Friday, November 15

Science: Watched Bill Nye "Momentum" and went over the mass vs. weight homework. Quiz, corrections were also returned. 

Geometry: Went over the Transformation test review. Study for transformation test on Monday!

Corrective Reading:  Reading logs are due Monday.  Remember, if your parents do not sign off on it, you will not get full credit. Choose a different readers response for each of the five days. 

Resource Room Math:  Homework will be due next Friday, one week from today.  If you turn in your homework early I will check it so you can use it to study for your math test next Friday. Enjoy the weekend.

ELA - I apologize for not posting yesterday, I was out sick :(  I am in today, to help facilitate the final drafting process.  "Day 12" is a review of formating on the computer.  The students were shown this, we discussed it, and we reviewed how to make all this happen on a computer.  Final draft due Monday at the beginning of class.  Please check rubric to be sure all points are addressed.  Any problems with printing should be addressed during lunch, not as class starts. Homework: Literary Essay Final Draft, READ! Be sure you are at Journal entry #17 if not, writer over the weekend.

Humanities: Students reviewed 7.3 guided reading, worked on a map of the battle of Yorktown, and watched student news in class. If the map was turned in at the end of the hour, there is no homework.

Spanish (Tomlinson): Do "Práctica"--chapter review: para lunes (due Monday). TEST 1.2--Friday 11/22

Algebra:  Homework - IB assessment (if it wasn't finished in class) and Graphing Lines from slope-intercept form worksheet.

Pre-Algebra: Today we created an ISN page that orders that steps to solving algebraic word problems, provides helpful hints and gives an example to show each step. HW: Quiz Monday over multi-step solving equations (distributive property, combing like terms, variables on both sides). 3rd Hour - finish word problems Example worksheet

Course 3: Homework-worksheet 5.8, all, skip 9.

Spanish 2: Go on my blog (franciscaroth.weebly.com) and print out the two worksheets under the Vocabulary and Grammar section. They are due on Monday and we will go over them in class. Study for the quiz on Tuesday on direct object pronouns and the quiz on Wednesday on the present progressive tense.

French I: Study for the unit quiz on Monday 2.1

Spanish (Farah): WHAT WE DID TODAY: Today, we took a practice quiz on vocabulary and gender and number agreement, described people in photographs from the overhead, and went on a treasure hunt. HOMEWORK: Study for Vocabulary Quiz Retake, on Monday. Finish Treasure Hunt if you didn't finish in class.  Unit 1.2 TEST Friday, November 22. 

Thursday, November 14

Science: Took notes on gravity, free fall and mass vs. weight. Homework is the mass vs. weight worksheet. 

Geometry: Worked on the transformation test review, which is due tomorrow. The transformation test is on Monday. 

Humanities: Students shared Revolutionary War letters and were introduced to 7.3 of the text in class today. Homework is to complete 7.3 guided reading.

Resource Room Math:  Homework packets are due next Friday.  I will review your answers if you turn them in early so you will be ready for the test next Friday.

Corrective Reading:  Read daily (at least 20 minutes/day).  Reading logs are due on Monday.  Remember, these are weekly points in the grade book.  You can use the books you are reading for your English classes if you would like.

Spanish 2: Study for a quiz on direct object pronouns on Tuesday next week and a quiz on the present progressive next Wednesday.

French 1: Study for the 2.1 unit quiz on Monday

Spanish (Tomlinson): From yesterday (due Friday)-#6 and 7 on p.57. 1.2 Test on 11/22

Pre-Algebra: Today we practiced writing equations to represent and solve word problems. HW: Word Problems Worksheet (evens). Write the equation and solution (in context) for each even problem. Chapter 2 Test Corrections due Friday (C- or below) 3.1-3.4 Quiz on Monday (multi-step equation solving and writing equations from word problems)

Wednesday, November 13

Science: Completed Investigation 2-B by graphing speed vs. time for the car's motion along the track. We then discussed what the graphs told us about acceleration and force. Quizzes were passed back, quiz corrections are due tomorrow.

Corrective Reading:  Logs due Monday

Resource Room Math:  Math packet due next Friday.

Geometry: Took the rotation quiz. Transformation test is on Monday, we will review for the test tomorrow and Friday.

Spanish 2: Start studying new words on pg 269. The vocab quiz will be on Monday, Nov 18th.

French I: Vocab quiz on 2.1 tomorrow. Unit quiz on 2.1 is on Monday, Nov 18th. We will have the practice unit quiz this week.

Humanities: Students reviewed 7.1 and were introduced to 7.2 in class. Homework is to assume the identity of a citizen/soldier during the War years, and to write a letter or diary entry in which you describe your experiences.  Please remember to use detail from the book in your writing.

Spanish (Tomlinson): Para viernes (due Friday)--# 6 and 7 on p.57. For #6-write in complete sentences, using the correct definite articles. For #7, write the name of the clothing and the correct definite article (the first 2 items are already done as examples)

ELA - Students brought their Rough Drafts to class and conducted a Peer Review.  Revisions and final drafts will be finished either at home or in class with the COW on Thursday and Friday.  Final drafts are due on Monday. Students should be finishing up their first AR book this week (to keep on track with one book every two weeks). Homework: Revisions to Literary Essay, READ! Journal Entry #15

Course 3: Worksheet 5.6, # 1 - 12, 24 - 26.

Chinese: Taking Unit 1 Quiz reading and writing part.

Tuesday, November 12

Science: Quiz on Newton's 1st and 2nd Law of Motion. No Homework.

Geometry: Continued studying rotations. Homework is the 9.4 worksheet (skip #13-16). Rotation quiz is tomorrow, Transformation test is Monday.

R. Room Math:  Packets are due next Friday 11.22.13

Corrective Reading:  Reading logs are due Monday.  We will continue to be working on writing an IVF summary the next few days in class before we get back to our reading.

Humanities: Today students finished watching the video about the American Revolution.  They then worked on 7.1 section assessment.  This is due tomorrow.

Spanish (Tomlinson): HW (from yesterday)-#4 and 5 on p.55. Re-take of Quiz-Wed at lunch (get lunch and meet me in media center). 1.2 Test--Nov. 22

ELA - Today we worked on our Conclusion Paragraphs.  All work is to be copied OUT of the journal and on to LOOSE LEAF paper for a rough draft due tomorrow.  We will be holding a Peer Edit tomorrow so all work needs to be on loose leaf paper. Publishing will be Thursday and Friday, with the final draft due on Monday.  The requirements for all 8th grade final drafts are as follows:

Typed

Double Spaced

1 inch margins

24-36 pt font for TITLE

12 pt font for BODY

 In addition to the content rubric, I will be assessing students on IB Criteria A.

Spanish 2: Both worksheets are due tomorrow. Chapter test tomorrow. Check my blog for links to practice. franciscaroth.weebly.com

French I: Worksheet is due tomorrow. Practice vocab quiz tomorrow.

Creative Writing: Today in creative writing we continued to research our topic and expand our thoughts in Writer's Workshop-Persuasive Essay. Read independently, looking for signposts and new vocabulary. Consulted with book clubs. Homework: Read

Pre-Algebra: ISN notes on Solving Equations with variables on both sides. HW: Multi-step equation solving worksheet (odds only)

Algebra: no homework tonight :(

Course 3: We worked on converting fractions, decimals, and percents.  Homework is evens on the worksheets given.  This looks like a lot of work but does not take long.

 

Monday, November 11

Science: Went over the Newton's 2nd Law homework from Friday as well as collected speed data as the car moves down an incline track. Quiz on Newton's 1st and 2nd law is tomorrow!

Geometry: Today we discussed rotations using protractors and doing rotations in the coordinate plane. Homework is to complete the rotation practice on pages 60 & 61 in the transformation packet. Rotation quiz is Wednesday, transformation test will be on Monday.

Humanities: Students reviewed 6.4 in the text, and were introduced to chapter 7 in class today. No homework.

Resource room math:  Homework will be due next Friday.  Study X facts daily.

Corrective Reading:  Logs are due today.  If you did not bring your reading log in today, make sure you turn it in tomorrow for late points.  Your next reading log is due Monday 11.18.13.

Course 3: We took the quarterly assessment today.  No homework.

Chinese: We are review for Unit 1 quiz by doing a practice test.

Art 7/8 hrs 1,4 & 5 : Motif paintings have been completed. A showcase will be put together later this week in the front hallway. Students are now studying the artist Gustav Klimt. Each student will be designing their own version of Klimt's "Tree of Life." The art will be created using black Sharpie markers and colored pencils and will be designed using a grid method.

Advanced Art grade 8 hr. 6 : Daily still life drawings continue. Art project is a 6 part drawing. Six different views of an item. Each view done in a different medium. Demo today will include using charcoal pencils and graphite sticks.

Spanish I: You have one more day to do the exercises that were due today:

#14,15,16 pg 231

#18, 19, 20 pg 232-233

#5 pf 238

the two worksheets are due this Wednesday. Answers will be on my blog tonight.

Chapter test is this Wednesday.

French I: Practice vocab quiz on Wednesday, on the purple words on pg 73. The real quiz will be on Thursday. The worksheet is due this Wednesday

Spanish (Tomlinson): Do # 4 and 5 on p. 55 para miércoles ( due Wednesday), Retakes (quiz 1.2-Wed at lunch)

Pre-Algebra: Today students completed their Quarterly Exam that covered the concepts taught in the first term. HW: none

ELA - Students worked on their Introductory Paragraphs using specific information to introduce their short story and analysis.  Tomorrow will be Conclusions and Wednesday will be Rough Draft Peer Review.  Final Drafts are due Monday, Nov 18th. Homework: Read, Journal entry #11, work on rough draft.

Friday, November 8

Science: Completed investigation 2-B, analyzing acceleration on the incline and flat track to see what that tells us about force. Homework is the Newton's 2nd Law worksheet. Quiz on the 1st and 2nd law on Tuesday. 

Geometry: Took the translation quiz. No homework.

C. Reading:  Logs are due Monday.

Algebra:  We did more work on solving equations for different variables (putting equations in function form) and started section 4.2 (graphing lines using ordered pairs).  Homework:  wkst 4.2 (evens only)

Spanish (Tomlinson): Para lunes (for Monday): Do #1 and 2 on p. 54 (refer to dialog on pp.52-53). Bring in 5 pictures from magazines (or your own) of people or animals

ELA - Students worked with organizational structures and decided on the best structure for their Literary Essay.  We have 2-3 body paragraphs written.  Next week we will work on the introduction and conclusion. 

Rough Drafts are due at the beginning of class Wednesday, Nov 13th for a Peer Review Day.  Those not prepared will miss out on a great day of peer review :( Thursday and Friday we will have the COW for publishing and final polishing. Final Draft of Literary Essay is due Monday, November 18th (at the beginning of class) all final drafts are to be non-erasable. 

Humanities: Students reviewed 6.3 and were introduced to 6.4 in class. Homework is to complete 6.4 summaries.

Course 3: Quiz today.  No homework.

Creative Writing: Today in Creative Writing we continued with Writer's Workshop, persuasive research. Read independently, looking for (and tagging) signposts. Homework: Read, tag for signposts.

8th grade P.E. Question:   Describe three ways how your team effectively communicated during flag football games.  Give at least two challenges your team faced when trying to communicate during flag football games.  Were you able to overcome these challenges? If so, how? If not, why? What can you do to become a better communicator? Essays should be informative, neat, typed and completed on time. Papers are due on or before Monday, November 11.

Spanish 2:
Tuesday's worksheet and today's worksheet are reviews for the test. They are both due on Wednesday, Nov 13th, the day of the test. Answers will be posted Monday night.
Book exercises from yesterday are due by Monday's class, and we will go over them in class.


French I:
The 2.1 worksheet is due on Wednesday, Nov 13th.

2.1 vocab practice quiz is on Wednesday and the real quiz is on Thursday.

Thursday, November 7

Science: Went over the notes on Newton's 2nd law of motion and collected data on the flat and incline track to compare acceleration and force in investigation 2-A. No homework. Quiz on Newton's 1st & 2nd law is Tuesday. 

Geometry: Finished translations, homework is the 9.1 worksheet. Translation quiz is tomorrow!

C. Reading:  Reading logs are due Monday.

R. Room Math:  Test is Friday.  Homework packet is due Friday.  If you can do the homework, you will be fine on the test.  Please see me before the test if you want me to review your homework early.

ELA - Students continued their Writer's Workshop with Day 7 - Writing Connected Example paragraphs.  Between yesterday's lesson and today's lesson, students should have two paragraphs written for their Literary Essay. Homework - Finish paragraph, READ! Journal entry #8

Humanities: Today in humanities we went over 6.2 section assessment. Students were assigned the 6.3 question worksheet due tomorrow

Spanish (Tomlinson): Vocab practice--due tomorrow. Vocab quiz (1.2)-tomorrow. Study!!!!

Algebra- Today we discussed graphing coordinate points, quadrants, graphing functions from ordered pairs, function form, and rearranging equations in order to solve for a different variable.  Homework: 3.8 Rewriting Equations practice

Spanish 2: book exercises. Check my blog to see which ones. Due on Monday. 

French 1: Test grades are up on family access. Study the purple words on of 73 for a vocab practice quiz on Wednesday and the real one on Thursday.  Today's worksheet is due on Wednesday 

Pre-Algebra: Solving multi-step equations with negative coefficients, variables on both sides, distributive property,  and collecting like terms. HW: Solving Multi-step Equations worksheet

Course 3: We reviewed for our quiz.  There is extra practice on pages 280 - 282.