Thursday, January 8, 2009

Thurs. - Jan. 8th

ALGEBRA
In class: Goal: Learn to graph linear inequalities in x and y.
Assignment: Page 364 exercises 43-52, 61-64, 70-71, pick up a piece of graph paper if you were absent.

Pre Algebra
In Class: Goal: Learn to solve and write proportions.
Assignment: Complete Reteaching WS 6-3

ENGLISH
Bell Work: Students reviewed their spelling/vocab words.
In Class: Students continued to work in groups to complete descriptive packet. We read a sample descriptive essay.
Assignment: Fourth page of writing packet is due Friday. Students should be reading AR books for 3rd term points.

The HISTORY Experience
Experience at School: Students read and discussed the culture of the United States in the early 1800’s. We read p. 180 – 181 in the textbook, viewed examples of folk art, listened to spirituals, minstrels and classical music and completed a worksheet.

Assignment: Complete Davy Crockett Story AND Quiz on Friday (War of 1812, Monroe Doctorine)

SCIENCE
In Class: Last day to work on brochures during class time. We printed color copies today. Plan to stay after school to finish if you aren’t done.
Assignment: Be sure any make up work is taken care of.
Journal:. Black and white copies were looked at and suggestions made for color being added.

YOU HAVE TWO DAYS FOR EACH DAY YOU ARE ABSENT TO TURN IN YOUR MAKE-UP WORK.