Monday

Day 2, October 26, 2026

8^th Grade Assignments

English

LESSON:

Planners, agenda, goals.

BR 1:(objective) ~increased brain activation, improved fine motor skills, improved performance across academic subjects, provides strong foundation for HOTS, real life writing: Learning cursive ~ Letter U, u

Spelling Practice: wk. 5 (new list)

Review Preparing notecards and correct notecard (outline) GC

Workshop:

Check your rough draft. What is highlighted? What are DETAILS that are hard to remember

Check Note Card rubric! Note cards will be graded, so see what has to be done / included.

Begin creating notecards

Speech presentation checklist (GC and paper) --- store in RESOURCES section of binder

ASSIGNMENT:

Check in COMPLETED, accurate speech notecards at the start of class tomorrow.

REHEARSE your speech using notecards.

Cursive quiz 3 tomorrow

Spelling test 5 on Friday.

History

Bell-ringer: Pick up Southern Colony doodle notes from the front tray; Review Southern colonies; Bring earbuds or headphones to class

Activities: Complete “South. Colonies Doodle Notes” pg. 163-166 in the large group; Students then listen to p. 150-155 and complete “New England Col. Doodle Notes” on their own before tomorrow

Assignment: Complete “New England” Doodle Notes (Tues.); Study for 13 English Colonies Quiz (Wed.)

Literature

BELL RINGER: Pick up PREFIX: con- Activity #1

LESSON:

Introduce PREFIX: con- Vocabulary Words and Activity #1

Begin reading The Outsiders Chapter 4

Continue working on The Outsiders Chapters 4-6 Vocabulary Slides

ASSIGNMENT:

Independent Reading; Finish reading The Outsiders Chapter 4; The Outsiders Chapters 4-6 Vocabulary Slides due tomorrow!

Math

Unit 8 Lesson 10

Science

Agenda:

New Bellringer for this week - weather

Complete the reading on “Fronts” pages 626-627.

Complete in Blue note sheet

Introduce Severe Weather Presentation

Assignment: Complete Lesson 2 notes if not finished in class

7^th Grade Assignments

English

Fill out planner

Bell ringer

Begin Capitalization Unit

Explain expectations for working with a table partner to complete this unit.

Provide packet and discuss Capitalization Rules 1-11

Begin Capitalization Practice #1 and #2 (GC) due tomorrow.

Assign: Capitalization Practice #1 and #2 (GC) due tomorrow.

Geography

.Read together Fighting for Democracy in Myanmar

Review questions together as a class

no homework

Literature

Read Ch. 10

Comprehension Check

with group

Summary and Response

On your own

Quiz Wednesday over Ch. 9-10

Assignment: Comprehension Check

Summary and Response

Math

Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.

Science

Agenda: Warm up #4 (Slides 4-5)

What is Uniformitarianism? Look at Picture

Bell ringer Vocab: Geological Maps, Geologists

Go over notes with kids Through time Section

Escape room: “Earth’s history through time”

Continue notes on line Geological Dating Section

Assignments :Continue filling in notes on line Geological Dating Section

6^th Grade Assignments

English

something unexpected - a peer’s story

revise and edit reminders -- what we hav learned

Assignment: editing 2 vocab, revise and edit, final draft due Thurs

Literature

Continued work on book share

-Check in graphic organizer

-Review expectations for final draft

-Work time for typing

Assignment: Read 1/2 hour, Typed book share due Tuesday

Math

BR - planner, white packet #8

Notes - lesson 9

10.1 (195): independent

10.2: table groups

10.3 and practice problems: choice partners

HW - page 198 #3

Science

Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.

Social Studies

BR: Weekend Stories

Activities: Weekend Stories, Scenarios 3-6 in Ancient Greek war periods, Pink Paper Conversations

Assignment: No Homework

Tuesday

Day 3, October 27, 2026

8^th Grade Assignments

English

LESSON:

Planners, agenda, goals.

BR 1:(objective) ~increased brain activation, improved fine motor skills, improved performance across academic subjects, provides strong foundation for HOTS, real life writing: Learning cursive ~ Letter V, v

Check in notecards are complete.

Cursive Quiz 3

Direct instruction:

Reminder: speech presentation checklist

Listening expectations

Listening to learn

Rehearsal time:

Notecards are ready to turn in for a grade

DOT practice. 3x to self w/ notecards

Partner practice (with assigned partner) AND visual aid on Chromebooks. 2x (are all words OK to use?)

Begin speeches (wheel, if no volunteers)--if time permits

ASSIGNMENT:

Speeches begin or continue tomorrow! Mirror practice at home. Be here, volunteer or rely on the wheel. Everyone is ready. Together we CAN do this! We are learning new things! Study for Spelling test 5

History

Bell-ringer: Study blank map slideshow and quiz table partner; Teacher will check in New England Doodle Notes for completion

Activities: Students will listen to p. 157-162 and complete “Middle Colonies Doodle Notes” before tomorrow; Review for 13 Colonies quiz tomorrow; last five minutes introduce Veteran’s Day interview

Assignment: Complete “Middle Colonies doodle notes”; Study for 13 English Colonies Quiz (tomorrow)

Literature

BELL RINGER: TAKE TIME FOR TEN! Pick up PREFIX: con- Activity #2 and The Outsiders Chapter 4 Big Ideas Organizer; Make sure your Chapters 4-6 Vocabulary Slides have been submitted in Google Classroom

LESSON:

Introduce and complete PREFIX: con- Activity #2

Complete Chapter 4 summaries and explain the big ideas, page numbers, and notes for each summary

ASSIGNMENT:

Independent Reading; PREFIX: con- Activity #2

Math

Finish Unit 8 Lesson 10 and start Lesson 11

Science

Agenda:

Divide into groups to begin Severe Weather Research

Create a unified presentation

Begin research for your question

Create notecard for presentation

Assignment: Finish slide and note card for presentation.

7^th Grade Assignments

English

Fill out planner

Bell ringer

Capitalization partner work

Review partner expectations

Packet–discuss Capitalization Rules 12-18

Assign: Capitalization Practice #3 (GC) due tomorrow.

Geography

Identify current challenges in Myanmar

Begin working on Sudan/South Sudan country profile.

Homework: Sudan/South Sudan Country Profile

Literature

Review Comprehension Check

Review Summary and Response

Skills Lesson

Vocabulary and Book Quotes Review

Study Quiz tomorrow over Ch.9-10

Whole book study guide - test Friday

Assignment:

Study Quiz tomorrow

Math

Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.

Science

Agenda: Warm up #40 (how old is Earth) Video 7min.

Bell ringer Vocab: Relative Dating

,Go over notes with kids Through time Section and Geological time

Ck: Geologic Dating section of notes and go over

Radioactive Dating Game Simulation (PHET)

Assignments:Radioactive Dating Game Simulation (PHET)

6^th Grade Assignments

English

your own story (hand it in)

revise and edit

Assignment: editing 2- cap/punct, revise and edit, final draft due Thursday

Literature

Check in book share

*Share expectations for students sharing with Classmates

*Discuss importance of identifying problem/conflict

Scholastic drama for those completed “The Tell-Tale Heart”

Assignment: Read 1/2 hour, Prepare for Book Share

Math

BR - planner, check page 198, white

packet #9

Notes - lesson 10

11.1 (200): independent

11.2: choice partner

11.3: class

Practice problems: table partner

HW - page 204 #3

Science

Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.

Social Studies

BR: Google Form BR

Activities: Google Form BR, Transition from the Peloponnesian Wars to the defeat of Athens, Textbook Page 238

Assignment: No Homework

Wednesday

Day 4, October 28, 2026

8^th Grade Assignments

English

LESSON:

Planners, agenda, goals.

BR 1:(objective) ~increased brain activation, improved fine motor skills, improved performance across academic subjects, provides strong foundation for HOTS, real life writing: Learning cursive ~ Letter W, w

Start or continue speeches

Complete yellow self-evaluations / collect (?)--if all speeches are done.

ASSIGNMENT:

Be prepared to finish up speeches tomorrow!

Study for Spelling test 5

Homonym / Homophone Activity Part I (in GC) due Friday

History

Bell-ringer: Study blank map slideshow and quiz table partner; Teacher will check in Middle Colony Doodle Notes for completion

Activities: Take 13 English Colonies Quiz ; when finished, play Life in the 13 Colonies Kahoot; if teacher grading is complete, look over Ch. 4-5 Test Scores – objective and written and update data tracker ; Organize Binders; last 5 minutes: introduce Veteran’s Day presentation and allow time for topic investigation

Assignment: investigate Vet’s Day topics ; make progress on your Veteran Profile (Interview needs to be completed by next Wednesday)

Literature

BELL RINGER: TAKE TIME FOR TEN!

LESSON:

Introduce PREFIX: con- Activity #3

Review Chapters 4-6 Vocabulary Word Webs

Read Chapter 5 of The Outsiders - listen using audio in Google Classroom (if you prefer)

ASSIGNMENT:

Independent Reading; PREFIX: con- Activity #3; Finish reading The Outsiders Chapter 5

Math

Finish Unit 8 Lesson 11

Science

Agenda:

Finalize and practice presentation (10 minutes)

Print 1 copy of slide show on 1 sheet of paper

Begin Presentations

Assignment: None

7^th Grade Assignments

English

Fill out planner

Bell ringer

Capitalization partner work

Review partner expectations

Packet–discuss Capitalization Rules 19-25

Assign: Capitalization Practice #4 and #5 (GC) due tomorrow.

Geography

Review Sudan and South Sudan Country Profile

Read "Saving a Lost Generation" together as a class.

Complete review questions for "Saving a Lost Generation"

Homework: Saving a Lost Generation

Literature

Agenda Review

Ghost Ch.9-10 Quiz

Work Time

Vocabulary Review and Book Quotes

Study Guide for final book test

Test Friday

Study

Assignment: Study guide due tomorrow

Math

Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.

Science

Agenda: Warm up #50 Age of Earth two things

Radioactive DatingGame: Review

What happens to amount of Carbon in lower rock Layers

Pop Quiz: Earth’s History and Vocab terms

Review Vocab and Notes Earth’s History

Assignments: NONE

6^th Grade Assignments

English

revise, edit, proofread, print

Optional title page expectations

Assignment: editing 2 sp, print 2 copies, bring a snack and drink

Literature

Begin book share presentations

*Students will keep record of books to add to their bookshelves

Assignment: Read 1/2 hour

Math

BR - planner, check page 204, white packet

Notes - lesson 11

12.1 (206): independent

12.2: class

12.3: table groups

12.4 and practice problems: choice partner

HW - page 211 #2

Science

Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.

Social Studies

BR: Halloween Kahoot

Activities: Halloween Kahoot, Philip II and his son Alexander, Textbook pages 242-245

Assignment: No Homework

Thursday

Day 5, October 29, 2026

8^th Grade Assignments

English

LESSON:

Planners, agenda, goals.

BR 1:(objective) ~increased brain activation, improved fine motor skills, improved performance across academic subjects, provides strong foundation for HOTS, real life writing: Learning cursive ~ Letter X, x

Finish speeches (if necessary)

Complete yellow self-evaluations / collect (?)--if all speeches are done.

ASSIGNMENT:

Homonym / Homophone Activity Part I (in GC) due tomorrow

Study for Spelling test 5

History

Bell-ringer: pick up Profile sheet from the front tray; go over details

Activities: Veteran’s Day topic draft (use Flippity random lineup generator); hand out “QFT: Inquiry Guide” paper; Use Question Formulation Technique to generate questions for project; Explain how supporting questions relate to the compelling question.

Assignment: make progress on your Veteran Profile (Interview complete by Wednesday)

Literature

BELL RINGER: Pick up PREFIX: con- Activity #4 and The Outsiders Big Idea Organizer

LESSON:

Introduce PREFIX: con- Activity #4

Complete Chapter 5 Big Idea Organizers in groups and report out a summary, page numbers and notes.

The Outsiders - Chapters 4-6 Vocabulary Review Kahoot!

ASSIGNMENT:

Independent Reading; PREFIX: con- Activity #4; Week #6 - Independent Reading Activity due tomorrow!

Math

Unit 8 Lesson 12

Science

Agenda: Finish Severe Weather Presentations

Assign Air Masses Virtual Lab - in google classroom

Make a copy and Title the Presentation : (Your Name) Air Masses

Save in your google drive.

Assignment: Begin Air Masses Virtual Lab

7^th Grade Assignments

English

Fill out planner

Bell ringer

Capitalization Matching Activity in assigned groups

Assign: Capitalization TEST next Thursday.

Geography

Review "Saving a Lost Generation" questions together.

Watch John Dau Ted Talk on Edpuzzle - complete questions

Homework: John Dau Ted Talk

Literature

POD Review of Study Guide

Whole Class Answers of Study Guide

Final day to work on Vocabulary review and book quotes

Assignment: Study Test tomorrow

Vocabulary Review and Book Quotes paper due tomorrow

Math

Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.

Science

Agenda: Warm up #50

Earth’s History Maps Practice

Earth’s History Lab Stations:

-How old is Earth ?

-Geologic time Scale /Maps Practice

-Relitive rock Layers

-Age of Fossils

-Principals of rock layers

Assignments: Complete the review lab

6^th Grade Assignments

English

scary stories around the campfire

Assignment: none

Literature

Complete book share presentations

*Students will keep record of books to add to their bookshelves

Assignment: Read 1/2 hour

Math

BR - planner, check page 211, white packet

13.1 (213): independent

13.2: table partner

13.3 and practice problems: choice partner

HW - page 217 #1

Science

Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.

Social Studies

BR: KET News Report

Activities: KET News Report, Worksheet, Greek Study Guide with table groups

Assignment: Finish Study Guide, Test on Tuesday

Friday

Day 6, October 30, 2026