5/8 Friday

Another week down! I hope you guys are doing good. It looks like things are slowly going to start returning to normal. I guess that's ok. I am still not sure if I am ready to go back into the public yet. People, in general, are nasty, and when you add a global pandemic to the mix, well I am not that confident. However, we can't stay inside forever (trust me I have tried!)
Next week in ELA we will be trying something new called Boomwriter. It is a class novel writing project that I thought might be fun to do while we are stuck at home. I will also be trying to schedule a day where we (both ELA classes) can get online together and discuss how it is supposed to work. We can also discuss anything you guys want to talk about. I will let you know the day and time.

1. Free Rice-Fridays just aren't the same without Free Rice. Try to be my new high score of 3 gazillion.

2. Short Story-We have spent this week looking at the short story,  "The Treasure of Lemon Brown". Look back over the story and make sure you have answered all the lettered questions. Then when you have finished with those, answer questions 1-11 found at the end of the story. Your answers should go in your Lemon Brown google doc.

SOCIAL STUDIES

1. CNN 10-Head here to catch up on the news. When finished, jump on your SS Google Doc and comment like always.

2. Industrial Revolution Inventions-This assignment will be due on Friday Here are the directions:

Go to the following website and look at the Industrial Revolution invention timeline. Once you have looked at some of the inventions, send me an email (subject should be "IR-Inventions") and pick the TEN Industrial Revolution inventions you think are the most important. Be sure to explain why you think so and write in complete sentences!

3. Study Island-Work on your Study Island units.

5/7 Thursday

1. Warm-Up-In your Norman Language Arts google doc, answer the following question. Make sure to date your post, fully explain your answer and use complete sentences.

2. Poem of the Day-Here is your new poem. Instead of doing your usual analysis, we are going to do something different. As you read the poem, I want you to focus on what the speaker considers "important". Then in your Lemon Brown Google doc, I want you to write a short essay comparing and contrasting what the speaker in the poem considers important and what the character lemon Brown considers important.

Also in your Google doc, answer the 5 Assessment Questions that accompany the poem.

SOCIAL STUDIES

1. CNN 10-Head here to catch up on the news. When finished, jump on your SS Google Doc and comment like always.

2. Industrial Revolution Inventions-This assignment will be due on Friday Here are the directions:

Go to the following website and look at the Industrial Revolution invention timeline. Once you have looked at some of the inventions, send me an email (subject should be "IR-Inventions") and pick the TEN Industrial Revolution inventions you think are the most important. Be sure to explain why you think so and write in complete sentences!

5/6 Wednesday

1. Creative Write- Look at the following picture. Write a quick short story about the picture. Be creative! The mood for your story should be exciting. Your story should be written in 1st person point of view.

2. Poetry Breakdown-Even though you are at home, you can't escape the awesomeness of poetry! Every few days I will give you guys a poem. I want you to break the poem down, stanza by stanza, and explain what it is actually saying. Also, does the poem use any figurative language? Does it use simile? Does it use metaphors? Personification? Email your breakdowns to me Jeremynorman@pamlicoschools.org. Here is today's poem.

3. Read Theory-Let's get back to Read Theory I have included your passwords here and here. Please only log in using your own login. Work for 30 minutes!

SOCIAL STUDIES

1. CNN 10-Head here to catch up on the news. When finished, jump on your SS Google Doc and comment like always.

2. Industrial Revolution Inventions-This assignment will be due on Friday Here are the directions:

Go to the following website and look at the Industrial Revolution invention timeline. Once you have looked at some of the inventions, send me an email (subject should be "IR-Inventions") and pick the TEN Industrial Revolution inventions you think are the most important. Be sure to explain why you think so and write in complete sentences!

Tuesday 5/5

Sorry this is late...y'all know how crazy Star Wars day can get!

1. Short Story-Today we finish our new short story. Here again, is"The Treasure of Lemon Brown". 

2. Google Doc-Create and share a new google doc titled, First Name Last Name Lemon Brown. Your First assignment in the doc will be to answer all the questions that were located at the bottom of the pages of your story. They were lettered (a,b,c,d) so may sure you letter your answers.

SOCIAL STUDIES

1. CNN 10-Head here to catch up on the news. When finished, jump on your SS Google Doc and comment like always.

2. Today in History-Go to the following website and look over some of the things that happened on this date in history. Pick 3 things which you think are important and send me an email (Titled: Today in History) explaining why you chose the 3 events that you did. Remember to fully explain your answers. My email is jeremynorman@pamlicoschools.org

5/4 Monday

As you may or may not know, today is Star Wars day. I have nothing more to say on that subject. I just wanted to make you guys aware of the fact and share a pic of Darth Vader cause I really love that dude!

1. Journal-It has been a while since I required you to write in your journal. Take some time today to do that. Update me on what's going on in your lives. What do you think about the state possibly beginning to lift the stay at home order? Have you used your time at home to enrich your life in any way? Have you used it to become even better at napping like I have? Let me know...

2. Short Story-Today we start a new short story. It's called "The Treasure of Lemon Brown".  Today, I just want you to focus on reading it. Nothing more nothing less.

SOCIAL STUDIES

1. CNN 10-Head here to catch up on the news. When finished, jump on your SS Google Doc and comment like always.

2. Industrial Revolution-New week, new revolution! Check out my Industrial Revolution Slides. When you have finished, I want you to send me an email detailing the main difference between the French Revolution and the Industrial Revolution. 

5/1 Friday

1. Free Rice-Even at home we need to flex our vocab muscles. Free Rice should help us do that.

2. Poetry Breakdown-Even though you are at home, you can't escape the awesomeness of poetry! Every few days I will give you guys a poem. I want you to break the poem down, stanza by stanza, and explain what it is actually saying. Also, does the poem use any figurative language? Does it use simile? Does it use metaphors? Personification? Email your breakdowns to me Jeremynorman@pamlicoschools.org. Here is today's poem.

SOCIAL STUDIES

1. CNN 10-Head here to catch up on the news. When finished, jump on your SS Google Doc and comment like always.

2. Edpuzzle-Make sure you have completed both of your Edpuzzle assignments. today is the last day you can work on them.

3. Study Island-If you have finished your Edpuzzle assignments, set sail for beautiful Study Island. Don't forget the sunscreen!

4/30 Thursday

1. Warm-Up-In your Norman Language Arts google doc, answer the following question. Make sure to date your post, fully explain your answer, and use complete sentences.

2. Article -Head on over to Newsela Read the assigned article. Follow the instructions after that. Your article is titled, "A Sibling Planet for Earth?" Sounds intriguing...

SOCIAL STUDIES

1. CNN 10-Head here to catch up on the news. When finished, jump on your SS Google Doc and comment like always.

2. EDPuzzle-I appreciate you guys that completed the first assignment. Don't worry so much about your score. It was your first time. There is a second assignment waiting. Take your time and make use of the rewatch function. For you guys that have not yet joined head to the website Edpuzzle. There should be instructions you can follow to join our class. Once in the class, there is an assignment waiting for you. If you have any questions, send me an email.

4/29 Wednesday

1. Creative Write- Look at the following picture. Write a quick short story about the picture. Be creative! The mood for your story should be depressing. Your story should be written in 3rd person point of view.

2. Newsela-Head on over to Newsela Read the article. Take the quiz. When you have finished, send me an email with the topic of the article, the main idea, and a supporting detail. Your article is titled, “Tips for Students Who are New to Virtual Learning”

SOCIAL STUDIES

1. CNN 10-Head here to catch up on the news. When finished, jump on your SS Google Doc and comment like always.

2. EDPuzzle-Today we are trying something new. Like with anything we do that is new, there may be some hiccups. Head to the website Edpuzzle. There should be instructions you can follow to join our class. Once in the class, there is an assignment waiting for you. If you have any questions, send me an email. 

4/28 Tuesday

1. Read Theory-Let's get back to Read Theory I have included your passwords here and here. Please only log in using your own login. Work for 30 minutes! I can tell!!!!!
2. Newsela-Head on over to Newsela Read the article. Take the quiz. When you have finished, send me an email with the topic of the article,  the main idea, and a supporting detail. Your article is titled, “Establishing a New Routine for Distance Learning”

SOCIAL STUDIES

1. CNN 10-Head here to catch up on the news. When finished, jump on your SS Google Doc and comment like always.

2. Revolution- Check out my slides on Revolution. Scroll past the Age of Absolutism. I only want you guys to focus on the causes of revolutions and the American Revolution today. I know these slides aren't as awesome as they are when I present them, but why don't you pretend to be me and present them to a family member?

Monday 4/27

So by now, I guess you guys have heard that all schools in NC will remain closed for the rest of the school year. We will continue online/homeschooling till the end of the school year in June. This is not the news any of us wanted to hear, but it's the news we got. I'll be honest with you guys, it sucks! I hate the idea that I won't see you guys again until next school year. It really breaks my heart! 
However, we have a job to do and we have to do this job till the end of the school year. 

1. Short Story-Make sure you have completed all your work for your short story. Now, head here and read this non-fiction piece. It serves as a paired text to our short story. Once you have finished reading, answer the Assessment Questions (they are on the right under the Activities tab). Put your answers in your new Google doc.

2. Read Theory-Let's get back to Read Theory I have included your passwords here and here. Please only log in using your own login. Work for 30 minutes! I can tell!!!!!

SOCIAL STUDIES

1. CNN 10-Head here to catch up on the news. When finished, jump on your SS Google Doc and comment like always.

2. Study Island-Work on your Study Island units. I have added new lessons. You're welcome...

4/24 Friday

1. Free Rice-Those kids still need that Free Rice. You guy guys still need vocabulary practice. Winner winner chicken dinner! Work for at least 20 minutes!

2. Short Story-Make sure you have completed all your work for your short story. Now, head here and read this non-fiction piece. It serves as a paired text to our short story. Once you have finished reading, answer the Assessment Questions (they are on the right under the Activities tab). Put your answers in your new Google doc.

SOCIAL STUDIES 

1. CNN 10- Head here to catch up on the news. When finished, jump on your SS Google Doc and comment like always.

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY YOU CAN WORK ON/TURN IN YOUR SLIDE ASSIGNMENT. IF YOU HAVE FINISHED AND TURNED IN, YOU MAY WORK ON STUDY ISLAND.

2. Absolute Monarchy Project-Now that we are done with our notes, it is your turn to do some research. You are to pick an absolute monarch (from the list below) to create a google slide show that answers the following questions about your monarch.

-What country did your monarch rule?
-Who was ruler before and after them?
-How long did they rule?
-How did their reign end? (reign means their rule)
-What wars were fought during their reign of power?

Your slideshow must be:
-At least 6 slides long
-Grammatically correct
-Factually accurate
-Visually appealing

Here is the list of monarchs you can choose from:

Elizabeth the 1st
Phillip the 2nd
Frederick the 1st
Catherine the Great
Charles the 11th

4/23

1. Warm-Up-In your Norman Language Arts google doc, answer the following question. Make sure to date your post, fully explain your answer, and use complete sentences.

2. Short Story-Here is the actual story. Today you need to make sure you have finished reading your story. Make sure you have answered all the margin questions for the story. When you have finished, answer questions 1,2,3, 5,7, and 8 in your new Google Doc.

SOCIAL STUDIES 

1. CNN 10-Head here to catch up on the news. When finished, jump on your SS Google Doc and comment like always.

2. Absolute Monarchy Project-Now that we are done with our notes, it is your turn to do some research. You are to pick an absolute monarch (from the list below) to create a google slide show that answers the following questions about your monarch.

-What country did your monarch rule?
-Who was ruler before and after them?
-How long did they rule?
-How did their reign end? (reign means their rule)
-What wars were fought during their reign of power?

Your slideshow must be:
-At least 6 slides long
-Grammatically correct
-Factually accurate
-Visually appealing

Here is the list of monarchs you can choose from:

Elizabeth the 1st
Phillip the 2nd
Frederick the 1st
Catherine the Great
Charles the 11th

4/22 Wednesday

1. Poetry Breakdown-Every few days I will give you guys a poem. Here is your newest poem. I want you to break the poem down, stanza by stanza, and explain what it is actually saying. MAKE SURE YOU TELL ME about the figurative language the poem uses! Email me your response (jeremynorman@pamlicoschools.org)

2. Short Story-Here is the actual story. Today you need to make sure you have finished reading your story. You are to then write an objective summary of the entire story. Remember, your summary should include the beginning, the middle, and the end, and NO opinion. Your summary needs to go in your new Google doc.

SOCIAL STUDIES

1. CNN 10-Head here to catch up on the news. When finished, jump on your SS Google Doc and comment like always.

2. Absolute Monarchy Project-Now that we are done with our notes, it is your turn to do some research. You are to pick an absolute monarch (from the list below) to create a google slide show that answers the following questions about your monarch.

-What country did your monarch rule?
-Who was ruler before and after them?
-How long did they rule?
-How did their reign end? (reign means their rule)
-What wars were fought during their reign of power?

Your slideshow must be:
-At least 6 slides long
-Grammatically correct
-Factually accurate
-Visually appealing

Here is the list of monarchs you can choose from:

Elizabeth the 1st
Phillip the 2nd
Frederick the 1st
Catherine the Great
Charles the 11th

4/21 Tuesday

1. Read Theory-Let's get back to Read Theory I have included your passwords here and here. Please only log in using your own login. Unless you are planning on logging in as a classmate and doing their work for them and why would you do that weirdo? Work for 30 minutes! I can tell!!!!!

2. Short Story-Here is the actual story. If you did not finish your activities from yesterday, make sure you get those done. And if for some reason you still haven't created and shared your new google doc....DO IT! Today I want you to begin reading your story. Answer the margin questions (they are marked a. b. c. d. etc.) in your new google doc. 

SOCIAL STUDIES

1. CNN 10-Head here to catch up on the news. When finished, jump on your SS Google Doc and comment like always.

2. Absolute Monarchy-Check out my slides about Absolute Monarchy! Those cats was crazy! You will need to scroll past the Scientific Revolution slides to the slides that start the Age of Absolutism. Read carefully.

3. Absolute Monarchy Quiz- IF YOU HAVE FINISHED AND SUBMITTED THIS YOU NEED TO DO SO TODAY! I told you there might be a quiz! The twist is, you guys get to make it! Using the Absolute Monarchy slides, create and email (jeremynorman@pamlicoschools.org) a 5 question quiz. It must have at least 1-Multiple Choice, 1-True/Flase, and 1-Fill in the Blank. Make sure you include an Answer key!

4.  Absolute Monarchy Project-Now that we are done with our notes, it is your turn to do some research. You are to pick an absolute monarch (from the list below) to create a google slide show that answers the following questions about your monarch.

-What country did your monarch rule?
-Who was ruler before and after them?
-How long did they rule?
-How did their reign end? (reign means their rule)
-What wars were fought during their reign of power?

Your slideshow must be:
-At least 6 slides long
-Grammatically correct
-Factually accurate
-Visually appealing

Here is the list of monarchs you can choose from:

Elizabeth the 1st
Phillip the 2nd
Frederick the 1st
Catherine the Great
Charles the 11th

4/20 Monday

Well...that was a  nice break, wasn't it? I hope you guys used the break to recharge your mental batteries! I used the time to try and relax. I played some Doom Eternal (nothing says Easter like Doom!), watch some TV, read some books, and of course, took epic naps. However, school is back and we got to get back to our normal/weird lives!

1. Journal-Take this time to update your journals. What amazing things did you guys do over break? What awesome things did you experience? Put it in your journal.

2. Short Story Google Doc.-We have a new story to read called, The Scholarship Jacket. First things first, I need you guys to create and share a new Google doc titled, First Name Last Name Scholarship Jacket (example Jeremy Norman Scholarship Jacket). All your work for this story will go in the doc.

3. Short Story-Here is the actual story. Today you are to do the following activities. Remember, all work goes into your newly created Google doc.
  -Do the Before Reading Quick Write Activity
  -Read the Text Analysis
  -Complete the Vocabulary in Context Activity
  -Read the Meet the Author and Background to the Story pieces

SOCIAL STUDIES

1. CNN 10-Head here to catch up on the news. When finished, jump on your SS Google Doc and comment like always.

2. Absolute Monarchy-Check out my slides about Absolute Monarchy! Those cats was crazy! You will need to scroll past the Scientific Revolution slides to the slides that start the Age of Absolutism. Read carefully. There may be a quiz!

3. Absolute Monarchy Quiz-I told you there might be a quiz! The twist is, you guys get to make it! Using the Absolute Monarchy slides, create and email (jeremynorman@pamlicoschools.org) a 5 question quiz. It must have at least 1-Multiple Choice, 1-True/Flase, and 1-Fill in the Blank. Make sure you include an Answer key!

4/9 Thursday

1. LOGOs-Attached is the answer key for your words and prefixes. Begin Activity 2 in your LOGOs workbook. Again this should take no longer than two days and put all answers in your ELA Google Doc as usual.

2. Scope-Using the Scope article, Courage in the Time of Terror, complete the Summary Worksheet. Once again, put your answers in your ELA Google Doc.

3. Eye of the Beholder-This assignment may seem a bit weird to you guys but whatever...I'm weird so deal with it! Every day since the quarantine has begun, Jackson, Mrs. Norman and I take a break and go outside for a long walk. While we are out, I make Jack forget everything else that is going on and just focus on being out. Then we find one thing that is beautiful or awesome. One day it was the top of a Poplar tree swaying in the breeze. Another day it was a bluebird building a nest. If you slow down and pay attention, these things will present themselves to you. I want you guys to take a break every day and go outside and look for something beautiful and amazing. When you find it, you will know. If you want to, take a picture and email it to me. If you want to write a poem about it and email it to me. If you want to keep this memory for yourself. Just do it. It will do wonders for your sense of well being!

SOCIAL STUDIES

1. CNN 10-Head here to catch up on the news. When finished, jump on your SS Google Doc and comment like always.

2. Absolute Monarchy-Check out my slides about Absolute Monarchy! Those cats was crazy! You will need to scroll past the Scientific Revolution slides to the slides that start the Age of Absolutism. Read carefully. There may be a quiz!

3. Scientific Revolution-It is ridiculous, but some of you are still not finished with your timeline facts. Today is the last possible day to turn it in!

4/8 Wednesday

1. Creative Write- Look at the following picture. Write a quick short story about the picture. Be creative! The mood for your story should be scary!

2. Scope-Using the Scope article, Courage in the Time of Terror, complete the Text Features worksheet. Once again, put your answers in your ELA Google Doc.

3. Read Theory-It's been a hot minute since we did Read Theory so it's time we took care of that. I have included your passwords here and here. Please only log in using your own login. Unless you are planning on logging in as a classmate and doing their work for them and why would you do that weirdo? Work for 30 minutes! I can tell!!!!!

SOCIAL STUDIES

1. CNN 10-Head here to catch up on the news. When finished, jump on your SS Google Doc and comment like always.

2. Scientific Revolution Timeline-Go to the link for a Scientific Revolution timeline. Send me an email with 20 facts that you learned from the timeline. Make sure they are in your own words and are not copied and pasted. I can tell...MAKE SURE you finish this TODAY!!!

4/7 Tuesday

1. LOGOS-It's time to start Lesson 17. Attached is the answer key for your words and prefixes. Keep working on Activity 1 in your LOGOs workbook. It should take no longer than two days.

2. Gametime-This new game is a doozy. It's called Sentence Unscramble. Just like the title says, you are too unscramble the sentences they give you. It's harder then it looks!

3. Scope-Finish your new article, Courage in the Time of Terror. When you have finished, complete the Text Structure worksheet. Put your answers in your ELA Google Doc.

SOCIAL STUDIES

1. CNN 10-Head here to catch up on the news. When finished, jump on your SS Google Doc and comment like always.

2. Scientific Revolution Timeline-Go to the link for a Scientific Revolution timeline. Send me an email with 20 facts that you learned from the timeline. Make sure they are in your own words and are not copied and pasted. I can tell...

4/6 Monday

1. Journal-Take some time to update those journals. They say this week should be especially rough week as far as Coronavirus goes. Hopefully, things will start improving soon.

2. LOGOS-It's time to start Lesson 17. Attached is the answer key for your words and prefixes. Use it to help you complete Activity 1 in your LOGOs book. It should take no longer than two days.

3. Scope-You guys are to read a new Scope article titled, Courage in the Time of Terror.

4. Poetry Breakdown-Every few days I will give you guys a poem. I want you to break the poem down, stanza by stanza, and explain what it is actually saying. Also, does the poem use any figurative language? Does it use simile? Does it use metaphors? Personification? Email your breakdowns to me Jeremynorman@pamlicoschools.org. Here is your new poem.

SOCIAL STUDIES

1. CNN 10-Head here to catch up on the news. When finished, jump on your SS Google Doc and comment like always. 

2 Social Studies Warm-Up-Answer the following question in your Social Studies Google doc. Be sure to fully explain your answer.

What do you think the Scientific Revolution may have been about? Don't cheat and use Google!!!!

3. Today in History-Go to the following website and look over some of the things that happened on this date in history. Pick 3 things which you think are important and send me an email (Titled: Today in History) explaining why you chose the 3 events that you did. Remember to fully explain your answers. My email is jeremynorman@pamlicoschools.org

4/1 Wednesday

No work today....HA April Fool's Day sucka!!!!!!sorry guys...

1. Journal-Make some more entries. I really like reading what you guys are experiencing. It makes me like we are still connected....kinda😢

2. Short Story-Now that you have finished your story, complete this worksheet. Put your answers into your ELA google doc. I will checking all of your Google doc work tomorrow night so MAKE SURE YOU ARE CAUGHT UP!!!

3. Newsela-Log in and complete the article about the Evolution of Snakes. Sounds creepy....

SOCIAL STUDIES

1. CNN 10-Head here to catch up on the news. When finished, jump on your SS Google Doc and comment like always. 

2.Silk Road- Make sure you've finished the Silk Road article, then send me an email (jeremynorman@pamlicoschools.org) answering the following questions:

  

 1.Why do you think the author compared the Silk Road to the internet? Explain your answer and 

    provide examples of how they are similar.

 2.Why did the ancient Roman authorities try to ban silk?

 3.What other items were traded along the Silk Road?

 4.Why do you think that silk was so expensive? What clues did the passage provide to help you

    make you inference?

3/31 Tuesday

Dancing cat video courtesy of Samyiah...

I appreciate you guys who have signed up for the Google Classroom. If you have checked it out, you will notice that for the most part it is an exact copy of the blog. I will continue posting assignments to both sites for the foreseeable future. Some of you guys have disappeared and are not doing any work. I'm not going to name any names (Tyler Elks, Lucas Browne...), but I hope y'all can find the time in your busy schedules of doing nothing to do your school work...

1. Creative Write- Look at the following picture. Write a quick short story about the picture. Be creative! The mood for your story should be mysterious.

2. Newsela-Log-in and work on the article about board games. 

3. Short Story-Finish up your new short story today! 

SOCIAL STUDIES

1. CNN 10-Head here to catch up on the news. When finished, jump on your SS Google Doc and comment like always. 

2. Silk Road-I know we have moved past the Silk Road, but this was such a great article that I felt that I had to share it. Read it today and there will be questions tomorrow. 

3/30 Monday

1. Journal-Update your journal. What did you guys do over the weekend? How are y'all doing as we enter as we enter our 3rd week of Corona School?

2. Poetry Breakdown-Even though you are at home, you can't escape the awesomeness of poetry! Every few days I will give you guys a poem. I want you to break the poem down, stanza by stanza, and explain what it is actually saying. Also, does the poem use any figurative language? Does it use simile? Does it use metaphors? Personification? Email your breakdowns to me Jeremynorman@pamlicoschools.org. Here is your fist poem.

3. Short Story-Now that the pigs have won and Animal Farm is over, we are going to start our new story. It's called A Retrieved Reformation. It's one of Mrs. Harper's all time faves! Start reading!

SOCIAL STUDIES

1. CNN 10-Head here to catch up on the news. When finished, jump on your SS Google Doc and comment like always. 

2 Social Studies Warm-Up-Answer the following question in your Social Studies Google doc. Be sure to fully explain your answer.

What do you think when you hear the word "revolution"? Explain in your own words what you think the word "revolution" means.

3. Study Island-This is a great time to catch up on those assignments on Study Island. If you need help logging in, let me know. New lessons have been added!

3/27

Good news it' Friday...
Bad news we are still trapped in the midst of a global pandemic which has impacted every facet of our lives...

Now here, courtesy of Ariana, is a screaming sheep

1. Free Rice-Even at home we need to flex our vocab muscles. Free Rice should help us do that.

2. Class Novel-All things must end. Alas we have come to the end of our book. If you have missed a chapter, scroll back to an earlier day and find the link. Here is chapter 10. It's a doozy. Lots of craziness going on. I have no questions for you to answer, but when you get done I do want to know what you thought. Please send me an email with your thoughts and feelings on chapter 10 and the book as a whole. I really wish we could have finished it together...

3. Google Classroom-We still have some students who have not joined the Google classroom. In an effort to make our school assignments more streamlined, I have been asked to create and have you guys join Google Classrooms. They will contain the same content as the blog but will actually be easier to manage. Here are the invitation codes. Once everyone has joined, I will start adding content.
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ELA 2-csqeuat

Social Studies-5h37kak

SOCIAL STUDIES

1. CNN 10-Head here to catch up on the news. When finished, jump on your SS Google Doc and comment like always. 

2. Google Classroom-In an effort to make our school assignments more streamlined, I have been asked to create and have you guys join Google Classrooms. They will contain the same content as the blog but will actually be easier to manage. Here are the invitation codes. Once everyone has joined, I will start adding content.
Social Studies-5h37kak

3. Study Island-This is a great time to catch up on those assignments on Study Island. If you need help logging in, let me know. New lessons have been added!

3/26 Thursday

Not much too exciting happened today. I actually went outside so that was something! What I am hearing from  most of you guys is that being away from school sucks and that you can't wait to come back! I can't believe I am saying this, but I agree! We will get there and when we do it will be awesome! Till we have to start working again when the bell rings...

1. Happy Times!-Yesterday I shared on this very blog (you can go back and watch it again if you want to, I'll wait.…..ok) an awesome video that always brings a smile to my face. Now it's your turn! Email me (jeremynorman@pamlicoschools.org) a video, school appropriate please, that always puts a smile on your face. Make sure it's not too long. I will start posting them on here to keep us entertained.

2. Google Classroom-In an effort to make our school assignments more streamlined, I have been asked to create and have you guys join Google Classrooms. They will contain the same content as the blog but will actually be easier to manage. Here are the invitation codes. Once everyone has joined, I will start adding content.
ELA 1-4mgd3pu
ELA 2-csqeuat
Social Studies-5h37kak

3. LOGOs-Make sure you have finished all of your activities for Lesson 15. We will be starting Lesson 16 next week!

4. Study Island/Learning Farm-This is a great time to catch up and earn some medals. Log-in and get working. If you need help logging in let me know.

SOCIAL STUDIES

1. CNN 10-Head here to catch up on the news. When finished, jump on your SS Google Doc and comment like always.

2. Google Classroom-In an effort to make our school assignments more streamlined, I have been asked to create and have you guys join Google Classrooms. They will contain the same content as the blog but will actually be easier to manage. Here are the invitation codes. Once everyone has joined, I will start adding content.

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3. Study Island-This is a great time to catch up on those assignments on Study Island. If you need help logging in, let me know.

3/25 Wednesday

Good morning. I hope you guys are doing good. The Normans are still hanging in there. Jackson got the new Animal Crossing game, so I may not see him for awhile. 
Things actually do seem to be improving in other parts of the world. China has actually begun to reopen their movie theaters! Italy is starting to report a decline in new Coronavirus cases! While the news in America is still grim, maybe end may finally be in sight. For today let's just chillax a little. First up, I am going to share a little bit of my childhood. Yes it's corny and yes it's cheesy, but doggone it, maybe we all need cheesy and corny right about now! It the recently deceased Kenny Rogers performing on the Muppet Show. Maybe it will brighten you day like you guys always brightened mine!

1. Warm-Up-In your Norman Language Arts google doc, answer the following question. Make sure to date your post, fully explain your answer, and use complete sentences.

2. LOGOS-Work on any activity from Lesson 15 you have not finished. 

3. Journal-Be sure to add to your journal. I love hearing from you guys!

SOCIAL STUDIES

1. CNN 10-Head here to catch up on the news. When finished, jump on your SS Google Doc and comment like always.

2. Junior Scholastic-Once again head here and read this article. It's the same article as Monday but you guys probably need some more refreshing. If you guys did not finish your worksheets do so. Put your answers in your SS Google Doc. When you have finished head here and read this timeline based on the article. When you finish reading, answer the five questions in an email to me (jeremynorman@pamlicoschools.org) with the subject Timeline Questions.

3/234 Tuesday

Did you know?????? This sucks...

Well, the hits just keep coming. Not only are we not going to go back to our physical school building till May 15th but it was also announced that the Summer Olympics may be postponed till at least 2021....Ugh

My son is really not having an easy time adjusting to school at home. He is very emotional lately. I think he misses the structure and daily routine of it. I think I agree. I really miss you guys! 

1. Coronavirus Journals-Update your journals. Share your misery. Detail your snacks.

2. LOGOS-Work on Activity 5 from Lesson 15.

3. Article of the Week-Head to Newsela and read the first article in the list of assigned articles (the one about the all female space-walkers.) When you have finished, send Mr. Norman an email, jeremynorman@pamlicoschools.org, and tell the topic of the article, what the article said about the topic, and give one 1 sentence from the article that supports it!

SOCIAL STUDIES

1. CNN 10-Head here to catch up on the news. When finished, jump on your SS Google Doc and comment like always. 

2. Junior Scholastic-Once again use head here and read this article. It's the same article as yesterday, but you guys probably need some refreshing. If you guys did not finish your map skills questions, you need to do that. If you have finished, work on these worksheets. Put your answers in your SS Google Doc. 

3/23 Monday

Well...here we are. Starting our second week of Weird School. I hope you guys are doing ok. I really do miss you guys. Anyway, I am trying my hardest to figure out ways to deliver my unique style of instruction over the internet. It's tough, but if you keep working with me, I'll keep giving it my best! In other news I am sad to report that country music legend, and my personal beard hero, Kenny Rogers passed away at the age of 81. RIP Kenny...

1 Help-Ok, I still need help getting the word out to some students that class has started. If you have any way of contacting them (email, text, social media, Pony Express, smoke signal) please do so.

  -Samyiah

  -Wrighlon

  -Arianna

  -Abdiel

  -Kristen P.

  -Luisa

  -Alexyanna

2. Animal Farm-Make sure you have finished reading Chapter 9. When finished, head to this link and scroll down to the Chapter 9 questions. Answer the chapter 9 questions in your own Animal Farm Google doc. 

3. LOGOs-Continue working on your Slideshow. If you have finished, you can start working on Lesson 15 Activity 1 and Activity 2

SOCIAL STUDIES

1. CNN 10-Head here to catch up on the news. When finished, jump on your SS Google Doc and comment like always. 

2. Junior Scholastic-Head here and read this article. The format is a little funky but desperate times call for funky format. When you have finished, answer in your SS Google Doc the 10 Maps Skills questions at the bottom of the article. 

3/19 Friday

I may have over done it with the toilet paper! My house is now overloaded with TP. But hey, as far as I know, toilet paper has no expiration date...

But seriously, the infection rates in the U.S. are going up at a really alarming rate. Stay at home guys! Do your school work. Netflix and chill. Take awesome naps. Never once get out of your pajamas. Above all, take care of yourselves!

1. Help-First things first, I need your help. Several students who told me that they were able to use the internet have not yet started the online work. If you guys can, try contacting them at some point and let them know that I have started posting work. Here are they students:
-Kimberly Beltran-Lopez
-Lucas Browne
-Tyler Elks
-Ally Leaming
-Samyiah Maiden
-Tariq Barber
-Alexyanna Dawson
-Guys Eyster
-Sariah Gibbs
-Ariana Goddette
-Jasmine Greene
-Taylor McHenry
-Abdiel Perez
-Luisa Valles

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2. Creative Write-It's back! Look at the following picture. Write a quick short story about the picture. Be creative! The mood for your story should be exciting as all get out!!!

3. Class Novel-Head here and read chapter 9 of your class novel.

4. LOGOS-Keep working on your Lesson 15 Slideshow.

SOCIAL STUDIES

1. CNN 10-Head here to catch up on the news. When finished, jump on your SS Google Doc and comment like always. 

2.  Junior Scholastic-Head to this link. Follow these instructions. There are NEW instructions for 3/20  so make sure your read carefully. 

  1.click log-in in upper right corner
  2.click I am a student (duh)
  3.enter classroom code mintstop7 (all lowercase)
  4.on blue bar at top of page click all issues 
  5. find and click on issue with cover story titled "Teens Who Feed America"

  6. For today, Create a fact sheet (in your SS Google Doc) containing 15 facts you learned reading       the "Teens Feeding America" article

3/18 Thursday

3/18 Thursday

WOW...I never thought we would miss school because of a global pandemic, but here we are. Hopefully most of you are able to access this from home. I know this is weird, but until we are able to get back to normal, this is how we are going to have to proceed. Remember, this is only temporary and it will soon be over.

ELA

1. Virus Journal-One thing I want you to do is to begin a daily journal. A good way to deal with the confusion and uncertainty of the times is to write about. In your ELA Google doc., I want you to jot down your feelings on a daily or semi-daily basis. This doesn't have to be super deep or long, but I do want to know what is going on with you guys.  For example, yesterday at Wal-Mart I saw a woman wearing a mask loading her cart with 5 giant bags of dog food. I thought "does she have a lot of dogs, or is she that scared of being quarantined?" Then I had to walk past her, so I excused myself and she just stared at me without saying a word. It was creepy. It was like the act of speaking would have exposed her....

2. Class Novel-I hate hate HATE that I can't keep reading Animal Farm to you. But such is life. Head here to get Chapter 8 and two discussion questions. As always, answer you questions in your Animal Farm Google Doc.

3. LOGOs-Even a Global Pandemic can't keep your old buddy LOGOs away. You will once again be using your LOGOs words to create a Google Slideshow that correctly uses each word in Lesson 15. Following are links with the definitions for the prefixes and the word definitions. Make sure you share your slides. Sharing is caring! (Unless it's coronavirus...don't share that)

 

SOCIAL STUDIES

1. CNN 10-Head here to catch up on the news. When finished, jump on your SS Google Doc and comment like always. 

2.  Junior Scholastic-Head to this link. Follow these instructions
  1.click log-in in upper right corner
  2.click I am a student (duh)
  3.enter classroom code mintstop7 (all lowercase)
  4.on blue bar at top of page click all issues 
  5. find and click on issue with cover story titled "Teens Who Feed America"
  6. Read the article
  7. On paper, answer the 10 Map Skills question found at the end of the article
 

3/13 Friday

1. Free Rice Friday-It's Friday....you know what to do! Free Rice time!

2. Class Novel-Answer the Animal Discussion Questions for Chapter 7

3. Article of the Week-Let's get reading.

4. LOGOs-Don't forget about your quiz on Monday...

3/12 Thursday

1. Warm-Up-In your Norman Language Arts google doc, answer the following question. Make sure to date your post, fully explain your answer, and use complete sentences.

2. Free Read-Let's read!!!!

3. LOGOs-Study Lesson 14

4. Class Novel-Animal Farm seems like a wacky place...

5. Newsela-If we have time, we have some articles to do

6. CNN 10-Thursdays are pretty good.

7 .Triangle Trade Facts- Go to the following websites. Read the information they contain about the Triangle Trade. Once you have visited all the websites, create on a blank piece of paper a Triangle Trade fact sheet. Your fact sheet should contain at least 20 facts. Your facts need to be written in complete sentences. Turn in once you have finished. The websites are here, here, and here.