Our final spelling dictation was today after a heavy morning of rotary (Music, Gym, French Culture).
The spelling work was due today and I only received 8/12 copies of the work. I have not checked or graded it yet but that would mean that 2/3 of the class completed the work and 1/3 did not.
In the afternoon, we went through our usual routines of doing cursive writing and a read-a-loud of The Hunger Games. We are at the point in the book that is right before the start of "The Games" and many in the class our excited about this.
The Grade 8s were supposed to go down for a Guidance presentation this afternoon with Mr. Rodriguez but that didn't happen. They will be hearing some information about the Grade 8 to 9 transition next Wednesday. In addition, there will be a presentation, at AMG at 7:00 on October 23, to discuss the transition to high school. Invitations for the event went home today.
Our discussions in History continue. The homework assigned last week was reviewed and another homework assignment will be given this week. Again, I am trying to have the students do some "historical thinking" about some of the content in the textbook and record this in their notebooks. So, while the students will have to do some reading of words, the emphasis will be placed on the maps, images, and photographs contained in the book and other resources we use in history this year.
HOMEWORK: Math Study-sheet for pages 29, 30, 31. The test will either be on Thursday or Friday. I want to be sure that all of the students have the Study-sheet to review for the test.
Have a pleasant evening.
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