Oldwork

Read and highlight p.146-162. Make up a 10-question test of any kind. Put correct answers on a separate paper.

Make up all late work.

Write a 100-word paper describing your hero. Explain why you chose that person to be your hero.

Make up all late work.

Study for a test on chapter 2.

Read and take notes on pages 132-143. Do the Baby Steps on p. 144. On the Baby Step question #4, actually write a thank you note to that person, bring it to school and put it on your letterhead to send out.

Return the Groves field trip permission slip signed by a parent.

Write 3 long term goals and 3 short term goals. List ways to measure your progress toward reaching your goal. Be specific and give details. Create an interesting presentation of your goals to the class on Monday.

Read and highlight pages 106-127 and complete the Baby Steps on p.128. Be ready for a quiz.

Complete both sides of a worksheet called "Practice 2.1".

Bring back clean gym clothes.

Study for a quiz on chapter 2, section 5.

Turn in your Outsiders notebook complete and in order.

Bring in items for Ben.

The Outsiders -- Storyboard and script.

E mail to Greg from the Apple Store. Send to Mr. Einstein.

The Outsiders -- Study for a test on the entire book. Know the characters.

Be in the classroom at 8:00 AM for a field trip.

Study for a test on chapter 2, section 4.

The Outsiders -- Study for a quiz on the vocabulary words from chapters 9 and 10.

Complete the worksheet, "Module Test A". Show ALL work in your math notebook.

Finish notes on chapter 2, section 4 and type them up. Turn in a final copy tomorrow at 8:15 AM.

Write a 300-word paper on your favorite dessert -- what it is and why it's your favorite. Use as many adjectives as possible. Turn in a rough draft and a final copy.

Arrive at school at 8:00 AM for a field trip.

No school tomorrow -- Records Day

Write a paragraph with similes and metaphors.

The Outsiders -- finish p.29 on similes and metaphors and look up the definitions of the vocabulary words from chapter 7. Study the chapter 7 vocabulary words for a quiz on Monday.

Monday is the end of the first marking period. No school on Tuesday, November 4.

Call the HOMEWORK HOTLINE!!

Discuss the field trip with your parents.

Turn in late assignments

Call the HOMEWORK HOTLINE!!

Turn in late assignments

Call the HOMEWORK HOTLINE!!

Write a descriptive paper -- If you had to go into hiding like Pony Boy and Johnny did in The Outsiders, where would you go and how would you disguise yourself? Proofread and edit a rough draft, and turn it in along with a final copy of the paper.

Call the HOMEWORK HOTLINE!!

Distributive Property problems worksheet -- Do all problems in your notebook. Show all work for credit.

Get your A and E choice sheet signed by a parent.

Write 2 replies to your letters and e mail them to Mr. Einstein.

Current Event -- no sports, good visual aid.

Job shadowing interview

Write a reply to your letter and e mail it to Mr. Einstein.

Study for a test on chapter 2, section 3 on winds.

Camp Tanuga newsletters due on Friday.

The Outsiders -- Complete the worksheets titled "Setting and Mood" (pages 19-21) and "Seeds of Conflict" (pages 23-24).

Read and take notes on chapter 2, section 3 on winds. Create a model of figure 11 on p.51.

Read the entire Current Event magazine. Create a presentation that shows that you have read all articles in the magazine.

Discuss letter with parents. Return it signed by a parent for extra credit.

Do problems #9-20 on page 20. Show ALL work.

MEAP testing continues tomorrow. Arrive at school by 8:05 AM.

The Outsiders -- Chapter 3 vocabulary words.

Reteach 1.8 -- do #1-20, odd or even problems.

Read and highlight p.93-103 and do the Baby Steps on p.104 #1-8.

Interview questions due on Monday.

Job shadowing assignment due on Monday.

The Outsiders -- Look up the page numbers and definitions of the five vocabulary words from chapter 2. Study for a quiz on all 10 words from chapters 1 and 2.

The Outsiders -- Complete both sides of the handout titled "Literary Skills" on idioms.

The Outsiders -- Study for a test on the plot from chapters 1 and 2.

Job shadowing assignment due on Monday.

Create an 8-line poem on any subject.

Job shadowing assignment due on Monday.

MEAP test tomorrow. Please be at school by 8:05 AM ready to start.

Write a paragraph on one goal that you have for next week. Explain how you would measure progress toward that goal.

Take home quiz n chapter 2, section 2.

Talk to parents about Wednesday's debate forum.

Be at school by 8:10 Tuesday ready for the first day of the MEAP.

Return progress report signed by a parent.

Bring in candy for the Halloween field trip.

Prepare a 5-minute oral presentation on your research project.

Funds for the holiday project

No homework due to the religious holiday.

Additional Practice 1.1 -- Do any 5 problems between #10 and #20.

Watch the presidential debate. Write 2 paragraphs, one on each candidate listing their positive and negative points. Underline words that are capitalized.

Independent Practice 1.1 (workbooklet pages 5 and 6).

Create a 90-second oral report your small, memorable object.

Complete both sides of the handout on capitalization titled "Places and Transportation".

Take home quiz on chapter 2, section 1.

Read and highlight p.74-84.

Bring back clean gym clothes

Create a 90-second oral report your small, memorable object.

Complete the handout on capitalization.

Tanuga newsletter due Friday.

Watch the Vice-Presidential debate tonight. Write 2 paragraphs--"How did you think each candidate performed during the debate? Give details and reasons. Explain your opinions.

No homework due to the religious holiday.

Study Island due Wednesday.

Complete both sides of a worksheet, pages 178-179. Read the explanation at the top of p.178 carefully.

Read and highlight p.58-70. Do the Baby Steps on pages 71-72.

Study Island due Wednesday.

Study for a test on Chapter 1.

Read and highlight p.48-58. List 6 key points from the reading.

Bring in a small, meaningful object.

Chapter 1 Assessment and Review -- Answer questions #1-16 on pages 31-32. Use complete sentences to answer questions #1-5.

Edit and reprint the 250-word essay on the "Freedom Writer" character from yesterday's homework.

Open book quiz on chapter 1, section 4.

Write a 250-word essay on which character in "Freedom Writer" you relate to the most.

Current event: oral presentation.

Return grade sheet signed by a parent.

Study math worksheets

Current event: oral presentation.

Complete problems #16-21 on worksheet. SHOW ALL WORK!!

Read and highlight pages 35-44. Complete the Baby Steps on p.45.

Read and take Post-It notes on chapter 1, section 4. Answer the section assessment questions on p.25.

Bring back clean gym clothes.

Complete problems #7-9 on worksheet. SHOW ALL WORK!!

Study Gary Paulsen's "Stop the Sun" and be ready for a discussion.

Return all "Shop for a Cause" tickets and donations tomorrow.

Complete problems #10-15 on worksheets. SHOW ALL WORK!!

Read Gary Paulsen's biography on p.58 of your language arts book. Read "Stop the Sun" on pages 49-54. Write a summary and an opinion on an index card and underline all adjectives in the summary and opinion.

List five deposits to your "Personal Bank Account".

Study for a quiz on chapter 1, section 3.

Read and highlight p. 31 to the bottom of p. 37. Draw a picture that relates to the material.

Edit and reprint thank you notes and newsletter articles.

Review and know the material about the layers of the atmosphere.

Make up a 10-question test on chapter 1, section 3 using different styles of questions. Write the correct answer on a separate piece of paper.

Edit and reprint thank you notes and newsletter articles.

Finish homework from last night.

Make up a 10-question test on chapter 1, section 3 using different styles of questions. Write the correct answer on a separate piece of paper.

Make up any missing work or redo any assignment for a higher grade.