Homework August 31 - Sept. 4, 2015

The one who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord.

Sixth Grade Science
Chapter 2 Vocabulary (20 words and definitions) due Tuesday
We will work in the garden on Tues. and Wed.
Read pages 46-49 for Thursday.
Chapter 2 test next Thursday, 9/10

Seventh Grade Language Arts
Writing
We will begin a new essay this week. Instructions and a timeline will be handed out in class.
Reading
The first book test will be given on October 15th. You will have one class period to write three short essays on the book you choose to read. I will hand out a copy of the test this week. Please try to choose a book during our library period. You must sign-up for a book.
We will be reading The Outsiders in class.
Vocabulary
Unit 2 definitions and parts of speech due Tues.
Syn/Ant due Wed.
CTS/CRW due Thurs.
Tests Fri.
Grammar
Page 529 1-5 and p. 41 1-15 due Tues.
Page 540 1-5 and p. 43 1-10 due Thurs.
Page 541 1-5 and p. 194 2, 4, 5, 8, 11, 14, 15, & 16 due Friday

Eighth Grade Art and PE
Art
Mon. bring pencils and erasers. If you have art pencils bring them.
PE
Tues. Dress out for PE.
There are presentations scheduled for last period on Wed. and Thurs.
Friday is a minimum day cycle 1.

Homework August 24-28, 2015

Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.

Sixth Grade Science
Page 28 5-16 due Monday
School Map due Tues.
Read pages 34-39 by Thurs.
Chapter 2 vocabulary due Tues., Sept. 1st
Computer classes begin this week.

Seventh Grade Language Arts
Writing
Typed rough draft of founding fathers essay due Mon. (three copies) We will peer review the essays.
Final draft due Wed.
Reading
From the literature book we will read Immigrant Kids, p. 55, Malcom X, p. 63, and The Scholarship Jacket, p. 70. We will have a quiz over these three stories on Fri.
We will also be discussing the American Constitution and the Federalist Papers during reading time as we prepare to write another essay for Constitution week.
Vocabulary
Unit one words, definitions, and parts of speech due Tues.
Syn/Ant due Wed.
CTS/CRW due Thurs.
Tests Fri.
Grammar
Page 34 1-6 and p. 36 1-24 due Wed.
Page 37 25-48 due Thurs.
Chapter 1 test on Fri.

Eighth Grade Art and PE
Art
Mon. and Wed. we will work on lettering. Bring markers and pencils.
Thursday music.
PE
Dress out Tuesday and Friday

Homework August 17-21, 2015

Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.

Sixth Grade Science
Chapter 1 vocabulary due Tues.
Chapter 1 vocabulary test Friday
We will be working in the garden this week so bring old shoes if you wish. You may leave them in my room. We will be working on the scientific method project in class.

Seventh Grade Language Arts
Writing
Founder essay outline due Mon.
Rough draft (3 copies due next Mon.)
Reading
Eleanor Roosevelt Quiz Mon.
Continue to read your research.
Vocabulary
Pages 1-2 due Wed.
Pages 3-6 due Thurs.
Pages 7-9 due Friday
Grammar
Page 24 9-27 odds due Tues.
Page 27 11-22 due Tues.
Page 29 7-14 due Fri.

Eighth Grade Art and PE
Art
Mon., Wed., and Fri. Finish maps due according to Mrs. Keeler. You will receive an art grade on this project. Work on line (one of the elements of art). Bring markers to room 11. The assignment will be given in class.
PE
Tuesday and Thursday you will be expected to dress out. OLM PE shorts and any OLM t-shirt are acceptable.

Homework August 10-14, 2015

Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.

Welcome to new and returning students to OLM's 88th year.

Sixth Grade Science
This week we will begin reading chapter 1, and we will start a project to learn about the scientific method.
Chapter 1 vocabulary due Tuesday, Aug., 8th

Seventh Grade Language Arts
Writing
Research for biography essay due Wed.
Outline due Friday
Vocabulary
Definitions due Thurs.
Test Friday
Reading
In class work. Collect and read research for biography.
Grammar
Page 15 17-26 due Wed.
Page 17 9-25 odds due Thurs.
Page 19 8-24 evens due Fri.
Page 21 9-20 in class.

Eighth Grade Art and PE
PE:  Tuesdays and Thursdays
This week you won't be required to dress out.
Art:  Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Bring Markers to class.