Curley's Wife Revisited

Has your opinion of Curley's wife changed? Why? Explain.
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The Role of Women in "Of Mice and Men"

Discuss the role of women in the novel Of Mice and Men. Some ideas to start with.

• What are the women in this novel like?
• What happens in this novel because of women?
• What kind of portrayal of women is Steinbeck making?
• Are women portrayed in a positive or negative light?
• Why did Steinbeck write women like this?
  

For full credit you must:
Respond to at least two peers’ postings on this topic. When responding to others, ask questions, share experiences, offer resources or in some other way deepen the conversation. See the rubric I attached to focus or below to see how you will be scored.

This discussion will end on: Monday 10/19 8 AM for both classes

Exemplary (10 to 9 points)

Questions — Discussion postings include thought-provoking questions designed to elicit responses from other participants.

Postings — Discussion postings clearly indicate understanding of course readings and are completed before the deadline, meet or exceed the minimum number required, and are straight to the point, clearly worded, and respond constructively to others' ideas. Responses are posted to postings/questions of other participants and enhance the class discussion.

Proficient (8 to 7 points)

Questions — Discussion postings include questions that move beyond yes or no answers, and elicit responses from other participants.

Postings — Discussion postings are timely, relevant and include some feedback about the readings and include responses to others' comments in the discussions. Meets the minimum number of postings per week.

Partially Proficient (6 to 5 points)

Questions — Discussion postings include questions that do not move beyond yes or no answers, and fail to elicit responses from other participants.

Postings — Discussion postings do not fully speak to the prompts. Posting's may address one element of a prompt, but fail to completely deal with the topic.

Incomplete (4 to 1 points)

Questions — Discussion postings include unclear questions that do not move beyond yes or no answers and/or fail to respond to classmates' postings.

Postings — Discussion postings are merely perfunctory. For example, many of the postings are "I think so too" or "I disagree" without elaboration of thinking, or there is excessive quoting from the readings without any significant supporting evidence of the topic.

Missing (0 points)

Postings — Primary response to the prompt is missing.

Last post of the school year

The school year is coming to an end and I won't be posting on the HW blog. If you have any questions please email me heather@isd.sn

Math: check your HW sheet
La & SS: zine is due 6/4 by the end of class

6/4 goodbye ceremony 2:30-3:30
6/5 talent show
6/10 7th & 8th grade N'Gor end of the year trip
6/11 8th grade graduation

5/26

Social Studies& Language Arts: Letter to classmate due Monday. Zine due 6/4.

Math:
7O: 10-5 (no lab)
7D: 10-2 & handout (both sides)

5/25

Social Studies& Language Arts: Letter to classmate due Monday. Zine due 6/4.

Math:
7O: 10-5 (no lab)
7D: 10-1

5/20

Social Studies& Language Arts: Letter to classmate due Monday. Zine due 6/4.

Math:
7O: 10-3 & 4
7D: Are you ready sheet. Chapter Review. Chapter 9 test on Friday

5/19

Social Studies& Language Arts: Letter to classmate due Monday. Zine due 6/4.

Math:
7O: 10-2 & handout
7D: Are you ready sheet. Chapter Review. Chapter 9 test on Friday

5/18

Social Studies& Language Arts: Letter to classmate due Monday. Zine due 6/4.

Math:
7O: Finish test. 10-2 & handout
7D: Lab 9B activity only and extension (all) due Tuesday

5/15

Great job on your projects 8th grade!

Social Studies: St. Louis connection due date has been pushed to Monday.

Language Arts: Letter to classmate due Monday. You should also bring a sample of your family's favorite recipe.

Math:
7O: Finish test. 10-1 due Monday.
7D: Lab 9B activity only and extension (all) due Tuesday

The 8th Grade Tour of the USS Nashville

You go girl!

Social Studies: Board game due Friday. St. Louis documentary due date has been pushed to Monday.

Language Arts: Letter to classmate due Monday. You should also bring a sample of your family's favorite recipe. HRC/HLC project due Thursday.

Math:
7O: Chapter 9 review (all) & Are you Ready sheet, both due Thursday. You will also be taking the chapter 9 test on Thursday and can only use index cards.
7D: Lab 9B activity only and extension (all)

Friday is half day/ISD Birthday Celebration

5/12

Social Studies: Board game due Friday. Field trip tomorrow, please make sure I have your permission slip. St. Louis documentary due date has been pushed to Monday.

Language Arts: Letter to classmate due Monday. You should also bring a sample of your family's favorite recipe. HRC/HLC project due Thursday.

Math:
7O: Chapter 9 review (all) & Are you Ready sheet, both due Thursday. You will also be taking the chapter 9 test on Thursday and can only use index cards.
7D: 9-2 (1-18) & 3 (1-18 & 127-33)

Friday is half day/ISD Birthday Celebration

8th Field Trip to a US Navy Ship

When: Wednesday 5/13
Why: To learn about military technology and get a visual of a US battle ship
What Time: 9:30-12:00. We might get back early so be prepared for your french class.
How: We will take the ISD buses.

What to bring: camera, snack, water, and sunscreen

Please bring your permission slips back tomorrow.

This is the schedule. Please have your parents email me or leave a comment if they have questions.

heather@isd.sn

5/11

Social Studies: Board game due Friday. Possible field trip on Wednesday.

Language Arts: Letter to classmate due tomorrow. HRC/HLC due Thursday.

Math:
7O: Lab 9B & Extension due Tuesday
7D: 9-2 (1-18) & 3 (1-18 & 127-33)

St. Louis 8th Grade Field Trip Pictures

5/5-5/8

Language Arts: bring project supplies. Letter to classmate due Tuesday.

Social Studies: board game supplies & letter to Japanese atomic bomb victim.

8th graders, bring your letter writing supplies to each class. Thanks! Next letter due Monday 5/11

Bring a camera or video camera to document the historical aspect of our field trip to St. Louis

Math:
I will be out of class for the rest of the week. Mr. Milone will be your sub. Below is your HW schedule

7o
Wednesday: 9-4 (1-14) is due. HW is 9-5 (1-26) all except #10
Friday: 9-5 (1-26) all except #10 is due. HW is lab 9B (activity only) due Tuesday 5/12

7D
Tuesday: HW is 9-2 (1-18) & 9-3 (1-18 & 27-33)
Thursday: There will be a quiz. HW is 9-4 (1-14) all due Monday 5/11

5/4

Math: 7D Lab & 9-1. 7O 6-4

Language Arts: bring project supplies

Social Studies: board game supplies.

8th graders, bring your letter writing supplies to each class. Thanks! Next letter due Monday 5/11

4/30

The new featured art work is from a friend of mine named Adam Haynes. He lives in Bend, Oregon and works for Nike, but also does his own stuff.

Math: 7D Lab & 9-1. 7O 6-2&3 Quiz next class

Language Arts: bring project supplies

Social Studies: Board game supplies.

8th graders, bring your letter writing supplies to each class. Thanks!

No school tomorrow
Monday is an A day

4/28

Math: 7D are you ready sheet due. 7O 6-2&3 Quiz next class

Language Arts: bring project supplies

Social Studies: Board game supplies.

4/27

Math: 7D are you ready sheet due. 7O 6-1 (1-6) even #s only & lab 9A

Language Arts: bring project supplies & #14 due

Social Studies: Board game supplies.

4/24

Math: 7D & 7O are you ready sheet due

Language Arts: bring project supplies & #13 due

Social Studies: Board game supplies.

4/23

Math: 7D Extension & chapter test next class. 7O: are you ready sheet due

Language Arts: bring project supplies & #13 due

Social Studies: 31-4&5 due Friday. I will stamp 31-3,4,& 5 as well. Be prepared to discuss the steps Japan took and why America got involved.

4/22 Earth Day

Tomorrow is an A day

Math: 7O & 7D Extension & chapter test next class

Language Arts: bring project supplies & #12 due

Social Studies: 31-4&5 due Friday. I will stamp 31-3,4,& 5 as well. Be prepared to discuss the steps Japan took and why America got involved.

Team Work

All classes did a good job this week working together in groups. Keep up it!

4/17

Please look at Rachel's blog and respond to the question about love

Social Studies: BLOG response due Monday AM. 31-4 due Wednesday 4/22. I will stamp 31-2 and collect the "Hitler's Steps" concept map on Monday. On Monday we will also finish our debate on if nations should "step in". So be prepared with a your own reasons.

Language Arts: #11 & begin plot chart of novel

Math:
7O & 7D 8-8 (1-15) & LAB (page 448)

Have a fantastic weekend!

4/16

Social Studies: 31-4 due Wednesday 4/22. I will stamp 31-2 and collect the "Hitler's Steps" concept map on Monday. On Monday we will also finish our debate on if nations should "step in". So be prepared with a your own reasons.

Language Arts: #10 due Friday (you will have me in the AM, Ms. Milone and I are switching classes that day)

Math:
7O & 7D 8-8 (1-15) & LAB (page 448)

4/15

Social Studies: 31-3, concept map of the steps that Hitler took that started WWII, & chart of Axis & Allies due Thursday 4/16

Language Arts: #10 due Friday (you will have me in the AM, Ms. Milone and I are switching classes that day)

Math:
7O & 7D 8-8 (1-15) & LAB (page 448)

4/14

Social Studies: 31-3, concept map, & chart due Thursday 4/16

Language Arts: #9

Math:
7O: 8-7 (1-37) & Lab/Problem Solving page 458 (all)
7D: 8-8 (1-15) & LAB (page 448)

Please go to Omar's blog (on the right) and take his poll.

Lauren says: "smile and be happy" I will take her advice!

On that note: Friday's discussion was interesting. After mulling it over I came to the conclusion that one person can make a difference and that one person could be you. Yes, wars have been fought over resources and we need to be mindful of how and what we use. But we shouldn't lose hope. Everyday, people make a difference by conserving in their own way, fighting polluters, teaching others, and truly making a difference.

Example: Erin Brockovich, a legal clerk that found out that PG&E was contaminating a local water source, sued them, and won. The win caused PG&E to clean up their act. One person, all by herself, make a difference.
Post Options
I encourage you start answering the questions we asked in our discussion:

• Will our resources run out (oil, water, & food)?
• What can we do about it?
• What are some good websites that keep us informed?
• What can we start doing in Dakar?
• Can we do something as a class?

Have a good three day weekend and I look forward to hearing form all of you

4/10

No school on Monday 4/13

Social Studies: Newspaper due 4/14 when class begins. That means printed out and ready to read! I will consider it late if it is not. 31-1&2 due Tuesday 4/14.

Language Arts: #9

Math:
7O & 7D: 8-7 (1-37) & Lab/Problem Solving page 458 (all)

4/9

No school on Monday 4/13

Social Studies: Newspaper due 4/14 when class begins. That means printed out and ready to read! I will consider it late if it is not. 31-1&2 due Tuesday 4/14.

Language Arts: #8

Math:
7O: 8-5 (1-19) & 8-6 (1-23). QUIZ NEXT CLASS
7D: 8-7 (1-37) & Lab/Problem Solving page 458 (all)

4/8

Social Studies: Have the Cause & Effect must be in by tomorrow. Newspaper due 4/14 when class begins. That means printed out and ready to read! I will consider it late if it is not.

Language Arts: #8

Math:
7O & 7D 8-5 (1-19) & 8-6 (1-23). QUIZ NEXT CLASS

4/7

Social Studies: Have the Cause & Effect sheet ready tomorrow. Newspaper due 4/14 when class begins. That means printed out and ready to read! I will consider it late if it is not.

Language Arts: #7

Math:
7D 8-5 (1-19) & 8-6 (1-23). QUIZ NEXT CLASS
7O : 8-3 & 8-4

4/6

Social Studies: 30-5 & Cause & Effect sheet due Tuesday 4/7. Newspaper due 4/14 when class begins. That means printed out and ready to read! I will consider it late if it is not.

Language Arts: #7

Math:
7D & 7O : 8-3 & 8-4

4/3

Social Studies: 30-5 & Cause & Effect sheet due Tuesday 4/7.

Language Arts: #6 & Tea party script & costume

Math:
7D : 8-3 & 8-4

7O: 8-1 (1-36) & 8-2 (1-46). Please return your signed grade sheets, they are worth 5 pt.s.

4/2

Social Studies: 30-4 due Friday. Cause & Effect sheet due Tuesday 4/7.

Language Arts: #6 & Tea party script & costume

Math:
7D & 7O: 8-1 (1-36) & 8-2 (1-46). Please return your signed grade sheets, they are worth 5 pt.s.

4/1

Social Studies: 30-4 due Friday. Cause & Effect sheet due Tuesday 4/7.

Language Arts: #5 & character sketches due Thursday 4/2

Math:
7D: 8-1 (1-36) & 8-2 (1-46)
70: Are You Ready? Sheet for chapter 8

3/31

Social Studies: 30-3 & read your section in "The Great Depression" and be ready to teach your table. Both due Wednesday (4/1)

Language Arts: #5 & character sketches due Thursday 4/2

Math:
7D & 70: Are You Ready? Sheet for chapter 8 due

3/30

Social Studies: 30-3 & read your section in "The Great Depression" and be ready to teach your table. Both due Wednesday (4/1)

Language Arts: #4 due Tuesday (3/31)

Math:
7D Are You Ready? Sheet for chapter 8 due Wednesday (4/1)
7O Chapter 7 test on Tuesday. HW: 7-11 (1-23) & study guide review (406-408) all due on Tuesday (3/31)

3/27

Social Studies: 30-1&2 due Monday (3/30)

Language Arts: #4 due Tuesday (3/31)

Math:
7D Chapter 7 test & study guide review (406-408) all due on Monday (3/30)
7O Chapter 7 test on Tuesday. HW: 7-11 (1-23) & study guide review (406-408) all due on Tuesday (3/31)

3/25

Math:
7O: 7-9 (1-22) & 7-10 (1-12)
7D: 7-11 (1-23) & Lab
http://go.hrw.com/gopages/index.html
KEYWORD: MS4 LAB7e

Social Studies:
Chapter 30-1 notes & questions due tomorrow (3/26)
Technology presentation due tomorrow when class begins (3/26)
30-2 due Monday (3/30)

Language Arts: Holocaust Literature Circles (HLC)
Read #4 assigned pages
Complete the summary sheet and your role
Tuesday 3/31

Friday is a half day! Please make sure you are on time to your conferences.

3/24

Math:
7O: 7-8 & page 386 (all). Quiz tomorrow!
7D: 7-11 (1-23) & Lab
http://go.hrw.com/gopages/index.html
KEYWORD: MS4 LAB7e

Social Studies:
Chapter 30-1 notes & questions due Tuesday (3/31)
Technology presentation due Thursday when class begins (3/26)

Language Arts: Holocaust Literature Circles (HLC)
Read #3 assigned pages
Complete the Summary sheet and your role
Due tomorrow

Friday is a half day! Please make sure you are on time to your conferences.

3/23

Math:
7O: 7-8 & page 386 (all)
7D: 7-9 (1-22) & 7-10 (1-12)

Social Studies:
Chapter 29-5 notes & questions
Technology presentation due Thursday when class begins

Language Arts: Holocaust Literature Circles (HLC)
Read #3 assigned pages
Complete the Summary sheet and your role
Due Wednesday

Friday is a half day! Please make sure you are on time to your conferences.

3/20

Math:
7O: 7-6 (1-24) & 7-7 (1-22)
7D: 7-9 (1-22) & 7-10 (1-12)

Social Studies:
Chapter 29-5 notes & questions
Technology presentation

Language Arts: Holocaust Literature Circles (HLC)
Read #2 assigned pages
Complete the Summary sheet and your role
Due Monday

3/19/09

Math:
7O: 7-6 (1-24) & 7-7 (1-22)
7D: 7-7 (1-22) & Mid chapter textbook quiz. Page 386 (all)

Social Studies:
Chapter 29-4 notes & questions due tomorrow.
The vote results: no blooms project. Continue to do your notes and I will let you know soon what the project will be.

Language Arts: Holocaust Literature Circles (HLC)
Read #2 assigned pages
Complete the Summary sheet and your role
Due Monday

3/18/09

Homeroom: Conference letters were sent home. Parents, please choose the best three times for you and return to your student's homeroom teacher ASAP.

Math:
7O: 7-4 (1-12) & 7-5 (1-22)
7D: 7-7 (1-22) & Mid chapter textbook quiz. Page 386 (all)

Social Studies:
Chapter 29-4 notes & questions
The vote results: no blooms project. Continue to do your notes and I will let you know soon what the project will be.

Language Arts: Holocaust Literature Circles (HLC)
Read #1 assigned pages
Complete the Summary sheet and your role
Due Thursday

3/17/09 Homework

Homeroom: Conference letters were sent home today. Parents, please choose the best three times for you and return to your student's homeroom teacher ASAP.

Math:
7O: 7-4 (1-12) & 7-4 (1-22)
7D: 7-6 (1-24) all

Social Studies:
Finish your vocab if you did not in class.
Chapter 29-3 notes & questions. Both due wed.

Language Arts: TBA
I will let you know tomorrow which book you are reading, how many pages, and your reading circle role.

3/16/09 Homework

Math
7O: go online to http://go.hrw.com or use the link I provided.
Type in KEYWORD: MS4 LAB7A
Complete all the questions. There about 8 pages. Listen and follow the directions. Both 7-3 & the lab are due Tuesday 3/17 .

7D: 7-6 (1-24) all

Social Studies:
Finish your vocab if you did not in class.
Chapter 29-3 notes & questions. Both due wed.

Language Arts: None

Homework

There is a lot of debate in the education world about homework. Is it good or is it bad? I have been doing some research and find the debate interesting. For me personally I try to assign HW that can be done individually so that our class time can be used to learn from one another. However, I feel that HW should be kept to a minimum because I want my students to be able to play in the sun, get exercise, socialize, and spend time with their family. In other words, I want my students to live so that they can experience the world and come to class with experiences to share and learn from.

I want to know what you think about HW. Please cut and paste the questions below to your response and answer. Your responses will help me become a better teacher, so be honest and thoughtful. Thanks!

• What types of HW have been asked to do is Social Studies and Langauge Arts?
• Do you usually do your HW? If yes, when where, how, and why? If not, why not?
• What are some HW tasks that you have found intersting and/or useful?
• What do you do outside of school that relates to SS or LA?

2/27-3/16 Homework

When we return it will be a B day. Have a wonderful and safe spring break.

Math:
7 O: go online to http://go.hrw.com or use the link I provided.
Type in KEYWORD: MS4 LAB7A
Complete all the questions. There about 8 pages. Listen and follow the directions. Both 7-3 & the lab are due Tuesday 3/17 .

7D: 7-4&5 Due the Monday we get back 3/16.

LA: NO HW

SS: 29-1&2 reading notes and questions

2/26 Homework

Math:
7 O: go online to http://go.hrw.com or use the link I provided.
Type in KEYWORD: MS4 LAB7A
Complete all the questions. There about 8 pages. Listen and follow the directions. Both 7-3 & the lab are due Tuesday 3/17 .

7D: 7-4&5 Due the Monday we get back 3/16.

LA: Essay Due tomorrow AM in Homeroom

2/25 Homework

Math:
7O & 7D 7-3 & go online to http://go.hrw.com or use the link I provided.
Type in KEYWORD: MS4 LAB7A
Complete all the questions. There about 8 pages. Listen and follow the directions. Both 7-3 & the lab are due Thursday.

LA: Essay Due Friday AM in Homeroom

SS: Journal due today. If I didn't get to it today, please bring tomorrow. Thanks.

Photo:
Last summer I went to Minnesota, USA with my family. The Olson's Love to fish. Almost every vacation we take includes fishing. The fish I have here is called a Northern Pike. Doesn't look prehistoric?

2/24 Homework

Math:
7O 7-1 & 7-2
7D 7-3 & go online to http://go.hrw.com or use the link I provided.
Type in KEYWORD: MS4 LAB7A
Complete all the questions. There about 8 pages. Listen and follow the directions. Both 7-3 & the lab are due Thursday.

LA: Essay Due Friday AM in Homeroom

SS: Journal due tomorrow.

WWI Websites, Books, or Sources

Please share sources you found interesting and helpful when learning about WWI.

2/23 Homework

Math: 7-1 & 7-2

SS: Journals due Wednesday

LA: Final draft due Friday in homeroom, I will come by and collect.

2/20 Homework

Math:
70: The "Are you ready" sheet due Monday. Grade sheets went out and need to be brought back signed.
7D: 7-1 & 7-2

SS:
Journal due Wednesday 2/25

LA:
Rough draft due Monday

2/19 Homework

Math:
70 & 7D: The "Are you ready" sheet due Friday. Grade sheets went out and need to be brought back signed by Friday.

SS:
Journal due Wednesday 2/25

LA:
Rough draft due Monday

ISD Volleyball Tournament this Saturday

Hi Team!
This weekend is our volleyball tournament. Meet me in the gym at 8:30 AM on Saturday.
Be sure to bring a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses. The game tournament will be over by 3 PM

After the tournament we will be celebrating at Phoenix's house at 7 PM. Details were emailed to your folks today.


See me if you have questions.

2/18 Homework

Math:
70: Finish test.
7D: The "Are you ready" sheet due Friday. Grade sheets went out and need to be brought back signed by Friday.

SS:
Journal due Wednesday 2/25

LA:
Finish Karoo Boy & plot chart due Thursday. Start finding evidence for the author's message.

2/17 Homework

Math:
70 & 7D Finish test.

SS:
Due Wednesday 2/18: Four journal entries & be ready to answer the essential questions quiz.

LA:
Finish Karoo Boy & plot chart due Thursday. Start finding evidence for the author's message.

2/13 Homework

Math:
70 & 7D Page 339 (1-40). Test next class.

SS & LA

• No school on Monday, YAHOOOO!
• Due Tuesday 2/17: Karoo Boy 160-174. Find the climax to the plot of the novel.
• Due Wednesday 2/18: Four journal entries & be ready to answer the essential questions quiz.

2/12/09 HW

Math:
70 & 7D Page 339 (1-40). Test next class.

SS & LA

• Friday 2/13 work on journal day. Bring your supplies!
  
• No school on Monday, YAHOOOO!
• Due Tuesday 2/17: four journal entries & be ready to answer the essential questions quiz.
• Due Wednesday 2/18: Karoo Boy 160-174. Find the climax to the plot of the novel.