Week of Oct. 22- 26

Pre-algebra

Unit of Study: The Number System

Students will learn how to differentiate between rational/ irrational numbers ( group work/ Independent skill).

They will solve equations with scientific notations.

Review Exponent rules.

Assessment:   10/26

ELA

Unit of Study: Narrative text ” Tell -Tale Heart”/ Genre: Thriller

Mini lessons: Figurative Language- continue

Students will analyze character traits of the protagonist in ” The Tell- Tale Heart” and complete a Body Biography.

They will apply C.E.R. answering a writing prompt: Is the protagonist insane? They will cite textual evidence to support claim.

Assessment: 10/23 (Reading Comprehension/ Plot Elements)

U.S. History

Unit of Study:  The War for Independence

Students will read and analyze informational texts about the colonists war for independence.

They will learn significant facts about major battles .  Student will learn new academic vocabulary.

Study Skills

This week’s focus will be reading comprehension. 

Informational book: Life in a Colonial Time

Students will read, discuss facts (jigsaw Activity) and complete Cornell’s  Notes / Vocabulary log .

Physical Science

Unit of Study: Force & Motion_ continue

They will read and analyze informational texts about Work and types of Machine. Formative assessments:  foldable/ thinking maps.

They will learn new academic vocabulary.

Assessment: 10/25

Dear Parents,

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