English/Lit 7

English - We finished our outlines for our Internet research paper. The outlines are looking good! I can't wait to start seeing the students create their rough drafts.

Literature - Due to the (unbelievably) high number of students out due to illness, we had time to catch those students up while spending some quality time reading. Students who were missing the "Dear Abby" letters had time on the computer to finish those. Other students who were missing assignments also had time to work. Many students enjoyed some quiet time reading as they explored a new novel. This day was treated like our Monday IMC reading days. Students could lose points by not choosing to do one of the activities stated above.

7th grade math

Went over rates and unit rates today. Homework: Lesson 7.2, pages 294-295. Problems 10-28 and 30-36. Mid-Chapter Test and Quiz on Friday.

Pre-Algebra

Chapter 6 review, pages 306-308. Problems 1-34. Quiz tomorrow and test on Wednesday.

Algebra

Lesson 7.6 Part 2, pages 436-438. Problems 30-58even and quiz 2, problems 1-14. Quiz tomorrow and chapter 7 test on Wednesday.

Social Studies 7

Students were to have the outline completed for the history research project by the end of the day today. Those who have already completed the outline proceeded to writing their first draft of the paper.

Science 7

Groups of students completed a review concept mapping project about the Types of Rocks. The reviewing will continue until the practical lab test on Thursday followed by the written test on Friday.

Langauge Arts - 2/25-2/29

We continue reading Black Star, Bright Dawn. The tentative reading schedule for this week goes as follows:

Monday- Chapter 8-10
Tuesday- Chapter 11
Wednesday - Chapters 12-14
Thursday - Chapters 15-17

Vocabulary packet 16 was handed out on Monday and needs to be completed by Wednesday, February 27th. The vocabulary quiz will be on Thursday, February 28th.

Applied Math

Lesson 50 - Dividing by a Decimal Number

*Students were given time in class to complete/turn in any late or missing work as well as to make corrections to previously turned in assignments.

Assignment: Test Review/Study Guide - Test tomorrow! (Extra Credit will be available)

Social Studies 8

Students read and took notes on Chapter 3, Section 3 - The Middle Colonies.

Assignment: Section 3 Vocab worksheet and p. 87 #1-4 on the back of the worksheet. Study for a quiz on Sections 2 and 3 tomorrow.

Coming Up: Tuesday, March 4 - Chapter 3 Test

Literature 8

Quizzes from chapters 1-8 were passed back today. Many students did well. Those who did not do well on the quiz need to pay more attention in class. I would also reccommend re-reading to get current with the story's plot.
Today we focused on vocabulary from Chapters 1-8. A crossword and character connection was assigned.

Science 8

We continue to work on our disease research. Although class time will be provided this week, students may have to complete some work at home. The projects are due on Friday, Feb. 29th. We also are continuing to study microbes. Bacteria is our current focus.

The students were given a virus quiz today to check understanding. Students are allowed to use notes on quizzes..