8th Grade Homework
Announcement:
8th grade boys may wear khaki slacks as an alternate choice for uniforms.
Important 8th Grade Dates:
May 7-May Crowning 2:00pm
May 11- Receive caps and gowns
May 14-Graduation Dinner 7:00pm
May 17-Last day for 8th grade in uniforms
May 18-Awards Assembly 9:00am
Graduation 7:00pm
Kan Ed Login Page (Practice Tests for Assessments and On-line Tutoring)
Reading: We continued "The Ultimate Gift" today. There will be opportunities for extra credit during this film.
5-12-10
Mrs. G's Math Group: Study for final. It is tomorrow. You have examples of the type of questions that will be worth more points.
Reading: we started "The Ultimate Gift" today. There will be opportunities for extra credit during this film.
5-11-10
Mrs. G's Math Group: Study for final. It is Thursday. You have examples of the questions that will be worth more points.
Science: Dissection questions due tomorrow. If not complete, then you will not participate in dissection on Thursday and Friday.
Algebra - PG 804 Not 12-5, 12-7, ch13
Reading: we started "The Ultimate Gift" today. There will be opportunities for extra credit during this film.
5-10-10
Mrs. G's Math Group: Complete/correct worksheet, Kan Ed Practice tests and Aleks Math. Final is Thursday.
Algebra - Pg 796 - 803 First 3 of each lesson
Do not do - 8-4,8-9,8-10,chapter 9, 11-6
Final Thursday
Science: Pre dissection assignment is to read through the lab, and then highlight what you are supposed to locate within the test as well as on the pictures attached to the text. Due tomorrow
Reading: Test/Answer key due May 11 with journals and final summary sheets!
5-7-10
English-Packet due Tuesday. Vocab-Chap 14 due Monday.
Algebra - Pg 792 - 795, first 4 of each lesson - not 7-7 thru 7-9
Mrs. G's Math Group: Aleks Math, Kan Ed Practice Test (Study for final) Practiced in class for a section of the final.
Reading: Next meetings will be Monday and Tuesday. Test/Answer key due May 11 with journals and final summary sheets!
5-6-10
Algebra - Pg 788 - 791 first 4 of each lesson - not "5-6"
Mrs. G's Math Group: Worksheet and study for final
Reading: Next meetings will be Monday and Tuesday. Test/Answer key due May 11 with journals and final summary sheets!
5-5-10
Mrs. G's Math Group: Took Star Math Test today. Work on Aleks Math and Kan Ed practice tests to prepare for final next Thursday.
Reading: Next meetings will be Thursday for those I did not meet with on Tuesday! Test/Answer key due May 11 with journals and final summary sheets!
Algebra - Review Ch 2 & 3 - do the first 4 from each section. Pg 784 - 787 - Final Thursday May 13th.
5-4-10
Social Studies- study for Reconstruction TEST. Use notes.
English-Grammar packet #1 due Thursday. Vocab-Chap 13 due Thursday.
Science FINAL TOMORROW!!! Bring your review, and your notecard "Cheat sheet!"
Mrs. G's Math Group: Kan Ed Practice tests and worksheet (Final is next Thursday.)
Reading: Next meetings will be Thursday for those I did not meet with today! Test/Answer key due May 11 with journals and final summary sheets!
Algebra - Review Ch 1 - odds - Pg 782 - 783 -
Final Thursday May 13th.
4-30-10
Mrs. G's Math Group: Continued to work on multi-step equations. Work on Kan Ed Practice tests for final.
4-29-10
Social Studies- No current event due tomorrow.
Mrs. G's Math Group: pg.598(1-25)all and practice Kan Ed Tests for final
4-28-10
Science: Finish Chapter 15, 16, and 17 for the final review. Practice Final will be on Friday- you can use your review sheet.
Mrs. G's Math Group: Complete worksheet and work on Kan Ed practice tests for final
Reading: Lit. meeting on Thursday of this week - please have your summary sheets and journals ready! Test due on May 11 - see link above
4-27-10
Science: Chapter 14 part of the review due tomorrow!
English-Giving speeches
Religion-p.146 Hall of Fame activity.
4-26-10
Religion-p 136, 15 questions.
English-Speeches are due Tues.
Mrs. G's Math Group: Complete top half of ws 11-2 and Kan Ed practice tests. Final is tentatively scheduled for May 13th.
Algebra - Pg 758 # 12 - 23, 25-36
Social Studies-Civil War battles worksheet.
Reading: Lit. meeting on Thursday and Friday of this week - please have your summary sheets and journals ready!
4-23-10
Mrs. G's Math Group: Work on multiple step equations and Kan Ed practice tests. Final is tentatively scheduled for May 13th.
Algebra - Pg 754 #1 - 12
Reading: Meetings Thursday and Friday - next week, FINAL TEST DUE MAY 11
4-22-10
Social Studies-Civil War photo exhibit due tomorrow. Current event due tomorrow.
Mrs. G's Math Group: Part of ws 11-3 and Kan Ed practice tests for final
Reading: Meetings today and tomorrow
4-21-10
Science: Chapter 4 of the Review Due tomorrow!
Social Studies- photo exhibit for civil war inventions due Friday. Current event due Friday.
Reading: We started literature circles, beware of individual due dates! Lit. circle meetings will continue on Thursday.
4-20-10
English-p.513 lesson 7&8. Do not need to write out sentences.
Outline (5 sentences) for speech and quote due Wed.
Religion- p.117 & 118. due Thurs.
Social Studies- Civil War baseball TEST tomorrow. Use notes and rules pages to study. Civil War photo exhibit on wartime inventions due Friday.
Mrs. G's Math Group: ws 11-1 and practice Kan Ed tests for final
Algebra - Pg 742 #1 - 15
Reading: We started literature circles, beware of individual due dates! Lit. circle meetings will continue on Thursday.
4-19-10
English Read p. 509. Do Ex 4, p.510. Follow directions.
Science-Chap 3 Review.
Mrs. G's Math Group: Reviewing for final (Continue to review at home too.)
Algebra - Pg 736 #13 - 30
Reading: We started literature circles, beware of individual due dates! Lit. circle meetings will continue on Thursday.
4-16-10
Mrs. G's Math Group: Work on Kan Ed Practice Tests for final
4-15-10
Social Studies- current event due. Can be a cartoon
English-Read p. 507. Do p.508, Ex 3.
Science: Finish Chapter 1 of the final review for tomorrow.
Reading: We started literature circles, beware of individual due dates! Lit. circle meetings will continue on Monday!
4-14-10
Social Studies- TEST over Soldier Life and Midical practices during Civil War
Science: Test today, started the review for the final exam on May 5th!
Mrs. G's Math Group: Pg. 575 (1-11) as review for Test Thursday
Reading: We started literature circles, beware of individual due dates! Lit. circle meetings start Thursday!
4-13-10
Religion- Read p. 108, 109, Do Review p. 110.
Mrs. G's Math Group: Review questions and Kan Ed test
Social Studies- Soldiers life worksheet. Use packet to answer questions.
Science: Test tomorrow over Chapter 17. Review and Notes due tomorrow as well. Final Exam (cumulative) will be May 5th.
Reading: We started literature circles, beware of individual due dates! Lit. circle meetings start Thursday!
Algebra
Algebra - Pg 671 #12-30,34-38 Plus 12-6 worksheet B TEST TOMORROW
4-12-10
Science: Review assigned Friday is due tomorrow. Test on Wednesday!
4/9/10
Mrs. G's Math Group: WS 10-4 and continue Kan Ed Test
Reading: We started literature circles, beware of individual due dates! Lit. circle meetings start Thursday of next week - be ready!
Science: Review Due Tuesday- Test on Wednesday over Chapter 17.
4/8/10
Mrs. G's Math Group: pg.538(1-8) and Kan Ed Test
(There will be a final at the end of the year. Make sure you are studying what you need to.)
Algebra - Worksheet 12-6 Reteach & practice A
Science: Both sides of section 2 Worksheet due tomorrow!!
Social Studies- Civil War Meds Worksheet and current event due tomorrow!
Reading: We started literature circles, beware of individual due dates!
4/7/10
English-Vocab,begin chap 12,Syn and Ant and Completing the Sentence.
Religion-Read p.104-106. Answer questions p. 105 and worksheet. Due Thursday.
Social Studies- Current event due Friday. May use political cartoon: make sure to summarize and give opinion.
Science: Key Terms Worksheet due tomorrow. Test Monday!
Reading: We started literature circles, beware of individual due dates!
Mrs. G's Math Group: WS 10-2
4-6-10
Social Studies- TEST over Leadership in Union/Confederacy in Civil War
English-Infinitives, p. 532, Ex 5 & 6.
Religion-Read p.104-106. Answer questions p. 105 and worksheet. Due Thursday.
Algebra - Pg 658 #8-13,18-23
Mrs. G's Math Group- WS 10-1
Science: Concept map side of the worksheet due tomorrow.
Reading: We started literature circles, beware of individual due dates!
3-30-10
Social Studies- Complete packet over Northern and Southern Leadership during the Civil War. Due tomorrow
Science: Finish Covalent compound naming worksheet! Due tomorrow. Study for Vocab Quiz tomorrow.
Mrs. G's Math Group: Do Aleks Math (add those indicators)
Reading: Test tomorrow over myths, legends, and folktales
3/29/10
English-Vocab definition test over Chap 11 today. Practiced for
Stations.
Religion-Jesus Christ Superstar.
Mrs. G's Math Group: Aleks Math
Science: Finish Chapter 17 section 2 vocab and note taking Worksheet for tomorrow. Vocab quiz over section 1 and 2 on Wednesday.
Reading: finish reading" Daniel Webster" pg. 534 and be ready to discuss ending tomorrow!
3/26/10
Social Studies- TEST over Causes of the Civil War. Use questions and packet to review. Current Event completed in class today.
Reading: Read Great Medicine pg. 506. Create sequence of pictures depicting characters, setting, and plot. Compare/Contrast essay over the stories of origin: PICK TWO : Sky Woman, Great Medicine, and Bible due on Monday (two paragraphs - typed please!)
Mrs. G's Math Group: Took a Quiz today and worked on Aleks math
Science: Finish the Section 1 worksheet by Monday. New grades for 4 quater up!
3/25/10
English-Vocab, study for spelling quiz over Chap 11 on Friday and definition quiz on Monday.
Mrs. G's Math Group: Quiz Friday over packet
3-24-10
Religion-Complete "You Inspire Me" T-chart for Thursday.
English-Vocab, study for spelling quiz over Chap 11 on Friday and definition quiz on Monday.
Science: Finish section 1 on the notes taking Worksheet. 8H has two questions on balancing chemical equations from page 498 as well.
Reading: Pg. 509 Read "Song of Hiawatha," questions pg. 514 8 and 10
Social Studies: Causes of Civil War Questions due tomorrow.
Mrs. G's Math Group: Complete WS 9-4
3/23/10
Religion-Complete "You Inspire Me" T-chart for Thursday.
English p. .529-530, all. Follow directions. Complete Chap 11 Vocab.
Mrs. G's Math Group: WS 9-3 (There will be a quiz on Friday)
Science: Balance the one equation I gave you for Homework. Study for your vocab quiz tomorrow.
Reading: Pg. 514 8,9 and pg. 515 A creative response #1
Typed due tomorrow
3/22/10
Welcome Back!
Mrs. G's Math Group: WS 9-2
Science: Ch 17, Section 1 vocab due tomorrow. Quiz over the 7 words on Wednesday.
English-Read p.527 Do lesson 1&2 p.528, follow directions. Vocab-Chap 11 Syn and Ant and Completing the Sentence.
Reading: pg. 504 - pick one (1-4) Finish foldable
ss- test tomorrow on the underground railroad.
Algebra - Pg 635 #8-13 &18-21
3/11/10
Religion-Romero Questions 17-19, Completed. 8H practice for Stations of the Cross.
English-Virtus presentation.
Social Studies- Underground RR quiz and crossword
3/10/10
Religion-Archbishop Romero questions, 10-16.
Social Studies- complete Underground Railroad questions 1-21
Reading: We'll finish book report presentations tomorrow.
3/9/10
English-Conjunctions p. 488 Lesson 6&7. Follow directions and add the comma needed for conjunctions that connect compound sentences in lesson 6.
Religion-#1-10 from Romero.
8th Grade Math: Taking KS Math Assessment
Science: Study for test over Chemical Bonds and Atomic Structure tomorrow.
3/8/10
8th Grade Math: Taking KS Math Assessment
Science: Finish review sheet for tomorrow. Test on Wednesday. Have note taking worksheet and review to turn in for a grade on Wednesday.
3-5-10
Reading: Book report due on Monday!
3/4/10
HOLY SPIRIT RETREAT DAY FRIDAY- All 8th graders may wear jeans and their class Tshirt. We will be in the Alley for the morning and in Church for the afternoon. Lunch will be served at 11:30. Stations will be at 2:15. Dismissal at 3:15.
Social Studies- political cartoon for a current event. Due Monday inotebook
Mrs. G's Math Group: Do more practice tests at home, study real # chart, formulas and vocabulary KS Math Assessment starts Monday.
SCIENCE: Finish section 2 worksheet for homework. Due Monday (Catch the Spirit Day is tomorrow)
3-3-10
Reading: Book report due on Monday, March 8! Our last assessment test will be tomorrow!
3/2/10
Mrs. G's Math Group: Practicing for KS Math Assessment all week. (You are encouraged to practice the formative tests at home also. Directions for downloading what you need on your computer are on the worksheet I gave you at school today.)
3/1/10
English-Vocabulary-Chap 10, Syn/Ant and Completing the Sentence. Completing report presentations.
Social Studies-Chapter 15 TEST tomorrow. Use quizes and notes from class to study. Bring checkbook to class.
Science: Finish the last part of the Section 2 worksheet and the 3 reading checks in the section. Due tomorrow.
2/26/10
Mrs. G's Math Group: Complete the rest of the review packet. Due Monday
Science: FInish the bonding worksheet. Due MOnday.
Reading: Book report due on March 8, Kansas Assessments start next week: March 1, 2, and 4. Please get plenty of rest this weekend!
2/25/10
Social Studies-ch 15 section 1, 2 quiz. Current event due
Mrs. G's Math Group: Cumulative Review WS(1-24) is homework for tonight. All make up work is due Friday if you were absent.
Science: Section 2 of the note taking worksheet due tomorrow.
Reading: worksheets
2/24/10
Mrs. G's Math Group: Test was not taken on Wed. It will be tomorrow.
2/23/10
Religion-Taking notes from Confirmation video.
English-p.496, write phrase, underline prep, circle obj of prep, and write word modified.
Mrs. G's Math Group: Review for test Wed (pgs.376-378 1-25 all) Most of you will get through half of the review during class today and will have approx. half of the assignment for homework. Study vocabulary flashcards and do Aleks Math
Reading: global warming persuasive packet due on Wednesday, Book Report due on March 8
2/18/10
English-Read p. 485. Do 486, all. Write phrase, word it modifies, label adj or adv.
Mrs. G's Math Group: WS 7-6(6-10), WS7-7(all)
Study vocab flashcards...test will be next week.
Science: Section1 Worksheet (in packet) REading checks Section 1 Chapter 16 (there are 3) answer in complete sentences. Also, Questions 1-4 on page 471.
2/17/10
Mrs. G's Math Group: WS 7-6(1-4) #5 is extra credit, 7-8(all)
English-Read p.483, do all p.484.(See p. 435
for Objective pronouns list) -Black History month interview project and timeline started 2/11. All research should be completed by this weekend.
Timeline and interviews will be due for presentations beginning
Thursday, 2/25.
Reading: Book report due on March 8!
2/16/10
Social studies- Page 400-407 2 reading checks. Be very thorough and complete
Religion-p.94. Due Thurs.
English-p.482 Follow directions. Due Wed. Memorize all 60 prepositions by Wed.
Mrs. G's Math Group: WS 7-4 (9-12) and WS 7-5(3-6)
Science: Finish section 1 on the Note taking Work sheet as well as questions 1-4 on page 469. Due tomorrow!
Reading: Book report due on March 8!
2/12/10
Mrs.G's Math Group: WS 7-3, make flashcards for 7-1 through 7-3 and study the vocabulary!!! You also need to add indicators on Aleks.com.
English-Black History month interview project and timeline started 2/11. All research should be completed by next week.
Timeline and interviews will be due for presentations beginning
Thursday, 2/25.
2/11/10
Mrs. G's Math Group: Practice WS 7-1 and 7-2
Science: Electron Dot Diagram WS due tomorrow!
Reading: We started our reading books today for our next book report due date which is March 8!
English-Black History month interview project and timeline started 2/11. All research should be completed by next week.
Timeline and interviews will be due for presentations beginning
Thursday, 2/25.
2/10/10
social studies- study for ch. 14 test Friday and current event due Friday. MOCSA here tomorrow.
Reading: Autobiography or biography book for book report needs to be here on Thursday!
2-9-10
English-Vocab due Friday, p.106-116 (not 107). Memorize prepositions # 1-30.
Mrs. G's Math Group: Work on Aleks Math (add more indicators)
Science: CH 16 Section 1 and 2 vocab- on paper or notecards. First assignment in your packet is the key terms. Using only your notecards or your written defo's. complete your key terms WS for tomorrow!
Reading: Autobiography or biography book for book report needs to be here on Thursday! Finish vocab. linking if not done.
2/8/10
Social Studies- complete ch 14 review on pages 398-399. Do not do #17. Have ready to check tomorrow. Test on Wed. depending on MOCSA schedule.
Reading: Autobiography or biography to read due for Feb. 11!
Science: Ch 16 section 1 vocab (5 words). due tomorrow!
Mrs. G's Math Group: Work on Aleks Math (add more indicators)
2-5-10
Reading: Test over The Pearl on Monday!
2/5/10
Mrs. G's Math Group: Took Test today...do Aleks Math
Science: Study for test on Monday!
Reading: Test over The Pearl Monday, packet and journal due Monday, autobiography or biography to read due for Feb. 11!
2/4/10
English-Pre writing diversity paragraph-brainstorm and list 5 pro's for advantages of diversity in our school
Mrs. G's Math Group: Test is Friday for both 8H and 8C Memorize chart and 8H needs to do pg.204-206
(15,16,17,18,27,28,30,42,43,48,49,57,58,67,68,69,73,74,75,80, 81) for review.
Algebra - Pg 290 #1 - 15
2/3/10
Mrs. G's 8C Math Group: Memorize chart and do pg.204-206
(15,16,17,18,27,28,30,42,43,48,49,57,58,67,68,69,73,74,75,80, 81) for review. Test is Friday
Science: Review page 458; #1-8 answer in complete sentences. #9-17 write question and correct answer. 18, 20, 23 answer in complete sentences. Due tomorrow. Test Monday over the periodic table.
2/2/10
Mrs. G's Math Group:Memorize chart, WS 4-8, Test at end of week
Algebra: Pg 286 #9 - 24
2/1/10
Religion-Read p.84-89, answer all questions/fill in all blanks.
English-Writing a persuasive paragraph, using outline in today's notes, audience? write 1st outline, write or type paragraph. Vocab-Chap 9 Syn and Ant, CTS.
Social Studies- page 381 ?2-3. Be ready for a vocab quiz because I am going to appreciate you tomorrow
Mrs. G's Math Group: memorize Real Number chart....it will be part of the test for this chapter later in the week.
Reading: We finished chpt. 6 The Pearl, vocab., summary, essay ?s pg. 713 #9 and whole novel ?s #3,4,6 due on Tuesday
Science: Atomic Number/Atomic Radii graph and questions that follow! Due tomorrow!
1/29/10
Mrs. G's Math Group: WS 4-7 and memorize Real Number chart. Test over this chapter will probably be next week.
Science: Section 3 of the note taking Worksheet. Due Monday.
1/28/10
Social Studies- TEST over chapter 13 Economics. Study notes and worksheets completed throughout this unit. Current event due tomorrow.
Mrs. G's Math Group: WS 4-5 and Aleks Math
Algebra - Review for test tomorrow - Pg 572 #4,5,7-10,14,15 & Pg 575 #1-3,5-7,9-13,15-16
Reading: Chapter 5: summary, vocab. (in journal) Essay ?s: pg. 704 7,8,9 and write a prediction on the end of the story (Please type)
Science: Section 2 Reinforcement side due tomorrow.
1/27/10
Social Studies- page 369 questions 2-5 all. Chapter 13 TEST on FRIDAY
Science: Finish section 2 on the note taking Worksheet. Due tomorrow!
1/26/10
English-Read and study p.260-264, Persuasive Writing. Answer
Media Connection and Writer's Process p. 265. Vocab-Chap 9, Syn&Ant, Completing the Sentence.
Religion-Wednesday-Final day to work on Sacramental Powerpoint in class.
Unit review-p 76-77, due Thursday.
Letters to Abbot Barnabas due Wed.
Mrs. G's Math Group: Pg.180(1-31)all....students have all of class to work on this review assignment today so they should not have more than half of the assignment for homework if they use their time wisely. Quiz Wednesday.
Science: Finish section 1 worksheet for tomorrow BOTH SIDES!!
Reading: finish vocab. linking worksheets on affixes
1/25/10
Mrs. G's Math Group: p.177(21-32)all
Science: Finish Section 1 on the NOte taking Work sheet- Due tomorrow!
Reading: finish reading chpt. 4 The Pearl, vocab, summary, pg. 699 5,8 due on Tuesday
1/22/10
English/Religion-Completing letters to Abbot Barnabas and Sacrament Powerpoint Projects. Continue to bring in memories, pictures, and sacrament information.
social studies- After reading pages 358-361 complete the 3 reading checks
Mrs. G's Math Group: p.172(25-36)all Show work
Algebra - Pg 543 #1 - 24
Reading: skill work today on affixes, vocab. and summary - chpt. 3, pg. 692 - 10 and 11 essay questions due on Monday
1/21/10
Mrs. G's Math Group: p.168(25-39)odd...show every step
Reading: vocab. and summary - chpt. 3, pg. 692 - 10 and 11 essay questions
Algebra - Pg 529 #1 - 16
1/20/10
Social Studies- page 357 questions 2-6 Use complete sentences.
Mrs. G's5 Math Group: p.168(26-36 even) 38,40 are bonus
Science: Test tomorrow. Review and Note taking worksheet get turned in tomorrow before test for points.
1/19/10
Mrs. G's Math Group: pg.164-165(22-44)even
Science: Finish Section 2 worksheet. Due tomorrow. Review the rest of the week- Test on Friday.
Reading: Vocab. and summary chpt. 2, essay question pg. 684 #5, finishing reading chpt. 3
1/14/10
Religion-Get powerpoint sheet signed. Discuss with parents. Gather pictures or objects-- email to Mrs. Copenhaver or bring on Tues.
Social Studies- Test over Judicial Branch on Tuesday.
Mrs. G's Math Group: Do Aleks Math
Reading: vocab., summary, venn diagram
1/13/10
Social Studies- section 2 quiz and current events.
English-Journal-"Presence of God". p. 411-412 Ex. 11 & 12. Follow directions
Mrs. G's Math Group: Took Test today, do Aleks Math
Science: page 419 problem 1 on the applying math section!
1/12/10
English-p.409-410 Lesson 9 & 10, follow directions. Vocabulary-Finish Chap 8.
Social Studies-p. 274 questions 2-5
Mrs. G's Math Group: Finish review that you started in class
pg.150-152(7,9,11,13,15,17,19,21,23,25,27,29,33,34,36,37)
Test Wednesday
Science: Finish Section 2 Notes and STUDY for VOCAB QUIZ TOMORROW!!
1/11/10
Social Studies- complete section 1 quiz og Judicial branch and be ready for sec. 1 vocab quiz tomorrow. Currnet event due Thursday
English-Vocabulary,Chap 8 Syn and Ant.
Mrs. G's Math Group: WS 3-4 Practice B
Science: Finish Section 1 Reinforcement Work Sheet for tomorrow! Vocab Quiz Section 1 and 2 Vocab on Wednesday.
Reading: Group investigative work today!
1/5/09
English-Packet-write sentences with remainder of words Princeton Review Hit Parade.
Social Studies- page 270 questions 2-4. Use complete sentences.
Mrs. G's Math Group: pg.132(1-19)odd
Science: Section 2 Vocab due tomorroe. Quiz over all 17 vocab words from Ch 14 on Friday!
Reading: Group investigative work today! Presentation at the end of the week!
1/4/09
English-Vocabulary practice packet. Review practice test answers. Write sentences for "Bad" and "SoSo" words. Be sure to use enough information in your sentences.
Mrs. G's Math Group: pg.120(8-16)all
Science: 9 Vocab words on page 404 as well as Section 1 Note taking Worksheet. Due Tuesday!
Reading: We will start The Pearl tomorrow. Please bring your literature books with you to class!
12/17/09
Mrs. G's Math Group: Do Aleks math at least 3 times a week for 30 minutes each time. Those of you who reach 150 indicators or more by Christmas have a great chance of completing the course by May. Have a Merry Christmas!
12/15/09
English-Diagram sentences Ex 8, p408. Vocab-Chap 7 spelling and definition test Wednesday.
Mrs. G's Math Group: Took % of Number Test today and KAN
ED tests
. Do Aleks Math.
Science: Muscle Worksheet- due tomorrow!
Reading: Test today! Journal turned in today.
12/14/09
English-Read and study p. 407, do p. 408,Ex 7&8.
Mrs. G's Math Group: Will show a shortcut for doing the practice test....can follow either format on Test tomorrow. Study and do Aleks Math.
Mrs. G's Reading Group: Complete study guide for A Christmas Carol and study for test tomorrow.
Algebra - Pg 635 #1-3,8-13,18-21
Social Studies - Pg 259 Questions 2 - 4
Science: Questions 1 and 2 following the muscle notes. Due tomorrow.
Reading: Test - A Christmas Carol - STUDY VOCAB! Journal due tomorrow!
12/11/09
Mrs. G's Math Group: Do worksheet 6-4 Practice B(1-16)all and Aleks Math (Test will be Tuesday over % of a #)
Mrs. G's Reading Group: Reread A Christmas Carol over the weekend and study your vocab. Your final test will be Tuesday.
Be sure to turn in your book report to Mrs. Churchman today.
Reading: Stave 5 essay questions, test Tuesday, packet due on Tues. Below is the link to the questions.
Algebra: - Pg 631#1-3, 5-10
12/10/09
Mrs. G's Math Group: Do Worksheet 6-3 Practice B (1-14)all SHOW WORK and Aleks Math at least 3 times a week for 30 minutes (If you reach 150 indicators by Christmas, you are well on your way to completing the course by the end of the year.)
Mrs. G's Reading Group: Do vocab and summary for Stave 5. Due Friday. Test will be next Tuesday over A Christmas Carol.
Remember your book report is due Friday to Mrs. Churchman.
Reading: finish summary for Stave 5, book report due tomorrow with illustration, bonus: 14 book report ?s or report on Charles Dickens due tomorrow
12/9/09
English-Read p.405. Do p.406 Ex 5. Label parts=Sub, AVerb, IO, DO.... Ex 6-Follow Directions. Vocab-Chap 7 due Thurs.
Social Studies- worksheet over terms and evaluate article on President.
Mrs. G's Math Group: Do Aleks Math for 25 minutes
Mrs. G's Reading Group: Read Stave 5 again. (If you were absent today you will need to make up the quiz over Stave 4 with Mrs. Churchman to receive a grade.)
I will collect your Stave 4 vocab and summary Thursday since I do not see you today.
Remember that your book report is due Friday.
Science: 8H only- do summary of the skin due tomorrow!
Reading: Stave 4 Essay questions due on Thursday,
Book report due Friday with illustration - very important to your grade!
12/8/09
English-Vocabulary Chap 7 due Thursday.
Social Studies- page 247 ?2-4.
Mrs. G's Math Group: Took ratio test today. Do Aleks Math.
Mrs. G's Reading Group: Stave 4 vocab/summary due Wed.
Remember to complete the book report by Friday.
Reading: Stave 4 vocab. and summary, book report and illustration due on Dec. 11 on fantasy book
12/7/09
Religion-p.66 Review, Write all answers in complete sentences.
English-Vocabulary, p.81-83.
Social Studies- define key terms from ch 9 Executive Branch. Quiz tomorrow over words.
Reading: Stave 3 essay questions due on Tuesday, book report due on Dec. 11 with illustration on Fantasy book
Mrs. G's Reading Group: Read Stave 4.(If you did not turn your homework into the substitute, you need to turn it in Tuesday for partial credit.)
Mrs. G's Math Group: Study for Test (If you did not turn your homework into the substitute, you need to turn it in Tuesday for partial credit.)
12/4/09
Mrs. G's Math Group: p.232(40-48)all and Aleks Math
Test will be Monday or Tuesday over proportions
Mrs. G's Reading Group: complete vocab for Stave 3 and summary of Stave 3 (Due Monday.)
Science: Study for Respiration System Quiz on Monday!! Also, bring in a plastic bottle to make a model lung. (2 liter or 20 ounce)
Reading: Lesson 3 Fantasy story due Monday, Book report due on 12/11, Stave 3 Vocab. and summary due Monday (A Christmas Carol)
12/3/09
Social Studies- current event notebooks due tomorrow.
English-p.426 Ex2. Vocabulary p.77-78. Journal-"Hoaxes"
Mrs. G's Math Group: We did ratio work together in class. For homework study your math facts, vocab. flashcards and do Aleks math.
Mrs. G's Reading Group: Read Stave 3
Algebra - Pg 402 #13 - 23
Reading: Stave 2 essay questions due on Friday
Lesson 3 - Fantasy story due Dec. 7/Book report due Dec. 11!
Science: Respiratory system WS
12/02/09
Social Studies- TEST
ENGLISH-p.426 Ex 1. follow directions, Journal-Father Mike's Talk. Vocabulary-p.75-77 Complete Antonyms.
Reading: Stave 2 vocab. and summary, finish reading Stave 2 all due on Thursday
Book report lesson 3 due on Dec. 7, book report due Dec. 11
12/1/09
English-Read p.403, Do 404, Ex3&4 Follow Directions and add DO to Ex 4. Vocabulary-p.72-73. Journal-To Forgive and be Forgiven.
Religion-Ask 3 family members or friends (not classmates) what their image of God is (What does He look like and what are His actions?) Write their comments down and bring to next Religion class.
Mrs. G's Math Group: p.222(16-22)even and p.223(34-41)all
Mrs. G's Reading Group: Took Quiz. Read Stave 2 tonight.
Algebra - Pg 391 #9-11,16-20 & Pg 397 #1-6, 12-18
Science: Study for quiz over digestive system and answer the two questions on your worksheet over sports drinks.
Reading: Answer Stave One essay questions - type please. Due on Wednesday.
Stave One Essay Questions:
- How is Scrooge’s nephew different from Scrooge?
- Name one simile in the second paragraph.
- What is the warning that Marley gives Scrooge?
- What is ironic about Scrooge’s speech to the ghost? (Pg. 627)
11/30/09
Social Studies- complete legislative branch packet. Use text. Due tomorrow.
English-Read p.401, do Ex 1 p.402, follow directions. Journal-Today is my lucky day.
Mrs. G's Math Group: p.218(11-19)all and p.219(24-32)even
Mrs. G's Reading Group: Complete vocab and summary. Due Tuesday. Reread Stave 1...Quiz Tuesday.
Science: Staple your Digestive system worksheet to you Digestive System notes to study for your quiz on Wednesday. Packet due Wednesday before Quiz.
Algebra - Pg 332 #7-17,Pg 338 #1 - 20
Reading: A Christmas Carol: Finish reading Stave 1, vocab. and summary for Stave 1 should be completed for Tuesday.
11/24/09
Mrs. G's Math Group: Study formulas, do Aleks math and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Reading: Fantasy book report due Dec. 11 with illustration, Lesson two due Monday, Nov. 30
11/23/09
Social Studies- complete 18 questions over Powers of Congress worksheet
Algebra - Pg 327 #13 - 35
Mrs. G's Math Group: Did Kan Ed Tests and worked on Aleks Math. Do Aleks Math in study skills or at home.
Reading: Fantasy book report due Dec. 11 with illustration, Lesson two due Monday, Nov. 30
11/20/09
Social Studies- complete legislative packet that was started in class. Will need internet for some questions.
Mrs. G's Math Group: Took a Test today. Do Aleks Math at least 3 times a week for 30 minutes at home.
Science: 2 food labels filled in on your chart. Also, if you bring in those lables, you can get 2 EC points for each!
11/19/09
Mrs. G's Math Group: Study for Test Friday(Surface Area of Prisms and Cylinders) and Aleks Math. There will not be a math study group after school today due to a staff meeting.
Reading: 8H: lesson one due Nov. 23 - Fantasy book
8C: lesson one due Nov. 24 - Fantasy book
Book report due Dec. 11 with illustration!
Science: Finish Worksheet for tomorrow.
11/18/09
English-HSPT packet completed. Vocab- Complete Chap 6.
Social Studies-read pages 218-221 and answer questons 2-4 in text. Don't forget a current event is due Friday.
Mrs. G's Math Group: Find the surface area of cylinders on worksheet. Keep studying formula flashcards. Quiz Friday on finding the Surface Area of a Prism and Cylinder. Do Aleks Math.
Science: Ask your parents and write down at least 2 genetic diseases that run in your family.
Reading: 8H: lesson one due Nov. 23 - Fantasy book
8C: lesson one due Nov. 24 - Fantasy book
Book report due Dec. 11 with illustration!
11/17/09
English-Vocab Chap 6 Synonyms and Antomyms.
Religion-Quiz over chap 6 (p.49-58) on Thursday...see notes on board.
Algebra - Pg 219#24-32 & Pg 222 #10-25
Social Studies- complete 4 reading checks on pages 212-217. Use complete answers and restate the questions.
Mrs. G's Math Group: Find the surface area of the rectangular prisms on the worksheet and do Aleks Math ---keep reviewing your formula flashcards.
Reading: Lesson 1 due Nov. 23, Book Report due Dec. 11 with illustration
11/16/09
English-Vocabulary Chap 6, Flashcards and Completing the Sentence.
Science: Finish Side 3 of the Worksheet. Due tomorrow
Algebra - Finished Properties worksheets
Social Studies- Define key terms for chapter 8 Legislative Branch (pages 212-229). Possible quiz tomorrow using definitions.
Mrs. G's Math Group: p.429(11-14)all as a challenge and extra credit and do Aleks Math
Reading: Fantasy book needs to be at class tomorrow! Book report due on Dec. 11 with packet and fluency chart.
11-13-09
Science: Worksheet on Immunity due Monday.
Social Studies- TEST over chapter 7 MOnday. Look over study guide given in class and make sure the study the 9 amendments pointed out in class along with case studies.
Mrs. G's Math Group: Took test today. Do Aleks Math.
11/12/09
Social Studies- Chapter Review pages 206-207. Current Event due.
Mrs. G's Math Group: Do pg. 450-451(3-10) and study for formula test. You must know all 8 formulas we have been studying and be able to use them correctly. Test Tomorrow.
Science: Study for Circulatory system and heart quiz tomorrow.
Reading: Fantasy book report due on Dec. 11 - format to follow! (Must be on your reading level!)
11/11/09
English-Journal-turn in Thurs. Vocab-Study for Chap 5 Spelling/Definition Quiz tomorrow.
Religion-Memorize the Gifts of the Holy Spirit (WURK CReW) for Thurs / Due Wed-Do "Respond", Write or Type prayer. p 57, Review, p. 58.
Mrs. G's Math Group: Study Formulas. Test Friday. Need to know all 8 formulas and be able to use them correctly.
Remember to do Aleks Math.
Science: Lab on Blood types tomorrow. Quiz over circulatory system on Friday.
Reading: Fantasy book report due on Dec. 11 - format to follow!
"The Country of the Blind" point of view due Thursday
11/10/09
Social Studies- Reading Checks on pages 196-203 (5)
English-Review and correct HSPT worksheets for Wed.
Study Chap 5 spelling and definitions for quiz on Thurs.
Journals will be turned in Thurs.
Mrs. G's Math Group: Area/Circumference worksheet, memorize formulas---test will be Friday, Aleks Math
Science: Finish heartrate worksheet/Lab. Also the graph and conclusion must be done by tomorrow. Quiz friday over the circulatory system.
Reading: Point of view "The Country of the Blind" : Define and support with details from the story
11/9/09
Social Studies- quiz over notes taken in class today.
Religion-Memorize the Gifts of the Holy Spirit (WURK CReW) for Thurs / Due Wed-Do "Respond", Write or Type prayer. p 57, Review, p. 58.
English-Complete Usage questions on practice test.
Journal-Where can you learn in addition to school? Explain.
Vocab- worksheet and flashcards due Tues, and Jeopardy to Wed. for Chap 5.
Mrs. G's Math Group: Circumference worksheet, memorize formulas, Aleks Math
Science: 8C only-Heart rate lab on Parents- due tomorrow!!
Algebra: Chapter 4 Test - 8C will take Tuesday
Reading: Define: first person, third person, omniscient (point of view)
11/6/09
Social Studies- Suffrage report is due Monday. Make sure to type and have cover page and notes from research attached. Those who did not hand in current event notebooks do so Monday.
Religion-Read p.53-55. Complete worksheet for Monday.
Reading: Read The Raven pg. 385, pg. 389 connotation questions 4-6 due on Monday (typed please). Book report due on Monday!
Mrs. G's Math Group: 2 area worksheets, study formulas...test next week. Aleks math.
Science: Finish side 2 of the worksheet on Circulation.
11/5/09
English-Vocab-Complete Chap 5.
Social Studies- current event due tomorrow. Be ready to work on suffrage paper due Monday.
Mrs. G's Math Group: Area of a Trapezoid Worksheets
Memorize formulas and Aleks Math
Reading: pg. 137 1, 5 (typed please) due Friday
Science- Finish path of blood through the heart as well as the diagram. Due tomorrow!
Algebra: Pg 198 #9 - 22
11/04/09
Social Studies- same as yesterday since no class today: Miege Oopen house
English-(All due Thursday) p.390 Follow directions. Journal-Name the classes that YOU think will be most helpful in your future as a student or as an adult. Vocab-Chap 5, Synonyms and Antonyms.
Religion-Read p. 52. Worksheet due Thurs.
Science: Worksheet due Thursday. Given Tuesday.
11/3/09
Social Studies- complete questions 2-6 all parts on page 194.
English-(All due Thursday) p.390 Follow directions. Journal-Name the classes that YOU think will be most helpful in your future as a student or as an adult. Vocab-Chap 5, Synonyms and Antonyms.
Religion-Read p. 52. Worksheet due Thurs.
Mrs. G's Math Group: Do math worksheets on Area of Triangles. (Perimeter is extra credit on "Smooth Sailing" worksheet.)
Science: Finish Blood side of Worksheet- Due Thursday.
Reading: poem - 3 stanzas - imagery with transformation of human to an animal (story connection: "Bear Country")
11/2/09
English-Read and study p. 387.Do p.388-follow directions. Vocab-Chap 5 flashcards and Completing the Sentence due Tues, Journal topic-Explain how math and English will help you in your future.
Religion-Read p. 50-51. Answer questions.
Social Studies- Took Bill of Rights test today. Define the following terms in chapter 7: suffrage, poll tax, equal protection, segregation, affirmative action.
Mrs. G's Math Group: Study Flashcards, Aleks math, Area/Perimeter Worksheet
Algebra - Pg 193 # #16 - 27, 31 - 42
Reading: Pg. 102 - imitating the writer's technique - due Thursday (typed)
10/29/09
Mrs. G's Math Group: Study formulas and Aleks math
10/28/09
Social Studies- TEST over Bill of Rights
Science: Corrected study guide. Bring home that and your class notes to study for the TEST ON MONDAY!!!
Mrs. G's Math Group: Pg.404(1-18) all
The students had time in class to get started.
10/27/09
English-Pro Life essay first draft due on Monday, 500 wds or less.
Mrs. G's Math Group: WS 8-3(odd) and Aleks Math
Social Studies- vocab worksheet and page 179 questions 2-5 all parts. Due tomorrow.
Algebra - Pg 188 #1-6,12-16,23-28
Science: Review Worksheet For Chapter 3 due tomorrow!
Reading: Finish vocab. and prereading question for "The Calendar"
10/26/09
Religion-Continue to research Pro Life folders for ideas to write
Essay Contest entries. 1st Draft due Monday. 400-500 wds.
English-Journal-"Miracle". Read p. 384, Do p.385, Ex 5&6.
Social Studies- Reading Checks on pages 163-170 (4 questions). Be ready for Bill of Rights Quiz tomorrow using the foldable.
Mrs. G's Math Group: WS 8-2 and Aleks Math
Algebra - Pg 184 #14 - 34
Reading: Journal Entry: What present would you give a character in your book and why? Keep reading for your book report due on Nov. 9!
10/23/09
Mrs. G's Math Group: WS 8-1 and Aleks Math
Science: Finish Lab questions for homework.
10/22/09
Mrs. G's Math Group: Aleks Math
10/21/09
Reading: Read for book report due Nov. 9, make sure and turn in your essay on "Martin" /comparison - contrast
Mrs. G's Math Group: Aleks Math
10/20/09
Religion-p.48 Review Due Friday.
English-Due Friday...p.384 Ex 3&4. Vocab Complete Chap 4.
Journal topic-Best/Worst thing that has happened in the last week.
Social Studies-complete Bill of Rights packet. Due Friday.
Mrs. G's Math Group: Reviewed Chapter 2....do Aleks Math and remember to make flashcards of math rules need to study.
Reading: compare/contrast essay over dynamic character: Martin from "The Medicine Bag" - typed please
10/19/09
Religion-We completed questions that were begun last Friday, p44-46.
English-p. 380-381 Ex 1&2. Journal topic "My Neighbors"(Use transition phrase-On the other hand) Vocabulary-Chap 4, flashcards and Completing the Sentence.
Social Studies- page 162 questions 1-3 all parts. Bill of Rights book completed and ready for class quiz tomorrow. Bill of Rights on pages 148-150.
Mrs. G's Math Group: Took test today. Make flashcards of math rules you need to learn.
Science: Questions 1 and 2 at the beginning of the osmosis lab. Due tomorrow. If they are not done, you cannot participate in the lab- an alternate writing assignment will be provided.
Algebra Pg 177 #12 - 32 even
Reading: Work on plot line for book report due on Nov. 9!
10/16/09
Social Studies- define key terms from chapter 6. On pages 160, 163, 172.
Mrs. G's Math Group: Practice Test and Study!!! Test will be Monday.
Science: Finish crossword side only on the worksheet for Monday.
10/15/09
English-Vocabulary, Unit 1-3 Review completed for Friday. Journal-Halloween costume.
Social Studies-Complete ch. 5 study guide and current event is due tomorrow. TEST over ch. 5 tomorrow. Use notes and study guide.
Mrs. G's Math Group: p.109 (1,2,5,6,9,10,13,16,17,19,20,23,24,25,26,30,31,32,33,34,35)
They had all of class to work on this, they shouldn't have more than half for homework.
Test will be Monday. Math study group is available after school Friday.
Algebra - Pg 164 #15-24 & Pg 168 #14-32 even
Reading: write short narrative using vocab. words from short story: tolerant, purist, accolade, hapless, faculties
10-14-09
English-Vocab-p.46-47.
Mrs. G's Math Group: p.100 (19-33) odd....show work.
Social Studies-complete chapter review page 134 questions 1-18 (NOT questions 15, 17). Due tomorrow. TEST Friday
Science: Finish the worksheet- due tomorrow.
10/13/09
English-p378 Edit and make corrections to paragraphs at the top of the page. Label each for the correction needed.
2 Sub/Verb agreement, 2 End punctuation, 1 proper adj,1 possessive pronoun, 1 contraction, 1 sentence fragment, 1 spelling, 1 verb form. Vocabulary-p.44-45. Journal topic"Your children need your presence more than your presents"
Religion-p.42-43, Answer questions and explain how each of the Bible verses describes unity.
Social Studies-Complete 3 reading checks on pages 125, 128, 131. Also, define terms: federalsim, concurrent powers, reserved powers. Due tomorrow.
Mrs. G's math Group: Pg.100 (20-32) even. Show work.
Reading: "cloze" worksheet due tomorrow
Algebra: Pg 136 #5-7,12-19
Science: Fill in the chart placing what you ate for lunch today, dinner tonight, and breakfast tomorrow in the correct food categories. Due tomorrow!
10/12/09
Religion-Write 1 paragraph comparing the events of Fatima and Lourdes (7 sentences +). Turn in notes w/ paragraph.
English-p.375-376, Ex8,9,10. Follow directions.
Journal topic-"Favorite K-5 Teacher". Vocabulary-p.42-43.
Mrs. G's Math Group: P.94(17-22) all Show work.
Please bring back your parent letter/survey. Thank you.
Social Studies- complete section 1 quiz.
Algebra: Pg 120 #8-24, Pg 124 #1-6, 17 - 22
Reading: Begin reading book for book report due on November 9. See link above for your format.
10/08/09
Mrs. G's Math Group: p.87(14-18) and please give your parents the letter I gave you. Return on Monday please.
10/7/09
English-Review p369. Do Ex 11 and 12 p.370, follow all directions.
Social Studies- Read pages 120-123. Complete worksheet that accompanies the reading. Current event due tomorrow!! No school Friday.
Mrs. G's Math Group: p.74(14-23)All
Please give your parents the letter I gave you today and bring it back Thursday.
Science: STUDY FOR CHAPTER 5 TEST TOMORROW!!
Reading: worksheet on setting
10/06/09
English-Vocabulary Chap 3 spelling and definition quiz. 8C-Diagram p.368/Ex9 and p.374/Ex6...compound subjects and predicates.
Religion-p. 40 worksheet Review of Chapter. Due Thurs.
Social Studies-Use notes to study for Electoral College Quiz tomorrow.
Mrs. G's Math Group: pg. 83 (24-27,32-35,40,41)
Science: Finish your weather map!! Test Thursday over Chapter 5!
Reading: worksheet, pick out book for Monday on your reading level!
10/5/09
English-8H-Diagram p.368/Ex9 and p.374/Ex6...compound subjects and predicates. 8C/8H Vocab-Study for quiz on Wednesday.
Religion-Fatima quiz Tuesday.
Social Studies- Complete Reading Checks on pages 112-118 (7)
Algebra - REVIEW Pg 106 - 108 #4 - 64
TEST Tuesday
Science: Worksheet due tomorrow- Test over CH 5 on THURSDAY!!!
Reading: worksheet on communication
Mrs. G's Math Group: pg. 78 (14,15,22,23,30,31)
10/02/09
English-Vocab quiz next Wed. Study flashcards.
Algebra - Pg 100 # 20 - 32 even
Mrs. G's Math Group: Took a computer math test today and a paper math test today over Order of Operations. Worked on Aleks math. (If you can, work on Aleks.com over the weekend for your homework.) If you need to complete your test, please come at 7:30 Monday morning.
10/1/09
English-Vocabulary-worksheets due Friday. Test over Chap 3 next Wednesday. Study Flashcards.
Social Studies- TEST over chapter 4. Use study guide. Current events due tomorrow also.
Mrs. G's Math Group: Study for test Friday. Use practice test and order of operation worksheets to study.
Algebra Pg 94 #14 - 28 (Show your work!)
Reading: Read "Calling Home" pg. 174 8H imagery paragraph due tomorrow with dialogue paragraph
Science: Worksheet due tomorrow
9/30/09
English-p.368, Ex 9 and p.374, Ex 6. Write Subject and Predicates, if compound, also write and underline conjunctions
Social Studies- complete Reading Checks for pages 95- 101.
Science: Finish Lab questions for tomorrow.
Mrs. G's Math Group: Order of Operations WS and Study Practice Test. Test will be Friday.
Reading: 8H: 2 paragraph narrative: imagery and dialogue (please type) - Due on Friday
8C to book fair tomorrow - bring money!
9/29/09
English-Vocabulary chap 3, p35-41 due Thursday.
Religion-Read p.33-36. Complete definitions worksheet.
Social Studies-text page 94 questions 2-4 all parts.
Mrs. G's Math Group: Do Practice Test for Homework. (Show work.) Test will be Friday.
Science: Worksheet due tomorrow
Reading: Read "Raymond's Run" pg. 152 and answer 3 essay questions for Thursday! 8C will go to the book fair on Thursday afternoon, bring your money!
9/28/09
English-Chap3 Flash cards and completing the sentence.
Social Studies- Complete the Reading Check questions on pages 85, 87, and 89.
Mrs. G's Math Group: Order of Operations "C" worksheet
(1-10) all. Show all work or no credit. Bonus (22,23)
Science: Test today, no homework.
Reading: Took big test today, bring literature book and novel to class tomorrow - 8H will visit book fair on Tuesday and 8C will visit book fair on Thursday - bring money
Algebra: Pg 87 #9 - 23
9/25/09
Social Studies-define key terms for chapter 4 on pages 84, 91, 95. Due Monday
Mrs. G's Math Group: Order of Operations WS (7-15) all Bonus is 16,17. If you can work on Aleks.com this will really help you.
Algebra: Pg 83 #24 - 39
Science: Study for Chapter 4 ecology test on MONDAY!!!!
Reading: BIG test on Monday (The Giver - story questions, vocab., figurative language)
9/24/09
Religion-Read p.26-30. Do p.31 &32. Due Friday.
English-8H p.366, ex.7 & 8, label Subject and Predicate in all 30 sentences. Journal- "Least and most favorite family chores"
8C & 8H Please have journals updated and ready to turn in.
Social Studies-Test over chapter 3 and jcurrent event due tomorrow. Study!!
Mrs. G's Math Group: Order of Operation WS (1-6,11,12)
Algebra - Pg 78 #14 - 51
Reading: AC reading test tomorrow, BIG test on Monday (The Giver - story questions, vocab., figurative language)
9/23/09
English-Journal topic-"Would you rather be oldest, middle, youngest, only child" Explain. Check your journal for any
missing entries. Turn in on Friday. We worked on Mission Statement in class.
Social Studies- page 75 questions 2-5 all parts. Current events due Friday and chapter 3 Test Friday.
Science: Finish the lab questions and the worksheet on symbiotic relationships for tomorrow. Had most of class to work on. Test on Monday over Chapter 4.
Mrs. G's Math Group: Integer Worksheet (10-20) all
Reading: Worksheet, finish reading chpt. 21 in The Giver
9/22/09
RELIGION-Complete 4 sketches of your faith life for Thursday, and be prepared to present to the class.
Mrs. G's Math Group: Integer Worksheet (7-17) all and
Aleks math if time
Algebra: Pg 74 #6-13,18 - 28
Science: Questions 1-8 on the last page of your lab! DUe tomorrow.
Reading: Read chpt. 20 for Wednesday Summer book reports: last chance on Friday!
9/21/09
English p.364 5 and 6. Make 2 colums, label Subject and Predicate, For all 30 sentences on this page, find the subject and predicate, and place it in the correct column. Vocab test over Chap 2 on Tues.
Religion: Answer all questions and definitions, p.24.
Social Studies- complete text questions on p. 67 ? 2-4 all parts. Due tomorrow.
Mrs. G's Math Group: Testbuilder/Aleks math assessment
Homework: Work out problems 1-6 on worksheet (Solve them) and try to download Aleks.com on your home computer if you have one.
FYI: I will not be available for extra math help this Tuesday morning due to a meeting.
Algebra: Pg 66 # 29 - 56
Reading: Figurative language project due tomorrow!
Science: Lab today, no homework- but be ready to finish lab tomorrow.
9/18/09
Mrs. G's Math Group: Took Chapter 1 Test today and worked on Aleks Math (They can also work on Aleks Math at home if you have a computer. Feel free to call me for questions or help with this.)
Science: Finish Part a of the procedure on the lab worksheet. Both steps 1 and 2 need to be done. Due Monday.
Algebra: Chapter 1 Test today - No Homework
9-17-09
Social Studies- page 58 questions 2 and 3 all parts. Current event notebook due tomorrow.
Religion-Read p.21-22. Write in complete sentences the book definitions for Saints, Communion of Saints, and Purgatory.
English-Journal topic, "Do boys or girls have it harder?", Vocab-Chap2 worksheet. Test next Tuesday. Study spelling and definitions...flashcards.
Algebra: Chapter 1 Review - Test Tomorrow (Friday)
Mrs. G's Math Group: Chapter 1 Test Tomorrow (Friday)
Study your practice test and what we did today in class!
Science: Worksheet on Section 1 and 2 of chapter 4 and Line graph on back/or seperate sheet of paper. Had 10 minutes in class to work on, finish what is not done for homework. Make sure graph is legigible, labled, and accurate. Answer the question "What is the pattern of the relationship between hares and lynx?"
Reading: Finish reading chpt. 17, vocab. words - synonyms
9-16-09
English- Journal topic- What do you consider "Priceless"?
Worksheet packet-8.1-2 and 8.2(Sentences and Fragments). Follow directions.
Social Studies- complete 9/11 reflection sheet. Due tomorrow.
Science: Page 101 Applying Science, Questions 1 and 2. Due tomorrow!
Mrs. G's Math Group: Required #'s on Practice Test are: 1,2,3,6,9,12,15,17,19,24 Ideally, you will have finished those in class and be able to complete study guide before class tomorrow. We will review more Thursday. Your test is Friday.
Reading: Figurative language project due on Sept. 22!
9/15/09
English-Journal topic-Health Care". Review notes and p.361. Do Ex 3&4. Follow directions given in class for #1&2. Continue Working on Vocab Chap 2, due Wed.
Mrs. G's Math Group: Pg 46 (22-34) even
Chapter 1 Test Friday (Study returned homework)
Religion-Check Symbols notes for completeness to be used for quiz on Thurs. Read p. 18, 19, 20. Answer all questions. On a separate page, write Definitions: Salvation, Justified, Scripture, Old Testament, New Testament, Sacred Tradition, Revelation, according to the book. Due Thursday.
Algebra: Pg 42 #18 - 42
Reading: We read chpt. 15 in class, figurative language
project due on Tuesday - September 22
9/14/09
Religion-Worksheets-Power of the Holy Spirit and You Belong to the Church. Due Tues. Check over notes for Symbols quiz on Thursday.
English-Vocabulary-Begin Chapter 2, flashcards and chapter work due Wed. Writing 2nd drafts of "Sense" paragraphs, complete in class.
Mrs. G's Math Group: p.42 (44-58) even
Chapter 1Test will be this Friday (Sept 18th)...be reviewing assignments that are returned.
Algebra: Pg 37 #19 - 33
Science: page 97 Questions 1-5. Complete sentences. Due Tomorrow.
Reading: Finish reading chpt. 13 and 14, begin working on your figurative language examples from The Giver
9/11/09
Mrs. G's Math Group: p. 37 (10-25)
Reading: Finish reading chpt. 11 and 12, vocab. words, supplies
for Monday
9/10/09
Social Studies- TEST over chapter 1. Get 9/11 video form signed.
Mrs. G's Math Group: p.28 (11-18) all and (32-35) all
Show all steps.
Algebra - Pg 28 11-18 and 22-35.
Show steps on 15-20 and 26 - 35.
Reading: Read chpt. 10 - The Giver, vocab. chpt. 6-10 - synonyms due on Monday in journal
SCIENCE: STUDY STUDY STUDY FOR test tomorrow!
9/9/09
8C Wed. Reading Class-Imagery worksheet. Part 1 and 2. Due Thurs. Paragraph on separate paper, written or typed with heading.
Social Studies- complete study guide for chapter 1. TEST on Friday. Current event due Friday also.
English-Review p. 359. Do p.360, Ex.1&2. Follow directions. Study Vocab. Chap 1, quiz Thursday.
Science: Both 8th Grades received a study guide today for the test on Friday. The homework is to get all of the worksheets and notes together that pertain to the study guide and staple it together. DUe Tomorrow.
Mrs. G's Math Group (Mrs. Shartzer today)-Subtracting Integers. Do pg. 24, 17-28 all (show work for credit). Review pgs. 22-23 for help plus study notes.
Reading: Read chpt. 7 and 8
9/08/09
Religion-The Church in a Word worksheet(use your textbook for all answers) and Image w/s. p.7 of packet.
Social Studies-Finish reading section 3 of chapter 1 and complete questions on page 23 (2-4 all parts)
English-Vocabulary-Study for quiz on Thurs. Worksheet due Wed. Journal topic-Proud to Be....
Mrs. G's Math Group: Do page 20 (13-24) all. Show work for credit. Study definitions in notes.
Reading: Star Reading test today! Corrections to essay questions due on Thursday.
Algebra: Pg 24 # 9 - 29 all
9/4/09
Religion-Find a mission statement of a company or organization you are interested in, and bring it to class on Tues.
English: Finish flashcards for Chap 1 test on Thursday. Study Spelling and definitions. Journal topic-Write about what the lyrics to your favorite patriotic song mean to you. Include a few lines of the song that are especially meaningful.
Science: Finish the Lab write up. Make sure you have done EVERYTHING the lab asked you to do. Due Tuesday.
Mrs. G's Math Group: Do problems that are highlighted on review math worksheet. Must show work to receive credit.
I am available every Mon/Tues/Thur/Fri morning at 7:30 for additional help.
Reading: Essay ?s (4) due Tuesday
9/3/09
Algebra: Pg 16 #16-46 even
Religion: Read and answer p. 13, p. 14, p. 15 Review, p.16 all.
Social Studies- Complete worksheet. You need to talk with your parents so this will be due next Tuesday. Current Events due tomorrow.
English: Journal topic- Why are you proud to be an American?.
Vocabulary-Study for spelling and definition quiz next Thursday, 9/10.
Mrs. G's Math Group: Do problems that are highlighted on review math worksheet. Must show work to receive credit.
Reading: Memory Chest due tomorrow: 5 entries and 5 mementos
9/2/09
English: Journal topic-The Pledge of Allegiance. What does it mean to you? Vocabulary-Chap 1 due Thursday.
Social Studies- Page 4 define key terms. Finish reading pages 4-8 (what we did not finish in class) and answer the 4 Reading Check Questions. Due tomorrow
Mrs. G's Math Group: Took Star Math Test today. Will collect homework from Tuesday on Thursday.
9/1/09
Social Studies-Juvenile test tomorrow. Study T-chart and be ready to apply to real situations.
English: Journal topic-("Ask not what your country can do") what can you do for your country now and in the future?
Vocabulary-complete Chap 1 due Thursday. English packet p.3. Write 2 paragraphs. Begin with the sensory memory begun on p.2 as the first paragraph, and complete the 2nd paragraph by telling what happened?
Mrs. G's Math Group: Do the highlighted problems on review worksheet. Must show work to receive credit.
Reading: Essay ?s and vocab.- synonyms, finish reading chpt. 3 if necessary
Science: Lab equipment questions are due on Wednesday. Complete sentences!!
8/31/09
Religion: Read p. 10-11 about 5 images of the Church. Answer questions after each image of the Church. (not checklists)
English: Worksheet packet, p.2. Write at least 4 complete sentences to describe your chosen memory. Vocabulary: Completing the Sentence due Tuesday.
Science: Study for Safety Quiz tomorrow! Also, Lab equipment questions are due on Wednesday. Complete sentences!!
Mrs. G's Math Group: Answer the odd problems on worksheet, show your work on loose leaf paper and attach. Find the definitions of the following subsets: Whole number, Integer, Natural number and Irrational number.
Social Studies-Complete text quiz over juvenile law. Test will be Wed. Don't forget current event articles due on Friday.
Reading: Chpt. 1-5 vocab. - synonyms due on Tues./Character description of Jonas due Tues. (one paragrahp) Put both in your journal. Memory chest due on Friday.
8/28/09
Religion-Continue questions #3-5 for Monday. #3-Define the Church as a mystery. #4-Define Community from Latin. #5 Define Church. #6Define disciples. #7Complete"the Church is both human and ..."
Mrs. G's Math Group: The students took a comprehensive 8th grade math test today on the computer. (This is not for a grade. It is just so that I know what they remember and what they still need to learn.) I will evaluate the data this weekend and use this information to drive my instruction. No homework in math this weekend.
English-Journal topic:Home Sweet Home. Text: Do #1-5, Analyzing the Writer's Process in complete sentences, restating the question. No vocabulary homework.
Science: Get safety contract signed by your parents, and sudy for safety quiz on Tuesday.
Algebra - Pg 12 #22 - 34 even
Reading: Treasure Chest assignment due Friday, Sept. 4!
Social Studies- complete juvenile situation and consequence worksheets. Due Monday.
August 27, 2009
Algebra: Pg 8 # 20 - 46 even
Science: Finish the Science Book Scavenger Hunt- due tomorrow. (You will need your book, worksheet, and pen or pencil).
Cover Book- By Tomorrow!!
ENGLISH-Journal topic:What will I be doing 1 year from today?
12-13 lines in journal notebook. English:Read p. 4-6. Do #1-5, p.7 (Analyzing). Vocab: p.21-22, write word list with short definiition from book.
Mrs. G's Math: Complete Personality Sphere questions/circles tonight.
Reading: Kan-ed comprensive test was given today. No homework
Social Studies- Complete questions 2-4 all parts page 555 of text. Due tomorrow.