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.

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.

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.

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.  

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

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.

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.

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

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

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!!

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).

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)!!

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.

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

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

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.

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).

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).

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.

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

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.