Thursday, February 25

Science: Notes on pages 306-310. Ohm's Law #1-12 is homework. Students must make problem solving boxes!

Geometry: Chapter 7 practice test. Chapter 7 test is Tuesday.

Algebra 2: Practice for Chapter 8 Test on Friday. Students did Chapter 8 Test in book, this assignment is due on Friday.

Algebra: Took Chapter 7 Section 1-4 Quiz, in class. No homework.

Course 3: We checked 7.3 and did practice problems. No homework. Austin- We took notes on lesson 7.3. Homework-Worksheet 7.3, # 1 - 12.

Pre Algebra: We checked 6.1 Day 1 and then finished the notes for 6.1. Students do not have any homework.

LA - Journal #29- Fatima is a very spoiled girl. Show that she is spoiled without saying she is "spoiled" by describing what happens when she doesn't get a car for her birthday. Model and discuss thesis statement for literary novel analysis paper (due 3/12). HW - Study for grammar quiz DO/IO 2/26. Journals are due at 3:30pm - 2/26. (30 entries, 150points). TKM Ch19-24/WGTB 11-13

Journalism - worked on final articles. HW - none.

Humanities: students shared current events, discussed 11.1 and were introduced to 11.2 in class. no homework.

Spanish 1: Students performed the conversation today. This prepares them for a small (10 point) oral quiz on Monday in which they must retell the plot of the section from their own points of view. They must say 5 sentences about the section. They can use language from the section.
Homework for tomorrow: Mirada a 2-2 (look at 2-2).

Spanish 8: Today students presented the dialogue between Raúl and Lupe. There is no homework for tomorrow.

ATTENTION 8TH GRADE STUDENTS, PARENT(S)/GUARDIAN(S)

There are only seventy days left of middle school for 8th Graders at Norup International School. Spring is quickly approaching and March is going to be a busy month.

Mrs. Weiss visited all of the 8th Grade Language Arts classes today to speak with students about upcoming events. Most importantly, students will be visiting Berkley High School’s College and Career Fair on Monday, March 1st during 2nd hour (8:50 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.). The event is free of charge and all 8th grade students are required to attend.

Transportation will be provided via shuttle bus to-and-from Norup International School. Students must return a signed permission slip to Mrs. Weiss’ office TOMORROW, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26th. They will receive credit in Mrs. Klein’s Language Arts class for returning their permission slip on time.

Attached to this posting are copies of the permission slip, as well as a copy of upcoming events in the month of March.

Wednesday, February 24

Science: Lab 13 B (Measuring Resistance, comparing voltage, current and resistance in circuits). Daily Science Quiz tomorrow!

Geometry: Law of Sine & Cosine, pg 490-491. Chapter 7 test Monday.

Algebra: Students checked 7.3 and turned in all homework. Students also had the opportunity to start 7.4 homework in class.

Algebra 2: Students took notes on 8.6 and we started 8.6 homework in class, if it is not finished, it is homework.

Course 3: Today we finished 7.3 notes. No homework. Austin-We started notes on lesson 7.2. Homework- worksheet 7.2, # 1-13.

Pre Algebra: Today we started Chapter 6.1, no homework.

LA - Journal #28 - Write 10 food and people metaphors. Example: Franco is as assertive as a wilted piece of lettuce. Should create a clear image of the person. Went over Direct/Indirect Objects. Introduced and discussed literary analysis paper. HW - DO/IO quiz Friday 2/26. Journals are due 2/26 as well. (30 entries, 150 pts.) - entries are attached. Please note - Final papers are due 3/12 Friday. Novel test 3/12.

Journalism - Typing final drafts. The paper will not go to "press" this week. HW - work on news article.

Humanities: Students were introduced to chapter 11 and read 11.1 aloud. Homework is to complete 11.1 guided reading and to finish a current event.

Spanish 1: The students will present the conversation among Maria, Enrique and Linda tomorrow. Also, start to learn the new vocabulary on page 143.

Spanish 8: The students will present the conversation between Raúl and Lupe from worksheet 2 tomorrow.

Integrated Tech - Students that completed their LA WebQuest were given a Lego Robotics team and began sorting their kits. No Homework.

Tuesday, February 23

Science: Jigsaw note-taking on pages 302-305. Circuit Diagram worksheet for homework.

Geometry: 7.7 notes in class (solving right triangles), 7.7 worksheet is homework. Chapter 7 test is Monday, March 1.

Algebra: Students worked on a 7.1-7.3 Review. We started 7.4 Notes. No homework

Algebra 2: We did a Chapter 8 Review, checked 8.5 and then started 8.6.

Pre Algebra: Deadline for "Fill the Basket Challenge" is this Friday. Students turned in Chapter 5 Test.

Course 3: We went over 7.1 and began 7.2. No homework. Austin- We started notes on lesson 7.1, Ratios and Rates. Homework- worksheet 7.1, # 2-26 evens.

LA - Journal #27 - People seem to create excuses for almost everything that goes wrong. How many excuses can you think of for getting mud on the carpet? TKM 16-18 and WGTB 9-10 book discussion. HW - TKM 19-24 and WGTB 11-13 due 3/1. Please note: Daily journals are due Friday 2/26 - 30 entries 150 points. Grammar Quiz - Friday 2/26 - direct/indirect objects. Novel test Friday 3/12 - this will cover the whole novel.

Journalism - Editing strategies. Article placement. HW - none, unless you need to finish your final draft.

Humanities: Students corrected chapter (s) 9/10 test in class and reviewed homework folder grades. No homework. Current events due Thursday.

Spanish 1: Memorize the conversation among Enrique, Maria and Linda to present on Thursday.

Spanish 8: The work from before vacation is due tomorrow. That work is to finish the blank map and to go through the vocabulary list from page 21 and put words into three columns. When done, kids started on worksheets 1 and 2 from etapa preliminar, the opening chapter.

Thursday, February 11

Science: Students did a jigsaw reading and notes activity for pages 298-301.

Geometry: Quizzes were returned, quiz corrections are due tomorrow. We went over the 7.6 notes in class, 7.6 worksheet is homework. The chapter 7 test will be February 25 or 26.

Algebra: Students took notes on 7.4 (Solving Equations through Elimination) and then started their homework. Students have 7.4 homework.

Algebra 2: Students reviewed 8.4 and we started 8.5. Students have 8.5 for homework.

Pre Algebra: Students took Chapter 5 Exam. No homework over break.

Course 3: Today we started Chapter 7. Students have 7.1 Worksheet ODDS for homework. Austin- Students took the chapter 6 test.

Social Studies: Students took chapters 9/10 test in class. No homework. Have a wonderful break.

LA - Journal #26 - What do you plan to do over February break? Students took their novel quizzes. TKM 7-15 and WGTB 4-8. I collected their homework (novel worksheets). Direct and Indirect Objects, grammar packet. HW - Read TKM 16-18 and WGTB 9-10. Complete the grammar packet.

Journalism - Students worked on their final drafts of their new articles. They are due Friday at the beginning of the hour. HW - none

Integrated Tech - LA Webquests are due tomorrow. Feb 12.

Spanish 1: Today the classes did their speaking test. Well done! There is no homework over break except to start on 2-2 vocabulary.

Spanish 8: We continued to review basic terms and greetings. There's no homework over break.

Tuesday, February 9

Science: Finished lab 13-A, measurements in circuits. No homework.

Geometry: 7.1-7.4 quiz in class. 7.5 (sine and cosine) notes for homework.

Algebra: Students checked and reviewed 7.1 and learned 7.2. Students have 7.2 homework tonight.

Algebra 2: Students checked 8.2-8.3 and have 8.4 homework tonight.

Course 3: Students took Chapter 6 Test. Austin: We went over our 6.5 homework and reviewed for our test on Thursday.

Pre Algebra: Students studied for the Chapter 5 Test on Thursday.

Social Studies: Students reviewed for a test (ch. 9/10) tomorrow. Homework is to study for the test.

LA - Journal #25 - What does the word "commitment" mean to you? Explain. Book discussion: TKM 13-15 and WGTB 7-8. Handed out reflection worksheets. HW - Study for quiz on Thursday. TKM 7-15 and WGTB 4-8. I will also collect the worksheets that go alongside the chapters. (3 sheets). Over break students are to read TKM 16-18 and WGTB 9-10.

Journalism - Student's are typing up their final drafts, which are due at the beginning of the hour on Thursday Feb. 11th.

Integrated Tech - LA Webquest due on Friday.

Spanish 1: The class took the semester 1 exam today. For tomorrow, be ready to speak for 60 seconds without stopping.

Spanish 8: We reviewed the Spanish-speaking countries today. The homework is to memorize the sentence the class had to read to an adult for today (Hay veintiún países donde el español es el idioma oficial).

Monday, February 8

Science: Today we started our unit on electricity. Students built simple circuits and tested conductors and insulators. (7th hour took their midterm).

Geometry: 7.5 notes (tangent ratio), 7.5 worksheet is homework. 7.1-7.4 quiz tomorrow.

Algebra: We reviewed 7.1 and students received Parents as Partner Worksheet (see attached). They also received the Chapter 7 Assignment sheet. Students have 7.1 homework tonight.

Algebra 2: We reviewed 8.1 and worked on 8.2 and 8.3. Students have 8.2 and 8.3 homework tonight.

Pre Algebra: We reviewed for the Chapter 5 test on Thursday, then spoke about our fundraiser. Students came up with great ideas and we will solidify them tomorrow.

Course 3: Austin- Took the quarterly assessment. Baker- Reviewed for the chapter 6 test tomorrow.

Social Studies: Students worked on a test review in class. Students should complete the review for homework. Homework folders are due Tuesday. Chapter 9/10 test on Wednesday.

LA - Journal #24 - There is smoke. Where is it coming from? You investigate and are surprised by what you find. Describe what you discover. Continued with "Free at Last" stories. HW - TKM Ch 13-15 and WGTB Ch 7-8 due for book discussion. Quiz on TKM 7-15 and WGTB 4-8 will be on Thursday Feb 11th.

Journalism - Students edited and critiqued their rough drafts in groups (which were due on Friday). Students helped with news leads, grammar, closing, etc. Tues and Wed. they will type up their final drafts. HW - final drafts are due on Thursday Feb 11th at the beginning of the hour.

Spanish 1: The semester exam is tomorrow! Today we played a review game to prepare.

Spanish 8: Today we reviewed the Spanish-speaking world. For tomorrow, please read the sentence "Hay veintiún países donde el español es el idioma oficial" (There are 21 countries where Spanish is the official language) to an adult and get the page signed to verify this.

Friday, February 5

Science: Took our midterm (7th hour will take theirs on Monday due to the Internet Safety Assembly). Lab Re-Do's for Mrs. Petersen's class are due Monday.

Geometry: 7.4 notes (special right triangles). 7.4 worksheet is homework.

Algebra: Students took notes on 7.1 and did #2-44 even in their books for 7.1. Students also received the super bowl scavenger hunt worksheet (see attached) that is due on Monday.

Algebra 2: Students can finish up their midterms today. Anyone finished took notes on 8.1 and did problems #1-50 odds. Students are responsible for completing the super bowl scavenger hunt worksheet for Monday (see attached) .

Course 3: Students did 2 activities (see attached) for the Super Bowl. Worksheet 1 and 2 are due on Monday as well as the Scavenger Hunt (see attached). Students have a Chapter 6 Test on Tuesday. Austin-We worked on a chapter review in class. If students did not finish, they should finish for homework. #1 - 18.

Pre Algebra: Students filled out a fund-raising questionnaire in preparation for our fund-raising event benefiting The Food Bank of Michigan through the Piston's Care Telethon. Afterward, students completed 2 Super Bowl worksheet activities (see attached) and then have a Scavenger Hunt (see attached) activity due on Monday.

LA - Journal #23 - Some people can't smell. In one paragraph make them understand "skunk". Book discussion on novels TKM 10-12 and WGTB 5-6. Students also worked on the reflection worksheets for those particular chapters. HW - TKM Ch 13-15 and WGTB Ch 7-8 should be completed by Tuesday 2/9. TKM worksheets Ch 7-12 and WGTB 4-6 will be collected on Monday.

Journalism - rough drafts of their articles are due at the beginning of the hour. The rest of the hour students attended an assembly on internet safety. HW - none.

Social Studies: Students discussed 10.3, read 10.4 aloud and worked on 10.4 guided reading in class. 10.4 guided reading is due Monday. Homework folders are due Tuesday. Chapter 9/10 test on Wednesday.

Spanish 1: Remember the semester final is Tuesday. To prepare, look at the vocabulary every day. One effective technique to look at the words right before bed. There is research that supports the idea that when the conscious brain goes to sleep, the rest of the brain continues to process the information, especially the most recently added information. I suggest the students add one more chapter each night, so that by Tuesday, they are reviewing all of the chapters that are covered.

Also, on Wednesday and Thursday if time is needed, the students will have a speaking quiz. They are charged with speaking continuously for 60 seconds. Because they cannot read the words, I am not going to grade them for perfect speech (although that would be fine!). I will instead grade for smooth speech without pauses. The goal is for them to get into Spanish and stay there.

Spanish 8: There is no homework over the weekend, however, please make sure that any homework already assigned is completed. Parents and guardians should have seen and written notes to verify that they have seen the class syllabus and the sheet with memorization techniques.