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Homework for
9/1 - 9/8
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Friday, September 8
Reading: Complete the Homework checklist for 9/8
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English:
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Math: standard: NONE
honors: Decode a message
worksheet
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Science: Revise/Fix your "Evolution Era Intro"
guide
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Social Studies: NONE
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World Language:
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Thursday, September 7
English:
Please leave your vocabulary books at home in a safe place.
We will test Unit 1 next week, but the books do not come to
school for that. The books will return to school in
approximately two weeks when we correct Unit 2.
1. Word for the Day quiz (stationary, stationery, plane,
plain, there, they're, their) and Spelling Quiz (absolutely,
acceptance, absence).
2. Use the A.S.C. method to respond to this question:
According to the author of "On Turning Ten," what is the worst
part of turning ten?
Remember:
A - Answer the question correctly using words from the
question.
S - Support your answer by quoting or paraphrasing from
the text. Do not make assumptions about what the poet was
probably thinking. Evidence must be present in the poem.
C - Closure. Why is your answer important ("So what?"),
or how does your answer relate to you?
We will spend most of Friday in the library for a book talk.
By Monday, students will compile eight titles (sixteen in
honors) of books they want to read this year. The titles should
span at least four genres.
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Math: standard:
Cover math books
honors: Exponents/Powers
worksheet
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Science: 1.)
Complete Q 1-3 from Timeline Activity
2.)
Complete "Evolution Era Intro"
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Social Studies: HW
Practice: 5 themes of Geography (for the themes you have in }
your chart)
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World Language:
Spanish: NONE
French: NONE
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Wednesday, September 6
English: ALL
STUDENTS: Bring vocabulary books to class until further
notice!!!
standard:
Plot diagram for "Cameo the Cat"
honors:
Plot summary for "The New Kid"
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Math: standard:
Bring a book cover to class
honors: Period 2:
Exponents/Powers worksheet
Period 8: 1.) Decimal and Fraction Review problems
2.) Exponents/Powers worksheet
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Science: 1.) Revise
(fix up) fossil reading questions from last night
2.) Add
"fossil" to your vocabulary book
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Social Studies: Read
pp. 192-193 and answer questions #1-5 in complete sentences
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World Language:
1.) Read World Language sheet
2.) Finish SAFARI
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Tuesday, September 5
English: 1.) Vocabulary
pp. 21-25
2.) Begin
work on Reading Goals (see below)
These lists and our book talk on Friday,
September 8 will help you build your
Reading Goals for 2006-07 which are due Monday,
September 11. You will need to present a list of 8 books
standard, 16 books honors which you intend to read this year.
The list should span at least four
genres:
Honors and Standard:
Try American Library Association's Best Middle School Reads at
http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/alscresources/booklists/MiddleSchoolReads.htm
Try Nutmeg Teen Book
Award at
http://www.nutmegaward.org
Honors:
Outstanding Books for the College Student at
http://www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/booklistsawards/outstandingbooks/outstandingbooks.htm
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Math: standard:
1.) Cooperative Learning or Cheating?
2.) Academic Integrity worksheets
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Science: 1.) Add
"Theory" to your vocabulary books (page 6!)
2.)
Complete the "Fossil Record" reading and answer questions using
the
ASC format
~Remember: Blank answers lead to ZEROS!!!!!
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Social Studies: Read
a Map
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World Language: NONE
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Monday, September 4
LABOR DAY!!!!!
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Friday, September 1
Please Return all Required Forms!
English: 1.) Finish "Jack and the
Beanstalk" plot diagram
2.) In class
Reading TEST
3.) Check 7-2
website everyday
4.) See #2
from Thursday (below)
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Math: Set-up notebook as directed Thursday
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Science: 1.) Add the definitions for
"Inference" and "Observation" to your
vocabulary books.
2.) Get
Grade Page in vocabulary book signed by parent/guardian
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Social Studies: NONE
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World Language: Memorize Article 5 of the
"Human Rights" poster and show to parents to get signed
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