Pre-algebra 

Unit of Study: Solving system of equations by graphing

SLOT: Graphing linear equations

Students will learn how to  find solutions to system of equations by graphing . Students will practice skill in groups.

Formative Assessment: Exit tickets every day

English Language Arts

Unit of Study: Fiction/ Informational Texts (Apply Reading strategies)

Students will read and analyze fiction and  informational texts  and apply reading comprehension strategies .

They will cite textual evidence to support claim.

PSAT Practice

U.S. History

Lesson focus: Westward Movement

Students will read informational texts/ Talk- to Text about Westward Movement .

They will orally present it.

Students will learn new academic vocabulary related to topic.

Study Skills

This week’s focus will be Converting Fraction to Decimals to Percentage & Distributive Property.

Physical Science

Unit of Study: Analog & Digital Technology

They will read and analyze informational texts. Formative assessments:  Complete vocabulary foldable/ Oral presentation of informational articles.

They will learn new academic vocabulary.

Dear Parents,

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WIDA assessment( Feb. 4th/5th/6th)

**Be on time everyday.

**Sleep early the day before.

**Eat a healthy breakfast.

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WIDA – Feb.4th      Listening

WIDA- Feb.5th        Reading

WIDA-Feb.6th/Late Start      Writing

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NWEA assessment Feb. 7th  – Reading

NWEA  asessment  Feb. 8th- Language usage

NWEA assessment  Feb.11th- Math

NWEA assessment  Feb. 12th- Science

Half Days ( Jan.22/23)

Semester II  starts January 23.

NWEA  assessment          Jan. 28

WIDA assessment            February 4

Pre-algebra 

Unit of Study: Graphing slope intercept form equations

SLOT(continue): Multi-Step equations

Students will learn how to  graph linear equations. Students will practice skill in groups.

Assessment: 1/25

English Language Arts

Unit of Study: Informational Text features-continue

Mini lessons: Informational text features/ structure

Students will read and analyze an informational book  about  Shaping of U.S. Constitution  and apply reading comprehension strategies .

They will cite textual evidence to support claim.

U.S. History

Lesson focus: U. S. Constitution-continue

Students will read informational texts/ Talk- to Text about  U. S. Constitution   & American government .

They will orally present it.

Students will learn new academic vocabulary related to U. S. Constitution.

Study Skills

This week’s focus will be Multi-step equations.

Khan Academy ( Online practice).

Physical Science

Unit of Study: Fundamentals of waves

They will read and analyze informational texts about waves properties. Formative assessments:  Complete vocabulary foldable/ Oral presentation of informational articles.

They will learn new academic vocabulary.

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Pre-algebra 

Unit of Study: Solving system of  Equations (Ready Common Core Instruction Book)

SLOT(continue): Multi-Step equations

Students will solve system of equations by graphing . Students will practice skill in groups solving word problems.

English Language Arts

Unit of Study: Informational Text features

Mini lessons: Informational text features/ structure

Students will read and analyze an informational book  about  Shaping of U.S. Constitution  and apply reading comprehension strategies .

They will cite textual evidence to support claim.

U.S. History

Lesson focus: U. S. Constitution-continue

Students will read informational texts/ Talk- to Text about  U. S. Constitution   & American government .

They will orally present it.

Students will learn new academic vocabulary related to U. S. Constitution.

Assessment: 1/11

Study Skills

This week’s focus will be Multi-step equations.

Khan Academy ( Online practice).

Physical Science

Unit of Study: The Solar System

They will read and analyze informational texts about planets. Formative assessments:  Complete vocabulary foldable/ Oral presentation of informational articles.

They will learn new academic vocabulary.

Dear Parents,

Please check your child’s planner for the homework assignments every day. 

Pre-algebra 

Unit of Study: Solving Multi-step Equations (Ready Common Core Instruction Book)

SLOT(continue): Multi-Step equations / word problems using GUESS strategy

Students will solve linera equations with variable on both sides. Students will practice skill in groups solving word problems.

English Language Arts

Unit of Study: Informational/ Argumentative text (Close & Critical Reading 4 squares)-continue

Mini lessons: Persuasive Techniques (Ethos/ pathos/ Logos)

Students will read and analyze an argumentative text about Amazon Online Delivery and apply CCR .

They will cite textual evidence to support claim.

U.S. History

Lesson focus: U. S. Constitution-continue

Students will read informational texts/ Talk- to Text about  Ideas behind the Constitution  & American government .

They will orally present it.

Students will learn new academic vocabulary related to U. S. Constitution.

Assessment: 12/19

Study Skills

This week’s focus will be Mean/ Mode/ Median/ Range

Khan Academy ( Online practice).

Physical Science

Unit of Study: The Solar System

They will read and analyze informational texts about planets. Formative assessments:  Complete vocabulary foldable/ Oral presentation of informational articles.

They will learn new academic vocabulary.

Dear Parents,

Please check your child’s planner for the homework assignments every day. 

Pre-algebra 

Unit of Study: Linear Function/ Slope- intercept form equation

SLOT(continue): Multi-Step equations / word problems using GUESS strategy

Students will identify rate of change and find slope from linear equations. Students will practice skill in groups solving word problems.

Assessment: 12/14

English Language Arts

Unit of Study: Informational/ Argumentative text (Close & Critical Reading 4 squares)

Mini lessons: Persuasive Techniques (Ethos/ pathos/ Logos)

Students will read and analyze an argumentative text about Amazon Online Delivery and apply CCR .

They will cite textual evidence to support claim.

Assessment: 12/11 (Argumentative Writing)/ Review Study Guide provided on Monday 12/10

U.S. History

Lesson focus: U. S. Constitution-continue

Students will read informational texts/ Talk- to Text about  Ideas behind the Constitution  & American government .

They will orally present it.

Students will learn new academic vocabulary related to U. S. Constitution.

Assessment: 12/5

Study Skills

This week’s focus will be NWEA practice (Reading Comprehension & Review of Literary devices)

Khan Academy ( Online practice).

Physical Science

Unit of Study: Motion of Earth & Moon

They will read and analyze informational texts about Eclipses/ Moon phases. Formative assessments:  Complete vocabulary foldable/ Oral presentation of informational articles.

They will learn new academic vocabulary.

Assessment: 12/13

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Hello December! Favorite time of year! 

Pre-algebra 

Unit of Study: Linear Function/ Slope- intercept form equation

SLOT: Multi-Step equations / word problems using GUESS strategy

Students will identify rate of change and find slope from linear equations. Students will practice skill in groups solving word problems.

Assessment: 12/6

English Language Arts

Unit of Study: Argumentative Writing

Mini lessons: C.E.R. Writing strategy/ Counterargument/ Deconstructing an argumentative text about standardized tests

Students will continue writing a well- developed and organized argumentative essay by completing an outline.

They will cite textual evidence to support claim.

Assessment: 12/7

U.S. History

Lesson focus: U. S. Constitution

Students will read informational texts/ Talk- to Text about American government and Constitution.

They will orally present it.

Students will learn new academic vocabulary related to U. S. Constitution.

Assessment: 12/5

Study Skills

This week’s focus will be Slope/ Y-intercept/ Linear Equation

Khan Academy ( Online practice).

Physical Science

Unit of Study: Motion of Earth & Moon

They will read and analyze informational texts about Rotation & Revolution/ Moon phases. Formative assessments:  Complete vocabulary foldable/ Oral presentation of informational articles.

They will learn new academic vocabulary.

Assessment: 12/4

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Hope you had a great Thanksgiving Holiday and enjoyed your time with family and friends!

Pre-algebra

Unit of Study: Rate of Change/ Slope

Students will identify rate of change and find slope from ordered pairs , table and graph.

SLOT: Multi-Step equations/ word problems using CUBES strategy

Assessment: 11/29

ELA

Unit of Study: Argumentative Writing

Mini lessons: Persuasive techniques/ Prefixes & Suffix

Students will read and annotate an argumentative article /identify Pros & Cons .

Students will write a well- developed and organized argumentative essay by completing an outline.

They will cite textual evidence to support claim.

U.S. History

Lesson focus: American Revolution (Major Battles)

Students will read informational texts about major battles and complete an organizer about significant facts. They will orally present it.

Study Skills

This week’s focus will be Relation & Function/ Rate of change

Khan Academy ( Online practice- the Number System- continue).

Physical Science

Unit of Study: Waves

They will read and analyze informational texts about Waves. Formative assessments:  Complete vocabulary foldable/ Oral presentation of informational article.

They will learn new academic vocabulary.

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