June 11 - Thursday
Summer Reading for incoming 8th graders...
7th grade going into 8th grade summer reading books are as follows...(all other middle school grade levels can be found at the El Segundo Middle School website - on the right hand column (high school too!))
All 7th grade going into 8th grade must read My Brother Sam is Dead by Collier
Read ONE of the following books for 7th graders going into 8th grade...
-The Big Burn by Jeanette Ingold
-The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
-Make Lemonade by Virginia Euwer Wolff
-A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
Language Arts
1. In class we are reading The Giver by Lois Lowry
2. Final for The Giver on Friday, June 12
Social Studies
1. In class we corrected corrected Chapter 20 Section 3
2. Chapter 20 Section 4 questions are due tomorrow page 585 #1-6
3. Final for all of 7th grade Social Studies will be on Monday and Tuesday, June 15-16 ***students can use a 5x8 flashcard on the final - make sure to measure appropriately - and the flashcard is worth 50 points - so study!***
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June 9 - Tuesday
Summer Reading for incoming 8th graders...
7th grade going into 8th grade summer reading books are as follows...(all other middle school grade levels can be found at the El Segundo Middle School website - on the right hand column (high school too!))
All 7th grade going into 8th grade must read My Brother Sam is Dead by Collier
Read ONE of the following books for 7th graders going into 8th grade...
-The Big Burn by Jeanette Ingold
-The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
-Make Lemonade by Virginia Euwer Wolff
-A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
Language Arts
1. In class we are reading The Giver by Lois Lowry
2. Period 5 - in class quiz tomorrow on Chapters 16-19 (it will be open book and open note)
Social Studies
1. In class we corrected corrected Chapter 20 Section 1 and took a quiz.
2. Chapter 20 Section 2 questions page 575 # 1-5 are due tomorrow (be ready for a Ch 20 Sec 2 Quiz tomorrow)
3. Final for all of 7th grade Social Studies will be on Monday and Tuesday, June 15-16------------------------------------------------------------------------
June 5 - Friday **Support El Segundo Middle School by buying your summer reading books at Barnes and Noble - June 5-7 at 1800 Rosecrans Ave - Manhattan Beach**
7th grade going into 8th grade summer reading books are as follows...(all other middle school grade levels can be found at the El Segundo Middle School website - on the right hand column (high school too!))
All 7th grade going into 8th grade must read My Brother Sam is Dead by Collier
Read ONE of the following books for 7th graders going into 8th grade...
-The Big Burn by Jeanette Ingold
-The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
-Make Lemonade by Virginia Euwer Wolff
-A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
Language Arts
1. In class we are reading The Giver by Lois Lowry
2. gomyaccess.com essay on "Peter Pan a Hero?" due on June 8
3. Get your summer reading books at Barnes and Noble this weekend from 9-11PM in Manhattan Beach - 1800 Rosecrans Ave.
Social Studies
1. In class we corrected all of the review work for Chapter 19
2. Chapter 19 Open Floppy Book Test will be on Monday, June 8
3. Final for all of 7th grade Social Studies will be on Monday and Tuesday, June 15-16
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May 26 - Tuesday
Language Arts
1. In class we are beginning The Giver by Lois Lowry
2. gomyaccess.com essay on Peter Pan a Hero? due on Wednesday, May 27
3. Last book report project is due on Friday, May 29
Social Studies
1. In class we took the Chapter 18 Test
2. Worksheet due tomorrow - that students picked up after the Ch 18 Test
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May 22 - Friday
Language Arts
1. In class we are beginning The Giver by Lois Lowry
2. gomyaccess.com essay on Peter Pan a Hero? due on Wednesday, May 27
3. Last book report project is due on Friday, May 29
Social Studies
1. Ch 18 Floppy Book Floppy book and mxa-7185 due on Tuesday (remember to save paper you can email me your mxa)
2. Chapter 18 TEST on Tuesday, May 26
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May 20 - Wednesday
Language Arts
1. In class we are beginning The Giver by Lois Lowry
2. gomyaccess.com essay on Peter Pan a Hero? due on Wednesday, May 27
3. Last book report project is due on Friday, May 29
Social Studies
1. Because of the STAR Testing schedule for the week - we will have a few days to work on the Chapter 18 Review - all of the work listed below is due on Friday, May 22 unless stated differently...
-page 527 #1-5 and #1-5 (Vocabulary)
-page 528 #1-4 all a, b and c
-page 529 #1-4 Apply Analysis
-page 529 Test Yourself #1-5
**mxa-7185 is due on Tuesday, May 26 (please send in an email to clineperiod1@gmail.com or clineperiod3@gmail.com)
**Ch 18 Floppy Book due on Tuesday, May 26
2. Chapter 18 TEST on Tuesday, May 26
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May 19 - Tuesday - last day of STAR TESTING for 7th graders
Language Arts
1. In class we are beginning The Giver by Lois Lowry
2. Last book report project is due on Friday, May 29
Social Studies
1. Because of the STAR Testing schedule for the week - we will have a few days to work on the Chapter 18 Review - all of the work listed below is due on Friday, May 22 unless stated differently...
-page 527 #1-5 and #1-5 (Vocabulary)
-page 528 #1-4 all a, b and c
-page 529 #1-4 Apply Analysis
-page 529 Test Yourself #1-5
**mxa-7185 is due on Tuesday, May 26 (please send in an email to clineperiod1@gmail.com or clineperiod3@gmail.com)
**Ch 18 Floppy Book due on Tuesday, May 26
2. Chapter 18 TEST on Tuesday, May 26
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May 18 - Monday - Beginning of STAR TESTING (today was Lang. Arts - tomorrow Math)
Language Arts
1. In class we are beginning The Giver by Lois Lowry
2. Last book report project is due on Friday, May 29
Social Studies
1. In class we corrected Ch 18 Section 4
2. Because of the STAR Testing schedule for the week - we will have a few days to work on the Chapter 18 Review - all of the work listed below is due on Friday, May 22 unless stated differently...
-page 527 #1-5 and #1-5 (Vocabulary)
-page 528 #1-4 all a, b and c
-page 529 #1-4 Apply Analysis
-page 529 Test Yourself #1-5
**mxa-7185 is due on Tuesday, May 26 (please send in an email to clineperiod1@gmail.com or clineperiod3@gmail.com)
**Ch 18 Floppy Book due on Tuesday, May 26
3. Chapter 18 TEST on Tuesday, May 26
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May 12 - Tuesday
Language Arts
1. In class we worked on Grammar - punctuation
2. Last book report project is due on Friday, May 29
Social Studies
1. In class we read Chapter 18 Section 1 and finished questions in class
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May 7 - Thursday - Open House from 5:30-7:15
Language Arts
1. gomyaccess.com essay due on Monday, May 11 by 8:59 PM (on the poem The Highwayman)
2. May book report print out is due by Friday, May 8 - make sure you have a parent/guardian signature
Social Studies
1. In class we read Chapter 17 Sec 4 - students have questions #1-5 page 490 to do but this assignment is not due until the end of the class period tomorrow.
2. Chapter 17 Test will be on Friday, May 8 (for students who are going to AstroCamp - they can take the test on Thursday after school or when they return to school on Monday)
3. Chapter 17 Floppy book due on Monday, May 11
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May 5 - Tuesday
Language Arts
1. gomyaccess.com essay due on Friday, May 8 by 8:59 PM (on the poem The Highwayman)
2. May book report print out is due by Friday, May 8 - make sure you have a parent/guardian signature
3. In class we read finished the poem "Sarah Cynthia..." and began Capitalization - page 232 due tomorrow
Social Studies
1. In class we read Chapter 17 Sec 4 - students have questions #1-5 page 490 to do but this assignment is not due until the end of the class period tomorrow.
2. Chapter 17 Test will be on Friday, May 8 (for students who are going to AstroCamp - they can take the test on Thursday after school or when they return to school on Monday)
3. Renaissance Project due on May 7
4. Chapter 17 Floppy book due on Friday, May 8
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May 4 - Monday
Language Arts
1. gomyaccess.com essay due on Friday, May 8 by 8:59 PM
2. May book report print out is due by Friday, May 8 - make sure you have a parent/guardian signature
3. In class we read "Jabberwocky" and "Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout..." students need to finish questions #1, CC, 2,3,4,6, and 7. Make sure to answer all the questions in #6 - it is worth 30 points!
Social Studies
1. In class we read Chapter 17 Sec 3 - students have questions #1-6 page 490 to do.
2. Chapter 17 Section 3 Quiz tomorrow!
3. Renaissance Project due on May 7
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May 1 - Friday
Language Arts
1. gomyaccess.com essay due on Friday, May 8 by 8:59 PM
2. May book report print out is due by Friday, May 8 - make sure you have a parent/guardian signature
Social Studies
1. In class we took the Chapter 17 Sec 1 Quiz
2. Chapter 17 Section 2 we started in class - students have questions #1-5 on page 483
3. Renaissance Project due on May 7
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April 30 - Thursday
Language Arts
1. In class we presented book reports
2. Extra Credit - original limerick due on Friday, May 1
3. May book report print out is due by Friday, May 8 - make sure you have a parent/guardian signature
Social Studies
1. Chapter 17 Section 1 we started in class - students have questions #1-4 on page 477
2. Renaissance Project due on May 7
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April 28 - Tuesday
Language Arts
1. In class we finished the poems The Mooses and Bat
2. Book Report is due on Thursday, April 30
3. Extra Credit - original limerick due on Friday, May 1
Social Studies
1. Chapter 16 Review due tomorrow....
-Page 461 #1-4 and #1-4
-Page 462 #1-3 all a, b and c
-Page 463 #1-4 Analysis
-Page 463 #1-4 Test Yourself
-Floppy Book pages 194-206 due on Thursday, April 30
**Extra Credit # 1 or #2 Writing due on Thursday, April 30
2. Ch 16 TEST on Thursday, April 30
3. Renaissance Project due on May 7
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April 27 - Monday
Language Arts
1. In class we finished the poem Ode to an Artichoke in our literature book + questions
2. Book Report is due on Thursday, April 30
3. Extra Credit - original limerick due on Friday, May 1
Social Studies
1. Chapter 16 Sec 3 Questions due tomorrow....
-Read pages 455-459
-Page 456 E-La
-Page 457 Map Masters
-Page 458 Critical Thinking
-Page 459 #1-6
-Floppy Book pages 194-206 due on Thursday, April 30
**Extra Credit # 1 or #2 Writing due on Thursday, April 30
2. Ch 16 TEST on Thursday, April 30
3. Renaissance Project due on May 7
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April 21 - Tuesday **Europe Map Test tomorrow - study ilike2learn.com**
Language Arts
1. In class we took the open book/open note Catherine, Called Birdy Test
2. Book Report is due on Thursday, April 30
Social Studies
1. Chapter 15 Group Test will be on Tuesday, April 21
2. Europe Map Test will be tomorrow Wednesday, April 22 - please study using the above link from ilike2learn.com - Europe Map
3. Renaissance Project due on May 7
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April 13 - Monday - Welcome back from Spring Break!
Language Arts
1. In class we finished reading June in CCB and started the questions for June
2. You need to bring in a new printout of your book that you will be reading for the month of April with a parent/guardian signature by Tuesday, April 14.
Social Studies
1. Chapter 15 - New groups - we read Chapter 15 Sec 1 and groups are splitting up the following questions....
-page 413 Critical Thinking
-page 414 Map Masters A + B
-page 415 E-LA and Critical Thinking
-page 416 Critical Thinking
-page 416 # 1-8 - All
2. Floppy book - Chapter 15 due April 21 (pages 180-194) **Remember that the floppy book is an individual grade not a group grade.**
3. Chapter 15 Group Test will be on Tuesday, April 21
4. Europe Map Test will be on Wednesday, April 22 - please study using the above link from ilike2learn.com - Europe Map
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April 16 - Thursday
Language Arts
1. In class we finished reading August in CCB and started the questions for August
2. You need to bring in a new printout of your book that you will be reading for the month of April with a parent/guardian signature by Tuesday, April 14.
Social Studies
1. Chapter 15 - New groups - we read Chapter 15 Sec 4 and groups are splitting up the following questions....
-page 431 E-LA and Critical Thinking
-page 432 Map Masters A + B
-page 433 # 1-5 - All
2. Floppy book - Chapter 15 due April 21 (pages 180-194) **Remember that the floppy book is an individual grade not a group grade.**
3. Chapter 15 Group Test will be on Tuesday, April 21
4. Europe Map Test will be on Wednesday, April 22 - please study using the above link from ilike2learn.com - Europe Map
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April 13 - Monday - Welcome back from Spring Break!
Language Arts
1. In class we finished reading June in CCB and started the questions for June
2. You need to bring in a new printout of your book that you will be reading for the month of April with a parent/guardian signature by Tuesday, April 14.
Social Studies
1. Chapter 15 - New groups - we read Chapter 15 Sec 1 and groups are splitting up the following questions....
-page 413 Critical Thinking
-page 414 Map Masters A + B
-page 415 E-LA and Critical Thinking
-page 416 Critical Thinking
-page 416 # 1-8 - All
2. Floppy book - Chapter 15 due April 21 (pages 180-194) **Remember that the floppy book is an individual grade not a group grade.**
3. Chapter 15 Group Test will be on Tuesday, April 21
4. Europe Map Test will be on Wednesday, April 22 - please study using the above link from ilike2learn.com - Europe Map
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April 1 - Happy Fool's Day - Nicki and Sydney T. you all got me good today!
Language Arts
1. In class we finished the group questions for CCB (March)
2. You need to bring in a new printout of your book that you will be reading for the month of April with a parent/guardian signature by Tuesday, April 14.
Social Studies
1. Chapter 14 Group Test tomorrow
2. Floppy book - Chapter 14 due tomorrow and extra credit (see below) book mark due tomorrow.
3. Extra Credit - visit Mrs. Boyce's website for the calligraphy directions. Your illuminated letter must be either the first letter of your first name or the first letter of your last name. You can choose to do the calligraphy in basic or italics (look at Mrs. Boyce's website and then click on Social Studies and then calligraphy project.) You must write out either your 1st or last name on a 3 inch x 8 inch piece of paper (like a book mark). The extra credit is due on Thursday, April 2.
4. Remember your floppy book is an individual grade and if you choose to do the extra credit that is an individual grade.
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Monday March, 30
Language Arts
1. In class we finished the group questions for CCB (February)
2. Book Report is due tomorrow
3. You need to bring in a new printout of your book that you will be reading for the month of April with a parent/guardian signature by Tuesday, April 14.
Social Studies
1. In class we worked on Chapter 14 in groups...students have a part of this assignment due tomorrow
-Read Ch 14 Sec 3 pages 398-403
-page 399 Critical Thinking & E-LA
-page 401 Critical Thinking
-page 402 Critical Thinking
-page 403 #1-7
-----Floppy book Chapter 14 Sec 3 pages 175-177
*******Be ready for a group Quiz tomorrow on Ch 14 Sec 3******
2. Extra Credit - visit Mrs. Boyce's website for the calligraphy directions. Your illuminated letter must be either the first letter of your first name or the first letter of your last name. You can choose to do the calligraphy in basic or italics (look at Mrs. Boyce's website and then click on Social Studies and then calligraphy project.) You must write out either your 1st or last name on a 3 inch x 8 inch piece of paper (like a book mark). The extra credit is due on Thursday, April 2.
3. Remember your floppy book is an individual grade and if you choose to do the extra credit that is an individual grade.
4. Chapter 14 Group TEST will be onThursday, April 2
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Thursday, March 26
Language Arts
1. In class we finished "January" of CCB & began "February"
2. Book Report is due on Tuesday, March 31
Social Studies
1. In class we worked on Chapter 14 in groups...students have a part of this assignment due tomorrow
-Read Ch 14 Sec 1
-page 385 Map Masters A and B
-page 386 Critical Thinking & E-LA
-page 388 Map Masters A and B
-page 389 Critical Thinking
-page 389 #1-10
-----Floppy book Chapter 14 Sec 1 pages 168-171
2. Extra Credit - visit Mrs. Boyce's website for the calligraphy directions. Your illuminated letter must be either the first letter of your first name or the first letter of your last name. You can choose to do the calligraphy in basic or italics (look at Mrs. Boyce's website and then click on Social Studies and then calligraphy project.) You must write out either your 1st or last name on a 3 inch x 8 inch piece of paper (like a book mark). The extra credit is due on Thursday, April 2.
3. Remember your floppy book is an individual grade and if you choose to do the extra credit that is an individual grade.
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Tuesday, March 24
Language Arts
1. In class we finished "December" of CCB
2. Book Report is due on Tuesday, March 31
Social Studies
1. In class we worked on Chapter 13 review
- #3 a and b page 370 due tomorrow
-Writing #2 EXTRA CREDIT - pg. 370 due tomorrow
-Apply Analysis Skills # 1-3 pg. 371 due tomorrow
-Test Yourself # 1-6 due on pg. 371 due tomorrow
-Floppy Book (workbook) Chapter 13 pages 155-167 due tomorrow
2. No TEST on Chapter 13
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Monday, March 20
Language Arts
1. In class we began "December" of CCB
2. Book Report is due on Tuesday, March 31
Social Studies
1. In class we worked on Chapter 13 review
- page 369 #1-4 and #1-4 - due tomorrow
- page 370 #1-2 all a, b, and c - due tomorrow
-Writing #2 EXTRA CREDIT - pg. 370 due on Wednesday
-Apply Analysis Skills # 1-3 pg. 371 due on Wednesday
-Test Yourself # 1-6 due on pg. 371 Wednesday
-Floppy Book (workbook) Chapter 13 pages 155-167 due on Wednesday
2. No TEST on Chapter 13
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Friday, March 6
Language Arts
1. In class we worked on Grammar - Chapter 4 pages 597-601 (Lessons #1-9) but only #1-5 of each (for a total of 45 questions) as a review for our Verb Test on Monday, March 9
2. Verb Test on Monday, March 9 - Please review in your Grammar book
3. Book Report is due on Tuesday, March 31
Social Studies
1. In class we took a Chapter 12 Lesson 1-2 Quiz
2. We read Chapter 12 Section 3 pages 329-333 and began working on questions # 1-7 - but the questions are not due until the end of the period on Monday
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Wednesday, March 4
Language Arts
1. Grammar - Chapter 4 Verbs Lessons 6, 7, 8, and 9 A only due tomorrow
2. Book Report is due on Tuesday, March 31
Social Studies
1. Asia Map Test is tomorrow please use the above link ilike2learn.com to study for the Asia Map Test
2. In class we read Chapter 12 - Japan - Lesson 1 Questions #1-4 page 323
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Tuesday, March 3
Language Arts
1. In class we took the 7th Grade California Writing Test
2. Book Report is due on Tuesday, March 31
Social Studies
1. Asia Map Test on Thursday,March 5 please use the above link ilike2learn.com to study for the Asia Map Test
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Wednesday, February 25
Language Arts
1. In class we wrote a persuasive essay on "Do you want fame?"
2. Book Report due on Friday, February 27
3. Please bring the new printout of your new March book by Tuesday, March 3 (March book report due March 31)
Social Studies
1. In class we read Chapter 11 Lesson 3 - Questions #1-4 due tomorrow page 309
2. Political map of China due on Thursday, February 26 and Asia Map Test on March 4
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Monday, February 23
Language Arts
1. In class we worked on - Grammar Book - Chapter 16 Lessons 1,2, and 3 pages 362
2. Book Report due on Friday, February 27
3. Please bring the new printout of your new March book by Tuesday, March 3 (March book report due March 31)
Social Studies
1. In class we read Chapter 11 Lesson 1 - Questions #1-5 due tomorrow page 299
2. Political map of China due on Thursday, February 26 and China Map Test on March 4
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Tuesday, February 17
Language Arts
1. In class we worked on - Grammar Book - Chapter 14 Lessons 1,2, and 3 pages 340-345....due tomorrow page 343 practice B and page 345 practice B
2. Book Report due on Friday, February 27
Social Studies
1. Tomorrow is the Chapter 10 China Test
2. Floppy book Chapter 10 pages 119-129 are due tomorrow
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Thursday, February 5
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 -
Language Arts
1. TEST tomorrow for Monsters Are Due on Maple Street
2. Today in class we worked on our Response to Literature Essay - students have the choice to write about these stories...
-A Crush
-Zebra
-Names/Nombres
-Thank You, M'am
The essay is due on Tuesday, February 10 (Tuesday). It can be written in dark blue or black pen. The essay can also be typed in 12 or 14 font and must be double spaced.
3. Printout for new February book report due on Thursday, February 5 with a parent/guardian signature.
4. Book Report due February 27.
Social Studies
1. We will be working on an in class project for the next 4 days - on Chinese Ingenuities. Students are required to draw and take notes on all 15 ingenuities.
2. Students will be writing an essay describing and summarizing why they believe that their top 3 choices are the most important Chinese Ingenuities. The essay is due on Thursday, February 12.
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Tuesday, February 3, 2009 -
Language Arts
1. TEST tomorrow for Monsters Are Due on Maple Street
2. Today in class we worked on our Response to Literature Essay - students have the choice to write about these stories...
-A Crush
-Zebra
-Names/Nombres
-Thank You, M'am
The essay is due on Tuesday, February 10 (Tuesday). It can be written in dark blue or black pen. The essay can also be typed in 12 or 14 font and must be double spaced.
3. Printout for new February book report due on Thursday, February 5 with a parent/guardian signature.
4. Book Report due February 27.
Social Studies
1. We will be working on an in class project for the next 4 days - on Chinese Ingenuities. Students are required to draw and take notes on all 15 ingenuities.
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Tuesday, February 3, 2009 -
Language Arts
1. TEST tomorrow for Monsters Are Due on Maple Street
2. Printout for new February book report due on Thursday, February 5 with a parent/guardian signature.
3. Book Report due February 27.
Social Studies
1. We will be working on an in class project for the next 4 days - on Chinese Ingenuities. Students are required to draw and take notes on all 15 ingenuities.
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February 2, 2009 - Happy Groundhog Day!
Language Arts
1. Theme essay on gomyaccess.com and is due tonight Monday, February 2 at 8:50 PM.
2. Period 2 - Questions # 1, CC, 2,3,4,5, 7, and 8 on page 429 from Monsters Are Due on Maple Street in the literature book
- Period 5 - Questions 5, 7, and 8 page 429 from Monsters Are Due on Maple Street
3. Printout for new February book report due on Thursday, February 5 with a parent/guardian signature.
4. Book Report due February 27.
Social Studies
1. Students were given a "quilt square" to define and illustrate what they think "created equal" means to them. You can use clip art and type it up on the computer - it is due on Tuesday, February 3.
2. In class we read Chapter 10 Lesson 1 pages 264-273. Students need to finish questions # 1, 2, 3, and 4 on page 273 AND page 269 A and B - Map Masters.
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Language Arts
1. Theme essay on gomyaccess.com and is due Monday, February 2 at 8:50 PM.
2. Printout for new February book report due on Thursday, February 5 with a parent/guardian signature.
3. Book Report due February 27.
Social Studies
1. Students were given a "quilt square" to define and illustrate what they think "created equal" means to them. You can use clip art and type it up on the computer - it is due on Tuesday, February 3.
2. We will be starting China on Monday.
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Thursday, January 29
1. Students went to the computer lab today to begin a gomyaccess.com essay that is due on (Monday) February 2 by 8:59 PM - on theme.
2. Book Report due tomorrow, January 30.3. Printout for new February book report due on Thursday, February 5 with a parent/guardian signature.
Social Studies
1. Aztec, Inca, Maya Group Test will begin on Thursday, January 29. **I would highly recommend doing all of the mxa's that are listed after each section to get ready for the test (example for Mayas... page 190 - mxa-4071, page 195 mxa - 4072, page 203 mxa - 4073, and page 207 mxa- 4074.**
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Wednesday, January 28
Language Arts
1. Students went to the computer lab today to begin a gomyaccess.com essay that is due on (Wednesday) January 28 by 8:59 PM - a manned mission to Mars.
2. Theme essay was assigned today in gomyaccess.com and is due Monday, February 2 at 8:50 PM.
3. Book Report due January 30.
4. Printout for new February book report due on Thursday, February 5 with a parent/guardian signature.
Social Studies
1. Students recieved an Inca, Maya, Aztec Webquest - it is due on Monday, January 26 and students will be working in groups of 4-6 students. All of the directions can be found online at the last website posted up above. Make sure you read over the grading/evaluation rubric that I passed out to you - it is different and much more specific.
2. Students should be finished with their section of notes and with their section in their floppy book.
3. Aztec, Inca, Maya Group Test will begin on Thursday, January 29. **I would highly recommend doing all of the mxa's that are listed after each section to get ready for the test (example for Mayas... page 190 - mxa-4071, page 195 mxa - 4072, page 203 mxa - 4073, and page 207 mxa- 4074.**
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Monday, January 26
Language Arts
1. Students went to the computer lab today to begin a gomyaccess.com essay that is due on (Wednesday) January 28 by 8:59 PM - a manned mission to Mars.
2. Period 2 ONLY - needs to finish questions on page 491 # 6,7,8 and 9 and pages 255-257 in floppy workbook - which most students ripped the pages out of to take home.
3. Book Report due January 30.
Social Studies
1. Students recieved an Inca, Maya, Aztec Webquest - it is due on Monday, January 26 and students will be working in groups of 4-6 students. All of the directions can be found online at the last website posted up above. Make sure you read over the grading/evaluation rubric that I passed out to you - it is different and much more specific.
2. Students should be finished with their section of notes and with their section in their floppy book.
3. Aztec, Inca, Maya Group Test will begin on Thursday, January 29. **I would highly recommend doing all of the mxa's that are listed after each section to get ready for the test (example for Mayas... page 190 - mxa-4071, page 195 mxa - 4072, page 203 mxa - 4073, and page 207 mxa- 4074.**
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Wednesday, January 22
Language Arts
1. Students went to the computer lab today to begin a gomyaccess.com essay that is due on (Wednesday) January 21 by 8:59 PM.
2. Book Report due January 30.
Social Studies
1. Students recieved an Inca, Maya, Aztec Webquest - it is due on Monday, January 26 and students will be working in groups of 4-6 students. All of the directions can be found online at the last website posted up above. Make sure you read over the grading/evaluation rubric that I passed out to you - it is different and much more specific.
2. Students should be finished with their section of notes and with their section in their floppy book.
3. Aztec, Inca, Maya Group Test will begin on Thursday, January 29. **I would highly recommend doing all of the mxa's that are listed after each section to get ready for the test (example for Mayas... page 190 - mxa-4071, page 195 mxa - 4072, page 203 mxa - 4073, and page 207 mxa- 4074.**
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Tuesday, January 20
***Field Trip tomorrow with Peer Assistance - make sure to pack a lunch and wear comfy clothing/shoes. We leave at 8:30 AM and return about 2:30 PM. 8th graders - remember you have vision and hearing testing in AM before school begins***
Language Arts
1. Students went to the computer lab today to begin a gomyaccess.com essay that is due on (Wednesday) January 21 by 8:59 PM.
2. In class we read the The Ant and the Grasshopper and answered questions in class.
3. Book Report due January 30.
Social Studies
1. Students recieved an Inca, Maya, Aztec Webquest - it is due on Monday, January 26 and students will be working in groups of 4-6 students. All of the directions can be found online at the last website posted up above. Make sure you read over the grading/evaluation rubric that I passed out to you - it is different and much more specific.
2. Students should be finished with their section of notes and with their section in their floppy book.
3. Aztec, Inca, Maya Group Test will begin on Thursday, January 29. **I would highly recommend doing all of the mxa's that are listed after each section to get ready for the test (example for Mayas... page 190 - mxa-4071, page 195 mxa - 4072, page 203 mxa - 4073, and page 207 mxa- 4074.**
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Thursday, January 15
Language Arts
1. Students went to the computer lab today to begin a gomyaccess.com essay that is due on (Wednesday) January 21 by 8:59 PM.
2. In class we read the story The Golden Kite, the Silver Wind pages 493-498. Students need to finish the questions # 1, CC, 2,3,4,5,7 and 8 - due tomorrow.
3. Book Report due January 30.
Social Studies
1. Students recieved an Inca, Maya, Aztec Webquest - it is due on Monday, January 26 and students will be working in groups of 4-6 students. All of the directions can be found online at the last website posted up above. Make sure you read over the grading/evaluation rubric that I passed out to you - it is different and much more specific.
2. Students should be finished with their section of notes and with their section in their floppy book.
3. Aztec, Inca, Maya Group Test will begin on Thursday, January 29. **I would highly recommend doing all of the mxa's that are listed after each section to get ready for the test (example for Mayas... page 190 - mxa-4071, page 195 mxa - 4072, page 203 mxa - 4073, and page 207 mxa- 4074.**
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Wednesday, January 14
Language Arts
1. Students went to the computer lab today to begin a gomyaccess.com essay that is due on (Wednesday) January 14 by 8:59 PM.
2. Book Report due January 30.
Social Studies
1. Students recieved an Inca, Maya, Aztec Webquest - it is due on Monday, January 26 and students will be working in groups of 4-6 students. All of the directions can be found online at the last website posted up above. Make sure you read over the grading/evaluation rubric that I passed out to you - it is different and much more specific.
2. Students should be finished with their section of notes and with their section in their floppy book.
3. Aztec, Inca, Maya Group Test will begin on Thursday, January 29. **I would highly recommend doing all of the mxa's that are listed after each section to get ready for the test (example for Mayas... page 190 - mxa-4071, page 195 mxa - 4072, page 203 mxa - 4073, and page 207 mxa- 4074.**
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Monday, January 12
Language Arts
1. Students went to the computer lab today to begin a gomyaccess.com essay that is due on (Wednesday) January 14 by 8:59 PM.
2. Plot Test for Language Arts will be on Tuesday, January 13 - it will include multiple choice on Pronouns, stories to read and answer questions on, and a brief section to write about a specific topic.
3. Book Report due January 30.
Social Studies
1. Students recieved an Inca, Maya, Aztec Webquest - it is due on Monday, January 26 and students will be working in groups of 4-6 students. All of the directions can be found online at the last website posted up above.
2. Students should be finished with their section of notes and with their section in their floppy book.
3. Aztec, Inca, Maya Group Test will begin on Thursday, January 29.
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Friday, January 9
Language Arts
1. Students went to the computer lab today to begin a gomyaccess.com essay that is due on January 12 by 8:59 PM.
2. Pronoun worksheets (3) were started in class and will be due on Monday, January 12
3. Plot Test for Language Arts will be on Tuesday, January 13 - it will include multiple choice on Pronouns, stories to read and answer questions on, and a brief section to write about a specific topic.
4. Book Report due January 30.
Social Studies
1. Students recieved an Inca, Maya, Aztec Webquest - it is due on Monday, January 26 and students will be working in groups of 4-6 students. All of the directions can be found online at the last website posted up above.
2. Students should be finished with their section of notes and with their section in their floppy book.
3. Aztec, Inca, Maya Group Test will begin on Thursday, January 29.
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Thursday, January 8
Language Arts
1. Students went to the computer lab today to begin a gomyaccess.com essay that is due on January 12 by 8:59 PM.
2. Book Report due January 30.
Social Studies
1. Students recieved an Inca, Maya, Aztec Webquest - it is due on Monday, January 26 and students will be working in groups of 4-6 students. All of the directions can be found online at the last website posted up above.
2. Students should be finished with their section of notes and with their section in their floppy book.
3. Aztec, Inca, Maya Group Test will begin on Thursday, January 29.
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Wednesday, January 7
1. Students went to the computer lab today to begin a gomyaccess.com essay that is due on January 12 by 8:59 PM.
2. Book Report due January 30.
3. Students need to finish pages 131-133 on Rikki-Tikki-Tavi in the floppy book.
Social Studies
1. Students recieved an Inca, Maya, Aztec Webquest - it is due on Monday, January 26 and students will be working in groups of 4-6 students. All of the directions can be found online at the last website posted up above.
2. Students should be finished with their section of notes and with their section in their floppy book.
3. Aztec, Inca, Maya Group Test will begin on Thursday, January 29.
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Monday, January 5 **Welcome back!**
Language Arts
1. Students will be spending the next 3 (including today) Wednesdays reworking and adding to 3 different essays on gomyaccess.com
-One of the essays that must be rewritten/improved must come from the literature book 7th Grade, Eleanor Roosevelt, Zebra or Homelessness.
-The other two essays can be any of the other creative writing. (No one is allowed to rewrite Dot.)
-Each student will walk into class on Wednesday, January 7 (or sooner if they would like to be finished sooner) with a copy of each of essays (3) that they reworked with 3 smiley face tricks.
2. Book Report due January 30.
3. In class we listened to/read the story Rikki-Tikki-Tavi.
Social Studies
1. Students recieved an Inca, Maya, Aztec Webquest - it is due on Monday, January 26 and students will be working in groups of 4-6 students. All of the directions can be found online at the last website posted up above.
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Friday, December 19 **Happy Holidays - have fun! See you in 2009!**
Language Arts
1. Students will be spending the next 3 (including today) Wednesdays reworking and adding to 3 different essays on gomyaccess.com
-One of the essays that must be rewritten/improved must come from the literature book 7th Grade, Eleanor Roosevelt, Zebra or Homelessness.
-The other two essays can be any of the other creative writing. (No one is allowed to rewrite Dot.)
-Each student will walk into class on Wednesday, January 7 (or sooner if they would like to be finished sooner) with a copy of each of essays (3) that they reworked with 3 smiley face tricks.
2. Book Report parent signature due on Friday, December 12. This is for the January 30 book report.
3. In class we watched the 1951 version of - A Christmas Carol.
Social Studies
1. In class we are listening to Africa Flag Projects.
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Wednesday, December 17
Language Arts***Tons of great books in the November book order.*** Book orders are due Thursday, December 18.
1. Students will be spending the next 3 (including today) Wednesdays reworking and adding to 3 different essays on gomyaccess.com
-One of the essays that must be rewritten/improved must come from the literature book 7th Grade, Eleanor Roosevelt, Zebra or Homelessness.
-The other two essays can be any of the other creative writing. (No one is allowed to rewrite Dot.)
-Each student will walk into class on Wednesday, January 7 (or sooner if they would like to be finished sooner) with a copy of each of essays (3) that they reworked with 3 smiley face tricks.
2. Book Report parent signature due on Friday, December 12. This is for the January 30 book report.
3. In class we are reading the play - A Christmas Carol.
Social Studies
1. In class we are listening to Africa Flag Projects.
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Tuesday, December 16
Language Arts***Tons of great books in the November book order.*** Book orders are due Thursday, December 18.
1. Students will be spending the next 3 (including today) Wednesdays reworking and adding to 3 different essays on gomyaccess.com
-One of the essays that must be rewritten/improved must come from the literature book 7th Grade, Eleanor Roosevelt, Zebra or Homelessness.
-The other two essays can be any of the other creative writing. (No one is allowed to rewrite Dot.)
-Each student will walk into class on Wednesday, January 7 (or sooner if they would like to be finished sooner) with a copy of each of essays (3) that they reworked with 3 smiley face tricks.
2. Book Report parent signature due on Friday, December 12. This is for the January 30 book report.
3. In class we are reading the play - A Christmas Carol.
Social Studies
1. Africa Flag Project due on Wednesday, December 17. I have the library scheduled this week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday to work on the project.
2. In class we finished Chapter 7 Sec 1 floppy book.
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Monday, December 15
Language Arts
***Tons of great books in the November book order.*** Book orders are due Thursday, December 18.
1. Students will be spending the next 3 (including today) Wednesdays reworking and adding to 3 different essays on gomyaccess.com
-One of the essays that must be rewritten/improved must come from the literature book 7th Grade, Eleanor Roosevelt, Zebra or Homelessness.
-The other two essays can be any of the other creative writing. (No one is allowed to rewrite Dot.)
-Each student will walk into class on Wednesday, January 7 (or sooner if they would like to be finished sooner) with a copy of each of essays (3) that they reworked with 3 smiley face tricks.
2. Book Report parent signature due on Friday, December 12. This is for the January 30 book report.
3. In class we are reading the play - A Christmas Carol.
Social Studies
1. Africa Flag Project due on Wednesday, December 17. I have the library scheduled this week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday to work on the project. (You can recieve 25 points extra credit if you present your entire project on Tuesday, December 16.)
2. In class we finished Chapter 7 Sec 1 questions and floppy book.
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Wednesday, December 10
Language Arts
***Tons of great books in the November book order.*** Book orders are due Thursday, December 18.
1. Students will be spending the next 3 (including today) Wednesdays reworking and adding to 3 different essays on gomyaccess.com
-One of the essays that must be rewritten/improved must come from the literature book 7th Grade, Eleanor Roosevelt, Zebra or Homelessness.
-The other two essays can be any of the other creative writing. (No one is allowed to rewrite Dot.)
-Each student will walk into class on Wednesday, January 7 (or sooner if they would like to be finished sooner) with a copy of each of essays (3) that they reworked with 3 smiley face tricks.
2. Book Report parent signature due on Friday, December 12. This is for the January 30 book report.
Social Studies
1. Africa Flag Project due on Wednesday, December 17. I have the library scheduled this week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday to work on the project.
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Friday, December 5
Language Arts
1. Students will be spending the next 3 (including today) Wednesdays reworking and adding to 3 different essays on gomyaccess.com
-One of the essays that must be rewritten/improved must come from the literature book 7th Grade, Eleanor Roosevelt, Zebra or Homelessness.
-The other two essays can be any of the other creative writing. (No one is allowed to rewrite Dot.)
-Each student will walk into class on Wednesday, January 7 (or sooner if they would like to be finished sooner) with a copy of each of essays (3) that they reworked with 3 smiley face tricks.
2. Book Report parent signature due on Friday, December 12. This is for the January 30 book report.
Social Studies
1. Africa Map Test will be on Tuesday, December 9 - please study ilike2learn.com
2. Open floppy book Chapter 6 Test will be on Wednesday, December 10.
3. Africa Flag Project due on Wednesday, December 17. I have the library scheduled this week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday to work on the project.
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Wednesday, December 3
Language Arts
1. Students will be spending the next 3 (including today) Wednesdays reworking and adding to 3 different essays on gomyaccess.com
-One of the essays that must be rewritten/improved must come from the literature book 7th Grade, Eleanor Roosevelt, Zebra or Homelessness.
-The other two essays can be any of the other creative writing. (No one is allowed to rewrite Dot.)
-Each student will walk into class on Wednesday, January 7 (or sooner if they would like to be finished sooner) with a copy of each of essays (3) that they reworked with 3 smiley face tricks.
2. Book Report parent signature due on Friday, December 12. This is for the January 30 book report.
Social Studies
1. Africa Map Test will be on Wednesday, December 3 - please study the above link - ilike2learn.com and click on Africa.
2. Africa Flag Project due on Wednesday, December 17. I have the library scheduled this week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday to work on the project.
Peer Assistance
1. Think about where you want to volunteer for the 1st Trimester. Remember you have 4 hours to complete.
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Monday, December 1
Language Arts
1. Tattoos and Body Piercing Essay due Tuesday, December 2 by 8:59 PM
Social Studies
1. Africa Map Test will be on Wednesday, December 3 - please study the above link - ilike2learn.com and click on Africa.
2. Africa Flag Project due on Wednesday, December 17. I have the library scheduled this week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday to work on the project.
Peer Assistance
1. Think about where you want to volunteer for the 1st Trimester. Remember you have 4 hours to complete.
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