5-21-09: Three Cups of Tea Ch. 22-23 (A Days)

Today we started class with our last Punctual Piece *yay!* It was: Explain the title of Chapter 22: "The Enemy is Ignorance." What do you think about this phrase?

Then we turned in our punctual pieces.

Then we discussed Chapters 22 and 23 and you had the rest of the period to work on your Three Cups Tic-Tac-Toe Assignment.

Remember it is due at the latest on Friday--even though I won't be here, but the baskets will! No Excuses!

For Tuesday:
1. Finish Three Cups assignment
2. Have a great weekend!

5-20-09: Three Cups of Tea Ch. 22-23 (B Days)

Today we started class with our last Punctual Piece *yay!* It was: Explain the title of Chapter 22: "The Enemy is Ignorance." What do you think about this phrase?

Then we turned in our punctual pieces.

Then we discussed Chapters 22 and 23 and you had the rest of the period to work on your Three Cups Tic-Tac-Toe Assignment.

Remember it is due at the latest on Friday--even though I won't be here the Sub (who I know personally) will have a folder to collect them.

For Friday:
1. Finish Three Cups assignment
2. Have a great weekend!
3. H.A.G.S.

5-19-09: Three Cups of Tea Ch. 18-21 (A Days)

Today we started with our punctual piece:

What change do you want to be in the world? How could you go about being that change?

Then to cover chapters 18-21 in one class period we did an activity called a Jigsaw. We broke up into groups and each group was responsible for one chapter. They answered questions about the chapter and filled out a sheet to prepare to teach some other classmates about their chapter. Then we created new groups with one person from each chapter and you taught each other and took notes on the other chapters.

For Thursday:
1. Read Chapters 22-23
2. Finish all Late or Missing Work!

5-18-09: Three Cups of Tea Ch. 18-21 (B Days)

Today we started with our punctual piece:

What change do you want to be in the world? How could you go about being that change?

Then to cover chapters 18-21 in one class period we did an activity called a Jigsaw. We broke up into groups and each group was responsible for one chapter. They answered questions about the chapter and filled out a sheet to prepare to teach some other classmates about their chapter. Then we created new groups with one person from each chapter and you taught each other and took notes on the other chapters.

For Wednesday:
1. Read Chapters 22-23
2. Finish All Three Cups of Tea (Tic-Tac-Toe)
3. Remember it will be best if you turn in your Cups on Wednesday because I will not be here on Friday.

5-15-09: Three Cups of Tea Ch. 13-14 (A Days)

Today we began with our punctual piece: It is easy to become discouraged and feel helpless. How do you overcome helplessness and discouragement?

Then we had reading time.

Finally we completed a Stations Activity. There were nine (9) total, and you were required to complete four (4)--25 points each. You could complete up to three (3) additional stations for extra credit--again 25 points each.

If you missed class, you will need to make up the Stations Activity. Most of the Stations are on our website. For a few, you will have to come and make them up with me before or after school or during 1st lunch.

For Tuesday:
1. Read Chapter 16. You will have quizzes until you read!
2. Finish your 2nd Cup.


VIDEO FOR STATION 2

5-14-09: Three Cups of Tea Ch. 13-14 (B Days)

Today we began with our punctual piece: It is easy to become discouraged and feel helpless. How do you overcome helplessness and discouragement?

Then we had reading time.

Finally we completed a Stations Activity. There were nine (9) total, and you were required to complete four (4)--25 points each. You could complete up to three (3) additional stations for extra credit--again 25 points each.

If you missed class, you will need to make up the Stations Activity. Most of the Stations are on our website. For a few, you will have to come and make them up with me before or after school or during 1st lunch.

For Monday:
1. Read Chapter 16. You will have quizzes until you read!
2. Finish your 2nd Cup.

5-13-09: Three Cups of Tea Ch. 11-12 (A Days)

Today we started with our Punctual Piece: What is success? How do you know you've reached it?

We turned in our 1st Cup of Tea!

Then some of you had reading quizzes because you didn't read last time.

Next we had a silent discussion to work with Chapters 11-12.

For Friday:
1. Read Chapter 13-14
2. Work on your Cups

5-12-09: Three Cups of Tea Ch. 11-12 (B Days)

Today we started with our Punctual Piece: How come building meaningful relationships is important in Greg Mortenson's line of work? How do you go about building meaningful relationships?

We turned in our 1st Cup of Tea!

Then some of you had reading quizzes because you didn't read last time.

Next we had a silent discussion to work with Chapters 11-12.

For Thursday:
1. Read Chapter 13-14
2. Work on your Cups

5-11-09: Three Cups of Tea Story Boards (A Days)

Today we started class with our Punctual Piece. We practiced a reading strategy to figure out unknown words from context clues in the book.

Then we broke into six groups and each group focused on one chapter: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, or 10. As a group, you read the chapter, then answered some questions, and created a story board depiction of the chapter.

If you missed class, you will probably want to read at least one of the three chapters (5, 7, 10) that we covered in class in addition to your assigned reading: 1, 2, 3.

For Wednesday:
1. Read Three Cups of Tea Ch. 11-12
2. 1st Cup of Tea is Due!

5-8-09: Three Cups of Tea Chapters 1,2,3,4,7,10 (B Days)

Today we started class with our Punctual Piece. We practiced a reading strategy to figure out unknown words from context clues in the book.

Then we broke into six groups and each group focused on one chapter: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, or 10. As a group, you read the chapter, then answered some questions, and created a story board depiction of the chapter.

If you missed class, you will probably want to read at least one of the three chapters (5, 7, 10) that we covered in class in addition to your assigned reading: 1, 2, 3.

For Tuesday:
1. Read Three Cups of Tea Ch. 11-12
2. 1st Cup of Tea is Due!

5-7-09: Introdction to Three Cups of Tea (A Days)

Today we started off with our Punctual Piece. We wrote a paragraph in answer to the question:
Can ONE person make a difference? How so?

Then we took notes on the PowerPoint for Three Cups of Tea. If you missed class, you will need to make this up on your own. The PowerPoint in in PDF format on the website--and linked here :)

For part of the PowerPoint we watched the following video clips. See the PowerPoint Notes so you know how to respond and what to look for.

For next class you will need to read Chapters 1-3 in Three Cups of Tea. And make sure you bring your book to class with you!

See the Videos and Songs in the Previous B Day Post.

5-6-09: Intro. Three Cups of Tea (B Days)

Today we started off with our Punctual Piece. We wrote a paragraph in answer to the question:
Can ONE person make a difference? How so?

Then we took notes on the PowerPoint for Three Cups of Tea. If you missed class, you will need to make this up on your own. The PowerPoint in in PDF format on the website--and linked here :)

For part of the PowerPoint we watched the following video clips. See the PowerPoint Notes so you know how to respond and what to look for.

For next class you will need to read Chapters 1-3 in Three Cups of Tea. And make sure you bring your book to class with you!

The Video Clips from the PowerPoint:

Part 1


Part 2


Part 3



Here are the links if the videos don't work:
Greg Mortensen Part 1
Greg Mortensen Part 2
Greg Mortensen Part 3

Also, here are the Links to the Songs on the PowerPoint:
If Everyone Cared
I Dare You to Move

5-5-09: Core Testing Last Day! (A Days)

We finished Core Testing today!!

I am so excited to end our year with such an inspiring book.

No Homework today! Just be in class next time to start Three Cups of Tea.

5-4-09: Core Testing Day 2 (B days)

Hopefully we finished Core Testing today. If not, we'll finish up next time and we'll start Three Cups of Tea!

I am so excited to end our year with such an inspiring book.

No Homework today! Just be in class next time to start Three Cups of Tea.

5-1-09: Core Testing (A Days)

Today we took the first two sections of the Core Test. If you missed class, I will be hunting you down...

Please be here on Tuesday for the final two sections.

No Homework this weekend! Yay!

4-30-09: Core Testing Day 1 (B Days)

Today we took the first two sections of the Core Test. If you missed class, I will be hunting you down...

Please be here on Monday for the final two sections.

No Homework this weekend! Yay!

4-29-09: Book Reports & Roots Bingo

Today we completed our Book Report in class. If you missed class, you will need to come in after school and make up the book report with me. You have two weeks from today to do that.

Then we played Roots Bingo to review our Roots for Core Testing which starts on Friday.

Please, BE IN CLASS! If you're not in class, I will have to pull you out of your other classes to have you make up the test. Just be there.

Remember there are lots of incentives:
1. You are guaranteed a D- in the class this term.
2. You will receive extra credit if you do well.
3. There will be scrumptious treats.

Tell everyone in your class to come!

4-28-09: Book Reports & Roots Bingo

Today we completed our Book Report in class. If you missed class, you will need to come in after school and make up the book report with me. You have two weeks from today to do that.

Then we played Roots Bingo to review our Roots for Core Testing which starts on Thursday.

Please, BE IN CLASS! If you're not in class, I will have to pull you out of your other classes to have you make up the test. Just be there.

Remember there are lots of incentives:
1. You are guaranteed a D- in the class this term.
2. You will receive extra credit if you do well.
3. There will be scrumptious treats.

Tell everyone in your class to come!

4-27-09: Presentations End

Today we finished our Research Presentations. Overall, everyone did an astounding job! Well done.

Just remember Tuesday you need to have your book read. We will complete the book report IN CLASS. So be there. If you're not there, you'll have to make it up with me after school.

We will also be starting Core Testing this Friday, please be in class so that 1. You won't have to make up the test during a different class, and 2. Because I promise you it will be well worth your while if you take the exam!

Read your Book for Wednesday! We'll be doing our book report IN CLASS!

4-24-09: Last Day for Presentations (B Days)

Today we finished our Research Presentations. Overall, everyone did an astounding job! Well done.

Just remember Tuesday you need to have your book read. We will complete the book report IN CLASS. So be there. If you're not there, you'll have to make it up with me after school.

We will also be starting Core Testing next Thursday, please be in class so that 1. You won't have to make up the test during a different class, and 2. Because I promise you it will be well worth your while if you take the exam!

Have a good weekend :)