Week of September 27, 2010

Reminders:

As stated on last week's blog, these are a few reminders concerning homework and classwork. Your child will lose points if they do not follow the directions stated below:

A. All work must be completed in blue or black ink (other colors will not be accepted) and pencil will also not be accepted unless it is specified.

B. If the assignment states that looseleaf is to be used, no other types of paper will be accepted (paper ripped out of notebooks or legal pads are unacceptable).

C. Homework must be handed in on the day due, unless I receive a note from a parent explaining why it is not complete. This will only be accepted if there is an emergency at home (not because you were too tired or that you had too much other HW).

D. Homework and classwork must be neat. Work that is sloppy, crossed out or illegible will not be accepted.

E. Please check the blog every day in case of changes or updates.

F. Books were distributed two weeks ago for the children to read. Some information for the books will be listed in the Reading NB (such as title, author, etc). Your child will have approximately three weeks to read the book. He/she should take notes while reading the book (write them on loose-leaf, a notebook, or index cards). A test will be given after the completion of each book. Your child will be allowed to use their notes during the test, but not the book. The book must be returned on the day of the test. A new book will not be given to your child until the previous one is returned. If the book gets lost or damaged, your child must pay for it.

Remember that homework and classwork count as a grade!

Weekly Vocabulary Words- 9/27/10 (Test on Friday, 10/1/10)

1. elevation- height of the earth’s surface usually expressed in feet or meters above or below sea level.

2. empire- territories and peoples under the control of a powerful nation

3. culture- way of life of a group of people, including their customs, traditions, and values.

4. allies- groups or nations that unite for a special purpose.

5. frontier- farthest unsettled edge of a country

5th Grade Reading- 9/27/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_240cp2kncdj

Homework: Book Test on Tues. 10/12

9/27 Write a sentence with the 5 vocabulary words for the week on looseleaf. Skip a line between each sentence and underline the vocabulary word. Each sentence must show that you understand the meaning of the word. Due Tuesday

9/29- Finish reading the story "It Started with Miss Ibbotson". Do page 12 in the Practice Book on LL. Write questions and answers for questions 1-8 and three sentences for 8-10. Remember to write a proper heading. Due Thursday

6th Grade Reading- 9/27/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_239dcw9bvdt

Homework: Book Test on Weds. 10/13

9/27 Write a sentence with the 5 vocabulary words for the week on looseleaf. Skip a line between each sentence and underline the vocabulary word. Each sentence must show that you understand the meaning of the word. Due Tuesday

9/29 Reread the story Losers Take All. Do pg. 13 in the Practice Book on LL. For A- questions 1& 2, restate the question in the answer. Draw the chart and complete for 1-2-3. For B - give your opinion and your reasons to support it. The answer should be at least three sentences long. Due Friday

7^th Grade Reading 9/27/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_238g87f2tdc

Homework:Book Test on Thurs.10/14

9/27 Write a sentence with the 5 vocabulary words for the week on looseleaf. Skip a line between each sentence and underline the vocabulary word. Each sentence must show that you understand the meaning of the word. (Due Tuesday)

9/29 Skills Practice Book pg. 15 . Write the question /answer for 1-14 on looseleaf. Due on Thursday

8^th Grade Reading 9/27/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_23756fcjxgr

Homework:Book Test on Fri. 10/15

9/27 Write a sentence with the 5 vocabulary words for the week on looseleaf. Skip a line between each sentence and underline the vocabulary word. Each sentence must show that you understand the meaning of the word. (Due Tuesday)

9/29 Skills Practice book pg. 11 Do on LL. 1-12 Questions and Answers. Due Thursday. Remember to put a proper heading on your paper.

7^th Grade Social Studies 9/27/10

Lesson Plans:http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_235hjfrbvf5

Homework: use your text and notes

Topics and research for National History Day is due by 10/1

9/27– Read pgs. 12-15 in the Big Eight Review. Answer Multiple Choice questions 1-10 on page 16, 17 on looseleaf. Write the correct letter and answer (not the question). On pg. 17, do the Constructed Response Questions 1,2,3. Restate the question in the answer. Remember to put a heading on the looseleaf and skip a line between each question.(Due on Thursday)

9/30- Remember your topic for National History Day due tomorrow.

8^th Grade Social Studies 9/27/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_236ct6sgqg8

Homework: Use your notes

Topics and research for National History Day is due by 10/1

9/27 Study notes for Test on Friday and hand in the definitions that were due last Friday. (Due Tuesday)

9/30 Study notes for Test Friday. Remember your topic for National History Day.

Week of September 20, 2010

Reminders:

As stated on last week's blog, these are a few reminders concerning homework and classwork. Your child will lose points if they do not follow the directions stated below:

A. All work must be completed in blue or black ink (other colors will not

be accepted) and pencil will also not be accepted unless it is

specified.

B. If the assignment states that looseleaf is to be used, no other types of

paper will be accepted (paper ripped out of notebooks or legal

pads is unacceptable).

C. Homework must be handed in on the day due, unless I receive a note

from a parent explaining why it is not complete.

This will only be accepted if there is an emergency at home (not

because you were too tired or that you had too much other HW).

D. Homework and classwork must be neat. Work that is sloppy or illegible

will not be accepted.

E. Books were distributed last week for the children to read. Some

information for the books will be listed in the Reading NB (such as title,

author,etc). Your child will have approximately three weeks to read the

book. He/she should take notes while reading the book (write them on

loose-leaf, a notebook, or index cards). A test will be given after the

completion of each book. Your child will be allowed to use their notes

during the test, but not the book. The book must be returned on the

day of the test. A new book will not be given to your child until the

previous one is returned. If the book gets lost or damaged, your

child must pay for it.

Remember that homework and classwork count as a grade!

Weekly Vocabulary Words- 9/20/10 (Test on Friday, 9/24/10)

1. antonym- a word meaning the opposite of another word

2. define- to state the meaning of

3. awe- a feeling of mixed wonder, fear, and deep respect

4. concept- a general idea or understanding; a thought or notion

5. retain- to keep or hold in possession, use, or memory

5th Grade Reading- 9/20/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_234cpczhfg8

Homework:

9/20- Practice Book p. 8 1-10. Write questions and answers on looseleaf (skip a line between the question and answer).

9/22- Practice Book p. 12 1-10. Write questions and answers on loose-leaf (skip a line between the question and answer).

6th Grade Reading- 9/20/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_233f42hsczw

Homework:

9/20 Practice Book- p. 12 Write questions and answers for numbers 1-8 and write a sentence for 9 and 10. Do on loose-leaf (skip a line between the question and answer).

9/22 Word Study Book-p. 9 Do questions 1-12 on looseleaf write question with the answer.

7^th Grade Reading 9/20/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_232zjbqdjc8

Homework:

9/20 Skills Practice- p. 13 on loose-leaf. Write questions and answers for 1-13

9/22 Aim Higher- read pgs. 28-30. On page 31, ans. questions 1-4 on looseleaf. Restate the question in the ans.

8^th Grade Reading 9/20/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_231ctx3trdn

Homework:

9/20 Write a sentence with the 5 vocabulary words for the week on looseleaf.

9/22 New York ELA Review- read pgs. 62-63. On pgs. 64 and 65, ans. questions 1-7 (write the question, the correct letter, and the answer). Skip a line between each question. This needs to be done on loose-leaf.

7^th Grade Social Studies 9/20/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_229zr2v9ngt

Homework: use your text and notes

9/20– Study Chapter 1 notes and textbook ( especially questions on pgs 9, 17, 18, and 19) for Test on Weds 9/22.

9/22 Due Fri. 9/24 on loose-leaf. S.S. text p. 29 (questions 1-4). Restate each question in your answer.

8^th Grade Social Studies 9/20/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_230f6jhnjhp

Homework: Use your notes

9/20 Due Weds. 9/22 on loose-leaf. Write about the following words (skip a line between each):

1.triangular trade 2. mercantilism 3.French and Indian War 4.Treaty of Paris

5. Proclamation Act of 1763 6. Boston Massacre 7. Committees of Correspondence

8. Boston Tea Party 9. Intolerable Acts 10. George Washington

9/22 Due Fri.9/22 on loose-leaf. Write about the following words the following words ( skip a line between each) :

1. Declaration of Independence 2. Battle of Saratoga 3. Articles of Confederation

4. Bill of Rights 5. Manifest Destiny 6. abolitionists 7. Treaty of Ghent

8. Monroe Doctrine 9. Missouri Compromise 10. Removal Act 11. Gold Rush

Week of September 13,2010

Reminders:

1. All school supplies should be in today.

2. All parent signature forms should have been handed in on Friday.

3. As stated on last week's blog, these are a few reminders concerning homework and classwork:

A. All work must be completed in blue or black ink (other colors will not

be accepted).

B. If the assignment states that looseleaf is to be used, no other types of

paper will be accepted (paper ripped out of notebooks or legal pads is

unacceptable.

C. Homework must be handed in on the day due, unless I receive a note

from a parent explaining why you did not complete your HW.

This will only be accepted if there is an emergency at home (not

because you were too tired or that you had too much other HW).

D. Homework and classwork must be neat. Work that is sloppy or illegible

will not be accepted.

E. Books will be distributed this week for the children to read. Some

information for the books will be listed in the Reading NB (such as title,

author,etc). Your child will have approximately three weeks to read the

book. He/she should take notes while reading the book (write them on

loose-leaf or index cards). A test will be given after the completion of

each book. Your child will be allowed to use the notes during the test,

but not the book. The book must be returned on the day of the test. A

new book will not be given to your child until the previous one is

returned. If the book gets lost or damaged, your child must pay

for it.

Remember that homework and classwork count as a grade!

Weekly Vocabulary Words- 9/13/10 (Test on Friday, 9/17/10)

1. camouflage- a disguise that helps to hide

2. reservoir- a place where water is collected and stored

3. silhouette- the outline of a person or thing

4. image- a picture of something

5. commotion- noisy confusion

5th Grade Reading- 9/13/10

Lesson Plans:

http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_223c95fzjf4

Homework:

9/13- Practice Book p. 6 1-5. Write questions and answers on looseleaf (skip a line between the question and answer).

9/15- Practice Book p. 5 1-10. Write questions and answers on loose-leaf (skip a line between the question and answer).

6th Grade Reading- 9/13/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_159dsnzrwqr

Homework:

9/13 Practice Book- p. 6 1-5. Write questions and answers on loose-leaf (skip a line between the question and answer).

9/15 Practice Book-p. 5 1-5. For questions 1 and 5, restate the question in the answers. For questions 2-4, draw the diagram and fill it in with the correct answers. This is to be done on looseleaf.

7^th Grade Reading 9/13/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_225gfvtwdf2

Homework:

9/13 Skills Practice- p. 4 on loose-leaf. Write answers for 1-12 using the Support Words.

9/15 Skills Practice- p. 8 on loose-leaf. For 1-6, write the underlined word and its synonym which can be found in the sentence. For 7-12, write the underlined word and its antonym which can be found in the sentence. For 13- 16, write the italicized word and its meaning which can be found in the sentence (context clues).

8^th Grade Reading 9/13/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_226hrxbrbgx

Homework:

9/13 Skills Practice- p. 4 on loose-leaf. Write questions and answers for 1-13 using the Support Words.

9/15 New York ELA Review- read the story on pgs. 58-59. On p. 60, ans. questions 1-5 (write the letter and the written ans. eg. A. smack it). On p. 61, choose 5 of the words and define each one using only writing one definition (if there is more than one meaning). Then write a sentence for the word write under its definition (eg. Write the definition for lunacy and write under it write a sentence for lunacy. Then skip a line and go to the next word. These will be done on loose-leaf.

7^th Grade Social Studies 9/13/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_227mfxxdsj6

Homework: use your text and notes

9/13 Due Weds. 9/15 on loose-leaf. S.S. text p. 17 questions 1-4. Restate each question in your answer.

9/15 Due Fri. 9/17 on loose-leaf. S.S. text p. 25 questions 1-4. Restate each question in your answer.

Open Book Test on Friday

8^th Grade Social Studies 9/13/10

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_228hqw3rxdr

Homework: Use your notes

9/13 Due Weds. 9/15 on loose-leaf. 1. Define the following words:

Prehistory, extinct, nomads, maize, Berengia, Ice Age, glacier, geologist, Northwest Passage. 2. Why is Columbus important? Restate the question in the answer.

9/15 Due Fri. 9/17 on loose-leaf. Define the following words: Jamestown, plantation, House of Burgesses, Mayflower, Mayflower Compact, First Thanksgiving, Harvard, William Penn.

Quiz on Friday on SS notes given this far.