Homework Center

• Monday = read p.544 & 548 complete Ku Klux Klan Worksheet, begin Reconstruc. Graphic Org.
  
• Tuesday = Complete Study Guide for Reconstruction Test
• Wednesday= Reconstruction Test in class and complete Reconstruction Graphic Organizer
• Thursday= Power Out pp.554-561
• Friday = no homework
  

• Monday=Ku Klux Klan Worksheet & begin Reconstruction Graphic Organizer
  
• Tuesday= Study Guide for Reconstruction Worksheet
  
• Wednesday=Reconstruction Test Today & Graphic Orgainzer for Reconstruction due tomorrow
  
• Thursday= Read & Power out pp.554 - 561
  
• Friday= No Homework
  

5/1- Complete the hand-out on how the Holocaust progressed

5/2- Write about the setting of your AR book and how it impacts the plot

5/3- Work on Anne Frank project (see next announcement)

5/4- Complete town research

June 1st is the last day for AR quizzes 

Anne Frank Final Projects

Due Date: May 17^th

Note:  Since we will be sharing these projects in class, to receive full credit, you must have your project ready to present at the beginning of class. You may collaborate with 2-3 classmates from either period; however, you will not receive any class time to work together.  Your project will be evaluated on its accuracy, creativity, and appearance.

Pick one of the following options.  For extra credit, you may choose to submit a second project.

1. The Architect/Interior Designer-Create a three dimensional replica of the secret annex.  Your model should include all of the living spaces, bedrooms, w.c. etc, and should be as true to the play’s description as possible.  Your design and decorations should clearly show the use of each room.

1. The Poet/Musical Performer- Write, memorize and perform a 2-3 minute rap about the Holocaust.  Your rap should include information that you have learned as a result of this unit.  You may provide musical accompaniment.

1. The Illustrator- Create 5 accurate drawings which correspond to 5 different scenes or events in the play.  Be prepared to explain your drawings to the class.  Pictures may be black and white or in color.  Please use paper that is no smaller than 12” x 18”.  If you work together, each student must complete 5 drawings.

1. The Playwright- Invent and write a 4-5 page script of a scene that is not in the play, but could have happened.  Please type your script so that Ms Smith can make copies, and the class can read it aloud.

1. The Teacher- Create a 50 question multiple choice test for the entire play.  Include questions for every scene.  Please type the test, so that students may take it for extra credit.  Provide an answer key.  If you work with other students on this project, please make sure that each student completes 50 questions.

1. The Internet Researcher- Browse the Internet and find the 5 best sites for students who would like to learn more about Anne Frank and/or the Holocaust.  On separate paper, list each website address and write a one paragraph summary describing what type of information or resources are found on the site.  Please type your project so that Ms Smith may photocopy it for interested students.  If you work together, please find 5 sites per student.

1. The Non-Conformist- Pick and develop your own special project.  Get permission from Ms Smith first!

Algebra

Monday, 4-30:  finish billiards assignment

Tuesday, 5-1:  HW 1, Pig at Home

Wednesday, 5-2:  HW 2, Waiting for a Double

Thursday, 5-3:  HW 3, Expecting the Unexpected, p. 4BL

Friday, 5-4:  HW 4, Coincidence or Causation, p. 4TL and 4BR

Introduction to Algebra

Monday, 4-30:  p. 493, #1-10, 27-35, 46-51

Tuesday, 5-1:  p. 493, #11-20, 36-45, 52-56, 58

Wednesday, 5-2:  p. 496, #1-7, 12, 13, 16-24, 42, 43

Thursday, 5-3:  p. 496, #25-33, 37

Friday, 5-4:  p. 501, #1-73odd 

Homework

Mon- S.S. ch. 9, L. 1 notes, Read 30-60 min., memorize a Princess Bride part

Tues-S.S. Ch.9, Les.1 Review # 1- 7, Read 30-60, memorize a PB part

Wed-S.S. p. 288-289, Read "Becoming a Knight" complete Reading and Writing #2, Read, Memorize PB part

Thurs-S.S. Ch. 9, Les. 2 Notes, Read AR, Memorize PB, Clean out your backpack and binder 

Fri-S.S. Ch. 9, Les. 2 Review #1-7: Use complete sentences, practice your Princess Bride try-out part, Read LOTS of AR & pay attention to all the deadlines in the board under the flag for AR

(Also, during class on Friday, we had two assignments due during the period: #1 Read S.S. p.308-309 on Daily Life in the Middle Ages and complete Activity #2--write two paragraphs that are 7-12 sentences each. #2 Evaluate your participation in the Princess Bride try-outs this week: How many parts did you try?  How on-task were you? How supportive were you of your classmates?  Which part did you memorize?)

I am very proud of you all for your energy, enthusiasm, and dedication to our class play.  Also, remember that you need to take the weekend to make up any missing work.  I really want for every one of you to be a part of our end-of-the year play.

Monday-Begin work on packet about the nervous system.

Tuesday -Finish packet on nervous system. Eyeball dissection in class.

Wednesday-Study for test on nervous system. Get parents to sign flashcards after they quiz you on them.

Thursday - Test

Monday, May 7:  Study for test , read page 125

Tuesday, May 8:  Chapter 4 Test 

Wednesday, May 9:  None

Thursday, May 10:  Workbook 5-1, Pond Life Lab drawings

Friday, May 11:  Non - fiction science AR book due May 31

                       Today is the last day to check out books from the school library. 

Homework

Monday 5/7- Page 496 #2-52 even

PLUS- QUIZ corrections for PG. 638 quiz. DUE BACK TUESDAY (Optional to improve grade)

Tuesday 5/8- Pg 501 2-32 #2-32 even

Wednesday 5/9- Pg. 501-502 #34-78 even

Thursday 5/10- Pg. 526 #26-48 (Note: This is a change from the week's earlier posting)

Friday 5/11 No Homework, QUIZ

8th Grade Science Homework

Mon. 5/7- Read pg. 150-154, Workbook pg. 55-58 (Sec. 5-4 & Word & Math Wise)

Tue. 5/8- Read pg.98-101, Workbook pg. 37-38 (sec. 4-1)

Wed. 5/9- Text pg. 128 # 1,6, 11 and Text pg.156 # 1,2,5,6,7,8,11,15 (all complete sentences)

Thur. 5/9-  Make 3X5 Index Card for Ch.4-1 and Ch.5-1,2,4 Test (on Friday)

Fri. 5/10- Ch.4-1 & Ch.5-1,2,4 Test today!! No homework!

QOW- What is/was Voyager 1 and Voyager 2's mission?

7th Grade Science Homework

Mon. 5/7- Work on Nervous System packet

Tue. 5/8- Finish Nervous System packet (due Wed.)

Wed. 5/9- Text pg.720 Ques.# 1,2,3,5,6,7,10,11,12,13

Thur. 5/9-  Study for Nervous System test (Ch.22 sec. 1,2,4)

Fri. 5/10- Nervous System test today! No homework!

QOW- What is Alzheimer's Disease?

HEADS UP !! Several reminders: AR quiz no later than 5/25; Brand X video script due 5/8; Brand X research results due 5/17.

Monday 5/7: Finish Brand X video script; Bring 3 Brand X products to school tomorrow for photography. 

Tuesday 5/8: Memorize Brand X Script; Bring costumes and props tomorrow for video clip

Wednesday 5/9: Re-read 17-1; Textbook pg 541 #1-5 in complete sentences

Thursday 5/10: Read pages 549-551 and 17-3; Workbook 17-2 #10-end; Workbook 17-3

Friday 5/11: Brand X research and AR book 

Monday, 5/7

• Read AR: Friday is the last day to check out an AR book; all books are to be returned by 5/17; 5/25 is the last day to take an AR test.  Do not delay, read today!
• Begin researching your Middle Ages topic.  Talk with your parents about your choice for partner (if applicable).  Go to our school's library website and investigate all the TERRIFIC info on your topic that Megan has already pulled out for you.  Print it, read it, and hi-light it OR take notes right off the screen (just don't copy).
• Memorize your Princess Bride try-out part: due ASAP

• S.S. Ch. 9, Lesson 3 Review # 1-7

Tuesday, 5/8

•  S.S. ch. 9 Review #1-14
• READ for 30-60 minutes
• 'Begin researching your Middle Ages topic
• Memorize your Princess Bride part: this really makes a difference when you try out because you don't have to hold your script and read while you're auditioning.
• Classwork today: S.S. Ch. 9 Skill builder p.312-313 (Create two Venn diagrams: one for Europe and Japan, the other for Confucianism and Buddhism)
  

Middle Ages Research Project

Step 1:  We will be conducting independent research on the topic of your choosing for our study of the Middle Ages.  This time period is filled with lots of interesting topics and themes, so choose an area that interests you and let Ms. EL know what it is.  Due date for informing Ms. EL is 5/7/07.

Step 2: Collect information on your topic.  I recommend using our school’s library website to begin searching for information.  You would visit www.aptosjr.pvusd.net, click on the “library” link, click on “Research Resources” and then “Social Studies.”  At that point, you should see a list of websites you can visit and a brief description of each one.  You’ll have eight days to collect as much information as you can on your topic.  It is all due on 5/15/07.

Step 3: Formulate your five subtopics.  You have a lot of information on your topic at this point, now you need to figure out how to divide your topic into categories.  For example, if you are studying knights, your subtopics might include things like armor, weapons, or chivalry.  Turn in this paper listing your five subtopics here: _______________, ____________, _________________, ___________________, _______________.  These subtopics are to be turned in on 5/16/07.

Step 4: Assessing your information.  Do you have enough information on each of your subtopics to write a paragraph about it? (Your paragraphs will be 10-15 sentences in length and need to include 10 facts about each of your subtopics.)  If you need more information, you have until 5/18/07 to collect it.

Step 5: Write your rough drafts.  You will turn in five paragraphs, one for each subtopic. Your paragraphs will be 10-15 sentences in length and need to include 10 facts about your subtopic.  All five rough draft paragraphs are due on 5/21/07.

Step 6: Write your final drafts.  Make suggested changes to your rough drafts and produce final drafts of all five paragraphs.  Final drafts are due to Ms. EL on 5/25/07.

Algebra

Monday, 5-7:  HW 5, p. 5TL

Tuesday, 5-8:  HW 6, p. 5BR

Wednesday, 5-9:  HW 7, p. 6 BR, 6TR

Thursday, 5-10:  HW 9, p. 8BL

Friday, 5-11:  HW 10, p. 8BR

Introduction to Algebra

Monday, 5-7:  p. 501, #3-71 every other odd

Tuesday, 5-8:  Another Look worksheet 11-3, 11-4

Wednesday, 5-9:  :)

Thursday, 5-10:  p. 510, #2-18even, 24

Friday, 5-11:  Create a Pythagorean Theorem word problem (details given in class) 

HEADS UP !!! Brand X results due on Thursday. Chap 17 test next Tuesday (5/22). Extra help on 5/21.

Monday 5/14: Work on Brand X; Finish Lab

Tuesday 5/15:  Read textbook 17-4; Workbook 17-4 and Wordwise; Finish Lab.

Wednesday 5/16: Brand X Data Table--NO LATE PASSES ACCEPTED.

Thursday 5/17--due on Monday: Chapter 17 Assessment, PG 566, #1-14: COMPLETE SENTENCES! 

Monday, May 14:  Bring lab started in class to finish

Tuesday, May 15:  Nature at Work Lab

Wednesday, May 16:  Where'd You Get that Trait?

Thursday, May 17:  Workbook 5-2

                              Elephant Seal Video Handout

Friday, May 18:  Workbook 5-3

                          Chapter 5 Test will be on Friday, May 25

                          Non-fiction AR Science Book due on May 31
 

Accelerated Language Arts 8

The Holocaust & Anne Frank

Final Exam

Due: May 18, 2007

Please use standard MLA format.

All paragraphs must be at least ten sentences in length but not more than 15 unless otherwise specified. 

1. In your study of the Holocaust, there might be one concept, one critical understanding, one new perspective, or one undeniable truth that you will carry with you when you leave this class and this school.  What is it? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Can you state it in ten words or fewer? ______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ ________ ________.  Now, explain your understanding in one paragraph.  You can use examples from the lectures, our discussions, Anne Frank, your Holocaust novel, or your own research.  Keep the paragraph focused on YOU, though: you are not summarizing your learning; you are choosing one “gem” (or crucial learning) that you want to carry with you as you walk away from this chapter in your life.  Choose wisely; it will probably stay with you forever.

1. Write a book review for your Holocaust book and post it online to either Guys Read or Girls Read on our school library website.  The review should be three to four paragraphs in length.  Please see the websites for examples.  If you are not set up with an avatar that will allow you to post your review online, you have two choices: you can either see Megan in the library at break or lunch sometime before the 17^th of May, or you can sign up for a time to go to the library during class on May 17^th to get set up with your avatar.  Either way, I should be able to see your review online by Monday, May 21.

1. Choose one of the themes that we have studied this year (good vs. evil, truth and revelation, utopia/dystopia, power, choice, free will) and trace it through The Giver, Fahrenheit 451, and Anne Frank.  (You can earn extra credit by linking it to your intertextual reference choice, As You Like It, or any other short story or novel that you/we have read this year as long as your logic is sound.)  Try to stay away from clichés (“love conquers all”), polarities (the character is either good or evil: there is no grey area), and generalizations (all Germans were bad, all Jews were good).  You’ll need to create a thesis that encompasses all three works of literature.  It should be short and thoughtful (two to three sentences at the very most).  Next, you’ll want to spend one paragraph per text.  Do not summarize, analyze.  Explain where the theme surfaces in each work of literature.  Finally, conclude by mulling over your thesis again: have you been able to tease any new meaning out of your thesis by looking at it in light of these novels/plays? (Again, your conclusion can be much shorter than a standard paragraph.)

Monday 5/14- Page 505 #2-42 even

Tuesday 5/15- Page 506 #44-68 even

Wednesday 5/16- Worksheet

Thursday 5/17- Page 510-512 2-24 even

Friday- Quiz

Monday, 5/14/07

In class:

• Homework in Binder Reminder
  
• S.S. p. 316-325

1. Read all carefully
2. Take notes on ALL and divide into these five sections: Timeline, The Plague, Power of the Roman Catholic Church, Conflict between the Monarchs and the Papacy, Church and Society

• Finish Poetry Packet and turn it in along with your s.s. notes (above)
• Read AR

Homework:

• All social studies research notes due Tuesday (Middle Ages Research Project)
• Read AR: all points due by 5/25
• Ch. 10, Les. 1 Review #1-7
  

Tuesday, 5/15

Monday, 5/14/07

In class:

• Homework in Binder Reminder
  
• S.S. Ch. 10, Les. 2 Read and take notes
• Turn in
• Library Research and define your 5 subtopics
  

Homework:

• Continue to gather information (Middle Ages Research Project) 5 subtopics due tomorrow
  
• Read AR: all points due by 5/25
• Ch. 10, Les. 2 Review #1-7
  

8th Grade Science Homework

Mon. 5/14- Read pg. 740-745, Workbook 23-1 (pg.263-265)

Tue. 5/15/- Read pg. 746-750, Workbook 23-2 (pg. 266-267)

Wed. 5/16- Read pg. 752-759, Workbook 23-3 (pg. 267-270)

Thur. 5/17- Read pg. 760-767, Workbook 23-4 (pg, 271-274)

Fri. 5/18- None!

QOW- What is Drake's equation and the probability of intelligent life outside of Earth?

7th Grade Science Homework

Mon. 5/14- Read pg. 710-718, Workbook 22-5

Tue. 5/15/- Read pg. 698-701, Workbook 22-3

Wed. 5/16- Wordwise in workbook pg. 240

Thur. 5/17- Worksheet 22-5 "Alcohol and Other drugs"

Fri. 5/18- None!

Tuesday-Read in text pages 729-734. Complete 23-2 in workbook.

Wednesday-Read in text pages 735-741.

Thursday-Complete 23-3 in workbook.

Friday-No homework!

HEADS UP--lots happening this week!! Chap 17 test on Tues; Brand X Power Point Outline due Thurs; Final chance to take AR quiz for science on Fri.

Monday 5/21: Prepare index card (required!!); Study for Chap 17 test. Use "What's on the Test?"

Tues 5/22: Work on Power Point Outline (Due Thurs); Read non-fiction book and prepare for AR quiz.

Weds 5/23: Same as Tuesday and if you are doing your Power Point at home, it is due on Thursday.

Thursday 5/24: TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY to take an AR quiz on your non-fiction science book. Show your quiz score to Ms. C. NO LATER THAN Tuesday 5/29. 

Monday, May 21:  Change Through Time HAndout

                          Bring text book to class on Tuesday

Tuesday, May 22:  Page 158-9:  1-10,11,13-15,17-25

Wednesday, May 23:  Workbook page 48

Thursday, May 24:  Study for Chapter 5 Test, Read page 157

Friday, May 25:  Test

                        Bring art supplies for project on Tuesday and Wednesday next week

                        May 25 is last day to take AR test; Science non-fiction AR book due on May 31





 

Monday 5/21- Page 513 #1-6 ALL

Tuesday 5/22- Page 515-516 #1-9 ALL

Wednesday 5/23- Page 517-518 #10-20 ALL

Thursday 5/24- Worksheet

Friday 5/25- Quiz Over the weekend, go through books and clean them up. Book turn in is on Wednesday 5/30

Algebra

Monday, 5-14:  HW 11, Two-Dice Sums and Products, p. 8TR

Tuesday, 5-15:  HW 12, Pointed Rugs, p. 9BR and 9TR

Wednesday, 5-16:  HW 13, Mia's Cards, p. 10BL

Thursday, 5-17:  HW 14, A Fair Rug Game, p. 10TL

Friday, 5-18:  HW 15, A 60% Solution, p. 10TR

Introduction to Algebra

Monday, 5-14:  p. 496, #36; p. 501, #20

Tuesday, 5-15:  p. 525, #1-15, 17-26, 28-48, 55-62 odd-numbered problems

Wednesday, 5-16:  Study for test; bring AR book

Thursday, 5-17:  :)

Friday, 5-18:  Critical Thinking worksheet, problems #1 and 2 

• Read AR: all points due Friday
• Final drafts of all five Middle Ages Project paragraphs due Friday; Presentations begin Tuesday
• S.S. Ch. 10, Lesson 5: Read and take notes; label sections

Tuesday

• Read AR: all points in both fiction and nonfiction are due Friday
•  Final drafts due Friday; Presentations begin Tuesday (Middle Ages Project)
• S.S. Ch. 10, Lesson 5 Review #1-7 (done in class today and turned in)

Wednesday through Friday

• Read AR: all points due Friday
• Final drafts due Friday (MA Project)
• When are you going to present your research?  How will you share your learnings so that others can benefit and learn, too?  Plan it out: extra credit (ss) presentations begin THIS FRIDAY!
• Memorize your Princess Bride lines ASAP 

8th Grade Science Homework

Mon. 5/21- Workbook 23-5, Workbook 23-6 & Wordwise

Tue. 5/22- Workbook 22-1, Workbook 22-2

Wed. 5/23- Workbook 22-3, Workbook 22-4 & Wordwise

Thur. 5/24- Text pg.736 #1-18 (complete sentences)

Fri. 5/25- Text pg.780 #1-17 (all complete sentences)

QOW- Why are the inner planets small and solid and the outer planets large and made of gas?

7th Grade Science Homework

Mon. 5/21- Workbook 23-2

Tue. 5/22- Workbook 23-3

Wed. 5/23- Workbook 23-4

Thur. 5/24- Wordwsie pg. 252

Fri. 5/25- None!

Given our love for the cyclical nature of things, I think we should finish the year as we started it: looking at a little Chaucer.  I'm going to ask you to memorize the first eighteen lines of The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer.  You'll be reciting it in the original Middle English.  We'll practice in class each day, and I'll give you a handout that contains a phonetic spelling of each line to help with your pronunciation.  Additionally, if you have Real Player (or choose to download it), you can listen to it by using this link:

http://academics.vmi.edu/english/audio/GP-opening.html

This recital encompasses lines 1-34; you'll only need to memorize through line 18 for an A.

I'm available for tutoring at break, lunch, and some days after school.  Let me know if you need any help. 

Pronunciation Help

First 18 lines of the General Prologue

LA 8:

1.    All AR reports due Wed. May 30th.  

2.    Final exam on Tuesday, May 29th.

3.    Memorize lines for scene.

4.    Play project due Wed. 

Core 7:

1.    All AR reports due Wed. 5/30

2.    Research paper is due Wed. 5/30 in final draft form.

3.    Work on your 10 min. oral presentation. 

Tuesday, May29: Bring art materials for project

Wednesday, May30: Natural Selection and Evolution Project

Thursday, May 31:  Non-fiction science AR book due

Friday, June 1:  none

Tuesday 5/29 Page 521 # 2-28 even......   BRING ALL SCHOOL BOOKS FOR TURN IN DURING   MATH CLASS WEDNESDAY

Wednesday 5/30- Worksheet. Study for CHapter 11 TEST on Thursday

Thursday 5/31- None

Friday 6/1- None

• AR printouts due Tuesday, 5/29
• Memorize your lines for "The Princess Bride" (dress rehearsal for friends on Friday; show for our families on Monday, 6/4)
• Presentations Tuesday through Thursday
• See Ms. EL if you've given your presentation and would like to help Megan in the library
• Deliver the invitations you've made to your friends and family
• Core class parties next week: listen in class for more info
  

Algebra

Monday, 5-21:  HW 16, Streak-Shooting Shelly, p. 11TL

Tuesday, 5-22:  HW 17, Aunt Zena at the Fair, p. 11TR

Wednesday, 5-23:  p. 479, #7-19

Thursday, 5-24:  p. 467, #2-34 every other even

Friday, 5-25:  Create Long Division of Polynomials Problems 

Introduction to Algebra

Monday, 5-21:  p. 242, #2-20even, 21-26

Tuesday, 5-22:  p. 242, #27-61odd

Wednesday, 5-23:  p. 242, #22-40even

Thursday, 5-24:  p. 247, #2-12even

Friday, 5-25:  Create Multiplying Binomials Problems