Sunday, May 17, 2020

May 18, 2020

ZOOM MEETING TONIGHT @ 7 P.M.

BLOG:  21michaelfinn.blogspot.com



***Students should begin working on the "WEEKS 5-6" (SEE BELOW) part of the project. I will be giving additional instruction and guidance in the ZOOM meeting to supplement the previously provided instruction and RURIC.

WATCH video below for help creating a Google Slides Presentation.





WEEKS 1-2:  (APRIL 20-MAY 1)  The information should be obtained through the research of a minimum of 5 DIFFERENT references/sources.  EACH RESOURCE CAN BE USED AS A SOURCE FOR A MAXIMUM OF TWO (2) OF THE RESEARCH ITEMS The sources should be screenshot and submitted via EMAIL!!! (See “Getting Started” VIDEO)
WEEKS 3-4:  MAY 4-MAY 15)    Relevant information from the sources should be organized in bullet points on index cards (or a ½ sheet of paper). TAKE PICTURES OF THE CARDS (2 PER PHOTO) AND SUBMIT via EMAIL!!! (See “Creating Notecards” VIDEO)
\WEEK 5-6:  (MAY18-MAY 29)  Create a Google Slides Presentation (See “Creating Slides” VIDEO and Presentation RUBRIC).  Share the finished project via EMAIL!!!

Required Information:
  1. Population AND how that number ranks nationally.
  2. Number of seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
  3. Climate – average seasonal temperatures, (Capital city/ not Capitol)
  4. Average annual rainfall, and snowfall, natural disaster threats for the Capital city.
  5. Bordering States, bordering countries (map?)
  6. Economy- What industries drive the state’s economy? Briefly describe the industries.
  7. State Capital, NOT Capitol 
  8. Major rivers, major lakes
  9. State bird
  10. State flower
MATERIALS DUE:
MAY 1 - Copies (screenshots) of the minimum 5 sources used to obtain required information  (50 POINTS) 
MAY 15 -10 index cards/1/2 sheets (PHOTOS) (with heading and information in bullet format.. (50 POINTS)
MAY 29 -GOOGLE SLIDES PRESENTATION - made up of 11 slides (100 POINTS)
***You will need an INTRODUCTORY/TITLE SLIDE and a ONE slide for each of the ten required items.

Sunday, May 3, 2020

MAY 4, 2020

ZOOM MEETING TODAY @ NOON

-Check your school email for an invitation to the meeting.
-It is important that you reply to the email whether or not you are going to be available to attend the meeting.

We are beginning PHASE 2 of the project.  For the next two weeks, you should be working on making "notecards" from the data you have collected.  (See VIDEO below).


***I will be able to answer questions you have about PHASES 1 and 2 during our ZOOM meeting today 

Sunday, April 26, 2020

APRIL 27, 2020

ZOOM MEETING AT 12:00 NOON TODAY.

-Check your school email for the invitation.
-It is very important that you reply to the email whether or not you are going to be available to attend the Zoom meeting.


PHASE 1 (APRIL 20 - MAY 1)  due this Friday!
You should email me a minimum of 5 screenshots that are the references for your research.

***If you are looking to work ahead, below is a video that will help explain what I will be introducing in our Zoom meeting at noon today (April 27),  Notecards/ 1/2 sheet papers with your research notes on them are not due until Friday, May 15th.




Sunday, April 19, 2020

APRIL 20, 2020


STATE RESEARCH PROJECT:

EMAIL:  finnm@clintondaleschools.netBLOG:  21michaelfinn.blogspot.com


DESCRIPTION AND DUE DATES:

STATE RESEARCH PROJECT  


Each student will be assigned a state to research (SEE APRIL 20 BLOG POST).  Below are 10 items that each student will be required to include in the research.

THIS A SUGGESTION FOR HOW TO DIVIDE THE 6 WEEKS OF TIME YOU WILL HAVE TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT.

WEEKS 1-2:  (APRIL 20-MAY 1)  The information should be obtained through the research of a minimum of 5 DIFFERENT references/sources.  EACH RESOURCE CAN BE USED AS A SOURCE FOR A MAXIMUM OF TWO (2) OF THE RESEARCH ITEMS The sources should be screenshot and submitted via EMAIL!!! (See “Getting Started” VIDEO)
WEEKS 3-4:  MAY 4-MAY 15)    Relevant information from the sources should be organized in bullet points on index cards (or a ½ sheet of paper). TAKE PICTURES OF THE CARDS (2 PER PHOTO) AND SUBMIT via EMAIL!!! (See “Creating Notecards” VIDEO)
\WEEK 5-6:  (MAY18-MAY 29)  Create a Google Slides Presentation (See “Creating Slides” VIDEO and Presentation RUBRIC).  Share the finished project via EMAIL!!!

Required Information:
  1. Population AND how that number ranks nationally.
  2. Number of seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
  3. Climate – average seasonal temperatures, (Capital city/ not Capitol)
  4. Average annual rainfall, and snowfall, natural disaster threats for the Capital city.
  5. Bordering States, bordering countries (map?)
  6. Economy- What industries drive the state’s economy? Briefly describe the industries.
  7. State Capital, NOT Capitol 
  8. Major rivers, major lakes
  9. State bird
  10. State flower

MATERIALS DUE:

MAY 1 - Copies (screenshots) of the minimum 5 sources used to obtain required information 
(50 POINTS) 

MAY 15 -10 index cards/1/2 sheets (PHOTOS) (with heading and information in bullet format..
(50 POINTS)

MAY 29 -GOOGLE SLIDES PRESENTATION - made up of 11 slides (100 POINTS)
***You will need an INTRODUCTORY/TITLE SLIDE and a ONE slide for each of the ten required items.

PLEASE INCLUDE THE ASSIGNMENT NAME IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF ALL EMAILS!!!  Thank you.

RUBRIC: Below is the Rbric for the end product of the project, which is due May 29th. (100 POINTS)




Google Slides Presentation Rubric
10
8
6
4
2
0

Very evident

Evident
Somewhat evident
Slight evidence
Very little evidence
Not evident



1. Text and Formatting:
Font, formats and transitions have been carefully planned and enhance content
10
8
6
4
2
0

2. Development:  Appropriate use of visuals as pictures and clip art to support the information presented Background enhances presentation.

10
8
6
4
2
0

3. Body:  All content throughout the presentation is accurate.  There are no factual errors.
10
8
6
4
2
0

4. Mechanics:  Spelling and grammar are accurate.
10
8
6
4
2
0

5. Creativity:  Overall development of presentation.
10
8
6
4
2
0

Total

FIND YOUR CLASS LIST BELOW TO SEE WHICH STATE YOU HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED TO RESEARCH:



CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR YOUR ASSIGNED STATE.


APRIL 20 - MAY 1- COLLECTING RESEARCH

GETTING STARTED......WATCH

STATE PROJECT SET UP VIDEO


DUE: MAY 1ST



Monday, April 13, 2020

APRIL 13, 2020 UPDATE



THIS WEEKS' ASSIGNMENT:  (50 POINTS!)

SEND ME AN EMAIL FROM YOUR SCHOOL ADDRESS WITH YOUR FULL NAME IN THE SUBJECT LINE.  YOU DON'T NEED TO WRITE ANYTHING IN THE BODY OF THE MESSAGE.

Saturday, March 28, 2020

MARCH 30- APRIL 3

My email address is finnm@clintondaleschools.net.  Please email me if you have any questions or difficulties.  Stay safe!


MARCH 30 - APRIL 3


MONDAY, MARCH 30

OF MICE AND MEN

READ Chapter 4 (pp. 33-41), Of Mice and Men.
Below are links to the written version in PDF format and the audio version via YouTube.

PDF:
Of Mice and Men pdf

AUDIO LINK: (YOU MAY NEED TO COPY AND PASTE LINK TO YOUR BROWSER)
https://youtu.be/4Nmii6xCFYc


TUESDAY, MARCH 31

OF MICE AND MEN

Answer Focus Question #3 below.
-Provide evidence (direct citations) and page numbers from the story to support your response.

MICE FQ#3 LINK (YOU MAY NEED TO COPY AND PASTE LINK TO YOURBROWSER)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11i8bJFKXcKvs5LOQ-sd10dUkgA3i-7UO/view?usp=sharing

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1   

OF MICE AND MEN

Read Chapter  5 (pp. 42-48) Of Mice and Men.


THURSDAY, APRIL 2

OF MICE AND MEN

READ Chapter 6 (pp. 49-53), Of Mice and Men.
Below are links to the written version in PDF format and the audio version via YouTube.

PDF:
Of Mice and Men pdf


FRIDAY, APRIL 3

OF MICE AND MEN

Answer Focus Question #4 below.
-Provide evidence (direct citations) and page numbers from the story to support your response.

MICE FQ#4 LINK (YOU MAY NEED TO COPY AND PASTE LINK TO YOUR BROWSER)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J-72mZlQyjy_8HKxvyiUzhL4HN9EQZVV/view?usp=sharing

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

MARCH 25, 2020

ZOOM MEETING - MARCH 26 @ 10:30 AM

I am hosting a brief ZOOM meeting tomorrow morning to give everyone an opportunity to ask questions, share ideas, or just see how everyone else is holding up during these crazy times.

Mr. Finn is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Mike Finn's Zoom Meeting
Time: Mar 26, 2020 10:30 AM America/Detroit

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/479918798?pwd=LzRYcnd0TGVjZVVnTGI5NlBidE96Zz09

Meeting ID: 479 918 798
Password: 013171

Sunday, March 22, 2020

MARCH 23- MARCH 27

My email address is finnm@clintondaleschools.net.  Please email me if you have any questions or difficulties.  Stay safe!


MARCH 23 - MARCH 27


MONDAY, MARCH 23

OF MICE AND MEN

READ Chapter 2 (pp. 10-19), Of Mice and Men.
Below are links to the written version in PDF format and the audio version via YouTube.

PDF:
Of Mice and Men pdf

AUDIO LINK: (YOU MAY NEED TO COPY AND PASTE LINK TO YOUR BROWSER)
https://youtu.be/4Nmii6xCFYc


TUESDAY, MARCH 24

OF MICE AND MEN

Answer Focus Question #1 below.
-Provide evidence (direct citations) and page numbers from the story to support your response.

MICE FQ#1 LINK (YOU MAY NEED TO COPY AND PASTE LINK TO YOURBROWSER)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EPOTRcUkOZ62M2euwPaSH_w4LQaC6dCZ/view?usp=sharing


WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25

OF MICE AND MEN

Read Chapter 3 (pp. 20-32) Of Mice and Men.


THURSDAY, MARCH 26

***Today is a MAKE-UP day!!!***

...........And you thought I wasn't going to give you one this year.  Additionally, I WILL NOT be collecting cell phones today.

***Please take to make sure you have submitted your assignments up to date.



FRIDAY, MARCH 27

OF MICE AND MEN

Answer Focus Question #2 below.
-Provide evidence (direct citations) and page numbers from the story to support your response.

MICE FQ#2 LINK (YOU MAY NEED TO COPY AND PASTE LINK TO YOUR BROWSER)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tmKLJap8Xe-drxWFXbHYvO5AWYSWGXnZ/view?usp=sharing

Thursday, March 19, 2020

MARCH 19, 2020


***DIRECTIONS FOR SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENTS***

Students,

When submitting assignments, please follow these guidelines:
1. Send them from your school email address, so it is clear the assignment is from you. 
2. Include your first and last name in the body of your email and on the actual assignment.
3. Write the name of the assignment, your name, and your hour on the subject line of your email.
4. ALL assignments may be written the on a google docs document or in the body of the email.
 

***For T4 assignments, simply write the strategy (Connection, Prediction, Inference, Visualization) followed by your comment.
Vocabulary - write the word and your best guess definition (based on context clues).

Feel free to email me with any questions.
Stay safe.

Mr. Finn

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

MARCH 18, 2020

*****IMPORTANT UPDATE*****

If you have not already signed up for REMIND for my class, please do so now!
1. You can COPY/PASTE the link below to your browser.
https://www.remind.com/join/finnsclass
OR
2. You can text the message @finnsclass to 81010.
***I strongly suggest you encourage your parents to sign up for alerts as well.***

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO DOWNLOAD THE APP!

I will use REMIND primarily to send quick updates or to let you know when you need to check your email and/or this blog for important updates.  This will eliminate the need for you to constantly check your email and the blog for the updates.

These updates will include, but will not be limited to:
1. new assignments/ projects.
2. due dates
3. procedures for submitting work
4. general updates
5. answers to FAQ


Thursday, March 12, 2020

MARCH 16 - MARCH 20

My email address is finnm@clintondaleschools.net.  Please email me if you have any questions or difficulties.  Stay safe!

MARCH 16 - MARCH 20


MONDAY, MARCH 16

We will be covering the novel, Of Mice and Men over the next three weeks.
Below are links to the written version in PDF format and the audio version via YouTube.

PDF:
Of Mice and Men pdf

AUDIO LINK: (YOU MAY NEED TO COPY AND PASTE LINK TO YOUR BROWSER)
https://youtu.be/4Nmii6xCFYc

1. Please review the prompt choice below and select ONE.

MICE PROMPT/RUBRIC
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M7utXE6oRZrxXRpwd9N2GC3BlTtAvEPf/view?usp=sharing

2. Answer the ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS to brainstorm and create a graphic organizer to develop your response.

3. Use the RUBRIC (P.3 of the above MICE PROMPT/RUBRIC document to make sure you ensure your essay is complete.

MICE ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19eYF9c9wYr_FLtKHA0vrC4h1Skxfyy-i/view?usp=sharing



TUESDAY, MARCH 17

🍀🍀🍀Happy St. Patrick' Day!!!🍀🍀🍀

NEWSELA

1.  T4 the attached article using active reading strategies.
You should use 3 strategies per page.

2. You should also select 2 vocabulary words and use context clues to understand the meaning of the words.

3. Answer the questions on the attached quiz.
-Use complete sentences.
-Your responses should include the question within them, but the question should not be re-written.

Officials say coronavirus targets elderly and ill, children mostly unaffected

I apologize for any confusion/trouble the previous link to this article has caused.  The link below is correct, however, it will require that you copy/paste it to your browser.

ARTICLE LINK:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m5R7OvbsMY44GiDBXDvxIvNnCGRAjLiJ/view?usp=sharing


WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18

Complete 1st draft from Monday's writing prompt and make revisions to produce a 2nd draft.
Use the attached revision guide to help you.

CHECKLIST FOR REVISIONS:  (YOU MAY NEED TO COPY AND PASTE LINK TO YOUR BROWSER)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M7utXE6oRZrxXRpwd9N2GC3BlTtAvEPf/view?usp=sharing



THURSDAY, MARCH 19

NEWSELA

1.  T4 the attached article using active reading strategies.
You should use 3 strategies per page.

2. You should also select 2 vocabulary words and use context clues to understand the meaning of the words.

3. Answer the questions on the attached quiz.
-Use complete sentences.
-Your responses should include the question within them, but the question should not be re-written.

"Ireland reports first venomous snake bite in its history, right before St. Patrick's Day"
ARTICLE LINK  YOU MAY NEED TO COPY AND PASTE LINK TO YOUR BROWSER

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MXA275aYNi_uEUUueLZq6ItCBTu7MDHP/view?usp=sharing

FRIDAY, MARCH 20

1. Read Chapter 1 (pp. 1-9) from the PDF.

PDF:
Of Mice and Men pdf

AUDIO LINK: (YOU MAY NEED TO COPY AND PASTE LINK TO YOUR BROWSER)
https://youtu.be/4Nmii6xCFYc

Focus for reading:
As you read Chapter One, think about your answer to the question, "What is Lenny's dream?"