Team 7-A Math/Geography

Enriched Reading
Jan. 8-12, 2007

Monday: T.L.W. meet Mrs. Humphries. She will be teaching German this 9 weeks! Bring notebook paper.Homework: Define the following vocabulary words: conspicuous, gingerly , appalled, disgruntled, inarticulate, forlorn, animation, remorse,meticulus, fiicky. Write a sentence with each. 8.1 spi 11

Tuesday; T.L.W, completeWriting Application text p. 533. Complete Grammar Link worksheet on Dangling and Misplaced Modifiers.p. 31-32. Write each sentence correctly in Exercises A and B. Do not write on the worksheet.8.1 spi 11

Wednesday: T.L.W. Complete selection test on the Diary of Anne Frank Part I. Complete Grammar Link worksheet on Avoiding Double Comparisons. Write all of p. 34 Ex. A. B, and C. Do not write on the worksheet. 8.3 spi 5, tpi

Thursday: T.L.W. continue to read Scene #4 p. 373-379. Read the literature and social studies insert “Fighting Back” p. 379.
continue to read p. 380-385. Homework:Complete Making Meanings p. 386 (1-7) and Reading Check (a-b). 8.1

Friday T.L.W.. Complete Mini-lesson on Dangling and Misplaced Modifiers p. 415.  Recap week’s work.  Go over problems in writing. 8.1,8.2.

Reading
Jan. 8-12, 2007

Monday: T.L.W, completeWriting Application text p. 533. Homework: Define the following vocabulary words: conspicuous, gingerly, disgruntled, inarticulate, forlorn, animation, remorse, meticulus, finicky. Write a sentence with each. Complete The Grammar Link worksheet on Avoiding Double Comparisons. p.33-34. Write all of p. 34 Ex. A, B, and C. 8.1 spi 11

Tuesday: T.L.W. Complete selection test on Part 1 of The Diary of Anne Frank. Then Complete Grammar Link worksheet on Dangling and Misplaced Modifiers p. 31-32. Write all sentences. Do not write on the worksheet. 8.3 spi 5, 8.1

Wednesday: T.L.W. continue to read Scene #4 p. 373-379. Read the literature and social studies insert “Fighting Back” p. 379. Go over definitions and Turn in today your vocabulary/sentence work done for Homework on Mon. evening. 8.1
Thursday: T.L.W. continue to read p. 380-385. Complete Making Meanings p. 386 (1-7) and Reading Check (a-b). 8.1, 82
Friday T.L.W. Complete Mini-lesson on Dangling and Misplaced Modifiers p. 415. Recap week’s work. Go over writing problems.8.2
Thought for the day:
You never lose until you stop trying.
—Mike Ditka

History
Jan. 8-12, 2007

Monday: T.L.W. present plot graphs of population growth in America between 1790-1820 on various states. Study the map p. 340. Complete the Geography Skill about Canals. Homework Section #2 Assessment p. 341 (1-5) Study for 11 -1&2 Quiz tomorrow. 8.5 L2

Tuesday: T.L.W. complete quiz on sections 1 and 2 and then discuss the role of sectionalism druing the Era of Good Feelings. Complete the outline at the top of p. 342. Know the three sectional leaders of the day. Work in groups to tell about the leaders’ philosophy in the South, North, and West. p. 343. Copy the comparison and contrasting chart p. 347 Answer Practice the Skill questions. (1-4). 8.2 D

Wednesday: T.L.W. read and discuss Clay’s American System p. 345. Note the effect of the Tariff of 1816. Complete Graphic Skill p. 345. Bring workbook to class. 8.2 D, L2

Thursday: T.L.W. explain how Latin American nations won their independence and became republics. p. 348-351. Discuss the Negro Fort and The Black Seminoles. p. 350. Quiz on Sections 3 and 4 of chapt. 11. 8.2 D L3

Friday: T.L.W. read and discuss how the U.S. gained Florida and about the importance of the Monroe Doctrine. Chapt. 11 Assessment due.  Recap week’s work.  Clear up any misunderstandings. Homework: Study for the complete Chapt. 11 test that will be given on Tues. Jan. 16. 8.5