-Be sure that you have secured a copy of Farewell to Manzanar by Monday, October 30. We will begin our study of Japanese history next week.

-Are you excited? We will be working on tiered assignments and independent study in the Mac lab Monday through Wednesday of next week. Can’t wait!

Rest up and have a wonderful weekend! We will be working hard next week:)

Go Japan! Wow!…spirit and sportsmanship… Hurray!

Hi to all of my S.T.A.R.s!
I hope that you had a wonderful day out on the field today! Fall Olympics are so much fun, and it is definitely not too hot!! I hope that all of you stayed warm, and I commend you for your excellent spirit, sportsmanship, and fabulous behavior. I am so proud of YOU! Way to go!

Love,
Ms. Fenton

Hi all,
All S.T.A.R.s did a great job with today’s essential question: How does where you live affect how you live?. We began our discussion with the physical geography of Japan and how these characteristics affect the culture of the Japanese people.

I finished grading all of the Japan pre-assessments and returned them to students. Please make sure that your parents sign the pre-test results and return it with your parent letter on Friday, October 27. Parent letters regarding the tier assignment project will be distributed to all students on Thursday, October 26. The letter will explain the purpose of the pre-test, detail the learning objectives, and explain the evidence of learning. Classes will be in the Mac Lab next week to get started on their projects. I look forward to multitudes of learning!

I hope that you are excited about tomorrow! See YOU on the field:)

Hi to my S.T.A.R.s!
I can hardly wait to see how well you did on your Japan pre-assessment. After I grade your pre-test, we will determine the tier/level that you will be working on next week in class. I will have your pre-test scores for you on Monday. I am so excited about our upcoming unit on Japan, and I hope that you are too. This week is a good time to go ahead and secure your copy of Farewell to Manzanar.

Fasten your seat belts!…YOU are in for a wonderful ride!

Greetings everyone!
So…the test was really not that hard!…Right?  I know that you are probably feeling a little overwhelmed, but do not forget to study for your Japan pre-assessment tomorrow. Be sure to bring your religion organzier and one-pager to class, and I will collect it.

Hopefully, you have had the opportunity to purchase a copy of Farewell to Manzanar during conference week.

Finally, we are here…Destination Japan! YOU are going to love it:)

Important reminders:
-Study for your Japan pre-assessment. You will take it on Thursday, October 19.

Happy Wednesday!

Hi to all of my S.T.A.R.s!
We are busily wrapping up our unit on World Religions and getting used to the short classes this week. Don’t forget that you have a test tomorrow. We will begin class by reviewing the One-Pager that you completed on either Hinduism or Buddhism. Some of you have requested the PowerPoint, but we are going to go over this first thing tomorrow before your test. Do not worry!…YOU will do fine on the test:)

Important reminders:
1. World Religions test tomorrow- Wednesday, October 18
2. Japan Pre-Assessment, Thursday, October 19
3. Secure your copy of the book, Farewell to Manzanar by Monday, October 30

Hi everyone,
I am sure that you are all excited about being released from school two hours early! This week brings exciting things in social studies as we prepare to visit the intriguing country of Japan and finish our study on the world religions. Beginning today, I want to get you ready for your World Religions test that will be on Wednesday of this week. In class, we also mentioned securing your copy of Farewell to Manzanar by Monday, October 30.

Important Reminders:
-Wednesday, October 18- World Religions test
-Thursday, October 19- Japan pre-test
-Monday, October 30- Bring in your personal copy of Farewell to Manzanar

Hello Hollywood!
We wrapped up our study of the three monotheistic religions in preparation for our guest speaker, Mr. Nelson, who will join our class tomorrow. After a review of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, it is interesting to see the similarities and differences among the three religions. With an upfront preview of world religions, I think that you will have a deeper understanding of the areas that we will study this year.

I took a peek at your questions for Mr. Nelson, and I am impressed with your interests and inquisitive minds:) I am looking forward to a great day together tomorrow.

Let’s review:
Is it a belief?: You should stay home on Friday, October 13. Just kidding…

Homework for tonight: Rest up for tomorrow…You have worked very hard this week!