Homework and Notes from 2/27/14

Homework:

Math:
5th: None
6th: Finish Ratios and Fractions Classwork
7th: Finish Plotting Points and Graphing Classwork

Spelling:
Test on Unit 22 Monday

Notes:


In English, we read an excerpt from the autobiography of Malcolm X. We discussed the importance of learning to read and understanding what you read. Intelligent and articulate, Malcolm was appointed as a minister and national spokesman for the Nation of Islam. Elijah Muhammad also charged him with establishing new mosques in cities such as Detroit, Michigan and Harlem, New York. Malcolm utilized newspaper columns, as well as radio and television to communicate the NOI's message across the United States. His charisma, drive and conviction attracted an astounding number of new members.



In Current Events, we finished and published our 3rd edition of the #WeekInReview with Mr. Cusimano's class. Stay tuned for some in depth analysis by our hard hitting reporters!

Today was the 100th day of school! We celebrated with Mr. Cusimano's class with some donuts and snacks!

Homework and Notes from 2/26/14

Homework:

Math:

5th: Mean, Median, Mode Range Worksheet
6th: Finish Ratios and Equivalent Ratios classwork
7th: Finish Graphing classwork

Spelling: 
4 x times each
Spelling Unit 22

Notes:

In English, we replied to our pen pals from San Rafael, California. We are currently scheduling a Skype session with them so we can speak face to face.



In Life Skills, we discussed the importance of paying bills on time. We also discussed the different types of bills that have to paid. We also discussed how to budget money over time.



In Current Events, we read an article entitled Anonymous Restaurant Tipper's Generosity Is Spreading!  Just a few months ago, there were a slew of heartwarming 'giving forward' incidents being reported by fast food restaurants all across America. Now, there is a new giving trend surfacing in fine dining establishments, in the form of extraordinarily generous tips!
It began in Ann Arbor, Michigan on September 8th, 2013. Some diners walked into a local restaurant and ran up a bill of $87.88 USD. When it came time to pay, they added $3,000 USD to the tip and then quietly sneaked away. The only clue that it was not a mistake, was a stamp of twitter handle @tipsforjesus.



Tomorrow is the 100th day of school!

Homework and Notes from 2/25/14

Homework:

Math:

5th: Finish Graphing Classwork

6th: Finish Ratios Classwork

7th: Finish Decimals Classwork

ALL:

Spelling Unit 22 ABC Order
(Words on blog)

Notes:

Today we started work on our International Day country. We researched and talked about Canada. I look forward to seeing all of you on International Day on 3/7/14!

Check out this Prezi presentation of Canada.


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In English, we read a story entitled The Story of an Eyewitness by Jack London. In this piece, novelist and journalist Jack London offers an extraordinary first-person account of the fiery aftermath of the 1906 earthquake in San Francisco. London's report originally appeared in Collier's Weekly, May 5, 1906. We talked about the extracting information from a non fiction text!