Monday, September 29, 2014

Week 4 Vocab, HW self-reflection

  1. Example of a solid DEJ
  2. Week #4 vocab activity & HW 102-158 check at the same time!
    1. Activity: With your partner (decided by the fates!) use this week's vocabulary when completing one of the following prompts. As always, underline the words as you use them.
      • Option #1: A houseplant is dying.  Tell it why it needs to live.
      • Option #2: Finish this story, "I deserve a day off from school because..."
      • Option #3: Finish this story, "If only I hadn't gotten the glow in the dark tattoo..."
  3. Homework completion reflection; hard copy passed out by Ms. P
  4. Exit Ticket--5 minute writing prompt.  Pick one of your choice (click HERE).

    Thursday, September 25, 2014

    Homework Reflection

    1. Reading time (get to 158 and complete HW sheet for next class)
    2. Vocab Practice w/partner 
    3. Fly Swatter Game
    4. Homework reflection (if time)

    Tuesday, September 23, 2014

    Due: 52-102; Temple Grandin wrap-up


    1. Week #3 vocab words & HW 52-102 check at the same time!
      • Activity: With your partner (decided by the fates!), write about the day that either:
        •  a) the school was abducted by aliens or 
        • b) the day a stampede of rhinos/elephants/alligators (you pick) invaded the FHS hallways.  
        • c) use ALL SIX WORDS and underline as you use.
    2. HW: Read 102-158 & HW sheet for next week
    3. Watch: Temple Grandin (25-35 mins left) & fill out viewing guide

    Monday, September 22, 2014

    Friday (Sub day) and Monday (White)

    1. Reading toward 102 and work on HW sheet
    2. Watching Temple Grandin to 01:26:00 and fill out viewing form

    Tuesday, September 16, 2014

    Due: 1-52 in Curious Incident

    1. Review last night's reading (1-52) in Curious Incident--activity
      • Look at HW assignment
      • Link back to our inquiry question, "What happens when we deviate from the social norm?"
    2. Final Essay prompt
    3. Watch movie: Temple Grandin (left off at about 26 mins)
    4. HW: Read to 102 for next week, complete accompanying handout (CI 52-102 HW)

    Monday, September 15, 2014

    Reading time, Vocab #2, Temple Grandin movie

    1. Read!  Getting to page 52 & HW sheet for next class.
      1. Audio reader? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj3ef4QKOKE
    2. Vocabulary...new words! YEAH!
      • Link to Vocab #2 words
      • Task: Use five of the six vocabulary words to write about the time our class went on a field trip to one of the following locations...underline each as you use them:
        • Disney
        • The African jungle
        • The set of a music video with _______
        • Antarctica 
    3. Movie!
    4. Exit ticket! (Please change date to:  9/15...not 9/11)

    Thursday, September 11, 2014

    Temple Grandin Movie

    1. Social norms/Autism group discussion
    2. Autism clip: 4 mins ---> What do we now know?
    3. Temple Grandin move (15 mins)
    4. Exit slip
    5. Homework Questions: Curious Incident 1-52
      1. Make a copy, fill out, and put in your google folder
      2. If you would prefer, you can have a hard copy from Ms. Peterson, just ask