Science: Jigsaw for reading and notes pages 46-49 (Graphs of Motion). We will begin data collection for "How Fast Am I" on Wednesday, October 14.
Geometry: 2.4 notes in class, 2.4 worksheet is homework. 2.1-2.4 quiz on Thursday.
Algebra: 2.5 day1 and day 2 if not finished. Also memorize square terms up to 25.
Pre Algebra: 2.1 homework
Course 3: 2.1 Homework and activity
Algebra 2: No homework
LA - Journal #17 - What qualities make up a good "thinker?" Why? I collected their Quiet Poem homework and we went over the Subj/Predicate packet. We also discussed Haiku, Couplet and Triplet poems. HW: Haiku, Couplet, Triplet poems. Study for the grammar quiz on Thursday (subjects/predicates).
Journalism - No class today.
Humanities: Current event due Wednesday.
Spanish 1: Please finish the questions about pp 52-53.
Spanish 8: Please finish the second side of the unscramble pages about the exporers.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Monday, October 5, 2009
Oct. 5
Science: Today we practiced calculating acceleration based on the car traveling on a level section of the track compared to a sloped section of the track. Students qot their quizzes back, quiz corrections are due tomorrow for 1/2 credit. Rules for quiz corrections are:
1. Separate sheet of paper
2. Copy the entire question
3. Write the correct answer completely (not just "a")
4. Write at least 2 sentences explaining the question and answer. Statements such as "I didn't know" or "I got confused" do not explain the science. If it is a solving question students may make a problem sovling box instead of writing sentences.
Geometry: Did the 2.3 notes in class (Law of Detachment & Law of Syllogism). 2.3 worksheet is homework. 2.1-2.4 quiz on Thursday.
Algebra: 2.5 Day1
Pre Algebra: no hw unless you have test corrections and need a parent signature.
Course 3: Review for Ch. 1 Test tomorrow
Algebra 2: Chapter 2 Test tomorrow
Humanitites: Current event due Wednesday.
LA - Journal #16 - write 2 feeling poems. Students took a grammar quiz on structure and kinds of sentences. I collected the grammar packet for a homework grade.
Students learned how to write "quiet" poems. HW: Write a quiet poem. Student should also have the subj/predicate packets up to 1.10 finished for Tuesday. REMINDER: today is the last day to make-up reading counts quizzes. Reading counts number #2 should be taken on or before 10/16.
Journalism - Students worked on finding out the verdict of the P-Diddy trial and reporting it in their own words. Students also wrote a rap about the trial. HW: finishing up their class assignments.
Spanish 1: Please draw, color and label (on a saparate sheet) a person using p. 69 vocabulary.
Spanish 8: Please prepare for the geography quiz tomorrow.
1. Separate sheet of paper
2. Copy the entire question
3. Write the correct answer completely (not just "a")
4. Write at least 2 sentences explaining the question and answer. Statements such as "I didn't know" or "I got confused" do not explain the science. If it is a solving question students may make a problem sovling box instead of writing sentences.
Geometry: Did the 2.3 notes in class (Law of Detachment & Law of Syllogism). 2.3 worksheet is homework. 2.1-2.4 quiz on Thursday.
Algebra: 2.5 Day1
Pre Algebra: no hw unless you have test corrections and need a parent signature.
Course 3: Review for Ch. 1 Test tomorrow
Algebra 2: Chapter 2 Test tomorrow
Humanitites: Current event due Wednesday.
LA - Journal #16 - write 2 feeling poems. Students took a grammar quiz on structure and kinds of sentences. I collected the grammar packet for a homework grade.
Students learned how to write "quiet" poems. HW: Write a quiet poem. Student should also have the subj/predicate packets up to 1.10 finished for Tuesday. REMINDER: today is the last day to make-up reading counts quizzes. Reading counts number #2 should be taken on or before 10/16.
Journalism - Students worked on finding out the verdict of the P-Diddy trial and reporting it in their own words. Students also wrote a rap about the trial. HW: finishing up their class assignments.
Spanish 1: Please draw, color and label (on a saparate sheet) a person using p. 69 vocabulary.
Spanish 8: Please prepare for the geography quiz tomorrow.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Oct. 2
Science: Took the unit 1 quiz. No homework!
Geometry: Went over 2.2 notes in class (logic). 2.2 worksheet is homework.
Algebra: 2.5 homework
Pre Algebra: No homework
Algebra 2: Review for Test on Tuesday.
Course 3: 1.8 Homework and Review for Test on Tuesday
Humanities: No homework. Have a wonderful weekend. GO STATE!
LA - Journal 15 - If your parents created a report card to grade you at home, what topics would they grade? Would you be an "A" student? why or why not? I collected their homework..."Feeling" poem. Reminded students that Monday is the last day to take their make-up quizzes for the 1st Reading Counts for a better grade. Grammar - Subjects and Predicates. HW: Study for the sentence "kind and structure" quiz. Subject and Predicate packet is due on Tuesday Oct 6th.
Journalism: Discussed the homework - Their opinion on how the media reports on different races. Students came up with questions they would ask either the Jury, judge, witnesses etc. to get more information on the P-Diddy case. We discussed the questions in class. HW - none.
Spanish 1: There is no written homework over the weekend, but please start reviewing the p. 69 vocabulary for our quiz next Thursday, October 8. There will also be a test retake on Wednesday at lunch for those who want to raise their grade from the chapter 1 test.
Spanish 8: There is no written homework over the weekend, but please make sure that you're caught up on homework. Some kids are falling behind and it will hurt your grade, especially when there aren't many assignments!
There is a quiz about Latin American geography using the blank map we've been practicing with.
Geometry: Went over 2.2 notes in class (logic). 2.2 worksheet is homework.
Algebra: 2.5 homework
Pre Algebra: No homework
Algebra 2: Review for Test on Tuesday.
Course 3: 1.8 Homework and Review for Test on Tuesday
Humanities: No homework. Have a wonderful weekend. GO STATE!
LA - Journal 15 - If your parents created a report card to grade you at home, what topics would they grade? Would you be an "A" student? why or why not? I collected their homework..."Feeling" poem. Reminded students that Monday is the last day to take their make-up quizzes for the 1st Reading Counts for a better grade. Grammar - Subjects and Predicates. HW: Study for the sentence "kind and structure" quiz. Subject and Predicate packet is due on Tuesday Oct 6th.
Journalism: Discussed the homework - Their opinion on how the media reports on different races. Students came up with questions they would ask either the Jury, judge, witnesses etc. to get more information on the P-Diddy case. We discussed the questions in class. HW - none.
Spanish 1: There is no written homework over the weekend, but please start reviewing the p. 69 vocabulary for our quiz next Thursday, October 8. There will also be a test retake on Wednesday at lunch for those who want to raise their grade from the chapter 1 test.
Spanish 8: There is no written homework over the weekend, but please make sure that you're caught up on homework. Some kids are falling behind and it will hurt your grade, especially when there aren't many assignments!
There is a quiz about Latin American geography using the blank map we've been practicing with.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Oct. 1
Science: Today we read and took notes on acceleration using the "jigsaw" method. We also went over the speed homework. Quiz tomorrow (open note).
Geometry: Students got the chapter 1 test results today, class average was 91%, nice job! Went over 2.1 notes in class, 2.1 worksheet is homework.
Algebra: 2.4 Homework
Pre Algebra: Ch. 1 Test tomorrow and stamp sheet due (for 90 points!)
Course 3: Test postponed and moved to Tuesday.
Algebra 2: 2.7 Homework, Test on Tuesday.
Humanities: Quiz on Friday, October 2nd.
LA- Journal #14 - Write a paragraph that uses as many words that rhyme with "sneeze" (minimum 7 words and paragraph must make sense.) We corrected and discussed the grammar homework. There is a grammar quiz on Monday 10/5 and homework will be collected then. We started on "Feeling" poems and did some examples on the board as a class. HW: write your own "Feeling" poem.
Journalism: We discussed the HW from yesterday. Their opinion on the P-Diddy trial.
We then continued with the P-Diddy trial discussion regarding fairness, media influences, sensationalism etc. HW: 1 page discussing their opinion if they think the media reports news differently depending upon the race of the person involved. If so how and why? Must pull examples from the article to support their opinion. Due tomorrow.
Geometry: Students got the chapter 1 test results today, class average was 91%, nice job! Went over 2.1 notes in class, 2.1 worksheet is homework.
Algebra: 2.4 Homework
Pre Algebra: Ch. 1 Test tomorrow and stamp sheet due (for 90 points!)
Course 3: Test postponed and moved to Tuesday.
Algebra 2: 2.7 Homework, Test on Tuesday.
Humanities: Quiz on Friday, October 2nd.
LA- Journal #14 - Write a paragraph that uses as many words that rhyme with "sneeze" (minimum 7 words and paragraph must make sense.) We corrected and discussed the grammar homework. There is a grammar quiz on Monday 10/5 and homework will be collected then. We started on "Feeling" poems and did some examples on the board as a class. HW: write your own "Feeling" poem.
Journalism: We discussed the HW from yesterday. Their opinion on the P-Diddy trial.
We then continued with the P-Diddy trial discussion regarding fairness, media influences, sensationalism etc. HW: 1 page discussing their opinion if they think the media reports news differently depending upon the race of the person involved. If so how and why? Must pull examples from the article to support their opinion. Due tomorrow.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Sept. 30
Science: Today in class we learned how to solve speed problems using problem solving boxes. We did #1-5 together in class, the remaining 10 problems were worked on in class and anything not finished is homework. Quiz on Friday.
Geometry: Took the chapter 1 test. 2.1 notes are homework.
Algebra: 2.2 Homework
Pre Algebra: Review for Test on Friday
Course 3: 1.7 Homework, Test on Friday
Algebra 2: 2.7 Homework
LA-Journal #13: What does it mean to live a balanced lifestyle? OR How can you live a balanced lifestyle. Grammar - Kinds and Structures of sentences. HW: Complete the grammar packet for Thursday.
Journalism: Read an article from the NY Times regarding the trial of Sean "Puffy" Combs.
What news is being reported? Where is the background as to why Combs is on trial? Discuss the alternate jurors opinion to the trial. What is the authors opinion on this topic? HW: What is your opinion of this case? Why? Full page with references from the article to support your opinion. Due Thursday.
Humanities: Current events were shared today. Chapter 3 Assessment (p. 88) is due Thursday. Test review Thursday. Test Friday.
Geometry: Took the chapter 1 test. 2.1 notes are homework.
Algebra: 2.2 Homework
Pre Algebra: Review for Test on Friday
Course 3: 1.7 Homework, Test on Friday
Algebra 2: 2.7 Homework
LA-Journal #13: What does it mean to live a balanced lifestyle? OR How can you live a balanced lifestyle. Grammar - Kinds and Structures of sentences. HW: Complete the grammar packet for Thursday.
Journalism: Read an article from the NY Times regarding the trial of Sean "Puffy" Combs.
What news is being reported? Where is the background as to why Combs is on trial? Discuss the alternate jurors opinion to the trial. What is the authors opinion on this topic? HW: What is your opinion of this case? Why? Full page with references from the article to support your opinion. Due Thursday.
Humanities: Current events were shared today. Chapter 3 Assessment (p. 88) is due Thursday. Test review Thursday. Test Friday.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Sept. 29
IB word of the week= Balanced
Science: Today we went over the "Scientific Process" homework and began planning the "How Fast Am I?" lab. Quiz on Friday!
Geometry: Went over the practice test in class, Chapter Review (pg. 60-63) odds for homework. Chapter 1 test tomorrow.
Course 3: 1.6 Homework
Pre Algebra: 1.8 Homework
Algebra: 2.1 Homework
Algebra 2: 2.5 Homework
LA - Journal #12 - Describe the room you would build for yourself if you were a carpenter and why? We continued reading and discussion poems for the literature book. HW: continue reading their reading counts books. Make-up quizzes fro the first reading counts quiz must be taken by Monday Oct 5th, otherwise the grade they have is the grade that they earned.
Journalism: Finished up our final draft letters. Students explored the backgrounds of their perspective guest speakers. They also came up with interview questions taken from the information they found. HW: none.
Spanish 1: Remember there is a test Thursday! To prepare, be completely ready to use the verb ser (to be). Here are some suggestions about ways to memorize…there are many more ideas!
Visual Learners…try to see the work, even if it’s just in your mind’s eye.
1. Write everything down so that you can see the words you hear.
2. Look at it.
3. Color code it, draw pictures and graphs. Make art of your studies.
Kinesthetic learners…add as much movement as you can.
4. Move your body as you study.
5. Write down everything…the movement of your pencil is still movement!
6. Write words or letters on small pieces of paper that you mix up, then use to recreate words or sentences.
Aural (auditory) learners…try to hear it, speak and make noise that relates to the lesson.
6. Sing it or chant it.
7. Have a partner read or speak the words to you.
Spanish 8: For Thursday, please prepare the small lecture about the geography of Latin America. You must read the following lines aloud, pointing to a map as you do so. You must say this to an adult and get a signature to verify that you have done so.
Norteamérica y Sudamérica son continentes. La lengua principal es el español. Centroamérica tiene muchas regiones tropicales, especialmente en la costas del Mar Caribe y el Océano Pacífico. Hay montañas que van por Centroamérica y siguen el oeste de Sudamérica. En Sudamérica se llaman los Andes. Al este de los Andes de Chile son los llanos de Argentina. Al norte de ellos es Brasil. El Río Amazonas pasa por Brasil al Océano Atlántico.
Science: Today we went over the "Scientific Process" homework and began planning the "How Fast Am I?" lab. Quiz on Friday!
Geometry: Went over the practice test in class, Chapter Review (pg. 60-63) odds for homework. Chapter 1 test tomorrow.
Course 3: 1.6 Homework
Pre Algebra: 1.8 Homework
Algebra: 2.1 Homework
Algebra 2: 2.5 Homework
LA - Journal #12 - Describe the room you would build for yourself if you were a carpenter and why? We continued reading and discussion poems for the literature book. HW: continue reading their reading counts books. Make-up quizzes fro the first reading counts quiz must be taken by Monday Oct 5th, otherwise the grade they have is the grade that they earned.
Journalism: Finished up our final draft letters. Students explored the backgrounds of their perspective guest speakers. They also came up with interview questions taken from the information they found. HW: none.
Spanish 1: Remember there is a test Thursday! To prepare, be completely ready to use the verb ser (to be). Here are some suggestions about ways to memorize…there are many more ideas!
Visual Learners…try to see the work, even if it’s just in your mind’s eye.
1. Write everything down so that you can see the words you hear.
2. Look at it.
3. Color code it, draw pictures and graphs. Make art of your studies.
Kinesthetic learners…add as much movement as you can.
4. Move your body as you study.
5. Write down everything…the movement of your pencil is still movement!
6. Write words or letters on small pieces of paper that you mix up, then use to recreate words or sentences.
Aural (auditory) learners…try to hear it, speak and make noise that relates to the lesson.
6. Sing it or chant it.
7. Have a partner read or speak the words to you.
Spanish 8: For Thursday, please prepare the small lecture about the geography of Latin America. You must read the following lines aloud, pointing to a map as you do so. You must say this to an adult and get a signature to verify that you have done so.
Norteamérica y Sudamérica son continentes. La lengua principal es el español. Centroamérica tiene muchas regiones tropicales, especialmente en la costas del Mar Caribe y el Océano Pacífico. Hay montañas que van por Centroamérica y siguen el oeste de Sudamérica. En Sudamérica se llaman los Andes. Al este de los Andes de Chile son los llanos de Argentina. Al norte de ellos es Brasil. El Río Amazonas pasa por Brasil al Océano Atlántico.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Sept. 25
Science: Today we began notes on calculating speed. Lab corrections are due on Tuesday, Sept. 29.
Geometry: Worked on the practice test in class, the rest is homework. Chapter 1 test is Wednesday, Sept. 30.
Algebra: Took Chapter 1 Test (No homework)
Pre Algebra: No homework
Course 3: No homework
Algebra 2: No Homework
Humanaties -Collected folders today. No homework. Have a wonderful weekend.
LA-I passed back their writing prompts and discussed with them with the class. I told them I would be available after school for personal questions. Journal #11 - You have won an Oscar for your acting ability. Write your acceptance speech.We read about poetry in the Literature books and discussed a poem by Langston Hughes and Gwendolyn Brooks. HW: none.
Geometry: Worked on the practice test in class, the rest is homework. Chapter 1 test is Wednesday, Sept. 30.
Algebra: Took Chapter 1 Test (No homework)
Pre Algebra: No homework
Course 3: No homework
Algebra 2: No Homework
Humanaties -Collected folders today. No homework. Have a wonderful weekend.
LA-I passed back their writing prompts and discussed with them with the class. I told them I would be available after school for personal questions. Journal #11 - You have won an Oscar for your acting ability. Write your acceptance speech.We read about poetry in the Literature books and discussed a poem by Langston Hughes and Gwendolyn Brooks. HW: none.
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