Michael's Clas Updates - Heading Into Winter Break

Hiya Core Class.

AWESOME WORK building up to the Riparian Festival. Your Writing for Justice narratives, How Our Earth Works interactive geology projects, and classroom Riparian Festival creations were beyond incredible. Through it all, I was most impressed by your positive attitude, engagement, critical thinking, commitment to our community and support of one another. The classroom looked and felt cool, but more importantly, it was an accurate representation of our fall learning and growth and everything oozed with creativity and joy. Well done!

Here are some updates and notes and links as you move into the final week before Winter Break.

Class Grades - Updated 12/8/17

Post Conference Student Reflections

On Monday you will get to select your "Mini-Classes" with Lynn. Your "Mini-Class" will be on Wednesday from 9:30 - 1:05 and Thursday from 9:30 - 3:15. No matter the class you end up, embrace the experience with a positive attitude, and I am confident you will learn something new and have a good time.

On Tuesday you will be taking your Geology Unit Post Assessment during core class. You are allowed to use your E-Core Journal during this assessment. It is nearly identical to the Geology Unit Pre Assessment you took and focuses on our main geological concepts and essential questions. Take some time before Tuesday to make sure your E-Core Journal is updated and that you know where to find things in it. I look forward to comparing your post assessment with your pre assessment and seeing how much you learned this fall.

You will receive your "Secret Snowflake" on Tuesday. The idea of "Secret Snowflake" is to celebrate Winter Break by sharing your creativity and excitement with one other person in our core class. Lynn will give you a handout with the name of your "Secret Snowflake" on it Tuesday. You can share 1 or 2 things with them on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday this week. You can share a piece of writing, a card, a drawing or creation, small treat or gift. You are not allowed to spend a penny more than $5 over the course of the entire process and you can't share more than 2 gifts. When you have something to share, slip it into your "Secret Snowflake's" cubby. You can also look to see if you got anything special in your cubby on those three days.

A reminder that you in addition to relaxing and enjoying friends and family, you should be reading daily during Winter Break. I encourage you try something new as a reader and to work to find yourself reading something that feels meaningful and engaging. You are welcome to take any of my Good Books (they got moved to the bookshelf by the heater and paper cutter). You can also check out this list of recommended books if you are looking for something to try and get your hands on: Books Middle Schoolers in Michael's Class Should Read. Anyone who emails me (mjansa@pps.net) over Winter Break and tells me what they are reading and what they think of it can earn some extra credit.

Thank you again in advance for owning our class expectations and positively representing our community during our week without me there while you work with Lynn, Jan, your Mini-Class teacher, and Mary Lloyd.

Have a great week and an amazing Winter Break and I look forward to re-connecting with you all in the new year!

12/7 - Riparian Festival Tomorrow!!!

Your How Does Our Earth Work Individual Interactive Project is due tomorrow.

Come to class with your interactive project, write-up, and connections web.

Use the project rubric and write-up graphic organizer below to support you in your work.

How Does Our Earth Work Individual Interactive Project Handout - Google Doc

How Does our Earth Work Individual Interactive Project - Write Up Graphic Organizer

Tomorrow is the Riparian Festival from 5:30 - 7:30. Will you becoming to celebrate our community and fall learning?! Have you signed up for any of the various service opportunities in the classroom and school that will be happening at the festival??? 

There are still service opportunities in the classroom tomorrow at the festival from 5:30 - 6:00 and 6:30 - 7:00. There are other opportunities available in the kitchen as well. 

12/6

Alright you all... I know I had been saying your interactive geology projects were due tomorrow. However, you all have been doing an incredible job working in the classroom to get our room ready for the festival. You also used your time very well this afternoon working on your own projects. I am going to make your project due Friday. I will also give you an entire hour to do that work tomorrow afternoon. 

Tonight as your homework you should spend 30 minutes continuing to work on your project
Use the rubric as your guide. You also can use the write-up graphic organizer to make your write up more organized and clear.

How Does Our Earth Work Individual Interactive Project Handout - Google Doc

How Does our Earth Work Individual Interactive Project - Write Up Graphic Organizer

If anyone wants to earn some school service. I could use 30-45 minutes of help after school in our classroom getting ready for the festival tomorrow.

Friday is the Riparian Festival from 5:30 - 7:30. Will you becoming to celebrate our community and fall learning?! Will you be signing up for any of the various service opportunities in the classroom and school that will be happening at the festival???

12/5

Awesome job beginning the Riparian Festival Room Transformation today!!! Share something awesome that you are a part of in our classroom with someone in your family. 

HW due Wednesday

1.Spend 25 minutes working on your How Does Our Earth Work Interactive Project tonight as your homework. We will work on this for an hour in class tomorrow afternoon with a specific focus on the Project Write-Up and Connections Web.

How Does Our Earth Work Individual Interactive Project Handout - Google Doc

How Does our Earth Work Individual Interactive Project - Write Up Graphic Organizer

Consider what geological concept you are most interested in exploring and work to come up with a research question. Spend time researching your question (keep track of your sources!) and start thinking about what you will do to show your learning in an interactive way.

Use your bright green project handout or the link above to guide your work

Bring any necessary materials for your project to school for our work time on Tuesday. You will get 1 more hour to work on this in school this week. This will be due on Thursday, December 7th.

Friday is the Riparian Festival from 5:30 - 7:30. Will you becoming to celebrate our community and fall learning?! Will you be signing up for any of the various service opportunities in the classroom and school that will be happening at the festival???

12/4

HW due Tuesday:

1. Writing for Justice Narrative
a. Use the rubric as your guide Writing for Justice Narrative - Final Rubric
b. Share the final draft you are going to turn in with me before 8:30.

If you need more time or support come check in with me before school starting at 8:10 

***If you finished your narrative in class today, spend up to 21 minutes working on your How Does Our Earth Work Interactive Project***

How Does Our Earth Work Individual Interactive Project Handout - Google Doc

Consider what geological concept you are most interested in exploring and work to come up with a research question. Spend time researching your question (keep track of your sources!) and start thinking about what you will do to show your learning in an interactive way.

Use your bright green project handout or the link above to guide your work

Bring any necessary materials for your project to school for our work time on Tuesday. You will get 2 hours to work on this in school next week. This will be due on Thursday, December 7th.

Friday is the Riparian Festival from 5:30 - 7:30. Will you becoming to celebrate our community and fall learning?! Will you be signing up for any of the various service opportunities in the classroom and school that will be happening at the festival???

12/1

HW due Monday
1. How Does Our Earth Work Individual Interactive Project
How Does Our Earth Work Individual Interactive Project Handout - Google Doc

Spend 30-45 minutes working on your interactive individual geology project this weekend.

Consider what geological concept you are most interested in exploring and work to come up with a research question. Spend time researching your question (keep track of your sources!) and start thinking about what you will do to show your learning in an interactive way.

Use your bright green project handout or the link above to guide your work this weekend.

Bring any necessary materials for your project to school for our work time on Monday. You will get 2-3 hours to work on this in school next week. This will be due on Thursday, December 7th.

Friday is the Riparian Festival from 5:30 - 7:30. Will you becoming to celebrate our community and fall learning?! Will you be signing up for any of the various service opportunities in the classroom and school that will be happening at the festival???

11/30

HW due Friday:

1. Writing for Justice - 24 minutes of writing
... Focus on including the following elements of an effective narrative in your writing piece:
Writing for Justice To Do + Rubric 11/30/17
...Print or share this with me before 8:30 AM tomorrow morning so that we can edit our work together in class tomorrow.

11/29

HW due Thursday:

1. OMSI Earthquake Lab --- This lab is coming to our school to work with us tomorrow. It costs $4.50 per student. Please bring in $4 to 5 dollars or whatever feels appropriate tomorrow or as soon as you can so we can have this awesome experience come to our school

2. Writing for Justice - Slow Motion Moments Slow Motion Moment Handout
a. Read version 1 and version 2 of the two stories in your Slow Motion Moment handout
b. List three differences in the writing between the two versions
c. Practice writing a slow motion moment... Write 1 paragraph describing what happened when I asked you all to put your planners and pencils away this afternoon (if you weren't there, write about a moment from your day in slow motion style)

11/28

HW due Wednesday:

1. Coming of Age Short Story Assignment #2 Coming of Age Short Story Assignment #2 - Google Doc
a. Read your short story
b. Focus on using our "summary graphic organizer" (somebody > wanted > but > so > then...)  Summary Graphic Organizer Handout
c. Describe a quality (not a physical appearance) that connects to a main character in your short story and provide two pieces of specific evidence from the text to support that claim
d. Add 1 connection and 1 question

Short Stories Links (in case you were absent or left your story at school):
6th - Names/Nombres
7th - Kate the Great
8th -Harrison Bergeron 

Geology - Group Posters - Support Info

Geology - Group Posters - Support Info
Use the following links, articles, videos, and information to support you in your How Our Earth Works group poster project

Geologic Time
Geologic Time Slideshow - Indigo's Class
Geologic Time Article (keep clicking next to learn more about geology!!!)

Layers of the Earth
Cheesy Layers of the Earth Video (3 minutes)

The Rock Cycle
Rock Cycle Slideshow - Indigo's Class
Minerals Slideshow - Indigo's Class
Rock Cycle RAP
Interactive Rock Cycle Website
Interactive Rock Cycle Website II

Plate Tectonics
Plate Tectonics Slideshow - Indigo's Class
Plate Tectonics Explained - Video (3 minutes)

Plate Boundaries + Continental Drift
Plate Boundaries Slideshow - Indigo's Class
Alfred Wegener - Pangaea - Life Documentary (8 minutes)

Volcanoes
Volcanoes Slideshow - Indigo's ClassGeologic Time Slideshow - Indigo's Class
Mt. St. Helens - Before and After
Types of Volcanoes Summary

Earthquakes
Earthquakes Slideshow - Indigo's Class
Earthquake Crash Course (John Green's Brother) Video (8 minutes)

Missoula Floods
Missoula Floods Slideshow - Indigo's Class
Missoula Floods - An Introduction - Ice Age Floods InstituteGeol

11/27

Welcome back to school life!

HW due Tuesday

1. Punctuating Dialogue
a. Read through your Punctuating Dialogue handout Punctuating Dialogue Handout + Practice Link (sorry this is scanned poorly)
b. Using the information from that handout, attempt to add in the correct punctuation for dialogue on short paragraph of writing on the back of the handout. If it feels easier, you could also re-write the paragraph with the improved punctuation/conventions. Do whatever works best for you.
c. Write a short paragraph of dialogue between two people. You can choose what to write, but if you want some ideas, I recommend that you write out a fake conversation between you and the president of the United States\

***We have not gone over this yet in class. This is pre-lesson practice. Do the best you can to attempt to make sense of the information you have. This is only practice. We will compare you work tonight to our lesson tomorrow and hopefully it will start to make more and more sense for you then.***


If you have spent more than 29 minutes on this homework, stop, let me know how far you got (mjansa@pps.net) and move on with your afternoon/evening.

Happy Thanksgiving Break

Happy Thanksgiving Break!!!!

I will see you all back at school on Monday, November 27th. During the break you have homework. Your homework over the break is to:

1. Appreciate and thank special people in your life!
2. Relax
3. READ DAILY!!!

Be considering what you are most interested in writing about in your Writing for Justice narrative when you come back on Monday and what geological concepts and questions you are most interested in exploring during your work when we are back at school.

GEOLOGY - An Online Exploration - Tuesday AM

GEOLOGY - An Online Exploration

Spend some time reviewing, learning more, and wondering about all the different geological concepts we have studied.

Keep a list of Geological Wonders (questions) that you have as you explore the following websites and videos.


Geologic Time
Geologic Time Slideshow - Indigo's Class
Geologic Time Article (keep clicking next to learn more about geology!!!)

Layers of the Earth
Cheesy Layers of the Earth Video (3 minutes)

The Rock Cycle
Rock Cycle Slideshow - Indigo's Class
Minerals Slideshow - Indigo's Class
Rock Cycle RAP
Interactive Rock Cycle Website
Interactive Rock Cycle Website II

Plate Tectonics
Plate Tectonics Slideshow - Indigo's Class
Plate Tectonics Explained - Video (3 minutes)

Plate Boundaries + Continental Drift
Plate Boundaries Slideshow - Indigo's Class
Alfred Wegener - Pangaea - Life Documentary (8 minutes)

Volcanoes
Volcanoes Slideshow - Indigo's ClassGeologic Time Slideshow - Indigo's Class
Mt. St. Helens - Before and After
Types of Volcanoes Summary

Earthquakes
Earthquakes Slideshow - Indigo's Class
Earthquake Crash Course (John Green's Brother) Video (8 minutes)

Missoula Floods
Missoula Floods Slideshow - Indigo's Class
Missoula Floods - An Introduction - Ice Age Floods Institute

11/20

HW due Tuesday:

1. Writing for Justice Graphic Organizer Writing for Justice Graphic Organizer Google Doc (scroll to the 2nd page)
a. Brainstorm - Can you think of 8-10 examples of experiences you have had as an Ally, Bystander, Target, or Perpetrator? List them on the graphic organizer (they only need to make sense to you... You don't need to tell the story right now)
b. Hook - Pick 1 of your examples on your graphic organizer and write a "hook" to that story (3-5 sentences)... We are going to practice writing hooks in class tomorrow. 

11/17

HW due Monday:

1. Coming of Age Short Story Assignment 1
a. Read your short story
b. Add connections and questions while you read
c. When done reading, complete the rest of the assignment

Coming of Age Short Story Assignment 1 - Google Doc
Summary Graphic Organizer

***reminder: Use specific examples from the story when supporting your claim about the character and use the summary graphic organizer framework in your summary ( somebody, wanted, but, so, then)***


Big Joe's Funeral Short Story
Names/Nombres Short Story

11/16 - LATE post

Whoooops. Sorry to that I am just now posting this!

Thanks for a great day of engaged learning, positive attitudes, yummy treats, and Bill Nye time.

Because so many of you took ownership and initiative in trying to get us to go to the Reed College cafeteria, you all got a chance to cancel our homework for tonight. Big ups to Pallas for making that across the classroom shot!!! You have no homework due tomorrow (except for the fact that you should be reading for 20-45 minutes everyday)!!!

If you were absent today you can watch the following volcano video to get a sense of what we spent time working on today:

Volcanoes - Explained - YouTube

Wednesday In Class - Learning Ally

Learning Ally User Instructions:

You need a pair of headphones!!! Come see Michael if this is a problem for you.

1. Go to the Learning Ally app on your chromebook (or if you don't have it, the login page: https://www.learningally.org/Login)

2. Login!

Username: your first and last name in lowercase font as all one word (example: michaeljansa)
Your password is: library (all lowercase)

3. Go to "My Bookshelf"

4. Download and read the House on Mango Street (it should be in "My Bookshelf")... You can skip the acknowledgements part and start at the first chapter (the House on Mango Street)... Read the first four short stories (Hairs, Boys and Girls, and My Name)

5. After you can choice read any of the following using Learning Ally or not:

Reading options include:
a. continue reading the House on Mango Street
b. continue reading Seed Folks
c. re-read the Little Prince 
d. Find something else with the VOICEtext feature to read on Learning Ally
e. Pick a short story from our wall and silently read without using Learning Ally

Reed College Cooley Art Gallery Field Study Cancelled - SORRY!!!

Hi Core class Families,

I just found out that I have to cancel tomorrow's field study to Reed College Cooley Art Gallery. There was a sudden and unexpected maintenance issue in the gallery that has caused them to close it to the public (including middle schoolers who are scheduled to visit on a field study) for the immediate future. The Reed College art education coordinator, Gregory MacNaughton only found this out late this afternoon. Despite his efforts this afternoon he was unable to schedule us in an alternate space at Reed and had to officially cancel our visit tonight. 

This is probably going to be disappointing to students. This is always an engaging and exciting field study, plus students always love getting to eat at the cafeteria. I thought the more warning, the better. You can let them know that I will work to make tomorrow an engaging and worthwhile day of school despite this bummer of an email. You can also tell them that there is much in this life we can't control, but we can own our attitude (I'm sure they will loooove to hear that)!

It would be great if students came to school tomorrow with a lunch if possible and headphones if they have them for our work using Learning Ally to support our independent reading. 

Thanks,

Michael

11/15

HW due Thusrday:

1. Reed College Cooley Art Gallery Field Study
...We are leaving right at 9:00. Please don't be late, it would be a bummer if you missed out on this field study!
...Because over 14 of you all took ownership and action we have permission to eat at the Reed College cafeteria after our visit to the gallery with Gregory. You can spend no more than $10 and cannot purchase caffeinated beverages. You can also bring a lunch as well.

2. Coming of Age short story
a. READ
b. Write a 3-5 sentence summary capturing what you think are the big ideas of the story

In case you misplaced your story (which would not be great) or if you were absent, read one of the following two stories that I have access to online that you have not yet already read.

La Bamba (scroll down for the story)
Kate the Great (poorly scanned version)

***Share your Just because _________________, doesn't mean ______________ #DangerofaSingleStory with someone in your family***

11/14

HW due Wednesday:

1. Danger of a Single Story
a. Finish the 4 box graphic organizer that we worked on in class today. Try to have a minimum of 3 examples in each box Danger of a Single Story - Graphic Organizer - Google Doc
b. Of all the examples in each box in your graphic organizer, pick 3 that are most real to you. Write a quick paragraph explaining each of those 3 single story examples you have (meaning a total of 3 short paragraphs).

Don't spend more than 27 minutes on this assignment. If you get past 27 minutes and aren't done, advocate (mjansa@pps.net), let me know where you got, and stop. We are going to use these paragraphs to support our writing in class tomorrow.

Danger of a Single Story - Chimamanda Adichie - TED Talk

If you did not turn your Post Conferences Student Reflection worksheet in from this morning, please get it done once your family has had their conference with me and submitted: Post Conferences Student Reflection Google Doc

Thursday = Field Study to Reed College Cooley Art Gallery: http://www.reed.edu/gallery/

Consider using Learning Ally to support your reading at home. You know your login info (see the post below), just make sure you have the app on whatever device you use (the app is called "Learning Ally Link")

Learning Ally User Instructions:

User

How you or your students access the audiobooks on Learning Ally depends on what device you are using. Smartphones and tablets will need to have the Learning Ally App added to them prior to using. Chromebooks will need the Learning Ally Link App added to the doc (this can be found in the google chromebook store) Make sure it’s the one that says Learning Ally Link, not just Learning Ally.

Once you have downloaded the app on your device, login with the student username and password. A book will be available to download once it is added but can’t be listened to until it is downloaded. Think of it as sitting on a cloud until it is added to your device. This helps save space on your device. The Chromebook App will display titles that have been added to your account but not downloaded to the device by showing the cover with a blue arrow superimposed over it. Click the arrow to download it to the device and listen. Tablets will have two tabs - Listen and Download. Download has all the books on the account, Listen has the books that are downloaded to the device.

*If you are using a Chromebook, remember that Learning Ally Link will show up (and keep the place you are at) on whatever account you have logged your computer into. If you are logged into your teacher GAFE account (apps4pps) and then log a student into Learning Ally, you’ll need to always log into your account to access it. If it’s on a student account you’ll need to have them login to access their books.

Tuesday AM In Class - Learning Ally Instructions

Learning Ally User Instructions:

You need a pair of headphones!!! Come see Michael if this is a problem for you.

1. Go to the Learning Ally login page: https://www.learningally.org/Login

2. Login!

Username: your first and last name in lowercase font as all one word (example: michaeljansa)
Your password is: library (all lowercase)

3. Go to "My Bookshelf"

4. Click "I'm ready to listen to my audiobooks!" ... Choose a device ... Click Chromebook ... Download it from the Chrome Web Store...

5. Launch the app (it can be found in the bottom left corner of your Chromebook, under the "Launcher" icon)

6. Sign in again:

Username: your first and last name in lowercase font as all one word (example: michaeljansa)
Your password is: library (all lowercase)

7. Listen and follow the text for chapter 1 of Seedfolks - Kim (this is an example of a "Coming of Age Short Story," a genre that we will be exploring throughout the next month).

8. Either continue listening/reading Seedfolks, or spend 5-10 minutes reading the first few chapters of the Little Prince.

9. If you finish early, you can explore other book options. Ideally the books you find are "VOICEtext" and not just "Classic Audio"

11/13

Oh. My. Lanta!!! We actually have a full week of school!!!

Also, HAPPY BIRTHDAY JULIAN KINGERY!!!

Also, also, I just got word that picture re-takes are tomorrow in case you are planning on that.

HW due Tuesday:

1. Read an NewsELA article of your choice (make sure you sign in through google and are connected into my google classroom)... Highlight three big ideas/important details from the article and complete either the quiz or written response section (you don't have to do both)

...If you have are having trouble accessing an article or don't have internet access, I made copies of a NewsELA choice article available in class. Here is a link to that specific article: NewsELA Choice Article

2. Bring in headphones if you have them so that we can all use Learning Ally for silent reading tomorrow.

If you did not turn your Post Conferences Student Reflection worksheet in from this morning, please get it done once your family has had their conference with me and submitted: Post Conferences Student Reflection Google Doc

Thursday = Field Study to Reed College Cooley Art Gallery: http://www.reed.edu/gallery/

11/7

Enjoy the super long break from school!

I'm excited to connect with your families these next two days during Fall Teacher Conferences. Do you know when folks from your family are planning to meet with me? Share with them something you are proud of from Term 1 and a goal you have for Term 2. Talk to them after the conference. Reflect on the positive and consider the areas where you can continue challenging yourself to grow.

Fall Teacher Conferences Sign-Up

During conferences, Gillian is looking for volunteer support with her Recycled Book Sale. Consider supporting her with an awesome event and getting some Term 2 service by signing up through the link on the service blog http://servicesunnyside.blogspot.com/.

There is a dance Wednesday, November 8th from 6:30 - 8:30. Come with a parent permission slip (you can get one at the door if you forgot to get one today) and hopefully a $5 donation.

HW due Monday:

1. For My People Poem - Work to complete a draft of your For My People poem. Spend 28 minutes writing and working on it.
Consider:
a. PRE-WRITING GRAPHIC ORGANIZER: For My People - Pre-Writing Graphic Organizer
b. RUBRIC: For My People - Rubric (writing moves + content)
c. EXAMPLES:  For My People - Margaret Walker + For My People - SES Student Examples + For My People - Michael

2. Coming of Age Short Story
a. Read your assigned short story
b. Write a 3-5 sentence summary

6th - Gary Soto - La Bamba (scroll down for the story)
7th - Kate the Great - Short Story - Scanned
8th - Picky Eater - Short Story - Scanned

11/6

Welcome to Term 2!!!

HW due Tuesday:

1. For My People poem
...Work on this for 19 minutes tonight. The expectation is that you should complete the Pre-Writing Graphic Organizer. If you finish that before your 19 minutes is up, get started on your For My People poem.

For My People Pre-Writing Google Doc
For My People - Student Examples

2. Talk to your families about conferences. Are they signed up? When are they coming? What is one thing you want them to know about how school is going for you?

Parent Conferences Sign Up Link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f44afa82fa0fd0-fall1

11/2 - End of Term 1

Happy end of Term 1 and happy long weekend!!!

HW due Monday:

1. Mudbone Grown Unity Farm Field Study Assignment (only 2 questions!!!)
Mudbone Grown Unity Farm Field Study Assignment Google Doc

2. Read daily!!!
...Write down 1 thing you read and tell me what you thought about it in 3-5 sentences

11/1

***Tomorrow we are going to Mudbone Grown Unity Farm!!! We have to leave right at 8:50 so please be to school on time!!!! It is supposed to be rainy tomorrow so come prepared with appropriate clothes that can get wet and muddy. Bring a lunch and water bottle.


HW due Thursday
1. Term 1 Service Reflection

Service Reflection Graphic Organizer + Rubric
Service Reflection - Student Examples
Service Reflection - Editing

2. Choice Fiction Novel Final Assignment 

Choice Fiction Novel Final Assignment

Thursday is the last day of term 1. All late work is due tomorrow

10/31

Happy HALLOWEEEEEEEEN!!!

HW due Wednesday:

Nothing :) :) :)

HW due Thursday
1. Term 1 Service Reflection

Service Reflection Graphic Organizer + Rubric
Service Reflection - Student Examples

2. Choice Fiction Novel Final Assignment (You will have up to 30 minutes to work on your choice fiction novel final assignment in class tomorrow, but you will not have access to chromebooks during that time)

Choice Fiction Novel Final Assignment

Thursday is the last day of term 1. All late work is due on Thursday!

10/30

HW due Tuesday:

1. Work on your Term 1 Service Reflection for 28 minutes.
... This service reflection is not due tomorrow. We will continue working on it in class. However, you should spend 28 minutes working on it tonight based off our lessons in class, the student examples you read, and the graphic organizer/rubric I handed out.

Service Reflection Graphic Organizer + Rubric

Service Reflection - Student Examples

2. Bring headphones to school if you have them

Looking ahead:

Thursday is the last day of term 2. All late work should be turned in by then.
Thursday = field study to Mudbone Grown Unity Farm
Friday = No school (end of term/teacher grading day)

10/27

HW due Monday:
1. Columbia River Gorge - Beacon Rock field study assignment
Columbia River Gorge - Beacon Rock Field Study Assignment Google Doc

2. Term 1 Service Hours should be complete. We will go over the service reflection requirements and start working on it in class Monday.


Looking Ahead:

Thursday, November 2nd = Mudbone Grown Unity Farm Field Study
Thursday, November 2nd = Term 1 Ends
Friday, November 3rd = NO SCHOOL (teacher grading day)

10/26

What a special day. Thanks for your bringing your geologist lens, bravery and support of one another as we climbed Beacon Rock

HW due Friday:

1. 23-25 minutes of HW

a. Complete a second draft of your Age Poem (have your rubric Age Poem Rubric Google Doc and first draft out in front of you while you work on it)... Be prepared to turn this in tomorrow

b. Work on your Choice Fiction Novel Final Assignment (attempt to complete all of it except for the creative piece. I haven't explained that yet and don't want you to work on that part until we have spent time with it in class) Choice Fiction Novel Final Assignment

Stop working after 23-25 minutes of engaged work tonight. Remember, you should be coming in with a completed second draft of your age poem tomorrow.

10/25

HW due Thursday:

1. Field Study to Beacon Rock in the Columbia River Gorge
-We are leaving right at 9:00. Do not be late tomorrow. We will be back by 3:00
-Come prepared with a lunch, water bottle, warmth, and layers that can handle rain

You homework tonight is to work for 23-25 minutes on the following...
a. Work to complete one side of the Choice Fiction Novel Final Assignment (don't worry about the creative piece, I haven't even explained that yet)

Choice Fiction Final Novel Assignment - Google Doc

b. If you finish that and still have more time left, you can either continue to work on the Choice Fiction Novel Final Assignment or you can work on the next draft of your Age Poem based off your feedback and editing from today (which will be due Friday)

10/24

HW due Wednesday:

1. Age Poem Draft

...We have completed 2 graphic organizers for our Age Poems. Today we looked at another example and went over the rubric before we started writing. Tomorrow you should come with a draft of your Age Poem completed and in the writing section of your Writer's Workshop journal. Look over the rubric to make sure you have the different 'writing moves' that I am expecting in your poem. Even if you think you finished in class today, you should spend more time editing and adding more detail based on the rubric. You should spend no more than 25 minutes working on this draft at home tonight.
Age Poem Rubric + Example Poem
Age Poem Graphic Organizers


***If you were absent today, please read pages 2 - 5 of the following Google Doc: Scenes from Ancient Oregon ***

Looking Ahead

Thursday = Field Study to Beacon Rock in the Columbia River Gorge

Term 1 Service (3 total hours) should be complete by Monday, October 30th. We will go over and begin the reflection in class that day. 

Service Requirements 2017-18 

Term 1 ends Thursday, November 2nd (in less than two weeks!)

10/23

HW due Tuesday:

1. Geology Vocab Card: Complete a geology vocabulary card that includes the word, an image, and a definition in your own words of one of the following geology words:

• Geologic Time
• Layers of the Earth
• Plate Tectonics
• Plate Boundaries
• Continental Drift
• Alfred Wegener
• Sea Floor Spreading
• Subduction
• Missoula Floods
• Columbia River Basalt
• Beacon Rock

Extra Credit (or an alternative assignment if you don't want to do the geology vocabulary card):
-Complete the Missoula Floods Online Exploration activity we started in class today (the links for the activity are in the previous blog post)
-Missoula Floods Online Exploration Google Doc

Looking Ahead

Thursday = Field Study to Beacon Rock in the Columbia River Gorge

Term 1 Service (3 total hours) should be complete by Monday, October 30th. We will go over and begin the reflection in class that day.

Service Requirements 2017-18

Term 1 ends Thursday, November 2nd (in less than two weeks!)

In Class - Missoula Floods Online Exploration Website Links:

Missoula Floods Online Exploration Website Links:

1. http://www.oregontraveldaily.com/news/bizar021109_825.php

-Read the article

-Where do you see evidence of lava and water shaping the land?

2. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/megaflood/

-Go to  the Ice Age Lake article → Read the introduction and the captions in Ice Age Lake article

-Click on Interactive Explore the Scablands... Find at least 5 pieces of evidence found that help explain the  impact of  the  Missoula Floods on the Columbia River Gorge

3. http://iafi.org/

-Explore the website

-What are 2 things you learned?

Age Poem Graphic Organizers

10/20 Weekend HW + Harvest Fair

Harvest Fair is this Saturday from 4-7!!!

If you are signed up to help out, please make sure you show up on time ready to engage and support our community:

3:30 - 4:15 - Annie, Jaden MG, Svas, Oscar
4:15 - 5:00 - Ruth, Hannah, Annie, Kamanani
5:00 - 5:45 - Tommy, Vida, Crea, Hannah
5:45 - 6:30 - Tommy, Harriet, Pallas, Innana
6:30 - 7:00 - Samson, Pallas, Tommy
7:00 - 7:30 - Julian K, Samson, Manu, Pallas

You can find me at the dunk tank from 5:45 - 6:00!

HW due Monday: Zoo Tunnel Field Study Assignment Google Doc
1. Zoo Tunnel Field Study Assignment:
...Consider using our two main activities (Zoo Tunnel Geologic Timeline + Geology Timeline Activity near the elevators) as your evidence in your essential question

10/19

HW due Friday:

Reminder that we are doing the SES Run/Walk/Move after lunch tomorrow. Bring in anything you have done for fundraising

1. Choice Fiction Novel Assignment #4: Choice Fiction Novel Assignment #4 - Google Doc
...COMPLETE WHILE YOU ARE READING!!!!

2. Your first choice fiction novel should be finished by tomorrow.  Bring that book and whatever book you are currently reading to school tomorrow.

Geologic Time Intro Video

Geologic Time Internet Activity - In Class Thursday

http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/education/explorations/tours/geotime/index.html

10/18

HW due Thursday:

1. We are going on a field study to the Zoo Tunnel to study geologic time. Dress for warmth and for potential rain. Bring a lunch and a water bottle.

2. Read the Geologic Time - Introduction handout : Geologic Time - An Introduction - Google Doc Handout
...On blank space on the sheet or on a separate piece of paper (or on a google doc), briefly write out what you think the following geologic ideas mean:
a. What do you think geologic time is?
b. What do you think plate tectonics are?
c. What do you think continental drift is?
...Use our classroom learning, your geologic time handout, and any other resources you need for your responses, which can be very short (even just 1 sentence each is ok).

Reminder that you should be reading daily and all set to finish your first choice fiction novel by Friday if you have not already done so. 

10/17

REMINDER THAT TOMORROW IS A LATE START!!! School starts at 10:45. We will begin the day with a class meeting.

HW due Wednesday:
1. My Body as a Metaphor poem: My Body as a Metaphor - Graphic Organizer + Example Texts Google Doc
...After completing your graphic organizer, you should write this poem in the Writing section of your Writer's Workshop Journal
...It should at least 3 similes and 3 metaphors (Similes and Metaphors Song - by the Bazillions)
...It should at least one other "writing move" (repeating lines, rhymes, lists, shape poems, etc...)
...If you have been working on this for more than 30 minutes and don't finish you can stop as long as you let me know how far you got before 8:40 tomorrow.

Looking ahead...

Wednesday = Late Opening (school starts at 10:45)

Thursday = Zoo Tunnel - Geologic Time field study

Friday = SES Move/Walk/Run (starting at 12:15)

Saturday = Harvest Fair (we will talk more about what this event is and about Harvest Fair service opportunities in our class meeting on Wednesday)

All students should be finished with their first choice fiction novel by this Friday, October 20th. If for some reason this is going to be a problem for you, come check in with me ASAP (don't wait until Thursday night). 

10/16

Welcome back to the core class life!

HW due Tuesday:

1. What I Stand For card

...On a 1/2 sheet of paper, create a representation of 1 thing that you believe in and that you stand for. This is an extension of our conversation about service learning from before the Outdoor School week. Using at least 1 word and 1 image (though you are welcome to use waaaaay more) create a representation of what you stand for that fills the 1/2 sheet of paper. Folks can focus on a specific message or group such as Black Lives Matter or the Oregon Humane Society or they can focus on big ideas such as love or dancing. Because we worked on this in class this morning, you shouldn't have to spend more than 25 minutes working on this tonight unless you want to do more.

2. Have your choice fiction novel in class for silent reading tomorrow!

Looking ahead...

Wednesday = Late Opening (school starts at 10:45)

Thursday = Zoo Tunnel - Geologic Time field study

Friday = SES Move/Walk/Run (starting at 12:15)

Saturday = Harvest Fair (we will talk more about what this event is and about Harvest Fair service opportunities in our class meeting on Wednesday)

All students should be finished with their first choice fiction novel by this Friday, October 20th. If for some reason this is going to be a problem for you, come check in with me ASAP (don't wait until Thursday night). 

Monday In Class PM

1. Complete the two student surveys about Morning Meeting and Camp Collins.

Both surveys can be found at the SES Service Blog: http://servicesunnyside.blogspot.com/

2. Go to NewsELA (sign-in through google) and read the assigned article in your "binders" section on "listening" https://newsela.com/read/elem-listening-to-hear-emotions/id/36301/

Post Outdoor School/MakerSpace/Health Rotations Week --- Looking Ahead

I hope everyone has a restful and rejuvenating weekend. You have no homework due on Monday.

You should be reading your choice fiction novel daily though!!! You should be finished with your first choice fiction novel by Friday, October 20th. 

Practice the Good Reader strategies we have been working on; building background knowledge, making connections, and asking questions.

Service Check In: What do you stand for?!?! What do you know about our service learning expectations for the year? What questions do you still have? Have you thought of a service plan for Term 1 yet?
Service Learning Expectations and Requirements 2017-18 Google Doc
servicesunnyside.blogspot.com

Some important upcoming dates and events this week include:
-Wednesday, 10/18 - 2 Hour Late Opening (school starts at 10:45)
-Thursday, 10/19 - field study to the Zoo Tunnel to study geologic time
-Friday, 10/20 - SES Run/Walk/Move
-Friday, 10/20 - Choice Fiction Novel complete
-Saturday, 10/21 - Harvest Fair

Outdoor School + Maker Space + Health Rotations Week

With 6th grade heading to Outdoor School next week, we will not be meeting as a core class again until Monday, October 16th.

Your only homework between now and then is to read your choice fiction novel DAILY!!!

Practice the Good Reader strategies we have been working on; building background knowledge, making connections, and asking questions.

Service Check In: What do you stand for?!?! What do you know about our service learning expectations for the year? What questions do you still have? Have you thought of a service plan for Term 1 yet?
Service Learning Expectations and Requirements 2017-18 Google Doc
servicesunnyside.blogspot.com


6th Grade: HAVE AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE AT OUTDOOR SCHOOL. Practice our 4 agreements while on your trip, connect with different students from all over the city, and have fun! Below is some Outdoor School info in case you need anything this weekend.

7th Graders: Don't forget to get your Maker-Space permission slips signed and returned by Monday.

8th Graders: Keep being brilliant! We will see you Monday for health rotations.

Hello All

Outdoor School is here! we are heading to our wonderful camps on Sunday and will be returning to Portland on Friday.

All students should meet at SES (see locations below) on SUNDAY OCT. 8 at 2:30pm

All students will return to SES on FRIDAY OCT. 13 at 1:30ish Please pick your child up promptly as there is no school that day and we will be tired and excited to share stories of our adventures!!

Here is a link to the MESD Outdoor School website: http://www.mesdoutdoorschool.org/sites.html

There you can find any more information you may need about Outdoor School including the address of each camp.

Attached is a copy of the packing list and the med form if any changes have occurred for your child since turning in their forms

SES students will be attending Outdoor School as follows:

Site	Classes attending	Teacher& Meeting Spot
Canby Grove	Indigo's and Heidi's	Indigo (Heidi sun-mon)at the Circle Benches
Namanu	Karen's and tara's and 4 of Cori's	Karen at the Big Tulip Tree
Sandy River	Carrie's and Michael's and 8 of Cori's	Carrie at the Flagpole

Thanks so much.

We are excited for a great week

Indigo, Karen, and Carrie

10/5

HW due Friday:

1. Choice Fiction Novel Assignment #3: Choice Fiction Assignment #3 Google Doc
... Please complete the assignment while you are reading your choice fiction novel. If this takes longer than 35 minutes, stop where you are at and let me know how far you got.

Good Readers
-Build Background Knowledge
-Make Connections
-Ask Questions
Clarifying Questions: Questions that can be answered in the text that help remind you what is going on in the story.
Ponderable Questions: Questions that make you wonder that do not have any immediate answer that you can’t find unless you keep reading, keep thinking, or search for the answer outside of the book.

What is Geology??? VIDEO
Layers of the Earth Rap
The Geologists Are Coming - Music Video

Study Hall - In Class

EASY CBM:

1. Google Search → EasyCBM PPS
2. Sign into student
3. Teacher Login Name: mjansa
4. Find your name
5. Test 1 → Reading Comprehension
6. Test 2 → Reading Vocab
7. Go to NewsELA (login through Google). Find the assigned EROSION article in your “binder”(you might have to scroll down a bit).
1. Read, take the quiz, and complete the written response
8. Free NewsELA read

OUR HANDS

Clean

Pudgy

Lizard

Scaley

Sorry

Canvas

Delicate

Parched

Memories

Mundane

Webbed

Elegant

Lost

Yummy

Ummm

Temporary-canvas

Shreddable

Weather

Ummmm

Turkey

Veins

Dirty

Wired

Indigo

Ripples

Crooked

Life

Creeeea

Boney

Dots