{"id":8105,"date":"2018-08-23T15:20:04","date_gmt":"2018-08-23T15:20:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mocfv.org\/?page_id=8105"},"modified":"2026-01-05T16:46:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T22:46:46","slug":"middle-school-assignments","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mocfv.org\/index.php\/middle-school-assignments\/","title":{"rendered":"Middle School Assignments"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Middle School Assignments<\/span><\/h2>
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Monday<\/div>
Day 2, October 26, 2026<\/div>\n
8th<\/sup> Grade Assignments <\/div>
English<\/div>\n
LESSON:<\/div>
Planners, agenda, goals.<\/div>
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<\/div>
Spelling Practice: wk. 5 (new list) <\/div>
Review Preparing notecards and correct notecard (outline) GC<\/div>
Workshop:<\/div>
Check your rough draft. What is highlighted? What are DETAILS that are hard to remember<\/div>
Check Note Card rubric! Note cards will be graded, so see what has to be done \/ included. <\/div>
Begin creating notecards<\/div>
Speech presentation checklist (GC and paper) --- store in RESOURCES section of binder<\/div>
ASSIGNMENT: <\/div>
Check in COMPLETED, accurate speech notecards at the start of class tomorrow. <\/div>
REHEARSE your speech using notecards. <\/div>
Cursive quiz 3 tomorrow<\/div>
Spelling test 5 on Friday.<\/div>\n
History<\/div>\n
Bell-ringer: Pick up Southern Colony doodle notes from the front tray; Review Southern colonies; Bring earbuds or headphones to class<\/div>
Activities: Complete \u201cSouth. Colonies Doodle Notes\u201d pg. 163-166 in the large group; Students then listen to p. 150-155 and complete \u201cNew England Col. Doodle Notes\u201d on their own before tomorrow<\/div>
Assignment: Complete \u201cNew England\u201d Doodle Notes (Tues.); Study for 13 English Colonies Quiz (Wed.)<\/div>\n
Literature<\/div>\n
BELL RINGER: Pick up PREFIX: con- Activity #1<\/div>
LESSON: <\/div>
Introduce PREFIX: con- Vocabulary Words and Activity #1<\/div>
Begin reading The Outsiders Chapter 4<\/div>
Continue working on The Outsiders Chapters 4-6 Vocabulary Slides<\/div>
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ASSIGNMENT:<\/div>
Independent Reading; Finish reading The Outsiders Chapter 4; The Outsiders Chapters 4-6 Vocabulary Slides due tomorrow!<\/div>\n
Math<\/div>\n
Unit 8 Lesson 10<\/div>\n
Science<\/div>\n
Agenda:<\/div>
New Bellringer for this week - weather<\/div>
Complete the reading on \u201cFronts\u201d pages 626-627. <\/div>
Complete in Blue note sheet <\/div>
Introduce Severe Weather Presentation<\/div>
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Assignment: Complete Lesson 2 notes if not finished in class<\/div>\n
7th<\/sup> Grade Assignments <\/div>
English<\/div>\n
Fill out planner<\/div>
Bell ringer<\/div>
Begin Capitalization Unit<\/div>
Explain expectations for working with a table partner to complete this unit.<\/div>
Provide packet and discuss Capitalization Rules 1-11<\/div>
Begin Capitalization Practice #1 and #2 (GC) due tomorrow. <\/div>
Assign: Capitalization Practice #1 and #2 (GC) due tomorrow.<\/div>\n
Geography<\/div>\n
.Read together Fighting for Democracy in Myanmar<\/div>
Review questions together as a class<\/div>
no homework<\/div>\n
Literature<\/div>\n
Read Ch. 10<\/div>
Comprehension Check<\/div>
with group<\/div>
Summary and Response<\/div>
On your own<\/div>
Quiz Wednesday over Ch. 9-10<\/div>
Assignment: Comprehension Check<\/div>
Summary and Response<\/div>\n
Math<\/div>\n
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.<\/div>\n
Science<\/div>\n
Agenda: Warm up #4 (Slides 4-5) <\/div>
What is Uniformitarianism? Look at Picture <\/div>
Bell ringer Vocab: Geological Maps, Geologists<\/div>
Go over notes with kids Through time Section<\/div>
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Escape room: \u201cEarth\u2019s history through time\u201d<\/div>
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Continue notes on line Geological Dating Section<\/div>
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Assignments :Continue filling in notes on line Geological Dating Section<\/div>\n
6th<\/sup> Grade Assignments <\/div>
English<\/div>\n
something unexpected - a peer\u2019s story<\/div>
revise and edit reminders -- what we hav learned<\/div>
Assignment: \tediting 2 vocab, revise and edit, final draft due Thurs<\/div>\n
Literature<\/div>\n
Continued work on book share<\/div>
-Check in graphic organizer<\/div>
-Review expectations for final draft<\/div>
-Work time for typing<\/div>
Assignment: Read 1\/2 hour, Typed book share due Tuesday<\/div>\n
Math<\/div>\n
BR - planner, white packet #8 <\/div>
Notes - lesson 9 <\/div>
10.1 (195): independent <\/div>
10.2: table groups <\/div>
10.3 and practice problems: choice partners <\/div>
HW - page 198 #3<\/div>\n
Science<\/div>\n
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.<\/div>\n
Social Studies<\/div>\n
BR: Weekend Stories<\/div>
Activities: Weekend Stories, Scenarios 3-6 in Ancient Greek war periods, Pink Paper Conversations<\/div>
Assignment: No Homework<\/div>\n<\/div>
Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/a>\n
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Tuesday<\/div>
Day 3, October 27, 2026<\/div>\n
8th<\/sup> Grade Assignments <\/div>
English<\/div>\n
LESSON:<\/div>
Planners, agenda, goals.<\/div>
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<\/div>
Check in notecards are complete. <\/div>
Cursive Quiz 3<\/div>
Direct instruction: <\/div>
Reminder: speech presentation checklist<\/div>
Listening expectations<\/div>
Listening to learn <\/div>
Rehearsal time:<\/div>
Notecards are ready to turn in for a grade<\/div>
DOT practice. 3x to self w\/ notecards<\/div>
Partner practice (with assigned partner) AND visual aid on Chromebooks. 2x (are all words OK to use?) <\/div>
Begin speeches (wheel, if no volunteers)--if time permits <\/div>
ASSIGNMENT: <\/div>
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<\/div>\n
History<\/div>\n
Bell-ringer: Study blank map slideshow and quiz table partner; Teacher will check in New England Doodle Notes for completion<\/div>
Activities: Students will listen to p. 157-162 and complete \u201cMiddle Colonies Doodle Notes\u201d before tomorrow; Review for 13 Colonies quiz tomorrow; last five minutes introduce Veteran\u2019s Day interview<\/div>
Assignment: Complete \u201cMiddle Colonies doodle notes\u201d; Study for 13 English Colonies Quiz (tomorrow)<\/div>\n
Literature<\/div>\n
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<\/div>
LESSON: <\/div>
Introduce and complete PREFIX: con- Activity #2<\/div>
Complete Chapter 4 summaries and explain the big ideas, page numbers, and notes for each summary<\/div>
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ASSIGNMENT:<\/div>
Independent Reading; PREFIX: con- Activity #2<\/div>\n
Math<\/div>\n
Finish Unit 8 Lesson 10 and start Lesson 11<\/div>\n
Science<\/div>\n
Agenda: <\/div>
Divide into groups to begin Severe Weather Research<\/div>
Create a unified presentation<\/div>
Begin research for your question<\/div>
Create notecard for presentation<\/div>
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Assignment: Finish slide and note card for presentation.<\/div>\n
7th<\/sup> Grade Assignments <\/div>
English<\/div>\n
Fill out planner<\/div>
Bell ringer<\/div>
Capitalization partner work<\/div>
Review partner expectations<\/div>
Packet\u2013discuss Capitalization Rules 12-18<\/div>
Assign: Capitalization Practice #3 (GC) due tomorrow.<\/div>\n
Geography<\/div>\n
Identify current challenges in Myanmar<\/div>
Begin working on Sudan\/South Sudan country profile.<\/div>
Homework: Sudan\/South Sudan Country Profile<\/div>\n
Literature<\/div>\n
Review Comprehension Check<\/div>
Review Summary and Response<\/div>
Skills Lesson<\/div>
Vocabulary and Book Quotes Review<\/div>
Study Quiz tomorrow over Ch.9-10<\/div>
Whole book study guide - test Friday<\/div>
Assignment: <\/div>
Study Quiz tomorrow<\/div>\n
Math<\/div>\n
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.<\/div>\n
Science<\/div>\n
Agenda: Warm up #40 (how old is Earth) Video 7min.<\/div>
Bell ringer Vocab: Relative Dating<\/div>
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,Go over notes with kids Through time Section and Geological time<\/div>
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Ck: Geologic Dating section of notes and go over<\/div>
Radioactive Dating Game Simulation (PHET)<\/div>
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Assignments:Radioactive Dating Game Simulation (PHET)<\/div>\n
6th<\/sup> Grade Assignments <\/div>
English<\/div>\n
your own story (hand it in)<\/div>
revise and edit<\/div>
Assignment: \tediting 2- cap\/punct, revise and edit, final draft due Thursday<\/div>\n
Literature<\/div>\n
Check in book share<\/div>
*Share expectations for students sharing with Classmates<\/div>
*Discuss importance of identifying problem\/conflict<\/div>
Scholastic drama for those completed \u201cThe Tell-Tale Heart\u201d <\/div>
Assignment: Read 1\/2 hour, Prepare for Book Share<\/div>\n
Math<\/div>\n
BR - planner, check page 198, white <\/div>
packet #9 <\/div>
Notes - lesson 10 <\/div>
11.1 (200): independent <\/div>
11.2: choice partner <\/div>
11.3: class <\/div>
Practice problems: table partner <\/div>
HW - page 204 #3<\/div>\n
Science<\/div>\n
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.<\/div>\n
Social Studies<\/div>\n
BR: Google Form BR<\/div>
Activities: Google Form BR, Transition from the Peloponnesian Wars to the defeat of Athens, Textbook Page 238<\/div>
Assignment: No Homework<\/div>\n<\/div>
Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/a>\n
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Wednesday<\/div>
Day 4, October 28, 2026<\/div>\n
8th<\/sup> Grade Assignments <\/div>
English<\/div>\n
LESSON:<\/div>
Planners, agenda, goals.<\/div>
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<\/div>
Start or continue speeches<\/div>
Complete yellow self-evaluations \/ collect (?)--if all speeches are done. <\/div>
ASSIGNMENT:<\/div>
Be prepared to finish up speeches tomorrow! <\/div>
Study for Spelling test 5 <\/div>
Homonym \/ Homophone Activity Part I (in GC) due Friday<\/div>\n
History<\/div>\n
Bell-ringer: Study blank map slideshow and quiz table partner; Teacher will check in Middle Colony Doodle Notes for completion<\/div>
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 \u2013 objective and written and update data tracker ; Organize Binders; last 5 minutes: introduce Veteran\u2019s Day presentation and allow time for topic investigation<\/div>
Assignment: investigate Vet\u2019s Day topics ; make progress on your Veteran Profile (Interview needs to be completed by next Wednesday)<\/div>\n
Literature<\/div>\n
BELL RINGER: TAKE TIME FOR TEN!<\/div>
LESSON:<\/div>
Introduce PREFIX: con- Activity #3<\/div>
Review Chapters 4-6 Vocabulary Word Webs<\/div>
Read Chapter 5 of The Outsiders - listen using audio in Google Classroom (if you prefer)<\/div>
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ASSIGNMENT:<\/div>
Independent Reading; PREFIX: con- Activity #3; Finish reading The Outsiders Chapter 5<\/div>\n
Math<\/div>\n
Finish Unit 8 Lesson 11<\/div>\n
Science<\/div>\n
Agenda:<\/div>
Finalize and practice presentation (10 minutes)<\/div>
Print 1 copy of slide show on 1 sheet of paper<\/div>
Begin Presentations <\/div>
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Assignment: None<\/div>\n
7th<\/sup> Grade Assignments <\/div>
English<\/div>\n
Fill out planner<\/div>
Bell ringer<\/div>
Capitalization partner work<\/div>
Review partner expectations<\/div>
Packet\u2013discuss Capitalization Rules 19-25<\/div>
Assign: Capitalization Practice #4 and #5 (GC) due tomorrow.<\/div>\n
Geography<\/div>\n
Review Sudan and South Sudan Country Profile<\/div>
Read \"Saving a Lost Generation\" together as a class.<\/div>
Complete review questions for \"Saving a Lost Generation\"<\/div>
Homework: Saving a Lost Generation<\/div>\n
Literature<\/div>\n
Agenda Review<\/div>
Ghost Ch.9-10 Quiz<\/div>
Work Time <\/div>
Vocabulary Review and Book Quotes<\/div>
Study Guide for final book test<\/div>
Test Friday<\/div>
Study<\/div>
Assignment: Study guide due tomorrow<\/div>\n
Math<\/div>\n
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.<\/div>\n
Science<\/div>\n
Agenda: Warm up #50 Age of Earth two things<\/div>
Radioactive DatingGame: Review<\/div>
What happens to amount of Carbon in lower rock Layers<\/div>
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Pop Quiz: Earth\u2019s History and Vocab terms<\/div>
Review Vocab and Notes Earth\u2019s History<\/div>
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Assignments: NONE<\/div>\n
6th<\/sup> Grade Assignments <\/div>
English<\/div>\n
revise, edit, proofread, print<\/div>
\t\t\tOptional title page expectations<\/div>
Assignment: \tediting 2 sp, print 2 copies, bring a snack and drink<\/div>\n
Literature<\/div>\n
Begin book share presentations<\/div>
*Students will keep record of books to add to their bookshelves<\/div>
Assignment: Read 1\/2 hour<\/div>\n
Math<\/div>\n
BR - planner, check page 204, white packet <\/div>
Notes - lesson 11 <\/div>
12.1 (206): independent <\/div>
12.2: class <\/div>
12.3: table groups <\/div>
12.4 and practice problems: choice partner <\/div>
HW - page 211 #2<\/div>\n
Science<\/div>\n
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.<\/div>\n
Social Studies<\/div>\n
BR: Halloween Kahoot<\/div>
Activities: Halloween Kahoot, Philip II and his son Alexander, Textbook pages 242-245<\/div>
Assignment: No Homework<\/div>\n<\/div>
Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/a>\n
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Thursday<\/div>
Day 5, October 29, 2026<\/div>\n
8th<\/sup> Grade Assignments <\/div>
English<\/div>\n
LESSON:<\/div>
Planners, agenda, goals.<\/div>
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<\/div>
Finish speeches (if necessary)<\/div>
Complete yellow self-evaluations \/ collect (?)--if all speeches are done. <\/div>
ASSIGNMENT:<\/div>
Homonym \/ Homophone Activity Part I (in GC) due tomorrow<\/div>
Study for Spelling test 5<\/div>\n
History<\/div>\n
Bell-ringer: pick up Profile sheet from the front tray; go over details<\/div>
Activities: Veteran\u2019s Day topic draft (use Flippity random lineup generator); hand out \u201cQFT: Inquiry Guide\u201d paper; Use Question Formulation Technique to generate questions for project; Explain how supporting questions relate to the compelling question. <\/div>
Assignment: make progress on your Veteran Profile (Interview complete by Wednesday)<\/div>\n
Literature<\/div>\n
BELL RINGER: Pick up PREFIX: con- Activity #4 and The Outsiders Big Idea Organizer<\/div>
LESSON:<\/div>
Introduce PREFIX: con- Activity #4<\/div>
Complete Chapter 5 Big Idea Organizers in groups and report out a summary, page numbers and notes.<\/div>
The Outsiders - Chapters 4-6 Vocabulary Review Kahoot!<\/div>
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ASSIGNMENT:<\/div>
Independent Reading; PREFIX: con- Activity #4; Week #6 - Independent Reading Activity due tomorrow!<\/div>\n
Math<\/div>\n
Unit 8 Lesson 12<\/div>\n
Science<\/div>\n
Agenda: Finish Severe Weather Presentations<\/div>
Assign Air Masses Virtual Lab - in google classroom<\/div>
Make a copy and Title the Presentation : (Your Name) Air Masses <\/div>
Save in your google drive.<\/div>
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Assignment: Begin Air Masses Virtual Lab<\/div>\n
7th<\/sup> Grade Assignments <\/div>
English<\/div>\n
Fill out planner<\/div>
Bell ringer<\/div>
Capitalization Matching Activity in assigned groups<\/div>
Assign: Capitalization TEST next Thursday.<\/div>\n
Geography<\/div>\n
Review \"Saving a Lost Generation\" questions together.<\/div>
Watch John Dau Ted Talk on Edpuzzle - complete questions<\/div>
Homework: John Dau Ted Talk<\/div>\n
Literature<\/div>\n
POD Review of Study Guide<\/div>
Whole Class Answers of Study Guide<\/div>
Final day to work on Vocabulary review and book quotes<\/div>
Assignment: Study Test tomorrow<\/div>
Vocabulary Review and Book Quotes paper due tomorrow<\/div>\n
Math<\/div>\n
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.<\/div>\n
Science<\/div>\n
Agenda: Warm up #50 <\/div>
Earth\u2019s History Maps Practice<\/div>
Earth\u2019s History Lab Stations:<\/div>
-How old is Earth ?<\/div>
-Geologic time Scale \/Maps Practice<\/div>
-Relitive rock Layers<\/div>
-Age of Fossils<\/div>
-Principals of rock layers<\/div>
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Assignments: Complete the review lab<\/div>\n
6th<\/sup> Grade Assignments <\/div>
English<\/div>\n
scary stories around the campfire<\/div>
Assignment:\tnone<\/div>\n
Literature<\/div>\n
Complete book share presentations<\/div>
*Students will keep record of books to add to their bookshelves <\/div>
Assignment: Read 1\/2 hour<\/div>\n
Math<\/div>\n
BR - planner, check page 211, white packet <\/div>
13.1 (213): independent <\/div>
13.2: table partner <\/div>
13.3 and practice problems: choice partner <\/div>
HW - page 217 #1<\/div>\n
Science<\/div>\n
Assignments have not yet been posted for this class.<\/div>\n
Social Studies<\/div>\n
BR: KET News Report<\/div>
Activities: KET News Report, Worksheet, Greek Study Guide with table groups<\/div>
Assignment: Finish Study Guide, Test on Tuesday<\/div>\n<\/div>
Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/a>\n
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Friday<\/div>
Day 6, October 30, 2026<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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