Thursday, December 6, 2007

Make your own test

This is your chance to put yourselves in my shoes, and make your own test for chapter 8, Mexico. Every student is going to come up with their own questions for the test. I will take all of the questions and pick the best 20-25 questions for the test. Hint – don’t make them too easy or too hard, or I won’t use them.

Format for the questions,

2 true or false

2 multiple choice

2 short answer

2 fill in the _______


It’s your turn to be the teacher,

Mr. Mc

Wednesday, December 5, 2007

The Whistle is Back

I know you guys were heartbroken when I lost my whistle a few weeks ago, but don't worry my wife and I went to Dick's Sporting goods in Charleston to get a new one. I just hope you haven't forgotten what it sounds like

Mr Mc

Monday, December 3, 2007

Notebook check Tomorrow

Items required for the notebook check.

Vocabulary for chapters 7 and 8
Climate Regions Map (USA)
Canada Map
Footsteps in Canadian History Timeline
Guided Reading Worksheets 8.1-8.2
Map of Mexico
Section 1 Notes (physical features, natural resources, and climate)


ps. there will be a map quiz later this week - more details later.

Extra Credit

Since we are studying Mexico and it is the beginning of the holiday season, I am offering extra credit to anyone willing to memorize and perform the Jose Feliciano Spanish inspired classic Feliz Navidad. You will have a chance to earn your point the last day of class before the holiday break. Here are the lyrics. Enjoy!

Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Prospero Ano y Felicidad.

Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Prospero Ano y Felicidad.

I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
From the bottom of my heart.

[Repeats]

Sunday, December 2, 2007

I Met Ponch

Charleston, WV

Erica Estrada was in Charleston today promoting Internet safety and protection from online predators, when he was attacked by an onslaught of WV teachers in the lobby of the Marriott. Ponch had to fight his way through a sea of senior teachers throwing nametags (among other things) for him to sign.