Daily Update--Feb. 27/15

ELA--There is always daily reading.

--I am still waiting for signed vocabulary tests, and signed Chapter 2 novel quiz.

-- Students should be working on the "Evidence of Learning" for Unit 6. The rough draft of either making up the story or making up the individual sentences should be a work in progress. This assignment in its entirety will be due Wednesday, March 4th. We are presently editing the sentences in class.

--For the novel, students should have read chapter 3 and identified 8 to 12 important events that happened in the chapter (using sticky notes). Now they are using the 2-column note-taking chart to add more details to the main events. The next step of the assignment is to write a rough draft of the summary of the chapter using the notes. This should be done by Tuesday.

Math--


SS--We are now presenting our 3-point approach projects in class.

Science--The Health/Science Media project was due  Friday, Feb.27th. Students who have not handed it in must do so on Monday.


8R Science--The Health/Science Media project was due  Friday, Feb.27th. Students who have not handed it in must do so on Monday..



 ****MS Read-a-thon pledge sheets and money will be due by March 4th

Daily Update--Feb. 25/15

ELA--There is always daily reading.

--I am still waiting for signed vocabulary tests, and signed Chapter 2 novel quiz.

-- Students should be working on the "Evidence of Learning" for Unit 6. The rough draft of either making up the story or making up the individual sentences should be a work in progress. This assignment will be due Wednesday, March 4th. We are presently editing the sentences in class.

--For the novel, students should have read chapter 3 and identified 8 to 12 important events that happened in the chapter (using sticky notes). Now they are using the 2-column note-taking chart to add more details to the main events.The next step of the assignment will be explained later this week.

Math--POW #19 is due Friday.


SS--Get the test signed and returned to school.

--For the 3-Point Approach/Word-a-day mini-project, students should have the rough draft information completed, and now working on the poster section of the project. Follow the detailed outline. The project will be due Friday of this week. It is not a long, extensive research project, so it can be completed within the time frame.

Science--The Health/Science Media project is due  Friday, Feb.27th. Students have had time to look for and find their 3 articles, and now should be working on the rough drafts of summaries and opinions. Science classes last week and this week have been used ( and are being used) for this project.


8R Science--.The Health/Science Media project is due  Friday, Feb.27th. Students have had time to look for and find their 3 articles, and now should be working on the rough drafts of summaries and opinions. Science classes last week and this week have been used ( and are being used) for this project.

 --Title page for the new unit on "Optics" is due Friday. An outline and rubric has been handed out.



 ****MS Read-a-thon pledge sheets and money will be due by March 4th

Daily Update--Feb.24/15

ELA--There is always daily reading.

--I am still waiting for signed vocabulary tests, and signed Chapter 2 novel quiz.

-- Students should be working on the "Evidence of Learning" for Unit 6. The rough draft of either making up the story or making up the individual sentences should be a work in progress. This assignment will be due Tuesday, March 3rd.

--For the novel, students need to read chapter 3 and identify 8 to 12 important events that happened in the chapter (using sticky notes). The rest of the assignment has been explained, but we will deal with it after this section has been completed.

Math--POW #19 is due Friday.


SS--Get the test signed and returned to school.

--For the 3-Point Approach/Word-a-day mini-project, students should have the rough draft information completed, and now working on the poster section of the project. Follow the detailed outline. The project will be due Friday of this week. It is not a long, extensive research project, so it can be completed within the time frame.

Science--The Health/Science Media project is due  Friday, Feb.27th. Students have had time to look for and find their 3 articles, and now should be working on the rough drafts of summaries and opinions. Science classes last week and this week have been used ( and are being used) for this project.


8R Science--.The Health/Science Media project is due  Friday, Feb.27th. Students have had time to look for and find their 3 articles, and now should be working on the rough drafts of summaries and opinions. Science classes last week and this week have been used ( and are being used) for this project.

 --Title page for the new unit on "Optics" is due Friday. An outline and rubric has been handed out.



 ****MS Read-a-thon pledge sheets and money will be due by March 4th

Daily Update--Feb.23/15

ELA--There is always daily reading.

--I am still waiting for signed vocabulary tests, and signed Chapter 2 novel quiz.

--I introduced the "Evidence of Learning" for Unit 6. Students should start working on the rough draft of either making up the story or making up the individual sentences. This assignment will be due beginning of March.

--For the novel, students need to read chapter 3 and identify 8 to 12 important events that happened in the chapter (using sticky notes). The rest of the assignment has been explained, but we will deal with it after this section has been completed.

Math--POW #19 is due Friday.


SS--Get the test signed and returned to school.

--Begin rough draft of the 3-Point Approach/Word-a-day mini-project. Students have a detailed outline. The project will be due near the end of the week. It is not a long, extensive research project, so it can be completed within the time frame. Over the weekend, students should have found the definition of their chosen word and looked for diagrams/pictures. Begin on the model. Paper will be handed out tomorrow for the poster section of the project.

Science--The Health/Science Media project is due  Friday, Feb.27th. Students have had time to look for and find their 3 articles, and now should be working on the rough drafts of summaries and opinions. Science classes last week and this week have been used ( and are being used) for this project.

--Title page for the new unit on "Optics" is due Tuesday. An outline and rubric has been handed out.

8R Science--.The Health/Science Media project is due  Friday, Feb.27th. Students have had time to look for and find their 3 articles, and now should be working on the rough drafts of summaries and opinions. Science classes last week and this week have been used ( and are being used) for this project.



 ****MS Read-a-thon pledge sheets and money will be due by March 4th.

Daily Update--Feb.20/15

ELA--There is always daily reading.

--I am still waiting for signed vocabulary tests, and signed Chapter 2 novel quiz.

--I introduced the "Evidence of Learning" for Unit 6. Students should start working on the rough draft of either making up the story or making up the individual sentences. This assignment will be due beginning of March.


SS--Get the test signed and returned to school.

--Begin rough draft of the 3-Point Approach/Word-a-day mini-project which was introduced today. Students have a detailed outline. The project will be due near the end of next week. It is not a long, extensive research project, so it can be completed within the time frame. Over the weekend, find the definition of their chosen word and look for diagrams/pictures. Begin on the model. Paper will be handed out on Monday for the poster section of the project.

Science--The Health/Science Media project is due  Friday, Feb.27th. Students have had time to look for and find their 3 articles, and now should be working on the rough drafts of summaries and opinions. Science classes this week have been used for this project.

--Title page for the new unit on "Optics" is due Tuesday. An outline and rubric has been handed out.

8R Science--The Health/Science Media project is due  Friday, Feb.27th. Students have had time to look for and find their 3 articles, and now should be working on the rough drafts of summaries and opinions. Science classes this week have been used for this project.

Cooking--Title page is due Monday.

****MS Read-a-thon pledge sheets and money will be due by March 4th.

Have a good weekend!

Daily Update--February 19/15

ELA-- There is daily reading of twenty minutes.

--The next IRP is due tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 20th. 

Daily Update--Feb.18/115

ELA-- There is daily reading of twenty minutes.

--The next IRP is due Friday, Feb. 20th. They should have the good copy of their reflections completed, and now working on their book project. 

Daily Update--Feb.17/15

ELA-- There is daily reading of twenty minutes.

--The next IRP is due Friday, Feb. 20th. They should have the good copy of their reflections completed, and now working on their book project. 

Daily Update--Feb.13/15

Daily Update--Feb.12/15

ELA-- There is daily reading of twenty minutes.

The next IRP will be due approximately Feb. 20th. They should be writing the rough drafts of their reflections right now. The book should be finished. They have decided on the book project they will do for this next IRP. This should keep them on track, and help them manage their time more efficiently.

--Get the vocabulary unit 5 test signed and returned to school.

 --A "Mind Map" has been introduced for the next novel assignment. No due date has been set, however, students should have completed the rough draft of it.

Math-- 6.5 textbook questions (on page 227/228) #7 a and b, #8 a and b, #9 a and b., and, in problem format, #12 for tomorrow. POW#18 is due Tuesday, the latest.

SS--

Science-- The unit test will be written tomorrow, Friday, Feb.13. Have pink booklet in class tomorrow.

8R Science--The unit test will be written tomorrow, Friday, Feb.13.

  !

*****For "I Love to Read Month", I shared my favorite children's book, Love You Forever. I would like the students to choose their favorite childhood book, bring it to class, and share it with us. We have also started a Reading Board Game which will continue to the end of the year.

******We discussed the MS Read-a-thon today, and I handed out pledge sheets. I have encouraged the students to take part in this worthy fundraiser. We will continue with it until early March

Daily Update--Feb.11/15

ELA-- There is daily reading of twenty minutes.

The next IRP will be due approximately Feb. 20th. They should be writing the rough drafts of their reflections right now. The book should be finished, if not close to being finished. They have decided on the book project they will do for this next IRP. This should keep them on track, and help them manage their time more efficiently.

--Get the vocabulary unit 5 test signed and returned to school.

--The remainder of the vocabulary booklet is due tomorrow.

--A "Mind Map" has been introduced for the next novel assignment. No due date has been set, however, students should be working on the rough draft of it.

Math-- 6.4 textbook questions (on page 220/221) #4 a and b, #5 a and b, #8, #9c, and in problem format, #12 for tomorrow. POW#18 is due Tuesday, the latest.

SS-- A test on Mesopotamia will be written on Thursday, Feb. 12. The booklet of questions and answers is to be handed in tomorrow before the test.

Science--A test checklist has been handed out in preparation for the unit test Friday, Feb.13. One worksheet was assigned as review.

8R Science--A test checklist has been handed out in preparation for the unit test Friday, Feb.13. One worksheet was assigned for review and homework.

 !

*****For "I Love to Read Month", I shared my favorite children's book, Love You Forever. I would like the students to choose their favorite childhood book, bring it to class, and share it with us. We have also started a Reading Board Game which will continue to the end of the year.

******We discussed the MS Read-a-thon today, and I handed out pledge sheets. I have encouraged the students to take part in this worthy fundraiser. We will continue with it until early March.

Daily Update--Feb.10/15

ELA-- There is daily reading of twenty minutes.

The next IRP will be due approximately Feb. 20th. They should be using sticky notes for their reflections right now. The book should be close to being finished. They have decided on the book project they will do for this next IRP. This should keep them on track, and help them manage their time more efficiently.

--Get the vocabulary unit 5 test signed and returned to school.

--The remainder of the vocabulary booklet is due Thursday.

--A "Mind Map" has been introduced for the next novel assignment. No due date has been set, however, students should be working on the rough draft of it.

Math-- 6.4 textbook questions (on page 220/221) #4 a and b, #5 a and b, #8, #9c, and in problem format, #12 for tomorrow.

SS--In the booklet on Mesopotamia, the 3-point approaches were assigned and are due tomorrow. A test on Mesopotamia will be written on Thursday, Feb. 12.

Science--A test checklist has been handed out in preparation for the unit test Friday, Feb.13. One worksheet was assigned as review.

8R Science--A test checklist has been handed out in preparation for the unit test Friday, Feb.13. One worksheet was assigned for review and homework.

 !

*****For "I Love to Read Month", I shared my favorite children's book, Love You Forever. I would like the students to choose their favorite childhood book, bring it to class, and share it with us. We have also started a Reading Board Game which will continue to the end of the year.

******We discussed the MS Read-a-thon today, and I handed out pledge sheets. I have encouraged the students to take part in this worthy fundraiser. We will continue with it until early March.

Daily Update--Feb.9/15

ELA-- There is daily reading of twenty minutes.

The next IRP will be due approximately Feb. 20th. They should be using sticky notes for their reflections right now. The book should be close to being finished. They have decided on the book project they will do for this next IRP. This should keep them on track, and help them manage their time more efficiently.

--Get the vocabulary unit 5 test signed and returned to school.

Math--Worksheet 6.3 questions #1 to 4, and in problem format, #5,6, and 9 for tomorrow.

SS--In the booklet on Mesopotamia, questions #16 to 21 were assigned and are due tomorrow. A test on Mesopotamia will be written on Thursday, Feb. 12.

Science--A test checklist has been handed out in preparation for the unit test Friday, Feb.13. Two worksheets were assigned as review.

8R Science--A test checklist has been handed out in preparation for the unit test Friday, Feb.13.

***We dissected  pigs' heart today, so I hope the students will have an interesting conversation with you about their lab!

*****For "I Love to Read Month", I shared my favorite children's book, Love You Forever, today. I would like the students to choose their favorite childhood book, bring it to class, and share it with us. We have also started a Reading Board Game which starts today and will continue to the end of the year.

Daily Update--Feb.6/15

ELA-- There is daily reading of twenty minutes which helps students towards the next IRP which will be due approximately Feb. 20th. They should be using sticky notes for their reflections right now. They have decided on the book project they will do for this next IRP. This should keep them on track, and help them manage their time more efficiently.

--The Venn diagram comparing the two gangs in our novel, The Outsiders, is due Monday and they should have finished reading chapter 1 in the novel today.

--Vocabulary unit 6 synonyms and antonyms page was assigned yesterday and is due Monday.

Math--POW #17 is due Monday.

SS--In the booklet on Mesopotamia, questions #1 to 7 were assigned yesterday and due today. Today questions #8 to 15 were assigned and are due Monday. A test on Mesopotamia will be written on Thursday, Feb. 12.

Science--A test checklist has been handed out in preparation for the unit test Friday, Feb.13. Two worksheets were assigned as review.

8R Science--A test checklist has been handed out in preparation for the unit test Friday, Feb.13.

Daily Update--Feb.4/15

ELA-- There is daily reading of twenty minutes which helps students towards the next IRP which will be due approximately Feb. 20th. They should be using sticky notes for their reflections right now. I have asked that they have a tentative idea as to what book project they will do for this next IRP so they are staying on track and can manage their time more efficiently.

--The KWL chart-Personal Response is due Friday.

Math--Worksheet 6.2 (all questions) is due tomorrow.

SS--

Science--Oral presentation of the "Pulmonary Circulation of the Blood" must be completed by Friday, Feb.6.

--The RAFT assignment is due Feb.6th as well.

--A test checklist was handed out today in preparation for the unit test next Friday.

8R Science--Oral presentation of the "Pulmonary Circulation of the Blood" must be completed by Friday, Feb.6th.

--The RAFT assignment is due Feb.6th.

 --A test checklist was handed out today in preparation for the unit test next Friday.

French--Test on Friday.

Daily Update--Feb.3/15

ELA-- There is daily reading of twenty minutes which helps students towards the next IRP which will be due approximately Feb. 20th. They should be using sticky notes for their reflections right now. I have asked that they have a tentative idea as to what book project they will do for this next IRP so they are staying on track and can manage their time more efficiently.

Math--

SS--The "Doorway to Civilization" project is due tomorrow Wednesday, Feb.4th.

Science--Oral presentation of the "Pulmonary Circulation of the Blood" must be completed by Friday, Feb.6.

--The RAFT assignment is due Feb.6th as well.

--A test checklist was handed out today in preparation for the unit test next Friday.

8R Science--Oral presentation of the "Pulmonary Circulation of the Blood" must be completed by Friday, Feb.6th.

--The RAFT assignment is due Feb.6th.

French--Test on Friday.

Sewing test is Wednesday, Day 4.

Daily Update--February 2, 2015

ELA-- There is daily reading of twenty minutes which helps students towards the next IRP which will be due approximately Feb. 20th. They should be using sticky notes for their reflections right now.

--We started our novel study today. For homework, students need to fill in the second column in the KWL chart with atleast three questions for each section. Due tomorrow.
Math--Textbook questions on page 202/203 #5, 7, and in problem format #8,9, and 12 for tomorrow.

SS--The "Doorway to Civilization" project is due Wednesday, Feb.4th.

Science--Oral presentation of the "Pulmonary Circulation of the Blood" must be completed by Friday, Feb.6.

--The RAFT assignment is due Feb.6th as well.

8R Science--Oral presentation of the "Pulmonary Circulation of the Blood" must be completed by Friday, Feb.6th.

--The RAFT assignment is due Feb.6th.

Sewing test is Wednesday, Day 4.