Greece Unit Introduction

Today we completed our "clock appointment" schedules, went over the Focus Sheet and completed the sliders in the Learning Target section, and completed the personal content learning inventory. If you felt you had little to say on the inventory, that is OK as we are just beginning our work in the ancient world. You will only grow from here. I am still compiling a student list of turned in Edmodo guideline forms and as soon as that is complete your read-only status will be upgraded and you will be able to post and reply to posts. I may be able to upgrade you as soon as this evening. Stay tuned. When that happens, I will post a question that you may comment on. Here are the handouts from today: Greece Focus Sheet: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3pWd7Bl0ACpcm9fMmhIWkI3c00/edit?usp=sharing Greece Unit Pre-View: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1weRUOWIvAPpDxjmxbFoD0nPPuiUxnnGVlbEpo3BnlcQ/edit?usp=sharing

Thursday - Day Two

So, here is what went on today. We began sharing our 3-item bags with the class and attempted to introduce ourselves using items from home that best expressed ourselves. About 1/2 of the students in class had a chance to share and tomorrow, the rest will share. If you shared, you may take your bag home. If you have not or forgot to bring it in, you need to do so tomorrow (Friday). That will be the final day of sharing of the 3-item bags. We also began, and some classes completed, the T-Shirt activity in which you were to express yourself again only this time through art and drawing. Make sure you place your period number on the back before you turn yours in. Most classes will get a little time Friday to make your finale additions to your t-shirt. Remember, these will be placed on the wall in the hall for your friends to see as we will all be "Hanging Out" together! In these first few days we have and will be going over procedures and what we expect to happen in that area each day. So far, I believe we have had two great days as the school year has gotten under way. Again, we are glad you are here and get ready to have a blast at Discovery and especially in Social Studies.

Wednesday Opening Day!

Hi and welcome to a new school year and welcome to Discovery Middle School. I hope you had a great "First Day." Today we talked about some class procedures, introduced ourselves (Mrs. Cobb, Mr. Hogue, and for some Ms O'Grady who is Mrs. Cobb's student teacher in the spring) through the use of a Three-Item Bag, had a visit from Charlie Brown about lockers, and you talked to your table groups using a Gallery Walk with images from around the world. Tomorrow or Friday you will be given your Edmodo group codes and will in fact join your class groups.

Your Home Work assignment is to gather three items into a bag and bring them to school Thursday/Friday. You will have an opportunity to share yours with your class as a way of introduction. Those who share Thursday may take their items home and those who don't will hold them for Friday. The items should represent the favorite areas of your life you would like to share with the class. They should all fit into a bag of some sort which fits in your locker and not be expensive or too fragile.

Back to School Night

Hello! I had so much fun seeing all the excited faces last night at the open house! Students, don't forget to do your homework....enjoy your last day. Parents, I would love it if you could give me a quick email about how awesome your child is. I know I will find out soon enough, but will greatly appreciate your insight. I am looking forward to a great year! Mr. Hogue posted the Power Point presentation from last night in case you missed something. Please don't hesitate to contact me anytime. Here's to a great year of learning!

Monday Night Open House

It was a pleasure to see you all in my class room tonight. Here is the Power Point that I displayed and used for talking points, in case you didn't take notes. Thanks for coming. We are going to have a fantastic year. I can't wait to get started.

Open House Power Point

Getting Ready!

Hello and welcome to the Blogger page for Mr. Hogue and Mrs. Cobb's Six Grade Social Studies classes. This blog has been created to assist in the communication between teacher and parents. The posts here are basically copy/pastes of the Edmodo posts each day. It is just another source depending on what works best for you. Each day's activities, assignments, and general information will appear here for the day. You may subscribe to this blog and receive it automatically to your inbox. If you sign up with your email and decide it is just another piece of email you don't need, you can simply delete it. No harm, no foul.

Thank you,
Mr. Hogue
Mrs. Cobb

Socratic and ECA

Today students completed the ECA multiple choice section in Mrs. Cobbs class. Some classes were able to continue the socratic seminar. Mr. Hogue/Clark's class students completed essays and worked on socratic seminar. If for any reason, you do not get to complete socratic seminar tomorrow, YOU MUST TURN IN YOUR PRE-WRITE! We will use that to grade with. I am not sure what the schedule will be like with your hour of free time after lunch. Especially period 4, be sure to turn it in if you don't get to it. Otherwise, you will be doing it on our field day Wednesday.