Tuesday, December 18, 2012
LA 7B
Students need to come to class tomorrow with the first four paragraphs of their persuasive essay complete. We will work on the conclusion tomorrow.
LA 7A
Students should have passed in their completed essay in their writing scribbler today. If a student was not in school they should pass it in on our next class.
Monday, December 17, 2012
LA Classes
Homework: Students should have the first four paragraphs completed for their persuasive essay. We will work on the conclusion tomorrow.
Friday, December 14, 2012
Math classes
* Any shopping assignments that are due should be completed over the weekend.
* Math Test chapter 2 this Wednesday. Students should begin reviewing over the weekend.
LA Classes
Homework: students should have their persuasive map completed by Monday, and be ready to start writing their persuasive essay.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
LA classes
Homework: students need to complete a persuasive map from the persuasive story they read in class today.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
LA Classes
Students are to pass in their completed topic chart tomorrow. They have a booklet that should contain with 5-6 completed charts to use as examples.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
LA Classes
We are working on organizing our thoughts for purpose in class. This will help us when we begin writing our persuasive piece.
Monday, December 3, 2012
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Monday, November 26, 2012
Math 8A
Students are to finish the chapter review for homework. They should be checking their answers frequently to ensure they are completing the work properly.
LA Classes
Today we worked with Storybird. It is an internet based story creator where students choose pictures and then create the story.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Math 8A
Homework: two sided sheet on Pythagorean theorem.
Assignment: Pythagorean Theorem due Friday.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Math Classes
Students are to discover a situation where they use Pythagorean Theorem in there everyday use. Be sure to write down the dimensions.
Monday, November 19, 2012
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Math Classes
Test tomorrow on fractions. Answers for the math review: 1)C 2)A 3)B 4)C 5)A 6)C 7)B 8)B 9)B 10) A 11)C 12)C 13)A 14)A 15)B 16)B 17)A 18)$187 19)15 20)16/25 21)a)20 b)8 c)19 d)27 22) a)$68.00 b)$57 c)$52 d)$84 23)a) 27 b) 32 c)50 d)42 24)1/3X3/4=1/4
or 4/12 X 9/12=3/12 25)15 people have a cell phone and MP3 player. 26)The brothers had one slice each.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
LA Classes
The audience, purpose and message assignments are late coming in. They are a week past due. I'm hearing a lot of excuses, but not seeing a great deal of work.
Friday, November 2, 2012
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Monday, October 29, 2012
LA Classes
Students must choose a commercial, song, book, movie or other form of text and state the audience, purpose and message of the text. This assignment will be due Wednesday, Oct.31.
Math 8B
Homework: Page 227-228 #'s 7-10. If you don't have the math book home you can find the online copy on the school website.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Math Classes
Students are to finish the last page in the math booklet of multiplying fractions, sheet 6-4.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Monday, October 22, 2012
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Monday, October 15, 2012
LA 7A
Students are to complete the parts of speech booklet for Wednesday.
*Test on parts of speech on Thursday, October 18.
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Math 8B
Students are to get their math test signed, hopefully with a comment from a parent or guardian.
LA Classes
Students are to search for information about Martin Niemoller. They should know where he is from, what was his job, who did he stand up to and what is he most famous for?
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
MATH Classes
Answers for math review:
1.B 2.B 3.B 4.D 5.C 6.B 7.D 8.C 9.A 10.D 11.D 12.C 13.B 14.C
Completion: 15)60 16)-120 17)-24
Short answer: 18.A)-100 B)72 C)56 D)-66
19.A)1 B)-2 C)2 D)-4
Problem:The temperature increased an average of 2 degrees per hour.
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
LA Classes
Writing Assignment: due Friday, Sept.30
Students are to write a one page single spaced or two page double spaced creative writing story about finding a secret passage. They can go anywhere, do anything and anyone can be there.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
LA 7B
Any student that hasn't presented their person that stood up and made an impact on the world will do so tomorrow.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
LA Classes
Students are supposed to research a person or group of people that stood up for something and made a difference in the world. They are to jot down point form notes.
Math Classes
I would like to see the students reviewing material from 8.1 if they did not understand the concepts.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Monday, June 11, 2012
LA Classes
Schedule:
Tuesday, June 12 Quiz on novel Last Chance Summer
Thursday, June 13 Persuasive Essay due
Friday, June 14 Prezi is due
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
LA Classes
Chapter 11
1. Give two examples that show Marl and Goat have become friends.
2. Who did Marl say he could be after he had his hair cut?
3. How did Topo react when he heard he was going back to Ryerson?
Summary!
Chapter 12
1. Why did Marl run away?
2. Describe Goat’s scars.
3. Compare Marl’s train dream to him nearly getting run over by the car. (What are the similarities?)
*Summary!
Thursday, May 31, 2012
LA Classes
Chapter 10
1. Why did Marl say nothing was worse than reading aloud?
2. How was Goat going to help Marl with his paper?
3. Why could Goat relate to the pain and anger that Marl felt?
Summary!
Chapter 11
1. Give two examples that show Marl and Goat have become friends.
2. Who did Marl say he could be after he had his hair cut?
3. How did Topo react when he heard he was going back to Ryerson?
Summary!
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
LA Classes
Chapter 8 questions:
1. What two things did Topo and Marl use to get stoned?
2. Why did Topo leave Marl alone in the van?
3. What was “fright and flight” officer Rowan discussed?
4. Why didn’t Marl tell Goat where he got the stuff?
*Summary!
Chapter 9
1. What was Marl’s punishment for getting stoned?
2. Who is Adele?
3. After learning about the characters so far, if you were
Jenner which one would you get rid of, and why?
*Summary!
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
LA Classes
Students will act out a scene from the first seven chapters of Last Chance Summer. They are in groups and have decided upon their scene. This exercise will hit a few of the speaking outcomes we have in our curriculum.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
LA Classes
Chapter 6
1. Do you think the boys’ two choices for punishment were realistic? Which one would you choose?
2. Why was Goat put in Ryerson at age 11?
3. Why are young people, like Goat, easily influenced by older people?
4. Who was so upset because Marl and Goat were having fun?
* Sketch a one or two box cartoon, with captions, depicting this chapter.
Chapter 7
1. The boys were playing __________ (card game) and using _________ as money.
2. What business was going to make Marl and Goat rich?
3. How was Vilda dishonest with Jenner?
4. What could Jenner have done differently to avoid a physical confrontation with Topo?
5. Why did Marl cut his leg at Ryerson and what did he use to do it?
*Summary!
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
LA Classes
*Assignment: Last Chance Summer Character Sketch
*Due: Friday, May 18
You have to choose a character from the novel, then using the facts about their personal appearance (face and body), draw the character with emphasis on their distinguishing features. There should be at least four distinguishing features for the character you choose. After you have sketched your character name them and list the features you used in your sketch.
Homework: Chapter 5 questions
1. How did you feel when Vilda blamed kids for the vandalism?
2. Why would Vilda say something so terrible to Topo?
3. How would Topo’s words fit Marl’s life?
4. What were the names of the two policemen?
5. Marl said everyone was responsible for stealing the bus.
How would his statement impact the rest of the story?
* Write the summary.
Monday, May 14, 2012
Math Classes
Test on chapter 4 this Wednesday
Students should have sheets 4.4 completed, review of sections 4.3 and 4.4 completed on page 161.
LA Classes
These questions should be completed and up to date in the students scribblers.
Chapter 3
1. Why were Len and Marl going to fight?
2. Do you think it is right that Jenner couldn’t use his strategies with Len?
3. What information would you find in Marl’s file?
4. Would you have agreed with Jenner’s request if you were Goat?
5. What question would you like to ask about the chapter?
6. Make a connection from the chapter.
*Write a summary for the chapter.
Chapter 4
1. What did Jenner have planned for the boys?
2. Why didn’t Marl find the Drum exciting?
3. How did the boys get the keys to the bus?
4. Why did Goat say they had 45 minutes?
5. Name the boys that stole the bus.
6. What reason did Marl give for the boys’ fighting?
*Write a summary for the chapter.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
LA 7A
Chapter 2 questions:
1. What is the Jenner farm?
2. Why didn’t Marl want people to see into his eyes?
3. Why didn’t Marl back down from Topo?
4. Why would Marl be blamed if they did fight?
5. Who saved Marl from getting beat up?
Math 9A
Students from 9A should be reviewing material from sections 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 over the next two days. They will not have math again until Friday.
Monday, May 7, 2012
LA Classes
We are starting a novel study, Last Chance Summer, and students have a copy of the novel. They can bring the novel home, but they should be sure to bring it to school the next day.
Homework for tonight: chapter 1 questions
Chapter 1
1. Why did Marl leave the Harcourts?
2. Why did Marl have “almond eyes”?
3. What was CC at Ryerson?
4. Paraphrase Marl’s dream.
5. Describe an “outward hurting” kid.
6. Describe an “inward hurting” kid.
7. Is Marl “outward” or “inward” hurting?
How can you be sure?
8. Why do people become rippers?
9. Who did Marl care about the most?
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
LA 7B
If anyone hasn't presented their King summary, they will do so tomorrow. Also, if any student has not taken their comma test, they will do so, as well.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
LA Classes
Tomorrow we will continue with our King summaries. If a student has not completed their summary they should do so tonight.
Monday, April 23, 2012
LA Classes
Students were given the name of a Stephen King novel and have to write the summary for the novel. Summaries can be found by doing an on-line search or looking at the actual book. Students were not expected to watch the movie or read the novel, only report on the summary.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
LA Classes
LA classes have a comma sheet to complete.
LA 7A must browse through text and find specific examples of comma use and write them down on their sheet.
LA 7B has a two sided sheet to complete about commas; it should say on the front Unit 1 Myth Mechanics "comma".
LA 7A must browse through text and find specific examples of comma use and write them down on their sheet.
LA 7B has a two sided sheet to complete about commas; it should say on the front Unit 1 Myth Mechanics "comma".
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
LA 7B
Students have a comma sheet to complete for homework. It should take them about five minutes of their time.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Math Classes
Today we worked on a practice test for chapter 6, which will be homework if not completed.
The chapter 6 test will be Thursday, so students should be reviewing material and seeking extra help over the next three evenings.
The chapter 6 test will be Thursday, so students should be reviewing material and seeking extra help over the next three evenings.
LA 7A
Today we discussed reasonable fear and unreasonable fear. Tomorrow we will summarize My Maturity in Flames (a short story from the Fears and Phobias unit).
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Math Classes
Students that need extra help should be making arrangements. Students experiencing difficulty with the material they would be putting in extra time at home.
We are on chapter 6 and have worked through 6.1 and 6.2. and have touched on 6.3.
We are on chapter 6 and have worked through 6.1 and 6.2. and have touched on 6.3.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Math Classes
9A Students are to complete sheet 6.1 for homework.
9B Students are to complete sheet 6.2 for homework.
9B Students are to complete sheet 6.2 for homework.
LA 7B
Students are to choose a person or a group and argue why they are not responsible for the Titanic sinking, and then place blame on another person or group saying why they are to blame. Students should be persuasive and use evidence to support their position.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
LA Classes
It is Titanic week here at SIS. We will be interupting our Fears and Phobias unit for a brief time. LA class 7B have a question sheet to answer tonight about who is to blame for the sinking of the Titanic. LA class 7A will have no homework.
Math Classes
We are in chapter 6. I would like class 9A to go over section 6.1 and I would like class 9b to look over 6.2.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Math Classes
Test on Wednesday, chapter 7. Students should be using the review section in the book to prepare.
LA 7B
Homework: Students have a Tell Tale Heart booklet to complete. They will have a test on this story this Wednesday.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Math classes
Students should have a sheet completed for tomorrow, 7.2.
* Test will be on Wednesday for 9A.
* Test will be on Wednesday for 9A.
La Classes
Students have to research a famous person that had a comparible life to Edgar Allen Poe. Students were given multiple choices but could choose their own if the person fit the profile.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
7B
Homework: Answer one of the two questions:
1. Why was Edgar Allen Poe's writing so dark?
2. What is Poe's poem, "The Raven", about?
1. Why was Edgar Allen Poe's writing so dark?
2. What is Poe's poem, "The Raven", about?
Monday, January 16, 2012
Friday, January 13, 2012
La Classes
Secret Passage stories were to be passed in today. However, there are many not passed in yet. Students that have not passed them in, should have them here on Monday.
Monday, January 9, 2012
La Classes
Today we read the story "The Fog Horn" (this can be found on the internet by typing the fog horn into a google search) and students selected three similes and one metaphor from the story. Then they were to write 3-4 lines about the meaning of the story.
Students should be working on their Secret Passage story at home. It will be completed and passed in by this Friday.
Students should be working on their Secret Passage story at home. It will be completed and passed in by this Friday.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
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