Due Thursday

Math -
Page 381
Math test signed plus corrections

LA -
Find someone to edit your biography and use the rubric to go over your work
Final draft due Friday

Unit -
Mr. Jame's map homework

Kiswahili -
Revise for test

Due Wednesday

LA -
1. Read biography on Gandhi and answer questions
2. Final draft due Friday

Math -
1. Page 378 (Optional)
2. Revise for chapter 14 test

Unit -
1. Presentations in groups kesho

Due Tuesday

Math -
P 379, Set A, B, C, D, E

LA -
First draft of biography/memoir
Finish Grace Darling comprehension
Define vocab words

Unit -
Prepare your presentation on African conflict

Due Monday

Math -
Page 376, #7-21
Study for Math test (chapter 14)

LA -
Read 30 mins
Memoir/Biography first draft

Unit -
Bring in examples of conflicts in Africa or around the world

Due Friday

Math -
1. Bring a compass kesho
2. Page 372, #7-16

LA -
1. Read 30 mins
2. Study for Vocab/Spelling test
3. Finish planning your memoir/biography

Unit -
1. Reading comprehension

Due Thurs

Math - Corrections

LA -
Read 30 mins
Memoir/biography planning (must be about the person you interviewed)
Read memoir example - make a list of what makes an effective memoir

Unit -
Presentation of your structure/organization kesho

Due Wednesday

Math -
Page 369, #4-16

LA -
Read 30 mins
Finish interview
Vocab worksheet both sides

Unit -
Practice using I messages to resolve conflicts

Mid-Term

Happy Valentine's Day!

LA -
1.) Continue diary writing. Write at least three entries capturing your inner thoughts and feelings.
2.) Conduct an interview of someone you admire or are curious about. Ask the following questions:
* What are some important life events that have shaped your character?
*What are your values?
*How did you arrive at these values?
*Describe a significant memory from your childhood and how it has impacted you.
*What do you hope for the future?
*What advice would you give to children?
*How would you like to be remembered?

Plus add 3 questions of your own choosing.

Math -
Optional: Continue working on line designs and/or tangram puzzles.
See http://hs.doversherborn.org/hs/koman/images/LineDesigns/LineDesigns.htm for line design ideas.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/chinesenewyear/tangram/ for tangram instructions.

Also continue hunting for shapes and geometry all around you. Bring in any interesting photos or pictures that you come across!

Unit -
Work on finding inner peace using the strategies from class. :)

Have fun!

Due Tues

Math -
Page 362, #1-19

LA -
Read 30 mins
Vocab/Spelling Test
3 diary entries

Unit -
Finish note to self on resolving inner conflict

New Math Link

Dear Students,

Please see a new math link that I've posted to help you with test prep. This will be good on-going practice for you.

Good luck,
Miss Sheila

Due Friday

LA -
1.) Read 30 mins
2.) Study for vocab/spelling quiz kesho
3.) Three diary entries by Tuesday
4.) LA test Monday

Math -
1.) Read page 358 and take notes (new words, definitions, diagrams)
2.) Make corrections on angle worksheet and on any assignments in the geometry unit
3.) Optional - UM page 187

Unit -
1.) Learn all 8 key concepts and be prepared to use them in class.
Form - What is it like?
Function -  How does it work?
Causation - Why is it like that?
Change - How is it changing?
Connection - How is it connected to other things?
Perspective - What are the points of view?
Responsibility - What is our responsibility?
Reflection - How do we know?

Due Thursday

Math -
Worksheet both sides

LA -
Read 30 mins
Write three diary entries by next Tuesday
Read this for tips on diary writing http://targetstudy.com/languages/english/diary-writing.html

Unit -
Research the deeper meaning of The Olive Branch, and what it might have to do with our unit.

Due Wednesday

Math -
Page 355, #10-29

LA -
1.) Read 30 mins
2.) Study for vocab/spelling test
3.) Finish the Silver Sword stories (From Ruth's and Edek's points of view)

Unit -
1.) Unit cover page
2.) Make a list of ways that human beings organize themselves to improve life (for example, when a child is born we name him/her OR we have schools where children are grouped according to age)

Due Tues

LA -
1.) Read 30 mins
2.) Study for vocab/spelling test
3.) Homonyms crossword/word search
4.) Corrections on last week's quiz

Math -
1.) Have parents sign math test
2.) Math test corrections on separate sheet
3.) Find examples of geometric designs - See http://hsanalim.hubpages.com/slide/Geometric-Design-Coloring-Pages-Stained-Glass-Colouring-Pictures-to-Print/5130225

Unit -
Complete learner profile reflection sheet.

Due Monday

Math -
1. Use what you know page 353
2. Find pictures of geometric art and bring them in to class

Unit -
1. Reflection using the learner profile bubble sheet. Go through your unit book and find examples for each one. Colour in the bubbles after you've finished.

LA -
Read 30 mins

Due Friday

LA -
Read 30 mins
Study for Spelling/Vocab Quiz

Math -
Page 146 Chapter Review
or
Page 145 Social Studies Connection

Unit -
Practice speech in front of two people and in the mirror!
Bring a lap top or your flash drive if you will be showing a power point presentation.

???
Bring the puberty permission slip by Monday.