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