Daily Agenda: June 5, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Please remember to be a respectful audience so your classmates can have the best shot for a successful presentation.
Time to wrap up TEDTalks!!
Daily Agenda: June 10, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Please Please Please put some effort into your letters of appreciation. They mean a lot to those who receive them!!
This is our last daily agenda!!
Daily Agenda: June 6, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Please be sure your YouTube video actually loads in Google Classroom. If it doesn’t load, I can’t grade it!!
Time to wrap up TEDTalks!!
Daily Agenda: June 5, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Failure to be prepared for the your TEDTalk slot will result in a 25% late score reduction.
Great job with yesterday’s TEDTalks!!
Daily Agenda: June 4, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Failure to be prepared for the your TEDTalk slot will result in a 25% late score reduction.
It’s time for TED Talks!!
Daily Agenda: June 3, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Failure to be prepared for the your TEDTalk slot will result in a 25% late score reduction.
TEDTalk start tomorrow!!
Daily Agenda: May 30, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
>TEDTalks will begin on Tuesday, June 4.
>LinkIT Code: 001WM483
It’s Thursday already….wooohoo!!!
Daily Agenda: May 29, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
>TEDTalks will begin on Tuesday, June 4.
>LinkIT Code: 001WM483
It’s Thursday already….wooohoo!!!
Daily Agenda: May 29, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
>TEDTalks will begin on Tuesday, June 4.
>LinkIT Code: 001WM483
This was me enjoying the extra long weekend.
Daily Agenda: May 21, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Part 2 and technology presentation- Due by the end of today!!
Announcements
TEDTalks will begin on Tuesday, June 4.
Enjoy the extra long weekend!!
Daily Agenda: May 20, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Part 2 and technology presentation- Due Thursday, 5/23 @ 3:00
Announcements
TEDTalks will begin on Tuesday, June 4.
The end is near….but we’re not there yet!!
Daily Agenda: May 20, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Part 2 and technology presentation- Due Thursday, 5/23 @ 3:00
NJSLA is finally done!!
Daily Agenda: May 20, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Part 2 and technology presentation- Due Thursday, 5/23 @ 3:00
NJSLA just won’t go away.
Daily Agenda: May 17, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Part 2 and technology presentation- Due Thursday, 5/23 @ 3:00
Me trying to finish this week.
Daily Agenda: May 16, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Part 2 and technology presentation- Due Thursday, 5/23 @ 3:00
Youre making a YouTube video….not burgers!!
Daily Agenda: May 14, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Part 2 and technology presentation- Due Thursday, 5/23 @ 3:00
Announcements
Keep reading your independent novels. This is your last reading log!!!
Me trying to figure out every day’s schedule.
Daily Agenda: May 13, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Part 2 and technology presentation- Due Thursday, 5/23 @ 3:00
Announcements
Keep reading your independent novels. We will get back to them soon!!
Can you relate to this??
Daily Agenda: May 10, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Part 1- Due Mon
Announcements
You need to continue checking the daily agenda, even if your class does not meet. I will be updating assignments, due dates, and making announcement…like this one!
Running to the weekend….
Daily Agenda: May 9, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Part 1- Due Mon
Announcements
You need to continue checking the daily agenda, even if your class does not meet. I will be updating assignments, due dates, and making announcement…like this one!
Some of you are working too slowly and just need to…..
Daily Agenda: May 8, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Part 1- Due Mon
Announcements
You need to continue checking the daily agenda, even if your class does not meet. I will be updating assignments, due dates, and making announcement…like this one!
It’s nice to have a “normal” day…kind of.
Daily Agenda: May 7, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Part 1- Due Mon
Announcements
You need to continue checking the daily agenda, even if your class does not meet. I will be updating assignments, due dates, and making announcement…like this one!
Are you bored of my bored testing gifs yet??
Daily Agenda: May 6, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Part 1- Due Mon
Announcements
You need to continue checking the daily agenda, even if your class does not meet. I will be updating assignments, due dates, and making announcement…like this one!
Was this you during NJSLA???
Daily Agenda: May 3, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Please be certain you have your rough draft done by Monday. I will start leaving comments and conferencing throughout next week.
It’s Friday…let’s go nuts!!
Daily Agenda: May 2, 2024
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Homework:
Announcements
The rest of this week is rough draft time. It is only 2-3 pages single spaced. Put your energy into this last major writing of the year!
We all knew football was dangerous, right??
Daily Agenda: April 29, 2024
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Homework:
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Use your work time wisely or you will be moved. I have zero tolerance for wasted time and distractions with independence I am providing you moving forward.
Baseball…a more dangerous game than you think!!
Daily Agenda: May 1, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Your MDG slides need to be completed tomorrow. Falling behind will impact your ability to have success on the assessment.
Basketball is dangerous…for teachers!!
Daily Agenda: April 30, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Use your work time wisely or you will be moved. I have zero tolerance for wasted time and distractions with independence I am providing you moving forward.
Volleyball…a dangerous game in your bedroom!!
Daily Agenda: April 26, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Use your work time wisely or you will be moved. I have zero tolerance for wasted time and distractions with independence I am providing you moving forward.
Some say soccer is the most dangerous game.
Daily Agenda: April 25, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Use your work time wisely or you will be moved. I have zero tolerance for wasted time and lack of cooperation with independence I am providing you moving forward.
Balancing on the halfway point of this week like a goat.
Daily Agenda: April 24, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Use your work time wisely or you will be moved. I have zero tolerance for wasted time and taking advantage of the independence I am providing you moving forward.
Balancing on the halfway point of this week like a goat.
Daily Agenda: April 23, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Use your work time wisely or you will be moved. I have zero tolerance for wasted time and taking advantage of the independence I am providing you moving forward.
I am not a babysitter. Have more control than Jack Jack!!
Daily Agenda: April 22, 2024
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Homework:
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We will be frequently working independently the close out the year. Be sure you stay focused and complete your work during time allotted in class.
Anybody get a sunburn over spring break?
Daily Agenda: April 8, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Continue working on the short story organizers. I will set a due date for them when we return from break.
Have a great week off!!
Daily Agenda: April 7, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Continue working on the short story organizers. I will set a due date for them when we return from break.
Almost there!!!
Daily Agenda: April 6, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
The marking period ends today. Any late work needs to be submitted immediately.
Three days until Spring Break!!
Daily Agenda: April 5, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
The marking period ends next Tuesday. Any late work needs to be submitted by then.
Relax….we still have to get through this week!
Daily Agenda: April 5, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
The marking period ends next Tuesday. Any late work needs to be submitted by then.
Just one more leap until the weekend!!
Daily Agenda: April 4, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
The marking period ends next Tuesday. Any late work needs to be submitted by then.
Talk about coming up short.
Daily Agenda: April 3, 2024
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Homework:
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All graduation essays need to be printed today. Please be certain your name is not on it (only your number).
Hey look, it’s a dog doing a blog!!
Daily Agenda: April 2, 2024
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Homework:
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The graduation essay assignment will be in Classroom tomorrow and will include your student number and instructions.
Yes, the benchmark is STILL happening.
Daily Agenda: April 1, 2024
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Homework:
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Please sit in your assigned seats!!!
It’s April today….no joke!!
Daily Agenda: March 27, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
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Please sit in your assigned seats!!!
Wolves are pretty amazing!!
Daily Agenda: March 27, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Please sit in your assigned seats!!!
Wolves are pretty amazing!!
Daily Agenda: March 25, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
We’re shifting units and you need to transition with the rest of the class. Come in and be ready to participate appropriately with the lessons we are doing every day.
If Cinderella had picky taste in men…
Daily Agenda: March 25, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
We’re shifting units and you need to transition with the rest of the class. Come in and be ready to participate appropriately with the lessons we are doing every day.
Amazing how a princess fairy tale impacted basketball.
Daily Agenda: March 22, 2024
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Good luck…you’ll do great!!
The poetry reading has arrived!!
Daily Agenda: March 21, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Get any last poetry practice in so that you feel confident today in front of the audience.
That moment before your name is called to read poetry.
Daily Agenda: March 20, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Practice your poetry leading up to the reading. This will help make you feel more confident reading it to the class.
Don’t get to worked up about the poetry reading!!
Daily Agenda: March 19, 2024
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Do everything within your power to have a rough draft ready for tomorrow. I need to give you feedback to your finished draft.
Don’t stumble at the finish of this essay!!
Daily Agenda: March 18, 2024
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You should be writing your rough draft today. If you are not, you are WAY BEHIND!!!
I hope you had a better St. Patty’s Day than this guy!!
Daily Agenda: March 15, 2024
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Homework:
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No planning boxes this round of writing for anybody. Find your own way to organize your thoughts. This is your future!!
Time to do the Carleton (if uou know, you know!!)
Daily Agenda: March 13, 2024
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Homework:
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No planning boxes this round of writing for anybody. Find your own way to organize your thoughts. This is your future!!
This essay is designed to see if you can fly on your own!!
Daily Agenda: March 12, 2024
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Homework:
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No planning boxes this round of writing for anybody. Find your own way to organize your thoughts. This is your future!!
I’m sorry I was gone yesterday…can you forgive me??
Daily Agenda: March 12, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
PLEASE NOTE THE WORD STUDY ASSESSMENT IS MOVED TO MONDAY.
I’ll bet you do!! :)
Daily Agenda: March 11, 2024
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Homework:
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I will not be here tomorrow so ask any question you have today.
This kid is NOT a legend.
Daily Agenda: March 8, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Please see the review word study review materials in Google Classroom.
This kid is a legend.
Daily Agenda: March 6, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Please see the review word study review materials in Google Classroom.
Sometimes our choices are poor.
Daily Agenda: March 7, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Please see the review word study review materials in Google Classroom.
Sometime making comparisons are hard!!
Daily Agenda: March 5, 2024
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It’s officially time to GET STUFF DONE!!
Time is passing…..are you??
Daily Agenda: March 4, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
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You have two days to complete the assigned work. Be organized and focused on this task!!
Hope you all enjoyed the sunshine and warmth yesterday!!
Daily Agenda: March 1, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Check the due date adjustments. I’m trying to help you out as much as possible!!
Nineteen days until spring!!
Daily Agenda: February 29, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
You have two days to manage your time wisely and complete your work.
That’s right….it’s still February!!
Daily Agenda: February 28, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
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Check the due dates- I made some adjustments to help you out.
There is real truth in this!!
Daily Agenda: February 27, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
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Check the due dates- I made some adjustments to help you out.
The ski equivalent of Tuesday.
Daily Agenda: February 26, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
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Please reset your approach to class coming out of the break. Your ability to transition back to work is key to your future.
I hope you all had a fun and safe Winter Break!!
Daily Agenda: February 16, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
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I hope you all have a great week off and get to rest, relax, and recharge!!
That’s your job to figure out today!!
Daily Agenda: February 15, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Use today wise. Limit distractions. Exercise self control and really dig into the poetry.
Friendship is the best comfort on a cold day.
Daily Agenda: February 14, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Please see the adjusted due date for this week’s assignments.
Don’t you just love snow days??
Daily Agenda: February 12, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
The poetry writing due date will be delayed until after break if we have a snow day tomorrow. Franklin Lakes is currently projects to have 8-14 inches!!
Hope you all enjoyed the Taylor Bowl!!
Daily Agenda: February 9, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Please be sure to see me if you need help with your poetry writing!!
It sure is LeBron…take to write serious poetry!!
Daily Agenda: February 7, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Feel free to add to your poetry writing anytime you want. That is your space to create!!
That’s right…the Tuttlenator is back!!
Daily Agenda: February 6, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Feel free to add to your poetry writing anytime you want. That is your space to create!!
Well, that’s not a very good poem!!
Daily Agenda: February 7, 2024
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Homework:
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I am in the library classroom today. Shoot me an email if you have questions and really need my help right away. I’ll do my best to provide whatever support I can.
I’m not lost….just stuck in a meeting!!
Daily Agenda: February 5, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
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Feel free to add to your poetry writing anytime you want. That is your space to create!!
Yes…I think that’s a dancing nacho chip too.
Daily Agenda: February 2, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Feel free to add to your poetry writing anytime you want. That is your space to create!!
It’s potty time!!!
Daily Agenda: February 1, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Please see the Word Study review materials in Google Classroom to prepare for the assessment.
Now that’s poetry!!
Daily Agenda: January 30, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Did you turn in your reading log. I hope so!!
Are you ready for a vocab assessment??
Daily Agenda: January 30, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Please see the Word Study review materials in Google Classroom to prepare for the assessment.
Anybody else missing the beach right now??
Daily Agenda: January 29, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Please see the Word Study review materials in Google Classroom to prepare for the assessment.
We’re officially halfway through the school year!!
Daily Agenda: January 26, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Please see the Word Study review materials in Google Classroom to prepare for the assessment.
Yeeeeees…..it’s Fry-Day!!
Daily Agenda: January 25, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Please see the Word Study review materials in Google Classroom to prepare for the assessment.
Anybody else feeling tired today??
Daily Agenda: January 24, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Please see the Word Study review materials in Google Classroom to prepare for the assessment.
I know this feeling.
Daily Agenda: January 23, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
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Be sure you reading log is submitted tomorrow. This is the easiest way to earn points and improve your grades in language arts!!
This guys is definitely a creep!!
Daily Agenda: January 22, 2024
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Homework:
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Have you heard this one before? You use time wisely during class. You will have a memoir to write very soon as well!!
Did you enjoyed the ice this weekend??
Daily Agenda: January 15, 2024
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Homework:
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Be aware that refusing to listen to a teacher is a strike. When adults ask you do something, comply without arguing and questioning.
At what point did it become acceptable to argue with adults??
Daily Agenda: January 14, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
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We start a long term technology project today. Please be sure you are pacing your work effectively.
Sadly, this is what you know about Native Americans.
Daily Agenda: January 13, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Check the reminders on slide 2 of the Daily Agenda for important reminders about the writing and book trailer.
Unfortunately, the Benchmark is not over yet!!
Daily Agenda: January 16, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Check the reminders on slide 2 of the Daily Agenda for important reminders about the writing and book trailer.
This bench marks this pooch’s resting spot!!
Daily Agenda: January 12, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Check the reminders on slide 2 of the Daily Agenda for important reminders about the writing and book trailer.
For you at least…not for your teachers!!
Daily Agenda: January 11, 2024
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Blog Entry 11 Topic: What is your favorite movie/s? Why is it your favorite? How many times do you think you have watched it?
Use today wisely so you don’t feel like this tomorrow!!
Daily Agenda: January 10, 2024
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Homework:
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Blog Entry 11 Topic: What is your favorite movie/s? Why is it your favorite? How many times do you think you have watched it?
Let’s talk movies today!!
Daily Agenda: January 9, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Blog Entry 11 Topic: What is your favorite movie/s? Why is it your favorite? How many times do you think you have watched it?
Let’s talk movies today!!
Daily Agenda: January 8, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Blog Entry 11 Topic: What is your favorite movie/s? Why is it your favorite? How many times do you think you have watched it?
Anybody having Italian trip FOMO today??
Daily Agenda: January 5, 2024
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Homework:
Announcements
LinkIt Code: 001AAK53
No horsing around today!!
Daily Agenda: January 4, 2024
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Homework:
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LinkIt Code: 001AAK53
I wonder how Link would do on Linkit!!
Daily Agenda: January 3, 2024
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Homework:
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Blog 11 Topic: Give a recap of your holiday break. What did you do with your time off?
Let’s not get too wacky though!!
Daily Agenda: January 2, 2024
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Blog 11 Topic: Give a recap of your holiday break. What did you do with your time off?
Happy New Year!!!
Daily Agenda: December 22, 2023
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I am sorry I can’t be with you today. I hope you all have a wonderful Holiday Break with friends and family and wish you a happy new years!!
Rest…relax….and enjoy the time off!!
Daily Agenda: December 21, 2023
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Homework:
Announcements
Suggested Blog 9 Topic: What are your plans over break? Write about what you are most looking forward to with two weeks off from school and homework.
It’s officially the first day of Winter!!
Daily Agenda: December 20, 2023
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Suggested Blog 9 Topic: What are your plans over break? Write about what you are most looking forward to with two weeks off from school and homework.
Three more days…three more days!!!!
Daily Agenda: December 19, 2023
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Suggested Blog 9 Topic: What are your plans over break? Write about what you are most looking forward to with two weeks off from school and homework.
Frosty the….whoa man!!!!
Daily Agenda: December 18, 2023
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Suggested Blog 9 Topic: What are your plans over break? Write about what you are most looking forward to with two weeks off from school and homework.
Don’t be angry…it’s almost Holiday Break!!
Daily Agenda: December 14, 2023
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
On Monday, you need to have the full five-paragraph rough draft with text citations and a Work Cited page. Failure to complete this will result in a parent emails.
You ever feel like this doing critical thinking??
Daily Agenda: December 15, 2023
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
On Monday, you need to have the full five-paragraph rough draft with text citations and a Work Cited page. Failure to complete this will result in a parent emails.
You don’t need to give extra credit….just credit!!
Daily Agenda: December 13, 2023
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Please note the rough draft due date has been moved to Friday. You will have Thursday to work on it as well. Plan accordingly!!
Do you feel like the hits keep coming with assessments??
Daily Agenda: December 13, 2023
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Please note the rough draft due date has been moved to Monday. Plan accordingly!!
Did you know today is National Gingerbread House Day??
Daily Agenda: December 12, 2023
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
You need all five paragraph composed by Thursday. Manage your time at school and at home wisely. Parents will be contacted if it is not completed on time.
Do you feel like the hits keep coming with assessments??
Daily Agenda: December 11, 2023
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You should have your critical thinking finished at this point and moved on to drafting the essay. If you have not hit this point, you need to put in extra effort to increase your pace.
You have much to do to monkey around today!!
Daily Agenda: December 6, 2023
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Write about a teen social issue that you have experienced. What is has been the most challenging aspect of this issue? How has impacted your life? How have you coped with it?
This had better be you writing your essay. Yeah!!!
Daily Agenda: December 8, 2023
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Homework:
Announcements
Blog Entry 7: Write about a teen social issue that you have experienced. What is has been the most challenging aspect of this issue? How has impacted your life? How have you coped with it?
It’s Friday….whip your hair back forth!!
Daily Agenda: December 7, 2023
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Homework:
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Blog Entry 7: Write about a teen social issue that you have experienced. What is has been the most challenging aspect of this issue? How has impacted your life? How have you coped with it?
Nothing like those awkward teenage years!!
Daily Agenda: December 5, 2023
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Please see Google Classroom for Word Study materials. The assessment will take place on Thursday.
80’s teen girls did have some fashion issues.
Daily Agenda: December 4, 2023
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Please see Google Classroom for Word Study materials. The assessment will take place on Thursday.
This teen has issues!!
Daily Agenda: December 1, 2023
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Please see Google Classroom for Word Study materials. The assessment will take place on Thursday next week.
Time to close our 2023!!
Daily Agenda: November 30, 2023
Lesson Objectives:
Homework:
Announcements
Please see Google Classroom for Word Study materials. The assessment will take place on Thursday next week.
Don’t worry…you have two half days to end the week!!
Daily Agenda: November 29, 2023
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Write about a memorable argument you had with somebody. It could be a friend, family member, or somebody totally unexpected. Did you win the argument? Do you wish you had approached it differently now that you know more about argumentation?
Don’t worry…you have two half days to end the week!!
Daily Agenda: November 28, 2023
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FYI- You will be taking a Formative assessment over a nonfiction text on Friday this week. Pay attention to this week’s lessons to be prepared.
Bill Nye’s globe definitely has some warming issues!!
Daily Agenda: November 26, 2023
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The stretch between Thanksgiving and Holiday Break are notoriously difficult for students. Don’t lose your focus over the next three weeks. This period will significantly impact your M2 grade.
My wife and I trying to watch TV after Thanksgiving dinner.
Daily Agenda: November 22, 2023
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Thank you all for the kindness you have brought into the classroom this year. I truly appreciate every one of you and hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Relax and enjoy some time off!!
Happy Turkey Day!!
Daily Agenda: November 21, 2023
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Today is crucial to getting work done. Please do your best to focus on and allow others to do the same. You have a lot of work due tomorrow!!
Two days until Thanksgiving!!
Daily Agenda: November 20, 2023
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Please note the due date for the “12 Angry Pigs” Response has been moved to Wednesday.
Watch out for turkeys…they aren’t happy this week!!
Daily Agenda: November 17, 2023
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Here is an important stretch to manage your time wisely. You the class time to your advantage. Limit distractions. Place yourself in a situation where you can get work completed on time.
It’s a big dog and a little hog!!
Daily Agenda: November 16, 2023
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Blog Topic 6 Suggested Topic: Give a review of marking period 1. What academic successes and challenges did you have? Do you feel like you have made growth since last year? Do a game plan for how to improve moving forward?
It’s a big dog and a little hog!!
Daily Agenda: November 15, 2023
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Blog Topic 6 Suggested Topic: Give a review of marking period 1. What academic successes and challenges did you have? Do you feel like you have made growth since last year? Do a game plan for how to improve moving forward?
Is this better than cockroaches???
Daily Agenda: November 14, 2023
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If you are going to Gettysburg and have not contacted via email, please do so today.
Welcome to Cockroach Day!!!
Daily Agenda: November 13, 2023
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If you have not completed the essay or benchmark then you will be going to lunch detention today to finish them.
There are betters ways to solve arguments!!
Daily Agenda: November 8, 2023
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Take the long weekend to rest and relax. You have earned it!!
I think we all do!!
Daily Agenda: November 7, 2023
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Be sure benchmark response includes TWO pieces of text evidence!!
Its may be a benchmark but listen to the goat!!
Daily Agenda: November 6, 2023
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You cannot receive teacher, parents, tutor, or friend support on the benchmark. It is a measurement of your writing growth.
Hopefully it is easy!!
Daily Agenda: November 2, 2023
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I will be emailing the parents if you did not finish your rough draft and were not impacted by absences.
These cats will have a good essay. Will you???
Daily Agenda: November 3, 2023
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Today is as important as a day gets in my class. Be focused and productive. This essay is an 80 point grade!!
In case you hadn’t noticed…..
Daily Agenda: November 1, 2023
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The essay final draft will be due on Monday. It will be a fast turn around between the rough and final draft. Plan accordingly!!
Was this anybody last night??
Daily Agenda: October 31, 2023
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The essay final draft will be due on Monday. It will be a fast turn around between the rough and final draft. Plan accordingly!!
Happy Halloween!!
Daily Agenda: October 30, 2023
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Are you up to speed on the essay? If not, you need to catch up fast!! Please seek help if you have gaps in your outline.
This was me on Saturday. What a great fall day!!
Daily Agenda: October 27, 2023
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The essay final draft will be due on Monday. It will be a fast turn around between the rough and final draft. Plan accordingly!!
You should all be this dog at some point this weekend.
Daily Agenda: October 26, 2023
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Blog Topic 5: Are you excited for Halloween? Do you have your outfit picked out? Do you have plans?
I hear you…you’ll get a break next week!!
Daily Agenda: October 25, 2023
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Blog Topic 5: Are you excited for Halloween? Do you have your outfit picked out? Do you have plans?
I hear you…you’ll get a break next week!!
Daily Agenda: October 24, 2023
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It is extremely important that you meet all writing deadlines. Failure to do so will almost certain impact your final product.
This is my favorite introduction ever!!
Daily Agenda: October 23, 2023
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It is extremely important that you meet all writing deadlines. Failure to do so will almost certain impact your final product.
Do you feel like this when you write essays??
Daily Agenda: October 20, 2023
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Use class time wisely. Self-manage yourself effectively. Your grades are impacted by the way you use your time!!
Are you jealous of the Italian kids today??
Daily Agenda: October 19, 2023
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Blog Entry 4: Talk about time you had to forgive somebody. Was it easy? Were you even able to forgive them?
I agree with this!!
Daily Agenda: October 18, 2023
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Blog Entry 4: Talk about time you had to forgive somebody. Was it easy? Were you even able to forgive them?
^^ Do you know this Wednesday?? ^^
Daily Agenda: October 17, 2023
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Everybody needs to join Apple Classroom. Thanks for your cooperation with this!
For the assessment….not aliens!!
Daily Agenda: October 16, 2022
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Please utilize all of the review materials prior to the TFPYMIH assessment and seek clarification if you are confused by anything.
Is this what your friends act like when you try to study??
Daily Agenda: October 14, 2022
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Please do NOT disrupt a small group reading session. Make any requests before or after. The discussion will not be interrupted once it begins. Plan accordingly!!
Yeah…what she said!!
Daily Agenda: October 13, 2022
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The TFPYMIH Final Assessment will be next WEDNESDAY. Please use the study guide in Google Classroom to review the terms that will be central to the assessment.
I think the weekend is peeking through.
Daily Agenda: October 12, 2022
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Blog Entry 3 Topic: Who is a hero in your life? What makes them a hero? What qualities do they have? What actions do they take? What sacrifices have they made?
This is not a healthy strategy to deal with conflict!!
Daily Agenda: October 10, 2022
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You have two assignments due tomorrow. Failure to complete assignments will results in parents contact at this point in the marking period.
This guy is my hero!!
Daily Agenda: October 9, 2022
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Thanks to all of you who were respectful and productive last week. It means a lot that I can some people to lead by example when I am not here.
Frost Valley was great…except that one time….
Daily Agenda: October 4, 2022
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Blog Entry 2 Topic: Write about an experience that had a long lasting negative impact on you. It could be something as simple as wrecking your bike as a kid or getting stung by a bee.
I hope Frost Valley goes better than this!!
Daily Agenda: October 3, 2022
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Blog Entry 2 Topic: Write about an experience that had a long lasting negative impact on you. It could be something as simple as wrecking your bike as a kid or getting stung by a bee.
Hopeful this is not me at Frost Valley!!
Daily Agenda: October 2, 2022
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Happy fall!!!
Happy October…my favorite month!!
Daily Agenda: October 3, 2022
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Classroom expectations do NOT change while I am at Frost Valley. Be respectful…be focused….be productive!!
Hopeful this is not me at Frost Valley!!
Daily Agenda: September 28, 2022
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We will go to the bookfair at the end of period 4.
More like puuuuuuurrrrrsday!!
Daily Agenda: September 29, 2022
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Blog Entry 1 Topic: Beginning of the year review. What has been good? What has been a challenge? What goals do you have moving forward?
Ever feel like this when you scroll social media??
Daily Agenda: September 27, 2022
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FYI- We are going to the book fair tomorrow. Bring some money if you want to buy something (hopefully a book!!!).
This gif is so pugly it’s cute!!
Daily Agenda: September 26, 2022
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Did you do your reading logs yet???
Anybody else struggle to wake up this morning??
Daily Agenda: September 21, 2022
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LinkIt Class Code: 001RE3I1
Oh yeah….it’s Friiiiiiday!!!
Daily Agenda: September 20, 2022
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LinkIt Class Code: 001RE3I1
Did somebody say Linkit??
Daily Agenda: September 19, 2022
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Please be sure you have your rough draft ready for tomorrow. Failure to meet writing deadlines will likely negatively impact your final grade.
Woo…it’s all downhill after Wednesday!!
Daily Agenda: September 19, 2022
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Failure to maintain a respectful learning community has consequences. Please know that I will reinforce them to assure learning takes place at all times.
Tuesday. Is it better than Monday? Please debate.
Daily Agenda: September 18, 2022
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Please see the instructions inside the Independent Reading Log for specific instructions for how to complete it.
Hope you all had a great weekend!!
Daily Agenda: September 18, 2022
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Please see the instructions inside the Independent Reading Log for specific instructions for how to complete it.
Hope you all had a great weekend!!
Daily Agenda: September 15, 2022
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Grades are going into Genesis soon. Be sure your work in completed and submitted!!
Congrats….you completed your first full week!!
Daily Agenda: September 14, 2022
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Grades are going Genesis soon. Be sure your work in completed and submitted!!
I enjoyed meeting your parents last night!!
Daily Agenda: September 14, 2022
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Did you turn in your time magazine article? Give me your magazine cover art for a free piece of candy!!
Did you know today is National Bald is Beautiful Day??
Daily Agenda: September 12, 2022
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The Time Magazine article is graded for completion. The only way you will lose points is by not meeting the deadline or the one-page minimum length requirement.
Did you know goats are my favorite animal??
Daily Agenda: September 11, 2022
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Please be sure to check Google Classroom for exact due date information. Typically assignments will be due at 8:00am but not always. Always double check and email me if you have any questions.
Hope you managed to enjoy the rainy weekend!!
Daily Agenda: September 7, 2022
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If you did not put your first and last name on the white piece of paper on day 1, please be sure to do so today. We will use those names all year long to choose students for participation.
Enough summer….we’re so over you!!!
Daily Agenda: September 6, 2022
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I hope you had a great first day. By the end of today, be sure you ask any questions about the class or any topic so you are clearly informed moving forward.
Day 2…twice as exciting as day 1 right???
Daily Agenda: September 5, 2022
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Welcome to language arts!! The next few days will be used to get to know you better and provide you important information about the class. Please do not hesitate to ask questions along the way.
Do you feel this excited to start your eighth grade year??
FAMS Bell Schedule for 2022-23
Speak Up Bell Schedule (Wednesdays)
Minimum Day Bell Schedule
Delayed Opening Bell Schedule
Personal Information Card
Please print the following information on your index card as clearly as possible. This information will not be shared with the class. Feel free to use the backside if you run out of space.
First and Last Name
The name you prefer to be called.
How many years have you lived in Franklin Lakes?
Where did live before (if applicable)?
Tell me anything about yourself you think I should know.
Tell me one thing I need to know this most in order to help you learn best in language arts.
Respect and Trust
Collaboration
Co-learners
Shared Goals
Accountability
Growth Mindset
CLASSROOM REMINDERS
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STRIKE CONSEQUENCES
THE FIRST STRIKE = WARNING/ TALK AFTER CLASS
THE SECOND STRIKE =CONTACT HOME
THE THIRD STRIKE = A WRITE-UP/ SEND DOWN TO OFFICE