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Entries from January 2009

Noteworthy News 1/30

January 30th, 2009 · 12 Comments

Noteworthy News today! Front page headlines about a volcano about to erupt!

Kids go here to read the story and finish the assignment: Alaska Volcano About To Blow Top

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Right Right On

January 29th, 2009 · 1 Comment

We’re trying an alternative to me grading tests all by myself. I think feedback is important so I’m having the scholars correct mistakes on their tests today. Then, we’re doing a brief introduction to our next Geography unit: the Caribbean.

Homework is non-existant…yet anyway. Oooh. Ominous.

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Test Today

January 28th, 2009 · Comments Off

Kids are taking an assessment on chapter 25. It’s a nice long test, 15 whole questions. 50 points. No homework this evening.

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Chapter 25 Review

January 27th, 2009 · Comments Off

Normally it would be Swanspardy…. However, it was time for a change.

We’re attempting a new format… Who Wants to Be A Swansonaire? Swansonaire Chapter 25

You need to have powerpoint installed. If you want it, I have it as a Keynote Presentation as well. Just ask. It’s kind of big, so I’ll wait to put it up until someone says they need it.

 

Homework: Kids gotta study! Test tomorrow.

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S-monday

January 26th, 2009 · Comments Off

Today we’re finishing up chapter 25 and taking down the last set of notes. Tomorrow is review of some sort, probably a mix of Swanspardy and group note presentations. And it looks like Wednesday will be the test.

Homework, kids need to keep pounding on missing work and studying notes for that forthcoming assessment.

Also, tonight is Community Night at 6pm, so be there!

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