Schedule Independent Study  8:15-8:30-Prepare to Learn  8:30-9:30-Math  9:30-10:00-History  10:00-10:45-Language Arts  10:45-11-RR/Get Lunch  11:00-11:30-Science  11:30-12:00-Testing/Conferencing  12:00-1:00-P.E  1:00-2:00-Study Hall

8 th Grade Independent Study Assignments T1W5 Due October 5 Name_______________________ Mrssyfert.wikispaces.com Total Work Completed_______% (0/20/40/60/80/100)  Physical Education  5 PE Credits Due by November 15th  ____P.E Log-320 Minutes  Grade______________  TW________________

Math-Green Course 2  Pg. 14  Pre-Test  =  =  3. 2 – (-4)=  – 10=  =

Math Objectives: Students Will: -Solve equations using addition and subtraction -Solve equations using multiplication and division - Through (All Students)  ____go.hrw.com Lessons 2-4, 2-5  __________________Parent Signature  ____Ch. 2 Lesson 4  ____Ch. 2 Lesson 5  ____Fractions Packet (as marked)  ____Homework Practice Workbook Lessons 2-1, 2-2, 2-3  Beyond (Advanced and Extra Credit)  ____Do go.hrw.com lesson 1-9. Do Guided Practice for lesson 6 with 100%.  Grade_____________ TW_______________ Into (Below Grade Level or getting D/F)  _______Timed Multiplication Practice Activity

Housekeeping  Stamp  Grading  Headings  Classroom Cleanup  Computer Procedures

Computer Procedures

8 TH GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS CHAPTER 1 “Getting what you “wish” for. Quickwrite: What is the MOST precious thing you could wish for?

8 th Grade Language Arts T1-Week 5 Objectives: Students will….  Write a descriptive essay (Lang. Objective)  Analyze the structural elements of plot  Analyze the mood and tone of a story  Summarize an article

P.E. Article Outline  Read the article  Use the handout to outline the main ideas  3 Step Summary  Summarize at home

Outline-Packet (Examples)  I.  II. A.  III. A.  IV. A.  V. A.

Summary Writing  Packet  3 Part Sentence  Name it/Verb It/Finish it  Outline  No Green Conclusion  Take the RED out!

Leaf Project Set goals for yourself!  Diagnostic

Transitions  Colors… Highlight  List  Frame paragraph ReviewTransitions

Goal Setting FRame  By December I will____________________ ____________________________________ ___________________________. The first thing I will do to achieve this goal is _______ _______________________________. _____________________________________ ________________. The second thing I will do to achieve this is __________________________. ___________________________________ ____________________________________. In conclusion, ________________________ ______________________________.

Goal Setting….  SMART GOALS:  By December, I want to _________________ ____________________________________ ______________________________.

Frame  2 things you will do to achieve this goal (yellows)  Supporting Statements (reds)

Quickdraw Draw a picture of a person from your family you admire… be ready to tell why.

Into Action: Complete a chart like the one below to compare and contrast “The Medicine Bag” and “An Hour with Abuelo.” An Hour With Abuelo Reading Skills Focus: Comparing and Contrasting Pg. 115 [End of Section] Comparing Stories Plot development The Medicine Bag An Hour with Abuelo Setting and customs Mood Tone

Vocabulary  Mood  Tone  Recreation  Ignorant

Pg To discover the way Arturo’s relationship with his grandfather changes. 2. To analyze the mood and tone of a story Purpose(s)

Into (Strategic Students) ____Interactive Reader for Inn of Lost Time ____Fluency Builder Activities (3 per week administered by parent) Through (All Students)  ____Read “Medicine Bag” Pgs Do Focus Questions A-F.  ____Reader-Writer Notebook Activities for “Medicine Bag” Pgs. ___________  ____Read “Hippodrome” and do Questions.  ____Hippodrome Summary (Use rubric to produce a good summary!)  ____Daily Language Practice Lesson 5  ____Leaf Goal Setting Final  ____Bring 1 item for bag to share with class  *Medicine Bag Project Due in 2 Weeks  Beyond (Advanced and Extra Credit)  Read a novel from Pg  Hike Tahquitz Canyon. Legend RWT.org Plot Map

8 th Grade American History T1-Week 4 Objectives: Students will….  Describe how state governments got started  Know the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation  Know who key members of the Constitutional Convention were

Declaration of Independence  Document declaring our independence  Life, liberty and pursuit of happiness  Natural rights people are born with  “Unalienable” rights (can NOT be taken away) Declaration of Independence

Articles of Confederation  First Constitution  Arguments over state vs. federal government power  Shifted power from state to federal government

Constitutional Convention  Go to website  Pick one person in attendance  Make an outline of them and their contributions

The Compromises-Pg. 232  What is something you’ve compromised on? T/P/S  The middle…. Is the compromise Side A Side B

Vocabulary Matrix  Popular sovereignty  Federalism  Republicanism  Separation of Powers  Checks and Balances  Limited Government  Individual Rights

Separation of Powers Tree Map

Separation of Powers Assignment  Poster  Presentation  ?  Essay-50 Points  Poster aesthetics-30 Points  Presentation-20 Points Requirements:Grading:

Chapter 5 Eddie make up Test

Into/Through (All Students)  ____Read Ch. 8 Lesson 3. Take Cornell Notes.  ____Do Questions Pg. 237  ____Read 7 Principals of the Constitution (Pg. 244). Take Cornell Notes.  ____Do Questions Pg. 247  ____Separation of Powers Tree Map  ____Vocabulary Matrix (Terms Pgs )  ____Separation of Powers Assignment/Presentation/Poster  ____Use Weekly Schedule…have parent sign/discuss  Beyond (Advanced and Extra Credit)  ____Make a diorama of the Constitutional Convention  ____Write a 2 Page Typed Biography of one of the Convention attendees  ____Read “Johnny Tremain” and do a book report

8 th Grade Physical Science T1-Week 5 Objectives: Students will….  (Language Objective) compare and contrast dense and less dense items  Be able to accurately use the density formula  Give a scientific description of what happened in the liquid experiment

Cornell Notes Check!!!! Chapter 2  Separate notebook  Binder sections  2 Columns  1 st - Vocabulary/Definition  2 nd Blue Headings/Details Notebook OptionsCornell notes

Ch. 4 Lesson 1 and 2  PPT

Density Experiment  Density Demo  Lab Report  Investigations Manual  Liquid Density Experiment

Into/Through (All Students)  ____Read Chapter 4 Lesson 1. Take Cornell Notes.  ____Do Questions Pg. 81  ____Lab Report  ____Investigations Manual Lab 4_  ____Worksheet Packet Pgs. _____  Beyond (Advanced and Extra Credit)  ____ Go to the internet and find a fun experiment. Conduct and complete Observation forms.  ____Water Clock Pg. 24  Grade___________ TW______________

Physical Science….what is it? ( “The Universe and it’s Future”) From Atom……To universe

Separation of Power Developed to keep the power balanced “Checks and Balances” Executive-President Legislative- Senators/Representatives Legislative-Judges