Monday will be a six period day for progress reports. Your English grade is based on a very limited number of assessments. We will have more assessments after the break.
Class One: Assignment given at end of class Friday. Check your agenda book.
Class Two: See Thursday's posting.
Class Five: Bring the first draft of your "Benchmark Reflection."
Class Six: Read Browning's "My Last Duchess" several times. Look up any vocab words you do not understand. Then, using the double entry journal method, mark up the text. remember the Rules of Notice as you study the poem.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Friday, December 19, 2008
History - GOVERNMENT WEBSITES!
These websites should help you figure out... what powers are Federal, State, or Local... and what powers are Executive, Legislative, & Judicial.
An easy guide to government set up by the government itself:
The official website of the US Federal government (pretty useful):
The official website of the Massachusetts State government (a bit difficult to navigate):
The official website of the city of Leominster:
History - 12/18 Homework
Period 1: For each item on your list of Government responsibilities, mark it E (for Executive Branch), L (for Legislative Branch), or J (for Judicial Branch). Check the websites in the next blog entry to help you.
Period 5: Divide your list of Government responsibilities into 3 lists... Federal Government, State Government, and Local Government (you may have to write some items MORE THAN ONCE or put them in a 4th list marked Concurrent Powers.
(If you weren't here... GET THE LIST FROM ANOTHER STUDENT and do the homework!)
Check the websites in the next blog entry to help you.
Period 6: Finish dividing your list of Government responsibilities into Federal, State, or Local, AND Executive, Legislative or Judicial IF YOU HAVEN'T FINISHED ALREADY.
Check the websites in the next blog entry to check your work and get ready for the newspaper competition.
Period 5: Divide your list of Government responsibilities into 3 lists... Federal Government, State Government, and Local Government (you may have to write some items MORE THAN ONCE or put them in a 4th list marked Concurrent Powers.
(If you weren't here... GET THE LIST FROM ANOTHER STUDENT and do the homework!)
Check the websites in the next blog entry to help you.
Period 6: Finish dividing your list of Government responsibilities into Federal, State, or Local, AND Executive, Legislative or Judicial IF YOU HAVEN'T FINISHED ALREADY.
Check the websites in the next blog entry to check your work and get ready for the newspaper competition.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
English Homework for Friday, Day 4, Dec 19
Class One: "The Hill" is your text. (See Dec 9 posting) In a one page typed paper (two hand written), discuss and analyze this poem. After you identify the speaker and the audience, you should talk about the structure, rhyme scheme, figurative language, imagery, patterns, and themes. Finally make connections.
Class Two: Your text is Robert Frost's "Out, Out." First take note of the title. what does it have to do with the poem? Then write your precis. At least one type written page.
Class Five: Bring in your "Benchmark" rough draft-at least twenty lines.
Class Six: Same as class two.
Class Two: Your text is Robert Frost's "Out, Out." First take note of the title. what does it have to do with the poem? Then write your precis. At least one type written page.
Class Five: Bring in your "Benchmark" rough draft-at least twenty lines.
Class Six: Same as class two.
Monday, December 15, 2008
English for Wednesday Dec 17
For all classes: check the posting on Thursday, Dec 11. I'm not sure what day it will be when when we return.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
English Homework for Friday, Day 5, Dec 12
Class One: See Wednesday's posting.
Class Two: Your text is "Where Have All the Flowers Gone." Check today's earlier posting.
First: identify the speaker and the audience
Second: scan the poem. describe your findings.
Third: identify and explain any figurative language that you may find.
Fourth: look for patterns. what do you find?
Fifth: what themes or ideas emerge? how do you know?
At least 1 typewritten page.
Class Five: See Wednesday's posting (you should have this already.) Then brainstorm your reflection on the benchmark test you have just completed. Just brainstorm for Friday. do not write your essay yet.
Class Six: Same as class two.
Remember: Friday is a six period day so all classes meet.
Class Two: Your text is "Where Have All the Flowers Gone." Check today's earlier posting.
First: identify the speaker and the audience
Second: scan the poem. describe your findings.
Third: identify and explain any figurative language that you may find.
Fourth: look for patterns. what do you find?
Fifth: what themes or ideas emerge? how do you know?
At least 1 typewritten page.
Class Five: See Wednesday's posting (you should have this already.) Then brainstorm your reflection on the benchmark test you have just completed. Just brainstorm for Friday. do not write your essay yet.
Class Six: Same as class two.
Remember: Friday is a six period day so all classes meet.
Where Have All the Flowers Gone Dec 11, 2008
This is the text of the poem many of you are working on:
Where have all the flowers gone?
Long time passing
Where have all the flowers gone?
Long time ago
Where have all the flowers gone
Girls have picked them every one
When will they ever learn?
When will they ever learn ?
Where have all the young girls gone?
Long time passing
Where have all the young girls gone?
Long time ago
Where have all the young girls gone?
Taken husbands every one
When will they ever learn?
When will they ever learn?
Where have all the young men gone?
Long time passing
Where have all the young men gone?
Long time ago
Where have all the young men gone?
Gone for soldiers every one
When will they ever learn?
When will they ever learn?
Where have all the soldiers gone?
Long time passing
Where have all the soldiers gone?
Long time ago
Where have all the soldiers gone?
Gone to graveyards every one
When will they ever learn?
When will they ever learn?
Where have all the graveyards gone?
Long time passing
Where have all the graveyards gone?
Long time ago
Where have all the graveyards gone?
covered with flowers every one
When will we ever learn?
When will we ever learn?
Peter Seeger, 1961
Directions will follow later today.
Where have all the flowers gone?
Long time passing
Where have all the flowers gone?
Long time ago
Where have all the flowers gone
Girls have picked them every one
When will they ever learn?
When will they ever learn ?
Where have all the young girls gone?
Long time passing
Where have all the young girls gone?
Long time ago
Where have all the young girls gone?
Taken husbands every one
When will they ever learn?
When will they ever learn?
Where have all the young men gone?
Long time passing
Where have all the young men gone?
Long time ago
Where have all the young men gone?
Gone for soldiers every one
When will they ever learn?
When will they ever learn?
Where have all the soldiers gone?
Long time passing
Where have all the soldiers gone?
Long time ago
Where have all the soldiers gone?
Gone to graveyards every one
When will they ever learn?
When will they ever learn?
Where have all the graveyards gone?
Long time passing
Where have all the graveyards gone?
Long time ago
Where have all the graveyards gone?
covered with flowers every one
When will we ever learn?
When will we ever learn?
Peter Seeger, 1961
Directions will follow later today.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
English Homework for Wed, Dec 9, Day 5
Class One: You will be using Robert Herrick's poem "To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time" as your text. You can find a copy of the text on Friday's posting.
First: read the poem two or three times.
Second : look up any words you do not understand.
Third : identify the speaker and his audience.
Then: identify and explain the figurative language devices (simile, metaphor, etc.)
And then: scan the poem
Finally: explain the advice that the speaker gives his audience and then consequences for not heeding the advice. Does the theme look familiar?
Class Two: See Monday's posting.
Class Five: Using the poem/song "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?" as your text, tell me about the title, the scansion, the figurative language, and the theme or themes. You should have at least one type written page (two pages if hand-written.)
Class Six: "The Hill" is your text.
First: apply the Rules of Notice.
Second: scan the 1st and 2nd stanzas. describe your "findings."
Third: identify and explain the figurative language devices that you find.
Fourth: look for patterns. what do you find?
Finally: What themes or ideas emerge?
You'll need at least one typewritten page (two pages if hand written) to discuss Master's 1915 poem
First: read the poem two or three times.
Second : look up any words you do not understand.
Third : identify the speaker and his audience.
Then: identify and explain the figurative language devices (simile, metaphor, etc.)
And then: scan the poem
Finally: explain the advice that the speaker gives his audience and then consequences for not heeding the advice. Does the theme look familiar?
Class Two: See Monday's posting.
Class Five: Using the poem/song "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?" as your text, tell me about the title, the scansion, the figurative language, and the theme or themes. You should have at least one type written page (two pages if hand-written.)
Class Six: "The Hill" is your text.
First: apply the Rules of Notice.
Second: scan the 1st and 2nd stanzas. describe your "findings."
Third: identify and explain the figurative language devices that you find.
Fourth: look for patterns. what do you find?
Finally: What themes or ideas emerge?
You'll need at least one typewritten page (two pages if hand written) to discuss Master's 1915 poem
MATH - Homework Tuesday, December 9
PERIOD 1:
Finish Practice worksheet 3.6. Show all your steps.
Be sure for the verbal equations that you:
1) set up the equation as it reads
2) solve the equation for the indicated variable
PERIOD 5:
Read and take notes on section 5.1, pages 274 - 277. Take note of any vocabulary bolded, information in boxes, and examples.
Answer questions to problems on pages 277 - 278: #1 - 6, 10 - 12 all.
PERIOD 6:
Finish Practice worksheet 3.6. Show all your steps.
Be sure for the verbal equations that you:
1) set up the equation as it reads
2) solve the equation for the indicated variable
Finish Practice worksheet 3.6. Show all your steps.
Be sure for the verbal equations that you:
1) set up the equation as it reads
2) solve the equation for the indicated variable
PERIOD 5:
Read and take notes on section 5.1, pages 274 - 277. Take note of any vocabulary bolded, information in boxes, and examples.
Answer questions to problems on pages 277 - 278: #1 - 6, 10 - 12 all.
PERIOD 6:
Finish Practice worksheet 3.6. Show all your steps.
Be sure for the verbal equations that you:
1) set up the equation as it reads
2) solve the equation for the indicated variable
Monday, December 8, 2008
English Homework for Tuesday, Dec 9, day 2
ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE THE NEXT TIME YOUR CLASS MEETS
Class One: see Friday's posting.
Class Two: the poem is:
The Hill
by Edgar Lee Master, 1915
Where are Elmer, Herman, Bert, Tom and Charley,
The weak of will, the strong of arm, the clown, the boozer, the fighter?
All, all are sleeping on the hill.
One passed in fever,
One was burned in a min e,
One was killed in a brawl,
One died in jail,
One fell from a bridge toiling for children and wife-
All, all are sleeping, sleeping on the hill.
Where are Ella, Kate, Mag, Lizzie and Edith
The tender heart, the simple soul, the loud, the proud, the happy one?-
All, all are sleeping on the hill.
One died in shameful child-birth,
One died of thwarted love,
One died at the hands of a brute in a brothel,
One of a broken pride, in search for heart's desire,
One after life in far-away London and Paris
Was brought to her little space by Ella and Kate and Mag-
All, all are sleeping, sleeping, sleeping on the hill.
Where are Uncle Isaac and aunt Emily,
And old Towny Kincaid and Sevigne Houghton,
And Major Walker who had talked
Withe venerable men of the revolution?-
All, all are sleeping on the hill.
They brought them dead sons from the war,
And daughters whom life had crushed,
And their children fatherless, crying-
All, all are sleeping, sleeping, sleeping on the hill.
Where is old fiddler Jones
Who played with life all his ninety years,
Braving the sleet with bared breast,
drinking, rioting, thinking neither of wife nor kin,
Nor gold, nor love, nor heaven?
Lo! He babbles of the fish-frys long ago,
Of the horse-races of long ago at Clary's Grove,
Of what Abe Lincoln said
One time in Springfield.
Using the Rules of Notice, tell me about the title, the structure, the scansion, the figurative language, the theme or themes of "The Hill." At least one type-written page please.
Class Five: Same as Class Two.
Class Six: We'll finish Updike's "Ex-basketball Player."
IN THE VERY NEAR FUTURE: ON THIS THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, YOU WILL ALL BE TAKIKING "BENCHMARK ASSESSMENTS." THESE ARE TESTS TO HELP ME JUDGE WHETHER OR NOT I AM REACHING MY GOALS. THEY ARE ALSO DESIGNED TO HELP YOU FIGURE OUT IF YOUR LEARNING METHOD NEEDS TO BE CHANGED OR MODIFIED.
PROGRESS REPORTS DECEMBER 17TH.
Class One: see Friday's posting.
Class Two: the poem is:
The Hill
by Edgar Lee Master, 1915
Where are Elmer, Herman, Bert, Tom and Charley,
The weak of will, the strong of arm, the clown, the boozer, the fighter?
All, all are sleeping on the hill.
One passed in fever,
One was burned in a min e,
One was killed in a brawl,
One died in jail,
One fell from a bridge toiling for children and wife-
All, all are sleeping, sleeping on the hill.
Where are Ella, Kate, Mag, Lizzie and Edith
The tender heart, the simple soul, the loud, the proud, the happy one?-
All, all are sleeping on the hill.
One died in shameful child-birth,
One died of thwarted love,
One died at the hands of a brute in a brothel,
One of a broken pride, in search for heart's desire,
One after life in far-away London and Paris
Was brought to her little space by Ella and Kate and Mag-
All, all are sleeping, sleeping, sleeping on the hill.
Where are Uncle Isaac and aunt Emily,
And old Towny Kincaid and Sevigne Houghton,
And Major Walker who had talked
Withe venerable men of the revolution?-
All, all are sleeping on the hill.
They brought them dead sons from the war,
And daughters whom life had crushed,
And their children fatherless, crying-
All, all are sleeping, sleeping, sleeping on the hill.
Where is old fiddler Jones
Who played with life all his ninety years,
Braving the sleet with bared breast,
drinking, rioting, thinking neither of wife nor kin,
Nor gold, nor love, nor heaven?
Lo! He babbles of the fish-frys long ago,
Of the horse-races of long ago at Clary's Grove,
Of what Abe Lincoln said
One time in Springfield.
Using the Rules of Notice, tell me about the title, the structure, the scansion, the figurative language, the theme or themes of "The Hill." At least one type-written page please.
Class Five: Same as Class Two.
Class Six: We'll finish Updike's "Ex-basketball Player."
IN THE VERY NEAR FUTURE: ON THIS THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, YOU WILL ALL BE TAKIKING "BENCHMARK ASSESSMENTS." THESE ARE TESTS TO HELP ME JUDGE WHETHER OR NOT I AM REACHING MY GOALS. THEY ARE ALSO DESIGNED TO HELP YOU FIGURE OUT IF YOUR LEARNING METHOD NEEDS TO BE CHANGED OR MODIFIED.
PROGRESS REPORTS DECEMBER 17TH.
Friday, December 5, 2008
English Homework for Monday, Dec 8, Day 1
ALL ASSIGNMENTS DUE THE NEXT TIME YOUR CLASS MEETS
Class One. Using your px of and your Graphic Organizer of "Stopping by the Woods. . ." write a one page type-written paper (two pages if hand-written) explaining, discussing, analyzing Frost's poem.
Class Two: For Robert Herrick's poem " To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time," identify, discuss, and evaluate herrick's figurative language. Then briefly, in your own words, summarize his poem. And then finally, discuss, explain, analyze the poem. Make certain that you mention the theme, the advice Herrick gives, and the consequences for not following his admonision. At least one, possibly two, typewritten pages. More of course if it's hand-written.
Class Five: for Robert Herrick's poem (text follows): first scan the poem. secondly explain the advice that the speaker gives to his audience. finally explain the consequeces of NOT taking the speaker's advice.
To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time
gather ye Rose-buds while ye may,
Old time is still a flying:
and this same flower that smiles today,
to morrow will be dying.
the glorious Lamp of Heaven, the Sun,
the higher he's a getting;
the sooner will his race be run,
and nearer he's to Setting.
That Age is best, which is the first,
when Youth and Blood are warmer;
but being spent, the worse, and worst
then be not coy, but use your time;
and while ye may, go marry;
for having lost but once your prime,
you may for ever tarry.
Class Six: See Thursday's posting.
Class One. Using your px of and your Graphic Organizer of "Stopping by the Woods. . ." write a one page type-written paper (two pages if hand-written) explaining, discussing, analyzing Frost's poem.
Class Two: For Robert Herrick's poem " To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time," identify, discuss, and evaluate herrick's figurative language. Then briefly, in your own words, summarize his poem. And then finally, discuss, explain, analyze the poem. Make certain that you mention the theme, the advice Herrick gives, and the consequences for not following his admonision. At least one, possibly two, typewritten pages. More of course if it's hand-written.
Class Five: for Robert Herrick's poem (text follows): first scan the poem. secondly explain the advice that the speaker gives to his audience. finally explain the consequeces of NOT taking the speaker's advice.
To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time
gather ye Rose-buds while ye may,
Old time is still a flying:
and this same flower that smiles today,
to morrow will be dying.
the glorious Lamp of Heaven, the Sun,
the higher he's a getting;
the sooner will his race be run,
and nearer he's to Setting.
That Age is best, which is the first,
when Youth and Blood are warmer;
but being spent, the worse, and worst
then be not coy, but use your time;
and while ye may, go marry;
for having lost but once your prime,
you may for ever tarry.
Class Six: See Thursday's posting.
MATH - Homework Friday, December 5
PERIOD 1:
Finish Study Guide 3.6 worksheet: #2 - 9.
PERIOD 2:
Finish problems on page 467: #18 - 30 even.
PERIOD 5:
Finish problems on page 533: #14 - 36 even; and page 99: last column of problems (#22 down through #70).
Quiz on Tuesday on simplifying radical expressions and expressions with exponents.
Try accessing the online textbook by going to http://go.hrw.com/ and click on "online textbooks." Let me know on Monday if you had any difficulty.
PERIOD 6:
Finish riddle worksheet on solving equations with variables on both sides. This will be collected on Monday.
Finish Study Guide 3.6 worksheet: #2 - 9.
PERIOD 2:
Finish problems on page 467: #18 - 30 even.
PERIOD 5:
Finish problems on page 533: #14 - 36 even; and page 99: last column of problems (#22 down through #70).
Quiz on Tuesday on simplifying radical expressions and expressions with exponents.
Try accessing the online textbook by going to http://go.hrw.com/ and click on "online textbooks." Let me know on Monday if you had any difficulty.
PERIOD 6:
Finish riddle worksheet on solving equations with variables on both sides. This will be collected on Monday.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
English Homework for Friday, Day 6, Dec 5
ASSGNMENTS DUE THE NEXT TIME THAT WE MEET
Class One: First: draw a sketch of "Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening." Then scan the poem and write out the rhyme scheme and the meter. Finally, retell the story of the poem, making sure that you include the WHO, WHEN, and WHERE.
Class Two: Explain, analyze, interpret Frost's poem "Stopping by the Woods. . ." You'll need at least one type written page. FOLLOW THE FORMAT.
Class Five: See Thursday's posting.
Class Six: We have said that John Updike's poem, doesn't look much like a poem: there's no rhyme and the meter is more like a story. Since it's more like a story, I want you to identify the Turning Point (Climax) and then the Theme. Your explanation/discussion/analysis must be at least one type written page, and you must follow the format. Don't forget to include the poem's structure, diction (word choice), and figurative language in your discussion.
Class One: First: draw a sketch of "Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening." Then scan the poem and write out the rhyme scheme and the meter. Finally, retell the story of the poem, making sure that you include the WHO, WHEN, and WHERE.
Class Two: Explain, analyze, interpret Frost's poem "Stopping by the Woods. . ." You'll need at least one type written page. FOLLOW THE FORMAT.
Class Five: See Thursday's posting.
Class Six: We have said that John Updike's poem, doesn't look much like a poem: there's no rhyme and the meter is more like a story. Since it's more like a story, I want you to identify the Turning Point (Climax) and then the Theme. Your explanation/discussion/analysis must be at least one type written page, and you must follow the format. Don't forget to include the poem's structure, diction (word choice), and figurative language in your discussion.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
English Homework for Thursday, Dec 5, Day 5
ALL WORK DUE THE NEXT TIME WE MEET
Class One: We have finished mapping Updike's poem. Tomorrow we will finish discussing the poem by using the Graphic Organizer.
Class Two: Finishing scanning "Stopping by the Woods . . ." Then draw an accurate picture of the setting. And finally, using the Graphic Organizer as a guide, analyze Frost's poem.
Classes Five AND Six: using Updike's poem as the text: first, draw a picture of the the setting. Then scan the first stanza. And finally, using the WHO, WHEN, WHERE, WHAT, and HOW Graphic Organizer analyze "Ex-basketball Player." (The HOW is the poems structure.)
Class One: We have finished mapping Updike's poem. Tomorrow we will finish discussing the poem by using the Graphic Organizer.
Class Two: Finishing scanning "Stopping by the Woods . . ." Then draw an accurate picture of the setting. And finally, using the Graphic Organizer as a guide, analyze Frost's poem.
Classes Five AND Six: using Updike's poem as the text: first, draw a picture of the the setting. Then scan the first stanza. And finally, using the WHO, WHEN, WHERE, WHAT, and HOW Graphic Organizer analyze "Ex-basketball Player." (The HOW is the poems structure.)
History homework update
2 weeks ago:
Abigail Adams/Mumbet
All classes received EITHER a homework on Abigail Adams OR a homework on Elizabeth Mumbet Freedman (based upon which eah student read)
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this week:
Analyzing the Declaration
Periods 1 & 5 received "Analyzing the Declaration" homework today, Period 6 received this same homework last week. Period 2 will receive it tomorrow.
(homeworks are always due the next day... homeworks do not receive late grades but missing homeworks at the end of the quarter receve a double minus which results in a 1% drop in quarter grade)
Abigail Adams/Mumbet
All classes received EITHER a homework on Abigail Adams OR a homework on Elizabeth Mumbet Freedman (based upon which eah student read)
-
this week:
Analyzing the Declaration
Periods 1 & 5 received "Analyzing the Declaration" homework today, Period 6 received this same homework last week. Period 2 will receive it tomorrow.
(homeworks are always due the next day... homeworks do not receive late grades but missing homeworks at the end of the quarter receve a double minus which results in a 1% drop in quarter grade)
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
English Homework for Wed, Dec 3, Day 4
ALL HOMEWORK IS DUE THE NEXT TIME WE MEET.
Class 1 and Class 2: Text: "Ex-basketball Player." first-draw a picture, a map of the setting. Then-using the WHO-WHERE-WHEN-WHAT Graphic Organizer, identify the "who, where, when, what" of the poem.
Class 5 and Class 6: First-finish scanning "Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening."
then-draw a px/diagram of the setting. Finally-use the who-when-where-what graphic organizer and describe the "who," tell me exactly "where," exactly "when" and the sequence of events in the poem.
Class 1 and Class 2: Text: "Ex-basketball Player." first-draw a picture, a map of the setting. Then-using the WHO-WHERE-WHEN-WHAT Graphic Organizer, identify the "who, where, when, what" of the poem.
Class 5 and Class 6: First-finish scanning "Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening."
then-draw a px/diagram of the setting. Finally-use the who-when-where-what graphic organizer and describe the "who," tell me exactly "where," exactly "when" and the sequence of events in the poem.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Biology - Osmosis Lab Due on Wednesday, 12/3
Periods 5 and 6
Period 2
Your Osmosis Lab is due on Wednesday. Make sure you check your rubric to do the best you can. Don't forget that the lab must be typed, and you must email it to me if you are having printer problems.
Period 2
Your lab is due on Thursday. The same recommendations and reminders apply.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
English Homework for Monday, Day 2, Dec 1
Hope you all enjoyed the Thanksgiving break. It was a pleasure meeting many of your parents. Wre'll be contacting some parents this coming week who were unable to schedule time for rthe conferences.
Since last week's classroom schedule was a bit hectic, we'll pick up fresh on Monday--no homework. Enjoy today because we have a lot of work ahead of us.
Since last week's classroom schedule was a bit hectic, we'll pick up fresh on Monday--no homework. Enjoy today because we have a lot of work ahead of us.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
HISTORY - A Quiz is Coming!
US History 1 Quiz on the American Revolution
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Following Thanksgiving break there will be a quiz on ... the Road to Revolution & the American Revolution... in all classes.
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You should know: - Why the American Revolution began
(major taxes and laws passed by Parliament, serious protests by the American colonists,
what happened at the battle of Lexington & Concord, our reasons for writing the
Declaration of Independence etc.)
- The major battles that seriously affected the outcome of the American Revolution
( Battle of Lexington & Concord, Battle of Bunker Hill, Battle of Trenton,
Battle of Saratoga, Battle of Yorktown)
... the basics of what happened at each of those battles, and why each was important
- How to re-write parts of the Declaration of Independence in modern language (by
understanding its meaning)
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Periods 1 & 5: Be prepared for the quiz on Tuesday Dec. 2nd
Period 2: Be prepared for the quiz on Wednesday Dec. 3rd
Period 6: Be prepared for the quiz on Monday Dec. 1st
Friday, November 21, 2008
English Homework for Monday, nov 24, day 6
Class One: identify all of the figurative language in "Poetry Is a Tressle."
Class 2: same as Class One.
Class 5: check previous posting.
Class 6: no homework.
Class 2: same as Class One.
Class 5: check previous posting.
Class 6: no homework.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
English Homework for Friday, Day 5, nov 21
ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE THE NEXT TIME WE MEET UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
Class One: FIRST: in a short essay, at least three paragraphs, explain and evaluate Robert Browning's imagery. THEN: choose a title fcor his poem and explain why you chose what you did.
Class Two: No Home work.
Class Five: Same as Class One.
Class Six: Examine Nikki Giovanni's poem "Poetry is a Tressel." Identify and explain ALL of the figurative language devices that you can find. And don't forget the structure and language themselves.
DON'T FORGET: IF YOU ARE ON VACATION, KEEP INFORMED THROUGH OUR WEBSITE
www.orangeteamupdates.blogspot.com. ALL WORK IS DUE ON THE DAY YOU RETURN.
Class One: FIRST: in a short essay, at least three paragraphs, explain and evaluate Robert Browning's imagery. THEN: choose a title fcor his poem and explain why you chose what you did.
Class Two: No Home work.
Class Five: Same as Class One.
Class Six: Examine Nikki Giovanni's poem "Poetry is a Tressel." Identify and explain ALL of the figurative language devices that you can find. And don't forget the structure and language themselves.
DON'T FORGET: IF YOU ARE ON VACATION, KEEP INFORMED THROUGH OUR WEBSITE
www.orangeteamupdates.blogspot.com. ALL WORK IS DUE ON THE DAY YOU RETURN.
MATH - Homework Thursday, November 20
PERIOD 1:
Finish problems on page 171: #15 - 33, not 18, 19, 21, 24, 25 (since you've already done these problems).
Quiz on Tuesday - solving equations
PERIOD 2:
Finish problems on worksheet 6.3
Quiz on Monday - Linear equations
PERIOD 5:
Finish problems on page 99: #19 - 55 every 4th problem; 59, 62, 65, 68
REMINDER: Take home quiz on systems of linear inequalities and linear programming is due MONDAY!
PERIOD 6:
Finish problems on worksheet 3.5: odd problems only
Quiz on Monday - solving equations
Finish problems on page 171: #15 - 33, not 18, 19, 21, 24, 25 (since you've already done these problems).
Quiz on Tuesday - solving equations
PERIOD 2:
Finish problems on worksheet 6.3
Quiz on Monday - Linear equations
PERIOD 5:
Finish problems on page 99: #19 - 55 every 4th problem; 59, 62, 65, 68
REMINDER: Take home quiz on systems of linear inequalities and linear programming is due MONDAY!
PERIOD 6:
Finish problems on worksheet 3.5: odd problems only
Quiz on Monday - solving equations
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
English Homework for Thursday, Nov. 20, Day 4
ALL ASSIGNMENTS DUE THE NEXT TIME WE MEET
Class One: Using George Ella Lyon's "Where I'm From" as a model and guide, create your own "Where I'm From" poem. Keep the same length (approx.). Follow Lyon's general plan of three distinct stages and topics.
Class Two: You have two parts: (1) same as Class One and (2) Using Robert Browning's "Meeting at Night:" identify and describe the imagery. Then evaluate the effectiveness of the imagery.
Class Five: Same as Class One.
Class Six: Identify, describe, and evaluate the imagery of Robt. Browning's "Meeting at Night."
FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE LEAVING FOR VACATION: CHECK THE BLOG EVERY DAY FOR ASSIGNMENTS. IF YOU NEED TO WRITE AN ESSAY, YOU CAN E-MAIL THE FINISHED COPY TO ME AT william.graves@leominster.mec.edu
OTHER WISE EVERYTHING IS DUE AS SOON AS YOU RETURN.
Class One: Using George Ella Lyon's "Where I'm From" as a model and guide, create your own "Where I'm From" poem. Keep the same length (approx.). Follow Lyon's general plan of three distinct stages and topics.
Class Two: You have two parts: (1) same as Class One and (2) Using Robert Browning's "Meeting at Night:" identify and describe the imagery. Then evaluate the effectiveness of the imagery.
Class Five: Same as Class One.
Class Six: Identify, describe, and evaluate the imagery of Robt. Browning's "Meeting at Night."
FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE LEAVING FOR VACATION: CHECK THE BLOG EVERY DAY FOR ASSIGNMENTS. IF YOU NEED TO WRITE AN ESSAY, YOU CAN E-MAIL THE FINISHED COPY TO ME AT william.graves@leominster.mec.edu
OTHER WISE EVERYTHING IS DUE AS SOON AS YOU RETURN.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
English Homework for Wed, Nov 19, Day 3
Class One: finish the Double Entry Journal of "Where I'm From."
Class Two: No homework. Use this opportunity to read your Indie reading book.
Class Five: finish the Double Entry Journal of "Where I'm From."
Class Six: No homework. Take the opportunity to read your Indie reading book.
Class Two: No homework. Use this opportunity to read your Indie reading book.
Class Five: finish the Double Entry Journal of "Where I'm From."
Class Six: No homework. Take the opportunity to read your Indie reading book.
Monday, November 17, 2008
English Homework for Tuesday, Nov 18, Day 2
ALL ASSIGNMENTS DUE THE NEXT TIME WE MEET.
Class One: See previous posting.
Class Two: No Homework.
Class Five: In 20 lines or more, explain and evaluate the figurative language of stanza #2 of "Unfolding Bud."
Class Six: 1) finish the Double Entry Journal of "Where I'm From."
2) Using George Ella Lyons poem and your DEJ as guides, write your own "Where
I'm From" poem.
3) Finally, bring in your own favorite poem along with a 20 line paragraph explain-
ing why you chose the poem that you did.
REMEMBER: ALL WRITTEN WORK MUST BE DOUBLE SPACED.
Class One: See previous posting.
Class Two: No Homework.
Class Five: In 20 lines or more, explain and evaluate the figurative language of stanza #2 of "Unfolding Bud."
Class Six: 1) finish the Double Entry Journal of "Where I'm From."
2) Using George Ella Lyons poem and your DEJ as guides, write your own "Where
I'm From" poem.
3) Finally, bring in your own favorite poem along with a 20 line paragraph explain-
ing why you chose the poem that you did.
REMEMBER: ALL WRITTEN WORK MUST BE DOUBLE SPACED.
Friday, November 14, 2008
MATH - Homework Friday, November 14
PERIOD 1:
Finish problems on page 171: #14, 18, 19, 21, 24, 25
PERIOD 2:
Finish problems on page 367: #35 - 41 all
Corrections are due Monday as well
PERIOD 5:
Finish problems on page 192: #32 - 36 all - DUE TUESDAY
Finish problems on page 171: #14, 18, 19, 21, 24, 25
PERIOD 2:
Finish problems on page 367: #35 - 41 all
Corrections are due Monday as well
PERIOD 5:
Finish problems on page 192: #32 - 36 all - DUE TUESDAY
English Homework for Monday, Nov 17, Day 1
ALL WORK IS DUE THE NEXT TIME WE MEET
Class One: complete the double Entry Journal for "Where I'm From"
Class Two: First complete the Double Entry Journal for "Where I'm From."
Then, using 3-5 sentences, answer the following question: Why didn't she change her name?
Class Five: In a 20 line paragraph, explain why you chose the poem you did. Don't forget: you must also turn in a copy of your favorite poem along with the paragraph.
Class Six: check previous posting.
Class One: complete the double Entry Journal for "Where I'm From"
Class Two: First complete the Double Entry Journal for "Where I'm From."
Then, using 3-5 sentences, answer the following question: Why didn't she change her name?
Class Five: In a 20 line paragraph, explain why you chose the poem you did. Don't forget: you must also turn in a copy of your favorite poem along with the paragraph.
Class Six: check previous posting.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
English Homework for Friday, Day 6, Nov 14
Class One: you have all brought in your favorite poem. now write 20 lines explaining why you chose the poem you did. You'll turn in your poem with your 20-line paragraph.
Class Two: same as Class One.
Class Five: See posting from yesterday.
Class Six: using George Ella Lyons's poem "Where I'm From" and your Double Journal notes as guides, write your own Where I'm From" poem. THEN: bring in your favorite poem to class.
Class Two: same as Class One.
Class Five: See posting from yesterday.
Class Six: using George Ella Lyons's poem "Where I'm From" and your Double Journal notes as guides, write your own Where I'm From" poem. THEN: bring in your favorite poem to class.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
English Homework for Thursday, Nov. 13, Day 5
Class One: Bring in your favorite poem from a published poet.
Class Two: Same as Class One.
Class Five (due Friday): Same as Class One.
Class Six: Using the Double Journal format started in class, finish "Where I'm From" by George Ella Lyon.
Class Two: Same as Class One.
Class Five (due Friday): Same as Class One.
Class Six: Using the Double Journal format started in class, finish "Where I'm From" by George Ella Lyon.
Monday, November 10, 2008
English Homework for Wed, Nov 12, Day 4
Classes One and Five: No homework
Classes Two and Six: Final draft due: "For Sale: Baby shoes. Never used."
Classes Two and Six: Final draft due: "For Sale: Baby shoes. Never used."
Friday, November 7, 2008
English Homework for Monday, Nov 10, Day 3
Class One: no homework. enjoy the break.
class Two: Create a short story from Ernest Hemingway's shortest novel: "For sale: Baby shoes. Never used." And remember--in the best of Hemingway's tradition, never use two words when one will do. never use two sentences when one will do. Never use a big word when a "small" word will do. When you're done writing, set it aside for a day and then reread it. And be a critic when you reread it.
Class Five: same as Class One.
Class Six: edit-edit-edit. rewrite-rewrite-rewrite. You all have done nice work. Now make it even better.
class Two: Create a short story from Ernest Hemingway's shortest novel: "For sale: Baby shoes. Never used." And remember--in the best of Hemingway's tradition, never use two words when one will do. never use two sentences when one will do. Never use a big word when a "small" word will do. When you're done writing, set it aside for a day and then reread it. And be a critic when you reread it.
Class Five: same as Class One.
Class Six: edit-edit-edit. rewrite-rewrite-rewrite. You all have done nice work. Now make it even better.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
MATH - Homework Thursday, November 6
PERIOD 2:
Finish the worksheet on linear equations.
Be sure to write the equation of the line in all three forms
Point-Slope Form
Slope-Intercept Form
Standard Form
PERIOD 5:
Finish worksheet 3.4.
PERIOD 6:
No homework.
Finish the worksheet on linear equations.
Be sure to write the equation of the line in all three forms
Point-Slope Form
Slope-Intercept Form
Standard Form
PERIOD 5:
Finish worksheet 3.4.
PERIOD 6:
No homework.
English Homework for Friday, Day 2, Nov 7
Class One: Vocab quiz "War."
Class Two (due Monday): using Ernest Hemingway's six word novel-For sale: baby shoes. Never used.-construct your own short story. Your short story must have a minimum of 100 words.
It must have, like Hemingway's, a beginning, a middle, and an end. You must use Hemingway's six words. You cannot break up Hemingway's words; they must be intact when you incorporate them. Don't forget-I want a clean, double spaced story.
Class Five: Vocab quiz "War."
Class Six: same as Class Two except your story is due Friday, Nov 7.
Class Two (due Monday): using Ernest Hemingway's six word novel-For sale: baby shoes. Never used.-construct your own short story. Your short story must have a minimum of 100 words.
It must have, like Hemingway's, a beginning, a middle, and an end. You must use Hemingway's six words. You cannot break up Hemingway's words; they must be intact when you incorporate them. Don't forget-I want a clean, double spaced story.
Class Five: Vocab quiz "War."
Class Six: same as Class Two except your story is due Friday, Nov 7.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
MATH - Homework Wednesday, October 5
PERIOD 1:
Finish practice worksheets 3.1 and 3.2: Only problems #1 - 17 odd and #19 - 22 all ON BOTH WORKSHEETS!
Remember to have your notebooks in class every day for our notebook check (you should have them every day regardless!!!).
PERIOD 2:
Finish problems from worksheet 6.2: Study Guide problem #7 - 12; Practice problem #1 - 8.
Remember to have your notebooks in class every day for our notebook check (you should have them every day regardless!!!).
PERIOD 5:
Finish problems on page 183: #10 - 20 even, 34. Please use graph paper for your graphs. Refer to the graph expectations handout you received to ensure your graphs have all the necessary components.
Remember to have your notebooks in class every day for our notebook check (you should have them every day regardless!!!).
PERIOD 6:
Remember to have your notebooks in class every day for our notebook check (you should have them every day regardless!!!).
Finish practice worksheets 3.1 and 3.2: Only problems #1 - 17 odd and #19 - 22 all ON BOTH WORKSHEETS!
Remember to have your notebooks in class every day for our notebook check (you should have them every day regardless!!!).
PERIOD 2:
Finish problems from worksheet 6.2: Study Guide problem #7 - 12; Practice problem #1 - 8.
Remember to have your notebooks in class every day for our notebook check (you should have them every day regardless!!!).
PERIOD 5:
Finish problems on page 183: #10 - 20 even, 34. Please use graph paper for your graphs. Refer to the graph expectations handout you received to ensure your graphs have all the necessary components.
Remember to have your notebooks in class every day for our notebook check (you should have them every day regardless!!!).
PERIOD 6:
Remember to have your notebooks in class every day for our notebook check (you should have them every day regardless!!!).
English Homework for thursday, Day 1, Nov 6
Class One (For Friday): "War" vocab quiz.
Class Two: "War" vocab quiz.
class Five: using your your rough draft and your partner's rubric, write and pass in your final draft. Vocab squares "War" vocab. Vocab quiz Friday.
Class Six: "War" vocab quiz Thursday.
Class Two: "War" vocab quiz.
class Five: using your your rough draft and your partner's rubric, write and pass in your final draft. Vocab squares "War" vocab. Vocab quiz Friday.
Class Six: "War" vocab quiz Thursday.
Monday, November 3, 2008
MATH - Homework Monday, November 3
REMINDER TO ALL CLASSES!!!
There will be a notebook check in class one day this week. Refer to the scoring rubric received in class last week to be certain your notebook will receive 20/20.
If you are missing assignments on your assignment log, you can look through the blog entries for most of the assignments we have had this quarter.
Be sure to have your notebook in class EVERYDAY! If you do not have it in class the day of the notebook check, it will be a zero.
PERIOD 1:
No homework due Wednesday.
Have your notebooks in class in the event of a notebook check.
PERIOD 2:
Finish practice worksheet 6.2: problem #9 - 14 only.
Have your notebooks in class in the event of a notebook check.
PERIOD 5:
No homework due Wednesday.
Continue working on quiz corrections for the quiz you got back on Friday.
Corrections will be due on Monday, November 10.
If you are struggling with any of the corrections, drop by on Thursday during extra help.
Have your notebooks in class in the event of a notebook check.
PERIOD 6:
No homework due Thursday.
Have your notebooks in class in the event of a notebook check.
There will be a notebook check in class one day this week. Refer to the scoring rubric received in class last week to be certain your notebook will receive 20/20.
If you are missing assignments on your assignment log, you can look through the blog entries for most of the assignments we have had this quarter.
Be sure to have your notebook in class EVERYDAY! If you do not have it in class the day of the notebook check, it will be a zero.
PERIOD 1:
No homework due Wednesday.
Have your notebooks in class in the event of a notebook check.
PERIOD 2:
Finish practice worksheet 6.2: problem #9 - 14 only.
Have your notebooks in class in the event of a notebook check.
PERIOD 5:
No homework due Wednesday.
Continue working on quiz corrections for the quiz you got back on Friday.
Corrections will be due on Monday, November 10.
If you are struggling with any of the corrections, drop by on Thursday during extra help.
Have your notebooks in class in the event of a notebook check.
PERIOD 6:
No homework due Thursday.
Have your notebooks in class in the event of a notebook check.
English Homework for Wed, Nov 5th, Day 1
Class One (this is due THURSDAY): bring your rough draft with you for revision. Also, Vocab quiz from "War" on Friday. Format will be similar to the Sniper vocab quiz.
class Two: using your partner's scored rubric, write the final draft of the compare and contrast essay. also "War" vocab quiz on Thursday.
Class Five: see Friday's posting.
Class Six: Same as Class Two.
class Two: using your partner's scored rubric, write the final draft of the compare and contrast essay. also "War" vocab quiz on Thursday.
Class Five: see Friday's posting.
Class Six: Same as Class Two.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
FOR ALL FRESHMAN ENGLISH CLASSES
I HAVE CORRECTED EVERYTHING THAT WAS HANDED IN UP TO AND INCLUDING FRIDAY, OCT 31st. SOME OF YOU STILL OWE WORK AND A FEW OF YOU OWE AS MANY AS THREE ASSIGNMENTS. PLEASE DO NOT FORGET THAT ALL MISSING OR PAST DUE WORK IS DUE MONDAY, NOV 3rd. ALSO PLEASE DO NOT FORGET THAT YOUR INDIE READING JOURNALS MUST BE IN THE CLASS DRAWER BY THE END OF THE DAY, NOV 3rd.
See you Monday.
Mr. Graves
See you Monday.
Mr. Graves
Friday, October 31, 2008
English Homework for Monday, Nov. 3, Day 5
Class One: Using your completed chart, prepare a 250-300 word rough draft of an essay in which you compare and contrast London's "War" and O'Flaherty's "The Sniper." Double space your rough draft.
Class Two: Same as class one only you are also using "Charge of the Light Brigade."
Class Five: for the next time we meet-using your completed chart, write a 200-300 word essay comparing and contrasting London's "War" and O'Flaherty's "The Sniper." You must underline your thesis statement and you must use at least three details from each text supporting your thesis.
Class Six: Based on today's discussion, revise/rewrite/polish your rough draft. This first draft is due Monday Nov 3.
ALL CLASSES: YOUR INDIE READING JOURNAL IS DUE AT THE END OF SCHOOL ON MONDAY, NOV 3rd. ALL JOURNALS MUST BE IN THE CLASS DRAWER NO LATER THAN 2:15. IF YOUR JOURNAL IS MISSING, YOU WILL RECEIVE A ZERO.
Class Two: Same as class one only you are also using "Charge of the Light Brigade."
Class Five: for the next time we meet-using your completed chart, write a 200-300 word essay comparing and contrasting London's "War" and O'Flaherty's "The Sniper." You must underline your thesis statement and you must use at least three details from each text supporting your thesis.
Class Six: Based on today's discussion, revise/rewrite/polish your rough draft. This first draft is due Monday Nov 3.
ALL CLASSES: YOUR INDIE READING JOURNAL IS DUE AT THE END OF SCHOOL ON MONDAY, NOV 3rd. ALL JOURNALS MUST BE IN THE CLASS DRAWER NO LATER THAN 2:15. IF YOUR JOURNAL IS MISSING, YOU WILL RECEIVE A ZERO.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
English Homework for Friday, Day 4, Oct 31
Class One: Complete the "War" and "Sniper" chart begun in class. Bring both texts with you to class.
Class Two: Complete the "War," "Sniper," and "Charge of the Light Brigade" chart. Bring all three texts with you to class.
Class Five: same as Class One.
Class Six: Complete your chart as needed. Then organize your chart into similarities and differences. Then write a rough draft in which you compare and contrast "War" and "Sniper."
Class Two: Complete the "War," "Sniper," and "Charge of the Light Brigade" chart. Bring all three texts with you to class.
Class Five: same as Class One.
Class Six: Complete your chart as needed. Then organize your chart into similarities and differences. Then write a rough draft in which you compare and contrast "War" and "Sniper."
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
MATH - Homework Wednesday, October 29
PERIOD 1:
Finish worksheet 7.7: front and back of worksheet.
PERIOD 5:
Study for test tomorrow on systems of equations.
See yesterday's blog for a list of topics.
Sections from the text to focus on are 3.1, 3.2, and 4.4.
PERIOD 6:
Finish worksheet 7.7: front and back of worksheet.
Finish worksheet 7.7: front and back of worksheet.
PERIOD 5:
Study for test tomorrow on systems of equations.
See yesterday's blog for a list of topics.
Sections from the text to focus on are 3.1, 3.2, and 4.4.
PERIOD 6:
Finish worksheet 7.7: front and back of worksheet.
English Homework for thursday, Day 3, Oct 30
Class One: Sniper Vocab quiz redo. BRING YOUR CORRECTIONS. Select the most important single sentence in "War" and in an 8-11 sentence paragraph, explain/defend your choice. Bring your copy of "The Sniper."
Class Two: Please see Wednesday's posting.
Class Five: Same as class one.
Class Six: Fill out the "War" / "The Sniper" chart. Be thorough. The categories to consider are: protagonist, antagonist, setting, mood, and theme.
FOR ALL CLASSES: ALL MISSING WORK IS DUE NOV 3rd. ALL REVISIONS/REWRITES DUE NOV 3rd. INDIE READING JOURNALS WILL BE COLLECTED NOV 3rd. GRADES CLOSE NOV 10th.
Class Two: Please see Wednesday's posting.
Class Five: Same as class one.
Class Six: Fill out the "War" / "The Sniper" chart. Be thorough. The categories to consider are: protagonist, antagonist, setting, mood, and theme.
FOR ALL CLASSES: ALL MISSING WORK IS DUE NOV 3rd. ALL REVISIONS/REWRITES DUE NOV 3rd. INDIE READING JOURNALS WILL BE COLLECTED NOV 3rd. GRADES CLOSE NOV 10th.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
MATH - Homework Tuesday, October 28
PERIOD 1:
Finish worksheet 1.4: Both sides of the worksheet.
Remember to calculate the mean, median, and mode for each set of data.
PERIOD 2:
Finish graded classwork problems on pages 772 - 773: Lesson 7-4 problems and Lesson 7-6 problems.
Remember to show the steps for solving on the left side of your paper and the number line with your graphed solution on the right side of your paper.
PERIOD 5:
Begin studying for your assessment on systems of equations.
We will be reviewing in class tomorrow, so bring your questions, problems you'd like to go over, etc.
Things to study for the assessment:
Solving systems of 2 equations by graphing
Solving systems of 2 equations by the substitution method
Solving systems of 2 equations by the elimination method
Classifying a system of equations as consistent/inconsistent; dependent/independent
Setting up a system of equations from a word problem
Solving systems of 2 equations by using matrices (calculator)
Solving systems of 3 equations by using matrices (calculator)
I will be after school for extra help tomorrow for anyone interested.
PERIOD 6:
Finish problems on p ages 29 - 31: 20 - 26 all.
Remember to also classify the mean, median, and mode for problem #20, 21, and 22.
Finish worksheet 1.4: Both sides of the worksheet.
Remember to calculate the mean, median, and mode for each set of data.
PERIOD 2:
Finish graded classwork problems on pages 772 - 773: Lesson 7-4 problems and Lesson 7-6 problems.
Remember to show the steps for solving on the left side of your paper and the number line with your graphed solution on the right side of your paper.
PERIOD 5:
Begin studying for your assessment on systems of equations.
We will be reviewing in class tomorrow, so bring your questions, problems you'd like to go over, etc.
Things to study for the assessment:
Solving systems of 2 equations by graphing
Solving systems of 2 equations by the substitution method
Solving systems of 2 equations by the elimination method
Classifying a system of equations as consistent/inconsistent; dependent/independent
Setting up a system of equations from a word problem
Solving systems of 2 equations by using matrices (calculator)
Solving systems of 3 equations by using matrices (calculator)
I will be after school for extra help tomorrow for anyone interested.
PERIOD 6:
Finish problems on p ages 29 - 31: 20 - 26 all.
Remember to also classify the mean, median, and mode for problem #20, 21, and 22.
English Homework for Wed, Oct 29, Day 2
Class One: See Monday's posting.
Class Two (for Thursday, Day Three): Read and mark-up the rest of "War." Bring your copy of "Sniper" with you. Remember: Thursday is "Sniper" vocab retest day. Bring your corrections of the first quiz.
Class Five: The remaining four vocabulary words are reconnoiter, invader, detested, and fusillade. Make certain that you use vocab squares with these words. If you come across other words that you do not know and cannot figure out, use your vocab squares. If you do not have a dictionary at home, I recommend www.dictionary.com or www.webster's.com . You can simply "google" the word.
Also read and mark-up pages 1, 2, 3, 4 of "War." Then predict how the story ends.
Class Six: Finish reading and marking-up "War." Write a short conclusion (3-5 sentences), a prediction of how the story will end. Make certain that you bring your copy of "The Sniper" to class.
TO ALL CLASSES: GRADES CLOSE NOVEMBER 10TH.
ALL PAST DUE WORK IS DUE NOVEMBER 3RD
I WILL COLLECT THE INDIE READING JOURNALS NOV 3RD.
"SNIPER" VOCAB RETEST IS THIS THURSDAY. YOU MUST BRING YOUR CORRECTIONS FROM THE FIRST QUIZ TO "GET IN."
Class Two (for Thursday, Day Three): Read and mark-up the rest of "War." Bring your copy of "Sniper" with you. Remember: Thursday is "Sniper" vocab retest day. Bring your corrections of the first quiz.
Class Five: The remaining four vocabulary words are reconnoiter, invader, detested, and fusillade. Make certain that you use vocab squares with these words. If you come across other words that you do not know and cannot figure out, use your vocab squares. If you do not have a dictionary at home, I recommend www.dictionary.com or www.webster's.com . You can simply "google" the word.
Also read and mark-up pages 1, 2, 3, 4 of "War." Then predict how the story ends.
Class Six: Finish reading and marking-up "War." Write a short conclusion (3-5 sentences), a prediction of how the story will end. Make certain that you bring your copy of "The Sniper" to class.
TO ALL CLASSES: GRADES CLOSE NOVEMBER 10TH.
ALL PAST DUE WORK IS DUE NOVEMBER 3RD
I WILL COLLECT THE INDIE READING JOURNALS NOV 3RD.
"SNIPER" VOCAB RETEST IS THIS THURSDAY. YOU MUST BRING YOUR CORRECTIONS FROM THE FIRST QUIZ TO "GET IN."
Monday, October 27, 2008
English Homework for Tuesday,Day One, Oct 28
Class One (due Wednesday, Day Two): Read and mark-up pages 1, 2, 3, 4 of "War." Predict how the story will end -BE SPECIFIC. continue working on your "Sniper" vocab corrections. Retest is Thursday, Day Three.
Class Two: Read pages 1, 2, 3, 4 of "War." review your Rules of Notice. I want you to notice the protagonist, the antagonist, the setting, the mood. How does London create the mood?
Class Five: Read pages 1, 2, 3, 4. Select the most important sentences from both Chapter I and Chapter II. Predict the ending and BE SPECIFIC. Start correcting your "Sniper" vocab quiz. Your corrected quiz is your admission ticket to the retest which is day three, Thursday.
Class Six: See Friday's posting.
For all classes: if you owe the essays for "Flowers," "Cat in the Rain," or "The Sniper," you have until Monday, Nov 3 to pass in any missing work. Any missing work will receive a zero.
If you have passed all three in, but wish to rewrite any ONE of them you may do so and receive the higher of the two grades.
The topics are as follows: for "Flowers"-Select the most important sentence and thoroughly explain and defend why you chose the sentence that you did; for "Cat in the Rain"-explain the significance of the title. Go beyond the obvious and consider some of the stories we have read this year; for "The Sniper"-what was Liam O'Flaherty's purpose in writing this short story about the Irish civil war-what was he trying to tell his readers? You'll need a minimum of three details from the text to support your thesis and I want you to underline your thesis statement and each of the three details. Remember that each detail should have two or three sentences explaining the use of the detail
Class Two: Read pages 1, 2, 3, 4 of "War." review your Rules of Notice. I want you to notice the protagonist, the antagonist, the setting, the mood. How does London create the mood?
Class Five: Read pages 1, 2, 3, 4. Select the most important sentences from both Chapter I and Chapter II. Predict the ending and BE SPECIFIC. Start correcting your "Sniper" vocab quiz. Your corrected quiz is your admission ticket to the retest which is day three, Thursday.
Class Six: See Friday's posting.
For all classes: if you owe the essays for "Flowers," "Cat in the Rain," or "The Sniper," you have until Monday, Nov 3 to pass in any missing work. Any missing work will receive a zero.
If you have passed all three in, but wish to rewrite any ONE of them you may do so and receive the higher of the two grades.
The topics are as follows: for "Flowers"-Select the most important sentence and thoroughly explain and defend why you chose the sentence that you did; for "Cat in the Rain"-explain the significance of the title. Go beyond the obvious and consider some of the stories we have read this year; for "The Sniper"-what was Liam O'Flaherty's purpose in writing this short story about the Irish civil war-what was he trying to tell his readers? You'll need a minimum of three details from the text to support your thesis and I want you to underline your thesis statement and each of the three details. Remember that each detail should have two or three sentences explaining the use of the detail
Friday, October 24, 2008
English Homework for Monday, Oct 27, Day 6
For all classes: you are responsible for the following vocabulary words from Jack London's "War:"
monotonously, pungently, repugnant, report, perceptible, anxious, clutching, shriveled, defaced, reconnoiter, invaded, invader, detested, fusillade
Class One: first-find the words in the text and Hi-Lite them. This will give you a context to help you predict a word's meaning (along with prefix, suffix, and root recognition.) Then-complete a vocab square for each word.
If you are retaking the "Sniper" vocab test, you must complete a vocab square for each of the words that you missed on the first "Sniper" test.
Class Two: Same as class one.
Class Five: We'll go over the "Sniper" vocab test and begin work on the next short story: Jack London's "War."
Class Six: Same as classes one and two.
Just a reminder for all classes--marks close on Nov. 10. I will collect all Indie Reading Journals on November 3. Here is the list of "Documents" that you need to have in your journal to receive full credit of 100%: ten letters (6 to friends, 2 to me, and 2 to mom or dad), one up-to-date book log, one book review, one book review check list, one "Dear Reader" letter, one sheet of letter samples, and this list for a total of sixteen documents. If you abandoned any books, you will also need a paragraph (8-11 sentences) explaining why you abandoned that book. If you abandoned one book, you'll need 17 documents; inyou abandoned 2 books, you'll need 18 documents and so on. REMEMBER: INDIE READING COUNTS 25% OF YOUR GRADE> EVERYONE CAN EASILY GET THOSE POINTS BY SIMPLY PARTICIPATING ON DOING THE WORK.
monotonously, pungently, repugnant, report, perceptible, anxious, clutching, shriveled, defaced, reconnoiter, invaded, invader, detested, fusillade
Class One: first-find the words in the text and Hi-Lite them. This will give you a context to help you predict a word's meaning (along with prefix, suffix, and root recognition.) Then-complete a vocab square for each word.
If you are retaking the "Sniper" vocab test, you must complete a vocab square for each of the words that you missed on the first "Sniper" test.
Class Two: Same as class one.
Class Five: We'll go over the "Sniper" vocab test and begin work on the next short story: Jack London's "War."
Class Six: Same as classes one and two.
Just a reminder for all classes--marks close on Nov. 10. I will collect all Indie Reading Journals on November 3. Here is the list of "Documents" that you need to have in your journal to receive full credit of 100%: ten letters (6 to friends, 2 to me, and 2 to mom or dad), one up-to-date book log, one book review, one book review check list, one "Dear Reader" letter, one sheet of letter samples, and this list for a total of sixteen documents. If you abandoned any books, you will also need a paragraph (8-11 sentences) explaining why you abandoned that book. If you abandoned one book, you'll need 17 documents; inyou abandoned 2 books, you'll need 18 documents and so on. REMEMBER: INDIE READING COUNTS 25% OF YOUR GRADE> EVERYONE CAN EASILY GET THOSE POINTS BY SIMPLY PARTICIPATING ON DOING THE WORK.
MATH - Homework Friday, October 24
PERIOD 1:
No homework due Monday.
There will be a notebook check the week of November 3rd.
Students should be working on making sure their notebook is neat and organized.
Students will receive a scoring rubric next week so they know what the notebook expectations are.
This is a 20 point grade.
PERIOD 2:
Finish problems on pages 423 - 424: #6, 8, 11, 14, 20, 32.
There will be a notebook check the week of November 3rd.
Students should be working on making sure their notebook is neat and organized.
Students will receive a scoring rubric next week so they know what the notebook expectations are.
This is a 20 point grade.
PERIOD 6:
No homework due Tuesday.
There will be a notebook check the week of November 3rd.
Students should be working on making sure their notebook is neat and organized.
Students will receive a scoring rubric next week so they know what the notebook expectations are.
This is a 20 point grade.
No homework due Monday.
There will be a notebook check the week of November 3rd.
Students should be working on making sure their notebook is neat and organized.
Students will receive a scoring rubric next week so they know what the notebook expectations are.
This is a 20 point grade.
PERIOD 2:
Finish problems on pages 423 - 424: #6, 8, 11, 14, 20, 32.
There will be a notebook check the week of November 3rd.
Students should be working on making sure their notebook is neat and organized.
Students will receive a scoring rubric next week so they know what the notebook expectations are.
This is a 20 point grade.
PERIOD 6:
No homework due Tuesday.
There will be a notebook check the week of November 3rd.
Students should be working on making sure their notebook is neat and organized.
Students will receive a scoring rubric next week so they know what the notebook expectations are.
This is a 20 point grade.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
English Homework for Friday, Day 5, Oct 24
Class One: make certain that you bring your copy of "War" with you tomorrow.
Class Two: Using the strategy that works best for you, come up with the meaning of the vocab words that we Hi-lited today on pages 1, 2, and 3 of Jack London's "War."
Class Five (due Monday): read pages 1, 2, 3, and 4 of Jack London's "War."
Class Six: Using the vocab square graphic organizer, add the Hi-lited words from page 1 of "War" to your vocab list.
DON'T FORGET: GRADES CLOSE NOV 10; I'LL COLLECT YOUR INDIE JOURNALS ON NOV 3.
IF YOU OWE ME WORK, IT'S DUE NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, OCT 31.
Class Two: Using the strategy that works best for you, come up with the meaning of the vocab words that we Hi-lited today on pages 1, 2, and 3 of Jack London's "War."
Class Five (due Monday): read pages 1, 2, 3, and 4 of Jack London's "War."
Class Six: Using the vocab square graphic organizer, add the Hi-lited words from page 1 of "War" to your vocab list.
DON'T FORGET: GRADES CLOSE NOV 10; I'LL COLLECT YOUR INDIE JOURNALS ON NOV 3.
IF YOU OWE ME WORK, IT'S DUE NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, OCT 31.
Biology - Chapter 2 Test on Monday, 10/24
In class, we have been studying Chapter 2 of our books, using Mind Maps and Cornell Notes to help us use our minds in new, more efficient ways. Now, we will see how well we have mastered biochemistry.
All classes will have an exam on Monday. Use the notes and study tools you have made in class to prepare for this exam. Assessment will be as follows:
All classes will have an exam on Monday. Use the notes and study tools you have made in class to prepare for this exam. Assessment will be as follows:
- Factual Knowledge will be assessed based upon your own understanding of the material, mostly using simple response questions (multiple choice, fill in the blank, etc.).
- Scientific Method will be assessed through a problem asking you to form a conclusion based on data from a scientific experiment.
- Scientific Literacy and Communication will be assessed by how well your chosen study buddy performs on the exam.
- Representation of Data will be assessed by asking you to make a table or a graph.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
English Homework for Thursday, Oct 22, Day Five
All Classes: No homework-enjoy the respite.
However, if you owe a revision or are missing work, please get that in.
However, if you owe a revision or are missing work, please get that in.
MATH - Homework Wednesday, October 22
PERIOD 1:
Finish review problems on pages 134 - 136: 11 - 19; 23 - 58.
We will be reviewing in class tomorrow for an assessment on Friday.
Topics to study are:
Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing integers
Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing rational numbers (fractions, decimals)
Comparing two or more numbers to each other and plotting them on a number line
Evaluating the square root or cube root of a number
Approximating the sqare root or cube root of a number
I will be after school for extra help for any student interested in reviewing.
PERIOD 2:
Finish study guide worksheet 7.4. You do not need to do the back.
PERIOD 5:
Finish problem #45 from in class today.
Then do problems on pages 169 - 170: 14, 20, 35, 39, 43, 46.
PERIOD 6:
Finish review problems on pages 134 - 136: 11 - 19; 23 - 58.
We will be reviewing in class tomorrow for an assessment on Friday.
Topics to study are:
Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing integers
Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing rational numbers (fractions, decimals)
Comparing two or more numbers to each other and plotting them on a number line
Evaluating the square root or cube root of a number
Approximating the sqare root or cube root of a number
I will be after school for extra help for any student interested in reviewing.
Finish review problems on pages 134 - 136: 11 - 19; 23 - 58.
We will be reviewing in class tomorrow for an assessment on Friday.
Topics to study are:
Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing integers
Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing rational numbers (fractions, decimals)
Comparing two or more numbers to each other and plotting them on a number line
Evaluating the square root or cube root of a number
Approximating the sqare root or cube root of a number
I will be after school for extra help for any student interested in reviewing.
PERIOD 2:
Finish study guide worksheet 7.4. You do not need to do the back.
PERIOD 5:
Finish problem #45 from in class today.
Then do problems on pages 169 - 170: 14, 20, 35, 39, 43, 46.
PERIOD 6:
Finish review problems on pages 134 - 136: 11 - 19; 23 - 58.
We will be reviewing in class tomorrow for an assessment on Friday.
Topics to study are:
Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing integers
Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing rational numbers (fractions, decimals)
Comparing two or more numbers to each other and plotting them on a number line
Evaluating the square root or cube root of a number
Approximating the sqare root or cube root of a number
I will be after school for extra help for any student interested in reviewing.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
MATH - Homework Tuesday, October 21
PERIOD 1:
Finish page 123: problems 21 - 50 all.
PERIOD 5:
Finish page 169: problems 10 - 34 every 3rd.
PERIOD 6:
Finish the cube roots worksheet.
Finish page 123: problems 21 - 50 all.
PERIOD 5:
Finish page 169: problems 10 - 34 every 3rd.
PERIOD 6:
Finish the cube roots worksheet.
English Homework for Wed, Oct 22, Day 3
Class One: Vocab from "The Sniper" Quiz. see previous entry for probable words. Those words have been on the board for several days.
Class Two: Same as Class One.
Class Five: 1) complete vocab squares
2) vocab quiz
Class Six: Same as Class Five.
Any revisions that I requested are due this Thursday.
Tomorrow I will post the complete list of people who owe work.
Class Two: Same as Class One.
Class Five: 1) complete vocab squares
2) vocab quiz
Class Six: Same as Class Five.
Any revisions that I requested are due this Thursday.
Tomorrow I will post the complete list of people who owe work.
Monday, October 20, 2008
MATH - Homework Monday, October 20
PERIOD 2:
Finish reading and taking notes on pages 405 - 409 (solving compound inequalities).
Do problems on pages 409 - 410: #1 - 17 all.
PERIOD 5:
Finish problems on pages 161 - 162: 13 - 37 every 3rd (13, 16, 19, etc.); 41, 44.
Read the directions!!! Be sure you are solving the systems using the method asked to use (graphing or substitution).
Graphs should be done on graph paper.
PERIOD 6:
Finish worksheet on approximating the square root of a number.
Finish reading and taking notes on pages 405 - 409 (solving compound inequalities).
Do problems on pages 409 - 410: #1 - 17 all.
PERIOD 5:
Finish problems on pages 161 - 162: 13 - 37 every 3rd (13, 16, 19, etc.); 41, 44.
Read the directions!!! Be sure you are solving the systems using the method asked to use (graphing or substitution).
Graphs should be done on graph paper.
PERIOD 6:
Finish worksheet on approximating the square root of a number.
English Homework for Tuesday, Oct 21, Day 2
Class One: You are to write a multi paragraph essay in which you discuss why Liam O'Flaherty wrote his short story "The Sniper." Check the previous posting for details.
ALL OTHER CLASSES: NO HOMEWORK BUT REMEMBER WE HAVE A VOCAB TEST WEDNESDAY, DAY THREE. CHECK THE PREVIOUS POSTING FOR A LIST OF THE WORDS. ALSO, I FEEL THAT I CAN INCLUDE ANY WORD ON THE QUIZ FROM THE TEXT EVEN THOUGH WE MAY NOT HAVE SPECIFICALLY DISCUSSED IT.
ALSO: Anyone who failed to turn in his or her homework today, must hand it in by 7:30 AM tomorrow. Anything turned in after 7:30 will be considered late, and I will assess a late penalty of 10 points per day.
ALL OTHER CLASSES: NO HOMEWORK BUT REMEMBER WE HAVE A VOCAB TEST WEDNESDAY, DAY THREE. CHECK THE PREVIOUS POSTING FOR A LIST OF THE WORDS. ALSO, I FEEL THAT I CAN INCLUDE ANY WORD ON THE QUIZ FROM THE TEXT EVEN THOUGH WE MAY NOT HAVE SPECIFICALLY DISCUSSED IT.
ALSO: Anyone who failed to turn in his or her homework today, must hand it in by 7:30 AM tomorrow. Anything turned in after 7:30 will be considered late, and I will assess a late penalty of 10 points per day.
History test make-ups!
For those who were absent on the day of the test...
- See me to find a time after school that you can stay and make up the test.
(If staying after school is impossible, we can also work out a way to do it during the school day.)
- You have 2 weeks to make-up the test. The deadline is Monday November 3rd.
For those who would like to re-take the test...
- You will need to come after school if you wish to re-take the test.
- Those re-taking will sit down with me and work through the answers orally.
- The new score will then be averaged with the old for a final grade.
- the deadline ot re-take the test is Friday November 7th
- See me to find a time after school that you can stay and make up the test.
(If staying after school is impossible, we can also work out a way to do it during the school day.)
- You have 2 weeks to make-up the test. The deadline is Monday November 3rd.
For those who would like to re-take the test...
- You will need to come after school if you wish to re-take the test.
- Those re-taking will sit down with me and work through the answers orally.
- The new score will then be averaged with the old for a final grade.
- the deadline ot re-take the test is Friday November 7th
Friday, October 17, 2008
MATH - Homework Friday, October 17
PERIOD 1:
Finish class worksheet on square roots and the second worksheet given for homework.
PERIOD 2:
Study for quiz on Monday on solving linear inequalities and graphing their solutions on a number line. Sections 7.1, 7.2, and 7.3 of the textbook would be the ones to refer to for additional practice problems and examples.
PERIOD 5:
Finish worksheet 3.1 problems: #7 - 12. Be sure to solve using the substitution method and check your solutions.
PERIOD 6:
Finish study guide 2.6/2.7: complete all problems on both sides of the worksheet.
Finish class worksheet on square roots and the second worksheet given for homework.
PERIOD 2:
Study for quiz on Monday on solving linear inequalities and graphing their solutions on a number line. Sections 7.1, 7.2, and 7.3 of the textbook would be the ones to refer to for additional practice problems and examples.
PERIOD 5:
Finish worksheet 3.1 problems: #7 - 12. Be sure to solve using the substitution method and check your solutions.
PERIOD 6:
Finish study guide 2.6/2.7: complete all problems on both sides of the worksheet.
English Homework for Monday, Oct 20, Day One
the following are vocab words from "The Sniper" that we went over in class: enveloped, beleaguered, spasmodically, ascetic, fanatic, parapet, turret, paroxysm, ruse, silhouetted, remorse, gibber, and report. You must know the meaning of these words, at least one synonym, and at least one antonym. THERE WILL BE A VOCAB TEST ON WEDNESDAY, DAY 3. I also feel that any word from the story can appear on the test, even if we have not specifically discussed it.
Class One (due Tuesday): We know that the topic of "The Sniper" is war. But what is O'Flaherty's purpose? Why did he write this short story as the civil war raged? In a multiple paragraph essay, decide why O'Flaherty, a veteran of "The Troubles," wrote "The Sniper." Underline your thesis statement and support your position with at least three textual details. Remember that you must explain/analyze each of those details and clearly demonstrate how those details support your thesis statement. Stick to the format and do not forget to DOUBLE SPACE. And remember: you can no longer use contractions.
Class Two: In a multiple paragraph essay, compare and contrast the views of war in "The Charge of the Light Brigade," and O'Flaherty's "The Sniper." Use textual details from both pieces to support your findings.
Class Five: Same as Class One.
Class Six: Same as Class One.
Class One (due Tuesday): We know that the topic of "The Sniper" is war. But what is O'Flaherty's purpose? Why did he write this short story as the civil war raged? In a multiple paragraph essay, decide why O'Flaherty, a veteran of "The Troubles," wrote "The Sniper." Underline your thesis statement and support your position with at least three textual details. Remember that you must explain/analyze each of those details and clearly demonstrate how those details support your thesis statement. Stick to the format and do not forget to DOUBLE SPACE. And remember: you can no longer use contractions.
Class Two: In a multiple paragraph essay, compare and contrast the views of war in "The Charge of the Light Brigade," and O'Flaherty's "The Sniper." Use textual details from both pieces to support your findings.
Class Five: Same as Class One.
Class Six: Same as Class One.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
English Homework for Friday, Day 6, Oct 17
Class One: Read and mark-up "The Sniper." finish "graphic organizing" the vocab words.
Class Two: Finish reading and marking-up "The Sniper." Finish the vocab words. Remember: you are responsible for ALL words in the short story, not just the ones we went over in class. You must know the meaning of the word, its part of speech, at least one synonym and one antonym, and be able to use it in a "real" sentence (I'll explain.)
Class Five: Bring your marked-up copy of "The Sniper." We'll go over the vocab so if you've found words that you do know, now would be a good time to look those up, either on line (www.dictionary. com) or in an old-fashioned dictionary.
Class Six (for Monday): We know that the theme of "the Sniper" is war. But you must decide what the author's message is and then explain or describe Liam O'Flaherty's message. you must use a minimum of three details from the text to support your thesis statement.
Next week-probably Day Three-we'll have a vocab quiz from "The Sniper."
Class Two: Finish reading and marking-up "The Sniper." Finish the vocab words. Remember: you are responsible for ALL words in the short story, not just the ones we went over in class. You must know the meaning of the word, its part of speech, at least one synonym and one antonym, and be able to use it in a "real" sentence (I'll explain.)
Class Five: Bring your marked-up copy of "The Sniper." We'll go over the vocab so if you've found words that you do know, now would be a good time to look those up, either on line (www.dictionary. com) or in an old-fashioned dictionary.
Class Six (for Monday): We know that the theme of "the Sniper" is war. But you must decide what the author's message is and then explain or describe Liam O'Flaherty's message. you must use a minimum of three details from the text to support your thesis statement.
Next week-probably Day Three-we'll have a vocab quiz from "The Sniper."
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
MATH - Homework Tuesday, October 14
PERIOD 1:
Finish Practice worksheet 2.6/2.7: back to back - 1st column only on both sides.
This will be due Thursday.
PERIOD 2:
Finish Practice worksheet 7.1.
This will be due Thursday.
PERIOD 5:
No Homework! See you Friday (Thursday is a Day 5).
PERIOD 6:
Finish Practice worksheet 2.6.
This will be due Thursday.
Finish Practice worksheet 2.6/2.7: back to back - 1st column only on both sides.
This will be due Thursday.
PERIOD 2:
Finish Practice worksheet 7.1.
This will be due Thursday.
PERIOD 5:
No Homework! See you Friday (Thursday is a Day 5).
PERIOD 6:
Finish Practice worksheet 2.6.
This will be due Thursday.
English Homework for Thursday, Oct 16, Day Five
Class One: don't forget-you must hand in your "Flowers" revision no later that 7:30 even though we don't meet tomorrow. drop the essay into the homework Box in the front of the room.
Class Two: Read and mark-up "The Sniper.'
Class five (for Friday): Read and mark-up "The Sniper."
Class Six: Read and mark-up "The Sniper."
Class Two: Read and mark-up "The Sniper.'
Class five (for Friday): Read and mark-up "The Sniper."
Class Six: Read and mark-up "The Sniper."
Friday, October 10, 2008
English Homework for Thursday, Oct 14, Day 3
Class One: Using at least three details from the text, write a multiple paragraph essay defending/explaining your choice of most important sentence. You must underline your thesis statement and your three details.
Class Two: 200 word essay due. Check previous postings for details.
Class Five; Reexamine your essay. If, following our class discussion, you are still pleased with your essay, turn it in. If you wish to revise the essay, it is due Tuesday along with the first draft. clearly mark your new effort "Revision.'
Class Six: Same as class five.
Class Two: 200 word essay due. Check previous postings for details.
Class Five; Reexamine your essay. If, following our class discussion, you are still pleased with your essay, turn it in. If you wish to revise the essay, it is due Tuesday along with the first draft. clearly mark your new effort "Revision.'
Class Six: Same as class five.
Biology - Printed Skill Reports
Period 5
Printed skill reports have been sent home with all students. In class, we took time to evaluate the skill reports, and students identified their strengths as well as areas in which they can improve. Please, take the time to review this document as we keep moving forward on our journey to mastery.
Period 2 and Period 6
Printed skill reports will be coming home on Tuesday. Once you have them, take the time to evaluate these documents.
Printed skill reports have been sent home with all students. In class, we took time to evaluate the skill reports, and students identified their strengths as well as areas in which they can improve. Please, take the time to review this document as we keep moving forward on our journey to mastery.
Period 2 and Period 6
Printed skill reports will be coming home on Tuesday. Once you have them, take the time to evaluate these documents.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
MATH Homework Thursday, October 9
ALL CLASSES:
Your quiz corrections/reflections are due on Tuesday. Be sure you submit the original quiz and the correction pages together.
ALSO:
All classes will be having a book check on Tuesday. I want to see that you have not lost, misplaced, abandoned your books since the beginning of the school year. Most of you are bringing them to class everyday (which is expected...keep it up!). If you do not have your book in class, a phone call home will be made.
PERIOD 2:
Finish study guide 7.1: FRONT SIDE ONLY - #1 - 12
This assignment will be checked on Tuesday.
PERIOD 5:
Finish problems on pages 176 - 178: #12 - 42 every 3rd (12, 15, 18, etc.); 53, 54, 55
This assignment will be checked on Tuesday.
PERIOD 6:
Finish study guide 2.4/2.5: FRONT AND BACK
This assignment will be checked on Tuesday.
Your quiz corrections/reflections are due on Tuesday. Be sure you submit the original quiz and the correction pages together.
ALSO:
All classes will be having a book check on Tuesday. I want to see that you have not lost, misplaced, abandoned your books since the beginning of the school year. Most of you are bringing them to class everyday (which is expected...keep it up!). If you do not have your book in class, a phone call home will be made.
PERIOD 2:
Finish study guide 7.1: FRONT SIDE ONLY - #1 - 12
This assignment will be checked on Tuesday.
PERIOD 5:
Finish problems on pages 176 - 178: #12 - 42 every 3rd (12, 15, 18, etc.); 53, 54, 55
This assignment will be checked on Tuesday.
PERIOD 6:
Finish study guide 2.4/2.5: FRONT AND BACK
This assignment will be checked on Tuesday.
English Homework for Friday, Day 2, Oct 10
Class One: Make certain that you have marked-up "Flowers," chosen the most important sentence of the story, and can defend your choice.
Class Two (due next Tuesday): write an essay of at least 200 words in which you describe and explore the connection of the title "Cat in the Rain" to the story itself.
Class Five: Same as class two EXCEPT that only your rough draft is due and it's due Friday.
Class Six: Same as class two EXCEPT that it's due Friday.
Anyone redoing his or her "Carpathia" essay, must turn the revision AND the first draft in by 7:30 Friday morning without fail.
Class Two (due next Tuesday): write an essay of at least 200 words in which you describe and explore the connection of the title "Cat in the Rain" to the story itself.
Class Five: Same as class two EXCEPT that only your rough draft is due and it's due Friday.
Class Six: Same as class two EXCEPT that it's due Friday.
Anyone redoing his or her "Carpathia" essay, must turn the revision AND the first draft in by 7:30 Friday morning without fail.
Biology - Homework for Thursday, 10/9
Periods 2, 5, and 6 Biology
Add ten more circles - the the notes that belong inside them - to the mind maps we made in class today. Mark these ten circles so that I can check them easily in our next class.
Add ten more circles - the the notes that belong inside them - to the mind maps we made in class today. Mark these ten circles so that I can check them easily in our next class.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
English Homework for Thursday, Oct 9, Day 1
Class One (due Friday): Using your "Rules of Notice," mark-up "Flowers." then select the most important sentence in the short story. Be prepared to defend your selection.
Class Two: same as class 1 EXCEPT defend your choice in a 300 word essay.
Class 5: same as class 2 EXCEPT your essay must be a minimum of 200 words.
Class 6: check the previous homework posting.
Class Two: same as class 1 EXCEPT defend your choice in a 300 word essay.
Class 5: same as class 2 EXCEPT your essay must be a minimum of 200 words.
Class 6: check the previous homework posting.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
English Homework for Wed, Oct 8, Day Six
Class One: Read and, using your Rules of Notice, mark-up "Flowers." Then decide what is the most important sentence in the short story and Hi-Lite it. Be prepared to defend your decision.
Class Two: Same as Class One.
Class Five: Select the most important sentence in "Carpathia." Be prepared to defend your choice.
Class Six (due Thursday): write a well-organized, well-developed essay of at least 200 words defending your choice of the most important sentence--double space.
Class Two: Same as Class One.
Class Five: Select the most important sentence in "Carpathia." Be prepared to defend your choice.
Class Six (due Thursday): write a well-organized, well-developed essay of at least 200 words defending your choice of the most important sentence--double space.
Monday, October 6, 2008
History - Test # 1!
Our 1st test of the year is coming!...
This test will be on Columbus, the colonies, & the French & Indian War
Students should study their notes, any reading we've done in class, and any assignments that have passed back.
Period 1: Test#1 tentatively scheduled for Thur. 10/16
Peirod 2: Test #1 tentatively scheduled for Thur. 10/16
Period 5: Test #1 tentatively scheduled for Thur. 10/16
Period 6 (honors): Test #1 tentatively scheduled for Thur. 10/9
This test will be on Columbus, the colonies, & the French & Indian War
Students should study their notes, any reading we've done in class, and any assignments that have passed back.
Period 1: Test#1 tentatively scheduled for Thur. 10/16
Peirod 2: Test #1 tentatively scheduled for Thur. 10/16
Period 5: Test #1 tentatively scheduled for Thur. 10/16
Period 6 (honors): Test #1 tentatively scheduled for Thur. 10/9
English Homework for Tuesday, Oct 7, Day 5
Class One: You have chosen the most important sentence in "Carpathia." Now write a 2-3 paragraph essay defending/explaining your selection.
Class Two: Same as Class One.
Class Five: This is due Wednesday-now that you have marked-up "Carpathia," select the most important sentence in the short story. Be prepared to defend/explain your choice.
Class Six: Same as Class Five-only your assignment is due Wednesday.
TO ALL OF YOU WRITING PARAGRAPHS: DOUBLE SPACE.
Class Two: Same as Class One.
Class Five: This is due Wednesday-now that you have marked-up "Carpathia," select the most important sentence in the short story. Be prepared to defend/explain your choice.
Class Six: Same as Class Five-only your assignment is due Wednesday.
TO ALL OF YOU WRITING PARAGRAPHS: DOUBLE SPACE.
MATH Homework - Monday, October 6
PERIOD 1:
Finish practice worksheet 2.3: even problems only
Continue working on your reflections to your quiz. This will be due on Tuesday, October 14.
If you are having any difficulty with any of the corrections, come by for extra help on Thursday. We can work on them together.
Keep your quiz with your reflection sheets! You will need to turn it in with your reflections.
PERIOD 2:
Finish reading and taking notes on pages 420 - 421. Stop after Method #2.
Do problems on pages 423 - 424: #5, 7, 17 - 19, 30, 31
Continue working on your reflections to your quiz. This will be due on Tuesday, October 14.
If you are having any difficulty with any of the corrections, come by for extra help on Thursday. We can work on them together.
Keep your quiz with your reflection sheets! You will need to turn it in with your reflections.
PERIOD 5:
Read and take notes on section 3.3 on pages 172 - 175
Do problems on page 176: #1 - 10. You will need graph paper for this assignment!
Continue working on your reflections to your quiz that you began in class last Friday. This will be due on Tuesday, October 14.
If you are having any difficulty with any of the corrections, come by for extra help on Thursday. We can work on them together.
Keep your quiz with your reflection sheets! You will need to turn it in with your reflections.
PERIOD 6:
The homework assigned last Thursday will be checked tomorrow. It was:
Read and take notes on pages 72 - 74 and on pages 85 - 89.
Pay special attention to any new vocabulary that is bolded or properties that are in boxes.
You should use the vocabulary sheets to write notes for each of the terms.
Then do problems on pages 74 - 75: 1, 2, 4 - 10, 13 - 15 AND on page 90: 7 - 21
Continue working on your reflections to your quiz. This will be due on Tuesday, October 14.
If you are having any difficulty with any of the corrections, come by for extra help on Thursday. We can work on them together.
Keep your quiz with your reflection sheets! You will need to turn it in with your reflections.
Finish practice worksheet 2.3: even problems only
Continue working on your reflections to your quiz. This will be due on Tuesday, October 14.
If you are having any difficulty with any of the corrections, come by for extra help on Thursday. We can work on them together.
Keep your quiz with your reflection sheets! You will need to turn it in with your reflections.
PERIOD 2:
Finish reading and taking notes on pages 420 - 421. Stop after Method #2.
Do problems on pages 423 - 424: #5, 7, 17 - 19, 30, 31
Continue working on your reflections to your quiz. This will be due on Tuesday, October 14.
If you are having any difficulty with any of the corrections, come by for extra help on Thursday. We can work on them together.
Keep your quiz with your reflection sheets! You will need to turn it in with your reflections.
PERIOD 5:
Read and take notes on section 3.3 on pages 172 - 175
Do problems on page 176: #1 - 10. You will need graph paper for this assignment!
Continue working on your reflections to your quiz that you began in class last Friday. This will be due on Tuesday, October 14.
If you are having any difficulty with any of the corrections, come by for extra help on Thursday. We can work on them together.
Keep your quiz with your reflection sheets! You will need to turn it in with your reflections.
PERIOD 6:
The homework assigned last Thursday will be checked tomorrow. It was:
Read and take notes on pages 72 - 74 and on pages 85 - 89.
Pay special attention to any new vocabulary that is bolded or properties that are in boxes.
You should use the vocabulary sheets to write notes for each of the terms.
Then do problems on pages 74 - 75: 1, 2, 4 - 10, 13 - 15 AND on page 90: 7 - 21
Continue working on your reflections to your quiz. This will be due on Tuesday, October 14.
If you are having any difficulty with any of the corrections, come by for extra help on Thursday. We can work on them together.
Keep your quiz with your reflection sheets! You will need to turn it in with your reflections.
Friday, October 3, 2008
English Homework for Monday, Oct 6, Day 4
Class One: Bring your marked-up copy of "Carpathia" to class.
C lass Two: Bring your marked-up copy of "Carpathia" to class.
Class Five: Read and mark-up "Flowers."
Class Six: Same as classes one and two.
C lass Two: Bring your marked-up copy of "Carpathia" to class.
Class Five: Read and mark-up "Flowers."
Class Six: Same as classes one and two.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Biology - Homework for Thursday, 10/2
Periods 5 and 6
Draw a picture of an animal, real or imaginary. Explain how it meets all of items on the list we made in class of the common traits which all living things share.
Draw a picture of an animal, real or imaginary. Explain how it meets all of items on the list we made in class of the common traits which all living things share.
MATH - Homework Thursday, October 2
PERIOD 1:
Read and take notes on pages 72 - 74 and on pages 85 - 89.
Pay special attention to any new vocabulary that is bolded or properties that are in boxes. You should use the vocabulary sheets to write notes for each of the terms.
Then do problems on pages 74 - 75: 1, 2, 4 - 10, 13 - 15
And on page 90: 7 - 21
This assignment is not due until Monday, October 6.
PERIOD 5:
Finish the review worksheet: 1 - 11
Test on Monday on the following:
Solving equations and inequalities
Solving absolute value equations and inequalities
Solving word problems
Slope
Finding x-intercept/y-intercept
Writing equations in standard form/slope-intercept form
Graphing linear equations
Finding the equation of a line given:
- two points
- slope and one point
- point and a line parallel to the line
- point and a line perpendicular to the line
Determine whether two lines are parallel or perpendicular
PERIOD 6:
Read and take notes on pages 72 - 74 and on pages 85 - 89.
Pay special attention to any new vocabulary that is bolded or properties that are in boxes. You should use the vocabulary sheets to write notes for each of the terms.
Then do problems on pages 74 - 75: 1, 2, 4 - 10, 13 - 15
And on page 90: 7 - 21
This assignment is not due until Monday, October 6.
Read and take notes on pages 72 - 74 and on pages 85 - 89.
Pay special attention to any new vocabulary that is bolded or properties that are in boxes. You should use the vocabulary sheets to write notes for each of the terms.
Then do problems on pages 74 - 75: 1, 2, 4 - 10, 13 - 15
And on page 90: 7 - 21
This assignment is not due until Monday, October 6.
PERIOD 5:
Finish the review worksheet: 1 - 11
Test on Monday on the following:
Solving equations and inequalities
Solving absolute value equations and inequalities
Solving word problems
Slope
Finding x-intercept/y-intercept
Writing equations in standard form/slope-intercept form
Graphing linear equations
Finding the equation of a line given:
- two points
- slope and one point
- point and a line parallel to the line
- point and a line perpendicular to the line
Determine whether two lines are parallel or perpendicular
PERIOD 6:
Read and take notes on pages 72 - 74 and on pages 85 - 89.
Pay special attention to any new vocabulary that is bolded or properties that are in boxes. You should use the vocabulary sheets to write notes for each of the terms.
Then do problems on pages 74 - 75: 1, 2, 4 - 10, 13 - 15
And on page 90: 7 - 21
This assignment is not due until Monday, October 6.
English Homework for Friday, Oct 3.
REMEMBER: THIS IS A SIX PERIOD DAY BECAUSE OF PROGRESS REPORTS. FOR GYM AND HEALTH ETC., IT IS A DAY 3.
Class One: using the "Rules of Notice" and my model as guides, finish marking up "Carpathia."
Class Two: Same as class one.
Class Five: Same as classes two and one.
Class Six: If, after seeing my "Carpathia" mark-up model, you wish to revise your mark-up, go right ahead. If you are satisfied with your mark-up, you have no home work.
Class One: using the "Rules of Notice" and my model as guides, finish marking up "Carpathia."
Class Two: Same as class one.
Class Five: Same as classes two and one.
Class Six: If, after seeing my "Carpathia" mark-up model, you wish to revise your mark-up, go right ahead. If you are satisfied with your mark-up, you have no home work.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
MATH - Homework Wednesday, October 1
PERIOD 2:
Study for test on Friday.
Refer to yesterday's blog for a list of topic to study.
Extra help tomorrow!
PERIOD 5:
Finish worksheet 1.3: EVENS ONLY
***Test next Monday***
Come for extra help tomorrow if you have any questions. I will also be available after school Friday for anyone interested. Just let me know in advance.
PERIOD 6:
Study for test tomorrow.
Refer to yesterday's blog under PERIOD 1 for a list of topics to study.
Study for test on Friday.
Refer to yesterday's blog for a list of topic to study.
Extra help tomorrow!
PERIOD 5:
Finish worksheet 1.3: EVENS ONLY
***Test next Monday***
Come for extra help tomorrow if you have any questions. I will also be available after school Friday for anyone interested. Just let me know in advance.
PERIOD 6:
Study for test tomorrow.
Refer to yesterday's blog under PERIOD 1 for a list of topics to study.
Class One: The assignment was posted on Tuesday, Sept 29. Please see that posting.
Class Two (for Friday, day Three): using the "Rules of Notice" to guide you, mark-up the short story "Carpathia."
Class Five: Read "Carpathia." Using your marked-up copy of "This Is How I Remember It" as a model and your "Rules of Notice" as a guide, write what you notice about the short story "Carpathia" in the margins. Mark-up and annotate your text.
Class Six: same as class five.
Class Two (for Friday, day Three): using the "Rules of Notice" to guide you, mark-up the short story "Carpathia."
Class Five: Read "Carpathia." Using your marked-up copy of "This Is How I Remember It" as a model and your "Rules of Notice" as a guide, write what you notice about the short story "Carpathia" in the margins. Mark-up and annotate your text.
Class Six: same as class five.
History - Timeline follow-up assignment
US History 1 Timeline: New & Improved
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A few weeks ago, students in all classes completed a US History 1 timeline including the basic topics that we will cover throughout the year in US 1...-
All students are now being asked to re-create that timemline (Due: 10/27).
It should be accurate, creative, and attractive.
It is also the perfect opportunity for those students who got a grade lower than they'd like on the original assignment to improve that grade.
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... for those students who turned in the original:
the new grade can replace the old grade if the student so desires
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... for those students who did not turn in the original:
the grade for this timeline will be averaged with the original 0
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Below is a copy of the assignment instructions:
DIRECTIONS:
Recreate the timeline that we worked on in class… making it as accurate and attractive as possible...
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Fix any mistakes that you may have made the first time through (I’ve corrected them already on the timelines that I passed back)
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Be neat & creative. (That means…)
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Be neat & creative. (That means…)
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- Make sure that everything on the timeline is legible (easily read) and well spaced
- Make sure the timeline can be read from a distance (don’t make it too light)
- Keep the timeline centered &
- Create the timeline using any material(s) you’d like… (for example: regular 8 x 11 paper, Poster board, fabric, markers, magazine cut-outs, pens etc.)
The re-creation of your timeline is due:
Monday October 27th
Once all of the timelines are done we will judge them as a class (using the rubric on the back of this page). The top 2 or 3 from each class will be displayed … either in or outside the classroom!
- Make sure that everything on the timeline is legible (easily read) and well spaced
- Make sure the timeline can be read from a distance (don’t make it too light)
- Keep the timeline centered &
- Create the timeline using any material(s) you’d like… (for example: regular 8 x 11 paper, Poster board, fabric, markers, magazine cut-outs, pens etc.)
The re-creation of your timeline is due:
Monday October 27th
Once all of the timelines are done we will judge them as a class (using the rubric on the back of this page). The top 2 or 3 from each class will be displayed … either in or outside the classroom!
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
MATH - Homework Tuesday, September 30
PERIOD 1:
Study for your test on Thursday on:
writing verbal expressions as algebraic expressions and vice versa
simplifying expressions (including those with variables) following order of operations
identity properties and properties of equality
PERIOD 2:
Finish Study guide worksheet 4.4/4.5 (double-sided).
Reminder - Test on Friday on:
solving equations (one-step, two-step, multi-step, variables on both sides, ones involving the distributive property)
determining whether a proportion is true or false
solving proportions
solving percent problems
word problems associated with all of the above
Come to extra help if you would like to review in addition to tomorrow's class review
PERIOD 5:
Do problems on pages 17 - 18: #12 - 60 every other even (12, 16, 20, etc.) and 66.
Refer to the sheet on graph expectations for those problems where you are asked to graph.
Study for your test on Thursday on:
writing verbal expressions as algebraic expressions and vice versa
simplifying expressions (including those with variables) following order of operations
identity properties and properties of equality
PERIOD 2:
Finish Study guide worksheet 4.4/4.5 (double-sided).
Reminder - Test on Friday on:
solving equations (one-step, two-step, multi-step, variables on both sides, ones involving the distributive property)
determining whether a proportion is true or false
solving proportions
solving percent problems
word problems associated with all of the above
Come to extra help if you would like to review in addition to tomorrow's class review
PERIOD 5:
Do problems on pages 17 - 18: #12 - 60 every other even (12, 16, 20, etc.) and 66.
Refer to the sheet on graph expectations for those problems where you are asked to graph.
English Homework for Wednesday, Oct 1, Day 1
Class One: we do not meet on day 1. Your assignment for Thursday; read "This Is How I Remember It." Using your "Rules of Notice" as a guide underline or hi lite things of importance and write your comments on either side of the text.
Class Two: Same as Class One's assignment for Thursday.
Class Five: same as class Two.
Class Six: No HW.
Class Two: Same as Class One's assignment for Thursday.
Class Five: same as class Two.
Class Six: No HW.
Free Word Processor - No Strings Attached!
Google Documents is a free online word processor which I have used for over a year with excellent results. There are no hidden costs, and no ads that I have seen. You do need to make a Google account, but that is free as well (and it also makes commenting on this blog even easier!).
For students, this is an excellent, free alternative to the expensive word processing programs which families do not always have. You must be online to use Google Documents, but that is the only disadvantage I have found.
For students working on a group project, you can also share documents so other group members can edit them as well.
For students, this is an excellent, free alternative to the expensive word processing programs which families do not always have. You must be online to use Google Documents, but that is the only disadvantage I have found.
For students working on a group project, you can also share documents so other group members can edit them as well.
Monday, September 29, 2008
MATH - Homework Monday, September 29
PERIOD 1:
Finish problems on pages 64 - 66: #25 - 33, 51 - 65.
Test on Thursday
I will be after school tomorrow (Tuesday) for extra help specifically to review for the test.
PERIOD 2:
Read and take notes on section 4.4, beginning on page 215.
Test on Friday
Come to extra help Thursday if you'd like extra review.
PERIOD 6:
Finish practice worksheet 1.8.
Test on Thursday
I will be after school tomorrow (Tuesday) for extra help specifically to review for the test.
Finish problems on pages 64 - 66: #25 - 33, 51 - 65.
Test on Thursday
I will be after school tomorrow (Tuesday) for extra help specifically to review for the test.
PERIOD 2:
Read and take notes on section 4.4, beginning on page 215.
Test on Friday
Come to extra help Thursday if you'd like extra review.
PERIOD 6:
Finish practice worksheet 1.8.
Test on Thursday
I will be after school tomorrow (Tuesday) for extra help specifically to review for the test.
History - Progress Reports
Dear Freshmen and Parents,
Watch out for Progress Reports coming in all classes on Friday 10/3!
Watch out for Progress Reports coming in all classes on Friday 10/3!
History - Homework Update
Homeworks in each of my classes to this point are as follows...
Period 1 received:
- 5 habits of Freshman team on 9/17
- Note Edit on 9/03
- Europeans at War on 9/26
Period 2 received:
- 5 habits of Freshman team on 9/3
- Europeans at War on 9/29
Period 5 received:
- 5 habits of Freshman team on 9/4
- Note Edit on 9/23
Period 6 received:
- 5 habits of Freshman team on 9/3
- Columbus on 9/16
- Europeans at War on 9/23
Period 1 received:
- 5 habits of Freshman team on 9/17
- Note Edit on 9/03
- Europeans at War on 9/26
Period 2 received:
- 5 habits of Freshman team on 9/3
- Europeans at War on 9/29
Period 5 received:
- 5 habits of Freshman team on 9/4
- Note Edit on 9/23
Period 6 received:
- 5 habits of Freshman team on 9/3
- Columbus on 9/16
- Europeans at War on 9/23
English Homework for Tuesday, Sept 30, Day 6
Class One: If you received less than 80% on your "Pick-A-Prompt" essay, you must rewrite it, that is to say, make it better.
Class Two: No HW.
Class Five: If you have not yet turned in you "Pick-A-Passage" paragraphs: read at least 20 pages of your Indie Reading book. choose a passage that really strikes you as being very special for whatever reason, write that passage out and then explain WHY you chose the passage you did. Your explanation must be in paragraph form, at least eight sentences in length.
Class six: No HW.
Class Two: No HW.
Class Five: If you have not yet turned in you "Pick-A-Passage" paragraphs: read at least 20 pages of your Indie Reading book. choose a passage that really strikes you as being very special for whatever reason, write that passage out and then explain WHY you chose the passage you did. Your explanation must be in paragraph form, at least eight sentences in length.
Class six: No HW.
Biology - Moldy Bread Lab Reports Due
In biology class, we have been working hard on our first lab report of the year. This lab report must be typed, and it must follow the checklist and the rubric we received in class.
Lab reports are due on Wednesday, October 1, for all classes.
You may download the mold pictures you must include in your work at Mr. Brenner's Picassa Album.
Please, do not hesitate to ask any questions you may have.
Lab reports are due on Wednesday, October 1, for all classes.
You may download the mold pictures you must include in your work at Mr. Brenner's Picassa Album.
Please, do not hesitate to ask any questions you may have.
Friday, September 26, 2008
MATH - Homework Friday, September 26
PERIOD 1:
Finish worksheet 1.8 on the commutative and associative properties.
***We will be testing next Thursday on:
order of operations
identity properties
properties of equality
commutative and associative properties
simplifying expressions involving the distributive property
PERIOD 2:
Finish worksheet 4.1 on solving proportions: middle column only
PERIOD 5:
Finish reading and taking notes on section 1.2, slopes and intercepts, pages 12 - 16
Finish problems on page 17: #1 - 10.
PERIOD 6:
Finish problems on page 49: #24 - 46 even
***We will be testing next Thursday on:
order of operations
identity properties
properties of equality
commutative and associative properties
simplifying expressions involving the distributive property
Have a nice weekend. Stay dry!!!
Finish worksheet 1.8 on the commutative and associative properties.
***We will be testing next Thursday on:
order of operations
identity properties
properties of equality
commutative and associative properties
simplifying expressions involving the distributive property
PERIOD 2:
Finish worksheet 4.1 on solving proportions: middle column only
PERIOD 5:
Finish reading and taking notes on section 1.2, slopes and intercepts, pages 12 - 16
Finish problems on page 17: #1 - 10.
PERIOD 6:
Finish problems on page 49: #24 - 46 even
***We will be testing next Thursday on:
order of operations
identity properties
properties of equality
commutative and associative properties
simplifying expressions involving the distributive property
Have a nice weekend. Stay dry!!!
English Homework for Monday, Sept 29, Day 5
Class One: If you DID NOT turn in your "Pick-A-Passage" paragraph: Read at least 20 pages of your Indie Reading Book. Pick a passage that REALLY strikes you for whatever reason. Write or type that passage. Then below that passage, write a minimum of one paragraph, 8-11 sentences, explaining WHY you chose the passage you did. THIS IS NOT A PLOT SUMMARY.
If you DID turn in your "Pick-A-Passage" today, then you have no homework.
Class Two: Same as class One.
Class Five (due Tuesday since Monday is Day Five): Same as Classes One and Two.
Class Six: "Pick-A-Passage". As you read your Indie Reading book, you will probably encounter parts of the text that will knock your socks off. Select a passage that is particularly powerful for some reason, write it down, and then write at least one paragraph (at 8-11 sentences) in which you explain why you chose the passage that you did.
AND REMEMBER TO IDENTIFY THE BOOK AND AUTHOR AND THE PAGE WHERE YOU FOUND THE PASSAGE. AND A FINAL REMINDER: DOUBLE SPACE.
If you DID turn in your "Pick-A-Passage" today, then you have no homework.
Class Two: Same as class One.
Class Five (due Tuesday since Monday is Day Five): Same as Classes One and Two.
Class Six: "Pick-A-Passage". As you read your Indie Reading book, you will probably encounter parts of the text that will knock your socks off. Select a passage that is particularly powerful for some reason, write it down, and then write at least one paragraph (at 8-11 sentences) in which you explain why you chose the passage that you did.
AND REMEMBER TO IDENTIFY THE BOOK AND AUTHOR AND THE PAGE WHERE YOU FOUND THE PASSAGE. AND A FINAL REMINDER: DOUBLE SPACE.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
MATH - Homework Thursday, September 25
***Any student who did not have their homework today because they were not able to bring their school bags to school can still receive full credit for it tomorrow.***
PERIOD 1:
Finish practice worksheet 1.7: even problems only
PERIOD 2:
Finish practice worksheet 4.1: right column only
PERIOD 5:
Finish review worksheet and study for quiz tomorrow on the following:
Solving equations
Solving absolute value equations
Solving absolute value inequalities
Graphing solutions to absolute value inequalities
PERIOD 6:
Finish practice worksheet 1.7
PERIOD 1:
Finish practice worksheet 1.7: even problems only
PERIOD 2:
Finish practice worksheet 4.1: right column only
PERIOD 5:
Finish review worksheet and study for quiz tomorrow on the following:
Solving equations
Solving absolute value equations
Solving absolute value inequalities
Graphing solutions to absolute value inequalities
PERIOD 6:
Finish practice worksheet 1.7
English Homework for Friday, Sept 26, Day 4
Class One: Pick-A-Passage. Select a passage from your Indie Reading Book, a passage that excites, draws you into the story, is particularly powerful, inspires, forges connections.--you get the picture. write that passage and then write at least one paragraph (eight to eleven sentences) explaining why you chose that passage. Be prepared to read that passage aloud to the rest of us.
Classes Two and Five: Same as class one.
Class Six: Revise and write your final draft of your SRA.
ALL CLASSES: DON'T FORGET YOUR INDIE READING BOOKS.
Classes Two and Five: Same as class one.
Class Six: Revise and write your final draft of your SRA.
ALL CLASSES: DON'T FORGET YOUR INDIE READING BOOKS.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
English Homework for thursday, Day 3, Sept 25
TO ALL CLASSES: SORRY THE READING TESTS HAVE MESSED UP THE HOMEWORK SCHEDULE. THE TESTS ARE NEARLY FINISHED.
Class One: Nothing specific but don't forget your Indie Reading stuff.
Class Two: Final copy of your essay.
Class Five; Final copy of your essay.
Class six: Final draft of your current essay. FOR FRIDAY: revised draft of the SRA using the Six Trait rubric.
ALL CLASSES: DON'T FORGET YOUR INDIE READING STUFF.
Class One: Nothing specific but don't forget your Indie Reading stuff.
Class Two: Final copy of your essay.
Class Five; Final copy of your essay.
Class six: Final draft of your current essay. FOR FRIDAY: revised draft of the SRA using the Six Trait rubric.
ALL CLASSES: DON'T FORGET YOUR INDIE READING STUFF.
MATH - Homework Wednesday, September 24
PERIOD 1:
Finish Study guide 1.7: only problems 1 & 2.
PERIOD 5:
Finish problems on page 76: #45 - 52, and on page 77: #28 - 31.
PERIOD 6:
Finish reading and taking notes on section 1.7 in the textbook. Complete the vocabulary worksheets for any vocabulary that is bolded in the reading and for the Distributive Property.
Finish Study guide 1.7: only problems 1 & 2.
PERIOD 5:
Finish problems on page 76: #45 - 52, and on page 77: #28 - 31.
PERIOD 6:
Finish reading and taking notes on section 1.7 in the textbook. Complete the vocabulary worksheets for any vocabulary that is bolded in the reading and for the Distributive Property.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
English Homework for Wed, Sept 23, Day 2
Class One: final draft due.
Class Two (for Thursday): Final draft and we will finish the Gates reading test.
Class Five: Final copy due along with editing notes.
Class Six: Using your partner's checklist and revision notes, rewrite your essay as error-free as possible.
ALL C LASSES: BRING YOUR INDIE BOOK AND/OR JOURNAL. BOTH ARE PART OF YOUR TOOLBOX NOW.
Class Two (for Thursday): Final draft and we will finish the Gates reading test.
Class Five: Final copy due along with editing notes.
Class Six: Using your partner's checklist and revision notes, rewrite your essay as error-free as possible.
ALL C LASSES: BRING YOUR INDIE BOOK AND/OR JOURNAL. BOTH ARE PART OF YOUR TOOLBOX NOW.
MATH - Homework Tuesday, September 23
PERIOD 2:
Finish multi-step equations worksheet: problems 1 - 20
PERIOD 5:
Finish problems on page 68: #40-56 even
PERIOD 6:
Finish problems on practice worksheet 1.6
Finish multi-step equations worksheet: problems 1 - 20
PERIOD 5:
Finish problems on page 68: #40-56 even
PERIOD 6:
Finish problems on practice worksheet 1.6
Monday, September 22, 2008
English Homework for Tuesday, Sept 23, Day 1
Class One (for Wednesday): using your partner's comments and edit checklist, write your final draft. Also: don't forget your Indie Reading Book and Indie Reading Journal.
Class Two: Same as class One.
Class Five: Following your partner's comments and checklist, revise and rewrite your essay. Your essay should be "clean:" as error free as possible.
Class Six: Same as class Five.
FOR ALL CLASSES: PLEASE BRING YOUR INDIE READING BOOK AND JOURNAL. IF YOU DON'T BRING THESE "TOOLS" EVERY DAY, YOU'LL RECEIVE TWO MINUS POINTS WHENEVER YOU FORGET YOUR TOOLS.
Class Two: Same as class One.
Class Five: Following your partner's comments and checklist, revise and rewrite your essay. Your essay should be "clean:" as error free as possible.
Class Six: Same as class Five.
FOR ALL CLASSES: PLEASE BRING YOUR INDIE READING BOOK AND JOURNAL. IF YOU DON'T BRING THESE "TOOLS" EVERY DAY, YOU'LL RECEIVE TWO MINUS POINTS WHENEVER YOU FORGET YOUR TOOLS.
MATH - Homework Monday, September 22
PERIOD 1:
Finish the problems on practice worksheet 1.6.
PERIOD 2:
Finish the problems on practice worksheet 3.6 and study guide worksheet 3.6.
PERIOD 5:
Problems on page 68: #26 - 38 even
Finish the problems on practice worksheet 1.6.
PERIOD 2:
Finish the problems on practice worksheet 3.6 and study guide worksheet 3.6.
PERIOD 5:
Problems on page 68: #26 - 38 even
Friday, September 19, 2008
MATH - Homework Friday, September 19
PERIOD 1:
Finish Practice worksheet 1.6: problems 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 15
PERIOD 2:
Finish reading and taking notes on section 3.6, solving equations and formulas on pages 173 - 175.
Do problems on page 175: #1 - 10
***If you were absent for today's quiz, please see me to make arrangements for making it up.
PERIOD 6:
Finish Practice worksheet 1.6: problems 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 15
Finish Practice worksheet 1.6: problems 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 15
PERIOD 2:
Finish reading and taking notes on section 3.6, solving equations and formulas on pages 173 - 175.
Do problems on page 175: #1 - 10
***If you were absent for today's quiz, please see me to make arrangements for making it up.
PERIOD 6:
Finish Practice worksheet 1.6: problems 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 15
Thursday, September 18, 2008
English Homework for Monday, sept 22, Day 6
Class One: Using your check list and your partner's comments, revise your essay. Make sure you double space. Also bring your Indie Reading book and Journal.
Class Two: Same as class One.
Class Five: Finish your rough draft and bring it to class for revision. Also make certain that you bring your Indie Reading Book and Journal.
Class Six (for Tuesday): using your check list and your reader's comments, revise your rough draft. BRING YOUR INDIE READING BOOK AND YOUR JOURNAL.
Class Two: Same as class One.
Class Five: Finish your rough draft and bring it to class for revision. Also make certain that you bring your Indie Reading Book and Journal.
Class Six (for Tuesday): using your check list and your reader's comments, revise your rough draft. BRING YOUR INDIE READING BOOK AND YOUR JOURNAL.
English Homework for Friday, Day 5, Sept 19
Class One: using your Rough Draft and your partner's comments, revise your rough draft and write your first draft.
Class Two: Bring your rough draft. Bring your Indie Reading Book. If you have your journal, bring that too.
Class Five: We don't meet until Monday--so for Monday: Bring your Rough Draft AND your Indie Reading Book AND your Indie Reading Journal.
Class Six: Bring your rough draft for revision. Bring your Indie Reading Book. AND, if you have it, bring your Indie Reading Journal.
Just a reminder: you and/or your parents can post comments on this site. Just click on "comments."
Class Two: Bring your rough draft. Bring your Indie Reading Book. If you have your journal, bring that too.
Class Five: We don't meet until Monday--so for Monday: Bring your Rough Draft AND your Indie Reading Book AND your Indie Reading Journal.
Class Six: Bring your rough draft for revision. Bring your Indie Reading Book. AND, if you have it, bring your Indie Reading Journal.
Just a reminder: you and/or your parents can post comments on this site. Just click on "comments."
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
MATH - Homework Thursday, September 18
PERIOD 1:
Finish reading pages 37 - 40 and taking notes on the different properties of equality.
Do problems on pages 40 - 41: #1 - 18.
Notes AND problems will be checked tomorrow for your homework check.
***If you were absent for today's quiz, please see me to make arrangements to make it up.
PERIOD 2:
Study for your quiz tomorrow on the topics outlined in yesterday's blog. The sections in the textbook that cover the material are: 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, and 3.5 if you are looking for additional problems to try.
***Pre-test yourself using the Hot Seat problems worksheet you were given in class today.
PERIOD 5:
Finish reading pages 61 - 66 and taking notes on absolute value equations and inequalities.
Do problems on page 67: #1 - 5 all, 6 - 16 even, 19 - 24 all
Notes AND problems will be checked on Monday for your homework check.
PERIOD 6:
Finish reading pages 37 - 40 and taking notes on the different properties of equality.
Do problems on pages 40 - 41: #1 - 18.
Notes AND problems will be checked tomorrow for your homework check.
***If you were absent for today's quiz, please see me to make arrangements to make it up.
Finish reading pages 37 - 40 and taking notes on the different properties of equality.
Do problems on pages 40 - 41: #1 - 18.
Notes AND problems will be checked tomorrow for your homework check.
***If you were absent for today's quiz, please see me to make arrangements to make it up.
PERIOD 2:
Study for your quiz tomorrow on the topics outlined in yesterday's blog. The sections in the textbook that cover the material are: 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, and 3.5 if you are looking for additional problems to try.
***Pre-test yourself using the Hot Seat problems worksheet you were given in class today.
PERIOD 5:
Finish reading pages 61 - 66 and taking notes on absolute value equations and inequalities.
Do problems on page 67: #1 - 5 all, 6 - 16 even, 19 - 24 all
Notes AND problems will be checked on Monday for your homework check.
PERIOD 6:
Finish reading pages 37 - 40 and taking notes on the different properties of equality.
Do problems on pages 40 - 41: #1 - 18.
Notes AND problems will be checked tomorrow for your homework check.
***If you were absent for today's quiz, please see me to make arrangements to make it up.
MATH - Homework Wednesday, September 17
PERIOD 1:
Study for quiz tomorrow on the following:
writing verbal expressions as algebraic expressions
writing algebraic expressions as verbal expressions
writing expressions using exponents
evaluating expressions with exponents
simplifying expressions using order of operations
***Remember to review your notes on adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions!
***Pre-test yourself using the Hot Seat problems worksheet you were given in class today.
PERIOD 2:
Finish problems on page 171: #14 – 32 even
Show all your work and check your solutions on the problems that only have one solution.
***Reminder that there is a quiz on Friday on the following:
solving one-step equations
solving two-step equations
solving multi-step equations where variables are on both sides of the equation
word problems that involve setting up and solving an equation
Review your notes on adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions too!
***I will be after school tomorrow for extra help for anyone interested in reviewing in addition to the review we do in class.
PERIOD 5:
Study for quiz tomorrow on the following:
Solving equations
Solving inequalities
Solving compound inequalities (“and” and “or” inequalities)
Graphing the solution to an inequality on a number line
***Remember to review your notes on adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions!
***Pre-test yourself using the Hot Seat problems worksheet you were given in class today.
PERIOD 6:
Study for quiz tomorrow on the following:
writing verbal expressions as algebraic expressions
writing algebraic expressions as verbal expressions
writing expressions using exponents
evaluating expressions with exponents
simplifying expressions using order of operations
***Remember to review your notes on adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions!
***Pre-test yourself using the Hot Seat problems worksheet you were given in class today.
Homework for Thursday, Day 4, Sept 17
Class one: bring your rough draft to class. We will revise and edit.
Class two: Second Summer Reading assessment Essay.
Class five: bring your rough draft to class for revision and editing.
Class six: no homework. have a nice evening.
ALL CLASSES--BRING YOUR INDIE READING BOOK AND JOURNAL TO CLASS. WE START INDIE READING ON FRIDAY.
DON'T FORGET--OPEN HOUSE THURSDAY NIGHT 6:30-8:30.
Class two: Second Summer Reading assessment Essay.
Class five: bring your rough draft to class for revision and editing.
Class six: no homework. have a nice evening.
ALL CLASSES--BRING YOUR INDIE READING BOOK AND JOURNAL TO CLASS. WE START INDIE READING ON FRIDAY.
DON'T FORGET--OPEN HOUSE THURSDAY NIGHT 6:30-8:30.
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Tuesday, September 16, 2008
History - MOVIE PERMISSION SLIPS
All US History classes will soon be viewing the film Last of the Mohicans!
(Periods 2 & 6 will be ready to view the film as early as Friday 9/10)
This movie (made in 1992 when the ratings system was somewhat stricter than it is today) is rated R, and therefore students will need permission to view it. The slips that are going home explain my reasons for showing the film and explain its value as a teaching tool.
Parents ~ please look for these slips to be coming home on Wednesday 9/17!
Students ~ Please ask your parents to read and sign the permission slip and don't forget to bring it back to me as soon as possible!
(Periods 2 & 6 will be ready to view the film as early as Friday 9/10)
This movie (made in 1992 when the ratings system was somewhat stricter than it is today) is rated R, and therefore students will need permission to view it. The slips that are going home explain my reasons for showing the film and explain its value as a teaching tool.
Parents ~ please look for these slips to be coming home on Wednesday 9/17!
Students ~ Please ask your parents to read and sign the permission slip and don't forget to bring it back to me as soon as possible!
History - 9/17 homework
Period 6 (Honors US History) received homework today:
a reading and question sheet on the Bahamas.
Other periods will receive the same homework tomorrow (Wed. 9/17)
a reading and question sheet on the Bahamas.
Other periods will receive the same homework tomorrow (Wed. 9/17)
Biology - Homework for Tuesday, 9/16
Periods 5 & 6
If you have not already done so, finish your Science Action Comix! entry in your BioLog. Be sure to include the following terms so that their meanings are clear:
If you have not already done so, finish your Science Action Comix! entry in your BioLog. Be sure to include the following terms so that their meanings are clear:
- hypothesis
- procedure
- observation
- data
- inference
- conclusion
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