Middle School Assignments
Monday
Day 3, January 12, 2026
8th Grade Assignments
English
LESSON:
Planners, agenda, objectives / goals
Spelling practice and instruction wk. 9 (ment)
Article ~ The Power of Yet (read and discuss)
Be prepared for class discussion tomorrow ~ by READING in Google Classroom “Features of Accountable Talk / What is Accountable Talk?”
Accountable talk (what Mrs. Oolman will be grading while you participate in class discussion groups in class tomorrow!)
Student responds to questions
Student makes a connection
Student refers to the text document
Student is an effective listener
Student engages or involves another student
Student allows others to participate
Be prepared to discuss “The Power of Yet” article!
ASSIGNMENT:
Be prepared to discuss “The Power of Yet” article
Beth: reset tables / new seating chart!
History
Bell-ringer: take 9:3 Quiz (students may use blue heading question notes)
Activities: Review 9:3 so far using Ch. 9 Powerpoint slides 4-10 ; students complete graphic organizer section “Constitutional Compromises” when we review compromises on PowerPoint; introduce Const. Compromises lab and begin page 1
Assignment: Read 9:4 pg. 267-272 by Wed.
Literature
BELL RINGER: Pick up Nazi Propaganda - A State of Deception Worksheet and SUFFIX: -ment Activity #1
LESSON:
Introduce SUFFIX: -ment Vocabulary words and Activity #1
Review the definition of propaganda.
Introduce some examples of propaganda used today.
Divide students into groups of 3. Students will analyze their assigned photo or caricature without looking at the description on the back.
With their group, answer the three bolded questions in preparation to share their photograph or caricature with others.
ASSIGNMENT:
Independent Reading; SUFFIX: -ment Activity #1
Math
Unit 3 Lesson 12
SCI English
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SCI Literature
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SCI Math
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Science
Activities-
Dolly Sheep Cloning video
Intro to genetic modification pros and cons paper
Articles
Biotech
Fruits and Veggies
Assignment -Finish the research a) Biotech b) Fruits and Veggies
7th Grade Assignments
English
**No spelling this week.
Hand in Qu. 2 DEP
Prepare for editing personal narratives
Cut apart rough draft #3 to simulate “chunked” writing liking DEP (4 parts equal in length)
Number rough draft “chunks” and write name on the back of each part
Make envelopes for rough draft “chunks”
No assignment
Geography
Bell Ringer: Weekend Update
Activity: Review Study guide - play review game.
Homework: Study for TEST
Literature
Bellringer: Reading log (pass back from before break)
Activities:
Binder cleanout
File papers/materials
Mention: Final day to wrap up recording and editing TED Talks
Submit to GC by Tuesday
Word of the Year Activity
Hang outside of locker
Old Sly Eye Vocabulary as a class
Assignment -Finished TED Talks due Tuesday
Math
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
Science
Agenda:
Warm Up Question #50
Age of the Earth – 2 things
HW/ Radioactive Dating Game Simulation (GC)
What do you notice happens to the amount of Carbon in the lower rock layers?
Moon Phases – Where are we today?
File & Record Electricity & Magnetism Test
Go over & discuss Earth’s History Notes
Principles of Rock Layers Review - slides
Fill in Earth’s History Vocab
Assignments:
Review for Earth’s History Quiz – Thursday
6th Grade Assignments
English
How Should We Choose? Non-fictionreading and questions w/ group
5 Components of a Heroic Act- non-fiction reading and post
Assignment: spelling 3x, choose a personal hero, finish 5 Components post
Literature
WAD #19 – discard
Read aloud Free Lunch
Finish “Intro to Greek Mythology” (pg. 541 in text and activity sheet)
Assignment: Read 1/2 hour, 2nd quarter inventory due Thursday
Math
Review: Homework: P.21 1&2
Cool Down: Lesson 2
3.1
3.2
3.3
Cool Down: Lesson 3
Assign: Homework: P. 21 3 & 4
Science
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
Social Studies
BR: Google Form BR
Activities: Google Form BR, Eightfold Path of Buddhism, Comparison of Hinduism/Buddhism chart, discussion time reflecting on religions
Assignment: Hinduism/Buddhism Quiz on Wednesday
Tuesday
Day 4, January 13, 2026
8th Grade Assignments
English
LESSON:
Planners, agenda, objectives / goals
Open The Power of Yet group discussion questions in GC
Use Accountable talk and CUE CARDS at tables to complete the discussion questions as a group.
TEACHER = accountable talk observation sheets
Student responds to questions
Student makes a connection
Student refers to the text document
Student is an effective listener
Student engages or involves another student
Student allows others to participate
At the end of class discussion, choose 2 questions from the list to answer completely!
Be ready to come and type / complete the two “mini-essay” questions in class tomorrow. THINK. MAKE an OUTLINE! PREPARE!
ASSIGNMENT:
Be ready to come and type / complete the two “mini-essay” questions in class tomorrow. Spelling test 9 on Friday.
History
Bell-ringer: Finish Reviewing the four major Constitutional Compromises; Describe the Great Comp, the 3/5 Comp, the Slave Trade Comps, and the Electoral College Comps in one sentence. Then one word.
Activities: begin work on “How do the Constitutional Compromises Impact us Today” Lab assignment ; should be through pg. 2 or further today!!
Assignment: Complete Const Comp Lab Report through pg. 2 (all pages due Thurs.); Read 9:4 pg. 267-272 by Wed.
Literature
BELL RINGER: Pick up Holocaust Vocabulary Sheet, Holocaust Research and Presentation Project Topic Worksheet; and SUFFIX: -ment Activity #2
LESSON:
Introduce SUFFIX: -ment Activity #2
Introduce Holocaust Vocabulary Words using worksheet
Nazi Propaganda Jigsaw activity
Jigsaw students into three groups. Each student will share their piece of propaganda and the answers to the questions on the worksheet.
Introduce the Holocaust Research Topics.docx activity.
Search and scan 10+ topics using www.ushmm.org encyclopedia
Create a list of your top 5.
ASSIGNMENT:
SUFFIX: -ment Activity #2; Topic Search Activity due Monday, January 19 and be prepared to select your top 5 topics, so continue looking at topics over the week; Independent Reading
Math
Unit 3 Lesson 13
SCI English
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SCI Literature
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SCI Math
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Science
Work time to read the articles on Google Classroom
Cotton Candy Grapes
Cloned Monkeys
Assignment - Finish the research
7th Grade Assignments
English
Bell ringer
Expectations and instructions for peer editing
Personal narrative peer editing
RD #3 “chunk” #1
No assignment
Geography
Bell Ringer: Google Classroom
Activity: Take chapter 13 TEST
Homework: No assignment
Literature
Bellringer: Reading log
Activities:
Vocabulary Connections with a partner
Conflict Notes
Slides
Read Old Sly Eye Story
Assignment-TED Talks submitted by 3:12
Math
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
Science
Agenda:
Warm Up Question #50
Earth’s History – Maps Practice (GC)
Moon Phases – Where are we today?
Earth’s History Review Lab Stations (GC)
How old is the Earth?
Geologic Time Scale/Maps Practice
Relative Rock Layers
Grand Canyon Virtual Tour - Video
Age of Fossils
Principles of Rock Layers
Assignments:
Earth’s History Review Lab – Due Thursday
Review for Earth’s History Quiz – Thursday
6th Grade Assignments
English
notes on open and closed ended questions
writing workshop -- prewriting packet page 1
Assignment: spelling worksheet, prewriting pg 1, schedule your interview between Wednesday and Monday
Literature
WAD #20 - disgrace
Read aloud Free Lunch
Begin Mythology Presentation (Hercules video clip & notes)
Myth readings and discussion (begin in groups)
Key questions: Other heroes from Greek myths? Why were they heroic? What does it
tell us about the Greek culture?
Assignment: Read ½ hour, 2nd Qtr. Inventory due Thursday, Begin studying for Vocab
TEST over groups 1-4
Math
Review: Homework: P.21 3&4
Cool Down: Lesson 3
4.1
4.2
Cool Down: Lesson 4
Assign: Homework: P. 27 4 & 5
Science
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
Social Studies
BR: Today’s First 5
Activities: First 5, Comparison of Hinduism/Buddhism chart, discussion time reflecting on religions
Assignment: Hinduism/Buddhism Quiz Tomorrow
Wednesday
Day 5, January 14, 2026
8th Grade Assignments
English
LESSON:
Planners, agenda, objectives / goals
Work time: 20-25 ‘
Type / complete the two “mini-essay” questions in class tomorrow.
Revise / edit
Print and hand in
Read through the Growth Mindset Google Slideshow posted in Google Classroom.
Pre-unit writing: how do you change your personality based on expectations or people involved in a situation or activity?
ASSIGNMENT:
You won’t want to miss tomorrow! Spelling test 9 on Friday.
History
Bell-ringer: Check in on Compromises Lab progress ; Review using Ch. 9:1, 9:2, 9:3 Kahoot
Activities: Finish Const. Comp. Lab and begin reviewing for viva voce verbal assessment
Assignment: Complete Const Comp Lab Report-all pages (Thurs.)
Literature
BELL RINGER: Pick up Timeline Activity - Individual Profile Card Worksheet and SUFFIX: -ment Activity #3
LESSON:
Introduce SUFFIX: -ment Activity #3
Share one interesting fact you found during yesterday’s search
Introduce Holocaust Timeline Activity Part 1 - Individual profile cards Timeline Activity - Individual Profile Cards
Students will be assigned a partner, individual profile card and notecard. Students will identify the following:
Name
Country of origin
Gender
Nazi justification for persecution
Year of persecution
Age of the victim at the time of persecution
Why was the year of persecution highlighted?
Share out the gathered information with the class.
Post the profile card on the wall timeline.
ASSIGNMENT:
Independent Reading; Week #11 - Independent Reading Activity due tomorrow!; SUFFIX: -ment Activity #3
Math
Chapter Review
SCI English
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SCI Literature
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SCI Math
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Science
Read articles on Google Classroom and complete notes
Chinese Pigs
Athletic Performance
Assignment - Finish Research
7th Grade Assignments
English
Bell ringer
Review expectations and instructions for peer editing
Personal narrative peer editing
RD #3 “chunk” #2
No assignment
Geography
Bell Ringer: Google Classroom Question
Activity: Introduce South Asia Unit. South Asia jigsaw. Each group will have a specific topic with specific content. All students will work together to add information to the slideshow.
Homework: South Asia Jigsaw - due Monday
Literature
Bellringer: Reading log
Activities:
Discuss Plot Hill of Old Sly Eye events in GC
Google Form
Answers
Analogies page 1
Complete together
Analogies page 2 with small group
Review answers
Problem-solving questions in GC
Assignment -Problem-solving questions due Thursday
Math
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
Science
Agenda:
Warm Up Question #51
Principles of Rock Layers Example
Moon Phases – Where are we today?
Earth’s History Review Lab Stations (GC)
How old is the Earth?
Geologic Time Scale/Maps Practice
Relative Rock Layers
Grand Canyon Virtual Tour - Video
Age of Fossils
Principles of Rock Layers
Assignments:
Earth’s History Review Lab – Due Thursday
Review for Earth’s History Quiz – Thursday
6th Grade Assignments
English
finish interview notes
finish prewriting packet
Assignment: finish prewriting packet, conduct interview BEFORE Tuesday
Literature
WAD Review
Read aloud Free Lunch
Continue Myth readings and discussion
Assignment: Read ½ hour, 2nd Qtr. Inventory due Thursday, Study for Vocab
TEST over groups 1-4
Math
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Science
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
Social Studies
BR: Study Time
Activities: Study TIme, Hinduism/Buddhism Quiz, Blooket Time
Assignment: No Homework
Thursday
Day 6, January 15, 2026
8th Grade Assignments
English
LESSON:
Planners, agenda, objectives / goals
What COLOR are you activity? (green, gold, orange, blue)
Picture side
Word side
Question and answer activity
Beaded necklaces and expectations
Complete Google Form (what color are you?)
Complete 3 x 5 card activity due tomorrow!
Name
Top color (necklace and #)
Next top color and #
3rd color and #
Lowest color and #
ASSIGNMENT:
3 x 5 card due at start of class tomorrow (to hand in)
Spelling test 9 tomorrow!
History
Bell-ringer: Check in lab packets; Review 9:4 “Ideas Behind the Constitution” p. 267-268 and complete notes on Graphic Organizer
Activities: Hand out Ch. 9 Study Guide (Objective Test next Wednesday) ; students will each complete viva voce (verbal assessment) with Mrs. Phelan one on one; large group will receive work time on Ch. 9 study guide
Assignment: Work on Ch. 9 Study Guide (Tues.); Upcoming Dates: Ch. 9 Test next Wed.
Literature
BELL RINGER: Pick up SUFFIX: -ment Activity #4 and Timeline Activity - Individual Profile Cards Debriefing Questions; Turn in Week #11 - Independent Reading Activity
LESSON:
Introduce SUFFIX: -ment Activity #4
In the hallway, review the individual profile cards and debrief using Timeline Activity - Individual Profile Cards Debriefing Questions
Continue Holocaust Topic Search
ASSIGNMENT:
Independent Reading; SUFFIX: -ment Activity #4; Review SUFFIX: -ment Quiz for tomorrow!
Math
Unit 3 Test
SCI English
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SCI Literature
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SCI Math
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Science
Articles Human
Gene editing
Assignment - All Notes stapled and turned in due Tuesday
7th Grade Assignments
English
Bell ringer
Personal narrative peer editing
RD #3 “chunk” #3
No assignment
Geography
Bell Ringer: Google Classroom
Activity: Continue to work on the South Asia Jigsaw.
Homework: South Asia Jigsaw - due Monday
Literature
Bellringer: Reading log
Activities:
Comprehension questions with table partner
Intro to next unit - City of Ember
Dystopian pre-assessment
Define key terms for dystopian genre
Ch. 1 vocabulary for City of Ember
Assignment -None
Math
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
Science
Agenda:
Warm Up Question #52
Catastrophes – 3 Kinds
Hand in Warm Up Questions #’s 42-52
HW/ Earth’s History Review Lab sheet
Earth’s History Quiz
Assignments:
No Assignment
6th Grade Assignments
English
notes - what makes it a poem
partner poetry analysis
Assignment: conduct your interview BEFORE Tuesday, finish 3 section of the
poetry analysis, study for spelling test
Literature
Vocabulary TEST (Groups 1-4)
Finish Myth readings & discuss
Introduce Hero Research (list of cultural heroes)
Assignment: Read 1/2 hour
Math
Review: Homework: P.27 4& 5
Cool Down: Lesson 5
5.1
5.2
5.3
Cool Down: Lesson 5
Assign: Homework: P. 33 5 & 6
Science
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
Social Studies
BR: KET News Report/World A to Z
Activities: Current Events Video, Worksheet, Current Event Personal Work Time
Assignment: Current Events Due Friday
Friday
Day 1, January 16, 2026
8th Grade Assignments
English
LESSON:
Planners, agenda, objectives / goals
Spelling test wk. 9
Fill out Google Form on colors results (highest to lowest)
Collect 3 x 5 cards
Complete 2?s in google classroom (blending vs. bashing) for Monday.
ASSIGNMENT:
Complete 2?s in google classroom (blending vs. bashing) for Monday.
BETH: put up multiple intelligences signs / bulletin board for Monday!
History
Bell-ringer: Work time on Ch. 9 SG, while Mrs. Phelan finishes any remaining Viva Voce Verbal Assessments – 10 minutes
Activities: read 9:4 p. 268 – p.270 as a large group; complete “Key Concepts Behind the Constitution” wkst. -scaffolded in class; work on Ch. 9 Study Guide when finished
Assignment: Work on Ch. 9 Study Guide (Tues.); study for Ch. 9 test (Wed.)
Literature
BELL RINGER: Pick up Week #12 - Independent Reading Activity
LESSON:
Introduce Week #12 - Independent Reading Activity
SUFFIX: -ment Quiz
Holocaust Topic Search - Pick your top 5 before class on Monday!
Independent Reading if time remains
ASSIGNMENT:
Independent Reading; Week #12 Independent Reading Activity due Friday, January 23rd; REMINDER - Topic Search Activity due Monday, January 19 and
Math
Hand out new workbooks
Start Unit 4 Lesson 1
SCI English
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SCI Literature
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SCI Math
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Science
Work time
Start your paper
Finish researching
Assignment -Start paper -Finish notes
7th Grade Assignments
English
Personal narrative peer editing
RD #3 “chunk” #4
Next week Mon. & Tues. will be self-edit and final draft prep. Final personal narrative due Wed.
No assignment
End of Qu. 2/Sem. 1
Geography
Bell Ringer: Google Classroom Question
Activity:
The World From A to Z.
Homework: South Asia Jigsaw - due Monday
Literature
Bellringer: Reading log & Summary
Activities:
Finish chapter 1 vocabulary
January check-in
Share one slide with Mrs. Hughes
Finish up any missing work - end of the quarter!
Assignment -Submit January Check-In to GC
Math
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
Science
Agenda:
Moon Phase – Where are we today?
Record Earth’s History Quiz Score & File
Discuss NGSS – Earth & Space
Discuss New Standards
Discuss Big Question
Movement in Space Notes – Movement & Orbital Speeds
Read Movement & Orbital Speeds (GC)
Fill in FRONT (top ½) of Movement in Space Notes
Watch videos, answer questions, & submit
Assignments:
Complete FRONT (top ½) of Movement in Space Notes – Due Monday
6th Grade Assignments
English
take spelling test -- seed words
writing workshop -- poetry partner analysis - 2 more sections
Assignment: finish 5 poetry sections, conduct interview BEFORE Tuesday
Literature
Reading Workshop
*Fill in reading log & complete word search
*Review hero list
*Focused & sustained reading
Assignment: Read 1 hour
Math
Review: Homework: P.33 5 & 6
Cool Down: none
5.3
Cool Down: Lesson 5
Assign: Homework: none
Science
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
Social Studies
BR: 5 Minute Activities
Activities: 5 Minute Activities, Share Current Events, Turn In
Assignment: No Homework