Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Wednesday, December

Science: Peer reviewed rough drafts of "Is The Force With You?". Final drafts are due on Friday. Tomorrow students will have the option to either work on their final drafts or to begin reviewing for our next test, which will be Wednesday, December 11.

Geometry: Continued working on proofs about parallel and perpendicular lines. Homework is the 3.3 worksheet. Quiz on Friday.

Algebra- section 5.2(4-44 multiples of 4)  it is from the book page 296.  We have a Problem Solving Workshop on Friday that will be due on Tuesday, and a Quiz covering sections 5.1-5.2 on Monday.

Corrective Reading:  Logs are due on Monday.

Resource Room Math:  Homework packet due next Friday.



Spanish (Tomlinson): Re-do "estar" sentences--remember TEMPORARY conditions NOT characteristics. CumpleaƱos sheet. Quiz -1.3 vocab:  changed to Tues Dec. 17


Spanish (Farah): WHAT WE'VE DONE SO FAR: This unit (1.3), we're focusing on family vocabulary, possessive adjectives, dates, the verb 'tener,' and saying our age. Students have received the vocabulary list, and we've practiced our vocabulary words while at the lab. Yesterday, students received a packet on 'the date.' Those who did not complete it yesterday, should hand it in today. Monday, December 9 we will have our first Vocabulary QuizHOMEWORK: Students should be studying Spanish at least 15 -20 minutes EVERYDAY, even if they don't have a specific homework assignment to complete.  WHAT'S COMING UP:
Vocabulary Quiz - Monday, December 9
Unit 1.3 Vocabulary/Grammar Quiz - Monday, December 16
Retakes - Tuesday, December 17

On December 18, 19, 20 we'll watch the movie 'La QuinceaƱera.' We'll spend time each day discussing and participating in activities centered on the cultural aspects of the film. 


ELA - Students graded their Grammar 3.1-3.3 and continued their Pronoun study with Grammar 3.4-3.6. Homework: Grammar, Journal entry #24, READ!

Humanities: Students reviewed for our chapter 8 summative assessment. The assessment is on Friday. Homework is to review for the test.


Spanish 2: Study vocab words on pg 269. The chapter test will be next Thursday. The study guide will be on the blog tomorrow.
French I: Study the brown words on pg 73 for the 2.3 vocab quiz on Monday, and 2.3 unit quiz on Tuesday. Study all the vocab words on pg 73 for a chapter test next Thursday. 

Physical Education: Answer the following questions
What is your favorite sport/activity?
  • How long have you been involved with this sport/activity?
  • How often do you participate?
  • Give a brief description.
What is it about the sport/activity that makes it your favorite?
  • Why
How has this sport/activity positively impacted your life?
Criteria
  • 1 – 2 pages in length.
  • Double check your spelling.
  • A typed paper is preferred but you may hand write it. Must be legible.
This homework is due on Wed., Dec. 11th
You may turn it in before the due date, but it will be late (lower grade) if not turned in when you come to class.