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Monday: Study Guide B pages 171-174
Tuesday: Study Guide B page 186
Wednesday: none
Thursday: Interactive Reader pages 224-226
(be sure to have your IR on Friday as we will use them in class)
Friday: none
Test on Stars (chap 15) next Tuesday!
Intro Alg. P.207: 2-6, 11-14, 27-34, 40-44; p.212: 3-6, 13-16, 21-24, 37-39; check answers p.667
Group 2: p316: 17-41 odd (lots of work); check odd numbered answers p.674, p.675
Geometry: p.367: 15-17, 22-25, 37-48, 53, 54; check odd numbered answers in back of book: R55
Acc.Pre.Alg. p.291: 1-3, 5-16, 18, 29-31; check the odd numbered answers on p.789
Accel Pre-Algebra: p. 291 #5-16 Periods 2,3,4
Pre-Algebra: p. 243 #18-41 Periods 5,6
Students should bring their math textbook to class all week.
Mon 12/3 page 148 7-10 all and 20-27
Tue 12/4 page 232 1 - 16 but not 14,15.
Wed 12/5 p. 227 24 - 39.
Thu 12/6 Worksheet 4-9 / Bring AR Book
Fri 12/7 Quiz 14 today.
Science 7:
1.Work on research report
2.Bring all material TO CLASS each day
Core 7:
1.Research due Wednesday
2.Read for AR
LA 8
1.Read for AR
HEADS UP !!! "Comparing 3 Brands" research results and Power Point Outline due next Monday (12/10). Test this Friday (12/7). 
Extra help Thursday during lunch.
Monday 12/3: Textbook pg 313 #1-6. Use complete sentences!
Tuesday 12/4: Textbook pg 319 #1-5. Use complete sentences!
Wednesday 12/5: Textbook pgs 324-325 #1-16. Use complete sentences!
Thursday 12/6: SGB pages 128 and 130. Study for Test. Prepare index card. (Required!)
Friday 12/7: Finish research for "Comparing 3 Brands." Bring data table and power point outline to school on Monday. No late passes accepted.
Accel Pre-Algebra: WBK p. 50 Periods 2,3,4
Pre-Algebra: WBK p. 92 Periods 5,6
Monday, 12/3- Page 195. #1-7 all
Tuesday 12/4- Page 196-197, #2-24, even and study for Chapter 4 Test
Wednesday 12/5- Chapter 4 Test today. Cumulative Chapters 1-4 Test tomorrow
Thursday 12/6- Chapters 1-4 Cumulative test today
Friday 12/7- No homework
Life Science:
Monday: Continue working on Research Report
Tuesday: Finish Rough Draft of Research Report
Wednesday: IR 126 - 131
Thursday: IR 132 - 136
Friday: No Homework
Human Science:
Monday: No Homework
Tuesday: Give Parents letter, get receipt
Wednesday: Ch 9, Page 192, Questions 1-18
Thursday: Finish Ch questions
Friday: No Homework
Intro Alg: p.219 1-12
Geometry: p373: 3-6, 9, 11, 13-15, 17, challenge: 19
Acc.Pre.Alg.: Workbook p.50
Science 7:
Homework;
1. Work on Science research report
2. Bring materials to class every day
Agenda;
1. Copy homework in BR
2. Research in library
Core 7:
Homework;
1.Read AR
2. Research due Wednesday
3.Read SS Ch. 4, Less. 2; answer all section Q's
Agenda;
1. copy Homework in BR
2. Start writing test
a. Review prompt
b. outline essay
3.Review Ch. 4, Less. 1
4. Geography terms(If time)
LA 8:
Homework;
1. Read AR
Agenda;
1. Copy Homework in BR
2. Writing test
a. discuss prompt
b. take notes
c. begin outlining
1. Copy Homework
READ: One Hour
SS: Ch.6 Test on Wednesday
LA: WW 8B + 8C Test Friday
BB: SS, AR, WW
2. Pass up Ch.6, Les.3 Review +Thankfulness Essay (RD2, Peer Edit, RDI)
3. Complete SS Ch.6 Review p. 202-203 #1-12 Turn in
4. Work on WW Homework
5. AR time!
6. Correct SS classwork + HW
7. Review Game
8. Things Not Seen
1. Homework in BR
2. Adverbs
3. Persuasive Essay
4. Lit Discussion?
Homework
Adverbs test Thursday
Think about blues, reasons, conessions
read AR
CJSF Thank you letters are now due. Avoid the Wednesday crunch. Bring in Today
Mastery CORE 1. AR book 2. Words in Action (Both sides) 3. Reading Log #11
4th and 5th Period- We are working on the district writing test all week. Your homework is to continue with AR reading. The last day for an AR test in the library is Dec 14th. By now, I should have your "Best Essay" and your song lyrics.
Spanish- Elective forms are due tomorrow.
Accel Pre-Algebra: p. 298 #6-30 Periods 2,3,4
Pre-Algebra: p. 562 #16-38 Periods 5,6
Intro Alg: p.219 1-12, 13-24
Geometry: p373: 7, 8, 10, 12, 16, 18, 20, 26
Acc.Pre.Alg.: p.298: 6-30
Science 7:
Homework;
1. Bring all materials to class each day
2. Research notes due Tuesday
3. Work on Science report
Agenda;
1. Copy homework
2. Research in library
Core 7:
Homework;
1. Read AR
Agenda;
1. Copy homework
2. Start Writing test
a. Complete outline
b. Start RD(If able)
LA 8:
Homework;
1. Read AR
Agenda;
1. Copy homework
2. Outline Persuasive Essay test
1. Copy Homework
READ: One hour
SS: Relax after test
LA: WW 8D+8E
BB: SS, AR, WW
2. Correct WW 8A+8B+8C (aloud)
3. Study time?
4. SS Ch.6 Test
5. AR time!
1. HW in BR
2. Adverbs
3. Persuasive Essay
Homewok
Adverb Test Thursday
Think about Blues, Reasons, Concessions, Refutes, Proof+Discussion
Complete the worksheets that you're unable to complete during the class time. Regular homework for SS/LA will resume next week.
Constitutional assignments are to be worked during the class time.
WED: Reading - Chapter 9 section 1 questions 1, 2, & 3
Thursday: Complete your responsibilities for the BILL to LAW group project - LEARN the Preamble and be ready to recite and take a test on the government systems
Writing a Response to Literature essay - Formal Writing time is Thursday and Friday. Know the story "The Third Wish" and choose a thesis to support in your essay.
Complete the worksheets that you're unable to complete during the class time. Regular homework for SS/LA will resume next week.
Constitutional assignments are to be worked during the class time.
WED: Reading - Chapter 9 section 1 questions 1, 2, & 3
Thursday: Complete your responsibilities for the BILL to LAW group project - LEARN the Preamble and be ready to recite and take a test on the government systems
CORE Class- Write a 20 question T/F quiz on Stand Tall. Complete your reading log.
Periods 4 and 5- AR Reading
Spanish- 2 sided worksheet (Practice indefinite articles)
Accel Pre-Algebra: p. 328-329 #1-17 Periods 2,3,4
Pre-Algebra: p. 270-271 #1-27 Periods 5,6
Into Alg. p.219: 25-27, 29, 31-39
Group 2: p.321: 1-19 odd (note: this topic, slopes of lines, is very important!)
Geometry p.380: 4-13
Acc.Pre.Alg. Workbook p.51, quiz tomorrow on sec. 6.3 (similar figures) and 6.4 (probability)
Science 7:
Homework;
1. Research notes due Tuesday
2. Bring WB on Friday
3. Work on gathering & writing notes
Agenda;
1. Copy Homework
2. Library LAST DAY
Core 7:
Homework;
1. AR book in class EACH DAY
2. Read AR
Agenda;
1. Copy Homework
2. Essay
a. work on RD
b. Edit, if you are READY
c. AR when done
LA 8:
Homework;
1. AR book in class EACH DAY
2. Read AR
Agenda;
1. Copy Homework
2. Essay
a. work on RD
b. Edit, if you are READY
c. AR when done
1. Copy homework
READ:One hour
SS: Ch.7, Lesson Read + take notes
LA: WW 8 Test tomorrow study
BB: SS, AR, WW
2. SS Read p. 210-219- no notes
3. Ch. 7, Lesson 1 power point take notes
4. Things Not Seen
5. AR time!
1. HW in BR
2. Adverb test
3. Persuasive Writing Exam
Homework
the last day to take AR test =12/14 Read!
Period 1 – RSP Language Arts
Monday – Daily Oral Language #15
Wordly Wise #14 A
Non-fiction Book Repot Due Today!!!!!!!
Tuesday- DOL
W.W. #14 B
Wednesday – DOL
W.W. #14 C
Thursday – DOL
W.W. #14 D
Friday – DOL Due
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Period 3 – RSP Math
Monday – Daily Math Practice #15
Worksheet Ex. 119
Tuesday- Daily Math Practice #15
Worksheet Ex. 120
Wednesday – Daily Math Practice #15
W/B Ex.29 Parts A & B
Thursday – Daily Math Practice #15
W/B Ex. 29 Parts C & D
Friday – DMP Due
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Period 4 – RSP Social Studies
Monday – U.S. History Shorts – “A Government is Born”
Read page 73
Answer questions on page 74
Tuesday- U.S. History Shorts – “A Government is Born”
page 75
Wednesday – U.S. History Shorts – “A Government is Born”
Page 76
Thursday – U.S. History Shorts – “A Government is Born”
page 77 – All questions
Friday – Homework Quiz today!!!!
1. Copy Homework
2. Correct WW Les. 8D+E -> TOTAL
3. WW Lesson 8 Test -> read
4. AR time!
5. Things Not Seen
1. HW in BR
2. Adverb test correction
3. Persuasive Writing Exam
Homework
Last AR test day is 12/14/07
think about persuasive essay
show Mz. EL your Fic or NF printouts at break to have AR reset to "?"
Intro Alg. p.219: 1-24 all; Group 2 activities on hold until all class masters scientific notation
Geometry p.373: 1-3, 4, 6, 7, 13, p.380 1, 17-35 odd
Acc. Pre.Alg. p.302: 15-41 odd, 45-54.
Monday, Dec. 10- Page 207, #2-70, even
Tuesday, Dec. 11- Page 207-208. #72-106, even.....LUNCH TIME TEST corrections today
Wednesday, Dec. 12- Page 212, #2-40, even.........LUNCH TIME TEST corrections again today
Thursday, Dec. 13- Page 212-213. #2-80, even
Friday, Dec. 14-Quiz
Life Science
Monday: No Homework
Tuesday: IR 150 - 155
Wednesday: IR 156 - 161
Thursday: Study for test, ch 10, Evolution
Friday: Correct rough copy of Research Paper
Human Health
Monday: Read text pages 246 - 251
Tuesday: Text, questions 1-3, pg. 247, questions 1-4, pg. 251
Wednesday: Read text pages 252 - 263
Thursday: questions 1-3 on pages 259, 261 and 263
Friday: No Homework
Accel Pre-Algebra: WBK p. 51 Periods 2,3,4
Pre-Algebra: WBK p. 93 Periods 5,6
--Booker T. Washington
7th Core
Monday - Finish WW6 A and B; SS - Read Ch 5-3 do questions 1-5 pg 169 (Journals)
Tuesday - Complete Grammar Lesson 31 - Read for 30 minutes
Wednesday - WW 6 finish lesson
Thursday - Study for Ch 5 SS test - WW 6 test tomorrow
Monday - Know the facts: How a bill becomes a law; branches of government; the Preamble. **Recite the entire Preamble for extra credit
Tuesday - Chapter 9 section 2 read and respond questions 1-5 - Finish bill skits in class
Wednesday - Chapter 9-3 - notes
Thursday - Study for Ch 9 test tomorrow
Science 7:
HW:
1. Rough draft of research report is due Th.
2. Study chapter 10.
3. See handout for information on report.
Agenda:
1. Copy HW.
2. Review due dates and research paper requirements. (See handout).
3. Correct ch 10, sec. 1 workbook. Discuss sec. 1.
4. Library time/research report time.
5. Finish section review, ch. 10, sec. 1 in workbook.
Lang. Arts 8:
HW: AR reading. Last day to take a test is Friday, Dec. 14.
WW 5: all due next Tues. Dec. 18
WW 5 tests on the 18th.
Agenda:
1. Edit wrtg. test.
2. AR when done.
Core 7:
HW: AR reading. Last day to take a test is Friday, Dec. 14.
Agenda:
1. Edit wrtg. test.
2. AR when done.
1. Copy Homework
2. Pass up Ch.7, Les. 1 Review (keep Ch.7, Les. 1 notes)
3. Correct your partners' WW Crossword
4. Create WW9 flash cards
5. Correct SS Ch.7, Les. 1 Review
6. AR Time!
7. Things Not Seen
1. HW in BR
2. Any questions?
3. Persuasive Writing Exam
Homework
Last AR test day this Friday -> so get on it!
think about your Persuasive Essay
Show Mz. EL your F or NF printouts
CORE Class 1. Get your grade report signed. 2. Fill out the library survey 3. Reading log. This week's prompt is "What might happen next?"
Spanish Class- Please bring cereal boxes
8th Graders: Tonight's homework is to write 5 limericks and look for a poem to memorize. Don't forget AR reading.
Overview of Poetry Unit…Juggling 5 Balls at Once!
Dates to Remember:
December 20th- Turn in poetry dictionary
This week- Analyze your song
Next week- Create a one page summary of your analysis
Memorize and recite a poem- December 17th
Present song analysis December 19th-21st
December 21st- All rough drafts are due.
Monday: No homework -- study for test
Tuesday: No homework -- test today on chapter 15
Wednesday: Interactive Reader p 240-244
Thursday: Study Guide B p 194-197
Friday: No homework
Final test of the semester next Friday! (on chapter 16)
Accel Pre-Algebra: WBK p.