Language Arts 3/31

1) Read pages 15-28 tonight.  Be sure to continue annotating as you read - take notes on important information, questions you have, or interesting thoughts and ideas. 

2) Write 2-5 questions you have from this section of the book.  I will be checking these questions tomorrow.

3) Continue with your chart!

Language Arts 3/30

1) Read up through page 14 (finish the sentence on the top of page 15) in Fahrenheit 451. Be sure to annotate as you read - take notes on important information, questions you have, interesting thoughts and ideas.

2) Handwrite or type a one-paragraph description of Guy Montag.  Describe Montag's character and personality. What types of things does he value?  What types of ideas and emotions does he consider? You may use quotes (with page numbers) to help prove/support your thoughts.

3) Continue filling out your chart!!

algebra, 3/30

a-c block:  1) finish 'ladder' sheet
                  2) Study for Thursday quiz on 7.3,7.5

d-block:     1) finish 'satellite' sheet
                  2) Study for Thursday quiz on 8.1-8.4

algebra, 3/29

a-c block; pg. 429-430, #6-11, 18-23


d-block:  pg. 473, # 16-46

Language Arts 3/29

1) Continue filling out your Activity Chart by recording all of your "screen time" for the week.

algebra, 3/28

a-c block:   'Twin Sister' Sheet,  #1-7, 11,12   (show all work on separate sheet)


d-block:  'Bachelor Rabbit' Sheet, Complete right hand side of sheet

Language Arts 3/28

1) Make any corrections to your Works Cited Page that are needed.  Make sure to share the document with me.

2) Begin filling out your Activity Chart that we went over in class today.  You will record all of your "screen time" for the next seven days!!

algebra, 3/24

all blocks:    1 page paper due Monday on diversity math topic,  handwritten or typed

                     4 paragraphs in paper:
                      1) Describe the topic.  How is it used in daily life?
                      2) Who came up with the idea?  (ok if it was more than one person)
                           Describe the person/ people.
                      3) Where did the person live?  In what years?
                      4) Summarize  why the math topic is important and anything else about the person or
                           topic. 
 Possible topics: Pythagorean theorem, the number 'zero,' negative numbers, Fibonacci sequence, pi (3.14), probability, orbits of planets, golden ratio, calculus, Euclidean geometry, or other topics. 
                   

 Counts as two homework assignments. 

Language Arts 3/24

1) ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND!!!

2) We will be presenting our posters next week.  Make sure you look over the rubric to help you prepare.

Science March 23rd

Tomorrow our rough drafts are due!

• Please include the workings of your cover page.
• Please include your notes.

• Please include at least 2 sources for your bibliography.
• Please include INTRODUCTION TO YOUR LETTER 

algebra, 3/23

a-c block:  pg. 414-415, #4-7, 21-28

d-block:  466, #3-47 (odd)

Language Arts 3/24

1) Your poster should be finished by now!  Do any last-minute work you need to be able to turn it in tomorrow during class.
Diversity Project Rubric

algebra, 3/22

a-c block:   pg. 414-415, #8-20


d-block:   pg. 466, # 2-48 (even)

Language Arts 3/22

1) Your group should have the heading and the research paragraph(s) on your poster by the end of class today.  Please be sure to keep up with your group work!

2) You should finish step 4 (the independent work about your book/character) tonight.  Bring it to class tomorrow to put on your poster.

3) All posters are due on Thursday!!!!

Language Arts 3/21

1) Continue working on your project.  Use the assignment sheet to help you.  Bring all materials for your project to class.  Posters are due on Thursday!!

algebra, 3/18

a-c block:  none, had a quiz

d-block:  pg. 459, #14-45

Language Arts 3/18

1) Continue working on your project.  Use the assignment sheet to help you.  Bring all materials for your project to class on Monday.

2) Finish reading your book!  Bring your notes and quotes to class on Monday.

Language Arts 3/17

1) Discuss with your group what materials you will need for your poster.  Start bringing these materials to class as soon as you get them.  We will be starting our posters on Monday.

2) READ!!! Try to finish your book within the next few days.

algebra, 3/17

a-c block:   1) pg. 408, #17-21
                  2) pg. 401-402, # 13-22
                   3) study for Friday's quiz on 7.1,7.2

d-block:     pg. 453, # 4-76 (even)

algebra, 3/16

a-c block:  pg. 408, #21-29 (must show the 4 steps of the substitution method)

d-block:  pg. 473-474, # 3-40, 53-56

Language Arts 3/16

1) READ!! Try to finish your book by the beginning of next week.  We will be starting our group project on Monday.  You will need your book every day for the rest of this week and next.

Science Tuesday March 15th

Tonight's homework is to read chapter 2 section 2

1. Answer the 4 review questions at the end of the section
2. Answer the reading checks throughout the section
3. Define all of the vocabulary
4. Answer the Math Practice Problem on page 45

Remember these homework assignments WILL NOT be accepted late.

algebra, 3/15

a-c block:    pg. 408, # 7-10, 17-20 , must show 4 steps of substitution method

d-block:   none, had a quiz

Language Arts 3/15

1) Review your review sheet, notes, and exercises on participles, gerunds, infinitives, and their phrases.  The test will be tomorrow! Please bring a number 2 pencil.

2) Read!!! Be sure to continue taking notes and writing down quotes. Bring your book to class every day this week.

algebra, 3/14

a-c block:   pg. 401-402, #3-23

d-block:  1) pg. 337-338, #40-50
                2)  pg. 343, # 24-32
               3) Study for Tuesday quiz on 6.1,6.2

Language Arts 3/14

1) Complete the Verbals Review Sheet on Google Classroom.  We will go over these questions tomorrow as part of our review for the test on Wednesday.

2) Review your notes and exercises on participles, gerunds, infinitives, and their phrases.  Bring any questions to class tomorrow!

3) Read!!! Be sure to continue taking notes and writing down quotes. Bring your book to class every day this week.

Sci. Friday March 11th

Write be paragraph on a reflection of the house project

Include the following

What could you have done to make the house better?

What advice would you give to someone next year building a house?

What do you feel was the best asset to your house?

List the materials you use to make your house

What problems did you run into while making the house??

How is the team partnership?

Finally, how do you think your house will perform and why?

Language Arts 3/11

1) READ!!! Be sure to continue taking notes and writing down quotes! Bring your book to class on Monday.

2) Unit test on Verbals will be on Wednesday.

algebra, 3/11

all blocks:  x-box project due Monday!
                   -nice cover page with name, date, and block
                   - 8 answers to questions typed or neatly written
                  - 2 tables
                  -3 graphs
                   these 4 items should all be stapled together

Language Arts 3/10

1) Using participles or participial phrases, write five sentences about your novel or the trait.
Using gerunds or gerund phrases, write five sentences about your novel.  Check your work to make sure you are using these verbals correctly! I will be collecting your sentences tomorrow!

2) READ!!! You should be at least halfway done by tomorrow!

3) Unit test on Verbals will be on Wednesday.

algebra, 3/9

a-c block:   1) pg. 296-297, #10-12, 17-22
                   2) pg. 288, #7,8, 18-27 (don't graph)

d-block:    pg. 338-339, #22-39, 46-57, 61-63

Language Arts 3/9

1) Complete the Gerund Worksheet that was given in class.  If you do not have one, I have put the link below.
Gerund and Gerund Phrases Worksheet



2) If you did not finish your two-column notes in class, please do so tonight.

1. Summarize what is happening - give the context for the quote

2. Tell what the quote means (if you did not already do so in #1)

3. Explain what this quote shows about the character/the diverse trait/character’s life

4. State why you selected this quote/why it is important.

2) READ! You should be at least halfway through by the end of the week.

Language Arts 3/8

1) Using your notes on participles and gerunds, create a chart, picture, or other visual to show the differences and similarities between the two.  To help you, compare their endings and how they function (how they are used in sentences).  We'll be sharing your visuals with the class tomorrow.

2) Bring your book to class tomorrow!!! You will need it for an activity we will be doing in class.

3) READ! You should be at least halfway through by the end of the week.

algebra, 3/8

all blocks:   x-box project due Monday

SCI MONDAY MARCH 7TH

IF YOU HAVEN'T HANDED IN THE CHAPTER 6 BOOK WORK, HAND IT IN!!!

---BRING IN MATERIALS TO MAKE A SHOE BOX HOME, E MAIL ME IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS... A BLOCK  >:|

WE WILL HAVE A TEST ON HEAT AND ENERGY AT THE END OF THE WEEK(FRIDAY)!

:)

Language Arts 3/7

1) DUE TOMORROW: Please bring in a hardcopy (paper copy) of five quotes you have found from your book.  Please write the entire quote and include the page number for all five.  You will be turning this sheet in at the beginning of class.  Please either handwrite or type AND PRINT this for credit.  You will not be allowed to print at school, and I will not accept electronic (shared) documents for this assignment.

2) Keep reading your book and taking notes.  You should have at least half of the book read by the end of this week.

Language Arts 3/4

1) Continue reading and taking notes! Bring your book to class on Monday!

Sci March 3rd

Create 5 different models of warm/cold objects at home.  What would they look like using the I.R Camera. 

DRAW THESE MODELS and LABEL.. INCLUDE A COLOR KEY

Language Arts 3/3

1) Continue reading and taking your notes.  Please bring your book to class tomorrow.

algebra, 3/2

a-c block:  pg. 282-284, #12-17, 42-47, 50

d-block:  1) pg. 430, #22-26
               2) pg. 415, #31-35
               3) pg. 408, # 17-21
               4) study for Thursday's test on chapter 7

Language Arts 3/2

1) Read!!! Continue taking notes on your independent reading book.  Be sure to record any useful/powerful quotes!