This is the last week before grades are due in for the 2nd round of Progress Reports. I hope you've been working hard! Many students have and have greatly improved their grades already. If you're still in the red, you know you have to work hard on your Parallel Reading Project, you Julius Caesar notes, and be ready for your midunit benchmark and your Midterm Exam. The Midterm will be 75% from this current unit and 25% cumulitive. Yes, vocabulary from units 1-6 may be on the test. Speaking of, don't forget your vocabulary Unit 4 mini quiz on Monday, and your workbook is due on Wednesday; yes, I'm checking for accuracy!
During class last week we started reading Julius Caesar using our accompanying packet. Most classes finished reading through Act I Scene ii line 90. If your class didn't (7th period), or if you were out, you need to use the online textbook and make sure you catch up over the weekend. Remember, all links are on the Current Resources Page tabbed at the top of this page.
As a head's up, I've told each class that while their first Parallel Reading Deadline (get your book) is Friday, Nov 2, I'm going to start putting Zs in the gradebook on Monday for those students who don't have books. This is not perminant, just encouragement for students to get their books sooner rather than later. I won't count off points of students who show me their physical book before Friday, however, 10 points per day after that applies.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Friday, October 19, 2012
Week 11--Let's Go European!
Hello All!
After Monday's Unit 3 vocabulary quiz, and the Unit 4 presentations on Tuesday (you know who you are), we're going to jump from the Middle East over to Europe. We'll actually be looking at 2 different cultures at once, British and Roman. That's right, we'll be reading Julius Ceasar by Shakespeare.
I don't know about you, but I'm excited--brotherly love, betrayal, portents, politicians, stubborness, fate, and let's not forget the Drama! There should be plenty to get you interested.
The Shakespeare Background PPT and the Julius Ceasar Packet are already up on the Resource page if you want to look ahead.
We'll be in the computer lab on Wednesday for another Writing Lab Assingment (as a hint, it's first couple of pages of the Julius Ceasar Packet), and we'll actually start reading on Thursday.
Those of you who haven't gotten your Reading Aloud grade yet for this 6 weeks, head's up, you're reading Act I.
On Tuesday, you'll be assigned a Long Term Parallel Reading Assignment. I want to get it to you early so that you'll have a month to work on it. It is a serious assignment and will be completed outside of class and on your own. We'll have weekly checks to work on your progress, but this assignment is not negotiable or optional. You will need to get a book from the list and you will need to read and understand it. This assignment will be due after Thanksgiving Break. [edit: The Parallel Reading Abstract Instructions and Requirements has been posted!]
Also, you may have noticed that I've cleaned up the Resource page and added a couple more tabs. I wanted to make sure you still had access to the infromation from past units, but also that you had an easier time finding the currently relevant information. I hope you like the new layout. If you have any questions, as always, my email is open!
If you want to ask a question or contact me: kimberly [dot] bundschu [at] cobbk12 [dot] org
If you *still* need to turn in your vocabulary presentation (way late!) or send me your turnitin.com password: mrsbundschu [at] gmail [dot] com
As a note, when you sent me your turnitin.com password, you can look in your "sent mail" and that email should be there. In case you ever forget your password.
After Monday's Unit 3 vocabulary quiz, and the Unit 4 presentations on Tuesday (you know who you are), we're going to jump from the Middle East over to Europe. We'll actually be looking at 2 different cultures at once, British and Roman. That's right, we'll be reading Julius Ceasar by Shakespeare.
I don't know about you, but I'm excited--brotherly love, betrayal, portents, politicians, stubborness, fate, and let's not forget the Drama! There should be plenty to get you interested.
The Shakespeare Background PPT and the Julius Ceasar Packet are already up on the Resource page if you want to look ahead.
We'll be in the computer lab on Wednesday for another Writing Lab Assingment (as a hint, it's first couple of pages of the Julius Ceasar Packet), and we'll actually start reading on Thursday.
Those of you who haven't gotten your Reading Aloud grade yet for this 6 weeks, head's up, you're reading Act I.
On Tuesday, you'll be assigned a Long Term Parallel Reading Assignment. I want to get it to you early so that you'll have a month to work on it. It is a serious assignment and will be completed outside of class and on your own. We'll have weekly checks to work on your progress, but this assignment is not negotiable or optional. You will need to get a book from the list and you will need to read and understand it. This assignment will be due after Thanksgiving Break. [edit: The Parallel Reading Abstract Instructions and Requirements has been posted!]
Also, you may have noticed that I've cleaned up the Resource page and added a couple more tabs. I wanted to make sure you still had access to the infromation from past units, but also that you had an easier time finding the currently relevant information. I hope you like the new layout. If you have any questions, as always, my email is open!
If you want to ask a question or contact me: kimberly [dot] bundschu [at] cobbk12 [dot] org
If you *still* need to turn in your vocabulary presentation (way late!) or send me your turnitin.com password: mrsbundschu [at] gmail [dot] com
As a note, when you sent me your turnitin.com password, you can look in your "sent mail" and that email should be there. In case you ever forget your password.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Epic Narrative Update
Hello All!
The Epic Narrative was due yesterday. I've marked in Pinnacle all of the students that have not yet submitted their projects to turnitin.com with a Z. Students may still submit their narrative late, but they're losing 10% per day.
Please check Pinnacle as to the status of your narrative. No grade means I haven't graded it yet. Z means it's not on my turnitin.com.
The Epic Narrative was due yesterday. I've marked in Pinnacle all of the students that have not yet submitted their projects to turnitin.com with a Z. Students may still submit their narrative late, but they're losing 10% per day.
Please check Pinnacle as to the status of your narrative. No grade means I haven't graded it yet. Z means it's not on my turnitin.com.
Friday, October 12, 2012
Week 10 Assessment Week
Due to overwhelming response, all vocabulary activities have been moved back by 1 week.
Almost There Test for Unit 1 is on Monday: Study archetypes, Gilgamesh, and Genesis.
Epic Narrative is due on Turnitin.com on Tuesday; remember, no paper copies!
PSAT is on Wednesday, so Wednesday and Thursday we'll have a funky schedule. We'll also be playing extention games.
Friday is our Final Unit Test. Again, archetypes, Gilgamesh, and Genesis.
You can do it!!!
Almost There Test for Unit 1 is on Monday: Study archetypes, Gilgamesh, and Genesis.
Epic Narrative is due on Turnitin.com on Tuesday; remember, no paper copies!
PSAT is on Wednesday, so Wednesday and Thursday we'll have a funky schedule. We'll also be playing extention games.
Friday is our Final Unit Test. Again, archetypes, Gilgamesh, and Genesis.
You can do it!!!
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Vocabulary Questionaire
I'm trying out Google Forms to see how they work, but I would also like your opinion!
Please fill out and submit the form below so that I can alter my instruction based on your opinion.
Thanks!
Please fill out and submit the form below so that I can alter my instruction based on your opinion.
Thanks!
Monday, October 8, 2012
Week 9--Summative Unit Assessment
Hello all!
This week is a very Student Directed Week. The students were given the I Need a Hero Narrative Checklist and I Need a Hero Unit 1 Final Unit Assesment handouts on Friday last week. They have deadlines to meet every day this week and through Tuesday next week. Students who do not meet the deadlines on each individual step will not receive credit on that step!
You can watch your progress online on Pinnacle through the Epic Narrative Checklist grade. Look at the list below to see of your student is on track with each deadline. Students should be working ahead of each deadline in order to finish on time.
Students who are on track as of Monday have 20 points.
Student should earn 20 points by Tuesday.
Students should earn 20 points by Wednesday.
Students should earn 10 points by Thursday.
Students should earn 30 points by Tuesday (next week).
Total of 100 points possible if they meet all of the deadlines.
Some students have already missed the first deadline as of today and cannot earn those first 20 points, however, they are still responsible for all subsequent deadlines.
Students who follow the Narrative Checklist are getting my (or Mr. Miller) to check off each step of their Writting Process. If they are getting their work check at each step, their narrative should be worth an A when they actually turn it in.
This week is a very Student Directed Week. The students were given the I Need a Hero Narrative Checklist and I Need a Hero Unit 1 Final Unit Assesment handouts on Friday last week. They have deadlines to meet every day this week and through Tuesday next week. Students who do not meet the deadlines on each individual step will not receive credit on that step!
You can watch your progress online on Pinnacle through the Epic Narrative Checklist grade. Look at the list below to see of your student is on track with each deadline. Students should be working ahead of each deadline in order to finish on time.
Students who are on track as of Monday have 20 points.
Student should earn 20 points by Tuesday.
Students should earn 20 points by Wednesday.
Students should earn 10 points by Thursday.
Students should earn 30 points by Tuesday (next week).
Total of 100 points possible if they meet all of the deadlines.
Some students have already missed the first deadline as of today and cannot earn those first 20 points, however, they are still responsible for all subsequent deadlines.
Students who follow the Narrative Checklist are getting my (or Mr. Miller) to check off each step of their Writting Process. If they are getting their work check at each step, their narrative should be worth an A when they actually turn it in.
Monday, October 1, 2012
Getting Ready for the Next Unit and Extra Points
Did she just say, "Extra Points"? Yep!
The online textbook is live, but I want to make sure that you can access it at home.
The first 5 students from each class who access the online textbook (username is your number, password is cobb2013) and email me (kimberly [dot] bundschu [at] cobbk12 [dot] org) screen shots (print screen button, then paste it into the email or a word document) of their accounts logged in to the online text books (yes, both of them) will get a ticket.
Remember, those tickets can turn into extra points or errand passes!
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