Friday, October 31, 2008

Friday, 31 October

Level 11

  • Math: Finish 4.2 in your pb.
  • Science:
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies:

Level 12

  • Math:
  • Science:
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies:

Level 13

  • Math: Course 3, page 730 (9-28),page 729 (24-32). Alg 1,(not everyone) page 800 (11-38).
  • Phys. Science:Do the worksheets, chemical reactions.
  • Language Arts: None. Have a great Fall Break!
  • Literature: None.
  • Cultural Studies:

Level 14

  • Math: Geom., questions on page 809 (1-19).
  • Env. Science: Finish the project,biomes.
  • Writing:
  • Literature:
  • World History: Re-read the pages on the French Revolution, pp.573-583.

Level 15

  • Math: Alg.2, pages 944 and 945.
  • Biology: Lable the graphs (bones and joints).
  • Writing: None. Have a great Fall Break!
  • Literature: None.
  • Geography:

Level 16+

  • Math: Prec. Please come to see me this break in school.
  • Physics: Review (ENERGY),pages 172-214 .
  • American Lit:
  • US History:
Foreign Language
  • Dutch:
  • French:
  • German:
  • Macedonian:
  • Spanish:

Thursday, October 30, 2008

Thursday, 30 October

Level 11

  • Math: Finish 4.2 in your pb (both pages!)
  • Science:
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies:

Level 12

  • Math:page 188. #15,21,23,25,28,32,37
  • Science:
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies: Chapter 7, Lesson 2 & Workbook.

Level 13

  • Math:
  • Science:
  • Language Arts: Your personal commentary is due tomorrow.
  • Literature: None.
  • Cultural Studies:Chapter 7, Lesson 2 & Workbook.

Level 14

  • Math:
  • Physical Science:
  • Writing:Finish any overdue essays
  • Literature:Notebook, Questions & Vocab.
  • World History: You still have to read about the French Revoultion, untill you read all the ten pages, 573-583.

Level 15

  • Math:
  • Biology:
  • Writing: Theme analysis is due tomorrow.
  • Literature: See Writing.
  • Geography:None

Level 16+

  • Math:
  • Physics:
  • American Lit:
  • US History:None
Foreign Language
  • Dutch:
  • French:
  • German:
  • Macedonian:
  • Spanish:

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Wednesday , 29 October

Level 11

  • Math: Great work last chapter! Finish chapter 4.1 in your practice book.
  • Science:
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies:

Level 12

  • Math:
  • Science:
  • Language Arts:Spelling quiz - Lesson 8 words; Lesson 9 -- grade in class.
  • Literature: Bring Rikki-tikki notes
  • Cultural Studies:Chapter 7, Lesson 2 & Workbook.

Level 13

  • Math:
  • Science:
  • Language Arts: Work on your personal commentary.
  • Literature: Write the story from the rat's point of view.
  • Cultural Studies:Chapter 7, Lesson 2 & Workbook.

Level 14

  • Math:
  • Physical Science:
  • Writing:Science Prompt
  • Literature:Notebook Text questions 2, 3& 5 on New Directions, pg. 498
  • World History: Read French Revolution, pp.573-583.

Level 15

  • Math:
  • Biology:
  • Writing: See Lit.
  • Literature: Theme analysis essay. Prepare for the timed writing assignment.
  • Geography:

Level 16+

  • Math:
  • Physics:
  • American Lit:
  • US History:Ian: Take notes on Chapter 8, Lesson 4.
Foreign Language
  • Dutch:
  • French:
  • German:
  • Macedonian:
  • Spanish:

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Tuesday, 28 October

Level 11

  • Math: No homework! Greetings to Leona.
  • Science:Igneous Rock TEST. WB#197-199. Write observations for Sedimentary experiment.
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies:Pages 38-39: Vocabulary 1-5, Comprehension 1-4, Critical Thinking1-4, Write a paragraph discussing the similarities and differences between the Code of Hammurabi and the Ten Commandments. Update timelines. News quiz.

Level 12

  • Math:Pages 183-184: #12,17,19,24,27,36. Quiz.
  • Science:Igneous Rock TEST. WB#197-199. Write observations for Sedimentary experiment.
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies:Chapter 7, Lesson 1 & Workbook

Level 13

  • Math:
  • Science:
  • Language Arts: Personal Commentary details.
  • Literature: Read "The Great Rat Hunt", p.107. Think about the story from the rat's point of view. Think also about the message of the story. Be prepared to discuss in class.
  • Cultural Studies:Chapter 7, Lesson 1 & Workbook

Level 14

  • Math:
  • Physical Science:
  • Writing: 5 paragraph Essay response to Science Prompt due Thursday.
  • Literature: Notebook, vocabulary and responses to Questions 2-5 on pg.490
  • World History: Read about the French Revolution, pp. 573-583. Take notes and be prepared for a class discussion.

Level 15

  • Math:
  • Biology:
  • Writing: See Literature.
  • Literature: Theme analysis paper.
  • Geography:Chapter 14, Regional Atlas Worksheets.

Level 16+

  • Math:
  • Physics:
  • American Lit:
  • US History:Ian: Chapter 7, Lesson 1, Question 3 pg .218
Foreign Language
  • Dutch:
  • French:
  • German:
  • Macedonian:
  • Spanish:

Monday, October 27, 2008

Monday, 27 October

Level 11

  • Math:Present your 3 favorite eye tricks. Rob: Animated math chapter 3 (www.classzone.com).
  • Science:Igneous Rock Test on Wed.
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies:TEST on Chapter 1 and2. May use notes. For Wed. Pages 38-39, vocabulary 1-4, Comprehension 1-4, Critical Thinking 1-4, Write a paragraph on the similarities and differences between the Code of Hammurabi and the Ten Commandments, update your timelines.

Level 12

  • Math:pages 177-178, #14,17,21,27,34,37
  • Science:Igneous Rock Test on Wed.
  • Language Arts: Action, Linking and Helping Verbs -- packet due Wednesday in class. Use your Write Source Book. Be sure to follow instructions (circle the subject first -- the read the directions and follow them!)
  • Literature: Complete a short story analysis sheet for the story Rikki-tikki-tavi. Use the notes you took from "Thank You, M'am" or a form from me to remember plot, character, conflict, etc! We have all read the story together now, so there is no excuse not to have the writing done by Tuesday.
  • Cultural Studies:Review Chapter 5& 6 for Chapter & Unit Test Tomorrow.

Level 13

  • Math:
  • Science:
  • Language Arts: None.
  • Literature: None.
  • Cultural Studies:

Level 14

  • Math:
  • Physical Science:
  • Writing: Comparison & Contrast Essay Due tomorrow.
  • Literature:Notebook
  • World History: None.

Level 15

  • Math:
  • Biology:
  • Writing: See Literature.
  • Literature: Character analysis paper.
  • Geography:Chapter 4 Test tomorrow.

Level 16+

  • Math:
  • Physics:
  • American Lit:
  • US History: Ian: Responses. Adea: Time line on western expansion and paragraph on Manifest Destiny and its effect on Native Americans.
Foreign Language
  • Dutch:
  • French:
  • German:
  • Macedonian:
  • Spanish: Beginners/Intermediate: Practice reading and translation of the text "Museum of Prado"!

Friday, October 24, 2008

Friday,October 24

Level 11

  • Math: None.
  • Science:Word Search, WB #192-194, Test on Igneous Rocks on Wed,29/10/2008.
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies:Have a good weekend.Test on Chapters 1 and 2 on Tuesday, 28/10/2008.

Level 12

  • Math:Pages 177-178 # 14,17,21,27,34,37
  • Science:Word Search, WB#192-194, Test on Igneous Rocks on Wed,29/10/2008.
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies:Chapter 6, Lesson 3 & workbook.

Level 13

  • Math:
  • Science:
  • Language Arts: None.
  • Literature: Animal Farm Vocabulary test. Study this time! Bring your Animal Farm books to class-for another test.
  • Cultural Studies:Chapter 6, Lesson 3 & workbook.

Level 14

  • Math:
  • Physical Science:
  • Writing:Comparison Essay Due Tuesday. Make sure you cite sources in Parentheses in each paragraph.
  • Literature: In Notebook write out vocabulary with definitions from readings in Lit. Book.
  • World History: Test on the American Revoultion and Achieving Constitutional Monarchy in Britain.

Level 15

  • Math:
  • Biology:
  • Writing: See paper below.
  • Literature: Act IV test. Work on your Character Analysis. Follow the guidelines I gave in class.
  • Geography:None

Level 16+

  • Math:
  • Physics:
  • American Lit:
  • US History: Ian: FinishWork on question 2, Adea: Finish work on Westward expansion.
Foreign Language
  • Dutch:
  • French:
  • German:
  • Macedonian:
  • Spanish:

Thursday, October 23, 2008

Thursday, 23 October, 2008

Level 11

  • Math: Leona: Find eye tricks (stereograms); Arianna: Please bring the eye trick book; Rob: Correct Chapter Test A;
  • Science:GREAT JOB ON UNIT TEST. Finish notes on igneous rocks. Good job on Mineral Lab.
  • Language Arts: Library TEST on Thursday, 30 October.
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies: News Quiz.

Level 12

  • Math:No assignment on Thursday-Emma,Eszter. Pages171-172,#17,20,23,26,30,35,39
  • Science:GREAT JOB ON UNIT TEST. Finish notes on igneous rocks. Good job on Mineral Lab.
  • Language Arts: Library TEST on Thursday, 30 October.
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies: Chapter 6, Lesson 2, & workbook.

Level 13

  • Math:(3),solve questions on INEQUALITIES. Alg.1,worksheet,plotting points.
  • Phys.Science: Do section 2 review, balance chemical equations.
  • Language Arts: Final draft of your postion essays.
  • Literature: Vocabulary test tomorrow. Animal Farm test on Monday. Study!
  • Cultural Studies:Chapter 6, Lesson 2, & workbook.

Level 14

  • Math: Geom.do quiz 3 on Parallel and Prependicular lines
  • Env.Science:Work on your project (BIOMES).
  • Writing:Thesis Statement for Essay
  • Literature: Notebook work
  • World History: Review. Test on Constitutional Monarchy and the American Revoultion on Monday.

Level 15

  • Math: Alg.2,solve questions ,Determinents and Areas
  • Biology: Read and take notes agrs (904-914).
  • Writing: see Literaure.
  • Literature: Act III test. Character Analysis paper due Tuesday>
  • Geography:Chapter 4, Lesson 2, Take notes in notebook.

Level 16+

  • Math: Prec.,solve problems on page 204 (55-62).
  • Physics: None.
  • American Lit:
  • US History:Ian: Work on question 2, Adea work on Westward expansion.
Foreign Language
  • Dutch:
  • French:
  • German: Secondary I (Adea, Diellona): Workbook/Page: 27(8), 29, 41-44
  • Macedonian:
  • Spanish:

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Wednesday, 22 October

Level 11

  • Math: No homework for Leona; Arianna quiz 2 and pb page 42; Rob: quiz 2;
  • Science:Finish mineral lab. WB 190-191.
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies:News Quiz.

Level 12

  • Math:pages 166-167, #16,22,27,28,35,39.
  • Science:Finish mineral lab. WB 190-191.
  • Language Arts: Spelling Lesson 8 -- grade in class; quick quiz on words from Lesson 7.
  • Literature: Read -- analyze "Rikki-tikki-tavi" (p. 123 LIterature Book) for Friday.
  • Parents: contact us for conference times: CMstroz@gmail.com or stop after school to arrange a 10-15 minute conference.
  • Cultural Studies:Chapter 6, Lesson 2, & workbook.

Level 13

  • Math: None.
  • Phys.Science :Finish worksheet,CHEMICAL REACTIONS,classifying the reaction.
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies:Chapter 6, Lesson 2, & workbook.

Level 14

  • Math: Geom.,practice,slopes and writing equations.
  • Env.Science:Grassland,Desert,and Tundra BIOMES.
  • Writing:Research
  • Literature:Notebook
  • World History:

Level 15

  • Math: Alg.2,practice, determinants and system equations.
  • Biology: Pages 478,479 (two diseases,pathogens and antibiotics).
  • Writing:
  • Literature:
  • Geography:Chapter 4, lesson 1

Level 16+

  • Math: None.
  • Physics: Kinetic energy,review questions.
  • American Lit:
  • US History: Ian: Outline response for question 1. Adea: Read Chapter 8, Section 4 and answer question 5, pg. 265.
Foreign Language
  • Dutch:
  • French:
  • German: Secondary I/II(Advanced): Workbook/Page 24(1), 25(3,4); Learn the new Vocabulary, Lisjen and Martin DON'T forget the books for Friday, 24 October.
  • Macedonian:
  • Spanish:

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Tuesday, 21 October

Level 11




  • Math: Rob: Finish 3.5 in your pb and correct QUIZ 1; Leona: chapter test on page 146 or 147; Arianna: Finish page 40 in your pb;
  • Science:QUIZ
  • Language Arts:Rob, Leona and Ariana: Your Level 11 Grades will be posted as you complete the Units of Level 12. Many of the units are reviewed in Level 12, or the objectives are included in the course.
  • Literature: Rob, Leona and Ariana: Your Level 11 Grades will be posted as you complete the Units of Level 12. Many of the units are reviewed in Level 12, or the objectives are included in the course.
  • Cultural Studies: Finish timeline with new dates from notes.
  • Parents, you will see both levels reflected on the grade reports.

Level 12

  • Math: Page 159-160, # 18,19,21,22,27,29,39,42,48
  • Science: QUIZ
  • Language Arts: Wednesday - Bring your Mug Shots, Week 3 (we ran out of time for them on Monday). We will work in the Verb Packet.
  • Literature: Read the Rudyard Kipling story, Rikki-tikki-tavi," on page 123 of your literature book. Fill in a graph of Literary Elements the best you can (use the one you have or pick up a new one in my room). We will discuss them and read parts of the story aloud in class on Thursday.
  • Cultural Studies:Chapter 6, Lesson 1 & workbook

Level 13

  • Math: (3),page 137 questions 2-14.Alg.1,practice page 799, chap. TEST
  • Phys. Science:Worksheet, chemical reactions.
  • Language Arts: Postion essay final draft is due tomorrow!
  • Literature: Work on Squealer paper corrections! Prepare for a vocabulary test on Friday.
  • Cultural Studies:Chapter 6, Lesson 1 & workbook

Level 14

  • Math: Geom.,worksheet, slope of the line.
  • Env.Science:Do the first step of the worksheet, Bioms.
  • Writing:Detail Grid for compare& contrast essy
  • Literature:Research for essay
  • World History: American Revolution (pp.563-567) time line+notes.

Level 15

  • Math: Alg.2,finish questions on DETERMINANT.
  • Biology: Study the table ,BACTERIA.
  • Writing: Think of a character analysis from The Crucible.
  • Literature: Summary of Act III.
  • Geography:Chapter 4, Lesson 1. Take notes in your notebook.

Level 16+

  • Math: None.
  • Physics: Study WORK.
  • American Lit:
  • US History: Ian: Outline response for question 1. Adea: Read Chapter 8, Section 4 and answer question 5, pg. 265.
Foreign Language
  • Dutch:
  • French:
  • German: Secondary I(Adea, Diellona): Workbook/ Page: 26(7), 27(9,10) and Don't forget to learn the vocabulary
  • Macedonian:
  • Spanish: Write a conversation!

Monday, October 20, 2008

Monday, 20 October

Level 11

  • Math: Rob: Finish page 38 in pb; Leona finish page 41 in pb; Arianna we were missing you.
  • Science:Finish Science Test. Health Activity Sheets #17-18.
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies:

Level 12

  • Math:
  • Science:Finish Science Test. Health Activity Sheets#17-18.
  • Language Arts: Verb packet: All pages for Wednesday; Memorize helping verbs: AM ARE IS WAS WERE; DO DOES DID; HAVE HAS HAD; SHALL SHOULD; CAN COULD; WILL WOULD; MAY MIGHT MUST; BE BEING BEEN. Lesson 8 Spelling due Thursday.
  • Don't forget that we are in homeroom before and after school to help with homework. If you need to come during study hall, please make arrangements in advance, as I have students scheduled during that hour.
  • Literature: Lab on Tuesday to type story about the day you arrived (I have your rough draft and will bring it). Are you reading a book for your next book review?
  • Cultural Studies:Review Chapter 5, Read Play, in Lesson 4

Level 13

  • Math:Course 3, Do quiz 1,page 131.Alg.1, worksheet (chapter review games).
  • Phys. Science: Worksheet (Bonds,formulas).
  • Language Arts: Postion essay. Work on corrections.
  • Literature: Squealer paper.
  • Cultural Studies:Review Chapter 5, Read Play, in Lesson 4

Level 14

  • Math: Geom,do the quiz page 164 (parallel lines).
  • Env, Science: questioning in BIOMES.
  • Writing:Work on Detail Grid
  • Literature: Research for essay
  • World History: Quiz on England Becomes a Constitutional Monarchy.

Level 15

  • Math: Alg.2, worksheet,(multiply matrix).
  • Biology: None.
  • Writing: None.
  • Literature: Test on Act II.
  • Geography:Review Chapter 3 for Test

Level 16+

  • Math: Practice (exponential functions)
  • Physics: Finish problems on(WORK).
  • American Lit:
  • US History:Ian: Read & Complete workbook Chapter 6 , Lesson 1, Adea: complete assignment in Chapter 7 on effects of Industrial Revolution.
Foreign Language
  • Dutch:
  • French:
  • German:
  • Macedonian:
  • Spanish:

Friday, October 17, 2008

Friday,October 17

Level 11

  • Math: No homework. Have a nice weekend!
  • Science:Great Job on the poem. It was amazing. Finish test on Monday. Have a great weekend
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies: read pg. 2-13 do questions: look Wednesday blog
  • chapter 2 Read pages 16-26, do Questions page 26-27 (Vocabulary #1-6,Comprehension#1-5, Critical Thinking #1-4) DUE TUESDAY
  • For Wednesday, Write a paragraph on an Egyptian god or goddess. Prepare dates and what happened on those dates to update your timeline.

Level 12

  • Math:Finish Test on Monday. Have a great weekend.
  • Science: Finish Test on Monday. Great job on the poem. We are very proud. Have a great weekend.
  • Language Arts: Spelling 8 is due on Thursday.We will begin a unit on verbs on Monday. Why not take a novel home and read a good book over the weekend?
  • Literature: Congratulations! Super performance of the poem. Each one of you did your best, and the results were beautiful! No homework for Monday.
  • Cultural Studies: Make sure you have read Chapter 5, Lessons 1-4 and completed the workbook pgs. Those of you who finished, Have No Homework!

Level 13

  • Math: (13)and Alg.1, finish worksheets.
  • Phys.Science: Study 10 elements, valance electrons and DOT diagram.
  • Language Arts: Postion essay. First draft is due on Monday.
  • Literature: Do chapter 9&10 worksheets. Work on your Squealer paper.
  • Cultural Studies:Make sure you have read Chapter 5, Lessons 1-4 and completed the workbook pgs. Those of you who finished, Have No Homework!

Level 14

  • Math: Geom.,practice,parallel lines proof.
  • Env. Science:Take notes on all BIOMS.
  • Writing:Pre-writing Gathering Grid. Due Tuesday.
  • Literature:None. Please return your Lord of the Flies books. Take a break!
  • World History: Re-Read Parliament Limits the English Monrachy, pp.536-539.Quiz???

Level 15

  • Math: Alg.2,combining MATRIX operations,page 204 questions (23-36).
  • Biology: Do the worksheet (history of TAXONOMY).
  • Writing: None.
  • Literature: Act II The Crucible. Go over the text. Prepare for test on Monday. Write a summary of the events in Act II (optional).
  • Geography: Chapter 3, Review Lessons 1 & 2

Level 16+

  • Math: Prec.,practice exponantial functions.
  • Physics: Read and take notes, pages 167-171 (WORK).
  • American Lit:
  • US History:Ian: Complete workbook on Confederation. Adea: None
Foreign Language
  • Dutch:
  • French:
  • German:
  • Macedonian:
  • Spanish:

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Thursday, 16 October

Level 11

  • Math: Arianna: pb page 34 and eat a cheese sandwich; Rob: pb pages 35, 36; Leona: finish page 38 and maybe start page 39
  • Science:
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies:

Level 12

  • Math:
  • Science:
  • Language Arts:Bring any missing pieces of "Interview" - "Flow Chart" - "Draft" They are now 2 days late! Thank you to those who have turned in all pieces of the assignment ON TIME!
  • Literature: We will perform our poem for Community Time. Be sure to remind your parents to try to attend, as the performance will be something really special! Megi, where is your Book Review? (Due ct 9)
  • Cultural Studies: Read Chapter 5, Lesson 4 and complete workbook pg.Have any uncompleted work turned in by Friday. I'm turning in Grades!!!

Level 13

  • Math: Finish the worksheet (1-20).
  • Science:Chemical reactions sec. review.
  • Language Arts: Research, think, develop reasons and details for your postion essay. First draft is due on Monday.
  • Literature: Squealer Essay-Based on the notes done in class and the passages in the book, write the outline of your character essay on Squealer.
  • Cultural Studies:Read Chapter 5, Lesson 4 and complete workbook. Complete and return any unfinished work in order to get a grade for this unit!

Level 14

  • Math: Geom.,parallel lines, practice.
  • Science: None.
  • Writing:Have any uncompleted work turned in by Friday. I'm turning in Grades!!!
  • Literature:Have any uncompleted work turned in by Friday. I'm turning in Grades!!!
  • World History: Read Parliament Limits the English Monarchy, pp. 536-539.

Level 15

  • Math: Alg.2, do questions in matrex.
  • Biology: Bring the worksheet (Histort of Taxonomy).
  • Writing: None.
  • Literature: None.
  • Geography:Complete notes for Chapter 3.

Level 16+

  • Math: None.
  • Physics: Review, friction forces.
  • American Lit:
  • US History:Ian: complete section on the Confederation and workbook questions. Adea: I need your responses so that I can give you a grade for Sec. 2 !!!
Foreign Language
  • Dutch:
  • French:
  • German: Secondary I (Adea, Diellona): Workbook/Page 22(8,9) and Learn the new Vocabulary
  • Macedonian:
  • Spanish:

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Wednesday, 15 October

Level 11

  • Math: Rob finish 3.2, Arianna and Leona finish 3.4 in your practice book.
  • Science: Science Test is now on Friday morning during second hour.
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies:Assignments are due on Friday.

Level 12

  • Math:Test is tomorrow during fourth hour.
  • Science: Science Test is now on Friday morning during second hour.
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies:Chapter 5, Lesson 4 & wkbk. Due Friday

Level 13

  • Math:
  • Science:
  • Language Arts: Complete research on postion essay.
  • Literature: Read Chapters 9&10. Do chapter 7&8 worksheets.
  • Cultural Studies:Chapter 5, Lesson 4 & wkbk. Due Friday

Level 14

  • Math:
  • Physical Science:
  • Writing:Final Draft of Personal Narrative (accomplishment)
  • Literature:Copy vocab from A Christmas Memory into your notebook.
  • World History: None.

Level 15

  • Math:
  • Biology:
  • Writing: None.
  • Literature: None.
  • Geography:Take notes on Chapter 3 Lesson 1 and answer Question 4 in Review.

Level 16+

  • Math:
  • Physics:
  • American Lit:
  • US History:Ian & Adea: Work on Responses Due Thursday.
Foreign Language
  • Dutch:
  • French:
  • German:
  • Macedonian:
  • Spanish:

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Tuesday, 14 October

Level 11

  • Math: Finish pages 31 and 32 in your practice book.
  • Science:Review for Test on 17/10/2008. Content: Thinking questions on plate tectonics, volcanoes, and earthquakes. All writing test(don't memorize word terms, you will be able to use the sheets during the test). Bring all materials. Test starts at 9:13 sharp. Bring text
  • Language Arts: We will have a little quiz to see how well you know the poem, followed by a rehearsal in the gym. Bring glitter and pictures and anything to finish your posters and make them beautiful!
  • Literature: Class doesn't meet on Wednesday -- but the POEM is the MOST IMPORTANT THING this week.
  • Cultural Studies: Read Pg. 2-13. Page 14-15 do Vocabulary #1-6, Comprehension #1-5 (complete sentences please), Critical Thinking #1-4, Write a newspaper article about a new archeological find at the Fortress Kale archeological dig (two or more paragraphs).

Level 12

  • Math:Practice Review Pages 150-152 #1,2,,4,7,8,9,11,13,15,16,17,20,22-27,29. Unit Test including Chapters 1,2,3.
  • Science:Review for Test on 17/10/2008. Content: Thinking questions on plate tectonics, volcanoes, and earthquakes. All writing test(d0n't memorize word terms, you will be able to use the sheets during the test). Bring all materials. Test starts at 9:13 sharp. Bring text.
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies:Due Friday: Chapter 5, Lesson 4 & wkbk. Tonight: cut out and color Egyptian Art for your pyramid. Bring for Wed.

Level 13

  • Math: Practice, (Y is a function of X ).
  • Science Ph.:Review the families in the periodic table.
  • Language Arts: Research reasons for your position essay.
  • Literature: Read Chapter 8.
  • Cultural Studies:Due Friday: Chapter 5, Lesson 4 & wkbk. Tonight: cut out and color Egyptian Art for your pyramid. Bring for Wed.

Level 14

  • Math: Geom.,review, theories of parallel lines and their angles.
  • Science: None.
  • Writing:Final personal narrative due Thurs.
  • Literature:Lord of the Flies questions due Wed. Question 2 should contain actual quotes from the book!
  • World History: None.

Level 15

  • Math: Alg.2, practice problems in system inequalities.
  • Biology: None.
  • Writing: None.
  • Literature: None. Have a rest before the PSAT tomorrow.
  • Geography:Take notes on Chapter 3, lesson 1 and answer question 3 on pg 90, due Thursday.

Level 16+

  • Math: Practice worksheets on PSAT.
  • Physics: None.
  • American Lit:Ian & Adea: Finish your responses to the questions by Thursday.
  • US History:
Foreign Language
  • Dutch:
  • French: 17 October---- Sara F.,Miron,Mila,Tami prepare for the presentation; 21 October Leona,Laura,Tija,Adam,Sarah P.----prepare for the presentation
  • German: Secondary I/II(Ema, Tea, Lisjen, Martin): A) Learn the new vocabulary,B) Write a short paragraph: "Computersucht im Heimatland" C) Page: 126/Exercise 2
  • Macedonian:
  • Spanish:None

Monday, October 13, 2008

Monday, 13 October

Level 11

  • Math: No homework, enjoy the sun!
  • Science:
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies:

Level 12

  • Math:Pg 133-134 #9-11,14,15. Pg137-138 #5-8,16
  • Science:
  • Language Arts: I handed out MUG SHOTS (week 3) with a new answer sheet. Remember to write the corrected sentence on the answer page -- we will do a set (5 sentences) every Monday on the board, and I will hand out a new set for the following week. If you do not understand the sentences, see me during homeroom before or after school -- don't wait until the minute they are due! Dominique, bring the papers from on top of the TV!
  • Spelling: Lesson 7 due Thursday. Go over the words now. Are there any that you don't know?
  • "IF" We are on the calendar for Friday morning Commu. P-R-A-C-T-I-C-E!
  • Literature: "Zebra" story analysis. Everyone should read the story before class. Have your notes ready to discuss plot, character, etc. in class. Use the notes from "Thank You M'am" as a model for how to do the notes for "Zebra." Eszter, get the notes from someone in your class.
  • Cultural Studies:Ariana, bringyour assignments.

Level 13

  • Math: Math 3,Worksheet (one-step equations).Alg,1.(Y is a function of X )
  • Ph. Science:Test (Bonds).
  • Language Arts: Think about your persuasive topic. Postion statement, reasons and details will have to be developed.
  • Literature: Do Chapter 5&6 worksheets. Read Chapter 7.
  • Cultural Studies:

Level 14

  • Math: Geom.,angles of parallel lines.
  • Env. Science: Ch. test (How eco-system works?)
  • Writing:
  • Literature:
  • World History: Test on Enlightenment period and Scientific Revoultion. STUDY!!!!!

Level 15

  • Math: Alg.2,Worksheet (graphs intersepts X Y Z ).
  • Biology: Review pages (220_232).
  • Writing: None. IGCSE students need to work on their assignments.
  • Literature: Do the newspaper article (the students who did not turn theirs today).
  • Geography:

Level 16+

  • Math: Precal.,practice page 172 questions (123-134).
  • Physics: Do problems ,page 149 (overcoming forces).
  • American Lit:
  • US History:
Foreign Language
  • Dutch:
  • French:
  • German: Secondary I (Adea, Diellona): Workbook/Page: 19(1,2), 21(6,7), New Vocabulary: Article plus Word
  • Macedonian:
  • Spanish: Beginner/ Intermediate: Study for the retest on Thursday, Oct.16.

Friday, October 10, 2008

Friday, 10 October

Level 11

  • Math: Have a wonderful weekend. See you on Monday.
  • Science:
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies:

Level 12

  • Math:
  • Science:
  • Language Arts: Fill out the "Flow Chart" with the details of the day of your arrival. If you need more facts, ask more interview questions. Try to get the facts into chronological order, the order in which they happened. A draft of your story is due on Wednesday. A sample story is on page 25 of your spelling book. Be sure to include some dialogue.
  • Literature: Write a notebook entry on the story "Zebra." Use your notes to analyze the story. Don't forget that adversity can be the antagonist. If you have not turned in your first book review, it is late! They were due today, Friday!
  • Cultural Studies: Quiz and test corrections. Read Section 2 of Chapter 5 and workbook.

Level 13

  • Math: Finish practice decimal equations.
  • Science:Do worksheets (chemical bonds).
  • Language Arts: Think of a topic for your persuasive writing. Be prepared to discuss on Monday.
  • Literature: You are Snowball. Write your story. Read Chapter 6.
  • Cultural Studies:Quiz and test corrections. Read Section 2 of Chapter 5 and workbook.

Level 14

  • Math: Decimal equations. Geom.,practice parallel lines.
  • Env.Science: Do your owne pyramid on precipitation.
  • Writing:Rough draft of personal narrative, dialogue version due Monday.
  • Literature: Compare/ contrast essay movie & book. 3-5 paragraphs due Mon.
  • World History: Start reviewing for test. Re-read and take notes, pp. 545-562.

Level 15

  • Math: Alg.2, Practice, inequality equations.
  • Biology: Review, Genetic crosses pages:172-178.
  • Writing: None.
  • Literature: Go over Act I. Prepare for a test on Monday. Write a newspaper artice for about the events in Salem.
  • Geography:Test corrections and Section 1, Chapter 3 Human Geography and Wksheet.

Level 16+

  • Math: Precal.,practice questions page 157 questions (9-18).
  • Physics: Do questions page 138, second Newton,s law.
  • American Lit:Ian: Read Declaration of Independence. Adea: Read Section 1&2 of chapter 6 and complete workbook.
  • US History:
Foreign Language
  • Dutch:
  • French:
  • German:
  • Macedonian:
  • Spanish:

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Thursday, 9 October

Level 11

  • Math: Arianna, Leona finish Real Life Project, Rob finish Cumulative Practice.
  • Science:
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies:

Level 12

  • Math:Page 126-127 #11,`4,17,18
  • Science:
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies: Chapter 5, Lesson 1, Complete Wkbk. pg 19

Level 13

  • Math: Finish the worksheet (equations), odds only.
  • Phys. Science:Review (chemical bonds).
  • Language Arts: None.
  • Literature: Do the vocabulary and comprehension worksheets on ch.3&4. Read Ch.5.
  • Cultural Studies:Chapter 5, Lesson 1, Complete Wkbk. pg 19

Level 14

  • Math: Two veriables equations (worksheet).Geom.(worksheey).
  • Env. Science: Review (how ecosys. works ?).
  • Writing:Work on narrative rough Draft due Monday.
  • Literature: Lord of the Flies, Read chapter 12
  • World History: Read Spread of Enlightenment Ideas, pp. 558-562.

Level 15

  • Math: Alg.2,Page 154 ,do questions (13-18) system equations.
  • Biology: Do the worksheets (history of taxonomy).
  • Writing: None.
  • Literature: Do Act I worksheet. Go over Act I characters and events.
  • Geography:None

Level 16+

  • Math:Prec., page 149 (15-21).
  • Physics: Do worksheet (second newton,s law).
  • American Lit:
  • US History:Ian: Read Declaration of Independence. Start Memorizing Preamble. Adea: Start Chapter 6 ,Sections 1&2 and complete Wkbk. pgs.
Foreign Language
  • Dutch:
  • French:
  • German: Secondary I/II (Advanced): Retest on Friday 10 October!///
  • Macedonian:
  • Spanish: Beginners/Intermediate: Review the first unit!

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Wednesday, 8 October

Level 11

  • Math: Arianna: SUDOKU project, Rob: book page 103 Chapter Standardized Test, Leona: Finish Real Life Project: Tunnels
  • Science:All health activity sheets due on 10/10/2008. If you are missing some, see me for replacements.
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies:Internet or Library Renaissance Research. Due on 13/10/2008. Map and Renaissance activity worksheet due on 10/10/2008. Arianna worksheets due on 13/10/2008.

Level 12

  • Math:Start box and whisker plots.
  • Science:All health activity sheets due on 10/10/2008. If you are missing some, see me for replacements.
  • Language Arts: Writer's Workshop, P. 25 Spelling Book. 1) Write interview questions -- find out important facts and events; try to determine the order in which things happened; 2) Write a draft of a story about you and the day you came into the lives of your parents 3) Include dialogue (look at the example in the book) 4) Check your draft for descriptive words and phrases Due on Wednesday, Oct15. I will collect the questions and notes that you took during your interview, as well as the rough and final drafts. Lesson 6 Spelling due on Thursday -- quiz on words from lesson 5. Unit Spelling Test on Friday -- Lessons 1 - 6.
  • Literature: "The Zebra" -- finish reading for Friday "IF" -- you can say the entire poem -- Keep practicing!
  • Cultural Studies: Chapter 5, Lesson 1, Complete Wkbk. pg 19

Level 13

  • Math:
  • Science:
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies:Chapter 5, Lesson 1, Complete Wkbk. pg 19

Level 14

  • Math:
  • Physical Science:
  • Writing:Personal Narrative,LL pg, 134Complete the 4 prewriting steps, answering all the questions and making a timeline to hand in on Thurs.
  • Literature:Lord of the Flies, Chapters 10&11.
  • World History:

Level 15

  • Math:
  • Biology:
  • Writing:
  • Literature:
  • Geography:None.

Level 16+

  • Math:
  • Physics:
  • American Lit:
  • US History:Ian: Responses
Foreign Language
  • Dutch:
  • French:
  • German:
  • Macedonian:
  • Spanish:

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Tuesday, October 7

Level 11

  • Math: Rob: Chapter 2 test, Arianna: Finish 2.8, Leona start new chapter
  • Science:TEST
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies:

Level 12

  • Math:pg. 118-119 #7,9,16,17
  • Science:TEST
  • Language Arts: The Poem "IF" Have we all memorized ALL of it? Let's practice and sign up for Community Time:)
  • Literature: We started reading "Teh Aebra" on page 47. Keep reading. What happens to "Zebra" after his accident? Look for the conflict of the story. Read the entire story by Friday. Eszter, do you have your literature book? Please read the story so you won't be behind when you return. Also check the assignments that were posted on Monday, October 6 -- I accidentally put them under Level 11.
  • Cultural Studies:Review Chapters 3 & 4. All Lessons for combined Chapter and Unit Test.

Level 13

  • Math:
  • Science:
  • Language Arts: None.
  • Literature: Animal Farm: Read Chapter 2. Be prepared for a class discussion.
  • Cultural Studies:Review Chapters 3 & 4. All Lessons for combined Chapter and Unit Test.

Level 14

  • Math:
  • Physical Science:
  • Writing:Come up with 4 ideas for personal narrative of something you have accomplished.
  • Literature:Read Chapters 8&9 of Lord of the Flies.
  • World History: Read pp.551-556. Take notes.

Level 15

  • Math:
  • Biology:
  • Writing: None.
  • Literature: None.
  • Geography:None.

Level 16+

  • Math:
  • Physics:
  • American Lit:
  • US History:Ian: Responses Adea: None
Foreign Language
  • Dutch:
  • French:
  • German:
  • Macedonian:
  • Spanish:

Monday, October 6, 2008

Monday, 6 October

Level 11

  • Math: Rob finish homework book 2.8. Leona take Chapter 2 test in book.
  • Science: Volcano TEST tomorrow. Bring Volcano terms sheet. Missing assignments due on Wednesday
  • Language Arts:Spelling Lesson 6 is a Review Unit. Not as much work - but includes ALL of the words from Lessons 1 - 5. Study spellings and meanings for Unit test! Your prefix assignment is the words that begin with "POST." The hardest word is "posthumous." Can you pronounce it? Do you know how to do the MUG SHOTS from last week? I am available before and after school to give you help with these.
  • Literature:Reading: Do you have a notebook with reading responses? Each week in the library you should be writing the date and an entry about what you read that day. When you are working on a Reading Report, just record that you have finished the book and that you are writing a report.
  • Cultural Studies: Take notes on Renaissance inventions

Level 12

  • Math: Page 111-112, #6,7,11,12
  • Science: Volcano TEST tomorrow. Bring Volcano terms sheet. Missing assignments due on Wednesday.
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies:Make sure you have all your workbook assignments complete and have turned in Hammurabi paragraph. Review Sections 2&3.

Level 13

  • Math:
  • Science:
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies:Make sure you have all your workbook assignments complete and have turned in Hammurabi paragraph. Review Sections 2&3.

Level 14

  • Math:
  • Physical Science:
  • Writing:Rewritten narratives for those who did not turn them in Mon.
  • Literature: Read Lord of the Flies Chapter 7.
  • World History:

Level 15

  • Math:
  • Biology:
  • Writing:
  • Literature:
  • Geography:Worksheet and study for the test.

Level 16+

  • Math:
  • Physics:
  • American Lit:
  • US History:Ian , make sure you have completed and bring to class all responses. Adea: None.
Foreign Language
  • Dutch:
  • French:
  • German:
  • Macedonian:
  • Spanish: Study for the test!

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Wednesday, 1 October

Level 11

  • Math: Individual assignments: Exercise book or practice book. 
  • Science:
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies:

Level 12

  • Math:
  • Science:
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies:Chapter 4 Lessons 2 & 3, Wkbk. pgs 16 & 17. Please respond to Quiz essay question with a typed paragraph.

Level 13

  • Math: Course 3,page 83 questions (14-31).Alg.1,page 135 (13-41).
  • Science:Worksheet (ionic bonds).
  • Language Arts: None.
  • Literature: The compare and contrast essay on the two stories.
  • Cultural Studies:Chapter 4 Lessons 2 & 3, Wkbk. pgs 16 & 17. Please respond to Quiz essay question with a typed paragraph.

Level 14

  • Math: Geom.,page 118,119,120 ,questions (1-21).
  • Env.Science: Read , take notes on pages (116-135).
  • Writing:Complete rewrites on narratives.
  • Literature: Read Chapters 4,5, & 6 in Lord of the Flies
  • World History: None.

Level 15

  • Math: Alg.2,Solve problems on worksheet.
  • Biology: Read and take notes pages (318-350) , classification.
  • Writing: None.
  • Literature: None.
  • Geography:Read & take notes on Handout.

Level 16+

  • Math: Prec.,page 109 ,(25-34)and page 123, (13-18).
  • Physics: None.
  • American Lit:
  • US History::Ian: Actually finish all responses for Monday. Adea: Articles weakness chart and read Constitution for Monday
Foreign Language
  • Dutch:
  • French:
  • German: Secondary I and II( Ema, Tea, Lisjen and Martin) TEST on Tuesday, 7 October.
  • Macedonian:
  • Spanish: