Tuesday, November 30th

Parents and Guardians: Today, I have added a new feature to the daily website.  In bold print, I will provide the grade level standards as they pertain to the daily lesson.  If you even have any questions about these standards, please email me with the address listed above or leave a comment below the blog post. 

8th Grade:

Lesson Objectives -Students will be able to continue their interview project where they are to discuss their accomplishments.  Doing so will enable them to understand the difference between genres (8.4.2b) as well as identify the effect of point of view (8.2.4f).

Homework - Interview Question:  What is success?  Is success always defined by the amount of money one makes?  Explain with examples.

7th Grade:

Lesson Objectives -Students will be able to identify and use the meanings of frequently used Greek and Latin derived roots and affixes to determine the meaning of unknown words (7.2.2a). They will then examine the author's use of personification as a literary device in the story Rikki-Tikki-Tavi (7.2.4c.1.1)

Homework -Answer in a paragraph: Think about your pet or an animal you have come into contact with on a regular basis.  In what ways does this animal show human behavior traits?  Explain with details.

Monday, November 29th

8th Grade

Lesson Objectives - Aside from starting the next vocabulary unit, students will also start their next story, "Mr. Misenheimer's Garden."  Students will then use observations from the actions and thoughts of the main character to create a generalization, or a broad statement about a person.
Homework - The November RRS is due on Wednesday!

7th Grade

Lesson Objectives - Aside from starting the next vocabulary unit, students will also start their next story, "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi"  Students will make predictions based on the action in the story.
Homework - The November RRS is due on Wednesday!

Monday, November 22nd

8th Grade

Lesson Objectives - Today, students are taking their test on "Flowers for Algernon."
Homework - Classwork pages 1-5 and the sub packet are due tomorrow in the beginning of class.

7th Grade

Lesson Objectives- Students take their quiz on Vocabulary Chapter 5.  They will then read an news article to find the difference between statements of fact and fiction.
Homework -  Classwork pages 1-4 and the sub packet are due tomorrow in the beginning of class.

Friday, November 19th

8th Grade

Lesson Objectives - After students complete their Unit 5 Vocabulary quiz, they will finish their debate concerning the ethical use of medical experimentation.
Homework - Students are to prepare for their test.  Their essay question is the following: Describe the ethical ramifications of experimenting with intelligence levels as seen in “Flowers for Algernon.”  What are the pros and cons?

7th Grade

Lesson Objectives - Students are taking their test on "The War of the Wall" today.
Homework - Students are to prepare for their Chapter 5 Vocabulary quiz. Classwork pages 1-4 and the sub packet will be collected on Tuesday of next week.

Thursday, November 18th

8th Grade

Lesson Objectives - Students will be able to identify and correct mistakes related to subject/verb agreement.  They will then present their arguments that discuss the ethical ramifications of performing  an experiment such as the one in "Flowers for Algernon".
Homework - Prepare for tomorrow's quiz on Vocabulary Unit #5.

7th Grade

Lesson Objectives - Students will be able to work in small groups in order to complete their choice of assignment that reflects their understanding of "The War of the Wall."
Homework - Prepare for tomorrow's test on the story.

Wednesday, November 17th

8th Grade

Lesson Objectives - Students will be able to use characterization techniques to document the changes the main character undergoes over the course of "Flowers for Algernon".  Students will then organize their arguments and eventually debate the ethical ramifications of performing such an experiment as the one in the story.
Homework - November's RRS is due the week after the Thanksgiving break.

7th Grade

Lesson Objectives - Students will be able to identify and fix common mistakes with pronouns and their antecedents.  They will then work in small groups in order to complete their choice of assignment that reflects their understanding of "The War of the Wall."
Homework - November's RRS is due the week after the Thanksgiving break.

Tuesday, November 16th

8th Grade

Lesson Objectives - Students will continue with "Flowers for Algernon."  They will then make inferences based on the information provided by the author.  Students will also use characterization techniques to document the changes the main character undergoes over the course of the story.
Homework - In a paragraph, answer the following: Do you think that the think that the procedure that Charlie underwent is an ethical one?

7th Grade

Lesson Objectives - Students will present their interpretations of "The War of the Wall" if it was narrated by the Painter Lady.  Students will examine how the story's theme changes with a shift in perspective.  They will then practice the effective use of pronouns and their antecedents.
Homework - Interview Question: Why do some people treat outsiders differently?

Monday, November 15th

8th Grade

Lesson Objectives - Students will start their next story, "Flowers for Algernon."  They will then make inferences based on the information provided by the author.  Students will also use characterization techniques to document the changes the main character undergoes over the course of the story.
Homework - In a paragraph, answer the following question: If there was one mental ability you wish you could develop, what would it be? How would you use it?  Explain with details.

7th Grade

Lesson Objectives - Students will present their interpretations of "The War of the Wall" if it was narrated by the Painter Lady.  Students will examine how the story's theme changes with a shift in perspective.    
Homework - In a paragraph, answer the following question: If an artist painted a mural in your neighborhood, what heroes do you think your neighbors would want represented?  Explain

Monday, November 8th

8th Grade

Lesson Objectives - After an introduction to Vocabulary Unit 5, students will continue to develop their metaphor examples.  These ideas will be turned into an original poem which they will share with the class.
Homework - This is the last call for missing/late assignments and test corrections!

7th Grade

Lesson Objectives - After an introduction to Vocabulary Chapter 5, students will continue to share their examples of cause/effect relationships from previous stories.  They will then explore the author's use of internal and external conflict in the story.
Homework - This is the last call for missing/late assignments and test corrections!

Friday, November 5th

8th Grade

Lesson Objectives - Students will take their first official round of DCAS testing today. 
Homework - Classwork pages 15-17 are due on Monday.

7th Grade

Lesson Objectives - After their vocabulary quiz, students will be able to describe examples of cause/effect relationships found in the short story "War of the Wall."
Homework - In a paragraph, answer the following question: What do you think painter lady accomplishes by creating her mural?

Thursday, November 4th

8th Grade

Lesson Objectives - Students will be able to compare/contrast ideas between two examples of poetry.
Homework - Students will have their first official round of DCAS testing tomorrow morning.

7th Grade

Important Note -  Today's fourth period section will take their first official round of DCAS testing today. 
Lesson Objectives - Students will be able to describe examples of cause/effect relationships found in the short story "War of the Wall."
Homework - Students are to prepare for their final vocabulary quiz of the marking period.  They are also to make sure sure that classwork pages 14-16 are ready to be turned in tomorrow.

Wednesday, November 3rd

8th Grade

Lesson Objectives - Students will be able to compare/contrast ideas between two examples of poetry.
Homework - Students are to prepare for their final vocabulary quiz of the marking period.  They are also to make sure sure that classwork pages 15-17 are ready to be turned in tomorrow.

7th Grade

Important Note - Today's second period section will take their first official round of DCAS testing today. 
Lesson Objectives - Students will be able to describe examples of cause/effect relationships found in the short story "War of the Wall."
Homework - Students are to prepare for their final vocabulary quiz of the marking period.  They are also to make sure sure that classwork pages 14-16 are ready to be turned in tomorrow or Friday, depending on the DCAS testing schedule.

Monday, November 1st

 Parents & Guardians:

• Students will also take their first official round of DCAS testing sometime this week.  Please be sure to stress the importance of this test to your child.
•  The end of the first marking period is on this Friday, November 5th.  Please be sure to remind your child that any missing/late assignments must be turned by this time.
• There is NO SCHOOL tomorrow because it is election day.

 7th and 8th Grades:  Both classes are taking their 5th and final test of the first marking period today.  After this, they can work on any missing/late assignments.