Applied Math 7

Today it was discussed with students that when we are checking assignments, it is the checker's job ONLY to mark problems that are wrong, NOT to write the correct answer on the assignment. It is each student's responsibilities to correct their OWN paper. At this point, since there have been more than a few instances of cheating rather than correcting, if Ms. Francoeur is not thoroughly convinced that each student made their own corrections, the student will not receive points back on the correction.
Today Lesson 16 - Reducing Fractions Part 1 was covered
Assignment: complete the Lesson 16 worksheet and ALL LATE WORK

Applied Math 8

Today it was discussed with students that when we are checking assignments, it is the checker's job ONLY to mark problems that are wrong, NOT to write the correct answer on the assignment. It is each student's responsibilities to correct their OWN paper. At this point, since there have been more than a few instances of cheating rather than correcting, if Ms. Francoeur is not thoroughly convinced that each student made their own corrections, the student will not receive points back on the correction.
Time was given in class today to complete Friday's assignment.
Today's homework: Complete the Chapter 1 review and vocab due tomorrow.
Study for the test tomorrow!

Language Arts - 8 (10/14-10/17)

This week students are back to their normal vocabulary schedule and the root for the week is "port." The packet is due Wednesday with the quiz on Thursday.

We will also be wrapping up The Giver unit this week with our final movie projects. I have seen some very creative ideas and I am looking forward to watching the presentations on Tuesday. After the movie presentations, we will be watching a science fiction movie with similar ideas and themes as The Giver.

Literature 8

And Then There Were None...

I read a short biography about our author: Agatha Christie.

The students were assigned to read Chapter 1 and fill in the character chart. We will discuss it tomorrow.

Science 8

We began work on a cell brochure today. All work is due on Thursday at the end of class.

Note: Students will have access to a word processor at school. They need to be productive during the work time provided in class.

7th Grade Math

Lesson 2-5, pages 78-79. Problems 11-21 and 24-32.

Pre-Algebra and Algebra

Students were finishing up their tests today because of the shorten day on Friday. No homework.

Social Studies 8

Today we corrected our United States outline maps - we put a big map up on the overhead and students took turns pointing out the locations that were on the assignment with the fancy schmancy pointers. Students who were absent Friday, or who had not completed the assignment, had the chance to make sure labels were correct.

Outline maps were turned in today - they will be graded. Graded maps will be returned tomorrow so students can use them to study for the map quiz.

Assignment: Read Section 2 (p. 131-137) and complete the Reading Study Guide. Make sure terms are circled where they appear in the study guide, or defined on a seperate piece of paper. Also, complete the skillbuilder at the bottom of the study guide. Notes will be checked either Thursday or Friday.

Also...Chapter 4 tests were passed back today and new grade sheets were posted. There is already missing work since progress reports. Students were reminded that assignment grades lose 10% every day they are late. Get your late work done and turn it in to help your quarter grade!