Ms. Hepler's Homework and Resource Page

 

Updated: February 7, 2012


Reading 7 and 8               

During second semester, students will complete selected readings independently at school. Readings are selected by the teacher based on the results of testing. Students will have a choice when several pieces are available within the student's reading range. The purpose of reading during second semester is to prepare students for the independent reading of assigned pieces for school by applying the reading strategies and skills they have been taught. Students will complete a reading log, and a word study and/or decoding log as they read to help them review prior to testing. When finished, students will take three tests: Reading Practice, Vocabulary, and Literacy Skills. Students are required to read at least one book each six week period and should strive to reach a proficiency of 80% or better on each test. Grades will be based on testing scores as well as completion of the reading log and word study/decoding log. Literature tests, quizzes and assignments will be given during language block time, but will count toward the reading grade. The final exam will come from literary material presented on short stories and the novel during the language block class.

Language Block 7/8             


Home Practice: Below is the home practice for the next assessment. Print both the Home Practice and the Student Reading page for practice. The student will need a practice partner to make corrections and sign the calendar. Students may practice spelling and vocabulary using their Quizlet accounts, but an adult should monitor practice before signing the calendar. (Fluency, pseudowords and rules must be practiced with a partner.) Print the calendar below and collect five signatures for each practice session per week from your practice partner. Show the calendar to Ms. Hepler on Thursdays to receive full credit.(Note: Students may require more than five practices per week to reach goals. This has to be determined by the adult practice partner.) 

Home Practice for 1/20/12

Student Reading for 1/20/12 

Home Practice for 2/3/12

Student Reading for 2/3/12

Calendar

Practice Suggestions

 
Due Friday, 2/3 - 

1. Harry Potter - revise chapter 6 and 7 questions by adding content using stretcher strategies we have practiced in class (add a "because," ask and answer questions such as how/why/when/where, expand on your response, move the verb for more interesting sentence structure, AVOID all dead words etc.) - IMPRESS ME!

2. Daily Gram 30 

Due Monday, 2/6 - Revise Diagon Alley maps - Use the handout from class to help. 

1. You must draw and label on your map at least 15 of the literal details from the handout.
2. You must draw at least 10 additional inferential details and list them at the bottom of the handout.

Due Tuesday, 2/7

1.Megawords 6 - Lesson 30, pp. 3, 4, 7, 8 

2. Do Daily Gram 31

Due Wednesday, 2/8

1. Essential Roots - Cycle 8, Activity 1

2. Complete T-tree for personal essay 

Reading and Language: Course Description and Syllabus 

Reading and Language websites:

 Tools for Reading and Writing:

Social Studies 6- 8               

Students should study 10-15 minutes nightly for posted test.


On Tuesday 2/7 -  Presidents Test 1-15. For online review, use Quizlet or the Presidents match game flashcards (linked below). For pencil and paper review use the list below to check your answers. Practice both spelling and capitalization.

1. George Washington
2. John Adams
3. Thomas Jefferson
4. James Madison
5. James Monroe
6. John Q. Adams
7. Andrew Jackson
8. Martin Van Buren
9. William Harrison
10. John Tyler
11. James Polk
12. Zachary Taylor
13. Millard Fillmore
14. Franklin Pierce
15. James Buchanan


Due Wednesday, 2/8 - Our Presidents 11-15 worksheet

On Tuesday, 2/14 - Map Test of U.S. States west of the Mississippi - Use http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/ or the blank maps and list to prepare. (10-15 minutes of preparation nightly - refresher on study methods will occur in ASSH on Tuesday 2/7.)

On Friday, 2/17 - Social Studies Terms Test - Terms for Geography, People, Government and Economy. Use social studies Quizlets (Linked below) for your grade level to prepare.



Social Studies Websites and Resources:

 


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