Science: Students worked on making posters to represent their learning styles based on the multiple intelligences inventories we did yesterday.
Geometry: Went over the practice test. Homework is to review by practing proofs: Pg. 159 #37 & 41, Pg. 167 #31, 34 & 35. Test is tomorrow!
Spanish I: Think of 7 adjectives in Spanish that describe you (looks and personality), and two adjectives that you aren't (eg I am not tall... No soy alta). You must have these by tomorrow to work on our poem about ourselves.
Course 3: We took our chapter 2 test today. No homework.
ELA - Students read, took AR quizzes, and received their Writer's Journals back. Definitions for Vocabulary List #7 were checked and reviewed as a class. Students began their Grammar study with Complete Subjects and Predicates (Grammar Chapter 1 Lesson 1 in grade book as GR 1.1) The class completed page 1 together and were to complete pages 2-3. Homework: Journal Entry #41, READ! finish Grammar 1.1
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Monday, October 29, 2012
Monday, October 29
Geometry: Went over the 3.6 homework and started working on the practice test, which is homework. The chapter 3 test is Wednesday.
Science: Students did a learning style inventory. 2nd hour also read about Isaac Newton and learned practiced taking 2 column notes. 3-7th hours got new groups based on their learning styles/multiple intelligences and created posters to represent their groups. Lab corrections are due by Friday!
Pre-Algebra: We discussed our tests that we took on Friday. Students may do test corrections for 1/2 credit-due by Thursday. We started chapter 3 today. It is a very important chapter on equation and inequality solving. Homework: 3.1 Practice B (2-26 evens, 27-31 all)
Algebra: We took the Chapter 3/6 Part I test. There is no homework
Spanish I: Study for vocab quiz 1.2 (part 2) on Wed Nov 7th.
Humanities: Students checked atlas work 8/9 and 10/11 in class. We also introduced section 3.1 in class. Homework is to complete 3.1 section assessment (p. 73 in text). Current events are due Wednesday
ELA - Students turned in their Writer's journals for checking today this will be the second Summative Assessment for the first marking period (40 entries). They then began looking up their Vocabulary #7 and then read a few pages as a class, modeling how you stop and write down vocabulary words when found and questions as they arose during reading. Homework: Definitions and parts of speech for Vocab #7
Art grade 8 1st hr.: Relief sculptures are completed and proudly displayed in a showcase outside the office. We are currently working on a card design for the PTA playground committee. Student work has to reflect the theme of playing outdoors, playgrounds or recreation. 3 or 4 winners will be chosen to be on the cover of the greeting cards! These drawings will be completed in color pencil.
Art grade 7/8 hrs. 5 and 6: Cityscape paintings are still being completed. Most students have completed the painting portion and are moving onto the gluing and rubric portion which will be demonstrated today.
Advanced Art 8 hr. 7: Students continue to work on daily still life #4 and pasta still life. Both will be completed this week and students will then enjoy a pasta meal made with all the leftovers!
Science: Students did a learning style inventory. 2nd hour also read about Isaac Newton and learned practiced taking 2 column notes. 3-7th hours got new groups based on their learning styles/multiple intelligences and created posters to represent their groups. Lab corrections are due by Friday!
Pre-Algebra: We discussed our tests that we took on Friday. Students may do test corrections for 1/2 credit-due by Thursday. We started chapter 3 today. It is a very important chapter on equation and inequality solving. Homework: 3.1 Practice B (2-26 evens, 27-31 all)
Algebra: We took the Chapter 3/6 Part I test. There is no homework
Spanish I: Study for vocab quiz 1.2 (part 2) on Wed Nov 7th.
Humanities: Students checked atlas work 8/9 and 10/11 in class. We also introduced section 3.1 in class. Homework is to complete 3.1 section assessment (p. 73 in text). Current events are due Wednesday
ELA - Students turned in their Writer's journals for checking today this will be the second Summative Assessment for the first marking period (40 entries). They then began looking up their Vocabulary #7 and then read a few pages as a class, modeling how you stop and write down vocabulary words when found and questions as they arose during reading. Homework: Definitions and parts of speech for Vocab #7
Art grade 8 1st hr.: Relief sculptures are completed and proudly displayed in a showcase outside the office. We are currently working on a card design for the PTA playground committee. Student work has to reflect the theme of playing outdoors, playgrounds or recreation. 3 or 4 winners will be chosen to be on the cover of the greeting cards! These drawings will be completed in color pencil.
Art grade 7/8 hrs. 5 and 6: Cityscape paintings are still being completed. Most students have completed the painting portion and are moving onto the gluing and rubric portion which will be demonstrated today.
Advanced Art 8 hr. 7: Students continue to work on daily still life #4 and pasta still life. Both will be completed this week and students will then enjoy a pasta meal made with all the leftovers!
Friday, October 26, 2012
Friday, October 26
Science: Took the unit 1 test and discussed lab corrections. Lab corrections are due on Wednesday, October 31.
Geometry: Took notes on 3.6, homework is the 3.6 worksheet. Test on chapter 3 is Wednesday, October 31.
Humanities: Students completed atlas work, shared current events and played geography trivia in class today. No homework.
Pre-Algebra: Test today. No homework.
Algebra: We reviewed for our test on Monday. Students have 2 review packets, their textbook, and classzone.com to help them prepare for this test. Have a great weekend!
Geometry: Took notes on 3.6, homework is the 3.6 worksheet. Test on chapter 3 is Wednesday, October 31.
Humanities: Students completed atlas work, shared current events and played geography trivia in class today. No homework.
Pre-Algebra: Test today. No homework.
Algebra: We reviewed for our test on Monday. Students have 2 review packets, their textbook, and classzone.com to help them prepare for this test. Have a great weekend!
Course 3: Students were given a review today for our test on Tuesday. It is due on Monday. We will review on Monday.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Thursday, October 25
Geometry: Learned how to do constructions of parallel and perpendicular lines.
Science: Morning classes played review Jeopardy. Science test is tomorrow!
Pre-Algebra: We reviewed for our chapter test that will be given on Friday. The test covers the following concepts: area, perimeter, like terms, coefficients, distributive property, and solving equations. Sounds overwhelming, but all of these concepts are related and build upon one another. Homework: Study!!
Algebra: We did not meet today. Friday we will be going over the review and preparing for our test on Monday. The review is attached in case you need another copy.
ELA - Students Read, took AR quizzes and wrote to the following prompt in their Writer's Journal: Would you like a career chosen for you at age 12? Why or why not? AM classes had their journal entries and vocabulary definitions checked for a homework grade. They then reviewed the correct definitions for their vocabulary (in prep for Friday's quiz) and held their first class discussion of a novel. Many interesting comments and questions arose from this discussion. Glad to see students are seeing this novel anew with their more mature 8th grade eyes. Homework: Read, study for vocabulary and The Giver chap 1-5 quiz on Friday. Write journal entry #39 *Remember students should have 40 journal entries ready to turn in for a Summative Assessment on Monday.
Humanities: Hours 1, 2, and 3 worked on atlas worksheets 8/9 and 10/11 in class. They also watched student news and discussed current events. Hours 4, 5, and 7 will complete the above work tomorrow. No homework.
Spanish I: Only homework is to study for the 1.2 vocab quiz (part 2), on Wed Nov 7th.
Course 3: 1st, 2nd, 3rd hour: We did graphing pictures. If they did not finish in class, it is homework. You must color:)
Science: Morning classes played review Jeopardy. Science test is tomorrow!
Pre-Algebra: We reviewed for our chapter test that will be given on Friday. The test covers the following concepts: area, perimeter, like terms, coefficients, distributive property, and solving equations. Sounds overwhelming, but all of these concepts are related and build upon one another. Homework: Study!!
Algebra: We did not meet today. Friday we will be going over the review and preparing for our test on Monday. The review is attached in case you need another copy.
ELA - Students Read, took AR quizzes and wrote to the following prompt in their Writer's Journal: Would you like a career chosen for you at age 12? Why or why not? AM classes had their journal entries and vocabulary definitions checked for a homework grade. They then reviewed the correct definitions for their vocabulary (in prep for Friday's quiz) and held their first class discussion of a novel. Many interesting comments and questions arose from this discussion. Glad to see students are seeing this novel anew with their more mature 8th grade eyes. Homework: Read, study for vocabulary and The Giver chap 1-5 quiz on Friday. Write journal entry #39 *Remember students should have 40 journal entries ready to turn in for a Summative Assessment on Monday.
Humanities: Hours 1, 2, and 3 worked on atlas worksheets 8/9 and 10/11 in class. They also watched student news and discussed current events. Hours 4, 5, and 7 will complete the above work tomorrow. No homework.
Spanish I: Only homework is to study for the 1.2 vocab quiz (part 2), on Wed Nov 7th.
Course 3: 1st, 2nd, 3rd hour: We did graphing pictures. If they did not finish in class, it is homework. You must color:)
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Wednesday, October 24
Science: Went over the Unit 1 test review. Test is Friday.
Geometry: Took the 3.1-3.4 quiz, no homework. Chapter 3 test is Wednesday, October 31.
Course 3: We worked on graphing ordered pairs. Homework- 1st and 2nd hour-worksheet 2.8, # 13-20, 3rd, 4th, and 5th houir-worksheet 2.8, # 1-20
Humanities: Students checked atlas work, shared daily writing and discussed current events in class. No homework.
Spanish I: no homework today Pre-Algebra: We are reviewing for our Friday Chapter 2 Test. The test will cover simplifying expressions (using the distributive property and collecting like terms), solving equations, and finding area and perimeter. Homework: Practice Chapter Test
Algebra: Reviewing for our Chapter 3/6 Part 1 test this coming Monday. Students are working on solving inequalities and graphing them. We corrected our first review packet today. Our second review packet is due on Friday.
Click here for October PE homework.
ELA - Students Read, took AR quizzes and wrote to the following prompt in their Writer's Journal: Would you like a career chosen for you at age 12? Why or why not? AM classes read and filled in their journals.
PM classes had their journal entries and vocabulary definitions checked for a homework grade. They then reviewed the correct definitions for their vocabulary (in prep for Friday's quiz) and held their first class discussion of a novel. Many interesting comments and questions arose from this discussion. Glad to see students are seeing this novel anew with their more mature 8th grade eyes. Homework: Read, study for vocabulary and The Giver chap 1-5 quiz on Friday. Write journal entry #37 *Remember students should have 40 journal entries ready to turn in for a Summative Assessment on Monday.
Geometry: Took the 3.1-3.4 quiz, no homework. Chapter 3 test is Wednesday, October 31.
Course 3: We worked on graphing ordered pairs. Homework- 1st and 2nd hour-worksheet 2.8, # 13-20, 3rd, 4th, and 5th houir-worksheet 2.8, # 1-20
Humanities: Students checked atlas work, shared daily writing and discussed current events in class. No homework.
Spanish I: no homework today Pre-Algebra: We are reviewing for our Friday Chapter 2 Test. The test will cover simplifying expressions (using the distributive property and collecting like terms), solving equations, and finding area and perimeter. Homework: Practice Chapter Test
Algebra: Reviewing for our Chapter 3/6 Part 1 test this coming Monday. Students are working on solving inequalities and graphing them. We corrected our first review packet today. Our second review packet is due on Friday.
Click here for October PE homework.
ELA - Students Read, took AR quizzes and wrote to the following prompt in their Writer's Journal: Would you like a career chosen for you at age 12? Why or why not? AM classes read and filled in their journals.
PM classes had their journal entries and vocabulary definitions checked for a homework grade. They then reviewed the correct definitions for their vocabulary (in prep for Friday's quiz) and held their first class discussion of a novel. Many interesting comments and questions arose from this discussion. Glad to see students are seeing this novel anew with their more mature 8th grade eyes. Homework: Read, study for vocabulary and The Giver chap 1-5 quiz on Friday. Write journal entry #37 *Remember students should have 40 journal entries ready to turn in for a Summative Assessment on Monday.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Tuesday, October 23
Tomorrow is "Who's Your Tiger" day, to kick off the World Series students should wear Tiger "wear" for Spirit Points. Mr. Yowchuang even gave permission for baseball hats, as long as they are Detroit Tigers related.
Geometry: Went over the 3.4 homework and 3.5 notes (writing equations of lines). Homework is the 3.5 worksheet, 3.1-3.4 quiz is tomorrow.
Science: Morning classes worked on the review, it is due tomorrow. Afternoon classes played jeopardy. Their review is also due tomorrow.
ELA - Students were given the hour to read, find vocabulary words and definitions, take AR quizzes, catch up on late work before Parent Teacher Conferences. Students should still be writing in their journals nightly, the journals are due on Monday, October 29th with a minimum of 40 journal entries. This will go in as a Summative Assessment (or a test grade) as we have been working on these at home and in school all marking period...I see it as an easy "A." Homework: READ! Definitions and page # for vocabulary #6, Journal entry #36
Physical Education: Click here for a copy of October's P.E. homework.
Humanities: Students discussed the debate, finished daily writing and completed atlas work in class. Homework is to complete daily writing and atlas work if it was not finished in class. Current events are due Wednesday.
Spanish I: Ex 4 pg 55 and ex 6 pg 57. Due Monday.
Course 3: Today we made flash cards to learn all of our properties. We started lesson 2.8. Homework-1st and 2nd hr.-worksheet 2.8, 1 - 12. 3rd through 5th- no homework.
Geometry: Went over the 3.4 homework and 3.5 notes (writing equations of lines). Homework is the 3.5 worksheet, 3.1-3.4 quiz is tomorrow.
Science: Morning classes worked on the review, it is due tomorrow. Afternoon classes played jeopardy. Their review is also due tomorrow.
ELA - Students were given the hour to read, find vocabulary words and definitions, take AR quizzes, catch up on late work before Parent Teacher Conferences. Students should still be writing in their journals nightly, the journals are due on Monday, October 29th with a minimum of 40 journal entries. This will go in as a Summative Assessment (or a test grade) as we have been working on these at home and in school all marking period...I see it as an easy "A." Homework: READ! Definitions and page # for vocabulary #6, Journal entry #36
Physical Education: Click here for a copy of October's P.E. homework.
Humanities: Students discussed the debate, finished daily writing and completed atlas work in class. Homework is to complete daily writing and atlas work if it was not finished in class. Current events are due Wednesday.
Spanish I: Ex 4 pg 55 and ex 6 pg 57. Due Monday.
Course 3: Today we made flash cards to learn all of our properties. We started lesson 2.8. Homework-1st and 2nd hr.-worksheet 2.8, 1 - 12. 3rd through 5th- no homework.
Monday, October 22, 2012
Monday, October 22
Science: Students worked on the Unit 1 review. For morning classes the review is due on Wednesday and for afternoon classes the review is due tomorrow (they started it on Friday). Unit 1 test is Friday!
Geometry: Went over 3.3 homework and 3.4 notes (equations of parallel lines). Homework is the 3.4 worksheet. 3.1-3.4 quiz is on Wednesday.
Course 3: Today we went over all of the concepts from lesson 2.7. It is a tough one. No homework.
Humanities: Students previewed the third presidential debate and worked with the history atlas in class. Homework is to complete atlas work it was not finished in class. Current events due Friday.
Pre-Algebra: We are almost finished with Chapter 2. Students should know term like, coefficient, like terms, and simplify. Our assignment today is Practice 2.6 side A or B (odds only)
Algebra: We are almost done with our first part of Unit 3/6. Our assignment is worksheet 3.5/3.6
Spanish I: 1st and 2nd hour- finish the worksheet on ser from last week. 4th-7th hour - no homework
Geometry: Went over 3.3 homework and 3.4 notes (equations of parallel lines). Homework is the 3.4 worksheet. 3.1-3.4 quiz is on Wednesday.
Course 3: Today we went over all of the concepts from lesson 2.7. It is a tough one. No homework.
Humanities: Students previewed the third presidential debate and worked with the history atlas in class. Homework is to complete atlas work it was not finished in class. Current events due Friday.
Pre-Algebra: We are almost finished with Chapter 2. Students should know term like, coefficient, like terms, and simplify. Our assignment today is Practice 2.6 side A or B (odds only)
Algebra: We are almost done with our first part of Unit 3/6. Our assignment is worksheet 3.5/3.6
Spanish I: 1st and 2nd hour- finish the worksheet on ser from last week. 4th-7th hour - no homework
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