Mr. Buckley's LRT Blog

Monday, April 14, 2008

4-14-2008 (B Day) Happenings

I checked supplies and gave students a new seating chart and the LRT Calendar for April, May and June. I handed out the Hurricane Packet. We watched a brief video on Hurricane Andrew and recorded thoughts related to Hurricanes. Students completed a pre-reading assignment and then we read A Hurricane's Humble Beginnings from the Hurricane! book. I shared some Content Reading Strategies. We watched a Brainpop on hurricanes and answered review questions in the packet. Students began reading On the Job for Editor-in-Chief (10), Meteorologist (18), Hurricane Specialist (24), Natural Hazards Planner (27) and Reporter (40). While reading these articles, students completed the worksheet On the Job--Expert Tasks Q & A. Students will complete this assignment during the first 10-15 minutes of the next class.

Assignment
Purple Writing Indicates New Assignments

Comment on the blog entry 3-2-1 Discussion of the Personal Experience Speech Module. (DUE Wednesday)
Comment on the blog entry The Wonder Years: An Example of a Personal Experience Speech. (DUE Wednesday)
If you'd like, vote on the polls.
Check Mr. Buckley's LRT Blog (www.mrbuckleyslrtblog.blogspot.com) daily and complete any tasks that are added.
Bring all supplies to class.

All extra credit assignments are optional.
Mr. Buckleys' LRT Blog--mrbuckleyslrtblog.blogspot.com
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Please remember that all handouts can be downloaded and printed out at http://edline.net/.

Friday, April 11, 2008

4-11-2008 (A Day) Happenings

I welcomed students and took attendance. Students checked their 3rd Quarter grade on Edline. Students commented on the blog. We watched The Wonder Years as an example of an extended Personal Experience Speech. In some classes, students finished with a brief amount of RIF.

Assignment
Purple Writing Indicates New Assignments

Comment on the blog entry Personal Experience Speech Reflection. (DUE Tuesday)
If you'd like, vote on the polls.
Check Mr. Buckley's LRT Blog (www.mrbuckleyslrtblog.blogspot.com) daily and complete any tasks that are added.
Bring all supplies to class.

Thursday, April 10, 2008

4-14-2008 Weekly Update

New Seating Chart
Intro to Hurricanes Unit
Brainpop-Hurricanes and Weather
Reading a Weather Map
Tracking a Hurricane
Intro to Hurricane Wiki Project

4-10-2008 (B Day) Happenings

I welcomed students and took attendance. We continued with Part 2 of Mr. Vant Washington's presentation on Circle Justice.

Assignment
Purple Writing Indicates New Assignments

Comment on the blog entry Circle Justice Reflection. (DUE Monday)
Comment on the blog entry Circle Justice Scenario. (DUE Monday)
Comment on the blog entry Thank You Mr. Washington. (DUE Monday)
If you'd like, vote on the polls.
Check Mr. Buckley's LRT Blog (www.mrbuckleyslrtblog.blogspot.com) daily and complete any tasks that are added.
Bring all supplies to class.

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Thank You Mr. Washington

Mr. Washington did an exceptional job working with the 8th grade. Take a moment to write a thank you to Mr. Washington for sharing his time, talent and expertise with us. Please make sure you are respectful and kind. I will print your comments and send to Mr. Washington.

Circle Justice Scenarios

During the Circle Justice presentation, your class had an opportunity to conduct Circle Justice using a role-playing scenario. Write your own Circle Justice scenario.

Be sure to include all characters defining who each character is.
Set up the situation explaining in detail what occurred for the offending incident and where things now stand leading up to this Circle Justice.

Be sure to write in detail and share enough information so others will fully understand the scenario.

Circle Justice Reflection

During the past two classes, you had the opportunity to participate in Mr. Vant Washington's Circle Justice activity. Please take a few minutes to reflect on the activity and respond to the following questions:

In your own words, describe what Circle Justice is.
Why might Circle Justice be helpful?
What was one thing that you learned about Circle Justice?
On a scale of 1-4 (1=Hated It, 2=Didn't Like It, 3=Liked It, 4=Loved It), rate this activity. Explain your rating.

Please completely and thoroughly answer each question. Thanks.

4-9-2008 (A Day) Happenings

I welcomed students and took attendance. We continued with Part 2 of Mr. Vant Washington's presentation on Circle Justice.

Assignment
Purple Writing Indicates New Assignments

Comment on the blog entry Circle Justice Reflection. (DUE Friday)
Comment on the blog entry Circle Justice Scenario. (DUE Friday)
Comment on the blog entry Thank You Mr. Washington. (DUE Friday)
If you'd like, vote on the polls.
Check Mr. Buckley's LRT Blog (www.mrbuckleyslrtblog.blogspot.com) daily and complete any tasks that are added.
Bring all supplies to class.

4-8-2008 (B Day) Happenings

Welcome Back! I hope you had a great Spring Break!

I welcomed students and took attendance. I explained the moderating feature on Blogger and provided some tips to prevent losing comments on Blogger. We joined Mr. Forster's class for Part 1 of Mr. Vant Washington's Presentation on Circle Justice.

Assignment
Purple Writing Indicates New Assignments

If you'd like, vote on the polls.
Check Mr. Buckley's LRT Blog (www.mrbuckleyslrtblog.blogspot.com) daily and complete any tasks that are added.
Bring all supplies to class.

4-7-2008 (A Day) Happenings

Welcome Back! I hope you had a great Spring Break!

Assignment
Purple Writing Indicates New Assignments

If you'd like, vote on the polls.
Check Mr. Buckley's LRT Blog (www.mrbuckleyslrtblog.blogspot.com) daily and complete any tasks that are added.
Bring all supplies to class.