Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Wednesday, September 2 (A Day)

Science: Power-point notes on section 1.3. Speed problems are homework. Students must use the problem solving boxes and at least TRY each problem by filling out the left side of the box.

Geometry: Hexagon Train Task (problem solving methods). Tests were returned, the class had a 92% average! 2.1 notes are homework.

Pre-Algebra: We worked on scatter plots and graphing fun pictures with coordinate grids.  Homework- finish your graph picture. Chapter test on Monday.

Algebra: Hours 2, 4, and 5 Checked 2.3 Took quiz over 2.1-2.2. Notes on 2.4. Worked on assignment 2.4 p. 91, 3, 9, 13, 17, 19-23, 29, 31, 33, 37, 39, 41, 45, 51, 54

Social Studies: Students checked atlas and 2.1 review, turned in homework folders, were introduced to 2.2 and worked on 2.2 guided reading in class. Homework is to complete 2.2 review. Current events due "C" and "F" days.

LA - Students shared their "feeling poems" with the class. Today they learned about Cinquain's and Clerihews.  They also answered the IB question "How do Words Create Emotions?" 1. adjectives, 2. imagery, 3. figurative language, 4. punctuation and font. HW: write your own Cinquain and Clerihew