On Monday, all students will attend an assembly in celebration of Red Ribbon Week. The assembly will focus on the topics prevalent to teenagers such as dangers of alcohol consumption, drug use and bullying. The students will view a documentary of real life stories told by teenagers whose lives have been affected by these issues.
In language arts class, the 8th grade students will begin writing a character sketch. All students will learn the focus of a character sketch, the format, how to write a thesis statement and transitional sentences. Instruction is a "step by step" process that covers a different aspect of the essay each day. In reading class we will continue reading Monster.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
the week of October 13
Now that we have wrapped up nouns and verbs in language arts class will be focusing on prepositions and prepositional phrases. There will be a quiz on Thursday. In reading we will be continuing to read Monster aloud in class.
In math, we will be beginning one step equations, then moving onto two step equations. there are no tests and quizzes scheduled this week. Many students have expressed that they don't know how to study for a math test. It's simple......do extra problems! Following is a list of where you can find extra problems to do:
In math, we will be beginning one step equations, then moving onto two step equations. there are no tests and quizzes scheduled this week. Many students have expressed that they don't know how to study for a math test. It's simple......do extra problems! Following is a list of where you can find extra problems to do:
- the odds from each section
- textbook beginning on page 802
- take the online quiz (www.classzone.com)
- take the online test (www.classzone.com)
- fix errors on quizzes taken throughout the chapter
Friday, October 3, 2008
Week of October 6
Explore Test
All 8th graders will be taking the Explore Test on Tuesday, October 7. The test will be taken during first through forth periods. The purpose of the Explore test is to help determine the appropriate classes your child will take next year at Downers South. This is an important test! Please make sure your child gets a good night sleep and eats a healthy breakfast!
In Language Arts the students will be continuing working on verbs and will have a quiz on Friday. They will also be receiving their edited rough drafts of their narrative essay on Wednesday. On that day, we will review the rubric and expectations for the final draft that will be due on Friday.
Last week in reading class we began the novel Monster and will continue this week. This novel is about a 16 year old boy who is on trial for felony murder. The novel, written in play form, takes the reader through the events of trial and inner thoughts of the main character as his he awaits his verdict.
All 8th graders will be taking the Explore Test on Tuesday, October 7. The test will be taken during first through forth periods. The purpose of the Explore test is to help determine the appropriate classes your child will take next year at Downers South. This is an important test! Please make sure your child gets a good night sleep and eats a healthy breakfast!
In Language Arts the students will be continuing working on verbs and will have a quiz on Friday. They will also be receiving their edited rough drafts of their narrative essay on Wednesday. On that day, we will review the rubric and expectations for the final draft that will be due on Friday.
Last week in reading class we began the novel Monster and will continue this week. This novel is about a 16 year old boy who is on trial for felony murder. The novel, written in play form, takes the reader through the events of trial and inner thoughts of the main character as his he awaits his verdict.
Friday, September 26, 2008
Week of September 27
In Language Arts the 8th graders will begin writing a narrative essay. Throughout the week, we will be taking them through the steps of writing an essay in the proper format. Students are allowed to pick their own characters and plot for their essay. We will begin on Monday, when the students are to come with three possible plots for their essay.
In Science their will be a test on Chapter 1. All students received a study guide to help them prepare!!!
Friday, September 19, 2008
The week of September 22
The first book report for the 8th graders are due on Monday, September 22! The students are to create a posterboard explaining their book through pictures and a short blurb of each picture. A written 1 -1 1/2 page summary of the book also needs to be done. Make sure the pictures are colorful and full of detail and the written summary is in final draft form (typed or blue/black pen). The report is worth 40 points.
Today we finished Chapter 1 in math and will be starting to work with Integers on Monday. There will be a quiz on Chapter 2, sections 1-3 on Thursday.
The Magazine Sale begins on Tuesday, September 23! The PTO is very supportive of the studen
ts and staff at Lakeview. Lets return the favor and participate in the sale. If Lakeview sells at least 800 magazines 8 memebers of the staff, incuding myself, will participate in the "Lakeview Derby."
ts and staff at Lakeview. Lets return the favor and participate in the sale. If Lakeview sells at least 800 magazines 8 memebers of the staff, incuding myself, will participate in the "Lakeview Derby."Friday, September 5, 2008
8th grade news
The 8th graders will be taking their first field trip on Thursday, September 11 to Irons Oaks in Olympia Fields. At Irons Oaks the students will be focusing on cooperative learning. Please check the weather and dress apropriately! We will be going "rain or shine"! Also, so not wear any nice clothes or shoes. All activities are done outside and you may get dirty. Remember to bring a sack lunch. There are not any vending machines.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Welcome Back!
After a short maternity leave beginning in May and a long summer with my kids, I am very happy to be back at Lakeview. I will be, once again, co-teaching Language Arts and Reading with Miss Lepley and co-teaching math with Mrs. Myers. Throughout the school year I will be keeping you updated with the 8th curriculum, including important dates, tests and long term projects. After only a couple of days, I can tell that the 8th grade students are going to be a fun group. I am looking forward to a successful 2008-2009 school year!!!
If your child has not already recieved information regarding our first field trip, they will in the near future. On September 11 we will be going to Iron's Oaks Adventure Center which focuses on cooperative learning. We ask that you have the two permission slips signed and returned, along with a $25 (cash or check made out to Lakeview Jr. High) returned with your child by Wednesday, September 3.
If your child has not already recieved information regarding our first field trip, they will in the near future. On September 11 we will be going to Iron's Oaks Adventure Center which focuses on cooperative learning. We ask that you have the two permission slips signed and returned, along with a $25 (cash or check made out to Lakeview Jr. High) returned with your child by Wednesday, September 3.
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