Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Tuesday, September 30

Level 11

  • Math: Finish pages 25 and 26 in our practice book.
  • Science:Correct Tests, Volcano Word Search, Summary of the volcano experiment, Volcano TEST TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7 (make sure you have your terms sheet filled out)
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies:See you next week at the Renaissance

Level 12

  • Math:Page 103 # 8-11,14, 16-18
  • Science:Correct Tests, Volcano Word Search, Summary of the volcano experiment, Volcano TEST TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7 (make sure you have your terms sheet filled out)
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies:None. Enjoy this holiday.

Level 13

  • Math: None
  • Science:Do worksheets on elements of the periodic table.
  • Language Arts: None.
  • Literature: None.
  • Cultural Studies:

Level 14

  • Math: Geom.,do questions page 113 (10-17).
  • Science: None.
  • Writing:None. Enjoy the holiday!
  • Literature:None. Enjoy the holiday!
  • World History: None.

Level 15

  • Math: None.
  • Biology: Pages (336-350),read and review.
  • Writing: None.
  • Literature: None.
  • Geography:Read Handout and take notes for Monday,

Level 16+

  • Math: Practice problems in (zeros of polynomials).
  • 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:
  • Macedonian:
  • Spanish: Complete pg.9, exercises 4,5,6)

Friday, September 26, 2008

Monday, September 29

Level 11

  • Math: Finish pages 23, 24.
  • Science:Correct Plate Tectonics TEST,Volcano Word Search, Volcano experiment
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies:Read pages 272-276. Define words on Renaissance Vocabulary list from reading.

Level 12

  • Math:Finish Chapter 2 TEST, Section 3.1
  • Science:Correct Plate Tectonics TEST, Volcano Word Search, Volcano experiment
  • Language Arts: Spelling Quiz -- words from Lesson 4; Spelling Lesson 5 - due Wednesday (no School Thursday and Friday)
  • Literature: Finish memorizing the entire poem "IF," practice saying it out loud; Read your novel -- first book review no later than October 9.
  • Cultural Studies: Read chapter 4, Lesson 1, Complete wkbk. pg. 15.

Level 13

  • Math: Chapter test .
  • Science:None
  • Language Arts: None.
  • Literature: Finish reading "The Third Wish." Be prepared to discuss it in class.
  • Cultural Studies:Read chapter 4, Lesson 1, Complete wkbk. pg. 15.

Level 14

  • Math: Review logic proof.
  • Science: Eco system.
  • Writing:Work on Rewrites for personal narrative.
  • Literature:Read "Flies" Chapter 2 & 3. Fill in Conflict worksheet.
  • World History: None.

Level 15

  • Math: Chapter test.
  • Biology: None.
  • Writing: None.
  • Literature: Prepare for the timed writing assignment.
  • Geography:Read Handout.

Level 16+

  • Math: Practice, zeros of polyn. functions.
  • Physics: None.
  • American Lit:
  • US History:Ian! Bring your responses to Chapters 1-3 ! Adea: Have a Great Holiday! Then read the Constitution especially the blue notes in the margin for Monday.

Foreign Language
  • Dutch:
  • French:
  • German: Secondary I (Adea and Dilleona): Workbook/Page 15,16/Exercise 6, 7 and 8 Due Monday, 6 October
  • Macedonian:
  • Spanish: none.

Friday, September 26

Level 11

  • Math: Finish assignments: model, practice book (-2.4) Have a nice weekend!
  • Science:Correct Test on Plate Tectonics, Volcano Word Search, Volcano experiment
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies:Activities 13-22 Use atlas.

Level 12

  • Math:Review Chapter 2, Chapter 2 Test
  • Science:Correct Test on Plate Tectonics, Volcano Word Search, Volcano experiment
  • Language Arts: Start next week's spelling. Finish Mugshots.
  • Literature: Read novels, memorize poem. No school next week Thursday and Friday! First book review deadline, Friday, Oct 6.
  • Cultural Studies:Have pictograph phrase and your name ready to put on clay tablet for Monday. In Chapter 4 , Read Lesson 1 and complete wkbk. pg 15, Due Tuesday.

Level 13+ BRING SUPPLIES FOR OUR FAMILY!!!!!!

Level 13

  • Math: Solve page 125 (1-37) ,practice test.
  • Science:Do worksheets (periodic table puzzle).
  • Language Arts: First Draft of the biographical narrative.
  • Literature: Lots of work. Do the two worksheets. Write the moral of the story "The Monkey's Paw." Prepare for test on Monday.
  • Cultural Studies:Have pictograph phrase and your name ready to put on clay tablet for Monday. In Chapter 4 , Read Lesson 1 and complete wkbk. pg 15, Due Tuesday.

Level 14

  • Math: Geom.,Do questions on (Law of Detachment and Syllogism).
  • Env.Science:Practice calories and energy.
  • Writing: Complete all Pre-writing steps and have typed draft of a 1-2 page double spaced personal narrative ready to read on Monday.
  • Literature:Read Chapter 1, Lord of the Flies, start conflict worksheet.
  • World History: Test on Monday. Review Reformation pp. 428-436, and Absolutism pp. 516-536.

Level 15

  • Math: Solve problems on equations,inequalities (chapter test).
  • Biology:Finish the worksheet (Classifications).
  • Writing: First draft of historical narrative.
  • Literature: Vocabulary test on Monday. Writing assignment on Tuesday.
  • Geography:Chapter 2, Lesson 2, Vegetation worksheet.

Level 16+

  • Math: Prec.,practice (real zeros of polynomials).
  • Physics: Review,relative velocity.
  • American Lit:
  • US History:Ian, Start Chapter 4, Read Lesson 1 and complete wkbk. Adea, Keep working on Chapter 5.
Foreign Language
  • Dutch:
  • French:
  • German:
  • Macedonian:
  • Spanish:

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Thursday, September 25


OPEN STAGE tonight 6.30!!!




Level 11

  • Math: Finish 2.4 in your practice workbook. Homework due Monday.
  • Science:
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies:

Level 12

  • Math:
  • Science:
  • Language Arts: Work on memorizing the poem "IF." Practice aloud at home.
  • Literature: Work on memorizing the poem "IF."Have someone at home read it with you, listen to you and discuss what the lines mean.
  • Cultural Studies:Notebooks due tomorrow, review for test on Chapter 3, and start working on your Pictograph language, What picture would represent your name?

Level 13+ BRING SUPPLIES FOR OUR FAMILY!!!!!!

Level 13

  • Math: Do questions on pages, 122-124 (chapter review).
  • Science:Worksheet,(highlly reactive elements).
  • Language Arts: First draft of the biographical narrative is due Monday.
  • Literature: Finsh reading "The Monkey's Paw." Make your own vocabulary list (15 words) with the words you do not know.
  • Cultural Studies:Notebooks due tomorrow, review for test on Chapter 3, and start working on your Pictograph language, What picture would represent your name?

Level 14

  • Math:Worksheet questions (1-12).
  • Science: worksheets, cycling of materials.
  • Writing:Come up with 5 possible topics for a narrative essay
  • Literature:Write up reasons for the 7 people who will be allowed in the lifeboat and who will die.
    Reading for Pleasure:
  • World History: Do the reading guide worksheet. Start reviewing for the test on Monday.

Level 15

  • Math: alg.2, chapter review for test.
  • Biology: worksheets , monday.
  • Writing: Historical narrative-First Draft due Monday.
  • Literature: Vocabulary test on Monday. In-class writing assignment on Tuesday. Review, study, prepare yourselves.
  • Reading for Pleasure:
  • Geography:Chapter 2, Lessons 1 & 2, Worksheets

Level 16+

  • Math: None
  • Physics: None.
  • American Lit:
  • US History: Ian! Prepare outlines of extended responses to be assessed verbally on Friday. I want to see your answer outlines! Adea: Complete the written responses for assessment on Chapter 4.

Wednesday, September 24

Level 11

  • Math: Build a model of an object. Choose a scale. Due next Monday. Finish 2.3 in your practice book for tomorrow.
  • Science:Volcano experiment- Wear Clothes that can get dirty. HB 11-12
  • Language Arts: (see Level 12)
  • Literature: (see Level 12)
  • Cultural Studies:Activities sheets 11-12, mapping 3 (North America) . News QUIZ

Level 12

  • Math: Page 88-89 #17-25, 36-41, 47
  • Science: Volcano experiment- Wear Clothes that can get dirty. HB 11-12
  • Language Arts: Study words from Spelling Lesson 3 for a quiz on Thursday. Complete Unit 4 for Thursday. See me during homeroom before or after school if you have any difficulty with the lesson. For Friday -- do pages 2,3,5 and 11 in the noun packet. I gave you a handout with words beginning with the prefix "post." Don't forget to study these words -- they are not easy!
  • Literature: Are you reading at home? Have you filled out a book review form? (It says "I finished a book" on the top.) You can pick up a copy in my room on the back shelf. Be sure to put the date on each completed form.
  • Cultural Studies:Study for test on Chapter 3 and start working on your pictograph language.

Level 13

  • Math: Do quiz 3 on real numbers.
  • Science:Take nootesb on (metals and nonmetals).
  • Language Arts: Do the Phrase worksheet.
  • Literature: None.
  • Cultural Studies:Study for test on Chapter 3 and start working on your pictograph language.

Level 14

  • Math: Geom., review (conditional, bicon.,counterstatement ).
  • Envir. Science: None.
  • Writing:None
  • Literature:Make sure to complete Compare /Contrast Short story assignment.
  • Reading for Pleasure:
  • World History: Do the Russian Tsars worksheet.

Level 15

  • Math: Alg.2,finish problems on apsolute values graphs.
  • Biology: None.
  • Writing: Historical narrative-First Draft due Friday.
  • Literature: Vocabulary worksheet. Test vocabulary on Monday. Writing test on Tuesday.
  • Reading for Pleasure:
  • Geography:Chapter 2 , Read Lessons 1 & 2 and complete worksheets. Due Friday.

Level 16+

  • Math: Prec.,page 98 questions (32-38).
  • Physics:Read, projectile motion.
  • American Lit:
  • US History:Ian, work on Response outlines and prepare for assessment on Friday, Adea work on Chapters 4 & 5

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Tuesday, September 23

Level 11

  • Math: Perimeter and Area. Finish chapter 2.2 practice workbook or challenge practice.
  • Science:Plate Tectonics TEST
  • Language Arts:(see Level 12)
  • Literature:(see Level 12)
  • Cultural Studies:Finish in Library

Level 12

  • Math:Page 76 #11,16,17,19,22,25,26,28,32.34,41. Page 83-84 # 12-23
  • Science: Plate Tectonics TEST
  • Language Arts: Wednesday: Bring noun packet to class (I have the ones that were brought on Tuesday) Bring Mug Shot pages also. Spelling Unit 4 is due Thursday. Bonus assignment -- Write to the Point on page 19 -- Can you create a super-hero and his opponent?
  • Literature:P 34. #5 - read the question. Write a paragraph explaining how you feel the poem relates to the story. How does the poem remind you of the way Mrs. Jones thinks.
  • Cultural Studies:Chapter 3, Lesson 3, Workbook pg. 13, Define key terms in notebook

Level 13

  • Math:
  • Science:
  • Language Arts: None.
  • Literature: Do the Art Description assignment.
  • Cultural Studies::Chapter 3, Lesson 3, Workbook pg. 13, Define key terms in notebook

Level 14

  • Math:
  • Physical Science:
  • Writing:Compare /contrast Essay
  • Literature:none
  • Reading for Pleasure:
  • World History: Do the Russian Tsars worksheet.

Level 15

  • Math:
  • Biology:
  • Writing: The First Draft of your historical narrative is due Friday.
  • Literature: Do the vocabulary worksheets.
  • Reading for Pleasure:
  • Geography:Chapter 2 , lessons 1&2, worksheets, due Friday

Level 16+

  • Math:
  • Physics:
  • American Lit:
  • US History:Ian, Finish outlines to questions , prepare fro assessment on Friday, Adea, keep working on Chapters 4&5

Monday, September 22, 2008

Monday, September 22

Level 11

  • Math: Correct your test and/or finish chapter 2.1 in your practice workbook.
  • Science:
  • Language Arts:(see Level 12)
  • Literature:(see Level 12)
  • Cultural Studies:Library

Level 12

  • Math:QUIZ
  • Science:
  • Language Arts: Memorize second verse of poem for Wednesday. Practice at home; recite aloud to someone.
  • Literature: Read P. 30 Thank You M'am by Langston Hughes Answer questions 1 - 3 on Page 34 into your notebook; do Vocabulary and Spelling, p.35 (1-5 and prefixes) into your notebook. Find out some things about the author, from your book or from the Internet or outside sources, to share in class. (Due Tuesday, Sept 23, Reading Class.)
  • Cultural Studies:Chapter 3, Lesson 2, Wkbk. pg. 12 , Define Key Terms in notebook and copy chart on pg 90 into your notes.

Level 13

  • Math:
  • Science:
  • Language Arts: None.
  • Literature: Do comprehension questions "The Tell-Tale Heart."
  • Cultural Studies:Chapter 3, Lesson 2, Wkbk. pg. 12 , Define Key Terms in notebook and copy chart on pg 90 into your notes.

Level 14

  • Math:
  • Physical Science:
  • Writing:None
  • Literature:Make sure to have Compare/Contrast Assignment and vocab. Sentences in 1st Class.
  • Reading for Pleasure:
  • World History: Read pp. 531-535.

Level 15

  • Math:
  • Biology:
  • Writing: The First Draft of your historical narrative is due Friday.
  • Literature: Do the vocabulary worksheets.
  • Reading for Pleasure:
  • Geography: Read Textbook pgs. 48-53 and complete worksheet.

Level 16+

  • Math:
  • Physics:
  • American Lit:
  • US History:Adea, Write answers to chapter 1,2,&3 Extended Response Questions. Ian, finish Chapter 1-3 Worksheet and start outlining answers to Extended Response Questions.

Friday, September 19, 2008

Friday, September 19

Level 11

  • Math: None.
  • Science: WB 186-187; test on Tuesday. HB 9,10
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies:News QUIZ 3

Level 12

  • Math:Page 65-66 #9-19odd,26,28,29,30,39,40
  • Science: WB 186-187; test on Tuesday. HB9,10
  • Language Arts: Work on the final version of your narrative.
  • Literature: None.
  • Cultural Studies: Read Chapter 3, Section 1, Wkbk. pg 11

Level 13

  • Math:
  • Science:
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies:Read Chapter 3, Section 1, Wkbk. pg 11

Level 14

  • Math:
  • Physical Science:
  • Writing:Finish grammar worksheets
  • Literature:Compare /Contrast assignment of 2 short stories as per class instructions.
  • Reading for Pleasure:
  • World History: Read about the Central European Monarchs, pp. 528-530. Do the worksheet.

Level 15

  • Math:
  • Biology:
  • Writing: Write a timeline of the events for your historical narrative. Include yourself too.
  • Literature: Do the vocabulary and chapter worksheets.
  • Reading for Pleasure:
  • Geography:Text 40-47 , take notes.

Level 16+

  • Math:
  • Physics:
  • American Lit:
  • US History:Riview Chapters 1,2,&3 for assessment.

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Thursday, September 18

Internet Problems, sorry!

Level 11

  • Math: standardized test on page 51 in your math book
  • Science: WB 186-187 Health Act.5,6,7,8
  • Language Arts: If anyone has any magazines with pictures that we can cut apart for posters, please bring them to school this week and next. Thank you!
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies: USA 5 Themes, Geography Terms, Time Zone Map

Level 12

  • Math: Pg.60-61 #15,16,18,20,23,28,31,41,42,45
  • Science: WB 186-187 Health Act.5,6,7,8
  • Language Arts: If anyone has any magazines with pictures that we can cut apart for posters, please bring them to school this week and next. Thank you!
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies:Posters due Friday

STUDENTS Level 13+ BRINNG SUPPLIES FOR THE FAMILY!!!

Level 13

  • Math:
  • Science:
  • Language Arts: Do the three worksheets on clauses.
  • Literature: None.
  • Cultural Studies:Posters due Friday

Level 14

  • Math:
  • Physical Science:
  • Writing:None
  • Literature:None
  • Reading for Pleasure:
  • World History: Read and take notes on the Thirty Years' War. Be prepared for a class discussion.

Level 15

  • Math:
  • Biology:
  • Writing: Think of an event-s that you will use as a base for you historical narrative.
  • Literature:Finish reading the book. Do the vocabulary worksheets.
  • Reading for Pleasure:
  • Geography:None

Level 16+

  • Math:
  • Physics:
  • American Lit:
  • US History:Finish Chapter 3 worksheets

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Wednesday, September 17

Internet problems, sorry!

Level 11

  • Math: Solve the problem of the week on classzone.
  • Science:5 Min QUIZ
  • Language Arts: Thursday in class: Spelling - Quiz, word meanings and spelling from Lessons One and Two; Lesson Three due; Identification of Nouns packet -- page 1 due.
  • Literature: Thursday, Library, bring book and "I finished a book" forms. Friday in Class: Words to Know SkillBuilder (Seventh Grade, page 20), don't forget to do part B also. Grammar SkillBuilder (Seventh Grade page 28) Read the directions carefully; we will go over the sentences together in class to see how well you have done; Daily Language SkillBuilder - be ready to write your corrected sentences on the board.
  • Cultural Studies:

Level 12

  • Math:Page 60-61 # 15,16,18,20,23,28,31,41,42,45
  • Science:5 Min QUIZ
  • Language Arts: Thursday in class: Spelling - Quiz, word meanings and spelling from Lessons One and Two; Lesson Three due; Identification of Nouns packet -- page 1 due.
  • Literature:Thursday, Library, bring book and "I finished a book" forms. Friday in Class: Words to Know SkillBuilder (Seventh Grade, page 20), don't forget to do part B also. Grammar SkillBuilder (Seventh Grade page 28) Read the directions carefully; we will go over the sentences together in class to see how well you have done; Daily Language SkillBuilder - be ready to write your corrected sentences on the board.
  • Cultural Studies:

Level 13

  • Math: Page 96 questions (30-490 all.
  • Science:Section review (atoms),Ch.test.
  • Language Arts: Work on your final version of the phase autobiography, assign. due Monday.
  • Literature: Test on "Flowers for Algernon."
  • Cultural Studies:

Level 14

  • Math: None.
  • Env. Science: study pages (116-135) .
  • Writing:
  • Literature:
  • Reading for Pleasure:
  • World History: Complete the worksheet on Absolutism in France.

Level 15

  • Math: Write the equation use slopes.
  • Biology: Investigate the crime, worksheets.
  • Writing: Final version of phase autobiography. Think about possible topics for the historical narrative.
  • Literature: Finish the reading the book. Complete the vocabulary worksheets.
  • Reading for Pleasure:
  • Geography:

Level 16+

  • Math: Study for test, functions.
  • Physics: Chapter test,(motion).
  • American Lit:
  • US History:

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Tuesday, September 16

Level 11

  • Math: Math book page 50.
  • Science:None
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies:None

Level 12

  • Math:Page 54-55 # 14-17,21.24,25,29,32,39-42,46,49
  • Science:None
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies:Review Chapter 2, sections 1,2,&3

Level 13

  • Math:
  • Science:
  • Language Arts: None.
  • Literature: Do the four vocabulary worksheets.
  • Cultural Studies:Review Chapter 2, sections 1,2,&3

Level 14

  • Math:
  • Physical Science:
  • Writing: Descriptive essay, 5 paragraphs on topic of your choice. Must include sensory details, imagery, 2 examples of figurative language. Make me see and feel what you did!
  • Literature:finish reading "The Gift of the Magi"
  • Reading for Pleasure:
  • World History: Do the worksheet on French Absolutism.

Level 15

  • Math:
  • Biology:
  • Writing: None.
  • Literature: To Kill a Mocking Bird: Read the remaining chapters to the end of the book. Tomorrow is deadline for your prejudice paper.
  • Reading for Pleasure:
  • Geography: 5 Theme Rewrites

Level 16+

  • Math:
  • Physics:
  • American Lit:
  • US History:Chapter 3, reading and workbook, take notes and from an opinion on colonial Beliefs on women and minorities.

Monday, September 15, 2008

Monday, September 15

Level 11

  • Math: Finish the UPC project.
  • Science:QUIZ. WB 186-187
  • Language Arts: Spelling Unit 3 Due Thursday: Nouns worksheet Monday and Wednesday
  • Literature: Read and complete "I Finished a Book" forms (SSR-ongoing assignment); "IF" by Rudyard Kipling - begin memorization, make posters
  • Cultural Studies:Geography Terms, 5 Themes Worksheet, Time Zone Map (USA)

Level 12

  • Math:RETEST Chapter 1
  • Science:QUIZ. WB 186-187
  • Language Arts: Spelling Unit 3 Due Thursday: Nouns worksheet Monday and Wednesday
  • Literature: Read and complete "I Finished a Book" forms (SSR-ongoing assignment) ; "IF" by Rudyard Kipling - begin memorization, make posters
  • Cultural Studies:

Level 13

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

Level 14

  • Math:
  • Physical Science:
  • Writing:
  • Literature:
  • Reading for Pleasure:
  • World History: Re-read the lesson on French Absoultism.

Level 15

  • Math:
  • Biology:
  • Writing: Phrases and Clauses.
  • Literature: To Kill a Mocking Bird: Read Chapters 22, 23 &24. Work on your prejudice paper-due Wednesday.
  • Reading for Pleasure:
  • Geography:

Level 16+

  • Math:
  • Physics:
  • American Lit: Assignment: Open-Book Test - Unit One: Origins and Encounters - bring Tuesday 16 Sept; turn in Crucible questions - Act I
  • US History:

Friday, September 12, 2008

Friday, September 12

Level 11

  • Math: Review Chapter 1.
  • Science: QUIZ. HB5-8
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies:News QUIZ 2

Level 12

  • Math:Chapter 1 TEST
  • Science:QUIZ. HB 5-8
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies:

Level 13

  • Math: Practice integers. Alg.1,none.
  • Physical science:worksheets (states of matter).
  • Language Arts: First draft of narrative.
  • Literature: Finish reading "Flowers for Algernon." Write a short summary of the story.
  • Cultural Studies:

Level 14

  • Math: Geom.,worksheet (areas,chapter reviwe).
  • Science: Env.,review ( Diversity of living things ).
  • Writing:
  • Literature:
  • Reading for Pleasure:
  • World History: Read Absolutism in France, pp. 518-523.

Level 15

  • Math: Alg.2,practice slopes.
  • Biology: Pages 185-192 , take notes.
  • Writing: Final version of your phase autobiography.
  • Literature: To Kill a Mocking Bird: Read Chapters 20 &21. Work on your prejudice paper (due Tuesday).
  • Reading for Pleasure:
  • Geography:

Level 16+

  • Math: Practice, inverse functions.
  • Physics: Review, one demin. motion.
  • American Lit:
  • US History:

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Wednesday, September 10

Level 11

  • Math: None!
  • Science:WB 184,185
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies:Mapping 2

Level 12

  • Math:Review Chapter 1
  • Science:WB184,185
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies: Read Chapter 2, Lesson 3, and complete workbook pg. 9

Level 13

  • Math: Thank you, great results on chapter test.
  • Physical science:Review gas behavior.
  • Language Arts: None.
  • Literature: Test on "The Bet."
  • Cultural Studies: Read Chapter 2, Lesson 3, and complete workbook pg. 9

Level 14

  • Math: Study ,chapter test (Algebra !).
  • Science: Write about (natural selection).
  • Writing:Finish Stories, if you haven't turned one in.
  • Literature:Read "Marine Issue" pg 619 Make a chart with examples of main literary points, (Theme, setting , conflict etc...)
  • Reading for Pleasure:
  • World History: Quiz on Reformation. Review pp.428-436.

Level 15

  • Math: None.
  • Biology: None.
  • Writing: None.
  • Literature: To Kill a Mocking Bird: Read Chapter 18. Start working on the assignment on prejudice. Do the vocabulary worksheets.
  • Reading for Pleasure:
  • Geography:Work on 5Theme assignment

Level 16+

  • Math: Practice,even and odd fuctions.
  • Physics: Review, ( one deminsional motion).
  • American Lit:
  • US History:European Expansion & religious Influences

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Tuesday, September 9

Level 11

  • Math: Individual assignments: Magic Squares or page 4 in practice book.
  • Science:WB 182,183
  • Language Arts: Spelling Unit 2 -- DUE Thursday
  • Literature: Thursday - Reading and Reading Response in Library; Friday - Final draft of narrative in Computer Lab
  • Cultural Studies: Worksheets 7-10

Level 12

  • Math: Page 29 #15-18,25-35odd. Page 34-35 #18,20,24,26,35
  • Science:WB 182,183
  • Language Arts: Spelling Unit 2 -- DUE Thursday
  • Literature: Thursday - Reading and Reading Response in Library; Friday - Final draft of narrative in Computer Lab
  • Cultural Studies:Review for Quiz, Chapter 2, Lessons 1&2

Level 13

  • Math: Course 3 and Alg.1,chapter test.
  • Physical science: Do section 1 review, page 50.
  • Language Arts: None.
  • Literature: Test on "The Bet." Study vocabulary, theme, characters, plot.
  • Cultural Studies:Review for Quiz, Chapter 2, Lessons 1&2

Level 14

  • Math: Do questions on midpoint.
  • Science:Env.,finish the worksheet (ecol. footprint).
  • Writing:Short Story due Wed.
  • Literature:None
  • Reading for Pleasure:
  • World History: Quiz on Thursday. Review Reformation, pp.428-436.

Level 15

  • Math:Alg.2,chapter test.
  • Biology: Read and take notes pages (86-96),on multicellular organs.
  • Writing: None.
  • Literature: To Kill a Mocking Bird: Read Chapters 16 & 17. Revise and edit your assignments. Turn in the final version.
  • Reading for Pleasure:
  • Geography:Rewrite Country comparisons based on 5 themes , Due Monday.

Level 16+

  • Math:Prec.practice for quiz.
  • Physics: None.
  • American Lit: P. 117, Vocabulary in Action - into notebook; P. 144-151 -- read "The Examination of Sarah Good," be prepared to answer questions 1 - 6, p. 148, orally in class.
  • Cultural Studies:
  • US History:Take notes for discussion of influence of Religion in the settlement of America, due Thursday.

Friday, September 5, 2008

Friday, September 5

Level 11

  • Math: No homework. Enjoy your weekend.
  • Science:HB 1-4
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies:News QUIZ 1

Level 12

  • Math:QUIZ
  • Science: HB 1-4
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies:Study for Quiz on Section 1&2 of Chapter 2

Level 13

  • Math: Do questions page 37 (30-38).
  • Physical Science:Write a paragraph on (earth metals).
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies:Study for Quiz on Section 1&2 of Chapter 2

Level 14

  • Math: Alg.1,page 50 questions (19-25).Geom.,page 30 questions (29-39).
  • Science: Env.,write commence on the table page 48.
  • Writing: Write Descriptive paragraph on work of Art
  • Literature:None
  • Reading for Pleasure:
  • World History:

Level 15

  • Math: Alg.2,Do test review problems on page 61.
  • Biology: None.
  • Writing:
  • Literature:
  • Reading for Pleasure:
  • Geography:None

Level 16+

  • Math: Prec.,practice domain of the function.
  • Physics: Practice problems on constant acceleration.
  • American Lit:
  • US History:Take Notes and Be prepared to Discuss TSW's 2&3, Europe's reasons for overseas expansion and influence of religion on Colonial settlement. Chapters 2 & 3.

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Thursday, September 4

Level 11

  • Math: Finish practice workbook pages 7 and 8. Order of operations!
  • Science:
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies:

Level 12

  • Math:Page21 #16,19-26,28,36-38,48
  • Science:
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies:Work on Poster Project

Level 13

  • Math: Course 3, page 12 workbook.Alg.1,page 21 workbook.
  • Science:Physical,do page 35 section 3 review.
  • Language Arts: None.
  • Literature: None. Finish the character sketch writing.
  • Cultural Studies:Work on Poster Project

Level 14

  • Math: Geom.,questions (34-35 ).
  • Science: Envir., Work on the project.
  • Writing:None
  • Literature:Paraphrase Definitions of Literary Terms that were copied into your notebook from the board.
  • Reading for Pleasure:
  • World History: Read pp.428-436. Review key terms. Quiz on Tuesday.

Level 15

  • Math: Alg.2, page 54 questions (48-52).
  • Biology: None.
  • Writing: Phase Autobiography-First Draft due Tuesday.
  • Literature: To Kill a Mocking Bird: Chapters 9, 10 &11. Write the assignment on Miss Maudie.
  • Reading for Pleasure:
  • Geography:None

Level 16+

  • Math: Practice f(x) and f(g).......in functions.
  • Physics: None.
  • American Lit:
  • US History:Take notes and be prepared to discuss factors that led to European Expansion from Section 4&5 Chapter 1

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Wednesday, September 3

Level 11

  • Math: Page 5 and 6 in workbook. Hi! from Arianna
  • Science:WB 179 Peach experiment
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies:Mapping 1

Level 12

  • Math:Page 16 #20-23,26-33,36,38,40,42,56,57
  • Science:WB 179 Peach experiment
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature:
  • Cultural Studies: Chapter 2,Lesson 2.

Level 13

  • Math: Do page 9 in workbook (verbal models).Alg.1,quiz 2.
  • Science:None.
  • Language Arts:
  • Literature: Read "Charles" p.s21.
  • Cultural Studies:Chapter 2,Lesson 2.

Level 14

  • Math: None.
  • Science: Env.,page 37 section 1 review (1-4).
  • Writing:None
  • Literature:Read The Osage Orange Tree.
  • Reading for Pleasure:
  • World History: Read pp.433-436.

Level 15

  • Math: None.
  • Biology: Read and take notes ( solutions ).
  • Writing: Phase Autobiography: First Draft is due on Tuesday, September 9.
  • Literature: To Kill a Mocking Bird: Read Chapters 9 &10, and possibly 11. Character Sketch-Miss Maudie-due Friday.
  • Reading for Pleasure:
  • Geography:None

Level 16+

  • Math: Practice functions (graphs).
  • Physics: Review, free falling.
  • American Lit:
  • US History:Compare and Contrast 3 cultures that influenced America.

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Tuesday, September 2

Level 11

  • Math: Finish practice workbook page 3-4. And greetings from Rob.
  • Science:WB 174-176
  • Language Arts: (see Level 12)
  • Literature: (see Level 12)
  • Cultural Studies:Worksheets 1-6

Level 12

  • Math:Page 11 #19-26,31,32,34,37,39,40,52,53
  • Science:WB 174-176
  • Language Arts: Spelling Unit One due Thursday!
  • Literature: Notebook assignment - Reader Response: P. S19 "A Day's Wait"
  • Cultural Studies:

Level 13

  • Math: Do page 7 in practice workbook.
  • Science:Review density and properties of matter.
  • Language Arts: None.
  • Literature: Read "Charles" on page S21. Be prepared for discussion.
  • Cultural Studies:

Level 14

  • Math: Alg.1, do pages 8 and 10 in workbook.
  • Science: Env.,write the paragraph on (relationship between human and envirm.)
  • Writing:
  • Literature:
  • Reading for Pleasure:
  • World History: Read pp.433-436.

Level 15

  • Math: None.
  • Biology: Review energy .
  • Writing: None.
  • Literature: To Kill a Mocking Bird: Read Chapters 7&8. Do the vocabulary worksheet.
  • Reading for Pleasure:
  • Geography:

Level 16+

  • Math: Practice functions.
  • Physics: Finish questions on final speed and distance.
  • American Lit: Read Leslie Marmon Silko, p.49; N Scott Momaday, p.55. Response notebook: P. 62, questions #3 and #7. Be prepared to discuss.
  • US History:

Monday, September 1, 2008

Monday, September 1

Level 11

  • Math: Finish chapter 1.1 in your practice book.
  • Science:
  • Language Arts: Spelling Unit 1: Due on Thursday. One lesson is due each week. See me before Thursday with questions or for help. Do not wait until the day the assignment is due.
  • Literature: Begin reading a self-selected book. When there are no specific homework pages or assignments, students are expected to read 15 minutes to one hour each evening.
  • Cultural Studies:

Level 12

  • Math:Page 7-8-#14-18,23-30,47
  • Science:
  • Language Arts: Spelling Unit 1: Due on Thursday. One lesson is due each week. See me before Thursday with questions or for help. Do not wait until the day the assignment is due.
  • Literature: Begin reading a self-selected book. When there are no specific homework pages or assignments, I expect students to read 15 minutes to one hour each evening.
  • Cultural Studies:None

Level 13

  • Math: Alg.1,page 22 questions (quiz 2 ).
  • Science: (physical), Do the worksheets on density.
  • Language Arts: None.
  • Literature: Do Extend Interpretation p.29, questions 7&8.
  • Cultural Studies:None

Level 14

  • Math: Geom. page 14 questions (36-42).
  • Science: None.
  • Writing:Read or reread Descriptive Writing section pgs. 1151-1152
  • Literature:None
  • Reading for Pleasure:
  • World History: Read pp.428-432.

Level 15

  • Math: Alg.2, page 17 problems (5-14).
  • Biology: None.
  • Writing: None.
  • Literature: To Kill a Mocking Bird: Read Chapters 4,5 & 6.
  • Reading for Pleasure:
  • Geography:none

Level 16+

  • Math: Finish practice on graphs (linear equat.)
  • Physics: Solve problems on accelation.
  • American Lit: Pg. 31 in Literature Book. List Campbell's 4 functions of myth and be prepared to discuss with examples from the selection "The World on Turtle's Back."
  • US History:Text pgs. 14- 25. Guided readings in Workbook for sections 3&4.