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            I would like to introduce myself, my name is Doug Katona, and I have the privilege of spending the eighth grade school year with your children. My educational background is a BA in History and a Master’s Degree in Education. This is my seventh year  at CLMS and I have worked in several grade levels in the past, but I do prefer the middle school students and curriculum.  My goal is to provide a challenging curriculum that includes higher-level thinking and real world application while delivering it in a fun-filled way. My objectives for the school year are to prepare your students for high school, as well as address the common core standards in line with the expectations of the state of California in both Language Arts and Social Studies.

 

 

 

 

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Monday September 20th, 2021

Social Studies(1,3,5)- CANVAS

1. Watch CNN 10 in Class and complete the notes.
2. Complete Discussion 1 from Lesson 1, Topic 2.
3. Read Topic 1 Lesson 2 from MY WORLD or CANVAS.
 
Homework- Complete Common Lit assignment on " The Road to American Independence" 
 
Language Arts(2,4)- CANVAS
1. DLR Week 6 Day 1
2. Read Chapter 3 in The Outsiders
3. Complete Chapter 3 Quiz on The Outsiders
 
Homework- Reread Chapter 3 and complete quiz if needed.

Friday September 17,2021

Social Studies(1,3,5)- CANVAS

1. Watch CNN 10 in Class, complete the quiz and turn in the notes for the week,
2. Read Topic 1 Lesson 1 Quiz.
3. Discussion Question 3.
Homework- None
 
Language Arts(2,4)- CANVAS
1. DLR Week 5 Quiz 
2. Complete the NEARPOD for The Outsiders.
 
Homework- None

Thursday September 16, 2021

Social Studies(1,3,5)- CANVAS

1. Watch CNN 10 in Class.
2. Complete Topic 1 Lesson 1 Reading Check.
3. Discussion Question 2.
Homework- Edpuzzle- "The French Indian War"
 
Language Arts(2,4)- CANVAS
1. DLR Week 5 Day 4. 
2. Take Chapter 2 quiz for The Outsiders
3.  Chapter 1 and 2 Essay Response.
Homework- Complete any unfinished classwork.
 

Wednesday September 15, 2021

Social Studies(1,3,5)- CANVAS

1. Watch CNN 10 in Class.
2. Read Topic 1 Lesson 1 in My World pages 43-50 or in CANVAS
3. Discussion Question 1.
Homework- Edpuzzle- "The French Indian War"
 
Language Arts(2,4)- CANVAS
1. DLR Week 5 Day 3. 
2. Take Chapter 1 quiz for The Outsiders
3. Read Chapter 2, The Outsiders.
Homework- Reread Chapter 2 The Outsiders
 

Tuesday September 14, 2021

Social Studies(1,3,5)- CANVAS

1. Take Topic 0 for Topic 0 Test on Tuesday.

2.  Watch CNN 10 and take notes in class.

Homework- Complete CNN 10 if not completed in class.
 
Language Arts(2,4)- CANVAS
1. DLR Week 5 Day 2. 
2. Read Chapter 1 of The Outsiders. Discuss
Homework- Free read for 20 minutes
 

Monday September 13, 2021

Social Studies(1,3,5)- CANVAS
1.  Watch CNN 10 and take notes in class.
2. Review Topic 0 for Topic 0 Test on Tuesday.
Homework- Study for Topic 0 Test. Look at all notes and quizzes on CANVAS, and review the textbook.
 
Language Arts(2,4)- CANVAS
1. DLR Week 5 Day 1. 
2. Complete assignment " Herd Behavior" in Common Lit .
3. Go to the library and check out fictional book. If you already have a book you will read independently.
Homework- None

Friday September 10, 2021

Social Studies(1,3,5)- CANVAS
1.  Watch CNN 10 and take notes in class.
2. Complete the CNN 10 Quiz
3. Complete the Topic 0 Lesson 4 Quiz
4. Complete any work that you are missing.
Homework- Make up any missing assignments.
 
Language Arts(2,4)- CANVAS
1. DLR Week 4 Quiz
2. Turn in Narrative Essay 1 in Canvas. Make sure to read and follow the directions and read the links.
3. Turn in Adobe Spark project in CANVAS.
Homework-  Complete Essay and Adobe Spark project due on today. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU GET A FICTION BOOK OF YOUR CHOICE.

Thursday- September 9, 2021

Social Studies(1,3,5)- CANVAS
1.  Watch CNN 10 and take notes in class.
2. Complete The Nearpod on the Enlightenment.
3. Complete John Locke Document.
Homework- Complete John Locke Document if not completed in class. Review Topic 0 Lesson 4 for Quiz tomorrow. Go on CNN 10 and review quiz questions.
 
Language Arts(2,4)- CANVAS
1. DLR Week 4 Day 4
2. Begin working on Narrative Essay 1 in Canvas. Make sure to read and follow the directions and read the links.
3. Begin working on Adobe Spark project in CANVAS.
Homework- Essay and Adobe Spark project due on Friday. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU GET A FICTION BOOK OF YOUR CHOICE.

Wednesday September 8, 2021

Social Studies(1,3,5)- CANVAS
1.  Watch CNN 10 and take notes in class.
2. Answer Topic 0 Lesson 4  Discussion question 1.
3. Complete the reading check Topic 0 Lesson 4.
4. John Locke Document.
Homework- Complete any classwork.
 
Language Arts(2,4)- CANVAS
1. DLR Week 4 Day 3
2. Begin working on Narrative Essay 1 in Canvas. Make sure to read and follow the directions and read the links.
3. Begin working on Adobe Spark project in CANVAS.
Homework- Essay and Adobe Spark project due on Friday. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU GET A FICTION BOOK OF YOUR CHOICE.

Tuesday September 7th, 2021

Social Studies(1,3,5)- CANVAS
1.  Watch CNN 10 and take notes in class.
2. Read Topic 0 Lesson 4  CANVAS or in MY World
Homework- Complete Edpuzzle John Locke
 
Language Arts(2,4)- CANVAS
1. DLR Week 4 Day 1 and 2. 
2. Begin working on Narrative Essay 1 in Canvas. Make sure to read and follow the directions and read the links.
3. Begin working on Adobe Spark project in CANVAS.
Homework- Essay and Adobe Spark project due on Friday. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU GET A FICTION BOOK OF YOUR CHOICE.

Friday- September 3rd, 2021

Social Studies(1,3,5)- CANVAS
1.  Watch CNN 10 and take notes in class, complete the CNN 10 quiz in CANVAS.
2. Complete Topic 0 Lesson 3 Vocabulary Quiz in CANVAS
3.  Complete Topic 0 Lesson 3 Quiz in CANVAS
4. Make sure CNN notes are complete for the week, including stories, puns, favorite stories and recaps of the day. Due today on CANVAS.
Homework- None
 
Language Arts(2,4)- CANVAS
1. DLR Week 3 Quiz in CANVAS
2. Complete  "Bonne Annee" Analyzing the Text.
Homework- Find a fiction book of your choice you would enjoy to read.

Thursday September 2, 2021

Social Studies(1,3,5)- CANVAS
1.  Watch CNN 10 and take notes in class.
2. Complete Topic 0 Lesson 3 Discussion Question 4 in CANVAS
3.  Complete " Life in the 13 Colonies video"
4. Make sure CNN notes are complete for the week, including stories, puns, favorite stories and recaps of the day. Due tomorrow.
Homework- After 8 pm CNN should have the CNN 10 quiz questions published. Review for Friday's quiz.
 
Language Arts(2,4)- CANVAS
1. DLR Week 3 Day 4.
3. Read "Bonne Annee" in Collections and discuss.
Homework- Review DLR week 3 assignments for tomorrows quiz.

Wednesday- September 1, 2021

Social Studies(1,3,5)- CANVAS
1.  Watch CNN 10 and take notes in class.
2. Complete "Africans in Early America"
3. Complete Topic 0 Lesson 3 workbook pages "Compare and Contrast" and  "Vocabulary" TURN IN ON CANVAS AS DIRECTED IN THE ASSIGNMENT.
Homework- COMPLETE ANY CLASSWORK NOT FINISHED TODAY AND MAKEUP ANY MISSING ASSIGNMENTS.
 
Language Arts(2,4)- CANVAS
1. DLR Week 3 Day 3.
2. Complete "My Favorite Chaperone" assessment.
3. Begin to read "Bonne Annee" in Collections
Homework- MAKE UP ANY MISSING ASSIGNMENTS.

Tuesday August 31, 2021

Social Studies(1,3,5)- CANVAS
1. Watch CNN 10 and take notes in class.
2. Complete Topic 0 Lesson 3 Discussion Question 2 in CANVAS.
3. Complete "Reading Support, Topic 0 Lesson 3" in CANVAS.
Homework- Complete any class assignments not finished.
 
Language Arts(2,4)- CANVAS
1. Complete DLR Week 3 Day 2. We will correct both day 1 and 2.
2. IF YOU WERE ABSENT YESTERDAY PLEASE COMPLETE COMMON LIT DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT ON CANVAS.
3. Complete "Analyzing the Text" in CANVAS
Homework- Finish "Analyzing the Text if not completed in class.

Monday August 30th, 2021

Social Studies(1,3,5)- CANVAS
1. Complete Topic 0 Lesson 3 Discussion Question
2. Review Guiding Questions for Topic 0 Lesson 3.
3. Read Topic 0 Lesson 3 in My World.
4. Watch CNN 10 and take notes in class.
Homework- Complete any class assignments not completed and complete reading of Topic 0 Lesson 3 in My World.
 
Language Arts(2,4)- CANVAS
1. Complete "Common Lit Diagnostic Test"  TAKE YOUR TIME!
2. IF you complete early you may complete DLR Week 3 Day 1.
3. Move on to SS assignments if time allows.
Homework- Complete DLR Week 3 Day 1. We will correct as a class on Tuesday. Period 2 please complete the reading of "My Favorite Chaperone" in Collections.