| FOURTH QUARTER RELIGION/ENGLISH WORK
FINAL WEEK OF SCHOOL
RELIGION 7 We are watching Jesus Christ Superstar
ENGLISH 7 We are finishing the poetry workshop and the poetry
interpretation workshop. We will be doing a poetry reading
of students' poetry and some other favorite poetry.
FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 27-30
RELIGION 7
Tues. 5/27 work on Joshua paper
Wed. 5/28 work on Joshua paper
Thurs.5/29 Joshua paper due by end of day tomorrow, Friday
Fri. 5/30 Joshua paper due by end of day today
begin watching Jesus Christ Superstar to see another
interpretation of the gospels
ENGLISH 7
Tues. 5/27 In your writing groups, work on revising your best poem for
tomorrow's class
Wed. 5/28 hand in poetry packet
begin poetry interpretation workshop; directions on handout
Thurs.5/29 in small groups decide on the poem you will interpret
do the Think and Respond on p. 167 and 169
Powerpoint presentation due Monday, June 2
Fri. 5/30 continue work on poetry interpretation workshop
FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 19-23
RELIGION 7
Mon. 5/19 Begin watching the movie Joshua; students will write a paper
comparing Joshua to Jesus and the Gospels
Tues. 5/20 continue watching Joshua
Jesus brochures are due
Wed. 5/21 Joshua movie continued or finished
Jesus brochures due
Thurs.5/22 Begin writing Joshua paper
Fri. 5/23 Continue work on Joshua paper
RELIGION 8
Mon. 5/19 Begin writing the paper for The Scarlet and the Black
Tues. 5/20 continue working on paper for The Scarlet and the Black
due no later than Thursday, 5/22
Wed. 5/21 paper for The Scarlet and the Black due tomorrow, 5/22
Thurs. 5/22 final day for The Scarlet and the Black paper
Fri. 5/23 no class-8th grade mini golf day in gym
ENGLISH 7
Mon. 5/19 Character Sketch final draft is due Friday, 5/23
Begin poetry unit: figurative language handout--quiz Fri. 5/23
Do worksheet 46 together in class
Worksheet 46 a/b and #1 on packet due at end of class tomorrow
Tues. 5/20 notes on haiku
work on poetry packet assignment, #1 and p.46a/b
Wed. 5/21 continue work on poetry packet; packet is due at the beginning
of class on Tuesday, May 27
figurative language test is Fri. 5/23
journals are due tomorrow, 5/22; 12 journals entries and DOL
Thurs.5/22 DOL and final journal entry
hand in journals
continue work on poetry packet
figurative language test tomorrow
Fri. 5/23 figurative language test
complete the poetry packet by Tuesday
FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 12-16
RELIGION 7
Mon. 5/12 continue work on Jesus brochure
Tues. 5/13 continue work on Jesus brochure
Wed. 5/14 work on Jesus brochure; everyone should be on the computers by
today
Thurs. 5/15 continue work on Jesus brochure
Fri. 5/16 final in-class work day for Jesus brochure
these are due next Friday
RELIGION 8
Mon. 5/12 hand out assignment and rubric and begin watching
The Scarlet and the Black, the story of Msgr. O'Flaherty at the
Vatican during WW II
Tues. 5/13 continue watching The Scarlet and the Black
Wed. 5/14 continue The Scarlet and the Black
Thurs. 5/15 The Scarlet and the Black
Fri. 5/16 finish watching The Scarlet and the Black and begin writing
the paper
ENGLISH 7
Mon. 5/12 vocab. ws due Thurs.
vocab. quiz on Fri.
peer critique of rough draft of the character sketch
Tues. 5/13 do peer critique with another person today
work on revisions and proofreadding
Wed. 5/14 work day for character sketch writer's workshop
vocab. ws due tomorrow; vocab. test Fri. 5/16
Thurs. 5/15 correct vocab. ws
vocab test tomorrow; must know parts of speech as well as
definitions
DOL and journal
Fri. 5/16 final in-class work day for Writer's Workshop on the char.
sketch
vocab. test
FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 5-8
RELIGION 7
Mon. 5/5 Feed My Starving Children
Tues. 5/6 Finish reading Chap. 12 on miracles; work on the chapter review
Wed. 5/7 correct chapter review; complete chap. 12 open book test
Thurs. 5/8 1st and 2nd hour-practice for program
8th hr. rubric for the Jesus brochure project and worksheets to
fill out
Fri. 5/9 1st and 2nd hour were given the Jesus brochure project rubric
and worksheet to fill out. This will be in-class work.
RELIGION 8
Mon. 5/5 Feed My Starving Children
Tues. 5/6 chapter 5 in Growing in Love; read, do ws, and discuss
Wed. 5/7 chapter 6 Growing in Love; discuss families
Thurs. 5/8 chapter 7, final chapter in Growing in Love
memorize 7 spiritual works of mercy for a quiz
Growing in Love packet due tomorrow
Fri. 5/9 morning class watched Your Human Footprint.
ENGLISH 7
Mon. 5/5 Make Confirmation cards
Tues. 5/6 Begin the writer's workshop on Character Sketch
read and discuss p. 49-53; do the prewrite grid and web, p. 54-
55
Wed. 5/7 discuss Think and Respond
p. 56-57 read and discuss
rough draft due Monday, 5/12
Thurs. 5/8 DOL and Journal
rough draft due Monday
Fri. 5/9 rough draft due Monday
no class today because of Grandparents' Day
FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 28-MAY 2
RELIGION 7
Mon. 4/28 quick overview of chap. 11
read intro to chap. 12 about the miracles of Jesus
begin working in class on 3 Miracles worksheet
virtues assignment due Fri. 5/2
Tues. 4/29 finish the 3 miracles ws
do the kinds of miracles ws
virtues assignment due Friday, 5/2
Wed. 4/30 finish yellow worksheet on the kinds of miracles
virtues assignment due Friday
Thurs.5/1 correct yellow miracle ws
do the blue Scripture ws on miracles
virtue assignment due tomorrow
Fri. 5/2 Hand in virtue assignment
correct blue miracle Scripture search
read together and discuss chapter 12 in text
RELIGION 8
Mon. 4/28 wrap up the justice presentation work
answer the self-evaluation questions
Tues. 4/29 begin Growing in Love: do ws questions for chapter 1
discussed masculinity/femininity
hand in self evaluation
Wed. 4/30 do ws questions for chapter 2
discussed eating disorders
Thurs. 5/1 chap 3 and ws questions
Fri. 5/2 chap 4 and ws questions and discussion
ENGLISH 7
Mon. 4/28 correct 486-489
review for verb test tomorrow with a pretest
spelling worksheet due Thurs. 5/1
spelling test on Fri. 5/2
Tues. 4/29 Verb test
Wed. 4/30 hand back tests
assign: Show Not Tell p.262-265 outline the material
do Practice A and B: choose 3 topics from A and 3 topics from
B to write paragraphs--so students will be writing a total of
6 paragraphs for the Practice
worksheet for Show Not Tell
all this is due Friday at the end of class
vocab. ws due tomorrow, 5/1
Thurs. 5/1 correct spelling ws today
spelling test Fri., 5/2
DOL and Journal
Fri. 5/2 spelling test today
finish Show Not Tell assignment and hand in at end of class
FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 21-25
RELIGION 7
Mon. 4/21 Chapter 6 in Growing in Love
Tues. 4/22 Chapter 7 in Growing in Love; packet is due tomorrow.
Wed. 4/23 hand in Growing in Love packet
memorize the gifts of the Holy Spirit for Friday
Chapter 9 in textbook: p. 117-122 read and take notes
Thurs.4/24 do the chapter 9 review, p. 124-125 for tomorrow
memorize gifts of the Holy Spirit for tomorrow
Virtue assignment due Friday, 5/2
Fri. 4/25 Gifts of the Spirit quiz
correct ch. 9 review
take notes on scribes, priests, Pharisees, and Sadducees
overview of Chap. 10
begin ch. 11
RELIGION 8
Mon. 4/21 Justice Presentations begin today
Tues. 4/22 Presentations continue
Wed. 4/23 Presentations continue
Thurs.4/24 Presentations continue
Fri. 4/25 Final day of presentations
ENGLISH 7
Mon. 4/21 Vocab. #11 worksheet due Thurs. 4/24
Vocab. test Fri. 4/25
Correct checkpoint p. 481
Read and take notes p. 482-484 and do the Practices for
tomorrow
Tues. 4/22 correct 482-484
Checkpoint p. 485
Wed. 4/23 correct checkpoint p. 485
p. 486-489 A through I due Mon. 4/28
Vocab. ws due tomorrow
Thurs.4/24 correct vocab ws
vocab. test tomorrow (matching)
DOL
Journal
Vocab. test (matching) is Fri. 4/25
Fri. 4/25 vocab. test
work on p. 486-489, A through I due Monday
verb test on Tues. 4/29
FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 14-18
RELIGION 7
Mon. 4/14 We are beginning Growing in Love; students will read chap. 1
and
fill out the worksheet for that chapter.
Tues. 4/15 read chapter 2 and fill out vocab. ws
on separate paper to hand in: do the journal reflection on p.
13
for tomorrow.
Wed. 4/16 Hand in Journal Reflection, p. 13
Read and complete ws on chapter 3
Thurs.4/17 Discussed the "ideal husband/wife"
Read and complete ws on chapter 4
Fri. 4/18 Read and complete ws for chapter 5
Discussed modesty in dress and speech
RELIGION 8
Mon. 4/14 Bibliography for presentation is due today.
Mrs. Hand is speaking to the class about her expectations for
the presentations and what she looks for.
Tues. 4/15 work on power point and presentation note cards
Wed. 4/16 power point and presentation note cards
Thurs.4/17 presentation schedule given
finalize and practice presentation
Fri. 4/18 Final work day for the presentations which begin Monday.
ENGLISH 7
Mon. 4/14 Vocab. ws due Thurs. 4/17
Vocab. test Fri. 4/18
read and take notes on p. 472-473
do the practice A and B on p.472-473, #1-25
Tues. 4/15 correct p. 472-473
read and take notes p. 474-475 verb tenses
do practice A and B on p. 475-476;
do the checkpoint p. 476, 1-10
Wed. 4/16 Correct 475-476 and Checkpoint
read and take notes on verb tenses p. 477-478
do the practice A and B and C due Friday
vocab. ws due tomorrow, 4/17
Thur.4/17 correct vocab. ws
vocab. test tomorrow, 4/18
DOL and Journal
Fri. 4/18 correct 478-480
Vocabulary quiz
Do Checkpoint p.481 due Mon. 4/21
FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 7-11
RELIGION 7
Mon. 4/7 Begin Chap. 8: read p.95-96-97
Read and discuss p. 98 The Beatitudes in Matthew; then read Lk 6
The Sermon on the Plain and compare
for tomorrow: read and take notes on p. 99 and 102
Tues. 4/8 corrected and discussed the Post Resurrection Scripture ws
handed back the Personification of the Cross
Wed. 4/9 read and discuss p. 100; do chap. 8 study guide and p. 105 for
tomorrow
Thurs.4/10 For the classes that met today: correct study guide and p.105
Open book test on Chap. 8
(Standardized testing for 7th grade)
Fri. 4/11 Reading Comprehension Test today
RELIGION 8
Mon. 4/7 Write your introduction incl. the thesis statement and
conclusion
Need 2 versions of intro and concl.
Make 2 copies: one to keep and one to hand in.
Tues. 4/8 2 versions of intro. and concl. due tomorrow
outline due tomorrow
Wed. 4/9 outline and 2 versions of intro and concl due today
begin powerpoints
Thur.4/10 continue work on powerpoint presentation
Fri. 4/11 work on powerpoint presentation
bibliography due Monday
ENGLISH 7
Mon. 4/7 correct p. 466-467
do checkpoint p. 467
read and take notes on p. 468-469 transitive and intransitive
verbs
Spelling worksheet due Thurs. 4/10
Spelling test on Fri. 4/11
Tues. 4/8 correct checkpoint p. 467
correct p.469
p.470-471 linking words and predicate words; do practice A & B
do Checkpoint p. 471
Wed. 4/9 DOL
Journal #1
Thurs.4/10 correct spelling ws
spelling test tomorrow
p. 470-471 due tomorrow
Fri. 4/11 Spelling test today
correct p. 470-471
correct Checkpoint p. 471
THIRD QUARTER RELIGION/ENGLISH WORK
FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 24-28
MARCH 28 IS THE END OF 3RD QUARTER
RELIGION 7
Mon. 3/24 finish watching Jesus of Nazareth
Personification of the Cross is due this Friday, 3/28
Tues.3/25 Scripture worksheets on the Post Resurrection accounts
Personification of the Cross due Fri. 3/28
Wed. 3/26 finish the Scripture worksheet on the Post Resurrection accts.
if time, begin working on the Personification of the Cross due
Friday, 3/28
Thurs.3/27 work on Personification of the Cross of Christ paper due Fri.
Fri. 3/28 Personification paper due today
Watched modern day parables: The Pump and The Touch of the
Master's Hand
RELIGION 8
Mon. 3/24 3 more source cards due today and checked
10 additional note cards due tomorrow
Tues. 3/25 10 additional note cards due and checked today
final 3 source cards due Thurs. 3/27
final 10 notecards due Fri. 3/28
Wed. 3/26 check final 3 source cards due today
final 10 notecards due Fri. 3/28
Thurs.3/27 final 10 notecards due tomorrow, 3/28
Fri. 3/28 final 10 notecards checked
ENGLISH 7
Mon. 3/24 hand in Works Cited pages
no class today due to skit practice
final drafts due tomorrow--2 copies
Tues. 3/25 Final draft of Africa Research paper due today: hand in to Mr.
Schmalz
Final work day today to finish up anything that is due
Wed. 3/26 Begin Verb unit
read and take notes on p. 464-465 action and linking verbs
do Practice A and B, follow the directions; due Friday
Journals due tomorrow w/ a total of 10 entries
Thurs.3/27 DOL and Journal
Hand in journals today with 10 total entries
Fri. 3/28 Correct p. 465
read and take notes on p. 466-467 verbs and direct objects
do Practice A and B following directions
FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 17-20 NO SCHOOL ON GOOD FRIDAY, MARCH 21
RELIGION 7
Mon. 3/17 watch clip from Jesus of Nazareth
Tues. 3/18 read gospel passages "Woe to you Scribes and Pharisees, you
hypocrites" and then watch clip from Jesus of Nazareth
Wed. 3/19 read the gospel passages of the Last Supper and the Agony in the
Garden and then watched the clips from Jesus of Nazareth
Thurs.3/20 HOLY THURSDAY
watched clip from Jesus of Nazareth about the Passion and
Crucifixion
RELIGION 8
Mon. 3/17 begin research on justice presentation issue
Mr. Demco talked to class about use of flash drives and saving
their work
Tues. 3/18 continue research
3 source cards due tomorrow
Wed. 3/19 3 source cards due today
10 notecards due tomorrow
Thurs.3/20 10 notecards due today
3 additional source cards due Monday
ENGLISH 7
Mon. 3/17 rough drafts due and graded
peer critique form due tomorrow
Tues. 3/18 peer critique form is due
make 3 major revisions
go over transitions; p. 82 in packet due tomorrow
Wed. 3/19 hand in rough drafts: 3 revisions due and transitions due
p. 82 in packet due
review introductions and conclusions p. 275-280
write 2 of each for tomorrow
Thurs.3/20 Bibliography due Monday
Final draft due Tuesday: need to print TWO copies to hand in
FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 10-15
RELIGION 7
Mon. 3/10 Anointing passages bible worksheet
Tues.3/11 p. 306 in text on Holy Week
assignment: Personification of the Cross Reflection paper
Due: Wed. 3/19; 1 bonus point if turned in on Tues. and 2 bonus
points if turned in on Mon.
Wed. 3/12 read the Passion of Jesus from John's gospel
p.306-307 and discuss Holy Week
Personification of the Cross due Wed. 3/19
Thurs.3/13 read p. 308-309 and discuss Holy Thursday
read John's gospel about the Last Supper
ws on Christian Love and passages from John's gospel
PERSONIFCATION OF THE CROSS ASSIGNMENT DUE DATE CHANGED TO
FRIDAY, MARCH 28
Fri. 3/14 finish Holy Week ws
read gospel stories of Palm Sunday: entry into Jerusalem
watch that clip from Jesus of Nazareth
RELIGION 8
Mon. 3/10 Prayer services continue
Scripture worksheet on passages about peace
Homework: article "Poverty is the Greatest Threat to Peace"
and worksheet due Wed. 3/12
Tues.3/11 Prayer services continue
Finish work from yesterday
If time begin reading the article "20 Ways to Use Your Money for
a Better World" and the worksheet
Wed. 3/12 prayer services continue
"20 Ways to Use Your Money for a Better World" article and ws
due Mon. 3/17
*Social Justice Power Point Presentation assignment given out
today: research and presentation due April 21st.
Thurs.3/13 answered questions about justice presentation
looked at key words of justice principles
first page of packet w/ parent signature due Mon. 3/17
Fri. 3/14 Prayer services continue
Larry Amell from the parish office came in to talk to students
about what his expectations are for their justice presentations
"20 Ways to Use Your Money for a Better World" article and ws
due Monday, 3/17
ENGLISH 7
Mon. 3/10 Thesis due
Creating an outline, packet p. 48 due tomorrow
rough outline for research paper is due tomorrow
Tues. 3/11 class did not meet today-- Reconciliation
Wed. 3/12 rough outlines due today
packet p. 49 due tomorrow
final outline due tomorrow
Thurs.3/13 hand in final outline
work on rough draft
packet p.49 due today
Citing sources within a text and packet worksheet for Fri.
REMINDER: a total of 10 journal entries due by end of quarter
Fri. 3/14 Hand in final draft of outline
Work on rough draft due Monday
FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 3-6 (NO SCHOOL FRIDAY--TEACHER INSERVICE)
RELIGION 7
Mon. 3/3 finish Scripture worksheet on the Woman at the Well; correct if
time; also hand in ws on the Scrutinies for Lent
Tues. 3/4 read p. 303 in text on Lent
watched clip from Jesus of Nazareth: the story of the Rich
Young
Man; the feeding of 5000; Simon the Pharisee and the Sinful
Woman.
Wed. 3/5 watched clip from Jesus of Nazareth on the Mission of the Twelve
and the Sermon on the Mount
Thurs.3/6 crossword puzzle on The Raising of Lazarus, corrected it, then
watched the video clip from Jesus of Nazareth
RELIGION 8
Mon. 3/3 prayer services continue
begin watching an A&E biography video on Gandhi to see his
approach to non-violent resistance for peace; write 5
significant
things you learned from the video today.
Tues. 3/4 prayer service
continue watching Gandhi and write an additional 5 significant
things you learned from the video
tomorrow 10 complete sentences are due with significant info
Gandhi; this should be on clean paper
Wed. 3/5 discuss Gandhi and his principle of non-violence
begin reading the article on The Fog of Peace: The Cost of War
and write 10 significant things you learned from the article;
must be in complete sentences
Thurs. 3/6 prayer services continue
continue reading The Fog of Peace and write 10 significant
things
you learned
ENGLISH 7
Mon. 3/3 packet website page due
15 notecards due today
5 additional source cards due tomorrow
Tues. 3/4 check source cards
citation quiz tomorrow
packet p. 47 due tomorrow
Wed. 3/5 correct packet p. 47
Citation quiz and correct
30 note cards due tomorrow to be graded
Thurs.3/6 grade 30 note cards
begin writing the thesis statement following packet page on
creating a thesis statement
FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 25-29
RELIGION 7
Mon. 2/25 correct Call of the Apostles ws
watch clip from Jesus of Nazareth
Tues.2/26 continue watching Jesus of Nazareth
Wed. 2/27 read Scripture story of the cure of Jairus' daughter and the
beheading of John the Baptist and then watch the clips from
Jesus of Nazareth.
Thurs.2/28 read and discuss p. 296-300 Lent
Fri. 2/29 read and discuss p. 301-304 about Nicodemus and the man born
blind; work on Scripture ws on the scrutinies and the
Samaritan
Woman
RELIGION 8
Mon. 2/25 Prayer services continue
watch Romero and discuss
Tues.2/26 finish watching Romero and begin writing paper
Wed. 2/27 Prayer Service
work on Romero paper
Thurs.2/28 work on Romero paper
Prayer service
Fri. 2/29 Final work day on Romero paper
Prayer service
ENGLISH 7
Mon. 2/25 hand out packet on the Africa research paper
parent letter needs to be signed and returned
read p. 188-193 and do the Think and Respond p. 193 for
tomorrow
Tues.2/26 discuss T & R p. 193
read p. 196-197 and do packet p. 45
Wed. 2/27 do packet p. 46 and 115 on paraphrasing and note cards
2 source cards due today
Thurs.2/28 correct packet pages 46 and 115
review source cards and bibliography
work on research note cards
Fri. 2/29 do the web site page in packet
15 note cards due Monday
FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 19-22
RELIGION 7
Tues. 2/19 Scripture search ws on The Healing of the Demoniac
NT wordfind due today; memorize 27 books of New Testament for
quiz on Friday
Wed. 2/20 finish Scripture search on the Healing of the Demoniac
watch the clip from Jesus of Nazareth
Thurs.2/21 Scripture search ws on The Call of the Apostles
quiz on the 27 books of the New Testament tomorrow
Fri. 2/22 quiz on 27 books of NT
correct worksheet on the healing of the demoniac
RELIGION 8
Tues. 2/19 begin discussion of the Peacemaking justice principle
Prayer services continue
Wed. 2/20 Hand out rubric for the Romero essay
Begin watching the movie Romero and take notes
Thurs.2/21 prayer service
continue Romero, discuss and take notes
Fri. 2/22 prayer service
continue Romero
ENGLISH 7
Tues. 2/19 correct p. 449 and Checkpoint p. 450
do p. 451-455, letters A through G, #1-5 of each set for Wed.
Wed. 2/20 correct 451-455
Hand out RAFT assignment on pronouns; this will be a grammar
assessment on pronouns as well as a writing assessment; due
Monday, 2/25
Thurs.2/21 DOL and Journal
Fri. 2/22 work on pronoun RAFT
FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 11-15
RELIGION 7
Mon. 2/11 discuss backpack activity
read and discuss ws on church teachings about immigration
Tues. 2/12 discuss our baptismal call and service through mission trip
assignment: decorate your cross of hope and liberation due next
Tues. 2/19
Chap 6-7 test on Friday
Wed. 2/13 complete the crossword puzzle review for chapter 6-7
Thurs.2/14 correct crossword and go through the test review for tomorrow
Chap 6-7 test tomorrow; includes ten commandments
Fri. 2/15 Chap. 6-7 test; word find for New Testament books; memorize 27
books for test on next Friday.
RELIGION 8
Mon. 2/11 continue working on homelessness education project; due Wed.
Tues. 2/12 final work day on homelessness education project
prayer service assignments: students will lead the class in a
prayer service each day for the next 21 class days; they have
been assigned the day they will present.
Wed. 2/13 presentations of homelessness books in the elementary
classrooms
homeless displays in hallway
posters due on homelessness
students who finished worked on their prayer services
Thurs.2/14 morning class watched Maryknoll video on Global food issues
afternoon class did not meet due to ice fishing field trip
Prayer Services have begun
Fri. 2/15 watch Maryknoll video on Hunger
Prayer service
ENGLISH 7
Mon. 2/11 correct p 442
vocab. ws #9 due Thurs.; test on Fri. 2/15
read and take notes on p. 443 and do practice p. 443
re-do paragraph packet due Fri. 2/15
do Checkpoint p. 444
Tues. 2/12 (short class) correct p. 443 and Checkpoint p. 444
read and take notes on p. 445 pronouns and their antecedents
do practice p. 445-446
Wed. 2/13 correct 445-446
read and take notes on p.447 agreement of nouns and antecedents
do practice p. 447
Thurs.2/14 Journal
correct vocab ws
vocab test tomorrow
paragraph packet re-do due tomorrow
Fri. 2/15 vocab. test
correct p.447
read and take notes on indefinite pronouns p.448
do practice on p. 449 and checkpoint on p. 450
FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 4-8
RELIGION 7
Mon. 2/4 continue on poverty study--look at where we get our clothes
Tues. 2/5 complete chart on world comparisons of standard of living and
discuss
Wed. 2/6 ASH WEDNESDAY
finished the discussion of world comparisons; students need to
complete their poverty journals, day 3 and 4
Thurs.2/7 started class discussion on migrants, immigrants, and refugees
homework: talked to your parents about where your ancestors came
from and why they came to this country
Fri. 2/8 discussed students' ancestors
discussed refugees and watched short video clip about a refugee
ws on what you would take in your backpack if you were a refugee
RELIGION 8
Mon. 2/4 begin work on homelessness education project for elementary
students; grade and class assignments have been made and date
of
presentation set for next week.
Tues.2/5 work on homelessness education presentation
Wed. 2/6 ASH WEDNESDAY
continue work on homelessness education project
Thurs.2/7 John Donaghy, a missionary from Honduras, talked to the students
about his work there
Fri. 2/8 prayer service assignment was handed out and explained; these
will be presented by each student, one per day, for the next
month
work on homelessness education project
ENGLISH 7
Mon. 2/4 vocab ws #8 due Thurs. and vocab test on Fri. 2/8
correct practice p.434
read and take notes on subject pronouns, p. 435-436
do practice on p. 436, A and B
Tues. 2/5 correct p.436
read and take notes on p. 437 object pronouns; do A and B
do Checkpoint p. 438-439
Wed. 2/6 (short class-Ash Wednesday Mass)
correct p. 437 and the Checkpoint on p. 438-439
read and take notes on p. 440 and do p. 441, A/B due Fri.2/8
Vocab. ws due tomorrow, Thurs. 2/7; vocab test Fri. 2/8
Thurs.2/7 corrected vocab ws; test tomorrow
DOL and journal
Fri. 2/8 vocab test
correct p. 441
read and take notes on problems with pronouns, p. 442 and do the
practice, p. 442
FOR THE WEEK JANUARY 29-FEBRUARY 1
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
RELIGION 7
Tues. 1/29 correct chapter review; write rough draft of conference prayer
Wed. 1/30 word process final draft of conference prayer
Thurs.1/31 we began a short unit of world poverty from the Columban
Missions; students are to list 5 pieces of clothing and
where they were made
Fri. 2/1 NO CLASS student appreciation day activities
RELIGION 8
Tues. 1/29 correct and discuss No Excuse for Hunger worksheet
Wed. 1/30 hand out hunger and homelessness education project; these will
be presented Feb. 11, 12, or 13
Thurs.1/31 students were assigned the grade level and book they would be
teaching to elementary classrooms or other activity they chose
Fri. 2/1 NO CLASS student appreciation day activities
ENGLISH
Tues. 1/29 No class-Mass and Catholic Schools Week assembly
Wed. 1/30 read and take notes on p. 432-433: What is a Pronoun
do the practice, p. 433-434, A and B
Thurs.1/31 DOL and Journal: Explain how to do something (play a sport,
bake a cake, etc.) Give the steps, using complete sentences
and transitional words.
Fri. 2/1 NO CLASS student appreciation day activities
FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 22-25
RELIGION 7
Tues. 1/22 correct chapter 6 review and discuss points from chapter
if time, do the worksheet on the Good Samaritan
Wed. 1/23 do worksheet on the Good Samaritan and correct
read p. 85-86 and discuss.
Thurs.1/24 finish reading chap. 7 and take notes on it
do the chapter review, p.93-94 due Tues.
Fri. 1/25 Fr. Brian talked to the religion classes about vocations and
answered their questions
RELIGION 8
Tues. 1/22 work on reflection papers and articles in folder; these
should
be complete by Thurs.
Wed. 1/23 word process quote from reflection paper for hall display
write prayers for student led conferences
work on folder materials
Thurs.1/24 final day to work in class on Hunger folder work
Fri. 1/25 corrected and discussed the Plumpy Nut article and worksheet
ENGLISH 7
Tues. 1/22 hand back tests
hand back journals
discuss 247-250 and go over the Practice together in class
Wed. 1/23 outline p. 251-252 and do the practice p. 253
Thurs.1/24 discuss p. 251-252 and go through the practice
Packet on paragraphs is due on Tues. 1/29
Fri. 1/25 Packet on paragraphs due Tues. 1/29
FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 14-18
RELIGION 7
Mon. 1/14 open book test over chapter 5
Tues. 1/15 correct chapter 5 test
begin chapter 6, p. 71, 72 and 73
Wed. 1/16 continue chap. 6, p. 74-75
Thurs.1/17 read and discuss p. 76-79
Fri. 1/18 do chapter 6 review, p. 81-82
RELIGION 8 HOUSE OF CHARITY WEEK
Mon. 1/14 House of Charity week; students have a folder of work to do
Tues. 1/15 House of Charity reflection paper due as soon as students have
done their service
continue work in folders for the week
Wed. 1/16 Reflection paper
continue work in folder
Thurs.1/17 continue work in folder and reflection paper
Fri. 1/18 continue work in folder and reflection paper
ENGLISH 7
Mon. 1/14 test on compound and complex sentences
outline p.243-245 on paragraphing
Tues. 1/15 (short class)discuss p. 243-245 on paragraphing
begin practice on p. 245-246, follow the directions given
Wed. 1/16 DOL and Journal
Journals are due tomorrow--need to have 12 entries.
practice p. 245-246 is due Friday
Thurs.1/17 NO CLASS Science Fair
Spelling test Fri.; practice p.245-246 is due
Fri. 1/18 Spelling test
p.247-250 outline these pages
do the practice for Tues.
FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 7-11
RELIGION 7
Mon. 1/7 read p. 62 and discuss parables and kingdom parables in
particular
do ws 5a on creating a just world; give 2-3 ways to do that
Tues. 1/8 discuss ws 5a
read p. 63-64 and discuss Father Damien and leprosy
Wed. 1/9 do crossword puzzle on parables; read p. 66 and answer the ques.
on the back of the puzzle worksheet
Thurs.1/10 correct puzzle and p.66-67
do Scripture worksheet on the parables
Fri. 1/11 correct parables worksheet
do Chapter Review for chapter 5
RELIGION 8
Mon. 1/7 continue watching Entertaining Angels and taking notes on the
movie
Tues. 1/8 finish movie and begin working on the Dorothy Day pyramid
assignment
Wed. 1/9 finish Dorothy Day pyramid project and hand in movie notes
Thurs.1/10 Watch the video "We Have a Table for 4 Ready" to see what the
stories of the homeless and poor are to prepare for next week's
service
Fri. 1/11 finish watching "We Have a Table for 4 Ready"
Students were given the directions for the House of Charity
reflection paper
ENGLISH 7
Mon. 1/7 class did not meet today due to the Geography Bee
students were given the vocab. ws for this week due Thurs. 1/10
vocab. test is Fri. 1/11
Tues. 1/8 correct checkpoint p. 569
Writer's Workshop opinion paper and signed parent letter due
Wed.
Write clause poems following formula directions due Wed.
Vocab ws due Thurs.; vocab test Fri.
Wed. 1/9 vocab quiz tomorrow; test Fri.
Correct poems
do p. 570-571 A,B,C,D follow directions; due Fri. 1/11
Thurs.1/10 DOL and Journal
correct vocab. ws
Fri. 1/11 Vocab. test
Spelling worksheet due next Wednesday; spelling test on Fri.1/18
correct 570-571
complete pretest to review for Monday's test
Compound and complex sentence test on Monday, 1/14
FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 2-4
RELIGION 7
Wed. 1/2 read p.290-292; do Christmas wordfind worksheet due tomorrow
Thurs.1/3 Christmas continued on p.293 and discussed imagery
Christmas meditation on p. 294-295 and worksheet on Christ the
Light
Fri. 1/4 read p. 59-60, intro. to Chapter 5 and discuss
Begin chap. 5, p. 61 and discuss justice issues
RELIGION 8
Wed. 1/2 hand back Mother Teresa RAFT assignments
begin watching Entertaining Angels, the Dorothy Day Story
directions for the Dorothy Day pyramid assignment were handed
out
Thurs.1/3 continue watching and taking notes on Dorothy Day
Fri. 1/4 continue Entertaining Angels, the Dorothy Day Story; take notes
ENGLISH 7
Wed. 1/2 p. 565-566 read and take notes on complex sentences
do practice A and B, numbers 1-35, p.566-568
Thurs.1/3 DOL and Journal entry; 12 entries are due on Jan. 17th: 8 in
in class and 4 on your own; 5 extra entries may be included for
extra credit but they must be a minimum of 15 sentences.
Fri. 1/4 correct p. 566-567; do p. 568 C orally
do Checkpoint on p. 569 A and B
FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 17-20
Midterms go home on Thursday
Christmas Vacation begins Friday, Dec. 21
RELIGION 7
Mon. 12/17 continue work on your homily
due Wed. 12/19
Tues.12/18 no morning classes due to program practice
afternoon class working on homily
Wed. 12/19 final work on homilies today
2nd hour and 8th hour: read p. 282-286 and complete 2
worksheets
on Advent-due tomorrow
Thurs.12/20 presentation of homilies; students evaluate each other in small
groups
RELIGION 8
Mon. 12/17 continue group work on Mother Teresa RAFT assignment
Tues. 12/18 work on Mother Teresa assignment
Wed. 12/19 work on Mother Teresa assignment
Thurs.12/20 watch dvd on House of Charity and discuss our work there
ENGLISH 7
Mon. 12/17 correct p. 560-561
read and take notes on p. 562
do p. 562-563 A and B due Wed.
Tues. 12/18 finish p. 562-563 in class
Wed. 12/19 correct p. 562-563
do Checkpoint on p. 564, 1-20
Thurs.12/20 DOL and journal
FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 10-14
RELIGION 7
Mon. 12/10 homily project due Wednesday, Dec. 19
Write a 1 1/2 - 2 page homily on the gospel for the third
Sunday
of Advent; you will read this to a small group of your peers
Tues.12/11 begin homily project: pray with your gospel passage, take notes
and highlight or underline
For those who want to improve their grade on the liturgical
year
test: there will be a retake on Thursday.
Wed. 12/12 (1st period missed class-program practice)
work on homily
Thurs.12/13 Students are to take notes on the gospel.
Then they are to outline before they write their rough draft.
Once they have their rough draft and it has been checked, they
may begin working on a computer.
Fri. 12/14 Adoration in the chapel
work on homilies
RELIGION 8
Mon. 12/10 RAFT assignment for the movie Mother Teresa due next week
Tues.12/11 Watch Mother Teresa and take notes
Students were assigned to their groups and RAFT assignment
Wed. 12/12 continued watching Mother Teresa
Thurs.12/13 finished watching Mother Teresa
Students brainstormed in their small groups about their project
and how they would complete it.
They will be required to pre-write, outline, write a rough
draft
before they write their final draft.
Fri. 12/14 Adoration in the chapel (in the morning class)
work on RAFT assignment for Mother Teresa movie
ENGLISH 7
Mon. 12/10 Final draft of persuasive paper is due Friday.
Students worked on paper in class today.
Spelling worksheet due Thurs.
Spelling quiz is Fri.
Tues.12/11 No class due to Reconciliation
Writer's Workshop persuasive paper due Friday
Wed. 12/12 p. 556-557 compound sentences
Do p. 557-558 A and B, 1-20
Spelling worksheet due tomorrow; test Fri.
Thurs.12/13 DOL and Journal
Spelling test tomorrow, Fri.
Fri. 12/14 Spelling test
read and take notes on p. 559 on punctuation of compound
sentences
Do p.560-561, A-B-C
FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 4-7
RELIGION 7
Tues.12/4 continue personal safety curriculum: discussed role power
Wed. 12/5 personal safety curriculum: discussed "grooming" by predators
Thurs.12/6 Feast of St. Nicholas
Finish personal safety curriculum if needed
Begin review of the liturgical year, filling in study guide
ans.
20 question test over this review on Mon.12/10
Fri. 12/7 finish the liturgical review study guide
test on Mon. 12/10 over the liturgical year
RELIGION 8
Tues.12/4 personal safety curriculum: students completed internet safety
posters to place around the school
Wed. 12/5 went over the first reading and reflection for Advent
Thurs.12/6 Feast of St. Nicholas
Personal Safety curriculum cont.; protect or tell activity
Fri. 12/7 finish the personal safety curriculum: saying no
ENGLISH 7
Tues.12/4 rough drafts are due for peer conferences tomorrow
Write 5 goals for your writing that you have for this year.
Wed. 12/5 students worked in small groups to complete a peer conference
for each writer's rough draft
read p. 147-149 in text
Thur.12/6 DOL
Journal
Fri. 12/7 revise and proofread
FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 26-30
RELIGION 7
Mon. 11/26 finish project presentations
Tues. 11/27 no class-students gone on field
Wed. 11/28 Personal Safety curriculum begins today. Topic: Personal
safety rights and what personal power means
Thurs.11/29 personal safety curriculum: safety rights and blog safety
Fri. 11/30 personal safety curriculum: how to check if someone is telling
the truth; trusted adults
RELIGION 8
Mon. 11/26 Maryknoll magazine--read and discuss in class
Tues. 11/27 Watch Mano con Mano, a video about global solidarity
Wed. 11/28 Personal Safety curriculum begins today. Topic: Personal
safety rights and what personal power means
Thurs.11/29 Personal safety curriculum: personal power and your safety
rights
Fri. 11/30 Personal safety curriculum: benefits and hazards of being
online; begin to make a poster on internet safety
ENGLISH 7
Mon. 11/26 vocab. worksheet due Thurs. 11/29
vocab. quiz Fri. 11/30
continue working on outline, research and rough draft due Fri.
read p. 146-147 in text
Tues.11/27 writer's workshop continues--work on rough draft
Wed. 11/28 work on rough draft of persuasion paper
Vocab. worksheet due tomorrow
Vocab. quiz on Fri. 11/30
Thurs. 11/29 DOL and Journal entry #1
Fri. 11/30 Vocab quiz
Packet p. 34 on revising
if time, begin peer conferences
FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 19-20 CONFERENCES AND THANKSGIVING BREAK
RELIGION 7
Mon. 11/19 videotaped some projects; continued work on Unit 1 projects
Tues.11/20 finish projects and hand in
RELIGION 8
Mon. 11/19 handed back Justice Book projects
watched video on Japan w/ 4-square worksheet
Tues.11/20 finish video on Cambodia and hand in worksheet
ENGLISH 7
Mon. 11/19 check outlines for persuasive paper; make corrections
research facts for persuasive paper
Tues.11/20 finish research and outline
begin rough draft
FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 12-16
RELIGION 7
Mon. 11/12 Unit one projects begin today; students were assigned groups
and they were to choose which three of the nine projects they
would do.
Project work will take place in class during this week and
then
the due date will be finalized.
Tues.11/13 Project work continues.
Wed. 11/14 Project work continues.
Thurs.11/15 Project work continues.
Fri. 11/16 Project work; videotaping news show project on Mon. for those
who chose that project.
RELIGION 8
Mon. 11/12 Class finished watching the video on Mexico and completed
4-square worksheet followed by discussion.
Tues.11/13 4-square worksheet on Native Americans; watched a 15 minute
video today
Wed. 11/14 Finish the video on Native Americans and discuss and
finish
worksheet
Thurs.11/15 4-square worksheet on Africa; watched 14 min. video on Egypt
Fri. 11/16 Finish the video and worksheet on Africa; today's video:
Tanzania
ENGLISH 7
Mon. 11/12 We corrected classwork on plural and possessive nouns.
Quiz on plural and possessive nouns
Begin writer's workshop on persuasive writing; packet
handed out; read p. 139-141
Tues.11/13 DOL and Journal p.141
Vocab. worksheet due Thurs.
Vocab. quiz Fri.
Wed. 11/14 Begin Writer's Workshop on Persuasive Writing, 141-143 and
answer Think and Respond; packet p.30
Vocab. due tomorrow
Thurs.11/15 Correct vocab. worksheet; vocab. quiz tomorrow.
Continue writer's workshop, read p.144-146 pre-write
do packet p.31-34
Persuasion topic due tomorrow with 3 supporting ideas
Fri. 11/16 vocab quiz
Checked persuasion topics and gave feedback
Outline of persuasion paper is due Monday
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