Thursday, September 6, 2012

Thursday, September 6

Pre-Algebra: We did a graph interpretation activity today. Homework: 1 question that is an extension of what we did in class. I have attached the assignment.

Algebra: We did a graph interpretation activity today. Homework: 1 question that is an extension of what we did in class. I have attached the assignment.

Geometry: Went over the 1st section of notes (Identify points, lines and planes). There are many new terms and concepts that will require students to expand their notions of space. 1.1 worksheet is homework.

Science: Collected data for the Candy Coated Lab. Homework is to complete the research for the lab.

8th ELA - We took our Botel Word Opposites Test today for a baseline reading assessment. When we finished we took Summer Reading AR quizzes and read silently. If your student was absent today please make sure they come and see me during a lunch to take their Botel tests. Looking forward to seeing all of the parents at Curriculum Night this evening. Homework: READ!  I will be doing a materials check tomorrow be sure your student has:
-AR Novel to read
-Writers Journal
-Notebook (Binder)
-Writing Utensils

Spanish I: no homework today

Art 7/8: Students were to research and pick TWO quotes about Art. They could search quotes pertaining to : imagination, creativity, Art, famous artists, drawing, painting, etc." Students will then choose one quote for their sketchbook cover. Today there will be a demonstration on 10 different watercolor techniques. Students will incorporate at least 4 of these techniques into their sketchbook cover.

Advanced Art Grade 8: Students will be reviewing the Elements and Principles of Art/Design.  Practice worksheets will be completed.

Course 3: Today we worked on interpreting graphs. No homework.

Humanities: Students turned current event permission slips, current events and KWLs in class. Students discussed perspective and rewrote current events from another's point of view. Homework is to finish writing the "point of view" paragraph and to discuss influences on point of view and/or perspective. Curriculum night begins at 7:15 this evening. I have attached a syllabus that will also be distributed tonight.