Sixth Grade
Spelling - Unit 2 was due today and the class took the Spelling test. Because of the weird schedule this week, we also started Unit 3 today! Unit 3 will be due next Tuesday, as usual.
Literature - We talked about book reports today and the kids had a lot of questions. I will give them a handout with all of the dates and information they need to complete the book report tomorrow. The first report is due on October 12th. This means that they need to finish reading hte book before October 12th so they can do the assignment! Students should have picked out a book during Library class this afternoon. If they did not find one, they will need to choose one from a book at home, my class library, or Mrs. Baer's class library. I don't have as many books as Mrs. Baer does, but both of us are willing to let the kids check one out for a report. It is important that they chose a book that is an appropriate reading level. Mrs. Brett and I will help them with finding the right book. Let me know if you have any questions about the reports!
Math - Lesson 12. Place Value. Use the place value chart on page 53 to answer these questions. Remember, if you can SAY the number, you can write it in words! Also remember to use place holder zeros when necessary.
On the multistep problems, just think about each part separately and then it will make sense.
For example:
What is the difference between the product of 10 and 2 and the sum of 10 and 2?
First, you are finding the difference between two things - the PRODUCT and the SUM. So, first you need to find the product and the sum. Once you have those numbers, you will subtract to find the difference.
The product of 10 and 2 is 20.
The sum of 10 and 2 is 12.
The difference between THOSE two numbers is: 20-12=8
Seventh Grade
Spelling - Unit 3 is due on Friday. Be sure you are completing the unit and studying each night!
Vocabulary - Unit 2 is due on Friday. The cards are also due Friday so be sure you are working on it some tonight as it is a lot of work to complete in one evening!
Literature - We talked about book reports today. The students were given a chance to check out a book during Library class this afternoon. Some students did not check out a book and will need to find one at home, from my class library, or from Mrs. Baer's class library. You will need to have chosen a book by Friday so you can begin reading! The first report is due on October 12th. The students will get a handout with details about the report tomorrow.
Math - Lesson 11. Problem Solving. In this lesson, you have to identify a word problem as following either an addition pattern or a subtraction pattern.
Here are a few examples:
At 10:00, there were 25 birds sitting on the wire. Some more landed at 10:15 (none had flown away). Now there are 72 birds sitting on the wire. How many birds landed at 10:15?
First, recognize the pattern as an addition pattern. There were birds on the wire and some more came. Now there are more birds on the wire.
Second, write an equation representing the story.
25 + B = 72
25 birds + some more birds (B) = 72 birds
Now, solve the problem by subtracting the 25 birds that were originally there from the number of birds that are now there.
72 - 25 = 47
Go back and read the QUESTION. It said, "How many birds landed at 10:15?"
Now, label your answer! 47 birds
Eighth Grade
Lesson 12.
Pre-Algebra - Prime numbers and factor trees. Again, this is a pretty easy lesson for everyone. Take your time though and please write if you get stuck!
Algebra I - Today was just more easy stuff. You are all doing a terrific job! Just take your time with the signs, being sure you aren't adding or subtracting before you multiply.
See you tomorrow!
Mrs. Swickey
