The student will develop and use a variety of study skills to meet the expectations associated with daily and long term tasks in social studies, science, math and English. During the journey, all students will meet expectations in a positive learning environment that builds self-esteem.
Week of 2/13
English: 8 Parts of Speech Unit- Keep up with daily assignments
- Practice, practice, practice!
- Critical Review Draft 1- Due Mon. 2/13
- " " Draft 2 - Due Wed. 2/15
Math: Geometry Unit
Quiz - Friday
S.S.: Research Paper - Rough draft progress check-Thursday 2/16
See "Time Management Calendar" to break down the assignment
Sci.: Asexual Reproduction and Meiosis Unit
At this time in the year, students should be independently utilizing a planner, managing their time for short/long term assignments, seeking extra help as needed, and turning in all assignments on time & complete. The research paper is a long term assignment that will require students to exercise these skills on a daily basis. See the "Time Management Calendar" to assist with breaking down the task in order to meet the goal. 
Week of 2/6
Eng. - Something Upstairs
Keep up with daily chapter readings and study guide work
Vocabulary Quiz - Tuesday 2/7
Chapter 5-9 Quiz - Thursday 2/8
S.S. - Native American Research Paper
Notebook folder check - Thursday 2/8
Library Reading Room - Research Paper 2/8 - 2/14
Math -Quiz - Fri. 2/9
Science - Mitosis/Cancer Unit
Cell Cycle Project - due Mon. 2/6
Cancer Questions - due Mon. 2/6
DNA Quiz Corrections - Tues. 2/7
Study notes and new vocabulary daily
Study Skills Strategy:
Writing time! Attendance will be necessary in order to meet with success for the next major writing assignments in English and social studies. Use all the graphic organizers provided to break down the writing task into manageable parts.
Plan your study time wisely in your planner. Remember to develop a learning plan and stick to it. How are you going to change the information so you will remember it? Practice makes perfect! Talk, talk, talk, and talk about the information that you must remember.
What did you do in class today to filter your short term memory information? Jot down the big idea in your planner? Fill in your note sheet about the "big idea" you learned in class? Organize your class notes? Good job! Now you will be able to use this information when studying and using active memory strategies. Be sure toCHANGEthe information so you can store it into long term memory in order to recall it later.
Good luck students.
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Week of 1/30
Eng. - Something Upstairs
Keep up with daily chapter readings and study guide work
Chapter 1-4 Quiz - Friday 2/3
Vocabulary Quiz - Tuesday 2/7
S.S. - Extra Credit - Native American Take Home Quiz - due Fri. 2/3
Prepare for Native American Research Paper
Math - Quiz - Fri. 2/3
Sci. - Mitosis Unit
Study notes and new vocabulary daily
Study Skills Strategy:
Plan your study time wisely in your planner. Remember to develop a learning plan and stick to it. How are you going to change the information so you will remember it? Practice makes perfect! Talk, talk, talk, and talk about the information that you must remember.
What did you do in class today to filter your short term memory information? Jot down the big idea in your planner? Fill in your note sheet about the "big idea" you learned in class? Organize your class notes? Good job! Now you will be able to use this information when studying and using active memory strategies. Be sure to CHANGE the information so you can store it into long term memory in order to recall it later.
Good luck students.
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Week of 1/23
Eng. - Quiz - Tues. Chapters 8-12
Outsiders Project due - Mon. 1/31
Journal writes (10 lines in cursive or type)
S.S. - Take Home Quiz - due Wed. 1/25
Math - Quiz - Fri. 1/27
Sci. - DNA Quiz - Tues. 1/24
Study Skills Strategy:
Plan your study time wisely in your planner. Remember to develop a learning plan and stick to it. How are you going to change the information so you will remember it? Practice makes perfect!
How will you study for the science quiz? The FRAME visual organizer will help you file the information into long term memory, so use this strategy. Use your active and long term memory strategies. Be sure to CHANGE the information so you can store it into your memory in order to recall it.
Good luck students.
Brain Pop:www.brainpop.com
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Week of: 1/9
Eng.Outsiders Unit (keep up with daily reading assignments and complete study guide)
Vocabulary Quiz - Tuesday 1/10
S.S. Current Events Rows 4 & 5
Declaration of independence Quiz Thursday 1/19
Review note-taking packet, vocabulary words and main characters
Science: Diffusion and Osmosis Unit
Keep up with daily homework assignments
Quiz - Fri. 1/13
Math: Quiz - Friday 1/13 (Concepts this week)
Study Skills Strategy:
Plan your study time wisely in your planner. Remember to develop a learning plan and stick to it. How are you going to change the information so you will remember it? Practice makes perfect!
How will you study for the science quiz? Use your active and long term memory strategies. Be sure to CHANGE the information so you can store it into your memory in order to recall it.
Good luck students.
Brain Pop:www.brainpop.com
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password: acsd
Week of: 12/19
Week of: 12/12
English: Christmas Carol Test - Tuesday 12/20
Keep up with daily readings and assignments
S.S. 50 States Test - Tues. 12/20
Sci. Bacteria & Virus Quiz - Wed. 12/21
Math Test Wed. - 12/21
Month of November:
Team 4 - For all core areas (English, Math, Science & S.S.)
-Copy daily assignments into your planner. (Use teacher web to verify) -Plan study time for the week directly in the planner. (Some classes require more time.) -Have good attendance, if absent, make up missed work. -Seek extra help as you need it. Math lab is available during all lunches. -If you have trouble with homework, look back at class notes or handouts. You may also seek out the classroom teacher for clarification. -Utilize the computer lab or library after school to work on assignments (these are quite places to focus, use materials and organize yourself). -Remember student effort is the secret to your success. 