Homework Center

Welcome to Science 8X! I will post homework and HEADS UP reminders here weekly.

HEADS UP!!! Quiz on Tues 8/21 on Routines, Rules and Regulations; Binder and Supplies due Friday 8/24.

Wednesday 8/15: Letter to Ms. Chollar

Thursday 8/16: Worksheet "Routines, Rules and Regulations"

Friday 8/17: Cinquain and signed "Course Introduction Letter"

HW: Course Expectation Paper

8/15-8/16     Find homework buddies and write their phone numbers in both places on the paper

    Go over paper with parents and both you and your parent sign

    Return signed portion to Mrs. Schell

8/17    Class Skills Quiz

Accel Pre-Algebra:   Return 2 signed pages   Periods 2,3,4

Pre-Algebra:               Return 2 signed pages   Periods 5,6

Homework:

Read your syllabus, and have your parents read and sign it.

Bring a covered social studies book tomorrow

Bring a book from home to read tomorrow

Tell your parents about your first day as a Seadragon

Agenda:

1.  Copy homework

2.  Letter to Ms. EL

3.  Name tag

4.  Syllabus

5.  Two Truths and a Lie

Homework:

1.  Return signed syllabus tomorrow

2.  Cover both textbooks and keep at home

3.  What do you know about "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass"?  What can you learn about this book?  Bring notes tomorrow.

4.  Finish any unfinished work from class (e.g., name tag, Two Truths and a Lie) 

5.  Know that I'm looking forward to another day of learning with you tomorrow...

Accel Pre-Algebra:   WBK p.4            Periods 2,3,4

Pre-Algebra:               WBK p.4            Periods 5,6

Homework

 
Read pages 8-13 in your Social Studies textbook.

Bring a book to read for tomorrow.  

Agenda

1) Right away: Put covered Social Studies textbook and signed syllabus out on your desk.

2) Begin warm-up: Strategies for reading a textbook (on the overhead)

3) On read Social Studies textbook pages 2-7, and complete numbers 1 and 2 on page 7. (Read your book from home)

4) Geography powerpoint.   

5) 'Find Someone Who...' 

6) Binder Reminders

    - Ms. EL's overview.

    - Copy Homework.

    - Read and highlight your section. (ONLY essential information.)

    - Explain the main ideas to your partner.

7) Name Game

 

Homework

1) List of best books read recently.

2) Get a book and begin reading (prefer: AR book) about four hours per week.

Agenda

1) Write homework in your Binder Reminder and TURN IT IN.

2) 'What about Allie?'

3) 'Two Truths and a Lie' (finish)

4) Agreements 

Wednesday: Get parent letter signed and due Thursday

Thursday: Cover book by Monday and get your binder ready with dividers: Journal, Graded Assignments, Notes and Handouts.

Homework

SS Ch. 1, Lesson 1. #1-6 Only (page 13)

BB (Bring Book) Reading and SS

Agenda

1) Right away: Put covered SS book + "SS p. 2-7 #1-2" out on your desk.

2) Copy Homework In Binder Reminder.

3) Warm-up: Write 6 sentences about your reading last night. (SS P 8-13)

4) Begin SS homework for tonight.

5) Per. 5/6 only: Powerpoint/ Per. 3/4 only: School Information Sheet.

6) Name Game

7) Binder Reminders:

Prepare for Presentations

       - Read and hi-light your section (Only essential information)

      - Explain the main ideas to your partner.

      - Overhead

      - Present
 

Homework

1) Select one book from your list that:

        - You remember well.

        - You have a copy of.

        - You think others might like as well.

2) Read 2+ hours this week.

Agenda

1) Pass homework up. (even if you didn't do it!)

2) Homework in BR.

3) Agreements: Respect.

4) Irwins's intro to Alice

The focus for this week is geography; we will also be checking that books are covered and binders are ready.

Monday: Covered books are due today

        HW: Handout on Oceans and Continents due Tuesday

              Binder and dividers are due Tuesday
 

Tuesday: HW: Handout on "The World of ..." due Wednesday

Wednesday: HW: Read a Map and reproduce the school map on the other side due Thursday

Thursday: HW: Flip book on the 5 themes of Geography, write the definition of each theme and draw a neat and colorful picture that represents that theme.

Friday: usually there will not be homework on Fridays. Have a great weekend!
 

Accel Pre-Algebra:   p.19-20 #17-50                    Periods 2,3,4

Pre-Algebra:               p.19-20 #17-50                    Periods 5,6

Homework

SS: Study for quiz on Ch. 1 Les. 1 (Wed).

BB: SS and a book from home to read. 

Agenda

1) Right Away: Put covered SS book + "SS Ch. 1 Les. 1 #1-6"  out on your desk.

2) Copy Homework.

3) Warm-up: Write a quiz question (and answer!) for SS Ch. 1 Les. 1 

4) Correct SS Ch. 1 Les. 1

5) Study Strategies for Wednesday's quiz.

6) Name Game

7) Binder Reminders:

        - Read + hi-light your section (Only necessary information!) -> Take notes

        -  Explain the main ideas to your partner -> notes

        - Overhead

        - Present
 

Homework

1) Read a good book for an hour.

2) Look online at Guys Read, Girls Read or BOTH. Read several book reviews (4+) of various lengths.

        - What makes for a good review?

        - What structure appeals to you?

        - What writing techniques are most beneficial?

Agenda

1) HW in BR

2) Sign up for a book review selection.

3) Irwin's Intro to Alice

4) Per. 2 Only: Student Agreements. Return signed tomorrow.

5) Begin Alice
 

Accel Pre-Algebra:   WBK p.5                     Periods 2,3,4

Pre-Algebra:               WBK p.5                     Periods 5,6

NOTE TO ALL STUDENTS: It's a pleasure to be your teacher - REMEMBER:  Start strong, finish strong!!

8th Social Studies

FRIDAY 8/24 - SECOND PERIOD ONLY - FINISH FLIPBOOK - DUE MONDAY  

MONDAY - Bring in all research materials and supplies to make your state project in class TUES

TUESDAY - Study state abbreviations, geography worksheets and notes - Test Wednesday

WEDNESDAY - Test Today - Start presentations -HW Read ch 3-1 and 3-2 (pages 82-97)

THURSDAY -  In-class:  Notes on reading - Test review

 7th Core  Social Studies and Language Arts

Monday - NONE

Tuesday - Complete Lit Textbook Familiarization Worksheet

Wednesday - Finish Grammar Lessons  2 & 3;  Complete 5 Themes of Geo. flipbook  

Thursday - Complete Lit. questions page 10, #1-5

Homework

SS: Study for quiz on Ch. 1 Les. 1 (wed)

BB: SS + a book from home to read.

Agenda

1) Right away: Overhead sheet, Binder Reminder + Binder with sections + name tag.

2) Copy Homework

3) Warm up: Describe what you did to study last night for the SS Quiz. What study strategies will you use tonight?  

4) Read your book from home.

5) Presentations - Review Respect Agreements.

6) Library Orientation. 

Homework

1) Read a good book for an hour.

2) Book review Quickwrite #2 (10 min)

Agenda

1) HW in BR

2) Discuss: Review

        - Stratagies

        - Structure

        - Qualities of a good review.

        - Book Review Quickwrite #1

3) Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

4) Per. 2 Only: Student Assessment.
 

Mon: Diamond problems and signatures.

Tue: Math Mania homework.

Wed: Finish Pet Problem

Thu: Finish patterns

Fri: First math quiz today. 

Accel Pre-Algebra:   p.26 #13-39             Periods 2,3,4

Pre-Algebra:              p.26 # 13-39                Periods 5,6

Homework

SS: Read SS Ch. 1 Les. 1 + Make flash cards for key terms. (p. 14-21)

BB: SS and a book from home to read.

Agenda

1) Right away: Book from home, Binder Reminder, Binder with sections + name tag out on desk.

2) Copy Homework.

3) Warm up: Make a list of things you do to stay organized. Is there anything else your could do?

4) Read your book from home.

5) SS Quiz.

6) Read your book from home.

7) Presentations.

8) Begin SS HW. 

Homework

1) read a good book for an hour.

2) Collect data + info on your book review book.

        - AR?

        - Book level?

        - Points?

        - Fic. of NF?

        - Critics' comments

        - # of pages

        - # of stars

Agenda

1) Pass up Quickwrite #2 (done last night)

         - ID if on the same page as #1

         - Turn in even if you didn't do it/forgot it.

2) Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
 

HEADS UP!! Quiz Tuesday on Routines, Requirements and Rules; Binder and Dividers due on Friday

Monday 8/20: Study for Quiz; Read textbook pgs. 22-27; Worksheet "Lab Safety"

Tuesday 8/21: Read textbook Chap 3, Section1; Interactive Reader (IR) pgs 40-44 

Wednesday 8/22: IR pg 45; Finish Lab "Finding Accurate Volume"

Thurs 8/23: Read text Chap 3, Sect 2; IR pgs 46-50; Binder, dividers and supplies: 2nd period only--signed "Agreements for Success"

Accel Pre-Algebra:   WBK p.6                     Periods 2,3,4

Pre-Algebra:              WBK p.6                     Periods 5,6

Monday-Letter of introduction to Ms. Welles

Tuesday-Read in text, pages 465-471

Wednesday-Workbook pages 233-238.

Thurday and Friday-No homework!

There was a change in the Homework for Wednesday and Thursday.

Wednesdays HW is going to be on Thursday Read A Map and Thursdays Flip Book is going to be due on Monday.

There will be a test on Tuesday 8/28/07 the test will include the 12 terms and definitions, a map for identifying and labeling, and a power statement on 5 themes of geography. Everything on the test will be covered in class. Students will get practice maps and flash cards to study. The 12 flash cards are due the day of the test.

Homework

SS: Ch. 1 Les. 2 Review #1-6 (p. 21)

BB: SS + a book from home to read.

Agenda

1) Right away: Binder Reminder, FLASH CARDS, SS book.

2) Copy Homework

3) Warm up: What do you remember about the late work policy for this class? What should you do if you forget your work? -(READING)

4) SS Power Point

5) Cowboy Grammar - Nouns

6) Symbolic Name Poem

7) Presentations 

Homework

1) Read a good book for an hour.

2) Book Review Outline

________________

Ex: 1: Hook

     2: Data

     3: Book's Value to me

Agenda

1) HW in BR

2) Warm Up

3) Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
 

Homework - Week of 9/4

Homework

SS: Study for Ch. 1, Les. 2 Quiz on Tuesday.

BB: SS and a book from home to read.

Agenda

1) Right away: Binder Reminder, SS. CH. 1, LES. 2 REVIEW, Binder with secions.

2) Copy Homework

3) Warm up: What's a noun? What's the difference between an abstract noun and a concrete noun? Give 5 examples of each.

4) Collect and organize all of your warm-ups, then READ.

5) Warm up cover sheet and TURN IN

6) Symbolic name poems.

7) Correct SS Ch. 1, Les. 2 Review.

8) Note cards, Name Game, and appreciations.

Homework

1) Finish your book re view rough draft.

2) On Monday bring:

1: Rough Drafts

2: Outlines

3: Quickwrites # 1+2

4: Data/Info sheet

Agenda

1) HW in BR

2) Work on your Book Review Rough Draft.

3) Peer Feedback

4) Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Monday-Text  read pages 472-475 

Tuesday-Workbook 15-2 pages 239-242

Wednesday-Complete drawing for toothpick skeleton.

Thursday-Complete worksheets given to you in class on Monday.

Friday-No homework

The homework for this week is:

Monday: Study for test and get flash cards ready. due Tuesday

Tuesday: Handout the U.S. in the World due Wed.

Wednesday: Handout America's Earliest Settlers due Thurs.

Thursday: Poster on the four Native American Tribes. More information on this assignment will be given out in class.  due Monday

Accel Pre-Algebra:   WBK p.7                     Periods 2,3,4

Pre-Algebra:              p.32 #44-61                 Periods 5,6

Accel Pre-Algebra:   WBK p.8                     Periods 2,3,4

Pre-Algebra:               WBK p.7                     Periods 5,6

HEADS UP !!! If you have not yet shown me your binders and dividers, you are overdue. Our first test is coming up on 9/6. It will cover Chapter 3.

Mon 8/27: Textbook pg 98 #1-4 and pg 86 #1-4. Show work.

Tues 8/28: Read Textbook Chap 3, Section 3; IR pgs 51-56; Finish your lab from today.

Weds 8/29: Textbook pg 89 #1-8. Show work for math; complete sentences for word answers.

Thurs 8/30: Textbook pg 95 #1-8.  Show work for math; complete sentences for word answers.

Homework

LA: Get an AR book at your level by FRIDAY.

SS: Ch. 1, Les. 3 Read + take notes.

BB: SS + AR

Agenda

1) Right away: Take out your binder reminder and your Core Binder

2) Copy Homework.

3) Warm up: What are the five themes of geography? Explain these terms: Latitude, Longitude, equator, hemispheres, projection, distortion, absolute location, cartography.

4) SS Quiz -> read

5) Correct it

6) Cowboy Grammar + Orange Grammar - Nouns   

7) Begin SS HW 

Homework

1) Final Draft of your Book Review due Wednesday.

2) Read AR for one hour tonight.

Agenda

1) HW in BR

2) Book Review Rubric

3) Alice

Accel Pre-Algebra:   WBK p.9                     Periods 2,3,4

Pre-Algebra:               WBK p.8                     Periods 5,6

Monday 8/27- Communicative Property, Page 14, #2-46, even numbers only

Tuesday 8/28- Exponential Notation, Page 17-18, #2-50, even numbers only AND 2ND PERIOD students sign and return the pages from your STUDENT HANDBOOK that are needed.

Wednesday 8/29- Associative Property, Page 22-23 #18-30 and #58-78, even numbers only

Thursday 8/30- Distributive Property, Page 27, #2-60, even numbers only

Friday 8/31- Enjoy your long weekend

Homework

LA: Get an AR book  at your level by FRIDAY.

SS: Ch. 1, Les. 3 Review #1-6

BB: SS+AR

Agenda

1) Right away: Take out your binder reminder, Core binder, AR book + Orange Grammar.

2) Copy Homework.

3) Rate your Ch. 1, Les. Notes __/8: Did you read and take notes through p. 28? Did you do your best work? Did you understand the information?

4) Warm Up: List 10 nouns from your AR book. Put the nouns into categories.

People      Places      Things      Ideas

5) Orange Grammar 1.1 (p. 20 - 22) Ex. A + Developing Writing Skills ( p. 22 #1-5)

6) Work on your symbolic name poem.

7) Correct Orange Grammar

Begin SS HW