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7-203- Choices txtbk pg 43 Explore your reading 1-6
7-204- Choices txtbk pg 90 Explore your reading 1-5
8-205- questions given in class for " My brother Sam is Dead"
8-206- Questions given in class and vocabulary words- define and write in sentences
7-203-- 1. Who do you think will win the boxing match? Why? 2. Prediction--Do you think Felix and Antonio will remain friends? Why or why not? Use details from the story to support your answer.
7-204-- 1. Do you think Mr. Goodman has anything to do with the monsters? Why or why not? Use details from the story to support your answer. 2. Why do you think Mr. Goodman's car is the only car working? 3. Prediction: How will the story end?
8-205- Define the following vocabulary words and write them in sentences: tavern,prevail, treason, agitators, rebellious, swill, teat, subversion, gaudy, vile.
8-206- read chapters 1 and 2, in 2 paragraphs write the main idea of each chapter.
REMINDER---all students(grades 7 & 8) please bring a calculator for the Terra Nova exam tomorrow.
7-203- Handout ---Analyze conflict in a story-"Amigo Brothers"
7-204-Handout-understand conflict in drama-"The Monsters are due on Maple Street"
8-206- "My brother Sam is Dead"--read the first chapter. Be prepared for quiz tomorrow.
Many of the scholarship forms and some high schools require letters of recommendation. Due to the high volume of letters that the teachers are asked to write we are asking that you please ask the teachers to write the letters as soon as you know you are going to need them. The teachers will need at least 1 week to do each letter-so please give it to them in a timely manner. Sr. Barbara and Sr. Theresa will need at least 2 weeks to do each letter.
If you have any questions feel free to email me at becht@sfabrooklyn.org
Student Sponsor Partners, SSP, is a scholarship program for students, who, if they had the means, would attend a catholic high school. There is an application process and if accepted into this program, the tuition cost the family only $90 a month. These applications are on a first come first serve basis. They are being accepted from Dec 1 to March 1.
They require a lot of teacher recommendations -please give the teachers at least 1 week to fill out this part.
If you are interested please go to the website www.sspnyc.org
Then you must fill out the application and give the recommendation parts to the teachers.
If you have any questions feel free to contact me.
7th and 8th grade Social Studies
Terra Nova testing begins this week. Studetns need to have pencils sharpened, have a good night sleep and breakfast. It is important to take these tests seriously and the7th and 8th grade scores are a part of their transcripts.
All students (both 7th and 8th )will receive a year between 1909 and 2009. They will need to locate one positive fact in the year that occurred in NYC/Brooklyn, The United States and the World. These facts will be a part of the decorations for the Centennial Luncheon.
7th Grade
Students will be receiving the graphic organizers for their historical fiction project on Monday. This assignment is due on 10/9.
There is a Castle Learning assignment online - it is due on Monday 10/5.
Monday - Centennial Information
Tuesday - read novel - work on organizers
Wednesday - rewrite the story written last week. Please edit your work and check for errors. on loose leaf or type and create cover for written work.
Thursday - page 42 # 2, 3, 4
Friday - read novel - work on organizers
8th Grade
There is a Castle Learning assignment online - it's due on Monday 10/5.
The due date for the Civil War project is Friday 10/2. The historical fiction is due on 10/9. Students will be receiving the graphic organizers on Monday.
Monday - Centennial Information (see above), project
Tuesday - Friday - Project
There will be a test on 10/7 on the Civil War. This test will be on Chapter 16. Students receive a review sheet on Thursday.
8-205 Religion
There will be a quiz this Friday. Please make sure you are prepared.
Journals 4-6 are due Monday 9/28, journals are an important part of your religion grade. Journals # 7 -9 are due on 10/5.
7-204- Choices txtbk- read pages 100-103. Then brainstorm 3-4 ideas you would like your pen pal to know about you. Use the story as a reference. Religion-- On construction paper, draw a sketch of how you would like our billboard to look.
8-205- All his life,Tim Meeker has looked up to his brother, Sam. Sam is smart and brave and always knows the right thing to do. Everyone in town admires him. Until now. 1. What do you think Sam did to longer have his town admire him? Why? 2. Was there ever a time you disappointed your parents or friends? Explain the situation and resolution.
8-206- The Giver is about a utopia- an ideally perfect society. Utopia is the name of an imaginary island inhabited by an ideal society in a satire written by Sir Thomas More 1516.Imagine that you are going to set up a erfect society. Where will your society be located? How will it be governed? What will be the requirements for membership? What rules would you establish?
All classes- Castle Learning
7-204--Religion-- On looseleaf paper, brainstorm ideas for our religion project. How I know God is present in my life? Think of ways we can create a billboard filled with advertisements which answers the question. Be sure to write the kinds of materials you think we could use for our billboard.
7-203- worksheet-"Sons and Daughters"--analyze plot and theme
7-204- worksheet- "The Cat Who thought She was a Dog" ---understanding Plot
8-205-worksheet--"A Christmas Carol" ---analyze plot in a drama--
8-206- 1. If you were one of the characters, what would you have done differently? Why? 2. write vocabulary words in sentences
Reminder
Parent/Teacher Meeting- Thursday September 24, 2009 from 6:15-8:00 pm
October 21 is the deadline for registration for the exam.
Register for the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) .In order to register for the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT), please inform Ms. Black and Miss Becht they have the registration forms and will be supplying the admittance tickets for the exam. Students will not be able to take the exam without the admittance ticket.
Saturday and Sunday, October 3 - 4
Citywide High School Fair - Brooklyn Technical High School
(10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. each day)
Saturday and Sunday, October 24 - 25
Borough High School Fairs (11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. each day)
Edward R. Murrow H.S.
Saturday, November 7
Specialized High School Examination - All current 8th grade students,
There are 3 ways to register for the exam
1. Paper - complete an application and return with a check or money order to
Ms. Black or Ms. Becht . Deadline for paper registration is October 7, 2009.
2. Internet -at www.tachsinfo.com , deadline is October 22, 2009.
3. Phone - call 1-866-61TACHS (1-866-618-2247), deadline is October 22, 2009.
Students will receive the registration card a few days before the test. On the card the students will write the three choices for High School and parents must sign the card.
In the Catholic High School book, there is a listing of dates and times for the Open Houses.
All classes are working in their Choices textbook
7-203--finish reading story on pg 99 complete the assignment on pg 101 Explore your reading 1-5
7-204-- write the vocabulary words in sentences, Explore your reading on pg10 questions 1-7 Religion- vocabulary words in sentences and complete chapter assessment at the end of chapter 1
8-205--write the vocabulary words in sentences, questions- 1. What kind of character is Scrooge? 2. Why ? we will finish the story tomorrow.
8-206--write the vocabulary words in sentences, Explore your reading on pg 32 questions 1-6
Announcements
1. The Catholic High School Fair is on 9/22/09 at St. Francis College. 7th and 8th grade students are encouraged to attend.
2. Please submit all paperwork (commitment form, emergency card and lunch form and fee).
3. Students received a booklet on the TACHS Test last week. Registration for the exam is open and can be done online, phone or by paper. Students who wish to apply for Catholic School need to take this exam.
4. The Terra Nova Exams will begin next week, it is important for students to take these exams seriously. The scores are used on the Public and Catholic High School applications. Sharpened pencils, a good night sleep and breakfast will help.
7th Grade Homework
There will be a quiz Tuesday on the Aztec, Inca and Mayans.
Monday - page 33 3 and 4 (nb) Vocab #2 is due on Tuesday (nb)
Tuesday - page 34 # 13, 14, 17,18,19,20 this is to be done on loose-leaf
Wednesday - Answer the essay question given in class. This will be 3 paragraphs and written in your notebook.
Thursday - Work on the foldable
Friday - Read your novel.
7th grade
You are to choose a novel that is historical fiction the book can be set in any era. Please submit the title to Ms. Black and then you receive a graphic organizer to complete. Please submit the title by Thursday.
8th grade
Monday - Castle Learning #1 and #2. They are due on Friday, assignments that are completed before 9/25 will receive bonus points.
Tuesday - Thursday - Work will be done on the Civil War project .Students need to stay on task and be aware of due dates.
Friday - Read your novel.
8th grade
You are to choose a novel that is set in the Civil War Era. The novel can be set before, during or after the Civil War. Please submit the title to Ms. Black and then you receive a graphic organizer to complete. Please submit the title by Thursday
8-205 Religion
Journals # 4 - 6 are due on 9/28/2009. Please make sure to stay on top of your journals, #1 - 3 were due on 9/21/2009.
All classes- Using the information from our KWL chart, research 2 facts on the computer to help you with tomorrow's debate. For those students who do not have access to a computer, use the information from the KWL chart. Remember use your opponents information to strenghten your facts.
All classes are to read the overview pages in their Choices textbook and answer the 3 red bold questions in the text.
7-203- You are the Solution pg I1
7-204- Where the Paths Meet pg G1
8-205- Justice For All pg M1
8-206- Deciding What's Right pg H1
7-204- Religion- Maryknoll magazine- Down From Paradise- pgs12-16, then write the main idea of the story in a paragraph.
7th and 8th grade Social Studies Homework
7th Grade
Monday - Vocabulary List 1 and begin reading chapter 1
Tuesday - page 19 #1
Wednesday - page 19 #2 and 3
Thursday - page 26 #2 and 3
8th Grade
Monday - Vocabulary List #1 and begin to read chapter 16
Tuesday - Finish the chart
Wednesday - page 464 #3, 4, 6
Thursday - Work on graphic organizer
We have had a great start to our first full week of school. All students received their "American Journey" textbook. It is important that the textbook be covered. Do Not use contact paper - cloth book covers, brown paper bags or wrapping paper is fine.
8-205 Religion
Due Wednesday - Read the Article on pages 12-16 in the Maryknoll magazine and write a 5 sentence summary.
Journals # 1-3 are due on 9/21
Remember we have Mass on Friday at 8:30.
Interesting and uNusual
September is :::
National Chicken Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month
Children's Good Manners Month
National Papaya Month
National Grandparents Month
National Ice Cream Sandwich Month
National Potato Month
Special Days for the week of 9/14/09
14- National Pet Memorial Day
15- National Thank-You Day
16- National Working Parents Day
17- National Student Day
18- National Play-Doh Day
It has been a wonderful first two days of school. I am so glad to see all of the students excited about coming to school. One of the best ways to contact me is to send me an email at: black@sfabrooklyn.org
7th and 8th grade students
Please email me the answers to the following questions. Correct answers will earn extra credit.
1. What is the name of the two senators from NY?
2. What is the position in government help by Hilary Clinton?
3. What is the U.S. open? Where is it held ?
Social Studies homework will start next week, but this weekend students will need to get book covers for their textbooks.
