Homework for Miss McFarland:
Monday May 14, 2012 (No Class- 8th Grade Retreat)
ZERO PERIOD MATH:Please see link below for teacher page.
MATH: Please see link below for teacher page.
SCIENCE: Please see link below for teacher page.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
LANGUAGE ARTS: Possessive Case Exam on Friday!
-LATIN/GREEK: "specto, spectum" quiz on Thursday
LITERATURE: Please see link below for teacher page.
SPELLING: Unit 26 retake on Thursday!
RELIGION:
OTHER:
Tuesday May 15, 2012
ZERO PERIOD MATH:Please see link below for teacher page.
MATH:Please see link below for teacher page.
SCIENCE:Please see link below for teacher page.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Your documentaries are due May 29. You should have ample time in class to complete your presentations. This week your goal is to amass pictures, political cartoons, advertisements, etc. The basic ephemera of any era can indicate so much about the zeitgeist! Use music, jingles, etc. of the era to help capture the feel. Feel free to juxtapose any modern media that might enhance your project!
LANGUAGE ARTS: Today we quickly looked at the material for which you will be responsible for Friday's exam.
LATIN/GREEK: "specto, spectum" quiz on Thursday
LITERATURE:Please see link below for teacher page.
SPELLING: Unit 26 retake on Thursday
RELIGION:Today we visited our Buddies and listened to their presentations on habitat. You also recited the Divine Praises. We will continue our discussion about unrealistic ideals of physical beauty tomorrow! Please bring any addresses you might need to send your Parent Tea invites tomorrow!
OTHER: Please bring any addresses you might need to send your Parent Tea invites tomorrow!
Wednesday May 16, 2012
ZERO PERIOD MATH: Please see link below for teacher page.
MATH: Please see link below for teacher page.
SCIENCE: Please see link below for teacher page.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Your documentaries are due May 29. You should have ample time in class to complete your presentations. This week your goal is to amass pictures, political cartoons, advertisements, etc. The basic ephemera of any era can indicate so much about the zeitgeist! Use music, jingles, etc. of the era to help capture the feel. Feel free to juxtapose any modern media that might enhance your project!
LANGUAGE ARTS: In preparation for the exam Friday, we worked with forming the correct subject-verb agreement for indefinite pronouns. The study guide for the exam is on the left. We will continue to review tomorrow!
-LATIN/GREEK: "specto, spectum" quiz tomorrow.
LITERATURE: Please see link below for teacher page.
SPELLING: Unit 26 retake Thursday
RELIGION: Today we discussed your examples of unrealistic physical beauty in the media. What are the dangers of this line of thinking? How is one to have healthy self-esteem while being inundated with these images? A few videos prompted our discussions. For tonight, please consider a character in your favorite movie, tv show, book, etc. who might be considered to have poor self-esteem. We will use him or her for our next discussion.
OTHER: BABY PICS!
Thursday May 17, 2012
ZERO PERIOD MATH: Please see link below for teacher page.
MATH: Please see link below for teacher page.
SCIENCE: Please see link below for teacher page.
SOCIAL STUDIES: RESEARCH
LANGUAGE ARTS: Possessive Case & Clauses Exam tomorrow! See side bar for study guide.
-LATIN/GREEK: No more new root words- sad! Please make-up any quizzes and complete sentences by next week!
LITERATURE: Please see link below for teacher page.
SPELLING: No Spelling
RELIGION: Today we had an extended review for LA. We will pick up our discussion of self-esteem tomorrow!
OTHER:_Baby Pictures!
Friday May 11, 2012
ZERO PERIOD MATH: Please see link below for teacher page.
MATH: Please see link below for teacher page.
SCIENCE: Please see link below for teacher page.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Most of you have finished taking notes on the background of your topic. Now it is time to plan your documentary!
LANGUAGE ARTS: Possessive Case and Clauses Test next Friday.
-LATIN/GREEK: "specto, spectum" quiz on Thursday
LITERATURE: Please see link below for teacher page.
SPELLING: Unit 26 Retake next Thursday.
RELIGION: Today we discussed what physical characteristics of men and women are the expectation of "beauty". How is one supposed to have good self-esteem while being inundated with unrealistic images of physical perfection? This weekend, find an advertisement, a commercial, or other message of what is considered beautiful. We will pick up our discussion on Tuesday.
OTHER: Retreat on Monday!
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HOMEWORK LINKS
Math: Mrs. Brumback
Science: Mr. Tice
Literature: Mrs. Halley
Spanish: Señor Pablo