Sunday, February 12, 2012

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

Thursday, February 9, 2012

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?

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

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.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

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)

Monday, February 6, 2012

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.

Friday, February 3, 2012

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

Thursday, February 2, 2012

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.

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Bring the puberty permission slip by Monday.