E-mail Ms Skow: [email protected] Virtual Office Hours: 10:30am-noon, Monday-Friday
Friday, May 15 - Digital Learning
Make Up Day. No new Assignments. 1. The last day to turn in late assignments for a grade will be Tuesday, May 19. 2. Continue to read and write this summer. You will have access to Summit K12 until the end of June, and ReadWorks will be avaialble all summer. Happy Friday! Thursday, May 14 - Digital Learning Learning Target: I can write write clearly and coherently by supporting the main idea with details and relevant explanation. Today's Work: 1. Choose a job that you think would be exciting. Write 6-10 sentences explaining why you would like this job, and why you think you would be good at it. Be Adventurous! 2. Turn in your assignment to Ms Skow by e-mail or Office 365. 3. Remember our last Zoom meeting of the year will be at 2pm. Wednesday, May 13 - Digital Learning
Learning Target: I can write an objective summary of a text by identifying the main idea and key details. Today's Work: 1. 15 minutes of Membean vocabulary training. Email Ms Skow if you need login information. 2. Go to www.readworks.org/student. Choose another reading from the "Interesting Jobs and Careers" set. 3. Write a paragraph that tells what the main idea of the article, and two things you learned while reading it.
Tuesday, May 12 -Digital Learning Learning Target: I can support claims by using evidence from two different texts. Today's Work: 1. 15 minutes of Membean vocabulary training. Email Ms Skow if you need login information. 2. Go to www.readworks.org/student. Read "Solving Problems by Building Structures", answer the questions. You should cite evidence from both texts in your answer and explain your answer. Monday, May 11 - Digital Learning Learning Target: I can write an objective summary of a text by identifying the main idea and key details. Today's Work: 1. 15 minutes of Membean vocabulary training. Email Ms Skow if you need login information. 2. Go to www.readworks.org/student. Choose one of the "Interesting Jobs and Careers" readings. 3. Write a paragraph that tells what the main idea of the article, and two things you learned while reading it. Friday, May 8 - Digital Learning Make Up Day. No new Assignments. Happy Friday! Please e-mail any of your teachers if you need help to complete late work. Thursday, May 7 - Digital Learning
Learning Target: I can revise and edit my writing by proofreading and responding to teacher feedback. Today's Work: 1. Complete the Student Agenda Survey 2. Look back at the story you wrote yesterday. 3. Read Ms. Skow's comments. Read your story again carefully, looking for mistakes to correct, and information you can add to make it better. 4. Edit your story, and write a note to Ms. Skow telling what changes you made.
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THURSDAY is GAME DAY! ESOL Zoom Meeting at 2pm Meeting ID: 896 6996 3497 Password: ESOL |
Wednesday, May 6 - Digital Learning Learning Target: I can produce clear and coherent writing by using a plot diagram to guide my narrative about luck. Today's Work: 1. 15 minutes of Membean vocabulary training. Email Ms Skow if you need login information. 2. Write a story about good or bad luck. Your story can be short, but it should include the main elements of a narrative (use the plot diagram if you need help remembering them). You may use e-mail or Office365 to share your story with Ms Skow. |
Tuesday, May 5 -Digital Learning
Learning Target: I can determine the meaning of words in context by using definitions and text clues.
Today's Work:
1. 15 minutes of Membean vocabulary training. Email Ms Skow if you need login information.
2. Go to www.readworks.org/student. Read "As Luck Would Have It" and answer the questions.
Learning Target: I can determine the meaning of words in context by using definitions and text clues.
Today's Work:
1. 15 minutes of Membean vocabulary training. Email Ms Skow if you need login information.
2. Go to www.readworks.org/student. Read "As Luck Would Have It" and answer the questions.
Monday, May 4 - Digital Learning Learning Target: I can give evidence to support my point of view, by explaining what features of the new Summit K12 program should be changed or improved. Today's Work: 1. Go to Summit K12 and test the new Listening and Speaking Skills activities. 2. Complete 2 or more from both Differentiated Practice and ACCESS Readiness. Make sure to try both speaking and listening activities. Email Ms Skow if you have problems using the program. 3. Fill out the Listening and Speaking Feedback Form |
Username: lunch#@cobbk12.org
Password: lunch# |
Friday, May 1 - Digital Learning
Make Up Day. No new Assignments. Happy Friday! Please e-mail any of your teachers if you need help to complete late work.
Make Up Day. No new Assignments. Happy Friday! Please e-mail any of your teachers if you need help to complete late work.
Thursday, April 30 - Digital Learning
1. Go to www.readworks.org/student. Choose another article from the "Inventions and Innovations" set to read. 2. Write a paragraph summarizing what you learned in the article. 3. ESOL Zoom Meeting at 2pm. Time to talk, ask questions and play word games. |
THURSDAY is GAME DAY!
ESOL Zoom Meeting at 2pm. |
Wednesday, April 29 - Digital Learning
Learning Target: I can summarize a text by relating relevant details.
Today's Work:
1. 15 minutes of Membean vocabulary training. Email Ms Skow if you need login information.
2. Go to www.readworks.org/student. Choose one article from the "Inventions and Innovations" set to read.
3. Write a paragraph summarizing what you learned in the article.
Tuesday, April 28 -Digital Learning
Learning Target: I can acquire vocabulary by studying words in context.
Today's Work:
1. 15 minutes of Membean vocabulary training. Email Ms Skow if you need login information.
2. Go to www.readworks.org/student. Read "The Invention of the Doughnut Machine" answer the vocabulary questions.
Monday, April 27 - Digital Learning
Learning Target: I can give evidence to support my point of view, by explaining what features of the new Summit K12 program should be changed or improved.
Today's Work:
1. Go to Summit K12 and test the new Listening and Speaking Skills activities.
2. Fill out the Listening and Speaking Feedback Form
Friday, April 24 - Digital Learning
Make Up Day. No new Assignments. Happy Friday! Please e-mail any of your teachers if you need help to complete late work.
Friday, April 24 - Digital Learning
Make Up Day. No new Assignments. Happy Friday! Please e-mail any of your teachers if you need help to complete late work.
Thursday, April 23 - Digital Learning
Learning Target: I can give evidence to support my point of view, by explaining what features of the new Summit K12 program should be changed or improved. Today's Work: 1. Go to Summit K12 and test the new Listening and Speaking Skills activities. 2. Fill out the Listening and Speaking Feedback Form 3. ESOL Zoom Meeting at 2pm. Time to talk, ask questions and play word games. Alternate Assignment: Play 3 Games on Games to Learn English and answer questions about the games. |
Note: These programs do not work on a phone at this time.
If you do not have a computer, please complete the alternate assignment |
Form link has been fixed -->
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Zoom Meeting ID: 969 3505 8845
Password: esol |
Username: lunch#@cobbk12.org
Password: lunch# |
Tuesday, April 21 -Digital Learning
Learning Target: I use academic vocabulary by making clear connections between academic content and my own life experience.
Today's Work:
1. Review the Key Vocabulary words and definitions.
2. Think about how you get and spend money. Answer the "Your Changing Budget" questions
Tuesday, April 21 -Digital Learning
Learning Target: I use academic vocabulary by making clear connections between academic content and my own life experience.
Today's Work:
1. Review the Key Vocabulary words and definitions.
2. Think about how you get and spend money. Answer the "Your Changing Budget" questions
Key Vocabulary:
income (n): money received
wages (n): money earned by working
expenses (n): money spent on goods or services
spend (v): to give money in exchange for goods or services
budget (n): a plan for using money. / budget (v): to make a play for using money
finance (v): to supply with money / finance (n): concerns related to money
financial (adj): related to money
income (n): money received
wages (n): money earned by working
expenses (n): money spent on goods or services
spend (v): to give money in exchange for goods or services
budget (n): a plan for using money. / budget (v): to make a play for using money
finance (v): to supply with money / finance (n): concerns related to money
financial (adj): related to money
Monday, April 20 - Digital Learning
Learning Target: I can acquire academic vocabulary by using images and model sentences.
Today's Work:
1.. 15 minutes of Membean vocabulary training.
2. Summit K12. Complete the Vocabulary Boosters for the blue and green books. They are working now!
Learning Target: I can acquire academic vocabulary by using images and model sentences.
Today's Work:
1.. 15 minutes of Membean vocabulary training.
2. Summit K12. Complete the Vocabulary Boosters for the blue and green books. They are working now!
Friday, April 17 - Digital Learning
Make Up Day. No new Assignments. Happy Friday! Please e-mail any of your teachers if you need help to complete late work.
Make Up Day. No new Assignments. Happy Friday! Please e-mail any of your teachers if you need help to complete late work.
Thursday, April 16 - Digital Learning
Learning Target: I can cite textual evidence by explaining what information in the text supports my inferences.
Today's Work:
1. Go to www.readworks.org/student
enter class code: XZCNSX enter the password: 1234
2. Read the story "Finders Keepers?" and answer the questions. Use complete sentences to answer #6 and #7.
3. ESOL Zoom Meeting at 2pm. Time to talk, ask questions and play word games.
https://zoom.us/j/96935058845?pwd=Vys5YVlkdDF4VnBhWFpKa0lSNE9UZz09
Zoom Meeting ID: 969 3505 8845
Password: esol |
Your teachers will begin putting 4th quarter grades in StudentVue/ParentVue this week. In ESOL, one of your grades each week will be for Membean. If you work for 15 minutes, 3 days a week and score 80% accuracy you will get a Membean grade of 100. You will also have grades for your work in Summit K12, Readworks, or other assignments. Every Thursday we will have a Zoom meeting at 2pm. This is time to talk, ask questions, and play games. We hope to see you then!
Wednesday, April 15 - Digital Learning
Learning Target: I can use academic vocabulary by answering questions about globalization.
Today's Work:
- 15 minutes of Membean Training. (email Ms Skow if you need login information)
- Summit K12 Money: Complete the green Book Content Test.
Tuesday, April 14 -Digital Learning Learning Target: I can acquire academic vocabulary by using context and images.. Today's Work: 1.. 15 minutes of Membean vocabulary training. 2. Summit K12. Go to the Money Unit, complete the Vocabulary boosters for the blue and green books. |
Word to Know
Opportunity Cost = What you can't do when you decide to spend money or time on something. |
Monday, April 13 - Digital Learning Learning Target: I can determine the central idea of a text, by using reading strategies. Today's Work: 1. We are starting a new unit in Summit K12. Go to the Money unit, and answer the Strategy Guide questions. 2. 15 minutes of Membean vocabulary training. |
Word to Know Barter = Trade |
Spring Break Zoom
Thursday, April 9 2:00PM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/334106376?pwd=K2xreGNXa0Z0dU9NMFczajB0M0dyQT09
Password: 6nWTAt
Friday, April 3 - Digital Learning
Learning Target: I can use academic vocabulary to complete sentences.
Today's Work:
1. Complete student made vocabulary quiz - if you completed yesterday's assignment you will recognize some of the questions.
2. Have a good spring break. There will be no assignments next week, but you can use this time to make-up missed assignments. I will have a Zoom meeting next Thursday, April 9 at 2pm, for anyone who has questions or wants to play some language games. The meeting link will be posted on the blog next Wednesday.
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Thursday, April 2 - Digital Learning
Learning Target: I can use academic vocabulary to create original sentences.
Today's Work:
1. Use your Membean word list to write 3 questions for a vocabulary quiz. Click the black button below to create your quiz.
2. If you have not completed the Sound and Light Strategy Assessment in Summitk12 or the Vocabulary Project, please complete those as soon as possible.
3. Join us at 2pm for our ESOL Zoom Meeting where we will play games and talk about what we are going to do for the rest of the semester.
Wednesday, April 1 - Digital Learning
Learning Target: I can acquire academic vocabulary by reading definitions and sample sentences.
Today's Work:
3. Join us at 2pm for our ESOL Zoom Meeting where we will play games and talk about what we are going to do for the rest of the semester.
Wednesday, April 1 - Digital Learning
Learning Target: I can acquire academic vocabulary by reading definitions and sample sentences.
Today's Work:
- 15 minutes of Membean Training.
- Turn in Vocabulary Project through Office 365, or e-mail, with any corrections.
Tuesday, March 31 -Digital Learning
Learning Target: I can strengthen my writing with support by making teacher suggested corrections to my writing.
Today's Work:
1. Edit and Revise vocabulary project.
2. Check the document you shared in Office 365 for corrections, and feedback.
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Monday, March 30 - Digital Learning
Learning Target: I can use academic vocabulary to construct meaningful sentences.
Today's Work:
- Vocabulary Project. Each word needs to have 2 sentences, and a picture that matches each sentence.
- Share to Ms Skow in Office 365 or take a picture and e-mail to Ms Skow.
Friday, March 27 - Digital Learning
Learning Target: I can demonstrate command of English punctuation by correctly using dashes, ellipses, and commas.
Today's Work:
1. Membean – 15 minutes. Vocabulary training
2. Study the difference between commas, dashes and ellipses. Use the quizziz to test your knowledge: Use your first name and last initial to sign in on Quizziz.
website: https://quizizz.com/join code: 676180
Friday, March 27 - Digital Learning
Learning Target: I can demonstrate command of English punctuation by correctly using dashes, ellipses, and commas.
Today's Work:
1. Membean – 15 minutes. Vocabulary training
2. Study the difference between commas, dashes and ellipses. Use the quizziz to test your knowledge: Use your first name and last initial to sign in on Quizziz.
website: https://quizizz.com/join code: 676180
Thursday, March 26 - Digital Learning
Learning Target: I can demonstrate command of English punctuation by correctly using ellipses,
Today's Work:
1. Watch the ellipse video.
2. Play the Kahoot!
3. Click to answer the time survey.
4. Join us for the Zoom meeting, at 2pm, by going to the website below.
Learning Target: I can demonstrate command of English punctuation by correctly using ellipses,
Today's Work:
1. Watch the ellipse video.
2. Play the Kahoot!
3. Click to answer the time survey.
4. Join us for the Zoom meeting, at 2pm, by going to the website below.
Click to watch -->
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Click to answer survey -->
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Zoom Video Meeting with Ms Skow Tomorrow!
8th Grade - Thursday, March 26 2pm, to join: https://zoom.us/j/409907796
Wednesday, March 25 - Digital Learning
Learning Target: I can use academic vocabulary by answering comprehension questions.
Today's Work:
1. 15 minutes vocabulary work on Membean.
2. Summit K12 Strategy Assessment. This is the last activity we will do in the Light and Sound Unit, so read carefully and make yourself (and me) proud!
8th Grade - Thursday, March 26 2pm, to join: https://zoom.us/j/409907796
Wednesday, March 25 - Digital Learning
Learning Target: I can use academic vocabulary by answering comprehension questions.
Today's Work:
1. 15 minutes vocabulary work on Membean.
2. Summit K12 Strategy Assessment. This is the last activity we will do in the Light and Sound Unit, so read carefully and make yourself (and me) proud!
Tuesday, March 24 - Digital Learning
Learning Target: I can use academic vocabulary to construct meaningful sentences.
Today's Work:
1. Choose the 6 vocabulary words for your vocabulary presentation. Create a PowerPoint, and share with Ms Skow in Office 365, so that she can give feedback on your progress.
Learning Target: I can use academic vocabulary to construct meaningful sentences.
Today's Work:
1. Choose the 6 vocabulary words for your vocabulary presentation. Create a PowerPoint, and share with Ms Skow in Office 365, so that she can give feedback on your progress.
Use this Code to Connect to ESOL8 on Schoology.com
Access Code: 7WKP-GRZN-TC443
Access Code: 7WKP-GRZN-TC443
2. If you have not yet completed 2 Content Tests in the Sound & Light Unit, finish that ASAP. Email Ms Skow if you need a Content Test reset.
Monday, March 23 - Digital Learning
Learning Target: I can acquire academic vocabulary by using context clues
Today's Work:
Learning Target: I can acquire academic vocabulary by using context clues
Today's Work:
1. 15 minutes vocabulary work on Membean.
2. Create a document in Office 356 titled: Your Name Membean (Example: Megan Key Membean). Choose 2 words from your word list to use in sentences, and share with Ms Skow.
3. E-mail me if you would like to retake any of the Light and Sound content tests.
2. Create a document in Office 356 titled: Your Name Membean (Example: Megan Key Membean). Choose 2 words from your word list to use in sentences, and share with Ms Skow.
3. E-mail me if you would like to retake any of the Light and Sound content tests.
E-mail me if you have questions, or are having trouble logging in to Membean or SummitK12
Friday, March 20 - Digital Learning Day 5
Learning Target: I can use academic vocabulary to identify figurative language.
Today's Work:
1. Play the Kahoot! Login with your first name and last initial (example: Megan K.) so that you can get credit for playing. Game PINs: 0601998 and 046752
Friday, March 20 - Digital Learning Day 5
Learning Target: I can use academic vocabulary to identify figurative language.
Today's Work:
1. Play the Kahoot! Login with your first name and last initial (example: Megan K.) so that you can get credit for playing. Game PINs: 0601998 and 046752
2. 15 minutes vocabulary work on Membean - When you miss a vocabulary question spend 20 seconds studying the word. Remember, you will see it again!
Thursday, March 19 - Digital Learning Day 4
Learning Target: I can write clearly and coherently by using figurative language and sensory details.
Today's Work:
1. Go outside. Find something you can describe using figurative and sensory language. (simile, metaphor, personification, onomatopoeia, etc.)
2. Write a paragraph about something you saw or experienced outside today. Your description should have language that relates to at least 3 different senses, and at least 2 examples of figurative language. Share your writing with Ms Skow through Office 356 or e-mail.
Wednesday, March 18 - Digital Learning Day 3
Learning Target: I can use academic vocabulary to create meaningful sentences.
Today's Work:
1. 15 minutes vocabulary work on Membean - When you miss a vocabulary question spend 20 seconds studying the word.
Scroll down to Monday for Membean login instructions, or contact Ms Skow by e-mail for help.
2. Begin your vocabulary PPT: due April 1. Share it with Ms Skow on Office 365, or through e-mail, so that she can provide feedback.
Learning Target: I can use academic vocabulary to create meaningful sentences.
Today's Work:
1. 15 minutes vocabulary work on Membean - When you miss a vocabulary question spend 20 seconds studying the word.
Scroll down to Monday for Membean login instructions, or contact Ms Skow by e-mail for help.
2. Begin your vocabulary PPT: due April 1. Share it with Ms Skow on Office 365, or through e-mail, so that she can provide feedback.
To sign on to Office 365, go to cobbk12.org, select Parents and Office 365 Sign in.
Username = [email protected]
Password =your school computer password
Username = [email protected]
Password =your school computer password
Tuesday, March 17 - Digital Learning -Day 2
Learning Target: I can use academic vocabulary to answer comprehension questions.
Today's Work:
1. Review the Key Vocabulary below.
2. Login to Summit K12, Light and Sound Unit. Complete the learning activities in your assigned book.
3. Click Below and answer the Light and Sound Questions for your book. After you have completed the Purple Book, you will answer the Enrichment Questions.
March 16 - Digital Learning -Day 1
Learning Target: I can acquire academic vocabulary by using context and definitions.
Today's Work:
1. 15 minutes of Membean
Send me an email if you have trouble logging in, and I can reset your login information.
2. Summit K12 Leveled Reading with content questions.
Read the appropriate color book, complete the learning activities and vocabulary boosters. Email Ms Skow, if you have questions, or don't know which digital book you should be working in.
Read the appropriate color book, complete the learning activities and vocabulary boosters. Email Ms Skow, if you have questions, or don't know which digital book you should be working in.
Key Vocabulary for Each Book
Blue: wave, energy, property, vibration, frequency, amplitude
Green: transverse wave, compression wave, frequency, amplitude, reflection, refraction, concave, convex
Orange: amplitude, frequency, reflection, refraction, transparent, opaque, volume, decible
Purple: reflection, refraction, visible light, infrared, ultraviolet, electromagnetic spectrum
Blue: wave, energy, property, vibration, frequency, amplitude
Green: transverse wave, compression wave, frequency, amplitude, reflection, refraction, concave, convex
Orange: amplitude, frequency, reflection, refraction, transparent, opaque, volume, decible
Purple: reflection, refraction, visible light, infrared, ultraviolet, electromagnetic spectrum
March 9-13
This week we will continue our Summit K12 unit on Light and Sound.
March 2-6
We will continue our work on descriptive writing. Thank you for your hard work through ACCESS testing.
February 3-7
Students should be using Membean 3 times a week for 15 minutes each session to work on vocabulary skills. This program can be used on a phone or computer, and should be used at home as well as at school. Build Your vocabulary!
Username: [email protected]
Password: lunch number + first&last initials
March 2-6
We will continue our work on descriptive writing. Thank you for your hard work through ACCESS testing.
February 3-7
Students should be using Membean 3 times a week for 15 minutes each session to work on vocabulary skills. This program can be used on a phone or computer, and should be used at home as well as at school. Build Your vocabulary!
Username: [email protected]
Password: lunch number + first&last initials
- Remember, do NOT spend more than 15 minutes on a practice.
- You have to complete three 15-minute practices this week.
- We will do one in class. You can also login at home, or on school computers before school.
- You may complete more than three this week, but not more than 15 minutes at one time.
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January 13-17
This week we will be using concept maps and transition words to clarify the relationship between ideas. Speaking Practice is Due on Friday.
January 6-10
Welcome Back! We will begin our week by setting goals. We will finish the SummitK12 unit on Force and Motion.
December 16-20
Vocabulary Summative on Tuesday, December 17. Study the vocabulary list, posted below. We will also be practice speaking skills, and working on our Force and Motion Unit in SummitK12.
December 9-13
The vocabulary quiz will be Thursday, December 12. I've rescheduled it so as not to interfere with Reality U. satellite, theory/theorize, orbit, virtual, visualize, predict/prediction and conclude/conclusion. Please study the words on the semester 1 vocabulary list to prepare for the Vocabulary Test on December 17.
Instructions for Using Office365 at Home:
http://www.cobbk12.org/centraloffice/InstructionalTechnology/CR/Office365/Office365HowStudentsSignin.pdf
This week we will be using concept maps and transition words to clarify the relationship between ideas. Speaking Practice is Due on Friday.
January 6-10
Welcome Back! We will begin our week by setting goals. We will finish the SummitK12 unit on Force and Motion.
December 16-20
Vocabulary Summative on Tuesday, December 17. Study the vocabulary list, posted below. We will also be practice speaking skills, and working on our Force and Motion Unit in SummitK12.
December 9-13
The vocabulary quiz will be Thursday, December 12. I've rescheduled it so as not to interfere with Reality U. satellite, theory/theorize, orbit, virtual, visualize, predict/prediction and conclude/conclusion. Please study the words on the semester 1 vocabulary list to prepare for the Vocabulary Test on December 17.
Instructions for Using Office365 at Home:
http://www.cobbk12.org/centraloffice/InstructionalTechnology/CR/Office365/Office365HowStudentsSignin.pdf
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December 2-6
This week we are starting the Force and Motion unit in Summit K12. We will have a vocabulary quiz on Tuesday, Dec 10 on the words; satellite, theory, orbit, virtual, visualize, predict/prediction and conclude/conclusion. Students are also working on a vocabulary project to review words that we have studied this semester.
November 18-22
This week we are reading and writing about the Great Depression. On Friday we will have a vocabulary test on the following words;
drought, diversify, drastically, predominantly, eliminate, cease, consequence, lack, urban, rural.
November 4-8
No school for Election Day, Tuesday, November 5!
This week students will be working on using content vocabulary in context. Review the 8th grade content vocabulary words. What is an amendment? What is the difference between conduction and convection? Why is it important to know a word's connotation, as well as it's denotation?
This week we are starting the Force and Motion unit in Summit K12. We will have a vocabulary quiz on Tuesday, Dec 10 on the words; satellite, theory, orbit, virtual, visualize, predict/prediction and conclude/conclusion. Students are also working on a vocabulary project to review words that we have studied this semester.
November 18-22
This week we are reading and writing about the Great Depression. On Friday we will have a vocabulary test on the following words;
drought, diversify, drastically, predominantly, eliminate, cease, consequence, lack, urban, rural.
November 4-8
No school for Election Day, Tuesday, November 5!
This week students will be working on using content vocabulary in context. Review the 8th grade content vocabulary words. What is an amendment? What is the difference between conduction and convection? Why is it important to know a word's connotation, as well as it's denotation?
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Speaking Survival | |
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October 25-Nov 1
This week we are continuing to work with vocabulary and concepts to support the 8th Grade social studies standards. We will also be working on developing writing and speaking skills.
October 14-18
This week we are previewing vocabulary and concepts to support the 8th Grade Science standards.
October 7-October 11
This week we will be focusing on strategies to improve writing and speaking skills. We will focus on correct grammar, advanced vocabulary and good organization, especially, in our writing.
September 30-October 4
We are coming to the end of our Unit on Properties of Matter. On Wednesday 10/2 we will have a Test on the information we read in our Summit K12 books.
Vocabulary words to review; definite, quality, measure, density, property, substance, amount, empathy, empower, realize, summarize, determine, synthesize, clarify, appropriate.
How to Access Summit K12 at Home
Summit K12 Website- Click here
Login Information:
Username is student's lunch# followed by @cobbk12.org
Password is student's lunch number
Example Username: [email protected]
Example Password: 1234567
Click on "Concept Literacy Links"
Click on "Properties of Matter"
Students can read digital books, work through Vocabulary Boosters, or take a Content Quiz.
September 16-20
Vocabulary Quiz Wednesday 9/17
We are continuing our Summit K12 Unit on Properties of Matter, and learning about Concept maps.
September 9-13
This week we are continuing work on our Summit K12 Unit on Properties of Matter. We will also be working on the skill of asking thoughtful and informed questions to gain more detailed information.
This week's vocabulary words: definite, quality, measure, density, property, substance, amount.
September 5, 2019
Students can Use Summit K12 at home to improve reading fluency, and increase vocabulary an academic knowledge.
Login Directions for Summit K12
summitk12.org
Username is student's lunch# followed by @cobbk12.org
Password is student's lunch number
Example Username: [email protected]
Example Password: 1234567
Click on "Concept Literacy Links"
Click on "Properties of Matter"
Students can read digital books, work through Vocabulary Boosters, or take a Content Quiz.
August 27, 2019
Vocabulary Quiz, Wednesday 8/28. On these Words; empathy, empower, realize, summarize, determine, inference. Study! Study!
August 20, 2019
This week we are working on evidence based writing. In class students have read and discussed 3 short readings, and are writing a short essay to answer the question; "What can schools do to stop bullying?" Students who do not finish this writing in class will need to finish it for homework. We are also starting our first Summit K12 unit on Properties of Matter, which builds reading skills and also reinforces 8th grade science standards.
August 7, 2019
This week we are reviewing grammar to improve writing, and discussing student's summer reading.... What!?1 You didn't do the summer reading?!? No worries, it's still summer! Read! Read! Read!
What do I need for ESOL class?
Required Supplies
student agenda (bring to class daily), pencils or pens, binder or notebook
Optional Supplies
Colored pencils, highlighters
Classroom Wish List
Colored copy paper
Required Supplies
student agenda (bring to class daily), pencils or pens, binder or notebook
Optional Supplies
Colored pencils, highlighters
Classroom Wish List
Colored copy paper