* 8th Graders took the Science MEAP in the morning and had 1st & 2nd hours in the afternoon.
Science (1st Hour): Played Jeapardy review and worked on review that is due on Thursday. For the review, complete sentences or problem solving boxes are required, the review is found on page 24- Understanding Vocabulary (#7-13), Reviewing Concepts (#8, 10-15, 20, 21, 24 & 25) & Solving Problems (#3-5 & 8-10). The Unit 1 test is scheduled for Tuesday, October 26.
Geometry: 3.2 Graphing calculator activity (graphing parallel lines and transversals) and 3.1 notes (Pairs of lines and angles). 3.1 worksheet is homework.
Algebra: 2nd and 4th hours p.372 (4-32 evens). 5th hour is worksheet 3.2/6.3. There will be a quiz over sections 3.1-3.4/6.1-6.3 next week. 10/27 for 2nd and 4th hours, 10/26 for 5th hour
Pre-Algebra: We finished discussing lesson 2.3, distributive property and like terms, homework-worksheet 2.3, 2-7 simplify, 8 * 16 all.
Social Studies: Students discussed current events, corrected 4.3 and worked on 4.4 in class. Homework is to complete 4.4 section assessment. Current events due "C" and "F" days. Quiz and homework folders due Friday.
LA: Today in class: Students discussed "Nothing but the Truth" . They started working on their poetry project which is due 10/26, Attached is the assignment with the rubric. They were provided with example books, and materials to use if they choose to do so. HW - read Pg 40-82 in NBTT by 10/21, study for poetry quiz which is this Friday 10/22
Technology - last day of Makeup...everyone should be caught up as I haven't seen any students in at lunch time...The Internet Scavenger Hunt is the biggest assignment due to date.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Tuesday, October 19
* Today students took the Math MEAP in the morning and had 3rd & 5th hours in the afternoon. Last day of MEAP tomorrow!
Science: Played Jeapardy review and worked on review that is due on Thursday. For the review, complete sentences or problem solving boxes are required, the review is found on page 24- Understanding Vocabulary (#7-13), Reviewing Concepts (#8, 10-15, 20, 21, 24 & 25) & Solving Problems (#3-5 & 8-10). The Unit 1 test is scheduled for Tuesday, October 26.
LA: Today in class: Students discussed "Nothing but the Truth" . They started working on their poetry project which is due 10/26, Attached is the assignment with the rubric. They were provided with example books, and materials to use if they choose to do so. HW - read Pg 40-82 in NBTT by 10/21, study for poetry quiz which is this Friday 10/22
Social Studies: Students shared current events, reviewed 4.3 and worked on 4.4 in class.Homework is to finish 4.4 section assessment.; Quiz review Thursday. Quiz and homework folder collection on Friday.
Art 7/8: 5th hr. met only today due to MEAP. Students continued "IB Cube."
Advanced Art grade 8: Continuation of "Flower Pun" drawings.
Science: Played Jeapardy review and worked on review that is due on Thursday. For the review, complete sentences or problem solving boxes are required, the review is found on page 24- Understanding Vocabulary (#7-13), Reviewing Concepts (#8, 10-15, 20, 21, 24 & 25) & Solving Problems (#3-5 & 8-10). The Unit 1 test is scheduled for Tuesday, October 26.
LA: Today in class: Students discussed "Nothing but the Truth" . They started working on their poetry project which is due 10/26, Attached is the assignment with the rubric. They were provided with example books, and materials to use if they choose to do so. HW - read Pg 40-82 in NBTT by 10/21, study for poetry quiz which is this Friday 10/22
Social Studies: Students shared current events, reviewed 4.3 and worked on 4.4 in class.Homework is to finish 4.4 section assessment.; Quiz review Thursday. Quiz and homework folder collection on Friday.
Art 7/8: 5th hr. met only today due to MEAP. Students continued "IB Cube."
Advanced Art grade 8: Continuation of "Flower Pun" drawings.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Monday, October 18 (F-Day)
Science (4th & 6th Hours): Played Jeapardy review and worked on review that is due on Thursday. For the review, complete sentences or problem solving boxes are required, the review is found on page 24- Understanding Vocabulary (#7-13), Reviewing Concepts (#8, 10-15, 20, 21, 24 & 25) & Solving Problems (#3-5 & 8-10). The Unit 1 test is scheduled for Tuesday, October 26.
Geometry: Took the unit 2 test. 3.1 notes are homework.
Social Studies: Students shared current events, corrected 4.3 guided reading and worked on 4.4 guided notes in class. Homework is to complete 4.4 notes by Thursday (Tuesday and Wednesday are MEAP days). Quiz review Thursday. Quiz Friday.
LA: Today in class: Students discussed "Nothing but the Truth" They started working on their poetry project which is due 10/26 (see post for Thursday, October 14 for rubric and project directions). They were provided with example books, and materials to use if they choose to do so. HW - read Pg 40-82 in NBTT by 10/21, study for poetry quiz which is this Friday 10/22.
Geometry: Took the unit 2 test. 3.1 notes are homework.
Social Studies: Students shared current events, corrected 4.3 guided reading and worked on 4.4 guided notes in class. Homework is to complete 4.4 notes by Thursday (Tuesday and Wednesday are MEAP days). Quiz review Thursday. Quiz Friday.
LA: Today in class: Students discussed "Nothing but the Truth" They started working on their poetry project which is due 10/26 (see post for Thursday, October 14 for rubric and project directions). They were provided with example books, and materials to use if they choose to do so. HW - read Pg 40-82 in NBTT by 10/21, study for poetry quiz which is this Friday 10/22.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Friday, October 15 (E Day)
Science: Investigating Acceleration activity in class. We also started reviewing for the Unit 1 test. The review is due on Thursday, October 21. Complete sentences or problem solving boxes are required. The review is on page 24. Understanding Vocabulary (#7-13), Reviewing Concepts (#8, 10-15, 20, 21, 24 & 25) & Solving Problems (#3-5 & 8-10). The Unit 1 test is scheduled for Tuesday, October 26.
Geometry: Went over the chapter 2 practice test. Chapter 2 review (odds) is homework. Chapter 2 test is Monday, October 18.
Pre-Algebra: We practiced distributive property. We started notes on lesson 2.3. Homework-worksheet 2.3 # 2-7.
Social Studies: Students discussed current events, checked 4.2 guided reading and were introduced to 4.3 in class.Homework is to complete 4.3 guided reading. Current events due "C" and "F" days. Quiz on Friday, October 22.
LA: Students went to the media center to take their accelerated reader quiz. Once they were done the media specialist showed a video on new books coming out that will be for sale at the book fair. Students also worked on their poetry project and read their novel Nothing but the Truth. HW - Read Nothing but the Truth up to page 39 for Monday. They should be working on their poetry assignments as well.
Art 7/8: Continue working on "IB Cubes". Today we will begin adding color! Advanced Art grade 8: Day #2 on new still life. Continue working on "Flower Puns".
Technology: Students should have finished their Internet Scavenger Hunt and turned it in with the Bibliography attached. EXTRA CREDIT: Hand Sanitizer and Tissues are desperately needed to keep the kids (and me) healthy. I will accept up to a to a total of 5 "submissions" of Extra Credit supplies per marking period.
Geometry: Went over the chapter 2 practice test. Chapter 2 review (odds) is homework. Chapter 2 test is Monday, October 18.
Pre-Algebra: We practiced distributive property. We started notes on lesson 2.3. Homework-worksheet 2.3 # 2-7.
Social Studies: Students discussed current events, checked 4.2 guided reading and were introduced to 4.3 in class.Homework is to complete 4.3 guided reading. Current events due "C" and "F" days. Quiz on Friday, October 22.
LA: Students went to the media center to take their accelerated reader quiz. Once they were done the media specialist showed a video on new books coming out that will be for sale at the book fair. Students also worked on their poetry project and read their novel Nothing but the Truth. HW - Read Nothing but the Truth up to page 39 for Monday. They should be working on their poetry assignments as well.
Art 7/8: Continue working on "IB Cubes". Today we will begin adding color! Advanced Art grade 8: Day #2 on new still life. Continue working on "Flower Puns".
Technology: Students should have finished their Internet Scavenger Hunt and turned it in with the Bibliography attached. EXTRA CREDIT: Hand Sanitizer and Tissues are desperately needed to keep the kids (and me) healthy. I will accept up to a to a total of 5 "submissions" of Extra Credit supplies per marking period.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Thursday, October 14 (D-Day)
Science: Turned in "How Fast Am I?" labs and completed ACES survey. Unit 1 test Tuesday, October 26.
Pre-Algebra: Reviewed, no homework.
Social Studies: Students checked atlas work, reviewed 4.1 and began to work on 4.2 in class today. Homework is to complete 4.2 guided reading. Current events due "C" and "F" days. Quiz on Friday, October 22.
LA: Students were introduced to the poetry project which is to make a poetry booklet/portfolio and is due on 10/26. Attached is the assignment with the rubric. Please contact me if you have any questions. We also started on the novel Nothing but the Truth, by Avi. It is a realistic fiction book and will be used as their next accelerated reader book. It is also going to be used as a template for their persuasive writing assignment that will be introduced once we finish the book. HW - read through page 39 in Nothing but the Truth. Accelerated reader quiz tomorrow.
Pre-Algebra: Reviewed, no homework.
Social Studies: Students checked atlas work, reviewed 4.1 and began to work on 4.2 in class today. Homework is to complete 4.2 guided reading. Current events due "C" and "F" days. Quiz on Friday, October 22.
LA: Students were introduced to the poetry project which is to make a poetry booklet/portfolio and is due on 10/26. Attached is the assignment with the rubric. Please contact me if you have any questions. We also started on the novel Nothing but the Truth, by Avi. It is a realistic fiction book and will be used as their next accelerated reader book. It is also going to be used as a template for their persuasive writing assignment that will be introduced once we finish the book. HW - read through page 39 in Nothing but the Truth. Accelerated reader quiz tomorrow.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Wednesday, October 13
* Reading MEAP Day 2 in the morning. 5th & 6th hours only in the afternoon.
Science: 5th hour made similes to review science vocabulary. 6th hour did the notes and graphing activity (see Monday's post for details). ALL CLASSES: HOW FAST AM I? LAB DUE TOMORROW! Unit test will be on Tuesday, October 26.
Algebra 1 Hour 5: Discussed 6.2...Focus on switching the inequality when multiplying and dividing a negative! 6.3 Assignment: Pg 144 3-35 odd, 37-39 "Show ALL Steps"
Social Studies: Students checked atlas work, participated in a read aloud and worked on 4.1 in the text during class. Homework is to complete 4.1 section assessment. Current events due "C" and "F" days. Quiz on Friday, October 22.
Language Arts: See yesterday's post.
Art 7/8: Continuation of IB cube.
Science: 5th hour made similes to review science vocabulary. 6th hour did the notes and graphing activity (see Monday's post for details). ALL CLASSES: HOW FAST AM I? LAB DUE TOMORROW! Unit test will be on Tuesday, October 26.
Algebra 1 Hour 5: Discussed 6.2...Focus on switching the inequality when multiplying and dividing a negative! 6.3 Assignment: Pg 144 3-35 odd, 37-39 "Show ALL Steps"
Social Studies: Students checked atlas work, participated in a read aloud and worked on 4.1 in the text during class. Homework is to complete 4.1 section assessment. Current events due "C" and "F" days. Quiz on Friday, October 22.
Language Arts: See yesterday's post.
Art 7/8: Continuation of IB cube.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Tuesday, October 12
* Student's took the Day 1 Reading MEAP in the morning. After lunch students had 2nd & 4th hours.
Science: See yesterday's post
Geometry: 2.6 & 2.7 notes in class, 2.6 & 2.7 worksheets are homework for Thursday. Chapter 2 test will be Monday, October 20.
Science: See yesterday's post
Geometry: 2.6 & 2.7 notes in class, 2.6 & 2.7 worksheets are homework for Thursday. Chapter 2 test will be Monday, October 20.
Algebra 1: Discuss questions on 3.1/6.1 WS. Begin 6.2, Assignment: Pg 366 #s 3-33 odd, 36, 37
LA - Students learned Senyru, Tanka, Concrete and Acrostic poems. We practiced and discussed. Homework: write a Senyru, Tanka, Concrete and Acrostic poem. Make sure the A.R. novel is finished before 10/15...that is when they take their quiz.
Social Studies: Students shared atlas work, were introduced to 4.1 and began 4.1 section assessment.
*Please note, 4.1 section assessment reading are due on Thursday. We will review 4.1 on Thursday. Students in first and third hours will need to complete this work and have it for our next meeting on Thursday.
Tech: Rotation 2 (Second Hour) Worked on their Internet Search and Bibliography.
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