Thursday, November 29, 2012

Bolton L.A. and Math

Math: Test Tomorrow converting percents, decimals and fractions.
 
L.A. Spelling Test

STEWART- Reading/Language Arts/Spelling

2 worksheets-Vocab and Vocab Practice: "This is the Face of War"
Spelling Packet due Friday

SOCIAL STUDIES

no homework

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Bolton Math and L.A.

Math: none, took District Math Benchmark Test, but practice for test on Friday
 
L.A. Took Test on Child Slave article today, Spelling packet due tomorrow.

STEWART- Reading/Writing/Grammar

Less/Fewer Worksheet
What and Why-Key Ideas and Details- "The History of Stink" and "What's That Smell?"

SOCIAL STUDIES

Sparta- worksheet- 11 vocabulary words

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Bolton L.A. and Math

Math: handout Practice 7-1, 7-3 converting percents/decimals/fractions.  Test Friday.
 
L.A.: students participated in group read of the Scholastic Scope play "The Monster in the Cave",  Quiz tomorrow on Child Slave article

SOCIAL STUDIES

Lycurgus and Sparta Worksheet

Monday, November 26, 2012

Bolton Math and L.A.

L.A. Complete Read, Think, Explain handout for "A Child Slave..." article
 
Math: handout Practice 4-7, 4-8 (both sides) Converting decimals/fractions
Students had most of class to complete during small group practice time.
 
Test will be Friday on converting percents/fractions/decimals

SOCIAL STUDIES

READ p. 125-127

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Have A Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!

Bolton Math and L.A.

L.A.  Final Draft of persuasive writing was due today, some did not turn in.
Math: Periods 1 and 5 were given handout 7-1, 7-3 converting fractions/decimals/percents.  It should not take long to finish if the students uses the tools they were given and follows the examples from class in their notes.  Otherwise, these classes will be falling behind the other class too much.

We will have a test on converting fractions/decimals/percents in the coming week.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Bolton Math and L.A.

Math: Period 2 handout 7-1, 7-3 Percents/decimals/fractions
Period 1 and 5, began percents lesson
 
L.A.  Work on final draft of Persuasive Writing using Argument Essay planner as a guide.
 
 

Stewart-READING

Paired-Text Quiz due Wednesday

SOCIAL STUDIES

POST TEST UNIT 1 DUE Wednesday
PAGE NUMBERS REQUIRED FOR 1-20

Science Homework

Finish water molecule quick write and Study for Investigation #7 test tomorrow.

Monday, November 19, 2012

Bolton Math and L.A.

Math: Periods 1 and 5 have handout 4-7 and 4-8 converting fractions/decimals
Period 2, discussed converting percents/decimals/fractions
 
L.A.: Phonics Review sheet with persuasive writing,  and Read, Think and Explain (1st side) from article "A Child Slave in California".
 

STEWART - Reading

Worksheet on Tornados.....SCOPE Magazine  due Tuesday

SOCIAL STUDIES

We are working on the post test of Unit One.  This is to be worked on in class on Tues- but will be due on Wednesday.  The first 20 answers MUST have the page number where the answer is found.  No exceptions...if there are NO PAGE numbers- the answer will be counted wrong. This material will be found on p. 8-103 in the textbook.

Friday, November 16, 2012

Bolton Math and L.A.

L.A. Handout, "Themed Vocabulary" for  Child Slave in California.  Do 1st page front and back.
 
Math: Period 2 has handout 4-7 and 4-8 Study Guides for converting fractions/decimals

Thursday, November 15, 2012

STEWART- Reading

Vocabulary page for Scope magazine

SOCIAL STUDIES

Worksheet for 4-1 (Guiding Reading and Vocabulary)

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Bolton Math and L.A.

Math: Students presented group work of ordering percents/decimals/percents with reasons.
 
L.A.: peer edited Argument Essay, completed editing assignment from Scholastic Scope

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Bolton Math and L.A.

Math: had test today.  Students were given sheet of percents, decimals, and fractions to put into order, due tomorrow.
 
L.A. Students were to begin to write rough draft of argument essay.  Spelling test tomorrow.

COOKIE DOUGH DELIVERY

Cookie Dough will be delivered on Tuesday, Nov 13th!!!!
If your child ordered more than 3 tubs- he/she will need help getting them home.  Orders will be available in the cafeteria from 2:30-4:00pm.  Please enter and exit the campus using the gate on the east side of the cafeteria.
thank you

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Bolton Math and L.A.

Math: Test Tomorrow on Division of Fractions. Reviewed today.
 
L.A. Argument Essay Template: Steps 1-6
 

Stewart READING

THE EGYPT GAME TEST-THURSDAY and Friday
It is an open book test :)

SOCIAL STUDIES

No homework.  On Thursday and Friday we will work on our pottery project. (Grecian Vases)

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Bolton Math and L.A.

Math: Handout 5-9 Word Problems with ANSWER SHEET.  Students are to use the answer sheet to model the solutions.
 
L.A. Scholastic Scope Magazine, p. 22-23, Manners.  Students are to provide details from the article on both sides of the issue of "Do Manners Matter?"
 
 

SOCIAL STUDIES

The Minoans and Mycenaeans worksheet Due Wednesday
Complete sentences, spelling, punctuation required!!!!!
 

Monday, November 5, 2012

Bolton Math and L.A.

Math: finished in class, 5-9 Modeling fraction division
 
L.A. Comparing Two Texts handout, spelling packet due Thur.

SOCIAL STUDIES

Read the hand-out Minoans and Mycenaeans.  Complete questions 1-7.  On a different piece of paper, full sentences, correct spelling required.
We will work on questions 8-14 on Tuesday.
All Social Studies tests were passed back- have you seen your child's?
 

Friday, November 2, 2012

Bolton Math and L.A.

Math: All students should find time to log into MobyMath at http://www.runmoby.com/az370 and either take the placement test for their skill level or do some skill lessons.
 
L.A. none

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Mr. Bolton Math and L.A.

Math: Handout, practicing the cross-multiplying technique we discovered in class.  Ask your child to prove to you "why" it works in solving fraction division problems.
 
L.A.: Handout on Analyzing the poem "A Minor Bird"