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March 28, 2006
Nothing to do during Spring Break? Traveling, but have access to the internet? The Georgia State Department of Education has developed an online practice assessment system for the upcoming CRCT's. The system requires Internet Explorer 5.0-6.0 or Netscape 4.5-4.78 to run. The browser checker will notify you if your browser is not compatible. Go to http://regionb.georgiaoas.org
- Enter the student's Cobb County ID number. This is the student number with 0's in the front to make a nine digit number.
- The password is education. The student can choose from a variety of tests for each subject appropriate to their grade level.
- The test begins when the student clicks on the Take the Test button.
- When the test is completed, click the Grade My Test button. A pop-up window will display-click OK.
- The results will display; you may save or discard the results.
- Click on Return Home if finished or another test option if you want to take another test.
- Click on the Logout button when you are finished with the online assessment system.
Posted by Krodman at 02:33 PM
March 23, 2006
Sixth Grade Social Studies students recently presented their Latin American Culture Projects. Each student researched a Latin American region's culture. They did an awesome job with all components of the project.
Alexis begins her presentation on the culture of Mexico.
Here she gives more information.
Eric tells about the different languages spoken in South America.
The people of South America have varied cultures.
Eric tells about the foods of South America.
Courtney's presentation informed us about the culture of the Caribbean.
She shared about the religious cultures represented in the Caribbean.
Posted by Krodman at 11:45 AM
March 15, 2006
Learning to persuade someone to do something or see something your way is very valuable.
Choose four topics that you feel strongly about. Maybe you feel the driving age needs to be younger or older. Maybe you wish the cafeteria would sell McDonald’s everyday. Perhaps you wish that there was music played each day during lunch in the cafeteria.
In order to persuade someone to agree with your opinion, it is important that you be able to support your opinion. You will be more persuasive if:
• You are specific in your beliefs
• You are able to give more than two reasons why you hold your opinion
• You provide a convincing conclusion
1. Choose four topics about which you feel strongly.
2. For each topic, provide at least four reasons to support your opinion.
3. Choose the topic for which you were able to provide the most convincing arguments.
4. Begin your composition with a good topic sentence that will express your belief; one that will engage your reader.
5. Each of your arguments should be a separate paragraph that has details to provide support.
6. Your conclusion should summarize your arguments and have a dramatic concluding sentence.
Posted by Krodman at 01:30 PM
March 07, 2006
Use these sites to help with your research.
Welcome to the Caribbean Culture
Posted by Krodman at 03:22 PM
