Language Arts 12/23

1) Have a safe and wonderful vacation!  Happy Holidays!!!

2) Complete your Mid-Year Exam Review Packet! The entire packet (including active reading and open response) is due the first day we get back (January 3rd). 

3) READ!!! We'll have our second "book talk" the week we get back from break. 

Language Arts 12/22

1) Complete your Mid-Year Exam Review Packet! The entire packet (including active reading and open response) is due the first day we get back (January 3rd). 

2) READ!!! We'll have our second "book talk" the week we get back from break. 

3) Continue with your #26acts. I'm proud of what I have seen so far.  Keep up the good work!

Language Arts 12/21

1) READ!!! Prepare for our first "book talk" that will be on Thursday. You will be asked to discuss the following with your group as well as providing the title, author, and how many pages you have already read:
         A) What made you pick this book? 

         B) Who is the main character? (describe the character)
        C) What is the main conflict?

        D) What is your opinion so far?   What do you like?  What don't you like?         

        E) What predictions do have for the novel? (make at least ONE)

           

2) Complete your Mid-Year Exam Review Packet! The entire packet (including active reading and open response) is due the first day we get back (January 3rd). 

3) Continue with your #26acts. I'm proud of what I have seen so far.  Keep up the good work!

Language Arts 12/20

1) READ!!! Prepare for our first "book talk" that will be on Thursday. You will be asked to discuss the following with your group as well as providing the title, author, and how many pages you have already read:
         A) What made you pick this book? 

         B) Who is the main character? (describe the character)
        C) What is the main conflict?

        D) What is your opinion so far?   What do you like?  What don't you like?         

        E) What predictions do have for the novel? (make at least ONE)

           

2) Complete your Mid-Year Exam Review Packet! The entire packet (including active reading and open response) is due the first day we get back (January 3rd). 

3) Continue with your #26acts. I'm proud of what I have seen so far.  Keep up the good work!

algebra, 12/19

a-c block:   finish g2.4b

d-block:  pg. 741-742, #6-11,13-16,25-27,39

Language Arts 12/19

1) READ!!! Prepare for our first "book talk" that will be on Thursday. You will be asked to discuss the following with your group as well as providing the title, author, and how many pages you have already read:
         A) What made you pick this book? 

         B) Who is the main character? (describe the character)
        C) What is the main conflict?

        D) What is your opinion so far?   What do you like?  What don't you like?         E) What predictions do have for the novel? (make at least ONE)

           

2) Continue with your #26acts. I'm proud of what I have seen so far.  Keep up the good work!

algebra, 12/16

a-c block:   g2.3b, finish all problems

d-block:   1) g2.6b, #1-4
                2) g3.2b, # 1-9
                3) g3.4b, #1-4

Language Arts 12/16

1) READ!!! Continue reading your independent reading book. Bring it to class every day next week.

2) Continue with your #26acts. Don't forget to put them on the board!

algebra, 12/15

a-c block:    finish g2.2b (on classroom), use graph paper from class

d-block:   1) g3.1b, #1-12
               2)  g3.3b, #1-8

Language Arts 12/15

1) Revise your open response to turn in tomorrow for a quiz grade.

2) READ!!! Continue reading your independent reading book. Bring it to class the rest of this week and all of next week.

3) Continue with your #26acts. Don't forget to put them on the board!

Language Arts 12/14

1) Completed Literature Response #1 (highlighting, annotation, multiple choice, and open response) is due TOMORROW.

2) READ!!! Continue reading your independent reading book. Bring it to class the rest of this week and all of next week.

Language Arts 12/13

1) Bring your independent reading book to class tomorrow for homework credit.  Begin reading it as soon as you get it!

2) Completed Literature Response #1 (highlighting, annotation, multiple choice, and open response) is due on Thursday.

algebra, 12/13

a-c block:  study for test 3.5-3.8


d-block:  study for test on geometry

Language Arts 12/12

1) If you have not yet done so, please find a book for our next independent reading assignment.  All students need to have their books by Wednesday! Start reading your book as soon as you get it!

algebra, 12/12

a-c block:   1) pg. 169, #28-31
                  2) pg. 177, #11-21

d-block:   g2.7b, #1-10 (on classroom)

algebra, 12/9

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

Language Arts 12/9

1) Final drafts are due on Monday!!! You may either print out a copy BEFORE class to turn in, or you may share your document with me electronically BEFORE CLASS!!!  You will lose 10 points a day for every day it is late. 
Essay Self-Assessment Sheet

2) If you were unable to find a book in the library today, continue searching for your next independent reading book! For this assignment, I want you to choose a book that you have never read before and that is at your reading level. You must have your book by Wednesday. Start reading as soon as you find your book!

algebra, 12/8

a- c block:  1)  3.7c, #1-18  on google classroom
                   2) animal project due monday

d-block:   1) g2.4b, #1-8 on google classroom
                2) animal project due monday

Language Arts 12/8

1) Use the grading sheet we went over in class to make sure your essay includes all the mandatory parts.  Revise and edit your essay accordingly.  Final draft is due on Monday!!
Essay Self-Assessment Sheet

2) Review your M.U.G. Shot notes for the quiz tomorrow. The quiz will cover subject/verb agreement and there/their/they're.

3) Begin the search for your next independent reading book! For this assignment, I want you to choose a book that you have never read before and that is at your reading level. You must have your book by Wednesday.

Science 12/8

Free write 1-2 paragraphs about the lab we have been working on during class the past couple of days.
Include the follow;

1. How we determine the mass of a liquid
2. How we determine the volume of a liquid
3. How liquids are able to stack and why
4. Why some liquids mixed when others didn't
5. How the difference of denisty matters when stacking liquids
6. Talk about procedural topics
7. What would have made this lab easier
8. What problems you ran into while doing this lab
9. What would have done differently if you got to do this lab again

algebra, 12/7

a-c block:   pg. 177, #11-27


d-block:   g2.2b, #1-7
               g2.3b, #1-10

Language Arts 12/7

1) Use the grading sheet we went over in class to make sure your essay includes all the mandatory parts.  Revise and edit your essay accordingly.  Final draft is due on Monday!!
Essay Self-Assessment Sheet

2) Review your M.U.G. Shot notes for the quiz on Friday.  The quiz will cover subject/verb agreement and there/their/they're.

3) After school help will be today and next Wednesday!

Language Arts 12/6

1) Write your conclusion.  Follow the guidelines and directions given in class today.

2) Return your Roll of Thunder book to me if you did not do so today.

3) Final draft of your essay will be due on Monday.  

4) I will be after school on Wednesday this week for anyone who needs extra help.

algebra, 12/6

a-c block:   pg. 169, #20-35

d-block:  pg. 206-207, # 10-32

algebra, 12/5

all blocks:  animal poster due next Monday , Dec. 12

Language Arts 12/5

1) Make any revisions/edits needed to your body paragraphs from your peer editing session. *Make sure you have transitions from your first body paragraph to your second and from your second to your third body paragraph.

2) Return your Roll of Thunder book to me if you did not do so today.

3) Final draft of your essay will be due on Monday.  
4) I will be after school on Wednesday this week for anyone who needs extra help.

Language Arts 12/2

1) Continue revising and editing your body paragraphs.  We will write the conclusion on Monday.
Body Paragraph Checklist

2) Please return your Roll of Thunder book to me on Monday.

Language Arts 11/30

1) Use the quote sheet we went over in class to revise the quotes you used in your body paragraphs. Make sure you have punctuated, cited, blended, and explained the quote correctly.

2) Finish writing body paragraph number 3.  Follow the same rules and structure as you did for the first and second body paragraphs.

3) Study for the preposition quiz that will be on Friday.  

algebra, 11/29

a-c block:   1) pg. 148, # 16-26
                  2) pg. 157, #18-28
                  3) study for wed. quiz on 3.3, 3.4

d-block:  1) pg. 169, #26-31
               2) pg. 177, # 11-22
              3) study for wed. quiz on 3.5-3.8

Language Arts 11/29

1) Use the quote sheet we went over in class to revise the quote you used in your first body paragraph. Make sure you have punctuated, cited, blended, and explained the quote correctly.

2) Finish writing body paragraph number 2.  Follow the same rules and structure as you did for the first body paragraph.

3) Study for the preposition quiz that will be on Friday.  I will be after school tomorrow for extra help!

SCIENCE HW

Tonight study the Buoyancy Brainpop quiz!

algebra, 11/28

a-c block:   1) finish 'college' saying sheet
                  2) finish 'pancakes' saying sheet

d-block:    1) pg. 177, #2-7, 11-25
                 2) pg. 183, #11-19

Language Arts 11/28

1) Finish your first body paragraph - make sure to have at least 10-12 sentences, a topic sentence, and at least one complete PIE (Point, Illustration, and Explanation).

2) Study your prepositions notes and worksheets. There will be a quiz on prepositions and prepositional phrases on Friday.

Language Arts 11/23

There is no homework!

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you have a safe and wonderful holiday!!

Language Arts 11/22

1) None!

Language Arts 11/21

1) None!!

algebra, 11/21

a-c block:   3.4C, # 1-15 (google classroom)

d-block:  pg. 169, # 9-12, 20-34

Language Arts 11/18

1) STUDY!!! Chapters 7-12 test will be on Monday. Use your class notes, summaries, and the review guide to help you prepare.
ROT Chapters 7-12 Review Guide

algebra, 11/18

a-c block:  pg. 157, # 4-40 (even)

d-block:   none, had quiz

Language Arts 11/17

1) STUDY!!! Chapters 7-12 test will be on Monday. Use your class notes, summaries, and the review guide to help you prepare.
ROT Chapters 7-12 Review Guide

2) After peer editing your introductory paragraph in class today, make any final revisions/edits that are needed to your paragraph.  We will begin our body paragraphs next week.

algebra, 11/16

a-c block:   finish 'grapes' sheet

d-block:  1) finish 'custer' sheet (guess and check or equations)
              2)pg. 158, # 42-46

Language Arts 11/16

1) Complete the Introductory Paragraph Self Edit Sheet for your essay.  Make any revisions/edits that are needed

Introductory Paragraph Self Edit Sheet

2) STUDY!!! Test on chapters 7-12 will be on Monday!

Language Arts 11/15

1) Finish the book for tomorrow!  Chapter 12 with summary and two quotes are due tomorrow.

2) Finish the rough draft of your introductory paragraph.  Be sure to have a grabber, informational sentences, and your thesis.  Your paragraph must be at least 7 sentences!

3) There will be a test on chapters 7-12 on Monday, November 21st.

4) Anyone needing extra help (for Monday's test or for your essay) should stay after school on Wednesday.

algebra, 11/14

a-c block:  3.3C, #1-20 (google classroom)

d-block:  pg. 157, # 4-40 (even)

Language Arts 11/14

1) Finish the book for Wednesday!  Chapter 12 with summary and two quotes are due on Wednesday.

2) There will be a test on chapters 7-12 on Monday, November 21st.

3) Anyone needing extra help (for Monday's test or for your essay) should stay after school on Wednesday.

Language Arts 11/9

1) Read chapters 10 AND 11.  Those chapters plus a summary with at least FOUR quotes are due on Monday.

algebra, 11/9

a-c block:   pg. 148, #16-36

d-block: 1) finish 'grapes' sheet
              2) pg. 150-151, # 57-59, 62-65

Language Arts 11/7

1) Chapter 9 and summary with two quotes are due on Wednesday!

2) Chapters 10 AND 11 with summary and four quotes are due on Monday.

algebra, 11/4

a-c block:  1) pg. 142, # 33-44
                 2) pg. 139, # 27-38
                3) study for quiz 3.1-3.2 on Monday

d-block;   1) pg. 149-150, # 37-57
                2) study for quiz 3.1-3.2 on Monday

Language Arts 11/4

1) Read chapter 8 for Monday's class. The summary WITH 2 quotes and page numbers are due Monday.
Roll of Thunder Chapter Summary

History 11/3

please finish vocabulary #61 and the map of China if you haven't.

algebra, 11/3

a-c block:  3.2A, #14-30 (on google classroom)

d-block:  pg. 148, #3-35 (odd),
               anyone who missed wed. class, complete 3.2C, #22-27 (need to know for next quiz)

Language Arts 11/3

1) Read chapter 7 for Friday's class. The summary WITH 2 quotes and page numbers are due tomorrow.
Roll of Thunder Chapter Summary

2) If you did not finish your top-down web in class today, please do so tonight!  We will be starting your introductory paragraph tomorrow!

Roll of Thunder Essay Assignment Sheet

algebra, 11/2

a-c block:  pg. 142, #24-51

d-block:  pg. 148, # 4-36 (even)

Language Arts 11/2

1) Read chapter 7 for Friday's class. The summary WITH 2 quotes and page numbers are due on Friday.
Roll of Thunder Chapter Summary

algebra, 11/1

a-c block:  pg. 135-136, # 21-47

d-block:  1) pg. 135-136, #27-45
              2) pg. 142, #24-52

Language Arts 11/1

1) STUDY!!! Tomorrow is the test on chapters 1-6. Use your chapter summaries and these two review sheets to help you prepare.
Quote Review for Test 1
Chapters 1-6 Test Review

2) Chapter seven and chapter seven summary with quotes are due on Friday!

History 10/31

Happy Halloween!  Please begin reading Section 1 of China on pg 409 and complete vocabulary #59!

algebra, 10/31

a-c block:  study for tuesday quiz 2.6-2.8

d-block: none

Language Arts 10/31

1) Begin studying for the test on chapters 1-6 that will be on Wednesday. Use your chapter summaries and these two review sheets to help you prepare.
Quote Review for Test 1
Chapters 1-6 Test Review

algebra, 10/28

a-c : none

d-block:  none

Language Arts 10/28

1) Chapter 6 and summary are due Monday!
Roll of Thunder Chapter Summary
*Remember to include AT LEAST two important quotes from this chapter!!! The quotes can either be dialogue or narration, and should give insight into important conflict/plot events or information about your character. DO NOT FORGET TO INCLUDE PAGE NUMBERS!!!!!!!

algebra, 10/27

a-c block:  finish 'gigi' sheet, show work

d-block: no homework , had quiz

Language Arts 10/27

1) Chapter 5 and summary are due tomorrow!
Roll of Thunder Chapter Summary

2) For those of you who earned a 34/50 or lower (any grade under a 70%) on the last vocabulary quiz, begin writing your sentences.  Remember, you need three sentences for each word. I will be collecting your work tomorrow.

Language Arts 10/26

1) Chapter 5 and summary are due on Friday!
Roll of Thunder Chapter Summary

2) For those of you who earned a 34/50 or lower (any grade under a 70%) on the last vocabulary quiz, begin writing your sentences.  Remember, you need three sentences for each word. I will be collecting your work on Friday.

algebra, 10/25

a-c block:  pg. 117-119, # 4-20, 22-30

d-block:  1) 2.8B, #1-15
               2)study for Thursday quiz on 2.6-2.8

algebra, 10/25

a-c block:  pg. 111-112, # 7-59 (odd)

d-block:  finish 'gigi' sheet

algebra, 10/24

a-c block:   pg. 111-112, # 6-60 (even)

d-block:  pg. 117-119, #4-20, 22-30

Language Arts 10/24

1) Chapter 4 and chapter 4 summary due on Wednesday! Bring your book to school tomorrow and every day for this unit!
Chapter Summary Template

Language Arts 10/21

1)  Chapter 3 and the chapter 3 summary are due on Monday. Be sure to follow ALL steps of the summary. I will be collecting a few at random to count as a quiz grade!
Chapter Summary Template

algebra, 10/21

a-c block:  none, had quiz

d-block:   pg. 111-112, # 7-59 (odd)

algebra, 10/20

a-c block:  1) pg. 96, # 24-47
                 2) study for Friday quiz on 2.4-2.6

d-block:   pg. 111-112, # 6-60 (even)

Language Arts 10/20

1) STUDY!!!! The vocabulary quiz is tomorrow!

2) If you did not finish your comprehension questions on chapters 1 and 2 today in class, please do so tonight. Be sure to submit your work through Google Classroom.

3) Chapter 3 and the chapter 3 summary are due on Monday. Be sure to follow ALL steps of the summary. I will be collecting a few at random to count as a quiz grade!

algebra, 10/19

a-c block:   finish 'circus' sheet, #1-24

d-block: none, had quiz

Language Arts 10/19

1) Finish reading chapters 1 and 2. Complete the summary sheets for both chapters.  Be prepared for a quiz tomorrow!!!!
Roll of Thunder Chapter Assignments
Summary Sheet (Complete one for EACH chapter)

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

Language Arts 10/18

1) STUDY!!! Functions of Nouns test is tomorrow!

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

3) Begin reading Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.  Chapters 1 and 2 and their summaries are due on Thursday!!!
Roll of Thunder Chapter Assignments

algebra, 10/18

a-c block:   pg. 103-104, #5-67 (odd)

d-block:   1) complete 'circus' sheet, #1-24
               2) study for Wed. quiz on 2.4-2.6

Language Arts 10/17

1) Complete the Functions of Nouns worksheet to help you prepare for the test on Wednesday.
Functions of Nouns Worksheet

2) Study your notes for the test on Wednesday. Bring any questions you have to class tomorrow.

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

algebra, 10/17

a- c block:      pg. 103-104, # 6-68 (even)
                 
d-block:   pg. 103-104, #5-67 (odd)

algebra, 10/14

a-c block:   1) 2.5C, #1-33 (on google classroom)
                  2) finish 'octopus' sheet 2.7 from INT

d-block:     1) pg. 103-104, # 6-68 (even)
                  2) finish 'octopus' sheet 2.7 from INT

Language Arts 10/14

1) Study your two-column vocabulary notes for the quiz on Friday.

2) Study your functions of nouns notes. There will be a test next week on all five functions!

History 10/13

Start studying for your Chapter 11 Test on Monday!!!  Review the study guide, vocabulary and presentation notes!!!
Complete #49 - the crossword puzzle!

Language Arts 10/13

1) Two-column notes for Roll of Thunder vocabulary due tomorrow!!! Two-column template is on Google Classroom.
Roll of Thunder Vocabulary Chapters 1-3

algebra, 10/13

a-c block:   pg. 96, #7-47 (odd)

d-block:  2.5C, #1-33

algebra, 10/12

a-c blocks:   pg. 96, #6-48 (even)

d-block:   pg. 96, #7-47 (odd)

Language Arts 10/12

1) Two-column notes for Roll of Thunder vocabulary due Friday
Roll of Thunder Vocabulary Chapters 1-3

algebra, 10/11

a-c block:   1)  complete 'doctor bob' saying sheet
                   2) study for Wednesday's quiz on 2.1-2.3

d-block:    1) pg. 96, #6-48 (even)
                 2) complete 'doctor bob' saying sheet
                 3) study for Wednesday's quiz 2.1-2.3
             
   

Language Arts 10/7

1) Finish reading your banned book!! For Tuesday's class, you should have your third reason and third quote for your project.  Bring any questions you have to class! Follow the directions on the assignment sheet to help you.  The completed project is due on October 12th. The rubric is also below.

Banned Books Independent Reading Project

Banned Books Independent Reading Project Rubric

Have a good weekend!!

algebra, 10/7

pg. 82-83, # 5-77 (odd)

algebra, 10/6

pg. 82-83, # 4-78 (even)

Language Arts 10/6

1) Finish reading your banned book and your second reason and second quote for your project.  Follow the directions on the assignment sheet to help you.  The completed project is due on October 12th. The rubric is also below.

Banned Books Independent Reading Project

Banned Books Independent Reading Project Rubric

2) Study your review guides for the three stories and the vocabulary words for tomorrow's writing prompt.

History 10/5

Continue reading Chapter 11, Section 3 and complete vocabulary #'s 40 and 41.

algebra, 10/5

pg. 75-77, # 7-71 (odd)

Language Arts 10/5

1) Finish reading your banned book. Begin working on your second reason and second quote for your project.  Follow the directions on the assignment sheet to help you.  The completed project is due on October 12th.

Banned Books Independent Reading Project

2) If you did not finish reading "The Monkey's Paw" today in class, please do so tonight.

3) Study the three stories and the vocabulary words for Friday's writing prompt.

History 10/4

Begin reading Chapter 11 Section 3 on pg. 387.  Complete vocabulary #'s 38 and 39!

Language Arts 10/4

1) Continue reading your banned book.  You should have at least one reason and one quote for your project for tomorrow's class.  Follow the directions on the assignment sheet to help you.  The completed project is due on October 12th.

Banned Books Independent Reading Project

2) Study your vocabulary words and the suspense
stories for the test on Friday.

algebra, 10/4

pg. 75-77, # 6-72 (even)

algebra, 10/3

pg. 67-69, # 4-15, 18-20, 33-37, 47-65, 71-75

Language Arts 10/3

1) Finish the Ironically Speaking worksheet for "The Necklace." Submit it through Google Classroom.

2) Continue reading your banned book.  You should have at least one reason and one quote for your project by Wednesday.  Follow the directions on the assignment sheet to help you.  The completed project is due on October 12th.

Banned Books Independent Reading Project

History 9/30

Happy Weekend!

Language Arts 9/30

1) Finish reading "The Necklace" if you were unable to do so during class today.  Be prepared to discuss the irony on Monday!

2) Continue reading your banned book.  You should also begin your project that is due on October 12th.

Banned Books Independent Reading Project

Science Homework Thursday Sept 29th

Chapter 4 Section 1
Define the Key Terms
Answer the 1 Reading check question
Answer question 1-4 on the last page of  section 1

History 9/29

Study for your quiz! Review/read Chapter 11, Section 2 if you have not done so.

algebra, 9/29

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

Language Arts 9/29

1) Finish your two-column notes for the last ten words on our new vocabulary list. I will be checking your notes tomorrow.
Suspense Unit Vocabulary

2) For tomorrow's class, you should have the first two steps of the Banned Books Project completed.  Follow the assignment sheet to help you!
Banned Books Independent Reading Project

History 9/28

Guided Reading #36
If the statement is False, correct it to make the statement true!
Quiz Friday!!!

Language Arts 9/28

1) Do two-column notes for the next ten words on our new vocabulary list. I will be checking your notes tomorrow.
Suspense Unit Vocabulary

2) Begin thinking about your project.  Follow the assignment sheet to help you!
Banned Books Independent Reading Project

algebra, 9/28

finish 'spanish explorers' sheet

Science Tuesday Sept 27th

YOU MUST REVIEW TONIGHT!

-REVIEW THE ELEMENT KEY

-REVIEW THE 4 SCIENTISTS WE WENT OVER TODAY AND THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
:)

History 9/27

Quiz on Section 2 of Islam Friday!
Read #33 tonight and complete the two follow-up questions

Language Arts 9/27

1) Do two-column notes for the first ten words on our new vocabulary list. I will be checking your notes tomorrow.
Suspense Unit Vocabulary

2) Begin thinking about your project.  Follow the assignment sheet to help you!
Banned Books Independent Reading Project

algebra, 9/27

all blocks:  1) pg. 49-50, #4-6, 10-21, 25,26,28,29
               

Language Arts 9/26

1) Read your banned book! You should be at least half way through with it by the end of the week!

2) Begin thinking about your project.  Follow the assignment sheet to help you!
Banned Books Independent Reading Project

Language Arts 9/23

1) Continue reading your banned book! 

2) Continue studying for the Short Story Unit Test that will be on Monday.  Use the study guide to help you prepare.
Short Story Review Guide

Science Homework

Tonight create a lab experiment. YOU ARE THE TEACHER. 

Basically recreate the lab we did today EXCEPT make it about water.

Include- 

1. a prompt much like the one we did today on Google Classroom
2. list of materials
3. how much of each material
4. a procedure--LOTS OF DETAILS
5. 4 follow up questions, similar to the ones you answered in class today.

History 9/22

Continue reading Chapter 11, Section 2. Complete Vocabulary #s 28 and 29.

Language Arts 9/22

1) Continue reading your banned book!

2) Continue studying for the Short Story Unit Test that will be on Monday.  Use the study guide to help you prepare.  Please bring any questions to class tomorrow!!
Short Story Review Guide

algebra, 9/22

all blocks:   1)  pg. 19, #23-36
                  2) pg. 28, #46-55
                  3) study for Friday's quiz 1.3-1.5

Language Arts 9/21

1) Finish reading "The Medicine Bag" (pages 78-86).  Answer questions 5-8 on page 87.

2) Continue reading your banned book!

3) Begin studying for the Short Story Unit Test that will be on Monday.  Use the study guide to help you prepare
Short Story Review Guide

algebra, 9/21

all blocks:   complete saying sheet 1.9

Language Arts 9/20

1) Read "Chanclas" (pages 71-72) and answer the following question:
Compare the narrator in "Chanclas" to another character from one of the stories we have already read.  Describe how these characters are similar (personality, physical description, situation/conflict, family, etc.) How are these characters different?

2) Continue reading your banned book!!!

3) The Short Story Unit Test will be Monday!  Use your homework assignments and notes to help you study.  I will give you a study guide tomorrow.

algebra, 9/20

all blocks:  pg. 35-36, # 9-48

Language Arts 9/19

1) Be ready for the vocabulary quiz tomorrow.  You will be asked to fill in the blank with the vocabulary word that best completes each sentence.

2) Read "Mother and Daughter" (pages 63 - 67). On the same document/sheet of paper from your other homework questions, answer questions 1-5, 8 and 10 in complete sentences. 

3) If you did not select an independent reading book today in the library (or got one on your own this past weekend) please make sure to get a book and begin reading by Friday.

algebra, 9/19

all blocks:  pg. 27-28, # 3-6, 10-13, 17-22, 38-48, 56-67
               

Language Arts 9/16

1) Study for Tuesday's vocabulary quiz!

2) Begin looking for your Banned/Challenged independent reading book!  We will go to the library during class on Monday, but you may find a book on your own if you wish.
Remember, for this assignment, you are to pick a book you have never read before (age, reading level, and content appropriate) that either has been or could, in the future, be banned/challenged.

Banned Book Week is Next Week!!

algebra, 9/15

all blocks:   1) pg. 20-21, #38-41, 48-52
                  2) study all review sheets, section 1.1, 1.2 for quiz on Friday

               

Language Arts 9/15

1) Read "Golden Glass" (pages 51-55 in your textbook).

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

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

algebra, 9/14

all blocks:   pg. 19, # 4-11, 13-37

Language Arts 9/14

1) Please complete your two-column notes for vocabulary words 11-17.
Short Story Vocabulary

2) Read "My Two Dads" (pages 19-22).  Be prepared to answer questions in class tomorrow.

3) Our first vocabulary quiz will be on Tuesday (9/20). 

Language Arts 9/13

1) Complete your two-column notes for vocabulary words 1-10.  Please be sure to fill out ALL PARTS: word, picture, definition, part of speech, synonyms, antonyms, and your own original sentence. 

algebra, 9/13

pg. 12-13, # 8-30, 43-46, 55-67

Language Arts 9/12

1) None

algebra, 9/9

all blocks:  'Football' sheet, sections 2-6,8

Language Arts 9/9

1) *Optional* Share your treasure!  Post a picture of your treasure on Twitter and/or Instagram.  Be sure to tag me (@mrs_bergeron & bergeronb4) and use #8b and #treasure

2) Be sure to share the course syllabus with your parent/guardian.

Language Arts Course Syllabus

Language Arts 9/8

1) Be sure to share the course syllabus with your parent/guardian.
Language Arts Course Syllabus

2) Time to give your parents/guardians homework!  Ask your parent/guardian to write a letter telling me all about you. These letters are due by Back to School Night, Thursday, September 22nd. 

algebra, 9/8

all blocks:   finish review sections 1-12

Science Wed Sept 7th

Tonight answer the following question in a short writing response...

Is the Metric system better than the English system? Be sure to give supporting reasons why or why not?

e mail me if you have any questions
jmarino@gmail.com

follow me @mrmarinoscience 

Language Arts 9/7

1) Review your notes for the multiple-choice test on either Trouble or Notes From the Midnight Driver. 

*Please remember to return the pink card, family contact form, and messenger sheet to your homeroom teacher by the end of the week.

*Cell phone sheet must be signed by your parent/guardian and returned to your homeroom teacher no later than Friday morning!*

algebra, 9/7

all blocks:   1) 'mathography' essay (1.5 pages handwritten or typed)
                  2) cd-rom textbook sheet with parent signature (optional)

algebra, 9/6

all blocks:  1) 'Tell me about you' sheet due Wed.
                 2)  'Expectations' signatures sheet due Wed.

Language Arts 9/6

WELCOME BACK!!!  I hope you had a great first day!

1) Tomorrow you will complete the in-class essay on your summer reading selection.  Please come to class prepared to respond to two questions.  Your responses should be rich in detail to prove that you read and understood the novel.

2) The summer reading multiple-choice test will be given during activity block on Thursday. 

3) Here is the course outline sheet that we went over in class.  Please let me know if you have any questions.
ELA Course Syllabus

Language Arts 6/14

1) Literature textbooks MUST be returned by tomorrow!!! 

Language Arts 6/13

1) Please return your literature textbook by Wednesday.

Language Arts 6/10

1) Return your literature textbook to me by next Wednesday.

2) Have a wonderful time at Final Fling!!! Take plenty of pictures :)

Language Arts 6/9

1) If you need to take the vocabulary quiz from "Flowers for Algernon" or the Grammar Final, you need to do so before the end of the week!

2) Return your literature textbook to me by next Wednesday.

Science UPDATE

Your lab reports for the hand/foot print lab are due MONDAY. Chromebooks will be in Friday for you to use.

Cover page 
name date block

Purpose-
To observe the forces on the area on our feet and hands that contribute to the pressure

Materials-
Make sure you include LBS and Inches for your units of measuring tools.

Procedure-
 Include ALL details. Including Calculating formulas you use.

Data-
 Show all math involved, every step of the way
AND your grids

Analysis-

1. Is there more pressure on your foot or hand? WHY?

2. Why did I have you get 2 more people to find your PSI?

3. Is there a better way to conduct this lab more accurately?

Language Arts 6/8

Return your literature textbook to me by next Wednesday!!

Language Arts 6/7

1) GRAMMAR TEST TOMORROW!!!!! Use your notes, review guides, homework assignments, and practice exercises to help you prepare!

Language Arts 6/6

1) STUDY!!!! Grammar test is on Wednesday!! Use the review packet and all your notes to help you prepare.

algebra, 6/6

all blocks:   pg. 357, #40-55
                   Tuesday we will be doing a group project on sections 6.3,6.4

Language Arts 6/3

1) Continue studying your Grammar Review Packet for the test next Wednesday.

algebra, 6/3

all blocks:   pg. 356, #19-37

algebra, 6/2

all blocks:  pg. 349, # 5-10, 19-35

Language Arts 6/2

1) Study your vocabulary words for tomorrow's quiz.

2) Continue studying your Grammar Review Packet for the test next Wednesday.

algebra, 5/31

all blocks:      pg. 349, #1-4,12-18

Language Arts 5/31

1) Create new sentences for vocabulary words 1-7 of our "Flowers for Algernon" vocabulary list.  Also, draw (or use images from the internet) a picture to represent each word.

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

3) Study your Grammar Review Packet for the test next Wednesday (6/8). Please bring questions to class!

Syringe Lab Report Guide

Cover Page-- > Name Date Block and Pic

Purpose- Observe properties of air pressure in a closed system

Hypothesis-  for trials 3 and 4.. be sure to include why you thought whatever it was you thought. 

Materials- 

Procedure- Be very clear what you had to do for each trial, include forming the hypothesis for trials 3 and 4

Observations- Do this section by observation and label each section. Tell me--> what did you see or feel?  Don't include science explanations here

Analysis- Explain scientifically what happened in each trial. Include your models here. LABEL EVERYTHING---> Air and Pressure

Language Arts 5/27

1) Grammar Review packet is due on Tuesday!

2) HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!!!!! 

algebra, 5/26

a-c block: pg. 343-344, #5-14, 39, 43-51

d-block:  pg. 544-546, #18-20, 24-26, 29, 30, 32-34

Language Arts 5/26

1) Grammar Review Packet is due next Tuesday (5/31).  Start working on it now!!!!

Language Arts 5/25

1) Grammar Review Packet is due next Tuesday (5/31).  Start working on it now!!!!

algebra, 5/25

a-c block:  pg. 343, #15-37

d-block:  pg. 544-545, # 3-17, 21-23

Lab Report Details DUE FRIDAY

Lab Report DUE Friday Must have a cover page.
Name it Paint Can Crush Lab.... Or something like that.

Include--- 
Hypothesis (if you had the opportunity to create one)
Materials- How much of each material did we need?
Procedure- Be clear about safety procedures as well.
Data- Will be your observations, what did you see, what did you hear, what did you feel?   Did you touch the paint can?
Analysis- WHY did that happen to the paint can? Use words like--- ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE, HEAT, MOLECULES, PRESSURE, INCREASE, DECREASE, BOYLES LAW. 
CONCLUSION- SUMMARIZE QUICKLY WHAT HAPPENED

Language Arts 5/24

1) Complete the Troublesome Verbs Worksheet that is on the back of your notes from today. 

algebra, 5/24

a- c block:  pg. 337-339, #6-21, 71-79

d-block:  pg. 536-538, # 38-40, 56, 57, 71-73, 78-80

algebra, 5/23

a-c block:  pg. 337-338, #22-30(graph on # line)
                                       #31-64 (solve, but don't graph on # line)

d-block:  pg. 536, # 27-29, 32-37, 44-48

Language Arts 5/23

1) Please submit your final draft through Google Classroom NO LATER THAN 7:00 AM tomorrow morning!!!!!! Points will be deducted for any late submissions.

algebra, 5/20

a-c block:  finish chapter 10 test A worksheet, #1-27, 33-36


d-block:  pg. 536, # 4-12,16-21, 23-26

Language Arts 5/20

1) Completed rough drafts are due on Monday - to receive credit, you will need to have all FIVE paragraphs completed!!

2) Final draft will be due on Tuesday.

Language Arts 5/19

1) Finish your body paragraphs for tomorrow.  Remember, the step-by-step directions for these paragraphs can be found on Google Classroom!

2) Final draft of your essay is due on Tuesday! We will be doing a final self and peer edit on Monday.

algebra, 5/19

all blocks:   1)  finish 'plumber' sheet
                   2)  finish  'donut' sheet

Language Arts 5/18

1) Finish your first and second body paragraphs for tomorrow's class.  Follow the directions listed in Google Classroom.

2) Final draft of your completed essay is due on Tuesday!

Language Arts 5/17

1) Make any final edits/revisions to your introductory paragraph. Use the self and peer edit charts done in class to help you.

2) If we started in class, continue working on your first body paragraph.  Notes to help you are in Google Classroom!

3) Final draft of your essay will be due next Tuesday (5/24).

algebra, 5/16

a-c block:  1) finish 'skunk' sheet
                  2) finish 'pie-eating' sheet
                 3) study for Tuesday's quiz on 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, and 10.5

d-block:     1) pg. 507-508, #8-18, 45, 46
                  2) pg. 521-522, # 5-7, 33, 37, 55-57
                  3) study for Tuesday's quiz on 9.1,9.3 (not 9.2)

Language Arts 5/16

1) Finish the rough draft of your introductory paragraph.  We will be peer editing them tomorrow in class!

Language Arts 5/13

1) We will be using our literature textbooks next week.  Find your book (but keep it at home)!!!!!

Have a good weekend!

algebra, 5/13

a-c block:   pg. 607, #27-41

d-block:  pg. 522, # 49-55, 65-67

algebra, 5/12

a-c block:   pg. 607, #5-8, 12-26

d-block:  pg. 521, # 5-10 (all), #22-42(even), #44-48 (all)

Language Arts 5/12

1) Great job with your debates! We will finish with the last topics tomorrow.  Please be sure to turn in your Works Cited Page!!

Science Wednesday May 11th

Tonight's homework


1. Take a paper and hold it landscape... fold it in half... one side draw an animal cell and a plant cell on the other... next label all of the organelles 

2. On a different piece of paper list  numbers 1-10 and list 10 different organelles and tell me if you find them in a plant or animal cell...THEN tell me the function of the organelle IN YOUR OWN WORDS!   

:)

Have a nice day!

Marino

algebra, 5/11

a-c block:  pg. 593, #11-32

d-block:   none

Language Arts 5/11

1) PRACTICE!!!! Rehearse your debate speech. Make sure you have your visual and works cited page for the day of your debate. Debates continue TOMORROW!

2) Make sure all speeches for your group are in the shared document.

Language Arts 5/10

1) PRACTICE!!!! Rehearse your debate speech. Make sure you have your visual and works cited page for the day of your debate. Debates start TOMORROW!

2) Make sure all speeches for your group are in the shared document.

algebra, 5/10

a-c block:  pg. 587, #9-35

d-block:   pg. 514, # 10-45

algebra, 5/9

a-c block:   pg. 580, #20-54 (even)


d-block:  pg. 507-508, # 8-18, 23-42, 51-65

Language Arts 5/9

1) PRACTICE!!!! Rehearse your debate speech. Make sure you have your visual and works cited page for the day of your debate. Debates start Wednesday!

2) Make sure all speeches for your group are in the shared document.

Language Arts 5/5

1) Finish the rough draft of your speech for tomorrow's class. Your completed draft will count as a ten-point homework assignment.

2) Debates will be conducted on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of next week. Practice your speech - make sure you time yourself! Finalize your visual, and be sure to have a Works Cited Page for your entire group.