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1-5-08
HELP MR. MCGEE!!!!!!!!!!!
He is in need of used/new, working and non-working Christmas mini-lights in any color to use for an in class project. Have any you want to get rid of? Send them to Mr. McGee. Thank you!
Math: Everyone can do it: page 68, numbers 1-14 in the Big Bad Book OR the Challenge page 71, numbers 45, 46, and 47 - due Wed/Thursday.
Communication Arts: Writer's Notebook 5 pages due Friday.
Science: Static Electricity Notes p. 5-11 in Red packet - due Wed/Thursday.
Social Studies: Study for map quiz number 3 (may be on Friday - will update as week develops). Finish vocabulary squares and map packets if not done in class - due Wed/Thursday.
12-17-08
Math: Unit 2 Packet due Friday (8 pages). Bring stencil for wrapping paper.
Communication Arts: Movie list due Friday in Writer's Notebook (tracking differences between novel and movie).
Science: Atom notes in your new red packet due Friday.
Social Studies: Discovery activities packet on Europe and Russia due Wed/Thursday.
Test corrections/retakes due Friday - parent signature required to retake/correct.
Map quiz number 3 - 1st try on Friday (except for 7th hour which has last try on 2nd test).
12-15-08
Math: Unit 2 Packet due Friday (8 pages).
Bring stencil for wrapping paper.
Communication Arts: Character assignments due Wed/Thursday.
Movie List due Friday in Writer's Notebook (tracking differences between novel and movie).
Science: Atom notes in your new red packet due Friday.
Social Studies: Test corrections for Middle East test - with parent/guardian initials - due Friday.
Discovery Activities for Europe and Russia unit due Wed/Thursday.
Map Test #3 (first attempt) on Friday - study guides are online on Mr. Magruder's webpage.
12-10-08
Math: No homework.
Communication Arts: Reading Logs and Packet at a Glance assessment sheets are due Monday/Tuesday. This work is your ticket to the movie!
6CA and 7CA - Writer's Notebook due 12/12.
Science: Finish review foldable started in class. Study for test on Monday/Tuesday 12/15 - 12/16.
Social Studies: No homework.
12-8-08
Math: Problem of the Week - due Wed/Thursday. Symmetry packet due Wed/Thursday.
Science: Finish Study Guide - due Wed/Thursday. Test 12/15-16.
Communication Arts: All Green packet questions due Friday.
Social Studies: Study for Middle East test on Wed./Thursday. Don't forget the map of Middle Eastern countries!
Study guide and key are on Mr. Magruder's website. Go to 6 East website and click on Mr. Magruder's name to access.
12-5-08
Math: Problem of the Week - due Wed/Thursday.
Communication Arts: Students should be caught up through Chapter 21 in the book - otherwise, no homework.
Science: Keep working on your study guide - due 12/10-11.
Social Studies: Study Guide for Middle East due Monday/Tuesday. Test on 12/10-11.
*** Study Guide for Mideast test is available as PDF on Mr. Magruder's homepage. New map quiz, number 3, is also now available.
12/1/08
Math: Pages 47-48 in math book - all problems.
Science: LAST DAY FOR RETAKES 12-10-08
1. Start study guide in purple packet p. 84 to be completed by 12/10/08
2. Visible light and color notes p. 64 - 78 due Wednesday/Thursday.
Communication Arts: Notes for chapters 13-19 in "Freak, the Mighty" plus complete the review cartoon - due Wed/Thursday.
Writer's Notebook 1CA and 2CA - 8 pages due 12/5. 6CA and 7CA due 12/12.
Social Studies: Begin working on study guide for Middle East test. Test will be 12-10/11.
Next map quiz will be Friday - 12/5.
UPDATE 2: 11/25/08 10:30 a.m.
Social Studies: We had a Socratic seminar discussion in class on which is the most important right: the right to be safe from attack, or the right to live on land that has been yours for generations? Homework is to write a response to the question: How do this discussion relate to the question of Palestine? Please use pages 38-40 in booklet and your packet of questions on Palestine to help you.
Have a great Thanksgiving!
UPDATE: 11/24 10:30 a.m.
The 6 East Copper-Silver War will begin Tuesday, December 2nd. Proceeds will be used to offset costs for our spring field trip, and anything left over will be used for our service learning toy drive or canned food drive. Find those pennies!
Date: 11/24/08
Math: Worksheet - order of operation OR multiplication practice - due Tuesday.
Science: No homework.
Communication Arts: No homework.
Social Studies: Complete packet of questions on Palestine - two claims to the same land - due Tuesday.
Date: 11/20/08
Math: No homework.
Science: No homework.
Communication Arts: No homework. Have a good weekend.
Social Studies: Complete questions through number five on Kingdom of Israel and the Diaspora - due Monday/Tuesday.
Be sure to have your timeline on Monday/Tuesday.
Date: 11/19/08
Math: Order of Operations worksheet and
Problem of the Week due Friday.
Science: Electromagnetic spectrum notes in purple packet pages 54-64 - due Friday.
Study Goal 5
Empty paper towel roll.
Communication Arts: Complete the required pages in the reading log for chapters read in class (varies for each class) - roughly chapters 6-10 - due Friday.
1CA and 2CA - writer's notebooks due Friday or December 1st (student's choice).
Social Studies: Timeline for formation of Middle East countries - due Friday.
Date: 11/17/08
Math: Problem of the Week number five - due Friday.
Science: Bring in paper towel roll - due Mon/Tuesday.
Pin hole notes pages 38-46 due Wed/Thursday.
Communication Arts: Reading logs - Chapter 4 and 5 due Wed/Thursday.
Writer's Notebook 1 CA and 2 CA due Friday.
Social Studies: none except to study for map quiz for Friday.
Date: 11/14/08
Math: Play the peg game with your parents.
Science: No homework, unless you did not do your prelab.
Communication Arts: No homework.
Social Studies: Pages 44-45 in Middle East booklet. Don't worry about second set of questions on page 45 - but please do numbers 1-6 on page 45.
On page 44, make a general statement 1-10 comparing Saudi Arabia and the United States' statistics.
Date: 11/12/08
Math: Worksheet - Peg Game due Friday.
Science: Study for Goal 4 quiz on Friday
Eye Pre-lab: Students will chose to take the lab written by me and either:
1. Draw pictures showing what to do during the various steps
2. Copy my procedure word for word by writing or typing
3. Paraphrase/Summarize the procedure or put them into your own words.
Communication Arts: Chapters two and three reading logs - due Friday.
Assessment on parts of speech, sentence structure and editing marks - Friday.
Social Studies: Ten questions on the Ottoman Empire - due Friday.
Ottoman Empire project - due Monday (1st and 6th blocks), Tuesday (2nd and 7th blocks).
Map quiz number 2 (on countries) - Friday.
Date: 11/10/08
Math: Rounding and Estimation worksheet due Wed/Thursday.
Science: Eye notes in purple packet pages 46-54 due Wed/Thursday.
Study for Goal 3 quiz on Wed/Thursday.
Communication Arts: Finish Chapter 1 packet - due Wed/Thursday.
Assessment on parts of speech, compound sentences, and editing marks - on Friday, 11/7.
Writer's Notebooks: 6 CA and 7 CA due 11/7. 1 CA and 2 CA due 11/14.
Social Studies: Venn diagram on three religions due Wed/Thursday.
Date: 11/6/08
Math: Ice Cream Problem - due Monday/Tuesday. Problem of the Week due Friday (11/7).
Science: Enjoy your weekend!
Communication Arts: All adjective assignments are due on Friday and Monday. 1CA and 2CA Writer's Notebooks are due on 11/7.
Social Studies: Postcard from the Middle East (Southwest Asia) - due Monday/Tuesday. Students will draw a scene based on the geography of Southwest Asia, and write a paragraph about what they "saw". Due Monday/Tuesday.
Continue to study for map quiz number 2. Next test will be Friday, Nov. 14th.
Date: 11/3/08
Math: Ice Cream Problem - due Monday/Tuesday. Problem of the Week due Friday.
Science: Lens notes pages 32-38 in purple packet. Study for Goal 2 Quiz - Thursday/Friday.
Communication Arts: Final copy of essay (Six centimeter) due Tuesday, November 4 - ALL CLASSES.
Bring miniature snacks to share.
Adjective Worksheet due Wednesday.
Writer's Notebook 1 CA and 2 CA due Nov. 7th
6CA and 7CA due November 14.
Social Studies: Four elections reading. Answer three questions for each election: 1. What was the problem? 2. What was the solution/resolution? 3. Do you think the solution/resolution was fair, why or why not? Due Wednesday/Thursday.
Map quiz on countries around the world - second attempt - Tuesday, November 4th.
Date: 10/27
Math: "How To" Cannibals and Missionaries
Science: TTO notes pages 22-26, Remote Reflection activity where we are asking you to bouce the beam of the remote (not the remote itself) off objects in your room in order to turn on a television/radio, then draw a pickture, Finally we will take a Goal 1 Quiz on Wednesday/Thursday.
Communication Arts: Completed, typed rough draft due Wednesday/Thursday (6 cm tall paper). Underline ALL the verbs!
Writer's Notebook due 6 CA 10/29
7 CA 10/30. 1 and 2 CA are due 11/7.
Social Studies: No homework due Wed/Thursday. Continue to study for map quiz number 2 - second attempt on Tuesday, November 4.
Date: 10/24
Math: No homework.
Science: Study for Goal 6 Monday/Tuesday.
Communication Arts: Finish rough draft of 6 centimeter tall paper.
Social Studies: Finish "Mapping famous places of India" in booklet (if not completed in class -most did) - due Monday/Tuesday.
Date: 10/22
Math: Problem of the week due Friday AND The ball bouncing bouncing
Science: Reflection Notes p.16 - 22. Homework time given in class.
Communication Arts: Working Thesis and 4 square plan due Friday.
Social Studies: Poster on Hindu Beliefs due Friday. Study for map quiz 2 on Friday.
Date: 10/20
Math: Assessment on Wednesday/Thursday. Problem of the Week due Friday.
Science: Waves notes in your purple Note book pages 3- 16.
Communication Arts: Complete the Prewriting Activity sheet and the noun worksheet due Wednesday/Thursday.
Social Studies: Complete section one summaries for geography and religions of India - due Wednesday/Thursday.
Go to Mr. Magruder's website to download PDFs of study map and list of countries for Map Test #2.
Map quiz number 2 - first attempt - on Friday. Students should be studying every night (15 minutes). This map quiz is about countries around the world.
1-5-08
HELP MR. MCGEE!!!!!!!!!!!
He is in need of used/new, working and non-working Christmas mini-lights in any color to use for an in class project. Have any you want to get rid of? Send them to Mr. McGee. Thank you!
Math: Everyone can do it: page 68, numbers 1-14 in the Big Bad Book OR the Challenge page 71, numbers 45, 46, and 47 - due Wed/Thursday.
Communication Arts: Writer's Notebook 5 pages due Friday.
Science: Static Electricity Notes p. 5-11 in Red packet - due Wed/Thursday.
Social Studies: Study for map quiz number 3 (may be on Friday - will update as week develops). Finish vocabulary squares and map packets if not done in class - due Wed/Thursday.
12-17-08
Math: Unit 2 Packet due Friday (8 pages). Bring stencil for wrapping paper.
Communication Arts: Movie list due Friday in Writer's Notebook (tracking differences between novel and movie).
Science: Atom notes in your new red packet due Friday.
Social Studies: Discovery activities packet on Europe and Russia due Wed/Thursday.
Test corrections/retakes due Friday - parent signature required to retake/correct.
Map quiz number 3 - 1st try on Friday (except for 7th hour which has last try on 2nd test).
12-15-08
Math: Unit 2 Packet due Friday (8 pages).
Bring stencil for wrapping paper.
Communication Arts: Character assignments due Wed/Thursday.
Movie List due Friday in Writer's Notebook (tracking differences between novel and movie).
Science: Atom notes in your new red packet due Friday.
Social Studies: Test corrections for Middle East test - with parent/guardian initials - due Friday.
Discovery Activities for Europe and Russia unit due Wed/Thursday.
Map Test #3 (first attempt) on Friday - study guides are online on Mr. Magruder's webpage.
12-10-08
Math: No homework.
Communication Arts: Reading Logs and Packet at a Glance assessment sheets are due Monday/Tuesday. This work is your ticket to the movie!
6CA and 7CA - Writer's Notebook due 12/12.
Science: Finish review foldable started in class. Study for test on Monday/Tuesday 12/15 - 12/16.
Social Studies: No homework.
12-8-08
Math: Problem of the Week - due Wed/Thursday. Symmetry packet due Wed/Thursday.
Science: Finish Study Guide - due Wed/Thursday. Test 12/15-16.
Communication Arts: All Green packet questions due Friday.
Social Studies: Study for Middle East test on Wed./Thursday. Don't forget the map of Middle Eastern countries!
Study guide and key are on Mr. Magruder's website. Go to 6 East website and click on Mr. Magruder's name to access.
12-5-08
Math: Problem of the Week - due Wed/Thursday.
Communication Arts: Students should be caught up through Chapter 21 in the book - otherwise, no homework.
Science: Keep working on your study guide - due 12/10-11.
Social Studies: Study Guide for Middle East due Monday/Tuesday. Test on 12/10-11.
*** Study Guide for Mideast test is available as PDF on Mr. Magruder's homepage. New map quiz, number 3, is also now available.
12/1/08
Math: Pages 47-48 in math book - all problems.
Science: LAST DAY FOR RETAKES 12-10-08
1. Start study guide in purple packet p. 84 to be completed by 12/10/08
2. Visible light and color notes p. 64 - 78 due Wednesday/Thursday.
Communication Arts: Notes for chapters 13-19 in "Freak, the Mighty" plus complete the review cartoon - due Wed/Thursday.
Writer's Notebook 1CA and 2CA - 8 pages due 12/5. 6CA and 7CA due 12/12.
Social Studies: Begin working on study guide for Middle East test. Test will be 12-10/11.
Next map quiz will be Friday - 12/5.
UPDATE 2: 11/25/08 10:30 a.m.
Social Studies: We had a Socratic seminar discussion in class on which is the most important right: the right to be safe from attack, or the right to live on land that has been yours for generations? Homework is to write a response to the question: How do this discussion relate to the question of Palestine? Please use pages 38-40 in booklet and your packet of questions on Palestine to help you.
Have a great Thanksgiving!
UPDATE: 11/24 10:30 a.m.
The 6 East Copper-Silver War will begin Tuesday, December 2nd. Proceeds will be used to offset costs for our spring field trip, and anything left over will be used for our service learning toy drive or canned food drive. Find those pennies!
Date: 11/24/08
Math: Worksheet - order of operation OR multiplication practice - due Tuesday.
Science: No homework.
Communication Arts: No homework.
Social Studies: Complete packet of questions on Palestine - two claims to the same land - due Tuesday.
Date: 11/20/08
Math: No homework.
Science: No homework.
Communication Arts: No homework. Have a good weekend.
Social Studies: Complete questions through number five on Kingdom of Israel and the Diaspora - due Monday/Tuesday.
Be sure to have your timeline on Monday/Tuesday.
Date: 11/19/08
Math: Order of Operations worksheet and
Problem of the Week due Friday.
Science: Electromagnetic spectrum notes in purple packet pages 54-64 - due Friday.
Study Goal 5
Empty paper towel roll.
Communication Arts: Complete the required pages in the reading log for chapters read in class (varies for each class) - roughly chapters 6-10 - due Friday.
1CA and 2CA - writer's notebooks due Friday or December 1st (student's choice).
Social Studies: Timeline for formation of Middle East countries - due Friday.
Date: 11/17/08
Math: Problem of the Week number five - due Friday.
Science: Bring in paper towel roll - due Mon/Tuesday.
Pin hole notes pages 38-46 due Wed/Thursday.
Communication Arts: Reading logs - Chapter 4 and 5 due Wed/Thursday.
Writer's Notebook 1 CA and 2 CA due Friday.
Social Studies: none except to study for map quiz for Friday.
Date: 11/14/08
Math: Play the peg game with your parents.
Science: No homework, unless you did not do your prelab.
Communication Arts: No homework.
Social Studies: Pages 44-45 in Middle East booklet. Don't worry about second set of questions on page 45 - but please do numbers 1-6 on page 45.
On page 44, make a general statement 1-10 comparing Saudi Arabia and the United States' statistics.
Date: 11/12/08
Math: Worksheet - Peg Game due Friday.
Science: Study for Goal 4 quiz on Friday
Eye Pre-lab: Students will chose to take the lab written by me and either:
1. Draw pictures showing what to do during the various steps
2. Copy my procedure word for word by writing or typing
3. Paraphrase/Summarize the procedure or put them into your own words.
Communication Arts: Chapters two and three reading logs - due Friday.
Assessment on parts of speech, sentence structure and editing marks - Friday.
Social Studies: Ten questions on the Ottoman Empire - due Friday.
Ottoman Empire project - due Monday (1st and 6th blocks), Tuesday (2nd and 7th blocks).
Map quiz number 2 (on countries) - Friday.
Date: 11/10/08
Math: Rounding and Estimation worksheet due Wed/Thursday.
Science: Eye notes in purple packet pages 46-54 due Wed/Thursday.
Study for Goal 3 quiz on Wed/Thursday.
Communication Arts: Finish Chapter 1 packet - due Wed/Thursday.
Assessment on parts of speech, compound sentences, and editing marks - on Friday, 11/7.
Writer's Notebooks: 6 CA and 7 CA due 11/7. 1 CA and 2 CA due 11/14.
Social Studies: Venn diagram on three religions due Wed/Thursday.
Date: 11/6/08
Math: Ice Cream Problem - due Monday/Tuesday. Problem of the Week due Friday (11/7).
Science: Enjoy your weekend!
Communication Arts: All adjective assignments are due on Friday and Monday. 1CA and 2CA Writer's Notebooks are due on 11/7.
Social Studies: Postcard from the Middle East (Southwest Asia) - due Monday/Tuesday. Students will draw a scene based on the geography of Southwest Asia, and write a paragraph about what they "saw". Due Monday/Tuesday.
Continue to study for map quiz number 2. Next test will be Friday, Nov. 14th.
Date: 11/3/08
Math: Ice Cream Problem - due Monday/Tuesday. Problem of the Week due Friday.
Science: Lens notes pages 32-38 in purple packet. Study for Goal 2 Quiz - Thursday/Friday.
Communication Arts: Final copy of essay (Six centimeter) due Tuesday, November 4 - ALL CLASSES.
Bring miniature snacks to share.
Adjective Worksheet due Wednesday.
Writer's Notebook 1 CA and 2 CA due Nov. 7th
6CA and 7CA due November 14.
Social Studies: Four elections reading. Answer three questions for each election: 1. What was the problem? 2. What was the solution/resolution? 3. Do you think the solution/resolution was fair, why or why not? Due Wednesday/Thursday.
Map quiz on countries around the world - second attempt - Tuesday, November 4th.
Date: 10/27
Math: "How To" Cannibals and Missionaries
Science: TTO notes pages 22-26, Remote Reflection activity where we are asking you to bouce the beam of the remote (not the remote itself) off objects in your room in order to turn on a television/radio, then draw a pickture, Finally we will take a Goal 1 Quiz on Wednesday/Thursday.
Communication Arts: Completed, typed rough draft due Wednesday/Thursday (6 cm tall paper). Underline ALL the verbs!
Writer's Notebook due 6 CA 10/29
7 CA 10/30. 1 and 2 CA are due 11/7.
Social Studies: No homework due Wed/Thursday. Continue to study for map quiz number 2 - second attempt on Tuesday, November 4.
Date: 10/24
Math: No homework.
Science: Study for Goal 6 Monday/Tuesday.
Communication Arts: Finish rough draft of 6 centimeter tall paper.
Social Studies: Finish "Mapping famous places of India" in booklet (if not completed in class -most did) - due Monday/Tuesday.
Date: 10/22
Math: Problem of the week due Friday AND The ball bouncing bouncing
Science: Reflection Notes p.16 - 22. Homework time given in class.
Communication Arts: Working Thesis and 4 square plan due Friday.
Social Studies: Poster on Hindu Beliefs due Friday. Study for map quiz 2 on Friday.
Date: 10/20
Math: Assessment on Wednesday/Thursday. Problem of the Week due Friday.
Science: Waves notes in your purple Note book pages 3- 16.
Communication Arts: Complete the Prewriting Activity sheet and the noun worksheet due Wednesday/Thursday.
Social Studies: Complete section one summaries for geography and religions of India - due Wednesday/Thursday.
Go to Mr. Magruder's website to download PDFs of study map and list of countries for Map Test #2.
Map quiz number 2 - first attempt - on Friday. Students should be studying every night (15 minutes). This map quiz is about countries around the world.