Announcements:
1. Don’t forget that Tuesday night is Portfolio Night on 8-South. Remember to invite your parents for a 15-minute time period (between 3:30 and 5:30) and join them in the 8-South area. If your parents cannot come, ask another adult, even an 8-South teacher, to be the audience for your portfolio presentation. We hope to see ALL 8-South students there. This is an important celebration and, yes, there will be food.
2. There will be a Project Peanut Butter meeting on Thursday after school in Ms. Baker’s room.
3. Promotion speaker tryouts are on Thursday after school in Mr. Maesaka’s room. Further information is on the round table in the hallway. Only those who signed up by May 1st may attend.
Literacy:
Homework:
You need to post to two new forums. Both of them can be found under 8-South Literacy. Scroll down to where you see The Miracle Worker. “Being a Teacher” and “Three Days to See” Due Wednesday (B Day) /Thursday (A Day)
Mathematics:
Algebra 8 (1-2B)
Today we took a look at recursive and explicit formulas and we figured out a way to calculate the total amount of money earned for Dribbling Dawn over a twenty year career. Next, we studied for our Investigation 1 & 2 quiz Wednesday. We finished by starting on Problem 3.1.
Homework:
- Problem 3.1
- Study for the Quiz Wednesday
Algebra 8 (5-6B)
Today we took a look at recursive and explicit formulas and we figured out a way to calculate the total amount of money earned for Dribbling Dawn over a twenty year career. Next, we studied for our Investigation 1 & 2 quiz Wednesday. We finished by starting on Problem 3.1.
Homework:
- Problem 3.1
- Study for the Quiz Wednesday
Science:
Students are well into their end-of-the-year projects. I would like to remind them to plan ahead and make sure to start their work ahead of the deadline. NEWS ALERT!!! Anyone who has a Cartoon Guide needs to bring it back so I can re-distribute them to those who have not had a chance to read the book yet. Thanks!
Homework:
These are just the assignments DUE (not the small checks) by May 22:
- Reflection and COL post for Chapter 1 Cartoon Guide to Environment (I)
- Pros/Cons and article for Chapter 10 Cartoon Guide to Environment (I)
- Reflection for Chapter 14 Cartoon Guide for Environment (I)
- EC #7 Summary and Extra Questions (I)
- Your Group Lab Presentation (at Symposium) (G)
- Garden mass comparison (I/G)
Social Studies:
Homework: Read pp. 210-214 and answer 1,2,3,4, and 6 on p. 214.
Don’t forget that Tuesday night is Portfolio Night on 8-South. Remember to invite your parents for a 15-minute time period (between 3:30 and 5:30) and join them in the 8-South area. If your parents cannot come, ask another adult, even an 8-South teacher, to be the audience for your portfolio presentation. We hope to see ALL 8-South students there.
Literacy:
Homework:
Typed To Kill a Mockingbird essay is due on Monday–all classes. Essay must be proofread carefully and a minimum of five paragraphs.
Mathematics:
Challenge Algebra 8 (1-2A)
Today we presented our graphs from the 12.3 worksheet. Then we discussed the answers from 12.4. Next class we will be checking our answers from 12.5 and the first three sections of the Chapter 12 Review.
Homework:
- First three sections of the Chapter 12 review
Algebra 8 (5-6 A)
Today we started by checking the homework from the previous class. Then we completed our math reflection for our portfolio.
Homework:
- Math Reflection for portfolio
- Make sure to have all homework completed.
Science:
Homework:
Social Studies:
Homework: For A day students, read pp. 210-214 and answer 1,2,3,4, and 6 on p. 214.
For B day – Read pp. 195-200; answer 2-6 on p. 200.
Literacy:
Homework:
Typed To Kill a Mockingbird essay is due on Monday–all classes. Essay must be proofread carefully and a minimum of five paragraphs.
Mathematics:
Social Studies:
Homework: Finish the map we started in class and prepare two reflections for Portfolio Night.
For A day – Read pp. 195-200; answer 206 on p. 200.
Literacy:
Homework:
Typed To Kill a Mockingbird essay is due on Monday–all classes. Essay must be proofread carefully and a minimum of five paragraphs.
Mathematics:
Challenge Algebra 8 (1-2A)
Today we revisited “the methods for graphing quadratic functions.” Then we worked more on completing the square and solving quadratic functions algebraically.
Homework:
- 12.3 Worksheet and graph #2-10 in your composition book
Algebra 8 (5-6 A)
Today we checked our yellow and green worksheets, looked over problem 2.1, and discussed scientific notation of numbers less than 1.
Then we started discussing problem 2.2
- Finish Problem 2.2
- ACE(2) #1, 2, 3, 4, 15, 16, 21, 33
Science:
Homework:
Social Studies:
Homework: Finish the map we started in class and prepare two reflections for Portfolio Night.
For A day – Read pp. 195-200; answer 206 on p. 200.
Literacy:
During class, we are working on drafting our Mockingbird essays. Students are conferencing with Ms. Baker about their ideas and their organization.
Homework:
Final typed, proofread TKMB essay (minimum five paragraphs) is due on Monday (May 5th)–all classes.
Post to two Forums due this Wednesday (A) or Thursday (B)–
a. “Poetry Is a Juicy T-Bone Steak” forum
b. “What Are you Reading?” forum (Choose just one category for this)
3. Bring two pieces (hard copies) for your portfolio. Due Wednesday (A) or Thursday (B).
Mathematics:
Algebra 8 (1-2B)
Today we started class by checking our yellow and green worksheets. Then we took a look back at problem 1.4 and continued on to problem 2.1 which dealt with starting values different than 1 and the growth factor.
Homework:
- Problem 2.1
- 1, 2, 4, 15, 16, 21
Algebra 8 (5-6 B)
Today we checked our yellow and green worksheets, looked over problem 2.1, and discussed scientific notation of numbers less than 1.
Then we started discussing problem 2.2
- Finish Problem 2.2
- ACE(2) #1, 2, 4, 15, 16, 21, 33
Science:
Students received a handout that outlines their work for the rest of the semester. In that handout there are several due dates and small checks that allow me to make sure they are progressing. Read this handout and use it as your guideline for the remainder of the semester.
Homework:
These are just the assignments DUE (not the small checks) by May 22:
- Reflection and COL post for Chapter 1 Cartoon Guide to Environment (I)
- Pros/Cons and article for Chapter 10 Cartoon Guide to Environment (I)
- Reflection for Chapter 14 Cartoon Guide for Environment (I)
- EC #7 Summary and Extra Questions (I)
- Your Group Lab Presentation (at Symposium) (G)
- Garden mass comparison (I/G)
Social Studies:
Homework: Finish the map we started in class and prepare two reflections for Portfolio Night.
Literacy:
During class, we are working on drafting our Mockingbird essays. Students are conferencing with Ms. Baker about their ideas and their organization.
Homework:
Final typed, proofread TKMB essay (minimum five paragraphs) is due on Monday (May 5th)–all classes.
Post to two Forums due this Wednesday (A) or Thursday (B)–
a. “Poetry Is a Juicy T-Bone Steak” forum
b. “What Are you Reading?” forum (Choose just one category for this)
3. Bring two pieces (hard copies) for your portfolio. Due Wednesday (A) or Thursday (B).
Mathematics:
Challenge Algebra 8 (1-2A)
Today we took the mid chapter 12 quiz and then we took a look at the quadratic formula.
Homework:
Algebra 8 (5-6 A)
Today we looked over problem 1.4 of Growing, Growing, Growing and our ACE questions from the previous class. Then we continued our exploration of exponential growth looking at starting values different than 1 in problem 2.1
- Finish Problem 2.1
- Green and Blue WS’s
Science:
Students received a handout that outlines their work for the rest of the semester. In that handout there are several due dates and small checks that allow me to make sure they are progressing. Read this handout and use it as your guideline for the remainder of the semester.
Homework:
These are just the assignments DUE (not the small checks) by May 22:
- Reflection and COL post for Chapter 1 Cartoon Guide to Environment (I)
- Pros/Cons and article for Chapter 10 Cartoon Guide to Environment (I)
- Reflection for Chapter 14 Cartoon Guide for Environment (I)
- EC #7 Summary and Extra Questions (I)
- Your Group Lab Presentation (at Symposium) (G)
- Garden mass comparison (I/G)
Social Studies:
Homework: Read and take Cornell Notes on pp. 186-195. Also, begin to prepare reflections on artifacts for Portfolio Night ( May 6).
A day for April 28 – Finish the map we started in class and write two reflections for Portfolio Night.
Literacy:During class, we are working on outlining our Mockingbird essays. Students are conferencing with Ms. Baker about their ideas and their organization.
Homework: You need to bring a finished outline to class on Monday (A Day) or Tuesday (B Day). We will begin drafting on Monday/Tuesday.
Mathematics:
Algebra 8 (1-2B)
Today we took a look at our answers from problem 1.3. Then we did problem 1.4.
Homework:
- Finish problem 1.4
- ACE(1) #25-27
- Green and Yellow WS’s
Algebra 8 (5-6 A)
Today we looked over problem 1.4 of Growing, Growing, Growing and then we continued on with Problem 2.1.
- Finish Problem 2.1
- Green and Yellow WS’s
Science:
Homework:
NONE
Social Studies:
Homework: Read and take Cornell Notes on pp. 186-195. Also, begin to prepare reflections on artifacts for Portfolio Night ( May 6).
Brunch for Books! Please check out the attached article about a book fundraiser through our library.Did someone say “barbecue?” Read the attachment about the upcoming 8th grade Community Alliance BBQ!
Upcoming Events: Poetry Slam on April 23rd at 7 p.m. Be there!!! Taylor Mali will be the MC.
Literacy:
During class, we are working on outlining our Mockingbird essays. Students are conferencing with Ms. Baker about their ideas and their organization.
Homework: Your Mockingbird outline is due on Monday (A Day) or Tuesday (B Day). Also, keep reading your independent reading book.
Mathematics:
Challenge Algebra 8 (1-2A)
Today we took a look at our answers from 12.3 and then took notes on using factoring to solve quadratic equations.
Homework:
Algebra 8 (5-6 A)
Today we looked over problem 1.3 of Growing, Growing, Growing and then we continued on with Problem 1.4.
- Finish Problem 1.4
- ACE(1) #28-30,35-38, 50
Science:
Homework:
NONE
Social Studies:
Homework: Quiz on Confucius, Daoism, Chinese Dynasties, and Chinese Exploration – A Day – Wednesday April 23; and B Day – Thursday, April 24.
Brunch for Books! Please check out the attached article about a book fundraiser through our library.Did someone say “barbecue?” Read the attachment about the upcoming 8th grade Community Alliance BBQ!
Upcoming Events: Poetry Slam on April 23rd at 7 p.m. Be there!!! Taylor Mali will be the MC.
Literacy:
During class, we are working on outlining our Mockingbird essays. Students are conferencing with Ms. Baker about their ideas and their organization.
Homework: Get your 4th Quarter Reading Contract Signed. Dive into your independent reading book. You should be reading at least 30 minutes a night.
Mathematics:
Algebra 8 (1-2B)
Today we took a look at ACE(1) #1-7, and 31 and discussed exponential growth at length.
Homework:
- Finish Problem 1.3
- Test corrections for some
Algebra 8 (5-6 B)
Today we looked over problem 1.3 of Growing, Growing, Growing and then we continued on with Problem 1.4.
- Finish Problem 1.4
- ACE(1) #28-30,35-38, 50
Science:
Homework:
- Take the online carbon footprint quiz at www.myfootprint.org
- Write down the number of earths it would take… (your score)
- Complete the Experimental Challenge worksheet about Albert and his bats. The focus of this worksheet is the table and graph. How would you draw a good table for this lab? Would you use every data point? Would you use the average? Would you use the longest hit of each bat?
Social Studies:
Homework: Quiz on Confucius, Daoism, Chinese Dynasties, and Chinese Exploration – A Day – Wednesday April 23; and B Day – Thursday, April 24.
Brunch for Books! Please check out the attached article about a book fundraiser through our library.Did someone say “barbecue?” Read the attachment about the upcoming 8th grade Community Alliance BBQ!
Upcoming Events: Poetry Slam on April 23rd at 7 p.m. Be there!!! Taylor Mali will be the MC.
Literacy:
During class, we are working on outlining our Mockingbird essays. Students are conferencing with Ms. Baker about their ideas and their organization.
Homework: Get your 4th Quarter Reading Contract Signed. Dive into your independent reading book. You should be reading at least 30 minutes a night.
Mathematics:
Challenge Algebra
Today we took a look at 12.2, this time focusing on graphing, and we reviewed the method for finding the zeros of an exponential function. Then we took a look at 12.3 “Completing the Square.”
Homework:
Algebra 8 (5-6 A)
Today we looked back over problem 1.2 of Growing, Growing, Growing.
After making some observations, we worked ACE questions in class to get some extra practice.
- Problem 1.3
- Test corrections
Science:
Homework:
- Take the online carbon footprint quiz at www.myfootprint.org
- Write down the number of earths it would take… (your score)
- Complete the Experimental Challenge worksheet about Albert and his bats. The focus of this worksheet is the table and graph. How would you draw a good table for this lab? Would you use every data point? Would you use the average? Would you use the longest hit of each bat?
Social Studies:
Homework: Quiz on Confucius, Daoism, Chinese Dynasties, and Chinese Exploration – A Day – Wednesday April 23; and B Day – Thursday, April 24.
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