Ramin - ELA

Classwork

- Discussed chapters 3-5 of The Giver

- RW Day 3 - Paying attention to how characters evolve as a result of their experiences

Homework

- Read chapters 6-8

- Free write topic: Using your Venn Diagram from yesterday, write a descriptive paragraph about the similarities and differences between our world and Jonas'.

Important Dates

- M 10/26: 2 Reader's Book Records due

- W 11/4: All AR quizzes due; 3rd RBR due

 

Geometry- Thursday , October 15

Construction test

Science- Thursday, October 15

Class work: Students used the data collected yesterday from the flat track, uphill and downhill to make motion diagrams.

Homework: Acceleration practice, see science folder for a copy

Canvasser 10.15.15 Thursday

RR ELA- Reading logs are due Monday (10.19.15)

Students should read a minimum of 20 minutes ( 5 days a week)

* Do not forget the short reader's response section*

RR Math-  Students took their section assessment today

* If you did not turn in your math homework, you can turn it in tomorrow (10.16.15)*

Ramin - ELA

Classwork

- We discussed chapters 1 & 2 of The Giver, including students' theories about the Community so far.

- RW Science Fiction - Day 2: Learning Alongside the Characters (1.26)

Homework

- Read chapters 3-5 of The Giver

 

Geometry- Wednesday, October 14

Classwork: Lines & Angles Test.

Homework: Prepare for tomorrow's construction test.

Discussion Starters: How did the test go?

Science- Wednesday, October 14

Classwork: We collected time data on a flat track, uphill track, and downhill track. Students then used this data to calculate the speed of the car on the track at 4 points and discussed whether we expected acceleration to be positive, negative or zero on each track.

Homework: None

Discussion Starters: What are some real life examples of objects with positive acceleration? Negative acceleration?