January 20- Chinese Listening
January 21- Algebra & Chinese Reading
January 22- Geometry & Chinese Writing
January 23- Geometry
January 27- Science
January 29 & 30- French 1 & 3, Spanish 1
Science: Students read and took notes on energy, work & potential and kinetic energy. Homework is the work & potential/kinetic energy worksheet.
Geometry: Using similarity to solve problems.
Algebra: Quiz tomorrow! Homework: quiz practice
Pre-Algebra: Today we reviewed 4.3, reducing fraction monomials with variables. We started notes on 4.4, finding the least common multiple using prime factorization. There is no homework. The notes can be found at http://norupstein.weebly.com/pre-algebra-notes-and-homework .
ELA - Students checked in their Revised draft of their Position Paper. We then focused on conclusions (Writers Workshop Day 5) for argument/position papers. What should be included and then revised each other's conclusions. Polish papers if needed tonight, we will be looking at MLA in-text citations tomorrow, be sure you have your draft and your bibliography tomorrow. Homework: Journal #2.51, READ!
RR English:
Read every evening
Reading log is due Monday, January 5, 1015
parents must sign reading logs
RR Math:
A section of math should be completed each night
Math packet is due Friday, January 20
TEST: Tuesday, January 20
Physical Education: Essay
The March Miracle event at Norup helps to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The money raised helps fund cancer research for a cure to leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and melanoma. This is only one of many great causes. Your assignment for this month is to write a one to two page paper on an organization (other than our March Miracles event) that uses a physical activity to help raise funds. Include: the name of the organization; the activity the participants do; why you chose this event and why the money is raised.
Criteria
§ Papers should be of high quality, informative, 1 – 2 pages in length.
§ Double check your spelling.
§ A typed paper is preferred.
This homework is due on Tues., Jan. 13th. 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.
