Thursday, December 20

Science: Labs were returned and students had the opportunity to do lab corrections in class. Tests will be returned tomorrow. No homework, unless students wanted to do more lab corrections, but they must be turned in tomorrow!

Geometry: Checked over the practice test, homework is the chapter 6 review odds. Test is tomorrow!

Spanish I: Study for the vocab quiz on 2.1 (part 2) on Friday, January 4th

Humanities: Students reviewed 6.2 time line and watched a video on the Boston Massacre. No homework.

ELA - Students continued their Writer's Workshop with an hour for writing an Connected Example paragraph (two pieces of evidence from their short story connected to prove their claim).  If this paragraph was not finished in class it is homework. Homework: Finish WW Connected Example Paragraph, READ, Journal entry #42

Wednesday, December 19

Course 3: We are still working on multi-step equations.  Homework is worksheet 6.2, #10-12, and 13 - 27 odds. 5th hour-Homework is worksheet 6.2, 1-9.

Pre-Algebra: We have our Chapter 4 test tomorrow.  We reviewed in class.  Homework: Practice test.

Algebra: We worked on finding the equation for a line given two points.  Homework p. 296 (4-44 multiples of 4)

Geometry: Worked on the chapter 6 practice test after going over the 6.7 homework. Chapter 6 test is Friday.

Science: Took the Unit 2 Test, labs will be returned tomorrow and students will have time in class to work on corrections.

Humanities: Students checked 6.1 guided reading, discussed 6.2 and worked on 6.1/6.2 time line in which they chronicle the events leading to the Revolutionary War. Homework is to finish the time line.

ELA - Students reviewed each other's Extended Example Paragraphs from last night (those who did not complete this homework worked on it in the hall and then were requested to come at lunch to see the lesson taught while they were doing their homework).  They marked up each other's paragraphs indicating when they found each of the 5 components and if any were missing they conferenced to help their partner include all important components. We then moved on to Day 8 - Connected Example Paragraphs.  We discussed Transitions and reviewed an example of an Extended Example Paragraph, we will write these tomorrow in class no Writer's Workshop Homework tonight :) Homework: READ! Writer's Journal #40

Spanish I: Study for the vocab quiz on 2.1 (part 2) on Friday, January 4th.

Art 8: 1st hr: Monochromatic Collage Poems have been completed and will be displayed. Students have now moved onto a monochromatic stained glass painting.

Art 7/8: Hrs 5 & 6 Crowded Elevator drawings have been completed. We are now studying the sculptor Louise Nevelson. Students viewed a video about the sculptor. Each student will complete a Louise Nevelson inspired assemblage. Students have painted their base piece and are now picking their assemblage pieces.

Advanced Art 8: Students have now completed 7 still life drawings. We continue to work on our mixed media fruit still life. Pasta still life ebony drawings are displayed in the front hallway showcase!

Tuesday, December 18

Science: Went over the review for tomorrow's test. STUDY!!!!!

Geometry: Went over the 6.6 worksheet and took notes on 6.7 (similarity transformations). Homework is the 6.7 worksheet. 

ELA - Students turned in their Literary Essay Rough Plan and then "graded" another students.  They reviewed the Claim and Reason and made sure the evidence/examples supported each.  They then collaborated with their graders and worked to make sure any deficits were corrected. We then moved on to WW Lit Essay Day 6 - Extended Example Paragraphs.  We reviewed what is involved in writing one, looked at an example written for our mentor text "The Gift of the Magi" and then moved on to write their own, due tomorrow. Homework: Write an Extended Example Paragraph for own story.  Read. Journal Entry # 38

Pre-Algebra: We are preparing for our test on Thursday.  Homework:  Chapter Review (all)

Algebra: We started Chapter 5 today.  Section 5.1 deals with taking information about a line and making an equation in slope-intercept form.  Homework p. 286 (2-38 evens)

Humanities: Students reviewed 5.3, were introduced to chapter 6 and began work on 6.1 guided reading in class. Homework is to complete 6.1 guided reading.

Monday, December 17

Science: Watched Bill Nye Motion and Disney's Imaginarium Newton's 3 Laws of Motion to help review for Wednesday's test. Students who didn't have the review done worked on completing it. Test is Wednesday. Labs will be returned on Thursday and students will have time in class Thursday and Friday to work on corrections. 

Geometry: Went over the 6.5 homework and 6.6 notes (proportionality theorems). Homework is the 6.6 worksheet. We also discussed the Kitchen Geometry Project which we will work on after break, but students have been given some directions to get started over break.

Humanities: Students reviewed chapter five in class today. Homework is to complete the "critical thinking" and "review questions" portions of the chapter five assessment (pp. 136-137) and to answer the following question: How did an American Identity begin to form?  Think about politics (Glorious Revolution and English Constitution), schooling (ability to read/shared understanding), press (similar news and entertainment), philosophy (Enlightenment) and war (French Indian). 

Pre-Algebra: We finished up Scientific Notation today.  Homework:  worksheet 4.7.  We will be reviewing for the next 2 days-focusing on greatest common factors and least common multiples.  Our test for this chapter will be on Thursday.

Algebra: We did some brain teaser work and some review for the midterm (worksheet is homework if not finished in class).  We have one chapter to go before we start our focusing solely on reviewing.  Test scores are on Family Access.

ELA - We began with a journal entry about what we are thankful for, recognizing all the good that is in our lives.  Students were handed back Literary Essay work from Friday with comments, we then began an outline of our claims. Homework: Journal entry #36, Read, finish Lit Essay Day 5 to be graded as a quiz, (a formative Assessment).

Spanish I: Study for the 2.1 vocab quiz (part 2) which will be on Friday, January 4th.

Friday, December 14

Geometry: Went over the 6.4 homework and 6.5 notes (ASA & SSS Similarity). Homework is the 6.5 worksheet. Chapter 6 test will be Friday, December 21.

Science: Labs were collected and we played Jeopardy review for the unit 2 test. The study guide/review is due on Monday (was posted yesterday). The unit 2 test is Wednesday, December 19.

Spanish I: The ar verb conjugations (on the 22 verbs) is due on Monday. The 22 sentences with the ar verbs is also due on Monday. The 8 sentences with the adverbs is also due on Monday. The 2.1 vocabulary quiz on adverbs and verbs is on Monday.

Humanities: Students shared current events in class today. Homework is to read and take notes on 5.3.

Course 3: We have started multi-step equations.  Homework is worksheet 6.1, #2, 5 - 10.

ELA - Students were led through the fourth lesson of our Writer's Workshop on Literary Essays.  We reviewed our claims, reviewed our stories, and thought more about how the claim relates to the character.  They were then allowed collaboration time to work in teams to further dig into their stories. Have a great weekend.  Those that are behind due to absences need to have all lessons caught up by Monday, as we will be moving forward with the rough outline of their essay.  All evidence and reasons need to be with the students on Monday.

Thursday, December 13

Science: Final drafts of "Is the Force With You?" due Friday. Worked on the study guide/review, this will be due on Monday. Unit 2 test is Wednesday, December 19.

Geometry: Went over the 6.3 homework and took notes on 6.4 (AA similarity). Homework is 6.4 worksheet. We have decided to skip a quiz for this unit, the chapter 6 test will be on Friday, December 21.

Course 3: Students took a test on lesson 3.1 - 3.4.  We started multi-step equations.  No homework.

Pre-Algebra: We spent another day on the properties of exponents.  Their homework is to finish worksheet 4.6.

Algebra: We have our Chapter 4 test tomorrow.  Remember the reviews are posted on yesterday's blog.  Happy Studying! Chapter 4 pre-test warm-up.

Spanish I: The ar verb conjugations (on the 22 verbs) is due on Monday. The 22 sentences with the ar verbs is also due on Monday. The 8 sentences with the adverbs is also due on Monday. The 2.1 vocabulary quiz on adverbs and verbs is on Monday.

Humanities: Students received folder and project grades in class today.  We also discussed our chapter 4 test and current events. No homework.

Wednesday, December 12

Geometry: Went over the 6.2 homework and took notes on 6.3 (similar polygons), homework is the 6.3 worksheet.

Science: Worked on a review of Newton's Laws in class, we will continue reviewing tomorrow and Friday. Is the Force With You? labs are due on Friday, unit 2 test is Wednesday, December 19.

Course 3: We reviewed today for our test on lessons 3.1 - 3.4 tomorrow.

Humanities: Students turned in 5.1, 5.2 and shared current events in class today. No homework.

Spanish I: The ar verb conjugations (on the 22 verbs) is due on Monday. The 22 sentences with the ar verbs is also due on Monday. The 8 sentences with the adverbs is also due on Monday. The 2.1 vocabulary quiz on adverbs and verbs is on Monday.

ELA - Students continued their Writer's Workshop by looking for evidence to prove or disprove their theories written yesterday.  Attached is the worksheet and direction sheet for students. Homework: Finish your WW Day 2 chart on your story, Journal Entry #32

Pre-Algebra: homework: 4.6 (1-13)

 

Algebra: We reviewed today and will continue tomorrow.  I have attached the reviews that we did yesterday and the one that is due tomorrow. (Review Stations & Review)