Homework

__**Thursday, June 11, 2015**__ __**Bowling trip was a success!**__ __**//Stay back students//--thanks for completing missing work.**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Mad Lib--Bowling Six Word Memoirs Start planning for the year in review--what topics/units did you enjoy this year? What should be revised for next year? Finished drafting thank you letters __**Social Studies**__ Completed Constitution test corrections (extra Bill of Rights scenarios analysis) Video on Washington's Presidency __**Algebra**__ Last homework quiz given today!! Please bring a board game for Friday's class. Last full lesson tomorrow! Animal Projects presented thru Wednesday. Cell quiz take home yesterday due Wednesday.
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__**Wednesday, June 10, 2015**__ __**Bowling trip tomorrow: rubber-soled shoes, socks, lunch/something to drink.**__ __**//Stay back students//--electronic devices will be collected; be ready to complete missing work.**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Mad Lib--Democrats Six Word Memoirs Revisions of Time 100 inquiry essay due today Continued drafting thank you letters __**Social Studies**__ Finish work on Original 13 States maps Completed Constitution test Video on Washington's Presidency __**Algebra**__ Last homework quiz given today!! Please bring a board game for Friday's class. Last full lesson tomorrow! Animal Projects presented thru Wednesday. Cell quiz take home yesterday due Wednesday.
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__**Tuesday, June 9, 2015**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Sacred Writing Time--National Donald Duck Day Six Word Memoirs Revisions of Time 100 inquiry essay due Wednesday Continued drafting thank you letters __**Social Studies**__ Finish work on Original 13 States maps Started studying for final Constitution test--tomorrow during Balanced Literacy Reading of Ch. 9 on Washington's Presidency __**Algebra**__ Last homework quiz given today!! Please bring a board game for Friday's class. Last full lesson tomorrow! Animal Projects presented thru Wednesday. Cell quiz take home yesterday due Wednesday.
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__**Monday, June 8, 2015**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Sacred Writing Time--Upsy-Daisy Day Writing progress analysis--look at SWT entries and writing folder contents for personal changes and growth of writing over time Revisions of Time 100 inquiry essay due Wednesday Continued drafting thank you letters __**Social Studies**__ Continue work on Original 13 States maps Started studying for final Constitution test Reading of Ch. 9 on Washington's Presidency __**Algebra**__ Page 813 #1-14 all due tomorrow. Animal Projects given today thru Wednesday. Cell quiz take home Monday due Wednesday.
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__**Friday, June 5, 2015**__ __**Bowling field trip slips are due-all work and detention time must be completed to attend. Cash only, please.**__ __**iPads have been collected and fines have been assessed--cracked screens are $60 and missing chargers are $40.**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Free Write Friday Read scene 3 of "The Dying Detective" Continued drafting thank you letters __**Social Studies**__ Graded notes on Article 2 and 3 Bill of Rights quiz __**Algebra**__ Reviewed and completed common assessment Continued animal project research; due and presented on Monday thru Thursday of next week. Cell quiz on Monday
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__**Thursday, June 4, 2015**__ __**Bowling field trip slips are due-all work and detention time must be completed to attend. Cash only, please.**__ __**iPads have been collected and fines have been assessed--cracked screens are $60 and missing chargers are $40.**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Sacred Writing Time--Old Maid's Day Read scene 2 of "The Dying Detective" Started drafting thank you letters __**Social Studies**__ Graded notes on Article 2 and 3 Finished work on the Bill of Rights--quiz tomorrow __**Algebra**__ Homework quiz on # 1-8 Continued animal project research; due and presented on Monday thru Thursday of next week. Cell quiz
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__**Wednesday, June 3, 2015**__ __**Bowling field trip slips are due-all work and detention time must be completed to attend. Cash only, please.**__ __**iPads have been collected and fines have been assessed--cracked screens are $60 and missing chargers are $40.**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Mad Lib--White House Tour Finish reading scene 1 of "The Dying Detective" __**Social Studies**__ Finish reading and notes on Article 2 and 3 Start work on the Bill of Rights __**Algebra**__ Homework quiz on # 1-8 Continued animal project research due and presented on Monday thru Thursday of next week. Cell quiz tomorrow due to fire drill today.
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__**Tuesday, June 2, 2015**__ __**Bowling field trip slips are due tomorrow-all work and detention time must be completed to attend. Cash only, please.**__ __**iPads will be collected tomorrow--cracked screens are $60 and missing chargers are $40.**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Sacred Writing Time--Rocky Road Ice Cream Day Read scene 1 of "The Dying Detective" __**Social Studies**__ Reading and notes on Article 2 and 3 Current Events 29 sharing __**Algebra**__ Lesson 801 #1-8(9-13) optional for preview for tomorrow's lesson. Homework quiz on # 1-8 Continued animal project research. Ribbon of Life and Big Concepts on connections between Eukaryotes and Prokaryote cells. Diversity of Life test on Wednesday
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__**Monday, June 1, 2015**__ __**Bowling field trip slips are due on Wednesday-all work and detention time must be completed to attend. Cash only, please.**__ __**iPads will be collected tomorrow and Wednesday--cracked screens are $60 and missing chargers are $40.**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Sacred Writing Time--National Dare Day No Red Ink--grammar review and individual practice assignment Preview "The Dying Detective" Achieve government articles __**Social Studies**__ Quiz on Article 1 of the Constitution Reading and notes on Article 2 Current Events 29 due June 2 __**Algebra**__ Lesson 801 #1-8(9-13) optional for preview for tomorrow's lesson. Homework quiz on # 1-8 Started animal project research. Started learning about the Ribbon of Life and Big Concepts on connections between Eukaryotes and Prokaryote cells. Diversity of Life test next week Wednesday.
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__**Friday, May 29, 2015**__ __**Bowling field trip slips are due next Wednesday-all work and detention time must be completed to attend. Cash only, please.**__ __**iPads will be collected next Wednesday--cracked screens are $60 and missing chargers are $40.**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Free Write Friday No Red Ink--grammar review and individual practice assignment "The Third Wish"--reading and discussion on story elements and theme Achieve or silent reading __**Social Studies**__ Reading and notes on Article 1 of the Constitution Current Events 29 due June 2 __**Algebra**__ Geometry readiness exam today. Started animal project research. Started learning about the Ribbon of Life and Big Concepts on connections between Eukaryotes and Prokaryote cells. Diversity of Life test next week Wednesday.
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__**Thursday, May 28, 2015**__ __**Bowling field trip slips were distributed last week-all work and detention time must be completed to attend. Cash only, please.**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Sacred Writing Time--Amnesty International Day No Red Ink--grammar review "The Third Wish"--reading and notes on characterization, inner conversation, and predictions Achieve or silent reading __**Social Studies**__ Reading and notes on Article 1 of the Constitution Current Events 29 due June 2 __**Algebra**__ Geometry readiness exam today. Introduced animal project Started learning about the Ribbon of Life and Big Concepts on connections between Eukaryotes and Prokaryote cells. Diversity of Life test next week Wednesday.
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__**Wednesday, May 27th, 2015**__ __**Bowling field trip slips were distributed last week-all work and detention time must be completed to attend. Cash only, please.**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Mad Lib--Republicans "The Third Wish"--reading and notes on characterization, inner conversation, and predictions Achieve or silent reading __**Social Studies**__ Ch. 8 assessment Current Events 29 due June 2 __**Algebra**__ Geometry readiness exam tomorrow. Study guide was gone over in class and students should have them home tonight to study. Students may only use calculators and scrap paper. Started learning about the Ribbon of Life and Big Concepts on connections between Eukaryotes and Prokaryote cells. Diversity of Life test next week Wednesday.
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__**Tuesday, May 26, 2015**__ __**Bowling field trip slips were distributed last week-all work and detention time must be completed to attend. Cash only, please.**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Sacred Writing Time--Sally Ride Day Bell Ringer--word connotations "Village Blacksmith"--characterization, symbolism Achieve or silent reading __**Social Studies**__ Principles of the Constitution notes and poster work Ch. 8 test tomorrow Current Events 28 sharing Sent letter home with students about the Geometry Readiness Exam Next week Thursday! If you have any questions, please contact me during school hours. Please have your student review the main learning targets from chapters 1-11. Use textbook online or Khan Academy for refreshers on learning targets. Page 785 #1-15 due tomorrow and Exponential Growth and Decay. Students completed learning about our Immune System and how it works. Continued learning on Diversity of Life tomorrow.
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__**Friday, May 22, 2015**__ __**Bowling field trip slips were distributed yesterday--all work and detention time must be completed to attend. Cash only, please.**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Free Write Friday Memorial Day connection to "Henry V" by William Shakespeare Achieve or silent reading __**Social Studies**__ Principles of the Constitution notes and poster work Ch. 8 test on Wednesday Current Events 28 with government connection due May 26 Sent letter home with students about the Geometry Readiness Exam Next week Thursday! If you have any questions, please contact me during school hours. Please have your student review the main learning targets from chapters 1-11. Use textbook online or Khan Academy for refreshers on learning targets. Students did a great job on their microscope labs on single cell organisms. Students who did the retake test on cells did a wonderful job in increasing their scores!! Congratulations to those students. Started learning about the Immune System and will continue on Tuesday.
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__**Thursday, May 21, 2015**__ __**Bowling field trip slips were distributed today--all work and detention time must be completed to attend. Cash only, please.**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Sacred Writing Time--National Backyard Games Week Bell Ringer--inferring word meaning from context Sentence fluency analysis--__Owl Moon__, "After Twenty Years," one paragraph from your goal essay or inquiry essay Achieve or silent reading __**Social Studies**__ Ratification battle and the Bill of Rights Ch. 7 tests--revisions of essays and/or additional essays to get additional points due tomorrow Current Events 28 with government connection due May 26 Sent letter home with students about the Geometry Readiness Exam Next week Thursday! If you have any questions, please contact me during school hours. Geometric Sequence Practice page due tomorrow. Homework quiz on Geometric Sequences and Permutations/Combinations tomorrow. Retakes for Cell Organelle Test will be given Thursday of this week due to the amount of students who would like to retake the test. Paramecium, Euglena, Amoeba, and Flagellete labs are due at the end of the class period Thursday.
 * __Algebra__**.
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__**Wednesday, May 20, 2015**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Mad Lib--The Constitution "After Twenty Years" short story--character trait analysis with text evidence Silent reading __**Social Studies**__ Federalists and Antifederalists reading, video, and notes Ch. 7 tests--revisions of essays and/or additional essays to get additional points due Friday Current Events 28 with government connection due May 26 Sent letter home with students about the Geometry Readiness Exam Next week Thursday! If you have any questions, please contact me during school hours. Geometric Sequence Practice page due tomorrow. Homework quiz on Geometric Sequences and Permutations/Combinations tomorrow. Retakes for Cell Organelle Test will be given Thursday of this week due to the amount of students who would like to retake the test. Paramecium, Euglena, Amoeba, and Flagellete labs are due at the end of the class period Thursday.
 * __Algebra__**.
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__**Tuesday, May 19, 2015**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Sacred Writing Time--Neighbor Day "After Twenty Years" short story as an example of surprise endings--track the clues Achieve--"Finding the Right Balance"--vocabulary connections, reading connections, activity Silent reading __**Social Studies**__ Federalists and Antifederalists reading, video, and notes Ch. 7 tests handed back today--revisions of essays and/or additional essays to get additional points due Friday Current Events 27 with government connection sharing Review Permutation and Combination situations. Questions from board #1-4 due tomorrow. Geometry Readiness Exam Next week Thursday! Retakes for Cell Organelle Test will be given Thursday of this week due to the amount of students who would like to retake the test. Paramecium, Euglena, Amoeba, and Flagellete labs are due at the end of the class period Thursday.
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__**Monday, May 18, 2015**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Sacred Writing Time--Visit Your Relatives Day Bell Ringer--figurative language Hyperbole reading and notes using "Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout" as an example Silent reading __**Social Studies**__ Finished reading and notes on constitution issues with slavery and trade Current Events 27 with government connection is due May 19 Practice page 10-8 B due tomorrow Geometry Readiness Exam Next week Thursday! Retakes for Cell Organelle Test will be given Wednesday of this week. Paramecium and Euglena labs started today.
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__**Friday, May 15, 2015**__ __**Most students on our team are eligible for the incentive this Friday! Thanks for completing all of your work!**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Free Write Friday Irony assessment Achieve--finish Level Set assessment, continue work on assigned articles--those who have fewer than 40 articles and activities completed need to do more __**Social Studies**__ Discovery Ed video on the Constitutional Convention Current Events 27 with government connection is due May 19 Practice page 10-5 Experimental Probability due tomorrow Last day for quiz corrections will be tomorrow by 3:00pm Cell organelle quiz today Paramecium lab started today Answers of the four questions on the egg lab will be discussed tomorrow during the lab warm-up. Re-takes for the Cell Organelle quiz will be taken Monday, May 18th.
 * __Algebra__**
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__**Thursday, May 14, 2015**__ __**Most students on our team are eligible for the incentive this Friday! Bring some money to buy extra concessions. Thanks for completing all of your work!**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Sacred Writing Time--National Dance Like a Chicken Day Bell Ringer--figurative language Irony notes--TED ed cartoon examples of situational, dramatic, and verbal irony; partner practice scenarios Achieve--finish Level Set assessment, continue work on assigned articles--those who have fewer than 40 articles and activities completed need to do more __**Social Studies**__ Reading and notes on the Virginia Plan, the New Jersey Plan, and the Great Compromise Current Events 27 with government connection is due May 19 Practice page 10-5 Experimental Probability due tomorrow Last day for quiz corrections will be tomorrow by 3:00pm Cell organelle quiz today Paramecium lab started today Answers of the four questions on the egg lab will be discussed tomorrow during the lab warm-up. Re-takes for the Cell Organelle quiz will be taken Monday, May 18th.
 * __Algebra__**
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__**Wednesday, May 13, 2015**__ __**Most students on our team are eligible for the incentive this Friday! Thanks for completing all of your work!**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Mad Lib--Letter From a Martian Bell Ringer--figurative language Irony notes--look for examples of situational, dramatic, and verbal irony for assessment Achieve--finish Level Set assessment, continue work on assigned articles--those who have fewer than 40 articles and activities completed need to do more __**Social Studies**__ Articles of Confederation simulation--the art of compromise Reading and notes on the delegates and the rules of the Constitutional Convention Current Events 27 with government connection is due May 19 Study notes for chapter 9 assessment tomorrow. Students are allowed one piece of line paper for notes that can be used to help them on their assessment. 3 TenMark assignments due Sunday. Egg-speriment Permeability lab Due on Tuesday, May 12th.
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__**Tuesday, May 12, 2015**__ __**Most students on our team are eligible for the incentive this Friday! Thanks for completing all of your work!**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Sacred Writing Time--National Doodle Day Inquiry project--self evaluation and sharing Achieve--Level Set assessment--those who have fewer than 40 articles and activities completed need to do more __**Social Studies**__ Articles of Confederation Brain Pop Reading and notes on the Annapolis Convention Current Events 26 sharing Study notes for chapter 9 assessment tomorrow. Students are allowed one piece of line paper for notes that can be used to help them on their assessment. 3 TenMark assignments due Sunday. Egg-speriment Permeability lab Due on Tuesday, May 12th.
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__**Monday, May 11, 2015**__ __**Students have the draft of their eighth grade schedule to be discussed and signed and returned to school.**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Sacred Writing Time--Eat What You Want Day No Red Ink--quote transitions Revising and editing time -- inquiry project--final draft of five paragraph essay with four sources of evidence due May 12 Achieve--those who have fewer than 40 articles and activities completed need to do more __**Social Studies**__ Northwest Ordinance video, reading, and notes Current Events 26 is due May 12 Study notes for chapter 9 assessment tomorrow. Students are allowed one piece of line paper for notes that can be used to help them on their assessment. 3 TenMark assignments due Sunday. Egg-speriment Bring in liquids for tomorrow's lab. Permeability lab Due on Tuesday, May 12th.
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__**Friday, May 8, 2015**__ __**Students have the draft of their eighth grade schedule to be discussed and signed and returned to school.**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Free Write Friday Assessment for "All Summer In a Day," pp. 289-294--identify and explain examples of figurative language, write a new ending to the story. Workshop time -- inquiry project--final due May 12 Achieve--those who have fewer than 40 articles and activities completed need to do more __**Social Studies**__ Video and discussion Current Events 26 is due May 12 Chapter 9 assessment. Students are allowed one piece of line paper for notes that can be used to help them on their assessment. 3 TenMark assignments due Sunday. Egg-speriment Bring in liquids for tomorrow's lab. Permeability lab Due on Tuesday, May 12th.
 * __Algebra__**
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__**Thursday, May 7, 2015**__ __**Students have the draft of their eighth grade schedule to be discussed and signed and returned to school.**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Sacred Writing Time--National Teacher Day Plot line for "All Summer In a Day," pp. 289-294 Novel Thinking 2--still missing many! Workshop time -- inquiry project--some started partner revising--final due May 12 Achieve--Age of Revolution: Cinco de Mayo; only those who have fewer than 40 articles and activities completed need to do more __**Social Studies**__ Articles of Confederation video Current Events 26 is due May 12 Study notes for chapter 9 assessment tomorrow. Students are allowed one piece of line paper for notes that can be used to help them on their assessment. 3 TenMark assignments due Sunday. Egg-speriment Bring in liquids for tomorrow's lab. Permeability lab Due on Tuesday, May 12th.
 * __Algebra__**
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__**Wednesday, May 6, 2015**__ __**Students have the draft of their eighth grade schedule to be discussed and signed and returned to school.**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Mad Lib--Weather Report Chart of rain and sun descriptions from "All Summer In a Day," pp. 289-294 Novel Thinking 2--still missing many! Workshop time -- inquiry project--discussed teacher example Achieve--only those who have fewer than 40 articles and activities completed __**Social Studies**__ Articles of Confederation reading and text coding, sorting the positive and negative features Some students still need to finish map of 1783 North America boundaries; label and answer questions with complete sentences Current Events 26 is due May 12 Chapter 9 lesson 9 Practice sheet to practice solving quadratic equations with discriminants Egg-speriment Permeability lab on Monday.
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__**Tuesday, May 5, 2015**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Sacred Writing Time--Cinco de Mayo Silent reading and inner conversation for "All Summer In a Day," pp. 289-294 Novel Thinking 2--still missing many! Workshop time -- inquiry project Achieve--only those who have fewer than 40 articles and activities completed __**Social Studies**__ Current Events sharing Articles of Confederation reading and text coding, video and notes Some students still need to finish map of 1783 North America boundaries; label and answer questions with complete sentences Current Events 26 is due May 12 Chapter 9 lesson #8 Took homework quiz today on using square roots to solve quadratic equations Coloring sheets and questions will need to be completed by the end of class today Permeability lab on Monday.
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__**Monday, May 4, 2015**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Sacred Writing Time--May the Fourth Be With You Day Preview work for next short story--vocabulary story and exposition analysis Novel Thinking 2--still missing many! Workshop time -- inquiry project __**Social Studies**__ Wilderness Road reading, video, and notes Finish map of 1783 North America boundaries; label and answer questions with complete sentences Current Events 25 is due May 5 Chapter 9 lesson #8 Took homework quiz today on using square roots to solve quadratic equations Coloring sheets and questions will need to be completed by the end of class today Permeability lab on Monday.
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__**Friday, May 1, 2015**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Free Write or Read Friday Review goal essay requirements--be sure to tell me which three traits I should score for this final version Novel Thinking 2 Workshop time -- goal essay revision, inquiry and novel work __**Social Studies**__ Ch. 7 test Finish map of 1783 North America boundaries; label and answer questions with complete sentences Current Events 25 is due May 5 Chapter 9 lesson #8 Took homework quiz today on using square roots to solve quadratic equations Coloring sheets and questions will need to be completed by the end of class today Permeability lab on Monday.
 * __Algebra__**
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__**Thursday, April 30, 2015**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Free Write Thursday No Red Ink--usage of commonly confused words Achieve--The Plastic Problem Workshop time -- goal essay revision, inquiry and novel work __**Social Studies**__ Ch. 7 review Map of 1783 boundaries; label and answer questions with complete sentences Test tomorrow on the Revolutionary War Current Events 25 is due May 5 Preview chapter 9 lesson #8 for Friday Took homework quiz today on using square roots to solve quadratic equations Coloring sheets and questions will need to be completed by the end of class on Friday, May 1st. Permeability lab on Monday.
 * __Algebra__**
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__**Wednesday, April 29, 2015**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Mad Lib--A Typical History Test Review of Goal Essay revision learning targets and requirements (due May 1) Workshop time--inquiry and novel work __**Social Studies**__ Ch. 7 review, especially evidence of American motivation to fight and win our independence Test essays handed in today will not have to be rewritten on Friday during the test Current Events 25 is due May 5 __**Algebra**__ Page 633 #17-28 Solving Quadratic Equations by square roots. Quiz corrections due tomorrow!! __ **Science** __ Investigation of difference between animal and plant cells Coloring sheets and questions will need to be completed by Thursday at the end of the class.

__**Tuesday, April 28, 2015**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Sacred Writing Time--National Poetry Reading Day Achieve--Plastic Bottle Boat Novel work--almost everyone has a score for their Novel Thinking now--one more week to finish the books Continue research for Time 100 Inquiry project--draft of reasons why your chosen person is influential Review of Goal Essay revision learning targets and requirements (due May 1) Review of sources of evidence for reasons that the Americans won the Revolutionary War and drafting time Test on Ch. 7 is Friday--if essay draft is complete by tomorrow, it does not have to be rewritten on test day! Section 4 reading and notes--principles of the new government Current Events sharing Quiz on Ch 9 lessons 1-3. Completed summative assessment on living and non-living things. Introduced microscope lab. Start first microscope lab.
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 * Ch. 7 Test, Part 1—Constructed response **
 * Write one or two paragraphs to answer these questions: **
 * ** How did the Continental Army defeat the British Army? (four reasons with evidence) **
 * ** Could the Continental Army have won without the help of its allies in Europe? (claim with two pieces of evidence) **
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__**Monday, April 27, 2015**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Sacred Writing Time--Babe Ruth Day Novel work--almost everyone has a score for their Novel Thinking now--one more week to finish the books Continue research for Time 100 Inquiry project--draft of reasons your person is influential Review of Goal Essay revision learning targets and requirements (due May 1) Review of sources of evidence for reasons that the Americans won the Revolutionary War and drafting time Section 4 reading and notes--principles of the new government Current Events # 24 due April 28 Quiz on Ch 9 lessons 1-3. __Science__ Completed summative assessment on living and non-living things. Introduced microscope lab. Start first microscope lab.
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 * Ch. 7 Test, Part 1—Constructed response **
 * Write one or two paragraphs to answer these questions: **
 * ** How did the Continental Army defeat the British Army? (four reasons with evidence) **
 * ** Could the Continental Army have won without the help of its allies in Europe? (claim with two pieces of evidence) **
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__**Friday, April 24, 2015**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Free Write Friday Novel work--almost everyone has a score for their Novel Thinking now--one more week to finish the books Vocabulary activity--Pioneer, Titan, Icon, Leader, Artist Frayer model--draft of thesis statement for essay Continue research for Time 100 Inquiry project Review of Goal Essay revision learning targets and requirements (due May 1) Review of sources of evidence for reasons that the Americans won the Revolutionary War Section 4 reading and notes--Legacy of the Revolutionary War Current Events # 24 due April 28 Quiz on Ch 9 lessons 1-3. __Science__ Completed summative assessment on living and non-living things. Introduced microscope lab. Start first microscope lab.
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 * __Algebra__**

__**Thursday, April 23, 2015**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Sacred Writing Time--Speak Like Shakespeare Day Brain Pop on Shakespeare Continue research for Time 100 Inquiry project Review of Goal Essay revision learning targets and requirements Discussion of sources of evidence for reasons that the Americans won the Revolutionary War Section 4 reading and notes--Legacy of the Revolutionary War Current Events # 24 due April 28 Quiz tomorrow on Ch 9 lessons 1-3. __Science__ Completed summative assessment on living and non-living things. Introduced microscope lab. Start first microscope lab tomorrow.
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__**Wednesday, April 22, 2015**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Mad Lib--Camping Trip Brain Pop on research Start research for Time 100 Inquiry project Review of Goal Essay revision learning targets and requirements Discussion of sources of evidence for reasons that the Americans won the Revolutionary War Section 4 reading and notes--Legacy of the Revolutionary War Current Events # 24 due April 28 Review notes on transformations of quadratic functions. Life Application Problem Solving Activity due Thursday For Hours 1/2 and Wednesday for hours 4/5. __Science__ Lab notebook pgs3-6 due Friday on Living/Non-living lab. Started introducing parts and correct use of a microscope pg. 7
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__**Tuesday, April 21, 2015**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Sacred Writing Time--National Kindergarten Day (great sharing of memories!) Intro to Time 100 Inquiry project Review of Goal Essay revision work Novel Thinking activities; review, group goal-setting meetings, and silent reading time. Finished reading and notes for Section 3 and started Section 4 on the Legacy of the Revolutionary War Current Events sharing; # 24 due April 28 Review notes on transformations of quadratic functions. Life Application Problem Solving Activity due Thursday For Hours 1/2 and Wednesday for hours 4/5. __Science__ Lab notebook pgs3-6 due Friday on Living/Non-living lab. Started introducing parts and correct use of a microscope pg. 7
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__**Monday, April 20, 2015**__ __**Another good day of Badger testing--be sure to bring your earbuds for the rest of the test!**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Sacred Writing Time--Lookalike Day Novel thinking activities will be graded today; review, group goal-setting meetings, and silent reading time __**Social Studies**__ Finished reading and notes for Section 3 Current Events 23 is due April 21 __**Algebra**__ Study notes for chapter 9 transformations of quadratic functions. Badger Exam Mathematics part 2 Living/Non-Living Lab. Started today with observations. Continue lab tomorrow. All questions for bridge testing should be turned in by Tuesday, April 21st. by 3:00pm. __**Thursday, April 16, 2015**__ __**Another good day of Badger testing--be sure to bring your earbuds for the rest of the test!**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Sacred Writing Time--National Stress Awareness Day Novel thinking activities will be graded today; review, group goal-setting meetings, and silent reading time __**Social Studies**__ Discovery Education video on Southern Strategies--good notes about the ending years of the Revolution Started reading and notes for Section 3 Current Events 23 is due April 21 __**Algebra**__ Started graphing quadratic functions. Chapter 9 lesson #3 for hours 4/5 one problem for next class must be completed. Hours 1/2 will have the lesson on graphing quadratic functions tomorrow. Started Diversity of Life Unit on Monday. Discussing the difference of living and non-living things. All students should have the 6 basic needs of all living things completed in their lab notebooks by this Thursday. Quiz on Friday on these 6 basic needs.
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__**Wednesday, April 15, 2015**__ __**Another good day of Badger testing--be sure to bring your earbuds for the rest of the test!**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Mad Lib--Afraid of the Dark Novel thinking activities review, group goal-setting meetings, and silent reading time __**Social Studies**__ Quiz on Ch. 7, Section 2 Started reading and notes for Section 3 Current Events 23 is due April 21 __**Algebra**__ Started graphing quadratic functions. Chapter 9 lesson #3 for hours 4/5 one problem for next class must be completed. Hours 1/2 will have the lesson on graphing quadratic functions tomorrow. Started Diversity of Life Unit on Monday. Discussing the difference of living and non-living things. All students should have the 6 basic needs of all living things completed in their lab notebooks by this Thursday. Quiz on Friday on these 6 basic needs.
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__**Tuesday, April 14, 2015**__ __**Good first day of Badger testing--be sure to bring your earbuds for the rest of the test!**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Sacred Writing Time--Dictionary Day Novel thinking activities review, group goal-setting meetings, and silent reading time __**Social Studies**__ Current Events 22 sharing Continue reading and notes on Ch. 7, Section 2 __**Algebra**__ Started graphing quadratic functions. Chapter 9 lesson #3 for hours 4/5 one problem for next class must be completed. Hours 1/2 will have the lesson on graphing quadratic functions tomorrow. Started Diversity of Life Unit on Monday. Discussing the difference of living and non-living things. All students should have the 6 basic needs of all living things completed in their lab notebooks by this Thursday. Quiz on Friday on these 6 basic needs.
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__**Monday, April 13, 2015**__ __**Congratulations to the students who made the Honor Roll and got their plaques today! Bring your earbuds for the Badger test!**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Sacred Writing Time--Scrabble Day Bell Ringer--sentence combining No Red Ink--colons and semicolons in sentence combining Novel thinking activities review, group goal-setting meetings, and silent reading time __**Social Studies**__ CNN Student News Continue reading and notes on Ch. 7 Current Events 22 due tomorrow __**Algebra**__ Collaboration with Mr. Wittkopf this week. Students must show their evidence of learning for the 3rd quarter. This evidence should be organized in their binders/folders for algebra. TenMarks assignment due Sunday.. Problem of the week due Monday. The word ALGEBRA Summative performance assessment started for the Force And Motion unit. Designing and building a Popsicle Bridge to be tested by weight will be the assessment. Bridge physical models due Friday, March 27th. Students must keep a journal on their discoveries, problems, and designs. These will be turned in along with a scale drawing of their bridge by April 1st.
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__**Sunday, April 12, 2015**__ Is your iPad charged and ready for tomorrow? Did you start Current Events 22 (due Tuesday)?

__**Wednesday, April 1, 2015**__ __**Congratulations to the students who made the Honor Roll and got their plaques today! Have a great break--see you on April 13!**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Sacred Writing Time--April Fool's Day Bell Ringer--informative writing texts compare/contrast Novel thinking activities review, group goal-setting meetings, and silent reading time __**Social Studies**__ "National Treasure" CNN Student News Brown bag incentive (thanks for the idea, Alec!) __**Algebra**__ Collaboration with Mr. Wittkopf this week. Students must show their evidence of learning for the 3rd quarter. This evidence should be organized in their binders/folders for algebra. TenMarks assignment due Sunday.. Problem of the week due Monday. The word ALGEBRA Summative performance assessment started for the Force And Motion unit. Designing and building a Popsicle Bridge to be tested by weight will be the assessment. Bridge physical models due Friday, March 27th. Students must keep a journal on their discoveries, problems, and designs. These will be turned in along with a scale drawing of their bridge by April 1st.
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 * We have 11 out of 17 teams that have finished building their bridges!! They look amazing!
 * Late completions have a penalty assessed to those teams before the testing day.( Tuesday during 7th and 8th hour.)
 * If bridge models are not completed by Monday, those teams will not be allowed to participate in the test

__**Tuesday, March 31, 2015**__ __**Congratulations on our award: PBIS Team of the Month!**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Sacred Writing Time--the final day of National Ideas Month Bell Ringer--informative writing texts compare/contrast Achieve--choice article Novel thinking activities review, group goal-setting meetings, and silent reading time __**Social Studies**__ Ch. 7, Section 2 reading and notes CNN Student News Brown bag incentive and movie tomorrow! __**Algebra**__ Collaboration with Mr. Wittkopf this week. Students must show their evidence of learning for the 3rd quarter. This evidence should be organized in their binders/folders for algebra. TenMarks assignment due Sunday.. Problem of the week due Monday. The word ALGEBRA Summative performance assessment started for the Force And Motion unit. Designing and building a Popsicle Bridge to be tested by weight will be the assessment. Bridge physical models due Friday, March 27th. Students must keep a journal on their discoveries, problems, and designs. These will be turned in along with a scale drawing of their bridge by April 1st.
 * __Science__**
 * We have 11 out of 17 teams that have finished building their bridges!! They look amazing!
 * Late completions have a penalty assessed to those teams before the testing day.( Tuesday during 7th and 8th hour.)
 * If bridge models are not completed by Monday, those teams will not be allowed to participate in the test date.

__**Monday, March 30, 2015**__ __**First Day of the Fourth Quarter! Congratulations on our award: PBIS Team of the Month!**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Sacred Writing Time--Pencil Day Bell Ringer--essay writing Achieve--choice article Novel thinking activities review, group goal-setting meetings, and silent reading time __**Social Studies**__ Ch. 7, Section 2 intro Mini-inquiry--heroes of the American Revolution; Discovery Education videos Start reading and notes __**Algebra**__ Collaboration with Mr. Wittkopf this week. Students must show their evidence of learning for the 3rd quarter. This evidence should be organized in their binders/folders for algebra. TenMarks assignment due Sunday.. Problem of the week due Monday. The word ALGEBRA Summative performance assessment started for the Force And Motion unit. Designing and building a Popsicle Bridge to be tested by weight will be the assessment. Bridge physical models due Friday, March 27th. Students must keep a journal on their discoveries, problems, and designs. These will be turned in along with a scale drawing of their bridge by April 1st.
 * __Science__**
 * We have 11 out of 17 teams that have finished building their bridges!! They look amazing!
 * Late completions have a penalty assessed to those teams before the testing day.( Tuesday during 7th and 8th hour.)
 * If bridge models are not completed by Monday, those teams will not be allowed to participate in the test date.

__**Friday, March 27, 2015**__ __**Last week of quarter 3--much missing work still needs to be completed. Have fun at March Madness tonight!**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Free Write or Free Read Friday Novel thinking activities review, group goal-setting meetings, and silent reading time __**Social Studies**__ Ch. 7, Section 1 quiz CNN Student News--connections to Ch. 7 __**Algebra**__ Collaboration with Mr. Wittkopf this week. Students must show their evidence of learning for the 3rd quarter. This evidence should be organized in their binders/folders for algebra. TenMarks assignment due Sunday.. Problem of the week due Monday. The word ALGEBRA Summative performance assessment started for the Force And Motion unit. Designing and building a Popsicle Bridge to be tested by weight will be the assessment. Bridge physical models due Friday, March 27th. Students must keep a journal on their discoveries, problems, and designs. These will be turned in along with a scale drawing of their bridge by April 1st.
 * __Science__**
 * We have 11 out of 17 teams that have finished building their bridges!! They look amazing!
 * Late completions have a penalty assessed to those teams before the testing day.( Tuesday during 7th and 8th hour.)
 * If bridge models are not completed by Monday, those teams will not be allowed to participate in the test date.

__**Thursday, March 26, 2015**__ __**Last week of quarter 3--much missing work still needs to be completed. Forty-seven students from our team are eligible for March Madness tomorrow night!**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Sacred Writing Time--Make Up Your Own Holiday Bell Ringer--parts of informative essays Achieve article--"Cinco de Mayo" Novel thinking activities review, group goal-setting meetings, and silent reading time __**Social Studies**__ Continue Ch. 7--Early Years of the Revolutionary War Valley Forge video and notes Reading and notes on pp. 193-197 __**Algebra**__ Collaboration with Mr. Wittkopf this week. Students must show their evidence of learning for the 3rd quarter. This evidence should be organized in their binders/folders for algebra. Make up quizzes/tests were due yesterday. TenMarks assignment due Sunday. Practice problems page 544 #25-35 odds. Factoring ax^2 + bx + c trinomials. Problem of the week due Monday. The word ALGEBRA Summative performance assessment started for the Force And Motion unit. Designing and building a Popsicle Bridge to be tested by weight will be the assessment. Bridge physical models due Friday, March 27th. Students must keep a journal on their discoveries, problems, and designs. These will be turned in along with a scale drawing of their bridge by April 1st. __**Wednesday, March 25, 2015**__ __**Last week of quarter 3--much missing work still needs to be completed. Forty-seven students from our team are eligible for March Madness!**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Mad Lib--Fourth of July Achieve article--choice Novel thinking activities review, group goal-setting meetings, and silent reading time __**Social Studies**__ Continue Ch. 7--Early Years of the Revolutionary War Power point on "Washington Crossing the Delaware" artwork Reading and notes on pp. 193-197 __**Algebra**__ Collaboration with Mr. Wittkopf this week. Students must show their evidence of learning for the 3rd quarter. This evidence should be organized in their binders/folders for algebra. Make up quizzes/tests due Today TenMarks assignment due Sunday. Review chapter 8 lesson #4 for tomorrow. Problem of the week due Monday. The word ALGEBRA Summative performance assessment started for the Force And Motion unit. Designing and building a Popsicle Bridge to be tested by weight will be the assessment. Bridge physical models due Friday, March 27th. Students must keep a journal on their discoveries, problems, and designs. These will be turned in along with a scale drawing of their bridge by April 1st.
 * __Science__**
 * We have 4 teams that have finished building their bridges!! They look amazing!
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__**Monday, March 23, 2015**__ __**Last week of quarter 3--much missing work still needs to be completed. Forty-seven students from our team are eligible for March Madness!**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Sacred Writing Time--National Puppy Day Bell ringer on Greek and Latin roots Novel thinking activities review, group goal-setting meetings, and silent reading time Revisions of Boston Massacre essay are due March 25 __**Social Studies**__ Intro to Ch. 7--Early Years of the Revolutionary War Discovery Education video--Preparations for the Battle of Bunker Hill Reading and notes on pp. 193-197 __**Algebra**__ Collaboration with Mr. Wittkopf next week. Students must show their evidence of learning for the 3rd quarter. This evidence should be organized in their binders/folders for algebra. Make up quizzes/tests due by March, 25th. TenMarks assignment due Sunday. Summative performance assessment started for the Force And Motion unit. Designing and building a Popsicle Bridge to be tested by weight will be the assessment. Students must keep a journal on their discoveries, problems, and designs. These will be turned in along with a scale drawing of their bridge by April 1st.
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__**Friday, March 20, 2015**__ __**Students have until Monday to get work in to be eligible for March Madness!**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Free Write Friday Bell ringer on literary features Novel choice application and silent reading time Revisions of Boston Massacre essay are due March 25 Achieve--remember that you need to have 30 activities at or above 75% to be eligible for March Madness __**Social Studies**__ Quiz on the original D of I Personal Declaration of Independence final draft sharing and signing __**Algebra**__ Collaboration with Mr. Wittkopf next week. Students must show their evidence of learning for the 3rd quarter. This evidence should be organized in their binders/folders for algebra. Make up quizzes/tests due by March, 26th. TenMarks assignment due Sunday. Summative performance assessment started for the Force And Motion unit. Designing and building a Popsicle Bridge to be tested by weight will be the assessment. Students must keep a journal on their discoveries, problems, and designs. These will be turned in along with a scale drawing of their bridge by April 1st.
 * __Science__**

__**Thursday, March 19, 2015**__ __**Students have until Monday to get work in to be eligible for March Madness!**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Library and silent reading time Revisions of Boston Massacre essay are due March 25 Achieve--remember that you need to have 30 activities at or above 75% to be eligible for March Madness __**Social Studies**__ Personal Declaration of Independence final draft due today Started Revolutionary War timeline __**Algebra**__ Hours 1/2 Homework quiz tomorrow and common assessment for the 3rd quarter. Hours 4/5 common assessment for the 3rd quarter tomorrow. Make up quizzes/tests due by March, 26th. TenMarks assignment due Sunday. Summative performance assessment started for the Force And Motion unit. Designing and building a Popsicle Bridge to be tested by weight will be the assessment. Students must keep a journal on their discoveries, problems, and designs. These will be turned in along with a scale drawing of their bridge by April 1st.
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__**Wednesday, March 18, 2015**__ __**Students have their grade summaries for BL and SS--get that work in to be eligible for March Madness!**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Mad Lib--Famous Quotes from the American Revolution Self evaluation of Grown Up Rule story Revisions of Boston Massacre essay are due March 25 Achieve--remember that you need to have 30 activities at or above 75% to be eligible for March Madness __**Social Studies**__ Personal Declaration of Independence drafting--worked together on Efforts to Avoid Separation and Thesis--final draft is due on March 19 __**Algebra**__ Practice problems pg 535 #1-4 and 12-14 Homework quiz tomorrow Make up quizzes/tests due by March, 26th. TenMarks assignment due Sunday. Summative performance assessment started for the Force And Motion unit. Designing and building a Popsicle Bridge to be tested by weight will be the assessment. Students must keep a journal on their discoveries, problems, and designs. These will be turned in along with a scale drawing of their bridge by April 1st.
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__**Tuesday, March 17, 2015**__ __**Students were given grade summaries for BL and SS today--get that work in to be eligible for March Madness!**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Sacred Writing Time--St. Patrick's Day Bell Ringer--context clues for multiple meaning words Drafting of Grown Up Rule story (due on March 18) Revisions of Boston Massacre essay are due March 25 Achieve--"Even Jefferson Made Mistakes"--remember that you need to have 30 activities at or above 75% to be eligible for March Madness __**Social Studies**__ Current events sharing--last article for Quarter 3 Personal Declaration of Independence drafting--worked together on Tyrannical Acts section--final draft is due on March 19 Current Events 21 is due on March 17 __**Algebra**__ Review notes on lesson #2. Factoring polynomials using the GCF. Make up quizzes/tests due by March, 26th. TenMarks assignment due Sunday. EGG DROP RESULTS!! Congratulations to Chloe whose egg survived at 1.0 oz. and to James whose egg survived at 1.4 oz. Both will represent our team at the all 7th grade egg drop later in April. Good luck to both students!! Summative performance assessment started today for the Force And Motion unit. Designing and building a Popsicle Bridge to be tested by weight will be the assessment. Students must keep a journal on their discoveries, problems, and designs. These will be turned in along with a scale drawing of their bridge by April 1st.
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__**Monday, March 16, 2015**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Sacred Writing Time--Do the Right Thing Day Bell Ringer--wordy versus concise writing Drafting of Grown Up Rule story (due on March 18) Achieve--remember that you need to have 30 activities at or above 75% to be eligible for March Madness __**Social Studies**__ Personal Declaration of Independence drafting--worked together on Preamble and Rights sections--final draft is due on March 19 Current Events 21 is due on March 17 __**Algebra**__ Groups A, B, and C will need to complete pg. 427 #1-16 all for tomorrow. Group C Will have to schedule make up tests by the end of the day tomorrow. Egg drop tomorrow. Mr. W. will bring eggs NOT students. Summative performance assessment started today for the Force And Motion unit. Designing and building a Popsicle Bridge to be tested by weight will be the assessment. Students must keep a journal on their discoveries, problems, and designs. These will be turned in along with a scale drawing of their bridge by April 1st.
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__**Friday, March 13, 2015**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Free Write/Read Friday Drafting of Grown Up Rule story (due on March 18) Achieve--choose an article--remember that you need to have 30 activities at or above 75% to be eligible for March Madness __**Social Studies**__ Personal Declaration of Independence drafting Current Events 21 is due on March 17 __**Algebra**__ Completed MAPS testing!! Great job by the students. Groups A and B for both classes should review Chapter 8 Lesson 1 on finding the GCF of monomials Group C Will have their review packets completed for Monday's class. Discovery Education Virtual Field Trip to NIST for Pi Day lessons Egg drop capsules need to be completed by the end of the day today and weighed. Class egg drop Tuesday during science class. Please do NOT bring eggs to school, Mr. W. will provide these to students. Some students still need to turn in their CER on the Iditarod dog sled race. It has been over three weeks since the due date!!
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__**Thursday, March 12, 2015**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Mad Lib-- Why You Should Go to College Review requirements for Grown Up Rule story; look at examples; start drafting Achieve--choose an article __**Social Studies**__ Declaration of Independence primary sources analysis Current Events 21 is due on March 17 __**Algebra**__ Math MAP testing today Groups A and B for both classes should review Chapter 8 Lesson 1 on finding the GCF of monomials Group C for both classes need to continue their review packets on chapter 7. Egg drop capsules need to be completed by the end of the day Friday and weighed. Some students still need to turn in their CER on the Iditarod dog sled race. It has been over three weeks since the due date!!
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__**Wednesday, March 11, 2015**__ __**The students will be taking their Spring MAP test in math tomorrow! Charged iPads are needed!!**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Reading MAP test today--some students will need to finish another day Be ready to start a draft of the Grown Up Rule story tomorrow __**Social Studies**__ Think about the main parts of the Declaration of Independence for tomorrow's activity Current Events 21 is due on March 17 __**Algebra**__ Groups A and B for both classes should review Chapter 8 Lesson 1 on finding the GCF of monomials Group C for both classes need to continue their review packets on chapter 7. Egg drop capsules need to be completed by the end of the day Friday and weighed. Some students still need to turn in their CER on the Iditarod dog sled race. It has been over three weeks since the due date!!
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__**Tuesday, March 10, 2015**__ __**The students will be taking Spring MAP tests this week--charged iPads are needed every day!**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Sacred Writing Time--Middle Name Pride Day Bell Ringer and No Red Ink--dangling modifiers Achieve--"Breaking the Ice" article; catch up on missing articles (You need 30 to qualify for March Madness) __**Social Studies**__ Current Events 20 sharing Ch. 6, Section 4 reading and notes Intro to Personal Declaration of Independence project Current Events 21 is due on March 17 __**Algebra**__ Group A Review packet for chapter 7 must be checked off by Mr. Wittkopf before students are able to retake Chapter 7 test. Group B Chapter 7 test corrections due by Wednesday 3:00pm and preview chapter 8 Lesson #1 Group A Preview Chapter 8 lesson #1 __**Science**__ Egg drop project started. Building physical models Tuesday thru Wednesday. Weigh in Friday 13th.

__**Friday, March 6, 2015**__ __**The students have a day off on Monday while the teachers have professional development meetings.**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Academic vocabulary presentations were completed Free Write/Read Friday Achieve--"Puzzle From the Past" article; catch up on missing articles (You need 30 to qualify for March Madness) __**Social Studies**__ Finish paraphrase and visual for assigned stanzas of "Paul Revere's Ride" Ch. 6, Section 4 reading and notes Current Events 20 is due on March 10 __**Algebra**__ Chapter 7 test today. TenMarks assignments due Sunday by midnight. __**Science**__ Egg drop project started. All scale drawings due today. Building physical models Tuesday thru Wednesday. Weigh in Friday 13th.

__**Thursday, March 5, 2015**__ __**Thank you for attending parent-teacher conferences last night.**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Academic vocabulary presentations continue Silent reading--library today Achieve--catch up on missing articles (You need 30 to qualify for March Madness) __**Social Studies**__ Finish draft of paraphrase and visual for assigned stanzas of "Paul Revere's Ride" Ch. 6, Section 4 reading and notes Current Events 20 is due on March 10 __**Algebra**__ Practice Problems 7-7 for 4th hour class. 1st hour class has to review lesson's notes, so they can work on 7-7 in class tomorrow. Class review for Chapter 7 test Thursday Chapter 7 test on Friday, March 6th. __**Science**__ Egg drop project started. Students need to draw a scale drawing(Conceptual Model) of their egg capsule by Friday 3/6/15. Conceptual Model must be approved by Mr. Wittkopf. Building physical models will start Tuesday, March 9th and will be completed by March 12th.

__**Wednesday, March 4, 2015**__ __**Parent-teacher conferences will be held today from 4:30-8:00--we're in the gym!**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Academic vocabulary presentations begin Silent reading--library tomorrow so please bring your materials! __**Social Studies**__ Ch. 6, Section 3--Lexington and Concord quiz--discussed scores Assigned stanzas of "Paul Revere's Ride" for paraphrasing activity Current Events 20 is due on March 10 __**Algebra**__ Practice Problems 7-7 for 4th hour class. 1st hour class has to review lesson's notes, so they can work on 7-7 in class tomorrow. Class review for Chapter 7 test Thursday Chapter 7 test on Friday, March 6th. __**Science**__ Egg drop project started. Students need to draw a scale drawing(Conceptual Model) of their egg capsule by Friday 3/6/15. Conceptual Model must be approved by Mr. Wittkopf. Building physical models will start Tuesday, March 9th and will be completed by March 12th.

__**Tuesday, March 3, 2015**__ __**Parent-teacher conferences will be held Wednesday from 4:30-8:00--we're in the gym!**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Mad Lib--If Pets Had Thumbs Day Academic vocabulary activity--presentations begin tomorrow Achieve--choice of articles; conferences continue Silent reading __**Social Studies**__ Ch. 6, Section 3--Lexington and Concord quiz Continued analysis of "Paul Revere's Ride" Current Events 19 sharing __**Algebra**__ Review the FOIL method for polynomials Practice page 497, 1-15 Mid-Semester Assessment make up for TenMarks due __**Science**__ Achieve article and activity about bridge safety, "Keeping Bridges Safe"

__**Monday, March 2, 2015**__ __**Parent-teacher conferences will be held Wednesday from 4:30-8:00--we're in the gym!**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Mad Lib--Dr. Seuss Day Academic vocabulary activity Silent reading __**Social Studies**__ Ch. 6, Section 3--Lexington and Concord Read "Concord Hymn" and analyzed for theme, poetry elements Current Events 19 due tomorrow __**Algebra**__ Review the FOIL method for polynomials Practice page 497, 1-15 Mid-Semester Assessment make up for TenMarks due __**Science**__ Achieve article and activity about bridge safety, "Keeping Bridges Safe"

__**Friday, February 27, 2015**__ __**Thanks to those who attended last night's conferences. Parent-teacher conferences will be held again next Wednesday from 4:30-8:00--we're in the Gym!**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Free Write Friday Self-evaluation of the Boston Massacre essay and CER Achieve--choose an article and finish the missing activities and thought questions __**Social Studies**__ Ch. 6, Section 3--the Intolerable Acts and the First Continental Congress Read "Forgetful Paul Revere;" compare to "Paul Revere's Ride" and contrast the tone of the two poems Current Events 19 due March 3 __**Algebra**__ Organize Binders for this week's collaboration with Mr. Wittkopf Practice page 487 1-15 all for 4/5th hour class only. Mid-Semester Assessment make up for TenMarks due this Friday, February 27th.

__**Thursday, February 26, 2015**__ __**Parent-teacher conferences will be held tonight and next Wednesday from 4:30-8:00--we're in the Gym!**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Drafting workshop--final draft (and text coding and CER) due tomorrow Achieve--choose an article and finish the missing activities and thought questions __**Social Studies**__ Boston Massacre--Draft final essay using multiple sources Read "Paul Revere's Ride" and take notes on sequence of events, tone Current Events 19 due March 3 __**Algebra**__ Organize Binders for this week's collaboration with Mr. Wittkopf Practice page 487 1-15 all for 4/5th hour class only. Mid-Semester Assessment make up for TenMarks due this Friday, February 27th.

__**Wednesday, February 25, 2015**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Mad Lib--George Washington Academic vocabulary presentation introduction Gallery walk--tips for successful argumentation Drafting time Achieve--"Birth of Nation: Secret Tunnel Found in Washington's House"; finish the missing activities and thought questions __**Social Studies**__ Boston Massacre--Draft one of essay Current Events 19 due March 3 __**Algebra**__ Organize Binders for this week's collaboration with Mr. Wittkopf Practice page 487 1-15 all for 4/5th hour class only. Mid-Semester Assessment make up for TenMarks due this Friday, February 27th.

__**Science**__ Life application project explaining Newton's Laws of Motion due today and CER on the Iditarod dog sled race. Test on Newton's Laws of Motion on Thursday.

__**Tuesday, February 24, 2015**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Sacred Writing Time--National Tortilla Chip Day (or write a review of the Attaboy assembly) Counterargument notes and drafting Achieve--"Birth of Nation: Secret Tunnel Found in Washington's House"; finish the missing activities and thought questions __**Social Studies**__ Boston Massacre primary source reading and text coding Draft one of counterargument paragraph Current Events 18 sharing __**Algebra**__ Organize Binders for this week's collaboration with Mr. Wittkopf Review dividing properties of exponents for Homework Quiz today. Mid-Semester Assessment make up for TenMarks due this Friday, February 27th. Quiz on Thursday.Chapter 7 lessons 1-4 __**Science**__ Life application project explaining Newton's Laws of Motion due tomorrow as well as persuasive. Test on Newton's Laws of Motion on Thursday.

__**Monday, February 23, 2015**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Sacred Writing Time--Play Tennis Day "Melting Pot" --complete practice activity changing tone in a paragraph using word choice Bell Ringer and No Red Ink lesson on sentence types and subject-verb agreement Achieve--finish the missing activities and thought questions __**Social Studies**__ Boston Massacre primary source reading and text coding Current Events 18 due tomorrow __**Algebra**__ Organize Binders for next week's collaboration with Mr. Wittkopf Review dividing properties of exponents for Homework Quiz today. Mid-Semester Assessment for TenMarks due Friday the 20th. Two TenMark assignments due by Sunday, February 22nd. __**Science**__ Lab today Written persuasive essay on the Iditarod Dog Sled Race and visual project of Newton's Laws of Motion due the 23rd.

__**Friday, February 20, 2015**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Free Write Friday __or__ make up work time "Melting Pot" practice changing tone in a paragraph using word choice Silent reading Achieve--finish the missing activities and thought questions __**Social Studies**__ Boston Massacre primary source reading and text coding Current Events 18 due Tuesday, February 24 __**Algebra**__ Organize Binders for next week's collaboration with Mr. Wittkopf Review dividing properties of exponents for Homework Quiz today. Mid-Semester Assessment for TenMarks due Friday the 20th. Two TenMark assignments due by Sunday, February 22nd. __**Science**__ Lab today Written persuasive essay on the Iditarod Dog Sled Race and visual project of Newton's Laws of Motion due the 23rd.

__**Thursday, February 19, 2015**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Sacred Writing Time--National Chocolate Mint Day "Melting Pot" review of tone, connection to Fair Housing essay contest Library and silent reading Achieve--finish the ones from last week; your choice today __**Social Studies**__ Boston Massacre primary source reading and text coding Current Events 18 due Tuesday, February 24 __**Algebra**__ Organize Binders for next week's collaboration with Mr. Wittkopf Review dividing properties of exponents for Homework Quiz today. Mid-Semester Assessment for TenMarks due Friday the 20th. Two TenMark assignments due by Sunday, February 22nd. __**Science**__ Lab today Written persuasive essay on the Iditarod Dog Sled Race and visual project of Newton's Laws of Motion due the 23rd.

__**Wednesday, February 18, 2015**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Mad Lib "Melting Pot" vocabulary, notes on tone, silent reading Achieve--finish the ones from last week; your choice today __**Social Studies**__ CSI: Boston Massacre webquest Current Events 18 due Tuesday, February 24 __**Algebra**__ Organize Binders for next week's collaboration with Mr. Wittkopf Review dividing properties of exponents for Homework Quiz tomorrow. Mid-Semester Assessment for TenMarks due Friday the 20th. Two TenMark assignments due by Sunday, February 22nd. __**Science**__ Written persuasive essay on the Iditarod Dog Sled Race and visual project of Newton's Laws of Motion due the 23rd.

__**Tuesday, February 17, 2015**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Sacred Writing Time--Random Acts of Kindness Day Bell Ringer--phrases and clauses Achieve--finish the ones from last week; your choice today __**Social Studies**__ Current Events 17 sharing Boston Massacre play and notes __**Algebra**__ Organize Binders for next week's collaboration with Mr. Wittkopf Review dividing properties of exponents for Homework Quiz tomorrow. Mid-Semester Assessment for TenMarks due Friday the 20th. Two TenMark assignments due by Sunday, February 22nd. __**Science**__ Human Growth and Development lesson today. Please discuss with parents if any questions. Written persuasive essay on the Iditarod Dog Sled Race and visual project of Newton's Laws of Motion due the 23rd.

__**Friday, February 13, 2015**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Free Write Friday or Free Read Friday Word parts practice--roots, prefixes, suffixes Achieve--"Mackey Wins--Again!" on the Iditarod; "World Problems: Wiping Out Malaria"--Thought Question will be scored Silent reading time __**Social Studies**__ Ch. 6--Boston Massacre Current Events #17 is due February 17 __**Algebra**__ POW on creatures will be due on Tuesday. Preview lesson #4 on dividing integer exponents. Only students who did not complete their TenMark assignments from this past week will have until Sunday (2/15/15) to complete them. __**Science**__ Life application project based on physics due 2/23/15 and persuasive paper, 3 paragraphs, are also due on 2/23/15.

__**Thursday, February 12, 2015**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Sacred Writing Time--National Jell-O Week Prepositions lesson--No Red Ink for practice Achieve--"World Problems: Wiping Out Malaria"--Thought Question will be scored Silent reading time __**Social Studies**__ Present Day Tax Simulation Day Two--summary and conclusion Ch. 6--Boston Massacre 13 Colonies map test 4 Current Events #17 is due February 17 __**Algebra**__ POW on creatures will be due on Tuesday. Preview lesson #4 on dividing integer exponents. Only students who did not complete their TenMark assignments from this past week will have until Sunday (2/15/15) to complete them. __ **Science** __ Life application project based on physics due 2/23/15 and persuasive paper, 3 paragraphs, are also due on 2/23/15.

__**Wednesday, February 11, 2015**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Mad Lib--How to Write a Love Letter Prepositions lesson--notes and practice Achieve--"World Problems: Wiping Out Malaria"--Thought Question will be scored __**Social Studies**__ Present Day Tax Simulation Day One--tally all the items and activities on the list for Day Two Ch. 6--The Townshend Acts reading and video Current Events #17 is due February 17 __**Algebra**__ Hours 4/5 Badger Practice Exam today. Complete POW for tomorrow and TenMarks due on 2/11/15 Hours 1/2 Practice problems on Lesson #3 due on Wednesday. TenMarks assignments due 2/11/15. P.O.W. Magic cube due __**Science**__ Completed video. Brainstormed ideas for answering the question: Is the Iditarod Dog Race inhumane towards the dogs? Come up with a topic, where you can explain through Newton's three Laws of Motion.

__**Tuesday, February 10, 2015**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Badger Exam practice OR Sacred Writing Time--National Anti-Bullying Day "The Cremation of Sam McGee" assessment Achieve--individual progress conferences __**Social Studies**__ Present Day Tax Simulation Day One--tally all the items and activities on the list Social contract planning for team improvements Current Events sharing--#17 is due February 17 __**Algebra**__ Hours 4/5 Badger Practice Exam today. Complete POW for tomorrow and TenMarks due on 2/11/15 Hours 1/2 Practice problems on Lesson #3 due on Wednesday. TenMarks assignments due 2/11/15. P.O.W. Magic cube due __**Science**__ Completed video. Brainstormed ideas for answering the question: Is the Iditarod Dog Race inhumane towards the dogs? Come up with a topic, where you can explain through Newton's three Laws of Motion. __**Monday, February 9, 2015**__ Bring FULLY CHARGED iPad and earbuds again tomorrow for the practice run of the Badger Exam! __**Balanced Literacy**__ Badger Exam practice OR Sacred Writing Time--National Anti-Bullying Day "The Cremation of Sam McGee" assessment Achieve--individual progress conferences __**Social Studies**__ Schoolhouse Rock--No More Kings! Social contract planning for team improvements Current Events 16 is due February 10 __**Algebra**__ Hours 1&2 Badger Practice Exam today. Complete POW for tomorrow and TenMarks due on 2/11/15 Hours 4&5 Badger Practice Exam tomorrow!! Have I-pads fully charged for class Practice problems on Lesson #3 due on Wednesday. TenMarks assignments due 2/11/15. P.O.W. Magic cube due __**Science**__ Applying Newton's three laws of motion to the Iditarod Dog Sled Race. Video and research.

__**Friday, February 6, 2015**__ Bring FULLY CHARGED iPad and earbuds next Monday and Tuesday for the practice run of the Badger Exam! __**Balanced Literacy**__ Free Write Friday/ Free Read Friday "The Cremation of Sam McGee" assessment (we'll finish it next week) Achieve--"Remembering Gandhi" and individual progress conferences __**Social Studies**__ CNN Student News Stamp Act primary source Document C analysis Social contract planning for team improvements Current Events 16 is due February 10 __**Algebra**__ Practice B 7-1 on integer exponents do # 16, 18, 20, & 22. TenMarks assignment: Complete one personal assignment and any redo assignments. New assignment given tomorrow. P.O.W. Magic cube due Monday 2/9/15 __**Science**__ Started acceleration lab today. Lab report due Thursday 2/5/15.

__**Thursday, February 5, 2015**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Library today Sacred Writing Time--Weatherperson's Day "The Cremation of Sam McGee" reading and notes on narrative poetry elements, review of story elements Achieve--"Remembering Gandhi" and individual progress conferences __**Social Studies**__ Social contract planning for team improvements--great discussions in both classes! Current Events 16 is due February 10 __**Algebra**__ Practice B 7-1 on integer exponents do # 16, 18, 20, & 22. TenMarks assignment: Complete one personal assignment and any redo assignments. New assignment given tomorrow. P.O.W. Magic cube due Monday 2/9/15 __**Science**__ Started acceleration lab today. Lab report due Thursday 2/5/15.

__**Wednesday, February 4, 2015**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Library tomorrow! Mad Lib--Cool It! Social contract brainstorming "The Cremation of Sam McGee" reading and notes on narrative poetry elements, review of story elements Achieve--MANY students need to complete the assigned articles __**Social Studies**__ Continue reading Ch.6, The Road to the Revolution--notes Current Events 16 is due February 10 __**Algebra**__ Practice B 7-1 on integer exponents do # 16, 18, 20, & 22. TenMarks assignment: Complete one personal assignment and any redo assignments. New assignment given tomorrow. P.O.W. Magic cube due Monday 2/9/15 __**Science**__ Started acceleration lab today. Lab report due Thursday 2/5/15.

__**Tuesday, February 3, 2015**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Sacred Writing Time--Bubblegum Day Bell Ringer--using concise language to improve writing "The Cremation of Sam McGee" intro--narrative poetry, review of story elements Achieve--"Age of Revolution: One Idea, Lots of Hard Work" __**Social Studies**__ Current events sharing Review Stamp Act primary source documents for evidence of bias Continue reading Ch.6, The Road to the Revolution--notes Current Events 16 is due February 10 __**Algebra**__ Practice B 7-1 on integer exponents the odd number problems due tomorrow. TenMarks assignment: Complete one personal assignment and any redo assignments. P.O.W. Magic cube due Monday 2/9/15 __**Science**__ Started acceleration lab today. Lab report due Thursday 2/5/15.

__**Monday, February 2, 2015**__ __**Balanced Literacy**__ Sacred Writing Time--Groundhog Day Bell Ringer--using figurative language to improve writing "The Chase" assessment--explain the extended metaphor of football to the chase (and life) __**Social Studies**__ Continue reading Ch.6, The Road to the Revolution--notes Review Madison trip Current Events 15 is due February 3 __**Algebra**__ Performance Assessment for chapter 6 today. Will be due by 2-2-15 TenMarks assignment: Solving System of Linear equations P.O.W. None because of assessment __**Science**__ Domino Dash lab started. Due 1/28/15 Speed, Distance, and Time test today in class

__**Friday, January 30, 2015**__ Madison trip--thanks for a great day! Special thanks to all of our wonderful chaperones!

__**Thursday, January 29, 2015**__ Madison trip requirements--good walking shoes, pen/cil for scavenger hunt, lunch/money (both is best because of time), **no** iPads or tablets, **no** energy or sports drinks, **no** glass containers, **no** candy All missing work is due by Friday in order to qualify for the Mardi Gras Dance on Friday, February 6! __**Balanced Literacy**__ Sacred Writing Time--National Puzzle Day Goal essay revision self evaluation Achieve--"Which Way Will the Wind Blow?" __**Social Studies**__ French and Indian War assessment--inquiry for score improvement is due today Continue reading Ch.6, The Road to the Revolution--notes Preview/review Madison trip Current Events 15 is due February 3 __**Algebra**__ Performance Assessment for chapter 6 today. Will be due by 2-2-15 TenMarks assignment: Solving System of Linear equations P.O.W. None because of assessment __**Science**__ Domino Dash lab started. Due 1/28/15 Speed, Distance, and Time test today in class

__**Wednesday, January 28, 2015**__ Madison trip requirements--good walking shoes, pen/cil for scavenger hunt, lunch/money (both is best because of time), **no** iPads or tablets, **no** energy or sports drinks, **no** glass containers, **no** candy All missing work is due by Friday in order to qualify for the Mardi Gras Dance on Friday, February 6! __**Balanced Literacy**__ Mad Lib--A Recipe For Ice Cubes Goal essay revision work time--due tomorrow Reading and analysis of "The Chase'" pp. 576-581 __**Social Studies**__ French and Indian War assessment--inquiry for score improvement is due tomorrow Intro to Ch.6, The Road to the Revolution--notes chart example Current Events 15 is due February 3 __**Algebra**__ Performance Assessment for chapter 6 tomorrow. Will be due by 2-2-15 TenMarks assignment: Solving System of Linear equations P.O.W. None because of assessment __**Science**__ Domino Dash lab started. Due tomorrow 1/28/15 Review for Speed, Distance, and Time test tomorrow Test on Speed, Distance, and Time Thursday

__**Tuesday, January 27, 2015**__ Madison trip requirements--good walking shoes, pen/cil for scavenger hunt, lunch/money, no iPads or tablets, no energy or sports drinks, no glass containers, no candy __**Balanced Literacy**__ Bell Ringer--formal writing style Sacred Writing Time--National Peanut Brittle Day Discussion and example of goal essay revision Vocabulary and silent reading of "The Chase'" pp. 576-581 __**Social Studies**__ French and Indian War assessment--inquiry for score improvement Madison inquiry sharing Current Events 14 sharing Loyalist/Patriot vocabulary activity __**Algebra**__ Performance Assessment for chapter 6 tomorrow. Will be due by 2-2-15 TenMarks assignment: Solving System of Linear equations P.O.W. None because of assessment __**Science**__ Domino Dash lab started. Due tomorrow 1/28/15 Review for Speed, Distance, and Time test tomorrow Test on Speed, Distance, and Time Thursday

__**Monday, January 26, 2015**__ Madison trip--good walking shoes, pen/cil for scavenger hunt, lunch/money, no iPads or tablets, no energy or sports drinks, no glass containers, no candy __**Balanced Literacy**__ Bell Ringer--formal writing style Sacred Writing Time--National Peanut Brittle Day Discussion and example of goal essay revision Vocabulary and silent reading of "The Chase'" pp. 576-581 __**Social Studies**__ French and Indian War assessment--inquiry for score improvement Madison inquiry assignment work time--due tomorrow Current Events 14 due tomorrow __**Algebra**__ Took homework quiz on Learning Target 6-6. Review of chapter 6 tomorrow and performance assessment will be given out for some students tomorrow and the rest of the class on Wednesday. Students may bring assessment home and will be due by Friday 3:00pm TenMarks assignment: Solving System of Equations by Graphing and Algebraically due P.O.W. Due All students should have their binders checked by Mr. Wittkopf no later than Wednesday 1/28/15 __**Science**__ Domino Dash lab started. Due Wednesday 1/28/15

__**Friday, January 23, 2015**__ Madison permission slips and fees are due--thanks for meeting the deadline! __**Balanced Literacy**__ Free Write Friday Discussion and example of goal essay revision Work time--revisions and Friendship Song favorites __**Social Studies**__ French and Indian War assessment (really good work!) Madison inquiry assignment work time--due January 27 Current Events 14 due January 27 __**Algebra**__ Complete lesson #5 chapter 6 Solving linear inequalities for Monday. Homework quiz on lesson will be on Monday. TenMarks assignment: Solving System of Equations by Graphing and Algebraically due Monday 1/26/15 P.O.W. Due Monday 1/26/15 All students should have their binders checked by Mr. Wittkopf no later than Wednesday 1/28/15 __**Science**__ Domino Dash lab started. Due Wednesday 1/28/15

__**Thursday, January 22, 2015**__ Madison permission slips and fees are due Tomorrow!! __**Balanced Literacy**__ Bell Ringer--sentence fluency and transitions Sacred Writing Time--Celebrate Life Day Achieve--"This Book Is Late...Really Late" Library and silent reading __**Social Studies**__ British victories in French and Indian War Review requirements for Madison inquiry assignment Current Events 14 due January 27 __**Algebra**__ Preview lesson #5 chapter 6 Solving linear inequalities TenMarks assignment: Solving System of Equations by Graphing and Algebraically due Monday 1/26/15 P.O.W. Due Monday 1/26/15 All students must have their binders checked by Mr. Wittkopf by 3:00pm tomorrow.

__**Science**__ Completed practice of applying speed and distance formulas in road race activities in lab notebook. Lab tomorrow!! __**Wednesday, January 21, 2015**__ Madison permission slips and fees are due on Friday! __**Balanced Literacy**__ Mad Lib--Penguin Facts Citing sources video, notes, and No Red Ink practice Goal essay revision--add a short term academic goal with steps, revise goals and steps from original draft Friendship song--final draft and ranking of traits of Word Choice and Idea Development Finish Achieve--"On the Go" Library day tomorrow __**Social Studies**__ Ch. 5, Section 3--finish reading and notes and identify main ideas Madison government worksheet (see link on January 19--work is due on January 28) State of the Union address discussion--notes = enrichment points Current Events 14 is due January 27. __**Algebra**__ Practice problems pgs. 409-411 # 13-23 odds and 31,33, 34, 37 and 38 due tomorrow. TenMarks assignment : Solving system of equations by graphing and algebraically due Monday 1/26/15 P.O.W. Due Monday 1/26/15 All students must check their binders with Mr. Wittkopf by this Friday 1/23/15!! __**Science**__ Review the difference between speed and velocity. Also, practice the 3 versions of the speed formula. NOTE TO PARENTS: If you have dominoes at home and would be willing to let our class use them for a couple of days for a lab, please send them in a container or bag labeled with your child's name and I will return it to you after our lab has concluded. All dominoes will be needed by this Thursday at the earliest and no later than Monday 1/26/15. Thank you for your help in this activity!

__**Tuesday, January 20th, 2015**__ Welcome to second semester! __**Balanced Literacy**__ Sacred Writing Time--Penguin Awareness Day Goal essay revision--add a short term academic goal with steps, revise goals and steps from original draft Friendship song--finish drafting and rank traits of Word Choice and Idea Development (final draft due tomorrow) Achieve--"On the Go" __**Social Studies**__ Current Events 13 sharing Intro to Madison government worksheet (see link on January 19) Watch the State of the Union address tonight at 8:00 on all networks--notes = enrichment points Continue notes on Ch. 5, Section 3 __**Algebra**__ Selected new groups today and previewed chapter 6 lesson #4 Special Systems TenMarks assignment : Solving system of equations by graphing and algebraically due Monday 1/26/15 P.O.W. Due Monday 1/26/15 All students must check their binders with Mr. Wittkopf by this Friday 1/23/15!! __**Science**__ Air Trolley lab graph due today and was corrected in class. Started investigating speed and it's definition. Also, wrote notes on three variations of speed equations in lab notebook. NOTE TO PARENTS: If you have dominoes at home and would be willing to let our class use them for a couple of days for a lab, please send them in a container or bag labeled with your child's name and I will return it to you after our lab has concluded. All dominoes will be needed by this Thursday at the earliest and no later than Monday 1/26/15. Thank you for your help in this activity!

__**Monday, January 19, 2015**__ __**Social Studies**__ Use this link to start your state government inquiry: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VmvKuwLWH7NCzvOpEet77xml5c-O0mUA9g_TtXwVS-s/pub Current Events 13 is due tomorrow

__**Friday, January 16, 2015**__ Quarter 2 ends today! __**Balanced Literacy**__ Intro to Breaking Barriers writing contest Free Write and Free Read Friday Group writing work--"Have I told you that you are...?" Final draft of five statements and details due Wednesday Finish Achieve articles in mailbox Ch. 5, French and Indian War 13 Colonies map test returned--retest next week if you didn't ace this one Students completed quiz on learning targets #1-3. TenMarks assignment on graphing linear equations due 1/19/15
 * __Social Studies__**
 * We're going to Madison on Friday, January 30--permission slips were distributed today (due Jan. 23)--any parent who is interested in chaperoning is welcome to contact me for more information!**
 * __Algebra__**

__Science__
 * Air Trolley lab graph due Tuesday, January 20th.**
 * If any students have dominoes, please bring them next week labeled with the name of student and in a container. This is not mandatory, it just helps with the lab we will be doing next week.**

__**Thursday, January 15, 2015**__ Quarter 2 ends on January 16, so we have MUCH to do before that time! __**Balanced Literacy**__ Sacred Writing Time--Humanitarian Day--choose your good deed and go help the world! Review of similes and metaphors--find song lyrics to practice identifying similes/metaphors Read aloud and writing work--"Have I told you that you are...?" First draft of five statements and details due tomorrow Finish Achieve articles in mailbox--one new one today Ch. 5, French and Indian War 13 Colonies map test Complete Practice 6-3C, students may choose to do the evens or odds for Thursday. TenMarks assignment on graphing linear equations due 1/19/15
 * __Social Studies__**
 * We're going to Madison on Friday, January 30--any parent who is interested in chaperoning is welcome to contact me for more information!**
 * __Algebra__**

__Science__
 * Newton's Laws of Motion examples due today! Air Trolley lab tomorrow!**

__**Wednesday, January 14, 2015**__ Quarter 2 ends on January 16, so we have MUCH to do before that time! __**Balanced Literacy**__ Mad Lib--Snowboarding Instructions Reading/notes/video on similes and metaphors--find song lyrics to practice identifying similes/metaphors Finish Achieve articles in mailbox--two new ones today Ch. 5, Roots of Representative Government Quick Write--fairness of British government of the colonies Start studying for 13 Colonies map test Complete Practice 6-3C, students may choose to do the evens or odds for Thursday. TenMarks assignment on graphing linear equations due 1/19/15
 * __Social Studies__**
 * We're going to Madison on Friday, January 30--any parent who is interested in chaperoning is welcome to contact me for more information!**
 * __Algebra__**

__Science__
 * Newton's Laws of Motion examples due today! Air Trolley lab tomorrow!**

__**Tuesday, January 13, 2015**__ Quarter 2 ends on January 16, so we have MUCH to do before that time! __**Balanced Literacy**__ Sacred Writing Time--Clean Your Desk Day and Rubber Ducky Day Bell Ringer--reliable sources of evidence Self evaluation of essay for __A Christmas Carol__ about the changes in Scrooge's characterization and the theme Finish Achieve articles in mailbox--two new ones today Ch. 5, Roots of Representative Government Current Events 12 sharing Start studying for 13 Colonies map test __Algebra__ Start Lesson 6-3 Finish Practice 6-2--solving systems by Substitution review notes for tomorrow. __Science__
 * __Social Studies__**
 * We're going to Madison on Friday, January 30--any parent who is interested in chaperoning is welcome to contact me for more information!**
 * Newton's Laws of Motion examples due today!**

__**Thursday, January 8, 2015**__ Quarter 2 ends on January 16, so we have MUCH to do before that time! __**Balanced Literacy**__ Sacred Writing Time--National Show and Tell Day Library day Essay for __A Christmas Carol__ about the changes in Scrooge's characterization and the theme is due tomorrow on Google docs Finish Achieve articles in mailbox--two new ones today Ch. 5, Roots of Representative Government Current Events 12 is due January 13 __Algebra__ Finish Practice 6-2--solving systems by Substitution review notes for tomorrow. __Science__
 * __Social Studies__**
 * We're going to Madison on Friday, January 30--any parent who is interested in chaperoning is welcome to contact me for more information!**
 * Newton's Laws of Motion examples due tomorrow!**

__**Wednesday, January 7, 2015**__ Quarter 2 ends on January 16, so we have MUCH to do before that time! __**Balanced Literacy**__ Mad Lib--My New Year's Resolutions Wildcat Weekly lesson--Goal Setting--start thinking about revisions for your goal essay Essay for __A Christmas Carol__ about the changes in Scrooge's characterization and the theme; intro to essay requirements and organization (due January 9) Finish Achieve articles in mailbox Ch. 5, Roots of Representative Government Current Events 12 is due January 13 __Algebra__ Finish Practice 6-2--solving systems by Substitution review notes for tomorrow. __Science__
 * __Social Studies__**
 * We're going to Madison on Friday, January 30--any parent who is interested in chaperoning is welcome to contact me for more information!**
 * Newton's Laws of Motion examples.**

__**Tuesday, January 6, 2015**__ Quarter 2 ends on January 16, so we have MUCH to do before that time! __**Balanced Literacy**__ Sacred Writing Time--National Cuddle Up Day Bell Ringer--organization of argumentative essays Essay for __A Christmas Carol__ about the changes in Scrooge's characterization and the theme; intro to essay requirements and organization (due January 9) New Achieve articles in mailbox--"Floating Free" and "Found: Ben Franklin's Letters" Ch. 5, Early American Culture--videos and notes on Iroquois Confederacy and Albany Plan of Union Current Events 11 sharing __Algebra__ Lesson 6-2--solving systems by Substitution review notes for tomorrows activity. __Science__
 * __Social Studies__**
 * We're going to Madison on Friday, January 30--any parent who is interested in chaperoning is welcome to contact me for more information!**
 * Newton's Second Law of Motion F=ma review notes and please bring I-pad to class for science App.**

__**Monday, January 5, 2015**__ Happy New Year! Quarter 2 ends on January 16, so we have MUCH to do before that time! __**Balanced Literacy**__ Sacred Writing Time--National Bird Day Dialogue and quotation marks lesson Essay for __A Christmas Carol__ about the changes in Scrooge's characterization and the theme; intro to essay requirements and organization (due January 9) Finish Achieve articles in mailbox Ch. 5, Early American Culture--videos and notes on Iroquois Confederacy and Albany Plan of Union CNN Student News Current Events 11 is due tomorrow __Algebra__ Lesson 6-1--solving systems by graphing, p. 386 __Science__
 * __Social Studies__**
 * We're going to Madison on Friday, January 30--any parent who is interested in chaperoning is welcome to contact me for more information!**
 * Intro to Newton's Laws of Motion**

__Friday, December 19, 2014__ __Balanced Literacy__ __Social Studies__ TenMarks: Two assignments due on functions for Friday. P.O.W. Tennis ball challenge due today
 * Have a wonderful winter break--see you on January 5!**
 * Video--comparison/contrast to drama**
 * Essay for __A Christmas Carol__ about the changes in Scrooge's characterization and the theme; intro to essay requirements and organization (due January 14)**
 * Finish Achieve articles in mailbox**
 * Collected 13 Colonies map**
 * Ch. 3-4 assessment (open notes)**
 * Current Events 11 is** due January 6, 2015.
 * __Algebra__**
 * __Science__**
 * Solar system video**

__Thursday, December 18, 2014__ __Balanced Literacy__ __Social Studies__ Ch 5 Assessment given to most of the remaining students today. Those students must show evidence of their learning in order to take the assessment.( Showing Mr. Wittkopf their binder for algebra.) TenMarks: Two assignments due on functions for Friday. P.O.W. Tennis ball challenge due Friday
 * MANY important projects and assessments are scheduled for this week--please get healthy so you don't miss anything!**
 * Mad Lib--Decorating the Tree/How to Wrap a Present**
 * Finished reading Act II, Scene 5 of __A Christmas Carol__ and added to character traits and evidence notes about the changes in Scrooge's characterization and the theme; intro to essay requirements and organization (due January 14)**
 * Sacred Writing Time--make someone's day**
 * Achieve articles in mailbox**
 * Finished history of the colonial regions reading and notes(due Friday)**
 * Completed work on 13 Colonies map (due Friday)**
 * Ch. 3-4 assessment (open notes) is on Friday**
 * Current Events 11 is** due January 6, 2015. **(You're welcome!)**
 * __Algebra__**
 * __Science__**
 * Solar system research for project due today. Gallery walk and evaluation in class.**

__Wednesday, December 17, 2014__ __Balanced Literacy__ __Social Studies__ Ch 5 Assessment given to most students today. The rest of the class will take assessment tomorrow or Friday. Those students must show evidence of their learning in order to take the assessment.( Showing Mr. Wittkopf their binder for algebra.) TenMarks: Two assignments due on functions for Friday. P.O.W. Tennis ball challenge due Friday
 * MANY important projects and assessments are scheduled for this week--please get healthy so you don't miss anything!**
 * Mad Lib--Decorating the Tree**
 * Finished reading Act II, Scene 4 of __A Christmas Carol__ and added to character traits and evidence notes about the changes in Scrooge's characterization and the theme**
 * Finish Achieve article--Civil War and Reconstruction: "Where History Still Lives" and "Space Cafe"**
 * Chapter 4 reading and notes--continued history of the colonial regions (due Friday)**
 * Continued work on 13 Colonies map (due Friday)**
 * Ch. 3-4 assessment (open notes) is on Friday**
 * Current Events 11 is** due January 6, 2015. **(You're welcome!)**
 * __Algebra__**
 * __Science__**
 * Continue solar system research for project due tomorrow. Gallery walk and evaluation tomorrow.**

__Tuesday, December 16, 2014__ __Balanced Literacy__ __Social Studies__ Review game for all of Ch.5--chapter test will be on Wednesday TenMarks: Two assignments due on functions for Friday. P.O.W. Tennis ball challenge due Friday
 * MANY important projects and assessments are scheduled for this week--please get healthy so you don't miss anything!**
 * Sacred Writing Time--National Chocolate Covered Everything Day**
 * Mad Lib--Christmas Dinner**
 * -Read Act II, Scene 4 of __A Christmas Carol__ and added to character traits and evidence notes about the changes in Scrooge's characterization**
 * Achieve article--Civil War and Reconstruction: "Where History Still Lives" and "Space Cafe"**
 * Chapter 4 reading and notes--continued history of the colonial regions (due Friday)**
 * Started work on 13 Colonies map (due Friday)**
 * Ch. 3-4 assessment (open notes) is on Friday**
 * Current Events 11 is** due January 6, 2015. **(You're welcome!)**
 * __Algebra__**
 * __Science__**
 * Continue solar system research for project. Project due tomorrow for early due date, final due date is Thursday.**

__Monday, December 15, 2014__ __All work and detention time must be completed by today to be invited to the incentive on December 19.__ __Door decorating will be judged today!__ __Balanced Literacy__ Remember that you need to have at least 18 Achieve articles completed with activities scores of 75% or higher to attend the incentive. __Social Studies__ Review game for all of Ch.5--chapter test will be on Wednesday TenMarks Make-ups due today. Students who did not complete last week's must complete by today in order to be eligible for next Friday's all school incentive. Students who DID complete their TenMarks on time do not have any new TenMarks to complete for this week. P.O.W. due Friday
 * Sacred Writing Time--National Lemon Cupcake Day**
 * Mad Lib--The Twelve Days of Christmas**
 * -Read Act II, Scene 3 of __A Christmas Carol__ and added to character traits and evidence notes about the changes in Scrooge's characterization**
 * Finish Achieve articles--"Whale of Trouble" and "A Telescope for Everyone"**
 * Chapter 4 reading and notes--continued history of the colonial regions**
 * Current Events 11 is** due January 6, 2015. **(You're welcome!)**
 * __Algebra__**
 * __Science__**
 * Continue solar system research for project. Project due Wednesday for early due date, final due date is Thursday.**

__Friday, December 12, 2014__ __All work and detention time must be completed by December 15 to be invited to the incentive on December 19.__ __Door decorating will continue today during Homework Club--bring your ideas and artistic talent!__ __Balanced Literacy__ Remember that you need to have at least 18 Achieve articles completed with activities scores of 75% or higher to be invited to the incentive. __Social Studies__ Review quiz on Monday for all of Ch.5--chapter test will be on Monday TenMarks Make-ups due today. Students who did not complete last week's must complete by today in order to be eligible for next Friday's all school incentive. Students who did complete their TenMarks on time, do not have any new TenMarks to complete for this week. P.O.W. None assigned for today
 * Free Write Friday or make up work time**
 * -Read Act II, Scenes 1-2 of __A Christmas Carol__ and added to character traits and evidence notes about the changes in Scrooge's characterization**
 * Achieve article--"Whale of Trouble" and "A Telescope for Everyone"**
 * Chapter 4 reading and notes--continued history of the colonial regions**
 * CER--Did Pocahontas save John Smith's life?--final draft was due Tuesday; still missing six!**
 * Current Events 11 is** due January 6, 2015. **(You're welcome!)**
 * __Algebra__**
 * __Science__**
 * Continue solar system research for project. Project due next Wednesday for early due date, final due date is next Thursday.**

__Thursday, December 11, 2014__ __All work and detention time must be taken completed by December 15 to be invited to the incentive on December 19.__ __Door decorating will continue today during Homework Club--bring your ideas and artistic talent!__ __Balanced Literacy__ Remember that you need to have at least 18 Achieve articles completed with activities scores of 75% or higher to be invited to the incentive. __Social Studies__ Review Lesson #9 Transformations using slope and y-intercepts. P. 361, 5-9, 11-14, 20-25 TenMarks Make-ups due Friday Students who did not complete last weeks must complete by this Friday in order to be eligible for next Friday's all school incentive. Students who did complete their TenMarks on time, do not have any new TenMarks to complete for this week. P.O.W. None assigned for today
 * Revolutionary War novel project sharing**
 * Library and silent reading**
 * -Read Act I, Scene 5 of __A Christmas Carol__ and add to character traits and evidence notes**
 * Chapter 4 reading and notes--continued history of the colonial regions**
 * CER--Did Pocahontas save John Smith's life?--final draft was due Tuesday; still missing seven!**
 * Current Events 11 is** due January 6, 2015. **(You're welcome!)**
 * __Algebra__**
 * __Science__**
 * Continue solar system research for project. Project due next Wednesday for early due date, final due date is next Thursday.**

__Wednesday, December 10, 2014__ __All work and detention time must be taken completed by December 15 to be invited to the incentive on December 19.__ __Door decorating will continue today during Homework Club--bring your ideas and artistic talent!__ __Balanced Literacy__ Remember that you need to have at least 18 Achieve articles completed with activities scores of 75% or higher to be invited to the incentive. __Social Studies__ Review Lesson #9 Transformations using slope and y-intercepts. TenMarks Make-ups due Friday Students who did not complete last weeks must complete by this Friday in order to be eligible for next Friday's all school incentive. Students who did complete their TenMarks on time, do not have any new TenMarks to complete for this week. P.O.W. None assigned for today
 * Team Spelling Bee today--congratulations to Gavin Vrana, Alyssa Windau, Ethan Fisher, and Brianna North!**
 * Workshop time to complete:**
 * -Breaking the Chains writing--based on Act I, Scene 3, write about your "chains" and your action plan to break them**
 * -No Red Ink--quotation marks practice**
 * -Achieve--"Pluto Is Changing" and "Birth of Nation, Constitution: A Lucky Find!"**
 * -Read Act I, Scene 5 of __A Christmas Carol__ and add to character traits and evidence notes**
 * -Revolutionary War novels--project is due on December 11.**
 * Wildcat Way lesson on the gift of a sincere compliment**
 * Chapter 4 reading and notes--continued history of the colonial regions**
 * CER--Did Pocahontas save John Smith's life?--final draft was due yesterday; still missing seven!**
 * Current Events 11 is** due January 6, 2015. **(You're welcome!)**
 * __Algebra__**
 * __Science__**
 * Continue solar system research for project. Project due next Wednesday for early due date, final due date is next Thursday.**

__Tuesday, December 9, 2014__ __All work and detention time must be taken completed by December 15 to be invited to the incentive on December 19.__ __Door decorating will continue today during Homework Club--bring your ideas and artistic talent!__ __Balanced Literacy__ Remember that you need to have at least 18 Achieve articles completed with activities scores of 75% or higher to be invited to the incentive. __Social Studies__ Practice problems tonight from page 345 # 1-10 All due. TenMarks Make-ups due Friday Students who did not complete last weeks must complete by this Friday in order to be eligible for next Friday's all school incentive. Students who did complete their TenMarks on time, do not have any new TenMarks to complete for this week. P.O.W. None assigned for today
 * Breaking the Chains writing--based on Act I, Scene 3, write about your "chains" and your action plan to break them**
 * No Red Ink--quotation marks practice**
 * Achieve--"Pluto Is Changing" and "Birth of Nation, Constitution: A Lucky Find!"**
 * Read Act I, Scene 4 of __A Christmas Carol__ and add to character traits and evidence notes**
 * Revolutionary War novels--Work time in class today--project is due on December 11.**
 * Chapter 4 reading and notes--continued history of the colonial regions**
 * CER--Did Pocahontas save John Smith's life?**
 * Reviewed CER rubric and essay organization; continued drafting the essay--final draft is due today**
 * Current Events 11 is** due January 6, 2015. **(You're welcome!)**
 * __Algebra__**
 * __Science__**
 * Completed class lesson on the planets. Start preparing for Planet research for tomorrow.**

__Monday, December 8, 2014__ __All work and detention time must be taken completed by December 15 to be invited to the incentive on December 19.__ __Door decorating will start today during Homework Club--bring your ideas and artistic talent!__ __Balanced Literacy__ Remember that you need to have at least 18 Achieve articles completed with activities scores of 75% or higher to be invited to the incentive. __Social Studies__ Practice problems tonight from page 324 # 1-10 All due. TenMarks Make-ups due Friday Students who did not complete last weeks must complete by this Friday in order to be eligible for next Friday's all school incentive. Students who did complete their TenMarks on time, do not have any new TenMarks to complete for this week. P.O.W. None assigned for today
 * Read Act I, Scene 3 of __A Christmas Carol__ and add to character traits and evidence notes**
 * Revolutionary War novels--Work time in class today--project is due on December 11.**
 * Intro to Chapter 4--continued history of the colonial regions**
 * CER--Did Pocahontas save John Smith's life?**
 * Reviewed CER rubric and essay organization; continued drafting the essay--final draft is due tomorrow**
 * Current Events 11 is** due January 6, 2015. **(You're welcome!)**
 * __Algebra__**
 * __Science__**
 * Discussed the characteristics of Pluto and learned the reasons why Astronomers classify it as a dwarf planet.**

__Friday, December 5, 2014__ __All work and detention time must be taken completed by December 15 to be invited to the incentive on December 19.__ __Door decorating will start next Monday during Homework Club--bring your ideas and artistic talent!__ __Balanced Literacy__ Remember that you need to have at least 18 Achieve articles completed with activities scores of 75% or higher to be invited to the incentive. CER--Did Pocahontas save John Smith's life? Reviewed CER rubric and essay organization Finished reading and gathering evidence and evaluating sources; continued drafting the essay Current Events 11 is due **January 6, 2015. (You're welcome!)** No Practice problems tonight, except if you have make up work to finish. TenMarks due Sunday, Students may start Linear Function assignment. P.O.W. Flower Garden due Monday
 * Read Act I, Scene 2 of __A Christmas Carol__ and add to character traits and evidence notes**
 * Revolutionary War novels--groups met to discuss the ending of the novel, the theme of the novel, and ideas for the companion writing project. Work time in class today--project is due on December 11.**
 * __Social Studies__**
 * __Algebra__**
 * Review lesson on slope-intercept form for Monday**
 * __Science__**
 * Started planet research in class.**

Door decoration brainstorming Read Act I, Scene 1 and 2 of __A Christmas Carol__ and began character traits and evidence notes Achieve--"Storm on Saturn" and "Happy Birthday, Yankee Doodle" Revolutionary War novels--MANY students are way behind on their work so they should be coming to Homework Club to catch up! Novels and activities must be completed by **tomorrow**. CER--Did Pocahontas save John Smith's life? Reviewed CER rubric and essay organization Continued reading and gathering evidence and evaluating sources; started drafting the essay Current Events 11 is due **January 6, 2015. (You're welcome!)** No Practice problems tonight, except if you have make up work to finish. TenMarks due Sunday, Students may start Linear Function assignment. Homework quiz tomorrow on Direct Variation P.O.W. Flower Garden due Monday Review notes on relative size in the Universe discussion.
 * __Thursday, December 4, 2014__**
 * __All work and detention time must be taken care of by December 15 to be invited to the incentive on December 19.__**
 * __Balanced Literacy__**
 * __Social Studies__**
 * __Algebra__**
 * __Science__**

Mad Lib Intro to __A Christmas Carol__ ppt and notes Revolutionary War novels--reading and work time--MANY students are way behind on their work so they should be coming to Homework Club to catch up! Novels and activities must be completed by Friday. CER--Did Pocahontas save John Smith's life? Continued reading and gathering evidence and evaluating sources Current Events 11 is due **January 6, 2015. (You're welcome!)** Practice problems #2-24 evens in textbook pages 323-324. Slope formula TenMarks due Sunday, Students may start Linear Function assignment after Wednesday. P.O.W. Flower Garden due Monday Mythbuster lesson on the Lunar Moon Hoax. Chart needs to be filled out and summary due tomorrow. Start Planet unit on Friday.
 * __Wednesday, December 3, 2014__**
 * __FLW Toy Drive continues through December 4--take this opportunity to help others and show your gratitude!__**
 * __Balanced Literacy__**
 * __Social Studies__**
 * __Algebra__**
 * __Science__**

Sacred Writing Time--Hand-Washing Awareness Week Achieve--Colonization and Hubble Space Telescope Revolutionary War novels--reading and work time--MANY students are way behind on their work so they should be coming to Homework Club to catch up! CER--Did Pocahontas save John Smith's life? Continued reading and gathering evidence and evaluating sources Current Events 11 is due **January 6, 2015. (You're welcome!)** Practice problems #1-19 pgs. 314-315 in textbook. Rate of Change and Slope TenMarks due Sunday, Students may start Linear Function assignment after Wednesday. P.O.W. Flower Garden due Monday Mythbuster lesson on the Lunar Moon Hoax. Chart needs to be filled out for the flag, footprint, and shadow hoaxes completed for tomorrow. Start Planet unit on Friday.
 * __Tuesday, December 2, 2014__**
 * __FLW Toy Drive continues through December 4--take this opportunity to help others and show your gratitude!__**
 * __Balanced Literacy__**
 * __Social Studies__**
 * __Algebra__**
 * __Science__**

Sacred Writing Time--Eat a Red Apple Day No Red Ink--pronouns and antecedents practice Revolutionary War novels--introduced the final project--last week to complete reading and Novel Thinking activities CER--Did Pocahontas save John Smith's life? Began collecting evidence from some secondary and primary sources Current Events 11 is due **January 6, 2015. (You're welcome!)** Practice page 5-2 B due tomorrow TenMarks assignment on volume and linear functions due Sunday P.O.W. due Monday Research Apollo Moon Landing Hoax.
 * __Monday, December 1, 2014__**
 * __FLW Toy Drive continues through December 4--take this opportunity to help others and show your gratitude!__**
 * __Balanced Literacy__**
 * __Social Studies__**
 * __Algebra__**
 * __Science__**

Bell Ringer--pronouns and antecedents part 2 Library/silent reading time Watched "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street" episode--comparisons and contrasts with the screenplay Revolutionary War novels--continue reading and completing activities; novels MUST be completed by Friday, December 5 Current Events #10 sharing First Thanksgiving activities Ch 4 Assessment continued today--several students must finish on Monday Only students who were assigned TenMarks need to complete them by Tuesday, November 25th. Apollo Mission Project presentations today. Students must present their information to their class and they must turn in their individual rubrics for evaluation.
 * __Tuesday, November 25, 2014__**
 * __Have a Happy Thanksgiving--see you on December 1!__**
 * __FLW Toy Drive through December 4--take this opportunity to help others and show your gratitude!__**
 * __Balanced Literacy__**
 * __Social Studies__**
 * __Algebra__**
 * __Science__**

Bell Ringer--pronouns and antecedents Sacred Writing Time--Celebrate Your Unique Talents Day Finish your Achieve articles! Revolutionary War novels--shared questions like the "stumpers" in Achieve to ask your group members (negative option and sequencing questions)--novels MUST be completed by Friday, December 5 Finished reading and notes for Chapter 3, Section 2--these notes will be graded Current Events #10 due Tuesday Ch 4 Assessment will be due Tomorrow Only students who were assigned TenMarks need to complete them by Tuesday, November 25th. Apollo Mission Project presentations due today and Tuesday. Students must present their information to their class and they must turn in their individual rubrics for evaluation.
 * __Monday, November 24, 2014__**
 * __FLW Toy Drive through December 4--take this opportunity to help others and show your gratitude!__**
 * __Balanced Literacy__**
 * __Social Studies__**
 * __Algebra__**
 * __Science__**

Free Write Friday Collected final plot diagrams and wrote theme essay assessment for TMADOMS Finish your Achieve articles! Revolutionary War novels--write questions like the "stumpers" in Achieve to ask your group members (negative option and sequencing questions) Frontier Heroes activity Current Events #10 due Tuesday Ch 4 Assessment will be due Tuesday TenMarks assignments due Sunday by midnight Apollo Missions to the Moon Project presentations on Monday and Tuesday of next week. Project information check today by Mr. Wittkopf
 * __Friday, November 21, 2014__**
 * __FLW Toy Drive through December 4--take this opportunity to help others and show your gratitude!__**
 * __Balanced Literacy__**
 * __Social Studies__**
 * __Algebra__**
 * __Science__**

Bell Ringer--Word connotations and mood Finished reading of Act II--complete plot line (due tomorrow) Finish your Achieve articles! Revolutionary War novels--write questions like the "stumpers" in Achieve to ask your group members (negative option and sequencing questions) Continue reading and notes on Ch. 3, Section 2 Current Events #10 due Tuesday Corrected Ch 4 section B study guide Ch 4 Assessment will be due Tuesday TenMarks assignments due Sunday by midnight Apollo Missions to the Moon Project presentations on Monday and Tuesday of next week. Project information check this Friday by Mr. Wittkopf
 * __Thursday, November 20, 2014__**
 * __FLW Food Drive this week and Toy Drive through December 4--take this opportunity to help others and show your gratitude!__**
 * __Balanced Literacy__**
 * __Social Studies__**
 * __Algebra__**
 * __Science__**

Mad Lib--Specialty of the House Predictions and then reading of Act II--continue adding rising action to plot line Finish your Achieve articles Revolutionary War novels--write questions like the "stumpers" in Achieve to ask your group members (negative option and sequencing questions) CNN Student News--we made the Roll Call! Mayflower Compact reading and activities Continue reading and notes on Ch. 3, Section 2 Current Events #10 due Tuesday Completed Ch 4 section B study guide will correct tomorrow Ch4 Assessment will be assigned tomorrow, due Tuesday TenMarks assignments due Sunday by midnight
 * __Wednesday, November 19, 2014__**
 * __FLW Food Drive this week and Toy Drive through December 4--take this opportunity to help others and show your gratitude!__**
 * __Balanced Literacy__**
 * __Social Studies__**
 * __Algebra__**

Apollo Missions to the Moon Project presentations on Monday and Tuesday of next week. Project information check this Friday by Mr. Wittkopf
 * __Science__**

Scapegoat paragraph draft 1--Why do people often need to blame a scapegoat for unexplainable events? Keep looking for evidence in the text! Achieve articles Revolutionary War novels--write questions like the "stumpers" in Achieve to ask your group members Began reading and notes on Ch. 3, Section 2 Current Events #9 sharing Complete Ch 4 lesson 6 practice sheet on scatterplots/trends for tomorrow TenMarks assignments due Sunday by midnight Quiz part B tomorrow can use notes on quiz! Apollo Missions to the Moon Project presentations on Monday and Tuesday of next week. Project information check this Friday by Mr. Wittkopf
 * __Tuesday, November 18, 2014__**
 * __FLW Food Drive this week and Toy Drive through December 4--take this opportunity to help others and show your gratitude!__**
 * __Balanced Literacy__**
 * __Social Studies__**
 * __Algebra__**
 * __Science__**

Bell Ringer--connotations and denotations of words Sacred Writing Time--Homemade Bread Day Finished reading Act I and filling in plot line (exposition, initiating incident, rising action)--be ready for tomorrow's writing about the scapegoat Finished Cornell notes on Ch. 3, Section 1 Test corrections--those who want to do more can come to today's homework club to finish Current Events #9 is due tomorrow Corrections for Ch. 4 lessons 1-4 due Monday by 3:00pm TenMarks assignments due Sunday by midnight Preview lesson 6 in chapter 4 for Monday. Began information on the Apollo Missions to the Moon. All science lab notebooks should be turned in for evaluation.
 * __Monday, November 17, 2014__**
 * __FLW Food Drive this week and Toy Drive through December 4--take this opportunity to help others and show your gratitude!__**
 * __Balanced Literacy__**
 * __Social Studies__**
 * __Algebra__**
 * __Science__**

Vocabulary work and setting power point Achieve--Colonial Era Coffeehouses and Lost City--please finish this weekend! Started reading Act I and filling in plot line (exposition and initiating incident) Cornell notes on Ch. 3, Section 1 Test corrections--those who want to do more can come to Monday's homework club to finish Corrections for Ch. 4 lessons 1-4 due Monday by 3:00pm TenMarks assignments due Sunday by midnight Preview lesson 6 in chapter 4 for Monday. Began information on the Apollo Missions to the Moon. All science lab notebooks should be turned in for evaluation.
 * __Friday, November 14, 2014__**
 * __Balanced Literacy__**
 * __Social Studies__**
 * __Algebra__**
 * __Science__**

Timed Writing--Prediction paragraph Achieve--Colonial Era Coffeehouses and Lost City Continued reading Revolutionary War novels--two activities per chapter from list (see Novel Thinking on Links page)--reading goal set for next meeting in most groups Cornell notes on Ch. 3, Section 1 Quiz on Chapter 4 lessons 1-4 TenMarks Two assignments due Sunday by Midnight. Eight students did not complete last weeks TenMarks assignments Preview chapter 4 lesson 5 Crater lab #1 and #2 turned in today, Preview information on the Apollo Missions to the Moon
 * __Thursday, November 13, 2014__**
 * __Balanced Literacy__**
 * __Social Studies__**
 * __Algebra__**
 * __Science__**

Mad Lib Continued reading Revolutionary War novels--two activities per chapter from list (see Novel Thinking on Links page)--reading goal set for next meeting in most groups Colony simulation--what makes for a successful colony? Quiz on Chapter 4 lessons 1-4 tomorrow Practice page 4-4 due tomorrow TenMarks Two assignments due Sunday by Midnight. Eight students did not complete last weeks TenMarks assignments Conclusion on crater lab #2 due Thursday.
 * __Wednesday, November 12, 2014__**
 * __Balanced Literacy__**
 * __Social Studies__**
 * __Algebra__**
 * __Science__**

Sacred Writing Time--Veterans Day Achieve--There For the Troops--GREAT connections! Continued reading Revolutionary War novels--two activities per chapter from list (see Novel Thinking on Links page)--reading goal set for next meeting in most groups Veterans day poem, Brain Pop, and video Intro to colonization, Ch. 3--read Section 1, pp. 85-89 Current Events #8 sharing Assigned lesson on Learning Target #3 Writing Functions.Problems #3,4,6,10,and 12 due Monday. Practice with Function Notation in class. Use my.hrw.com website to view tutorials and examples or textbook. Asteroids video and notes
 * __Tuesday, November 11, 2014__**
 * __Remember that tomorrow is Career Fair Day for eighth graders--seventh graders start classes at 10:35!__**
 * __Balanced Literacy__**
 * __Social Studies__**
 * __Algebra__**
 * __Science__**

Sacred Writing Time--National Day of Play Continued reading Revolutionary War novels--two activities per chapter from list (see Novel Thinking on Links page)--reading goal set for next meeting in most groups Explorer inquiry project presentations Explorers test (open notes) Intro to colonization, Ch. 3 Current Events #8 due tomorrow Assigned lesson on Learning Target #3 Writing Functions.Problems #3,4,6,10,and 12 due Monday. Practice with Function Notation in class. Use my.hrw.com website to view tutorials and examples or textbook. Asteroids video and notes
 * __Monday, November 10, 2014__**
 * __Balanced Literacy__**
 * __Social Studies__**
 * __Algebra__**
 * __Science__**

Continued reading Revolutionary War novels--two activities per chapter from list (see Novel Thinking on Links page)--reading goal set for next meeting in most groups Explorer inquiry project presentations Explorers test (open notes) Current Events #8 due Tuesday Assigned lesson on Learning Target #3 Writing Functions.Problems #3,4,6,10,and 12 due Monday. Use my.hrw.com website to view tutorials and examples or textbook. Problem of the Week was done in class. How many push ups did Bucky Badger do? TenMarks. Complete assignment on Functions and one recommendation due Sunday by Midnight.
 * __Friday, November 7, 2014__**
 * __Balanced Literacy__**
 * __Social Studies__**
 * __Algebra__**
 * __Science__**
 * __Hour 7:__** Complete investigation on physical features of the moon.
 * __Hour 8:__** Complete investigation on physical features of the moon.

Sacred Writing Time--Saxophone Day Achieve--St. Augustine history Continued reading Revolutionary War novels--two activities per chapter from list (see Novel Thinking on Links page)--reading goal set for next meeting in most groups Traits of successful explorers Finished work on explorer inquiry project--due tomorrow--distributed rubric Reviewed for tomorrow's test (open notes) Started lesson on Learning Target #3 Writing Functions. Use my.hrw.com website to view tutorials and examples for tomorrow. Problem of the Week will be given out tomorrow and will be due by next Monday. TenMarks. Complete assignment on Functions and one recommendation due Sunday by Midnight.
 * __Thursday, November 6, 2014__**
 * __Balanced Literacy__**
 * __Social Studies__**
 * __Algebra__**
 * __Science__**
 * __Hour 7:__** Complete investigation on physical features of the moon.( Lab Friday)
 * __Hour 8:__** Complete investigation on physical features of the moon. ( Lab Monday)

Mad Lib--Cell Phones--ask to read the letter that describes the new School Board policy on electronic devices! Continued reading Revolutionary War novels--two activities per chapter from list (see Novel Thinking on Links page)--reading goal set for next meeting in most groups Time line--choose an important accomplishment of your explorer to include on the class time line Research for explorer inquiry project--due Friday--discussed rubric Project work time Review notes and examples from today's lesson, Learning Target #2. Problem of the Week will be given out tomorrow and will be due by next Monday. TenMarks. Start assignment on Functions due Sunday by Midnight.
 * __Wednesday, November 5, 2014__**
 * __Balanced Literacy__**
 * __Social Studies__**
 * __Algebra__**
 * __Science__**
 * __Hour 7:__** Start investigation on physical features of the moon.( Lab tomorrow)
 * __Hour 8:__** Start investigation on physical features of the moon. ( Lab Thursday)

Sacred Writing Time--Use Your Common Sense Day Achieve article on England's Terrible Trade Continued reading Revolutionary War novels--two activities per chapter from list (see Novel Thinking on Links page)--reading goal set for next meeting in most groups Current Events sharing Research for explorer inquiry project--find sources and look at maps of the voyages; decide on a format for presenting your learning--due Friday Brain Pop--Election Day--remember to ask your parents what voter number they were today! Review notes and examples from today's lesson, Learning Target #2. Problem of the Week will be given out tomorrow and will be due by next Monday. TenMarks. Start assignment on Functions due Sunday by Midnight.
 * __Tuesday, November 4, 2014__**
 * __Balanced Literacy__**
 * __Social Studies__**
 * __Algebra__**
 * __Science__**
 * __Hour 7:__** Start investigation on physical features of the moon.( Lab tomorrow)
 * __Hour 8:__** Start investigation on physical features of the moon. ( Lab Thursday)

Welcome to Quarter 2! Bell Ringer on using reference materials Small Moment story revising Continued reading Revolutionary War novels--two activities per chapter from list (see Novel Thinking on Links page)--reading goal set for next Monday in most groups Finished Ch. 2 reading, notes, and videos Research for explorer inquiry project--find sources and look at maps of the voyages; decide on a format for presenting your learning--due Friday Current Events #7 is due tomorrow Practice problems page 233 # 1-12 all. Problem of the Week will be given out on Wednesday and will be due by next Monday. TenMarks. Start assignment from Mr. Wittkopf after lesson #2 on Learning Target Sheet. Assignment due on Sunday before midnight.
 * __Monday, November 3, 2014__**
 * __Balanced Literacy__**
 * __Social Studies__**
 * __Algebra__**
 * __Science__**
 * __Hour 7:__** Start investigation on physical features of the moon. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday Lab day.
 * __Hour 8:__** Start investigation on physical features of the moon Thursday, Friday, and Monday of next week Lab day.

Mad Lib Brain Pop on history of Halloween Achieve articles for science and social studies Continued reading Revolutionary War novels--three activities per chapter from list (see Novel Thinking on Links page)--reading goal set for next Monday in most groups Research for explorer inquiry project--find sources and look at maps of the voyages; decide on a format for presenting your learning Current Events #7 is due November 4 Practice problems page 206 # 1-15 all for Tuesday. No Problem of the Week! Tenmarks make up for those students who did not complete last weeks assignments. Choose one moon theory from our list of three and begin research fill in graphic organizer with evidence. 3 supportive examples and one counter argument discussion tomorrow. Quiz on moon phases retake tomorrow. Have i-pad charged for online quiz.
 * __Wednesday, October 29, 2014__**
 * __Thanks to their hard work, there are 53 students in our team who are eligible for today's incentive!__**
 * __Quarter 1 ends today--last chance to complete work to be counted on your grade.__**
 * __Balanced Literacy__**
 * __Social Studies__**
 * Check the Links page for a play about the early explorers**
 * __Algebra__**
 * __Science__**

Bell Ringers on Greek and Latin roots Library--looked for books for the explorer inquiry Achieve articles for science and social studies Continued reading Revolutionary War novels--three activities per chapter from list (see Novel Thinking on Links page)--reading goal set for next Monday in most groups Research for explorer inquiry project--find sources and look at maps of the voyages; decide on a format for presenting your learning Current Events #7 is due November 4 Practice problems page 206 # 1-15 all for Tuesday. No Problem of the Week! Tenmarks make up for those students who did not complete last weeks assignments. Choose one moon theory from our list of three and begin research fill in graphic organizer with evidence. 3 supportive examples and one counter argument discussion tomorrow. Quiz on moon phases retake tomorrow. Have i-pad charged for online quiz.
 * __Tuesday, October 28, 2014__**
 * __Thanks to their hard work, there are 53 students in our team who are eligible for tomorrow's incentive! Costumes? :)__**
 * __Quarter 1 ends on Wednesday--last chance to complete work to be counted on your grade.__**
 * __Balanced Literacy__**
 * __Social Studies__**
 * Check the Links page for a play about the early explorers**
 * __Algebra__**
 * __Science__**

Bell Ringers on spelling and context clues Sacred Writing Time--National Tell-a-Story Day Continued reading Revolutionary War novels--three activities per chapter from list (see Novel Thinking on Links page)--reading goal set for next Monday in most groups Research for explorer inquiry project--find sources and look at maps of the voyages; decide on a format for presenting your learning Current Events #7 is due November 4 Practice problems page 206 # 1-15 all for Tuesday. No Problem of the Week! Tenmarks make up for those students who did not complete last weeks assignments. Choose one moon theory from our list of three and begin research fill in graphic organizer with evidence. 3 supportive examples and one counter argument discussion tomorrow. Quiz on moon phases retake tomorrow. Have i-pad charged for online quiz.
 * __Monday, October 27, 2014__**
 * __Thanks to their hard work, there are 53 students in our team who are eligible for Wednesday's incentive!__**
 * __Quarter 1 ends on Wednesday.__**
 * __Balanced Literacy__**
 * __Social Studies__**
 * Check the Links page for a play about the early explorers**
 * __Algebra__**
 * __Science__**

Narrative writing plot line assessment Continued reading Revolutionary War novels--three activities per chapter from list (see Novel Thinking on Links page)--reading goal set for next Monday Achieve catch up work--some students have several articles to complete from previous weeks Research for explorer inquiry project--find sources and look at maps of the voyages; decide on a format for presenting your learning Current Events #7 is due November 4 Common assessment Solving multi-step inequalities page 191 16-35 all Class incentive Choose one moon theory from our list of three and begin research fill in graphic organizer with evidence. 3 supportive examples and one counter argument for Monday. Quiz on moon phases Monday! Have i-pad charged for online quiz.
 * __Friday, October 24, 2014__**
 * __Thanks to everyone who attended Parent-Teacher Conferences!__**
 * __Balanced Literacy__**
 * __Social Studies__**
 * Check the Links page for a play about the early explorers**
 * __Algebra__**
 * __Science__**

Sacred Writing Time Narrative writing plot line assessment tomorrow in class Final draft of Small Moment story due (Google doc or other word processor document attached to an email, please) Meetings with book groups for Novel Thinking--started reading Revolutionary War novels--three activities per chapter from list (see Novel Thinking on Links page)--reading goal set for next Monday Achieve article about Hudson and catch up work--some students have several articles to complete from previous weeks Research for explorer inquiry project--start finding sources and looking at maps of the voyages Current Events #7 is due November 4 Solving multi-step inequalities page 191 16-35 all Choose one moon theory from our list of three for tomorrow.
 * __Thursday, October 23, 2014__**
 * __Parent-Teacher Conferences are being held today from 4:30-8:00--bring your student, too!__**
 * __Balanced Literacy__**
 * __Social Studies__**
 * Check the Links page for a play about the early explorers**
 * __Algebra__**
 * __Science__**

Mad Lib with partners Narrative writing Fabulous First Lines--final revisions Final draft of Small Moment story due tomorrow (Google doc or other word processor document attached to an email, please) Novel Thinking introduction--started reading Revolutionary War novels--three activities per chapter from list (see Novel Thinking on Links page) Achieve catch up--some students have several articles to complete from previous weeks Intro to explorer inquiry project--start finding sources and looking at maps of the voyages Current Events #7 is due November 4 Solving multi-step inequalities page 191 16-35 all Choose one moon theory from our list of three for tomorrow.
 * __Wednesday, October 22, 2014__**
 * __Balanced Literacy__**
 * __Social Studies__**
 * Check the Links page for a play about the early explorers**
 * __Algebra__**
 * __Science__**

Sacred Writing Time--Protagonist Scene Writing Narrative writing checklist and revising work with partners--adding details to SHOW instead of TELL Achieve--To the Moon and Beyond (some students have several articles to complete from previous weeks) Ch. 2, Section 2 Defeat of the Spanish Armada Brain Pop videos Current Events #6 sharing Completed Point of Reference--Birds" Eye View of FLW Moon Theories inquiry Chapter 3 Lesson Two and Three: Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying and Dividing Inequalities--nine practice problems POW #4 due Monday Two Tenmarks assignments due Sunday at midnight.
 * __Tuesday, October 21, 2014__**
 * __Team 7F will now be known as...Team T.E.A.M. (Together Everyone Achieves More)!__**
 * __Balanced Literacy__**
 * __Social Studies__**
 * Check the Links page for a play about the early explorers**
 * __Science__**
 * __Algebra__**

Sacred Writing Time--Information Overload Day Read aloud introduction (just two more books until you have to make a choice!) Narrative writing checklist and revising work with partners Ch. 2, Section 2 European Competition and the Northwest Passage Hudson videos Current Events #6 is due tomorrow (last one for Quarter 1!) Team Building activity Introduced Chapter 3 Lesson one Inequalities: Practice 3-1 due tomorrow, POW #4 due Monday, Two Tenmarks assignments due Sunday at midnight.
 * __Monday, October 20, 2014__**
 * __Team 7F will now be known as...Team T.E.A.M. (Together Everyone Achieves More)!__**
 * __Balanced Literacy__**
 * __Social Studies__**
 * Check the Links page for a play about the early explorers**
 * __Science__**
 * __Algebra__**

Free Write and silent reading time Read aloud introduction (just two more books until you have to make a choice!) No Red Ink grammar pretest Narrative writing checklist and revising work with partners Columbus's journal excerpt CNN Student News Completed Google Earth Activity on Point of Reference Chapter 2 assessment due by Friday at 3:00pm No POW for this week!
 * __Friday, October 17, 2014__**
 * __Team 7F will now be known as...Team T.E.A.M. (Together Everyone Achieves More)!__**
 * __Balanced Literacy__**
 * __Social Studies__**
 * __Science__**
 * __Algebra__**

Library and silent reading time "The Treasure of Lemon Brown" plot line and quotes work to finish graphic organizer about theme Achieve article--"Drake's Secret" No Red Ink grammar pretest Team name voting Reading and notes about the reasons for the success of the conquistadors European Exploration app Completed Google Earth Activity on Point of Reference Chapter 2 assessment due by Friday at 3:00pm No POW for this week!
 * __Thursday, October 16, 2014__**
 * __Bring your pennies for the Penny War! Remember the plan!__**
 * __Team 7F will now be known as...Team T.E.A.M. (Together Everyone Achieves More)!__**
 * __Balanced Literacy__**
 * __Social Studies__**
 * __Science__**
 * __Algebra__**

Mad Lib __April Morning__ read aloud introduction (about five more books until you have to make a choice!) "The Treasure of Lemon Brown" plot line and quotes work to finish graphic organizer about theme Achieve article--"Did Weather Change History?"--complete today, please Reading and notes about the competition between Spain and Portugal for Gold, Glory, God European Exploration app Google Earth activity Chapter 2 assessment
 * __Wednesday, October 15, 2014__**
 * __Bring your pennies for the Penny War this week! Remember the plan!__**
 * __Balanced Literacy__**
 * __Social Studies__**
 * __Science__**
 * __Algebra__**

Sacred Writing Time--Dessert Day Claim writing discussion __My Brother Sam Is Dead__ read aloud introduction (about five more books until you have to make a choice!) "The Treasure of Lemon Brown" plot line and quotes work to prepare for theme writing (due Friday) Achieve article--"Did Weather Change History?" Video and notes on Magellan Finish reading and text coding Columbus primary and secondary sources European Exploration app Current events #5 sharing Moon phases Chapter 2 review Ch. 2 test is tomorrow
 * __Tuesday, October 14, 2014__**
 * __Parent-Teacher Conferences are today from 4:30-8:00--please bring your students, too.__**
 * __Bring your pennies for the Penny War this week! Remember the plan!__**
 * __Balanced Literacy__**
 * __Social Studies__**
 * __Science__**
 * __Algebra__**

ACT Bell Ringer--commas in adjective series Sacred Writing Time--International Skeptics Day __Five Smooth Stones__ read aloud introduction (about six more books until you have to make a choice!) "The Treasure of Lemon Brown" read aloud, plot line, and vocabulary Video and notes on Columbus's positive achievements and negative behaviors Read primary and secondary sources about the four voyages European Exploration app Current events #5 is due tomorrow Myth Busters episode--identify the scientific method used to conduct the experiment Chapter 2, review p. 147, 1-24 Ch. 2 test is next Wednesday
 * __Monday, October 13, 2014__**
 * __Parent-Teacher Conferences are tomorrow from 4:30-8:00--please bring your students, too.__**
 * __Balanced Literacy__**
 * __Social Studies__**
 * __Science__**
 * __Algebra__**

Free Write or Free Read Friday __The Fighting Ground__ read aloud introduction Small Moments--make a plot line of your draft, adding details about what COULD happen to clarify the conflict and add interest "The Treasure of Lemon Brown" silent reading and vocabulary Video and notes on early explorers Begin reading Ch. 2, Section 1 European Exploration app Myth Busters episode--identify the scientific method used to conduct the experiment Chapter 2, review p. 147, 1-24 Ch. 2 test is next Wednesday
 * __Friday, October 10, 2014__**
 * __Bring your pennies for the Penny War next week! Remember the plan!__**
 * __Balanced Literacy__**
 * __Social Studies__**
 * __Science__**
 * __Algebra__**

Sacred Writing Time--National Chess Day __Woods Runner__ read aloud introduction Achieve article--Mapping the Moon Small Moments--adding details about what COULD happen to clarify the conflict and add interest Conferring with Mrs. G. Video and notes on early explorers Begin reading Ch. 2, Section 1 Finish work on map of Spain's Explorations in North America Moon article and activity Chapter 2, Lesson 10--percent of increase/decrease P. 141, 11-35 odd
 * __Thursday, October 9, 2014__**
 * __Balanced Literacy__**
 * __Social Studies__**
 * __Science__**
 * __Algebra__**
 * Many students did not complete the Wednesday assignment!**

Mad Lib __An Eye For an Eye__ read aloud introduction Small Moments--adding details about what COULD happen to clarify the conflict and add interest Conferring with Mrs. G. Video and notes on early explorers Finish reading and notes on Ch. 1, Section 5, pp. 49-53 Continue work on Spain's Explorations in North America World Map test #5 Finish color lab Chapter 2 Lesson 9--applications of percent Pp. 135-136, 2-20
 * __Wednesday, October 8, 2014__**
 * __Balanced Literacy__**
 * __Social Studies__**
 * __Science__**
 * __Algebra__**

Sacred Writing Time--World Smile Day Achieve article __Chains__ read aloud introduction Conferring with Mrs. G. Columbus video and notes on early explorers Finish reading and notes on Ch. 1, Section 5, pp. 49-53 Current Events #4 sharing Turn in lab report and graph for Skittle lab Start color lab Chapter 2 Lesson 8--percent of a number
 * __Tuesday, October 7, 2014__**
 * __Balanced Literacy__**
 * __Social Studies__**
 * __Science__**
 * __Algebra__**

Mini lesson on misplaced modifiers Sacred Writing Time--Do Something Nice Day Voldemort vs. Dracula article--finish compare/contrast paragraphs Small Moments story--focus on setting and conflict details Columbus video and notes on early explorers Finish reading and notes on Ch. 1, Section 5, pp. 49-53 Current Events #4 is due on Tuesday Complete lab report and graph for Skittle lab Chapter 2 Lesson 7 Quiz corrections due today
 * __Monday, October 6, 2014__**
 * __Balanced Literacy__**
 * __Social Studies__**
 * __Science__**
 * __Algebra__**

Free Write or Read Friday Voldemort vs. Dracula article--complete graphic organizer, write compare/contrast paragraphs Achieve __Social Studies__ Columbus article and map skills work Complete latitude/longitude worksheet Current Events #4 is due on Tuesday __Science__ __Algebra__
 * __Friday, October 3, 2014__**
 * __Balanced Literacy__**
 * Skittle lab--start graph**
 * Chapter 2 quiz corrections**
 * Tenmarks - One assignment from Mr. Wittkopf and one from playlist due by Saturday.**

Sacred Writing Time Achieve article on archaeological discoveries about theTaino people __Social Studies__ __Science__ __Algebra__
 * __Thursday, October 2, 2014__**
 * __Balanced Literacy__**
 * Library day**
 * Exploration causes reading and notes**
 * World Map test #4**
 * Skittle lab**
 * Chapter 2 quiz**
 * Tenmarks - One assignment from Mr. Wittkopf and one from playlist due by Saturday.**

Workshop day: Small Moments drafting and checklist work, reading of another example story, finish Achieve article Mad Lib __Social Studies__ __Science__ __Algebra__
 * __Wednesday, October 1, 2014__**
 * __Balanced Literacy__**
 * Library day is tomorrow--please bring your materials**
 * Intro to explorers unit**
 * Skittle lab**
 * Chapter 2 quiz**
 * Tenmarks - One assignment from Mr. Wittkopf and one from playlist due by Saturday.**

__Tuesday, September 30, 2014__ __Balanced Literacy__ __Social Studies__ __Science__ __Algebra__
 * Reading MAP test**
 * Achieve 3000 article**
 * Argumentation paragraph on GPS vs. maps debate using graphic organizer and sources**
 * Current Events #3 sharing**
 * Thumb Wrestling lab due Tuesday, September 30**
 * Complete part D for Wednesday.**
 * Lesson 2-5**
 * Group A Challenge Sheet**
 * Group B/C Practice Sheet**
 * Group D Lesson #5 Chapter 2 Guided Practice 1-12 in Textbook or online Textbook**
 * P.O.W #3 due**
 * Tenmarks - One assignment from Mr. Wittkopf and one from playlist due by Saturday.**

__Monday, September 29, 2014__ __Balanced Literacy__ __Social Studies__ __Science__ __Algebra__
 * Sacred Writing Time--Confucius Appreciation Day**
 * Bell Ringer--sentence types**
 * Continued drafting small moment personal narrative**
 * Discussed and wrote claims about both sides of the GPS vs. maps debate**
 * Reading and notes on GPS and map sources**
 * Current Events #3 is due tomorrow**
 * Thumb Wrestling lab due Tuesday, September 30**
 * Complete part D for Wednesday.**
 * Lesson 2-5**
 * Group A Challenge Sheet**
 * Group B/C Practice Sheet**
 * Group D Lesson #5 Chapter 2 Guided Practice 1-12 in Textbook or online Textbook**
 * P.O.W #3 due**
 * Tenmarks - One assignment from Mr. Wittkopf and one from playlist due by Saturday.**

__Friday, September 26, 2014__ __Balanced Literacy__ __Social Studies__ __Science__ __Algebra__
 * Free Write/Read Friday**
 * Mini lesson--usage of good vs. well in speaking and writing**
 * Continued drafting small moment personal narrative**
 * Video of "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" to compare/contrast with the narrative**
 * Finish Achieve article on maps and GPS**
 * Reading and notes on GPS and map sources**
 * Current Events #3 is due next Tuesday**
 * Thumb Wrestling lab**
 * Answered questions in Parts B and C in class**
 * Preview Lesson 2-5**
 * P.O.W #3 due by next Monday**

__Thursday, September 25, 2014__ __Wear pink or red tomorrow to honor International No Bullying Day!__ __Balanced Literacy__ __Social Studies__ __Science__ __Algebra__
 * Sacred Writing Time--Math Storytelling Day**
 * Discussed and took notes on characterization in "Barrio Boy"**
 * Model of small moment**
 * Brainstormed small moment ideas and started drafting**
 * Finish Achieve article on maps and GPS**
 * Reading and notes on early American history**
 * World Map test #3--MUCH improvement!**
 * Current Events #3 is due next Tuesday**
 * Continued Science lab on the Scientific Method through Thumb Wrestling**
 * Answered questions in Part A**
 * MAPS Testing finished today**
 * Checked Page 103 assignment**
 * Ten Marks**
 * P.O.W #3 due by next Monday**

__Wednesday, September 24, 2014__ __Balanced Literacy__ __Social Studies__ __Science__ __Algebra__
 * Review of phrases and clauses**
 * Intro to generating topics for personal narratives**
 * Read exemplar--"Barrio Boy"**
 * Finish Achieve article on maps and GPS**
 * Reading and notes on early American history**
 * Current Events #3 is due next Tuesday**
 * Turned in Performance Assessment on measurement today.**
 * Started Science lab on the Scientific Method through Thumb Wrestling**
 * MAPS Testing today and finish tomorrow.**
 * Page 103 assignment due tomorrow.**
 * P.O.W #3 due next Monday**

__Tuesday, September 23, 2014__ __Balanced Literacy__ __Social Studies__ __Science__ __Algebra__
 * Sacred Writing Time--National Checkers Day**
 * Review of theme in short stories--write the theme of "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi"**
 * Achieve--model and review the process for reading articles; begin work on first article**
 * Current events sharing**
 * Continue reading and notes for articles on early America**
 * World map--continue to study so you can ace it the next time... **
 * Practiced using scientific method with Height Lab. Conclusion due tomorrow.**
 * Pg. 103 #15-33 odds**
 * MAPS Testing Tomorrow Please have your I-pad charged before coming to school.**

__Monday, September 22, 2014__ __Balanced Literacy__ __Social Studies__ __Science__ __Algebra__
 * Sacred Writing Time--World Gratitude Day**
 * Read and analyze the plot of "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi"**
 * Achieve--model and review the five-step process for each article; discuss frequency for completing Reading Connections within each article**
 * Geography assessment review and plan for corrections**
 * "Discovering" America article and map**
 * Current Events #2 is due tomorrow**
 * Students can turn in their Performance Assessment on measurement in between Monday and Wednesday of this week.**
 * Review notes on Scientific Method**
 * Pre-Assessment in Tenmarks due**
 * Review notes on Chapter 2 lessons 1-4**

__Friday, September 19, 2014__ __Balanced Literacy__ __Social Studies__ __Science__ __Algebra__
 * Free Write or Free Read Friday**
 * Read and analyze the plot of "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi"**
 * Geography assessment**
 * Current Events #2 is due on Tuesday**
 * Performance Assessment on measurement given out today. Students can turn it in between Monday and Wednesday of next week.**
 * Pre-Assessment in Tenmarks due by the 22nd.**
 * Review notes on Chapter 2 lessons 1-3.**
 * Preview lesson 4 in chapter 2 on my.hrw.com online textbook for Monday.**

__Thursday, September 18, 2014__ __Balanced Literacy__ __Social Studies__ __Science__ __Algebra__
 * Grade Level meetings will be held tomorrow--be here to receive a Sodexo coupon and a new memo board!**
 * Sacred Writing Time--Respect Day**
 * Review of story elements and notes on parts of a plot**
 * Intro to Rudyard Kipling's short story "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi"**
 * Silent reading time--Achieve Level Set completion (a few more students need to finish it)**
 * Geography review activities**
 * Open notebook geography test tomorrow--please organize your notes in your notebook while you study**
 * Review measurement study guide and notes. Start Measurement Performance Assessment tomorrow.**
 * Started Chapter 2 Lessons 1-2, adding/subtracting/multiplying/dividing/ one-step equations**
 * Practice pages 1-1/1-2 odd number problems due Friday.**
 * P.O.W. #2 due Friday or can turn in on Monday.**
 * Tenmarks pre-assessment due Friday.**

__Wednesday, September 17, 2014__ __Balanced Literacy__ __ Social Studies __ __ Science __ __Algebra__
 * Mad Lib**
 * Paper Bag Speeches finished today--completed notes**
 * Goal essay final draft self evaluation (MANY essays were not completed, even after a week of class work time!)**
 * Geography review and notes about U.S. regions and themes of geography **
 * Current Events #2 is due next Tuesday--find an article that has meaning for you and complete the Cornell notes form (see Links page) **
 * World map test #3 was handed back today--many more students aced this one! :) **
 * Complete metric conversion sheet on density **
 * Lesson 1-8 page 57 # 17-35 all *36 is extra not necessary.**
 * Quiz corrections on Lessons 1-5 due tomorrow.**
 * TenMarks pre-assessment due Friday**
 * Problem of the Week (POW) #2 due Friday/Monday**

__Tuesday, September 16, 2014__ __Balanced Literacy__ __ Social Studies __ __ Science __ __Algebra__
 * Sacred Writing Time**
 * Paper Bag Speeches continued today--be prepared on the day you signed up for, and use the rubric to help you plan and rehearse!**
 * Goal essay drafting--partner work for revising and editing--final draft due tomorrow**
 * Geography review and notes about U.S. regions and themes of geography **
 * Current Events #1 sharing (#2 is due next Tuesday--find an article that has meaning for you and complete the Cornell notes form (see Links page) **
 * World map test #3--many more students aced this one! :) **
 * Complete metric conversion sheet part 2 on temperature and volume **
 * Lesson 1-8 page 57 # 17-35 all *36 is extra not necessary.**
 * Returned Quiz on Lessons 1-5**
 * TenMarks pre-assessment due Friday**
 * Problem of the Week (POW) #2 due Friday**

__Monday, September 15, 2014__ __PTA Meeting is tonight at 6:30 in the FLW Cafetorium--hope to see you there!__ __Balanced Literacy__ __ Social Studies __ __ Science __ __Algebra__
 * Sacred Writing Time**
 * Paper Bag Speeches continued today--be prepared on the day you signed up for, and use the rubric to help you plan and rehearse!**
 * Goal essay drafting--analyzed conclusions to find examples of proficient and advanced concluding paragraphs**
 * --final draft due Wednesday**
 * Achieve Level Set--only six more students need to complete this step**
 * Geography review and notes about types of map projections **
 * Current Events #1 is due tomorrow--find an article that has meaning for you and complete the Cornell notes form (see Links page) **
 * World map--continue to study so you can ace it the next time... **
 * Complete metric conversion sheet part 1 and 2 only(length and mass #1-8) **
 * Preview Lesson 1-8**
 * Collaborated with Mr. Wittkopf**
 * Quiz on Lessons 1-5**
 * TenMarks pre-assessment due Friday**
 * Problem of the Week (POW) #2 due Friday**

__Friday, September 12, 2014__ __PTA Dance is tonight from 7:00-9:00. Have fun!__ __Balanced Literacy__ __ Social Studies __ __ Science __ __Algebra__
 * Free Write Friday**
 * Paper Bag Speeches continued today--be prepared on the day you signed up for, and use the rubric to help you plan and rehearse!**
 * Goal essay drafting--handout with more detail about organization and content with ideas for introductory and concluding paragraphs (final due next Wednesday)**
 * Achieve Level Set--only six more students need to complete this step**
 * Geography review and notes about types of maps and features of maps **
 * Current Events #1 is due on Tuesday--find an article that has meaning for you and complete the Cornell notes form (see Links page) **
 * World map--continue to study so you can ace it the next time... **
 * Reviewed finding total mass using the triple beam balance **
 * Team building game **
 * There are still three students who have not turned in their lab safety contracts!**
 * Reviewed order of operations and square roots**
 * Collaborated with Mr. Wittkopf**
 * Quiz Monday on Lessons 1-5**
 * TenMarks is due on Monday**
 * Problem of the Week (POW) #1 due today**

__Thursday, September 11, 2014__ __PTA Fundraiser materials were distributed today--orders are due September 22.__ __Balanced Literacy__ __ Social Studies __ __ Science __ __Algebra__
 * Sacred Writing Time--9-11 Day of Service and Remembrance**
 * Paper Bag Speeches began (three in each class today)--be prepared on the day you signed up for, and use the rubric to help you plan and rehearse!**
 * Goal essay drafting--handout with more detail about organization and content with ideas for introductory and concluding paragraphs (final due next Wednesday)**
 * Achieve Level Set--please plan to stay after school on Wednesday if you still have not completed this step**
 * Book orders distributed--Scholastic class code is HW94X--orders can be placed on Scholastic's website or returned to school by tomorrow**
 * Geography review and notes from textbook pp. 6-19 **
 * Locker map final draft due **
 * World map--continue to study so you can ace it the next time... **
 * Water displacement **
 * There are still three students who have not turned in their lab safety contracts!**
 * Group1--Preview of 1-5, Order of Operations**
 * Group 2--P. 43, 33-45 all**
 * Quiz Monday on Lessons 1-5**
 * TenMarks is due on Monday**
 * Problem of the Week (POW) #1 due Friday**

__Wednesday, September 10, 2014__ __Balanced Literacy__ __ Social Studies __ __ Science __ __Algebra__
 * Mad Lib and model of Paper Bag Speech by Mrs. G.**
 * --be prepared on the day you signed up for, and use the rubric to help you plan and rehearse!**
 * Goal essay prewriting--small group discussion of essay format, ideas for introductory and concluding paragraphs (final due next Wednesday)**
 * Library today--many students still have overdue materials from last year! (And some students didn't take out any new materials...)**
 * Achieve Level Set--please plan to stay after school on Wednesday if you still have not completed this step**
 * Book orders distributed--Scholastic class code is HW94X--orders can be placed on Scholastic's website or returned to school by Friday**
 * Geography vocabulary List-Sort-Label activity--very creative categories! **
 * Locker map final draft due Thursday **
 * World map--continue to study so you can ace it the next time... **
 * Mass lab with triple beam balance **
 * There are still three students who have not turned in their lab safety contracts!**
 * Practice 1-4, Order of Operations**
 * Preview Chapter 1, Lesson 5 in online textbook and study notes from lesson 4**
 * Quiz Friday on Lessons 1-5**
 * Start TenMarks**
 * Problem of the Week (POW) #1 due Friday**

__Tuesday, September 9, 2014__ __Balanced Literacy__ __ Social Studies __ __ Science __ __Algebra__
 * Sacred Writing Time**
 * Goal essay prewriting--Dream book reading and Goal Busters/Goal Getters; write a paragraph about the Goal Getters and Busters that affect your goal**
 * Achieve Level Set--please plan to stay after school on Wednesday if you still have not completed this step**
 * Paper bag speech review--start rehearsing (speeches start on Thursday)**
 * Book orders distributed--Scholastic class code is HW94X--orders can be placed on Scholastic's website or returned to school by Friday**
 * Current Events review and model **
 * Locker map planning and drafting--final draft due Thursday **
 * World map test today--MUCH improvement! :) **
 * Linear measurement activity **
 * There are still three students who have not turned in their lab safety contracts!**
 * Practice 1-3B, 2-24 even**
 * Preview Chapter 1, Lesson 4 in online textbook and study notes from lesson 3**
 * Start TenMarks**
 * Problem of the Week (POW) #1 due Friday**

__Monday, September 8, 2014__ __Balanced Literacy__ __ Social Studies __ __ Science __ __Algebra__
 * Sacred Writing Time**
 * Goal essay prewriting--Ladder to the Stars graphic organizer**
 * Paper bag speech review--start planning (sign up tomorrow; speeches start on Thursday)**
 * Book orders distributed--Scholastic class code is HW94X--orders can be placed on Scholastic's website or returned to school by Friday**
 * Map review **
 * Locker map planning and drafting **
 * Next world map test is tomorrow **
 * Turned in lab equipment page**
 * Measuring lines and objects**
 * Lesson 1-2, Adding and Subtracting Real Numbers**
 * Preview Chapter 1, Lesson 3 in online textbook and study notes from lesson 2**
 * Problem of the Week (POW) #1 due Friday**

__Friday, September 5, 2014__ __Thanks to all of the families who attended last night's Open House! The handouts will also be sent home to the families who could not attend.__ __Balanced Literacy__ __ Social Studies __ __ Science __ __Algebra__
 * Argumentative writing pretest**
 * Seating Chart Preferences final draft and self-evaluation**
 * Book orders distributed--Scholastic class code is HW94X--orders can be placed on Scholastic's website or returned to school**
 * CNN Student News **
 * Intro to current events--first article is due September 16 **
 * Safety quiz**
 * Signed safety contracts due**
 * Lab equipment page was handed out will work and finish on Monday**
 * Crowd picture activity extension due Monday**
 * Preview Chapter 1, Lesson 2 in online textbook and study notes from lesson 1**

__Thursday, September 4, 2014__ __Welcome back! Be sure to bring class supplies, hand in forms and plan for attending Open House today from 6:00-7:40!__ __Balanced Literacy__ __ Social Studies __ __ Science __ __Algebra__
 * Information writing pretest**
 * Sacred Writing time--Seating Chart Preferences**
 * Book orders distributed--Scholastic class code is HW94X**
 * Social Contract **
 * Social Contract **
 * Safety quiz on Friday**
 * Signed safety contracts due Friday**
 * Crowd picture activity**
 * Study Chapter 1, Lesson 1 in online textbook**

__Wednesday, September 3, 2014__ __Welcome back! Be sure to bring class supplies, hand in forms and plan for attending Open House tomorrow from 6:00-7:40!__ __Balanced Literacy__ __ Social Studies __ __ Science __ __Algebra__
 * Collected Clues About You**
 * All of Us/None of Us activity**
 * Narrative writing pretest**
 * Sacred Writing time--Skyscraper Day**
 * Book orders distributed today--Scholastic class code is HW94X**
 * World Map pretest**
 * Social Contract brainstorming **
 * Past-Present-Future chart work (due tomorrow if you didn't finish in class) **
 * Measure Me activity **
 * Safety quiz on Friday**
 * Signed safety contracts due Friday**
 * Class structure--individual, competitive, cooperative activities; seminar and workshop times**
 * Silent ball!**
 * Preview Chapter 1, Lesson 1 in online textbook (optional)**

__Tuesday, September 2, 2014__ __Welcome back! Be sure to bring class supplies, hand in forms and plan for attending Open House this Thursday!__ __Balanced Literacy__ __ Social Studies __ __ Science __ __Algebra__** Name tents Intro to procedures Class schedule
 * Name tent**
 * Intro to procedures**
 * Tour of Room 202**
 * Clues About You--due tomorrow**
 * First Day Challenge**
 * Intro to current events **
 * Past-Present-Future chart planning and drafting (some will finish in class tomorrow) **
 * Intro to procedures**
 * Safety during labs**
 * Signed safety contracts due Friday**