Thursday, January 31

Science: Today we designed the roller coasters for the "How Efficient is my Ride?" lab and worked on writing the purpose and hypothesis. Students must have the hypothesis completed for class tomorrow. 

Geometry:  Went over the 7.6 homework and took notes on 7.7 (solving right triangles). Homework is the 7.7 worksheet. Chapter 7 test is Wednesday, February 6. 

Art Grade 8  hour 1 : Nylon sculptures have been painted base color. Now students are adding the painted details.

Art 7/8  hours 5 & 6: Louise Nevelson inspired sculptures are complete and displayed in the front hallway showcase. We have now started a unit about the artist Faith Ringgold. Students are creating their own quilt piece which tells a story about a past or present event. Students will be using felt, muslin, and water color pencils to create their quilt piece. Faith Ringgold quiz tomorrow for 6th hr. Monday for 5th hr. Each class will receive class time to study prior to the quiz. Students may also bring home their notes to study too.

Advanced Art grade 8  hour 7: Mixed media fruit still life now completed! Students are now building their own paper sculptures using ONLY earth tones. They will use these sculptures as their still life for their next drawing. 

Spanish I: Quiz on Monday, on the words on the 2.2 vocab packet that is due Monday. Sentences with verbs on pg 143 are due on Monday. The comic strip is due on Monday.

Humanities: Students completed chapter 8 test in class today. Homework is to complete 9.1 section assessment and current events for tomorrow.

ELA - Students read quietly or checked out books while others finished checking their 2.5 packet.  We then did Grammar 3.3 Object Pronouns and 3.4 Possessive Pronouns together, with the rest to be finished as homework.  I have attached Tuesday's assignment as well, as I was not here to post it on Tuesday! Homework: READ! Journal Entry #2

Course 3: We worked on graphing linear equations.  Homework is worksheet 11.4, #13-23 odds.

Pre-Algebra: We started our Chapter 5 test.  We need more time to finish it tomorrow.  No homework.

Algebra: We started the substitution method of solving systems today.  Our homework was one problem, but it needs to be solved using 2 different methods.

Wednesday, January 30

Science: Completed Investigation 10-B, analyzing the flow of energy during a car's motion on the track. Tomorrow we will begin the Roller Coaster lab, midterm will be February 13/14.

Geometry: Went over the 7.5 homework and took notes on 7.6 (sine and cosine), homework is the 7.6 worksheet. Chapter 7 test will be Wednesday, February 6. 

Pre-Algebra: Test tomorrow on Chapter 5.  I have attached the homework (evens)

 

Algebra: We started systems of equations today.  It is very important that students are comfortable graphing lines.  Homework:  Worksheet (1-10)

Course 3: We went over homework.  We started to graph equations.  No homework.

ELA - Students checked Grammar 2.5 Nouns as Subjects and Complements. We then checked (through demonstrating correct answers through body movements) Grammar 3.1 What Is a Pronoun and 3.2 Subject Pronouns. Reading Requirement for 3rd Marking Period -4 total books - 3 Independently read books and To Kill a Mocking Bird. Personal Journal Entries are restarting again for 3rd Marking Period, tonight is the first required entry. Homework: READ! Journal Entry #1

Humanities: Students checked test questions and answers 8.3 in class.  Questions and answers are below.  Please remember that all students received these questions last Thursday and were expected to study over this past weekend.  In addition, students were given two class periods to review for the test.  That said, I am sure all will do well.  Study hard and good luck! Homework is to review test questions and study for the test on Thursday. Current events and 9.1 section assessment are due Friday.

-What are the Articles of Confederation and why didn't they work?

The Articles are the first attempt at forming a national government.  They did not work because they gave too much power to the states, and the national government could not do things like collect taxes, pay debts, etc.

-What is the Northwest Ordinance and how did it work?

The Northwest Ordinance was a plan for settling lands west of the Appalachians.  You needed 5,000 free men to make a government, and 60,000 people to apply for statehood.

-What is Shay’s Rebellion and why was it important?

Former soldiers, and farmers, marched on the Mass. Government because they did not receive pay for the war, and were expected to pay tax.  This scared the national government, because they could not stop them, and led to the Constitutional Convention.

-What is the Great Compromise and what did it create?

The Compromise combined the New Jersey Plan that wanted one house based on equal representation, and the Virginia Plan that wanted two houses based on population.  The Compromise created the modern Legislative branch of government with the House of Representatives based on population and the Senate with equal representation.

-What is the 3/5 Compromise and why was it "good," and "bad"?

The Compromise counted 3/5 of slave populations for taxes and representation.  It was good because the south agreed to the Constitution and bad because it allowed for slavery.

-Who were the Federalists and what did they want?

The Federalists wanted to ratify the Constitution because they wanted a strong national government (strong executive).

-Who were the Anti-Federalists and what did they want?

The Anti-federalists did not want to ratify the Constitution because they believed that it gave too much power to the national government, and wanted a Bill of Rights.

-What is the Bill of Rights and why was it important?

The Bill is the first ten amendments to the Constitution.  The Amendments protect our rights and were important because they allowed for the ratification of the Constitution.

-What are the three parts of the Constitution and what does each do?

The Preamble is the introduction, and tells the “goals” of the Constitution.

The Articles are the body, and tell how the government will work.

The Bill of Rights is the conclusion, and defines our (citizens) rights.

-What are the three branches of government, who is in charge of each and what does each do?

The Executive Branch enforces law, and is led by the president.

The Legislative Branch makes law, and is led by the Congress.

The Judicial Branch interprets law, and is led by the Supreme Court.*All answers can be found in chapter 8 of the textbook (pp. 205-221) and the Constitution Handbook (pp. 228-231 and p. 245).

Tuesday, January 29

Geometry: Took notes on section 7.5 (tangent ratio), homework is 7.5 worksheet. The chapter 7 test will be Wednesday, February 6. Project grades should be done tomorrow. 

Science: Completed the Unit 3 notes and did some practice calculating efficiency. Homework is the Efficiency worksheet. We will start our inquiry lab for this unit Thursday and will begin reviewing for the midterm next week. The midterm will be around February 14. 

Spanish I: Study vocab on the 2.2 worksheet for a quiz on Monday, Feb 4th. 2.2 vocab packet is due Feb 4th also.

Humanities: Students checked 8.3 and current events in class.  In addition, students reviewed test questions that were given last Thursday (All answers can be found in chapter 8 of the textbook (pp. 205-221) and the Constitution Handbook (pp. 228-231 and p. 245) ). Homework is to review test questions and study for the test on Thursday. Current events and 9.1 section assessment are due Friday.

-What are the Articles of Confederation and why didn't they work?

-What is the Northwest Ordinance and how did it work?
-What is Shey's Rebellion and why was it important?

-What is the Great Compromise and what did it create?
-What is the 3/5 Compromise and why was it "good," and "bad"?

-Who were the Federalists and what did they want?

-Who were the Anti-Federalists and what did they want?

-What is the Bill of Rights and why was it important?

-What are the three parts of the Constitution and what does each do?

-What are the three branches of government, who is in charge of each and what does each do?

Course 3: We worked on finding equations with two variable.  Homework is worksheet 11.3, #3 - 19 odds and 20 - 23 all.

Pre-Algebra We did stations to review for our Chapter 5 test that will be on Thursday.  Whatever is not finished is homework.  Many finished in class.

 

Algebra: We went over the midterm.  No homework!

Thursday, January 24

Science: "Quests" were returned and students had an opportunity to do quest corrections for partial credit. All corrections must be turned in tomorrow (even if they don't have science class!) to be counted for the card marking. We also worked on the last section of notes. 

Geometry: Went over the 7.4 homework and practiced more problems from 7.3 before taking the 7.1-7.4 quiz. Projects are due tomorrow and we are having breakfast during the presentations!

Spanish I: Study the 20 oral questions for the last part of the midterm on Monday, Jan 28th.

Humanities: Students reviewed 8.2, were introduced to 8.3, and worked on 8.3 section assessment in class. Homework is to complete 8.3 section assessment and a current event for tomorrow.

ELA - Students checked their work from last night and started work on 2.5 "Nouns as Subjects and Complements" and 2.6 "Nouns in Phrases".  This is not due until Monday as tomorrow is a half day, I will only see hours 1-4.  Journals were handed back, but the first journal entry for 3rd Marking Period will be Monday evening.  Reading Requirement for 3rd Marking Period - 3 Independent books + To Kill a Mockingbird.  Students should be reading now before we start TKM. Have a great evening. Homework: READ!  

Course 3: Today we worked on scatter plots.  Homework is worksheet 11.2, #6-13. 5th hour- NO HOMEWORK.

Wednesday, January 23

Science: Took the "Quest" today, no homework except if students are missing any assignments, all missing work must be turned in tomorrow to be counted. (Mrs. Kettner's class is taking the Quest tomorrow).

Geometry: Went over the 7.3 worksheet and 7.4 notes (special right triangles). Homework is the 7.4 worksheet, quiz on chapter 7 tomorrow. Project is due on Friday. 

Spanish I: Study for the midterm tomorrow and on Monday.

Humanities: Students checked 8.1, were introduced to 8.2 and began to work on 8.2 guided reading in class. Homework is to complete 8.2 guided reading. Current events are due Friday.

Course 3: We continued to find an equation given a set of ordered pairs. 5th hour-Homework is worksheet 11.1, # 14 - 19.

ELA - Students turned in their Journals for 2nd Marking period. They then worked quietly on studying for mid-terms and/or Grammar Packet - 2.4 Compound Nouns.  Homework: Read, Grammar Packet 2.4.

Tuesday, January 22

Science: Went over Investigation 4-A and the Work/Mechanical Advantage homework from last week. Quest is tomorrow!

Geometry: Went over notes for 7.3 (similar right triangles and geometric mean). 7.3 worksheet is homework. Quiz for chapter 7 is on Thursday and Kitchen Geometry Project is due on Friday.

Spanish I: Study for the midterm tomorrow and Thursday. Study the oral questions for Monday, January 28th.

Humanities: Students were introduced to chapter 8 and began to work on 8.1 guided questions in class. Homework is to complete 8.1 guided questions.

ELA - Literary Analysis papers were handed back and we had a discussion as to the need to come in at lunch for any individual help needed.  Many students did not follow the lessons taught in Writer's Workshop, did not follow the rubric, and did not come in to get help during lunch.  The average grade for the class was very low in my eyes. We reviewed the Grammar Packet from Friday and will move on with our grammar study tomorrow.  Remember Journals are due tomorrow, no ifs ands or buts.  This should have been done during Writer's Workshop and every night during the marking period, it should be an easy "A". Homework: Journal entry #56

Pre-Algebra: Homework: Practice 5.6B (multiples of 5)

 

Algebra: Study for Midterm!  Test starts tomorrow.

Friday, January 18

Geometry: We spent a good chunk of classtime reviewing ways to solve quadratics (graphing, factoring, completing the square and quadratic formula) and 7.2 homework. Quadratics are back in full swing for much of the remainder of the year! Students had the remainder of the time to work on their Kitchen Work Triangle Projects, which are due on Friday, January 25. We will have a quiz on chapter 7 Thursday, January 24.

Science: Completed Investigation 4-A (work and simple machines) by comparing the amount of force needed to lift a weight using different combinations of pulleys and how that affected the distance of rope used. No homework, Unit 3 "Quest" Wednesday, January 23. A "Quest" is a combination of a quiz and a test: Open note, corrections for partial credit, entered as a test grade.

Humanities: Students completed our chapter 7 quiz, finished a video on the American Revolution, discussed the importance of Dr. King, and shared current events in class. No homework. Have a great weekend.

Spanish I: Study for the midterm on Wednesday and Thursday next week. The vocab packet and study guide packet are due on Tuesday.

Course 3: We started to work on if a relation is a function or not.  Homework is worksheet 11.1, #6-9. 5th hour-Students should complete the function machine if they did not turn it in.  Make sure you include:  Domain, input, x, range, output, y, an equation and function.

Algebra Study! We have our exam on Wednesday and Thursday. I have attached all the review materials. Good luck! Email me with any questions lgraham@berkleyschools.org
1-6 Practice
Study Guide
Midterm Organizer
Practice Exam

Thursday, January 17

Science: Began investigation 4-A, analyzing the force needed to lift a block as a result of the # pulleys being used. 

Geometry: Went over the 7.1 homework and took notes on 7.2 (converse of the Pythagorean theorem). Homework is the 7.2 worksheet and tomorrow is a project work day. The kitchen geometry project is due on Friday, January 25. 

Course 3: Today we read the story, The Sneetches, by Dr. Suess.  Students had to make a function machine using key math terms on their drawing.  If it is not done, it is homework. 5th hour-  We started our unit on Linear equations today.  It is the basic foundation for algebra.  Homework is worksheet 11.1, #1-5, 10-13.

Spanish I: Study for the midterm next week. The vocabulary worksheet and study guide worksheet are due next Wednesday.

Humanities: Students checked chapter 7 assessment, turned in homework folders, reviewed for our quiz and watched a video on the American Revolution in class. Homework is to study for our quiz.  The questions are below.

- Why did the colonists win the war? (give two reasons).

- What was the cost of victory? (give two examples).

- Was it worth it? why? (give two reasons).

 To do well on the quiz, students should review pp. 196-197 of the text. Note from Mrs. Petersen, try to use a mnemonic device to help you remember! 

ELA - Students checked Grammar 1.8 Complements: Subject Complements and 1.9 Complements: Objects of Verbs and began 1.10: Fragments and Run-Ons.  If they finished I instructed them to turn in their 1.10....HOWEVER I will not be here tomorrow - another Reader's Workshop clinic, so I instructed students to hold on to any work completed tomorrow.  I will collect today's and tomorrow's work on Tuesday.  Students should not turn work in to a sub regardless, but I made it clear to all classes that substitutes are not usually in the building for a teacher to ask about missing work, so always hold on to work until your usual teacher is back (unless it is a long term absence).

Tomorrow students will begin Chapter 2 of the Grammar book.  I have left Lessons 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3 for students to complete by Tuesday. Have a great Weekend, remember Tuesday is the last day to take AR quizzes.

Pre-Algebra: Problem Solving Workshop is due tomorrow.  It is worth a quiz grade!!!

 

Algebra: Review for Midterm!!  I have attached the reviews that I have given out in class.

Practice Exam 2

Midterm Study Guide

Algebra 1-6 Practice

Wednesday, January 16

Mrs. Petersen & Mrs. Graham are at a math conference at Oakland Schools today.

Science: Read and took notes on pages 91-95 (simple machines and mechanical advantage). Homework is the Work/Mechanical Advantage worksheet, which must be completed on a separate sheet of paper with great short answers (#1 a-e) or problem solving boxes (#2-8).

Geometry: Took notes on section 7.1 (Pythagorean theorem), homework is the 7.1 worksheet. Friday will be a project work day for the Kitchen Geometry Project, which is now due on Friday, January 25.

Humanities: Students reviewed 7.4 and worked on chapter 7 assessment in class. Chapter 7 assessment and homework folders due tomorrow. Current events due Friday.

Spanish: Write the practice essay for the midterm next week. Due tomorrow.

Course 3: We started our unit on Linear equations today. It is the basic foundation for algebra. Homework is worksheet 11.1, #1-5, 10-13. 5th hour-We took our chapter 6 test today. No homework.

ELA - Students corrected each other's Grammar packet from Monday or worked on the packet if they did not complete it. We then had a lesson on Direct and Indirect Objects. Attached is the entire first chapter of the grammar book.  Monday's assignment was lessons 1.5-1.7, yesterday's assignment was 1.8, today's assignment is 1.9, and tomorrow's will be 1.10. I'm sorry for the large file but do not have easy access to a scanner to separate the lessons. Homework - finish Grammar 1.9, Journal entry #54, READ!

DEADLINES -

Tuesday, Jan 22 - Last day to take AR Quizzes

Wednesday, Jan 23 - Journal turn in for 2nd card marking a minimum of 56 entries.

Tuesday, January 15

Geometry: Completed an activity to investigate what Pythagorean Theorem MEANS. Homework is to begin working on the kitchen scale drawing. Final project due date has been changed to Friday, January 25 (1/2 day, we will have breakfast along with project presentations). 

Science: Completed Investigation 3-B and went over the Potential & Kinetic Energy Homework Assignment.

Spanish I: Work on the practice worksheets for the midterm.

Course 3: Today we took the chapter 6 test.  5th hour reviewed.  Their test is tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra: Dividing fractions.  Homework:  5.5B (evens). Quiz corrections are due on Wednesday and Problem Solving packet is due on Friday.

Algebra: Chapter 5 test today.  No official homework, but I did offer an extra credit opportunity which is due next week Thursday.

Humanities: Students checked 7.4 section assessment and reviewed 7.2 and 7.3 in class today.Homework is to complete chapter 7 assessment by Thursday.

ELA - students handed in their packets from yesterday and moved on to Subject Complements (Chapter 1 Lesson 8).  I am working on scanning all of the lessons so they can be posted online, due to the heavy grading load of the Literary Essay and the out of class responsibilities, I have been unable to complete this task.  Please be patient.  If your student is absent have them pick up a packet from the "slots" inside my door.  Sorry for the inconvenience and lack of digital resources :) Homework - finish Grammar 1.8, Journal entry #53, READ! DEADLINES - Tuesday, Jan 22 - Last day to take AR Quizzes,Wednesday, Jan 23 - Journal turn in for 2nd card marking a minimum of 56 entries.

Monday, January 14

Geometry: Discussed the Kitchen Work Triangle project in detail and looked over examples from previous years for inspiration. The final project is due on Tuesday, January 22. 

Science: Shared graphing results from Investigation 3-B and then predicted how fast the car should have gone based on the Law of Conservation of Energy. Students then compared their actual speeds with the predicted speeds and discussed any possible reasons they might not have been the same. 

Spanish I: Study for the midterm next week on Wed, Jan 23rd and Thurs Jan 24th.

Humanities: Students checked 7.3 guided reading, discussed Student News and shared current events in class. Homework is to complete 7.4 section assessment.


ELA - students worked on a Grammar Packet for the hour. Completed packets are due tomorrow for homework. Homework - Grammar Packet. read, Journal Entry

Pre-Algebra: Multiplying fractions.  Homework:  5.4 (multiples of 3,25,26)

 

Algebra: Chapter 5 practice test (all except for 15 and 16)

Friday, January 11

It's time to start planning some of the amazing events for the end of 8th grade! To sign up to help chaperone Legacy Day or the Cedar Point trip or to help with delivery of pizza for Monday pizza sales (fund-raiser for the 8th grade trip and Legacy Day) please use the link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E4CAAAB2BA64-8thgrade

Geometry: Took the midterm!

Science: Completed the graphs from investigation 3B and any notes not completed yesterday. We then practiced calculating potential and kinetic energy (don't forget order of operations!). Homework is the Potential & Kinetic Energy worksheet. 

ELA - Students finished their Literary Essays and handed their packet.  They were then given the hour to read, take AR quizzes, or play Scrabble.  Reminder...last day to take an AR quiz is Tuesday, January 22.  NO late submissions.

Spanish I: Both worksheets handed out this week are due on Monday. Study for the 2.1 test on Monday.

Pre-Algebra: We had a quiz today.  No homework tonight!  Check grades to catch up on missing assignments.

Algebra: Homework:  Chapter 5 review.  Our test is next Tuesday.

Course 3: We reviewed for our test on Tuesday.  No homework.  5th hour-Review due Monday.

Thursday, January 10

Science: Did our first jigsaw notetaking for this unit on pages 65-70.

Geometry: Went over yesterday's cumulative review and did some more practice problems. We also talked about how students should study for tomorrow's midterm. No homework other than studying!

Humanities: Students checked their quiz and discussed 7.2 guided notes in class today. Homework is to complete a current event for Friday. 7.3 guided reading is due Monday.

ELA - Students were given the entire hour to work on their Literary Essay.  Attached is the "example" I gave yesterday when we were going over final draft formatting.  By the end of the student's class hour the final draft packet should be turned in:

 Packet:

1. Rough Draft

2. Peer Editing Sheet from Day #11

3. Revisions - 2nd draft

4. Final Draft - typed and formatted properly

5. Rubric - with name and hour

 Homework - Literary Essay Final Draft - READ!!! Journal entry #51

Spanish I: Work on both worksheets, and then check the blog for the answers. We will continue working on them tomorrow at the lab. Study for the 2.1 test on Monday

Course 3: Today we started review for our Chapter 6 test on Tuesday.  We will review for two days.  This is a difficult unit.  Students need to practice a lot!!!!  Homework is the review sheet from class. 5th hour-Homework is worksheet 6.4, all.

Wednesday, January 9

Science: Investigation 3-B data collection and graphing. No homework.

Geometry: Worked on the cumulative test for chapters 1-6 as part of our review for Friday's midterm. 

Spanish I: Study for the 2.1 test on Monday.

ELA : We reviewed the proper procedures for using the COW.  We also reviewed the format for papers (Double spaced, 1 inch margins, Title and By line - 24-36 pt. font, Body - 12 pt. font ). I went over how to adjust these settings within Microsoft Word 2010.  Students then were given time to either complete their Rough Draft, finish their Rewrite/Revisions, start publishing their Final Draft. We will have the COW for publishing tomorrow and Friday.  Final Draft Packet is due Friday. Please remember- the 2nd Card-marking ends January 25th.  All AR quizzes need to be completed by Tuesday, January 22nd. Journals will be due January 23rd. Homework: Read - Journal #50

Humanities: Students took chapter 6 quiz and discussed 7.1 in class. Homework is to complete 7.2 guided notes. We will have a book check tomorrow.  Please come to class with YOUR book.

Course 3: Today we talked about circumference and diameter and radius. 1 - 4 homework is worksheet 6.4, all. 5th hour has a circumference worksheet.

Pre-Algebra: Fix incorrect problems from 5.3.  Quiz on Friday!

 

Algebra: Worked with finding the "best fit" line to a scatterplot.  Homework: 5.6 (1-7, 10,11)

Tuesday, January 8

Geometry: Went over the midterm review and discussed what students might want to include on their "cheat sheets". We will do more practice tomorrow, the midterm is Friday.

Science: Went over Energy Packets and collected data for Investigation 3B (Conservation of Energy). 

Pre-Algebra: We worked on adding and subtracting fractions with uncommon denominators.  Homework: worksheet 5.3 evens

Algebra: Problem Solving Workshop #5 was due today.  We collected data today to work on Best Fit Line to scatterplots.  No homework tonight!

Humanities: Students checked 7.1, finished a video, and discussed early battles of the American Revolution in class. Please note that students received grade updates in class today.  All grades are available on Family Access.  Homework is to study for a "pop" quiz tomorrow.  The expectation is as follows: "Briefly explain five causes of the American Revolution.  Of the five, which do you believe to be the most important and why?". Note from Mrs. Petersen: Use a mnemonic device to help remember 5 causes of the revolution!

ELA - Students went through a two step Peer Review Process (Click here for the rainbow editing form and the peer editing form).  Those that did not have their Rough Draft done worked on it in the hall and came in during lunch if they needed the extra time to complete the assignment. Homework: Rewrite and Revise for 2nd draft of Literary Essay.  Journal Entry #49

The Rest of the Week:

Wednesday - Formatting Day 12 - COW

Homework - Journal entry

Thursday - Publishing and Proofreading - COW -

Homework - Final Draft & Journal Entry

Friday - Final Packet Due (including; rough draft, Peer Edit sheet, Revision- 2nd Draft, Final Draft, and Rubric.)

Course 3: We worked on multi-step equations with decimals and fractions.  This is very difficult.  Students need to practice at home.  5th hour has worksheet 6.3, # 1 - 14, decimals to do.  1st through 4th hour-no homework.

Monday, January 7

Science: Watched "The Eyes of Nye: Nucelear Energy" and went over energy packets. No homework.

Geometry: Worked on midterm "cheat sheets" that can be used on the test. We will go over the review tomorrow. Midterm is Friday, January 11.

Pre-Algebra: We worked on section 5.2 today (adding and subtraction fractions).  Homework: 5. worksheet (evens).  We are looking at having a quiz this Friday covering sections 5.1-5.3.

 

Algebra: Reminder that PSW #5 is due tomorrow.  We had some time in class to work on it and we continued our work with finding equations of lines parallel or perpendicular to each other.  Homework:  PSW #5 and Worksheet 3.6 (which is really section 5.5). Upcoming important dates:

   1/8     PSW #5 due

   1/15   Chapter 5 test

   1/23-1/24    Midterm Exam

Spanish I: Ex 15, pg 113. Due tomorrow. Study for the unit test on 2.1 on Monday, Jan 18th.

Humanities: Students checked 6.4, were introduced to chapter 7, turned in homework folders, and watched a video on the American Revolution in class. Homework is to complete 7.1 section assessment. Current events are due Friday.

ELA - Students were guided in the writing of their Conclusion Paragraph for their Literary Essay. Students were given time to finish up their Rough Draft and insert their Conclusion in preparation for tomorrow's Peer Editing.  Rough Drafts should be finished and ready to go at the beginning of class to benefit from the Peer Editing time in class. We discussed the schedule for the rest of the week, with the final paper turned in on Friday along with evidence of the usage of the Design Cycle. 

Monday - Conclusions Day 10 -

Homework Rough Draft & Journal Entry

Tuesday - Peer Editing Day 11 -

Homework - Rewrite & Journal Entry

Wednesday - Formatting Day 12 -

Homework - Journal entry

Thursday - Publishing and Proofreading - COW -

Homework - Final Draft & Journal Entry

Friday - Final Packet Due (including; rough draft, Peer Edit sheet, Revision- 2nd Draft, Final Draft, and Rubric.)

 

Friday, January 4

* Mrs. Petersen has not been able to post the 8th grade blog due to doctoral exams January 3rd & 4th. She apologizes for any inconveniences and will return to regular posting on Monday, January 7. Happy New Year!