-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.
Monday, November 30, 2015
Dixon Language & Literature
Classwork: Students wrote the introduction and conclusion to their literary essays
Homework: Complete intro and conclusion if not finished in class
The final drafts will be published in class on Thursday and Friday. They need to be submitted on Google Classroom by Monday, December 7.
Ramin - ELA - 11/30
Classwork
Writer's Workshop – Literary Essay: Day #12 (Introductions and Conclusions)
Homework
Finish introduction and conclusion
Read independent AR book
Important Dates
M 12/14: 2 RBRs due
F 1/29: AR points due (end of second quarter)
8th ELA
Weekly schedule - subject to change
We are continuing with the Writer's Workshop -
Monday - Day 12 - Introductions and Conclusions.
Tuesday - Day 13 is a drafting day to write out rough draft in the proper order
Wednesday - Day 14 is peer editing.
We will publish on Thursday and Friday
Friday - final drafts turned in through Google Classroom and RBR2 Due.
Geometry- Monday, November 30
Classwork: Tests were returned and we investigated angle relationships in triangles.
Homework: Triangle Sum Theorem Practice
Discussion Starters: Unit 3 test re-takes are Friday. Students who want to retake must come in at lunch today, Tuesday or Wednesday to go over the test.
Science- Monday, November 30
Classwork: Unit 2 Quiz
Homework: None
Discussion Starters:Next week we will begin our lab, proving Newton's 2nd law is true. What might this entail?
Canvasser 11.30.15 Monday
Happy Monday!
RR ELA- Reading logs we will be due on Monday (12.7.15)
Students should be 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!
RR Math- The homework packet is due on /or before Wednesday (12.2.15)
The math test will also be on Wednesday (12.2.15)
The packet, workbook pages, and notes are great study tools!
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Canvasser 11.25.15 Wednesday
RR ELA- No reading logs this week, but students should be reading daily for general education English.
RR Math- The homework packet is due on/or before Wednesday (12.2.15)
The math test will also be on Wednesday (12.2.15)
Have a wonderful break!
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Ramin - ELA - 11/24/15
Classwork
Students revised their 3 body paragraphs
Homework
Read your independent AR book
Important Dates
M 12/14: 2 Reader's Book Records due
F 1/29: AR points due (end of second quarter)
Science- Tuesday, November 24
Classwork: Discussed the speed time graph to analyze where forces appeared to be balanced vs. unbalanced for a car on the track. We then took notes on gravity and free fall.
Homework: Mass vs. Weight (see the science folder for a copy)
Discussion Starters: Explain this statement from today's video- If you're not happy with how slim you are, join mass watchers. If you just want to change your weight, go to the moon!
Geometry- Tuesday, November 24
Classwork: Took the unit 3- Congruence test.
Homework: None, enjoy the long weekend!
Discussion Starters: How did the test go?
Canvasser 11.24.15 Tuesday
RR ELA- No new logs over the holiday break, but students should be reading daily for general education English.
Late logs need to be turn in before the break!
RR Math- Both groups should be working on the homework packet!
Blue group can finish up the workbook pages from class today
Monday, November 23, 2015
Geometry
Classwork: Went over the Unit 3 review.
Homework: 3.4 practice
Discussion Starters: What do you need to study most for tomorrow test?
Science- Monday, November 23
Classwork: Discussed the balanced/ unbalanced homework. Students then graphed speed vs. time data for incline and flat track to look at where there is evidence of acceleration on track and what that tells us about force.
Homework: Newton's 2nd Law. Look up acceleration due to gravity for #5.
Discussion Starters: What are the two formulas for calculating acceleration?
Ramin - ELA
Classwork
Writer's Workshop - Day 10 - Counterargument
Homework
- Read independent AR book
- Write third body paragraph
Important Dates
M 12/14: 2 Reader's Book Records due/Reading goals check
F 1/29: AR points due (end of second quarter)
Canvasser 11/13/15
Happy Monday!
RR English: Reading logs were due today. If you did not turn yours in please make sure you do on Tuesday. No new reading logs will be given out this week. However, I do expect that you read daily for at least 20 minutes each night. You need to be reading for general education English AR anyways. :)
RR Math: Work on homework packets and X facts. Blue group- finish workbook pages from class.
RR LRC: Reminder, co-teaching tomorrow (Tuesday).
Individuals and Societies
-Students turned in Amendment projects and took part one of the Geo. Bee in class today. We will finish the Geo Bee tomorrow and I will not see students on Wednesday, as it is a flip day/half day.
-There is no homework for the week.
-I hope everybody has a wonderful Thanksgiving break!!
Friday, November 20, 2015
Ramin - ELA - 11/20/15
Classwork
Writer's Workshop - Day 9 - Body Paragraphs.
Homework
Read your independent AR book
Draft 2 body paragraphs (one "extended" and one "connected")
Important Dates
M 12/14: 2 Reader's Book Records due/Reading goals check
F 1/29: AR points due (end of quarter)
Science- Friday, November 20
Classwork: Took notes on Newton's 2nd Law.
Homework: None
Discussion Starters: Make sense of this punny saying "May the mass times acceleration be with you".
Geometry- Friday, November 20
Classwork: Quizzes were returned and discussed, then we worked on the congruence test review.
Homework: Unit 3 test review. Test is Tuesday
Discussion Starters: On a scale of 1-10, how much do you like proofs now? How much did you like them a month ago?
Canvasser 11.19.15 Friday
RR ELA- Reading logs are due Monday (11.23.15)
Students should be reading for a minimum of 20 minutes ( 5 days a week)
Make sure you complete the short reader's response section, along with a parent signature!
RR Math- Math packet is due on/or before Wednesday (12.2.15)
The math test will also be on Wednesday (12.2.15)
The packet, workbook pages, and notes are great study tools!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Ramin - ELA - 11/19/20
Classwork
Students met with conference groups to discuss the topic and theme in their chosen short stories. Then, they began writing an outline for their literary essay. (Writer's Workshop - Day 8)
Homework
Complete literary essay outline. Be ready to begin drafting your body paragraphs tomorrow.
Science- Thursday, November 19
Classwork: Discussed the notes from yesterday and then looked at how acceleration changes on the flat track compared to the downhill.
Homework: Balanced and Unbalanced Forces
Discussion Starters: Is there greater evidence of a net unbalanced force acting on the car on the downhill or on the level section.
Geometry- Thursday, November 19
Classwork: Students were given 20 minutes to complete yesterday's group quiz. We also went over the proof handout #1 from last night and then finished the 3.4 notes.
Homework: Proof handout #2
Discussion Starters: Review corresponding, alternate interior, alternate exterior and same side interior angles with students and how they might be helpful in triangle proofs.
Canvasser 11.19.15 Thursday
RR ELA- Reading logs are due Monday (11.23.15)
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 parent signature!
RR Math- The homework packet is due on/or before Wednesday (12.2.15)
The test will also be on Wednesday (12.2.15)
The homework packet, workbook pages, and notes are great study tools!
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Ramin - ELA
Classwork
WW Literary Essay Day 7 - Logical Fallacies
Homework
Make sure your thesis statement worksheet is complete. Be ready to complete an outline for your paper tomorrow in class.
Geometry- Wednesday, November 18
Classwork: Took some notes on proofs using triangles and then worked on the partner quiz. We will finish the quiz tomorrow.
Homework: Proof Handout 1
Discussion Starters: What was most frustrating about today's quiz? How can working in a group be beneficial? How can it be challenging?
Science- Wednesday, November 18
Classwork: Notes on Newton's 1st Law, Inertia & Net Force
Homework: None
Discussion Starters: How is the classic "removing a table cloth quickly from a table and the plates, cups, etc... stay put" trick just an example of the 1st law of motion?
Canvasser 11.18.15 Wednesday
RR ELA- Reading logs are due Monday (11.23.15)
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 parent signature!
RR Math- Students continued working on test and homework corrections if not completed in class.
Blue group- Finish working on workbook pages, if not completed in class.
Dixon Language & Literature
Classwork: Students completed Day 7 of the Literary Essay Writer's Workshop.
Homework: One page free write.
Individuals and Societies
-Students checked chapter six tests, discussed the field trip and were introduced to an Amendments mini-project in class today.
-Homework is to work on the project.
-Projects are due Monday and we will begin the preliminary rounds of the Geo Bee Monday as well.
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Canvasser 11.17.15 Tuesday
RR ELA- Reading logs are due Monday (11.23.15)
Students should be 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!
*Today is the last day to turn in late logs*!!
RR Math- Students worked on test and homework corrections in class. They will receive a new homework packet this week.
Monday, November 16, 2015
Ramin - ELA
Classwork
WW Day 6 - Writing Thesis Statements
Homework
Completed thesis statement worksheet due Wednesday
(No free write Tuesday due to field trip)
Dixon Language & Literature
Classwork: Students worked on writing a thesis statement for their literary essays.
Homework: Students need to have a completed thesis statement when they come to class on Wednesday. There is no free write tomorrow night as students will not be in class due to the field trip.
Individuals and Societies
-Students took our chapter six test in class today.
-No homework.
-Please remember the field trip on Tuesday.
Science- Monday, November 16
Classwork: Finished investigation 2-A
Homework: None
Classwork: What force was responsible for moving the car on the flat track? What force was responsible for moving the car downhill?
Geometry- Monday, November 16
Classwork: Reviewed triangle congruence criteria.
Homework: Congruence Criteria Handout
Discussion Starters: What does "no donkeys allowed in geometry" mean?
Canvasser 11.16.15 Monday
Happy Monday!
RR ELA- Late logs can be turn in tomorrow for late points!
New reading logs are due Monday (11.23.15)
Students should be 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!
RR Math- Students took their math test today.
Late homework packets are due tomorrow for late points!
No co-teaching tomorrow (11.17.15) due to the 8th grade field trip. Please plan on bringing homework to class to work on!
Friday, November 13, 2015
Kennedy L&L
Always check Google Classroom for updates on the class.
Students are working on their Writer's Workshop Literary Essay. We completed through Day 5 and should be well on our way to understanding the theme of our chosen short story. Remember Tuesdays and Thursdays are journal entries, whether they are assigned topics or free writes.
Tuesday, November 17th is the trip to the Detroit Historical Museum.
Students should be reading their own novels and be finished with their first RBR by next Friday, November 20th. Personal goals have been set in AR so students may see how they are progressing with their goals with each quiz taken.
Have a great weekend!
Ginger Kennedy
6th-8th Tech & 8th Grade English
6th-8th Tech & 8th Grade English
Ramin - ELA
Classwork
Writer's Workshop - Literary Essay: Day 6
Homework
- Finish "Collecting Evidence" sheet
- Be ready to write your thesis statement on Monday!
Important Dates
M 12/14: Reading goals check
F 1/22: AR quizzes/reading goals due
Announcement
This week students met with Mrs. Ramin to determine their second quarter reading goals. We used students' reading levels along with their first quarter points earned to help determine this goal. As a reminder, students should be reading consistently at home for an average of 30 minutes a night.
To sign up for Remind101 or view relevant course documents, visit www.norupramin.weebly.com
Geometry- Friday, November 13
Classwork: 3.3 notes on triangle congruence
Homework: none
Discussion starters: how many shortcuts are there to prove triangles congruent
Homework: none
Discussion starters: how many shortcuts are there to prove triangles congruent
Science- Friday, November 13
Classwork: Continued investigation 2a by graphing yesterday's data. Students then repeated the experiment on an incline.
Homework: none
Discussion starters: Were students surprised by what happened to the speed of the car as mass was added on the incline?
Homework: none
Discussion starters: Were students surprised by what happened to the speed of the car as mass was added on the incline?
Canvasser 11.13.15 Friday
RR ELA- Reading logs are due Monday (11.16.15)
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 parent signature!*
RR Math- The homework packet is due on Monday (11.16.15)
*The test will also be on Monday (11.16.15)*
The homework packet, workbook pages, and notes are great study tools!
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Ramin - ELA
Classwork
Writer's Workshop - Literary Essay: Day 4. Students re-read their chosen short story and collected evidence that supports their determined theme. They revised their theme if necessary.
Homework
Read! :)
Important Dates
M 12/14 Reading goals check
F 1/22 AR quizzes/reading goals due
Announcement
This week students met with Mrs. Ramin to determine their second quarter reading goals. We used students' reading levels along with their first quarter points earned to help determine this goal. As a reminder, students should be reading consistently at home for an average of 30-35 minutes a night.
To sign up for Remind101 or view relevant course documents, visit www.norupramin.weebly.com
Science- Thursday, November 12
Classwork: Began our unit on Newton's Law of motion by observing how mass affected speed of a car on a flat track.
Homework: none
Discussion Starters: What is the difference between mass and weight? What about mass and volume? How does density relate to mass and volume?
Geometry- Thursday, November 12
Classwork: More practice with congruence and triangles, some students took the Unit 2 re-take.
Homework: Congruence and triangles handout (see mathematics folder for a copy)
Individuals and Societies
-Students checked 6.2, worked on 6.3 and worked in project groups in class today.
-Homework is to complete 6.3 section assessment.
-Chapter 6 test is Monday.
Canvasser 11.12.15 Thursday
RR ELA- Reading logs are due Monday (11.16.15)
Students should be 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!*
RR Math- The homework packet is due on/or before Monday (11.16.15)
*The math test will also be on Monday (11.16.15)*
The homework packet, workbook pages, and notes are great study tools!
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Ramin - ELA
Classwork
- Writer's Workshop - Literary Essay: Day 3.
Homework
- Write a page in your journals that identifies and explores a theme in your chosen short story. Make sure to include evidence that supports your theme. (Entry 2.3)
Important Dates
M 12/14: Reading goals check
F 1/22: AR quizzes/reading goals due
Announcement
This week students will meet with Mrs. Ramin to determine their second quarter reading goals. We will be using students' reading levels along with their first quarter points earned to help determine this goal. As a reminder, students should be reading consistently at home for an average of 30 minutes a night.
To sign up for Remind101 or view relevant course documents, visit www.norupramin.weebly.com
Geometry- Wednesday, November 11
Classwork: Discussed triangle congruence.
Homework: Triangle Congruence practice
Discussion Starters: What do students think the "shortcuts" for triangle congruence (not having to know all 6 parts) might be?
Wednesday, November 11
Classwork: Tests were returned and discussed.
Homework: Mrs. LaRaia & Ms. Throm's classes need to complete lab corrections.
Discussion Starters: How did students do on the test compared to how they did on the lab?
Individuals and Societies
-Students checked 5.4 and 6.1 in class today.
-Students were also put into project groups in class.
-Homework is to complete 6.2 section assessment (number five only).
Canvasser 11.11.15 Wednesday
RR ELA- Reading logs are due Monday (11.16.15)
Students should be 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!*
RR Math- The homework packet is due on/or before Monday (11.16.15)
*The test will also be on Monday (11.16.15)*
The homework packet, workbook pages, and notes are great study tools!
Dixon Language & Literature
Classwork: Students completed Day 3 of the Literary Writer's Workshop
Homework: Write one page in your journal that either digs deeper into the theme you identified today or explores another theme. (Entry 2.3)
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Dixon Language & Literature
Classwork: Students read the rest of their short stories packets.
Homework: Choose two of the short stories from the text packet (not "All Summer in a Day") and write a half page summary of each.
Geometry- Tuesday, November 10
Classwork: Finished the notes on congruence.
Homework: Congruence handout (copy is in the mat folder)
Discussion Starters: How are the reflexive, symmetric and transitive properties of congruence similar to those for equality?
Science- Tuesday, November 10
Classwork: 2nd & 3rd hour labs were returned. 4th-7th hours took the test.
Homework: Lab corrections are due on Wednesday for Mrs. Wilcox's classes and Thursday for Ms. Throm's classes.
Canvasser 11.10.15 Tuesday
RR ELA- Reading logs are due Monday (11.16.15)
Students should be reading a minimum of 20 minutes (5 days a week)
Do not forget the short reader's response section, along with a parent signature!
RR Math- The homework packet is due on/ or before Monday (11.16.15)
The math test will also be on Monday (11.16.15)
The homework packet, workbook pages, and notes are great study tools!
Monday, November 9, 2015
Kennedy - English
Students began their Literary Analysis work today. I distributed text packets and modeled how to mark up a text for analysis with "All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury. Students MAY NOT use this short story for their paper as I will be modeling the writing process using this story.
Packets may be found on the Google Classroom.
Science- Monday, November 9
Classwork: 2nd & 3rd Hour took the test, 4th-7th hour went over the review for the test tomorrow. Mrs. Wilcox also returned labs and discussed lab corrections.
Homework: Afternoon classes should study for tomorrow's test. Mrs. Wilcox's classes should do lab corrections by Wednesday.
Discussion Starters: For morning class, how did the test go? For afternoon classes, how do they feel about tomorrow's test?
Geometry- Monday, November 9
Classwork: Began our unit on Congruence by discussing congruence in terms of rigid motion.
Homework: Congruence practice #1-6
Discussion Starters: How did you do on the unit 2 test? Re-takes must occur by Thursday to count for the card-marking.
Ramin - ELA
Classwork
Writer's Workshop: Thematic Essay - Day 1. Students received text packs with 4 short stories included. We read through the first story ("All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury) and identified signposts as a class. Students then began reading through the remainder of their text packs.
Homework
Read! :)
Announcement
This week students will meet with Mrs. Ramin to determine their second quarter reading goals. We will be using students' reading levels along with first quarter points earned to help determine this goal. As a reminder, students should be reading consistently at home for an average of 35 minutes a night.
Canvasser 11.9.15 Monday
RR ELA- Reading Logs are due!
New reading logs are due Monday (11.16.15)
Students should be reading a minimum of 20 minutes (5 days a week)
Do not forget the short reader's response section, along with a parent signature!
RR Math- The homework packet is due on/or before Monday (11.16.15)
The math test will also be on Monday (11.16.15)
The packet, workbook pages, and notes are great study tools!
Individuals and Societies
-Students checked 5.3 and began to work on 5.4 section assessment in class today.
-5.4 section assessment is due tomorrow.
-Permission slips and group choice paragraphs were due today.
Friday, November 6, 2015
Canvasser Friday 11.6.15
RR ELA- Reading logs are due Monday (11.9.15)
Students should be reading a minimum of 20 minutes ( 5 days a week)
Do not forget the short reader's response section! Along with a parent signature!
RR Math- The homework packet is due on/or before Monday (11.16.15)
The test will also be on Monday (11.16.15)
The homework packet, workbook pages, and notes are great study tools!
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Geometry- Thursday, November 5
Classwork: Students went over the Unit 2 practice test/review.
Homework: Study for tomorrow's test
Discussion Starters: Here are some suggestions to help prepare/review:
1) Practice constructions of reflections, rotations and (especially) translations. Remember that a translation is based on parallel lines which is one of the harder constructions.
2) What are the coordinate rules for rotations (90, 180 & 270) & reflections (over y axis, x axis, y=x & y=-x). Students who are good at memorizing might want to make flashcards. If memorization is NOT something they excel at (like Ms. Throm) remember that you can figure out the coordinate rules based on understanding the constructions- use slope and distance to do the transformation. This demonstrates a much deeper understanding of the mathematics and doesn't require you to take up brain space with memorizing!
Science- Thursday, November 5
Classwork: Played Jeopardy to review for next week's test.
Homework: Review is due Friday for 2nd & 3rd hour, due Monday for 4th-7th hours.
Discussion Starters: Did your team win at jeopardy today?
Ramin - ELA
Classwork
- Grammar: Unit 1 (1.9 & 1.10)
- Handed out take-home grammar quiz
Homework
- Read
- Work on take-home grammar quiz (can use grammar packet as notes on quiz)
Important Dates
F 11/6: End of quarter
M 11/9: Take-home grammar quizzes due
***All missing/late assignments from this quarter (including Book Record Sheets and AR quizzes) MUST be completed and turned in by Friday, 11/6***
Dixon Language & Literature
Classwork: Grammar Unit 1, Lessons 9 & 10
Homework: Complete the take-home grammar quiz and turn it in on Monday. AR quizzes and Reader's Book Records are due tomorrow!
Canvasser 11.5.15 Thursday
RR ELA- Reading logs are due Monday (11.9.15)
Students should be reading an minimum of 20 minutes ( 5 days a week)
Do not forget the short reader's response section! Along with a parent signature!
RR Math- The homework packet is due on /or before Monday (11.16.15)
The packet, workbook pages, and notes are great study tools!
Individuals and Societies
-Students checked 5.2 reading checks and worked on 5.3 guided notes (found in Google Classroom) and current events in class.
-5.3 and current events are due Friday.
-Friday is a half day.
-Friday is colors day.
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Dixon Language & Literature
Classwork: Grammar Unit 1, Lessons 7 and 8
Homework: Independent reading. Ms. Dixon will be in the PYP Lab tomorrow during lunch for anyone who needs to take an AR quiz. Quizzes and Reader's Book Records are due Friday.
Ramin - ELA
Classwork
Grammar: Unit 1 (1.7 & 1.8)
Homework
- Finish 1.7 & 1.8
- Read
***All missing/late assignments from this quarter (including Book Record Sheets and AR quizzes) MUST be completed and turned in by Friday, 11/6***
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