Vocab Tests Returned

I will be returning the vocab tests from Nov. 16th today.  I do apologize for the delay, but I had to wait until several students that were absent made up the test.  I did make sure to post the grades on PASS last week though, so you can always check the grades there.  Thank you for your patience and understanding!  Have a great weekend!

Week of Nov. 26th Homework

6th Grade: These pages are found in the Spelling Packet students receive weekly.
            Monday -- First Section  p. 41
                    Bring in a clipping of an Advertisement (from internet, newspaper,
                      magazine).  This is due Friday/
            Tuesday -- All of  p.42
            Wednesday -- All of  p. 43
            Thursday -- Study Words
            Friday -- Spelling test; Advertisement clipping due

7th Grade:  These pages are found in the Wordly Wise Book 7 Work Book.
            Monday -- Section 6A p. 54-55           
            Tuesday --  Section 6B and 6C  p.55-57
            Wednesday --  Section 6D p. 57
            Thursday -- Study Words
            Friday -- Vocab test

8th Grade: These pages are found in the Wordly Wise Book 8 Work Book.
              Monday -- Section 6A p. 57-58
            Tuesday --  Section 6B and 6C  p.58-60
            Wednesday --  Section 6D p. 60
            Thursday -- Study Words
            Friday -- Vocab test

Nifty Site

The following site is useful for learning about finding credible sources on the internet.

http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/Evaluate.html

MyAccess Scary Story Extension

I will be extending the due date for the scary story to Monday, Nov. 26th.  So many students have been getting really involved in these stories and I don't want to force them to end their stories prematurely.  Students are welcome to work on them during break, but after that they are done and I need to start grading them.  Just please remember to hit "submit" and then "final submit" when finished with writing prompts.  Have a lovely break!

Week of November 19th

There will be no HW this week; however, the MyAccess Scary Story prompt is due tomorrow.  If students feel they need more time, they are welcome to work on it at home or to come to my classroom during lunch to work as well.

Also, last week's spelling tests are being returned to the 6th Graders today.

I hope everyone has a lovely holiday this week!

Week of Nov. 12th (seriously... November!?)

Students are getting their rubrics back for their Power Point Presentations (except for 8th grade who are still finishing up presentations).  One side is for their actual Power Point slides.  The other is for their oral presentation.  All students did very well despite their nerves!  I have been really impressed by these.

6th Grade: These pages are found in the Spelling Packet students receive weekly.
            Monday -- Matching Word Meaning Only  p. 37
            Tuesday -- All of  p.38
            Wednesday -- All of  p. 39
            Thursday -- Study Words
            Friday -- Spelling test

7th Grade:  These pages are found in the Wordly Wise Book 7 Work Book.
            Monday -- Section 5A p. 44-45           
            Tuesday --  Section 5B and 5C  p.45-46
            Wednesday --  Section 5D p. 47
            Thursday -- Study Words
            Friday -- Vocab test

8th Grade: These pages are found in the Wordly Wise Book 8 Work Book.
              Monday -- Section 5A p. 47-48          
            Tuesday --  Section 5B and 5C  p.48-49
            Wednesday --  Section 5D p. 50
            Thursday -- Study Words
            Friday -- Vocab test

Update

There has been no HW this week due to some students' lack of electricity.  We will be getting back to our regular scheduled programing next week.  Until then!