Friday, December 20, 2013

Language Arts 12/20

1) Review Packet is due the day we get back (1/2).

2) Chapter 7 and log 7 (for those of you who have to do logs) are due on Friday, January 3rd.
Chapter 7 Log

3) Have a safe and happy vacation!!!! :)  I'll see you in 2014!

Thursday, December 19, 2013

History 12/19

Study for your quiz on Chapter 12, Section 4!
Try out the wordle.net!

8B Science

Begin review for Mid-year Assessment.

Do Chapter 1:  Inside the Atom   (Nature of Matter Book)
                        Review Study Guide pp 34-35 including vocabulary
                        Review Assessment Questions p. 36, # 1-14
These will be due after the break.

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Language Arts 12/18

1) Finish your essay brainstorm.  The brainstorm is due on Friday!
Essay Topics
Essay Brainstorm


2) Continue working on your mid-year packet.  The completed packet is due on January 2nd.  Bring it to class the rest of this week!

3) Chapter 7 is due on Friday, January 3rd.

4) ELA Mid-Year Exam is on January 7th.  

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

8B Science 12/17

Study for the Test.

Things you need to know.

1.  What two measurements do you need to find density?
2.  What do you need to find the density of a liquid?
3.  What is the definition of density?
4.  What is the formula for finding density?  What is the formula for finding mass if you have volume and density?  What is the formula for finding volume if you have mass and density?
5.  What is the density of water?
6.  How do you find the mass of an atom?
7.  Know how to calculate density.
8. Why does something sink or float?
9.  Be able to create and read a graph.
10.  What is an AMU?

History 12/17

Quiz on Chapter 12, Section 4 Friday!
Vocabulary Sheet #'s 109 & 110

Language Arts 12/17

1) Continue working on the mid-year assessment review packet.  Bring your packet to class tomorrow.  Completed packet is due January 2nd.

2) ELA Mid-Year Assessment is on January 7th.

Monday, December 16, 2013

History 12/16

There will be a Chapter 12, Section 4 Quiz on Friday the 20th!
Complete Vocabulary Sheet #'s 107 & 108

algebra, 12/16

a-c blocks:  pg. 741-742, #4-11,25-29,41,42

d-block:  1) finish 'rug roll' sheet
                2) Study for quiz on Tuesday, 4.2-4.3

Language Arts 12/16

1) STUDY!!! The test on chapters 1-6 is tomorrow.  Use your study guides and chapter logs to prepare.  There will be an extra review session after school today.

2) Continue working on your mid-year assessment packet.  Please bring the packet to class each day this week.

Friday, December 13, 2013

algebra, 12/13

a-c block: none

d-block:  pg. 221-222, # 17-37(odd) (find x and y intercepts, and graph)
                                    #60-66 (all)
                quiz on Tues/Wed. on 4.2-4.3

History 12/13

Vocabulary #106

Science 12/13

Complete study guide.  Test is 12/18

Language Arts 12/13

1) Use the study guide and quotes review to help you prepare for Tuesday's test.  Bring any questions you have to class on Monday.
Test 1 Study Guide
Test 1 Quotes Review Sheet

2) Continue working on your mid-year assessment review packet.  The packet (with the written open response) is due on January 2nd.

3) ELA Mid-Year Assessment is on January 7th.

Thursday, December 12, 2013

History 12/12

Sheet #95
Study for your quiz!

Language Arts 12/12

1) Both chapters 5 AND 6 are due tomorrow with the log.
Chapters 5 and 6 Log


2) Study for the Unit Test on chapters 1-6 (next Tuesday).

3)  Begin working on the review packet for the mid-year exam (ELA mid-year is on January 7th. Review Packet is due the day we get back from vacation (1/2).

algebra, 12/12

all blocks:   animal poster due on Friday   (counts as a quiz,  10 points off for each day late)

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

History 12/11

Study for your quiz on Chapter 12, Section 3!
Please complete Sheet #94

8b algebra, 12/11

a-c block:  due Thursday,  1) pg. 190-192, #9-24
                  due Friday,  animal project

d-block:   due Thursday, 1)'Average Man' sheet, use regular values for table of values
                                        2) pg. 216-217, #67-78
                 due Friday,  animal project

Language Arts 12/11

1) Both chapters 5 AND 6 are due on Friday with the log.
Chapters 5 and 6 Log

2) Unit Test on chapters 1-6 will be next Tuesday.  Begin studying your chapter logs and bring any questions you have to class!

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

8B Science 12/10

Complete the "Which is sweeter sheet".

History 12/10

~ Please complete any classwork that was not finished in class today.
~ Begin studying for your Chapter 12, Section 3 quiz on Friday!

algebra, 12/10

a-c block:  1) pg. 177, #11-26
                  2) animal project due on Friday

d-block:  1)  pg. 214-215, #4-10, 12-14,30-35,40-55,60-62
               2) animal project due on Friday

Language Arts 12/10

1) Both chapters 5 AND 6 are due on Friday with the log.  Begin reading now!!!
Chapters 5 and 6 Log

Monday, December 9, 2013

algebra, 12/9

all blocks: animal poster project using percents and proportions due on Friday (counts as a quiz)
                  will present to class during Friday's class.

8B Science Homework 12/9

Complete 14-4 worksheet.

History 12/9

Please begin reading Chapter 12, Section 3 on the Mongols
Complete Vocabulary Sheet #'s 91, 92, and 93

Language Arts 12/9

1) Study for tomorrow's vocabulary quiz.
Vocabulary List #1


2) Both chapters 5 AND 6 are due on Friday with the log.  Begin reading now!!!
Chapters 5 and 6 Log

Friday, December 6, 2013

History 12/6

Please complete sheet #83 Cultural Close Up.  Many of you are using different types of software to complete this assignment: Haiku Deck, Notability, Google Drive, etc.  If you cannot finish online, simply finish on the sheet that was given to you.  

Language Arts 12/6

1) Read chapter 4 and complete the log for Monday.
Chapter 4 Log

2) Study for the vocabulary quiz on Tuesday.
Vocabulary List #1

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

History 12/4

~ Complete sheet #'s 84 & 85
~ Study for your quiz on Chapter 12, Section 2 beginning on page 416!

Language Arts 12/4

1) Read chapter 3 and complete the log.  Both the chapter and the log are due on Friday!!!
Chapter 3 Log

2) Study your vocabulary words.  There will be a quiz on Tuesday.
Vocabulary Chapters 1-3

3) Bring your book to class on Friday.

algebra, 12/4

a-c block: none, had a quiz

d-block:  pg. 214-215, #12-20,21-29,36-39
                for 21-29, and 36-39, must have a table of values (with four values for x: -1,0,1,2) AND a  
                graph for each one (on the graph paper) for credit. 

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

History 12/3

~ Please complete vocabulary sheet #'s 80 and 81
~ Study for your Chapter 12, Section 2 Quiz!

algebra, 12/3

a-c block:  1) 3.3B, #1-23 (odd) (on separate sheet)
                 2) 3.4B  , #1-21 (odd) (on separate sheet)
                  3) study for Wed. quiz, 3.3,3.4

d-block:  pg. 206-208, #7,8,10-32, 38

Language Arts 12/3

1) Chapters 1 and 2 WITH THE CHAPTER LOG are due tomorrow.
Chapters 1 and 2 Log

2) Study the vocabulary words for the quiz next Tuesday.
Vocabulary List #1


3) Bring your book to class tomorrow, and be prepared for a D.Y.R.T. Quiz!!!


Monday, December 2, 2013

History 12/2

~ Please begin reading Chapter 12, Section 2 on pg. 416.
~ Complete vocabulary sheet #'s 78 & 79
~ There will be a quiz Friday, December 6th on Chapter 12, Section 2

algebra, 12/2

a-c block:  finish 'pancakes' sheet, #1-21 (on a separate sheet of paper)

d-block:  no homework, had chapter 4 pre-test today

Language Arts 12/2

1) Begin reading R.O.T. Chapters 1 AND 2 with the reading log are due on Wednesday.  
Roll of Thunder Unit Outline/Chapter Assignments

Chapters 1 and 2 Log

2) Bring your book to class every day!!!

Monday, November 25, 2013

History 11/25

If you did not finish labeling your map, please do so.

algebra, 11/25

a-c block:  pg. 183-184, # 11-21, 23-31, 33-35

d-block:  finish 9-10 practice sheet (percent of change) from class

Language Arts 11/25

1) STUDY!!!! Functions of Nouns Test is tomorrow!!!
Functions of Nouns Notes

Friday, November 22, 2013

Language Arts 11/22

1)  Correct your worksheet by using the answer key that is posted below (it is also on our class blog).
Functions of Nouns Worksheet Answer Key


2)  Study for the Functions of Nouns test on Tuesday.  Bring your review sheet and any questions you have to class on Monday.

algebra, 11/22

a-c block: practice sheet 3.4B, #1-26 (must be done on a separate sheet of paper)

d-block:   pg. 183-184, #11-21, 23-31,33-38

Thursday, November 21, 2013

History 11/22 FRIDAY

Map of the Silk Road
Above is the link to access the locations for your Silk Road Map.
What you didn't finish in class should be finished over the weekend.

History 11/21

Please complete Sheet #77.

Language Arts 11/21

1) Presentations will continue tomorrow.  Be sure to practice!

2) Functions of Nouns Review Sheet is due tomorrow.
Functions of Nouns Review Sheet

3) Functions of Nouns Unit Test will be next Tuesday.  There will be an extra help session after school on Monday.

algebra, 11/21

a-c block:   pg. 157, #7,9,13-41 (odd)

d-block:    pg. 169-171, # 14-16, 20-23, 32-35, 40, 41, 49-54

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

8B Science 11/20


Read Density Study Guide and complete review worksheet.

Quiz on calculating density will be given on Friday, 11/22

algebra, 11/20

a-c block:  pg. 157, #12-40 (even)

d-block:  pg. 177, #8-29

Language Arts 11/20

1) Practice your presentation.  Be sure to explain your "extra" and time yourself!  Presentations will continue tomorrow.
Oral Presentation Directions

2) There will be a Functions of Nouns test next Tuesday. Begin studying your notes and exercises from class.  I will be after school on Monday to offer an extra review before the exam.

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

History 11/20


Silk Road Reading
Here are the questions that go along with the reading?  Please be sure to read and complete as we will be working in various groups tomorrow and Friday in class.


What were some of the risks associated with traveling the Silk Road?

What did a typical caravan consist of?

What type of animal would you use traveling through the grasslands?

What animals would you use traveling through the desert?

If you were traveling through the desert routes in the Middle East, would you use a rafiq or no?  Please explain why you would or wouldn't use a rafiq?  

History 11/19

Study for your quiz.
Be sure to review vocabulary and presentation notes.

Language Arts 11/19

1) Practice your presentation.  Be sure to explain your "extra" and time yourself!  Presentations start TOMORROW!!!
Oral Presentation Directions

2) There will be a Functions of Nouns test next Tuesday. Begin studying your notes and exercises from class.

Monday, November 18, 2013

History 11/18

Please read the primary source on Empress Wu.
Answer the questions on Sheet #73

8B Science

Complete worksheets 13-1 (What is Density?) and 13-2 How is Density Measured?).

algebra, 11/18

a-c block:  1) 3.1B #7-27 (on separate sheet of paper)
                  2) 3.2C, #4-21 (on separate sheet of paper)
                 3) Study these sheets to prepare for Tuesday's quiz 3.1-3.2

d-block:    1) 3.3b, #7-27 (on separate sheet of paper)
                 2) 3.4b, #7-26 (on separate sheet of paper)
                 3) Study these sheets to prepare for Tuesday's quiz, 3.3-3.4

Language Arts 11/18

1) Practice your presentation.  Be sure to explain your "extra" and time yourself!
Oral Presentation Directions

2) There will be a Functions of Nouns test next Tuesday. Begin studying your notes and exercises from class.

Friday, November 15, 2013

History 11/15

There is no homework for the weekend.
Now would be a good time to complete any missed assignments.
Have a good weekend!

algebra, 11/15

a-c blocks:  finish 'hawk' sheet on separate paper, show all equations and work

d-block:    Complete practice sheet 3.5B on separate paper

Language Arts 11/15

1) Continue working on your presentation.  We will begin presentations on Wednesday!

Oral Presentation Directions

Thursday, November 14, 2013

History 11/14

Chapter 12, Section 1 Review on page 415.  Please complete #'s 1-6

algebra, 11/14

a-c block:  1) finish 'arrowhead' sheet
                  2) finish 'fish' sheet
                  3) On both of these sheets, you must write equations and show complete work for credit.
                  4) quiz Tuesday, 3.1-3.2

d-block:    1) pg. 163-165, #6-8, 13-17, 27-40
                 2) quiz Tuesday, 3.3-3.4

Language Arts 11/14

1) The final draft of your interview essay is due by 7am tomorrow morning - make sure it is in your shared ELA folder!

2) Continue working on your presentation.  Presentations will start next Wednesday.  Remember, we will not have any class time to work on these presentations.  You must prepare on your own!
Oral Presentation Directions

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

8B Science 11/13

Element Project is due tomorrow.

algebra, 11/13

a-c block: pg. 148-149, #3-43 (odd)

d-block:  1) finish 'pancake' sheet
               2) pg. 157-158, #34-37, 42-46

Language Arts 11/13

1) The final draft of your interview essay is due by 7am Friday morning - make sure it is in your shared ELA folder!

2) Continue working on your presentation.  Presentations will start next Wednesday.
Oral Presentation Directions

Friday, November 8, 2013

algebra, 11/8

a-c block:  pg. 148-149, # 4-40 (even)

d-block:   pg. 157, #13-41 (odd)

Language Arts 11/8

1) Interview Essay Rough drafts are due in class on Wednesday.  We will be peer and self editing in class.

2) Final drafts of the Interview Essay are due by 7am next Friday.

3) Begin organizing and planning your oral presentation.  Presentations will start Wednesday (11/20).
Presentation Directions

Thursday, November 7, 2013

8B Science 11/7

Study for the Test Tomorrow.

Know the following:


Dmitri Mendeleev     Dalton                              Compound
Element                    Atomic Number                Chemical Symbol
Atom                       Heterogeneous Mixture      Element Key
Proton                     Democritus                         Counting Atoms
Electron                   Periodic Table                    Molecule
Neutron                   Solvent                               Oxygen
Nucleus                   Mixture                               Hydrogen

algebra, 11/7

a-c block:  pg. 141-143, #5-57 (odd)

d-block:  pg. 157, #12-40 (even)

History 11/7

Please read Sheet #57 and answer the following questions.

1.  What was the original purpose of the Great Wall? How has that purpose changed over time?
2.  How long has the Great Wall been in existence?
3.  What are the dimensions of the wall?
4.  Why do you think some dynasties took care of the wall and others did not?
5.  There was once talk of destroying the Great Wall.  Why do you think people considered this?  Would you support this action or oppose it? Why?

Language Arts 11/7

1) Finish writing the body paragraphs of your interview essay.

2) Completed rough drafts are due on Wednesday (11/13). 

3) Final drafts are due by 7am next Friday (11/15).
Interview Essay Rubric

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

algebra, 11/6

a-c block: pg. 141-143, #4-58 (even)

d: block: no homework, had quiz

all blocks:  clean out binder
                   1) keep all practice sheets  (chap. 1 + 2) in folder at home
                   2) keep all quizzes /tests in binder
                   3) homework/classnotes for chapter 1 + 2  optional to either a) throw out at home
                                                                                                                    b) keep at home
                   4) make sure have plenty of white-lined paper and pens/pencils in binder

History 11/6

~ Vocabulary Sheet #'s 59 & 60
~ The reading for this vocabulary begins on pg. 408

Language Arts 11/6

1) Complete the introductory paragraph of your interview essay.  Remember to use the directions and the example on our class blog to help you: tbergeron.wordpress.com

2) Bring your reading book for the Multicultural Unit to class tomorrow.

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

algebra, 11/5

a-c blocks:   pg. 135-137, # 5-51 (odd), 61-71 (odd)

d-block: 1) finish 'hawk' sheet
              2)  'grapes' sheet, #1-4
              3) study for quiz Wed. 3.1-3.2

History 11/5

STUDY FOR CHAPTER 13 TEST!

Language Arts 11/5

1) Since students were unable to peer edit yesterday, the research paper due date has been extended until tomorrow morning at 7am. 

2) Bring your interview to class tomorrow.

Monday, November 4, 2013

Friday, November 1, 2013

8B Science 11/1

Look over review sheet and check off only those words that you don't know or are confused about.

Continue to fill in your lunch log.

Language Arts 11/1

1) Finish self editing your research paper by using the checklist on our class blog: tbergeron.wordpress.com

2) If you have not yet done so, please finish reading your book!

History 11/1

Chapter Review pg. 479 1-19, skip 16
Study for Chapter 13 Test


Thursday, October 31, 2013

History 10/31

Happy Halloween!

Language Arts 10/31

1) We will be peer editing your research paper with works cited page tomorrow.  If you need to review the checklist and/or directions for the works cited page, please go to our class blog for the handouts:  tbergeron.wordpress.com

2) Bring your interview to class tomorrow to finish organizing the data.

3) READ!!!!!

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

algebra, 10/30

a-c block:  1) finish 2.7b, #1-33 ( on a separate sheet of paper)
                  2) quiz Thursday 2.6-2.8

d-block:      pg. 148, # 4-40 (even)
                   show all steps for credit

History 10/30

Please work on any vocabulary for Chapter 13 Section 3 that is not complete. 

Chapter 13 Test will be on Wednesday, November 6th. Start reviewing class notes and vocabulary terms. 

Language Arts 10/30

1) Finish any work on your introductory and your concluding paragraphs.  Your research paper should be complete for tomorrow's class!  We will be creating the Works Cited Page and self editing tomorrow.

2) Bring your interview to class tomorrow to begin organizing the information.

3) READ!!!! Finish your book by next week!

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

8B Science 10/29

1.  Read Chapter 3, Section 2
2.  Complete Worksheet
3.  Begin Chemistry Lab Report:  Fill in what you had for lunch today on the chart given out in class.

algebra, 10/29

a-c block:  finish "Why is Gigi" sheet, all answers and work must be on a separate sheet

d-block:  pg. 142-143, # 24-53, 58,59

History 10/29

Vocabulary Sheet #'s 158 & 159

Language Arts 10/29

1) Finish writing your grabber and informational sentences.  We will write the thesis statement of your research paper tomorrow in class.

2) Interviews are due by tomorrow.  

3) READ!!! Try to finish your book by the end of this week or definitely by next week at the latest.

Monday, October 28, 2013

8B Science 10/28

Read Section 1 of Chapter 3 in The Chemistry Book
Complete the note-taking and reinforcement sheet.

algebra, 10/28

a-c block: pg. 117-118, #4-18,22-25

d-block: pg. 137, #56-75,    pg. 144, #66-81

Language Arts 10/28

1) Finish any work that needs to be done on your body paragraphs. We will be doing the introductory paragraph tomorrow in class.
Final drafts of the research paper are due NEXT Tuesday (11/5).

2) Make sure to have your interview done by Wednesday.  We will be learning how to write the essay during Wednesday's class.

3) READ!!!

Friday, October 25, 2013

History 10/25

~ Begin reading Chapter 13, Section 3 up to Education and Community.
~ On page 469, answer questions 1 & 2 labeled Using Geography Skills.

algebra, 10/25

a-c block: pg. 111-112, #7-57 (odd)

d-block: pg. 135-136, #21-51

Language Arts 10/25

1) Finish adding transitions throughout your three body paragraphs.

2) Conduct your interview!  All interviews must be done by 10/30!

3) READ!!!!

Thursday, October 24, 2013

History 10/24

~ Complete Sheet #146
~ Study for your Chapter 13, Section 2 quiz!

algebra, 10/24

a-c block:  pg. 111-112, # 6-56 (even)

d-block:  none, had quiz

Language Arts 10/24

1) Continue working on your body paragraphs.  Each of the three body paragraphs needs to have at least 10 sentences and be about one major topic/category.  Write transition words/phrases/sentences to make your paragraphs cohesive.  

2) Conduct your interview by 10/30.

3) READ!!!!! 

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

History 10/23

~ Complete questions 1-4 on pg. 467 in your text.
~ Make sure you write out #3 in paragraph form; this question will be on your quiz Friday!

algebra, 10/23

a-c block:  no homework, had a quiz 2.4-2.6

d-block:  1) finish 2.7b, #1-33
                2) study for quiz on Thursday 2.6-2.8

Language Arts 10/23

1) Finish organizing your research notes.  Color code them and group any smaller categories together that you can.

2) Copy and paste your three largest categories onto a new document titled "Research Paper."

3) Interviews are due by 10/30.

4) READ!!!!

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

algebra, 10/22

a-c block: 1) 2.6B, #1-33 (all)
                 2) study for quiz Wed. 2.4-2.6

d-block:   1) pg. 123-124, #16-52
                2) quiz Friday, 2.6-2.8

History 10/22

~ Sheet #154 & 155
~ Start reviewing for your Chapter 13, Section 2 quiz on Friday!

Language Arts 10/22

1) Get caught up on your research.  For tomorrow's class you must have 4 sources (book and web) and at least 50 sentences.  
Use sites such as: World Fact Book, Everyculture.com, Grolier's, etc.

2) Conduct your interview!  Completed interviews (answers to your questions) are due next Wednesday (10/30).

3) READ!!!!

Monday, October 21, 2013

8B Science 10/21

Read Section 3, Chapter 1 in the Nature of Matter Book. 

Complete the Note-Taking worksheet and Reinforcement Sheet.

algebra, 10/21

a-c block:  finish 'did you hear about it' sheet  (all questions and work must be written on a separate sheet of paper for credit.  each problem should take at least 2-3 steps

d-block:    pg. 117-118, #4-20, 23-30

History 10/21

~ Sheet #150
~ Quiz on Chapter 13, Section 2 Friday!

Language Arts 10/21

1) Continue doing electronic research (World Fact Book, Grolier's, .org/.gov websites etc.).  For tomorrow's class you need: at least ONE electronic source and at least 10 sentences.

2) Conduct your interview.  All interviews should be completed by next Wednesday (10/30).

3) Keep reading!!

Friday, October 18, 2013

Thursday, October 17, 2013

8B Science 10/17

Study for quiz.  Things to know:  Parts of the element key and what are periods and groups on the periodic table.

Read Section Two of Chapter Four in the Nature of Matter Book.

algebra, 10/17

a-c block:  practice sheet 2.6C, #1-33  (#25-33 must be done on a separate sheet, and show all work)

d-block:  practice sheet 2.7B, #1-29

Language Arts 10/17

1) Be sure to have a pen or pencil for tomorrow's in-class writing prompt!

2) Read your multicultural literature novel.

3) Set up your interview.  Try to complete the interview by 10/30.

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

algebra, 10/16

a-c block: pg. 103-104, # 5-67 (odd)

d-block:  none, had quiz 2.4-2.6

History 10/16

Finish your maps if not completed. Check off Sheet #132 to make sure you completed all the bullets and followed directions. 

Vocabulary Sheet #s 140 and 141

Language Arts 10/16

1) Type or write ten interesting interview questions.

2) Read your multicultural literature book.

3) There will be an in-class writing prompt on the suspense stories this Friday.

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Science 10/15

Read section 1,chapter 4.  Complete the worksheet.

History 10/15

~ Begin reading Chapter 13, Section 2 and complete Vocabulary #'s 140 & 141

algebra, 10/15

a-c block:  pg. 103-104, #6-68 (even)

d-block:  1) pg. 111-112, #32-51
               2) study for quiz wed. 2.4-2.6

Language Arts 10/15

1) Read your multicultural literature book!!

2) Continue studying for the Suspense Unit Test on Friday.

Friday, October 11, 2013

algebra, 10/11

a-c block:  pg. 96-97, #7-49 (odd), #61-67 (all)

d-block:  1) finish 'owl' sheet  (on back of 'did you hear' sheet
               2) pg. 111, #16-31
               quiz Wed. 2.4-2.6


History 10/11

Have a great weekend!

Language Arts 10/11

1) The final draft of your Independent Reading Project is due on Tuesday!!!
Independent Reading Rubric

2) Study for the Suspense Unit vocabulary quiz on Tuesday.


3) There will be a test next Friday on the three stories in the Suspense Unit.

Thursday, October 10, 2013

algebra, 10/10

a-c block: pg. 96-97, #6-54 (evens)

d-block: Finish 'did you hear about it' worksheet. must show all work on separate paper.
              quiz next wed. 2.4-2.6

History 10/10

~ Sheet #130 for Review
~ Study for your quiz on Chapter 13, Section 1

8B Science 10/10

Read Chapter 1, Section 2 in the Nature of Mater Book.
Complete the Note-Taking sheet.

Language Arts 10/10

1) Continue working on your Independent Reading Project.  The final draft is due by 7am Tuesday!!

2) Study your suspense vocabulary words.  The quiz is on Tuesday.

3) READ!!!  

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

History 10/9

~ Study for the quiz on Chapter 13, Section 1 Friday.
~ Vocabulary Sheet #'s 124 & 125

algebra, oct. 9

a-c block:  no homework, had a quiz today

d-block: pg. 103-104, #5-71 (odd)

Language Arts 10/9

1) Study your M.U.G. shots for the quiz tomorrow on to/too/two, its/it's, apostrophes, and run-ons.

2) Begin reading your multicultural novel. 

3) Study for the vocabulary quiz on Tuesday.

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

8B Science 10/8


Science test is tomorrow.

History 10/8

~ Vocabulary Sheet #'s 122 & 123
~ Begin to study for Friday's quiz on Chapter 13.1

algebra, 10/8

a-c blocks: 1) finish practice sheet 2.4c, #1-16
                  2) study for quiz Wed. 2.1-2.3

d-block:  pg. 103-104, # 14-68 (even)

Language Arts 10/8

1) Independent Reading Project rough drafts are due tomorrow.  Final drafts are due next Tuesday.

2) We will be starting the research portion of the Multicultural Literature Unit tomorrow.  Be sure to have your culture selected.
Multicultural Unit Overview
Preliminary Interview Sheet

3) M.U.G. Quiz #2 is on Thursday.

4) Vocabulary Quiz on Suspense Unit words is next Tuesday.

Monday, October 7, 2013

8B Science 10/7

Here is the Presentation shown in class today.
Matter Review (Essential Questions)


Study for the test on Wednesday.

History 10/7

~ Vocabulary Sheet #'s 120 & 121
~ Quiz on Chapter 13, Section 1 Friday

algebra, 10/7

a-c block- pg. 82-83, # 17-67 (odd), 71-78 (all)

d-block-  pg. 96-97, #5-57 (odd)

Language Arts 10/7

1) Independent Reading Project rough draft is due on Wednesday.  See me if you have any questions or problems.  Final drafts are due on the 15th.

2) We will be starting our Multicultural Literature Unit on Wednesday.  Please be sure to decide on the culture you would like to study by then.

3)  M.U.G. Quiz #2 will be on Thursday.

4)  Vocabulary Quiz will be next Tuesday (10/15).

Friday, October 4, 2013

8B Science 9/4

Do the vocabulary words 11-15 on the review sheet.  Record the page number and definition.

10/4

~ Finish Sheet #50 if you did not finish it in class today!  Have a good weekend!

algebra, 10/4

a-c block:  pg. 82-83, # 4-64 (even)

d-block: pg. 96-97, #6-48 (even), #58-63 (all)

Language Arts 10/4

1) Suspense Unit Vocabulary is due on Monday.
Suspense Unit Vocabulary


2) Rough Drafts of your Independent Reading Project are due on Wednesday.  Start writing!!!
Independent Reading Project

3) Pick the culture you would like to focus on during our Multicultural Unit we will be starting next week.

Thursday, October 3, 2013

algebra, 10/3

a-c block:  pg. 75-76, #18-32, 43-55

d-block:  1) finish practice sheet 2.4c
                2) study for Friday quiz, sections 2.1-2.3

History 10/3

~ Review sheet #45
~ Study for your Chapter 11 Test!

Language Arts 10/3

1) Brainstorm and/or outline your Independent Reading Assignment.


2) Suspense Unit Vocabulary is due on Monday.
Suspense Unit Vocabulary

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

History 10/2

~ Don't forget to study for your Chapter 11 Test!
~ Sheet #49

8B Science 10/2

Do the vocab words 1-5 on the matter review sheet.
1.  Find the words in the chapter 2 or 3 in your Nature of Matter Book.
2.  Copy the page number next to the word.
3.  Write the definition given on that page.

Here is a link to the review sheet.Matter Review Sheet

algebra, 10/2

a-c block:  1) pg. 68-69, #44-78
                  2) pg. 75, #5-17

d-block:  1) pg. 82-83, # 16-64, 71-78
               2) quiz 2.1-2.3 on Friday

Language Arts 10/2

1) From the assignment sheet, pick which option you are going to do for your Independent Reading Project.  Decide which character/scene/conflict you are going to do.
Independent Reading Assignment

2) Final Draft of Independent Reading Project is due by 7am Tuesday, October 15th.

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

History 10/1

~ Chapter 11 Test is Friday!
       Extra help after school this Thursday if you would like to review!
~Sheet #41

Language Arts 10/1

1) Final drafts are due TONIGHT by 11:59pm! Please be sure to have your final draft clearly labeled "Short Story Final Draft" in your shared ELA folder.
Short Story Rubric

2) Finish your book.  I will be giving you the assignment sheet tomorrow.

Monday, September 30, 2013

8B Science 9/30

Complete the Identifying Physical and Chemical Changes Worksheet.

algebra, 9/30

all blocks:  1) pg. 57, #1-29
                   2) study for chapter 1 test on Tuesday

History 9/30

The Chapter 11 test will be on Friday, October 4th.
Tonight - Vocabulary Sheet #'s 39 & 40

Language Arts 9/30

1) Final drafts are due by 11:59 tomorrow night!!! Please be sure to have your final draft in the shared ELA folder.  It should be labeled as "Short Story Final Draft."
Short Story Rubric

2) Finish reading your book.  You will be given the assignment for this novel on Wednesday.

Friday, September 27, 2013

History 9/27

Begin reading Chapter 11, Section 3 on page 387 in the text, you can stop at the Reading Check on page 390.
Complete Vocabulary Sheet #38

Language Arts 9/27

1) Study for the M.U.G. quiz on Monday. Focus on run-ons, capitalization, end punctuation, and hear vs. here.

2) Continue editing and revising your rough draft.  Final drafts are due on Tuesday.  Here is the rubric I will be using to assess your story:
Short Story Rubric

3) Continue reading!  All books should be finished by next Friday.

Thursday, September 26, 2013

History 9/26

Sheet #36
Study for your quiz on Chapter 11, Section 3 tomorrow.  Use your notes, vocabulary and textbook to help you prepare.

8B Science 9/26

Quiz Friday, September 27th.  Chapter One, Section 1.

Things to know for the quiz.

1.  Parts of the Atom.
2.  What are elements and atoms.
3.  Who is J.J. Thomson
4.  Who is John Dalton
5.  What is matter?




algebra, 9/26

a-c block:   1) pg. 54-56, #1-24
                   2) chapter 1 test Tuesday

d-block:      1) pg. 75, #6-36 (even)
                   2) chapter 1 test Tuesday

Language Arts 9/26

1) Completed rough drafts are due tomorrow.  Be sure to finish putting five vocabulary words in your story!

2) There will be a M.U.G. quiz on Monday covering capitalization, run-ons, hear vs. here, and end punctuation.  

3) Read! Books should be finished by next Friday.

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

algebra, 9/25

a-c block:  pg. 49-50, #4-8, 10-20, 25-29

d-block:  pg. 67-69, # 4-15, 18-20, 27, 28, 33-36, 41-75

History 9/25

Textbook page 386 #'s 1-6, Skip #4

Language Arts 9/25

1) Rough drafts are due on Friday.  After going over dialogue in class, try adding your own to your story!

2) Continue reading.  

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

algebra, 9/24

a-c block: none, had a quiz today

d-block: Finish 'Spanish Explorers' sheet

Language Arts 9/24

1) The rough draft of your short story is due on Friday.  We will be working on them this week in class and peer editing on Friday.

2) Continue reading your novel.  Please have your book finished by next Friday (10/4).

History 9/24

Vocabulary Sheet #'s 29 & 30
Continue reading Chapter 11, Section 2

Monday, September 23, 2013

History 9/23

Continue reading Chapter 11, Section 2
Complete the Vocabulary Sheet #'s 27 & 28

algebra, 9/23

A-C Blocks: 1) pg. 43-44, #8-18
                     2) pg. 55, #14-22
                     3) quiz on Tuesday, 1.3-1.5

D-Block:  pg. 49-50, #4-6, 10-18, 25-32

Language Arts 9/23

1) Begin writing the exposition of your story.  Be sure to give plenty of detail about the setting and your characters.

2) Read your independent reading book.

Friday, September 20, 2013

Science 9/20

Use the links below to help you with your lab report.  Remember we are only doing the Analysis and Conclusion for this report. Don't forget to put it in your science folder that we created on Friday.

1. Molecular Movement Lab

2. Lab Report Format

3.Blank Lab Report


History 9/20

Begin reading Chapter 11, Section 2 on pg. 380 - 381.
Complete Vocabulary Sheet #26 & 27

Language Arts 9/20

1) Study for the unit test on Monday!!!
Short Story Review Guide


2) Continue reading your independent reading novel.  Novel should be completed by Friday, October 4th.

3) Begin writing your rough draft.  Rough drafts are due on Friday.

Thursday, September 19, 2013

Language Arts 9/19

1) Short Story Outline is due tomorrow!
Short Story Outline


2) Short Story Unit Test is on Monday.  Please look over the review guide and bring any questions you may have to class tomorrow.
Short Story Unit Review Guide


3) Continue reading your novel.  Please try to finish by Friday, October 4th.

algebra, 9/19

a-c block: practice sheet 1.5c, #1-25

d-block: had quiz today, no new homework

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

algebra, 9/18

a-c block:  pg. 35-36, #13-48

d-block:  pg. 43-44, #8-19, pg. 55, #14-22, 
               quiz on 1.3-1.5

Science 9/18


Complete activity Three on the What is Between Particles of Matter.

1.  Remember to write a hypothesis.
2.  Think of an idea to prove your hypothesis.  You do not have to perform the test just think of an idea.

History 9/18

Complete Sheet #24.  Answer the questions using the textbook.
Judaism - Chapter 3
Christianity - Chapter 10
Islam - Chapter 11

Language Arts 9/18

1) Short Story Outline is due on Friday. 
Short Story Outline

Short Story Assignment Sheet

2) Continue reading your independent reading book.  

3) Begin studying for the unit test on Monday.
Short Story Study Guide

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

algebra, 9/17

a-c block:  practice sheet 1.4B, #1-9, 22-37 (must show all work on a separate sheet of paper for credit)

d-block:  practice sheet 1.5C (was handed out yesterday), #1-25
               quiz on Thursday, sections 1.3-1.5

History 9/17

Study for your quiz on Chapter 11, Section 1.
Review notes and vocabulary!

Language Arts 9/17

1) Finish reading "The Medicine Bag" on pages 78-86 in your textbook.

2) In complete sentences, type and save answers to questions 5-8 on page 87.

3) Unit Test on Monday!!

Monday, September 16, 2013

algebra, 9/16

a-c block:  pg. 27-28, #1-6(all), 10-13 (all), 14-24 (even), 38-64 (even)

d- block: pg. 35-36, #13-48

SCIENCE 9/16

1.  Complete the Note Taking and Content Mastery Sheet handed out in Class. This is for Chapter One Section One in the Nature of Matter Book.

2.  Here is the link to the Presentation done in class today.
Models of the Atom

2.  Here are the Usernames and Passwords for the 8th Grade Physical Science Books.
     
     Nature of Matter
     USERNAME:  NOM
     PASSWORD:  55Upeves8A

    Chemistry
    USERNAME:  CHEMISTRY
    PASSWORD:  prUd8STace

    Motion and Forces
    USERNAME:  MFE
    PASSWORD:  s5p6a8ethE

Language Arts 9/16

1) Read "Chanclas" on pages 71&72 in your textbook.

2) In complete sentences, please type and save answers to questions 1-4 on page 73.

3) STUDY for the vocabulary quiz tomorrow.  Remember, the quiz is fill in the blank.  You must know how to use the words in sentences in order to do well!

4) Unit Exam is next Monday (9/23).

Friday, September 13, 2013

History 9/13

On Wednesday, September 18th there will be a quiz!  The quiz is on Section 1 of Chapter 11.  Students should review their vocabulary and presentation notes.  

Language Arts 9/13

1) Begin reading your independent reading book.  I will be giving you an assignment based on your book early next week.

2) Study your vocabulary words for the quiz on Tuesday.

3) Short Story Unit Test will be on Monday (9/23)!!

Thursday, September 12, 2013

8B SCIENCE 9/12

QUIZ - STUDY - MEASUREMENT

Things to know:  How many millimeters are there in one centimeter.   Know how to read a centimeter ruler.

History 9/12

Please continue working on your American Essay.
It is due Monday, September 16th.


Essay Guidelines & Rubric

Purpose: 
You are writing this piece to explain what you think it means to be an American.  This assignment will allow you to choose meanings and define, in your own words, what characteristics make up a true American. 

Writer’s Role: 
You will be writing as yourself.

Audience:
Teacher/parents/peers

Include:
Define what you think the word “American” means. 
Three or more specific characteristics or qualities of a true American.
Two detailed examples of being American. (These could include an experience, memory, or possibly a quote.)


Definition of American                                    (10 points)                                                           

At least three characteristics/qualities                        (45 points)       

2  Detailed Examples                                                (20 points)

Presentation                                                            (25 points)
·      Heading: Name, Block, Title
·      Mechanics (m.u.g.)
·      Typed


algebra, 9/12

a-c block:  1) pg. 19-20, #5-37 (odd)
                  2) study for Friday's quiz, 1.1,1.2, review packet
d-block:  1) pg. 27-28, #10-19 (all), 38-64(even)
               2) study for Friday's quiz, 1.1, 1.2, review packet

Language Arts 9/12

1) Finish reading "Golden Glass" on pages 51-55 in your textbook.

2) In complete sentences, answer questions 5-8 AND 10 on page 56. TYPE AND SAVE YOUR WORK!!!

3) Independent Reading Book is due tomorrow!

4) Study your vocabulary words for the quiz on Tuesday.

5) Begin studying for the Short Story Unit Exam on Monday 9/23.

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

algebra, 9/11

1)  pg. 19-21, # 4-48(even), 50,51

2) quiz on Friday, 1.1,1.2, review packet

History 9/11

Three paragraph essay due Monday 9/16.
Please see me if you have additional questions.

Language Arts 9/11

1) Vocabulary Sheet is due tomorrow!  You can open the link (given below) in Evernote to be able to type right onto the chart. There will be a vocabulary quiz on these words next Tuesday (9/17).

2) Independent Reading Books are due by Friday.  Please begin bringing your book to class as soon as you get it.

3) The Short Story Unit Test will be given on Monday (9/23).  Begin studying your homework questions.  As the date gets closer, I will provide a study guide to make sure you are prepared!

Short Story Unit Vocabulary

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

algebra, 9/10

1) pg. 12-13,  #17-34, 43-46, 55-60, 63-67

2) quiz Friday, on 1.1, 1.2, and review packet (fraction/decimal review)

History 9/10

Vocabulary Sheet #'s 13 & 14
Reading pages 375-376

Language Arts 9/10

1) Finish Reading "My Two Dads" (pages 19-22 in your textbook).
2) In complete sentences, answer questions 3-8 on page 23.  Be sure to type and save all your work!!
3) Vocabulary Definitions are due on Thursday.  The link is below!
4) Independent Reading Book is due on Friday.

Short Story Unit Vocabulary

Monday, September 9, 2013

algebra, 9/9

pg. 6-8, #19-42, 45-47 (show all work for credit)

History 9/9

Read pages 372 - 374 in your text.
Complete Vocabulary Sheet #'s 11 & 12.

Friday, September 6, 2013

8b algebra

Finish both sides of 'review sheet practice' worksheet

History 9/6

Create an Evernote account if you do not have one.
Once in Evernote create a History notebook.

Langauge Arts 9/6

1) Begin looking for an independent reading book.  The book must be one you have never read before and at or above your reading level.  All students must have reading books by next Friday (9/13).

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Algebra, 9/5

1) Finish sections 1-12 on math review sheets
2) Finish getting supplies

Language Arts 9/5

1)  STUDY!!!!! Be ready for the Summer Reading Test tomorrow morning.  Be sure to review the book that you read (either Notes from the Midnight Driver or Trouble).

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

8B SCIENCE 9/4

Your binder with the homework policy and notebook policy will be due on Monday, September 9th.  Don't forget to include the lab safety sheet.

History 9/4

Welcome Back!

Textbooks should be covered.
Please try to have a binder by Friday.

Algebra, 9/4

1) Supplies due on Thursday
2) finish 'mathography' sheet (at least 1.5 pages handwritten)
3) return 'expectations' sheet with parent signature, telephone, and email
4) return 'cd sheet' with parent signature (optional),  if want textbook on cd rom

Language Arts 9/4

1) Review for the summer reading test on either Notes from the Midnight Driver or Trouble.  The test will be Friday morning for everyone!

2) Bring your Literature Textbook home and keep it in a safe place.  You will NOT need to bring it back to school until the end of the year.

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

8B Science

Welcome Back

Have your parents sign and return the Science Notebook and Homework sheets.

Language Arts 9/3

Welcome Back!!

1) Summer Reading Essay is due tomorrow (Wednesday 9/4).
2) Summer Reading Test will be given on Friday.

Summer Reading Essay Assignment Sheet
2013 Course Outline Sheet

Sunday, September 1, 2013

Language Arts 9/3

Welcome Back!!

1) Summer Reading Essay is due tomorrow (Wednesday 9/4).
2) Summer Reading Test will be given on Friday.

Monday, June 10, 2013

Algebra, 6/10

a-c block:  pg. 514, #10-28

d-block:  pg. 537-538, #71-73,77-80,84,85
               pg. 545, #21-24

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

algebra, 6/5

A-C Block:  1) 'skunk' sheet, #1-14  2) Broadway sheet,1st 2 columns

D-Block:  1) pg. 529-530, #25-27, 33-35
                 2) pg. 536, #23-26, 32-36

World History 6/5

Study for Chapter 17, Section 3 Quiz!

Monday, June 3, 2013

algebra, 6/3

A-C Block:
   1) finish saying sheet 12.7 (first two columns)
   2) pg. 607, #5-8,12-18

D-Block:
   pg. 529-530, #3-20

World History 6/3

Sheet 354

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Thursday, May 23, 2013

World History 5/23

Read page 639 in your textbook to create an outline identifying ten main points/concepts from the reading.

Algebra, 5/23

A-C Blocks: Finish 'Planet Saturn' sheet, study for quiz 8.1-8.3 on Friday

D-Block:  pg. 629, #6-32

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Algebra, 5/22

A-C Block:   pg. 466, #3-42,  quiz on Friday 8.1-8.3

D-Block:  no homework, had quiz

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Algebra, 5/21

A-C Block:  Finish "snowman' sheet

D-Block:  Finish 'skunk' sheet, 'baseball player' sheet, and study for Wednesday quiz on chap 10

World History 5/21

Study for Chapter 17, Section 2 Quiz

Monday, May 20, 2013

Algebra, 5/20

A-C Block: pg. 459, #14-43

D-Block:  pg. 608, #42-47
                 pg. 615, #33-39, 48-52
                 quiz on Wednesday

World History

Page 626 1-6
Quiz Wednesday on Chapter 17, Section 2

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Algebra, 5/15

A-C Block:

1) pg. 337., #22-30,
2) pg. 343, #5-13
3) study for quiz on Thursday, 6.1-6.2


D-Block:

1) practice sheet 10.3B, #7-42

May 15 Science

There will be a test on Thursday, May 16th.  It will be on Speed.  Speed = Distance/Time

Monday, May 13, 2013

Friday, April 26, 2013

Algebra, 4/26

All Blocks:
  In Finish Line book:
1) pg. 133, #1,4,5,7
2) pg. 137, #2-7
3) pg. 141, #1,3,5,6
4) pg. 145, #1-4,7,10
5) pg. 148, #1-3, 7-10

SCIENCE: APRIL 26

Read Chapter 1, Section 1.  Complete reinforcement sheet. Motion and Force Book

World History 4/26

Sheet #293

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Algebra, 4/25

All Blocks:
  In 'Finish Line' book, complete all problems that we didn't get to in class on the following pages:

1) pg. 105, #1-8
2) pg. 109, #1-7
3) pg. 113, #1-3
4) pg. 117, #1-7
5) pg. 121, #1-3
6) pg. 125, #1-8
7) pg. 128, #1-9

reminders:  1) homework counts as 50% of fourth term grade,
                   2) this geometry chapter is a very important chapter to study for the math mcas test. 

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

algebra, 4/24

All Blocks:

In finish line book:
    pg. 77-79, #1,4,7
    pg. 80-82, #1-8
    pg. 100-102, #1-12

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Algebra, 4/23

all blocks:
   in 'finish line' mcas prep book (students will be using this book for the entire week)

1)  pg. 65-67, #1-6
2)  pg. 69-71, #1,2,3,5
3) pg. 73-75, #1,2,3,5,6

math mcas is monday, May 6th and Tuesday, May 7th

World History 4/23

"Black Death" article - use your checklist to make sure you followed the guidelines

Monday, April 8, 2013

algebra, 4/8

A-C Block:  pg. 414, #8-18, 23-25
                     pg. 429, #12-17

D-Block:  none, had a quiz

World History 4/8

Page 552 #'s 1-6, Skip #3

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Algebra, 4/3

A-C Block:
      1)  pg. 401-402, #11-22
      2) pg. 408, #6-11
      3) Study for quiz on Thursday, 7.1-7.2

D-Block:    pg. 459, #14-45

World History 4/3

Vocabulary #270 & 271 and Sheet #275

Thursday, March 28, 2013

8B Science Study Guide Test 3/5


NAME______________________

STUDY GUIDE FOR HEAT AND TEMPERATURE

VOCBULARY


  1. Celsius Scale


  1. conduction


  1. conductor


  1. convection


  1. engine


  1. external combustion engine


  1. Fahrenheit Scale


  1. heat


  1. insulator


  1. internal combustion engine


  1.  radiation


  1.  specific heat


  1.  temperature


  1.  thermal energy


  1.  thermometer


  1.  thermal pollution


  1.  kinetic energy

 18.  potential energy


  1.  chemical energy


  1.  heat


  1.  Kelvin Scale


  1.  condensation


  1.  thermal equilibrium

Monday, March 25, 2013

algebra, 3/25

A-C Block:
    pg. 401-402, #11-14, 17-23, 26,27

D-Block:   1) pg. 349, #12-17, 26-31
                  2) pg. 357-358, #22-26, 40-43
                  3)pg. 337-338, #40-51
                  4)study for quiz 6.1-6.2 on Tuesday

Friday, March 22, 2013

Algebra, 3/22

All Blocks:
X-Box Project due on Monday! Counts as a test for third term.

1) nice cover page
2 )typed out/very neatly handwritten 8 answers to questions
3) 2 tables typed/neatly handwritten
4) 3 graphs

Thursday, March 21, 2013

8b Algebra, 3/21

All Blocks:
   X-Box Project due on Monday!  Counts as a test for third term.

1) nice cover page
2 )typed out/very neatly handwritten 8 answers to questions
3) 2 tables typed/neatly handwritten
4) 3 graphs

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

NUT AND BOLT LAB

8B CLASS LAB

Open the follow shared document.  Make a copy and save in your Evernote Science Folder.
When you have completed the lab follow the instruction on the sheet.

Nut and Bolt Lab

Friday, March 15, 2013

Algebra, 3/15

A-C Block:  pg. 311, # 4-14(even), #18-44(even)

D-Block:  pg. 429-430, # 9-23

Monday, March 11, 2013

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Algebra, 3/7

all blocks:  from 'finish line' book:
                   1) pg. 93-95, #1-6
                   2) pg. 97-99, #1-8
                   3) pg. 157-159, #1-5

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Algebra, 3/5

A-C Block:  1)practice sheet 5.2C, #1-22
                     2) study for quiz 5.1-5.2 on Wed.

D-Block:     1) prac 7.1C, #7-12, 15
                    2) prac 7.2C, #4-15
                    3) study for quiz 7.1-7.2 on Wed. 

Language Arts 3/5

1) Five paragraph rough draft of the book vs. movie essay is due tomorrow for a quiz grade.  We will be peer editing in class!

2) Begin setting up a day and time for your interview.  We will be going over interview questions tomorrow.

Friday, March 1, 2013

3/1, Algebra

A-C Block:  pg. 282, #3-8, 19-23.  (must show 4-5 steps for each question for credit)

D-Block:  pg. 408, #7-31 (odd)

World History 3/1

Vocabulary Sheet #'s 224 & 225

Thursday, February 28, 2013

World History 2/28

Vocabulary #'s 222 & 223

Algebra, 2/28

A-C Block: pg. 282, #12-18, 24-29

D-Block:  pg. 408, #6-30 (even)

Language Arts 2/28

1) Bring your index cards back to class tomorrow to continue doing your research.

2) Rough draft of your independent reading essay is due on Wednesday.  Please follow the outline given in class to ensure a good grade.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Language Arts 2/27

1) At least 50 index cards are needed for class tomorrow as we begin researching our cultures.

2) The independent reading essay (book vs. movie) rough draft is due on Wednesday.  Please follow the outline given in class today.

World History 2/27

Vocabulary Sheet #'s 220 & 221

Monday, February 25, 2013

Language Arts 2/25

1) Independent Reading Essay outline is due on Wednesday.

2) Interview Sheet for the Multicultural Unit is due on Wednesday.

3) 50 blank index cards for our research paper are needed for class on Thursday.