Mullen’s Megaphone

Classwork:
Today we took care of a few miscellaneous things such as updating our notebooks and reviewing worksheets. Tomorrow we will take a look at the Korean and Vietnam wars.

Homework:
none

Announcement: Vocabulary quizzes over lesson 2 (classical roots) and over chapter 17 words on Friday 2/2/07.

This is Mrs. Mullen saying:

Extend yourself. Be understaning….

Classwork:
Today we took a look at the country of Vietnam through a video called "Awakening Vietnam". It showed the resourcefulness of the Vietnamese.

Reminders: Have you?
    —taken chapter 28 test, notebook quiz?
    —defined your vocabulary words for Chapter 17?
    —completed your RAFT assignment over the Vietnam Memorial?

Homework:
none

This is Mrs. Mullen saying:

Extend yourself. Let someone see you smile:)

Today we took a stroll to the computer lab for performance testing. We will be finishing testing tomorrow.

Remember: We took our chapter 28 test and notebook quiz yesterday. If you were absent, it is your responsibility to come to me for make-up testing. For those of you who did not take the notebook quiz, you have a zero. You need to see me.

Homework:
Define all vocabulary words (key vocab and key places) on pp 355 and 362. There are 18 words in all and you are to define them on pp 104-105 in your notebook.

This is Mrs. Mullen saying….

This is only Wednesday?????

DUE TO PERFORMANCE TESTING, THE FOLLOWING CHANGE SHOULD BE NOTED:

CHAPTER 28 TEST AND NOTEBOOK QUIZ WILL BE TOMORROW, TUESDAY, JANUARY 23rd.

Classwork:
Today we reviewed for the upcoming test. For those you asked, here is the latest entries for the TOC.
90 cover page
91 Singapore is serious….
92 Check Your Reading
93 Shogun and Samurai
94 Study Guide for Japan
95 w/s p 154
96 Guided Reading
97 w/s p 155
98 Guided notes
99 vocab/map quiz
100 map of SE Asia
101 Study guide over Chapter 28

Homework:
Study for your chap test and have notebooks ready for quiz.

This is Mrs. Mullen saying:

The only thing that remains the same is change.

Extend yourself. Be flexible.

Classwork:
We had a lot of catching up to do today. Since I have been out two days this week, many things have accumulated. Today’s agenda was as follows:

1. New seating chart
2. Make-up testing (if you have not taken the vocab/map quiz, see me asap)
3. Turn in writing assignment (Do stricter laws result in a safer environment)
4. Review of RAFT writing assignment
5. Appointment clocks
6. Review of questions, w/s 155 and guided notes
7. Update notebooks
8. Study guide (while checking cover page for a grade)

If you were absent: Look at the above list and make sure that you update everything that you do not have completed.

Homework: Complete study guide and RAFT assignment on the topic of the Vietnam Veteran Memorial. REMEMBER: THE RAFT ASSIGNMENT IS A PROJECT GRADE. MAKE SURE THAT YOU TURN THIS IN ON MONDAY. If you have lost your copy  of this assignment, read on:

Role: Vietnam Veteran
Audience: Jan Scruggs
Format: Letter
Topic: Your feelings about the memorial

Put yourself in the place of a Vietnam Veteran! This writing assignment should be two paragraphs. These two paragraphs must contain the following words or phrases:
memory
shame or ashamed
names of my friends
design
forget
healing
serving my country

These words or phrases MUST BE UNDERLINED in your writing. Be creative:)

This is Mrs. Mullen saying:

Extend yourself. Be compassionate.

Classwork:
Today we read the book "A Wall of Names" which told the story about Vietnam and the building of the Vietnam memorial. After reading, you were given a RAFT assignment in which you were to take on the role of a Vietnam Veteran. This assignment is due on Monday, 1/22/07. I will be in class tomorrow to answer any questions that you might have concerning the assignment.

If you were absent: See me tomorrow about this assignment.

Homework:
Cover page and writing assignment on Singapore due tomorrow. If you have questions about the wriitng assignment, refer to the previous blog.

This is Mrs. Mullen saying:

Extend yourself. Remember our veterans….

Classwork:
Today we learned just how serious Singapore is with their rules and punishment associated with breaking their rules. Wasn’t it interesting to learn that chewing gum is against the law? Wow….. We also learned about an American youth, Michael Fay, who was subjected to the punishment of Singapore when he decided to vandalize some cars for a "prank". It’s not surprising that Singapore’s crime rate is very low which makes one wonder…"do stricter laws result in a safer environment?"

If you were absent:
You need to read both front and back of "Studying Singapore" and "When in Singapore" and complete the worksheet "Just or Unjust". Refer to the homework for your writing assignment. You will find these worksheets in the blue crate under number 16.

Homework:
You are to write one paragraph (5-6 sentences), answering the question, "do stricter laws result in a safer environment?" Remember to watch your spelling, grammar and punctuation. The answer to this question will be your opinion, however, you need to back it up with some valid reasons. This assignment, along with the cover page, is due on Friday, 1/19th.

This is Mrs. Mullen saying:

Extend yourself. Obey the law….

Classwork:
Today we reviewed the geography of Southeast Asia. We also reviewed the vocabulary and map by playing "I have a question……I have an answer". We ended class with creating a cover page over Southeast Asia.

Remember: Vocabulary/Map quiz tomorrow!

If you were absent: Complete w/s p 154 (in the blue crate) and remember to show me your map as I took a homework grade. Also study for your vocabulary/map quiz.

Homework:
Study for your quiz tomorrow.

This is Mrs. Mullen saying:

Extend yourself. Resolve to be a break one bad habit….

Classwork:
Today we started our chapter on Southeast Asia. We discussed how China and India helped to shape the culture of this region. We also practiced our map skills. Tomorrow we will continue our discussion on the culture of Southeast Asia.

If you were absent:
Complete the guided reading over lesson 1 of chapter 28. You will find this worksheet in the blue crate under number 9.

Homework:
Define key vocabulary and key people on pp 565, 568 and 572. There are seven words in all. They are to be written on p 88 of your notebook.

This is Mrs. Mullen saying:

Extend yourself. Be adaptable to change…

I hope your holidays were as restful as mine. It was hard to wake up this morning after sleeping in for two weeks! Today we took part in a geography bee. A winner was chosen in each class and there will be a run off to see who will represent 7B in the school wide geography bee. The winners of each class were:

3/4 period    Tori Cusimano
   5 period     Josh Crucillo
   6 period     Tyrell Turner
   7 period     Gabbie Loudermilk

Congrats to these students and good luck for the next round!

Homework:
none

This is Mrs. Mullen saying:

GO GATORS!!!! (I can’t believe I actually said that:)