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 (7^th 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 3^rd quarter) Reader’s Journal Handed Out

·         Score 2^nd Quarter Composition Notebooks

Team Prestige (8^th 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 3^rd quarter) Reader’s Journal Handed Out

·         Score 2^nd Quarter Composition Notebooks

Wednesday 12/17 (3*, 4*) =

·         Reader’s Journal #2 Collected

·         Extra Credit (to start 3^rd quarter) Reader’s Journal Handed Out

·         Score 2^nd 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)

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 

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

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

Mrs. Rice

Week 8, Quarter 2

Monday 12/8 – 8^TH 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 – 7^th 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 – 8^th 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 – 7^th Grade (6*) and Wed 12/10 (7*, 1*)

·         SWT 12/9 and 12/10

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·         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  - 8^th 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 – 7^th Grade (6*, 7*, 1*)

·         SWT 12/11

·         Review Comp books for 2^nd Quarter

·         “Lamb to the Slaughter” by Roald Dahl

Homework:  Due 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)

                       2^nd Quarter Comp Book (you have between today and next Tuesday to make yours

                       100% if it isn’t already)

Thursday 12/11 – 8^th Grade (2*) and Friday 12/12 (3*, 4*)

·         SWT 12/11 and 12/12

·         Review Comp book for 2^nd Quarter

·         Finish Video Tour of Dachau Concentration Camp – 3 Facts/Personal Response Sheet

Homework:  Due 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)

                       2^nd Quarter Comp Book (you have between today and next Tuesday to make yours

                       100% if it isn’t already)

Friday 12/12 – 7^th Grade (6*, 7*)

·         SWT 12/12

·         “Lamb to the Slaughter”  Partner Questions (first ½ of story)

Homework:  Due 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)

                       2^nd Quarter Comp Book (you have between today and next Tuesday to make yours

                       100% if it isn’t already)

Field Trip Information for Team Domination - Monday 12/8

Ice Skating Information - Team Domination

Monday, December 8^th, 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.

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

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

Mrs. Rice

Week 7, Quarter 2

Monday 12/1 – 8^th Grade (2*, 3*, 4*)

·         Team Holiday Celebration – Ice Skating!

Monday 12/1 – 7^th Grade (7*, 1*)

·         SWT 11/25 – Thanksgiving Disaster

·         Notes on Characterization, p. 107 of comp book

·         Groups of 4 – Character Traits List

Homework:  Due tomorrow = Scavenger Hunt Activity and bring in independent reading book

Tuesday 12/2 – 7^th 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 – 8^th 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 – 8^th 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 – 7^th 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 – 8^th 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