Sunday, September 22, 2013

Slowly Reaching Steady

Sept 16
1. Bell Work: Word Problem #1* (In your notebook, solve the following problem. Show the process of your work. When you have figured it out, write out the answer using ONE COMPLETE sentence.)

  • Daniel sells magazine subscriptions and earns $4 for every new subscriber he signs up. Daniel also earns $38 weekly bonus regardless of how many subscriptions he sells. If Daniel wants to earn at least $91 this week, what is the minimum number of subscriptions he needs to sell?

2. Timed Speech #1* -- In pairs, students delivered mini-speeches to their partners with their answers to the assigned question regarding the article on Nils Pickert.
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3. "Guess What?": The Description Game


Sept 17 - 18
1. Project #1Box Story Presentation* -- Present Box Stories to the class with materials.

2. Box Story Reflection*

  • Students who presented. Rate your presentation between 1 and 10 (1 - poor, 10 - excellent). Explain your rating. What did you do well? What could you improve for future presentations? [2 paragraphs]
  • Students who did not present. What do you believe your strengths are in presentations? What would you need to work on before you present in front of class? [1 paragraph]
3. Notebook check

3rd Period Only:
1. Bell WorkJournal Entry #3* (If you had to leave your house in an emergency, what one object would you take with you? Explain. - at least 2 paragraphs in length)

2. Grammar Practice: Subject-Verb Agreement* -- Answer the questions in your notebook.

3. ESLR's Review -- Career Preparation & Engagement in Civic Activities Worksheet* (See instructions from Aug. 27 - 28.)


Sept 19
1. Bell Work: Journal Entry #3*

2. Continuation of Project #1 Box Story Presentations

3. Timed Speech #1

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