Saturday, December 10, 2016

G. Wright - Week of December 19 - 21

Monday:   Continue reviewing for Finals


Tuesday:  History exam


Wednesday:  English and Business exams



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




G. Wright - Week of December 12 - 16

Students will be given study packets to work on and review with Mrs. Wright and Ms. Plato on Monday and Tuesday for:

History -  Bill of Rights and the (50) States


English - Nouns, Pronouns and Adjectives


Business - Counting Money and Telling Time



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook  High School



Sunday, December 4, 2016

G. Wright - December 9

We will utilize today to review for finals and complete missing assignments from the last weeks of this semester.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - December 8

Today, students in math will continue reviewing elapsed time and minutes on the clock.


We will continue our review with parts of speech to include nouns, pronouns, verbs and adjectives.


The Business class will continue with a review of dollars and change in counting money.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - December 7

The history class will continue review on the original (10) Bill of Rights.



Students in science will continue review on the life and inventions of Thomas Edison.


The Business class will continue practicing on completing job applications correctly.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




G. Wright - December 6

We will review telling time for our final exam in math.   The review will include minutes as well as elapsed time.



Our review in English will include nouns, pronouns, verbs and adjectives.



The review for Business will include counting money using dollar denominations up to $20 and counting change using all coin denominations.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




G. Wright - December 5

Review for final exams to include Bill of Rights and the (50) United States.  The class will focus on the first (10) Bill of Rights.


Our science review will include Thomas Edison, Solutes, Solvents and Solutions.


The review for business will include completing job applications.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



Thursday, November 24, 2016

G. Wright - December 2

Students in history will complete their state and city assignment.


We will continue in English to review nouns and pronouns.   Students will create sentences using both parts of speech.


The business class will continue reviewing and working on counting money up to $10.00.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - December 1

Students in math will continue to work on telling time using 5 minute intervals, 15 minute intervals and minutes in between.


The science class will continue to work on solutes, solvents and solutions.   Assignment to follow.



The business class will continue working with and completing job applications.  We will review paper and pencil applications as well as on-line application requirements.  Assignment to follow.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School







G. Wright - November 30

Students in History class will continue to work on their individual state and city assignments.


The English class will continue to work on assignments involving nouns and proper nouns.


The Business class will continue working on counting money involving combinations of coins and dollar bills up to $10.00.   Students will use calculators to assist with their assignments.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - November 29

The math class will work on telling time with 5 past the hour and individual minutes in  between.



The Science class will continue working on solutes, solvents and solutions.   Students will review what makes a solute, solvent and solution using examples and assignments.


The business class will continue working on job applications.  We will review parts of the application and how to properly complete individual portions correctly.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - November 28

Students in History class will continue working on learning the (50) states.  Each student will research information on the state and city that they are from.


The English class will begin revieweing nouns and proper nouns for the final exam.


The business class will continue working on counting money.  Students will review counting combinations of bills and coins up to $10.00.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School






Saturday, November 12, 2016

G. Wright - November 18

Students will review and work on activities with telling time for quarter after, half-past and 5 minute intervals on the clock.



The science class will have a review activity on solutes, solvents and solutions.


Students in business class will be given a job application to complete independently.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - November 17

The history class will continue working on learning information on each of the states.   Assignment to follow.



Students in English class will write sentences using regular and possessive pronouns.



The business class will continue working on counting and knowing the differences between coins and dollar bills up to $20.00.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




G. Wright - November 16

Students in math class will continue working on telling time and counting by 5 minute increments.


The science class will continue working with solutes, solvents and solutions.  Students will learn how to mix particular solvents and solutes to make solutions.


The business class will continue working with parts of the job application process.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School






G. Wright - November 15

Students in history class will begin reading and studying about each of the states and what they are noted for.



The English class will continue working with pronouns.  They will continue working with regular, and possessive pronouns.



The business class will continue learning the value of coins and dollars up to $20.00.  We will also continue learning how to make change.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - November 14

Students in math class will continue working with telling time to the quarter of and half - past on the clock.



The science class will continue working on solutes, solvents and solutions.  They will begin studying what would be in certain solutions and what makes them up.



The business class will continue completing job applications.  Students will learn what makes up each part of the application and how to fill them out correctly.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




Saturday, November 5, 2016

G. Wright - November 11

Students will complete projects and assignments from the week in history, science, math and social studies.   Remediation and review will be provided by Ms. Wright and Ms. Plato.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School

G. Wright - November 10

Students in class will continue working with counting money to include cents as well as dollar bills.


The science class will continue working with solutes, solvents and solutions.


The business class will continue working with telling the correct time. 


Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School


Note:  Assignments to follow include workbook assignments, journal writing and academic games.

G. Wright - November 9

Students in history will pick a state to begin individual projects.


The English class will continue studying personal and possessive pronouns.


Students in business class will continue to learn how to order from a menu figure the bill and compute the proper taxes.


Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - November 8

Voting and Professional Learning Day

G. Wright - November 7

Students in history complete a project entitled "If I Were President."


The English class will continue studying pronouns.  We will begin working on possessive pronouns.


The business class will complete an exercise on using a menu and figuring out the bill.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



Saturday, October 29, 2016

G. Wright - November 4

Students in math will continue working on multiplication and division of fractions.



The students in science class will demonstrate their knowledge of solutes, solvents and solutions by utilizing their knowledge in groups with hands-on experiments.



The class will continue working on counting money up to $7.00.


Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




G. Wright - November 3

The history class will continue studying the (50) states.   Students will study the last (25) states along with capital cities.



The English class will continue studying pronouns.



The Business class will begin learning how to complete practice job applications on line.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - November 2

Students in math class will continue working on division of fractions.


The science class will continue studying solutes, solvents and solutions.  Students will identify the difference between a solution and what is not considered one.



We will continue to study counting money to $7.00 and how to make change up to this amount of money.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - November 1

The students in history will continue the unit on learning the (50) states.



Students in English will continue studying pronouns.



We will continue in Business class learning and understanding how to correctly complete a job application.


Note:  Assignments to follow in each class.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - October 31

The  math class will continue working on multiplication on fractions.  


Students in science class will continue working on solutes, solvents and solutions.  The class will work on identifying each item and decide which ones create solutions.


The business class will review counting money to $5.00.  The will review making change from one dollar to five.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



Saturday, October 22, 2016

G. Wright - October 28

Students in History, English and Business will work on reviewing and completing assignments for the week.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




G. Wright - October 27

Students in math class will continue studying multiplication of fractions.  They will understand the difference between multiplying and dividing fractions.


The science class will continue studying DNA and RNA.  Students will begin understanding the DNA model.


Students in Business class will continue working on counting money to $5.00.  They will work on making change.


Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - October 26

The history class will continue studying states and capital cities.  Students will have the use of a globe and maps to assist with assignments.


Students in English will continue studying pronouns.



Students in Business class will continue working on completing job applications.  We will practice with paper as well as on-line applications.


Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - October 25

The math class will begin working on multiplication and division of fractions.  Assignment to follow.


The science class will begin studying DNA and RNA.   Assignment to follow.


Students in business class will begin studying counting money to $5.00.   The class will use play money and other activities to assist with assignments.


Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School


G. Wright - October 24

The history class will continue studying the 50 states.  Students will learn the first 25 and the capital cities.


Students will begin studying pronouns in English class.  Assignment to follow.


We will begin learning how to complete job applications in Business class.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



Saturday, October 15, 2016

G. Wright - October 21

Test on fractions in math class today.



The science class will continue working on solutes, solvents and solutions.  They will learn how to describe the differences.



Test on proper hygiene today.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - October 20

Students will continue learning about the (50) states.  They will learn the first 25.


The English class will take a quiz on proper and common nouns.


The art class will continue working on learning how to decorate ornaments and other materials.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - October 19

Students in math will continue to review for math test.  They will work on a practice quiz for fractions.


The science class will continue to study solutes, solvents and solutions.  Students will work with powders and water to understand how solutions are formed.


The health class will continue to prepare for test on proper hygiene.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - October 18

The history class will begin studying the 50 states.  They will also learn the capital cities.


The English class will continue studying nouns and proper nouns.   A quiz will be given on Thursday.


The art class will begin to study designing of ornaments.  Assignment to follow.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - October 17

Students in math class will prepare for a test on fractions on Friday.


The science class will begin studying solutes, solvents and solutions.  Assignment to follow.


The health class will begin preparing for a test on proper hygiene to be given on Friday.


Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




Friday, October 7, 2016

G. Wright - October 14

Students in history will continue working on their research assignments on amendments 11 through 27.


The English class will continue working on nouns and proper nouns.



Students in art class will begin to wrap up project.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School






G. Wright - October 13

We will continue in math class working on fractions and factoring.   Assignment to follow.


Students in science will have the chance to mix solutes and solvents as they become solutions.  Written assignment to follow.


The health class will work on an assignment that will involve what they have learned about personal hygiene.


Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School






G. Wright - October 12

Students in history will begin researching when the individual amendments of 11-27 were enacted and for what reasons.


The English class will begin understanding the difference between nouns and proper nouns.   Assignment to follow.


Students in art class will continue working on project.


Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - October 11

The math class will continue with factoring and reducing fractions.   We will be working on reducing fractions with bigger numbers.  Students will be introduced to mixed fractions.


The science class will be introduced to solutes, solvents and solutions.   Assignment to follow.


We will begin wrapping up our study of personal hygiene.


Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




G. Wright - October 10

Students in history class will continue studying amendments 11 through 27.   The class will complete assignments from Thursday.


The English class will begin a new unit on nouns and proper nouns.  Assignment to follow.


Students in art will continue working on class project.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



Sunday, September 25, 2016

G. Wright - October 7

Students in math will continue working on factors.  They will be introduced to square roots.


The science class will begin a wrap up on Thomas Edison.  Test to follow the next week.


The health class will be assigned different oral diseases to research.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School







G. Wright - October 6

Quiz on the first ten Bill of Rights.  We will continue studying amendments 11 - 27.



The English class will continue with main, helping and linking verbs.



Students in art class will continue working on their project.  They will be assigned groups to come up with ideas for the project.


Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - October 5

The math class will continue working on factoring and prime factors.


Students in science will continue studying Thomas Edison and what inspired him to become an inventor.



The health class will continue studying the oral diseases that we can have as a result of not taking care of our dental health.


Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - October 4

The history class will review the first 10 amendments for a quiz on Thursday.


Students in science class will be introduced to solutes and solvents.  The second portion of the class we will begin to study DNA and RNA.


The art class will begin working on a project that will include the talents of every student in the class.  This presentation will be presented and displayed within the coming weeks.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - October 3

The math class will begin working on factors and factoring and understanding prime factorization.


Students will continue studying Thomas Edison.  The class will continue to look at how many of his inventions are continuing to evolve.



The health class will continue studying hygiene and  the affects of dental diseases from loosing teeth to gum problems.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



Saturday, September 17, 2016

G. Wright - Septemeber

Students will complete assignments from the week.



The English class will take their quiz on verbs:  linking, main and helping.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School






G. Wright - September 22

Students in math will continue working on reducing improper fractions.



The science class will continue studying the particular inventions of Thomas Edison.  Assignment to follow.


Students in health class will create their own personal hygiene schedule for a (7) day period.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - September 21

Students will continue studying amendments 11 - 27.  They will examine how any and all of them affect them as citizens today in 2016.


Students will continue to prepare for their quiz on linking, main and helping verbs.


The class will continue working on their reports on artist.


Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




G. Wright - September 20

The math class will continue working with fractions and reducing.  They will be introduced to reducing improper fractions.


Students in science class will continue to study the inventions of Thomas Edison.  We will explore the types of inventions that he created that succeeded as well as those that did not go over well.


The health class will look at the positive and negative aspects of forming certain personal hygiene habits.  (What is the advantage of taking care of yourself??  Disadvantage of neglecting yourself??)



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School

G. Wright - September 19

The history class will begin to study amendments 11 through 27.  Assignment to follow.


Students in English class will finish up with linking verbs.  The class will prepare for a quiz on Friday.


The art class will be assigned an artist to report on.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



Sunday, September 11, 2016

G. Wright - September 16

Mrs. Wright's classes will work on completing assignment to be handed in for:
 

Math,  Science and Health





Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




G. Wright - September 15

Pop-quiz on the first (10) Bill of Rights.  We will move to 11-27 if the class has mastered the first ten.



The English class will continue with linking verbs.  We will also review main and helping verbs.



The art class will continue working on their artist reports.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School







G. Wright - September 14

The students in math class will continue studying factoring and reducing fractions.  Assignment to follow.



Students will research one invention of Thomas Edison that has evolved.  They will describe the invention and what it is today as a result of his inspired creation.



Students will begin studying oral diseases that we can create if we do not take care of our dental health.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




G. Wright - September 13

Students in history will makeup their own (10) Bill of Rights.  Explanations will follow with their lists.



The English class will continue studying linking verbs.   Assignment to follow.



The students in art class will begin reporting on an artist of their choice.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - September 12

Students will continue working on factors and reducing fractions with larger numbers.


The science class will continue working on the life and work of Thomas Edison.  We will begin focusing on his inventions and many of them that have evolved to become more efficient.



The health class will continue studying dental hygiene.  The students will create schedules of how they will take care of their teeth.   These schedules will also include trips to the dentist.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School





Saturday, September 3, 2016

G. Wright - September 9

Students in history class will work on completing their assignments on researching two of the first (10) Bill of Rights.



The English class will continue studying helping and main verbs.   Assignment to follow.



The art class will continue working on their projects on Latino artists.




Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




G. Wright - September 8

Students will continue working with reducing and addition and subtraction of fractions.



The science class will complete their timeline on Thomas Edison.



The health class will work on activities having to do with oral hygiene.  Students will study the kinds of products that are available for use and how to use them correctly.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




G. Wright - September 7

The history class will continue working and studying the first ten amendments of the Bill of Rights.   Each student will choose two amendments to research and present to the class.



Students in English class will continue working on helping and main verbs.  They will understand the job of both kinds of verbs.  Assignment to follow.



The art class will be introduced to Latino artists in recognition of Latino American month.  Each student will be asked to choose an artist to research and prepare a presentation.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School







G. Wright - September 6

The math class will begin working on reducing fractions along with addition and subtraction of fractions with like denominators.



Students in science will continue studying the life and work of Thomas Edison.  We will begin our study of his tremendous inventions.  The class will begin working on a timeline documenting this information.



The health class will continue studying and working on activities related to personal hygiene.  Students will be introduced to oral hygiene.  Assignment to follow.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




G. Wright - September 5

Holiday

Sunday, August 28, 2016

G. Wright - September 2

Students in Mrs. Wright's class will continue working on the following:

Bill of Rights, Helping Verbs, and Stuctural art. 


They will be also allowed to complete missing assignments to be handed in for these and other classes for this week.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - September 1

Students in math will continue their study and assignments on addition and subtraction of fractions with like denominators.  The following week we will begin learning how to reduce.



The third period class will continue activities and assignments pertaining to Thomas Edison.  Students will be assigned  to complete a timeline of his life and work.



The health class will continue lessons, discussions and assignments on the importance of good personal hygiene.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - August 31

The history class will begin learning the first five amendments of the Bill of Rights.  Class discussion and assignments to follow.


Students will learn the importance of speaking and also writing using correct helping verbs. (is, are, am, has, had, have,etc.)


The students in structural art will begin drawing activities.  They will view videos, have demonstrations, discussions and utilize what they are learning in preparing activities to pass in.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




G. Wright - August 30

Students in first block will be introduced to addition and subtraction of fractions with like denominators.


The third block class will begin studying the life and work of Thomas Edison.


Fourth block will study and understand the importance of personal hygiene.


Note:  Tonight is open house for parents and students.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




G. Wright - August 29

Students in Mrs. Wright's classes will begin today with the following:


First Block:  The Bill of Rights (1-10)


Third Block:  What are verbs (helping)??


Fourth Block:  What is structural art??


Note:  Students will review a broad overview of the subjects in each area, followed by demonstration activities with Ms. Wright.   The class will then break up into the following:  independent work,
peer-group work and various group activities.

Ms. Wright and Ms. Plato will be facilitors and assistants.





Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School

Saturday, August 20, 2016

G. Wright - August 26

Students will have their Science test today.


Missing assignments will be made up and handed in today.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - August 25

Students will take their History and English test today.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - August 24

Students in math will continue working with order of operations.  The class is learning how to complete extended operations that include parenthesis, and multiple operations.

We will review for the science test on Friday.   Students will also complete group projects on the various types of clouds that are in our atmosphere.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - August 23

Students will review for History and English test which will be given on Thursday of this week.




Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School






G. Wright - August 22

Students in Mrs. Wright's classes will have test this week in the following subjects:

1) History - 3 branches of government
2) Science - the life and contributions of Benjamin Banneker
3) English - Adjectives


Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



Saturday, August 13, 2016

G. Wright - August 19

Prepare for a test on the three branches of government for the week of August 22.  Students will receive a study packet.


Complete missing assignments for the week in English.


Complete missing assignments for history and community service to be passed in today.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - August 18

Students in math will continue work on order of operations level 2.


Review for test on Benjamin Banneker.  (for Monday August 22)


Review for test on five food groups. (Monday August 22)



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - August 17

Students will combine the information they presented on Monday on the 3 branches of government on a poster to be displayed in the classroom.


The English class will complete their assignment on adjectives that they were working on Monday to pass in.


Students in community service will complete their reports on different service organizations.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School





G. Wright - August 16

Students did great on their first math test.  We will move to level 2 of order of operation which will include using parenthesis.


The science class will prepare for a test on the life of Benjamin Banneker.  A study packet will be handed out, completed and reviewed.
   


The health class will prepare for a test on the five food groups.  Students will receive a study packet.




Gianna Wright
Special Education Teacher
Pebblebrook High School






G. Wright - August 15

Students in history class will present their group reports on the three branches of government.


The English class will complete their assignment on the various kinds of adjectives that include, noun, color, origin, material, opinion, purpose, age, shape, etc.  The second part of the assignment will involve writing sentences using what they have come up with as examples.

The class on community service will share their reports on the different service organizations: Goodwill, Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity, etc.


Gianna Wright
Special Education Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




Saturday, August 6, 2016

G. Wright - August 12

First Block:  Students in math will continue working on order of operation and complete assignments for the week.


Third Block:   The science class will complete their assignment from Wednesday and share with their classmates on today.


Fourth Block:  Students will complete their group assignments on their individual diet plans and begin sharing in whole group setting.


Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School





G. Wright - August 11

First Block:  The history class will develop a chart on the three branches of government.  Students will work on each branch in a group.   A final chart will be developed from each group to be posted and part of our studying on the three branches.


Third Block:  Students in English class will create a chart on the different types of adjectives to include:  number, color, size, origin, age, purpose, and shape.



Fourth Block:  Students in community service will actually research a community service organization and record factual information to share in groups.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School





G. Wright - August 10

First Block:  Students will be assigned interactive activities on a math website to complete on order of operation.


Third Block:  The science class will look up facts on the moon, stars and sun.  Students will complete this information in groups and share out with classmates.


Fourth Block:  Students in health will given assignments to create diet plans.   They will be assigned a situation to develop a particular diet plan (for example an obese teenager or an adult with diabetes).  Students will work in groups.  This assignment will be presented to the class on Friday.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School

G. Wright - August 9

First Block:   The history class is studying the three branches of government:  executive, legislative, and judicial branch.   We will explore each branch individually and then understand how each one also works together.


Third Block:  Students in English are studying the different kinds of adjectives. 


Fourth Block:   Students in community service are presenting their projects on community service organizations they have created.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - August 8

First block:   We will take our first quiz on order of operations for our math class.


Third block:   The class is studying the work of Benjamin Banneker and tying it into a science lesson on the sun, moon and stars, etc.



Fourth block:  The health class is studying the importance of the (5) food groups in our daily diets.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



Saturday, May 21, 2016

G. Wright - May 27

Graduation Exercises - Kennesaw State University Coliseum - 2:30p.m.

Teachers report - 1:00p.m.

G. Wright - May 26

Post Planning - Teachers

G. Wright - May 25

Third Period - Planning


Fourth Period Exam - Social Studies



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




G. Wright - May 24

First Period Exam - English


Second Period Exam - Social Studies



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - May 23

Review for finals in English, Health and Social Studies.


English - Transitions/phrases and Information on knowing the newspaper


Health - Infections and Personal Hygiene


Social Studies - Bill of Rights and Civil Rights Movement



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




Saturday, May 14, 2016

G. Wright - May 20

Final exams for senior students.   Other students will study quietly.


Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - May 19

Final exams for seniors.   Other students will complete packets and study quietly.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - May 18

Ms. Wright and Ms. Plato will begin working with seniors on review for Thursday and Friday final exams.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - May 17

Senior students will complete study guides to prepare for class review.   Other students will continue working on guides.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - May 16

The study guides for English, Health and Social Studies will be handed out today for students to begin working on.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



Saturday, May 7, 2016

G. Wright - May 13

Assignments from English, Health and Social Studies will be completed and handed in today.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - May 12

Students in history will study how the rights of women and Latinos were affected during the civil rights movement.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - May 11

Students in English class will prepare compositions using transitions/phrases that they have not included in previous writings.


The Health class will have assignment that will compare and contrast germs from  bacteria.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




G. Wright - May 10

Students in English class will do two written essay assignments.  One assignment they will use transitions/phrases.  The second essay will be written without using transitions.  The class will analyze both writings and express what they think are different with both assignments.




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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - May 9

Students in English class will write a composition on topic of their choosing.


The health class will review the difference between a germ and bacteria.


The Social Studies class will study how the deaths of Martin King and Robert Kennedy affected the civil rights movements.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



Saturday, April 30, 2016

G. Wright - May 6

The English class will create compositions on what they have learned this school year and how they plan to improve as they graduate or pass to the next grade.


Quiz on bacteria in health class.


Students in social studies will begin studying about the freedom riders and their impact on civil rights.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




G. Wright - May 5

Continue to study for preparation for bacteria quiz on Friday.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




G. Wright - May 4

Continue to prepare for quiz on Friday in health on bacteria.


The social studies class will continue studying and analyzing the deaths of the Kennedy brothers, Martin King and Medgar evers during the civil rights era.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




G. Wright - May 3

Students in English class will be allowed to write a composition on a topic of their choosing.


The health class will continue to prepare for a quiz on Friday with the assistance of Ms. Wright and Ms. Plato.


The social studies class will study and analyze the impact that the deaths of John Kennedy, Martin King, Medgar Evers, and Robert Kennedy had on the civil rights movement.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - May 2

The English class will continue writing in their journals, creating compositions and using their transition words and phrases.

Students in health class will prepare for a quiz on Friday on bacteria.


The history class will continue the unit on civil rights with the integration of the Arkansas school system involving the nine students that integrated a high school in Little Rock.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




Saturday, April 23, 2016

G. Wright - April 29

Students in English, Health and History will complete all assignments from assistance from Mrs. Wright and Ms. Plato.


The second period class will hear information on careers and how to prepare.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - April 28

Students in English will put the finishing touches on their compositions.  They will check for sentence structure, spelling, transitions and punctuation.



The health class will review bacteria caused by poor personal hygiene which will include bathing and dental care.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




G. Wright - April 27

Students in English class will develop a middle and ending paragraph to their writing assignment.


The Social Studies class will begin studying the Voting Rights bill that President Johnson later signed later into law.  Students will understand why the civil and voting rights bill occurred just about a year or so apart.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - April 26

The students in English class will work on beginning paragraphs for compositions.


Students in health class will study how a home and school environment that is not properly clean and sanitized affects so much about and around us.  We will analyze diseases as a result.


Students in social studies will research the life of Lyndon Johnson and what inspired him from a high school teacher to President of the United States.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




G. Wright - April 25

Students in English will begin looking at how to write a composition using a beginning, middle and ending.  Transitions will be incorporated.


The health class will continue working with the unit on germs and bacteria.  We will continue to study how they affect our homes, personal hygiene and other environments (school, shopping, restaurants, etc.)


The history class will begin looking at the Civil Rights bill passed by Lyndon Johnson and the effect on all of us as citizens.


Note:  Students will be involved in independent and group work assignments for each class.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




Saturday, April 16, 2016

G. Wright - April 22

We will review the week's lesson in each class and students will complete assignments to be passed in for the week.

English
Health
History




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Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - April 21

The Health class will study and understand the difference between a germ and bacteria and how they affect each other.   Students will also learn how to eradicate bacteria (unhealthy).  Examples:  hygiene and clean surroundings.


Students in Social Studies will study and understand how the Voting Rights bill impacted the country in 1965 and today.  The class will also study the importance of women having the right to vote.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - April 20

The English class will continue writing in their journals and writings utilizing their transition words.


Students in history will develop a timeline on events of the civil rights movement from 1945 to 1970.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - April 19

The healthcare class will study and explore the difference between healthy and unhealthy bacteria.  Activity to follow.


Social Studies class will be introduced to the passage of the Civil Rights bill of 1964.  Group activity to follow.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School 







G. Wright - April 18

Students in English will begin studying and using the (6) categories of transitions in their writing.


The Health class will continue working and studying bacteria and germs and how they affect our environment.


The Social Studies class will continue with the Civil Rights movement with the introduction of Jackie Robinson integrating major league baseball.


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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



Wednesday, April 6, 2016

G. Wright - April 15

There will be a review and completion of assignments for the week in English, Health and Social Studies.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




G. Wright - April 14

Students in health will look at particular types of germs and bacteria.


The Social Studies class will begin a timeline on the events that took place in the civil right movement between 1945 and 1970.



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Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - April 13

Students in English will write a composition on their favorite food.


The Health class will study information on the development and causes of bacteria.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - April 12

Students in health will research information on germs.


The Social Studies class will identify particular events that took place during the civil rights movement.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




G. Wright - April 11

Students in English will introduced to writing simple sentences and compositions.   They will also be introduced to journal writing.


The Health class will be introduced to germs, bacteria and infection.


Social Studies will be introduced to the civil rights movement which will include particular people and events that made this a tremendous time in our history.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




Saturday, March 26, 2016

G. Wright - April 1

Students will complete missing assignments to be passed in today before Spring break.



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Pebblebrook High School




G. Wright - March 31

Tests will be administered in English, Health and History today.



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Pebblebrook High School




G. Wright - March 30

Mrs. Wright will review with all three classes the study packets in preparation for tests on Thursday.

Ms. Plato will assist with students who are still completing their packets.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - March 29

Mrs. Wright and Ms. Plato will work with students in groups in English, Health, and History to prepare them for test on Thursday.

English - O'Henry: A Retrieved Reformation

Health - Personal Hygiene

U. S. History - Amendments 11 - 27



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - March 28

Students will receive study packets for English, for O' Henry's short story: A Retrieved Reformation, Health, personal hygiene and U. S. History, amendments 11-27.




Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



Sunday, March 20, 2016

G. Wright - March 25

Students in English will receive a study packet for test on next week for a "A Retrieved Reformation."  Mrs. Wright and Ms. Plato will begin review and assist students in getting started on completing the packet.


The healthcare class will begin a review on personal hygiene to prepare for a test the following week.


The social studies class will begin a review for a test on amendments 11-27 next week.


Note:  Students will also utilize this week to complete missing assignments.




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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School

G. Wright - March 24

The English class will view clips of the movie "A Retrieved Reformation" to help prepare for test on next week.


Students in social studies will present their posters on amendments 11-27.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - March 23

Students in healthcare will review how to cleanse and care for feet.   The class will be introduced to keeping hair clean and healthy.  Assignment to follow.


The social studies class will complete posters to present on Thursday for amendments 11-27.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - March 22

Students in English, health and social studies will complete missing assignments.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




G. Wright - March 21

Students in English will continue with the O'Henry short story "A Retrieved Reformation."


The healthcare class will review the cleansing of hands and nails.  They will view a video on the upkeep of clean feet and begin their assignment.


The social studies class will complete assignment on amendments 11-27 and place the information on posters for presentation.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



Saturday, March 12, 2016

G. Wright - March 18

The students in English class will continue studying O'henry's "A Retrieved Reformation."  Students will be asked to do a character study of their choosing.


Students in Healthcare will view a video on proper oral hygiene.  Products will be brought in for demonstration.  The class will explore the health value associated with oral care.   They will also learn what can happen if proper oral care is not practiced.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




G. Wright - March 17

Students in healthcare will view a video on the proper and healthy hygiene for feet.


The social studies class will begin projects on amendments 11 through 27.  Students will work in groups and present a project based on their interpretation of these amendments.  They will be able to utilize websites, textbooks and posters to assist with their completed presentations.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




G. Wright - March 16

The Healthcare class will look at simple products to care for hands and nails.


Students in social studies will examine and analyze amendments 11 through 15.




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Pebblebrook High School




G. Wright - March 15

Students will listen to recorded reading of  O'henry's "A Retrieved Reformation."  Class discussion will be followed by students answering prepared questions.


The healthcare class will view a video on the proper treatment of hands and nails to include cleansing, clipping, and using lotion to preserve those areas.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




G. Wright - March 14

Students in English introduced to new O'Henry short story "A Retrieved Reformation."


The Healthcare class continues with unit on proper hygiene to include teeth, nails, feet and healthy body.


U. S. History students will continue learning about the significance of the bill of rights and the extension of amendments 11 through 27.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School






Saturday, March 5, 2016

G. Wright - March 11

Test in Economics.


Students will complete makeup assignments for the week.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - March 10

The healthcare class will begin a lesson on cleaning and caring for hair.  There will be products on hand for example and discussion.


Test in English


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G. Wright - March 9

Students in English will continue to review for test on Thursday.


The Economics class will continue to review for test on Friday.


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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




G. Wright - March 8

Students in healthcare will begin a unit on proper hygiene.  The unit will explore cleaning hands, fingernails, face, personal areas and dental care.   Mrs. Wright will share examples of simple products that are out on the market to cleansing, softening, deodorizing.  She will also have examples of how to care for hands and nails and feet that are simple and effective.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - March 7

The English class will have a pretest on "the Ransom of Red Chief" in preparation for final test on Thrusday.


Students in Economics will begin working on a study packet to prepare for their test on factors of production on Friday.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




Saturday, February 27, 2016

G. Wright - March 4

Test in healthcare on eye health.


Students in Economics will present their projects.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - March 3

The Economics class will wrap up and complete their projects for presenting on Friday.


The healthcare class will complete review and prepare for test on Friday.


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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - March 2

Students in healthcare will continue working on review packet for test on eye diseases.  The class will have assistance from Mrs. Wright and Ms. Plato.  Students will be encouraged to complete the packet and study in groups.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - March 1

Students in English will complete graphic organizers today on "Ransom of Red Chief."


The Economics class will continue working on individual projects involving their selection of a business that uses the factors of production.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




G. Wright - February 29

The students in English class will develop graphic organizers that will focus on character, plot  and setting to retell the story of "Ransom of Red Chief."

Students in healthcare will begin receive a packet to work on to prepare for a test on eye health on Thursday or Friday of this week.

The Economics class will begin individual projects on factors of production.  They will select a business and show how that business incorporates the factors.  Students will present their projects on Friday.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



Thursday, February 18, 2016

G. Wright - February 26

Students in English will wrap up reading "the Ransom of Red Chief."


The healthcare class will share their information they have researched on eye diseases.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




G. Wright - February 25

The Economics class will continue working on their assignment of describing how the factors of production affect us in the public and private sector of our lives and how it affects us.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - February 24

Mrs. Wright and Ms. Plato will form two groups in the class and begin reading "the Ransom of Red Chief."  Students will learn literal and inferential comprehension and apply it to the story.  They will also learn the skill of sequencing.


The healthcare class will continue working on their assignment of looking up eye diseases.  They will share their findings in class on Thursday and Friday.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - February 23

Students in English will be introduced to vocabulary and characters in the short story of "the Ransom of Red Chief."


The students in healthcare class will look up eye diseases, and treatment options.


The Economics class will research what areas the factors of production are used such as state, federal, private and public businesses and describe how each of these institutions uses land, labor, capital or entrepreneurs.


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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - February 22

The English class will be introduced to O'Henry's "The Ransom of Red Chief."


Students in healthcare will continue studying eye diseases and the care that opticians, optometrists and opthamologists provide.


The students in Economics will wrap up the unit this week on factors of production.


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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School


Each class will have a activator/warmup, activity and closing session.



Saturday, February 6, 2016

G. Wright - February 12

Presentations for the English and Economics classes due today.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




G. Wright - February 11

Students in English and Economics class will put finishing touches on projects for presentation on tomorrow.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - February 10

Students in healthcare will look up information on an opthamologist to share in groups with each other.


The Economics class will continue working on projects for presentation on Friday.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




G. Wright - February 9

Students in English will continue working on newspaper project for presentation on Friday.


The healthcare class will look up indepth information on an optometrist to share with each other in groups.


The Economics class will continue working on factors of production assignment to present on Friday.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




G. Wright - February 8

Students in English class will begin working on creating their own newspapers.  This was postponed for a week while students were taught parts of the newspaper.


The healthcare class will be introduced to the kinds of eye doctors that treat patients (optometrists and opthamalogist) for general checkups and deeper eye conditions.


The Economics class will begin their projects on the factors of production.  Students will be required to pick a business and use examples that will be supplied by Mrs. Wright on land, labor, and capital to assist them in putting the information together for presenting.


Each class will have a activator/warmup, assignment and summarizing activity.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



Saturday, January 30, 2016

G. Wright - February 5

Students will begin wrapping up their assignments on creating their own newspaper for presentation on Monday and Tuesday of the following week.


The Healthcare class will continue working on understanding eye disease, prevention and treatment.


The Economics class will begin working on land and understanding how this is a factor of production.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - February 4

Students in English will continue working on the creation of their newspapers.


The Economics class will begin working on labor and understanding the meaning of this as a factor of production.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




G. Wright - February 3

Students in Healthcare class will be introduced to eye diseases, and what causes them.  They will also learn how to prevent disease of the eye.  The emphasis will be on cataracts and glaucoma.




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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School

G. Wright - February 2

Students will continue working on creating their own newspapers.  They will use old newspapers, magazines, websites, markers, and construction paper to assist with their project.


The Economics class will begin learning examples of the factors of production which include, land, labor, capital goods, and entrepreneurial businesses.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




G. Wright - February 1

Each student in the English class will work on creating their own newspaper.


Students in Healthcare class will be introduced to eye diseases such as cataracts and glaucoma.


The Economics class will begin a new unit on the Factors of Production.


Each class will have a warmup, activator and assignment to follow.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



Saturday, January 23, 2016

G. Wright - January 29

Tests in English and Social Studies.


Students will complete missing assignments.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - January 28

Review for test on "Cop and the Anthem" for Friday.


Complete review for test on T. Edison for Friday.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - January 27


Students in Health will continue with presentations on healthcare professionals.


The Social Studies class will work in groups as well as Ms. Wright and Ms. Plato to prepare for test by week's end on T. Edison.


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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




G. Wright - January 26

The students in English will receive a study guide on "the Cop and the Anthem," in preparation for test on Thursday or Friday.


Students in Health will begin presentations today.


The Social Studies class will be given a study guide for prepare for their test on T. Edison.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




G. Wright - January 25

Students in English will complete assignment on "the Cop and the Anthem."


The Health class will complete assignments on healthcare professionals.


The Social Studies class will begin preparing for a test on Thursday or Friday on T. Edison.


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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



Saturday, January 16, 2016

G. Wright - January 22

Test in English on "Cop and the Anthem."


Students in healthcare will wrap up presentations.



Test in social studies on Thomas Edison.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - January 21

Review with students for test on Friday on "Cop and the Anthem."


Students in healthcare begin their presentations today on chose professions.


The social studies will review notes and work with teachers: Mrs. Wright and Ms. Plato for preparation for test on Friday.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - January 20

Students will be given a packet to work on to prepare for their test on Friday on "The Cop and the Anthem." 


The healthcare class will continue and wrap up working on their presentations on their professions for Thursday.


The students in social studies will prepare for a quiz on Thomas Edison on Friday.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - January 19

Students in English will complete their (20) facts on O'Henry today.  They will be passed in and graded.  Students will continue reading "The Cop and the Anthem."


The Healthcare class will continue working on their healthcare professions and prepare them for presentation on Thursday.


The Social Studies class will complete their (20) facts on Thomas Edison to be passed in today.  They will also complete looking up (15 to 20) of his inventions and (50) of his patents. 



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



Sunday, January 10, 2016

G. Wright - January 15

Quiz in English on "the Cop and the Anthem."


Students will complete projects for healthcare and social studies.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - January 14

Students in English will continue reading and reviewing "the Cop and the Anthem."  They will have a quiz on the story on Friday.


The Healthcare and Social Studies class will continue working on presentations.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - January 13

The English class will begin reading "the Cop and the Anthem" from O'Henry.   Discussion and assignment will follow.


Students in healthcare will continue working on their projects with assistance from Ms. Wright and Ms. Plato.


The Social Studies class will continue working on their presentations with assistance from Ms. Wright and Ms. Plato.


Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - January 12

Students in the English class will be introduced to the work of O'Henry.  They will then be asked to look up (20) facts on this author.


The healthcare class will be assigned professions in healthcare to present in class by Friday or Monday.


The Social Studies class will be assigned particular inventions created by Thomas Edison as a project to trace from the beginning of its invention to what the invention has evolved into today.


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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - January 11

The English class will review the layout of parts of the newspaper.  They will be given an assignment that will follow on identifying the parts and what is actually in those sections of the newspaper.  Students will work with the Wall Street Journal.


Students in Healthcare will be shown how to research professions in the healthcare field.  This will be a class participation assignment.  Each student will use a laptop.  Mrs. Wright will illustrate how to use various websites to research and what to include.


The Social Studies class will be shown how to find facts on Thomas Edison using the internet.  They will be introduced to the many websites that have information on this inventor.  This will also be a class participation assignment.



Gianna Wright
Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




Friday, January 1, 2016

G. Wright - January 8

The English class will be introduced to sentence writing.  Mrs. Wright will illustrate to students how (5) sentences can be composed into a paragraph.  Students will also be introduced to writing paragraphs about personal experiences and interest.  Journals will be provided.


Students in the health class will review what it takes to begin a career in nursing.  The steps will include becoming a nursing assistant, LPN to registered nurse.  Education and training will be reintroduced.


Students in social studies will continue to study the inventions of Thomas Edison.  The class will review the light bulb and phonograph inventions.  They will be introduced to the motion picture.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School




G. Wright - January 7

The English class will be introduced to the Atlanta Journal, USA and Wall Street Journal newspapers.  Students will read short articles in groups and be guided in an assignment of understanding what to look for as these read the newspaper.  They will be introduced to the who, what, where, who, and why as they read.  Students will also understand how the (5) w's will help them in reading anything.  The students will use graphic organizers to help them record the information learned from the articles they are assigned to read.




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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School


G. Wright - January 6

Students in English will be introduced to various techniques to assist them with writing of any kind.  This will include a simple sentence, paragraph, thank you note, composition, etc.


The healthcare class will begin learning about the nursing field and what entry level positions and education that is required in working up to a LPN or a registered nurse.


The social studies class will begin looking at the light bulb and the phonograph invented by Thomas Edison.  The class will slowly trace the improvements of these two inventions through what is now available to us today in the 21st century.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



G. Wright - January 5

Students will be introduced to reading and writing requirements and assignments in English.  The class will work on learning what comprehension is and how to use it in the reading of various literature to include newspapers, books, magazines, the internet, etc.


The Health class will be introduced to professions in the healthcare field.  This will include the profession, education required, hiring and salary information.


The social studies class will be introduced to the inventions of Thomas Edison.  They will understand how many of these inventions have improved and advanced today because of what he discovered.



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Teacher
Pebblebrook High School



Note:  Each class will  be introduced with an activator, warmup which will lead into the lesson.