We'll be visitng the "sciences" department at Stockholm University tomorrow to discover more about the different aspects of this vast subject with the program frågelådan...
http://www.frageladan.se/
Check out the site for more information!
The kids have come up with 6 questions per group (we had 5 groups) based on Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Astronomy, Ecology, and Physics... these questions have been sent off to the University and tomorrow, professors and researchers from the differerent departments will attempt to answer these questions for our students...
TUESDAY, MAY 13th
fritids hemmansdag
The kids will join in a series of fun and cooperative activities during regular fritids time.
THURSDAY, MAY 15th
Math Test, Red Section: Percentage (pg 85 to 88, for study's sake)... kids will have a chance to take home the book tomorrow for studying
ENGLISH READING /WRITING
NARRATIVE TEXT FINAL DRAFT DUE DATE: JUNE 2nd.
This is the kids' final project in English Writing. They've been working on it for quite some time. The final project can be typed, if desired. I believe you are all aware of the requirements for this project: we discussed it at the Development Talks (remember the plotline guide?)
Here are the goals (this is a copy of the Final Draft Self Evaluation):
Narrative Text Check List &
Self Evaluation
1.)
Gaps
in thoughts?
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yes…
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no…
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Example:
How can I fix it?
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Here’s an example:
Here’s how I watched for “gaps”:
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2.)
Staying
on topic?
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no…
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yes…
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Example:
How can I fix it?
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Here’s an example:
Here’s how I stayed on topic:
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3.)
Variation?
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no…
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yes…
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Example:
How can I fix it?
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Here’s an example:
Here’s how I varied my language:
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4.)
Repetition of words?
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no…
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yes…
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Example:
How can I fix it?
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Here’s an example:
Here’s how I changed up my wording:
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5.)
Conjunctions?
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no…
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yes…
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Example:
How can I fix it?
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Here’s an example:
Here’s how I used conjunctions:
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6.)
Too much dialogue?
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yes…
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no…
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Example:
How can I fix it?
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Here’s an example:
Here’s how I used dialogue in a good way:
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7.)
Same narrative perspective?
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no…
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yes…
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Example:
How can I fix it?
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Any comments?
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8.)
Ending links to beginning?
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no…
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yes…
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Example:
How can I fix it?
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Here’s an example:
Here’s how I linked my beginning and end:
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9.)
Text sounds like a story when I read it?
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no…
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yes…
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Example:
How can I fix it?
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Here’s an example:
How I did that:
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10.) Proper punctuation and
capitalization?
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no…
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yes…
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Example:
How can I fix it?
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Any comments?
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11.) Paragraphs that
separate the story based on plotline?
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no…
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yes…
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Example:
How can I fix it?
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Here’s an example:
Here’s how I worked out my plotline:
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12.) Proper spelling?
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no…
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yes…
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Example:
How can I fix it?
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How did you check your spelling?
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13.) Neat and clear
handwriting and a PRETTY final text?
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no…
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yes…
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Example:
How can I fix it?
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Any comments?
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14.) Appropriate verb
tense throughout story?
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no…
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yes…
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Example:
How can I fix it?
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Any comments?
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15.) Description of
setting that pushes story?
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no…
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yes…
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Example:
How can I fix it?
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Here’s an example:
Here’s how it pushed my story:
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16.) Character description:
feelings/thoughts?
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no…
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yes…
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Example:
How can I fix it?
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Here’s an example:
Here’s how it made my story better:
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17.) Character
description: appearances?
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no…
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yes…
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Example:
How can I fix it?
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Here’s an example:
Here’s how it made my story better:
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18.) Attention grabbing
sentences?
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no…
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yes…
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Example:
How can I fix it?
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Here’s an example:
Here’s how they made my story better:
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MATH
Test: Percentages (see above)
Weight and Conversions
Problem Solving: We're learning to "attack" word problems in a specific way, like detectives, in order to prepare for some of the more difficult math problems on next year's Nat'l Tests. Here are our Problem Solving Steps:
When you are faced with a
difficult problem, there are MANY things you should be aware of… Here are some
steps to help you…
I.
Detective Work: Figure This Stuff Out!
1.) What is the question being asked? Underline the question.
2.) How many steps
or calculations will you
need?
3.) What type of math is it? (Ex;
patterns? Geometry area/perimeter? Calculations?)
4.) Underline important info and numbers
5.) Which words show you which räknesätt to use? (Check this 2
times to make sure… sometimes you will be tricked! Remember the kortare problem?)
6.) Choose your räknesätt for each
step, one at a time.
II.
Show Every Step!
1.) Choose räknesätt 5.)
Look at the equals sign!
Do you have a true statement?
2.) Write the equation
6.) Write the Answer
3.) Use your method to solve
(draw if need be) 7.) Label
(correct units)
4.) Use correct units. Convert if
needed. 8.) Checking!!!
III.
Checking!
1.) Go back through your
method with a pencil to look
for silly mistakes (slarvfel) .
Did
you have any mistakes with…?
Carrying? Borrowing? Moving the decimal comma down?
Mellanled mix-ups? Silly calculation mistakes? (bad
add/sub/mult/div)
Setting
up your uppställning column? Untrue equals sign?
Any
other troublesome areas?:
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2.) Is your answer logical when compared with the question and numbers or
units you used?
3.) Check the question
again. Did you answer it?
RELIGION
The visit to the Mosque was inspiring and interesting. We spoke with an Imam, saw the prayer ceremony, heard the Muezzin's Call to Prayer.
The quiz, however, was not so successful. At least 9 points out of 16 were required to pass... I guess half the class wasn't listening at the Mosque :(
Next: Catholicism.
SCIENCE
Scientific Method
Chemistry: mixtures; physical change vs. chemical reaction; chemical bonds/elements/atoms/molecules; water cycle
Fun classroom experiments around all this, using the steps of the Scientific Method
HOMEWORK
Science:
4 sheets on Chemistry (pg 52, 54, 56, 58)
Math:
2 Sheets on Weight... Conversions and Word Problems. Kids should use the above "problem Solving Steps" when trying to investigate/solve the Word Problems.
Reading Log
Study: Tomorrow, Red Section CHP 8, pg 85 to 88
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