Ramin - ELA

FYI: Unit 4 (Verbs) quizzes were due Friday 1/29 at 11:59 PM. Late submissions will be accepted until Monday 2/1 at 11:59 PM. Please make sure to get these in before the deadline. (Link available on Google Classroom)

Canvasser 1.29.16 Friday

RR ELA- Reading logs are due Monday (2.1.16) 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 a parent signature for all five days. Today is the last day to turn in late logs!

RR Math- No math class today due to the half day!

Have a great weekend!

Canvasser 1.28.16 Thursday

RR ELA- Reading logs are due Monday (2.1.16)

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 a parent signature for all 5 days!

RR Math- The homework packet and multiplication sheets are due today! If you did not turn one in, you can turn it in tomorrow for late points!

Students took their math test today. Mrs. Canvasser will NOT accept the homework packet after tomorrow (1.29.16) 

Individuals and societies

-Students shared and turned in political cartoons in class.  In addition, students continued to work on IB projects in class.

-No homework.

 

Individuals and Societies

-Students worked on political cartoons in class.

-Homework is to complete the political cartoons and political cartoon analysis sheets.

 

Geometry- Wednesday, January 27

Classwork: Finished midterm review

Homework: Study for tomorrow's midterm!

 

Science- Wednesday, January 27

Classwork: Students took a Daily Science Quiz and then worked on reviewing for next week's midterm.

Homework: Review due Monday

Coming soon: Midterm is Wednesday, February 3

 

Wednesday 1/27

RR ELA:  Logs are due Monday 2/1.  Parent(s) need to sign before you turn in your log.

RR Math:  Test Thursday- Study!!  Homework packets are also due Thursday.  Blue group needs to finish day 4 workbook pages if they did not in class.

Ramin - ELA

What We Did Today:

- Grammar - Unit 4 - Verbs (Lessons 4 & 5)
- Library: Students had the opportunity to check out new books, take AR quizzes and read in the library.
- Mini-Conferences: I met with individual students to discuss reading goals, missing assignments, etc. 

IMPORTANT: 

- AR Point Goals are due Wednesday, 1/27. 

- All missing assignments for second quarter must be turned in by Friday, 1/29.

Individuals and Societies

-Students reviewed political cartoons and analysis sheets in class.

-Homework is to find a current event (subject) that will be the topic for a cartoon to be worked on in class tomorrow.

 

Geometry- Tuesday, January 26

Classwork: Went over the unit 2 midterm review

Homework: Complete unit 3 & 4 midterm review

Upcoming: Midterm is Thursday & Friday, January 28 & 29

 

Science-Tuesday, January 26

Classwork: Students took the unit 3 Quest

Homework: None

Coming Soon! Midterm Wednesday, February 3

 

Canvasser 1/26

Happy Tuesday.

RR ELA:  Reading logs are due Monday (2/1/16).  Students should be reading at least 20 minutes each night and doing a response.  A parent needs to sign the log before it gets turned in.

RR Math:  Students should study for their test that will be on Thursday.  Students can study their notes and workbook pages.  If you turn in your homework early, we will check it and return to you so you can use that as well.  Homework is due on or before Thursday.  **The red group should finish workbook pages if not done in class.

READ, READ, READ!!  AR quizzes need to be wrapped up this week!

Geometry- Monday, January 25

Classwork: Went over Unit 1 midterm Review

Homework: Unit 2 midterm review

Important Dates: Midterm is Thursday & Friday, January 28 & 29

Science- Monday, January 25

Classwork: Watched Bill Nye- Nuclear Energy

Homework: Study for tomorrow's "Quest"

Upcoming: Midterm is Wednesday, February 3

Canvasser 1.25.16 Monday

Happy Monday !

RR ELA- Reading logs are due today! If you did not turn one in, you can it in tomorrow for late points!

New reading logs are due Monday (2.1.16) 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 five days!

*AR quizzes for your general ELA classes are due by the end of the week! Students should be reading their AR books daily, and taking their AR quizzes*!

RR Math- Blue group can finish day 5 workbook pages, if not completed in class.

The homework packet and multiplication sheets are due on/before Thursday (1.28.16)

The math test will also be on Thursday (1.28.16) The homework packet,notes, and workbook pages are great study tools!

Individuals and Societies

-Students were introduced to political cartoons in class today.

-Homework is to find a political cartoon and complete the analysis worksheet.

 

Ramin - ELA

Today students made final edits and revisions to their position essays. They are due by 11:59 PM tonight.

Journals and final Reader's Book Records are due at the beginning of class on Monday, 1/25. All journals must have a Table of Contents and title/entry number on each page. View an updated Table of Contents on www.norupramin.weebly.com or in the 8th grade Google Drive folder. RBR templates can also be found in the Google Drive folder.

 

Geometry- Friday, January 22

Classwork: Began reviewing for midterms

Homework: Unit 1 of the midterm review is due Monday, unit 2 will be due Tuesday, units 3 & 4 due Wednesday.

Upcoming: Midterm Thursday & Friday January 28 & 29

 

Science- Friday, January 22

Classwork: Completed the unit 3 notes

Homework: Research project due by midnight

Upcoming: Unit 3 "Quest" Tuesday, January 27. Midterm Wednesday, February 3

 

Canvasser (1.22.16) Friday

Mrs. Canvasser is out sick today, she will return Monday (1.25.16)

RR ELA- Reading logs are due Monday (1.25.16)

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 five days!

*AR quizzes for your general ELA classes are due by the end of the month! Students should be reading their AR books daily, and taking their AR quizzes!*

RR Math- Red group can finish workbook pages for homework!

The homework packet and multiplication sheet are due on/before Thursday (1.28.16) Students should be studying daily! The homework packet, workbook pages, and notes are great study tools!

Have a great weekend!

Dixon Language & Literature

Classwork: Final day of publishing position papers

Homework: If not finished in class, papers must be completed at home. All papers are due by 11:59 pm tonight on Google Classroom.

Reminders: Composition Notebooks are due on Monday. All journals must have a table of contents and title/entry number on each page in order to be accepted on time. A Table of Contents is available under the calendar tab at www.berkleydixon.weebly.com. AR quizzes are due by Wednesday, January 27. Grades have been updated as of yesterday. Students must turn in a Reader's Book Record for each book they read by Thursday, January 28.

 

Ramin - ELA

Classwork

Students continued typing and revising their position essays in the computer lab.

 

Important Dates

F 1/22: Position Essay Due via Google Classroom

M 1/25: Journals and Final RBR Due

W 1/27: AR Points Due

 

Geometry- Thursday, January 21

Classwork: Group quiz on reflections over intersecting lines. It's so cool to watch groups of students working and communicating together to complete these tasks!

Homework: Folding composite reflections

Upcoming Events! Midterm Thursday & Friday January 28 & 29

 

Science- Thursday, January 21

Classwork: Morning classes took notes on conservation of energy and efficiency. Afternoon classes continued notes from yesterday and discussed potential and kinetic energy data from the track and applied this to what they learned about conservation of energy and efficiency.

Homework: Efficiency practice (click link for a copy).

Upcoming Events! Energy "Quest" Tuesday, January 26. Midterm Wednesday, February 3

Canvasser 1.21.16 Thursday

Mrs. Canvasser is out sick today.

RR ELA- Reading logs are due Monday (1.25.16)

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 five days!

*AR quizzes for your general ELA classes are due by the end of the month. Students should be reading their AR books daily, and taking AR quizzes!*

RR Math- Blue group can finish day two workbook pages, if not finished in class. The homework packet and multiplication sheet are due on/before Thursday (1.28.16). The homework packet, workbook pages,and notes are great study resources.

Individuals and Societies

-Students took the chapter 10 test in class today.

-No homework.

 

Ramin - ELA

Classwork

Position Essay - Day 7: MLA Formatting and Citations.

     - Resources from today are posted on Google Classroom

Important Dates

F 1/22: Position Essay Due via Google Classroom

M 1/25: Journals and Final RBR Due

W 1/27: AR Points Due

Science- Wednesday, January 20

Classwork: Morning classes went over homework and began discussing how we can determine efficiency of a system by analyzing data we collected last week on the ramp. Afternoon classes took notes on conservation of energy and efficiency.

Homework: None, research paper due midnight Friday.

Other Important Dates: "Quest" Tuesday, January 26. Science midterm Wednesday, February 3.

Geometry- Wednesday, January 20

Classwork: Went over proofs for reflections over interesecting lines.

Homework:  Study for tomorrow's quiz

Upcoming dates: Intersecting lines quiz Thursday. Midterm Thursday & Friday, January 28 & 29

Canvasser 1.20.16 Wednesday

RR ELA- Reading logs are due Monday (1.25.16) 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 five days!

*AR quizzes for your general ELA classes are due by the end of January, make sure you are reading your AR books daily AND taking AR quizzes!* 

RR Math-  Red group can finish day two workbook pages, if you did not complete them in class. The homework packet and multiplication sheet are due on/before Thursday (1.28.16)

Students should study daily! Your homework packet, notes, and workbook pages are great study tools!

Individuals and Societies

-Students reviewed for our chapter 10 assessment in class.

-The assessment is tomorrow and consists of the essay question, "Does Andrew Jackson deserve to be on the twenty dollar bill?"

-Homework is to study for the test.

 

Ramin - ELA

Classwork

Position Essay - Day 6: Peer Review

 

Important Dates

F 1/22: Position Essay Due via Google Classroom

M 1/25: Journals and Final RBR Due

W 1/27: AR Points Due

 

Science- Tuesday, January 19

Classwork: Continued investigation of work with pulleys.

Homework: None

Upcoming Dates: Energy Research Project due Friday, January 22. Unit 3 "Quest" Tuesday, January 26. Midterm Wednesday, February 3.

Geometry- Tuesday, January 19

Classwork: Proofs of reflections over intersecting lines.

Homework: Complete the proofs of reflections over intersecting lines.

Discussion Starters: How can students help ensure that all group members are on track during group quizzes? Our next group quiz is Thursday, midterm is January 28 & 29.

Canvasser 1.19.16 Tuesday

Happy Tuesday! Mrs. Canvasser will be out of the building today at a meeting, but she will return tomorrow (1.20.16)

RR ELA- Reading logs are due today, if you did not turn one in you can turn it in tomorrow (1.20.16)

New reading logs are due Monday (1.25.16) 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 five days!

*AR quizzes are due by the end of the month! Make sure you are reading your AR books daily, and taking AR quizzes!*

RR Math- Students continued to work on their test and homework corrections. Blue group can finish day one workbook pages, if not finished in class!  

Individuals and Societies

-Students began to review for our chapter 10 test by checking 10.2/10.3.  We will review for the test tomorrow and take the test in class Thursday.  Students will need to write an essay in which they answer the question, "Does Andrew Jackson deserve to be on the twenty dollar bill?" 

-Homework is to study for the test.

 

Ramin - ELA

Classwork

Position Essay - Day 5: Introductions & Conclusions

Homework

T 1/19: Second rough drafts (typed or neatly handwritten on loose-leaf paper) due.

Important Dates

F 1/22: Position Essay Due via Google Classroom

M 1/25: Journals and Final RBR Due

W 1/27: Points Due

 

Geometry- Friday, January 15

Classwork: Investigated reflecting over two interesting lines.

Homework: Reflections over intersecting lines

 

Science- Friday, January 15

Apologies for the lack of blog posting this week. Due to personal family issues Ms. Throm had to be out a few days and all of the science classes were doing different things each day. All students had the same experiences, just not all on the same days! We should be back in sync next week :)

 

Canvasser 1.15.16 Friday

RR ELA- Reading logs are due Tuesday (1.19.16)

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 a parent signature for all five days!

* AR quizzes for your general ELA classes are due by the end of the month, so make sure you are reading your AR books daily!*

RR Math- Students started their homework/ test corrections today. Red group can finish day one workbook pages.

Have a great weekend! See you on Tuesday!

Ramin - ELA

Classwork

Position Essay - Day 4 - Evidence

Homework

Revise your rough draft, paying extra attention to the framing of your evidence.

 

Canvasser 1.14.16 Thursday

RR ELA- Reading logs are due Tuesday (1.19.16)

Students should be reading for a minimum of 20 minutes ( 5 days a week)!

Do not forget to complete the short reader's response! Along with having a parent signature for all five days!

*AR quizzes are due by the end of the month for  your general ELA classes! Make sure you are reading your AR books daily, and taking your AR quizzes!

RR Math- The homework packet and multiplication sheet are due today! If you did not turn yours in today, you can do so tomorrow ( 1.15.16) for late points!

Students took their math test today.

Dixon Language & Literature

Classwork: Write 2nd draft with a focus on tone

Homework: Finish 2nd draft on loose leaf paper (double-spaced, one-sided)

 

Canvasser 1.13.16 Wednesday

RR ELA- Tomorrow (1.14.16) is the last day to turn in late logs!

New reading logs are due Tuesday (1.19.16)

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!

*AR quizzes are due by the end of the month! Students need to read their AR books daily and take AR quizzes!*

RR Math- The math homework packet and multiplication sheet are due Thursday (1.14.16) The math test will also be on Thursday.

The math packet, workbook pages, and notes are great study tools!

Individuals and Societies

-Students continued to work on 10.2 guided notes in class.

-Homework is to complete the notes.

 

Ramin - ELA

Classwork: Position Paper - Day 2. 

Homework: Complete your position paper rough draft if not finished during class today. Please bring your completed outline and rough draft to class with you tomorrow. 

Dixon Language & Literature

Classwork: Position Paper Day 2

Homework: Complete first draft if not finished during class

 

Canvasser 1.12.16 Tuesday

RR ELA-  You can still turn in late reading logs tomorrow (1.13.16)

New reading logs are due Tuesday (1.19.16)

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 five days!

*AR quizzes are due by the end of the month! Make sure you are reading your AR books daily, and taking your AR quizzes!*

RR Math- The homework packet and multiplication sheet are due on/before Thursday (1.14.16)

Your math test will also be on Thursday (1.14.16)

The math packet, notes, and workbook pages are great study resources!

Individuals and Societies

-Students checked 10.1 and began to work on 10.2 guided reading in class.

-10.2 is due on Thursday.

 

Ramin - ELA

Today students worked on an outline for their position papers using their research from science class. A completed outline is due tomorrow so that students may begin drafting in class. 

Students: If you noticed today that you need more research on a particular area of your topic, please make sure to find it tonight and bring it to class with you tomorrow. Also, please be sure to complete your pronoun quiz before midnight tonight. After today, the quiz will be considered late.

English - Kennedy

We are beginning our Cross Curricular Position Paper this week and next week with the paper turned in to both Science and L&L via Google Classroom on Friday January 22nd.  Students researched in Science and will now write a position paper in Language and Literature (English).

Monday - Day 1 Outlining

Tuesday - Day 2 - Rough Draft (Homework Journal Entry)

Wednesday - Day 3 - Refining Evidence

Thursday - Day 4 - Framing Evidence & Counter Argument (Homework Journal Entry on MLK)

Friday - Day 5 - Conclusions

Ginger Kennedy
6th-8th Tech & 8th Grade English

Norup International School
Berkley School District
(248)837-8314 vkennedy@berkleyschools.org

Canvasser 11.11.16

Happy Monday!

RR ELA- Reading logs are due today! If you did not turn one in you can turn it in tomorrow!

New reading logs due Tuesday (11.19.16)

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 five days!

*AR Quizzes are due by the end of the month! make sure you are reading your AR books!*

RR Math- The homework packet is due on/before Thursday (1.14.16) The math test will also be on Thursday (1.14.16)

Your notes, workbook pages, and homework packet are great study resources! 

Individuals and Societies

-Students were introduced to Chapter 10 (Jacksonian Democracy) in class today.

-Homework is to finish 10.1 terms and names, as well as the "reading check" questions found in the section.

 

Ramin - ELA

Classwork

Unit 3 - Lessons 9 & 10

"Four Corners" grammar review game

Homework

Grammar quiz (link located on Google Classroom) - DUE MONDAY 1/11 BY MIDNIGHT

Completed Unit 3 grammar packet due Monday

 

Dixon Language & Literature

Classwork: Grammar Chapter 3- Lessons 9 & 10, grammar review game 

Homework: Online grammar quiz due Monday by midnight on Google Classroom

 

Geometry- January 8

Classwork: Similarity Unit Test

Science- Friday, January 8

Classwork: Last day to research alternative fuel sources in class.

Homework: Students should have completed the minimum research requirements. Anything not completed in class today is homework over the weekend. Students must come prepared to their ELA class on Monday with their information.

Canvasser 1.8.16 Friday

RR ELA- Reading logs are due Monday (1.11.16)

Students should be reading for a minimum of 20 minutes (5 days a week)

Do not forget to complete the short reader's response questions! And have a parent signature for all five days! 

* AR quizzes are due by the end of the month, and make sure you're reading your AR books!*

RR Math- Red group can finish workbook pages if not completed in class!

The math packet is due on/or before Thursday (1.14.16) The math test will also be on Thursday (1.14.16)

Your notes, workbook pages,and notes are great study resources!

Have a great weekend!

Individuals and Societies

-Students corrected and turned in 9.1-9.3 of the text, discussed current events and finished a video on early American industrialization in class.

-No homework.

 

Science- Thursday, January 7

Classwork: Researched

Homework: Lab Corrections are due tomorrow, keep researching!

Discussion Starters: What have students learned about the alternative fuel source they are researching?

 

Geometry- Thursday, January 7

Classwork: Went over the review for tomorrow's test

Homework: Study- especially the proof for similarity criterion

 

Canvasser 1.7.16 Thursday

RR ELA- Reading logs are due Monday (1.11.16)

Students should be reading for a minimum of 20 minutes ( 5 days a week)

Do not forget to complete the short reader's section, along with a parent signature for all five days!

* AR quizzes are due by the end of the month, make sure you are reading your AR books daily!*

RR Math- Blue group needs to finish their workbook pages, if not completed in class!

The math homework packet is due on/or before Thursday (1.14.16) The math test will also be on Thursday (1.14.16)

Your math packet, workbook pages,and notes are great study tools!

Dixon Language & Literature

Classwork: Grammar Chapter 3, Lessons 7 and 8

Homework: One page free write

 

Individuals and Societies

-Students participated in the Geo. Bee, and watched a video on westward expansion in class today.

-Homework is to finish working on sections 9.1-9.3.

 

Ramin - ELA - 1/6/16

Classwork for the Week

Grammar Unit 3: Pronouns

    M Lessons 1 & 2

    T Lessons 3 & 4

    W Lessons 5 & 6

    Th Lessons 7 & 8

    F Lessons 9 & 10 + Unit Review

 

Important Dates

M 1/11: Unit 3 Grammar Quiz due by 11:50 AM (via Google Classroom)

W 1/27: AR points due + final RBR due

 

Geometry- Wednesday, January 6

Classwork: Worked on the Similarity Review

Homework: Finish review (see math folder for copy). Test is Friday

 

Science- Wednesday, January 6

Classwork: Began researching alternative fuels

Homework: Research

 

Canvasser 1.6.16 Wednesday

RR ELA- Reading logs are due Monday (1.11.16)

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!

*AR quizzes for your General English classes are due by the end of the month! Make sure you are reading your AR books and taking those quizzes!*

RR Math-  Red group can finish their workbook pages, if not completed in class!

The homework packet is due on/or before Thursday (1.14.16)

The math test will also be on Thursday (1.14.16)

Your homework packet, notes, and workbook pages are great study tools!

Individuals and Societies

-Students checked 9.1/9.2 section assessments in class today. 

-Homework is to complete 9.3 reading check questions.

 

Geometry- Tuesday, January 5

Classwork: Continued working on the floodlights problem.

Homework: None, we will begin reviewing for Friday's test tomorrow.

Discussion Starters: How well did groups work together today to come up with solutions to the floodlights problem?

Canvasser Tuesday 1.5.16

RR ELA- Reading logs are due Monday (1.11.16)

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 a parent signature for all five days!

* AR quizzes for your general English classes are due by the end of the month!* 

RR Math-  Blue group should finish their workbook pages if not completed in class.

The homework packet and multiplication sheet are due on/or before Thursday (1.14.16)

The math test will also be on Thursday (1.14.16)

The workbook pages, notes, and homework packet are great study tools!

Science- Tuesday, January 5

Classwork: Began researching alternative fuels using the following websites:
Department of Energy
How Stuff Works

Homework: Choose the alternative energy you will research

Dixon Language & Literature

Classwork: Grammar Chapter 3, Lessons 3 and 4

Homework: One page free write (optional prompt- What did you do over Winter Break?)

Reminder: AR Quizzes are due Wednesday, January 27

 

Ramin - ELA - 1/4/16

Classwork for the Week

Grammar Unit 3: Pronouns

    M Lessons 1 & 2

    T Lessons 3 & 4

    W Lessons 5 & 6

    Th Lessons 7 & 8

    F Lessons 9 & 10 + Unit 3 Quiz via Google Classroom

Important Dates

F 1/29: AR points due

Geometry- Monday, January 4

Classwork: Went over solving problems with similarity assignment. Students then worked collaboratively on the floodlight problem.

Homework: Unit 4 Test Friday

Science- Monday, January 4

Classwork: Tests and labs were returned.

Homework: Lab corrections are due on Friday, students should not delete or change anything from their original lab, but simply type corrections in a different color.

Canvasser Monday 1.4.16

Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a great break!

RR ELA- New reading logs are due Monday (1.11.16)

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!

* AR quizzes for general ELA classes are due at the end of the month, make sure you are reading enough books/points*

RR Math- Red group can finished workbook pages, if not completed in class.

Individuals and Societies

-Students were introduced to Chapter 9 in class.

-Homework is to complete 9.1 section assessment (1-3).

-Happy New Year!!

 

ELA

This week we will be tacking another Grammar Unit: Chapter 3 Pronouns

Monday: Lessons 1 &2

Tuesday: Lessons 3&4

Wednesday: Lessons 5&6

Thursday: Lessons 7&8

Friday: Lessons 9&10 - Take home quiz due Monday at the beginning of class

All assignments can be found on Google Classroom.

Ginger Kennedy
6th-8th Tech & 8th Grade English

Norup International School
Berkley School District
(248)837-8314 vkennedy@berkleyschools.org