May 14, 2009

Thursday

Some worked in Mrs. Lupo's magazine today and others worked on the debate. 

Tomorrow debate items must be finalized.

The very last reading log is due tomorrow. 

Reading assignments for the summer are now on Lovinggood's website.  For your convenience I am also posting them here.  The required book The Wave is currently available in the school store for $6.50.

Download 8th Grade 2009 Summer Reading List

Download Story Map

Download The Wave

May 12, 2009

Friday

We began preparing for the debate next week and will continue for the rest of this week. 

Download US-Mexico Debate Letter

Download Publication1

Reading log due Friday.

May 08, 2009

Happy Friday

1st-4th

We reviewed the response to literature, answered an EQ, and took the vocabulary quiz! Monday we will have the final discussion on the THOTS and begin preparing for the debate.

5th

We revised the response to literature assignments.  Please come into class on Monday with vocabulary cards and revised response in hand.

May 05, 2009

Tuesday

Today-We worked on "Democracy Comes to Opium"  posters.  They are due tomorrow.

Tomorrow-we will spend some time learning how to improve the response to literature papers that were written last week. 

Thursday- I will have a computer cart and revisions will be made to the response papers.  Please make sure you have an electronic copy available in class if your paper was word processed.

The last 10 vocabulary cards are due.  Yeah!

Friday- We will review the revisions to the responses, take the vocabulary quiz, and have a brief discussion on THOTS.

April 29, 2009

Wednesday

We discussed chapters 21-29 in small groups today.  We will finish small groups tomorrow and come together as a whole group to share our thoughts on Friday.

Vocabulary cards are due tomorrow.

Response to literature, vocab quiz and reading logs are due Friday.

April 28, 2009

Teusday

Today was the last day that we worked on our responses to literature in class. The due date for this assignment is Friday.

Download Response Questions for Chapters 15-20

As well as the responses to literature, we have a reading log due on Friday. It is also the day we have a vocabulary quiz for chapters 21-29.

The words themselves are due Thursday.

Have a good day!

By: Sarah Tran

April 22, 2009

Wednesday

Two days down and three to go!  Whew!

I assigned chapters 21-29 for next Tuesday. 

The next time I see you you should bring 10 vocabulary cards.  I will be counting them for a homework and a quiz grade.  Please be sure to bring them.

Lately, I've had students trying to turn in reading logs a month late.  I am trying to hold firm to the stance that the grade will be reduced by 10% each day it is late.  Therefore, a reading log that is 10 days late will have already been reduced to 0.  Please get the reading logs in on time.  That way, there are no problems!

April 17, 2009

Friday

Today

  1. We took our vocabulary quizzes.  Several students came to class unprepared for this.  Please check i-parent for an update.  
  2. We reviewed literary elements while reading the captivating story of Cinderella. 
  3. A CRCT crossword puzzle was handed out.  It is due Monday.

Download Blog Crossword

Due Monday:

  1. Crossword
  2. Response for ch 1-14.  Please use only textual information from chapters 1-14.

Download HOS_Ch_1-14_Comprehensive

Tuesday:

We will take a quiz over chapters 15-20.  Please have these pages read before then.

Thursday:

10 vocabulary cards completed.

Friday:

Vocabulary quiz

April 16, 2009

Thursday

Today- we shared the poetic people we created.  Great job!

Tomorrow- reading logs are due, and there will be a vocabulary quiz.

Monday- response to literature questions are due.  I've added a few more choices for those struggling with the current ones.  Please make sure to copy the prompt  at the top of the paper so I have an idea of the topic before I begin reading.

Download HOS_Ch_1-14_Comprehensive 

April 13, 2009

Monday

Welcome back from  break!  From the stories I heard today, it sounds like most of you had a good time!

We looked a few things on line to help us understand HOS a little better. We then discussed and practiced taking following technical direction tests in preparation for the CRCT. 

Due dates:

Tomorrow-quiz over chapters 1-14

Thursday-Vocabulary cards due

Friday-Vocabulary test and reading logs due.