Reading Selections for High School-High School

Students should be selecting for October a Mystery or Science Fiction novel! This is key for them to earn a Language Arts credit! Please have them bring them to class every day we meet. They will have 3 seperate writing assignments and in order to earn those points (25) they need to have the book with them. On October 7th they need to have their book selected and bring to class for their first 25 points.

Reading suggestions for Middle School-October

This month the students should be selecting books that deal with Native Indians or the Pioneers. Here are some that I found while searching...I have NOT read these so please check them out prior to your student reading them. This should at least give you some idea of books to select from.


Alexie, Sherman (2007) The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. NY: Little Brown.

Broker, Ignatia. (1983) Night Flying Woman. St. Paul: Minnesota Historical Society.

Bruchac, Joseph. (1998). Children of the Longhouse. Puffin.

Deloria, Ella. (1988) Waterlily. Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press.

Ehrdrich, Louise. (2002) The Birchbark House. Hyperion.

Harjo, Joy. (1996) Woman Who Fell From the Sky. W. W. Norton & Company

Linda Hogan, Power. 1998.

Hungry Wolf, Beverly. (1980). The Ways of My Grandmothers. New York: Quill.

King, Thomas. (2003). The Truth about Stories. Minneapolis: U of Minn Press.

Rockwood, Joyce. (1976) To Spoil the Sun. New York: Henry Holt

Silko, Leslie Marmon. Gardens in the Dunes. 1999.

Wallis, Velma. (1993) Two Old Women. New York: HarperPerennial

Upcoming Community Events

Here is a list of upcoming events at Barnes and Noble and in the community that may be of interest to you:
Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 2:00 & 3:00 PM
Music Therapist Bill Dluhosh
Join us on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 2:00 & 3:00 PM for a prelude to the Kadlec Neurological Resource Center's upcoming Music and the Brain conference on October 15, 2010. At the Barnes & Noble event Bill Dluhosh, MT-BC, a Board Certified Music Therapist at Kadlec Regional Medical Center will talk about and demonstrate how music can be used for more than just enjoyment. Several studies over the last 40 years have shown how the brain both responds to and can benefit from music. Music is just another tool that can be used with people affected by Autism, Dementia, Strokes, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. Great for educators, caregivers and parents.

Saturday, October 9, 2010 9:00 am to 5:00 PM
Rivers of Ink: Celebrating local authors and their work
Get up close and personal with local authors of almost every genre including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, spirituality, fantasy, cookbooks, children's literature, and more. Discuss the inspiration behind their books, get insights into the writing process, or discover the challenges of developing a manuscript. Have your book signed or purchase a new book. Then relax with refreshments while listening to a panel discussion and dramatic readings of selected book excerpts. New York Times bestselling author Patricia Briggs is our keynote speaker.
Rivers of Ink is hosted by the Richland Arts Commission in partnership with Richland Parks and Recreation and American Association of University Women, with support from Barnes & Noble and Adventures Underground. Admission is free and all are encouraged to attend. For more info, visit www.riversofink.org .
Fall Educator Appreciation Week and Events at Barnes & Noble


Tuesday, October 12 4:00 PM
For Home School Educators
We are featuring author Jeremiah Robinson (Helping Students Become Equation Experts) and Renee Riva (Saving Sailor, Taking Tuscany, & Heading Home) We will also have a new book talk, treats, and giveaways.

What you missed on September 20th!

If you are sick or just set sailing on the High Seas and were gone today; I wanted to let you know what you missed today!

Washington My Home:
1. Entry task: What symbol did you choose and why? Are you ready to present, why or why not? 2. Class presentations on the State Symbols they selected.
3. Went over proper citation of material that students may use in the research! Please check email as I will be emailing it to you!
4. Went over homework for Tues and Weds...REMEMBER TO PRE-READ PAGES 44-45 FOR THURSDAY!
**Change on your calendar: Class presentations on the regions will be postponed until Thursday, October 7th due to me being gone!

American Heritage:
1. Entry task: To amend means to change...what change do you believe needs to be made to the Constitution? Be sure to include the social, political and possible economic influence and impact that this will affect.
2. Class presentations on amendment that each student selected.
3. In class reading on Federalists. We discussed the importance of knowing not just the facts but the WHY in history.
**Change on your calendar: Class presentations on your novels will be postponed until Thursday, October 7th due to me being gone!

Leadership
We are meeting about what the needs of the week are but most importantly we are going to plan a kick off for the Chimpanzee Sanctuary service project!!

What you missed on Sept 16th!

Washington State History
1. Collected permission slips for 9/25 trip to Sacajawea Days…please bring on Monday!
2. I also made sure each student had a library book to be reading throughout the month! The students should be bringing these everyday to class.
3. We went over our graphic organizers on the regions of Washington State and made a collective list of what makes each unique.
4. Each group presented their findings in class.
5. Students reviewed homework for Monday and the rubric for their poster presentations.


American Heritage

In class we:
1. Verified that all students have a biography on a colonist/founding father for their September reading project…please see calendar for more information!
2. Passed out flyer on “Invisible Children” assembly on Tues. Sept 21st from 8:30-9:30. It is optional but will be a REAL look at what is going on in the world!! See flyer for more info.
3. Entry task was “What impact did the Bill of Rights have on the development and signing of the Constitution?” Please turn this in as it is worth 5 points!
4. To review the important aspects of the Bill of Rights we played a smartboard game. Please review these at home before Monday.
5. I gave out the Federalist paper #1 written by Alexander Hamilton for students to do a vocabulary search/review and to rewrite in their own words. You may definitely use a dictionary for this!!
6. Reminded students about their Amendment assignment on Friday and gave out a rubric. This must be ready to go on Monday and students are required to have parents sign the form stating that they have heard the presentation.


Have a fabulous weekend!!

I will be out of town this weekend so please be patient as I may not reply until Sunday!

Mrs. D

Welcome Back!!

Washington State History links:

September 22nd Online Article: http://www.komonews.com/weather/faq/4306627.html

September 24th Video http://www.learn360.com/ShowVideo.aspx?SearchText=washington+state&Subject=9331597&GradeLevel=3360055&PageSize=50&ID=132114
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American Heritage links:

September 10th Magna Carta link:

http://www.usconstitution.net/magna.html

Leadership
Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest http://www.chimpsanctuarynw.org/