Hornet's Nest
FMS 8th Grade Newsletter: Week of Nov 18-22
Upcoming Information
ELA
Unit Objective:
8RL3D: Read and comprehend grade level poems independently and proficiently.
Learning Target: I can read and comprehend 8th grade poetry.
8RL1B: Determine the meaning of words and phrases using affixes
Use the prefixes and suffixes over-, bio- un-, and ful to figure out meanings of words.
This Week in ELA:
Monday-Vocabulary- Prefixes, Poetry & Theme
Tuesday- Vocabulary- Prefixes, Poetry & Theme
Wednesday- Vocabulary- Prefixes, Poetry & Figurative Language
Thursday- Poetry & Figurative Language, Interviewing Skills
Friday- Interviewing, Poetry and Vocabulary
Math
EEI.C.7: Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable.
EEI.C.8: Analyze and solve systems of linear equations.
Learning Target for the Week:
To solve linear equations.
Monday: Unit 4 PreTest
Tuesday: Lesson 1 Number Puzzles; Week Sheet #1
Wednesday: Lesson 2 Keeping the Equation Balanced
Thursday: Lesson 3 Balanced Moves
Friday: Lesson 4 More Balanced Moves
Unit 4 Week Sheet #1 (Lessons 1-4); due Monday (11/25)
Advanced Math
EEI.C.7: Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable.
EEI.C.8: Analyze and solve systems of linear equations.
Learning Target for the Week:
To solve systems of linear equations.
Monday: Topic 2 Corrections
Tuesday: 4-2 Solve Systems of Equations by Substitution; pg 155 11,13,26-31
Wednesday: 4-3 Solve Systems of Equations by Elimination; pg 162 13,15-25 odd
Thursday: 4-3 Elimination; pg 162 14-22,32 even
Friday: WS 4-2 to 4-3
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Matter and Its Interactions Objectives:
* Describe the sub-atomic structure of an atom
* Develop a model to show the composition of a simple molecule
* Develop a model to show the composition of an extended structure
Monday: Review sub-atomic structure: Pre-Test over unit objectives
Tuesday: Why does popcorn pop? unit opening activity: Unit volcabulary
Wednesday: Learn how to read and understand a chemical formula.
Thursday: How to make a simple molecule models
Friday: More practice making simple molecule models: What is in popcorn??
Social Studies
Unit Objective:
6-8.AH.3.GS.G Examine elections, issues, laws, and events of this time period to explain how the concepts of judicial review, elastic clause, and an amendment process were established or used to meet challenges.
This means your student can:
I can examine elections and issues of this time period to explain how the amendment process was established to solve problems.
This Week in History:
We will be starting Unit 10, The Jefferson Era. We will also be retesting on Political Parties.
Questions? Email your child's social studies teacher:
Lara Brunk - lbrunk@fulton58.org
Chris Crowson - ccrowson@fulton58.org -