Language Arts 11/27

1) None

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!

Language Arts 11/26

1) None :)

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

History 11/4

Study for Chapter 13 test!

Review class and vocabulary notes!

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