Quarter 3, Semester 2
Tuesday, March 6
French II--video
Balanced Literacy
In class--reading time; research intro
Assignment--bring silent reading materials every day
Social Studies
In class--Post war boundaries map (AM); latitude/longitude review (PM); Articles of Confederation notes
Assignment--Current Events #22 due Thursday; current events article topics must be related to government (federal, state, local) for the rest of the quarter
Math
In class--proportions
Assignment--Practice 7-6
Algebra
In class--Ch. 6 test
Science
In class--planet project research
Thursday, March 1
French II--assessment on adverbs and question words
Balanced Literacy
In class--assessment; video and notes; reading time
Assignment--record your uses of your three new words for the word choice challenge--due Tuesday; bring silent reading materials every day
Social Studies
In class--Post war boundaries map; current events sharing
Assignment--current events article topics must be related to government (federal, state, local) for the rest of the quarter
Math
In class--proportions activity--beans/birds
Algebra
In class--marathon simulation; Ch. 6 review
Science
In class--intro to planet project
Wednesday, February 29
French II--adding adverbs to modify verbs; identifying where adverbs belong in the sentence
Assignment--study for assessment on adverbs and question words
Balanced Literacy
In class--assessment; video and notes
Assignment--record your uses of your three new words for the word choice challenge--due tomorrow; bring silent reading materials every day
Social Studies
In class--Post war boundaries map
Assignment--Current Events #21 due tomorrow; current events article topics must be related to government (federal, state, local) for the rest of the quarter
Math
In class--proportions activity
Algebra
In class--marathon simulation; begin Ch. 6 review
Science
In class--Myth Busters video and notes
Tuesday, February 28
French II--adding adverbs to modify verbs; identifying where adverbs belong in the sentence; charades
Balanced Literacy
In class--word root work (AM); rhyme scheme review (PM); reading time--conflict
Assignment--record your uses of your three new words for the word choice challenge; bring silent reading materials every day
Social Studies
In class--Articles of Confederation notes
Assignment--Current Events #21 due March 1; current events article topics must be related to government (federal, state, local) for the rest of the quarter
Math
In class--ratios and proportions quiz
Algebra
In class--solving linear inequalities
Assignment--p. 418, 12-21
Science
In class--Myth Busters video and notes
Monday, February 27
French II--question words assessment; adding adverbs to modify verbs
Balanced Literacy
In class--MAP testing
Assignment--record your uses of your three new words for the word choice challenge; bring silent reading materials every day
Social Studies
In class--MAP testing
Assignment--Current Events #21 due March 1; current events article topics must be related to government (federal, state, local) for the rest of the quarter
Math
In class--proportions worksheet
Assignment--Practice 7-5; study for tomorrow's quiz
Algebra
In class--solving linear inequalities
Assignment--p. 418, 12-21
Science
In class--Myth Busters video and notes
Friday, February 24
French II--question words review--WWWWW
Balanced Literacy
In class--Free Write Friday--word choice challenge evaluation; free reading time
Assignment--record your uses of your three new words for the word choice challenge; bring silent reading materials every day
Social Studies
In class--intro to Articles of Confederation (AM); Legacy of the War (PM)
Assignment--current events article topics must be related to government (federal, state, local) for the rest of the quarter
Math
In class--ratios and proportions
Algebra
In class--solving special systems
Science
In class--moon myths drafting on computers
Thursday, February 23
French II--video
Balanced Literacy
In class--word root work; reading time--word choice challenge
Assignment--record your uses of new words for the word choice challenge; bring silent reading materials every day
Social Studies
In class--Current events sharing; Legacy of the War (AM); Ch. 7 test (PM)
Assignment--article topics must be related to government (federal, state, local) for the rest of the quarter
Math
In class--ratios and proportions
Assignment--finish Practice 7-4 worksheet
Algebra
In class--solving special systems
Assignment--pp. 409, 1-10
Science
In class--moon myths drafting on computers
Wednesday, February 22
French II--question words review--WWWWW; p. 158 activity
Balanced Literacy
In class--Mad Lib; reading time--word choice challenge
Assignment--record your uses of new words for the word choice challenge; bring silent reading materials every day
Social Studies
In class--Ch. 7 test (AM); review for tomorrow's test (PM)
Assignment--Ch. 7 test Thursday (PM); Current Events #20 due tomorrow; article topics must be related to government (federal, state, local) for the rest of the quarter
Math
In class--ratios and proportions
Assignment--finish Practice 7-2 worksheet
Algebra
In class--solving systems with elimination
Assignment--pp. 401-402, 11-15, 23-26
Science
In class--moon myths drafting
Tuesday, February 21
**Madison field trip went well! Thanks for the great behavior and work today!**
French II-- Mardi Gras quiz and celebration
Balanced Literacy
In class--Madison trip; reading time--identifying characterization
Assignment--bring silent reading materials every day
Social Studies
In class--Madison trip follow up; makeup work
Assignment--Ch. 7 test Wednesday (AM)/Thursday (PM); Current Events #20 due February 23; article topics must be related to government (federal, state, local) for the rest of the quarter
Math
In class--Madison trip or makeup work
Algebra
In class--Madison trip or makeup work
Science
In class--moon myths graphic organizer and drafting will continue tomorrow
Monday, February 20
**Madison field trip tomorrow--bring lunch/money; FLW or Badger shirt for extra credit. Weather looks iffy, so dress warmly!**
French II-- Mardi Gras preview and mask making; quiz tomorrow on Mardi Gras elements
Balanced Literacy
In class--myth elements review; reading time--identifying characterization; FQR notes on "Insult or Honor?" articles (PM)
Assignment--bring silent reading materials every day
Social Studies
In class--Madison trip overview; reasons for American victory
Assignment--Ch. 7 test Wednesday (AM)/Thursday (PM); Current Events #20 due February 23; article topics must be related to government (federal, state, local) for the rest of the quarter
Math
In class--Lesson 7-1, using tables to calculate equivalent ratios
Algebra
In class--Lesson 6-2, solving systems of equations by substitution
Science
In class--moon myths graphic organizer and drafting
Friday, February 17
French II-- DVD Tutor--soap opera vocabulary and grammar; notes on question words (when)
Balanced Literacy
In class--Free Write Friday; reading time--identifying point of view and story elements; FQR notes on "Insult or Honor?" articles (PM)
Assignment--bring silent reading materials every day
Social Studies
In class--Battle of Yorktown reading, notes, geography (PM); reasons for American victory (AM)
Assignment--Current Events #20 due February 23; article topics must be related to government (federal, state, local) for the rest of the quarter
Math
In class--rate calculation activity
Assignment--review equivalent ratios notes
Algebra
In class--review notes on lesson 2
Science
In class--moon myths graphic organizer
Thursday, February 16
French II-- final presentations of weather skits; question words activity and notes (who, what, when, where, why)
Balanced Literacy
In class--Walt Whitman poem analysis; "Independence Hall" FQR notes (PM)
Assignment--some students still need to finish idiom poster and personal Declaration of Independence; bring silent reading materials every day
Social Studies
In class--Battle of Yorktown reading, notes, geography; current events sharing
Assignment--Current Events article topics must be related to government (federal, state, local) for the rest of the quarter; Madison permission slip and fee due
Math
In class--MAP testing
Assignment--POW #12 due tomorrow
Algebra
In class--MAP testing
Science
In class--moon myths
Wednesday, February 15
French II-- final presentations of weather skits; question words (who, what, when, where, why)
Balanced Literacy
In class--library and silent reading time; "Independence Hall" FQR notes (PM)
Assignment--some students still need to finish idiom poster and personal Declaration of Independence; bring silent reading materials every day
Social Studies
In class--Battle of Yorktown reading, notes, geography
Assignment--Current Events 19 due February 16; article topics must be related to government (federal, state, local) for the rest of the quarter; Madison permission slip and fee due
Math
In class--ratios
Assignment--POW #12
Algebra
In class--intro to Ch. 6, systems of equations and inequalities
Science
In class--finish work on craters lab; moon myths
Tuesday, February 14
French II-- skits; history of Valentine's Day
Balanced Literacy
In class--"Independence Hall" FQR notes (AM)
Assignment--some students still need to finish idiom poster and personal Declaration of Independence; bring silent reading materials every day
Social Studies
In class--Valley Forge readings
Assignment--Current Events 19 due February 16; article topics must be related to government (federal, state, local) for the rest of the quarter; Madison permission slip and fee due Wednesday
Math
In class--review of Ratios and Rates
Assignment--ratio quiz
Algebra
In class--Ch. 5 test
Science
In class--continue work on craters lab
Monday, February 13
French II-- skits; practice speaking/acting skit.
Balanced Literacy
In class--MAP reading
Assignment--some students still need to finish idiom poster and personal Declaration of Independence; bring silent reading materials every day
Social Studies
In class--MAP reading
Assignment--Current Events 19 due February 16; article topics must be related to government (federal, state, local) for the rest of the quarter; Madison permission slip and fee due Wednesday
Math
In class--7-1, Ratios and Rates
Assignment--Golden Ratio activity (two problems)
Algebra
In class--Ch. 5 review
Assignment--study for tomorrow's test
Science
In class--continue work on craters lab
Friday, February 10
French II-- final draft of scripts submitted and pre-presentation practice for Monday;homework:practice speaking/acting skit.
Balanced Literacy
In class--"The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street" video
Assignment--some students still need to finish idiom poster; bring silent reading materials every day
Social Studies
In class--gallery walk and self evaluation of personal Declaration of Independence;videos and notes on Saratoga
Assignment--Current Events 19 due February 16; article topics must be related to government (federal, state, local) for the rest of the quarter; Madison permission slip and fee due Wednesday
Math
In class--two presentations
Assignment--project presentations continue tomorrow; Venn diagram of multiples of 2, 3, and 5
Algebra
In class--linear equations
Assignment--p.361, 15-18
Science
In class--"For All Mankind" video and notes; intro to craters
Thursday, February 9
French II--reviewed avoir; weather anchorman project work time (presentations are next week)
Balanced Literacy
In class--test on "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street"
Assignment--some students still need to finish idiom poster; bring silent reading materials every day
Social Studies
In class--drafting of personal Declaration of Independence;videos and notes on early battles
Assignment--final draft of personal Declaration of Independence due tomorrow; article topics must be related to government (federal, state, local) for the rest of the quarter
Math
In class--two presentations
Assignment--project presentations continue tomorrow; Venn diagram of multiples of 2, 3, and 5
Algebra
In class--linear equations
Assignment--p.361, 15-18
Science
In class--"For All Mankind" video and notes; intro to craters
Wednesday, February 8
French II--Google translation activity; reviewed requirements for project scripts; weather anchorman project work time
Balanced Literacy
In class--reviewing for "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street" test; intro to extra credit story
Assignment--study for tomorrow's test; some students still need to finish idiom poster; bring silent reading materials every day
Social Studies
In class--drafting of personal Declaration of Independence;videos and notes on early battles
Assignment--current events #18 due tomorrow; article topics must be related to government (federal, state, local) for the rest of the quarter
Math
In class--project finishing work and two presentations
Assignment--project presentations continue tomorrow
Algebra
In class--parallel lines using slope formula
Assignment--p.361, 1-8 and 11-14
Science
In class--"For All Mankind" video and notes
Tuesday, February 7
French II--reviewed requirements for project scripts; weather anchorman project work time
Balanced Literacy
In class--idiom poster final drafts; reading of "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street"; intro to extra credit story
Assignment--some students still need to finish idiom poster; bring silent reading materials every day
Social Studies
In class--drafting of personal Declaration of Independence; Ch. 6 test
Assignment--current events #18 due February 9; article topics must be related to government (federal, state, local) for the rest of the quarter
Math
In class--project finishing work
Assignment--project presentations begin tomorrow
Algebra
In class--review rules on parallel lines using slope formula
Assignment--5-7, #1-9
Science
In class--"For All Mankind" video and notes
Monday, February 6
French II--idioms with avoir; started work on weather anchorman project
Balanced Literacy
In class--idiom poster drafts; reading of "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street"
Assignment--finish idiom poster; bring silent reading materials every day
Social Studies
In class--drafting of personal Declaration of Independence; ch. 6 review
Assignment--study for Ch. 6 test; current events #18 due February 9; article topics must be related to government (federal, state, local) for the rest of the quarter
Math
In class--project-graph work; surface area and volume
Assignment--project due tomorrow
Algebra
In class--review rules on parallel lines using slope formula
Science
In class--"For All Mankind" video and notes
Friday, February 3
French II--idioms with avoir; started work on weather anchorman project
Balanced Literacy
In class--Free Write Friday; idiom poster drafts; reading of "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street"
Assignment--bring silent reading materials every day
Social Studies
In class--intro to personal Declaration of Independence
Assignment--current events #18 due February 9; article topics must be related to government (federal, state, local) for the rest of the quarter
Math
In class--project-graph work
Assignment--continue working on project; surface area and volume due Monday; project due Tuesday
Algebra
In class--point slope comparing parallel lines
Science
In class--moon quiz
Thursday, February 2
French II--seasonal weather activity; idioms with avoir; simple future pantomime
Balanced Literacy
In class--read aloud and silent reading; idiom activity; reading of "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street"
Assignment--think about visual for idiom; bring silent reading materials every day
Social Studies
In class--Declaration of Independence; Ch. 6 text feature reading and notes; Current Events #17 sharing
Assignment--current events article topics must be related to government (federal, state, local) for the rest of the quarter
Math
In class--project-graph work
Assignment--continue working on project; graph due tomorrow; project due Tuesday
Algebra
In class--point slope formula
Assignment--Practice 5-7, #10
Science
In class--moon review
Assignment--study for moon quiz; Cornell notes due tomorrow
Wednesday, February 1
French II--prepositions with countries and cities; weather brainstorming activity; simple future verb tense
Assignment--simple future worksheet section 25
Balanced Literacy
In class--library and silent reading; vocabulary activity; reading of "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street"
Assignment--bring silent reading materials every day
Social Studies
In class--Declaration of Independence
Assignment--Current Events #17 is due tomorrow--article topics must be related to government (federal, state, local) for the rest of the quarter
Math
In class--surface area and volume quiz
Assignment--continue working on project; graph is due Friday
Algebra
In class--point slope formula
Assignment--Practice 5-7, #1-9
Science
In class--asteroids worksheet
Tuesday, January 31
French II--prepositions with countries and cities; weather brainstorming activity; simple future verb tense
Assignment--simple future worksheet section 25
Balanced Literacy
In class--vocabulary activity; screenplay notes; reading of "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street"
Assignment--library tomorrow; bring silent reading materials every day
Social Studies
In class--Declaration of Independence
Assignment--Current Events #17 is due Thursday--article topics must be related to government (federal, state, local) for the rest of the quarter
Math
In class--surface area and volume quiz review
Assignment--study for tomorrow's quiz; continue working on project; graph is due Friday
Algebra
In class--quiz retake
Science
In class--finished asteroids video and notes
Monday, January 30
French II--les DOMTOM review/explanation; created world weather reports
Assignment--write down weather for two or three cities around the world
Balanced Literacy
In class--collective nouns activity; finish "weather" stories (PM); anticipation guide and prediction for "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street"
Assignment--bring silent reading materials every day
Social Studies
In class--Cornell notes for pp. 176-181; Discovery videos and notes on Lexington and Concord
Assignment--Current Events #17 is due February 2--article topics must be related to government (federal, state, local) for the rest of the quarter
Math
In class--surface area and volume review; continue planning for cylinder project
Assignment--study volume and surface area notes for tomorrow's quiz
Algebra
In class--review
Assignment--p. 338, 1, 5, 10; study for quiz retake on Tuesday
Science
In class--asteroids video and notes
Friday, January 27
French II--prepositions with countries and cities; "Ou vas tu?"; DOMTOM culture activity
Balanced Literacy
In class--peer and self revising and editing; final draft of weather story; reading time
Assignment--bring silent reading materials every day
Social Studies
In class--Cornell notes for pp. 176-181
Assignment--Current Events #17 is due February 2--article topics must be related to government (federal, state, local) for the rest of the quarter
Math
In class--surface area activities; intro to cylinder project
Algebra
In class--study for quiz retake on Tuesday
Science
In class--moon phases power point
Thursday, January 26
French II--discussion of quiz results; "Ou vas tu?"
Balanced Literacy
In class--drafted story using graphic organizer for organization and word choice; reading time
Assignment--final draft of story in class tomorrow (AM) or draft one of your "weather" story (PM); bring silent reading materials every day
Social Studies
In class--final draft of paraphrase of Paul Revere's ride; Cornell notes for pp. 176-181
Assignment--Current Events #17 is due February 2--article topics related to government (federal, state, local) for the rest of the quarter
Math
In class--built nets to practice surface area
Algebra
In class--quiz on lessons 1-5
Science
In class--moon phases power point and Cornell notes
Wednesday, January 25
French II--quiz
Balanced Literacy
In class--completed graphic organizer for organization and word choice; drafting of second semester goals
Assignment--final draft of second semester goals essay due tomorrow; draft one of your "weather" story (AM); bring silent reading materials every day
Social Studies
In class--final draft of paraphrase of Paul Revere's ride
Assignment--Current Events #16 is due tomorrow
Math
In class--surface area
Assignment--Practice 10-9
Algebra
In class--review of lessons 1-5
Assignment--study notes for tomorrow's quiz
Science
In class--moon phases; Wildcat Wednesday
Tuesday, January 24
French II--reviewed rules and guidelines; weather and if-then actions
Balanced Literacy
In class--DOL-adjectives; analysis of example stories for organization and word choice; brainstorming of second semester goals
Assignment--think about nouns and adjectives for your story (AM); bring silent reading materials every day
Social Studies
In class--Lexington and Concord
Assignment--finish paraphrasing and draft a sketch to go with the events; extra credit--watch the State of the Union speech tonight (five facts, two questions); Current Events #16 is due Thursday
Math
In class--second semester goals
Assignment--study notes
Algebra
In class--second semester goals
Assignment--study notes for Thursday's quiz
Science
In class--time zones Brain Pop video and notes
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