Homework for 4/1/08
Accel Pre-Algebra: WBK p.71 Periods 2,3,4
Pre-Algebra: WBK p.23 Periods 5,6
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April 1, 2008
Tuesday, 04/01/08
Intro Algebra: Handout: problems a-c, 1-4, 51-58
Geometry: p.467: 5-11, 15-23, 27, 29
Acc. Pre-Algebra: p.671: 1-8, 13, 15, 17, 19
Homework for 3/31 - 4/4
Periods 1-5
Monday: Review pack and roller coaster
Tuesday: Review pack, roller coaster, presentation
Wednesday: SGB p 168-169
Thursday: SGB p 170
Friday: Review pack, roller coaster, presentation
Due next Tuesday: review pack, roller coaster, presentation
Period 6
Monday: Read chap 9 sec 2, do SGB p 103-105
Tuesday: Study for quiz -- postponed to Thursday; work on review pack
Wednesday: Read chapter 5 sec 3. Outline section 3. Quiz tomorrow.
Thursday: SGB p 59-61
Friday: Review pack
Due Tuesday: Review pack!
HW Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Science 7:
Finish Cornell notes: text pp. 208-211.
In class:
1. Review ch. 7, less. 1 HW
2. DNA.
3. Begin HW (notes)
Accel Core 7:
HW:
1. AR reading.
2. Finish Cornell notes: ch. 7, less.4
3. Review rel. and philosphies chart.
4. AR goals due on Friday.
In class:
1. Review HW.
2. Roots Up: more suffixes: ous, less, ish
3. Finish poetry terms. KEEP for review and lecture.
4. Finish super sentences. TURN IN TO THE BOX. DUE TODAY.
5. Cornell notes--start HW.
Lang. Arts 8:
HW:
1. Check out a good non-fiction book. Bring it to class each day.
2. Remember you need to read a biography of a LITERARY figure this quarter and TAKE the AR test on the book. Due date to follow.
3. Thesis statement for your essay is due tomorrow. Any appropriate topic/thesis is fine.
4. Study suffixes and meanings.
In class:
1. Review HW.
2. Complete suffix worksheet. DUE today. KEEP so you may study.
3. Test prep: Do the practice test pp. 31-36. DO NOT do the expository wrtg. on p. 36.
Please use binder paper for the answers.
4. Library: book check out OR work on ESSAY PLAN.
Human Biology and Health Science
Tuesday-Complete papers on cigarette ads.
Wednesday and Thursday-Complete open-book test on circulatory and respiratory systems.
4/1/08 No Foolin'
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
1. Homework in your binder reminder
a. Continue finding out answers to your questions about the Holocaust
b. Move your action plan forward. Do it!
c. Read: Fourth quarter goals are the same as third quarter (40 fiction; 20 nonfiction). LAST DAY TO TAKE A TEST IS MAY 16.
d. Wordly Wise 11 A and B
2. Begin Wordly Wise/Pass out papers
3. Anne Frank
Core: Monday, March 31, 2008
1. Homework in Binder Reminder
a. Language Arts: Purple Grammar p. 245 Skill Check A and B only (problems 1-10). Write out sentences.
b. Social Studies: Chapter 10, Lesson 1: Complete the Review # 1-7
c. Read: For at least one hour tonight
2. Pass up Ch. 10, Les. 1 Notes
3. Reading time
4. Finish Chinese Invention Booklet Presentations?
5. Power point on Ch. 10, Les. 1 (correct notes)
6. Things Not Seen
7. New seats
April 2, 2008
Homework for 4/2/08
Accel Pre-Algebra: p.423 #11-25 Periods 2,3,4
Pre-Algebra: WBK p.69 Periods 5,6
8th grade Math March 31-April 4
Monday, March 31- Worksheet on Pt/Slope form
Tuesday, April 1- Page 340, #2-24, even
Wednesday, April 2- Page 340-341, #28-58, even
Thursday, April 3- Page 345, #1-6 ALL. All work MUST be shown to get credit on this assignment.
Friday, April 4- Chapter 7 Test on Unit 7-6 through 7-10
Wednesday 04/02/08
Intro Algebra: p.100: 7-11, 15-19 (check you answers with back of book)
Geometry: p.472: 4-9, 15-19, 27; p.468: 28, 30, 31
Acc. Pre-Algebra: p.445: 11, 12, 26-28, 32-39
April 3, 2008
Homework for 4/3/08
Accel Pre-Algebra: WBK p.73 Periods 2,3,4
Pre-Algebra: p.413 #11-20 Periods 5,6
Thursday 04/03/08
Intro Algebra: p.100: 1-6, 12-16, 20-24
quiz prep: Monday's handout (all), Tuesday's handout: a-c, 51, 58, p.100: 4-6, 20-23
Geometry: p.479: 9-12, 16-18, 25, 26
quiz prep: p.704: 13, 15, p.467: 8, 9, p.472: 8, 15
Acc. Pre-Algebra: Workbook p.73
quiz prep: Workbook p.109: 1, 3, text: p.446: 23-28, 33
4/2/08
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
1. Homework in your binder reminder
a. Continue finding out answers to your questions about the Holocaust & study your lecture notes and KWL chart
b. Move your action plan forward. It’s a marathon, not a sprint.
c. Read: Fourth quarter goals are the same as third quarter (40 fiction; 20 nonfiction). LAST DAY TO TAKE A TEST IS MAY 16.
d. Wordly Wise 11 C
2. Correct WW 11 A and B; begin C
3. Anne Frank
Core: Wednesday, April 2, 2008
1. Homework in Binder Reminder
a. Language Arts: Purple Grammar p. 245 Skill Check C and D only (problems 11-25). Write out sentences.
b. Social Studies: Study for Thursday’s Quiz on Ch. 10, Les. 1
c. Read: For at least one hour tonight
2. Pass up Ch. 10, Les. 1 Review
3. Reading time
4. Correct Skill Check A and B
5. Correct SS Ch. 10, Les. 1 Review
6. Prepare for quiz
7. Things Not Seen
HW for Thursday, April 3
Science-
Cornell notes on ch. 7, sec. 2.
In class:
Finish DNA models; start notes.
Accel. Core 7:
HW:
1. AR reading
2. Find a biography on a literary figure as discussed in class. We will go to the library early next week to find a book if you haven't gotten one by then.
3. AR goals due tomorrow; adult signature is necessary.
4. Outline or map out your essay as discussed in class.
In class:
1. Poetry terms lecture: correct your work and add as necessary.
2. Explanation of poetry unit; review written directions and take notes as needed.
3. Essay directions: What is the most significant Chinese invention and why?
4. Pass up your HW.
5. Poetry Pak #1: due end of 5th.
6. Begin core HW.
Lang. Arts 8:
HW:
1. AR reading
2. Essy plan due Fri. Your choice of topic.
In class:
1. Study suffixes.
2. Test prep: analyzing poetry.
3. Discussion
4. Work on essay/AR/library
4/3/08
Thursday, April 3, 2008
1. Homework in your binder reminder
a. Continue finding out answers to your questions about the Holocaust & study your lecture notes and KWL chart
b. Move your action plan forward. I am inspired by your dedication.
c. Read: Fourth quarter goals are the same as third quarter (40 fiction & 20 nonfiction). LAST DAY TO TAKE A TEST IS MAY 16.
d. Wordly Wise 11 D & E—Test tomorrow!
e. Write a paragraph (10-15 sentences) about Anne Frank using parallel structure.
Underline examples of parallel structure
Email is optional, but a paper copy is REQUIRED
2. Review parallel structure
3. Correct WW 11 C
4. Anne Frank
Core: Thursday, April 03, 2008
1. Homework in Binder Reminder
a. Language Arts: Purple Grammar p. 246—Memorize “Fifty Common Prepositions”. Test on Friday, April 18th.
b. Language Arts: Purple Grammar p. 247—Exercise 1: Do problems 1-5. Write out sentences.
c. Social Studies: Finish reading Ch. 10, Les. 2
d. Read: For at least one hour tonight
2. Pass up Skill Check C and D
3. Reading time
4. Correct Skill Check C and D
5. Orange Grammar: Prepositions p. 70-72. Read ALL info carefully. Complete Exercise A—DUE TODAY!
6. Read Ch. 10, Les. 2 (or you could study silently for the Ch. 10, Les. 1 quiz)
7. SS Ch. 10, Les. 1 Quiz
8. Things Not Seen
April 4, 2008
Homework for 04/07/08 - 04/11/08
Period 1 – RSP Language Arts
Monday – Daily Oral Language #27
Wordly Wise # 20E
Read 20 min. & Log – Stand Tall
Tuesday- DOL
W.W. # 20 – Take practice test & write all missed words 10 times
Vocabulary H/O - Study definitions
Read 20 min. & Log
Wednesday – DOL
W.W. #20 Due today!!!
Read 20 min. & Log
Thursday – DOL
W.W. #21 - A
Read 20 min. Log
Friday – DOL Due
Read 20 min. Log & Read over the weekend.
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Period 3 – RSP Math
Monday – Daily Math Practice # 28
Handout – Prime Factors
Tuesday- Daily Math Practice # 28
Workbook Ex. 41
Wednesday – Daily Math Practice
Workbook Ex. 42
Thursday – Daily Math Practice
Handout – LCM & GCF
Friday – No homework tonight!!!!
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Period 4 – RSP Social Studies
Monday – Current Event – Summarize the Presidential Race
· Who are the candidates, where are they stumping, what are their beliefs, etc
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Tuesday- List the California Senators and Representatives
Wednesday – Name the Supreme Court Justices
Thursday – List the 5 closest counties to Santa Cruz County
Friday –
Language Arts 4/7-4/11
Monday- Finish 6E, bring ID card tomorrow, prepare for your book talk, and AR check on 4/25
Tuesday- AR book at the bell, vocab worksheet 6, and test taking tips paragraph
Wednesday- Vocab test tomorrow, Anne Frank journal
Thursday- Book Check #3 Due and book talks tomorrow
April 7, 2008
Homework for Science 8X: Week of 4/7
HEADS UP !!!! Test this Thursday (4/10) on Elements, Molecules and Mixtures. Extra help during lunch on Weds. CST Physics Review Pack due on Friday.
All week: Work on CST Physics Review Pack
Monday (4/7): Read Chapter 10, Section 3; SGB pages 115-117
Tuesday (4/8): Answer textbook questions pages 152-153 #1-15 and page 295 #1-5.
Wednesday (4/9): Prepare index card for test (required!); STUDY for test; Warm Up Pack due tomorrow.
Thursday (4/10): Finish CST Physics Review pack due tomorrow.
Friday 4/11: No homework 
Homework for 4/7/08
Accel Pre-Algebra: WBK p.74 Periods 2,3,4
Pre-Algebra: WBK p.99 Periods 5,6
Homework for 4/7 - 4/11
Monday, 4/7: None
Tuesday, 4/8: Modeling Protein Production classwork
Wednesday, 4/9:Chapter 7 Flash Cards
Bring text book tomorrow, Thursday
Thursday, 4/10: Chapter Review, Page222: 1-12, 14-19
Friday, 4/11: Chapter 7 test will be Wednesday, April 16, use flash cards to study
Human Biology and Health Science
Monday-Read pages 526-533 in text. Complete pages 250-252 in SGB.
Tuesday and Wednesday-I.R. pages 264-271.
Thursday-Finish "Bullying" vocabulary using words in a sentence.
Friday-No homework!
April 8, 2008
Homework for 4/8/08
Accel Pre-Algebra: p.452-53 #9-15 Periods 2,3,4
Pre-Algebra: p.610 #6-20 Periods 5,6
Monday, 04/07/08
Intro Algebra: Handout- "Ratio Word Problems": all (a-c, 1-4); p.150 (sec.3.9): "3-9 Excercises": 9-12, 25-29
Geometry: p.494: 20-37, 44-47
Acc. Pre-Algebra: workbook p.74
Tuesday, 04/08/08
Intro Algebra: p.150 text (sec.3-9): 1-8, 13-18, 30-34
Geometry: TBD
Acc. Pre-Algebra: p.452: 1-15
Homework for the week of 4/7
7th Core:
Monday - Finish Grammar Lesson - Prepositions
Tuesday - Wordly Wise 11 A-C
Wednesday - Project Focus - bring materials to class; start What I Learned essay
Thursday - Finish Wordly Wise 11 - study for test
Medieval Life projects are due on Tuesday, April 15
8th Social Studies
Monday - Start Civil War projects in class - bring materials to class
Tuesday - Read Chapter 16 sections 1 and 2 - Quiz Thursday
Wednesday - Last day of laptops in class - finish research, project design and layouts.
Thursday - Quiz in class today; Start writing the What I Learned essay - bring all materials to class
Friday - Finalize project - plan for presentation
CIVIL WAR PROJECTS ARE DUE TUESDAY, APRIL 15TH 
8th grade math, April 7-11
Monday, 4/7- Page 383-385, 2-14, even
Tuesday, 4/8- Page 385-386, 16-28, even
Wednesday, 4/9- Pg 476, #1-5 ALL....Lunch time Test corrections for Chapter 7 Test
Thursday, 4/10- Worksheet
Friday, Quiz