World History: Siddhartha Comic Strip due Tuesday, November 3rd.
World History: Gandhi Preseminar Questions due Friday, November 6th.
World History: Africa, China, and India Test on Thursday, November 5th. You may use your packets!
Monday, November 2, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Paideia English:
Quiz on Wednesday (10-28) on the notes on Hinduism and Buddhism. Be sure to review definitions of the key terms and the development of each religion/way of life.
Reading of Chapters 1-4 in Siddhartha is also due on Wednesday (10-28).
Thinking ahead--Read Chapters 5-8 for Monday, November 2.
Quiz on Wednesday (10-28) on the notes on Hinduism and Buddhism. Be sure to review definitions of the key terms and the development of each religion/way of life.
Reading of Chapters 1-4 in Siddhartha is also due on Wednesday (10-28).
Thinking ahead--Read Chapters 5-8 for Monday, November 2.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Paideia homework:
The test on the honors project novel, Nectar in a Sieve, is on Friday, October 23. Be sure that you are keeping up with the reading. Remember that filling the character IDs on the reading guide as well as the boxes on the last page (traditions, ceremonies, etc.) will help you in understanding how all of the characters' lives intertwine. You may use this guide on the test.
The honors project--the trifold brochure--is due on Monday, October 26. Refer to the brochure giudelines and the rubric that we gave you. Things to remember:
The test on the honors project novel, Nectar in a Sieve, is on Friday, October 23. Be sure that you are keeping up with the reading. Remember that filling the character IDs on the reading guide as well as the boxes on the last page (traditions, ceremonies, etc.) will help you in understanding how all of the characters' lives intertwine. You may use this guide on the test.
The honors project--the trifold brochure--is due on Monday, October 26. Refer to the brochure giudelines and the rubric that we gave you. Things to remember:
- The brochure must be generated from the computer--no handwritten brochures! If you need computer access at school, you are welcome to come to our room during SMART Lunch or after school. If you need to use our computer, please do not wait until the last minute to do so.
- Pictures downloaded from the internet are fine. Your own drawings are fine (provided that you have artistic talent!), and if you glue them to the brochure, you will need to laminate the brochure so that the art does not part company from the pages.
- You will need to research some of the topics for Ms. Van Dyke's part, but remember that the explanations need to be in YOUR OWN WORDS. You will not receive credit for anything that is "cut and pasted" into the explanations.
- "Neat and pretty" always gives a better impression for a project than something that looks like you just threw it together at the last minute. Take the time to make your brochure look good!
- When you are working with the thematic ideas on pages 5 and 6--Mrs. Meng's section--please THINK about the topic! Once you have read the book, the thematic ideas will make sense, and you should be able to write about them easily.
- On pages 2-6, you MUST provide EXAMPLES from the novel to support your research or thoughts. You will lose points if the examples are not present--and clearly relevant to the topic.
Questions? See Ms. Van Dyke or Mrs. Meng well before the due date!
Friday, October 9, 2009
Friday, October 9
World History: Homework due Tuesday, October 13: Complete packet pages 11-13 on Ancient China.
Friday, October 9
Honors Project: Nectar in a Sieve. Your foldable travel brochure on Nathan and Rukmani's village is due on Monday, October 26. Good luck!
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Thursday, October 8, 2009
World History: The Muhammad comic strip is due on Friday, October 9.
English: Vocabulary Test #11 (our first list) will be on Monday, October 12. Review the following things:
English: Vocabulary Test #11 (our first list) will be on Monday, October 12. Review the following things:
- stems and definitions
- association words AND their breakdowns or definitions as they relate to the stem def.
- "Recycle stems" from 9th grade list --#1-50
You will need a #2 pencil for this test. Don't forget the flash card option!
Short and Sweet or Long and Arduous
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Paideia students! I had announced a unit test for Wednesday, October 7 on the African Literature that we just completed, but since the periods will be even shorter because of an assembly that day, I will have to reschedule the unit test. Hang in until I check with Ms. Van Dyke to see how we can shuffle our days! Sorry for the confusion--I just found out about the assembly!
Mrs. Meng
Mrs. Meng
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
English homework:
Continue the reading of Things Fall Apart this week. Chapters 14-19 (Part II) are due to be finished on Friday. We will take a reading quiz--focus on characters, places, events, changes that affect the community. The questions will be due that day. Because I may not have enough time to check them all in class, I will take up Part II GRQs (Guided Reading Questions) on the same day the following week that I take up Part III GRQs.
Chapters 20-25 (Part III)--reading and GRQs--will be due on Wednesday, September 30. I will take up the GRQs for Parts II and III that day!
World History homework:
Finish packet section on India, pages 7-11 of the packet. Due Thursday, September 24.
TEST ON THURSDAY on Ancient Civilizations. The test will be based on your packet pages 1-6 (basics of History through the Ancient Israelites) and on your class notes and readings. Focus especially on things we have done in detail in class, like cause and effect (cough *Neolithic Revolution* cough cough), compare/contrast, broad themes with universal relevance (like justice) and general ways to study civilizations, societies, and history.
You may use your packet on the test! However, most points will come from your ability to synthesize (not just recall) class content. Email with any questions!
Continue the reading of Things Fall Apart this week. Chapters 14-19 (Part II) are due to be finished on Friday. We will take a reading quiz--focus on characters, places, events, changes that affect the community. The questions will be due that day. Because I may not have enough time to check them all in class, I will take up Part II GRQs (Guided Reading Questions) on the same day the following week that I take up Part III GRQs.
Chapters 20-25 (Part III)--reading and GRQs--will be due on Wednesday, September 30. I will take up the GRQs for Parts II and III that day!
World History homework:
Finish packet section on India, pages 7-11 of the packet. Due Thursday, September 24.
TEST ON THURSDAY on Ancient Civilizations. The test will be based on your packet pages 1-6 (basics of History through the Ancient Israelites) and on your class notes and readings. Focus especially on things we have done in detail in class, like cause and effect (cough *Neolithic Revolution* cough cough), compare/contrast, broad themes with universal relevance (like justice) and general ways to study civilizations, societies, and history.
You may use your packet on the test! However, most points will come from your ability to synthesize (not just recall) class content. Email with any questions!
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Paideia Homework for English:
Read Chapters 1-13 in Things Fall Apart (Part I). As you meet new characters, write information about them on the block sheet, and you should answer the Guided Reading Questions (GRQs) for each chapter AS YOU READ!!! Be ready for a quiz and a GRQ homework check on Friday, September 18.
Read Chapters 1-13 in Things Fall Apart (Part I). As you meet new characters, write information about them on the block sheet, and you should answer the Guided Reading Questions (GRQs) for each chapter AS YOU READ!!! Be ready for a quiz and a GRQ homework check on Friday, September 18.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Friday, September 4, 2009
World History Homework
1. Unit 1 Packet, pages 1-top of page 4: Due Thursday, September 10.
2. Unit 1 Packet, pages 5-6: Due Tuesday, September 15.
3. Writing assignment: due Tuesday, September 15. In the form of an extended paragraph, write a response to the following question. What are the benefits AND costs of the Neolithic Revolution (the development of Systematic agriculture and domestication)? You should list at least one cost and one benefit, with real life evidence to support each cost and benefit. Try to connect the lifestyle we live today with the development of systematic agriculture and domestication. Think of our lifestyle and its own strengths and problems today as a result of the Neolithic Revolution as your form your paragraph. This is not much writing, but will take a lot of independent thought! Give yourself time to THINK before you write. You will not be able to find the answer with a simple reading or google search. EMAIL Ms. VAN DYKE FOR IDEAS IF YOU GET STUCK OR NEED HELP! kvan-dyke@wcpss.net
1. Unit 1 Packet, pages 1-top of page 4: Due Thursday, September 10.
2. Unit 1 Packet, pages 5-6: Due Tuesday, September 15.
3. Writing assignment: due Tuesday, September 15. In the form of an extended paragraph, write a response to the following question. What are the benefits AND costs of the Neolithic Revolution (the development of Systematic agriculture and domestication)? You should list at least one cost and one benefit, with real life evidence to support each cost and benefit. Try to connect the lifestyle we live today with the development of systematic agriculture and domestication. Think of our lifestyle and its own strengths and problems today as a result of the Neolithic Revolution as your form your paragraph. This is not much writing, but will take a lot of independent thought! Give yourself time to THINK before you write. You will not be able to find the answer with a simple reading or google search. EMAIL Ms. VAN DYKE FOR IDEAS IF YOU GET STUCK OR NEED HELP! kvan-dyke@wcpss.net
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Preseminar questions are due TOMORROW AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS!
Theme Quadrant assignment is due Thursday. Be working on that as well. Those of you are done with preseminar questions will have no problems there! As an Aussie would say..."good on ya'."
Theme Quadrant assignment is due Thursday. Be working on that as well. Those of you are done with preseminar questions will have no problems there! As an Aussie would say..."good on ya'."
Monday, August 31, 2009
Monday, August 31
Paideia Homework:
Page 32-34 in World History textbook is due on Tuesday, September 1.
Pre-seminar Questions for Character Education seminar are due at the beginning of class on Wednesday, September 2. Bring readings and PSQs. Have a notecard or spiral notebook for jotting down thoughts in seminar. You will also need a writing utensil! Work hard on the PSQs so that you may earn all 50 points!
Page 32-34 in World History textbook is due on Tuesday, September 1.
Pre-seminar Questions for Character Education seminar are due at the beginning of class on Wednesday, September 2. Bring readings and PSQs. Have a notecard or spiral notebook for jotting down thoughts in seminar. You will also need a writing utensil! Work hard on the PSQs so that you may earn all 50 points!
Friday, August 28, 2009
Friday, August 28th
World History HW: Read pages 32-34 from the online World History textbook (the ancient civilization of Sumer). This reading should be completed for Tuesday, September 1st.
Web address: http://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com/
Username: firstnamelastname (example: my username would be kristenvandyke)
Password: student ID number
If you are Bashir, Sarah Lisson, Bryant, Nathan, David Bailey, Eli, Austin, Molly, or Cameron add the letter "a" to the end of your student ID number. That will be your password. Your ID number was shorter than the required 6 letters or numbers for some reason!
Web address: http://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com/
Username: firstnamelastname (example: my username would be kristenvandyke)
Password: student ID number
If you are Bashir, Sarah Lisson, Bryant, Nathan, David Bailey, Eli, Austin, Molly, or Cameron add the letter "a" to the end of your student ID number. That will be your password. Your ID number was shorter than the required 6 letters or numbers for some reason!
Thursday, August 27, 2009
August 27, 2009
Paideia homework--upcoming due dates:
"Who Am I?" extended paragraph due Thursday, August 27.
Notebook check on Friday, August 28
Ms. Cuthrell's (student teacher) information sheet due Friday, August 28
Seminar work on Character Education (poster showing how you demonstrate character AND Character Education reading with questions answered) due Wednesday, September 2
"Who Am I?" extended paragraph due Thursday, August 27.
Notebook check on Friday, August 28
Ms. Cuthrell's (student teacher) information sheet due Friday, August 28
Seminar work on Character Education (poster showing how you demonstrate character AND Character Education reading with questions answered) due Wednesday, September 2
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Supply List
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Welcome to Paideia 10! In case you would like to get a head start on your school supply shopping, here is the supply list. We look forward to meeting you! Mrs. Meng and Ms. Van Dyke
For English:
1 1/2-inch or 2-inch 3-ring binder (We like for you to have separate binders for English and World History!)
5 dividers
notebook paper
blue or black pens
one pack of highlighters
For World History:
1 1/2-inch or 2-inch 3-ring binder
4 dividers
notebook paper
blue or black pens
colored pencils
Welcome to Paideia 10! In case you would like to get a head start on your school supply shopping, here is the supply list. We look forward to meeting you! Mrs. Meng and Ms. Van Dyke
For English:
1 1/2-inch or 2-inch 3-ring binder (We like for you to have separate binders for English and World History!)
5 dividers
notebook paper
blue or black pens
one pack of highlighters
For World History:
1 1/2-inch or 2-inch 3-ring binder
4 dividers
notebook paper
blue or black pens
colored pencils
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