algebra, 5/29

a-c block:  none

d-block:   pg. 521-522, #22-42 (even), #44-48 (all)

Language Arts 5/29

1) Grammar Review Packet is due on Monday!!! Please make sure you have completed ALL sections!

2) Read your book!  You should finish your novel by the end of next week.
May Independent Reading Project

3) We will be having a test on "Flowers for Algernon" once we finish reading the story.  Be sure to study your vocabulary words and catch up on the reading if needed.  The test will probably be next Wednesday.

Language Arts 5/28

1) Finish your two-column notes for the last six vocabulary words.
"Flowers For Algernon" Vocabulary List  

2) Read your book!!!

3) The Grammar Review Packet is due on Monday.

History 5/27

The Chapter 17, Section 3 quiz has been moved to Friday
Guided Reading #354

algebra, 5/27

a-c block:    1) study for Thursday quiz on 10.1, 10.2, and 10.5

d-block:    pg. 514, #10-40

Language Arts 5/27

1) Complete two-column notes for the first SIX vocabulary words.  Remember, the left side of the page will have the word and your drawing.  The right side will have the definition, synonyms, antonyms, category, and an original sentence using the word correctly.  YOU MUST HAVE ALL PARTS COMPLETED TO RECEIVE CREDIT!!!!!
"Flowers For Algernon" Vocabulary List

2) If you did not finish the Personal Response Questions in class today, you must do so and submit your answers tonight.  

3) Read your book!

4) The Grammar Review Packet is due on Monday.

SCIENCE TUESDAY MAY 26TH 2015

COMPLETE READING CHAPTER 3 SECTION 1 IN THE FORCES MOTION BOOK.

WHEN YOU ARE DONE COMPLETE QUESTIONS 1-5 ON PAGE 73

----

WRITE A SHORT PARAGRAPH ABOUT ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE.

WHAT IS IT?
HOW DOES IT CHANGE WITH ALTITUDE?
HOW DOES IT AFFECT US?

----DON'T COPY ANYTHING OUT OF THE BOOK---

algebra, 5/26

a-c block:  pg. 607, #15-38

d-block:  pg. 507-508, #8-66 (even)

Language Arts 5/26

1) Continue reading your novel.  

2) Grammar Review Packet will be due on Monday.  Please be sure to complete the packet to get ready for the grammar test on June 9th.

History 5/22

Please complete the Section Review on pg. 641 #'s 1-6

Language Arts 5/22

1) Keep reading!!!  You should be at the half - way point (or more) by the start of next week.

History 5/21

Please complete Vocabulary #350 and #351
There will be a quiz on Chapter 17, Section 3 on Thursday 5/28

Language Arts 5/21

1) Make sure your TPCAST chart is complete!!  I will be checking your chart tomorrow in class for a quiz grade. The poems we read for the chart are:
"Casey At The Bat"
"The Black Walnut Tree"
"Admonition"
"A Time To Talk"
"Fire and Ice"
"Identity"

2) Keep reading!!!  You should be at the half - way point (or more) by the start of next week.

History 5/20

PARCC

Language Arts 5/20

1) If you did not finish TPCAST for "Identity" in class, you must do so for homework.  "Identity" is on page 317 in your literature textbook.  Again, this is a very well-known poem and can be found online if you are unable to locate your textbook.

2) Continue reading your book.  Bring your book to school to read after PARCC testing tomorrow.

Language Arts 5/19

1) If you did not finish TPCAST for "A Time To Talk" in class, you must do so for homework.  "A Time To Talk" is on page 303 in your literature textbook.  Again, this is a very well-known poem and can be found online if you are unable to locate your textbook.

2) Continue reading your book.  Bring your book to school to read after PARCC testing tomorrow and Thursday.

History 5/19

PARCC

History 5/18

PARCC

Language Arts 5/18

1) Continue reading your independent reading book.  You should bring the book to school the rest of the week to read after PARCC testing.

Language Arts 5/15

1) Select your next independent reading book for Monday.  This book is your choice, but it must be one you have not yet read and at least two hundred pages in length.  BRING YOUR BOOK TO SCHOOL EVERY DAY NEXT WEEK!!!!!

2) We will have PARCC testing next Monday-Thursday.  Be sure to come to school on time and have your reading book with you!

Language Arts 5/14

1) Read "The Black Walnut Tree" on page 299 in your literature textbook (FIND YOUR LITERATURE TEXTBOOK). Fill out the second column of your TPCAST chart for this poem.  This will be counted as a homework grade tomorrow!
  
*If you cannot find your textbook, you will be able to find the poem on the internet!*

2) Select your next independent reading book for Monday.  This book is your choice, but it must be one you have not yet read and at least two hundred pages in length.

History 5/13

There is a quiz on Chapter 17, Section 2 on Friday!

Language Arts 5/13

1) Bring a book (and #2 pencils) for MCAS tomorrow!

2) Select your next independent reading book for Monday.  This book is your choice, but it must be one you have not yet read and at least two hundred pages in length.

History 5/12

Quiz on Chapter 17, Section 2 Friday!

algebra, 5/12

a-c block:   1) finish 'skunk' sheet
                  2) finish 'pie' sheet

d-block: no homework, had a quiz

Language Arts 5/12

1) Bring a book to school tomorrow (with #2 pencils) to read after you finish MCAS.   

algebra, 5/11

a-c block:  pg. 607, #27-41

d-block:  1) finish 'skunk' sheet
               2) finish 'pie' sheet
               3) study for quiz chap 10 on Tuesday

Language Arts 5/11

1) Use the rubric that we went over today in class to help you with final revisions/edits of your essay.  The typed and printed final draft is due at the beginning of class tomorrow.
Book Vs. Movie Essay Rubric

Science Avengers

If you choose to go see the Avengers 2 Movie, you may write a report on how the science in this
 sci-fi thriller can relate any of the units we learned this year in a comparative essay.

Extra credit will be given.

This may also count towards your field trip Blizzard Bag if it's high quality.

algebra, 5/8

a-c block:  pg. 607, #6-26

d-block:  pg. 629, #6-35

History 5/8

Vocabulary #344

Language Arts 5/8

Continue working on your rough draft.  Please use the outline sheet to help you! Rough drafts are due on Monday.  We will peer edit in class, and the final draft is due on Tuesday!

Book Vs. Movie Essay
Book Vs. Movie Essay Outline

Language Arts 5/7

B Block: practice, practice, practice for your debate. We will continue with debates tomorrow! 

All Blocks:

Continue working on your rough draft.  Please use the outline sheet to help you!  Rough drafts are due on Monday.  We will peer edit in class, and the final draft is due on Tuesday!

Book Vs. Movie Essay
Book Vs. Movie Essay Outline

algebra, 5/6

a-c block:  pg. 587, #9-35

d-block:  pg. 614-615, # 5-25

Language Arts 5/6

1) Practice, practice, practice for your debate.  We will conduct debates the rest of this week!

2) Begin working on your rough draft.  Remember, the rough draft is due on Monday, and the final draft is due on Tuesday. 
Book Vs. Movie Essay
Book Vs. Movie Essay Outline

Science Tuesday May 5th 2015

At the end of class you should have collected a "PHOTOSYNTHESIS" and a "PLANT GROWTH" BrainpPop Quiz.

Complete them both tonight.

When you are done and get a 100% on both quizzes, make one essay about plant growth and photosynthesis. 10 - 12 sentences.

algebra, 5/5

a-c block:  pg. 580, #20-56 (even)

d-block:  pg.  607-608, # 7-45 (odd)

Language Arts 5/5

1) Practice, practice, practice for your debate.  We will conduct debates the rest of this week!

2) Complete your brainstorm for tomorrow's class.  Most of you were able to finish this in class today, but if you did not, please do so for homework.  Remember, the rough draft is due on Monday, and the final draft is due on Tuesday. 
Book Vs. Movie Essay

algebra, 5/4

a-c block:  no homework, had a quiz

d-block:   pg. 607-608, #6-46 (even)

Language Arts 5/4

1) Practice, practice, practice for your debate.  We will conduct debates the rest of this week!

2) Use the assignment/brainstorm sheet for your independent reading essay.  The rough draft is due on Monday, and the final draft is due on Tuesday. 
Book Vs. Movie Essay

Science Friday May 1st 2015

ALERT!!!! ALERT!!!! ALERT!!!!

WE HAVE A QUIZ MONDAY ON THE SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES BETWEEN AND ANIMAL AND PLANT CELL.

ALSO THE SCIENCE/ENGINEERING/ TECHNOLOGY MCAS PACKET IS DUE TUESDAY, START NOW, BECAUSE THE FIRST 50 QUESTIONS ARE DUE MONDAY.

algebra, 5/1

a-c block:   1) finish the right hand side of 'bachelor rabbit' sheet
                   2) study for Monday's quiz on 8.1-8.3

d-block:   pg. 593, # 6-35, 43, 44
                Use shortcut #1 for problems like (x-4)(x+4)
                shortcut #2 is optional for problems like (x+4)(x+4) or use regular arrows

Language Arts 5/1

1) STUDY!!!  Use your notes, homework assignments, and the review sheet to help you prepare for the verbal phrases test on Monday.

         Verbal Phrases Review Sheet

2) Print out a copy of your speech to turn in on Monday.  ALL STUDENTS MUST TURN IN A COPY OF THEIR SPEECH TO RECEIVE CREDIT!!!!!! 

3) READ!!! Finish your book.  I will be giving you the writing assignment on Monday.