Tuesday, November 30, 2004

Go to the website for fingerspelling practice #9.

Today we glossed our songs. It is due by the end of class tomorrow. We are going to the computer lab tomorrow to type the gloss if you want and type Deaf Culture Contact papers. Holiday signs packet was handed out, get one from the wire rack. Check the board for new upcoming Deaf events.

Monday, November 29, 2004

Go to the website for fingerspelling practice #9.

Today we worked on glossing our songs. The completed gloss is due on Wednesday, December 1st.

Wednesday, November 24, 2004

Go to the website for fingerspelling practice #9.

There was no fingerspelling quiz today due to the shortened periods for the girls soccer recognition and celebration. We will use this same list for next week.

We went to the computer lab and printed the words for our song assignment. See your assignment sheet for details.

Turn it in when you return for the assignment points.

Tuesday, November 23, 2004

Go to the website for fingerspelling practice #9.

Progress reports are due tomorrow for 30 points.

Period 3 - We watched a classifier presentation. Go to http://www.jal.cc.il.us/ipp/Classifiers/
and watch the demonstrations and movies for all the classifiers listed. There will be a quiz and you are expected to know the material.

Period 5 - We watched the film "See What I Mean" and answered questions about the movie. CHeck out the movie and get the worksheet from Mrs. G.

Monday, November 22, 2004

Go to the website for fingerspelling practice #9.

I showed a sample of a videotape that is produced by Seattle Central Community College's ASL interpreting program. I will get ordering information for anyone that is interested in having one as a study tool.

Period 3 - We experienced technical difficulities and reviewed vocabulary.

Period 5 - We watched a classifier presentation. Go to http://www.jal.cc.il.us/ipp/Classifiers/
and watch the demonstrations and movies for all the classifiers listed. There will be a quiz and you are expected to know the material.

Friday, November 19, 2004

Today we took a fingerspelling quiz from the practice list #8.

I drop one fingerspelling quiz grade each quarter, and a new quarter started on Monday, so you only need to schedule a make-up if you have missed more than one in a quarter.

We took the quiz for Chapter 2 of Seeing Voices. If you checked out a book, give it back to me so I can check it back in. Schedule a time during 1st lunch or after school for you to make up the quiz. You may use your notes during the quiz.

We did a following directions activity that (hopefully!) resulted in a six-sided snowflake.

Thursday, November 18, 2004

Go to the website for fingerspelling practice #8.

Today many students finished Chapter 2 from Seeing Voices and took a quiz on the reading. Those that are not finished checked out a book to finish at home tonight and will take the quiz tomorrow. You have the same number of days that you were absent to make it up.

Progress reports were sent home. They are due back with a parent signature by Wednesday, November 24th. Ask me for yours.

Wednesday, November 17, 2004

Go to the website for fingerspelling #8.

Today we read out of chapter 2 from Seeing Voices. We reviewed unit 8 vocabulary with a game.

Tuesday, November 16, 2004

Go to the website for fingerspelling practice #8.

Today we read Chapter 2 from Oliver Sac's seeing Voices. Students were able to see their quarter grades.

Monday, November 15, 2004

Today we took a fingerspelling quiz from practice list #7. I drop 1 fingerspelling quiz each quarter. If you have missed more than one fingerspelling quiz, see Mrs. G. to schedule a make-up. You have the same number of days that you were absent to schedule a make-up quiz.

We continued reading Chapter 2 of Oliver Sac's book, Seeing Voices. There will be a quiz when we are finished.

Friday, November 12, 2004

Today we read Chapter 2 from Oliver Sac's book, Seeing Voices. The quiz will be on Monday. There was no fingerspelling quiz as Mrs. G. had a substitute so that will be on Monday too.

Wednesday, November 10, 2004

Go to the website for fingerspelling practice # 7.

Today we did an activity practicing giving directions and signer's perspective. You need to schedule a time during 1st lunch or after school to sign where your classes are to Mrs. G. to make this up. You have the same number of days that you were absent to schedule a time with Mrs. G.

Tuesday, November 9, 2004

Go to the website for fingerspelling practice # 7.

Today we did an in class activity describing people. You have the same number of days that you were absent to set up a time for you to come after school or during 1st lunch to make up this activity. We started reading an article in class. Pick up the article "Deaf by design" from the wire rack.

Monday, November 8, 2004

Go to the website for fingerspelling quiz #7.

Today we watched "Cochlear Implants-Covering the Basics", took notes and a quiz. You will need to check out the video to make up these assignments.

Friday, November 5, 2004

Today we took a fingerspelling quiz on words taken from fingerspelling practice #6. I drop 1 fingerspelling quiz each quarter, so you only need to schedule a make-up test with Mrs. G if you have missed more than 1. You have the same number of days that you were absent to schedule the make-up quiz.

We did an in class activity describing people with a partner. You need to schedule a time to come in during 1st lunch or after school to make this up with Mrs. G. You have the same number of days that you were absent to schedule the make-up.

We played search and destroy with Unit 9 vocabulary.

Thursday, November 4, 2004

Go to the website for fingerspelling # 6.

Today was unit 8 vocabulary test. The make up test will be Friday, November 12th at 2:20. We went over the new vocabulary so get a vocabulary unit 9 handout from the wire rack.

Wednesday, November 3, 2004

Go to the website for fingerspelling practice #6.
Study unit 8 vocabulary for the test on Thursday, 11-4.

Today we handed back papers and posted a group grade report. We did an in class activity describing people. You will need to check out a Signing Naturally videotape and complete unit 8, Comprehension, "Personal Data" and "Missing Number" to make up this activity. You have the same number of days that you were absent to make this up.

Tuesday, November 2, 2004

Go to the website for fingerspelling practice #6.
Study vocabulary list #8 to prepare for the test on Thursday, 11-4.

Period 3 - Write 15 sentences in English using your Unit 8 vocabulary. Skip lines and then gloss into ASL using a different color and all capitals for your gloss. Be prepared to sign them in front of the class. We wrote the best sentences onto slips to be used when we sign them in front of the class and reviewed vocabulary to prepare for the test. Get 3 yellow slips from Mrs. G.

Period 5 - Today we wrote the best sentences onto slips to be used when we sign them in front of the class and reviewed vocabulary to prepare for the test. Get 3 yellow slips from Mrs. G.

Monday, November 1, 2004

Go to the website for fingerspelling #6.

Vocabulary test for unit 8 is Thursday, November 4th.

Period 3 - We finished the packet for unit 6. Everyone signed with partners. To make this part of the packet up, you will need to schedule a time during 1st lunch or after school to sign to Mrs. G. We played search and destroy to review the vocabulary from unit 8.

Period 5 - We wrote 15 sentences using the unit 8 vocabulary list. the sentences need to be written so that you will be able to sign them later so don't make them too weird or complicated. Gloss them into ASL to be ready for Tuesday's in class activity. We played search and destroy to review the vocabulary from unit 8.