-Students shared current events and concluded group meetings for our Eighth Grade Projects in class today.
-No homework.
-I hope everybody has a wonderful break and a very happy new year!
Friday, December 18, 2015
Geometry- Friday, December 18
Classwork: Worked on the "Floodlight" problem and then more practice with solving problems of similarity.
Homework: Solving Problems with similarity handout.
- The unit 4 test will be Friday, January 8 after we return from break.
Canvasser-Happy Friday!
RR ELA: We worked on a homophone packet.
RR Math: Students finished their homework and test corrections. Then, worked on Mobymax.
Homework:
Read, read, read!! Also, if you did not finish your co-teaching summary that is homework!
LRC: Thank you for all the party goodies. Students will enjoy!
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Geometry- Thursday, December 17
Classwork: Using similarity to solve problems
Homework: Practice for using similarity to solve problems. I also passed out what we're doing tomorrow but it will not be due until after break.
Science- Thursday, December 17
Classwork: Went over the review in class so that students can use it to study for tomorrow's test.
Homework: Labs should be submitted by 5:00. STUDY PLEASE!!!!!
Canvasser 12.17.15 Thursday
RR ELA- If you have did not turn in your reading log, you can turn it in tomorrow (12.18.15) for late points.
No new reading logs will be given out over break, but students should still be reading for their general ELA classes.
RR Math- Students continued to work on homework and test corrections in class today. Grades for the math test are posted onto Skyward.
LRC 5th and 6th hour- We will be having our winter party on Friday (12.18.15) students can bring in a treat to share with their classmates. In both 5th and 6th hour there are about 11 students.
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Geometry- Wednesday, December 16
Classwork: Continued triangles and similarity.
Homework: Triangles and similarity handout plus SAS/SSS/AA
Science- Wednesday, December 16
Classwork- Reviewed for Friday's test (some classes played Jeopardy, some went over the review).
Homework: Labs are due tomorrow by 5:00
Discuss Starters: What part of unit 2 do you need to study most/are having the most difficult time with?
Canvasser 12.16.15 Wednesday
RR ELA-If you have not turn in your reading log, you can do so tomorrow (12.17.15) for late points!
No new reading logs will be given out over winter break! ( Students should still be reading for their AR quizzes in their general ELA classes)
RR Math- Students started their homework and test corrections today in class.
LRC 5th and 6th hours- We will be having our winter party Friday (12.18.15) Students can bring in a treat to share with their classmates, both 5th and 6th hours have about 11 students.
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Dixon Language & Literature
Classwork: Informational Text Day 2 (Reader's Workshop)
Homework: One page free write
Update Canvasser 12.15.15
LRC 5th and 6th hour- Co-teaching summary is due Wednesday (12.16.15) By 8:30 am on Google classroom.
Science- Tuesday, December 15
Classwork: Students worked on their reviews as we watched a video about Isaac Newton.
Homework: Review is due tomorrow, lab is due on Thursday.
Discussion Starters: What did you learn about Isaac Newton today?
Geometry- Tuesday, December 15
Classwork: Quizzes were returned and we took notes on similarity criterion.
Homework: 4-4 Practice
Canvasser 12.15.15 Tuesday
RR ELA- If you have not turn in your log late yet, please do so tomorrow for late points!
No new logs will be given out over winter break!
RR Math- If you did not turn in your homework packet today. You can turn it in tomorrow for late points!
Students took their math test today.
LRC 5th and 6th hour- we will be having our winter party Friday (12.18.15)
Students can bring in a treat to share with their classmates, there is about 11 students in both 5th and 6th hour.
Monday, December 14, 2015
Ramin - ELA
- Reading goals check. **Students with less than 50% of their goal will need to obtain a parent signature by Wednesday.**
- Informational Reading Day #1
Science- Monday, December 14
Classwork: Students had the option to type their papers or work on the review and rubrics for the lab were discussed.
Homework: Review is due Wednesday, lab is due Thursday and test is Friday.
Discussion Starters: How might you prepare for Friday's test?
Canvasser 12.14.15 Monday
Happy Monday!
RR ELA- Reading logs are due today! If you did not turn one in today, you can turn it in tomorrow for late points.
No new logs will be given out over break!
RR Math- The math packet and multiplication sheet is due Tuesday (12.15.15)
Your math test will also be on Tuesday (12.15.15)
The workbook pages, notes, and math packet are great study tools!
LRC 5th and 6th- We will be having a winter party on Friday (12.18.15)
Students can bring in a treat to share with their classmates!
Both 5th and 6th hour have about 11 students.
Individuals and Societies
-Students were introduced to, and began to work on 8.3 guided questions in class today.
-Homework is to complete 8.3 guided questions.
-Current events are due Friday.
Friday, December 11, 2015
Canvasser 12.11.15 Friday
RR ELA- Reading logs are due Monday (12.15.15)
Students should be reading for a minimum of 20 minutes (5 days a week)
Make sure to complete the short reader's response section, along with having a parent signature for all 5 days!
RR Math- The math packet and multiplication sheet is due on/or before Tuesday (12.15.15)
The math test will also be on Tuesday (12.15.15)
Your notes,workbook pages, and packet are great study tools!
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, December 10, 2015
Science- Thursday, December 10
Classwork: Worked on typing up the "Is the force with you?" lab.
Homework: Finish writing the critique reflection. Our last day of typing is Monday, lab is due on Thursday, December 17 at 5:00 p.m.
Discussion Starters: Has this lab been easier or harder than the first one to write?
Canvasser 12.10.15 Thursday
RR ELA- Reading logs are due on Monday (12.14.15)
Students should be reading for a minimum of 20 minutes ( 5 days a week)
Do not forget the complete the short reader's response section, along with having a parent signature for all 5 days!
RR Math- Red group can finish workbook pages (day 3) if not finished in class.
The math packet and multiplication facts are due on/or before Tuesday (12.15.15)
The math test will also be on Tuesday (12.15.15)
Your workbook pages, notes,and math packet are great study tools!
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Geometry- Wednesday, December 9
Classwork: Drawing Dilations
Homework: Dilation Handout
Discussion Starters: Are dilations easier or harder than the rigid motions to construct?
Science- Wednesday, December 9
Classwork: Worked on writing the data analysis and conclusion section. 4th hour work on their test review.
Homework: Finish writing the data analysis and conclusions. These must be done (in addition to the graphs and procedures assigned yesterday) tomorrow or students will be assigned to Saturday school.
Discussion Starters: Was their hypothesis supported or rejected? Or both?
Individuals and Societies
-Students discussed 8.1 of the text and began to work on 8.2 free choice in class.
-Homework is to finish 8.2.
Canvasser 12.9.15 Wednesday
RR ELA- Reading logs are due Monday (12.14.15)
You should be reading for a minimum of 20 minutes ( 5 days a week)
Do not for forget to do the short reader's response section, along with having a parent signature for all 5 days!
RR Math- The math packet and multiplication sheet is due on/ or before Tuesday (12.15.15)
The math test is also on Tuesday (12.15.15) ( make sure you are studying daily!)
The workbook pages, notes, and math packet are great study tools!
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Dixon Language & Literature
Homework: Grammar Chapter 2, Lessons 3 and 4
Classwork: one page free write, finish lessons 3 and 4 if needed
Individuals and Societies
-Students reviewed 7.4 and worked on 8.1 section assessment in class.
-Homework is to complete 8.1 section assessment.
Geometry- Tuesday, December 8
Classwork: Finished the 4.1 notes on dilations
Homework: Dilation Practice
Discussion Starters: Given a scale factor of 12, how much would the area of a figure change?
Science- Tuesday, December 8
Classwork: Collected data for "Is The Force With You?" lab. We also began graphing our data.
Homework: Finish graphs
Discussion Starters: How did the experiment go?
Canvasser 12.8.15 Tuesday
RR ELA- Reading logs are due on Monday (12.14.15)
Students should be reading for a minimum of 20 minutes (5 days a week)
Please do not forget to complete the short reader's response section, along with having a parent signature for all 5 days!
RR Math- Red group can finish workbook pages, if not completed in class.
The math homework packet is due on/or before Tuesday (12.15.15)
The math test will also be on Tuesday (12.15.15)
Your workbook pages, homework packet,and notes are great study tools!
Monday, December 7, 2015
Ramin - ELA - 12/7/15
Classwork
Grammar - Unit 1 - Lessons 1 & 2
Homework
Finish lessons 1 & 2
Important Dates
F 12/11: Unit 2 Grammar Quiz
M 12/14: 2 Book Records Due
Geometry- Monday, December 7
Classwork: Began Unit 4: Dilations by exploring dilations.
Homework: Finishing graphing the triangles and filling out the table with coordinates.
Discussion Starters: Do you think dilations are rigid motions?
Science- Monday, December 7
Classwork: Students found the mass of the objects they are using for the "Is the Force With You?" lab and also decided how many Newton's of force they will use in their experiment. They then used these measurements to finish writing their hypothesis.
Homework: None
Discussion Starters: Explain how you will conduct your experiment tomorrow!
Canvasser 12/7 Monday
RR ELA: Reading logs were due today. If you did not turn yours in, they are due tomorrow for reduce credit- better than a zero!
New reading logs were passed out and are due Monday 12/14. Read at least 5 days per week for 20 minutes and answer the response questions. Do not forget to have someone sign your log.
RR Math: Test grades are posted. The red group worked on homework and test corrections today in class. The Blue group should finish day 2, week 2 workbook pages. New homework packets were passed out to both groups.
RR Math, RR ELA, LRC: By now you should have accepted my Google Classrooms invite and answered the welcome question. If you did not, please do so by tomorrow.
Happy Monday.
Friday, December 4, 2015
Ramin - ELA
Monday, December 7: Literary essays due via Google Classroom.
Monday, December 14: 2 Reader's Book Records due
Science- Friday, December 4
Classwork: 2nd-4th hours discussed "Is the Force With You"?, 5th-7th hours finished the notes on the 3rd law and momentum.
Homework: Momentum worksheet (see science folder)
Discussion Starters: What did your group decide to do for proving Newton's 2nd law?
Geometry- Friday, December 4
Classwork: Took the 3.5 & 3.6 assessment.
Homework: Finish the last 3 example proofs from yesterday.
Discussion Starters: What do you think unit 4 will be about?
PE 12/4
8th grade P.E. Homework
Answer the following questions in essay form
- Now that the weather is turning colder, how are you fitting in daily exercise? Describe the activities you are doing and how often.
- What activities influence you to be inactive?
- What other kinds of healthy lifestyle choices do you incorporate into your daily routine?
Criteria
Essays should be informative.
1-2 pages in length and in final draft form.
A typed paper is preferred but you may hand write. Must be legible.
Double check your spelling.
Papers are due on or before Tuesday, Dec. 8th.
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.
Individuals and Societies
-Students participated in our first debate (Hamilton v. Jefferson) in class today...congratulations!!
-No homework.
Canvasser 12.4.15 Friday
RR ELA- Reading logs are due Monday (12.7.15)
Students should be reading for a minimum of 20 minutes ( 5 days a week)
Do not forget to complete the short reader's response section, along with having a parent signature for all 5 days!
RR Math- The homework packet is due on/or before Tuesday (12.15.15)
The math test will also be on Tuesday (12.15.15)
The packet, workbook pages, and notes are great study tools!
Have a great weekend!
Dixon Language & Literature
Classwork: Students completed their second day of publishing literary essays to day in class.
Homework: Complete publishing if necessary. Final drafts are due by 8 am Monday on Google Classroom.
Thursday, December 3, 2015
Ramin - ELA
Today students set up their literary essay in Google Classroom/Docs using MLA format. We will continue to type/revise in class tomorrow.
Essays are due on Monday 12/7.
Canvasser 12.3.15 Thursday
RR ELA- The reading logs are due Monday (12.7.15)
Students should be reading for a minimum of 20 minutes ( 5 days a week)
Make sure you are doing the short reader's response section, along with having a parent signature for all 5 days!
Make sure you accept the Google classrooms invite and also complete the first activity by Friday (12.4.15)
RR Math- Blue group can finish day 1 week 2 workbook pages if not completed in class. Red group worked on their test and homework corrections.
Homework packets were passed out today for the blue group and will be due on/or before Tuesday (12.15.15)
Make sure you accept the Google classrooms invite and also complete the first activity by Friday (12.4.15)
LRC 5th and 6th Hours-
Make sure you accept the Google classrooms invite and also complete the first activity by Friday (12.4.15)
Individuals and Societies
-Students worked on 7.3 guided notes and Jefferson v. Hamilton fact sheets in class today.
-Both of these assignments can be found in Google Classroom.
-Both assignments are due tomorrow.
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Geometry- Wednesday, December 2
Classwork: Reviewed for Friday's quiz on 3.5 & 3.6
Homework: Finish any of the review of 3.5 & 3.6 not finished in class today.
Discussion Starters: What does detour mean? (Tomorrow we will be discussing detour proofs)
Science- Wednesday, December 2
Classwork: Completed the investigation into momentum and the 3rd law.
Homework: Quiz corrections are due on Friday
Discussion Starters: Have you ever been in a car accident? Can you apply what you've been learning about Newton's laws of motion to understand what's happening?
Ramin - ELA - 12/2/15
Classwork
Students with completed rough drafts of their literary essays participated in a peer review and filled out a peer response sheet for a partner. Students without a completed rough draft worked on their drafts in class, and will need to make sure to complete this peer review with a partner outside of class.
Homework
Log into Google Classroom tonight to make sure that you are ready to use it in class tomorrow. Basically, make sure you haven't forgotten your password!!
Important Dates
M 12/14: 2 RBRs due
F 1/29: AR points due (end of second quarter)
Canvasser 12.2.15 Wednesday
RR ELA- Reading logs are due Monday (12.7.15)
Students should be reading for a minimum of 20 minutes ( 5 days a week)
Do not forget to do the short reader's response section, along with a having a parent signature for all 5 days!
*Please accept my invitation on Google classrooms, and complete the first activity by Friday ( 12.4.15)*
RR Math- Students took their math test today. If you forgot to turn in your math packet, you can turn it in tomorrow!
*Please accept my invitation on Google classrooms, and complete the first activity by Friday ( 12.4.15)*
LRC 5th and 6th hours-
*Please accept my invitation on Google classrooms, and complete the first activity by Friday ( 12.4.15)*
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Ramin - ELA - 12/1/15
If you did not finish in class today, please remember that your rewritten rough draft is due tomorrow at the beginning of class. It should be neat, organized, and double spaced on a separate sheet of paper (not in your journal).
Science- Tuesday, December 1
Classwork: Investigated collisions as an introduction to Newton's 3rd law.
Homework: None
Discussion Starters: How might understanding collisions and other physics topics help a police officer, forensic scientist, medical coroner (pathologist) or detective do their job?
Geometry- Tuesday, December 1
Classwork: Finished unit 3 with an exploration and discussion of the isosceles triangle theorem (also known as the base angles theorem).
Homework: Complete the practice on isosceles triangle theorem.
Discussion Starters: 3.5 & 3.6 quiz on Friday
Canvasser 12.15 Tuesday
RR ELA- Your reading logs are due on Monday (12.7.15)
make sure you are reading for a minimum of 20 minutes ( 5 days a week)
Do not forget the short reader's response section, along with a parent signature for all 5 days!
RR Math- The math packet and multiplication chart is due Wednesday (12.2.15)
Your math test will also be on Wednesday (12.2.15)
The homework packet, workbook pages, and notes are great study tools!
Individuals and Societies
-Students reviewed 7.1 and began to work on 7.2 "Key Terms and People" (238) and Critical Thinking (242) in class today.
-Students should read 7.2 and work on the Terms and Critical Thinking for homework tonight.
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