Tuesday

REMINDER: STUDENTS NEED TO TURN IN THEIR PERMISSION SLIPS FOR THE PUMPKIN FESTIVAL BY THURSDAY DURING  HOMEROOM!

Math: 

Math 8: They measured 10 squares and rectangles around the room. They measured the sides (legs), then they used Pythagorean Theorem to find the diagonal (hypotenuse).

Math 1: Quiz on lesson 1, 2, 3

 

WV Studies:  French and Indian war assessment worth 50 points ( 5 questions) are due at the beginning of class tomorrow.  Questions are on the 2nd handout given last Friday on the French and Indian War.

 

Language arts: Reviewed narration. Students read the short story "The Test" and filled out a plot diagram chart. ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAYS DUE BY 3:05 P.M. on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3!

 

Science: Today we worked on getting our notebooks setup for the new grading period. We also got the notes ready for tomorrow. Students downloaded "Atoms HD" for tomorrow. NO HOMEWORK!

 

Reading:  No Homework    - Today students completed a Edgar Allen Poe scavenger hunt.

 

Have a great evening!!!

Monday: 
  Math: 
Math 8: Did worksheet 8-7. They were to video their problem and upload it to Edmodo. Then they were to check the others in the class to complete the worksheet.
Math 1: page U2-109 #1-10 and Quiz tomorrow Lessons

WV Studies
Today students were handed their notebooks required to bring to class daily, these notebooks will be filled out together and serve as their study guide. For homework tonight the students are to draw a mini poster of each of the vocab words (Pontiac's Rebellion, Lord Dunmore, Proclamation of 1763, Chief Logan) at the bottom of the posters students have to write a descriptive sentence. On the back of the page students are to complete a 3-2-1 (3 things I have learned, 2 things I found interesting, 1 thing I don't understand/ want to know more about)

Reading:
Today students did an Poe Scavenger Hunt. No homework

Science:
Today we went over the notebook check rubric for Wednesday. I taught students how to do a keyboard shortcut for their names. Students then partnered up for a Socrative Quiz (6 questions). Notebook check is Wednesday. 3 weeks worth of Bellringers are due Friday. NO HOMEWORK!

Language arts: Students had one final day to type their essays in class. The essays are due by Friday at 3:05 PM. They need to be emailed to me at awhitt@k12.wv.us ... We discussed how to email them today in class. 8th period students will be reading The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes beginning October 6. They may go ahead and download the book from the Free Books app, but they should not start reading it yet.

Have a great evening

REMINDER: PUMPKIN FESTIVAL PERMISSION SLIPS ARE DUE NEXT THURSDAY OCT. 2ND! Can't find your slip? Ask your homeroom teacher for another one!

Friday

WV Studies-  Today we finished notes on the French and Indian War.  Students have a 50 point assignment due next Wednesday Oct. 1  (5 questions) based on the notes.  Pioneer Projects will be due sometime in November,  Students were given the Handouts Wednesday Sept. 24.  Project directions can also be found on the coleglass blog, Here is the link to the blog.
pioneer project directions and notes
Monday -  Ms. Miller the student teacher will begin her unit.

Math-  Math 8 -   Pythagorean theorem Work Sheet
             Math 1-  Quiz Next Tuesday  Sept. 30

Science: We are one step closer to finishing up the Settings section! I asked for students to download a free app called "Socrative" that we would be using on Monday after we start our checklist. If you do not have access to wireless this weekend, no worries! It should download fast on Monday during homeroom or class. Upcoming events: WEDNESDAY is notebook check day. Students will be given a checklist on Monday so that they can make sure they have everything they need for their notebook check. FRIDAY is the Pumpkin Festival and marks the last day for Bellringers (3 weeks BR check on that day as well). Also, I will be tallying up 3 weeks worth of participation pts (Note: it can only help a student's grade).


Reading:  Finish Newspaper article -  writing assignment , it is due Monday, Sept. 29.

Have a great weekend !!!!

Thursday:

WV Studies:  Students finished notes on the pioneers, got the pioneer project assignment which will be due sometime in November and will be worth 200 points.  I will post the due date and instructions later.  Then we began the French and Indian War. 

Math:   Math 8  Students began work on 6 real world math problems.
             Math 1 -  Worked on lesson 4 vocabulary and started U2-97.

Science: We are still working on "settings" section of the iPad. I think we will be done either tomorrow or Monday. Today was a very productive day! Students set up "Do Not Disturb" times, notifications settings, and Bluetooth (to name a few). We also talked about digital citizenship and safety when using public WiFi's. Here is a tip from one of our students: Turn 'Airplane" mode on when charging the iPad. It will charge faster! NO HOMEWORK!

Language arts: Read/discussed article on turtle extinction through New-O-Matic app. Continued argumentative essays. Students will have time to work on their papers tomorrow in class. Right now, it is looking like they will be due on Thursday, October 2nd. No homework tonight.

Reading:  If you did not finish your informational text assignment with the newspaper, its homework.

Go Panthers!!!

Wednesday: 

WV Studies:  Today we continued our lessons on settlement.  Assessment on the Explorers is due Friday (see Mondays post for a link to the directions).  Today we introduced the I-pads. we learned how to make folders, close apps. and looked a frontier images with the topics of class.

Math:  Math 1 and 8 both worked with I-pad functions for Math class.

Language arts: Discussed how to download apps, close out apps to save battery, and layer iPads. If students were unable to get the 2 apps downloaded in class that they need, it would be great if they could download them at home. If not, we will get it taken care of. The apps are New-O-Matic (a free, daily news app for kids) and Free Books 23,469 (also free). Rough drafts for the argumentative essay ARE NOT due tomorrow.

Reading: Students set their Lock Screen with a picture of them and a back drop that reads Property of Milton Middle. This must stay their lock screen. Student did a great job today. Keep up the good work.

Science: Today we started "Settings". There is a lot to cover so we will be working in this section along with a checklist for the rest of the week. Today was awesome! Our first day went off with minor interruptions and I was pleased to see so many of our students helping each other! Some topics that were covered today were: "About" and storage capacity, turning off keyboard clicks, Ringtones, Siri settings and setting a complex passcode (one that is not 4 digits). Please encourage your child to write down their passcode somewhere safe at home (where you and your child have access to it).

Tuesday:

Science:  Chemistry pre-test   No Homework.

WV Studies-  Explorer Assessment due Friday Sept. 26 (see yesterdays post for link to directions)  100 points.  Today we continued with settlement graphic organizers and summaries.

Math:   Math 8  Worked on activity on right triangles.
             Math 1  Finished U2- 67 page.  then worked on lesson 3 vocabulary.

Reading:  Students are working on reading and related activities concerning informational text.
                        No Homework.

Have a great evening!!!

Monday:
REMINDER TO PARENTS: THE IPAD MEETING IS TOMORROW AT 5:30 OR 7:00. IN ORDER TO GET A DEVICE, PARENTS MUST HAND DELIVER OR BE PRESENT TO SIGN THE AUP! WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

WV Studies-  Explorer assessments were passed out last Friday.  (100 points)  They are to be completed outside of class and turned in Friday Sept. 26.  See the following link to my coleglass blog for directions (post for Friday Sept. 19.)
http://coleglass.blogspot.com/
Today:  We began settlers, we looked at vocabulary and started a graphic organizer on reasons for settlement.  Tomorrow we will look at Morgan Morgan.

Math:    Math 8 Began Pythagorean theorem (did triangle one) and students need to finish three questions for homework if they didn't finish in class.
             Math 1: U2-67

Science: Today we finished the tic tac toe on vocabulary terms (phone buddy 1) and students worked on getting their notebooks ready for a notebook check early next week. Quite a few students completed their tic tac toe sheet and turned it in. The only homework is to complete it if you didn't in class (Note: students had all class period and worked with another student).

Language arts: Students finished and turned in their argumentative chart. If not, they need to finish it during morning homeroom at school this week.

Have a great evening!!!!

Happy Friday:

WV Studies-  Today students took Map Quiz-5.  Then they finished up Explorers.  Explorers assessment was handed out to classes.  It will be completed outside of class. Students can use any resources, (notes, internet, etc.) to complete the assignment.  It will be due next Friday Sept. 26
Go to the following link to see directions for the assignment.  Timeline and chart etc. were handed out today so students should have a copy.
https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=7622529466290060466#allposts

See Friday Sept. 19 post.

Math:  Math 8 Test on Exponents

 Math 1 finish P U2-57 # 1-10

Science: Today we redid our phone buddy sheet because of class changes and schedule switches. We also did a Tic Tac Toe sheet on essential vocabulary. We talked about the iPad roll out next week. No homework!

Reading:  Took quiz, No Homework!!!

Have a great weekend!!!!

Thursday:

WV Studies:  Constitution Day posters due tomorrow at the beginning of class.  Continued with the last 3 explorers.  Map Quiz 5 tomorrow.  Explorer Assessment will be handed out tomorrow. 

Math:   Math 8 Scavenger hunt today.  Test tomorrow.
              Math 1 U2-page 57 , students will finish tomorrow.

Language arts: Continued working on tone. Students identified tone in different sentences and created their own sentences to convey a particular tone.

Science: Today we took the  Intro to Science Test and turned in their study guides. Next week, be looking for the test to show up in Edline. NO HOMEWORK!

Reading: Study for vocabulary quiz.  Read it expands your vocabulary. 

Have a great evening!!!

Constitution Day!!!!   Wednesday:

WV Studies-  Constitution Day-  Students completed pre-test for Ms. Millers Unit (student teacher), then they made a poster based on information from the civics book on the first 3 articles of the Constitution on the branches of the government. 

Math 8: We made a foldable to use as a study guide for the test on Friday.
Math 1: Finish P. U2-38 and Lesson 2 vocabulary

Science: We finished up the study guide. Here is the link for the answers if students want to go over them (they should already have them). The test is tomorrow so STUDY! Students will turn in their study guides one last time tomorrow.

Reading:  Finish Vocabulary quiz for homework if not finished.

Language arts: Students took a pre-test for our student-teacher's narrative writing unit. If time allowed, we discussed tone and compared/contrast movie trailers that have been altered according to tone.

Have a happy constitution day evening!!!!

Tuesday: 

WV Studies-  Map Quiz  5  Friday,  Today we finished up the Howard and Salling Expedition and completed a summary map activity.  Then we started the last 3 explorers, De Blainville, Walker and Gist.  No Homework.

Science: Today students turned in their study guides (they can get some of their points back by turning it in on Thursday with the corrected answers). We went over the answers and will continue tomorrow. TONIGHT: STUDY FOR THE TEST!

Reading:  Finish Handout "A" Words  Get the Facts 1-8. 

Language arts: Discussed charged words, connotation and denotation. Students wrote and turned in a paragraph advertising MMS as either a great or terrible school to attend. No homework.

Have a great evening!!!

Monday:

WV Studies-   Continued explorers,  Howard and Salling.  Gave new counties list for Map Quiz 5 which will be Friday Sept.  19.  No homework.

Language arts: Minilesson on values, students held on to their work. Read "Darkness at Noon," and students wrote down 5 values of the author that they identified from the essay. No homework.

Reading:  Took test today   no homework.

Math:  Math 8   p. 94-95 worksheet Test Friday Sept. 19
            Math 1-  p.U2-30
Science:  Students worked on their Study Guides.  They are due tomorrow before the bell rings. 

Have a wonderful evening !!!!

Yea, we made it another week!!!

Math:  Math 1 turned in Homework today.  No Homework for the weekend.
            Math 8   Began scientific Notation-  No homework.

Reading: Study for the test Monday (Flowers for Algernon). Mrs. Marcums Remind101 TEXT: 304-949-8900 (put in @tmarcum then the class period your child has me.

Science: Today I passed out the study guides and students did the airplane lab. Quite a few students didn't finsih. It is their responsibility to finish it this weekend and turn it in on Monday before the bell. The Controls and Variables worksheet is due on Monday along with the lab. The study guides are due Tuesday and the test is THURSDAY!

WV Studies:  Map quiz 4 today, Students will get their new list of counties for map quiz 5 Monday.  Today students turned in Bell Ringers.  We continued looking at Alexander Spotswood and wrote a 5 sentence paragraph.   Those not finished will finish Monday -  No Homework. 

Have a great weekend!!

Happy Thursday:

PARENTS: BE LOOKING FOR MIDTERMS! THEY WERE GIVEN OUT TODAY!

WV Studies:  Students continued with lessons and activities with explorers.  We completed a summerizer for a grade that will be collected tomorrow.  Map Quiz 4 tomorrow. 

Science: Wanted Posters were due today before the bell! Today we went over the lab that we are covering tomorrow (Paper Airplane Lab for the Scientific Method). I passed out the Controls and Variables worksheet and students got with their phone buddy today (it is due Monday before the bell). THERE IS A TEST A WEEK FROM TODAY! Study Guides will be given tomorrow.

Language arts: Discussed/took notes on how and when to write numbers as words/numerals. Students completed a worksheet on the subject and turned it in. Homework if not finished in class.

Have a great evening!!!    Good luck Football and Volleyball!

Wednesday:

Reading:  Quiz -then  Students worked on their study guides and read their books. 

MATH   Math 8 Practice exponents worksheet
                Math 1  finish and go over 42-10 #  1-10

WV Studies:   Continued notes and activities with the explorers.  Students wrote summary statements for our first 4 explorers and turned in for a grade. 

Science: Today I told students what their midterm grades were. We finished up the concept map and turned it in. The Wanted posters are due tomorrow before the bell!

 

 

Language arts: Continued discussing point of view. Students rewrote a paragraph changing it from a teacher's point of view to a student's. They also completed a worksheet with 14 sentences altering the point of view. If they didn't complete it then it is homework. No homework for 4th period.

 

Have a wonderful evening. :o) 

happy Tuesday:

WV Studies-  Map Quiz 4 is Friday the 12th.  Students continued notes and activities with the explorers.  No Homework

Math:  Math 8 Students went over 8/3-  no homework.  
            Math 1 Assignment u-2 will finish tomorrow.  no homework.

Science: Today we finished working on the concept maps about the Mothman. 8th period only: Finish going over your Mothman book excerpt and underline important details. It is due tomorrow before the bell!

Language arts: Discussed point of view and took notes. Read examples and changed their point of view accordingly. No homework.

Reading:  Study for quiz tomorrow!!!

Have a great evening!!!

Midterms are going to be given out this Thursday during 8th period,

Here is Monday's assignments:

Math:  8   8-3 Worksheet  Practice.

Math 1  Unit 2 Vocabulary P. 42-1

WV Studies:  Continued explorers-  student notes,  Gave Map Quiz 4 list of counties.  Map Quiz will be Friday Sept. 12. 

Science: Today I took up the half sheet about sig figs (this was only to see who actually did it OR copied off of this blog/the Remind101). We watched a clip about the Mothman and jotted down a few key points. Students got with their phone buddy #2 and started their concept maps. UPCOMING INFORMATION: Intro to Science Test is next Thursday, September 18th 2014. I'll be giving out the Study Guides on Friday. They are due next Tuesday! NO HOMEWORK TODAY!

Language arts: Discussed and practiced writing limericks. No homework.

Reading:  Bell Ringer Quiz tomorrow,  Have all your bell ringers for the quiz.

Have a great evening!

Happy Friday:

WV Studies-  Students took Map Quiz 3.  Students will get counties for Map quiz 4 Monday. 
Continued lesson on first explorers.

Science: Today we started the scientific method learning about urban legends and myths. Some classes started the Mothman. THIS WEEKEND: Students were asked to bring home their 1/2 sheets on sig figs (they got these on Tuesday). I sent a remind 101 with the answers: Check and fix them! CLICK HERE FOR THE ANSWERS! Sig figs sheet side 1 and Sig figs side 2

Reading: Went to the library and worked on in-class assignment with sub. No homework.

English: Finished essays and poems; should have essays turned in today

Have a great weekend!

Happy Thursday:

WV Studies-  Finished vocabulary activity and started taking notes on the exploreres.  Map Quiz 3 Tomorrow. 

Science: Today we learned about the steps of the scientific method and glued them to our notebook p. 12. On the back we put information about variables (see the above image). We also listened to The Scientific Method song. NO HOMEWORK!

English: Analyzed "Bleeding Love" by Leona Lewis and made their own song/poem 7TH PERIOD ONLY HAS HOMEWORK!

Math:    Math 8 Lesson 5 megative exponents SB  P. 17-21
Math 1 Test on Unit 1

Reading:  No Homework. Tomorrow is library day bring your AR book. Be reading!!!

Have a great evening!!!    Go Panthers!!!

Wednesday's assignments:

WV Studies--  Passed back test and went over mistakes with students,  Grades will be posted this evening.  Began vocabulary activity for our new unit on the Explorers.  Map Quiz 3-  Friday Sept. 5.

Math:  Math 8-  Worksheet Practice expoents Rules.
            Math 1  Finish p. u1-107 Test Tomorrow.

Science: Today we did a mini quiz on sig figs (they took the same one before learining about sig figs). We finished the check activity and worked on the half sheet on sig figs. No homework!

Language arts: Covered haiku poetry. Students wrote one in class that we shared and they have 3 to do for homework if they didn't finish that are due tomorrow.

Reading:  Finished Reading Flowers for Algernon.
                 Then class discussion - NO Homework.

Have a great evening!

Tuesday-  Were back in business.

WV Studies-  Presentations on Indian Tribes by groups.  Map Quiz 3 counties given out.  quiz Friday Sept. 5  No Homework. 

Reading: Mrs. Marcum left early today, but the students told me that they watched Flowers for Algernon and that there isn't any homework.

Science: The Save Fred lab was due today for 1/2 credit. We finished the back of p. 11 and worked on the check activity. Tomorrow is a mini quiz on sig figs so study your notebook!
Language arts: Students typed their finals drafts and turned them in if they completed it. They need to finish them and turn them in before the end of the week if at all possible. They will not have class time to work on them anymore and will need to finish them at home or during A/A at school.

Math:  Will give status tomorrow.

Have a great evening !