8th Grade Homework February 17, 2009

English
In Class: Board work, Quiz 29-31, Diamante Poem, Finish Abstracts
HW: Grammar WB 79 and 80 (2/18), essay submitted by 2/20

Social Studies
HW: Continue working on take home World War I test, History Day work time in computer lab tomorrow

Math 8
In Class: Multi-stage Probability
HW: p. 641 (2, 3, 10-14, 22) – due Thurs.

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Review for Test (which is on Friday)
HW: p. 592 (1-15) & p. 593 (1-7) – due Thursday

Algebra
In Class: Negative & Zero Exponents
HW: p. 506 (4-12 even, 28-44 even) – due Thurs.

Science
In Class: “Universe and Stars” Exam, read Section 17.1 when finished.
HW: No Homework

Band
In Class: Subdivision
HW: SmartMusic due Friday

Geography
In Class:
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PE / Health
In Class: Steroids Lesson & Worksheet
HW: Hand in worksheet at end of class.

Spanish 1-B
In Class: Eres tú María
HW: study 15 minutes

Advanced Spanish

In Class: Indirect Object Pronoun notes
HW: Indirect object pronoun worksheet due tomorrow, el duende due tomorrow.

French
In Class: Salesperson, customer vocabulary
HW: TPG 7, CDA 10 Put mettre / porter sentences into passé composé

Reading
In Class: Spelling List #12, Sample Essay & Revising
HW: Final Draft and All work (Rough Draft, Compare Contrast Chart, Prewriting Sheet & Revising Chart) due Thursday

7th Grade Homework February 17, 2009

English
In Class: Board work, School board, Response Paper
HW: Ch. 13-14 (2/19), permission slips (2/20), Adverb Packet (2/18)

Social Studies
HW: Bring thesis for History Day computer time tomorrow, Founding the Republic study guide 2/25, Unit test 2/26

Math 7
In Class: Rates, Ratios & Unit Rates
HW: p. 371 (4, 8-16even, 50, 51) & p.376 (7-9, 16-20) – due Thursday

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Review for Test (which is on Friday)
HW: p. 592 (1-15) & p. 593 (1-7) – due Thursday

Science
In Class: HW Check/Science Fair Discussion
HW: Science Fair Signature due Friday

Band
In Class: Subdivision
HW: SmartMusic due Friday, BAND TOMORROW!

Art
In Class: Finishing Landscape, peer evaluation. Sketchbook due.
HW: New Sketchbook due Monday, Feb. 22. Self portrait still life, see example in class

Writing
In Class: “Rupt” notes; Works Cited Assessment
HW: Final Draft and all work due Wednesday (see Thursday for details)

Spanish 1-A
In Class: SER notes/foldables
HW: Ser worksheet due tomorrow

French
In Class: est-ce que? Les mois
HW: TPG 9, 10 read grammaire box p.29 (TPG); CDA 11

Reading
In Class: Spelling List #12, Sample Essay & Revising
HW: Final Draft and All work (Rough Draft, Compare Contrast Chart, Prewriting Sheet & Revising Chart) due Thursday

6th Grade Homework February 17, 2009

English
In Class: RTHMC Rev. Flashcards & Ch 4-6 vo rev.
HW:*by fri- Ruby play perm. Slip,Wed.10 author flcrds Thurs- 4-6Vo75-78

Social Studies
In Class: Iliad Sg Rev- “flippy” Rev. tool & Group Wk time
HW: Wed- Iliad Test- turn in sg Thurs- Props & Skit

Math 6
In Class: Finding acute and obtuse angles. Show What You Know assessment.
HW: None

Math Exploration
In Class: Big Question pre-algebra thinking. Begin fraction worksheet
HW: Fraction Worksheet due Thursday.

Science
In Class: Check in for balancing equations/Science Fair Info.
HW: Balancing Equation due tomorrow/Sci. Fair signature due Fri.

General Music
In Class: No Class Today
HW: NHW

Band
In Class: Dynamics/Articulation
HW: SmartMusic due Friday

Study Skills
In Class: TT: Eliminating Bad Information; Homework Day
HW: NHW

Writing
In Class: Bruce Jenner- mca warmup, P& E- writing grid,format & titles
HW: Wed- Titles and type Friday- P & E Final~ 2 copies typed

6th Grade Homework February 12, 2009

English
In Class:
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Social Studies
In Class:
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Math 6
In Class:
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Math Exploration
In Class:
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Science
In Class: Practice Balancing Equations
HW: Balancing Practice Sheet due WED!

General Music
In Class:
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Band
In Class:
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Study Skills
In Class: TT: Eliminating Bad Information; Homework Day
HW: NHW

Writing
In Class:
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8th Grade Homework February 12, 2009

English
In Class: Board work, essay check, computer lab
HW: ch. 29-31 (2/17), Grammar WB pages 79 and 80 (2/18)

Social Studies
HW: Keep working on World War I take home test, History Day Projects due at the end of the month

Math 8
In Class: Odds
HW: p. 634 (2-5, 10-20 even, 37, 38)

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Slope-Intercept Form
HW: p.579 (5-7, 12-16, 18, 22, 23)

Algebra
In Class: Exponents
HW: p. 945 (8-12 even, 18-24 even)

Science
In Class: Test Review and Study Guide Review
HW: Study and prepare for “Universe and Stars” Exam on Tuesday

Band
In Class:
HW:

Geography
In Class: 2nd, 7th: Weathering, Erosion 5th: Physical Processes
HW: 5th: Land/Water Features, Physical Processes Argument

PE / Health
In Class: Tobacco Test
HW: none

Spanish 1-B
In Class: el amor, Se Vende Carteles
HW: Finish Se Vende poster—due Tuesday, Amor sudoku due Tuesday (extra credit)

Advanced Spanish
In Class: check quiz ch. 6-7 ADSL, El duende #3
HW: El duende #3 due Tuesday

French
In Class:
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Reading
In Class: Spelling Quiz, Typing Time
HW: Typed Rough Draft due Tuesday

7th Grade Homework February 12, 2009

English
In Class: Board work, speaker reflection, correct grammar, school board, work time
HW: permission slips 2/20, ch. 10-12 (2/17), Adverb pkt. (2/18), school board resons (2/17)

Social Studies
HW: Founding the Republic Study Guide 2/25, and unit test 2/26, History Day Projects due at the end of the month

Math 7
In Class: Test
HW: NHW

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Slope-Intercept Form
HW: p.579 (5-7, 12-16, 18, 22, 23)

Science
In Class: Continue with respiration
HW: Respiration Sheet #1-9 due tues.

Band (Art Day)
In Class: Landscape Work Day
HW: Object close up (add value and/or textures) Due Tuessday.

Art
In Class: Landscape Work Day – implementing techniques and ideas from mid-point critique
HW: Object close up (add value and/or textures) Due Tuesday

Writing
In Class: Junct Quiz, Peer Revisions
HW: Final Draft with ALL WORK due Wednesday (Rough draft, prewriting sheets, peer revision sheet)

Spanish 1-A
In Class: Flashcards
HW: Flashcards due Friday next week, extra credit Valentine’s sudoku due Tuesday.


French
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Reading
In Class: Spelling Quiz, Typing Time
HW: Typed Rough Draft due on Tuesday

8th Grade Homework February 11, 2009

English
In Class: Board work, essay check in, Guest Speaker, Reflection
HW: ch. 29-31 (2/17), essay outline/rough draft (2/12), Grammar WB 79 and 80 (2/18)

Social Studies
HW: Keep working on World War I take home test, History Day Projects due at the end of the month

Math 8
In Class: CML
HW: Yesterday’s HW due tomorrow

Pre-Algebra
In Class: CML
HW: Yesterday’s HW due tomorrow

Algebra
In Class: CML
HW: Yesterday’s HW due tomorrow

Science
In Class: Discussion on Universe an Big Bang Theory
HW: Universe and Stars Study Guide – due tomorrow
Universe and Stars Exam on Tuesday (2/17/09)

Band
In Class:
HW:

Geography
In Class: Weathering and Erosion
HW: landforms WS

PE / Health
In Class: Floor Hockey
HW: Study for Tobacco test-tomorrow (Thursday)

Spanish 1-B
In Class: Diálogo presentations, lotería
HW: Study 10-15 minutes.

Advanced Spanish
In Class: “pop” quiz D.O.P., ADSL/duende work time
HW: Read chapters 6-7 in Antes de ser libres by TOMORROW.

French
In Class: Presenter les desins, corriger TPG, CDA
HW: CDA 6, 7 Quiz premiere étape cht 10

Reading
In Class: Spelling Review, Intros & Conclusions notes, worktime
HW: Intro & Conclusion due Thursday

7th Grade Homework February 11, 2009

English
In Class: Board work, permission slips and books, guest speaker, reflection
HW: Ch. 8 and 9 (2/12). Permission slips to Shelhamer by 2/20, Grammar WB 33 and 34 (2/12)

Social Studies
HW: Founding the Republic Study Guide 2/25, and unit test 2/26, History Day Projects due at the end of the month

Math 7
In Class: CML
HW: Test tomorrow!

Pre-Algebra
In Class: CML
HW: Yesterday’s HW due tomorrow

Science
In Class:
HW:

Band (art day)
In Class: New sketchbook demo, landscape project work time
HW: Object close up (add value and/or textures)

Art
In Class: Landscape Work Day – implementing techniques and ideas from mid-point critique
HW: Object close up (add value and/or textures)

Writing
In Class: “Junct” review, full circle introduction & conclusions, writing time
HW: RD due Thursday

Spanish 1-A
In Class: TEST!
HW: none

French
In Class: Quiz premiere étape cht 4
HW: Question formation worksheet

Reading
In Class: Spelling Review, Intro & Conclusion writing
HW: Intro & conclusion due Thurs.

6th Grade Homework February 11, 2009

English
In Class: Ch 6 Vo rev, Author Biography Study- Mildred D Taylor
HW: Thurs- Ch 6 Vocab 66-72 & Test

Social Studies
In Class: Iliad Rev & Essay wktime & Myth proj. wktime
HW: Thurs- Iliad Essay, Tues. 2/17 Test Sg, 2/18 Wed. Iliad Test

Math 6
In Class: Estimate the measure of angles, how to use a protractor
HW: p. 428-429 #23-27, 35-42

Math Exploration
In Class: Blue book, Fit the Fact #2 p. 10 & logic puzzles
HW: None

Science
In Class:
HW:

General Music
In Class:
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Band
In Class:
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Study Skills
In Class: Eliminating Answers Practice; Time Management project
HW: Time management chart, graph & reflection due Tuesday

Writing
In Class: MCA Warmup & P&E Revisions
HW: Thurs- at home revisions & brainstorm 3 possible titles

8th Grade Homework February 10, 2009

English
In Class: Board work, Mockingbird Quiz W/partner, Billy Taylor, Peaceful Warrior and abstract
HW: Ch. 29-31 (2/17), essay outline/rough draft (2/12), Grammar WB 79 and 80 (2/18)

Social Studies
HW: Booker T. & W.E.B. activity 2/11, History Day Projects due at end of the month, Continue working on World War I take home test

Math 8
In Class: Probability
HW: p.356 (4-12, 16-22, 33, 34) – due Thurs

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Slope
HW: p. 573 (10-17, 26, 30, 43) – due Thurs., Problem Solving due tomorrow

Algebra
In Class: Properties of Exponents
HW: p. 492 (20-34 even) & p. 499 (22-36 even) – due Thurs, Acc. Math due tomorrow

Science
In Class: Finish discussion on the Sun and begin learning about the Universe
HW: “Universe Review” Worksheet – due tomorrow
Universe and Stars Test – next Tuesday 2/17/09

Band
In Class:
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Geography
In Class:
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PE / Health
In Class: Finish Tobacco Lessons
HW: Review & Study for Tobacco Test Thursday. Bring both Indoor and Outdoor PE clothes for Weds. (tomorrow).

Spanish 1-B
In Class: ¿Cómo te queda(n)? Diálogos
HW: Study 15 minutes.

Advanced Spanish
In Class: Complentos directos (practice)
HW: Read through ch. 7 by Thursday.

French
In Class:
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Reading
In Class: Phunny Stuph, Quotes & Body Paragraphs
HW: Body Paragraphs due Wed.

7th Grade Homework February 10, 2009

English
In Class: Board work, Merry-Go-Round, Literature circles
HW: Grammar WB 33 and 34 (2/18), Chapter 8 and 9 (2/12), Adverb packet (2/18)

Social Studies
HW: Founding the Republic Study Guide 2/25, Unit Test 2/26, History Day Projects Due end of the month

Math 7
In Class: STUDY
HW: Test Thursday, Accelerated Math due tomorrow

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Slope
HW: p. 573 (10-17, 26, 30, 43) – due Thurs., Problem Solving due tomorrow

Science
In Class: Collect labs/respiratory intro/finish vocab.
HW: F.C. of respiratory vocab. due tomorrow

Band
In Class:
HW:

Art
In Class: In progress critique and sketchbook demo
HW: Close up view of object due Tuesday, 2/17

Writing
In Class: Phunny Stuph, Works Cited Assessment
HW: Prewriting Sheets 1 & 2 due Wed.

Spanish 1-A
In Class: Jeopardy
HW: Study for 3A Test TOMORROW

French
In Class:
HW:

Reading
In Class: Phunny Stuph, Quotes & Body paragraphs
HW: Body paragraphs due Wed.

6th Grade Homework February 10, 2009

English
In Class:
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Social Studies
In Class:
HW: Tues

Math 6
In Class: naming and measuring angles
HW: p. 428-429 # 12-19, 29-34

Math Exploration
In Class:
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Science
In Class: Exothermic vs. Endothermic Reaction Examples
HW: Short response questions to reactions due tomorrow

General Music
In Class:
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Band
In Class:
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Study Skills
In Class: TT: Eliminating Answers; Time Management Graphing
HW: Chart, Graph & Written Reflection due Thurs.

Writing
In Class:
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8th Grade Homework

English
In Class: Board work, participle quiz, correct grammar WB, Appositives, essay work time
HW: ch 26-28 (2/10), essay outline/rough draft (2/12), Grammar WB pgs. 79 and 80 (2/18)

Social Studies
In Class:
HW:

Math 8
In Class: More Percents & Simple Interest Formula
HW: p. 349 (8-16 even, 17, 18, 25, 35)

Pre-Algebra
In Class: Intercepts of Lines & Equations
HW: p. 566 (1-3, 6-14even, 36)

Algebra
In Class: Test
HW: NH

Science
In Class: Finishing up discussion on Stellar Evolution (Star Life Cycle) and discuss the Sun and its features
HW: Write 10 questions (mixture of true/false, multiple choice and short answer) that you feel would be fair questions for an assessment – include an answer sheet!
Test Next Tuesday (after President’s Day Weekend)

Band
In Class: Rehearsal
HW: NHW

Geography
In Class:
HW:

PE / Health
In Class: Boot Hockey-Outside
HW: Tobacco Economic impact due Tuesday

Spanish 1-B
In Class: Country Partners, partner speaking activity, flashcards
HW: Worksheet due tomorrow

Advanced Spanish
In Class: quiz ch. 5 ADSL, Complementos directos
HW: Read through chapter 7 by Thursday.

French
In Class: Mettre, porter, asking advice, giving advice conversations
HW: TPG 4,5,6 CDA 8, 9 Quiz premère étape cht 10 Wednesday

Reading
In Class: Spelling #11, Holes Comparison
HW: Prewriting Sheet due Tues.

7th Grade Homework February 9, 2009

English
In Class: Board work, adverb w.s.’s, reading time, Adverb game
HW: ch 6 and 7 and literature circle (2/10), Grammar WB pgs. 33 and 34 (2/12), chapter 8 and 9 (2/12), adverb pkt. (2/18)

Social Studies

HW: Keep working on History Day, check worksheet for deadlines, Founding the Republic Study Guide

Math 7
In Class: Review Like Terms
HW: p. 711 (5-10)

PreAlgebra
In Class: Intercepts of Lines & Equations
HW: p. 566 (1-3, 6-14even, 36)

Science
In Class: Digestive/Circulation Quiz – Respiratory Vocab.
HW: F.C. due wed./Lab due tomorrow

Band
In Class: No Class
HW: NHW

Art
In Class: Oil Pastel Work Day
HW: Close up view of object due Tuesday, 2/17

Writing
In Class: “Junct” notes, Paradox intro
HW: Paradox prewriting 1 & 2 due Wednesday

Spanish 1-A
In Class: Check Review, Cucharas
HW: Study grammar, notes ch. 3A 3A TEST WEDNESDAY, Feb. 11.

French
In Class: Réviser les activités et les sports
HW: TPG 6, CDA 7, 8 Quiz première étape Wednesday

Reading
In Class: Spelling #11, Holes Comparison
HW: Prewriting Sheet due Tues.

6th Grade Homework February 9, 2009

English
In Class:
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Social Studies
In Class:
HW: Tues

Math 6
In Class:
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Math Exploration
In Class:
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Science
In Class: Finish notes/reading on evidence/types of reactions
HW: nhw

General Music
In Class: No Class
HW: NHW

Band
In Class: Rehearsal
HW: NHW

Study Skills
In Class: TT: Eliminating Answers, HW Day
HW: Chart due Wed.

Writing
In Class:
HW: