November 25, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

November 25, 2014:  Students continued working on their performance assessment (five-paragraph essay) on the novel, "The Watsons go to Birmingham 1963."  The final essay is due on Monday.  Students may email their paper to me during the Thanksgiving break or email me with questions.

Have a wonderful holiday.

Thank you,
Jeanine Muir
jemuir@cps.edu

November 24, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

November 24, 2014:  Students are working on their five-paragraph performance assessment for the story, "The Watsons go to Birmingham 1963."  Students worked on the rough draft today and will have tomorrow in class to finish the final draft.  Students that do not finish will have to finish over their break and it is due on Monday, December 1, 2014.

Homework:

• Work on your performance assessment
• Please bring back forms and money for field trip

Assessment Night this evening 5:00 to 7:00.  We hope you can attend. :)

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

November 21, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

November 21, 2014:  Students finished reading chapters 14 & 15 in the novel, the Watsons Go to Birmingham...1963.  Students answered comprehension questions and worked on instructional vocabulary.

Students will be taking a writing performance assessment for the novel they have just completed.  Students will write an essay on how culture affected characters in the novel during their trip in 1963 from Michigan to Detroit.

Homework:

• Finish read chapters 50-60 for Monday, December 1, 2014.  

Assessment Night is on Monday, November 24, 2014 -- 5:00 to 7:00 PM.  We hope you can attend. 

Do not forget to bring in your field trip permission slips and money, by Tuesday, November 25, 2014.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

November 20, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

November 20, 2014:  Students made a journal entry on today's objective and purpose.  Students reviewed Simple Solutions lesson 34.  Students in groups and were designated roles, and answered questions, made connections and discussed changes Byron had made throughout the story.

Homework:  

• Simple Solutions #35
• Read chapters 43-49 in the novel Middle School

Come join us for Assessment Night on Monday, November 24, 2014 -- 5:00 to 7:00.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

November 19, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

November 18, 2014:  Students reviewed Simple Solutions lesson 33.  Students read chapters 11 & 12 in the novel the Watsons.  Students will be taking a performance assessment on Monday and Tuesday (Five paragraph essay explaining how the society/culture around Bryon changes his character traits.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions lesson 34
• Read Middle School novel chapters 43-49

Please join us for Assessment Night at Hale on Monday, November 24, 2014 -- 5:00 to 7:00.  Learn about NWEA MAPS, PARCC & Dibbles testing.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

November 18, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notificatons

November 18, 2014:  Students did a journal entry from the novel "Middle School" this is a short assessment.  Students took a quiz on Simple Solutions Quiz # 5.  Students reviewed Simple Solutions lessons 31 & 32.  Students began reading chapter 11 in the novel "The Watsons..."

Homework:

• Simple Solutions lesson 33
• Read chapters 43-49 Middle School novel

Join us for Assessment night on 11/24/2014 - 5:00 to 7:00.  Raffles, students with the highest attendance will win a free party, extra credit in all subject area.  Hope you can make it.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

Homework: 11/17/2014 Please note page 32 instead of page 31 S.S.

November 17, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

November 17, 2014:  Students took a comprehension/vocabulary test on chapters 9 & 10 from the novel.  Students may have started quiz on Simple Solutions lessons 17-21.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions lesson 31
• We will finish book this week and will be writing a five-paragraph essay (performance assessment).  This essay evolves around the culture/society during the 1960's era.  Students will have 3 questions to choose from.  This essay will be work 30 points.
• Tuesday, students will complete a journal entry from the Middle School novel on chapters 32-37.
• Students need to finish reading chapters 38-43 in the Middle School novel for next Monday.

Please remember, attendance is key for helping your child's success.  

Have a great day.

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

November 14, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

November 14, 2014:  Students worked groups reading chapters 9 & 10 and answering comprehension questions using R.A.C.E.  Students will be graded on this assignment.  Students will be taking a vocabulary/comprehension test on Monday.

Homework:

• Study vocabulary for Monday's test
• Study Simple Solutions for quiz on lessons 17-21
• Read Middle school chapters 43-49
• Journal entry Monday on Middle School chapters 37-42

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

November 13, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

November 13, 2014:  Students worked on root words today.  These words are located on the staff page next to my name under word analysis.  Students reviewed Simple Solutions, made a journal entry and read chapters 9 & 10 (comprehension questions).

Homework

• Simple Solutions lesson 31
• Quiz Simple Solutions lessons 17-21
• Possible vocabulary/comprehension test tomorrow (start it)
• Read Middle School chapters 27-42

It was very nice meeting all the wonderful parents yesterday. :)

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

November 10, 2014: Classwork, Homework, and Notifications

November 10, 2014:  Students will be taking a spelling test, page 68, students will make a journal entry on character traits (comparing and contrasting), and read chapter 9 in the novel, "The Watsons Go to Birmingham, 1963.

Homework:

• Simple Solutions lesson 30
• Study for Friday's Simple Solutions quiz lessons 17-30
• Study instructional vocabulary for Friday's comprehension vocabulary test on chapters 9&10 for your novel
• Read Middle School novel chapters 37-42 for Friday's journal entry.

Report card pick up on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 -- 11:00 to 6:00PM

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

November 6, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

November 6, 2014:  Students worked on new academic vocabulary word (conflict).  Students reviewed previous academic vocabulary words they learned, reviewed practice book page 68 and Simple Solutions lesson 29.

Homework:

• Quiz on lesson 17-20 Simple Solutions Friday, November 14, 2014
• Spelling test on Monday, November 10, 2014
• Complete practice book page 69

Report card pick up on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 --11:00 to 6:00PM

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

November 5, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

November 5, 2014:  Students read chapter 8 & 9 in their novel.  Students were presented instructional vocabulary for chapters 9 & 10.  Students reviewed Simple Solutions lesson 28 and Practice book page 67.

Homework:

• Practice book page 68
• Simple Solutions lesson 29
• Read in novel Middle School chapters 37-42
• Spelling test on Monday, November 10, 2014

Report card pick up is on Wednesday, November 12, 2014.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

November 4, 2014: Classwork, Homework & Notifications

November 4, 2014:  Students took pre-spelling test (practice book page 67) for Monday's test on November 10, 2014. Students finished reading chapter 8 in their novel.  Students reviewed lesson 27 Simple Solutions.

Homework:

• Complete PB page 67
• Complete lesson 28 Simple Solutions
• Write missed spelling words 5 times each
• Spelling test next Monday, 11/10/14

Report card pick up Wednesday, November 12, 2014--11:00 to 6:00.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu

November 3, 2014: Classwork, Homework and Notifications

November 3, 2014:  Students reviewed Simple Solutions lesson 26.  Students reviewed academic words in order to prepare for PARCC test.  Students discussed Byron's characteristics now and how he may change at the end of the story The Watsons...

Homework:

• Simple Solutions lesson 27
• Read chapters 37-42 in the novel Middle School for next Monday.

End of quarter this week.  Report card pick up on November 12th - 11:00 to 6:00.

Thank you,

Mrs. Muir

jemuir@cps.edu