Homework Center

Monday, 4/2:  Workbook 4-1

Tuesday, 4/3:  None

Wednesday, 4/4:  Pedigree Handout

Thursday, 4/5:  None

Chapter 19 should be completed this week and turned in by Thursday.

Have a great vacation!

8th Grade Science Homework

Mon. 4/2- Workbook pg. 35 & 36 (word and math wise)

Tue. 4/3- Text pg.94 Ques. # 1-15 (all complete sentences)

Wed. 4/4- Make 3X5 Index card for Ch.3 Test. Study!

Thur. 4/5- Ch.3 Test today! Start studying for science state testing after spring break!

Fri. 4/6- Spring break!!!!

QOW- Can you hear the ocean when you hold a seashell to your ear? Explain.

7th Grade Science Homework

Mon. 4/2- Workbook 19-4 and Wordwise (pg. 201-204)

Tue. 4/3- Workbook 20-1 (pg.205-209)

Wed. 4/4- Workbook 20-2 (pg.209-211)

Thur. 4/5- None!

Fri. 4/6- Spring break!!!!

QOW- Provide 10 smoking facts

Monday 4/2- No homework

Tuesday 4/3- Worksheet

Wednesday 4/4- Worksheet- LUNCH-TIME TEST CORRECTIONS TODAY

Thursday 4/5- No Homework

HEADS UP !!! The California Standards Test (CST) for science is just around the corner (week of 4/24). This week I will be handing out a review packet that will help you prepare for the test. It will be due on 4/19 and will count both as a major homework assignment and will be graded as a quiz. Do a little bit each day so that it will not turn into a huge assignment the night of 4/18. You don't need your book to do the packet so take it with you on vacation.

Monday 4/2: Read text sections 18-4 and 18-5; Workbook 18-4 and 18-5.

Tuesday 4/3: Read text sections 21-1 and 20-1 pages 632-635; Workbook 21-1 and 20-1 #1-9 only.

Wednesday 4/4: Read text 21-3; Workbook 21-3.

Thursday 4/5: Work on your CST review pack during vacation.

Have a great spring break!!!

4/2 Grammar p.460 Ex 45

                     p.461 Ex 46

4/3 Grammar p. 463 Ex 47, 48

                    p. 464 Ex 49

4/4 Grammar p. 464 Ex 50

                    p. 467 Ex 51

4/5 Grammar p. 467 Ex 52, 53

READ AR this week and during holiday to get a book ready to take a quiz.

Happy Spring break!  April 6-April 15   See you back Monday April 16 with your grammar book.

4/2 Practice and Study Guide 10-1.

4/3 p. 616 1-10.

4/4 p. 412 1-3, 7-9, 18, 19.

4/5 Statistics quiz today. 

4/2/07 Agenda:

-Turn in your Chinese Invention Project, Part A (List all 10 Chinese Inventions you'd like to research)

-Recite Prepositions

-Begin Test Prep Packet # 1

-Read AR

-Correct s.s. ch.8, les. 1 notes and review #1-7 

-Study Roots Up

4/2/07 Homework:

-Read for 30-60 minutes tonight and every night.  Get your blue reading log signed by your parents.  Take tests as soon as you finish a book.

-Test Prep Packet #1 due tomorrow

-Study Roots Up: Quiz #1 tomorrow

-Chinese Invention Booklet: Work on Part B, due Thursday, 4/5/07 (10 packets of research information due on Thursday--one packet of info for each of your 10 topics.  If it is printed information, make sure you hi-light it.)  Remember to work on this a little bit each night: don't procrastinate.

4/2/07 Agenda:

-Turn in your Test Prep Packet #1.  It will be graded for completion and returned to you.  Then, you will correct your owna nd we will discuss any tricky questions (like #5 and third person omniscient!)

-Recite Prepositions

-Begin Test Prep Packet # 2

-Read AR

-Discuss Princess Bride

-Study Roots Up

-Roots Up Quiz #1 

-Correct it and learn from it: How did you do?  What do you need to continue to do so that your next quiz is this good?  or, What should you change/work on/practice differently so that your quiz can reflect all that you are learning about Greek and Latin root words? 

4/3/07 Homework:

-S.S. Ch. 8, Lesson 2: Notes due tomorrow 

-Read for 30-60 minutes tonight and every night.  Get your blue reading log signed by your parents.  Take tests as soon as you finish a book.

-Test Prep Packet #2 due tomorrow

-Study Roots Up

Intertextual Reference Presentations

Time Requirement:

3:30 to 4 minutes (don't go over 4 minutes or under 3 minutes, 30 seconds) 

Content:

Spend time explaining why you think Bradbury selected this particular work to reference and what themes/elements/ideas these two works have in common.  Make sure you use language and terminology that are appropriate for your audience. (Read: You've spent the last four weeks reading Merchant of Venice, but they have not.  It should be accessible.  And mildly interesting.  Failing that, bring food.)

Present your analysis of your chosen quotation first (2 minutes), followed by a short synopsis of the ITR (1 minute), and a bit about your author (30-60 seconds).  Make sure you keep your focus on Fahrenheit 451 and Bradbury's intention in referencing your selected text.  To the extent that it is possible, try to tie everything back to Fahrenheit 451.

Rehearsal: 

Please practice this speech often before it is your turn to present. I recommend practicing the complete presentation 10-20 times so that it feels natural to you and you only need to use your notes to keep you from rambling.  Harass friends, family members, and your favorite vice principal by asking them to listen to your presentation and give you feedback.  I promise, your practice will show in your final performance and in your final grade. 

Required supports:

Your ITR

A copy of Fahrenheit 451 with your chosen quotation bookmarked 

Notecards with NOTES ONLY.  If you use complete sentences I will take them away from you. (It is a speech, after all: speak to us.)

Optional supports:

A picture of your author

A Venn diagram/T-chart/graphic organizer that visually represents the relationship between your ITR and Fahrenheit 451

Food to share with the class

Think of something that you'd like to include and let me know 

Language Arts 8:

 1. Work on non-fiction reading goal.  Read!

2.  Take the AR test on COTW by 4/19/07.  Turn in your report on by 4/20.

 

Core 7:

1.  All 20 entries of dialectic journal due 4/16: Monday.

2.  Bring cover sheet on 4/16.

3.  Work on non-fiction goal: read!

 

 

Monday, 4/16:  Bring Text Book

Tuesday, 4/17:  Bring in lab worksheets, we will work on lab Tuesday - Thursday

Wednesday, 4/18:  Bring lab worksheets

Thursday, 4/19:  How Are Genes on Sex Chromosomes Inherited Lab due Friday

Friday, 4/20:  None 

Week of 4/16-4/20.........Lot's of review this week. State testing starts next Tuesday, 4/24.

Monday 4/16: Page 351-353 #1-60 ALL

Tuesday 4/17: Page 353-354 #61-104 ALL

Wednesday 4/18: Page 355 #130-146 ALL

Thursday 4/19: Practice Test. It will count towards class grade

Friday 4/20: Released Test Questions Quiz. It will also count towards class grade

Period 1 – RSP Language Arts

Monday – DOL #28

                   Read and Log 30 minutes minimum

Tuesday -.DOL

                  Read and Log 30 minutes minimum

Wednesday – DOL

                        Read and Log 30 minutes minimum

Thursday – DOL

                     Read and Log 30 minutes minimum

Friday – DOL Due

               Read and Log- Finish Book A/R quiz due Monday, 04/23

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Period 3 – RSP Math

Monday – Daily Math Practice #29

Tuesday- Daily Math Practice #29

Wednesday – Daily Math Practice #29

Thursday – Daily Math Practice #29         

Friday –   DMP Due

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Period 4 – RSP Social Studies

Monday - “Abolitionists” Packet

                   Read page 1 & 2.  Do work on page 2.

Tuesday-  Read page 3 and answer questions.

Wednesday – Read page 4 and answer questions.

Thursday – Read page 5 and answer questions.

Friday –  Answer questions on page 6. This packet is due on Monday, April 23.

4/16/07 

Agenda

1.  Homework in binder reminder

3.  Roots Up (ad)

4.  Turn in Spring Break Reading Log

5.  AR time

6.  Self Evaluations for Chinese Invention Project: Part C (10 rough draft paragraphs, 12-15 sentences per paragraphs)

7.  Turn in your ten rough drafts with the self evaluation stapled to the front

8.  S. S. Ch 8, Lesson 4: Read, take notes, and complete Review #1-7: DUE TODAY!

Homework

1.  Read for 30-60 minutes tonight (even if you read in class today)

2. Study your Roots Up cards; make sure you have all of them and know the root, its meaning, and some of the example words

3.  Chinese Invention Booklet (Remember, the whole booklet is due 4/24/07) Part D due Thursday.  Part D: Write a final draft of each of your ten paragraphs.  Watch your spelling, punctuation, captialization, and make sure that everything you're writing is clear and IN YOUR OWN WORDS. You need to type your final draft or write it in blue or black ink pen.  Put each invention on its own page so that you can cut it out and glue it into your booklet.

4/17/07

Agenda

1.  Homework in binder reminder

2.  Roots Up (pes/pedis)

3.  Peer Editing of all 10 rough drafts (Chinese Invent. Booklet)

4.  Correct s.s. Ch. 8, Les. 4 Review and notes

Homework

1.  Read for 30-60 minutes tonight (even if you read in class today)

2. Study your Roots Up cards; make sure you have all of them and know the root, its meaning, and some of the example words

3.  Chinese Invention Booklet (Remember, the whole booklet is due 4/24/07) Part D due THIS Thursday.  Part D: Write a final draft of each of your ten paragraphs.  Watch your spelling, punctuation, captialization, and make sure that everything you're writing is clear and IN YOUR OWN WORDS. You need to type your final draft or write it in blue or black ink pen.  Put each invention on its own page so that you can cut it out and glue it into your booklet.

4.  S. S. Chapter 8 REVIEW #1-15

5.  Study for chapter 8 s.s. test on Friday and Roots Up quiz on Monday 

4/18/07

Agenda

1.  Homework in binder reminder

2.  Roots Up

3.  Turn in S.S. p. 280 # 1-15

4.  Correct s.s. p. 280 (and Ch. 8, Les. 4 quiz--per. 5/6)

5.  Test Ready: Ms. EL's Super Powerpoint, TAKE NOTES!

6.  Test ready practice p.25-28 #1-20 only 

Homework

1.  Read for 30-60 minutes unless you read in class today

2. Study your Roots Up cards; make sure you have all of them and know the root, its meaning, and some of the example words

3.  Chinese Invention Booklet (Remember, the whole booklet is due 4/24/07) Part D due THIS FRIDAY (yes, I know, I am giving you an extension because I am so incredibly gracious).  Part D: Write a final draft of each of your ten paragraphs.  Watch your spelling, punctuation, captialization, and make sure that everything you're writing is clear and IN YOUR OWN WORDS. You need to type your final draft or write it in blue or black ink pen.  Put each invention on its own page so that you can cut it out and glue it into your booklet.  If you want to, you can turn in your final drafts early (on Thursday) for 5 bonus points.

4.  Study for chapter 8 s.s. test on Friday and Roots Up quiz on Monday 

HEADS UP !!! This week we will be preparing for the California Standards Test (CST) in 8th grade science. Ms. Silva and I have both prepared review packs that will help you remember the key concepts that you have learned this year in science.

All week: Work on review packs. Ms. Chollar's pack is due on 4/19. Ms. Silva's pack is due on 4/23. All 8th graders are required to complete both packs.

Monday 4/16: Worksheet "Major Elements in the Human Body"

Tuesday 4/17:  Read textbook 17-1; Workbook 17-1

Wednesday 4/18: Read text 17-2 pages 544-548; Workbook 17-2 #1-18 only; Finish Ms. Chollar's review pack

Thursday 4/19: Work on Ms. Silva's review pack due Monday

Friday 4/20: Work on Ms. Silva's review pack, due Monday 

8th Grade Homework

Mon. 4/16- Work on Chollar's and Silva's CST packets. Silva's packet pg. 19-24

Tue. 4/17- Work on Chollar's and Silva's CST packets. Silva's packet pg. 25-31

Wed. 4/18- Work on Chollar's and Silva's CST packets (Chollar's packet due Thurs). Silva's packet pg. 3-14

Thur. 4/19- Chollar's CST packet due today! Silva's packet pg.15-18 & 9-11 (the last pages of science released test questions). Silva's packet due Fri.

Fri. 4/20- Silva's CST packet due today! Study for Science CST test!!!

QOW-  What are the different types of stars? What are the different types of galaxies? What is the difference between a star, a planet and a mooon?

7th Grade Homework

Mon. 4/16- Read Text pg. 624-632, Workbook 20-1

Tue. 4/17- Worksheet 19-1 "Body's Transportation System"

Wed. 4/18- Worksheet 20-1 "Respiratory System"

Thur. 4/19- Study Ch.19 & 20-1 Circulatory and Respiratory System. Make 3X5 Index card for test on Friday!

Fri. 4/20- Ch.19 & 20-1 Test today!!! No Homework!

QOW-  What is anemia?

Monday 4-16 Read and Outline pps. 488-492

Tuesday 4-17 Read and Outline pps. 493-497

Wednesday 4-18 Read and Outline pps. 500-506

Thursday 4-19 Read and Outline pps.512-519  Study for Cicil War test

Friday 4-20 In Class Test on the Civil War 

Algebra

Monday, 4-2:  p. 462, #1-7

Tuesday, 4-3:  p. 612, #1-146 (not due for a while)

Wednesday, 4-4:  continue p. 612

Thursday, 4-5:  Have a nice spring break!

Introduction to Algebra

Monday, 4-2:  p. 351, #1-45

Tuesday, 4-3:  p. 552, #46-67

Wednesday, 4-4:  p. 559, #1-6, 9-12

Thursday, 4-5:  Have a nice spring break! 

Period 1 – RSP Language Arts

Monday –

                   Read and Log 30 minutes minimum

Tuesday -.

                  Read and Log 30 minutes minimum

Wednesday –

                        Read and Log 30 minutes minimum

Thursday –  

                     Read and Log 30 minutes minimum

Friday –

               Read and Log –Today is the absolute last day to turn in your A/R test

               and Reading Log

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Period 3 – RSP Math

******* No Math Homework this week due to State Testing*******

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Period 4 – RSP Social Studies

Monday - “Abolitionists” Packet Due

                   America’s Story – Read pages 119 - 122

Tuesday-  Answer questions 1 - 3.

Wednesday - Answer questions on page 123 (All).

Thursday – Answer questions on page 124.

Friday –  Packet Due.

Monday, 4/23:  Workbook 4-2

Tuesday, 4/24: none

Wednesday 4/25:  none

Thursday 4/26 & Friday 4/27: Family Puzzles classwork due Monday, 4/30

Read a nonfiction science book and take the AR test by May 31 

My apologies formy inconsistency with putting HW online.  I am still getting used to this new system.

Lang. Arts 8:

 1.   Read AR non-fiction.  Second check is May 4 and wil be graded according to your contract.

2.    Bring AR book every day during testing.

3.    Check online grades and see me with your printout for any inaccuracies.

Core 7:

1.    Read AR non-fiction.  Check on May 4th: graded.

2.    Bring AR book every day.

3.    Ch. 10 group proj. due Wed.  We will work on this in class, too.

4.    10 subtopics and 10 essential questions due on Wed.  See me for help, please if you need it.

5.    Research your own MA topic.  We will have library time next week, but you should start. 

6.    Check online grades and see me for any inaccuracies.  Bring printout. 

Monday 4/23 Collect data for project.

Tuesday 4/24 for period 1,2,3 OR Wednesday 4/25 for 4,5,6: Continue work on poster project.

Thursday 4/26 for periods 1,2,3 or Friday 4/27 for 4,5,6: Statistics poster project due Monday 4/30.

4/23/07 AGENDA

1.  Homework in binder reminder (Finish Chinese Invention Booklet: due tomorrow, study roots up, read AR: especially nonfiction, see class board for an extra credit assignment, get a good night's sleep so that you are ready for testing tomorrow)

2.  Read AR: check out books and take tests

3.  Boards

4.  Evaluate boards: what do you think?

5.  Begin Poetry packet: keep all work 

Poetry Project-Write two poems: diamonte and one other from page 1.  Create a poster including the two poems and use illustrations you draw to compliment the theme of the poems you created. 

Begin with a rough draft of the diamonte poem on the last page.  See Mrs. Black to get an "okay" on the diamonte poem.

Choose one other poem from page 1 of the booklet to write as well.  It may be:

     Name poem, Alphabet poem, or Concrete poem

Once both poems are written and shown to Mrs. Black you may pick up a poster paper to creat the final poster.  You may need to bring colored pencil, black outline pen, crayons as needed to complete the illustration.

Poetry project is due Friday, May 4.  Turn in the rough draft worksheet and the poster.  Late projects will loose a half grade per day late.

Poetry Project-Write two poems: diamonte and one other from page 1.  Create a poster including the two poems and use illustrations you draw to compliment the theme of the poems you created. 

Begin with a rough draft of the diamonte poem on the last page.  See Mrs. Black to get an "okay" on the diamonte poem.

Choose one other poem from page 1 of the booklet to write as well.  It may be:

     Name poem, Alphabet poem, or Concrete poem

Once both poems are written and shown to Mrs. Black you may pick up a poster paper to creat the final poster.  You may need to bring colored pencils, black outline pen, crayons or other tools as needed to complete the illustration.

Poetry project is due Friday, May 4.  Turn in the rough draft worksheet and the poster.  Late projects will loose a half grade per day late.

Poetry Project-Write two poems: diamonte and one other from page 1.  Create a poster including the two poems and use illustrations you draw to compliment the theme of the poems you created. 

Begin with a rough draft of the diamonte poem on the last page.  See Mrs. Black to get an "okay" on the diamonte poem.

Choose one other poem from page 1 of the booklet to write as well.  It may be:

     Name poem, Alphabet poem, or Concrete poem

Once both poems are written and shown to Mrs. Black you may pick up a poster paper to creat the final poster.  You may need to bring colored pencils, black outline pen, crayons or other tools as needed to complete the illustration.

Poetry project is due Friday, May 4.  Turn in the rough draft worksheet and the poster.  Late projects will loose a half grade per day late.

STAR testing week.

Review proportions, area, d=rt, and other misc. math concepts.

4/24 only day of homework this week. Page 383-385 #2-20, even only

ALL WEEK: This week the homework will be light because of our state testing schedule. There are, however, two things that you should be working on:

Read a non-fiction science book that has an AR test. Our librarian, Megan Fuller, can help you find a book that matches your interests. Take the AR quiz and show Ms. Chollar your score. Important dates: 5/7-last day to check out a book; 5/17-all library books due; 5/25-last day for AR quizzes; 5/26-last day to show Ms. C your AR quiz grade.

Choose a research group and product for the Brand X project. Go to the store and find 3 brands to test. Work on your proposal. Important dates: 5/3-Proposal due; 5/8-Script due; 5/9-Script memorized; 5/17-Data table due; 5/24-Power Point Outline due; 5/29-Power Point Presentations due to Ms. C's computer Hand-In Folder.

Monday 4-23  Homework=Reconstruction Worksheet (read, highlight. fill in chart)

                    In class= Watch and take notes on Civil War Video

Tuesday 4-24 No Class due to testing

Wednesday 4-25 Homework= Amendment Work sheet (Choose one question fron After the War and write a paragraph on a separate paper ; we will do the Amendment check in class)

                         In Class= Watch and take notes on Reconstruction Video
 

Thursday 4-26 No Class due to testing

Friday 4-27 No Homework 

8th Grade Science Homework

None! State testing this week- GOOD LUCK!

 7th Grace Science Homework

None! State testing this week- GOOD LUCK!

Each night this week, your homework is the same due to testing:

1.  Read for 30 to 60 minutes each day

2.  Get lots of sleep, eat a good breakfast, and arrive at school on time and ready to test

3.  Check the homework board in class for an extra credit opportunity (posting online to Guys Read or Girls Read) 

4.  Take home your beautiful African Masks

5.Turn in your beautiful Chinese Invention Booklets on Tuesday, April 24

In class, we will begin The Princess Bride and work on our Poetry Packets.

Language Arts 8

1.    AR book in class all week.

2.    Ar graded check on May 4.  Non-fiction points.

3.    Study holocaust vocab. and notes for test on Friday.

4.    Check online grades.  See me if there is a problem  by Wed.  Please bring your printout.

Core 7:

1.    AR book in class all week.

2.    Ar graded check on May 4.  Non-fiction points.

3.    Check online grades.  See me if there is a problem  by Wed.  Please bring your printout.

4.    Research your individual topic.  Bring all of your notes/info. to class to transer onto

    blue sheets. 

Period 1 – RSP Language Arts

Monday – Daily Oral Language #29

                   Wordly Wise – Lesson 16 A & B

                    Read 30min. & log -  Biography book of choice

Tuesday -. Daily Oral Language #29

                  Wordly Wise –Lesson # 16 C & D

                   Read & log – 30 min.

Wednesday – Daily Oral Language #29

                        Wordly Wise #16E

            Read 30 min. & log

Thursday –  Daily Oral Language #29

                     Wordly Wise  – Write each spelling word 5 times 

                       Study word meanings and spelling

                        Read 30 min & log

Friday –  Homework due. 

                 Spelling and Vocabulary Test

                  Friday is the last day to turn in the A/R test for Ghost of Tokaido Inn

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Period 3 – RSP Math

Monday – Daily Math Practice #30

                   Workbook Ex. 43

Tuesday- Daily Math Practice #30

                 Workbook Ex. 44

Wednesday – Daily Math Practice #30

Thursday – Daily Math Practice #30

                     Workbook Ex.45

Friday –  Workbook Ex. 46  

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Period 4 – RSP Social Studies

Monday – Label & Color U.S. Map

                   *No Abbreviations – While you write, say the words aloud so you can hear

                     them.  This will help you remember!!!

Tuesday- Map Due

                  Write capital city for states #1 - 20

Wednesday – Write capital city for states #21 - 40

Thursday – Write capital city for states #41 - 50

Friday –  Packet due ******MAP QUIZ ******

Monday, 4/30:  Workbook 4-3

Tuesday, 5/1:  None

Wednesday, 5/2:  Cloning Video Handout

Thursday, 5/3: page 126:  1-10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 18 - 21, 23 - 26

Friday, 5/4:  Workbook page 40

                    Chapter 4 Test is on Tuesday, 5/8

                     Read a non-fiction science AR book by 5/31