History 9/30

Start reviewing for Test.  The Chapter 11 Test will be on Tuesday, Oct. 7th.
Vocabulary #40 and 41

Language Arts 9/30

1) Suspense Unit vocabulary is due on Thursday.
Suspense Unit Vocabulary

2) Read!!!

algebra, 9/30

no homework tonight, had chapter 1 test

Sci Monday Sept 29th

Tonight's homework is to make a model of a key, explaining how the Periodic Table of Elements reads. Pick an element and describe the features of what appears on the key.

ALSO I WILL BE STAYING AFTER SCHOOL FOR EXTRA HELP IF ANYONE NEEDS IT. GRADES, ASPEN STUDYING, GO OVER CLASS LECTURE, ECT.

History 9/29

Begin reading Chapter 11, Section 3 on pg. 387
Vocabulary #38 & 39

Language Arts 9/29

1) Continue revising and editing your rough draft.  FINAL DRAFTS ARE DUE TOMORROW!!!! Please be sure to print out your final draft before coming to school tomorrow.  I will not let anyone print during class. I will be after school today for extra help!

Short Story Rubric

Creative Writing 2014

2) Suspense Unit vocabulary is due on Thursday.
Suspense Unit Vocabulary

3) Read!!!

algebra, 9/29

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

algebra, 9/26

a-c block:  1) Finish 'Spanish Explorers' sheet
                
d-block:  1) pg. 75-76, # 5-32

Language Arts 9/26

1) Continue revising and editing your rough draft.  FINAL DRAFTS ARE DUE ON TUESDAY!!!! I will be after school on Monday for extra help!

Short Story Rubric

Creative Writing 2014

2) READ!!!!

Sci Sept 25th

No Homework. YAYY

algebra, 9/25

a-c block:  1) finish practice sheet 1.7B, #1-23
                  2) finish pie chart
                 
d-block:     1) pg. 67-69, #4-7, 18-21, 27-29, 37-65, 71-78
                  2) finish pie chart

Language Arts 9/25

1) Continue revising and editing your rough draft.  Bring your story to class tomorrow to peer edit.  Use the rubric below to help strengthen your story!

Short Story Rubric

Creative Writing 2014

2) Continue reading your independent reading book.  You should be finished with the first half of the book by tomorrow.

Sciece Sept 24th

Answer questions 1-4 for the section review 1.1 in the Nature of Matter Book. Bring the completed assignment to class tomorrow.

MAKE SURE YOU USE COMPLETE SENTENCES!!!'
Thanks,
Mr. Marino

History 9/24

Read and answer the follow-up questions on #33

algebra, 9/24

a-c block:  1) pg. 49-50, #4-7, 10-22 (due Thursday)
                  2) finish pie chart project for Friday if didn't finish in class

d-block:     1) pg. 54-56, # 8-29 (due Thursday)
                   2) finish pie chart project for Friday if didn't finish in class

Language Arts 9/24

1) COMPLETED rough drafts are due tomorrow.  Your story should be finished and be at least 3 pages long.  Follow the rubric below to help you.

Short Story Rubric

Creative Writing 2014

2) Continue reading your independent reading book.  You should be finished with the first half of the book by Friday.

Sci Sept 23rd

Tonight,
Cover your books! We started section 1 today in class, so if you feel like reading more of section 1, DO IT. Wednesday we will go over the structure of an atom. Have a good one!

Marino

Language Arts 9/23

1) You should have 1.5 - 2 pages of your story written for tomorrow's class.  Bring your work to class each day to work on it.

Creative Writing 2014

2) Continue reading your independent reading book.  You should be finished with the first half of the book by Friday.

algebra, 9/23

all blocks:  1) pg. 43-45, #4-21  (due Wed.)
                   2) pie chart project due on Friday
                  

algebra, 9/22

a-c block: no homework, had a quiz

d-block:  pg. 49-50, #4-7, 10-21, 25-32

History 9/22

Continue reading Chapter 11, Section 2 on pg. 382
Vocabulary #28

Language Arts 9/22

1) Continue writing your rough draft. Bring your work to class each day to work on it.Creative Writing 2014

2) Study for the Short Story Unit Test that will be TOMORROW.  Use the study guide posted here and on Google Classroom to help you prepare.  

Short Story Unit Study Guide

3) Continue reading your independent reading book.  You should be finished with the first half of the book by Friday.

algebra, 9/19

a-c block: 1) pg. 19, #23-35
                2) pg. 28, #38-46
               3) Study for Monday's quiz, 1.3-1.5

d-block: none, had quiz 1.3-1.5

Language Arts 9/19

1) Begin writing your rough draft. Bring your work to class each day next week to continue working on it.
Creative Writing 2014

2) Study for the Short Story Unit Test that will be on Tuesday.  Use the study guide posted here and on Google Classroom to help you prepare.  We will be reviewing on Monday in class. Bring any questions you have to class with you.

Short Story Unit Study Guide

3) Continue reading your independent reading book.  You should be finished with the first half of the book by next Friday.

Thursday Sept 18th Science

Reminder! Tomorrow we have our first quiz. Go back to the metric warm ups on Google Classroom for some refreshers!

In addition, please refer back to the metric grid homework assignment, that should help you too!

Rest well and good luck!

Marino

algebra, 9/18

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

d-block:  1) pg. 19, #23-35
                2) pg. 28, #38-46
               3) Study for Friday's quiz, 1.3-1.5

Language Arts 9/18

1) Study your vocabulary words for the quiz tomorrow!! 
Short Story Unit Vocabulary Definitions

2) Begin thinking about your own short story!  Your outline is due TOMORROW!
Creative Writing 2014
Short Story Outline Sheet

3) READ!!!!

4) Short Story Unit Test will be next Tuesday.  Use your homework assignments and this study guide to help you prepare.
Short Story Unit Study Guide

History 9/17

American Essay is due tomorrow!

algebra, 9/17

a-c block:  pg. 35-36, 13-48

d-block:  practice sheet 1.5C, #1-25

Langauge Arts 9/17

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

2) Begin thinking about your own short story!  Your outline is due on Friday.Creative Writing 2014
Short Story Outline Sheet

3) Study your vocabulary words for a quiz on Friday.Short Story Unit Vocabulary Definitions

4) READ!!!!

5) Short Story Unit Test will be on next Tuesday.  Use your homework assignments and this study guide to help you prepare.
Short Story Unit Study Guide

Language Arts 9/16

1) Finish reading "Mother and Daughter" pages 63-67 in your textbook.

2) In complete sentences, answer questions 1-5, 8, AND 10 on page 68.

3) Study your vocabulary words for a quiz on Friday.Short Story Unit Vocabulary Definitions

4) READ!!!!

5) Short Story Unit Test will be on next Tuesday.  Use your homework assignments and this study guide to help you prepare.
Short Story Unit Study Guide

algebra, 9/16

a-c block: pg. 27-28, #20-25 (all), #39-67 (odd)

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

Science Homework for Sept 15th

Tonight write a procedure as you would for a lab report. The procedure must describe the proper way to use a triple beam balance. Be sure to include many details and list everything that needs to be done in order. Imagine someone who has never used a triple beam balance is reading your procedure. These will be graded and added on aspen tomorrow. If you have have questions, please e mail me.
Jmarino@bpsk12.org

-Marino

History 9/15

1.  Guided Reading #20
2.  Study for your quiz on Chapter 11, Section 1
3.  American Essay is due on Thursday!!

Please email me or see me if you have any questions or concerns!

algebra, 9/15

all blocks:   pg. 27-28, #10-20 (all), #38-68 (even)

Language Arts 9/15

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

2) In complete sentences, answer questions 5-8 AND 10 on page 56.

3) Study your vocabulary words for a quiz on Friday.

4) READ!!!!

algebra, 9/12

all blocks:  pg. 19-21, #15-38, 41, 48-52

History 9/12

Please work on your Essay due Sept. 18th
You should also begin studying for your quiz on Sept. 17th.  You should read the section and review any class notes.

Science Thursday Sept 11th

Revise the worksheet for converting metrics. Please don't spend more than 15 minutes on it. Try your best and we will continue to work on it in class tomorrow.

Please make a grid or use the grid we made in class today, with the "KING HENRY..." guide on the top.

algebra, 9/11

had a quiz today on 1.1, 1.2.  

no homework tonight

History 9/11

Chapter 11, Section 1 Review on Pg. 378 1-5

Language Arts 9/11

1) Your independent reading book is due in class tomorrow!  Please begin reading as soon as you get it!

2) We will have our first M.U.G. quiz tomorrow. Use the M.U.G. shots we completed this week to help you study. The quiz will be on run-on sentences, apostrophes, and to/too/two.

Language Arts 9/10

1) Short Story Vocabulary sheet (definitions AND parts of speech) are due tomorrow.
Short Story Unit Vocabulary

2) Finish reading "My Two Dads" (pages 19-22) if you did not do so in class. 

3) In complete sentences, answer questions 3-8 on page 23.

4) Make sure to have your independent reading book in class by Friday!  Begin reading as soon as you get it!

algebra, 9/10

all blocks:  1) practice sheet 1.1B, #7-14, 16-20, 23,24
                   2) practice sheet 1.2B, #4-12, 17-19, 26-27
                   3) study these problems for Thursday's quiz on 1.1, 1.2, and review packet

History 9/9

Continue reading Chapter 11, Section 2 on pg. 374
Complete Vocabulary #13 & 14

algebra, 9/9

all blocks:  pg. 12-13, #20-31, 41-46, 56-59, 63-67

History 9/8

Please begin reading Chapter 11, Section 1 on Pg. 372-374
Complete the Vocabulary on Sheet #11 and 12

algebra, 9/8

all blocks:  1) pg. 6-8, #22-46 (must always show work to receive credit)
                   2) quiz on 1.1, 1.2, review packet on Thursday or Friday

Language Arts 9/8

1) Finish reading "The Treasure of Lemon Brown" on pages 5-13 in your literature textbook.

2) In complete sentences, answer questions 1-4 (recall) and the two Theme questions on page 14.

3) Independent reading books are due by Friday! Start reading as soon as you find one!

Language Arts 9/5

1) Begin looking for an independent reading book.  The book MUST be at or slightly above your reading level and one that you have never read before.  You will need to have this book in class by next Friday (9/12). 

algebra, 9/5

all blocks:  finish review sheet 3 (both sides)

algebra, 9/4

all blocks:  finish fraction/decimal review sheet, all problems in section 1-14
                   get all supplies for Friday

Language Arts 9/4

1) Bring home your literature textbook, and put it somewhere safe!

2) Begin looking for an independent reading book.  The book MUST be at or slightly above your reading level and one that you have never read before.  You will need to have this book in class by next Friday (9/12). 

algebra, 9/3

all blocks:  1)continue getting supplies
                  2) finish mathography (write at least 1.5 pages)

homeroom: 1) get nurse's card signed ,  pink sheet (both sides), blue sheet (one side)
                 

algebra, 9/2

all blocks:  1) get all supplies as soon as possible
                        a)3-ring binder
                        b) 6 dividers
                        c) paper for binder
                        d) storage pocket with plenty of pencils/pens
                   2) finish 'tell me about you' sheet
                   3) sign expectations sheet, and cd sheet if want a cd

homeroom: bring in all homeroom sheets with any changes if necessary

History 9/2

Welcome to 8B!

Please have the Grading Policy signed.

Binder, notebook or loose-leaf paper

Language Arts 9/2

Welcome Back!!!

1) Be sure to review your notes for the in-class essay tomorrow on your second summer reading book.

2) The test on either Trouble OR Notes from the Midnight Driver will be given during Activity Block on Thursday.