Language Arts

1) Midyear review packet due Jan 4
2) Essay revisions due January 4
3) Midyear exam on January 10

I hope everyone has a great vacation!!!

ELA

1. Please print out yesterday's Newsela work (if you have not already.)

2. Continue working on your Midyear Review packet.

Language Arts

1) Finish classwork from Newsela
*Read Roll of Thunder book review
* Take the 4 question quiz (answer on a Google Doc)
* Answer the "write" prompt (2 -3 paragraphs)
* Print it out at home tonight

2) Roll of Thunder test tomorrow

3) Midyear review packet due January 4

Language Arts

1) Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (7-12) test on Wednesday. 
Format: Multiple choice, quotes (identify and explain), essay

2) Midyear review due on January 4

3) Midyear January 10

History 12/18

Quiz Thursday on Chapter 14, Section 1
Pg. 490 1-5, Skip 3

algebra, 12/18

a-c block:   1) b153, #7-12
                   2) b154, #13-22
                  3) study for Tuesday's test on slope

d-block:    1) b170, # 7-15
                 2) study for Tuesday's test on slope-intercept form

Language Arts

* ROTHMC test Ch 7-12 Wednesday 

* Midyear Review Due Jan 4

* Midyear Exam January 10 

Science Friday December 15th

Tonight's homework is to complete your flashcards. Definition on one side and the word on thew other. 

Rate each card on a four star system. Cards with 1 star are words that you have no idea about and cards with 4 stars are words you feel that you could remember foreverrrrrrrr!!!!!  2 and 3 star cards are in between. 

I will only give you credit Monday if your initials are on each card and rated with the definitions. 

algebra, 12/15

a-c block:  finish saying sheet 7.5

d-block:   b182, # 5-12
                b183, #13-18

Language Arts

Test on Roll of Thunder  Chapter 7 - 12 Wednesday.

Midyear review packet Due January 4

Midyear exam January 10

History 12/14

Vocabulary 172 and 173
Reading Ancient Japan 174

algebra, 12/14

a-c block:  complete sheet 7.8 
                  #1-6 (rise/run)
                  #7-18 (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

d-block:    1)  m245, #52-65
                 2) m246, # 66-73

Language Art

1) Review chapter 12 in Roll of Thunder.  Make sure your notes are complete.  Finish the book if you missed class. 

2) Test on Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry  next week

3) Start midyear review packet if you received it. 

algebra, 12/13

a-c block:   m231, #38-41, 47-55

d-block:   1)b4.4b, #1-10, graph using slope-intercept
                2) finish saying sheet 7.11
             

History 12/12

Test tomorrow!  The Kahoot for review is public.  Google Kahoot and type in ddisipio - Chapter 12!
Study!

Language Arts

Essay due tomorrow!

algebra, 12/12

a-c block:  m4.4b
                 #1-9 (use rise/run)
                 #10-18 (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)
                 #19-23 (solve like we did in class)

d-block:  1) b170,  # 4-6, 7-17 , (graph all problems using the slope and y-intercept)
               2) b171, # 18-23 (graph using slope and y-int)

                 

algebra, 12/11

a-c block:  b154, #13-25, 27-30  Use slope = (y2-y1)(x2-x1) to solve

d-block:   b162, #3-8
                b163, #10-12

Language Arts

- Essay due Wednesday.  See guidelines from class

Language Arts

* Read to page 232
* Essay due 12/13 (Next Wednesday).  See assignment sheet for guidelines

History 12/8

Test on Chapter 12 Tuesday! 

algebra, 12/8

a-c block:   m4.4a, # 8-24 (use slope=(y2-y1)/(x2-x1)     ) 

d-block:  none, had quiz

History 12/7

Guided Reading 113 and Vocabulary 110
Quiz tomorrow!

Language Arts

Read to page 227 in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Paper Due 12/13.  Remember MLA format (reviewed in class)

Here is a link on how to create headers and footers in Google Drive (the header is your last name and page number)
https://support.google.com/docs/answer/86629?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en

algebra, 12/7

a-c block:   1) b153, #7-12
                   2) b154, #13-18
                 use slope = rise/run to solve all of these

d-block: finish sheets 7.2,7.8 (saying sheets)

Language Arts

Finish Chapter 9 for tomorrow
Paper due December 13

Latin

Quiz Vocab.
Study Quizet for 15 minutes

History 12/6

Vocabulary 108 and 109
Quiz on 12.4 Friday!

algebra, 12/6

a-c block:  none, had quiz


d-block:  1) b154, # 15-30
                 2) b155, #31-33 
                 (use m=(y2-y1)/(x2-x1) to solve all of these questions)

Language Arts

*Finish chapter 9 in Roll of Thunder
* Quiz tomorrow: Vocab and grammar (misplaced modifiers, dangling modifiers, coordinating adjectives)
* Essay Due 12/13

algebra, 12/5

a-c block:   1) b4.5p, #5-12 (use x-y intercept method)
                   2) b146 , #5-11 (use table of values)
                   3) study for Wed. quiz on table of values and x, y intercept method

d-block:   m4.4a, #8-24 , use (y2-y1)/(x2-x1) to find the slope

Latin

Quiz tomorrow: Chapter 4

Language Arts

Read to page 205 in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry 
Vocab and grammar quiz Wednesday

Essay December 13, 2017

algebra, 12/4

a-c block:  m222, #45-52, 56-63  (make an x-y intercept chart for all of these)
   
d-block:  1) b153, #7-12
               2) b154, #13-18
             Use slope = rise/run for all of these problems to find the slope

Language Arts

* Finish Chapter 8 for Monday.  Taking notes is highly recommended.
* Vocabulary and grammar quiz on Wednesday (coordinating adjectives, misplaced modifiers)
* Essay due December 13th  (MLA format, 2-3 pages TYPED, at least one quote per paragraph, formal writing (no I, me, etc.., proofread)  SEE ASSIGNMENT SHEET

algebra, 12/1

a-c block:    m221, #18-31  (find the X AND Y intercept for each by using our table from class, then make a sketch of the graph on white-lined paper)
                                x-intercept (y=0)  /    y-intercept (x=0)

d-block: none , had quiz

Language Arts

* Read to page 175 in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
* Make sure you have you have your summary sheet
* Quiz next Wednesday: Vocabulary and grammar (coordinating adjectives and misplaced modifiers)

Latin

Picturae: See sentences on Google Classroom

algebra, 11/29

a-c block:   m4.2b, #1-6 ( multiple choice)
                               #10-15 (table and graph)
                               #16-21 (put in function form, y =, don't graph)
                               #22-25 (table and graph)

d-block:    1) b146, #5-11
                 2) b4.5p, #5-12
                 3) study for Friday quiz on table of values and x-y intercepts

Language Arts

1) Essay planning sheet due TOMORROW.  Please make sure you have three strong reasons.
2) Read to page 165

Quiz next Wednesday on Roll of Thunder vocabulary and grammar.

algebra, 11/28

a-c block:  m215, # 36-47 (make table of values  and graph)
                            # 30-34 (switch to function form, y = , but don't graph)

d-block:    b4.5b, #3-10

Latin

Exercise 8. It is on Google Classroom

Language Arts

1) Finish reading to page 155 in Roll of Thunder
2) Essay planning sheet due Wednesday

algebra, 11/27

a-c block:  b146, # 5-17   (make a table of values and graph)

d-block:  m221, # 18-31  (make an x,y intercept chart and sketch a graph)

Language Arts

* No Red Ink assignment due today by 3pm!!!
* Essay planning sheet due next Wednesday

Language Arts

* No Red Ink assignment due tomorrow.
* Essay planning sheet due next Wednesday

algebra, 11/21

a-c block:  1) b123, #4-10
                 2) b124, # 12-14, 22,23

d-block:  1) b4.1a, #3-12
               2) b147, # 20-24

Language Arts

Wed- No Red Ink Post Diagnostic due (noredink.com)

algebra, 11/20

a-c blocks:  1) b114, # 4-11

                   2)b115, # 12-16

d-block:     b146, # 5-16 ( use three points in a table of values, and graph), 18, 19

History 11/20

Vocabulary 91 and 92

Language Arts

1) Test on Monday - Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry 
2) Next Wed- No Red Ink Post Diagnostic due.

11/17 algebra

all blocks:  Animal Poster is due on Monday.
                  Poster must include:  1) drawing of you  2) drawing of animal 3) calculation box  4) 3 interesting facts 5) name, date, and block   6) background drawing/coloring  7) Title 8) map (optional)

                  Make sure to bring in poster on Monday (10 points off each day late)

Language Arts

1) Finish the review sheet
2) Roll of Thunder test on MONDAY : Chapters 1-6

algebra, 11/16

all blocks:  Animal Poster is due on Monday.
                  Poster must include:  1) drawing of you  2) drawing of animal 3) calculation box  4) 3 interesting facts 5) name, date, and block   6) background drawing/coloring  7) Title 8) map (optional)

                  Make sure to bring in poster on Monday (10 points off each day late)
                                               

Language Arts

1) Finish the front page of the review questions.
2) Test on Monday Chapters 1-6.

Math

None

History 11/15

Complete the questions that go along with the Silk Road Reading!

Algebra

All blocks: None

Language Arts

* Finish Chapter 6 to page 132
* Test next Monday on Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry  Ch 1-6 only

Language Arts

* Finish Chapter 5 in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
* Test next Monday on:
 Roll of Thunder ch 1-6

algebra, 11/13

a-c block:    1) finish chap 2 test A, cross out 13,14,18
                    2) Study for Tuesday's test on chapter 2 (geometry except 2.6)

d-block:   1) finish quiz sheets (front and back)
                2) study for Tuesday test 3.1-3.4

Language Arts

Noredink.com Review #1 by Monday
Chapter 4 Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry for Monday

algebra, 11/8

a-c block:   finish the following problems that were started in class:
                   1) b2.7b for B+C block (b2.7a for A-block), #1-10
                   2) b87, # 4-15
                   3) b88, # 20-24, 26
                   4) b89, # 30-32, 38-40

d-block:   finish the following problems that were started in class:
                all problems on  b132, b133, b134, b135, b136, b137, b138, b139

Language Arts

* Finish reading chapter three and Roll of Thunder worksheet 1 (front and back) for tomorrow 

* Noredink.com diagnostic test by next Monday. 
Log in with google. Class code: talented mustard 86

* Read Chapter 4 Roll of Thunder for Monday

algebra, 11/7

a-c blocks:  1) b107, # 3-12
                   2) b108, #15-24

d-block:  1) b130, # 6-10
               2)b131, #11-13, 15-17

Language Arts

* Finish Roll of Thunder worksheets by this Wednesday

* Noredink.com diagnostic test by next Monday.
Log in with google. Class code: talented mustard 86

algebra, 11/6

a-c block:  1)b80, # 4-13,
                 2) b81, # 15, 16

d-block:  1) b123, #4-11
               2) b124, #12-16, 22-24

ELA - Nov. 3

Please read chapter two of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry for Mon. 

algebra, 11/3

a-c block:  1) b74, # 4-6, 8-13
                 2) b75, # 14, 16-18

d-block:  1) b114, # 4-10
               2) b115, # 12-21

Language Arts

1) Read Roll of Thunder Chapter 1 for FRIDAY

2) Quiz Friday on Chapter 1 and 10 lit. terms (Anachronism, analogy, connotation, denotation, diction, hyperbole, imagery, irony, monologue, soliloquy) 

3) Newsela final summary due date postponed.  

algebra, 11/2

a-c block:  1) b65, # 2-5, 7-12
                 2) b66, #13,14,17
                 3) b67, #26

d-block: none, had quiz

Language Arts

1) Read Roll of Thunder Chapter 1 for FRIDAY

2) Quiz Friday on Chapter 1 and 10 lit. terms (Anachronism, analogy, connotation, denotation, diction, hyperbole, imagery, irony, monologue, soliloquy) 

3) Newsela summary rough draft due tomorrow two paragraphs. Final due Friday.  Remember you have a top down web and summary template to help. 

algebra, 11/1

a-c block:  1) b58, #4-18 (even)
                 2) b59, # 20, 24, 28

d-block:  1) finish any of the following questions that weren't finished in class:
                   pg. b91, #1,3
                  pg. b92, # 5-7, 9-11
                   pg. b93, #15-17
                  pg. b94, # 18-21
                  pg. b95, #22-28
               2) study all of these questions and more for Thurs. test on chapter 2 in the textbook

Science Homework HALLOWEEN 2017

Happy Halloween everyone!!!

Here is the homework in the link below! 


Be safe and have fun tonight! 

CLICK HERE IF YOU LOVE SCIENCE...

Click here if you don't like science...

Language Arts

1) Read Roll of Thunder Chapter 1 for FRIDAY
2) Quiz Friday on Chapter 1 and 10 lit. terms (Anachronism, analogy, connotation, denotation, diction, hyperbole, imagery, irony, monologue, soliloquy) 
3) Newsela summary template and planning due Friday

Language arts

1) Read Roll of Thunder Chapter 1 for FRIDAY
2) Quiz Friday on Chapter 1 and 10 lit. terms (Anachronism, analogy, connotation, denotation, diction, hyperbole, imagery, irony, monologue, soliloquy) 

History 10/30

In the textbook, pg. 415, answer questions 1 - 6

algebra, 10/30

a-c block:   1) b52, # 4-13
                  2) b53, # 17-22

d-block:  1) b87, # 5-15
               2) b88, #20-24

Language Arts

None

History 10/27

Empress Wu Reading - if you didn't complete #70 please do!  Will be reviewing this on Monday!

Language Arts

No homework

Science October 26th 2017

Complete the top down web on page 59.

Complete the vocabulary review on the bottom of page 59.

Complete the Make your own quiz on yesterday's notes.

algebra, 10/26

a-c block:   1)b46, #4-9
                  2) b47, # 12-15

d-block:   1) b65, #7-12
                2) b66, #13-16, 20-25
                3) b67, #27

Language arts

Quiz Thursday!!!!
* Essay writing (label parts of an essay, such as a hook)
* Five functions of nouns 
* 5 literature terms (Alliteration, dialect, flashback, artistic licence, exaggeration)
* Commas and semicolons 

History 10/25

Please complete Sheet #69
Make sure you have read completely Chapter 12, Section 1

Language Arts

Finish Essay Review worksheet pt 2

Quiz Thursday!!!!
* Essay writing (label parts of an essay, such as a hook)
* Five functions of nouns 
* 5 literature terms (Alliteration, dialect, flashback, artistic licence, exaggeration)
* Commas and semicolons 

algebra, 10/24

a-c block:  m177, #11-23

d-block:  1) b80, #4-13
               2) b81, # 16-19

algebra, 10/23

a-c block:   1) b30, #5-12,
                   2) b31, #14-19

d-block:  1) b58, #4-11, 14, 15, 18
               2) b59, # 23, 28
              3) b74, #4-6, 9-12
              4) b75, #14-17

History 10/23

Please complete the map of China!

Language Arts

Quiz Thursday!!!!
* Essay writing (label parts of an essay, such as a hook)
* Five functions of nouns 
* 5 literature terms (Alliteration, dialect, flashback, artistic licence, exaggeration)
* Commas and semicolons 

Science Homework

Chapter 2 Section 1 

Read Pages 36-45

Define 6 key terms

Read Check 38 and 43

Rev Questions Page 45 number 1-5

Chapter 2 Section 2

Read pages 46-52

Define the 6 key terms

Answer Reading Checks on pages 47, 48 and 51

Answer Question on page 52  1-5

Read article answer questions and write a 3-5 reflection on this article.

History 10/20

Vocabulary #61 and 62 - continue reading Chapter 12, Section 1.

algebra, 10/20

a-c block:  none , had quiz

d-block:   1)  b52, # 4-11
               2) b53, #19,20
             

Language arts

Banned Book Project Due TOMORROW!!!!
Quiz tomorrow
* Suspense vocabulary
* 10 literary terms
* Short stories 

algebra, 10/19

a-c block:  1)  m148, # 16-32
                 2) study for Friday's quiz on equations (sections 1.2,1.3)

d-block:  1) b46, # 4-10
               2) b47, #11-15

Language Arts

Banned Book Project- Due Friday
Quiz Friday: Suspense Vocab, 10 Literary terms (marked with a 1 in the packet), and elements from the short stories.  

algebra, 10/18

a-c blocks:  m157, #18-36

d-block: none

History 10/17

Study for your test!!! #44 for review!

Language Arts

1) STUDY. Quiz Friday  
* 15 vocab
* Literary terms 1-10 (the ones in the packet with a 1 next to them)
* The Necklace
* The Monkey's Paw
* The Tell-Tale Heart
The review sheet in class is a study guide.
Also use the review sheet from last week 

2) Banned book project due Friday.  Please see the assignment sheet and checklist. 

algebra, 10/17

a-c blocks:  b24, # 22-35

d-block:  none, had  a quiz

English Language Arts - 10/16

1. Complete your second body paragraph for the Informative Essay.

2. Banned Book Project due this Friday

3. Quiz this Friday on Vocab, Literary Terms, "The Necklace", "The Tell-Tale Heart", and "The Monkey's Paw."

algebra, 10/16

a-c block:  1) b23, #6-17
                 2) b24, #18-22

d-block:   1) b35, #7-15
                2) m177, #11-23
               3) study for Tuesday quiz on sections 1.2-1.4 from the textbook

History 10/13

Test is Tuesday on Chapter 11!   Please be sure your binder is complete and in order!

ELA - 

Banned Book Project Overview (Due Next Fri.)
1. Summary (detailed but brief - only relaying the most important aspects of plot, conflict, and characters)

2. 3 Reasons to ban or not with in-depth and detailed explanations

3. Quotes - at least 3 very strong quotes to support your reasons - with an explanation of what is happening in each quote!

4. M.U.G. - mechanics, usage, and grammar

5. Presentation - final product is neat and appears as though much time was spent on it.

Quiz Next Friday on

1. Unit 2 Vocab

2. First 10 Literary Terms

3. "The Necklace"

4. "The Tell-Tale Heart"

5. "The Monkey's Paw"

algebra, 10/13

a-c block:   1)b14(textbook and on classroom) , #6-14
                  2)b17(textbook and on classroom), #1-12

d-block:  1) b30 (textbook and on classroom), #3, 5-13
               2) b31 (text and classroom), #14-19, 21, 22

History 10/12

Please complete the Crossword Review Sheet #45
Test will be on Tuesday, October 17th!

Language Art

1) Quiz next Wednesday on suspense vocabulary and literature terms (first 10) 
2) Banned book project due October 20

algebra, 10/12

a-c block:  m3.3c, # 1-24

d-block:  1) b23, # 6-14
               2) b24, #18-26

History 10/11

Study for your quiz on 11.3!  Complete the guided reading #45 to help prepare!

Language Art

1) Finish first body paragraph
2) Banned Book Project - October 20
3) Quiz: Next Wednesday on suspense vocabulary and lit terms part 1

Science Homework Wed October 11th

Chapter 1 Section 2
Vocab - 8 words Define
Reading Check Questions 19, 20 24
Rev Questions page 24  #'s 1-5

Quiz tomorrow on the vocab from 1.2

algebra, 10/11

a- c: none, had quiz

d-block:  m157, # 13-41 (odd)

Science Homework October 10th

Use Chem. Book for tonight's homework!

Chapter 1.1 
Answer all reading check questions in this section

Answer Questions 1-5 on page 15.

Language Arts

1) Quiz next Wed. on suspense vocabulary and lit. terms.
2) Banned book project due October 20th.  

algebra, 10/10

a-c block:   1)b7, #7-15
                   2) b8, #18-26
                  3) study for wed. quiz

d-block:  pg. m157, # 12-40 (even)

Language Arts

1) Intro paragraph due Tuesday
2) Vocabulary due Tuesday. You need to write sample sentences for the words. You can (and should) do this on the worksheet.
3) Finish "The Necklace" for Tuesday.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IPzw-ZW-q0Gq9HxOths7GHRrsCTDq7t5US21-fu3RJg/edit


4) Banned book project due October 20th. 

algebra, 10/6

a-c block:  m148, #19-36

d-block:  1)m3.3c, #1-27 (odd)
              2) finish saying sheet 4.6

Language Arts

1) Read "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant for Tuesday. Here is a link to the story or you can Google it. 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IPzw-ZW-q0Gq9HxOths7GHRrsCTDq7t5US21-fu3RJg/edit?usp=sharing

2) Finish vocabulary for Tuesday.

Remember this is a long weekend.

Reminders
***** Functions of Nouns quiz TOMORROW!!!!!
Banned Book Project- October 20 

History 10/5

Begin reading Chapter 11, Section 3 on page 387 and complete Vocabulary #'s 38 and 39

algebra, 10/5

a-c block:  pg. m142, # 24-47, 49-53

d-block:  none, had quiz

Language Arts

1) Five Functions of Noun quiz Friday!
2) Banned Book Project October 20 

algebra, 10/4

a-c block:  1) b7, #7-17
                 2) m135, #26-40

d-block:  1) m148, #19-36
               2) study for Thurs. quiz on one-step equations

History 10/3

Guided Reading sheet #36
Quiz Thursday!

Sci Homework October 3rd

Tomorrow we have a quiz everyone!!! YAYYYY!!

Study chapter 1  sections 1 and 2 

Study your notes 

e  mail me if you have any questions about tomorrows quiz :)











BOO!

Language Arts

1) Grammar Changes worksheets (BOTH SIDES): The review one from class and the one with the stories. 
2) Five functions of of nouns quiz this Friday.
3) Banned Book Project Due October 20

algebra, 10/3

a-c block: none, had a quiz

d-block:  m142, #24-47, 49-53

algebra, 10/2

a-c block:  1) finish 'superman' sheet
                 2) study the practice quizzes from class today to prepare for tomorrow's quiz on 2.5,2.6

d-block:   1) b7, #7-17
                2) m135, #26-41

Science Homework OCTOBER 2nd 2017

Today I assigned the project that is due Friday
and as a reminder;
use the index card vertically to draw;

1. The element key
2. The model of the Atom- including all sub-atomic particles 
3. The dot diagram of the element
4. On the bottom include what the element is used for
5. Who discovered the element
6. Where it was discovered
7. When it was discovered

History 10/2

Begin studying for your Chapter 11, Section 2 Quiz scheduled for Thursday!

Language Arts homework - 10/2

Part 1: Finish reading "The Dinner Party" by Mona Gardner (pg. 870) and answering the following questions:

1. What is the theme of the story?

2. What type of conflict is in the story? Explain

3. Is there a moral in the story? Why or why not?

4. What does the snake symbolize?

Part 2: Continue your Banned Book project

History 9/29

No written homework.  You could organize your binder or make up and work that has not been completed.  Have a great weekend!

Language Arts

* Finish 3 sentences (Functions of nouns) if you did not complete or need to fix it from yesterday.
1) A sentence with a linking verb and a predicate noun
2) A sentences with an action verb
3) A sentence with a direct and indirect project

* Function of Noun quiz next Friday 

* Banned book project due October 20.  You should be 1/2 way through the book 

algebra, 9/29

a-c block:  finish 'circus' sheet

d-block:  none, had quiz

History 9/28

Continue reading Chapter 11, Section 2 beginning on page 382.  Complete vocabulary sheet #'s 29 and 30!

Language Arts

1) Functions of Nouns quiz next Friday (October 6)
2) Banned Book project Due October 20th 

algebra, 9/28

a-c block:  pg. m103, #7-47 (odd)
                 pg. m104, #51-67 (odd)

d-block:  1) finish 'superman' sheet
               2) study for Friday's quiz on 2.5, 2.6

History 9/27

Please finish the map on the spread of Islam, if you did not complete it in class.
Don't forget to fill in the KEY!!!!

Language Arts

1) Banned book project due October 20.
2) Functions of Nouns quiz Friday, October 6

algebra, 9/27

a-c block:   1) m103, #6-48(even)
                   2) m104, # 50-68 (even)

d-block:  'circus' sheet, #1-24

SCIENCE HOMEWORK Sept 26th

HEY,
this homework is due this Thursday.

1.1 
Reading Checks on pages 10,12,14,15
Review Questions 1-4 on page 17
Define All Vocabulary 5 words

1.2
Reading Checks on pages 21 and 23
Review Questions on Page 23 numbers 1-5
Define All Vocabulary 7 words

History 9/26

Continue reading Chapter 11, Section 2 and complete #28
Get your binder organized!

Language Arts

1) Test 1 tomorrow.  Use your study guide to review the stories and vocabulary.
2) Banned book project due October 20.

algebra, 9/26

a-c block:  2.5c, #1-24

d-block:  1) m103, # 7-47 (odd)
               2) m104, #51-67 (odd)

algebra, 9/25

a-c block:  pg. 96, #5-41

d-block:  1) m103, #6-48 (even)
               2) m104, #50-68 (even)

History 9/24

Please begin reading Chapter 11, Section 2 and complete the vocabulary on sheet #'s 26 and 27.

Language arts

1) Short story test on Wed
2) Banned book project due October 20

Language Arts

1) Have the syllabus signed for Monday
2) Finish the short story study guide for Monday
3) Finish "The Medicine Bag" questions 2,4, and the Symbol 1 and 2 questions  (page 87)for Monday
4) The short story test will be on Wednesday, September 27.  STUDY.

algebra, 9/22

a-c block: none, had quiz

d-block:  pg. m96, #5-41

Language Arts - 9/21

1) Please finish reading "The Medicine Bag" in your textbook

2) Unit Test 1 (on all six stories) will be next Wednesday

3) Your Banned Book Project is due on Oct. 20 -  Banned Book Project

algebra, 9/21

a-c block:  1) complete 'how do you tell' worksheet
                 2) study for Friday quiz on 2.1-2.3

d-block:    none, had quiz

algebra, 9/20

a-c block:  1) m82, #16-50

d-block:  1) complete 'how do you tell' worksheet
               2) study for Thursday's quiz on 2.1-2.3

Language Arts 9/20

1) Finish reading "Chanclas" if you did not already do so in class - pages 71-72.

2) The unit test on Unit 1 (all six short stories) will be next Wednesday!!! The study guide will be given later this week.

3) Don't forget about your banned book project! Banned Book Project

History 9/19

American Essay due tomorrow!

algebra, 9/19

a-c block:  from handout pg. 75-76, # 12-32, 37, 38, 43-50, 55

d-block:  1) m82, #16-50
               2) m83, #59-61, 65-68

Language Arts 9/19

1) STUDY for your vocabulary quiz TOMORROW!!!

2) Read "Mother and Daughter" (pages 63-67). 

3) On a separate sheet of paper and in complete sentences (typed is fine) please answer questions 1-5, 8, & 10 on page 68.

4) The unit test on Unit 1 (all six short stories) will be next Wednesday!!! The study guide will be given later this week.

History 9/18

ESSAY is due Wednesday, the 20th!!  I believe I wrote Wednesday, the 21st last week.   It's the 20th!!!

Quiz on Chapter 11, Section 1 Friday.

Take a picture or copy study guide from side board!

Language Arts 9/18

1) Finish your vocabulary short story for tomorrow's class. If you have misplaced your vocabulary list, it has been posted on Google Classroom and here:
Short Story Vocabulary

2) Study your vocabulary words for the quiz on Wednesday!!!

3) Finish reading "Golden Glass" (pages 51-55). Be prepared for a GRADED assignment on the story tomorrow in class.

algebra, 9/18

a-c block:  1) pg. m35, #13-28 (all)
                 2) pg. m67, #12-40 (even)

d-block:   1) from handout pg. 75-76, #12-32, 37, 38, 43-50, 55

Language Arts 9/15

1) Finish your vocabulary short story for Tuesday's class. If you have misplaced your vocabulary list, it has been posted on Google Classroom and here:
Short Story Vocabulary

2) Study your vocabulary words for the quiz on Wednesday!!

3) READ your banned/challenged book!!!! 

History 9/14

Continue reading Chapter 11, Section 1.  Work on vocabulary sheet #'s 13 and 14.
American Essay due September 21st!

Language Arts 9/14

1) Write a brief short story (at least one paragraph) using at least NINE of the vocabulary words.
Short Story Vocabulary

algebra, 9/14

all blocks:   1) m57, #1-23
                  2) study for Friday's quiz review sheets, 1.1-1.3

History 9/13

Please read "Semitic Religions" #8 and answer the three questions that follow the reading.
On the map side of the reading, please highlight the cities Mecca and Medina.

Language Arts 9/13

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

2) On a separate sheet of paper AND in COMPLETE SENTENCES answer questions 5-8 and the two THEME questions (Theme 1 and 2) on page 14. I will be checking your work tomorrow in class. 

3) READ!!!!!!

algebra, 9/13

a-c block:  1) m19, #13-37
                 2) m21, #50-54

d-block:     1) m28, # 38-49, 65
                 2) m35, #17-28

History 9/12

• Please read #10 The Bedouins Migratory Lifestyle and answer the questions that follow the reading.
• Don't forget your American Essay is due Wednesday, September 20th!  See Rubric/Guidelines for information. If you have additional questions - SEE ME!

Language Arts 9/12

1) READ!!! If you have not yet found your independent reading book, please do so by Friday. I will be going over the project and due dates in class on Friday, and I want every student to start reading prior to that date.

algebra, 9/12

a-c block:  1) m12, #17-30, 41-45
                 2) m13, #55-57, 63-67

d-block:    1) m19, #13-37
                 2) m21, # 50-54

Language Arts 9/11

1) Continue thinking about/looking for your independent reading book (one that has been or is currently banned/challenged). You MUST have your book by Friday. 

algebra, 9/11

From google classroom(if don't get internet at home, please talk to me about printing assignments out)

1)  m6, # 19-32
2) m7, #33-42

all work should be done on separate paper

Language Arts 9/8

1) Begin thinking about/looking for your independent reading book (one that has been or is currently banned/challenged). You MUST have your book by next Friday. 

algebra, 9/8

1)finish front and back of all 3 review sheets
2) pg. 783 worksheet, #1-10, 33-60

Language Arts 9/7

Read, listen to, or watch information about Hurricane Harvey for tomorrow's class discussion.

History 9/7

Grading Policy Signed
History Portfolio Cover Due by Friday, the 8th!

algebra, 9/6

mathography sheet due on Thursday (1.5 pgs)
sign expectations sheet (you and a parent)

Language Arts 9/6

Review your notes and/or the novel (either Trouble or Notes...) for the multiple choice test that will be given tomorrow during activity block.

Language Arts 9/5

Welcome Back!!!

Please be sure to review your notes/books from summer reading. We will complete the essay in class TOMORROW!!!  The multiple choice test on either Trouble or Notes...will be during activity block on Thursday.

algebra, 6/19

Bring in math textbooks!!! Thanks!!!

Language Arts 6/15

Textbooks (please)

Language Arts 6/14

1) RETURN YOUR TEXTBOOKS!!!!!!!!!!!!

Language Arts 6/13

1) Please return your literature textbook to me as soon as possible!!

Have a great time at Vaudeville tonight!!!!!!

Language Arts 6/12

1) Please return your literature textbook to me as soon as possible!!

Language Arts 6/9

1) Please return your literature textbook to me starting Monday. I would like all textbooks returned by Wednesday of next week.

Have a good weekend :)

Language Arts 6/8

1) None :)

Language Arts 6/7

1) All "Flowers for Algernon" tests should have been completed by now.  Please see me if you have yet to do so.

Language Arts 6/6

1) **If you missed the test in class today, please make sure you take the test before the end of the day tomorrow!!**

Science Homework

Tonight calculate the area of a closed hand and an open hand.

Take that information and your weight or (120 lbs) and calculate the PSI . Show all work and tomorrow write it on the board first thing when you come.  To get credit you MUST SHOW ALL OF YOUR WORK. :)

Language Arts 6/5

1) STUDY!!! "Flowers for Algernon" test is tomorrow!!  Study the story in your textbook and all the work you have done on Seesaw to help you. 

**If you are going to miss class tomorrow, please make sure you take the test before the end of the day on Wednesday!!**

Language Arts 6/2

1) Test corrections with explanations (tell the correct answer and WHY that answer is correct) are due on Monday.  Anyone who received less than a 70% on the Verbal Phrases Test should do these corrections.  I will be after school for half an hour on Monday to help anyone who needs it.

2) There will be a test on "Flowers for Algernon" on Tuesday.  We will continue our discussion and review of the story on Monday.

algebra, 6/1

a-c block:   none

d-block:   pg. 521-522, # 25-37 (odd), #47, 49, 65-68

Language Arts 6/1

1) Finish reading "Flowers for Algernon" (pages 133-140).
2) Write a reflection (your comments/thoughts/questions) about the end of the story on Seesaw. 

Science Wed May 31

THIS MUST BE COMPLETED TONIGHT AND HANDED IN FIRST THING TOMORROW DURING CLASS HARD COPY INK...OR GOOGLE CLASSROOM. 
BEAM---> We will make up lab next week :)

Paint Can Lab 

In class demo
Title- Paint Can Crush Lab
Purpose- To observe the power of atmospheric pressure
Hypothesis- I think after the water is steaming inside the paint can when it goes in the ice bath the can will...... BECAUSE.....
Materials-  list the mnaterials
Procedure- Be `very clear and be sure to include safety procedures as wel
Data/Observation- How long did uit take for it to sizzle? Steam? Crush?  What did it look and sound like?
Analysis- Scientifically what happened and why? INclude before and after pics. INCLUDE ESSENTIAL VOCAB and key points SUCH AS;

1. Pressure
2. Increase/Decrease
3. Atmospheric Pressure 14.7psi
4. Arrows indicating the difference of pressure from the inside of the can VS the outside 
5. Explain the movement of the molecules before and after the crush

Conclusion

algebra, 5/31

a-c block:  none

d-block:   pg. 521-522,
                     # 22-38(even) ( up/down, vertex,axis of symmetry, but don't graph)
                     # 44-56 (even) (graph the parabola)

Language Arts 5/31

1) If you did not finish the work today in class, please do so for homework:
A) Read pages 125-132.
B) Write down one example of irony (either dramatic or situational) from the reading
C) Write down a comment/reflection/thought you have from this section of the reading.

Language Arts 5/30

1) If you did not finish the discussion questions for "Flowers for Algernon" AND the Part I review sheet in class today, you must do so for homework. Both assignments are on Google Classroom and will be graded homework assignments.

algebra, 5/30

a-c block:  finish both sides of saying sheets, 13.3 and 13.5

d-block:  pg. 514, # 4-7, 10-47

algebra, 5/26

a-c block:  pg. 607, # 5-8, 15-35


d-block:   pg. 507-508, # 8-68 (even), 84, 86

Language Arts 5/25

1) Study for the vocabulary quiz scheduled for Tuesday.
Flowers for Algernon Vocabulary

2) If you have fallen behind on your reading for "Flowers for Algernon" (if you have missed class this week or were unable to finish today in class), please catch up over the weekend. All students should be finished with part one of the story for Tuesday's class (pages 113-123 in your literature textbook).

algebra, 5/25

a-c block:  finish 2 saying sheets 12.9 and 12.11

d-block:  none, had a quiz

Language Arts 5/25

1) Study your notes for the verbal phrases test that will be given tomorrow! Bring any questions you may have to class tomorrow.

2) Study for the vocabulary quiz scheduled for Tuesday.
Flowers for Algernon Vocabulary

algebra, 5/24

a-c block:   pg. 593, # 6-29 (use shortcut OR regular method)

d-block:   1) pg. 634-636, #1-25
                2) study for Thursday's quiz on 10.1-10.6

Language Arts 5/24

1) Complete the Verbal Phrases Review Sheet. This sheet will help you prepare for Friday's test!  We will correct this tomorrow.

2) Study your notes for the verbal phrases test that will be given on Friday! Bring any questions you may have to class tomorrow.

3) Study for the vocabulary quiz scheduled for Tuesday. 
Flowers for Algernon Vocabulary

Language Arts 5/23

1) Take notes on Infinitives and Infinitive Phrases (just like we have done with participles and gerunds).  I will be checking your two-column notes tomorrow!
Verbal Phrases 1.3 Notes: Infinitives and Infinitive Phrases

2) Complete the Infinitive and Infinitive Phrases Worksheet (the backside of the worksheet we completed in class).  We will correct this tomorrow.

3) Begin studying your notes for the verbal phrases test that will be given on Friday!

4) Study for the vocabulary quiz scheduled for Tuesday. 
Flowers for Algernon Vocabulary

algebra, 5/23

a-c block:  pg. 587, # 12-27, 33-36

d-block:   'baseball' saying sheet.
                complete sets 1 + 2 + 3 on a separate sheet of paper
                show combinations until you get the answer.

algebra, 5/22

a-c block:  pg. 580, # 20-50 (even)

d-block:  pg. 614, # 18-27, 33-36

Language Arts 5/22

1) Complete the Participles and Participial Phrases Worksheet. Use your notes from today's class to help you!

2) Study your new vocabulary words for the quiz next Tuesday (5/30).
Flowers for Algernon Vocabulary

algebra, 5/19

a-c block : none, had quiz

d -block:   finish 2 saying sheets, 13.3,13.5

Language Arts 5/19

1) None :)   

                                      

algebra, 5/18

a-c block:   1) pg. 494-495, #1-16, 21-30
                   2) study for Friday quiz on 8.1-8.3

d-block:      pg. 607, #15-38

Language Arts 5/18

1) Make sure all work is completed on your digital presentation.  Use the handout given today in class to make sure you have done everything that is asked of you.  Prepare and practice your presentation. Presentations will be done tomorrow in class.
Diversity Project Oral Presentation and Final Checklist

Science Wed May 18th 2017

algebra, 5/17

a-c block:  pg. 466, #9-42

d-block: 1) pg. 587, # 24-27, 30-40
              2) pg. 593, # 15-30

Language Arts 5/17

1) Continue working on your Diversity Project. You should be working on your own slide(s) at home.

Diversity Project Directions

2) Diversity Projects are due on Friday!

Language Arts 5/16

1) Continue working on your Diversity Project. You should be working on your own slide at home.

Diversity Project Directions

2) Diversity Projects are due on Friday!

Language Arts 5/15

1) Make sure you have all of step 4 of the diversity project completed for tomorrow's class! You will have Tuesday-Thursday to complete the group work and then present your project to the class on Friday.

Diversity Project Directions

algebra, 5/12

a-c block:   1) pg. 453, # 24-48 (even)
                  2) pg. 459, #14-40 (even)

d-block:     pg. 580, # 20-56 (even)

Language Arts 5/12

1) Our last debate will be on Monday!

2) Make sure you have all of step 4 of the diversity project completed for Tuesday's class! You will have Tuesday-Thursday to complete the group work and then present your project to the class next Friday.
Diversity Project Directions

Language Arts 5/11

1) Prepare for your debate!!

2) Make sure you have all of step 4 of the diversity project completed for Tuesday's class! You will have Tuesday-Thursday to complete the group work and then present your project to the class next Friday.
Diversity Project Directions

Language Arts 5/10

1) Practice your speech!!! Debates begin tomorrow.

2) Finish part 4 of the Independent Reading Project. We will be working in our groups once debates are finished.

Language Arts 5/9

1) Practice your speech!!! Debates begin on Thursday.

2) READ!! Bring your book to school the rest of this week (to read after MCAS and to help you do your project).

algebra, 5/8

Math MCAS in on Tuesday and Wednesday!   Bring in a pencil/pen to show work on scrap paper, and a book to read in case you finish early.   Good luck!

Language Arts 5/8

1) Practice your speech!!! Debates begin on Thursday.

2) READ!! Bring your book to school the rest of this week (to read after MCAS and to help you do your project).

Language Arts 5/5

1) Practice your speech! Debates begin on Thursday!

2) Finish reading your independent reading book. I will go over the project assignment with you on Monday.

algebra, 5/4

a-c block:  finish line, pg. 167-181, #1-53

d-block:  finish saying sheets 11.8,11.12

Language Arts 5/4

1) Make any final revisions/edits to your speech. I will be grading the final draft of your speech WITH WORKS CITED PAGE tomorrow in class. Use the rubric on Classroom to help you!

2) STUDY!!!! The vocabulary quiz is tomorrow.

Debate Vocabulary List 2

3) Keep reading your book and taking notes! You should finish your book by next week.

4) Debates will be done next Thursday, Friday, and the following Monday. Make sure you and your group are prepared!!!

algebra, 5/3

a-c block:  in 'finish line,'  pg. 28-30, #1-30

d-block:   in 'finish line,' pg. 167-181, # 1-53 (finish problems not completed in class)

Language Arts 5/3

1) Continue revising and editing your speech. If your speech is too long (over three minutes) or too short (under 2.5 minutes) make sure you delete or add what you need to make the proper time requirement.  Use the rubric on Google Classroom to help you!

2) Keep reading your book and taking notes! You should finish your book by next week.

3) There will be a vocabulary quiz on Friday. STUDY!!!!
Debate Vocabulary List 2

4) The final draft of your speech will be due on Friday.  I will share the rubric with you tomorrow in class.

5) Debates will be done next Thursday, Friday, and the following Monday. Make sure you and your group are prepared!!!

algebra, 5/2

a-c block:  in textbook, pg. 473, #16-45

d-block:  in finish line, pg. 28-30, #1-18

Language Arts 5/2

1) FINISH writing the rough draft of your speech. We will time your speech tomorrow to make sure it is between two and half minutes - three minutes.

2) Keep reading your book and taking notes! You should finish your book by next week.

3) There will be a vocabulary quiz on Friday. STUDY!!!!
Debate Vocabulary List 2

4) The final draft of your speech will be due on Friday.  I will share the rubric with you tomorrow in class.

5) Debates will be done next Thursday, Friday, and the following Monday. Make sure you and your group are prepared!!!

algebra, 5/1

a-c block:  in regular textbook:
                 1) pg. 453, #4-15
                 2) pg. 459, # 14,15,24,26,30-33
                 3) pg. 466, #3-16

d-block:   in regular textbook:
                1) pg. 473, # 16-45

Language Arts 5/1

1) Continue writing the rough draft of your speech. You should have the introduction and your first reason completed for tomorrow's class.

2) Keep reading your book and taking notes! You should finish your book by next week.

3) There will be a vocabulary quiz on Friday. STUDY!!!!
Debate Vocabulary List 2

4) I will be after school today for any students who need extra help.

algebra, 4/28

all blocks:  pg. 148-150, #1-10

Language Arts 4/28

1) Finish your research over the weekend. You should have at least 2 sources and many facts/statistics/examples/case studies etc. WITH SOURCES for EACH of your two reasons. For Monday's class, you should be completely finished with your research! 

2) READ!!

3) Study the new list of vocabulary words that I handed out today in class. There will be a quiz on these terms next Friday.  *You may find some of these terms very useful when writing your speech ;)
Debate Vocabulary List 2

algebra, 4/27

all blocks:  in finish line book,
                    1) pg. 125-127, #1-8
                    2) pg. 128-130, #1-9

Language Arts 4/27

1) Continue with your research! Bring all of your research WITH website names and addresses to class tomorrow. For tomorrow's class, you should be finished researching your first point! 

2) READ!!

3) There will be a vocabulary quiz tomorrow. Be sure to study!!!!
Debate Vocabulary

Language Arts 4/26

1) Now that you know your job for your group's debate, please begin researching. For tomorrow's class, you need:
A) At least 2 facts/statistics/case studies to prove your first reason. These must be written or typed to receive credit.
B) At least one reliable source for your reason - bring in the website name and address.

2) READ!!

3) There will be a vocabulary quiz on Friday. We have been studying these terms before the break, and we will continue to look at them in class this week. Be sure to study!!!!  
Debate Vocabulary

algebra, 4/26

all blocks:   in 'finish line' book,  pg. 100-102, #1-12

algebra, 4/25

all blocks:  in 'finish line' book, pg. 80-82, #1-10

Language Arts 4/25

1) READ!! You should be at least halfway through with your book by tomorrow!  Remember to keep a list of all the times the diverse trait affects the character's life. I will be checking your list tomorrow for homework credit!!

2) Continue thinking about and researching your debate topic.  Remember what we talked about today during class - make sure the site is reliable and UNBIASED!!!!! Bring any sites/information to class tomorrow for your group.

3) There will be a vocabulary quiz on Friday. We have been studying these terms before the break, and we will continue to look at them in class this week. Be sure to study!!!!  
Debate Vocabulary