6th Grade
Lesson 9 - Comparing numbers. This class is doing an excellent job! Most of the students are finishing in class, but everyone is using time wisely and I have not had one missed assignment after 8 lessons. Keep it up 6th grade! I think everyone understood the lesson today. And yes, you can draw the alligators for your greater than/less than signs!
7th Grade
Spelling - 2nd two pages of Unit 2.
Grammar - Underline all capitalized words in the article about the space shuttle. On a separate piece of paper, identify why each word was capitalized. If it was the first word in a sentence and also a name, just write "1st word" (or both, if you like). There are a few that are a little weird. Just do your best! Remember, there are 53 capitalizations to identify. (at least by my count!)
Vocabulary - Unit 1 was due today. Remember, the test is on THURSDAY. Be sure you are studying!
Literature - The students handed in their rough drafts of the fantasy today. I will read over them and make sure everyone is on the right track. Tomorrow, we will begin to edit them.
Math - Lesson 1-6. Division of Integers. #2-44 evens. The rules are just the same as for multiplication of integers. How many negative signs there are tell you whether the answer will be positive or negative. (Remember, if multiplication and division, it doesn't matter which number is bigger.)
Again:
If the signs are the same, it's positive.
If the signs are different, it's negative.
When multiplying or dividing more than two numbers: If there is an even number of negative signs, it's positive. If there is an odd number of negative signs, it's negative.
8th Grade
Today, we reviewed the integer rules and worked an integer worksheet together. For homework, complete the worksheet with 20 addition and subtraction problems with fractions and mixed numbers. These are critical skills in order to be successful in the coming lessons! Take your time and make sure your calculations are accurate!
See you tomorrow!
Mrs. Swickey
