The man who fights for his fellow man is a better man than the one who fights for himself.
Clarence Darrow

Language Arts: Today we spent some time making revisions on Reading Response 1, which was due today. Also, we began reading Act 2, Scene 1 in class.

HW: Students need to finish reading Act 2, Scenes 1 AND 2. (They were given copies of the text today.) As they read, they need to be tracking concrete details (significant details from the text) for characters on their notes sheet. Notes should go in the MIDDLE column. Students should have at least one CD for each character and 2-3 for major characters (i.e. Anne, Mr. Frank, the Van Daans). Lastly, as they read, students should be on the lookout for connections they make to the text and should mark the part of the text they connect to with a sticky or highlighting.

Math 8: Today we finished lab 1.1 testing bridge thickness and turned in questions A-E on pg 7 of TMM. Began lab 1.2 testing bridge length.

HW: Complete problem 1.2 in TMM, pg.9 A-E if not finished in class

Algebra: Today we finished graphing calculator scavenger hunt and explored scatterplots through "Tennis Ball Bounce" experiment

HW: No homework

Social Studies: Today we took a quiz on the Legislative Branch. We graded it in class, so students already know how they did!!

HW: none

Science: Today we learned what fossils are, and the conditions necessary for their development. We also learned about the different types of fossils and how they form. We read from the textbook and used a reading guide.

HW: All late work showing up on yesterday's progress report is due and must be turned in on Tuesday or it will not be accepted.