Monday, December 9

Science: Mrs. Petersen is out ill today. Students watched Bill Nye: Motion as part of their review for Wednesday's test. They were also able to work on the review (which they received Friday). The review is due tomorrow.

Geometry: Students began our unit on congruence by taking notes on section 4.2. Homework is to complete pages 67-70 in the congruence packet.

Course 3: Today we started solving multi-step equations.  Homework is all of the odds on the worksheet given.

Algebra: Algebra - Problem Solving Workshop is due tomorrow!! (See Friday's blog post for copies)

Pre-Algebra: Today students participated in an inquiry-based activity in which they discovered the rules we can use when multiplying and dividing powers. We also completed an Interactive Student Notebook page that spells out how and why we can use the "Rules of Exponents" to solve problems. HW: 4.5 (1-27 odd)

Spanish (Tomlinson): No homework.  Continue to study vocab for Quiz on 12/17.

Humanities: Students were introduced to the Constitution handbook (p. 226 of textbook) in class. Students were given time to work on a guided reading for the Constitution handbook in class. Homework is to work on the guided reading.  Guided readings are due Wednesday.

ELA- Students continued their grammar study with Chapter 4 - Verbs.  Grammar 4.1-4.2 was worked on in class as AR quiz grades for the last two weeks were entered. There will be a Summative Assessment on Friday.  This will encompass Grammar Chapters 1-4, all packets have been handed back, these should be used as study guides. Homework:  READ! Journal Entry #26, Grammar.

Spanish 2: Exs 13,15,16 pgs 260-261. Due tomorrow

French I: Study vocab on pg 73 and grammar for 2.3 unit quiz tomorrow.

Corrective Reading:  Logs are due today.  If you did not turn a log in, please make sure you turn it in tomorrow for late credit.

Resource Room Math:  Test will be on Friday.  Homework will be due Friday. If you get your homework in early, I will check it and review anything you got wrong so you do wonderful on the test.

Friday, December 6

Science: Today we played jeopardy to review for the unit 2 test. Students also were given the review for the test. The review will be due on Tuesday, the test is on Wednesday.

Geometry: Took the quiz on parallel lines and transverals. Homework is to complete the quiz. Students should complete the quiz without help and on their own. 

Chinese: We are making 2014 calendar in Chinese according to student birthday.

Humanities: Students took the chapter 8 summative assessment in class. No homework.

Spanish 2: 4.1 Chapter test on Thursday, Dec 12th.

French I:

• The worksheet passed out today is due on Monday, Dec 9th.
• Flash cards for the brown words on pg 73  are due on Monday. 
• 2.3 vocab quiz on Monday, on the brown words on pg 73.
• There will be a practice 2.3 unit quiz on Monday, and the real one on Tuesday.
•  Also the Chapter test 2 will be next week on Thursday, Dec 12th, as this next unit is a very short unit.
•  Make sure that you are studying all the vocab on pg 73, and the verb "avoir".

Course 3: Chapter 3 test today.  No homework.

Reading Log:  Due Monday- five different responses.

R.R. Math:  Homework is due next Friday, a week from today.  Practice X daily.

Algebra- We will check 5-4B odds on Monday (students should already have that done) Attached is the Problem Solving Workshop & answer sheet for this chapter.  It is due next Tuesday.

Spanish (Tomlinson): No homework. Review Family Access to see if you have missing assignments.

Pre-Algebra: 4.1-4.1 "Check Up". No Homework. Some students need to finish their "Check Up" on Monday.

Creative Writing: Today in creative writing students turned in their signpost sheet for their dystopian novel and also handed in their persuasive essay. Students silently read their realistic fiction novel for a good portion of the hour. AR quiz is on Dec 17th. Homework: Read.

Thursday, December 5

Science: Students had the option today to either work on the final draft of their lab or to work on the review for the Unit 2 test. Final drafts of labs are due tomorrow, the unit 2 test will be on Wednesday, December 11.

Geometry: Today we continued our practice with parallel lines and transversals. Homework is to complete the 3.3 challenge practice. Parallel line/transversal quiz is tomorrow.

Humanities: Students had a second day of review in class today.  The review was for our chapter 8 summative assessment, which will be given tomorrow. Homework is to study for the assessment.

ELA - Students continued their Pronoun study with Grammar 3.7 Pronoun Antecedent Agreement and 3.8 Indefinite Pronoun Agreement.  Students were given time in class (with me helping) to work on the worksheets and/or read and take AR quizzes. Homework: Grammar 3.7-3.8, Journal #25, READ!

Pre-Algebra: Today we reviewed the concepts taught in 4.1-4.3. We also learned how to use the skills we have learned to help us find the Least Common Multiple of terms, specifically monomials. Tomorrow students will have a "Check Up" Activity that will be open note. It will be graded for accuracy and entered as a quiz grade. HW: 4.4 (7-12) **Organize notes and homework assignments from chapter 4 to be used on tomorrow's "Check Up" Activity

Pre-Algebra: Today we reviewed the concepts taught in 4.1-4.3. We also learned how to use the skills we have learned to help us find the Least Common Multiple of terms, specifically monomials. Tomorrow students will have a "Check Up" Activity that will be open note. It will be graded for accuracy and entered as a quiz grade. HW: 4.4 (7-12) **Organize notes and homework assignments from chapter 4 to be used on tomorrow's "Check Up" Activity

Spanish  (Tomlinson): No new HW.  Finish "ser" and "estar" sentences from Monday and Tuesday.  Finish "cumpleaños" sheet.

Wednesday, December

Science: Peer reviewed rough drafts of "Is The Force With You?". Final drafts are due on Friday. Tomorrow students will have the option to either work on their final drafts or to begin reviewing for our next test, which will be Wednesday, December 11.

Geometry: Continued working on proofs about parallel and perpendicular lines. Homework is the 3.3 worksheet. Quiz on Friday.

Algebra- section 5.2(4-44 multiples of 4)  it is from the book page 296.  We have a Problem Solving Workshop on Friday that will be due on Tuesday, and a Quiz covering sections 5.1-5.2 on Monday.

Corrective Reading:  Logs are due on Monday.

Resource Room Math:  Homework packet due next Friday.

Spanish (Tomlinson): Re-do "estar" sentences--remember TEMPORARY conditions NOT characteristics. Cumpleaños sheet. Quiz -1.3 vocab:  changed to Tues Dec. 17

Spanish (Farah): WHAT WE'VE DONE SO FAR: This unit (1.3), we're focusing on family vocabulary, possessive adjectives, dates, the verb 'tener,' and saying our age. Students have received the vocabulary list, and we've practiced our vocabulary words while at the lab. Yesterday, students received a packet on 'the date.' Those who did not complete it yesterday, should hand it in today. Monday, December 9 we will have our first Vocabulary Quiz. HOMEWORK: Students should be studying Spanish at least 15 -20 minutes EVERYDAY, even if they don't have a specific homework assignment to complete.  WHAT'S COMING UP:

Vocabulary Quiz - Monday, December 9

Unit 1.3 Vocabulary/Grammar Quiz - Monday, December 16

Retakes - Tuesday, December 17

On December 18, 19, 20 we'll watch the movie 'La Quinceañera.' We'll spend time each day discussing and participating in activities centered on the cultural aspects of the film. 

ELA - Students graded their Grammar 3.1-3.3 and continued their Pronoun study with Grammar 3.4-3.6. Homework: Grammar, Journal entry #24, READ!

Humanities: Students reviewed for our chapter 8 summative assessment. The assessment is on Friday. Homework is to review for the test.

Spanish 2: Study vocab words on pg 269. The chapter test will be next Thursday. The study guide will be on the blog tomorrow.

French I: Study the brown words on pg 73 for the 2.3 vocab quiz on Monday, and 2.3 unit quiz on Tuesday. Study all the vocab words on pg 73 for a chapter test next Thursday. 

Physical Education: Answer the following questions

What is your favorite sport/activity?

• How long have you been involved with this sport/activity?
• How often do you participate?
• Give a brief description.

What is it about the sport/activity that makes it your favorite?

• Why

How has this sport/activity positively impacted your life?

Criteria

• 1 – 2 pages in length.
• Double check your spelling.
• A typed paper is preferred but you may hand write it. Must be legible.

This homework is due on Wed., Dec. 11th

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.

Tuesday, December 3

8th Graders took the ACT Explore test today 5th-7th hour.

Humanities: Students continued to work on questions from chapter 8 in class today. Chapter 8 questions are due Wednesday. No current events this week.

Corrective Reading:  Reading Logs are due Monday 12.9.13.  All five days need to be completed, parents need to sign logs and five different reader responses need to be complete.

Resource Room Math:  Homework is not due until 12.13.13, but students can start their homework packet today and multiplication practice at home should be daily.

Science: 1st & 3rd hours worked on rough drafts of the "Is The Force With You?" lab. All classes rough drafts are due tomorrow for peer review. Final drafts are due on Friday.

Geometry: Began proofs about parallel and perpendicular lines. Homework is to complete the 3.2-B worksheet.

Spanish (Tomlinson): Write 1 sentence for each of the present tense forms of "estar" (6 sentences total)--make sure that the pronouns and adjectives match in gender and number.  These sentences should be about how people FEEL today (not something permanent, like being short or smart).

estoy   estamos

estás    estáis

está      están

Spanish 2: Quiz on prepositions tomorrow. Also do #5 and #6 on the bell work packet for tomorrow. I will post the answers on my blog today. Please check your answers.

French I: Make flash cards for the brown words on pg 73 for a vocab quiz on Monday. Also the chapter test will all be next week, as the next unit is a very short unit. Make sure that you are studying all the vocab on pg 73, and the verb "avoir".

Chinese: We learned to write characters from L4 Text 2, and write down everyone's birthday in characters.

ELA- 4th hour had a reading hour due to the ACT Explore test during 5-7th hours. Yesterday's Grammar 3.1-3.3 Pronouns  is due tomorrow. Homework: Read, Journal #23, Grammar

Course 3: Today we are writing 2-step equations.  The homework is 14 questions on a worksheet.  Write 2-step equations if you can.  If not, solve logically.

Pre-Algebra: 4.2 - Today we looked at how we can use different methods of factoring to find the Greatest Common Factors of numbers or whether to tell whether numbers are relatively prime. We also practiced finding the GCF of given monomials. HW: 4.2 (odd) ** Please take a moment to look at missing assignments on Family Access. Many students have missing assignments or absent work that should be turned in as soon as possible. If you need copies of the assignments, please see me.  

Monday, December 2

Science: Today was a rough draft work day for the "Is the Force With You?" lab. Rough drafts for peer review are due on Wednesday, final drafts are due on Friday. We will also begin reviewing for the unit 2 test this week.

Geometry:Quiz proving composite of reflections over two intersecting lines. Homework is to complete the 3.1 notes.

Spanish (Tomlinson):Write a sentence using each of the 6 forms of "ser"  (the present tense conjugation) to describe the personality or characteristics of people.  Refer to page 35 in the test for the conjugation and corresponding subject pronouns.  Due tomorrow (Tuesday).

Spanish 2: Exs 10,11, & 12 pg 358-359 are due tomorrow. Quiz on prepositions this Wednesday.

French I: 2.2 Unit quiz tomorrow

Humanities: Students were introduced to, and began to work on questions for, chapter 8 in class. Guided questions for chapter 8 are due Wednesday. No current events this week

Corrective Reading:  Reading Logs are due Monday 12.9.13.  All five days need to be completed, parents need to sign logs and five different reader responses need to be complete.

Resource Room Math:  Homework is not due until 12.13.13, but students can start their homework packet today and multiplication practice at home should be daily.

Chinese: We learned to say and write year, month, and day. homework: TB p. 27: 6 write 3 sentences for each picture.

Course 3: Today we worked on 2-step equations.  Homework is worksheet 3.3, evens

Pre-Algebra: Today we tied-up some loose ends in Solving Inequalities, and began chapter 4 where we discussed prime/composite numbers, prime factorization, and factoring monomials. HW: 4.1 odds  

Algebra-Great job on the Chapter 4 test.  A- average!!!  We started chapter 5 today.  Attached is the homework (2-44 evens)

Today in creative writing we continued to work on the persuasive essays and those that have finished early peer edited. Final papers are due Thursday. Homework: Work on Persuasive essays.

Tuesday, November 26

Science: Worked on the conclusion and critique reflection of the "Is the Force With You?" lab. Lab planners should be completed when we return from break (most are already completed!) so that students are ready to work on writing their rough drafts. Monday and Tuesday Dec. 2 & 3 will be rough draft work days, rough draft for peer review is due on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Final drafts will be due on Friday, December 6.

Geometry: Went over composites of reflections over intersecting lines. Homework is the complete the composite of reflections over two intersecting lines worksheet. Quiz on Monday.

Humanities: Students completed the preliminary rounds of the Geography Bee in class today. No homework. Happy Thanksgiving!!

Corrective Reading and Resource Room Math:  No homework- enjoy the holiday!

 ELA - Students continued their Grammar Study with Lessons 2.4-Compound Nouns, 2.5-Nouns as Subjects and Complements, and 2.6-Nouns as Phrases.  We had the class period to work on it. Have a happy Thanksgiving and Chanukah!

Spanish II- no homework

French I - study the blue words on pg 73 for the 2.2 unit quiz on Tuesday Dec 3rd

Algebra:  Test today!  Happy Thanksgiving!

Course 3: No homework for course 3.  Enjoy your break.

Pre-Algebra: Today we completed our Chapter 3 test. HW: none (Enjoy the break!)