Friday, December 12, 2014

Week 9 (last week of the semester) - Schedule Info and Due Dates

Week 9 – Schedule Information and Due Dates
(Final Week of the Semester)

Week 9 Class Schedule for Billinghurst
Monday 12/15 = A, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Tuesday 12/16 = (No Advisory; 90 minute classes) 6, 7, lunch, 1, 2
Wednesday 12/17 = (Still early release; 90 minute classes) 3, 4, lunch, 5, Advisory (Advisory = 45 min)
Thursday 12/18 = Advisory, Assembly, 1, 2, 3, lunch, 4, 5, 6, 7 (classes are 35 minutes each)
Friday 12/19 = No School for Students (Teacher Work Day)

Team Dauntless (7th Grade English)
Tuesday 12/16 =
·         Final Multi-Media Review Presentation
·         Root of the Week Spelling/Vocab Test #3
·         Reader’s Journal #2 Collected
·         Extra Credit (to start 3rd quarter) Reader’s Journal Handed Out
·         Score 2nd Quarter Composition Notebooks
Team Prestige (8th Grade English)
Monday 12/15 =
·         Final Multi-Media Review Presentation
·         Root of the Week Spelling/Vocab Test #3
Tuesday 12/16 (2*only) =
·         Reader’s Journal #2 Collected
·         Extra Credit (to start 3rd quarter) Reader’s Journal Handed Out
·         Score 2nd Quarter Composition Notebooks
Wednesday 12/17 (3*, 4*) =
·         Reader’s Journal #2 Collected
·         Extra Credit (to start 3rd quarter) Reader’s Journal Handed Out

·         Score 2nd Quarter Composition Notebooks

7th Grade Composition Notebook Check - 2nd Quarter

7th Grade Composition Notebook (Completion Score)
Scored on Tuesday 12/16

Sacred Writing Time
___/30  December Only (6 entries at 5 points each)

Word Study
___/10  p. 76 – un (includes root, meaning, word, say, spell, definition, activity 1-4)
___/10  p. 77 – crudus
___/10  p. 78 – dict (activity 1-3)
___/10  p. 79 – ex
___/10  p. 80 – turb
___/10 p. 81 – aero
___/10 p. 82 - magna

Notes and Activities
___/20 p. 105 – 106  The Tell-Tale Heart Questions (1-11)

___/10 p. 107 – Notes on Characterization (7 highlighted terms)

8th Grade Composition Notebook Check - 2nd Quarter

8th Grade - 2nd Quarter Comp Book  (Completion Score)
Scored on Tuesday 12/16 (2*) and Wed 12/17 (3*, 4*)

Sacred Writing Time
___/30  December Only (6 entries at 5 points each)

Word Study
___/10  p. 76 – un (includes root, meaning, word, say, spell, definition, activity 1-4)
___/10  p. 77 – crudus
___/10  p. 78 – dict (activity 1-3)
___/10  p. 79 – ex
___/10  p. 80 – turb
___/10 p. 81 – aero
___/10 p. 82 - magna

Notes and Activities
___/10 p. 109 – Object (list of objects with complete draft)
___/10 p. 110 – Sounds of ___ Street (list of sounds; complete draft)
___/10 p. 111 – The Blues (notes, world issues/personal issues t-chart)
___/15 p. 112 – 113 Blues Poem Draft (24 lines – 4 stanzas, 6 lines each)
___/10 p. 114 – Family Metaphor Draft

___/10 p. 115 – Star of David (list in the middle – 3 questions on 3 points)

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Root of the Week - Spelling/Vocab Study Guide #3 (7th and 8th Grade)

“Word of the Week”
Study Guide #3

Quiz will be on Monday 12/15 (2*, 3*,4*) and Tuesday 12/16 (6*, 7*, 1*)

Greek/Latin Roots (know the definition of each)
1.     voc = “call”
2.     cata = “with”
3.     counter = “against or opposite”
4.     flu = “flow or blow”
5.     tri = “three”
6.     un- = “not or opposite”
7.     crudus = “raw or rough”
8.     dict = “to speak”
9.     ex = “out of”; “outside”; “former”; “beyond”
10.                         turb = “to throw into disorder”
11.                         aero = “air”
12.                         magna = “great”

Word of the Week (know how to spell each and the definition)

1.     vocation (vo-ca-tion) = a person’s main occupation or job. Often used to indicate a “calling” to a job that requires a lot of dedication like teaching, nursing, or ministry.

2.     catalyst (cat-a-lyst) = something that causes a reaction or change

3.     countervail (coun-ter-vail) = to oppose or exert a force against something

4.     fluid (flu-id) = 1) a liquid substance, 2) not set; changing,  3) smooth or easy
                                     style,   4) easily converted to cash

5.     triad (tri-ad) = any group of 3 closely related things or
                               people

6.     unemphatic (un-em-phat-ic) = without emphasis or strong
                                                       meaning

7.     crude = unpolished, unfinished, impolite

8.     dictatorial (dic-ta-to-ri-al) = acting like a dictator

9.     exotic (ex-ot-ic) = foreign or native; unusual in appearance

10.                         imperturbable (im-per-turb-a-ble) = staying calm; not likely to get excited

11.                         aerophobia (aer-o-pho-bi-a) = fear or strong dislike of flying


12.                         magnanimous (mag-nan-i-mous) = having a lofty, courageous spirit; generous and above pettiness 

Monday, December 8, 2014

Week 8, Quarter 2 - 7th & 8th Grade English

Homework & Class Activities for 7th & 8th Grade English
Mrs. Rice
Week 8, Quarter 2

Monday 12/8 – 8TH Grade (4*)
·         SWT 12/8
·         Anne Frank Timeline
Homework:  Finish Reader’s Journal (RJ) #1 and get signed by parent!  Due tomorrow.

Monday 12/8 – 7th Grade (6*, 7*, 1*)
·         Ice Skating!
Homework:  Finish Reader’s Journal (RJ) #1 and get signed by parent!  Due tomorrow (6* only) and Wed 12/10 (7*, 1*)

Tuesday 12/9 – 8th Grade (2*, 3*, 4*)
·         SWT 12/9
·         Collect RJ #1 – Hand out and Review RJ #2
·         Multi-media Review Presentation
·         Hand out Root of the Week Study Guide #3 – create flash cards
·         “Hitler’s New Germany” video if time allows
Homework:  Read 30 min and fill out RJ #2 – due Tues 12/16 (2* only) and Wed 12/17 (3*, 4*)
Study flash cards and/or study guide for Root of the Week Quiz #3 = Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/9 – 7th Grade (6*) and Wed 12/10 (7*, 1*)
·         SWT 12/9 and 12/10
· 
·         Collect RJ #1 – Hand out and Review RJ #2
·         Multi-media Review Presentation
·         Hand out Root of the Week Study Guide #3 – create flash cards
·         Tour of Roald Dahl’s website and popular adult fiction
Homework:  Read 30 min and fill out RJ #2 – due Tues 12/16

Study flash cards and/or study guide for Root of the Week Quiz #3 = Tues 12/16 


Wednesday 12/10  - 8th Grade (2*, 3*, 4*)
·         SWT 12/10
·         WWII Video Timeline – 3 Facts and Personal Response Sheet
Homework:  Read 30 min and fill out RJ #2 – due Tues 12/16 (2* only) and Wed 12/17 (3*, 4*)

Study flash cards and/or study guide for Root of the Week Quiz #3 = Monday 12/15

Thursday 12/11 – 7th Grade (6*, 7*, 1*)
·         SWT 12/11
·         Review Comp books for 2nd Quarter
·         “Lamb to the Slaughter” by Roald Dahl
HomeworkDue Tuesday 12/16 =
                       Spelling/Vocab Test #3 (you have your study guide and flash cards!)
                       Reader’s Journal #2 (don’t forget to have a parent sign it)
                       2nd Quarter Comp Book (you have between today and next Tuesday to make yours
                       100% if it isn’t already)

Thursday 12/11 – 8th Grade (2*) and Friday 12/12 (3*, 4*)
·         SWT 12/11 and 12/12
·         Review Comp book for 2nd Quarter
·         Finish Video Tour of Dachau Concentration Camp – 3 Facts/Personal Response Sheet

HomeworkDue Monday 12/15 =
                       Spelling/Vocab Test #3 (you have your study guide and flash cards!)

                        Due Tuesday 12/16 (2* only) and Wed 12/17 (3*, 4*) =
                       Reader’s Journal #2 (don’t forget to have a parent sign it)
                       2nd Quarter Comp Book (you have between today and next Tuesday to make yours
                       100% if it isn’t already)

Friday 12/12 – 7th Grade (6*, 7*)
·         SWT 12/12
·         “Lamb to the Slaughter”  Partner Questions (first ½ of story)
HomeworkDue Tuesday 12/16 =
                       Spelling/Vocab Test #3 (you have your study guide and flash cards!)
                       Reader’s Journal #2 (don’t forget to have a parent sign it)
                       2nd Quarter Comp Book (you have between today and next Tuesday to make yours

                       100% if it isn’t already)

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Field Trip Information for Team Domination - Monday 12/8

Ice Skating Information - Team Domination

Monday, December 8th, students on Team Dauntless will spend their core classes ice skating at the outdoor rink at the Reno Aces stadium for their team holiday celebration!  Busses will leave Billinghurst at 10:30 AM and will arrive back to school by 1:30 PM.  Bus cost and skate rentals will be covered with team funds.  Students can bring a lunch and/or money for the snack bar. Students are asked to dress appropriately.  Consider layers, thick socks, gloves, hat, sunglasses, a coat, and sunscreen. Students who arrive at school dressed inappropriately for outdoor weather (shorts, t-shirt with no coat, sandals) will be asked to call home to change or may have to stay at school.  Students may bring their own skates. We STRONGLY encourage students to leave all I-Pods, phones, and electronic games at home or locked in school lockers as they are often lost or left behind on field trips.  ** Students need to bring core binders to school in case the ice rink closes due to weather.  We will reschedule an alternative trip at another date if possible.

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Week 7, Quarter 2 - 7th & 8th Grade English

Homework & Class Activities for 7th & 8th Grade English
Mrs. Rice
Week 7, Quarter 2

Monday 12/1 – 8th Grade (2*, 3*, 4*)
·         Team Holiday Celebration – Ice Skating!

Monday 12/1 – 7th Grade (7*, 1*)
·         SWT 11/25 – Thanksgiving Disaster
·         Notes on Characterization, p. 107 of comp book
·         Groups of 4 – Character Traits List
HomeworkDue tomorrow = Scavenger Hunt Activity and bring in independent reading book

Tuesday 12/2 – 7th Grade (6*, 7*, 1*)
·         SWT 12/2
·         Highlight November Sacred Writing Time dates
·         Root of the Week, p. 82
·         Multi-Media Review Presentation
·         Sign up Independent Reading Books – Hand out and Review Reader’s Journal #1
·         Collect “Scavenger Hunt” homework activity
Homework:  November Sacred Writing Time scored on Thursday 12/4
Read 30 min tonight and fill out Reader’s Journal #1 – due Tue 12/9 (6* only) and Wed 12/10 (7*, 1*)

Tuesday 12/2 – 8th Grade (2*) and Wed 12/3 (3*, 4*)
·         SWT 12/2
·         Highlight November Sacred Writing Time dates
·         Root of the Week, p. 82
·         Multi-Media Review Presentation
·         Sign up Independent Reading Books (for those who didn’t last week) – Hand out and Review Reader’s Journal #1
·         Finish Star of David activity in comp book
Homework:  November Sacred Writing Time scored on Thursday 12/4
Read 30 min tonight and fill out Reader’s Journal #1 – due Tue 12/9


Wednesday 12/3 (6*, 7*) and Thursday 12/4 (1*)
·         SWT 12/3 and 12/4
·         Character Traits List – small group to whole class
·         Overview of Roald Dahl’s short story (fiction) for adults
Homework:  November Sacred Writing Time scored on Thursday 12/4

Read 30 min tonight and fill out Reader’s Journal #1 – due Tue 12/9 (6* only) and Wed 12/10 (7*, 1*)

Thursday 12/4 – 8th Grade (2*, 3*, 4*)
·         SWT 12/4
·         Review and Correct Scavenger Hunt Activity (identifying components of an argument essay)
·         2*/3* = Star of David brainstorm activity
·         4* = Review Reader’s Journal Requirements and Example
Homework: Read 30 min tonight and fill out Reader’s Journal #1 – due Tue 12/9

Friday 12/5 – 7th Grade (6*, 7*, 1*)
·         SWT 12/5
·         Character Traits Activity – small group to whole class traits list
Homework:  Read 30 min tonight and fill out Reader’s Journal #1 – due Tue 12/9 (6* only) and Wed 12/10 (7*, 1*)

Friday 12/5 – 8th Grade (2*, 3*)
·         SWT 12/5
·         Anne Frank and WWII video timeline – “Hitler’s New Germany”

Homework:  Read 30 min tonight and fill out Reader’s Journal #1 – due Tue 12/9

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Week 6, Quarter 2 - 7th & 8th Grade English

Homework & Class Activities for 7th & 8th Grade English
Mrs. Rice
Week 6, Quarter 2

Monday 11/24 – 8th Grade (4*)
·         Counselor Presentation in all Core Classes  - Suicide Awareness and Prevention

Monday 11/24 – 7th Grade (6*, 7*, 1*)
·         SWT 11/24 – Awkward Family Thanksgiving
·         Root of the Week, p. 81
·         Multi-Media Review Presentation
·         Finish Seminar Reflections and Coach Sheets
Homework:  Read November Scope p. 21-23 and complete “Scavenger Hunt” sheet – due Tue 12/2
Bring in an independent novel to sign up on Tues 12/2

Tuesday 11/25 – 8th Grade (2*, 3*, 4*)
·         SWT 11/25 – Awkward Family Thanksgiving
·         Sign up Independent Novel
·         Root of the Week, p. 81
·         Multi-Media Review Presentation
·         Hate That Cat
Homework:  Remember that Ice Skating is Monday 12/1 – come prepared with lunch and the right clothing!
Start reading your independent novels – Reader’s Journals will be handed out next week.

Tuesday 11/25 – 7th Grade (6*)
·         SWT 11/26 – Thanksgiving Catastrophe story
·         Notes on Characterization, p. 107 of comp book
·         Character Traits Lists – groups of 4
Homework:  Read November Scope p. 21-23 and complete “Scavenger Hunt” sheet – due Tue 12/2
Bring in an independent novel to sign up on Tues 12/2


Happy Thanksgiving!  Enjoy Your Break!

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Week 5, Quarter 2 - 7th & 8th Grade English

Homework & Class Activities for 7th & 8th Grade English
Mrs. Rice
Week 5, Quarter 2
** Academic Warning Notices for any student earning a C or below in English so far this quarter should have gone out this week; however, I was home with a family emergency and was unable to enter grades.  Please check Infinite Campus regularly as it is updated through the rest of the quarter, and please turn in any missing assignments and/or revisions ASAP.  There are only 4 weeks left in the first semester.  Thank you.

Monday 11/17 – 7th Grade (7*, 1*) substitute teacher
·         SWT 11/17
·         Turning an Interview into an Article activity
Homework:  Bring Scope magazine to class tomorrow to use on your quiz. Quiz is on the paired text “Would We Be Killed” and “Life on the Rez”, so review those articles.
Due Friday = Turning an Interview into an Article packet.  Staple the article you write to the packet.

Monday 11/17 – 8th Grade (2*, 3*, 4*) substitute teacher
·         SWT 11/17
·         Root of the Week, p. 80
·         Paired text quiz – “Would We Be Killed?” and “Life on the Rez”
·         Turning an Interview into an Article Activity
HomeworkDue Thursday = Turning an Interview into an Article packet.  Staple the article you write to the packet.

Tuesday 11/18 – 7th Grade (6*, 7*, 1*)  substitute teacher
·         SWT 11/18
·         Root of the Week, p. 80
·         Paired text quiz – “Would We Be Killed?” and “Life on the Rez”
·         Turning an Interview into an Article activity
Homework:  Due Friday = Turning an Interview into an Article packet.  Staple the article you write to the packet.

Tuesday 11/18 – 8th Grade (2*) and Wed 11/19 (3*, 4*) substitute teacher
·         SWT 11/18 and 11/19
·         Partner “Found Poetry” Activity
HomeworkDue Thursday = Turning an Interview into an Article packet.  Staple the article you write to the packet.



Wednesday 11/19 - 7th (6*, 7*, 1* crunch) substitute teacher
·         SWT 11/9
·         Begin short story “Lamb to the Slaughter” by Roald Dahl
Homework:  Due Friday = Turning an Interview into an Article packet.  Staple the article you write to the packet.

Thursday 11/20 – 7th Grade (1*)
·         Suicide Prevention and Awareness Program (counselor presentation)

Thursday 11/20 – 8th Grade (2*, 3*, 4* crunch)
·         SWT 11/20
·         Finish Root of the Week Activity, p. 80 of comp book
·         Multi-media review presentation
·         Collect homework / Review and hand out “Scavenger Hunt” debate activity
·         Late/Absent Poetry Readings
Homework:  Read Scope p. 21-23 and complete “Scavenger Hunt” activity – due Tues 11/25
Bring a new novel to class for Independent Book Project on Tuesday 11/25

Friday 11/21 – 7th Grade (6*, 7*, 1*)
·         Finish Root of the Week Activity, p. 80 of comp book
·         Multi-media review presentation
·         Collect homework/ Review and hand out “Scavenger Hunt” debate activity
·         6* = Scavenger Hunt activity
·         7*/1* = Finish Socratic Seminar
Homework:  Read Scope p. 21-23 and complete “Scavenger Hunt” activity – due Tues 12/2
Bring a new novel to class for Independent Book Project on Tuesday 12/2

Friday 11/21 – 8th Grade (2*, 3*, 4* crunch)
·         Continue SWT from Thursday
·         Hand out and review Ice Skating field trip info letter
·         The Star of David – WWII brainstorm activity
·         Introduction to our Holocaust and Anne Frank unit
 Homework:  Give the Ice Skating Field Trip Info Letter to Parents tonight (does NOT need to be signed)
Read Scope p. 21-23 and complete “Scavenger Hunt” activity – due Tues 11/25

Bring a new novel to class for Independent Book Project on Tuesday 11/25