Sunday, September 29, 2013



Monday Homework (9/30/13):
        
          8M Bible: Verse: Joshua 1:9 (due Friday by the end of lunch break)
                  Survival Quest: Review for Test: Study Guide for Introduction through ch. 3               

          7th Language Arts: 150 READING MINUTES DUE! (Begin reading again for next week)
Mug Shot 3.1 (discuss in class);
          7th History: QUIZ DAY! (chpts. 4-5); no homework

          8th Language Arts: 150 READING MINUTES DUE! (Begin reading again for next week); Mug Shot 3.1; Wordly Wise 3A; Read & Discuss "Being Neighborly," pp. 83-89
          8th History: In-Class Presentations
                                      

Tuesday Homework (10/1/13):
        8M Bible: TEST DAY - no homework

           7th Language Arts: Mug Shot 3.2 (discuss in class)
          7th History:    Greece - in class alphabet activity; read pp. 51-53                  

          8th Language Arts: Mug Shot 3.2; Wordly Wise 3A; Read & Discuss "The Doll's House," pp. 90-96
          8th History: In-Class Presentations
                                      
Wednesday Homework (10/2/13):
        8M BibleCh. 4: Leah Surviving Rejection; IA 2.1 - Compare & Contrast Leah and Rachel

          7th Language Arts: Mug Shot 3.3; Write Source pp. 35-37: Finding focus statements and sensory details in essays
          7th History:   Greece cont'd - read pp. 54-56                  

          8th Language Arts: Mug Shot 3.3; Wordly Wise 3C AND 3D; Read & Discuss "A Most Important Person," pp. 97-107
          8th History: In-Class Presentations
                                      
       
Thursday Homework (10/3/13):
        8M Bible: Memory Verse due by tomorrow @ lunch break

          7th Language Arts: FIELD TRIP DAY
          7th History:    FIELD TRIP DAY

          8th Language Arts: FIELD TRIP DAY
          8th History: FIELD TRIP DAY
                                      


Friday Homework (10/4/13):
        8M Bible: NONE - CHAPEL DAY

          7th Language ArtsMug Shot 3.4; Write Source pp. 38-39   
          7th History:   in class handouts for Greece study: The Development of Democracy                  

          8th Language Arts: Mug Shot 3.4; Wordly Wise Test MONDAY; Lit Circles introduced
          8th History: None

Monday, September 23, 2013


Monday Homework (9/23/13):
        
          8M Bible: Verse: Ephesians 6:1-3 (due Friday by the end of lunch break)
                  Survival Quest: Ch. 3 - Joshua Surviving Poor Decisions; Finish reading chapter 3                  

          7th Language Arts: 150 READING MINUTES DUE! (Begin reading again for next week)
Mug Shot 2.3; WW 2C (TEST THURSDAY); Read "Yes, Your Honesty," with Lit Terms - Quiz FRIDAY
          7th History: Ch. 4 worksheet completed in class - none for home

          8th Language Arts: Mug Shot 2.3; WW 2C  (TEST THURSDAY); Read "Ben Hur," Part 6
          8th History: Chapter 3 worksheet completed in class - none for home
                                      

Tuesday Homework (9/24/13):
        8M Bible: Decision Making - in class study and discussion; study memory verse

           7th Language Arts: Wordly Wise 2D (TEST THURSDAY!); Mug Shot 2.4 (nouns) 2.5 - QUIZ tomorrow; Begin reading "Rikki Tikki Tavi" in Lit Book  
          7th History:    Read pp. 41-45; check-up on p. 45 (1-10)                      

          8th Language Arts: correct Wordly Wise 2D (TEST THURSDAY);
          8th History: Begin working on partner presentations for chapter 4
                                      
Wednesday Homework (9/25/13):
        8M Bible: Inquiry Action 3.2 - Growing as Decision Makers

          7th Language Arts: correct Wordly Wise 2D (TEST TOMORROW); Mug Shot QUIZ
          7th History:   Read pp. 46-50; check-up, p. 50 (1-10)                    

          8th Language Arts: correct Wordly Wise 2D (TEST TOMORROW); Mug Shot QUIZ
          8th History: continue working on presentations for ch. 4
                                      
       
Thursday Homework (9/26/13):
        8M Bible: Steps in Decision Making worksheet; Memory Verse due by tomorrow @ lunch break

          7th Language Arts: Wordly Wise TEST 2; free period (LIT TERMS QUIZ TOMORROW)
          7th History:    Review Day begins for chaptera 4-5 (review sheet handed out in class - TEST MONDAY)                      

          8th Language Arts: Wordly Wise TEST 2; begin Ben Hur (Part 1) take-home test (DUE MONDAY)
          8th History: continue partner work for presentations (technology included)
                                      


Friday Homework (9/27/13):
        8M Bible: NONE - CHAPEL DAY

          7th Language Arts: LIT TERMS QUIZ; free reading to follow   
          7th History:   EXTRA review day (in class review game) TEST MONDAY!                    

          8th Language Arts: Ben Hur take-home test continued (DUE MONDAY)
          8th History: Finish research for projects - presentations begin MONDAY
                                      

Sunday, September 15, 2013

Monday Homework (9/16/13):
        
          8M Bible: Verse: James 1:5-6 (due Friday by the end of lunch break)
                  Survival Quest: Ch. 2 - Barnabas; Inquiry Action 2.1                  

          7th Language Arts: 150 READING MINUTES DUE!
Mug Shot Quiz; WW1D (TEST WEDNESDAY); Read "The Most Important Day," with Lit Terms
          7th History: Complete study guide for TEST on Wednesday

          8th Language Arts: Mug Shot QUIZ; correct WW 1D (TEST WEDNESDAY); Read "Ben Hur," Part 3
          8th History: Complete study guide for TEST on Wednesday
                                      

Tuesday Homework (9/17/13):
 
        8M Bible: Group work (interview - report findings to the class); study memory verse

           7th Language Arts: Wordly Wise TEST TOMORROW!; Read "Columbus"   
          7th History:    Review Day for TEST tomorrow.                        

          8th Language Arts: Wordly Wise TEST TOMORROW!; In class review of 1st essay: Opinion Paper - Doing the right thing - consequences; forgiveness/holding grudges - consequences (due 9/16)
          8th History: Review Day for TEST tomorrow!
                                      
Wednesday Homework (9/18/13):
 
        8M Bible: Read Chapter 2, IA 2.3

          7th Language Arts: Wordly Wise TEST; Mug Shot 2.1
          7th History:   Chapters 1-3 TEST                      

          8th Language Arts: Wordly Wise TEST; Mug Shot 2.1
          8th History: Chapters 1-2 TEST
                                      
       
Thursday Homework (9/19/13):
 
        8M Bible: In class discussion; Memory Verse due by tomorrow @ lunch (end of lunch break)

          7th Language Arts: Mug Shot 2.2; WW 2A; Read & Discuss "The Friend Inside," with Lit Terms
          7th History:    Read pp. 30-35; Start ch. 4 worksheet                       

          8th Language Arts: Mug Shot 2.2; WW 2A; "Ben Hur," Part 4; ESSAY DUE TOMORROW!
          8th History: Read pp. 33-36; Ch. 3 worksheet
                                      


Friday Homework (9/20/13):
 
        8M Bible: NONE

          7th Language ArtsMS 2.3; WW 2B   
          7th History:   Read pp. 35-38; finish Ch. 4 worksheet                        

          8th Language Arts: WW 2B; Mug Shot 2.3; "Ben Hur," Part 5
          8th History: Read pp. 36-44, finish Ch. 3 worksheet
                                      

Sunday, September 8, 2013

Monday Homework (9/9/13):
        
          8M Bible: Verse: John 15:12
                  Survival Quest: 1.2                 

          7th Language Arts: Mug Shot 1.3; Skillsbook pp. 7-8; continued conversation and brainstorming about "Fear" essay  
          7th History: Ch. 2: From Sumer to Canan, pp. 9-13 (Check-up; define bolded words)                        

          8th Language Arts: Mug Shot 1.3; Read & Discuss "The Brothers"
          8th History: Read pp. 12-18, check-ups p. 16 (1-10) & p. 18 (1-4)
                                      

Tuesday Homework (9/10/13):
 
        8M Bible: Chapter 1: Adam & Eve

           7th Language Arts: WW 1A   
          7th History:    Read pp. 14-17, defining all bolded vocab words                        

          8th Language Arts: Wordly Wise 1A; In class introduction to 1st essay: Opinion Paper - Doing the right thing - consequences; forgiveness/holding grudges - consequences (due 9/16)
          8th History: Chapter 1 Review worksheet
                                      
Wednesday Homework (9/11/13):
 
        8M Bible: Inquiry Action  1.2 (partner work); Compare & Contrast: Eve and Jesus

          7th Language Arts: Mug Shot 1.4; WW 1B; Lit Crossword Puzzle   
          7th History:   Ch. 2 Review worksheet                         

          8th Language Arts: Mug Shot 1.4; WW 1B; Skillsbook pp. 9-10; Read "Ben Hur", Part 1
          8th History: Ch. 2, check - up, p. 24 (1-7)
                                      
       
Thursday Homework (9/12/13):
 
        8M Bible: Memory Verse due by tomorrow @ lunch (end of lunch break)

          7th Language Arts: Mug Shot 1.5; WW 1C; Skillsbook 9-10 ("Fear" essay due TOMORROW!)   
          7th History:    Read pp. 19-24; check- up p. 24 (1-10)                        

          8th Language Arts: Mug Shot 1.5; WW 1C; "Ben Hur," Part 2
          8th History: The Virginia Colony, check-up, p. 29 (1-8)
                                      


Friday Homework (9/13/13):
 
        8M Bible: NONE

          7th Language Arts"FEAR" essay DUE; WW 1D   
          7th History:   Read pp. 24-28; check-up, p. 29 (1-12)                         

          8th Language Arts: WW 1D; Mug Shot Quiz MONDAY
          8th History: The Plymouth Colony, check-up, p. 31 (1-7)