Big week ahead as we start new chpaters and wrap up others. I am going to post tests and quizzes coming up this week. It will look like a lot but remember we have been working on a lot of this already

6th grade-

• Begin chapter 4- we will explore the world of genetics and DNA. Inherited traits, engine, genes, recessive and dominant genes, etc... tomorrow we will begin reading lesson 5 and discussing the vocabuary terms. Homework for tonight is to define the terms for lesson 5
• Homework for Tuesday- Complete the outline from lesson 5
• Wednesday- note taking on the specifics from the lesson
• Thursday- Create DNA chains and gingerbread people
• Friday- Vocabulary quiz for lesson 5

7th grade-

This week's test and quiz line-up

• Wednesday- 1st draft of compare/contrast paper is due- 2 pages hand written double spaced.
• Thursday- Grammar Test- appositives, direct objects, indirect objects, subject complements
• Friday- The Giver quiz- chapters 7-16
• Tuesday Vocabulary Quiz unit 6

Homework-

• Monday- Worksheet on predicate nouns/ predicate adjectives: The Giver- Read through chapter 15 by Wednesday
• Tuesday- Vocabulary - Unit 6 complete the sentence, paper due wednesday,
• Wednesday- Study for grammar test, complete questions from chapters 13-16; vocabulary- antonyms and synonyms
• Thursday- Study for The Giver quiz; make flashcards for vocabulary, will use in class on Friday
• Friday- The Giver quiz, vocabulary- choose the right word, and words in text.
• Tuesday- vocabulary quiz

8th grade-

Test and quiz schedule:

Wednesday- 1st draft descriptive paper due handwritten double spaced,

Reading quizzes- boys- chapters 7-14; girls chapters 7-12

Friday- Grammar test- appositives, direct object, indirect object, and subject complements

Monday- Vocabulary quiz unit 5

homework-

• Monday- Boys answer questions 10-14, girls read chapters 10-12

vocabulary- complete the sentence

• Tuesday- work on paper- study for quiz

vocabulary- synonyms, antonyms

grammar- complete worksheet on subject complements

• Wednesday- Vocabulary- Choose the right word, words in text

reading- Complete questions- boys- chapters 15, 16, 17 girls- 13, 14, 15, 16

• Thursday- study for grammar test

6th grade- Test on Friday You can find the study guide on yesterday's blog and you should have received a hard copy today.

7th grade- Vocab quiz on Friday words are attached. Read chapters 7-12 by Friday.

8th grade- vocab quiz tomorrow. read chapters 7-9 and answer questions. Diocese paper was DUE TODAY!! hope you turned it in.

See you in the am

7th grade words

Reprieve- postpone the execution of a condemned person; reprise

Meticulously- giving great attention to detail

Integrity- moral excellence; honesty

Relinquish- to surrender or resign; to let go

Interdependence- mutually dependent on each other

Prestige- acquired or earned respect or reputation

Excruciating- causing acute mental or physical pain

Exuberant- lively; high-spirited

Independence- free from authority or control

Acquisition- something acquired

Integral- complete; forming a whole

Transgressions- beyond the limits set by the law

Indulgently- permissive or kind; lenient

Anguish- severe mental suffering

Exemption- free from obligation

Scrupulously- careful to avoid doing wrong

Buoyancy- tendency to float

Indolence- laziness

Conspicuous- clearly visible; attracting attention

Benign- gentle; mild; kindly

Exasperated- to irritate; make angry

Crescendo- gradual increase in louness

Exhilarating- to feel happy and alive

Deftly- quick and skillful

6th grade study guide

Study Guide Chapter 3 (use your books and notes to focus on the following)

I. Cell Structure

· Compare the functions and structures of plant and animal cells

· 6 activities of living things- Nutrition respiration excretion response and movement & growth reproduction

· Be able to trace the organization of living things from cells to systems

Ex. Similar cells make up tissue, different tissue make up organs, etc…

· Identify the following cell organelles and know their functions:

Cell membrane cell wall Nucleus nuclear membrane

Endoplasmic reticulum mitochondrion

Chloroplast vacuoles

II. Cellular processes

· Understand and be able to explain:

Diffusion osmosis

Active transport respiration

Photosynthesis

· Identify the phases of mitosis (page 43 in your book)

Interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase

· Identify the phases of meiosis (page 46-47)

Interphase, prophase I, Metaphase I, Anaphase I, Telophase I,

Meiosis II, Anaphase II, Telophase II

III. Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes

Know the similarities and differences between the two (look in your notes)

Give examples of prokaryotes and eukaryotes

Prokaryotes- strep, E. coli, staph, salmonella, staph

Eukaryotes: fungi, plants, animals, Paramecium, Amoeba

yeast, mushroom, bread mold,

oak tree, fern, pine, sunflower starfish, grasshopper, rabbit, sponge

6th grade- no homework- Chapter 3 test next Wednesday

7th grade-

• 1 page of paper written by tomorrow
• vocabulary due tomorrow for The Giver

8th Grade

• quiz chapters 1-6 Bless the Beast & the Children and German Soldier tomorrow
• final copy of paper due Wednesday January 19 for Diocese project

6th grade- read lesson 3 and define your vocabulary. Test next Wednesday on Chapter 3

vocabulary:

diffusion

osmosis

Active transport

respiration

photosynthesis

mitosis

meiosis

7th Grade-

• Pre-writing on compare contrast paper
• Appositive worksheet
• vocabulary The Giver due Friday
• The Giver quiz chapters 1-5 tomorrow.

vocabulary:

reprieve excruciating indulgently conspicuous

meticulously exuberant anguish benign

integrity independence exemption exasperated

relinquish acquisition scrupulously crescendo

interdependence integral buoyancy exhilarating

prestige transgressions indolence deftly

8th grade-

• Chapter quizzes on Bless the Beast & Children/ Summer of my German Soldier- Friday
• 1st draft of diocese paper due tomorrow for peer editing; image above
• complete chapters 4-6 questions for tomorrow

January 6

6th grade

• read through lesson 2 so you are prepared for tomorrow's discussions
• vocabulary for lesson 2 ( only focus on the words I gave today)

7th grade

• The Giver- click on webquest link in right-hand side of blog; click on history and complete as I showed you today
• research for paper due tomorrow. You can print out the info and bring in to read; you can bring in notes you have jotted down; you can bring in books, magazines, etc. You need some type of material that you can review and are able to begin separtaing similarities from the differences.
• Vocabulary Quiz on Monday

Happy New Year! Welcome back. Hope everyone had a safe and exciting New Year!

Homework for tonight:

6th grade- none

7th grade-

Topic for compare/contrast paper due tomorrow. All vocabulary sections for Unit 5 due tomorrow.

Vocabulary Quiz- Monday Jan 10

Book report presentations begin Thursday. 3rd quarter book- choose a play and have me approve before you begin to read.

8th grade-

topic for descriptive paper due tomorrow. Read chapter 1-3 (boys) chapters 1-2 (girls)

Vocabulary due tomorrow Unit 4. vocabulary quiz Monday Jan 10