Tuesday 9/4- Page 30-32, #2-54 & 64-74 even numbers only

Magazine Drive Starts

Wednesday 9/5- Page 36-37, #2-62 even only

Thursday 9/6- Pahe 39, #1-4 ALL

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT 6:15pm

Frida 9/7- Quiz

Homework

Read: Read your AR book for one hour.

SS: Ch. 1, Les. 4 Review #1-6

BB: SS+AR

LA: Study Noun Flash Cards

Agenda

1) Right Away: Take out your binder reminder, core binder, AR book and SS book

2) Copy Homework

3) Pass up SS Ch. 1, Les. 4 notes + symbolic name poem

4) Ar Time

- blue AR log

- Read

- test

5) Orange Grammar p. 22-23 + Ex. A

6) Begin SS HW

7) Things Not Seen 

Homework

AR Paragraph- Rough Draft (7-12 sent.)

Invite your parents to Back to School Night on Thursday, 6:30 - 8:30

Agenda

1) HW in BR

2) Presentations

CJSF Meeting today at break!

Officers, see me
  

Tuesday-Study Guide B pages 221-223

Wadnesday-SGB pages 224-225

Thursday-Study for test! Flashcards due Friday.Don't forget to get them signed.

Friday-No homework! Test on Ch.15 Sections 1 and 2.

Tuesday 9/4 Page 26 6-8 and 13-16

Wednesday 9/5 Page 26 problems 21-29

Thursday 9/6 Extra Credit assignment due Friday 9/7

Friday 9/7 None 

The rest coming soon! See class lessons online. 

Accel Pre-Algebra:  WBK p.1                   Periods 2,3,4

Pre-Algebra:               p.47 #12-39                 Periods 5,6

Accel Pre-Algebra:      p.6 #16-35             Periods 2,3,4

Pre-Algebra:              WBK p.1                     Periods 5,6

HEADS UP !!! Chapter 3 Test on Thursday. Extra help on Weds during lunch. Grades are now online--check them often.

Tue 9/4: Study Guide B (SGB) pgs 33-38.

Weds 9/5: SGB pgs 39-41; Prepare index card for test; Study for test using "What's on the Test?" handout

Thurs 9/6 (DUE ON MONDAY): Read textbook, Chap 6, Section1; IR pgs 81-88 

Accel Pre-Algebra:  p.59 #9-30               Periods 2,3,4

Pre-Algebra:              p.59 #9-30                   Periods 5,6

Period 1 – RSP Language Arts

Monday – Daily Oral Language #4

                   Wordly Wise – Write each word 10 times

The Corn Raid  - pgs. 105-115.  Read 20 min. Log (At least 2 good sentences about what you read.)

Tuesday- DOL

                 Wordly Wise – Practice Spelling Test with Parent Signature

Read 20 min. – pg. 116-121

Wednesday – DOL

                        Wordly Wise #4A

                         Read 20 min. Log Pg. 122-126

Thursday – DOL

                     Wordly Wise #4 B & C

                     Read 20 min. Log Pg. 122-126

Friday –  DOL Due

                 Wordly Wise #4 D & E

                  Read 20 min. Log Pg. 122-126

                   Catch up on any reading if you are behind.  A/R Quiz is due on Tuesday.

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Period 3 – RSP Math

Monday – Daily Math Practice #4

                   Pre-Algebra Workbook Ex. 5

Tuesday- Daily Math Practice

                 Pre-Algebra Workbook Ex. 6-- Problems 1 - 6

                  Worksheet – Ex. 1

Wednesday – Daily Math Practice

                        Worksheet Ex. 2 -- Practice

Thursday – Daily Math Practice

                     Pre-Algebra Workbook Ex. 6 – Critical Thinking & Ex. 7

Friday –   None

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Period 4 – RSP Social Studies

Monday – “Life in the Colonies” Page 1                  

Tuesday- “Life in the Colonies” Page 2 & 3

Wednesday – “Life in the Colonies” Page 4

Thursday – “Life in the Colonies” Page 5

Friday – Packet Due – U.S. Map Quiz

Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.

--Lou Holtz

7th Core

Monday - Finish spelling practice and grammar lesson 6

Tuesday - Creative writing essay draft for "The Box" - grammar 7

Wednesday - Current Events summary writing - follow the format practiced in class today/see assignment sheet - grammar 8 - spelling practice

Thursday - Social Studies Study of Rome - Chapter 2 - finish worksheets and Ch 2-3 page 63, questions 1, and 3-7.   - grammar 9 and 10 -Spelling test tomorrow

** Project for next week:  Poster - Rome's Lasting Achievements 

(paper will be provided in class)

8th Social Studies

** All assignments are posted for 6th period - Second period is a day behind  

Monday - Write an essay on the history of slavery in the Americas - Minimum Length - 2 pages, double spaced - Refer to your syllabus for exact format.

(References:  Textbook Chapter Two Sections 2 and 3; the internet; www.classzone.com.)  Due Wednesday 9/12

 Tuesday - Finish essay

Wednesday - Research information on colonial America for report - Refer to assignment sheet for details and guidelines.  Use reference materials, online resources and www.classzone.com for additional information. 

Thursday - Complete colonial mapping of New England, Middle and Southern colonies. 

Friday - Write draft of report information - bring to class on Monday for peer/self-edit session. 

COLONIAL REPORT DUE DATE:  TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18. 

September 10, 2007

8th Grade Language Arts- Please answer the following letter:

                                                                   September 2007

Dear Students,

          One of the hardest parts of being a teacher is figuring out how to challenge each student.  I don’t want the class to be too easy or too hard, but I do want each of you to work harder than you have before, and to achieve more this year than ever.  I want to prepare you for high school, and for a life of successful reading and writing.

          For me, one of the areas in my life in which I challenge myself the most is running.  I started running when I was 14 years old because I wanted to stay in shape for tennis.  As I began to run, I started to like running more than tennis.  Eventually, I quit my high school tennis team and devoted myself completely to track and cross-country.  I think I am a better person because I run.  The sport has taught me to work diligently, and expect a lot of myself.  Through running, I have developed discipline and confidence.

          Running is both painful and exhilarating.  Sometimes, I get blisters and sore muscles, and imagine that my lungs are on fire. I often want to give up.  Fortunately, I also get a wonderful feeling of accomplishment when I am able to run for over an hour or complete a particularly difficult course.  Over the years, I have continued to run for the benefits of exercise and this sense of satisfaction.

          I often compare running to being a student.  Both involve work, patience, practice, set backs, uphill battles and innumerable rewards.  I wouldn’t be the runner I am today if I hadn’t had great coaches, running buddies, excellent shoes, and new courses to attempt.  I think the same holds true with school.  Students need prepared teachers, helpful classmates, lots of learning resources, and academic goals.  My coach used to time us and keep track of our workouts.  He knew exactly how to push all of his runners, whether we needed to ice our shins, lift weights, or even take the day off. It was no surprise to our community that we won several league championships.  Our coach and families knew that we would be successful because we all trained so consistently. Likewise, I expect your “personal best” out of each and every one of you.

          So that we can begin to develop a “coaching vocabulary”, please write me a letter about two topics.  First of all,   I would like to know about any aspect of your life in which you accept challenges and work hard.  You might write about your experience with athletics, musical instruments, art, a special hobby, school subject, or family responsibility.  Tell me the significant details about your particular challenge, such as how you selected this challenge, who encourages you, how you set goals, and what you do to maintain your motivation and deal with setbacks.  Remember, you can write about any challenge.

          The second topic I would like you to address is your history at Aptos Junior with the independent reading program (AR).  What were your habits with reading last year?  What books did you enjoy?  How did you deal with points, teacher expectations, the quizzes, and the library?  As your “coach”, what do I need to know about you as a reader?  If you didn’t attend Aptos Junior last year, please talk about your experience with reading at your old school.

          I expect you to write at least one page and a half.  Please do not use pencil!  Be thoughtful and honest.  While I will insist that you re-do this assignment if you make an inordinate number of spelling or grammar errors, you will not revise or “go public” with this assignment.

Truly yours,

Ms Smith

 Spanish Homework- Period 6

La Familia Loca

Use construction paper or poster board to design a colorful family tree, labeled with 10 family member’s names and roles in Spanish.  Choose a theme to unify your family, such as: rap singers, super heroes, candy, soccer players, or even, movie stars.  Create a frame for your family’s picture; this frame should also be connected to your theme.  Please be prepared to share your crazy family portrait with a small group of classmates on Tuesday, September 18^th. If you want to work with a classmate, you may create a family portrait with 20 members!

Monday:  Interactive Reader pp. 163-167

Tuesday:  Study Guide pp. 132-134 #1-13

Wednesday:  Study Guide pp. 133-134 #14-26

Thursday:  Motion Worksheet 

We are starting our Colonial America Unit this week.

Monday: Two thank you cards, one for donations, and one for Mrs. Toshikian

Tuesday: Handout, Exploring the New World and other side Why did people become colonist

Wednesday: Handout, A Tale of Two Colonies  

Thursday: Handout Pilgrims and Plymouth

Friday: No homework 

HEADS UP !!! Have you returned your signed Internet Use Agreement? If not, you will not be allowed to use the computers for research on the  "It's Elementary" project.

Monday 9/10: SGB pgs 67-69

Tues 9/11: Read textbook Chapter 6, Section 2; IR pages 89-96

Weds 9/12: SGB pages 70-74

Thurs 9/13: Read textbook Chapter 8, Section 1; IR pages 113-116 

Monday 9/10- Pages 42-43, #2-36 even

Tuesday 9/11- Pages 45-46, #2-22 even

Wednesday 9/12- Pages 47-49, #2-58 even. Study for test tomorrow.

Thursday 9/13- No Homework- Chapter Test

Friday 9/14- No Homework

Homework

Read: Read your AR book for one hour.

SS: Prepare fir BIG CHAPTER 1 TEST on Tuesday.

BB: SS+AR

LA: Study noun Flash Cards + Purple Grammar p.193 Ex. 2

Agenda

1) Right Away: Take out your binder reminder, Core Binder, AR Book, and + SS Book.

2) Copy Homework

3) Read SS p. 36-39, complete REVIEW questions + #1 ----> READ

4) Warm up: Using your AR book, read until your find 2 examples of compound nouns. Write them down.

5) Review p.40 #1-15 due today.

6) Review game

7) AR time 

Homework

1) READ + Look at goods, check-ins (1st one on Friday), and points earned so far. Create a plan to get you there by Friday.

2) Bring 2 AR Paragraphs TOMORROW.

Agenda

1) HW in BR

2) Any last AR contracts?

3) Warm Up

4) Alice

(CJSF Officers- At break TODAY)

Dear Students,

          One of the hardest parts of being a teacher is figuring out how to challenge each student.  I don’t want the class to be too easy or too hard, but I do want each of you to work harder than you have before, and to achieve more this year than ever.  I want to prepare you for high school, and for a life of successful reading and writing.

          For me, one of the areas in my life in which I challenge myself is running.  I started running when I was 14 years old because I wanted to stay in shape for tennis.  As I began to run, I started to like running more than tennis.  Eventually, I quit my high school tennis team and devoted myself completely to track and cross-country.  I think I am a better person because I run.  The sport has taught me to work hard, and expect a lot of myself.  Through running, I have developed discipline and confidence.

          Running is both painful and exhilarating.  Sometimes, I get blisters and sore muscles, and imagine that my lungs are on fire. I often want to give up.  Fortunately, I also get a wonderful feeling of accomplishment when I am able to run for an hour or complete a particularly difficult course.  Over the years, I have continued to run for the exercise and this sense of satisfaction.

          I compare running a lot to being a student.  Both involve work, patience, practice, set backs, uphill battles and innumerable rewards.  I wouldn’t be the runner I am today if I hadn’t had great coaches, running buddies, excellent shoes and new courses to attempt.  I think the same holds true with school.  Students need prepared teachers, helpful classmates, lots of learning resources, and academic goals.  My coach used to time us and keep track of our workouts.  He knew exactly how to push all of his runners, whether we needed to ice our shins, lift weights, or take the day off. It was no surprise that we won several league championships.  Our coach and families knew that we could be successful if we worked really hard. Likewise,  I expect your personal best out of each of you.

          So that we can begin to develop a “coaching vocabulary”, please write me a letter about two topics.  First of all,   I would like to know about any aspect of your life in which you accept challenges and work hard.  You might write about your experience with athletics, musical instruments, art, a special hobby, school subject or family responsibility.  Tell me the significant details about your process, such as how you selected this challenge, who helps you to be successful, how you set goals, and what you do to maintain your motivation and deal with setbacks.  Remember, you can write about any challenge.

          The second topic I would like you to address is your history at Aptos  Junior with the independent reading program (AR).  What were your habits with reading last year?  What books did you enjoy?  How did you deal with points, teacher expectations, the quizzes, and the library.  As your “coach”, what do I need to know about you as a reader?  If you didn’t attend Aptos Junior last year, please talk about your experience with reading at your old school.

          I expect you to write at least one page and a half by Wednesday..  Please do not use pencil!  Be thoughtful and honest.  While I will insist that you re-do this assignment if you make an inordinate number of spelling or grammar errors, you will not revise or publish this assignment.

Truly yours,

Ms Smith

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

Pre-Algebra:              p.7 #36-46                   Periods 5,6

Accel Pre-Algebra: p.15 #17-32                         Periods 2,3,4

Pre-Algebra:             WBK p.2                     Periods 5,6

LANGUAGE ARTS 8

1.    Read 30 minutes.

2.    AR contract in class Wed. LAST DAY OR DETENTION.

IN CLASS TODAY:

We warmed up by looking at character description (Outsiders).

 Worked on game questions (content of the novel).

Took notes on grammar review partner teaching assignment. 

Accel Pre-Algebra: WBK p.11                 Periods 2,3,4

Pre-Algebra:             WBK p.3                     Periods 5,6

Monday-Study for test, flashcards due Tuesday

Tuesday-Read Pages 476-481

Wednesday-Study Guide B pages 226-228

Thursday-Finish worksheets

Friday-No homework!

7th Graders- Please get your grade sheet signed by your parents.  Be prepared to show me any errors or changes for your grade.  Read at least one half hour tonight.

8th Graders- Your only homework tonight is AR reading.

The new code sentence is:  "Life is full of victories and challenges." 

Homework

1.  Read: First AR check will be on MONDAY at the start of class.  Please have all necessary points by that time; you won't have a chance to test during class on Monday.

2.  Work on the "hooks" (intro and conclusion) for your mini-AR essay.

Agenda

1.  Pass in your AR Plan (How will I reach my little Friday/Monday check-in deadline? pages per day...)

2.  Warm Ups

3.  Hooks: Intro and Conclusion

4.  Alice 

Homework

1.  Relax after ss test

2.  Read for one hour

3.  Study noun flash cards (3) & check grades online

4.  Bring ss and AR books tomorrow

Agenda

1.  SS test on Ch 1

2.  AR time

3.   Review game

Homework

READ: Read your AR book for one hour.

SS: ?

BB: SS + AR

LA: Study noun flash cards - check grades online!

Agenda

1) Right Away: Take out your binder reminder, Core binder, AR book SS book

2) Copy Homework

3) Correct SS test

4) Orange Grammar -Flash Cards

5) AR

6) Things Not Seen

Homework

1) Edit your mini-AR Essay

2) READ

Agenda

1) HW in BR

2) Warm Up

3) Alice

Accel Pre-Algebra:     p.67 #17-39                 Periods 2,3,4

Pre-Algebra:               p.15 #17-32                 Periods 5,6

Monday, Sept. 17- Page 57-59, #2-56 + 74-90, even

Tuesday, Sept. 18- Page 61-62, #2-54 even

Wednesday, Sept. 19- Page 68-70. #10-30 + 52-88, even

Thursday, Sept. 20- Page 74-76, #10-58, even

Friday, Sept. 21- No Homework

Homework

READ: Read your AR book for one hour.

SS: Ch. 2, Les. 1 Notes

BB: SS + AR

LA: Study noun flash cards.

Agenda

1) Right away: Rake out your binder reminder, core binder, AR book, + SS book.

2) Copy Homework

3) Warm up: List your 5 noun flash cards + write a definition for each. (Pretend this is a quiz)

4) Read AR

5) SS Ch. 2 Powerpoint

6) Things Not Seen

Period 1 – RSP Language Arts

Monday – Daily Oral Language #5

                   Wordly Wise – Take practice test at home.  Have your parent sign it!!

The Corn Raid  - Finish the book if you still have unread pages.

Tuesday- DOL

                 Wordly Wise – Write all missed words from the practice test 10 times.

Wednesday – DOL

                        Wordly Wise #4 Due

                         Read 20 min. Dream of the Dead.  Log.

Thursday – DOL

                     Wordly Wise #5 A

                     Read 20 min. Log

Friday –  DOL Due

                 Wordly Wise #5 B & C

                  Read 20 min. Log

                   Catch up on any reading if you are behind. 

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Period 3 – RSP Math

Monday – Daily Math Practice #5       

Tuesday- Daily Math Practice

Wednesday – Daily Math Practice

                    Multiplication Worksheet pgs. 3
 

Thursday – Daily Math Practice

                Division Worksheet pgs. 1-4

Friday – Division Worksheet pages 5-8

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