On 28 March 2008, students recieved their packet for 8th grade registration. This packet is due on 3 APRIL 2008.
Please be adviced, that PARENTS need to fill out and sign the Blue Card Stock form.
Students have an option as to which 2 electives they will want to take. They need to NUMBER their choices 1,2,3, and 4.
Please be aware that those electives with an ASTRICT beside it REQUIRES an APPLICATION to be filled out and returned to the TEACHER THAT TEACHES THE COURSE.
What needs to be turned in?
EVERY THING THAT IS BLUE.
Students recieved a BLUE FOLDER and 2 BLUE FORMS. All these need to be filled out, signed, and turned back in on APRIL 3, 2008
What if I am going to move schools or out of town?
Still turn in the complete packet.
Who do I turn it in to?
The forms and folders should be turned into the students TEXAS HISTORY TEACHER.
If you have any questions that I can help you with please contact:
taylorch@lisd.net
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
READING CHECK DUE DATE SET
Chapter 10 has been assigned for a reading check. The due date has been set for March 11, 2008.
NOTE TAKING RE-ADDRESSED
It has been discovered that students have been just typing the complete chapter and then using the complete retyped notes for the reading check. Students have also been just sitting and hand copying the entire chapter as well. This has been addressed and discussed this week in class.
The reading check is designed to allow students to practice a skill that will help them in their future educational courses. Also, this assignment allows the students to practice TAKS skills for the 7th grade TAKS test of finding the main idea and summarizing the main idea. With the students either just hand writing the complete chapter or typing the chapter word for word, this is a form of cheating.
One, the students are cheating themselves first and foremost. They are not taking the opportunity to practice finding the main idea, practice summarizing the main idea, practicing organizing those main ideas for their notes. What they are doing is practicing their type writing or hand writing skills. The reading check was not meant for that task.
The second form of cheating, as explained in class this week, is copying the entire chapter and then using that in class. I picked up over 33 copies of typed reading check "NOTES" and 3 sets of notes that were hand written, which actually were word for word from the text book. I have no proof that students were printing these off for each other and just changing the font style. But, for the reason mentioned and explained to the students. THIS WILL BE SEEN AS CHEATING in the future.
NOTE TAKING RE-ADDRESSED
It has been discovered that students have been just typing the complete chapter and then using the complete retyped notes for the reading check. Students have also been just sitting and hand copying the entire chapter as well. This has been addressed and discussed this week in class.
The reading check is designed to allow students to practice a skill that will help them in their future educational courses. Also, this assignment allows the students to practice TAKS skills for the 7th grade TAKS test of finding the main idea and summarizing the main idea. With the students either just hand writing the complete chapter or typing the chapter word for word, this is a form of cheating.
One, the students are cheating themselves first and foremost. They are not taking the opportunity to practice finding the main idea, practice summarizing the main idea, practicing organizing those main ideas for their notes. What they are doing is practicing their type writing or hand writing skills. The reading check was not meant for that task.
The second form of cheating, as explained in class this week, is copying the entire chapter and then using that in class. I picked up over 33 copies of typed reading check "NOTES" and 3 sets of notes that were hand written, which actually were word for word from the text book. I have no proof that students were printing these off for each other and just changing the font style. But, for the reason mentioned and explained to the students. THIS WILL BE SEEN AS CHEATING in the future.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
4 types of Spanish Settlements in New Spain.
I am very proud to say that every project that was turned in looks great.
I am currently sitting and grading these projects as fast as I possibly can.
Photostory assignment turned in.
This last week, students completed the class assignment of creating a photo story that advertises for the different empressarios of Texas. The add was to encourage immigration to Mexican Texas. Students were given a grading rubric 4 days before the project was due and students were allowed 5-6 days to work on this assignment in class.
This last Monday, the photo stories were watched and graded in class. I am sitting down with each group and having them grade their photo story following the grading rubric that was provided. Their are about 70 groups and I am attempting to sit down with each group and speak with them as fast as I can. As of now, I still have about 25-30 groups to go. This task must be completed by 2-29-08. I appreciate your patience and understanding.
This last Monday, the photo stories were watched and graded in class. I am sitting down with each group and having them grade their photo story following the grading rubric that was provided. Their are about 70 groups and I am attempting to sit down with each group and speak with them as fast as I can. As of now, I still have about 25-30 groups to go. This task must be completed by 2-29-08. I appreciate your patience and understanding.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Political Cartoons introduced
This week in Texas History, how to read a political cartoon was introduced. The lesson that was used allowed students to view political cartoons that addressed the James (Jim) Crow Supreme Court Case.
Saturday, February 9, 2008
AP-PARTS have been introduced
AP-PARTS is a document based question stratagy that allows students to interpret a primary or secondary document. During the first semester the students were taught to use what I call "the W's". With the "w's" being taught last semester is allows students to have a foundation that easily allows them to "flip" to the AP-PARTS stratagy. This is a skill designed to help them for the rest of their education.
Reading Check for PRE-AP SET
I am very glad to be able to say that over all most students have improved very well on the reading check. For those students that continue to have issues on the reading check, when asked they are self assess very well, the problems and issues that they are having.
The next reading check has been set and it is CHAPTER 8. Due on 22 February 2008.
The next reading check has been set and it is CHAPTER 8. Due on 22 February 2008.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
MAJOR ASSIGNMENT DUE DATE
Students have recieved this week information about a project dealing with the 4 types of Spanish Settelments found in Texas.
This project is due on FEB. 12, 2008.
Students may start turning them in early AFTER SCHOOL on Feb. 7., any time on FEB. 8 and 11.
This assignment is asking students to create sometype of creative product. Students recieved the instruction sheet on Jan. 29, 2008.
No class time has been allotted for this assignment and the information maybe found in Chapter 7 of the text book.
This project is due on FEB. 12, 2008.
Students may start turning them in early AFTER SCHOOL on Feb. 7., any time on FEB. 8 and 11.
This assignment is asking students to create sometype of creative product. Students recieved the instruction sheet on Jan. 29, 2008.
No class time has been allotted for this assignment and the information maybe found in Chapter 7 of the text book.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Extra Credit OFFER!!!!
Notice anything different? You should.
Extra Credit Offer:
Why does this flag have 15 stripes and the American Flag now only have 13?
This offer is good till the end of the 4th six weeks!
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Can you name the Six Flags that have flown over Texas?
Yes, I know that a theme park has the same name, but I am not talking about that.
Can you name the six?
Check here to see if you are correct!
Looking for what the flag looks like?
Can you name the six?
Check here to see if you are correct!
Looking for what the flag looks like?
Wrangler Newsletter handed out
Students today in class were able to clean out their binder of any papers that they would not need for the 2nd semester. Students were encouraged to carry this newsletter home to parents. In this newsletter, teacher request for tissues, glue sticks, markers, and note book paper are asked for. We are quickly running out of these items and any donation will be greatly appreciated!
Also, in the newsletter expectations for students academic and personaly behavior is addressed. In Texas History a list of 7 higher expectations were addressed.
The list is:
1. We will strive to write two- five paragraph essays this semester.
2. The "W's" will turn into "AP-PARTS"
3. Political Cartoons will be introduced and used by students.
4. For the Pre-Ap class- Reading Checks will continue- We aim to have 2-3 a six weeks.
5. The School policy for NO GUM in school will be focused on much more than last semester.
6. In class, the talking to get the instructor and/or the class off task will draw much more attention.
7. Mr. Taylor retains the right to amend this list as the year moves on if needed.
Other issues addressed in class:
Students responsibility to turn work in on time.
Students responsibility to ask for work when absent.
I do appreciate the parents that have attempted to keep their student on top of missed work and or turning in late work!
I strongly feel that the student is at a point where they need to be accepting the responsibility of turning in their work on time, and if not on time, then late for a late grade. This should be accomplished without much parental supervision. Should students not accept this responsibility then natural consequences should occur.
As always, parent contact is encouraged and any issue or concern that needs to be addressed is greatly appreciated. You may contact Mr. Taylor at: taylorch@lisd.net
Also, in the newsletter expectations for students academic and personaly behavior is addressed. In Texas History a list of 7 higher expectations were addressed.
The list is:
1. We will strive to write two- five paragraph essays this semester.
2. The "W's" will turn into "AP-PARTS"
3. Political Cartoons will be introduced and used by students.
4. For the Pre-Ap class- Reading Checks will continue- We aim to have 2-3 a six weeks.
5. The School policy for NO GUM in school will be focused on much more than last semester.
6. In class, the talking to get the instructor and/or the class off task will draw much more attention.
7. Mr. Taylor retains the right to amend this list as the year moves on if needed.
Other issues addressed in class:
Students responsibility to turn work in on time.
Students responsibility to ask for work when absent.
I do appreciate the parents that have attempted to keep their student on top of missed work and or turning in late work!
I strongly feel that the student is at a point where they need to be accepting the responsibility of turning in their work on time, and if not on time, then late for a late grade. This should be accomplished without much parental supervision. Should students not accept this responsibility then natural consequences should occur.
As always, parent contact is encouraged and any issue or concern that needs to be addressed is greatly appreciated. You may contact Mr. Taylor at: taylorch@lisd.net
Places to travel in Texas -
Here is a list of actual places to travel in Texas . Sure do make a fella homesick, don't it now?
Need to be cheered up??
Happy, Texas 79042
Pep , Texas 79353
Smiley , Texas 78159
Paradise , Texas 76073
Rainbow , Texas 76077
Sweet Home , Texas 77987
Comfort , Texas 78013
Friendship, Texas 76530
Love the Sun?
Sun City , Texas 78628
Sunrise , Texas 76661
Sunset, Texas 76270
Sundown, Texas 79372
Sunray , Texas 79086
Sunny Side , Texas 77423
Want something to eat??
Bacon , Texas 76301
Noodle , Texas 79536
Oatmeal , Texas 78605?
Turkey , Texas 79261
Trout , Texas 75789
Sugar Land , Texas 77479
Salty, Texas 76567
Rice , Texas 75155
And top it off with:
Sweetwater , Texas 79556
Why travel to other cities? Texas has them all!?
Detroit , Texas 75436
Colorado City , Texas 79512
Denver City , Texas 79323
Nevada , Texas 75173
Memphis , Texas 79245
Miami , Texas 79059
Boston , Texas 75570
Santa Fe , Texas 77517
Tennessee Colony , Texas 75861
Reno , Texas 75462
Feel like traveling outside the country?
Don't bother buying a plane ticket!
Athens , Texas 75751
Canadian , Texas 79014
China , Texas 77613
Egypt , Texas 77436
Turkey , Texas 79261
London , Texas 76854
New London , Texas 75682
Paris , Texas 75460
No need to travel to Washington D.C.?
Whitehouse , Texas 75791
We even have a city named after our planet!?
Earth , Texas 79031
And a city named after our State!
Texas City , Texas 77590
Exhausted?
Energy , Texas 76452
Cold??
Blanket , Texas 76432
Winters, Texas
Like to read about History?
Santa Anna , Texas
Goliad , Texas
Alamo , Texas
Gun Barrel City , Texas
Need Office Supplies?
Staples , Texas 78670
Men are from Mars, woman are from:
Venus , Texas 76084
You guessed it.... it's on the state line...Texline , Texas 79087
For the kids...
Kermit , Texas 79745
Elmo , Texas 75118
Nemo , Texas 76070
Tarzan , Texas 79783
Winnie , Texas 77665
Sylvester , Texas 79560
Other city names in Texas , to make you smile.....
Frognot , Texas 75424
Bigfoot , Texas 78005
Hogeye , Texas 75423
Cactus , Texas 79013
Notrees , Texas 79759
Best, Texas 76932
Veribest , Texas 76886
Kickapoo , Texas 75763
Dime Box, Texas
Telephone , Texas 75488
Telegraph , Texas 76883
Whiteface , Texas 79379
Twitty, Texas 79079
Have a Good Day!
P.S. Whoops, left out
Muleshoe
Cut n shoot
Hoop And Holler
Ding Dong
And don't forget......
Farwell , Texas
And, of course, there is a place in Texas that is......KNOTT , TEXAS
Need to be cheered up??
Happy, Texas 79042
Pep , Texas 79353
Smiley , Texas 78159
Paradise , Texas 76073
Rainbow , Texas 76077
Sweet Home , Texas 77987
Comfort , Texas 78013
Friendship, Texas 76530
Love the Sun?
Sun City , Texas 78628
Sunrise , Texas 76661
Sunset, Texas 76270
Sundown, Texas 79372
Sunray , Texas 79086
Sunny Side , Texas 77423
Want something to eat??
Bacon , Texas 76301
Noodle , Texas 79536
Oatmeal , Texas 78605?
Turkey , Texas 79261
Trout , Texas 75789
Sugar Land , Texas 77479
Salty, Texas 76567
Rice , Texas 75155
And top it off with:
Sweetwater , Texas 79556
Why travel to other cities? Texas has them all!?
Detroit , Texas 75436
Colorado City , Texas 79512
Denver City , Texas 79323
Nevada , Texas 75173
Memphis , Texas 79245
Miami , Texas 79059
Boston , Texas 75570
Santa Fe , Texas 77517
Tennessee Colony , Texas 75861
Reno , Texas 75462
Feel like traveling outside the country?
Don't bother buying a plane ticket!
Athens , Texas 75751
Canadian , Texas 79014
China , Texas 77613
Egypt , Texas 77436
Turkey , Texas 79261
London , Texas 76854
New London , Texas 75682
Paris , Texas 75460
No need to travel to Washington D.C.?
Whitehouse , Texas 75791
We even have a city named after our planet!?
Earth , Texas 79031
And a city named after our State!
Texas City , Texas 77590
Exhausted?
Energy , Texas 76452
Cold??
Blanket , Texas 76432
Winters, Texas
Like to read about History?
Santa Anna , Texas
Goliad , Texas
Alamo , Texas
Gun Barrel City , Texas
Need Office Supplies?
Staples , Texas 78670
Men are from Mars, woman are from:
Venus , Texas 76084
You guessed it.... it's on the state line...Texline , Texas 79087
For the kids...
Kermit , Texas 79745
Elmo , Texas 75118
Nemo , Texas 76070
Tarzan , Texas 79783
Winnie , Texas 77665
Sylvester , Texas 79560
Other city names in Texas , to make you smile.....
Frognot , Texas 75424
Bigfoot , Texas 78005
Hogeye , Texas 75423
Cactus , Texas 79013
Notrees , Texas 79759
Best, Texas 76932
Veribest , Texas 76886
Kickapoo , Texas 75763
Dime Box, Texas
Telephone , Texas 75488
Telegraph , Texas 76883
Whiteface , Texas 79379
Twitty, Texas 79079
Have a Good Day!
P.S. Whoops, left out
Muleshoe
Cut n shoot
Hoop And Holler
Ding Dong
And don't forget......
Farwell , Texas
And, of course, there is a place in Texas that is......KNOTT , TEXAS
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Semester Exam Reviews
Semester Exam Reviews will be passed out in class starting 1-10-08 and 1-11-08. Students will have the class time to work on completing the Semester Exam Reviews and the class will go over the reviews next week before the Semester Exam is taken.
On Monday of this week, the class was shown the Semester Exam Schedule and asked to write it in their planner. If you would like to see the schedule it is located on this blog site. PLEASE LOOK FOR SEMESTER EXAM SCHEDULE...HOT OFF THE PRESS.
Please be aware that the 17th is an EARLY RELEASE DAY and students will be out of school at 12:30.
On Monday of this week, the class was shown the Semester Exam Schedule and asked to write it in their planner. If you would like to see the schedule it is located on this blog site. PLEASE LOOK FOR SEMESTER EXAM SCHEDULE...HOT OFF THE PRESS.
Please be aware that the 17th is an EARLY RELEASE DAY and students will be out of school at 12:30.
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