Friday, August 27, 2010

Friday, August 27 (E9 and E10)

Today's Objective: Students will demonstrate mastery of Bloom's Taxonomy.


Today's SAT Word: Taxonomy (n) - A system for organizing things into groups.


Today's Soundtrack: "I Gotta' Feelin'" by The Black Eyed Peas

We have chosen this song today because we divided like items into taxonomies, or groups. The Black Eyed Peas is a musical group consisting of four different recording artists -- but they are collectively known as a group (or taxonomy).


Today's Warm-Up Question: What different groups of students exist here at Crossland High School?

Describe the different  groups (also known as “cliques” or “social circles”) that exist here at Crossland. Who hangs out together? The athletes? The music students? (etc.)

How do students divide themselves into groups? By grade level? By common interest? By neighborhood? (etc.)

REMEMBER: Mr. Meehan is NEW to Crossland! Please provide PLENTY of detail wherever possible!



Today's Lesson Notes: Click here


Tonight's Homework: Write six sentences using the different categories of Bloom's Taxonomy

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Thursday, August 26 (E10)

Today's Objective: Students will demonstrate mastery of classroom rules and procedures.


Today's SAT Word: Adjourn (v) - To dismiss

After rendering his verdict, Judge Mathis announced that court was adjourned.


Today's Soundtrack: "Whatever You Like'" (Radio Edit) by T.I.

We have chosen this song today because students demonstrated mastery of adult responsibility, and thus were allowed to choose their own seats (literally, each student can now sit "wherever you like").



Today's Warm-Up Question: Describe your dream vacation!


Today's Lesson Notes: Click here


Tonight's Homework:

Write a paragraph on a surprise that happened in your life. What happened? How did it make you feel?

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Tuesday, August 24 (E10)

Today's Objective: Students will become familiar with classroom rules, procedures, and consequences.


Today's SAT Word: Syllabus (n) : a brief summary or outline.

In today's class, we reviewed the syllabus and learned about how awesome studying English can be.


Today's Documents:



Tonight's Homework:

1) Get PARENT LETTER signed.
2) Finish FACEBOOK activity page
3) Come to next class with your SUPPLIES (listed on the class SYLLABUS)

Monday, August 23, 2010

Monday, August 23 - (E9 and E10)

Today's Objective: Students will become familiar with classroom rules, procedures, and consequences.


Today's SAT Word: Syllabus (n) : a brief summary or outline.

In today's class, we reviewed the syllabus and learned about how awesome studying English can be.


Today's Documents:



Tonight's Homework:

1) Get PARENT LETTER signed.
2) Finish FACEBOOK activity page
3) Come to next class with your SUPPLIES (listed on the class SYLLABUS)