Friday, December 17, 2010

Utah Studies--Friday, December 17, 2010

Today in class students finished reading "Crossing the Wire." DUE UPON OUR RETURN ON JANUARY 3: Nothing, but I suggested to students that this break would be the ideal time to work on learning centers if they are behind on them or even if they want to get the final points done for January 12.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Utah Studies--Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Today in class students discussed current proposed immigration laws like the Sandstrom bill, the Robles bill, and the DREAM Act. Then they continued reading. DUE TOMORROW: Signed assessment sheets (for those who did NOT attend conferences)!

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Utah Studies--Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Today in class students continued reading "Crossing the Wire" with their partner. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but signed student assessments (for those who did not visit me at parent-teacher conferences last week) are due on Thursday.

Monday, December 13, 2010

Utah Studies--Monday, December 13, 2010

Today in class students continued partner reading "Crossing the Wire." Also, they could turn in learning centers late if they had them. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Friday, December 10, 2010

Utah Studies--Friday, December 10, 2010

Today in class students finished reading chapter 18 from the book. DUE TODAY: Learning Center #2 worth 10 points (15 points for Period 5) is due today! So are the Chapter 10-18 questions. DUE MONDAY: Nothing, but learning centers can be turned in late if necessary.

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Utah Studies--Thursday, December 9, 2010

Today students continued reading "Crossing the Wire" with their partner. DUE TODAY: Nothing, but remember that tonight we have Parent Teacher Conferences from 4 to 7:30 PM! DUE TOMORROW: Learning Center Check #2 worth 10 points (15 points for Period 5) is due at the start of class!

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Utah Studies--Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Today in class students learned about the economic causes and effects of undocumented immigration on the US and Mexico. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but Learning Center Check #2 worth 10 points (15 points for Period 5) is due Friday!!!

Monday, December 6, 2010

Utah Studies--Monday, December 6, 2010

Today in class students continued reading "Crossing the Wire" with their partners. They answered questions from the book as they went. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but Learning Center Check #2 worth 10 points (15 points for Period 5) is due this Friday!

Friday, December 3, 2010

Utah Studies--Friday, December 3, 2010

Today in class students finished reading through chapter 9 of "Crossing the Wire." DUE TODAY: They turned in their summaries and connections for Ch. 1-9. DUE MONDAY: Nothing.

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Utah Studies--Thursday, December 2, 2010

Today in class students continued to read from "Crossing the Wire." DUE TOMORROW: Nothing.

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Utah Studies--Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Today students read about the history of immigration law and attitudes towards immigrants in the US. DUE TODAY: They also turned in signed grade printoffs for a grade. DUE TOMORROW: Nothing, but you can turn in signed grade printoffs late.