September, 2007Archive

Sep 30

*Lesson Plans are subject to change according to students level of comprehension. 

Monday
TSW solve real-world problems involving rate/time/distance. (SPI 8.4.5)
1st/2nd Period:
Rational Project Due
Review Chp 2 Lesson 2.1 and 2.2
Lesson 2.1 Quick Quiz
Lesson 2.3 pgs. 71-75
Journal Notes w/Guided Practice
Classwork: pg. 74-75 #10-29, 35-45
Homework: pg. 619 Lessons 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3 (#1-5)

4th/5th:
TSW identify the opposite and the reciprocal of a rational number (SPI 8.1.1)
Review quiz (2.1-2.3)
Continue w/Chp 2 Lesson 4 pgs 76-80
Journal Notes w/Guided Practice
Classwork: given problems
Group check
Homework: pg. 79 #12-35 odd

Tuesday:
TSW identify the opposite and the reciprocal of a rational number (SPI 8.1.1)
1st/2nd Period:
Lesson 2.2 Quick Quiz
Review Lesson 2.3 pgs 71-75
Classwork: Given problems
Group check
Homework: pg. 619 Lesson 2.1,2.2,2.3 #13-17

4th/5th:
TSW add and subtract fractions with like denominators.
Lesson 2.5 pgs 82-85
Journal Notes w/Guided Practice
Classwork: pg. 84-85 #11-31 odd, 39-47 odd
Homework: pg. 84-85 #12-32 even, 38-48 even

Wednesday:
TSW identify the opposite and the reciprocal of a rational number (SPI 8.1.1)
1st/2nd Period:
Lesson 2.1-2.3 Quick Quiz
Lesson 2.4 pgs 76-80
Journal Notes/Guided Practice
Classwork: Given problems
Group check
Homework: pg. 619 Lesson 2.1,2.2,2.3 #18-21 and 2.4 #1-7

4th/5th:
TSW identify the opposite and the reciprocal of a rational number (SPI 8.1.1)
Quiz Lessons 2.4 - 2.5
Review Lesson 2.5
Classwork: given problems
Group check

Thursday:
1st/2nd Period:
TSW identify the opposite and the reciprocal of a rational number (SPI 8.1.1)
Review Lesson 2.4 and 2.5
Classwork: Given problems
Group check
Homework: pg. 619 Lesson 2.1,2.2,2.3 #22-24 and 2.4 #9-18

4th/5th:
Review 2.1-2.5 for Mid-Chapter Test Tomorrow
Open class quiz discussion
Classwork: Practice Test
Homework: pg. 619-620 Lessons 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 (#1-5)

Friday:
TSW add and subtract fractions with like denominators.
1st/2nd Period
Lesson 2.4 and 2.5 Quick Quiz
Classwork: pg. 84-85 #11-30 even
Return graded papers.

4th/5th
TSW add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators.
Mid-Chapter Test Today
Lesson 2.6 Intro pgs.88-91
Journal/Guided Practice
Return graded papers

Enjoy your Fall Break. NO SCHOOL MONDAY AND TUESDAY NEXT WEEK…

Sep 24

Sept. 24-28

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Monday:
TSW express rational numbers as decimals and decimals as fractions.
Chp 2 Lesson 1 pgs 62-66
Journal Notes w/Guided Practice
Classwork:
1st/2nd - Ch 1 Test
4th/5th - pg. 69 #12-32
5 min check 2.1
Homework:
1st/2nd - pg. 65 #14-39 odd
4th/5th - pg. 619 2.1 #11-16 2.2 #1-5

Tuesday:
TSW compare rational numbers using the appropriate symbol (SPI 8.1.2).
1st/2nd Period:
Chp 2 Lesson 2 pgs 67-70
Journal Notes w/Guided Practice
Classwork: pg. 65 #14-39
Homework: pg. 66 #48-58

4th/5th:
TSW solve real-world problems involving rate/time/distance. (SPI 8.4.5)
5 min check (2.2)
Chp 2 Lesson 3 pgs 71-75
Journal Notes w/Guided Practice
Classwork: pg. 74-75 #10-29, 35-45
Homework: pg. 619 Lesson 2.3 #1-10 (Study quiz tomorrow over Lessons 2.1-2.3)

Wednesday:
TSW solve real-world problems involving rate/time/distance. (SPI 8.4.5)
1st/2nd Period:
5 min check (2.2)
Chp 2 Lesson 3 pgs 71-75
Journal Notes w/Guided Practice
Classwork: pg. 74-75 #10-29, 35-45
Homework: pg. 619 Lesson 2.3 #1-10 (Study quiz tomorrow over Lessons 2.1-2.3)

4th/5th:
TSW identify the opposite and the reciprocal of a rational number (SPI 8.1.1)
Project Due Today
Quiz Lessons 2.1 - 2.3
Chp 2 Lesson 4 pgs 76-80
Journal Notes w/Guided Practice
Classwork: pg. 79 #12-35 odd
Homework: pg. 79-80 #12-35 even, 42-54 even

Thursday:
1st/2nd Period:
TSW identify the opposite and the reciprocal of a rational number (SPI 8.1.1)
Quiz Lessons 2.1 - 2.3
Chp 2 Lesson 4 pgs 76-80
Journal Notes w/Guided Practice
Classwork: pg. 79 #12-35 odd
Homework: pg. 79-80 #12-35 even, 42-54 even

4th/5th:
TSW add and subtract fractions with like denominators.
5 min Check
Chp 2 Lesson 5 pgs 82-85
Journal Notes w/Guided Practice
Classwork: pg. 84-85 #11-31 odd
Homework: pg. 84-85 #11-31 even

Friday:
1st/2nd Period
TSW add and subtract fractions with like denominators.
5 min Check
Chp 2 Lesson 5 pgs 82-85
Journal Notes w/Guided Practice
Classwork: pg. 84-85 #11-31 odd
Homework: pg. 84-85 #11-31 even

4th/5th
Review Lessons 2.1-2.5 for Mid-Chapter Test Monday
Return graded papers

Sep 19

Each item is worth 5 points.
You may earn up to 10 point max. per 9 weeks only.
Sorry, no roll over of points. Your points will be added at the end of the 9 weeks period.
****Addition and Deduction of items will be revised as the year progresses****

Items:
Copy Paper (white or color) 500 ct.
Expo Dry Erase Markers (5 ct pack or more)
Expo (Vis a Vis) Markers (5 ct pack) **overhead projector pens**
“Oust” Battery operated Fan Deodorizer Refills (do not send the “Lavender” scent - allergies)
Electric Pencil Sharpener (10 pts)
Plain Copier Transparency Film Sheets (50 ct or more)

Sep 17

Sept. 17-21

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Monday: Chapter 1 Review Day
Questions and Answer Day
Test postponed until tomorrow due to the interuption on Friday’s Review Day
Homework: Study Study Study for Chapter 1 Test TOMORROW

Tuesday:
1st/2nd Period: Chapter 1 Retro Day
Revisit Lesson 1.3/1.4/1.5 working on comprehension of concept
Guided Practice, Group Collaboration
Homework: Complete given problems

4th/5th Period:
Chapter 1 Test
Journal Notes
Intro to Ch 2 Fractions and Decimals
Classwork: Getting Started pg. 61 Pretest

Wednesday:
1st/2nd: Continue with Integers Revisit Lessons 1.6,1.7,1.8,1.9
Group Collaboration, Checking on notes

TSW Compute efficiently and accuratedly with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percents.
4th/5th: Journal Notes, Guided Practice pgs. 62-63
Classwork: Fractions and Decimals Working w/calculators (given problems)

Thursday
1st/2nd: Revisit Ch. 1 all lessons
Quiz Day of Lessons.
Homework: correct missed quiz problems for test tomorrow.

4th/5th: Classwork: pg. 64-65

Friday
1st/2nd: Chp. 1 Test Day
Journal Notes
Intro to Ch 2 Fractions and Decimals
Return graded papers

4th/5th: 5 min Quiz Lesson 2.1
Return graded papers
Group work: pg 65 #4-13
Indep.: pg 65 #14-40 odd

Sep 09

Monday - TSW represent situations and solve real-world problems using symbolic algebra. (8.2.spi.3).
Journal Notes
Review Lesson 1.7 and 1.8 pgs.39-40; 45-47
Classwork: pg. 41 #8-16; pg. 48 #12-20
Homework pg. 42 #22-30 and pg. 48 #32-35

Tuesday
Check HW
Lesson 1.9 Solving Multiplication and Division Equations
Classwork: pg. 52-53 #14-45 (even)
Homework: pg. 52-53 #14-45 (odd)
Addendum: Begin ThinkLink Testing using the iBooks

Wednesday
Continue w/Lessons 1.6-1.9 Multiplication and Division Equations
Solve given problems.
Addendum: Begin ThinkLink Testing using the iBooks

Thursday - TSW review chapter 1 vocabulary and concepts.
Group Quizzing Day - TSW work in groups to complete a mock test of chapter 1
Chapter 1 Test Monday

Friday - TSW review group quiz
Mind Jogger Game Day - TSW participate in a “game show” quizzing of chapter 1 concepts and vocabulary
Return graded papers.
Homework: Study for chapter 1 test Monday