Middle School Assignments
Monday
Day 5, March 24, 2025
8th Grade Assignments
English
LESSON:
Planners, objectives, agenda
Spelling and vocabulary practice / introduction Wk. 13
Gratitude Journal # 5 activity ~ Google Classroom 3-5’’
Present time: Write 3 things your are grateful for that are helping you grow and change in a positive way.
BR review: small group share (5-7’)
Act I, scene 5: pp. 327 - 335 ~ changes, limitations, and motives
Act 2, scene 2, pp. 344 - 349 ~ changes, limitations, and motives
Act 2, scene 4-5, pp. 355-359 ~ changes, limitations, and motives
CHOOSE yours! --- Quote, limitation, motive!
REVIEW The Quote Sandwich Google slideshow (using The Outsiders)
Google Slideshow instruction ~ Paragraph 2 writing
ASSIGNMENT:
Read sample outline for paragraph 2. Begin working on your paragraph 2 outline with YOUR information.
History
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
Literature
BELL RINGER: Pick up SUFFIX: -ment Activity #1
LESSON:
Finish any Holocaust Presentations
Students will complete their “take away” handout for each presentation
Introduce SUFFIX: -ment Vocabulary Slides and complete SUFFIX: -ment Activity #1
Continue gathering evidence for Holocaust Novel Response One-Page Essay. Think about some similarities and differences between what you have learned in your research and what is in your novel. Make notes of specific events and information from both types of texts. We will share these during class on Wednesday.
ASSIGNMENT:
March Madness Challenge Day #1; SUFFIX: -ment Activity #1; Bring a free reading book for class tomorrow!
Math
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
SCI English
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
SCI Literature
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
SCI Math
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
Science
Bellringer: Warm-up #42 (ISASP Prep GF)
Activities:
Missing work
Wrap up sound waves (MS-PS4-1); intro to light waves (MS-PS4-2)
Looking ahead to this week and next week- slower pace to prepare for ISASPs
Light wave basics notes and slides
Bill Nye light waves video
Write down 10 new/interesting facts
Assignment-None
7th Grade Assignments
English
Spelling morphology #17
Continue Compare/Contrast Essay
Review peer edit expectations
Peer editing-- part 2 of rough draft
Assign: Spelling morphology #17 due Wed.
Geography
Bell Ringer: weekend update
Activity: Introduce globalization - where is my t-shirt/clothing item made? Map it out.
Read the article from GC. use one word to describe globalization.
answer questions on slide 3.
Homework: Question in google classroom.
Literature
Objective: Build reading comprehension through building vocabulary and read aloud.
Graph/Gram Vocabulary Definitions
POSSUM due Wednesday
Quarter 4 Reading Log
Review Chapter 19 Questions
Read Chapter 20
Chapter 20 Questions
March Madness Passage in GC
Final Test Study Guide
Blooket Review Posted
TEST on Wednesday
Assignment: Study Test on Wednesday
Math
No Assignment
Science
Agenda:
Warm Up – Enter Kinetic Energy Total on Leader Board
Hand back Labs
Roller Coaster Design Project
Results Questions (GC)
Hand in – PRINTED Results Questions (GC)
Assignments:
No Assignment
6th Grade Assignments
English
mini lesson -- confusing words #2
NRI Confusing words #2
Assignment: G: proofreading worksheet, google form sentences
W: draft G1
Literature
Continue Slideshow presentations
Assignment: Read 1/2 hour, SI #6 due Tuesday
Math
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
Science
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
Social Studies
BR: First 5 Activities
Activities: First 5 Minute Activities, Textbook pages 272-273, Founding of Rome, Worksheet Notes
Assignment: No Homework
Tuesday
Day 6, March 25, 2025
8th Grade Assignments
English
LESSON:
Planners, objectives, agenda
Gratitude Journal # 6 Google Classroom 3-5’’
Write 2 things about your family you are grateful for
Demonstrate accountability and productivity by using workshop time well when ~
Creating paragraph 2 outline
Accurately inserting textual evidence of a major change made to the play version of Anne Frank’s story
Including the limitation that caused the change
Including the motive for the change
Using the transition words accurately
Following the outline for accuracy in organization
ASSIGNMENT:
Create a new document in GC titled PLAY. Copy and paste rough draft paragraph onto new doc with correct paper heading. PRINT. Be prepared to revise and edit Wednesday. Sp. test 13 on Friday.
History
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
Literature
BELL RINGER: Pick up SUFFIX: -ment Activity #2
LESSON:
Introduce SUFFIX: -ment Activity #2
Discuss March Madness Challenge Day #1 results and introduce March Madness Challenge Day #2
ISASP Test Prep - Complete ISASP Practice Tests
ASSIGNMENT:
March Madness Challenge Day #2; SUFFIX: -ment Activity #2
Math
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
SCI English
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
SCI Literature
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
SCI Math
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
Science
Bellringer: Warm-up #43 (ISASP Prep GF)
Activities:
Intro to lab
Start light vs sound lab stations around the room with partner
Science skills
Narrative
Assessment
Problem-solving
Assignment-None
7th Grade Assignments
English
Bell ringer
Continue Compare/Contrast Essay
Provide C/C essay final draft checklist
Finish peer editing if needed & self-edit
Complete final draft checklist and print
Assign: Final C/C essay due tomorrow; Spelling morphology #17 due tomorrow
Geography
Bell Ringer: google classroom
Activity: Read the introduction to globalization in the book.
Watch globalized t-shirt videos and answer questions.
HW: Globalized t-shirt video.
Literature
Objective: Build reading comprehension through building vocabulary and read aloud.
Review Ch. 20 Questions
Review Study Guide
Cinematic Features Notes
Complete March Madness Passage in GC
Study! Test tomorrow
Assignment: Study Test tomorrow!
POSSUM due at 3:12 tomorrow
Math
No Assignment
Science
Agenda:
Warm Up Question #88
PE in Bumper Boats
Newton’s Cradle Demonstration
Energy Skate Park – Intro (GC)
Read directions for Intro simulation
Answer Questions (GC)
Assignments:
Energy Skate Park - Intro (GC) – Due Wed.
6th Grade Assignments
English
mini lesson -- balancing dialogue and narration
Assignment: G: text message conversation
W: draft G2
Literature
Complete Slideshows
4th Quarter Reading Expectations
Begin Vocab Group #7
Word Parts = -ed & tract
#31 = encountered
Pre-test on Figurative Language Terms
Assignment: Read 1/2 hour
Math
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
Science
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
Social Studies
BR: Google Form BR
Activities: Google Form BR, Results and Reaction, Textbook pages 274-275, Notes, Discussion
Assignment: No Homework
Wednesday
Day 1, March 26, 2025
8th Grade Assignments
English
LESSON:
Planners, objectives, agenda
Gratitude Journal # 7 activity ~ Google Classroom 3-5’’
Transportation ~ why are you grateful for it in your life?
Check in printed paragraph 2 (play).
Collect / pass out to new peer.
Revising and Editing handout (yellow) for PEER
Revise for content and organization
Edit for spelling, capitalization, sentence structure, punctuation
Edit for conciseness
Edit for correct use of pronouns in formal essay writing
Return to owners / discuss
ASSIGNMENT:
Sp. test 13 on Friday
History
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
Literature
BELL RINGER: Turn in SUFFIX: -ment Activity #2; Pick up SUFFIX: -ment Activity #3; Pick up Week #18 Independent Reading Response Activity
LESSON:
Introduce SUFFIX: -ment Activity #3
Discuss March Madness Challenge Day #2 results
Novel discussion groups - Divide students into groups of 4-5 - Compare and contrast what you have learned in your research and what is in your novel. Explain specific events and information from both types of text.
ASSIGNMENT:
20 minutes of Independent Reading; March Madness Challenge Day #3; SUFFIX: -ment Activity #3; Week #18 Independent Reading Activity due Wednesday, April 2nd
Math
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
SCI English
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
SCI Literature
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
SCI Math
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
Science
Bellringer: Warm-up #44 (ISASP Prep GF)
Activities:
Finish light vs sound lab
Science skills
Narrative
Assessment
Problem-solving
Optional extension station if finished early
Assignment-Lab packets due tomorrow; finish outside of class independently
7th Grade Assignments
English
Hand in final C/C essay
Discuss and hand in spelling morphology #17
ISASP prep
Kahoot reviews—review the 4 kinds of writing that we’ve completed: narrative, application letter, argumentative essay, compare/contrast essay
4. No assignment
Geography
Bell Ringer: google classroom
Activity: Discuss the Google question from yesterday. Read Case Study #1 - Poland and its growing economy—complete review questions.
HW: Case Study #1 - Poland
Literature
Objective: Build reading comprehension through building vocabulary and read aloud.
City of Ember Final Test
POSSUM due today at 3:12PM
Assignment: NA
Math
No Assignment
Science
Agenda:
Warm Up Question #89
Bermuda Quadrangle Water Slide
Energy Notes – Mechanical Energy & Energy Transfer
Read through Energy Notes – Mechanical Energy & Energy Transfer (Google Classroom)
Fill in Energy Notes & Answer Questions
Assignments:
Complete Energy Notes – Mechanical Energy & Energy Transfer – Due Thursday
6th Grade Assignments
English
mini lesson -- transition
NRI Finding the Relationship
Assignment: G: NRI Building a Paragraph
W: draft D2
Literature
Read Fugitive Factor
3. WAD #32 - intended
4. Introduction to Poetry
*Slideshow info on figurative language terms
Assignment: Read 1/2 hour
Math
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
Science
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.
Social Studies
BR: First 5 Minute Activities
Activities: First 5, Recap Discussion Yesterday, Textbook pages 274-275, Notes, Continued Discussion
Assignment: No Homework
Thursday
Day 2, March 27, 2025
Friday
Day 3, March 28, 2025