November 20, 2009   

Bring in one canned good

Vocabulary 7 = Unit 8 Test on Tuesday (11/24)

Science 8 =  Learn the 6 elements, their symbols, and their atomic numbers   & Chapter 1 Section 2 quiz on Tuesday

Science 7 =  

Reading 8 = Next Independent Book due Monday (11/30)  -  Complete the Connect 2 Book Report by 11/30 

Reading 7 - Next independent book is an autobiography from the class books.  Have read by 11/23

Speling 8 = Unit 13 -  pages 53 -56  and test on Friday, 12/4/09 

Spelling 7 =  Unit 14 Pages 57 - 60  on THURSDAY (12/3)

English 8 = 

Math 8 =  Simple Solutions #23

History =

Religion 8 =  Page 69

Spanish =

Language Arts/ Science Syllabus    ---   Mrs. Griffin 2009 – 2010

Note:  Always bring your Spelling, Vocabulary, and Easy Grammar books to LA class!

Literature Book

• Stories in the literature book will be read in class. 
• Various literature concepts will be taught with each story. 
• Vocabulary used in the story must be learned and will be part of the selection test. 
• When the stories are read in class, pay close attention to vocabulary, characters, setting, plot, climax, and resolution.

Independent Reading

• Three books are to be read independently each quarter. 
• Approximately 3 weeks will be given for independent reading of each book.
• The due date for writing the summary will be posted on the board and on schoolnotes.com.    
• The summary will include at least three paragraphs.  The first paragraph is the thesis statement; the second paragraph gives the characters, important details, climax of the story, and resolution; and the third paragraph tells your reaction to the story. 
• Take notes and study these notes before the due date because the summaries will be hand written in class.       

Spelling

• The four pages are to be completed as homework and turned in on Friday.
• Each completed page is worth 25 points. 
• Points will be deducted for mistakes in spelling, handwriting, and wrong answers. 
• There will be a deduction of 20 points for each page not completed.
• The spelling test will be on Thursday (7th) and Friday (8th) each week.

Vocabulary

• Each unit in the vocabulary book will be completed prior to the test. 
• The pages will be discussed in class and at least two days will be allowed for study before the test.

Grammar

• Most of the Easy Grammar pages will be completed in class, but some pages will be assigned as homework. 
• You will need to have a yellow highlighter available to highlight prepositional phrases.
• Eighth Graders will not have an Easy Grammar Book.  Worksheets will be given.

Writing

• Two – three major writings per quarter will be worked on in class. 
• Most of these writings will require the final draft to be typed.

Science

• Read the section in the science book after every lecture.
• Look for a suitable science/academic fair project.
• Study sessions will be at 7:30 the morning before a big test.   

                           (Assignments will be posted on schoolnotes.com each evening)

Mrs. Carol Griffin