Virginia City Field Trip Information - Team Dauntless (7th Grade)

Virginia City Field Trip Information – Team Dauntless

Hello Students and Parents of Team Dauntless,

This Thursday, April 16th, you will take a step back in time as you explore the rich Nevada history of Virginia City.  When your first class of the day is over (4*), go to your locker and gather everything you will need for the field trip, then head directly to 6*.  Do not check in with your 5* teacher; an email has already been sent that you will be on a field trip.  You are responsible for any missed classwork and homework for your 5* class.

You will be in a pre-determined, chaperoned group.  You may not switch groups or leave your chaperone.  You will be responsible for completing a packet based on Virginia City’s historical landmarks.  You must carry a backpack with a pencil and a thin folder to write on.  Your COMPLETED packet will be collected as you get off the bus at Billinghurst.  Busses will return to school by 1:45 PM.

You also need to carry a sack lunch and water in your backpack. Your group may eat at any time. You may bring extra spending money for treats if time allows.  Wear your team t-shirt and comfortable walking shoes.  Jeans or shorts are acceptable; pay attention to the weather and wear layers if necessary.  Consider sunscreen and sunglasses.  You must follow the school dress code (no hats) and keep in mind the Bighorn Attitude as you respectfully tour the sites.  We STRONGLY encourage you to leave your I-Pods, cell phones, and other electronics at home or in your locker at school. 

We look forward to an enriching experience as you tour “the town that built San Francisco”!

Mrs. Rice, Mr. Ryan, Mr. Kivi

Week 2, Quarter 4 - 7th and 8th Grade English

Homework & Class Activities for 7^th & 8^th Grade English

Mrs. Rice

Week 2, Quarter 4

SBAC Testing Requires Daily Changes in Class Rotations!  We will review these so you have them in your tracker.  I will post the school schedule in purple, but be aware of core team class crunches nearly every day during testing. 

Monday 4/13 = 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Tuesday 4/14 = 1, 2, 5, 3, 4

Wednesday 4/15 = 1, 6, 7, 2, 3

Thursday 4/16 = 4, 5, 6, 7, 1

Friday 4/17 = 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Monday 4/13 – 8^th Grade (2*, 3*, 4* crunch, 40 minute classes)

·         SWT 4/13

·         Collect Extra Credit RJ (2* has until tomorrow due to calendar changes)

·         Hand out Multi-Media Binders

·         Review this week’s SBAC testing and class schedule and write into trackers

·         Hand back and review 2 assignments:  Argument Essay (Buckyball magnets) and “Tone and Text Structure” activity

Homework:  SBAC Testing starts tomorrow.  Please be at school and mentally ready to go.  Good night sleep; eat breakfast; dress comfortably.  No other homework tonight.

Monday 4/13 – 7^th Grade (6*, 7*) and Tuesday 4/14 (1*)

·         SWT – Finish any one of your March entries for “Other People’s Skins”

·         Collect Extra Credit RJ

·         Root of the Week, p. 91 of comp book

·         Hand out Multi-Media Binders

·         Hand out and Review Virginia City Field Trip Information

·         Review this week’s school schedule and write into trackers

·         Watsons

Homework:  Give Virginia City Field Trip Information form to Parents Tonight.  No other homework tonight.

Tuesday 4/14 – 8^th Grade (2*, 3*, 4*)

·         SWT – Highs and Lows

·         Root of the Week, p. 91 of comp book

·         Finish essay and tone homework review – essay revisions (if necessary) due by end of week

·         April Scope – video, article, and activity review

Homework:  Read April Scope, pgs 4-10.  Complete “Text Structure” and “Text Evidence” packet.  Due Thurs 4/23

Wednesday 4/15 – 7^th Grade (1*, 6*, 7*)

·         Set up Memoir rubric and pre-writing in Comp Book

·         April Scope – video, article, and activity review

·         Watsons (if time allows)

Homework:  Read April Scope, pgs 4-10.  Complete “Text Structure” and “Text Evidence” packet.  Due Wed 4/22

Wednesday 4/15 – 8^th Grade (2*, 3*) and Thursday 4/16 (4*)

·         SWT – Highs and Lows continued

·         Frankbook Page in Groups

Homework:  Read April Scope, pgs 4-10.  Complete “Text Structure” and “Text Evidence” packet.  Due Thurs 4/23

Thursday 4/16  - 7^th Grade (6*, 7*, 1*)

·         Virginia City Field Trip!  See note on blog (also sent home on Monday) and come prepared!

Friday 4/17 – 8^th Grade (2*, 3*, 4*)

·         SWT – Argument Dialogue

·         Finish Frankbook Page (group activity)

Homework:  Read April Scope, pgs 4-10.  Complete “Text Structure” and “Text Evidence” packet.  Due Thurs 4/23

Friday 4/17 – 7^th Grade (6*)

·         SWT – Begin Memoir Activity

·         Watsons and Figurative Language Chart

Homework:  Read April Scope, pgs 4-10.  Complete “Text Structure” and “Text Evidence” packet.  Due Wed 4/22

Week 1, Quarter 4 - 7th and 8th Grade English

Homework & Class Activities for 7^th & 8^th Grade English

Mrs. Rice

Week 1, Quarter 4

Monday 3/23 – 7^th Grade (6*) and Tuesday 3/24 (7*, 1*)

·         SWT 3/23 and 3/24 (Argument Dialogues)

·         Partner Review for Spelling/Vocab Test #5

·         Multi-Media Review (6* only)

·         Watsons

Homework:  Spelling and Vocab Test #5 (Greek and Latin Roots) = Wed 3/25

Use flash cards and/or study guide #5 to study.

Monday 3/23 – 8^th Grade (2*, 3*, 4*)

·         Decades Day for all 3 Core Class Periods

·         Decade Fashions, Food Samples, “Museum Tour” and Independent Question Packet

 Homework:  Spelling and Vocab Test #5 (Greek and Latin Roots) = Wed 3/25 (2* only) and Thurs 3/26 (3*, 4*).  Use flash cards and/or study guide #5 to study.

Tuesday 3/24 – 8^th Grade (2*, 3*, 4*) 20 minute classes only (Substitute Teacher in English)

·         Lancer Day!  Freshman Orientation at McQueen

·         20 minute classes = work on Frankbook project with group

Homework:  Spelling and Vocab Test #5 (Greek and Latin Roots) = Wed 3/25 (2* only) and Thurs 3/26 (3*, 4*).  Use flash cards and/or study guide #5 to study.

Wednesday 3/25 – 7^th Grade (6*, 7*, 1*)

·         No SWT today

·         Multi-media Review Presentation (7*, 1*)

·         Spelling and Vocabulary Test #5 (Greek and Latin Roots)

·         Watsons

Homework:  Spring Break Extra Credit Reader’s Journal due Monday 4/13 (6*, 7*) and Tuesday 4/14 (1* only).  Will NOT be accepted late.

Wednesday 3/25 – 8^th Grade (2*) and Thurs 3/26 (3*, 4*)

·         No SWT today

·         Multi-media Review Presentations

·         Spelling and Vocabulary Test #5 (Greek and Latin Roots)

·         Frankbook Projects

Homework:  Spring Break Extra Credit Reader’s Journal due Monday 4/13 (3*, 4*) and Tuesday 4/14 (2* only).  Will NOT be accepted late.

Thursday 3/26 – 7^th Grade (6*, 7*) and Friday 3/27 (1*)

·         SWT 3/26 and 3/27 – “Final Words”

·         Watsons and Figurative Language Chart (assonance and idiom)

Homework:  Spring Break Extra Credit Reader’s Journal due Monday 4/13 (6*, 7*) and Tuesday 4/14 (1* only).  Will NOT be accepted late.

Friday 3/27 – 8^th Grade (2*, 3*, 4* crunch for 20 minute classes each)

·         Frankbook Project with Groups

Homework:  Spring Break Extra Credit Reader’s Journal due Monday 4/13 (3*, 4*) and Tuesday

4/14 (2* only).  Will NOT be accepted late.

Week 10, Quarter 3 - 7th and 8th Grade English

Homework & Class Activities for 7^th & 8^th Grade English

Mrs. Rice

Week 10, Quarter 3

Monday  3/16 – 7^th Grade (6*, 7*, 1*)

·         SWT 3/16

·         Multi-Media Review Presentation

·         Hand out and review Root of the Week Study Guide #5 – make flash cards

·         Score Composition Notebooks for 3^rd Quarter

Homework:  Due Friday = Argument Essay (Buckyballs, yay or nay?)

                        Study flash cards and/or study guide #5 – spelling/vocab test = Wed 3/25

Monday 3/16 – 8^th Grade (2*)

·         Decades IDU – group time

Homework:  Due Thursday (2*, 3*) and Friday (4*) = Argument Essay (Buckyballs, yay or nay?)

Tuesday 3/17 – 7^th Grade (6*, 7*) and Wed 3/18 (1*)

·         Lymericks

·         Watsons and Fig. Language Chart  - metaphor example

Homework:  Due Friday = Argument Essay (Buckyballs, yay or nay?)

                        Study flash cards and/or study guide #5 – spelling/vocab test = Wed 3/25

Tuesday 3/17 – 8^th Grade (crunch 2*, 3*, 4*)

·         Hand out and review Honors English applications for McQueen

·         SWT 3/17 – Interview Questions for “Other People’s Skins”

·         Multi-media Review Presentation

·         Hand out and review Root of the Week Study Guide #5 – make flash cards (if time allows)

·         Score Composition Notebooks for 3^rd Quarter

Homework:  Due Thursday (2*, 3*) and Friday (4*) = Argument Essay (Buckyballs, yay or nay?)

Study flash cards and/or study guide #5 – spelling/vocab test = Wed 3/25 (2*) and Thurs 3/26 (3*,4*)

Wednesday 3/18 – 8^th Grade (2*, 3*, 4* crunch)

·         SWT 3/18

·         Frankbook Groups and Pages

·         4* = final class time to work with Decades IDU group (finish putting together board; glue bibliography to the back; discuss fashion show and food samples)

Homework:  Due Thursday (2*, 3*) and Friday (4*) = Argument Essay (Buckyballs, yay or nay?)

Study flash cards and/or study guide #5 – spelling/vocab test = Wed 3/25 (2*) and Thurs 3/26 (3*,4*)

Thursday 3/19 – 8^th Grade (2*, 3*) and Friday 3/20 (4*)

·         SWT 3/19 and 3/20

·         Review Argument Essay and Class Debate

·         Frankbook Pages

Homework:  Monday = Decades Day!  Bring costume, info about costume, and food samples (if you volunteered for the food sample)

Study flash cards and/or study guide #5 – spelling/vocab test = Wed 3/25 (2*) and Thurs 3/26 (3*,4*)

Thursday 3/19 – 7^th Grade (6*, 7*, 1*)

·         SWT

·         Review “Tone and Text Structure” skills from returned homework

·         Watsons, chapter 3 and 4

Homework:  Due Friday = Argument Essay (Buckyballs, yay or nay?)

                        Study flash cards and/or study guide #5 – spelling/vocab test = Wed 3/25

Friday 3/20 – 7^th Grade (6*, 7*, 1*)

·         SWT – “Brothers” Constructed Response

·         Review Argument Essay and Class Debate

·         Watsons chapter 4 (if time allows)

Homework:  Study flash cards and/or study guide #5 – spelling/vocab test = Wed 3/25

Root of the Week, Study Guide #5 (7th and 8th Grade)

“Word of the Week”

Study Guide #5

Quiz will be on Wed 3/25 (6*, 7*, 1*, 2*) and Thurs 3/26 (3*, 4*)

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”

13.   biblio = “books”

14.   ped = “foot”

15.   bursa = “purse”

16.   anti = “against”   

17.   dote = “to give”

18.   path = “feeling” or “sensitive”

19.   grat = “pleasing” or “grace”

20.   liquis = “to turn aside” or “elbow”

21.   necro = “dead”

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, not 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

13.   bibliophobia (bib-li-o-pho-bi-a) = fear or strong dislike of books

14.   impede (im-pede) = to slow something down or to get in the way of progress

15.   bursar (bur-sar) = a treasurer or the person who holds the money

16.   antidote (an-ti-dote) = something given to counteract a poison or injury

17.  pathetic (pa-thet-ic) = a feeling of pity, sympathy, tenderness, or sorrow toward a person or situation

18.  ingratiate (in-gra-ti-ate) = to seek favor or to present in a pleasing manner

19.  oblique (o-blique) = to slant in a direction or position

20.  necropolis (ne-crop-o-lis) = a city of the dead; an ancient city ; a large cemetery 

8th Grade Composition Notebook - 3rd Quarter (in-class work)

Comp books will be scored for 8th graders on Tuesday 3/17.  Comp books were reviewed on 3/10 and 3/11, allowing a week for students to make up missing or incomplete assignments.

8th Grade Composition Book – 3rd Quarter

Score ___/205 Letter Grade ___

Sacred Writing Time

___/ 45   February (9 entries at 5 points each)

Word Study

___/10  p. 83 – biblio (includes root, meaning, word, say, spell, definition, activity 1-4)

___/10  p. 84 – ped

___/10  p. 85 – bursa

___/10  p. 86 – anti / dote

___/10  p. 87 – path

___/10 p. 88 – grat

___/10 p. 89 – liquis

___/10 p. 90 - necro

Notes and Activities

___/40 p. 116 – WWII Video Timeline (8 sections 100% complete)

___/10 p. 117 – Just Because (idea list and draft)

___/10 p. 118 – Research Without Plagiarism (notes stapled in; highlighted)

___/10 p. 119 – Plagiarism FAQ’s (stapled in; highlighted)

___/10 p. 120 – Cite While You Write (lead in and citation at the end notes)

7th Grade - 3rd Quarter Composition Notebook (in class work)

 Comp books will be scored Monday 3/16 for 6*, 7*, 1*.  Comp books were reviewed in class on 3/10, giving students nearly a week to make up anything that is missing or finish incomplete assignments.

7th Grade Composition Book – 3rd Quarter

Score ___/175  Letter Grade ___

Sacred Writing Time

___/ 50  February ( 10 entries at 5 points each)

Word Study

___/10  p. 83 – biblio (includes root, meaning, word, say, spell, definition, activity 1-4)

___/10  p. 84 – ped

___/10  p. 85 – bursa

___/10  p. 86 – anti / dote

___/10  p. 87 – path

___/10 p. 88 – grat

___/10 p. 89 – liquis

___/10 p. 90 - necro

Notes and Activities

___/5 p. 109 – Character Traits List (stapled in)

___/10 p. 110 – Lamb to the Slaughter T-Chart (stapled in and 100% complete)

___/10 p. 111 – What I Already Know About the Civil Rights  (10 bubbles minimum)

___/10 p. 112 – Children’s March Video Questions (stapled in and 100% complete)

___/10 p. 113 – A Picture Tells 1,000 Words (3 Predictions – 5 sentence starters)

Week 9, Quarter 3 - 7th & 8th Grade English

Homework & Class Activities for 7^th & 8^th Grade English

Mrs. Rice

Week 9, Quarter 3

Last day to turn in make-up work/late work for 3rd quarter is this Friday, 3/13.

Monday 3/9 – 7^th Grade (1*)

·         SWT 3/6

·         “A Picture Tells 1,000 Words” – p. 113 of comp book

·         Watsons Figurative Language Chart stapled to p. 114 of comp book

·         Christopher Paul Curtis video (author)

·         Begin Watsons Go to Birmingham, 1963

Homework:  Read March Scope p. 4-9 and complete “Tone” and “Text Structure” packet

Due Thursday 3/12 (6* only) and Friday 3/13 (7*, 1*)

Monday 3/9 – 8^th Grade (2*, 3*, 4*)

·         Field trip to Automobile Museum! Packet due at end of field trip.

·         Absent?  Ideally, we would like you to tour the museum with a parent and complete the packet.  If that isn’t a possibility, you will be assigned an alternative packet based on a “virtual” field trip.

Homework:  Artifact #5 for Decades IDU due on Thursday 3/12

Read March Scope p. 4-9 and complete “Tone” and “Text Structure” packet

Due Friday 3/13 

Tuesday 3/10 – 7^th Grade (6*, 7*, 1*)

·         No SWT today

·         Root of the Week, p. 90

·         Multi-Media Review Presentation

·         3^rd Quarter Comp book Review

·         Watsons, chapter 1

Homework:  Read Scope article p. 4-9 and complete “Tone” and “Text Structure” activities.  Due Thursday (6* only) and Friday (7*, 1*)

Tuesday 3/10 – 8^th Grade (2*, 3*) and Wednesday 3/11 (4*)

·         No SWT today

·         Root of the Week, p. 90

·         Multi-Media Review Presentation

·         3^rd Quarter Comp book Review

·         “How to Create a Bibliography”, stapled into comp book

Homework:  Artifact #5 for Decades IDU due on Thursday 3/12

Read March Scope p. 4-9 and complete “Tone” and “Text Structure” packet

Due Friday 3/13 

Wednesday 3/11 – 7^th Grade (6*, 7*, 1*)

·         SWT 3/11

·         Figurative Language Chart (alliteration, simile, hyperbole)

·         Watsons – chapter 2

Homework:  Read March Scope p. 4-9 and complete “Tone” and “Text Structure” packet

Due Tomorrow (6* only) and Friday 3/13 (7*, 1*)

Thursday 3/12 – 8^th Grade (2*, 3*, 4* ) crunch 20 min

·         Finish “How to Create a Bibliography” – staple into comp book

·         Hand back speeches and review for revisions (if needed)

(2* = Meet with McQueen Counselors for High School Registration; 4* = Decades Groups/Artifact #5 due)

Homework:  Due tomorrow = Read March Scope p. 4-9 and complete “Tone” and “Text Structure” packet

Thursday 3/12 – 7^th Grade (6*) and Friday 3/13 (7*, 1*)

·         SWT 3/12 and 3/13

·         Collect “Tone” and “Text Structure” homework

·         Hand out and review Argument Essay

·         Watsons, chapters 2 & 3

Homework:  Read Scope p. 10-13 and complete Argument pre-write sheet.  Then, write argument essay (follow the prompts and notes) and staple together. Due Friday 3/20

Friday 3/13 – 8^th Grade (2*, 3*, 4* crunch)

·         SWT 3/13 – Interview Questions

·         Collect “Tone” and “Text Structure” homework

·         Hand out and review Argument Essay

 Homework:  Read Scope p. 10-13 and complete Argument pre-write sheet.  Then, write argument essay (follow the prompts and notes) and staple together. Due Thursday 3/19 (2*, 3*) and Friday 3/20 (4* only)