September 4, 2015

3rd Period:  English Language Development
10:22-11:16

English:   Continue working on your chapter 2 grammar to prepare yourselves for your grammar test next Wednesday.

Read stories "Fish" and "Farms" (your homework for the last 2 nights.)

Practice poems-- call and response.

4th Period:  Language Arts
11:19-12:13  

If you have not done so, finish reading the story The All-American Slurp by Leslie Namioka.

Answer the questions about the story.

If you have not finished your writing/reflection about the story, do so now.

Find China on the map.  What continent is it in?  What countries surround it?

Find the poem 'The Rose That Grew From Concrete" by Tupac Shakur.  Write it or copy it into a google doc.  Read the poem carefully and thoughtfully.  Write a paragraph (at least 5 sentences) about what the poem means to you.

5th Period:  Social Studies 
12:52-1:46

Silent AR reading.

Explore the first pages of your social studies textbook, Ancient Civilizations.  Answer these questions in google drive:

1. What does a physical map show?
2.  What does a political map show?
3. What are the world's major religions?
4.  Name the 7 continents and the 5 oceans on Earth.
5. Which countries are in Central America and The Caribbean?
6. On which continent is Egypt?
7. On which continent is The Netherlands?
8. Where is Indonesia?  Which countries/oceans are close to it?
9. Which continents have land with the highest elevation?
10.  Which countries do you think these high elevation areas are in?
11.  How did you find the information you used to answer question 10?

Please bookmark the sheppardsoftware site and my blog if you have not done so yet.

September 3, 2015

3rd Period:  English Language Development
10:22-11:16

English:   Continue working on your chapter 2 grammar to prepare yourselves for your grammar test next Wednesday.

Read stories "Fish" and "Farms" (your homework for the last 2 nights.)

Practice poems-- call and response.

4th Period:  Language Arts
11:19-12:13  

I need to let you all know 2 things.
1. If you are eating in my class you will receive immediate detention.  I have asked that you not do this several times due to the mice problem we have at the school.

2. Using phones and tablets in class is a problem.  These things need to be put away during your time in my classes.  If you are using your phone or tablet without permission I will take them away and your parents will have to come and pick them up in the office.

Read the story The All-American Slurp by Leslie Namioka from your Language of Literature textbook.

Write a 1 page (at least 20 sentences) reflection on this story.  What is it about?  Did you find it interesting?  Why/why not?  What did it make you think about?

What you don't finish is homework.  It is due Monday .

You will have a test on this material next week.

5th Period:  Social Studies 
12:52-1:46

Silent AR reading.

Go to the sheppardsoftware site.  Find Africa and make a google doc with all of the African countries.

Please bookmark this site and my blog if you have not done so yet.

September 2, 2015

3rd Period:  English Language Development
9:46-10:22

English:  Chapter 2 Vocabulary Test.  When you have finished, begin working on your chapter 2 grammar to prepare yourselves for your grammar test next Wednesday.

Read story "Fish" that was homework last night.

Practice poems-- call and response.

4th Period:  Language Arts
10:25-11:01  

Read Sandra Cisneros' stories "Darius & the Clouds" (p.33) and "4 Skinny Trees" (p. 74) from The House on Mango Street.  Choose 1 more story from the book to read.
Write 1 paragraph about each story.  Did you like it?  What did it make you think about?  What made you choose the last story?

We will read these stories aloud in class after you have read them on your own.

If you have not finished the story of how you got your name, finish it today.  Make sure to include at least 4 paragraphs with 5 sentences each.

If you have not written about your family, make sure you finish that today and turn it in tomorrow.


5th Period:  Social Studies 
11:38-12:14

Silent AR reading.

Turn in your homework if you have not done so already -- writing about the Greek Myths you read last night.

Greek Myths:  read Zeus and His Family p. 16-27.

What you don't finish is homework.  You will write about this tomorrow.

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September 1, 2015

3rd Period:  English Language Development
10:22-11:16

English:  Study chapter 2 vocabulary to prepare yourselves for your test tomorrow.

4th Period:  Language Arts
11:19-12:13  

Read Sandra Cisneros' story "My Name" from The House on Mango Street.

Write the story of how you got your name.  What does it mean?  Who chose it?  Do you like it?  Do you wish you could change it?  If so, what would you like to change it to?

If you are not sure how you got your name, start your writing with the meaning of your name and ask your family tonight how and why they chose it for you.

5th Period:  Social Studies 
12:52-1:46

Silent AR reading 15 minutes.

Go to the sheppardsoftware site and find and explore Greece and the countries surrounding it.

Greek Myths:  read In Olden Times, Gaea, and The Titans (1st 3 stories).

Write about these myths using the Greek Myth story frame.

What you don't finish is homework.

August 31, 2015

English/Social Studies
8:15-10:06  

English:  Study chapter 2 vocabulary for your test Wednesday.

AR books/quizzes

Social Studies book p. 7-13: What is Social Studies?

Math/Science
10:22-12:13  

Mathlinks: finish writing the properties of addition and multiplication, finish p. 1, 2, 3.  Practice area model with blocks.

Science book- p. 1-13:  What is Science?

Ocean animal project--  include these things:
1.  common name
2.  scientific name
3.  diet (what does it eat?)
4.  habitat (where does it live?)
5.  reproduction (how does it have babies?)
6.  interesting fact (something interesting or unusual about this animal)

This is due Friday.

March 30, 2015

8:12-10:06 Social Studies/ English:  

English Groups.  Use your study guides to prepare for midterms this Thursday, April 2. These will cover everything we have studied so far in English (chapters 1-8).  

Social Studies:  Continue our study of The Renaissance: p. 132-147 in your Social Studies books.  When you have finished this, read and discuss p. 148-161.  

Reading Groups/Lexia at 9:30.  

10:22-12:13 Science/Math:    

Math:  Prime Factorization.  You have a test on this tomorrow. 

Science:  Continue our study of Matter: p. 162-177 in your Science books.  When you have finished this, read and discuss p. 178-191.  

April 2, 2015

8:12-10:06 Social Studies/ English:  

English Midterms.

Social Studies:  Continue our study of The Renaissance: p. 132-147 in your Social Studies books.  

10:22-12:13 Science/Math:    

Math:  Groups. Continue Fractions.

Science:  Continue our study of Matter: p. 162-191 in your Science books.  

March 27, 2015

8:12-10:06 Social Studies/ English:  

English Tests.  Begin preparing for midterms April 2.  These will cover everything we have studied so far in English. 

Library:  Return books/Check-out books.

Social Studies:  Continue our study of The Renaissance: p. 132-147 in your Social Studies books.  

Reading Groups/Lexia at 9:30.  Tuesday group and Thursday group. 

10:22-12:13 Science/Math:    

Math:  Prime Factorization.  You have a test on this on Tuesday, March 31. 

Times Tables Test.

Science:  Continue our study of Matter: p. 162-177 in your Science books.  

March 26, 2015

8:12-10:06 Social Studies/ English:  

English Groups.  Your English tests will be tomorrow.  Prepare yourselves. 

Social Studies:  Begin study of The Renaissance.  Read and discuss p. 132-143 in your books.  Answer all questions in google drive.   

Lexia at 9:50. 

10:22-12:13 Science/Math:    

Math:  Groups.  Continue with Prime Factorization and Exponents.  You will have a test on this tomorrow.    

Science:  Begin study of Matter.  Read and discuss p. 162-171.  If you have already finished this, continue on.  Answer all questions in google drive.     

March 25, 2015

8:12-9:30 Social Studies/ English:     

Social Studies:  Test on The Middle Ages.

English Groups.  Discuss upcoming Midterms.  On April 2 you will have an English test that covers everything we have studied so far this year.  Begin preparing yourselves now.

Reading Group/Lexia at 9:10. 

9:30-11:01 Science/Math:        

Science:  Test on The Solar System. 

Math:  Exponents using base 10.  On Friday you will have a test on this.

March 24, 2015

8:12-10:06 Social Studies/ English:  

English Groups. 

Social Studies:  Use your study guide to prepare for your test on The Middle Ages tomorrow.     

Reading Group/Lexia at 9:50. 

10:22-12:13 Science/Math:    

Math:  Review prime factorization and exponents.  

When you have finished this, do Manga High.  Log in and do the challenges I set for you.
  
Science:  Use you study guide to prepare for your solar system test tomorrow. 

March 23, 2015

8:12-10:06 Social Studies/ English:  

English Tests. 

Social Studies:  Use your study guide to prepare for your test on The Middle Ages on Wednesday.     

Reading Group/Lexia at 9:50. 

10:22-12:13 Science/Math:    

Math:  Review prime factorization and exponents.  You will have a test on these things on Friday.  

When you have finished this, do Manga High.  Log in and do the challenges I set for you.
  
Science:  Use you study guide to prepare for your solar system test on Wednesday. 

March 20, 2015

8:12-10:06 Social Studies/ English:  

Awards Assemblies:  

1st period- 8th Grade.  

2nd period- 7th Grade. 

10:22-12:13 Science/Math:  

3rd period- 6th Grade.

4th period- Classroom.  

   Times Tables Test.
   Catch-up period.

March 19, 2015

8:12-10:06 Social Studies/ English:  

Open House is tonight!!  I hope you can all make it.

Social Studies:  The work from The Middle Ages chapter in your social studies book is due today. Make sure you have completed all work from p. 99 to p. 129.  When you have finished, continue working on your study guide.  This will help you prepare yourself for you test next week on The Middle Ages.  

English Tests. 

Reading Groups/Lexia at 9:50. 

10:22-12:13 Science/Math:    

Math:  Groups-- continue working on prime factorization and exponents.

Science:  The work from the solar system chapter in your science book is due today.  Make sure you have completed all work from p. 130 to p. 158.  When you have finished, continue working on your study guide.  This will help you prepare yourself for you test next week on the solar system.  

March 18, 2015

8:12-9:30 Social Studies/ English:     

English Tests are postponed until tomorrow.  Discuss upcoming Midterms.

Social Studies:  Finish check-in with each of you to see what you have done and what you need to finish.  Grades are due very soon.    
  
Make sure you have finished answering all questions on p. 100-129.    

When you have finished this, continue working on your study guide to prepare yourselves for your test next week on The Middle Ages. 

Clean up for Open House.

Reading Group/Lexia at 9:10. 

9:30-11:01 Science/Math:        

Science:  Make sure you have turned in all of your solar system work (p. 130-158).  You need to have answered all questions on p. 131, 133, 135, 137, 139, 141, 142 (1-6), 143, 149, 151, 153, 155, 156 (1-5, 1-4), 158 (1-11).  I will talk with each of you today to see what you have done and what you need to finish.  Grades are due very soon.    

When you have finished this, continue working on your study guide to prepare for your test next week on the solar system. 

Math:  Improper Fractions and times tables.

Clean up for Open House.

March 17, 2015

8:12-10:06 Social Studies/ English:  

Social Studies:  Use your study guide to prepare for your test on The Middle Ages.     

English Groups. 

 
Lexia at 9:50. 

10:22-12:13 Science/Math:    

Math:  Blue book p. 158-159, problems 1-57.   

When you have finished this, do Manga High.  Log in and do the challenges I set for you.
  
Science:  Use you study guide to prepare for your solar system test. 

March 16, 2015

8:12-10:06 Social Studies/ English:  

Check-in about these assignments:
Social Studies:  Read and discuss Longman book p. 110-119.  Answer questions on p. 111, 113, 115, 117 & 119.  When you have finished this, read and discuss p. 120-127. Answer questions on p. 121, 123, 125, 126 & 127.  

   English Groups. 
 
Reading Group/Lexia at 9:50. 

10:22-12:13 Science/Math:    

Math:  Blue book p. 158-159, problems 1-57.   

When you have finished this, do Manga High.  Log in and do the challenges I set for you.
  
Science:  Did you turn in your solar system power point?  Make sure.  It was due Friday. 

Read and discuss p. 162-177.  Answer questions on p. 165, 167, 169, 171, 173, 175, 176 & 177.  Use complete sentences.     

March 13, 2015

8:12-10:06 Social Studies/ English:  

Library.  Return books/check out new books.   

Social Studies:  Read and discuss Longman book p. 110-119.  Answer questions on p. 111, 113, 115, 117 & 119.  When you have finished this, read and discuss p. 120-127. Answer questions on p. 121, 123, 125, 126 & 127.     

English Groups. 

   
Lexia at 9:50. 

10:22-12:13 Science/Math:    

Math:  Blue book p. 158-159, problems 1-57.   

When you have finished this, do Manga High.  Log in and do the challenges I set for you.
  
Science:  If you have not done so already, finish working on your solar system power point.  Make sure to include the planet's name, how it got its name, its distance from the sun, planets close to it, weather, and what it looks like.  This is due today. 

Answer questions 1-5 and 1-4 on p. 156, and questions 1-11 and 1-6 on p. 158. Use complete sentences.

When you have finished this, read and discuss p. 162-167.  Answer questions on p. 165 & 167.     

March 12, 2015

8:12-10:06 Social Studies/ English:     

Make invitations for Open House:  Thursday, March 19.  Food 4:00.  Classrooms 5:30-7:00.

Writing:  What are you most proud of that you have accomplished in school so far this year?  Write 2 paragraphs about this.  What was it?  How did you learn it?  What was difficult?  What was easy?  What else do you want to learn before this school year is over?  

Social Studies check-in (what have you finished, what do you need to finish?)

Social Studies:  Read and discuss Longman book p. 110-119.  Answer questions on p. 111, 113, 115, 117 & 119.  When you have finished this, read and discuss p. 120-127.  Answer questions on p. 121, 123, 125, 126 & 127.     

Ancient Civilizations book p. 427, questions 1-11.  If you have finished this, read p. 430-431.  Answer questions 1-18 on p. 432.  When you have finished this, read story on p. 378-381 or 414-417. 

English Groups. 

   
Reading Group/Lexia at 9:50. 

10:22-12:13 Science/Math:    

Math:  Blue book p. 158 & 159, problems 1-57.  Review of Prime Factorization, Greatest Common Divisor, Least Common Multiple, Equivalent Fractions and Mixed Numbers.
      
When you have finished this, do Manga High.  Log in and do the challenges I set for you.

Times Tables Test.
  
Science:  Finish working on your solar system power point.  Make sure to include the planet's name, how it got its name, its distance from the sun, planets close to it, weather, and what it looks like. 

March 11, 2015

8:12-9:30 Social Studies/ English:     

English Tests.

Check-in about these Social Studies Assignments:

Social Studies:  Read and discuss Longman book p. 100-109.  Answer questions on p. 101, 103, 105, 107 & 109.  If you have finished this, read and discuss p. 110-119.  Answer questions on p. 111, 113, 115, 117 & 119.  When you have finished this, read and discuss p. 120-127.  Answer questions on p. 121, 123, 125, 126 & 127.     

Ancient Civilizations book p. 427, questions 1-11.  If you have finished this, read p. 430-431.  Answer questions 1-18 on p. 432.  When you have finished this, read story on p. 378-381 or 414-417. 

Lexia at 9:10. 

9:3-11:01 Science/Math:    

Math:  Equivalent Fractions and Improper Fractions.  

When you have finished this, do Manga High.  Log in and do the challenges I set for you.
  
Science:  Read and discuss p. 150-157 in your science book.  Answer questions on p. 151, 153, 155 & 157.   When you have finished this, answer questions 1-11 and 1-6 on p. 158.  Use complete sentences.

When you have finished this, read and discuss p. 162-167.  Answer questions on p. 165 & 167.     

When you have finished this, finish working on your solar system power point.  Make sure to include the planet's name, how it got its name, its distance from the sun, planets close to it, weather, and what it looks like. 

March 10, 2015

8:12-10:06 Social Studies/ English: 

English Groups.  Prepare yourselves for your tests tomorrow.     

Social Studies:  Read and discuss Longman book p. 110-119.  Answer questions on p. 111, 113, 115, 117 & 119.  When you have finished this, read and discuss p. 120-127.  Answer questions on p. 121, 123, 125, 126 & 127.     

Ancient Civilizations book p. 427, questions 1-11.  If you have finished this, read p. 430-431.  Answer questions 1-18 on p. 432.  When you have finished this, read story on p. 378-381 or 414-417. 

Lexia at 9:50. 

10:22-12:13 Science/Math:    

Math Groups:  Equivalent Fractions.  Times Tables.  Blue book p. 146 & 147 and do p. 148, problems 1-50.  Equivalent Fractions and Decimals.

When you have finished this, do p. 158 & 159, problems 1-57.  Review of Prime Factorization, Greatest Common Divisor, Least Common Multiple, Equivalent Fractions and Mixed Numbers.
      
When you have finished this, do Manga High.  Log in and do the challenges I set for you.
  
Science:  Answer questions 1-11 and 1-6 on p. 158.  Use complete sentences.

When you have finished this, read and discuss p. 162-167.  Answer questions on p. 165 & 167.     

When you have finished this, finish working on your solar system power point.  Make sure to include the planet's name, how it got its name, its distance from the sun, planets close to it, weather, and what it looks like. 

March 9, 2015

8:12-10:06 Social Studies/ English:     

Social Studies:  Read and discuss Longman book p. 110-119.  Answer questions on p. 111, 113, 115, 117 & 119.  When you have finished this, read and discuss p. 120-127.  Answer questions on p. 121, 123, 125, 126 & 127.     

Ancient Civilizations book p. 427, questions 1-11.  If you have finished this, read p. 430-431.  Answer questions 1-18 on p. 432.  When you have finished this, read story on p. 378-381 or 414-417. 

English Groups. 

   
Lexia at 9:50. 

10:22-12:13 Science/Math:    

Math:  Blue book p. 146 & 147 and do p. 148, problems 1-50.  Equivalent Fractions and Decimals.

When you have finished this, do p. 158 & 159, problems 1-57.  Review of Prime Factorization, Greatest Common Divisor, Least Common Multiple, Equivalent Fractions and Mixed Numbers.
      
When you have finished this, do Manga High.  Log in and do the challenges I set for you.
  
Science:  Answer questions 1-11 and 1-6 on p. 158.  Use complete sentences.

When you have finished this, read and discuss p. 162-167.  Answer questions on p. 165 & 167.     

When you have finished this, finish working on your solar system power point.  Make sure to include the planet's name, how it got its name, its distance from the sun, planets close to it, weather, and what it looks like. 

March 6, 2015

8:12-10:06 Social Studies/ English:     

Social Studies:  Read and discuss Longman book p. 110-119.  Answer questions on p. 111, 113, 115, 117 & 119.  When you have finished this, read and discuss p. 120-127.  Answer questions on p. 121, 123, 125, 126 & 127.     

Ancient Civilizations book p. 427, questions 1-11.  If you have finished this, read p. 430-431.  Answer questions 1-18 on p. 432.  When you have finished this, read story on p. 378-381 or 414-417. 

English Groups. 

     
Lexia at 9:50. 

10:22-12:13 Science/Math:    

Math:  Blue book p. 146 & 147 and do p. 148, problems 1-50.  Equivalent Fractions and Decimals.

When you have finished this, do p. 158 & 159, problems 1-57.  Review of Prime Factorization, Greatest Common Divisor, Least Common Multiple, Equivalent Fractions and Mixed Numbers.
      
When you have finished this, do Manga High.  Log in and do the challenges I set for you.
  
Science:  Answer questions 1-11 and 1-6 on p. 158.  Use complete sentences.

When you have finished this, read and discuss p. 162-167.  Answer questions on p. 165 & 167.     

When you have finished this, finish working on your solar system power point.  Make sure to include the planet's name, how it got its name, its distance from the sun, planets close to it, weather, and what it looks like. 

March 4, 2015

8:12-9:30 Social Studies/ English:     

English Tests.

Social Studies:  Read and discuss Longman book p. 100-109.  Answer questions on p. 101, 103, 105, 107 & 109.  If you have finished this, read and discuss p. 110-119.  Answer questions on p. 111, 113, 115, 117 & 119.  When you have finished this, read and discuss p. 120-127.  Answer questions on p. 121, 123, 125, 126 & 127.     

Ancient Civilizations book p. 427, questions 1-11.  If you have finished this, read p. 430-431.  Answer questions 1-18 on p. 432.  When you have finished this, read story on p. 378-381 or 414-417. 

Lexia at 9:10. 

9:3-11:01 Science/Math:    

Math:  Blue book p. 144, problems 1-44 (finish these from Friday if you have not already). Equivalent Fractions and Improper Fractions.  If you have finished this, read p. 146 & 147 and do p. 148, problems 1-21.  Equivalent Fractions and Decimals.

When you have finished this,  do p. 148, problems 22-50.
      
When you have finished this, do Manga High.  Log in and do the challenges I set for you.
  
Science:  Read and discuss p. 150-157 in your science book.  Answer questions on p. 151, 153, 155 & 157.   When you have finished this, answer questions 1-11 and 1-6 on p. 158.  Use complete sentences.

When you have finished this, read and discuss p. 162-167.  Answer questions on p. 165 & 167.     

When you have finished this, finish working on your solar system power point.  Make sure to include the planet's name, how it got its name, its distance from the sun, planets close to it, weather, and what it looks like. 

March 3, 2015

8:12-10:06 Social Studies/ English:     

Social Studies:  Read and discuss Longman book p. 100-109.  Answer questions on p. 101, 103, 105, 107 & 109.  If you have finished this, read and discuss p. 110-119.  Answer questions on p. 111, 113, 115, 117 & 119.  When you have finished this, read and discuss p. 120-127.  Answer questions on p. 121, 123, 125, 126 & 127.     

Ancient Civilizations book p. 427, questions 1-11.  If you have finished this, read p. 430-431.  Answer questions 1-18 on p. 432.  When you have finished this, read story on p. 378-381 or 414-417. 

English Groups.  Prepare yourselves for your tests tomorrow.

       
Lexia at 9:50. 

10:22-12:13 Science/Math:    

Math:  Blue book p. 144, problems 1-44 (finish these from Friday if you have not already). Equivalent Fractions and Improper Fractions.  If you have finished this, read p. 146 & 147 and do p. 148, problems 1-21.  Equivalent Fractions and Decimals.

When you have finished this,  do p. 148, problems 22-50.
      
When you have finished this, do Manga High.  Log in and do the challenges I set for you.
  
Science:  Read and discuss p. 150-157 in your science book.  Answer questions on p. 151, 153, 155 & 157.   When you have finished this, answer questions 1-11 and 1-6 on p. 158.  Use complete sentences.

When you have finished this, read and discuss p. 162-167.  Answer questions on p. 165 & 167.     

When you have finished this, finish working on your solar system power point.  Make sure to include the planet's name, how it got its name, its distance from the sun, planets close to it, weather, and what it looks like. 

March 2, 2015

8:12-10:06 Social Studies/ English:     

Social Studies:  Read and discuss Longman book p. 100-109.  Answer questions on p. 101, 103, 105, 107 & 109.  If you have finished this, read and discuss p. 110-119.  Answer questions on p. 111, 113, 115, 117 & 119.  

Ancient Civilizations book p. 427, questions 1-11.  If you have finished this, read p. 430-431.  Answer questions 1-18 on p. 432

English Groups.

         
Lexia at 9:50. 

10:22-12:13 Science/Math:    

Math:  Blue book p. 144, problems 1-44 (finish these from Friday if you have not already). Equivalent Fractions and Improper Fractions.  If you have finished this, read p. 146 & 147 and do p. 148, problems 1-21.  Equivalent Fractions and Decimals.      

When you have finished this, do Manga High.  Log in and do the challenges I set for you.
  
Science:  Read and discuss p. 150-157 in your science book.  Answer questions on p. 151, 153, 155 & 157.   If you have finished this, answer questions 1-11 and 1-6 on p. 158.  Use complete sentences.    

When you have finished this, finish working on your solar system power point.  Make sure to include the planet's name, how it got its name, its distance from the sun, planets close to it, weather, and what it looks like.