Day Three

English and Social Studies Grade 8 Block1 and/or 2
aka Eng/SocBlock
September 8th, 2011
Nuts and Bolts
9/11
Finish Introduction - read your composition Rashelle, Athena, Cheryl and Ingrid
lockers?
Moodle account info
http://moodle.nwesd.org

Geo Awardness - sunmoontides
Sunrise 6:37 am
Sunset 7:37 pm
Moonset 2:47 am
Moonrise 5:45 pm
% of Moon that is visible tonight 81



DOL 1

Every day in this spot you will be regaled with news from the dramatic story of “General Animal Hospital.”

Analogy
study:exam::pack:_vacation_
(a. test b.unpack c. vacation d. package)

Marshmallow Experiment
Quick Write 1
What is the point of this experiment?
What might be the “marshmallow” or temptation for students in this class?
The scientist who ran this experiment kept track of the kids lives for the next 30 years. What do you think he found was the difference between the kids who waited and the kids who did not?

Collaboration/Cooperation
Groups
First make a list of all the things that interest you
You will do a 30 second Public Service Announcement
Can be just audio or audio video
Subject will be a problem felt by teenagers on South Whidbey Island that needs fixing.
Today we will brainstorm a list of possible


Audio Video Segment on making a history documentary
Quick Write 2 - Note your reaction to the segment by describing 2 things you found interesting and tell why, in some detail, you chose those 2 things. 

Social Studies Grade 6
September 9th, 2011
Nuts and Bolts
Read and get signature on Class Syllabus at District Website - 5 points
9/11 update - SSR Tribute Today

Moodle account info  http://moodle.nwesd.org
Class Blog - http://englishsocialsnelling.blogspot.com/

Geo Awardness - sunmoontides
Sunrise 6:38 am
Sunset 7:35 pm
Moonset 3:55 am
Moonrise 6:09 pm
% of Moon that is visible tonight 88



Read Along/Read Aloud - aka Close Reading
Message of Ancient Days - Chapter 1 lesson 1