Don't waste your life in doubts and fears: spend yourself on the work before you, well assured that the right performance of this hour's duties will be the best preparation for the hours or ages that follow it.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

Algebra
Today we did an overview on Lesson 3.3, "solving multi-step equations", including a partner activity in which the students were asked to justify their step when solving equations, which included a checklist as to which mathematical tools are at our disposal.

HW: MDL wrkbk, pg 34 all, pg 35 evens

Math 8
Today we corrected HW and worked on a group activity focusing on taking information and translating it between tables, graphs, equation and real world situations

HW: No HW

Language Arts:
Today we finished our reading of and notes on "The Monkey's Paw". Students were also introduced to their Reading Response 2 assignment based on this story.

HW: Students have received an extension on their "Vocabulary" assignment (which had a definition sheet and Cornell notes). This Vocabulary work is now due Friday. Reading Response 2 is also due Friday.

Science:
Today we watched Bill Nye and learned more about density and buoyancy.

HW: Work on your Density Puzzlers. They are due Thursday (tomorrow).

Social Studies:
Today we took a quiz on the 13 Colonies and graded it in class.

HW: study and complete the US physical features map, test is Nov. 2nd