Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Language Arts:

**The students are continuing to read The Giver . They have recently completed projects involving creating a job that would benefit their community.

**"Myaccess" is a computer based writing program; which the students have recently started using. At this time, persuasive essays are being worked on using "Myaccess."


Math 5th/6th:

**The topic that the students are learning about is multiplying/dividing fractions. They are also practicing reducing their answers.



Math 7th/8th

**The students are identifying rational and irrational numbers. They are learning how to compare fractions and decimals.

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

6th-8th Language Arts
The students are writing persuasive essays about using animals to test harmful products.
In reading, the students are creating jobs for their own community. ---reading The Giver


5th-6th Math
Next week, the students will learn more about fractions.


7th-8th Math
Next week, the students will explore "real numbers."

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

WELCOME BACK!!!!!

6th-8th Language Arts

*The students will be having vocabulary/spelling tests on a weekly basis......coming soon



5th-6th Math

*The students are currently learning about multiples and factors.
*Next week, the students will be learning about fractions.


7th-8th Math

*This year, the students will be learning topics pertaining to Algebra.
*The students are currently learning how to write algebraic expressions.