Learning to Pay Attention

Good evening Seventh Graders, 

I am back again- searching for help to a very important problem: paying attention in class. 

Currently, I am sitting in my Psychology of Children class, which btw I find extremely interesting, but I cannot pay attention. I continuously find myself zoning out or daydreaming. 

So what should I do? I will tell you what steps I take toward focusing myself in class. Maybe, you can share your tips with me.

Step One

• Sit in the Front
• I know that it can seem awkward sitting so close to the teacher, but sitting in the front of the class limits distractions. 

Step Two 

• Take Notes
• Whenever my teacher is talking, or writing on the board, I write down what I think is important. This helps me follow the classroom conversation. Also, I can use these notes later when I study. 

Step Three

• Ask Meaningful Questions
• I like class, and my teacher, but sometimes I get bored or confused. One way for me to stay engaged is to ask meaningful questions.Occasionally, I will look at my notes, and check for understanding. If I realize that I do not understand something, I ask for clarification. If the teacher is busy, I write down questions that I have and email her my questions after class. 

WELL, BREAK TIME IS OVER.

 FEEL FREE TO COMMENT OR REPOST.

 I LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR SUGGESTIONS.

Homework

Word Wisdom- Test Tomorrow ! 

GUM - Lesson 28 

Roll of Thunder (chapter questions for 1-9)

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We've got Spirit!

This weekend I had the privilege of watching the Angels cheer during the Rock n Roll Marathon, and it was incredible. Their spirit was infectious, and inspired many of the runners to Move Down the Course! Some of the runners even took the time to stop and commend the cheerleaders for their vibrant spirit, exciting cheers, and pristine uniforms. As the marathon progressed and the day grew warmer, many of the girls demonstrated remarkable stamina. Despite hunger, thirst, and arid temperatures, the cheerleaders remained steadfast in motivating the marathoners. 

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While everyone worked really hard, I want to give a special shout out to the seventh graders . In my opinion (yes, I am a little biased because I teach them), they were exemplary! ** GREAT JOB ** (

Suite Life: Visit to the Circus

Ms. Furey's first circus!

Ms. Humphries do you want to join the conversation?

This is just so much fun!

I Love Luna

Time Management

I don't know about you, but I have to work on controlling the amount of time that I spend on certain activities. Just to give you an example, today I spent an hour on facebook talking to graduates, an hour of planning graduate meetings, two hours on yearbook, one hour planning my classes, two hours reading blogs, two hours socializing with friends, and ZERO, yes ZERO hours on my homework for grad school. YIKES!


Don't get me wrong, I love school. I love working toward my Master's degree in Education, but sometimes I feel like I need a break from WORK WORK WORK WORK.


I think I totally understand how my students feel now.


Today, I am going to make a change. I am going to ensure that I am just as dedicated to my studies as my students are required to be because ultimately, I want to be successful. In order to achieve the level of success that I want to achieve, I am going to have to place more time and energy into my schoolwork


Granted, I have plenty of time to complete the two papers that are due, but I should definitely allocate my time better than I am doing right now.


I even have a plan! (I find that when you set a goal it is great to have a plan)

From now on, I am going to get started on my papers when my professor assigns them. Moreover, I am going to restrict the amount of time I spend hanging out with friends and chatting on fb. Because I really like to go out on the weekends and spending time with my friends, I will reward myself with free time AFTER I have completed my work.


Hmm... I feel like my plan may be missing a few things, so I am open to suggestions.
AHHH. Another 20 minutes gone to blogging. I guess I should go and do my work. :/

If you have any suggestions for me PLEASE comment. I would love to read your feedback.


...Until tomorrow

Looking Forward to the Week

Trinity + Xavier

I feel very inspired by our new blogging initiative, and I can't wait to read your blogs. Since we are taking time to share personal interests on our blogs, I thought I would take a break from posting school related material and simply post a few pictures. 

Enjoy your Monday off, and I will see you all on Tuesday.

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Chapter Questions

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Chapter Questions)

All answers should be kept in your binder, and responses should be written in complete sentences. 


Chapter 1
• How are the African-American students treated? Do you think
this is fair?
• What happened to the Berry family? What does this event tell
you about racism in the South in the 1930s?
• Would you like to be friends with the Logan children? Why or
why not?

Chapter 2 
• Why has Mr. Morrison come to live with the Logans?
• What danger did the African-American people in the
community face because of their color?
• What might it feel like to be the victim of hatred?

Chapter 3 
• Why does the driver of the white children’s school bus splash
the Logan children with mud?
• How do the children get their revenge on the white bus driver
and his passengers? Do you think this was right?
• What might it feel like to be the only person in town to have a
big, fancy car?

Chapter 4
• What is your first clue that T.J. is big trouble? Do you think it’s
wise that Stacey is friends with him?
• How do you think Stacey felt when he had to tell his parents
about his fight with T.J.?
• What does Cassie learn about her family from Big Ma?

Chapter 5 
• Why does Big Ma park the wagon far away from the entrance
to the market in Strawberry?
• Do you think Cassie should have demanded that Mr. Barnett
wait on them at the store? Why or why not?
• How do you think Cassie felt at the end of her day in
Strawberry?

Chapter 6
• Why does Big Ma try to stop Cassie from telling Uncle Hammer
about their day in Strawberry?
• Mama tells Cassie, “Baby, we have no choice of what color
we’re born or who our parents are or whether we’re rich or
poor. What we do have is some choice over what we make of
our lives once we’re here.” What do you think she means by
this?
• Would you rather have Papa or Uncle Hammer as your father?
Why?

Chapter 7
• How do you think Uncle Hammer felt when he saw T.J. wearing
Stacey’s new coat?
13• Why does Mr. Jamison agree to put up the credit for the black
families to shop in Vicksburg?
• How do you know that Mr. Morrison had a hard, painful life?

Chapter 8
• Papa tells Cassie, “There are things you can’t back down on,
things you gotta take a stand on. But it’s up to you to decide
what them things are.” What things do you think Cassie must
take a stand on? Why?
• Do you think it was a good decision for Cassie to take revenge
on Lillian Jean? Is it okay to do mean things if you feel you
have been treated unfairly?
• How do you think Mama felt when Kaleb Wallace fired her from
her teaching job?

Chapter 9 
• Would you spend time with the Simms boys? Why or why not?
• How was Papa injured? Why do you think this happened?
• What do you think will happen at the end of the book?

Chapter 10
• Why do you think the bank suddenly wants the Logans to pay
their mortgage in full?
• Do you think the Logans’ troubles with the Wallaces are over?
Why or why not?
• What do you think will happen to T.J. in Strawberry?

Chapter 11 
• How did T.J. get so badly injured?
14• Would you have helped T.J. if you had been in Stacey’s place?
Why or why not?
• What do think will happen to the Avery family, especially T.J.?

Chapter 12
• What is your first clue that Papa set the fire?
• Papa says, “This thing’s been coming a long time, baby. . . .”
What do you think he means by this?
• How can you tell that the Logans are a close and loving family?
• How would you feel if you were T.J.

Literature Circle

Always start with a purpose. Here are some suggestions

Social Awareness: Racism

Family and Friends: Relationships

Paint a Picture!

SWBS

Interesting Words

Questionnaire 

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