Monday February 6, 2012

8th Grade Math:  Today in math students began class with the problem of the day.  Next, students began their review process for the chapter 4 test scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday February 7th). 

Assignments:    Review homework #6 is due on Wednesday.  Students should be studying for the chapter 4 test tomorrow. 

7th Grade Math:  Today in math students began class by using their flashmasters.  Next, students jumped back into chapter four.  We reviewed GCFs, LCDs and LCMs and how to find them.  We moved into section 4.6 on comparing and ordering fractions and mixed numbers.  Students were given the definitions for a proper fraction, an improper fraction and a mixed number and we practiced converting several examples. 

Assignments:   Review homework #6 is due on Wednesday. 

Science:  Today in science, students began class with the Do Now.  Next, we continued our discussion on Ethos, Logos and Pathos in advertising.  Our activity today involved students looking thorough magazines and finding advertisements and breaking down and describing how the ad is attempting to sell the consumer its product. 

Assignments:     Students should be completing the Appeals in Advertising worksheet we began in class if they did not complete in the class time provided. 

FYI:  Parents!  Starting on Monday (10/31, the first day of the second quarter), teachers in the Aurora house will no longer accept late work from our students.  Students will get credit for the work they do, when it is due.