It's a funny thing about life. If you refuse to accept anything but the best, you very often get it.
W. Somerset Maugham
Language Arts: Today we continue to work on non-fiction texts. Students completed a vocabulary worksheet and Cornell notes for their reading.
HW: Reading response #1 was due today. No HW for the weekend if this is completed and turned in.
Math 8: Today we turned in spirals and finished lesson 2.3 (Comparing Costs) as a class. Discussed Y intercept and coefficient in greater detail. Handed back first quiz, second opportunity
HW: study for retake on Linear relationships and functions for Monday. Can use MSA text to study over the weekend.
Algebra: Today we reviewed and corrected HW from Lesson 3.2. Mini conference with each student, turned in spirals and returned tests to students. Second opportunity to reach proficiency (retake test) will be Monday.
HW: Study textbook lessons 1.1 - 1.4, 2.1 - 2.5. and 3.1 - 3.2 for retake Monday
Social Studies: Today we completed the handout on the Southern Colonies. We then passed back three graded assessments. We also made our assessment folder that is kept in the classroom for the school year.
HW: none
Science: Today we found mass, volume and density of eight different cubes. We then graphed the information and answered questions.
HW: None. Have a GREAT weekend. Rest and relax.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Thursday, September 29, 2011
It's a funny thing about life. If you refuse to accept anything but the best, you very often get it.
W. Somerset Maugham
Language Arts: Today we reviewed how students could complete their Reading Response assignment. We also reviewed the process for working through informational (a.k.a. non-fiction texts).
HW: Reading Response 1 analyzing a literary device in "The Landlady" is due tomorrow.
Math 8: Today we reviewed HW 2.2 A & B, and completed C & D. Today's Warm Up was to make a graph without staff/peer assistance. Started lesson 2.3 (Comparing Costs) in class, officially introduced the terms Y intercept and coefficient.
HW: MSA pg 28, 2.3 A
Algebra: Today we completed Warm Up #004 and reviewed adding, subtracting, and multiplying mixed fractions. On Monday the students will have a second opportunity to show proficient work on our first learning target (Operation with Fractions and Decimals, and Integers). Students will receive there tests back tomorrow (Fri.). We finished class reviewing last night's HW and took notes on two-step equations.
HW: Workbook 3.2 (pg 32 - all) (pg 33 - odds)
Social Studies: Today we broke into small groups and shared our part about Southern Colonies. We will finish this tomorrow.
HW: none
Science: Today we took notes about density and solved density problems.
HW: Not one bit!
W. Somerset Maugham
Language Arts: Today we reviewed how students could complete their Reading Response assignment. We also reviewed the process for working through informational (a.k.a. non-fiction texts).
HW: Reading Response 1 analyzing a literary device in "The Landlady" is due tomorrow.
Math 8: Today we reviewed HW 2.2 A & B, and completed C & D. Today's Warm Up was to make a graph without staff/peer assistance. Started lesson 2.3 (Comparing Costs) in class, officially introduced the terms Y intercept and coefficient.
HW: MSA pg 28, 2.3 A
Algebra: Today we completed Warm Up #004 and reviewed adding, subtracting, and multiplying mixed fractions. On Monday the students will have a second opportunity to show proficient work on our first learning target (Operation with Fractions and Decimals, and Integers). Students will receive there tests back tomorrow (Fri.). We finished class reviewing last night's HW and took notes on two-step equations.
HW: Workbook 3.2 (pg 32 - all) (pg 33 - odds)
Social Studies: Today we broke into small groups and shared our part about Southern Colonies. We will finish this tomorrow.
HW: none
Science: Today we took notes about density and solved density problems.
HW: Not one bit!
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Sometimes when I consider what tremendous consequences come from little things, I am tempted to think there are no little things.
Bruce Barton
Language Arts: Today we finished our short story, "The Landlady". Students had time to begin working on their Reading Response 1. They are being asked to analyze literary devices in this response and will be scored for proficiency in "Organization" in this assignment.
HW: Reading Response 1 is due this Friday, 9/30.
Math 8: Today we worked on our graph making skills as we continued Investigation #2. Started problem 2.2 "Crossing the Line" in class. Here we are introduced to y-intercepts when using tables, graph, and equations.
HW: Finish pg 26, problem 2.2 (A-D)
Algebra: Today we began on Warm Up #004. I asked the students to hold onto their spirals until Friday, as they will need their notes for homework this week. In class we took noes on key vocabulary and concepts (properties of equalities for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) in Chapter 3 and worked through examples.
HW:Workbook lesson 3.1, pg 30 (odds) and pg 31 (all)
Social Studies: Today we discussed last night's homework on the Middle Colonies. We then compared the New England Colonies and Middle Colonies in why people came to the New World.
HW: None
Science: Today we took a Metric Conversion Assessment. We then learned how to write summary paragraphs. We summarized yesterday's density demonstrations.
HW: Finish summary. This should take no more than 15 minutes.
Bruce Barton
Language Arts: Today we finished our short story, "The Landlady". Students had time to begin working on their Reading Response 1. They are being asked to analyze literary devices in this response and will be scored for proficiency in "Organization" in this assignment.
HW: Reading Response 1 is due this Friday, 9/30.
Math 8: Today we worked on our graph making skills as we continued Investigation #2. Started problem 2.2 "Crossing the Line" in class. Here we are introduced to y-intercepts when using tables, graph, and equations.
HW: Finish pg 26, problem 2.2 (A-D)
Algebra: Today we began on Warm Up #004. I asked the students to hold onto their spirals until Friday, as they will need their notes for homework this week. In class we took noes on key vocabulary and concepts (properties of equalities for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) in Chapter 3 and worked through examples.
HW:Workbook lesson 3.1, pg 30 (odds) and pg 31 (all)
Social Studies: Today we discussed last night's homework on the Middle Colonies. We then compared the New England Colonies and Middle Colonies in why people came to the New World.
HW: None
Science: Today we took a Metric Conversion Assessment. We then learned how to write summary paragraphs. We summarized yesterday's density demonstrations.
HW: Finish summary. This should take no more than 15 minutes.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Failure is instructive. The person who really thinks learns quite as much from his failures as from his successes.
John Dewey
Language Arts: Today we continued our reading and note-taking on "The Landlady".
HW: None
Math 8: Today we began Investigation 2, focusing on Linear Functions and introducing y-intercept
HW: none tonight, finished together in class
Algebra: Today we took our first assessment of the year on "Manipulating and evaluating real numbers and expressions". This was their first opportunity to show proficiency for this target. We also collected spiral notebook with warm ups #001-003 and reflection #1 included.
Reflection:
1. What has gone well for you this school year? What has gone poorly? Explain.
2. What would you like to do more of in math class this year? How will this help you as an individual student?
HW: Have Spirals ready to turn in
Social Studies: Today we took the 50 states assessment. When students completed the test they were to work on the 3 page handout of the Middle Colonies. There are a few questions and a graphic organizer to complete.
HW: Handout of the Middle Colonies due TOMORROW.
Science: Today we made observations and inferences about demonstrations, and associated them to density.
HW: None. This should take a total of zero minutes.
John Dewey
Language Arts: Today we continued our reading and note-taking on "The Landlady".
HW: None
Math 8: Today we began Investigation 2, focusing on Linear Functions and introducing y-intercept
HW: none tonight, finished together in class
Algebra: Today we took our first assessment of the year on "Manipulating and evaluating real numbers and expressions". This was their first opportunity to show proficiency for this target. We also collected spiral notebook with warm ups #001-003 and reflection #1 included.
Reflection:
1. What has gone well for you this school year? What has gone poorly? Explain.
2. What would you like to do more of in math class this year? How will this help you as an individual student?
HW: Have Spirals ready to turn in
Social Studies: Today we took the 50 states assessment. When students completed the test they were to work on the 3 page handout of the Middle Colonies. There are a few questions and a graphic organizer to complete.
HW: Handout of the Middle Colonies due TOMORROW.
Science: Today we made observations and inferences about demonstrations, and associated them to density.
HW: None. This should take a total of zero minutes.
Monday, September 26, 2011
It's not the situation...It's your reaction to the situation.
Robert Conklin
Language Arts: Today we had our first opportunity to dive into a grade-level text! We are reading a short story, "The Landlady" and are analyzing its use of foreshadow and imagery.
HW: None
Math 8: Today we took our first assessment of the year on "Translating Linear Functions". This was there first opportunity to show proficiency for this target, but not their last. We also collected the Check Up worksheet and Vocabulary Crossword HW that was assigned over the weekend.
HW: None
Algebra: Today we handed out new schedules to all students during first period. Students were asked to prepare their spiral notebooks for collection as we are having a unit assessment on integer operations (covering chapters 1 & 2 in MDL). We also collected HW from the unit, which includes workbook practice problems for lessons 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, and 2.5). Students were also given a mixed review worksheet from Chapter 2 to work as practice.
HW: Study for Integer Operation assessment
Social Studies: Today we reviewed why people came to the New England colonies. Also, we reviewed colonial regions. We ended class with a reading from a young man and his experience in New England.
HW: Study/review for the 50 states test TOMORROW.
Science: Today we reviewed the processes of finding mass and volume, and determined the relationship between them.
HW: Finish your analysis if not done in class. Here is the assignment. This should take no more than 15 minutes.
Robert Conklin
Language Arts: Today we had our first opportunity to dive into a grade-level text! We are reading a short story, "The Landlady" and are analyzing its use of foreshadow and imagery.
HW: None
Math 8: Today we took our first assessment of the year on "Translating Linear Functions". This was there first opportunity to show proficiency for this target, but not their last. We also collected the Check Up worksheet and Vocabulary Crossword HW that was assigned over the weekend.
HW: None
Algebra: Today we handed out new schedules to all students during first period. Students were asked to prepare their spiral notebooks for collection as we are having a unit assessment on integer operations (covering chapters 1 & 2 in MDL). We also collected HW from the unit, which includes workbook practice problems for lessons 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, and 2.5). Students were also given a mixed review worksheet from Chapter 2 to work as practice.
HW: Study for Integer Operation assessment
Social Studies: Today we reviewed why people came to the New England colonies. Also, we reviewed colonial regions. We ended class with a reading from a young man and his experience in New England.
HW: Study/review for the 50 states test TOMORROW.
Science: Today we reviewed the processes of finding mass and volume, and determined the relationship between them.
HW: Finish your analysis if not done in class. Here is the assignment. This should take no more than 15 minutes.
Friday, September 23, 2011
The best way out is always through.
Robert Frost
Language Arts: Today we reviewed the components of the reading response and practiced analyzing literature by using its format.
HW: None!
Math 8: Today we reviewed the check up on linear relationships.
HW: Finish the check up and vocab crossword puzzle.
Algebra: Today we added, subtracted and multiplied real numbers.
HW: You should have through workbook 2.5 finished.
Social Studies: Today we turned in and briefly discussed the New England Colonies homework from the past two days. We then all practiced the 50 states individually.
HW: study and review your 50 states for the test on Tuesday, Sept. 27
Science: Today we reviewed how to convert metric units. We then went outside to measure objects found around the school grounds.
HW: Finish converting numbers from the Measure Up! worksheet.
Robert Frost
Language Arts: Today we reviewed the components of the reading response and practiced analyzing literature by using its format.
HW: None!
Math 8: Today we reviewed the check up on linear relationships.
HW: Finish the check up and vocab crossword puzzle.
Algebra: Today we added, subtracted and multiplied real numbers.
HW: You should have through workbook 2.5 finished.
Social Studies: Today we turned in and briefly discussed the New England Colonies homework from the past two days. We then all practiced the 50 states individually.
HW: study and review your 50 states for the test on Tuesday, Sept. 27
Science: Today we reviewed how to convert metric units. We then went outside to measure objects found around the school grounds.
HW: Finish converting numbers from the Measure Up! worksheet.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Guard well within yourself that treasure, kindness. Know how to give without hesitation, how to lose without regret, how to acquire without meanness.
George Sand
Language Arts: Today we discussed how reading responses are to be formatted when we analyze literature. (We are using the TS, CD, CM, CM, CS model that students will also be expected to follow in high school.)
HW: None
Math 8: Today we read the handout, "The Chef's Hot and Cold Cubes." We answered the questions at the end.
HW: Homework questions
Algebra: Today we multiplied integers, coefficients, etc.
HW: Workbook p22 and p24. Lesson 2.4/2.5
Social Studies: Today we clarified Wednesday's homework. Many students said they were unclear of the homework when the substitute wrote it on board. Therefore, today became a work day in class.
HW: Read pages 76-80 and take 1 page of notes (government, trading, who and why they came to colonies), on back side of notes please answer questions #2-5 on page 80 and make sure 13 Colonies map is colored and labeled correctly
Science: Today we learned the "ladder method" to convert metric system numbers, and learned the roots/stems of the different measurements.
HW: Finish the Conversion Challenge if not finished in class. This should take no more than 15 minutes. Here is the worksheet.
George Sand
Language Arts: Today we discussed how reading responses are to be formatted when we analyze literature. (We are using the TS, CD, CM, CM, CS model that students will also be expected to follow in high school.)
HW: None
Math 8: Today we read the handout, "The Chef's Hot and Cold Cubes." We answered the questions at the end.
HW: Homework questions
Algebra: Today we multiplied integers, coefficients, etc.
HW: Workbook p22 and p24. Lesson 2.4/2.5
Social Studies: Today we clarified Wednesday's homework. Many students said they were unclear of the homework when the substitute wrote it on board. Therefore, today became a work day in class.
HW: Read pages 76-80 and take 1 page of notes (government, trading, who and why they came to colonies), on back side of notes please answer questions #2-5 on page 80 and make sure 13 Colonies map is colored and labeled correctly
Science: Today we learned the "ladder method" to convert metric system numbers, and learned the roots/stems of the different measurements.
HW: Finish the Conversion Challenge if not finished in class. This should take no more than 15 minutes. Here is the worksheet.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Knowledge of what is possible is the beginning of happiness.
George Santayana
Language Arts: Today we were introduced to stems and Cornell notes. These are tools that we will be using the remainder of the school year to expand our vocabulary and work through informational (non-fiction) texts.
HW: None
Math 8: Today we constructed graphs and tables to model problem situations.
HW: 1.4 A&B only. This is only for 8th period!
Algebra: Today we added and subracted integers.
HW: 2.2 in the workbook (pg 18) and 2.3 in the workbook (pg 20)
Social Studies: Today we read from textbook pages 76-80 and took one page of notes on what we read. We answered questions #2-5 on page 80 and also completed the map on the 13 Colonies.
HW: If reading notes, questions and map were not completed during class, the remainder is homework due Thursday in class.
Science: Today we peer edited our partners' procedures and pointed out any steps that needed revision due to unclear or inexact instructions. We then wrote our reflection of our parachutes.
HW: Finish the reflection if not done in class. This should take no more than 15 minutes.
George Santayana
Language Arts: Today we were introduced to stems and Cornell notes. These are tools that we will be using the remainder of the school year to expand our vocabulary and work through informational (non-fiction) texts.
HW: None
Math 8: Today we constructed graphs and tables to model problem situations.
HW: 1.4 A&B only. This is only for 8th period!
Algebra: Today we added and subracted integers.
HW: 2.2 in the workbook (pg 18) and 2.3 in the workbook (pg 20)
Social Studies: Today we read from textbook pages 76-80 and took one page of notes on what we read. We answered questions #2-5 on page 80 and also completed the map on the 13 Colonies.
HW: If reading notes, questions and map were not completed during class, the remainder is homework due Thursday in class.
Science: Today we peer edited our partners' procedures and pointed out any steps that needed revision due to unclear or inexact instructions. We then wrote our reflection of our parachutes.
HW: Finish the reflection if not done in class. This should take no more than 15 minutes.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
It is what we think we know that keeps us from learning.
Chester Bernard
Language Arts: Today we had our first peer conferences! Students gave each other feedback based on the six traits of writing.
HW: None- if students are all caught up.
Math 8: Today we turned in HW from Monday and worked on Warm Up #003. Finished Investigation 1.3 (Using Linear Relationships), and began 1.4 (Recognizing Linear Relationships)
HW: finish 1.4
Algebra: Today we finished warm up #002. Reviewed chapter 2 vocabulary,discussed differences between Whole numbers, integers, rational numbers and real numbers. reviewed half of 2.1 HW questions.
HW: no HW, continue workbook lesson 2.1 all from Monday if not finished
Social Studies: Today we took notes on Colonizing America. Students should be able to say why Europeans came to the New World.
HW: Study 50 states for test on Sept 27
Science: Today we wrote our hypotheses and tested our parachutes. We wrote our procedures while working on our parachutes.
HW: Finish writing procedure.
Chester Bernard
Language Arts: Today we had our first peer conferences! Students gave each other feedback based on the six traits of writing.
HW: None- if students are all caught up.
Math 8: Today we turned in HW from Monday and worked on Warm Up #003. Finished Investigation 1.3 (Using Linear Relationships), and began 1.4 (Recognizing Linear Relationships)
HW: finish 1.4
Algebra: Today we finished warm up #002. Reviewed chapter 2 vocabulary,discussed differences between Whole numbers, integers, rational numbers and real numbers. reviewed half of 2.1 HW questions.
HW: no HW, continue workbook lesson 2.1 all from Monday if not finished
Social Studies: Today we took notes on Colonizing America. Students should be able to say why Europeans came to the New World.
HW: Study 50 states for test on Sept 27
Science: Today we wrote our hypotheses and tested our parachutes. We wrote our procedures while working on our parachutes.
HW: Finish writing procedure.
Monday, September 19, 2011
It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.
Albert Einstein
Language Arts: Today we learned about Step 3 of the "Writers' Workshop" writing process: conferencing. We discussed how when students give feedback, they need to specific about the location and the trait of writing they are commenting about.
HW: Bring your completed first draft tomorrow so that you are peer-conference ready!
Math 8: Today we worked on tables, graphs and equation in class, reviewed pg. 9, A-C
HW: A.C.E #'s 23, 24 (pg 18-19)
Algebra: Today we peer corrected lessons 1.3 and 1.4 in class, began looking at properties of real numbers (Ch.2 in MDL)
HW: workbook 2.1 (pg 16 & 17)
Social Studies: Today we looked at Geo regions and how they affect how and where we live.
HW: review 50 states for assessment on Sept 27
Science: Today we experimented with parachute designs to make our parachute's descent as long as possible. We will write an hypothesis and a procedure over the next two days.
HW: More people than I'm happy with did not finish their procedure from last week. This needs to be done and turned in Tuesday.
Albert Einstein
Language Arts: Today we learned about Step 3 of the "Writers' Workshop" writing process: conferencing. We discussed how when students give feedback, they need to specific about the location and the trait of writing they are commenting about.
HW: Bring your completed first draft tomorrow so that you are peer-conference ready!
Math 8: Today we worked on tables, graphs and equation in class, reviewed pg. 9, A-C
HW: A.C.E #'s 23, 24 (pg 18-19)
Algebra: Today we peer corrected lessons 1.3 and 1.4 in class, began looking at properties of real numbers (Ch.2 in MDL)
HW: workbook 2.1 (pg 16 & 17)
Social Studies: Today we looked at Geo regions and how they affect how and where we live.
HW: review 50 states for assessment on Sept 27
Science: Today we experimented with parachute designs to make our parachute's descent as long as possible. We will write an hypothesis and a procedure over the next two days.
HW: More people than I'm happy with did not finish their procedure from last week. This needs to be done and turned in Tuesday.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Be not simply good - be good for something.
Henry David Thoreau
Language Arts: Today we discussed how to write a thesis that has a controlling idea. We also had class time to work on using their pre-write to write out their rough draft.
HW: Write the rough draft of your personal essay. (This should be five paragraphs long for most students.)
Math 8: Today we reviewed class syllabus/expectations from Day 1. Reviewed the homework from Tues/Wed (A.C.E. #1-3, & 15). Began investigation 1.3
HW: pg 9, #1-3 all
Algebra: Today we corrected vocabulary crossword and discussed the history of algebra and its relation to real world applications. Focusing on translating verbal phrases into expression and vice versa.
HW: Workbook lesson 1.4 (front and back)
Social Studies: Today we took an assessment on Geography Tools Review #1 and #2. Quiz took the whole class period.
HW: None!!!
Science: Today we graphed our data and examined the results as a class. We then rewrote our Procedure to take into account some of the variables that were not considered in our first draft. We also had our science spirals checked for completion.
HW: Finish rewriting procedure if it's not finished in class. This should take no more than 15 minutes.
Henry David Thoreau
Language Arts: Today we discussed how to write a thesis that has a controlling idea. We also had class time to work on using their pre-write to write out their rough draft.
HW: Write the rough draft of your personal essay. (This should be five paragraphs long for most students.)
Math 8: Today we reviewed class syllabus/expectations from Day 1. Reviewed the homework from Tues/Wed (A.C.E. #1-3, & 15). Began investigation 1.3
HW: pg 9, #1-3 all
Algebra: Today we corrected vocabulary crossword and discussed the history of algebra and its relation to real world applications. Focusing on translating verbal phrases into expression and vice versa.
HW: Workbook lesson 1.4 (front and back)
Social Studies: Today we took an assessment on Geography Tools Review #1 and #2. Quiz took the whole class period.
HW: None!!!
Science: Today we graphed our data and examined the results as a class. We then rewrote our Procedure to take into account some of the variables that were not considered in our first draft. We also had our science spirals checked for completion.
HW: Finish rewriting procedure if it's not finished in class. This should take no more than 15 minutes.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
There are countless ways of achieving greatness, but any road to achieving one's maximum potential must be built on a bedrock of respect for the individual, a commitment to excellence, and a rejection of mediocrity.
Buck Rodgers
Language Arts: Today we reviewed students' possible topics for their personal essay and learned about the first step of the writing process, pre-writing. We took a close look at their topics and decided whether they had the potential for strong ideas and content.
HW: Complete the pre-writing worksheet for their topic of choice. The topic is for the personal essay they will begin drafting tomorrow.
Math 8: Today we were in the computer lab completing district required easy CBM testing
HW: None
Algebra: Today we were in the computer lab completing district required easy CBM testing
HW: None
Social Studies: Today we looked at a map of Western Europe and I assigned a proficiency assessment for tomorrow on grid map, latitude and longitude, location of cities, states and countries, compass/direction, etc.
HW: Review this week's homework to prepare for tomorrow's assessment.
Science: Today we wrote a procedure that provided information on how many water drops fit on a penny without spilling over the sides. We also graphed our data.
HW: Finish writing your procedure if you didn't finish in class. There is a spiral check tomorrow to make sure that both reflections are done.
Buck Rodgers
Language Arts: Today we reviewed students' possible topics for their personal essay and learned about the first step of the writing process, pre-writing. We took a close look at their topics and decided whether they had the potential for strong ideas and content.
HW: Complete the pre-writing worksheet for their topic of choice. The topic is for the personal essay they will begin drafting tomorrow.
Math 8: Today we were in the computer lab completing district required easy CBM testing
HW: None
Algebra: Today we were in the computer lab completing district required easy CBM testing
HW: None
Social Studies: Today we looked at a map of Western Europe and I assigned a proficiency assessment for tomorrow on grid map, latitude and longitude, location of cities, states and countries, compass/direction, etc.
HW: Review this week's homework to prepare for tomorrow's assessment.
Science: Today we wrote a procedure that provided information on how many water drops fit on a penny without spilling over the sides. We also graphed our data.
HW: Finish writing your procedure if you didn't finish in class. There is a spiral check tomorrow to make sure that both reflections are done.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterward.
Vernon Sanders Law
Language Arts: Today we began exploring possible topics for students' next expository essay. Specifically, we considered whether given topics had strong enough "Ideas and Content" to carry a student through a five-paragraph essay.
HW: Come to class with at least one idea for what you could write about on your upcoming personal essay.
Math 8: Today we started warm up #002 (reviewed 1-5 in class), organized class file folders, worked on additional practice in class.
HW: A.C.E. pg 17, #15 only
Algebra: Today we started the period off with a fire drill. Came back to class and finished Warm Up #002, organized class file folders, started math vocab crossword.
HW: finish math vocab crossword. Read "Math and History Application" worksheet and answer questions 1 & 2
Social Studies: Today we practiced the 50 states from a blank, numbered map. We also looked at world cities and how to find them using longitude and latitude.
HW: practice your 50 states, test is Sept. 27
Science: Today we applied the engineering knowledge we learned yesterday to make the final iteration of our structure. We were given the challenge to use as few materials as possible. Afterward, we wrote a reflection.
HW: Finish reflection if not done in class. This should take no more than 15 minutes.
Vernon Sanders Law
Language Arts: Today we began exploring possible topics for students' next expository essay. Specifically, we considered whether given topics had strong enough "Ideas and Content" to carry a student through a five-paragraph essay.
HW: Come to class with at least one idea for what you could write about on your upcoming personal essay.
Math 8: Today we started warm up #002 (reviewed 1-5 in class), organized class file folders, worked on additional practice in class.
HW: A.C.E. pg 17, #15 only
Algebra: Today we started the period off with a fire drill. Came back to class and finished Warm Up #002, organized class file folders, started math vocab crossword.
HW: finish math vocab crossword. Read "Math and History Application" worksheet and answer questions 1 & 2
Social Studies: Today we practiced the 50 states from a blank, numbered map. We also looked at world cities and how to find them using longitude and latitude.
HW: practice your 50 states, test is Sept. 27
Science: Today we applied the engineering knowledge we learned yesterday to make the final iteration of our structure. We were given the challenge to use as few materials as possible. Afterward, we wrote a reflection.
HW: Finish reflection if not done in class. This should take no more than 15 minutes.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.
A A Milne (Christopher Robin to Winnie the Pooh)
Language Arts: Today we discussed expository (or informational) writing and the different types of expository writing around them.
HW: None
Math 8: Today we discussed linear relationships in tables and graphs and graphed walking rate results from last class in groups. Warm Up #002 (proportions, number line, Pythagorean Theorem, statistics practice)
HW: A.C.E. problems 1-3, pgs 12-13
Algebra: Today we continued work on order of operations and Warm Up #002 (median, stem-leaf plot, and perimeter/area practice). Began looking at translating verbal phrases in algebraic expressions.
HW: 1.3 in workbook (pg 5-6) ALL
Social Studies: Today we looked at grid maps and coordinates. Also, students put in their planners the 50 states test that will be September 27.
HW: Make sure grid map is complete.
Science: Today we learned strategies of engineering that will provide us with better information for making a proper structure that works. We found key points in our reading passages, and then shared them with the rest of the class.
HW: None!
A A Milne (Christopher Robin to Winnie the Pooh)
Language Arts: Today we discussed expository (or informational) writing and the different types of expository writing around them.
HW: None
Math 8: Today we discussed linear relationships in tables and graphs and graphed walking rate results from last class in groups. Warm Up #002 (proportions, number line, Pythagorean Theorem, statistics practice)
HW: A.C.E. problems 1-3, pgs 12-13
Algebra: Today we continued work on order of operations and Warm Up #002 (median, stem-leaf plot, and perimeter/area practice). Began looking at translating verbal phrases in algebraic expressions.
HW: 1.3 in workbook (pg 5-6) ALL
Social Studies: Today we looked at grid maps and coordinates. Also, students put in their planners the 50 states test that will be September 27.
HW: Make sure grid map is complete.
Science: Today we learned strategies of engineering that will provide us with better information for making a proper structure that works. We found key points in our reading passages, and then shared them with the rest of the class.
HW: None!
Monday, September 12, 2011
Anger is only one letter short of danger.
Eleanor Roosevelt
Language Arts: Today we took a reading comprehension test. Students' scores on this test will be a factor in determining whether they are placed in appropriate enrichment/extension classes.
HW: The deadline for the "All About Me" expository essay assignment has been extended to tomorrow, 9/13/11.
Math 8: Today we worked on Analyzing and Representation.
HW: None
Algebra: Today we worked on order of operations.
HW: Worksheet 1.2, page 3 only
Social Studies: Today we looked at global interdependence and the United States. Students looked at distance between two cities.
HW: Complete Geo Review 1 and label the US map with states only.
Science: Today we redesigned our structures using different criteria. After we demonstrated our structures to the class, we started to write our reflections.
HW: Finish reflections in science spirals. HW should take no longer than 15 minutes.
Eleanor Roosevelt
Language Arts: Today we took a reading comprehension test. Students' scores on this test will be a factor in determining whether they are placed in appropriate enrichment/extension classes.
HW: The deadline for the "All About Me" expository essay assignment has been extended to tomorrow, 9/13/11.
Math 8: Today we worked on Analyzing and Representation.
HW: None
Algebra: Today we worked on order of operations.
HW: Worksheet 1.2, page 3 only
Social Studies: Today we looked at global interdependence and the United States. Students looked at distance between two cities.
HW: Complete Geo Review 1 and label the US map with states only.
Science: Today we redesigned our structures using different criteria. After we demonstrated our structures to the class, we started to write our reflections.
HW: Finish reflections in science spirals. HW should take no longer than 15 minutes.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Seek out that particular mental attribute which makes you feel most deeply and vitally alive, along with which comes the inner voice which says, "This is the real me," and when you have found that attitude, follow it.
James Truslow Adams
Language Arts: Today we continued working on our "All About Me" expository essay assignment. Their finished product should be three to five paragraphs of writing about themselves. (The purpose of this essay is to inform their reader about themselves.) The also needed to include two pages of visuals- drawings, pictures, sketches- to go along with their writing. No pre-write, outline, or rough draft is required.
HW: Finish the "All About Me" assignment, the writing and the visuals. It is due Monday.
Math 8: Finishing Walkathon Lab
HW: None
Algebra: Today we distributed lockers and began review of Evaluating Expressions
HW: complete Lesson 1.1 Worksheet (front and back, no calculator)
Social Studies: Today we looked at the social studies syllabus.
HW: None
Science: Today we started a small unit on Engineering, where the kids had to build a structure with specific criteria and constraints. They shared out to the class.
HW: None
James Truslow Adams
Language Arts: Today we continued working on our "All About Me" expository essay assignment. Their finished product should be three to five paragraphs of writing about themselves. (The purpose of this essay is to inform their reader about themselves.) The also needed to include two pages of visuals- drawings, pictures, sketches- to go along with their writing. No pre-write, outline, or rough draft is required.
HW: Finish the "All About Me" assignment, the writing and the visuals. It is due Monday.
Math 8: Finishing Walkathon Lab
HW: None
Algebra: Today we distributed lockers and began review of Evaluating Expressions
HW: complete Lesson 1.1 Worksheet (front and back, no calculator)
Social Studies: Today we looked at the social studies syllabus.
HW: None
Science: Today we started a small unit on Engineering, where the kids had to build a structure with specific criteria and constraints. They shared out to the class.
HW: None
Thursday, September 8, 2011
To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Language Arts: Today we started our first (writing) assignment. Students began their "All About Me" expository essay in which they were to explain who they are. This assignment gives me an opportunity to gauge each students' writing ability.
HW: None- we will continue this assignment in class tomorrow.
Math 8: Today we did a Warm Up/review of Learning Targets from last year. Checked out "Moving Straight Ahead" books, and began Walkathon Lab".
HW: None
Algebra: Today we did a Warm Up/review of previous years' learning target, checked out Algebra books (need to cover outside of book), and discussed proper hallway/library expectations.
HW: None
Social Studies: Today we looked at class policies and why we study history!
HW: None
Science: Today we reviewed our Miracle Fish lab from yesterday. We did a cooperative learning activity and discussed expectations.
HW: None
Language Arts: Today we started our first (writing) assignment. Students began their "All About Me" expository essay in which they were to explain who they are. This assignment gives me an opportunity to gauge each students' writing ability.
HW: None- we will continue this assignment in class tomorrow.
Math 8: Today we did a Warm Up/review of Learning Targets from last year. Checked out "Moving Straight Ahead" books, and began Walkathon Lab".
HW: None
Algebra: Today we did a Warm Up/review of previous years' learning target, checked out Algebra books (need to cover outside of book), and discussed proper hallway/library expectations.
HW: None
Social Studies: Today we looked at class policies and why we study history!
HW: None
Science: Today we reviewed our Miracle Fish lab from yesterday. We did a cooperative learning activity and discussed expectations.
HW: None