8th Grade Homework Sept. 30, 2009

English
In Class: warm-ups, propaganda logs, cartoon strips, ch. 6 and 7 discussion, work time
HW: Finish novel by 10/5, Cartoon strip (10/5), study guide due 10/7

Social Studies
HW: Define vocabulary for binder, organization practice, History Day Ideas Graphic Organizer 10/6

Math 8
In Class: Work on Problem Solving “Family Visit”—due Wed. 10/7
HW: yesterday’s HW due tomorrow

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Start new Problem Solving “Photographic Memories”
HW: yesterday’s HW due tomorrow

Algebra
In Class: Start new Problem Solving “Phone Flub”
HW: yesterday’s HW due tomorrow

Science
In Class: The Rock Cycle! Discussion on how rocks form, specifically Igneous Rocks
HW: Rock Cycle Project Due next Wednesday (10/7/09)

Band
In Class: Writing Day
HW: SmartMusic due Today…new SM out Friday!

Spanish 1-B
In Class: Intro to Chaper 5B, SER + descriptions
HW: Flashcards due Friday

Advanced Spanish
In Class: Edificio Guadalupe #2 Due Friday
HW: Edificio Guadalupe due Friday, Vocab Test Friday

French
In Class:
HW:

Writing (Non-Band)
In Class: S&E Review, Mom’s Cancer worktime
HW: Mom’s Cancer due Thurs., Quiz Fri., ALL LATE & ABSENT WORK by Fri.

Writing (Band)

In Class: S&E Review, turn in essays, Medical unit intro
HW: Quiz Friday, Medical Four Square due Friday, ALL LATE & ABSENT WORK by Fri.

Art
In Class: Examples of Push Pull theory. Review- Hue, value and Intensity.
HW: Ribbon drawing with value scale.

Comp 2
In Class:
HW:

7th Grade Homework Sept. 30, 2009

English
In Class: warm-ups, Ponyboy Bio-poem, Character-in-a-bag presentations
HW: Chapter 9 and 10 (10/5)

Social Studies
In Class: Native American Cultural Regions activity, finish Ch. 1
HW: no

Math 7
In Class: Start new Problem Solving “What’s My Number?”
HW: NHW

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Start new Problem Solving “Photographic Memories”
HW: yesterday’s HW due tomorrow

Algebra 7
In Class:
HW:

Science
In Class: SOAPS/worktime
HW: 1. Pre-Lab due tomorrow/Study Guide due Monday/Science Skills Test Tuesday

Band
In Class: Essential Elements, Sight reading
HW: SmartMusic due TODAY, new SmartMusic out Friday

Spanish 1-A
In Class:
HW:

French
In Class:
HW:

Reading
In Class: WU#8, Inferences Notes
HW: Inferences Practice

(Second Hour—Finish Test!)

Technology
In Class: Work time- word: my favorite things.HW: no

6th Grade Homework Sept. 30, 2009

English
In Class: Character Map of SDTM
HW: Read and complete study guide for chap. 10-12

Social Studies
In Class: Label capitols on NE U.S.A. map
HW: Make flashcards for states/capitols in NE

Math 6
In Class:
HW:

Math Exploration
In Class:
HW:

STEM
In Class: Collect HW/Scientific Method and Forensics
HW: TASQ due Monday

Science
In Class: Collect/correct HW – Start mass/volume measuring
HW: nhw

General Music
In Class: Moving to Baroque/Learning about form
HW: NHW

Band
In Class: PE Day
HW: Smart Music due TODAY

Study Skills
In Class: Homework/makeup day
HW: None

PE/Health
In Class: Goal Action Plans & ReviewHW: Create an Action Plan as shown in this lesson for a GOAL of YOURS. 6Q review. Both due Friday before test.

8th Grade Homework Sept. 29, 2009

English
In Class: warm-ups, NOUNS, Animal Farm summary
HW: Chapter 6 and 7 (9/30)

Social Studies
HW: Civil War Test 9/30, History Day Ideas Graphic Organizer 10/6

Math 8
In Class: Common Formulas
HW: p. 35 (2-5, 10-16 even, 20, 39) – due Thursday, Problem Solving (“Family Visit”) due tomorrow

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Adding Integers
HW: p. 60 (6-12 even, 18-30 even, 34-40 even) – due Thursday, Problem Solving (“Clock Chaos”) due tomorrow

Algebra

In Class: Solving 1-step Equations
HW: p. 137 (4-14 even, 20 -26 even, 40-44 even, 54, 56) – due Thursday

Science
In Class: Continue discussion on Diamonds & Blood Diamonds
HW: Journal questions due tomorrow, Rock Cycle Project Due next Wednesday (10/7/09)

Band
In Class: Essential Elements, sight reading
HW: Smart Music due Tomorrow!

Spanish 1-B
In Class: TEST 5A
HW: none

Advanced Spanish
In Class: Reflexive verb notes, continued.
HW: Vocab quiz Friday

French
In Class: masculine and feminine forms of adjectives
HW: cartes de flash pgs. 208, 209 (page 225, the green section)

Writing (Non-Band)
In Class: Quick Write, Collect Journalism Essays, Mom’s Cancer
HW: Mom’s Cancer due Thurs.

Art
In Class: Finishing Notes. New sketchbook demo.
HW: Ribbon Drawing. See example in class.

Comp 2
In Class:
HW:

7th Grade Homework Sept. 29, 2009

English
In Class: warm-ups, NOUNS, Bio-poems, work time
HW: Character-in-a-bag (9/30), chapter 7 and 8 (9/30)

Social Studies
In Class: Finish 1.3/1.4- Questions, Native Am. Artifacts activity, Graphic Org, work
HW: finish graphic organizer if not done (journal part)

Math 7
In Class: Quiz!
HW: Problem Solving (“Family Visit”) due tomorrow

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Adding Integers
HW: p. 60 (6-12 even, 18-30 even, 34-40 even) – due Thursday, Problem Solving (“Clock Chaos”) due tomorrow

Algebra 7
In Class: 2.6 Number Properties; Commutative, Associative
HW: p. 83-84 # 22-45

Science
In Class: Practice at measuring in the metric system – Gummi Bear Pre-Lab
HW: Conversion corrections and Metric Mania due tomorrow - Finish Pre-Lab for Thursday

Band
In Class: Tech Day
HW: Smart Music Due Tomorrow!

Spanish 1-A

In Class: Simón dice, flashcards
HW: Monstruos due tomorrow, flashcards due Friday.

French
In Class: Greetings / goodbyes, Comment ça va?,
HW: TPG 1, 2, 3 cartes p. 22, 23, 24

Reading

In Class: Lyddie Test
HW: NHW

Technology

In Class: My Favorite Things, 6th- finish First Assignment
HW: no

6th Grade Homework Sept. 29, 2009

English
In Class: Character Map of SDTM
HW: Read and complete study guide for chapters 7-9 in SDTM

Social Studies
In Class: Unit 1 Test
HW: none

Math 6
In Class: 1.5 day 2 Variables and Expressions
HW: p. 31-33 # 19-26, 28, 33,40, 50-56

Math Exploration
In Class: Counting, Multiplying and Powers discussion, Mystery WS
HW: NHW

STEM
In Class: V-Math or Math Counts
HW: TASQ due Monday – Math Counts due tomorrow

Science
In Class: Correct HW – Measuring Metric Length
HW: Corrections to conversion homework and Length worksheet both due tomorrow

General Music

In Class: PE Day
HW: NHW

Band
In Class: Essentail Elements, Court Festival
HW: Smart Music due Tomorrow!

Study Skills
In Class: Gym!
HW: ‘How I Spend My Time’ Summary-one page reaction (Due tomorrow)

PE/Health

In Class: Decision-Making steps
HW: none-Test Monday!

8th Grade Homework Sept. 28, 2009

English
In Class: Ms. Ancel out
HW:

Social Studies
HW: Civil War Study Guide 9/29, Civil War Test 9/30, History Day Ideas Graphic Organizer 10/6

Math 8

In Class: Exponents
HW: p. 22 (15-29, 32-34) – Quiz Friday!

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Integers!
HW: p. 55 (2-34 even)

Algebra
In Class: Quiz
HW: NHW

Science
In Class: Review minerals lab from Friday – Review Minerals, Begin discussion on Diamonds
HW: Quiz on Minerals & Matter tomorrow

Spanish 1-B
In Class: 5A Jeopardy
HW: Study, Test on 5A tomorrow

Advanced Spanish
In Class: Reflexive Verbs pretest, reflexive notes
HW: Vocab quiz on Friday.

French
In Class: exercices pour écouter, partenaire activitéa
HW: Pas de devoirs

Writing (Non-Band)
In Class: S & E Week Three notes, intro to Medical unit
HW: Final draft of journalism essay due Tues (inc. essay packet, drafting checklist, rough draft, rough draft works cited, and peer review)

Writing (Band)
In Class: S&E Quiz, S&E Notes, peer review for journalism essay
HW: Final draft of journalism essay due Wed. (inc. essay packet, drafting checklist, rough draft, rough draft works cited, and peer review)

Art
In Class: Sketchbooks due. Abstract Expressionism Notes.
HW: NHW

Comp 2
In Class: Finish Reaction Time WS, Discussion about Statistics
HW: NHW

7th Grade Homework Sept. 28, 2009

English
In Class: Ms. Ancel out
HW:

Social Studies
In Class: Continuing chapter 1 lesson- how first Americans got here, different culture groups
HW: none

Math 7
In Class: Review for Quiz
HW: p. 73 (1-14) – Quiz tomorrow!

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Integers!
HW: p. 55 (2-34 even)

Algebra 7
In Class:
HW:

Science
In Class:
HW:

Band
In Class:
HW:

Spanish 1-A
In Class: Partes del cuerpo
HW: Monster drawings due Wednesday

French
In Class: Mise en train, les pronoms sujets (je, tu, il, elle, nous, vous, ils, elles)
HW: CDA 1, 2

Reading
In Class: WU #7, Review for Lyddie Test
HW: Study Guide due Tues, Lyddie test Tues, Book due Tues.
All late work / make up quizzes for Lyddie must be completed by Tuesday afternoon!

Technology
In Class: finish first assignment
HW: no

6th Grade Homework Sept. 28, 2009

English
In Class: Vocab Test #2; begin vocab chap. #3
HW: Chap. 3 vocab flashcards

Social Studies
In Class: Review Unit #1
HW: Study for Unit #1 Exam

Math 6
In Class: 1.5 day 1 Variables and Expressions
HW: p. 31-33 #13-18, 27, 29-31, 45-47, 59-62 All missing work due Wed.!

Math Exploration
In Class: Groundworks book page Diamond 10, 17
HW: None: Groundworks book due Wed 9/30 Pages Diamond: 1, 2, 9, 10, 17
Square: 1, 6, 14, Star: 1, 2

STEM
In Class: VMath or Math Counts
HW: nhw

Science
In Class:
HW:

General Music
In Class:
HW:

Band
In Class:
HW:

Study Skills
In Class: Self-Evaluation; Self SMART goals
HW: ‘How I Spend My Time’ Summary – 1 page reaction; Was it useful? Will you continue? (Due Wed)

PE/HEALTH
In Class: Decision-Making steps
HW: None-Test Friday!

8th Grade Homework Sept. 25, 2009

English
In Class: correct Vocabulary WB, Study, Quiz, Animal Farm
HW: Chapters 3-5 (9/28) * Quiz Monday (9/28)

Social Studies
HW: Civil War Study Guide 9/29, Civil War Test 9/30, History Day Ideas Graphic Organizer 10/6

Math 8
In Class: Variable Expressions
HW: p. 17 (2-5, 6-22 even)

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Quiz
HW: NHW

Algebra
In Class: Simplifying Expressions & Irrational Numbers
HW: p. 106 (4-10even, 24, 26, 34, 36, 38) & p. 114 (20-24 even, 34-38 even), Quiz Monday

Science
In Class: Finish Mineral Identification Lab
HW: Mineral Identification Questions (if not completed in class) & “Matter and Minerals Review” Worksheet

Band
In Class:
HW:

Spanish 1-B
In Class:
HW:

Advanced Spanish

In Class:
HW:

French
In Class: Possessive adjectives review
HW: Pas de devoirs

Writing (Non-Band)
In Class: Quiz, Peer Review
HW: Final due Tues (with essay packet, checklist, rough draft, rd works cited, and peer review sheet)

Art
In Class: Principles Quiz. Finishing Group paintings.
HW: Organic Shape from observation, with value added due Monday.

Comp 2
In Class: Finish fraction reduction WS, Statistics experiment
HW: WS How to measure anything, Statistics

7th Grade Homework Sept. 25, 2009

English
In Class: correct Vocabulary WB Unit 1, study, Quiz, character in a bag work time
HW: Character in a bag (9/30), Chapters 5 and 6 (9/28) *Quiz Monday

Social Studies
In Class:
HW:

Math 7
In Class: Decimal Review: Dividing Decimals
HW: p. 69 (10-18 even, 28-30)

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Quiz
HW: NHW

Algebra 7
In Class: 2.4 Multiplying Integers, Begin HW in class
HW: p. 72-73 # 15-21, 23-28, 31-34

Science
In Class: Metric Review – Tools, converting, etc.
HW: Conversion Challenge due Monday

Band
In Class:
HW:

Spanish 1-A
In Class:
HW:

French
In Class: Poitiers (p.12 – 15), Mise en train p.18 - 19
HW: p. 20 ex. 1 - 4

Reading
In Class: Quiz, 10-10-10
HW: Finish book, Study Guide Tues, Test Tues

Technology
In Class:
HW:

6th Grade Homework Sept. 25, 2009

English
In Class:
HW:

Social Studies
In Class:
HW:

Math 6
In Class: Quiz chapter 1
HW: No HW

Math Exploration
In Class: 5 Min. Multiplication, Groundworks p. Star2
HW: NHW

STEM
In Class: Collect HW/Write it, Do it
HW: TASQ due Monday

Science
In Class: Metric System Converting Notes and Practice
HW: Measurement F.C. due Monday

General Music
In Class:
HW:

Band
In Class:
HW:

Study Skills
In Class:
HW:

PE/Health
In Class: Self-Concept & Decision-MakingHW: Write a short biography of someone you think has a good self-concept. Use a real person you know. Three paragraphs. 15 points. Due Monday 9/28 @ beginning of Health class.

8th Grade Homework Sept. 24, 2009

English
In Class: (Ms. Ancel out)
HW: See Yesterday

Social Studies
HW: Civil War Study Guide 9/29, Civil War Test 9/30, History Day Ideas Graphic Organizer 10/6

Math 8
In Class: Order of Operations
HW: p. 12 (10-18, 42)

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Variable Expressions & Common Formulas
HW: p. 30 (12-28 even), p. 36 (10-20 even) – Quiz tomorrow!

Algebra
In Class: Simplifying Expressions
HW: p. 99 (6-16 even, 22, 24, 28-38 even), Quiz Monday

Science
In Class: Mineral Identification Lab
HW:

Spanish 1-B
In Class: Tener que notes, quia passwords and user names
HW: possessive adj. tener que worksheet and Crossword puzzle due tomorrow

Advanced Spanish
In Class: quia.com user names and passwords, AR/ER/IR Jeopardy
HW: Study for AR/ER/IR present tense quiz tomorrow

French
In Class: Quiz on possessive adjectives, la famille, possession with DE
HW: Finish rest of “ton, ta, tes” worksheet

Writing (Non-Band)
In Class: Worktime on Journalism Essay
HW: Rough Draft and rough draft Works Cited page due Fri; Quiz Fri; Final Draft WITH ALL WORK due Tues. 9/29 (See packet for details)

Writing (Band)
-S&E Review, Drafting Notes, Worktime
HW: Rough Draft and rough draft Works Cited page due Mon; Quiz Mon; Final Draft WITH ALL WORK due Wed. 9/30 (See packet for details)

Art
In Class: Group Principle Paintings.
HW: Study for principles quiz.
Organic Shape from observation, with value added due Monday.

Comp 2
In Class:
HW:

7th Grade Homework Sept. 24, 2009

English
In Class: (Ms. Ancel out)
HW: See yesterday

Social Studies
In Class: Bibliography work, chapter 1.1
HW: no

Math 7
In Class: Decimal Review: Multiplying
HW: p. 65 (10-18 even, 22-28 even, 54)

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Variable Expressions & Common Formulas
HW: p. 30 (12-28 even), p. 36 (10-20 even) – Quiz tomorrow!

Algebra 7
In Class: HW Review, Review 2.1-2.3 Integers
HW: Fix mistakes for 2.2 and p. 65-66 # 12-28 evens, 32-44 evens

Science
In Class: SOAPS – Scientific Method Quiz and Notebook Check
HW: nhw

Band
In Class:
HW:

Spanish 1-A
In Class: ¿Qué tiempo hace? Practice, poster guidelines
HW: Weather poster due tomorrow

French
In Class: Test on chapitre préliminaire
HW: None

Reading
In Class: Quick Write, Vocab Review, Read Aloud
HW: Ch. 19 & 20; Study Guide due Tues. & Test on Tues.

Technology

In Class: MB, First Assignment in Word
HW:

6th Grade Homework Sept. 24. 2009

English
In Class: Library
HW: No homework

Social Studies
In Class: Chapter 2 Review
HW: Chapter 2 Review #’s 1-10, 13-16, 18; Unit 1 Test is Tuesday, 9/29

Math 6
In Class: HW questions, Review Chapter 1.1-1.4
HW: NHW Quiz moved to Friday 9/25

Math Exploration
In Class: Mystery WS, Bad Art Burglary, Palindromes
HW: NHW

STEM
In Class: Collect HW/Intro to Bloom’s sheets and vote on first assignment
HW: KWL chart and writing prompt on assignment topic due tomorrow/TASQ due Monday

Science
In Class: Scientific Method Quiz and Notebook Check – Metric Vocab
HW: nhw

General Music
In Class:
HW:

Band
In Class:
HW:

Study Skills
In Class: SMART goals
HW: ‘How I Spend My Time’ w.s.; Get agenda signed!

PE/Health
In Class: Self-Concept & Decision-MakingHW: Write a short biography of someone you think has a good self-concept. Use a real person you know. Three paragraphs. 15 points. Due Monday 9/28 @ beginning of Health class.

8th Grade Homework Sept. 23, 2009

English
In Class: warm-ups, chapter 1 and 2 discussion, character parallels and description
HW: chapters 3-5 (9/28) *quiz on Monday, Unit 1 Vocabulary (9/24)

Social Studies
HW: Civil War Study Guide 9/29, Civil War Test 9/30, History Day Ideas Graphic Organizer 10/6

Math 8
In Class: Work on Problem Solving: “Family Visit”
HW: NHW

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Work on Problem Solving: “Clock Chaos” – due Wed. 9/30
HW: yesterday’s HW due tomorrow

Algebra
In Class: “What is the Value of Algebra” debate
HW: yesterday’s HW due tomorrow

Science
In Class: Review properties of minerals & prepare for mineral identification lab tomorrow
HW: Matter and Mineral Review Worksheet

Band
In Class:
HW:

Spanish 1-B
In Class: Listening activity
HW: Cruzigrama (crossword) due Friday

Advanced Spanish
In Class: Once, por Sandra Cisneros
HW: Cruzigrama due tomorrow, AR/ER/IR present tense quiz on Friday

French
In Class: possessive adjectives (mon, ma, mes, etc), possession with DE
HW: Possessive adjective worksheet, study for quiz on la famille, possessive adjs, and possession with DE.

Writing (Non-Band Kids)
In Class: Spelling & Editing Review, Drafting Checklist
HW: Bring Flash Drive Thurs. for drafting worktime; Rough Draft & Rough Draft Works Cited due Fri; Final Draft with all daily work due Tues. 9/29

Art
In Class: Note card rubric, review for Principles Quiz on Friday.
HW: Organic Shape from observation, with value added due Monday.

Comp 2
In Class: How To book: Reducing Fractions and equivalent fractions
HW: NHW

7th Grade Homework Sept. 23, 2009

English
In Class: warm-ups, “we’ll decide”, Chapter 3 and 4 discussion and dilemmas
HW: Chapters 5 and 6 (9/28) *quiz on 1-6 on Monday, Unit 1 Vocabulary WB (9/24), Character in a bag (9/30) *will have some work time on Friday 9/25

Social Studies
In Class: In the News, History Binder work, Start chapter 1 (Native Americans)
HW: No

Math 7
In Class: Work on Problem Solving: “Family Visit” – due Wed. 9/30
HW: yesterday’s HW due tomorrow

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Work on Problem Solving: “Clock Chaos” – due Wed. 9/30
HW: yesterday’s HW due tomorrow

Algebra 7
In Class: Ch. 2.1, 2-2 Integers and Absolute Value
HW: p. 55-56 # 10-16evens, 19-22, 28-38evens & p. 61 # 16, 25-30, 32, 38-41

Science
In Class: Variable Practice Article/Work time
HW: 1. Scientific Method at Work due Thursday/Study for Scientific Method Quiz Thursday – 1st Notebook check tomorrow too!!!

Band
In Class:
HW:

Spanish 1-A
In Class: Calendar book activity, Weather notes
HW: ¿Qué tiempo hace? Weather poster due Friday

French
In Class: Why study a modern language ?, Chapter 1 “Mise en train”
HW: Study for test tomorrow on preliminary chapter (accents, alphabet, phrases, numbers 1 to 20)

Reading
In Class: WU #6, Vocabulary Review
HW: Finish vocab review, Ch. 17 & 18; Study Guide due Tues. 9/29 & Test on Tues. 9/29

Technology
In Class: MB, Microsoft Word
HW: No

6th Grade Homework Sept 23, 2009

English
In Class: Dodge Field Trip
HW: Read and complete study guide for chap 5 and 6 in SDTM

Social Studies
In Class: Field Trip
HW: Chapter 2 Lesson 2 Review #’s 1-5; Test on Tuesday, 9/29

Math 6
In Class: No class Field Trip
HW: See Sept. 22nd, due Thursday

Math Exploration
In Class: Constructed Response: Detailed explanations expected.
HW: Constructed Response sheet due Thursday

STEM
In Class: Finish v-math/Math Counts
HW: TASQ due Monday/ Math Counts sheet due tomorrow

Science
In Class: No Class – Field Trip
HW: Study for Scientific Method Quiz Tomorrow – 1st Notebook check tomorrow!!

General Music
In Class:
HW:

Band
In Class:
HW:

Study Skills

In Class: Field Trip
HW: ‘How I Spend My Time’ w.s.

PE/Health
In Class: field trip
HW: Health article summary due tomorrow

8th Grade Homework Sept. 22, 2009

English
In Class: warm-ups, vocabulary stations
HW: Chapters 1 and 2 (9/23), Unit 1 Vocabulary WB (9/24)

Social Studies
HW: Civil War Study Guide 9/29, Civil War Test 9/30, History Day Ideas Graphic Organizer 10/6

Math 8
In Class: Quiz
HW: NHW

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Variable Expressions & Order of Operations
HW: p. 25 (3-13) – due Thursday, Quiz Friday

Algebra
In Class: Real Numbers & Some operations
HW: p. 84 (1-10) – due Thursday, Problem Solving “Creative Measurements” due tomorrow

Science
In Class: Minerals – types and ways to identify
HW: “Mineral’s Properties” Worksheet & questions

Band
In Class:
HW:

Spanish 1-B
In Class: ¿Eres tú, María?
HW: Study 15

Advanced Spanish
In Class: Present tense practice, Crossword, work time
HW: Edificio Guadalupe due tomorrow, Crossword due Thursday, quiz on AR/ER/IR present tense on Friday

French
In Class: Possessive adjectives, ownership with “de”
HW: CDA 6, 7 la feuille – « ton, ta, tes » fill in blank, answer in complete sentences with « mon, ma mes » L’interro - Première Etape du chapitre 7 jeudi !

Writing (Non-Band)
In Class: QW, Research Time in Computer Lab
HW: Research & Observation pages due Wed; Rough Draft and Rough Draft Works Cited due Friday; Final Draft with all work due Tuesday

Writing (Band)
In Class: S&E Week 2 notes, Research time in Computer Lab
HW: Research & Observation paged due Thursday; Rough Draft and Rough Draft Works Cited due Monday; Quiz Monday; Final due Wednesday 9/30

Art
In Class: Final in class note card work day.
HW: Organic Shape from observation, with value added due Monday.

Comp 2
In Class: Continue with Main Idea, begin working with homonyms and read Freak the Mighty
HW: Freak the Mighty study guide for chapters 1-4 (Thursday) and illustrate Max’s “Down Under” room (use details from the book, color, etc.) also due Thursday

7th Grade Homework Sept. 22, 2009

English
In Class: warm-ups, vocabulary stations
HW: Vocabulary workbook Unit1 (9/24), Chapters 3 and 4 (read and fill in guide) (9/23), Character-in-a-bag (9/30)

Social Studies
In Class:
HW:

Math 7
In Class: Decimal Review
HW: p. 54 (10-28 even) & p. 60 (14-22 even) – due Thursday

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Variable Expressions & Order of Operations
HW: p. 25 (3-13) – due Thursday, Quiz Friday

Algebra 7
In Class: Chapter 1 Test
HW: NHW

Science
In Class:
HW:

Band
In Class:
HW:

Spanish 1-A
In Class: Book scavenger hunt, calendar practice
HW: study date vocab (months, days, numbers)

French
In Class: les accents, les nombres, l’alphabet
HW: Test – preliminary chapter on Thursday. Read about why to study a modern language. Write about 4 of those reasons and why it is important to you.

Reading
In Class: QW, Cause & Effect article
HW: Ch. 15 & 16; JJ available during Enrichment for read aloud / worktime

Technology
In Class:
HW:

6th Grade Homework Sept. 22, 2009

English
In Class: Continue Sing Down the Moon; Character analysis
HW: Chap 5 and 6 – Read and complete study guide

Social Studies
In Class: Chap 2 Lesson 2 Why We Study Culture
HW: Complete Lesson Review #1-5; Unit One test will be Tuesday, 9/29

Math 6
In Class: 1.4 Order of Operations
HW: p. 23-25 #12-29, 33-39 *Quiz on Thursday* 1.1-1.4

Math Exploration
In Class: Problem Solving Worksheet and Constructed Response
HW: Constructed Response WS due Thursday

STEM
In Class:
HW:

Science

In Class:
HW:

General Music
In Class:
HW:

Band
In Class:
HW:

Study Skills

In Class: Gym!
HW: ‘How I Spend My Time’ w.s.

HEALTH
In Class: The Health TriangleHW: Read ANY health related article (www, mag, newspp, news, etc.) and write up a two paragraph response due Thurs 9/24.

8th Grade Homework Sept. 21, 2009

English
In Class: warm-ups, background quiz, hand out books, study guides, propaganda poster, work time
HW: Chapter 3 and 4 (9/23), Unit 1 vocabulary (9/24)

Social Studies
HW: Civil War Study Guide 9/29, Civil War Test 9/30, History Day ideas graphic organizer 10/6

Math 8
In Class: Quiz Prep
HW: p. 727 (1-3), p. 731 (45, 47), p. 738 (1-3)

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Quiz
HW: NHW

Algebra
In Class: Quiz
HW: NHW, Problem Solving due Wednesday

Science
In Class: Finish review of matter & properties of elements – begin discussion on minerals
HW: Mineral Mania Project – due Friday

Band
In Class:
HW:

Spanish 1-B
In Class: mayor, menor, dice activity
HW: historietas due tomorrow

Advanced Spanish
In Class: memoria con vocabulario nuevo
HW: Edificio Guadalupe due Wednesday

French
In Class: Possessive Adjectives, la famille
HW: TPG 5, 6, 7 Exercise D of possessive adj. handout

Writing (Non-Band)
In Class: Spelling & Editing Notes, Hoop Dreams Worktime
HW: Hoop Dreams due Tues. 9/22, Research due Wed. 9/23, Rough Draft & Rough Draft Works Cited due Fri. 9/25, Final due Tues. 9/29

Art
In Class: Sketchbook Due. Note card work day.
HW: NHW

Comp 2
In Class:
HW:

7th Grade Homework Sept. 21, 2009

English
In Class: warm-ups, Outsiders character list, chapter 1and2 discussion and group plan, Character in a bag
HW: Chapter 3 and 4 (9/23) read and study guide, Unit 1 Vocabulary (9/24), Character in a bag (9/30)

Social Studies
In Class: Major Events in World History importance activity, In the News guidelines
HW: No

Math 7
In Class: Quiz
HW: NHW

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Quiz
HW: NHW

Algebra 7
In Class:
HW:

Science
In Class: Collect HW; Discuss experimental variables
HW: nhw

Band
In Class:
HW:

Spanish 1-A
In Class: días de la semana notes
HW: Study days of the week, months of the year

French
In Class: Review numbers, letters, accents
HW: Numbers worksheet, study for test on preliminary chapter on Thursday

Reading
In Class: WU #5, Cause & Effect, Mouse Trap!
HW: Ch. 13 & 14, Journal due Tues.

Technology
In Class: Mavis Beacon, Microsoft Word
HW:

6th Grade Homework Sept. 21, 2009

English
In Class: Vocab test; Begin chap 2 vocab
HW: Create flashcards for chap 2 vocab

Social Studies
In Class: Chap 2 Lesson 1 (pg 34-43) Culture
HW: Lesson Review 1-5; Answer ?’s on pg 40 and 43.

Math 6
In Class:
HW:

Math Exploration
In Class:
HW:

STEM
In Class: Collect/share articles; start v-math or mathcounts
HW: TASQ due Monday

Science
In Class: Collect HW; Sci. Method Demo; F.C. Quizzing; Quiz Info.
HW: Bring Lunch on Wednesday; Study for Scientific Method Quiz on Thursday

General Music
In Class:
HW:

Band
In Class:
HW:

Study Skills
In Class: Discuss values/prioritizing
HW: ‘How I Spend My Time’ w.s.

HEALTH
In Class: The Health Triangle
HW: Read ANY health related article (www, mag, newspp, news, etc.) and write up a two paragraph response due Weds 9/23.

8th Grade Homework Sept. 18, 2009

English
In Class: warm-ups, Animal Farm background, propaganda project
HW: Unit 1 Vocabulary WB (9/24)

Social Studies
HW: finish “Life of a Soldier” Graphic Organizer, correct binder mistakes, History Day Topic Ideas graphic organizer due 10/6, Civil War Study Guide

Math 8
In Class: Box & Whisker Plots
HW: p. 603 (1-3, 6-11, 16) – Quiz Tuesday

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Quiz Prep
HW: p. 727 (1-3), p. 731 (45, 47), p. 738 (1-3) – Quiz Monday!

Algebra
In Class: Graphing Functions
HW: p. 46 (4-12 even, 18) – Quiz Monday!

Science
In Class: Elements Basics and introduction to Minerals!
HW: WSA due Monday 9/21/09 – topic: any issue relating to Earth Science

Spanish 1-B
In Class: Possessive adjective notes, historieta
HW: Historieta due Tuesday

Advanced Spanish
In Class: ¿Adivina quién? Intro a Edificio Guadalupe
HW: Edificio Guadalupe writing assignment due next Wednesday

French
In Class: Possessive adjectives (mon, ma, mes, etc)
HW: Read possessive adjective handout and do exercises A and B

Writing
In Class: Quiz, Journalism Essay intro & brainstorm
HW: Hoop Dreams due 9/22, Research & Observation due 9/23, Rough Draft & RD Works Cited page due 9/25, Final w/ All Work due 9/29

Band Kids:
In Class: Quiz, Journalism Essay Intro, MLA Citations review
HW: Research & Observation due Th. 9/24, RD & RD Works Cited due 9/28, Final & All Work due 9/30

Art
In Class: Note card work day.
HW: Non-objective principles sketch. Due Monday

Comp 2
In Class: Estimating fractions to “nice” fractions Worksheet in class
HW: NHW

7th Grade Homework Sept. 18, 2009

English
In Class: warm-ups, summarizing, OUTSIDERS character list
HW: Chapter 1 and 2 (Outsiders), Unit 1 vocabulary WB (9/24)

Social Studies
In Class: why study history, partner paragraphs
HW: no

Math 7
In Class: Quiz Prep
HW: p. 46 (5-14, 18-21), p. 47 (3-7, 11) – Quiz Monday!

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Quiz Prep
HW: p. 727 (1-3), p. 731 (45, 47), p. 738 (1-3) – Quiz Monday!

Algebra 7
In Class: 1.7 Planning for problem solving
HW: p. 41-42 # 4-8, 15, 16, 19, 24. – Test Tuesday

Science
In Class: Finish Scientific Method
HW: Garden Design Scientific Method Practice due Monday

Band
In Class:
HW:

Spanish 1-A
In Class:
HW:

French
In Class: les nombres, l’alphabet, les accents
HW: Les chiffres (les nombres) crossword

Reading

In Class: Quiz, 10-10-10 Worktime
HW: Ch. 11 & 12, Journal due Tues 9/22

Technology
In Class: introduction to using computers
HW: no

6th Grade Homework Sept 18, 2009

English
In Class: Review vocabulary
HW: Study for vocab. test on Monday

Social Studies
In Class: Agenda check; Current events quiz from 9/11; Current events
HW: Chapter 1 Review due Monday

Math 6
In Class: Continue 1.2 whole number estimations: product and quotient
HW: p. 14-15 # 4-7, 9-16, 25-28, 41-44 (same assign. As Thurs, due Mon.)

Math Exploration
In Class: 5 minute multiplication Groundworks book p. star 1
HW: NHW

STEM
In Class: Finish ranger activity
HW: TASQ article and ranger activity questions both due Monday

Science
In Class: Finish scientific method notes
HW: Scientific Method practice due Monday

General Music
In Class:
HW:

Band
In Class:
HW:

Study Skills
In Class: Gym
HW: Final draft of success poster due Monday

PE
In Class: Soccer
HW: none

8th Grade Homework Sept. 17, 2009

English
In Class: warm-ups, hand out vocabulary workbooks, expectations, work time
HW: Unit 1 vocabulary WB (9/24)

Social Studies
HW: fix binder mistakes, work on Life of a Soldier Venn Diagram

Math 8
In Class: Stem & Leaf Plots
HW: p. 599 (6, 8, 14, 15, 25, 26)

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Box & Whisker Plots
HW: p. 602 3 (4, 6-11, 16)

Algebra
In Class: Functions
HW: p. 38 (2-8 even, 12-16 even, 20, 21, 28)

Science
In Class: Mini-Test on Metrics and Scientific Method – begin reading on elements and minerals
HW: None (WSA due Monday 9/21/09 – topic: any issue relating to Earth Science)

Band
In Class:
HW:

Spanish 1-B
In Class:
HW:

Advanced Spanish
In Class:
HW:

French
In Class: c’est, ce sont, voilà, voici, le frère de…
HW: TPG 3, 4 read not de grammaire p.52; CDA 3,4

Writing
In Class: Limerick Quick Write, MLA Citations notes
HW: Hoop Dreams reading & study guide due tues. 9/22

Art
In Class: Note card work day.
HW: Non-objective principles sketch. Due Monday

Comp 2
In Class: Begin Freak the Mighty and continue with Main IdeaHW: Read Freak the Mighty to pg. 20

7th Grade Homework Sept. 17, 2009

English
In Class: warm-ups, hand out vocabulary workbooks, expectations, work time
HW: Unit 1 vocabulary workbook (9/24), chapters 1 and 2 Outsiders (9/21) read and complete the study guide

Social Studies
In Class:
HW:

Math 7
In Class: Perimeter and Area Review
HW: p. 34 (4-18 even)

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Box & Whisker Plots
HW: p. 602 3 (4, 6-11, 16)

Algebra 7
In Class: Review 1.1-1.4, 1.6 notes
HW: p. 36-37 #10-15, 19-24, 30

Science
In Class: Check HW/Scientific Method Review
HW: nhw

Band
In Class:
HW:

Spanish 1-A
In Class:
HW:

French
In Class: Les Nombres 1 à 20, les accents
HW: Worksheet 2 (all exercises except the second from bottom listening portion)

Reading
In Class: “Survivor” activity, How to Write a Journal, Worktime
HW: Ch. 9 & 10, Quiz Friday, Journal due Tuesday 9/22

Technology
In Class:
HW:

6th Grade Homework Sept 17, 2009

English
In Class: Read SDTM together; Create character map
HW: Read chapters 3 + 4 of SDTM; complete study guide chap 3 + 4

Social Studies
In Class: Chapter 1 Review
HW: Complete chapter 1 Review (Due Monday)

Math 6
In Class: 1.2 Whole Number Estimation notes
HW: no homework

Math Exploration
In Class: Groundworks book p. data 2, algebraic 6
HW: NHW

STEM
In Class: CB-Ranger Exercise
HW: TASQ due Monday

Science
In Class: Check HW/Scientific Method Graphic Organizer
HW: Permission slip due tomorrow

General Music
In Class:
HW:

Band
In Class:
HW:

Study Skills
In Class: Work time on success posters; Review class procedures
HW: Parent/guardian signature in agenda; Final draft of success poster due Monday

PE
In Class: Soccer
HW: none

8th Grade Homework Sept. 16, 2009

English
In Class: warm-ups, satire examples, AF background (quiz 9/21)
HW: NONE

Social Studies
HW: fix binder mistakes, work on History Day ideas

Math 8
In Class: Work on Problem Solving
HW: yesterday’s HW due tomorrow

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Work on Problem Solving
HW: yesterday’s HW due tomorrow

Algebra
In Class: Work on Problem Solving – due 9/23
HW: yesterday’s HW due tomorrow

Science
In Class: Review Metrics and study guide for Mini-Test tomorrow
HW: Mini-Test Tomorrow (Metrics & the Scientific Method) – study!

Spanish 1-B
In Class: lotería
HW: study flash

Advanced Spanish
In Class: Ser, Tener, practice
HW: describe 5 people in detail

French
In Class: la famille. La frère de (ownership), ce sont, c’est, voilà, voici
HW: TPG 1, 2 CDA 1, 2

Writing
In Class (Non-Band Kids): Review Spelling & Editing, Hoop Dreams Worktime
HW: Hoop Dreams (Read & Study Guide) due Tues. 9/22

In Class (Band): Review Spelling & Editing, Research Essay intro
HW: Paraphrasing practice due Fri.

Art
In Class: Note card work day.
HW: Non-objective principles sketch. Due Monday

Comp 2
In Class:
HW:

7th Grade Homework Sept. 16, 2009

English
In Class: warm-ups, Outsiders vocabulary, books and study guides
HW: Chapters 1 and 2 (9/21)

Social Studies
In Class: History Day, Why study History?
HW: no

Math 7
In Class: Work on Problem Solving
HW: yesterday’s HW due tomorrow

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Work on Problem Solving
HW: yesterday’s HW due tomorrow

Algebra 7
In Class:
HW:

Science
In Class: Finish vocab./Discuss observations
HW: F.C. due tomorrow

Band
In Class:
HW:

Spanish 1-A
In Class: numbers 21-100, practice
HW: 21-100 worksheet due tomorrow

French
In Class: quiz – phrases for the class, numbers 1 to 20
HW: none

Reading
In Class: WU#4, Vocabulary
HW: Ch. 7 & 8, Quiz Fri.

Technology
In Class: Finish Blinders, intro to computers
HW: no

6th Grade Homework Sept. 16, 2009

English
In Class: Discuss the Writing Process; Examples of each step
HW: Journal using the process: In 200 words, create your ideal place.

Social Studies
In Class: Discuss regions in US; Begin mapping New England
HW: Study map

Math 6
In Class:
HW:

Math Exploration
In Class:
HW:

STEM
In Class: Collect HW/CB-Rangers
HW: TASQ article due Monday

Science
In Class: Peanut Observation Activity
HW: 1. F.C. due tomorrow 2. Finish Peanut Activ. ?’s due tomorrow 3. Permission slip due Friday

General Music
In Class:
HW:

Band
In Class:
HW:

Study Skills
In Class: Defining success
HW: Complete rough draft of success poster

PE
In Class: Soccer
HW: none

8th Grade Homework September 15, 2009

English
In Class: Warm-ups, finish articles, Conventions review, Parts of Speech review
HW: satire example (9/16)

Social Studies
HW: organize notes in binder, work on study guide for Civil War Unit

Math 8
In Class: Histograms
HW: p. 7 (6-8, 12, 13, 15, 16) *due Thursday

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Histograms & Stem-and-Leaf Plots
HW: p. 8 (12-16) & p. 599 (12, 14, 16, 26) * due Thursday

Algebra
In Class: Algebraic Expressions, Equations, & Solutions
HW: p. 18 (8-20 even, 33) & p. 24 (4-8 even, 18-28 even) *due Thursday

Science
In Class: Making Metric Measurements Lab
HW: Study Guide (due tomorrow – 9/16/09), Mini-Test (on Scientific Method & Metric System) on Thursday (9/17/09)

Band
In Class: Essential Elements, Sightread
HW: SmartMusic assignments start Friday!

Spanish 1-B
In Class:
HW:

Advanced Spanish
In Class:
HW:

French
In Class:
HW:

Writing (Non-Band Kids)
In Class: Quick Write, MLA Research notes, Hoop Dreams worktime
HW: Hoop Dreams due Tuesday 9/22 (read & study guide)

Art
In Class: Principles note card work day. Handing out rubrics.
HW: Sketchbook Assignment: Non-objective principles sketch. Due Monday.

Comp 2
In Class: Main Idea
HW: Freak the Mighty Anticipation Guide, Main Idea Lessons 3 & 6 due Thursday

7th Grade Homework September 15, 2009

English
In Class: warm-ups, main idea review, Parts of speech review
HW: Vocabulary worksheet (9/16)

Social Studies
In Class: Writing- peer review, history day
HW: none

Math 7
In Class: Order of Operations
HW: p. 20 (2-12 even, 16-28 even) *due Thursday

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Histograms & Stem-and-Leaf Plots
HW: p. 8 (12-16) & p. 599 (12, 14, 16, 26) * due Thursday

Algebra 7
In Class: Ch1.4 and 1.5 powers and exponents, equations and solutions
HW: p. 22-23 #12-30 evens, 40-41; and p. 30-31 #11-16 all, 18-26 evens. Due Thursday

Science
In Class: Check HW/SOAPS intro, example, and sign up/scientific method vocab
HW: Flashcards due Thursday

Band
In Class: tech day
HW: First SmartMusic assignment goes out Friday!

Spanish 1-A
In Class:
HW:

French
In Class:
HW:

Reading
In Class: Quick Write, Compare / Contrast Article, Worktime
HW: Ch. 5 & 6, Quiz Friday, JJ available for help in Enrichment today

Technology
In Class: blinders work, 6th- keyboard
HW: none

6th Grade Homework September 15, 2009

English
In Class: Introduce Sing Down The Moon (SDTM); Mythology Etymology HW: Read chapters 1 +2 in SDTM; Complete study guide for chap. 1 +2

Social Studies
In Class: Chapter 1 Lesson 2 (Regions)
HW: Lesson 2 Review (1-5)

Math 6
In Class: Ch.1.1 Whole number operations
HW: p. 8-9 #24-34 even numbers, and 40-43 all, and 50.

Math Exploration
In Class: Groundworks book pages Reasoning 1, Algebraic thinking 1
HW: NHW

Science
In Class: discuss/collect hw/scientific method vocab./observations
HW: Permission slip due Friday/Flashcards due Thursday

General Music
In Class: Notation
HW: Create a 4 beat rhythm using body percussion (snap, clap, pat). Then, create your own notation to represent it visually on paper.

Band
In Class: PE day
HW: First SmartMusic assignment goes out Friday!

Study Skills
In Class: Gym
HW: Continue to fill out ‘How I Spend My Time’ worksheet

PE
In Class: Soccer
HW: none

8th Grade Homework September 14, 2009

English
In Class: Warm-ups, Animal Farm introduction notes, Library
HW: Example of satire or propaganda (9/16)

Social Studies
HW: complete class note-taking activity, finish binder cover

Math 8
In Class: Centers of Data & Range
HW: p. 259 (4, 6, 8, 12)

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Centers of Data & Range
HW: p. 259 (4, 8, 12, 20)

Algebra
In Class: Order of Operations
HW: p. 5 (38-42 even, 50, 52) & p. 10 (16, 18, 22-30 even, 36) *no calculators, show all work!

Science
In Class: The Metric System and equipment used in labs to make measurements
HW: “Metrics” Worksheet, Study Guide (due Wednesday), Mini-Test (Scientific Method & Metric System) on Thursday (9/17/09)

Band
In Class: no class today
HW: Get SmartMusic and Essential Elements Book!

Spanish 1-B
In Class: Ch. 5A verbs, Review question words
HW: Question word poster due Wednesday, vocab flashcards due Wednesday

Advanced Spanish
In Class: AR/ER/IR verb practice
HW: Study AR/ER/IR verb charts

French
In Class: La famille vocabulaire
HW: Cartes de flash pgs. 203, 204, 207

Writing
In Class: Spelling & Editing Notes, Fouled Out review, Hoop Dreams Intro
HW: Hoop Dreams reading & study guide due Tues. 9/22, S&E Quiz on Friday

Art
In Class: Handout sketchbook expectations and this weeks assignment demonstration. Work time on Principles Notecards.
HW: Sketchbook Assignment: Non-objective principles sketch. Due Monday.

Comp 2
In Class: Review Histograms and frequency tables, Make “How To…” book
HW: NHW

7th Grade Homework September 14, 2009

English
In Class: Warem-ups, Introduction to The Outsiders, Library
HW: Vocabulary worksheet and notes (9/16)

Social Studies
In Class: writing practice questions
HW: finish ws if not done in class

Math 7
In Class: Exponents & Variables
HW: p. 11 (2-11) & p.16 (2-10 even)

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Centers of Data & Range
HW: p. 259 (4, 8, 12, 20)

Algebra 7
In Class: Order of Operation and read section on substitution
HW: WS 1.3

Science
In Class: Check HW/What is science? activity
HW: What is science journal due tomorrow

Band
In Class: Sight-read
HW: SM Enrollment Sheet, Practice pgs 2-3 (go further if you can!)

Spanish 1-A
In Class: ¿Cómo estás? notes Numbers 0-20 notes
HW: Numbers worksheet due tomorrow, alphabet quiz tomorrow

French
In Class: L’alphabet, je m’appelle, tu t’appelles comment ?
HW: Study for quiz on Wed – les phrases pour la classe

Reading
In Class: WU#3, Compare / Contrast Notes
HW: Lyddie Ch. 3 & 4, Read w/ JJ available in Enrichment Tues, Quiz on Friday!

Technology
In Class: finish keyboard ws
HW:no

6th Grade Homework September 14, 2009

English
In Class: Pass out vocab books; Begin new vocab unit.
HW: Make flashcards for vocab unit (Must have in class on Friday)

Social Studies
In Class: Chapter One Lesson One
HW: Complete lesson one review and skills workshop (pg. 19-21)

Math 6
In Class: Books: Books must be covered tonight, Book scavenger hunt
HW: Book, p. 4 #1-21

Math Exploration

In Class: Guidelines for your success
HW: NHW

Science
In Class: Check HW/Intro. To Science
HW: Science is all around you due Tomorrow

General Music
In Class: Gym Day
HW: nhw

Band
In Class: Sightread
HW: Turn in SM Enrollment form, practice Essential Elements p.14

Study Skills
In Class: Study space at home
HW: ‘How I Spend My Time’ worksheet (due Monday); Bring gym clothes

PE
In Class: Soccer
HW: none

8th Grade Homework Sept 11, 2009

English
In Class: Colon and semicolons, 9/11 article and responses
HW: colon and semicolon w.s. (9/14)

Social Studies
HW: finish binder organization, brainstorm History Day topics (10/6)

Math 8
In Class: Introduction to Problem Solving
HW: Bring book cover (jumbo if fabric) or paper grocery bag for Monday

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Introduction to Problem Solving
HW: Bring book cover (jumbo if fabric) or paper grocery bag for Monday

Algebra
In Class: Introduction to Problem Solving
HW: Bring book cover (jumbo if fabric) or paper grocery bag for Monday

Science
In Class: Variables and the Metric System
HW: Sponge Bob Experiments (Choose 2 from handout) and “Simpson’s Variables” worksheet (both due Monday)
Scientific Method/Metric System Quiz next Thursday
Extra Credit (due Monday): Write own scientific experiment (based on a question made in environment)

Band
In Class: First Rehearsal
HW: Get Smart Music and turn in handbook slips by TUESDAY!

Spanish 1-B
In Class: Tener, la familia, portfolio organization
HW: Family questions due Monday, Flashcards due Wednesday.

Advanced Spanish
In Class: Portfolio organization, AR/ER/IR Verb practice
HW: Verb worksheet due Monday

French
In Class: Finish French IA review, la famille
HW: Rien

Writing (Non-Band Kids)
In Class: Quick Write, Homework Review, “Fouled Out”
HW: Finish “Fouled Out” packet for Monday

Art
In Class: Working on Principles Note cards.
HW: NHW- First sketchbook assignment will be assigned next Monday.

Comp2

In Class: chapter 1 vocab crossword, online resources www.classzone.com
HW: NHW

7th Grade Homework Sept 11, 2009

English
In Class: Main ideas and detials
HW: main idea packet (9/14)

Social Studies
In Class: Writing, History Binders
HW: no

Math 7
In Class: Introduction to Problem Solving
HW: Bring book cover (jumbo if fabric) or paper grocery bag for Monday

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Introduction to Problem Solving
HW: Bring book cover (jumbo if fabric) or paper grocery bag for Monday

Algebra 7
In Class: Ch. 1.1 worksheet and chapter one vocab crossword
HW: NHW

Science
In Class: Text assign/Put together notebooks
HW: 1. Parent signature on notebook explanation 2. Book covered 3. Author page completed – ALL DUE MONDAY

Band
In Class: no class
HW: bring instruments Monday!

Spanish 1-A
In Class: portfolio organization, partner alphabet practice
HW: Study Alfabeto. Quiz on Tuesday

French
In Class: Les phrases pour la classe, l’alphabet
HW: Quiz – les phrases Wed.

Reading
In Class: WU#2, Predictions Practice, Lyddie
HW: Read Ch. 1 & 2 in Lyddie for Monday

Technology
In Class: 1,2- keyboarding, 6- posters, keyboarding
HW:no

6th Grade Homework Sept. 11, 2009

English
In Class: What is etymology?; My name means…
HW: None

Social Studies
In Class: Current Events
HW: Journal (15 mins): Would you volunteer on 9/11? Why or Why not? What would you do?

Math 6
In Class: Website exploration www.classzone.com
HW: NHW

Math Exploration
In Class: “Pigs in a Pen” mystery…logical thinking
HW: NHW

Science
In Class: Text assign/Put together notebooks
HW: 1. Parent signature on notebook explanation 2. Book covered 3. Author page completed – ALL DUE MONDAY

General Music
In Class: Sound Compositions
HW: NHW

Band
In Class: PE Day
HW: Bring instruments Monday, get SmartMusic at home by Wednesday!

Study Skills
In Class: Gym w/ Mr. Lindholm
HW: None

PE
In Class: Soccer
HW: none

8th Grade Homework Sept. 10, 2009

English
In Class: 6 traits of writing (conventions), syllabus and binder check, Check your essays for conventions and turn in, being CRISPY in English discussion
HW: NONE

Social Studies
In Class:
HW:

Math 8
In Class: Finish Pre-test
HW: NHW

Pre-Algebra
In Class: C.R.I.S.P. in the Classroom
HW: NHW

Algebra
In Class: C.R.I.S.P. in the Classroom
HW: NHW

Science
In Class: Scientific Method and Variables
HW: Write own scientific experiment (based on a question made in environment) – due Monday and “Simpson’s Variables” worksheet (due Monday)

Band
In Class: No Class

Spanish 1-B
In Class: 5A pretest, vocabulary flashcards
HW: 3 ring binder by tomorrow, flashcards due next Wednesday

Advanced Spanish
In Class: AR, ER, IR verb charts present tense
HW: 3 ring binder by tomorrow

French
In Class: Review of Level 1A
HW: Finish review packet up to but not including chapter 7.

Writing
In Class: QW, Creative Nonfiction Intro
HW: Finish samples & chart for Fri.

Band students
In class: Pretest
Homework: Binder, dividers, and syllabus for Monday

Art
In Class: Finishing notes on the Principles of Art. Beginning Principles Note cards.
HW: NHW- First sketchbook assignment will be assigned next Monday.

7th Grade Homework Sept. 10, 2009

English
In Class: Poster presentations, syllabus and binder check, being CRISPY in English
HW: NONE

Social Studies
In Class: Collect syllabus, finish pretest, hand back HW questions (if time)
HW: 3rd- syllabus, 5,7- none

Math 7
In Class: C.R.I.S.P. in the Classroom
HW: NHW

Pre-Algebra
In Class: C.R.I.S.P. in the Classroom
HW: NHW

Science
In Class: Intro to Interactive Notebooks/Textbook Scavenger Hunt
HW: Notebooks to class tomorrow/Interactive Notebook Explanation signed due Monday

Band
In Class:
HW:

Spanish 1-A
In Class: el alfabeto notes
HW: study alfabeto, 3 ring binder needed by tomorrow

French
In Class: Je m’appelle, French names, French speaking countries
HW: Finish book treasure hunt

Reading
In Class: WU#1, Predicting
HW: Daniel Hauser article & predicting questions due Fri.

Technology
In Class: collect syllabus, keyboarding
HW: none

Algebra 7
In Class: Prerequisite skills quiz, Chapter 1.1 Graphing bar graphs, histograms, freq. tables
HW: NHW

6th Grade Homework Sept. 10, 2009

English
In Class: Library Introduction
HW: No HW

Social Studies
In Class: Assign books; Cover books; Make name tags.
HW: Book must be covered by Monday

Math 6
In Class: Book Look: Discussion of book layout
HW: No HW Books may go home Monday. Home made or stretchy book cover due Tuesday.

Math Exploration
In Class: Times Table 1-12, “I Have, Who Has” math game
HW: Finish Times Table if needed. Students may use their agenda to copy.

Science
In Class: Intro to Interactive Notebooks/Textbook Scavenger Hunt
HW: Notebooks to class tomorrow/Interactive Notebook Explanation signed due Monday

General Music
In Class:
HW:

Band
In Class:
HW:

Study Skills
In Class: Agenda discussion (What is it?)
HW: Parent/guardian signature in agenda EVERY THURSDAY; Bring gym clothes tomorrow.

PE
In Class: Soccer
HW: none