www.eapoe.org/balt/poebalt.htm For 8 L.A. students: Great link about our friend and local author Edgar Allan Poe -- very informative web site about his life, especially in Baltimore, MD.
www.sadlier-oxford.com This is the vocabulary book's website -- just click on the levelof the book that is used (Level C for 8th grade,LevelB for 7th grade),and then click on the Unit of words we are currently studying. There are a few study tool and activities to help you!
L.A. 7 -- Book Club report due Monday (double-spaced, typed).
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
L.A. 7 -- Literature Test tomorrow on the following stories. Make sure that you re-read/scan the stories, and that you look over your notes on those stories.
Book Club report due Monday, June 1st. Revised ICE/OCE due Friday (you will get them back tomorrow).
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
L.A. 7 -- Reflection on Memorial Day due tomorrow. It should feature and explain your thoughts on what Memorial Day means to you, and/or what it represents.
2.) Finish reading Poe story tonight (possible quiz tomorrow)
3.) Rough Draft of ICE/OCE due Wednesday (the first three paragraphs)
S.S. 8 -- Due to the band concert this afternoon (and not formally meeting in class time), make sure you have your take home test by tomorrow.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
L.A. 8 -- see yesterday's HW.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Math 8 -- Ch. 12 test tomorrow
L.A. 8 -- Book Club and report on Wednesday, May 20th Final copy of ICE/OCE due Monday (18th)
L.A. 7 -- Finish short story and answer questions from the last page.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Math 8 -- Finish practice test. Ch. 12 test on Wednesday
L.A. 8 -- Rough Draft of ICE/OCE due tomorrow. make sure it is printed, OR that you email it to me.
Final draft will be due on May 18
Book Club/report on May 20th . . .
*Begin studying literary terms and vocab for exam!
L.A. 7 -- Finish short story from class, possible quiz tomorrow.
S.S. 8 -- Finish reading Ch/ 28, section 2, and on p. 799, complete #'s 1 (from "McCarthy" to "space race") and # 3 (b. and c.)
Friday, May 8, 2009
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!!
Math 8 -- p. 533 #'s 15, 17-20, 22-23, 25-26
Solve each inequality. Graph the solution.
15.) /m +1 / < 5 17.) / z + 7 / less than or = 2
18.) /x + 3/ is less than or = 8
19.) / p - 1/ < 2 20.) /r + 4/ < 4
22.)/a-3/ less than = 4 23.) /k+2/ < 3.5
25.) /y+3/ greater than or = 6
26.)/z-1/ greater than = 1
L.A. 8 -- Rough Draft of ICE/OCE due TUESDAY!!(12th) *Final Book Club/report on 20th Make sure you have a DEAR book with you.
L.A. 7 -- none
S.S. 8 -- none
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Math 8 -- none tonight
L.A. 8 -- Finish reading "Man From the South" and answer the following questions:
1.) Come up with and explain two examples or scenes of irony from the story.
2.) We don't know very much about the narrator from the story. Why do you think he agreed to "referee" the bet? What might this show about him?
3.) "Man from the South" and "The Landlady," both by Roald Dahl, clearly have some paralells (besides being strange). One in particular is how similar the young American from "Man" is to Billy Weaver in "The Landlady." Explain how they are similar to each other.
*Hint: Think of the way that they act, and also how the landlady/"old man" act toward THEM.
L.A. 7 -- Answer the question from "WSS":
1.) How is Anita similar to the nurse from "R and J"?
We will finish watching "WSS" tomorrow.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Math 8 -- complete worksheet
L.A. 8 -- MUST HAVE A BOOK FOR DEAR TOMORROW
In addition:
-- Last Book club will be on May 20th (2 weeks from today), with brief report due that day, as well.
-- Rough Draft of ICE/OCE due Tuesday, May 12th.
L.A. 7 -- Complete the following questions from "West Side Story" tonight (if not finished already):
1.) Which characters from "WSS" represent: Romeo, Juliet, and Tybalt?
2.) Even though New York is clearly not the same as Verona, what key scenes from "West Side" featured similar settings in as "Romeo and Juliet
3.) Unlike "R and J," we know why these gangs/families are feuding. Explain briefly WHY they don't get along, and/or hate each other.
S.S. 8 -- We're going to the lab once again tomorrow. Decade projects will be due TOMORROW (by the end of the class).
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Math 8 -- Finish Take Home quiz
L.A. 8 -- Write each sentence below (or type them). Identify all of the adverbs, and also state what word(s) they modify.
1.)Egyptians were highly successful with mummification.
2.) Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death" is a very strange and extremely symbolic story.
3.)The Red Death arrived to the masquerade late.
4.)First, the revellers were quite happy.
5.) Every person quickly died soon, though.
6.)Poe lived a very fascinating and somewhat tragic life.
L.A. 7 -- none tonight. "R and J" texts handed back tomorrow.
S.S. 8 -- Continue working on Decades project (due Thursday).
Monday, May 4, 2009
Math 8 -- Complete wkst.
L.A. 8 -- Finish Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death" and answer the following questions:
1.) Why is Prince Prospero such an ironic name, considering what happens to him? Explain.
2.) This story is obviously a strange one, but what is its meaning/theme? Give one quote from the text that supports your answer.
FINAL BOOK CLUB -- Wednesday, May 20th
L.A. 7 -- Romeo and Juliet cumulative test tomorrow.
S.S. 8 -- Decades Project due Thursday
*no current event due this week.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Math 8 -- Complete worksheet.
L.A. 8 -- Write four active voice and passive voices, and be sure to indicate which ones are which.
L.A. 7 -- Finish reading "R and J." If necessary, also finish ICE 2 -- DECEPTION (see below).
Both Romeo and Juliet deceive many people around them to get what they want. Pick another piece of literature (play, short story, or novel) in which a protagonist(s) deceives someone or others to get something.
Make sure that you explain the REASONS WHY the person or people feel the need to deceive others, and if they made the right (or wrong)choice in doing so.
S.S. 8 -- Continue working on Decades project -- due next Thursday (one week from today).
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Math 8 -- Complete pg. 507 #'s 19-24, 31-34, and pg. 512 #'s 15-20 (do not check solutions).
pg. 507 Graph each inequality on a number line.
19.) x < 7 20.) y > 3 21.) b is greater or = to 0
22.) a is less than or = to 5 23.) x > -4
24.) 1 is less than or equal to z
If you don't have a textbook, you don't have to do #'s 31-34
Pg. 512
Solve each inequality. Check your solution.
15.) n + 6 > 9 16.) x - 7 > -3 17.)-3 + b
18.) g + 12 is than or = 5 19.) r - 8 < 11
20.) x + 6 is > than or = 14
L.A. 8 -- Answer the following questions based on "Hills Like White Elephants"
1.) What do you think WILL happen after the story ends, with the man and the woman? ("the American" and "Jig"). Give at least one line of dialogue that supports your answer.
2.)Why do you think the man and woman didn't discuss their problem (or "operation") more OPENLY? Why did the man perhaps HINT at it, rather than come out and clearly STATE it?
L.A. 7 -- Finish ACT IV of "R and J" Second ICE will be tomorrow.
S.S. 8 -- Ch. 27 test tomorrow. Continue working on Decades project (due next Thursday).
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
L.A. 7 -- Finish Act III of " R and J" and answer the following questions:
1.) At the end of Act III, what advice does the Nurse give Juliet? What are her reasons for thinking the "second match" is better than the first?
Consider these lines (from page 173)
"I think you are happy in this second match."
2.)Why does Capulet get so enraged at Juliet (particularly on page 167), and then later on, at the nurse?
S.S. 8 -- See yesterday's. -- Read section 5 of Ch. 27, and on page 783, complete questions 1 and 4. Chapter 27 test on Thursday. Decades project moved to May 7th for due date.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Math 8 -- Chapter 10 test tomorrow
L.A. 8 -- Finish reading "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" and answer the following questions:
1.) As Peyton "escapes" from his guards/soldiers, where does he specifically go? Why does he go there?
2.) How do we know that all of his "visions" (and escape) were NOT real? Explain. What did Peyton possibly do then (if not ACTUALLY doing the things it appears he did)?
L.A. 7 -- Finish Act III scene 3 (up until pg. 153), and answer the following questions:
1.)On page 149, why does Friar Lawrence chastize (criticize) Romeo so much? Consider the lines:
"Art thou a man? Thy form cries out thy art.
Thy tears are womanish; thy wild acts [denote]
the unreasonable fury of a beast."
2.)Why is Romeo ungrateful that the Prince banished Romeo, rather than sentencing him to death?
S.S. 8 -- For Wednesday: read Ch. 27 section 5, and on page 783, complete questions # 1 and 4. Ch. 27 Test on Thursday. Keep working on Decade projects.
Friday, April 24, 2009
EVERYONE ENJOY THE WARM WEATHER THIS WEEKEND!!!
Math 8 -- Page 451-452 #'s 32-34, 40-42, test on Tuesday
Factor each trinomial. If the trinomial cannot be factored, write PRIME.
32.) 2x squared + 7x +5 33.) 3x squared + 8x +5
34.) 3 squared + 8a +4
40.) y squared + 8y + 16 41.) a squared - 12 a + 36
42.) n squared + 2n - 1
L.A. 8 -- none this weekend -- you will get your Macbeth tests back on Monday.
L.A. 7 -- Finish reading ACT II of "R & J" and answer the following questions:
1.) On page 107, what does the nurse think of Romeo when she describes him to Juliet?
2.)Why is the nurse so out of breath when she comes back to meet Juliet?
S.S. 8 -- See yesterday's assignments.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Math 8 -- finish worksheet on completing the square trinomials
L.A. 8 -- Macbeth test tomorrow!!! Study your quizzes and your notes!
L.A. 7 -- Finish reading in "R and J" up to page 83 (end of Act II, Scene II). Answer the following questions:
1.) On page 73,
Juliet: "Are thou not Romeo, and a Montague?"
Romeo: "Neither, fair maid, if either thee dislike."
Why would Romeo say such a strange thing (that he is neither Romeo, or a Montague)?
2.)What is Romeo and Juliet's plan by the end of the scene? Whom does Romeo enlist to help them?
S.S. 8 -- Continue work on Decades Project. Next Current Event due on Thursday, 4/30. Chapter 27 test to be announced next week.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Math 8 -- Finish worksheet from class today.
L.A. 8 -- Finish reading Macbeth tonight. Brief quiz tonight (on Act V scenes 3 - end). Cumulative test on the play on Friday.
L.A. 7 -- Finish reading "R and J" up to the end of Act I, Scene 2 (pg. 33), and answer the following questions:
1.) Why is Romeo so depressed when Benvolio meets/talks with him? Make sure that you are specific (by using details from the text).
2.)On page 25, Romeo tells his cousin that he is essentially a blind person:
"He that is strucken blind cannot forget
The precious treasure of his eyesight lost."
What is the "treasure" that Romeo is referring to? Why does his cousin tell him to "Forget to think of her"?
3.)When Count Paris converses with Capulet (on page 27), what do the following lines refer to:
"But woo her, gentle Paris, get her heart
My will to her consent is but a part.
And, she agreed, within her scope of choice,
Lies my consent and fair according voice."
What is Capulet telling Count Paris?
Monday, April 20, 2009
L.A. 8 -- Finish reading Macbeth, up to the end of Act V, Scene 3. Answer the following questions either typed or on looseleaf:
1.)How does Macbeth act toward those under his command (soliders/attendants)? Why do you think he acts in such a manner?
2.)What does the doctor tell Macbeth about his wife? Why do you think he ignores, or discards, the doctor's statement about his wife's condition?
L.A. 7 -- Quiz on today's notes on Elizabethan time, and traits of a Shakespearean tragedy
S.S. 8 -- Finish reading Section 3 of Ch. 27, and answer questions 1 (last 3 terms) and 3 (b. and c.)
SPRING BREAK HW (8th grade Language Arts only)
L.A. 8 -- Finish reading Act IV of Macbeth and answer the following questions:
1.) What does Malcolm tell Macduff about his own secret "vices" (or bad habits)? Why does Malcolm lie about these supposed vices of his?
2.)Why does Macduff call himself, "Sinful Macduff" in scene three? Whose fault does he believe his wife and children's murder was?
3) As Malcolm tries to both console and counsel (advise Macduff), what plan do they come up with?
Monday, April 6, 2009
Math 8 -- Complete worksheet (skip #1)
L.A. 8 -- Finish reading Macbeth up until the end of IV, ii. (to end of page 155). Answer the following questions:
1.) After Macbeth hears that Macduff has "fled to England," what cruel plan does he order?
2.)Why is Lady Macduff so upset at her husband? Why does she tell her son that "your father is dead"?
GRAMMAR DRILL from today's class (for those of you out at Passion Practice).
Write each sentence, and identify the following parts of speech: subject, verb, and any/all direct objects (if there are any). State whether each sentence is transitive or intransitive.
1.)John threw the ball to his brother.
2.) Mindy gave Mark a present.
3.) Give me your attention!
4.) Lucy was scared of the bug.
5.) The boys played nicely together.
6.) Jimmy stole the ball from his opponent.
L.A. 7 -- Finish reading the story from class and answer questions 4, 6, and 7 on page 906. Original poem(s) due on Wednesday.
S.S. 8 -- none tonight
Friday, April 3, 2009
L.A. 8 -- Finish reading Act III, and answer the following questions:
1.) Why is Hecate so upset?
2.) In what way do Malcolm and Macduff agree to help each other?
L.A. 7 -- Finish Ex. 2 from Voyages, p. 479
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Math 8 -- tonight
L.A. 8 -- Quiz on Acts I and II tomorrow. Also, complete Exercise 2 on p. 477.
L.A. 7 -- Original Poems due April 8. Complete exercise 2 p. 477
* BOTH L.A. classes -- poetry contest -- 5 pt. extra credit poem needs to be postmarked by April 7th!
S.S. 8 -- none tonight
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Math 8 -- Complete worksheet
*** BOTH L.A. classes -- optional extra credit poem (to be submitted for Creative Communications poetry contest) needs to be postmarked by April 7th! Make sure that you show me the poem you will submit in order to get 5 pts. extra credit
L.A. 8 -- Finish reading up to Act III, iv (Act 3, scene 4) and answer the following questions:
1.) What happens to Macbeth once Banquo (his ghost) appears at the feast? How does Macbeth act?
2.) What is Macbeth's plan of action toward the end of the scene? i.e., what does he resolve to do?
Also, quiz/quest on Acts I and II on Friday.
Bring Voyages text to class tomorrow.
L.A. 7 -- Finish short story from class (brief quiz tomorrow). In addition, finish first "ICE": Compare and contrast two characters from two different literary works (one MUST be from a text we have read this year) who exemplify COURAGE. Explain how/why each demonstrates this trait, and which person is more courageous.
Your ICE should:
-- be free of grammatical/punctuation/spelling errors
-- contain a good topic sentence and fitting conclusion
-- thoroughly respond to the question by using
DETAILS/EXAMPLES from the text . . .
-- these details and examples need to be properly explained (especially if one of the stories is OUTSIDE of class)
ORIGINAL POEMS: due one week from today (Wed, 4/8).
S.S. 8 -- Current Event due tomorrow. Brief quiz tomorrow on today's notes, and Chapter 27 section 1
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Math 8 -- page 432 #'s 19-23, 25-26, #46 (A)
Factor each polynomial. If the polynomial cannot be factored, write Prime.
19.) 9x + 15 20.) 6x + 3 x squared
21.) 8x + 2 x squared y
22.) 7a squared b squared + 3ab cubed
23.) 3c squared d - 6 c squared d squared
25.) 36mn - 11m n squared
26.) 18xy squared + 24x squared y
46.) In a pool at a water park, a dolphin jumps out of the water traveling at 24 feet per second. Its height, h, in feet, above the water after t seconds is given by the formula h = 24t - 16 t squared
a. Factor the expression 24t - 16 t squared
L.A. 8 -- Finish reading until the END of Act III, Scene I (bottom of p. 95), and answer the following questions:
1.) At the beginning of III i, Banquo speaks about Macbeth and his becoming king. What does he think of Macbeth's "rise" to become king?
2.) Why does Macbeth admit that he FEARS Banquo? Is his fear ridiculous, or is Macbeth correct in assuming Banquo is a threat to him? Explain.
3.) How has Macbeth changed from Act II, when he murdered Duncan, to this point in the play? Contrast how he acted before and after killing and Duncan, and his plans/actions NOW.
L.A. 7 -- none tonight -- good job analyzing the short story from class today.
S.S. 8 -- Current Event due Thursday
Friday, March 27, 2009
math 8 -- pages 424-425 #'s 28-33, 37-44 Complete test corrections if necessary
L.A. 8 -- Read up until the END of (page 53) Act II, Scene I Answer the following questions on looseleaf:
1.) Describe Lady Macbeth's thoughts after she reads the letter from her husband telling her of the witches' propehecy for him. What is her plan?
2.) How is Lady Macbeth's comparison of acting LIKE a "flower" but ACTUALLY being a "serpent" symbolic of the evil deed he must do? What might this imagery (of the serpent) remind us of?
3.) At this point in the play, which character is the most powerful: Macbeth, or his wife? Explain your answer with details (and at least ONE QUOTE) from the text.
L.A. 7 -- Complete Unit 15 Completing the Sentence Unit 15 Vocab quiz in Tuesday
S.S. 8 -- Chapter test on Tuesday Next current event due on Thursday
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Math 8 -- Test tomorrow
L.A. 8 -- Finish reading the "R.O.T.R.C." and answer the following questions:
1.) What is ironic about the deal and "random" between the criminals and the boy's father?
2.) The subtitle of the story (not listed on the front page) is "Two Reformed Criminals." Why might these criminals be REFORMED?
3.) Do you think this story is believable? Explain your answer thoroughly.
L.A. 7 -- Unit 15 Choosing the Right Word We will continue working on reading comprehension exercises tomorrow in class.
S.S. 8 -- none tonight
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Math 8 -- Worksheet due tomorrow, Ch. 9 test on Friday
L.A. 8 -- no written work tonight. We will continue practicing standardized test questions tomorrow.
L.A. 7 -- none tonight
S.S. 8 -- Current Event due tomorrow.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Math 8 -- no written work tonight, Ch. 9 Test on Friday
L.A. 8 -- Answer the following questions either on looseleaf or typed:
1.) How does the "Charly" from the movie adaptation compare with the one you read in the short story "Flowers for Algernon"? Is he about the same as you imagined him, or was he different? If so, in what ways was the actor who portrayed him different than Charly from the story?
2.) What were some key diffences from the adaptation and the short story?
3.) Did these different scenes/characterizations enhance (improve) the story, or detract from it?
L.A. 7 -- Finish reading "T.M.D.G." and answer the following questions:
1.) Compare and contrast Rainsford and General Zaroff. Be sure to include the ways in which they are similar and different (physically, ideologically, and morally).
2.) In the beginning of the story, Rainsford says that "The world is made up of two classes: hunters and huntees." Later on, General Zaroff states, "The world is meant for the strong. The weak were made for our {the strong's} pleasure."
Do you think that Rainsford still thinks that the world is -- or SHOULD be -- composed of simply "hunters and huntees"? Make sure that you explain your answer with an example from the story.
3.)Does General Zaroff give all of his "quarry" a truly "fair" chance" at playing his "game"? Why or why not?
4.)If you were to meet both Rainsford and General Zaroff BRIEFLY (before you knew anything about either of them), based on their initial personalities and conversations, which person would be the most friendly? Make sure you explain WHY that person is more personable and friendly.
S.S. 8 -- Current Event due Thursday
Monday, March 16, 2009
Math 8 -- Complete worksheet
L.A. 8 -- Test tomorrow on "The Storyteller, "A Sound of Thunder, "The Necklace," and "Flowers For Algernon"
L.A. 7 -- none tonight
S.S. 8 -- Finish reading section 3, p. 743 #1 (last 2), and #3 (B and C).
L.A. 7 -- Poetry test tomorrow. Unit 14 Vocabulary Quiz on Monday. Final (revised) Folktales due:
on MONDAY if they were returned to you yesterday
on TUESDAY if they were returned today
on WEDNESDAY when they are given back tomorrow
S.S. 8 -- Next Current Event due Thursday, 3/19.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Math 8 -- none tonight -- we will continue with FOIL tomorrow.
L.A. 8 -- Unit 15 Vocabulary Quiz tomorrow. Finish reading "Flowers for Algernon" excerpt tonight; there will be a brief quiz tomorrow. Grammar Quiz Friday on run-on sentences, fragments, and homonyms.
L.A. 7 -- Unit 14 Completing the Sentence. Finish reading "Names/Nombres" and answer the questions noted on the white board in class today. Poetry Test on Friday.
S.S. 8 -- Current Event due tomorrow.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Math 8 -- Complete worksheet on multiplying a monomial to a polynomial.
L.A. 8 -- Complete Unit 15 Synonyms and Antonyms (your vocabulary quiz is on Thursday). Next Grammar Quiz is on Friday (on Run-On sentences, fragments, and homonyms/choosing the right words).
Read up to the TOP of page 369, until "Progress Report 13" of Flowers For Algernon. Answer the following questions in complete, well-written sentences.
1.) Why does Charlie get so agitated and angry while at the restaurant? What might he be feeling as he watches the cruel situation unfold?
2.) What is strange about how Charlie tries to communicate with people? Why are people either uncomfortable around him or unable to even converse (share a conversation) with him?
3.) The one co-worker who seems to stick up for Charlie is Fanny. But despite her loyalty to him, why does she compare his growing intelligence to Eve, and the story of the Fall of Man (when Eve was tricked into eating the apple by the serpent)? Explain.
L.A. 7 -- Complete Unit 14 Choosing the Right Word. Poetry Test (on terms, themes of poems) on Friday. Unit 14 Vocabulary Test TBA (to be announced).
S.S. 8 -- Next Current Event due Thursday, 3/12.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Math 8 -- pp. 392-393 #'s 9-16, 33-35
*If you do not have the book yet, here are the problems from tonight's HW:
Find each sum.
9.) 6y - 5 10.) x SQUARED - 6x + 5
(+) 2y + 7 (+)x SQUARED + 4x - 2
11.) (2x SQUARED + 4x + 5) + (x SQUARED - 5x - 3)
12.) (2x SQUARED - 5x +4) + (3x SQUARED - 1)
Find each difference.
13.) 3x + 4 14.) 6m SQUARED - 5m + 3
(-) x + 2 (-)5m SQUARED + 2m - 7
15.) (5x SQUARED + 4x - 1) - (4x SQUARED + x + 2)
Find each difference.
33.) (3a SQUARED + 2a - 5) - (2a SQUARED - a - 4)
34.) (3x SQUARED + 5x + 4) - (-1 + x SQUARED)
35.) (5x SQUARED - 4xy) - (2y SQUARED - 3xy)
L.A. 8 -- Unit 15 Choosing the Right Word. Finish reading "Flowers of Algernon" part 1, and answer on page 354 questions 1, 2, and 5.
S.S. 8 -- Brief quiz tomorrow on today's notes of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Next current event due Thursday.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Math 8 -- p. 386 #'s 22-29, 34-41
L.A. 7 -- Read "Acquainted with the Night" and "The Road Not Taken." Identify any/all rhyme schemes, meter, and theme for both.
S.S. 8 --
p. 733 #'s 1 (last 2) and # 4
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Math 8 -- none today, you will receive the second Algebra book tomorrow in class.
L.A. 8 -- Finish reading "A Sound of Thunder" and answer the following questions (either typed or on looseleaf, in complete sentences):
1.) What does the title refer to? (it refers to several things in the story)
2.)What does this story seem to suggest about individuals, or the power of "just one person"?
3.) After reading this story, what is the theme (message) of it? Be specific, by citing details/examples from the story.
L.A. 7 -- none tonight
S.S. 8 -- First current event of T3 due tomorrow
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Math 8 -- Ch. 8 test tomorrow
L.A. 8 -- Literature test tomorrow on the following short stories:
"The Monkey's Paw"
"The Bet"
"The Scarlet Ibis"
"Two Kinds"
L.A. 7 -- Finish reading "The Ransom of Red Chief" and answer the following questions (either typed or written on looseleaf):
1.) What is ironic about the deal/compensation that the two criminals agree to with the boy's father? Be specific.
2.) Why do you think the subtitle of the story refers to "reformed" criminals? Explain.
3.) Identify at least two humiliating/harmful things
that Red Chief does to Bill while he held "captive."
* In addition, define any five words from the story whose meaning you didn't know. (You may use some of the words that are already underlined in the story).
S.S. 8 -- First current event of T3 due Thursday
NO SCHOOL MONDAY, March 2, 2009 (no new assignments)
Friday, Feb. 27, 2009
Math 8 -- Ch. 8 test moved to MONDAY
L.A. 8 -- no written HW this weekend. Literature test on Tuesday (based on: "The Bet," "The Monkey's Paw," "Two Kinds," and "The Scarlet Ibis")
L.A. 7 -- Unit 13 Vocabulary Quiz on Monday. Rough Draft of original folktale due Monday.
S.S. 8 -- Chapter 25 test on Monday. First Current Event of T3 due Thursday.
Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009
Math 8 -- Ch. 8 teston Tuesday
L.A. 8 -- Finish reading "The Scarlet Ibis" and answer the following questions:
1.) How does the title of the story relate/connect with Doodle? (think of the symbolism the two share).
2.) Like Amy's mother in "Two Kinds," the narrator of "Ibis" pushes someone both for the person's self-improvement, but also for selfish reasons. Is the narrator (mostly) a good or bad person? Explain.
3.) Remember that being a "caul" baby is supposedly a sign of good luck. Was Doodle a "lucky" person, or one who had good fortune? Be sure to explain why/why not. (And consider his upbringing, his surprising accomplishments, as well as his tragic end).
* In addition, select and write down any five words from the story whose meaning you don't know, and define them (either from a home or online dictionary).
L.A. 7-- Rough Draft of folktale due Monday
S.S. 8 -- Ch. 25 test on Monday. First Current Event of T2 due Thursday, 3/5
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009
Math 8 -- p. 376 #'s 54-57, p. 377 #'s 12-13, 20-22
L.A. 8 -- Complete grammar worksheet from class.
L.A. 7 -- 1.) Unit 12 Synonyms and Antonyms due tomorrow.
2.)Grammar worksheet due tomorrow.
3.) Rough Draft due Monday of original folktale
S.S. 8 -- Ch. 25 test NEXT class
Extra Credit 5-point current event due tomorrow!
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009
Math 8-- pg. 370 #'s 13-22, 31-32
L.A. 8-- none tonight
L.A. 7-- Unit 13 Choosing the Right Word Rough Drafts of Folktale projects due Monday
S.S. 8-- Chapter 25 test on Thursday (or Monday if we don't have class due to the half day) OPTIONAL current event due Thursday for 5 extracredit points
Monday, Feb. 23, 2009
Math 8-- pg. 360 #'s 9-14, 28-32
L.A. 8 -- Unit 14 Vocabulary Quiz tomorrow. Also, finish reading "The Monkey's Paw," and expect a brief quiz tomorrow, as well.
L.A. 7 -- First two pages of originak folktale (typed and double-spaced) due tomorrow. Unit 12 Vocabulary Quiz tomorrow, too.
S.S. 8 -- Last Current Event of T2 due Thursday.
Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009
Math 8-- Mid-chapter Quiz on Monday
* OPTIONAL study session, Monday morning, 8:15 in room 206. All students who come and study will get five extra credit points for their T2 grades.
L.A. 8-- Unit 14 Synonyms and Antonyms due tomorrow. In addition, finish "Two Kinds," and answer the following questions on looseleaf:
1.) Did Amy WASTE her talent or gift by not practicing hard, or did she do the right thing by refusing to practice her hardest?
2.) Does Amy's mother put too much pressure on Amy, or does she just want her to succeed? Explain.
3.) How might the last paragraph of the story be symbolic? * Hint: Consider the names of the pieces of music she is playing.
L.A. 7-- Unit 12 Synonyms and Antonyms due tomorrow. Due Tuesday: 2-page beginning of original folktale, typed and double-spaced. Also Tuesday: Unit 12 Vocabulary Quiz
S.S. 8 -- Last current event of T2 is due Thursday, 2/26
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009
Math 8 -- none tonight, but good job reviewing Scientific Notation in class today.
L.A. 8 -- Unit 14 Choosing the Right Word
L.A. -- Unit 12 Choosing the Right Word due tomorrow. In addition, keep writing/working on your original folktales (they will be due early in thr third trimester, date to be determined).\
Social Studies 8 -- Current Event due tomorrow.
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009
Math 8 -- p. 355 #'s 12-15, 25-32
L.A. 8 -- Finish reading "The Bet." Possible quiz tomorrow
L.A. 7 -- none tonight
S.S. 8 -- Read next section in Chapter 25 (pages 713-716), and complete # 1 (Terms and Names), except you don't have to do the KKK. Current Event due Thursday, 2/19
Friday, Feb. 13, 2009
Math 8 -- none
L.A. 8 and L.A. 7 -- Book Club reports due Tuesday They need to be typed and double spaced.
S.S. 8 -- Current Event due Thursday, 2/19
Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009
Math 8 -- pg. 377 #'s 4-5, 7-11
L.A. 8-- Unit 13 vocabulary quiz tomorrow Book Report due Tuesday, 2/17
L.A. 7 -- Book club report due 2/17
S.S. 8 -- none tonight, next Current Event due 2/19 (next Thursday)
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009
Math 8 -- none tonight Chapter 7 Make up test is tomorrow afternoon after school. *Email me if you cannot make it up at this time.
L.A. 8 -- Literature test tomorrow on the following stories:
"Stop the Sun"
"Welcome"
"Sky"
"Dandelion Wine"
"Through the Tunnel"
Also, Book Club Report due Feb. 17th (Tuesday)
L.A. 7 -- Vocab Quiz moved up to tomorrow Book Club Report also due 2/17
S.S. 8 -- Quiz on today's notes will be tomorrow. *Extra Credit Current Event due tomorrow (up to 5 pts.)
*Complete Test Corrections
* - not mandatory
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009
Math 8 -- pg. 350 #'s 15-23, 35-37, 49-52
L.A. 8 -- Unit 13 Synonyms and Antonyms due tomorrow. Book Club report due one week from today, 2/17
*Literature test on Thursday on the following stories:
"Stop the Sun"
"Dandelion Wine"
"Through the Tunnel"
"Welcome"
"Sky"
-- Unit 13 Vocabulary Test on Friday
L.A. 7 -- Unit 11 Synonyms and Antonyms due tomorrow. Vocabulary Quiz on Friday Book Club report also due 2/17
S.S. 8 -- 5-point extra credit current event due Thursday
Monday, Feb. 9, 2009
Math 8 -- pp. 344-345 #'s 16-28, 36-37
* Make-Up Tests for Ch. 7
Wednesday morning (8:15) OR Thursday afternoon, 3:40
Both will take place in room 206. LET ME KNOW IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING EITHER DATE.
L.A. 8 -- Unit 13 Completing the Sentence Grammar Test tomorrow Typed Final Script WITH Rationale due tomorrow, as well.
L.A. 7 -- Finish reading "Jeremiah's Song" and answer questions 2, 3, 5, and 6 on page 700. Also finish Unit 11 Completing the Sentence
S.S. 8 -- Chps. 23 and 24 Test tomorrow
Friday, Feb. 6, 2009
ALL CLASSES -- no new HW from today! Happy Student Appreciation Day!
* But check yesterday's HW for any/all assignments due Monday
L.A. 8 -- Grammar quiz on Tuesday. Also on Tuesday -- typed commercial scripts with Rationale
L.A. 7 -- none
S.S. 8 -- see Thursday's HW
Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009
Math 8 -- none
L.A. 8 -- Final, typed commercial scripts due on Tuesday WITH Rationale/Explanation T2 Book Club Report (also typed) due Feb. 17
L.A. 7 -- Unit 10 Vocabulary Test tomorrow
S.S. 8 -- Read pages 695-698 and answer on pg. 698 # 3 (parts B and C) and also #4
Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009
Math 8 -- p. 339 #'s 15-18, 23-26, 31-35
L.A. 8 -- T2 Book Club Report due Tuesday, Feb. 17
L.A. 7 -- See above message regarding book club report. In addition, Unit 10 Synonyms and Antonyms due tomorrow.
S.S. 8 -- Current Event due tomorrow
Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009
Math 8 -- none tonight
L.A. 8 -- Unit 12 Vocabulary quiz tomorrow. Write ten original sentences using Who/Whom correctly as interrogative pronouns.
L.A. 7 -- Unit 10 Completing the Sentence due tomorrow. Read the short story "Charles" (page 668) and answer questions 2, 3, and 6 on pg. 674.
Social Studies 8 -- Current Event due Thursday
Monday, Feb. 2, 2009
Math 8 -- Chapter 7 test tomorrow
L.A. 8 -- Complete Synonyms and Antonyms, and finish reading "Sky." Answer questions 2 and 3 on page 888.
L.A. 7 -- Answer the following questions that relate to the novel and film adaptation of TKAM.
1.) What are some key differences between the film and novel that you observed?
2.) How effective are the actors who portrayed the characters from the novel in the film adaptation?
S.S. 8 -- Current Event due Thursday, 2/5.
Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009
Math 8 -- no class today, no HW
L.A. 8 -- none tonight
L.A. 7 -- Complete Synonyms and Antonyms from Unit 9
S.S. 8 -- Read pages 686-690, and complete "Terms and Names" and "Main Ideas" on pg. 690. Due Monday
(no school Tuesday or Wednesday)
Monday, Jan. 26, 2009
Math 8 -- pg. 326 #'s 15-21, 27-32
L.A. 8 -- Answer the following questions on "Danelion Wine":
1.) Explain why Douglas feels like he needs these shoes so much.
2.) What is the agreement that Douglas and Mr. Sanderson make?
L.A. 7 -- Complete Unit 9 Completing the Sentence
S.S. 8 -- Current Event due Thursday
Friday, Jan. 23, 2009
Math 8 -- no written HW this weekend, test tentatively scheduled for Wed, 1/28
L.A. 8 -- Unit 11 Vocabulary Quiz on Monday
L.A. 7 -- none this weekend
S.S. 8 -- Next Current Event due Thursday, 1/29
Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009
Math 8 -- none tonight
L.A. 8 -- Finish Unit 11 Synonyms and Antonyms
Grammar HW: Below, there are six sentences. Copy them down on looseleaf, and do the following: underline the verb, and then determine which interrogative pronoun you should use (who/whom) in the blank space. Write either who/whom in each blank space in the sentence.
*Remember that "who" is used as a subject, and "whom" is used as an object.
1.) ______ did you bring to the game?
2.)_______ is coming to my piano recital tonight?
3.)________ do you see outside?
4.)________ is this?
5.) Randall threw the ball to _______?
6.) _______ caught the ball?
L.A. 7 -- TKAM Test tomorrow -- study!! Please be sure to also return the book tomorrow in class.
S.S. 8 -- Work on Test Corrections. Nest Current Event due Thursday, Jan. 29.
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009
Math 8 -- p. 320 #'s 11-16 Tentative Date for Chapter 7 test is next Wednesday, 1/28
L.A. 8 -- Unit 11 Completing the Sentence
L.A. 7 -- TKAM test on Friday
S.S. 8 -- Current Event due tomorrow, quiz tomorrow on notes from today's class
Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009
Math -- quiz corrections due tomorrow
L.A. 8 -- none tonight
L.A. 7 -- Cumulative TKAM test on Friday
S.S. 8 -- Current Event due Thursday
Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009
Math 8 -- Quiz corrections due Tuesday, 1/20 For tonight: pg. 314 #'s 12-22 even, 25-31 odd
L.A. 8 -- Unit 10 vocabulary quiz tomorrow Brief grammar quiz on Friday
S.S. 8 -- Chapter 22 test tomorrow -- optional extra credit Current Event article due tomorrow, too.
Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009
Math 8 -- none tonight
L.A. 8 -- Complete Unit 10 Synonyms and Antonyms. Also, finish reading "Welcome," and complete the following questions:
1.)Describe Arley (physically and otherwise). Why at first is Tina frightened of him? How/why does she change how she feels about him?
2.) At pg. 904, Tina describes herself as "lucky." Why does she consider herself lucky?
3.) On pg. 903, Tina states that she wishes to make friends with "the little boy who had once been her father." Why might she want to do this?
L.A. 7 -- Read Chapter 22 of TKAM, and complete the following questions:
1.) Why is there so much food outside the Finch house?
2.) When Miss Maudie tries to cheer up Jem, how does she explain to him that "things ain't always as bad as they seem"?
3.) Why do you think Dill says, "I want to be a clown" when he grows up?
S.S. 8 -- Chapter 22 Test on Thursday. Optional Extra Credit Current Event (maximum of 5 points) due on Thursday.
Monday, Jan. 12, 2009
Math 8 -- Mid-Chapter quiz tomorrow
L.A. 8 -- Unit 10 Completing the Sentence due tomorrow. Unit 10 vocab quiz on Thursday, and Grammar Test on Friday
L.A. 7 -- Read Ch. 21 of TKAM.
S.S. -- Chapter Test on Thursday -- optional current event due Thursday for extra credit
* Everyone have a good, relaxing, and safe weekend . . . and go Ravens!
Friday, Jan. 9, 2009
Math 8 -- pp. 293-294 #'s 15-23, 27-29
L.A. 8 -- Complete grammar wkst.
L.A. 7 -- Read Chapters 19 and 20 of TKAM, quiz on Monday
S.S. 8 -- none
Thursday, Jan. 8, 2008
Math 8 -- none
L.A. 8 -- Unit 9 Vocabulary Quiz tomorrow
L.A. 7 -- Read Chapter 18 of TKAM
S.S. 8 -- none tonight
Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009
Math 8 -- pp. 299 #'s 14-21, p. 328 #'s 11-13
L.A. 8 -- Unit 9 Synonyms and Antonyms due tomorrow, Vocabulary Quiz on Friday
L.A. 7 -- see yesterday
S.S. 8 -- Current Event due tomorrow
Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009
Math 8 -- Complete test corrections (if necessary).
L.A. 8 -- Finish Unit 9 Completing the Sentence
In addition, answer the following questions (which preview your Commercial project):
1.) What is the MAIN purpose or objective of a commercial? Explain.
2.) Describe your favorite (or a few of your favorites) commercial. What tactics does it use to get its message across (think visually, musically, etc.) Why does this commerical appeal to you, or why do you like it?
L.A. 7 -- Read Ch. 17, and answer the following questions on looseleaf:
1.) What is significant about Mr. Ewell being left-handed?
2.) Compare and contrast Mr. Heck and Mr. Ewell's attitudes when on the witness stsnd (both when interrogated by Mr. Gilmer, and then by Atticus).
S.S. 8 -- Current Event due Thursday
Monday, Jan. 5, 2009
Happy New Year! I'm glad you're back from break . . .
Math 8 -- pp. 288-289, #'s 10-11, 13-18, 27
L.A. 8 -- Finish reading "The Medicine Bag." Possible quiz tomorrow
L.A. 7 - Read Ch. 16 of TKAM, possible quiz tomorrow
S.S. 8 -- Current Event due Thursday
Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008
* SPELLING BEE tomorrow in both L.A. classes!! Check my links (at the bottom) to review some words.
Math 8 -- Ch. 6 test tomorrow on sections 6-1 --> 6-5 (excludes 6-6).
L.A. 8 -- Answer the following questions on "A Retrieved Reformation":
1.) Why do think Ben Price let Jimmy leave at the end of story? Explain.
2.) Why did Jimmy try to go "straight" (and quit the criminal behavior/lifestyle)?
3.) Did Ben Price do the right thing in letting Jimmy leave (freely) at the story's end?
L.A. 7 -- Read Ch. 15 of TKAM, and answer the following questions:
1.) Why are so many men gathered outside of Atticus's house?
2.) Why does Atticus decide to take his car?
3.) Why do you think Scout's awkward conversation with Mr. Cunningham helps convince the men to leave (and leave Atticus and Tom alone)?
* Anyone who needs to finish the timed writing, please turn it in tomorrow. If you were at Bells Practice today, see me tomorrow to get the assignment. You need to turn it into me by Friday.
Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008
Math 8 -- Finish Practice test, ch. 6 test on Thursday (from sections 6-1 to 6-5)
Math 8 -- p. 268 #'s 9-10, 15-20 Ch. 6 test on Thursday
L.A. 8 -- 1) Finish Unit 8 Synonyms and Antonyms
2) Unit 8 quiz on Wednesday. Answer the following questions after finishing "Born Worker":
1.) Do you think Jose's dislike of his cousin Arnie is based on jealousy, or simply because he dislikes Arnie's behavior so much?
2.) Do you sympathize with Mr. Clemens, or does he "get what he deserves"?
3.) In your opinion, explain where you see Arnie and Jose in a few years. Are they successful, and how/where do they work? Explain WHY each person is/isn't successful.
L.A. 7 -- See Friday's HW (we didn't meet as a class today
Friday, Dec. 12, 2008
HAVE A GREAT, SAFE, and RELAXING WEEKEND!!!
Math 8 -- none tonight
L.A. 8 -- Unit 8 Completing the Sentence
L.A. 7 -- Read Ch. 13 of TKAM and answer the following questions: 1.) What do you think is the REAL reason Aunt Alexandra unexpectedly arrived to stay in Maycomb? 2.) What is so ironic and strange about the fact Alexandra tells Atticus about Jem and Scout's misbehavior (and implying Atticus is a bad parent)?
In addition, complete the Unit 12 vocabulary sheet.
S.S. 8 -- none tonight
Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008
Math 8 -- p. 279 #'s 3, 6-12, 16-18
L.A. 8 -- Answer the following questions in complete sentences: 1.) Are there any significant differences between the novel and the clips we have seen so far (in the film adaptation)? Think specifically if any scenes have been changed from the novel to the film.
L.A. 7 -- Read Ch. 12 of TKAM.
S.S. -- none
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008
Math 8 -- pages 260-261 #'s 14-15, 29-32, 37-42, 45-46
L.A. 8 -- Cumulative test on The Outsiders tomorrow -- be sure to bring the novel back tomorrow, as well.
L.A. 7 -- Read Ch. 11 of TKAM (brief quiz to follow)
S.S. 8 -- Chapter 21 test tomorrow, and Current Event due tomorrow, too.
Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008
Math 8 -- none tonight -- good job reviewing graphing linear functions today
L.A. 8 -- The Outsiders test on Thursday (cumulative)
L.A. 7 -- Read Ch. 10 of TKAM, and answer the following questions: 1.) Why do Jem and Scout think that Atticus is so boring? 2.) Why does Atticus say it's a "sin to kill a mockingbird"? 3.) Why do you think Atticus is so reluctant to take action (take a shot against " Tim Johnson"?
S.S. 8 -- Ch. 21 test on Thursday Current Event due Thursday
Monday, Dec. 8, 2008
Math 8 -- see Friday (we did not have class today).
L.A. 8 -- Finish The Outsiders by tomorrow. Cumulative test on Thursday
L.A. 7 -- Read Ch. 9 of TKAM (brief quiz tomorrow) Ch. 10 presenters -- your questions are due tomorrow
S.S. 8 -- Current Event due Thursday Ch. 21 test Thursday
Friday, Dec. 5, 2008
Everyone have a safe, fun, and relaxing weekend!!!
Math 8 -- p. 254 #'s 24-25, 27-30
L.A. 8 -- Grammar Test on Monday Finish The Outsiders by Tuesday (there will be a brief quiz on the last chapters of the novel)
L.A. 7 -- Read Ch. 8 of TKAM, and answer the following questions:
1.) Why is Scout so alarmed at the beginning of the chapter?
2.) Why does Jem have to "fix" (or change) his snowman's appearance?
3.) On. p. 72, why does Jem seem "to have lost his mind"?
S.S. 8 -- Jim Crow Picture Projects due Monday. Remember, this is a 30-pt. assignment!
Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008
Math 8 -- none tonight
L.A. 8 -- Read Ch. 10 of The Outsiders (brief quiz tomorrow). Grammar Quiz on adverbs and adjectives on Monday
L.A. 7 -- Read Ch. 7 of TKAM -- brief quiz tomorrow. Ch. 9 seminar leaders: your questions are due on Monday.
S.S. 8 -- Jim Crow Picture Projects due Monday (for a 30-point grade).
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008
Math 8 -- Complete Take home quiz tonight (it is worth 11 points).
L.A. 8 -- Ch. 9 due tomorrow -- Ch. 10 questions (for Friday's presenters) are due TOMORROW
*Grammar Test tentatively scheduled for Monday
L.A. 7 -- No HW tonight
S.S. 8 -- 1) Current Event due tomorrow
2) Jim Crow Picture Project due Monday (12/8)
3) If you have test corrections from the most recent test, please complete and turn them in soon so you can receive some points back.
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008
Math 8 -- p. 254 #'s 13-21
L.A. 8 -- 1) Read Ch. 8 of The Outsiders (possible quiz) 2.) Complete Vocabulary sheet 3.) Complete grammar worksheet
*Remember, Chapter 9 presenters, your Seminar questions are due tomorrow, as well!
L.A. 7 -- 1) Chapters 5 and 6 of TKAM due tomorrow (possible quiz tomorrow) 2) Complete grammar worksheet
S.S. 8 -- Current Event due Thursday
Monday, Dec. 1, 2008
Math 8 -- none tonight -- we will continue with Linear Functions and Equations tomorrow
L.A. 8 -- Ch. 7 of The Outsiders due tomorrow, and answer the following questions:
1.) At the end of the chapter, why does Ponyboy say that Randy "ain't a Soc"?
2.) Why did Darry hurt Steve? What might that show about Darry?
S.S. 8 -- Read Ch. 21, section 2 (pages 614-617), and answer the following questions:
1.) What place(s) did immigrants to travel to in order to gain citizenship?
2.) What major cities did immigrants travel to in order to find work/jobs?
3.) What problems did new immigrants face after arriving in America?
Current Event due Thursday
Monday, Nov. 24, 2008
Math 8 -- none tonight
L.A. 8 -- Chapter 5 of The Outsiders due tomorrow -- first Socratic Seminar presentation due tomorrow, too. Complete Ch. 5 vocabulary definitions.
Reminder: * Ch. 6 presenters -- your questions are due tomorrow.
L.A. 7 -- TKAM Ch. 3 due tomorrow, possible quiz
Friday, Nov. 21, 2008
Math 8 -- p. 242 #'s 18-20
L.A. 8 -- Ch. 4 due Monday (brief quiz to follow), also, Chapter 5 questions due for Seminar presenters on Monday
L.A. 7 -- Finish Chps. 1 and 2 of TKAM for Monday -- brief quiz to follow
S.S. 8 -- none
Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008
Math 8 -- none today, we will begin Ch. 6 tomorrow
L.A. 8 -- Finish Ch. 3 tonight -- we will have our first Socratic Seminar tomorrow
L.A. - none
S.S. 8 -- none
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008
Math 8 -- Ch. 5 test on Thursday -- we will continue going over the study guide tomorrow
L.A. 8 - Finish reading Ch. 1 of The Outsiders. There will be a brief quiz tomorrow, and answer the following questions:
1.)Explain the difference in the relationship that Ponyboy has with each of his brothers.
2.) Characterize/contrast Johnny and Dally. In particular, describe how they appear and act toward others.
3.) At the end of the chapter, Ponyboy says, "I lie to myself all the time." What do you think he means by this?
L.A. 7 -- none tonight
S.S. 8 -- Ch. 19 test tomorrow, and Current Event due Thursday
Monday, Nov. 17, 2008
Math 8 -- ch. 5 test on Thursday
L.A. 8 -- none tonight
L.A. 7 -- Finish reading excerpt of the article, and answer the following questions:
1.) In what ways did the Scottsoboro Boys' lawyers "botch" their case?
2.) Why was Leibowitz such an improvement over the previous defenders for the boys?
3.) In what way did the NAACP intervene/ get involved with the case?
S.S. 8 -- Ch. 19 Test on Wednesday Current Event due Thursday * ANYONE WHO DID NOT TURN IN THE 20 POINT CURRENT EVENT THURSDAY -- PLEASE TURN IT IN TOMORROW FOR PARTIAL CREDIT. A 0/20 will severely hurt your grade.
Friday, Nov. 14, 2008
* EVERYONE HAVE A GREAT, SAFE, AND RELAXING WEEKEND!!!
Math 8 -- pp. 228-229 #'s 10-16, 23-26
L.A. 8 -- Literature and Poetry test on Monday
L.A. 7 -- Finish Jim Crow Picture project (if necessary).
S.S. 8 -- Ch. 19 Test on Wednesday Current Event due Thursday, Nov. 20th.
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