Fields/Davis Academy
Trimester 2: 2016-2017
Mon. 11-28: All blks. SPEAK. Pt. 4/quiz; have 3 questions and 3 quotes per usual instructions in class today.
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Tues., 11-29: BLKS. 1, 3 Discuss SPEAK, Part 4; we will use questions and quotes.
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Wed., 11-30: All BLKS Grammar Test #1; I gave you list to study last trimester. 
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Thurs., 12-1: BLKS 7, 6 discuss SPEAK, Part 4; we will use questions and quotes.
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Fri., 12-2: All BLKS Vocab 5 test; if you have any questions about essay question on coming of age due Monday, be sure to ask… 
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Mon., 12-5: All BLKS Written work for coming of age/minority writer is due; have instruction sheet stapled to the top/follow all instructions carefully. SPEAK 4 discussion may continue or may be complete. We always fill in with grammar, analogies, diagramming, contextual reading, or SSWE.
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Tues., 12-6: BLKS 1, 3 M. F. hands out The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds. You may get together with a few students and read aloud or read play and all italicized parts re: setting, etc. by yourselves. The play should be read by 12-13 (BLKS. 1,3) and by 12-15 (BLKS 6,7). We always fill in with grammar, analogies, diagramming, contextual reading, or SSWE. 
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Wed., 12-7: ALL blks Roots 5 test 
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Thurs., 12-8: BLKS 7,6 Hand out Effects of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds. (You should have completed reading by 12-15. You may read on your own – and be sure to read all italicized parts-- or you may read aloud with some friends.) We always fill in with grammar, analogies, diagramming, contextual reading, or SSWE.
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Fri., 12-9: All BLKS We always fill in with grammar, analogies, diagramming, contextual reading, or SSWE.
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Mon., 12-12: All BLKS PLEDGE AND HATIKVAH WEEK! Get study sheets out for mid-terms. MF: Are comparison/contrast rubric and directions ready?? Grammar, SSWE, contextual reading, analogies, diagramming.
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Tues., 12-13: BLKS 1, 3 PLEDGE AND HATIKVAH; Quiz on Man in Moon and discussion.
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Wed., 12-14: All BLKS PLEDGE AND HATIKVAH; roots 6 test
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Thurs., 12-15: BLKS 7,6 MF: Are mid-term study sheets ready? Quiz on Man in Moon and discussion.
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Fri., 12-16: All BLKS PLEDGE AND HATIKVAH; hand out comparison/contrast paper instructions; go over; fill in with grammar, analogies, diagramming, contextual reading, or SSWE.
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Mon., 12-19: All BLKS No tests/quizzes this week other than mid-terms (or pops). Grammar, analogies, diagramming, contextual reading, or SSWE.
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Tues., 12-20: A day – All BLKS MF: Get comparison/contrast rubric/instructions ready… No tests/quizzes this week other than mid-terms (or pops). Grammar, analogies, diagramming, contextual reading, or SSWE.
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Wed., 12-21: A day Midterms/actual courses and dates of mid-terms TBA at the time I am doing due dates.
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Thurs., 12-22: Midterms cont’d. Noon dismissal. JJJ Enjoy winter break; have a Happy Channukah; stay safe and healthy! Return to school 1-5-17. Happy New Year!
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Thurs., 1-5: A day; all BLKS Welcome back! Prepare students for comparison/contrast paper
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Fri., 1-6: B day; all BLKS Group work re: setting up your comparison/contrast paper and/or grammar, analogies, diagramming, contextual reading, or SSWE.
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Mon., 1-9: All BLKS Roots 7 test
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Tues., 1-10: BLKS 1, 3 FACULTY MEETING; grammar, analogies, diagramming, contextual reading, or SSWE. MF: Do you want to give a study sheet for grammar test 2, or is this time to stop giving study sheets and to wean 8th graders from this expectation in high school?... Grammar, analogies, diagramming, contextual reading, or SSWE.
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Wed., 1-11: All BLKS Good ol’ M.F. will Hand out Catcher in the Rye. 3 questions and 3 quotes per usual instructions are to be ready on each of the quiz due dates listed here: pp. 1-46 due 1-20; pp.46-88 due 1-27; pp. 88-122 due 2-3; pp. 122-184 due 2-10; pp. 154-end of novel due 2-16. 
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Thurs., 1-12: BLKS 7, 6 Do I want to provide a study sheet for grammar test #2 or treat them like the high schoolers they soon will be? Grammar, analogies, diagramming, contextual reading, or SSWE.
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Fri., 1-13: All BLKS; vocab 6 test
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Mon., 1-16: MLK HOLIDAY . “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. The true neighbor will risk his position, his prestige, and even his life for the welfare of others.”
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Tues., 1-17: BLKS 1, 3 Grammar, analogies, diagramming, contextual reading, or SSWE. 
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Wed., 1-18: All BLKS Grammar test 2.
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Thurs., 1-19: BLKS 7,6 Grammar, analogies, diagramming, contextual reading, or SSWE.
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Fri., 1-20 : All BLKS 1-46 Catcher reading quiz 1-46; questions and quotes in class.
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Mon., 1-23: All BLKS MF: Do I want to provide study sheet for next grammar test, or treat them like the high schoolers they will be next year? Roots 8 test; bring SPEAK and Man in Moon books to turn in; I want them ALL turned in no later than Wednesday – this is homework assignment, as I do not want to keep up with a list for more than couple days.
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Tues., 1-24: BLKS 1, 3 Bring books to turn in; SPEAK test
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Wed., 1-25: All BLKS I will take up any books that have not already been turned in; comparison/contrast papers due.
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Thurs., 1-26: BLKS 7,6 SPEAK test.
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Fri., 1-27: B day Advisory presentation day; 
Catcher part 2 quiz on 46-88; questions and quotes should be in class with you.
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Mon., 1-30: All BLKS Grammar test # 3.
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Tues., 1-31: BLKS 1,3 Grammar, analogies, diagramming, contextual reading, or SSWE.
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Wed., 2-1: All BLKS Vocab 4-6
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Thurs., 2-2: BLKS 7,6 Grammar, analogies, diagramming, contextual reading, or SSWE.
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Fri., 2-3: All BLKS Catcher part 3 quiz over 88-122
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Mon., 2-6: All BLKS MF: call your sister: her birthday! Do I want to hand out study guide for grammar test #4 or treat them like the high schoolers they soon will be? Roots 9 test.
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Tues., 2-7: BLKS 1,3 FACULTY MEETING. Grammar, analogies, diagramming, contextual reading, or SSWE.
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Wed., 2-8: All BLKS Vocab 7 test; assign next book of choice/fantasy and letter/instructions home. MF: cancel Goodbread Inn in St. Mary’s and re-reserve at Spencer House in ST. Mary’s or in Fernandina Bch. for Greyfield/Cumberland Island week.
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Thurs., 2-9: BLKS 7,6 Grammar, analogies, diagramming, contextual reading, or SSWE; MF: contact Fran Galishoff re: BD. Meeting
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Fri., 2-10: All BLKS. Quiz on Catcher part 4, 122-184; have questions and quotes in class.
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Mon., 2-13: All BLKS Vocab 8 test
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Tues., 2-14: BLKS 1, 3 Give out Catcher study sheet. Grammar, analogies, diagramming, contextual reading, or SSWE
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Wed., 2-15: All BLKS Grammar test #4.
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Thurs., 2-16: BLKS 7,6 Catcher quiz on last section of book; have questions/quotes in class; HW:
Fri., 2-17: Mid-winter break! JJ 
Return 2-21
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Tues., 2-21: BLKS 1,3 Discuss Catcher
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Wed., 2-22: All BLKS Grammar, SSWE, analogies, contextual reading, diagramming.
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Thurs., 2-23: BLKS 7,6 Discuss Catcher; MF: Get trimester 3 due dates sheets done.
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Fri., 2-24: All BLKS MF: Are all materials ready for Values Mini Unit? Book of choice/fantasy assignment due. Grammar, analogies, diagramming, contextual reading, or SSWE 
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Mon., 2-27: All BLKS Catcher test
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Tues., 2-28: BLKS 1,3 Grammar, analogies, diagramming, contextual reading, or SSWE
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Wed., 3-1: All BLKS MF: Get trimester 3 due dates ready. Vocab test 9
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Thurs., 3-2: BLKS 7,6 SEE MONDAY 3-6 ASSIGNMENT AND BE SURE YOU COME TO CLASS PREPARED WITH SPECIFIED ITEM AND READY TO BE FILMED. Grammar, analogies, diagramming, contextual reading, or SSWE
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Fri., 3-3: B day/all BLKS See Monday’s assignment and ask questions if you need to. Grammar, analogies, diagramming, contextual reading, or SSWE
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Mon., 3-6: A day/all BLKS Values/mini unit integrated lessons. On this day, you will bring the most valued item you have. Be ready to discuss where it came from, why it is so valuable. This is a HW assignment; 0 will be given to anyone who does not show up with a “real” item of value: if you forget, you may not take off tennis shoe and try to pass it off as item of great value… Should your valued item be a family heirloom or have some great monetary and/or invaluable sentimental vale, so much so that you want me to keep it in my room during the day – and you agree to pick it up after school – then I will be glad to secure that item under this agreement…I, too, will bring an item of value and start off the discussion…
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Tues., 3-7: A day/all BLKS We continue the values mini unit
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Wed., 3-8: A day/all BLKS We continue the values mini unit
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Thurs., 3-9: A day/all BLKS We continue the mini unit.
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Fri., 3-10: All BLKS Vocab 7-9; this is last day of trimester 2. Most likely this test will count next trimester.
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Pending assignments:
Fahrenheit 451/reading deadlines/questions/test/qts. and qstns.
Grammar 5 test
Vocab 10
Roots 9
Catcher essays
Research paper/Mr. Barry
Book of choice (censored book)
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