TUESDAY MAY 29, 2018:
1. Religion: please complete the homework posted on Blackboard. You will receive an instant grade. If you made any mistakes, please go over your work. You may use your workbook and any class notes to help you.
Thursday May 24, 2018:
*Your Social Studies Final is on Tuesday!
(Check Blackboard for assignments not submitted. I am not giving out any more extra copies. I've given three extra copies in some cases!)
Tuesday May 22, 2018:
1. Religion: page 243 on looseleaf, please. #1-10
2. Finals had been posted for some time, but here are the dates and requirements:
a. Tuesday May 29th: Social Studies (This will be a full DBQ about the road to the Civil War. No need to study, you will have the reading selections attached to the DBQ.)
b. Monday June 4th: Archdiocesan Exam (The study guide was uploaded to Quizlet quite some time ago and has been updated recently. Please study from the QUIZLET STUDY GUIDE, please.)
Tuesday April 24, 2018:
1. Social Studies: (from Chapter 12 group): On looseleaf: What is Manifest Destiny and what did it promise?
2. Religion: review Archdiocesan quizlet
Thursday April 19, 2018:
1. Social Studies: worksheet, "Narcissa and Marcus Whitman"
2. Religion: on looseleaf: What are the precepts of the church? You can read about them on page 306. Discuss why each one is important.
*MAKE SURE ALL HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS ARE SUBMITTED TOMORROW. ALSO, MAKE SURE THAT ALL CLASSWORK ASSIGNED TO YOU TOMORROW IS TURNED IN BY THE END OF CLASS. THANK YOU.
Monday April 16, 2018:
1. Religion: page 213 #1-10 answers only; due tomorrow
2. Social Studies:
a) worksheet: "Time Line of Westward Expansion and Migration"
b) make sure you are utilizing reliable sources for your chapter's presentation. Remember that you will be assessed on your ability to know your topic. It is imperative that you use this week's class time to create a cohesive and grade-appropriate lesson
Thursday March 22, 2018:
**Reminder: You are responsible for all work that was posted to Blackboard on Monday 3/19 and Tuesday 3/20
Tuesday March 13, 2018:
1. FrontRow assignments due Friday
Monday March 12, 2018:
1. FrontRow assignments for the week (all due on Friday March 16th, 2018):
a. Thomas Jefferson
b. U.S. Presidential Election
c. George Washington
d. Bill of Rights
2. Social Studies: make sure you have all materials needed for debate (video game violence)
Monday March 5, 2018:
1. Please complete all FrontRow assignments by Friday March 9th.
2. Social Studies: please look up some information to support your claim in our debate
Wednesday February 28, 2018:
1. Religion: on looseleaf, please complete the following:
a) page 159 #1-10 (Please identify page 159 on the upper right corner of your looseleaf)
b) page 169 #1-10 (Please identify page 169 on the upper right corner of your looseleaf)
2. Social Studies: check the FrontRow assignments below (due Friday--all five)
Tuesday February 27, 2018:
1. Religion: worksheet about Confirmation
2. Social Studies: check the FrontRow assignments below (due Friday)
Monday February 26, 2018:
1. Social Studies: worksheet: Document 4: A Comparison of Strength
2. Check the FrontRow assignments below (due Friday)
3. Religion: on looseleaf: "What good qualities do I have?"
Sunday February 25, 2018:
FrontRowEd Articles Due this Week: (All articles are due by Friday.)
If you have forgotten the code to get in, it is gjm7j7
1. The Constitutional Convention
2. The Supreme Court
3. The United States Constitution
4. The Founding Fathers
5. The Bill of Rights
Monday February 12, 2018:
1. Social Studies: worksheet, "Document 3: The Continental Congress Explains the Need to Fight (1775)"; Test Thursday on the causes of the American Revolution
2. Religion: if you did not hand in the assignment from last week, (Pages 135 and 136 on looseleaf) please hand in by Wednesday. About half of the class did not submit it.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE IN THE THIRD QUARTER. I WILL NOT CHASE YOU AROUND FOR MISSING WORK. YOU NEED TO BE RESPONSIBLE AND ACCOUNTABLE.
Tuesday January 30, 2018:
1. Please bring in a picture of you in your St. Adalbert uniform before Friday. (any grade level or age is fine)
2. Religion: please finish assignment if not done so in class
3. Social Studies: make sure the the person you were to look up includes at least one fact about their contribution in the American Revolution effort
Monday January 22, 2018:
1. Social Studies: worksheet, "The Boston Massacre"
2. Friday is an 11:00 dismissal day
3. Social Studies: please bring in pictures or other visual representations of your selected project person for our Black History Month "Windows" of Fame
Friday January 12, 2018:
1. No school on Monday
2. Social Studies "Black History Month" project is as follows:
a) Aubrey, Robert, Julia, Genesis: Frederick Douglass
b) Jalen, Delilia, Laurent: Harriet Tubman
c) Rebekah, Julianna, TJ: Jackie Robinson
d) Eva, Alicia, Matthew, Gabby: Gabby Douglass
e) Cory, Lisa, Jonah, Anna: Simone Biles
Please bring art supplies and information for next week. We will work on this in the afternoon.
Monday January 8, 2018:
1. Religion: Study quizlet set, "Archdiocesan Midterm Review"
2. MAP Assessments this Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (make sure your iPads are fully charged)
Wednesday January 3, 2018:
1. Social Studies: Worksheet: "The Sons of Liberty" (You may want to use Internet sources to help you with this image. There are several websites that have a colorized version of this image. It may help in your assessment.)
2. Religion: If you did not finish your class essay, please finish it for homework.
Tuesday January 2, 2018:
HAPPY NEW YEAR! I would like to extend my sincerest appreciation to all of you for your very generous Christmas gifts. It was so thoughtful of you to think of me.
1. Social Studies: two worksheets due tomorrow: a) Taxes on Sugar and Molasses; b) The Stamp Act
2. Religion: if you did not finishe the class work from today, you must finish it tonight; also, please start reviewing the Archdiocesan Review on your Quizlet account
MIDTERM SCHEDULE:
1. TUESDAY JANUARY 16: SOCIAL STUDIES
2. WEDNESDAY JANUARY 17: MATH
3. THURSDAY JANUARY 18: RELIGION
4. FRIDAY JANUARY 19: ELA
5. SCIENCE: To be announced
Monday December 18, 2017:
1. Social Studies: TEST tomorrow / Study Quizlet review
2. Santa trial on Thursday or Friday depending on our schedule
3. Religion: we will finish the "12 Days of Christmas" project in class
Monday December 11, 2017:
1. Social Studies:
a) worksheet, "Time Line of the American Revolution"
b) Test December 19 (Chapter notes)
c) Trial for Santa on Thursday December 21
2. Religion: Bible detective: On looseleaf, read the following Bible passages and in a brief answer, identify the symbol of the passages. For these passages, there is one common symbol: Genesis 6: 11-22, Genesis 7: 17-8:12, Genesis 20-29:17
Thursday December 7, 2017:
1. Religion: on looseleaf, read the following Bible passages and in a brief ansewr, identify the symbol of the passages.
a) Genesis 1:1-2:3
b) Genesis 2:4-3:24
2. Social Studies: make a chart on looseleaf describing the roles of both a prosecuting attorney and a defense attorney. You can make a T-Chart to compare the both.
Wednesday December 6, 2017:
1. Religion: on looseleaf, read the following Bible passages and in a brief answer, identify the symbol of the passages.
a) 1 Samuel 16:1-13
b) Isaiah 11:1-10
2. Religion: review ARCH REVIEW on Quizlet (good practice for Archdiocesan midterm.)
3. Social Studies: Test on Chapter 4; December 19th. It will be based on the Chapter 4 notes that are already on Blackboard, NOT a DBQ.
Tuesday December 5, 2017:
1. Religion: on looseleaf: workbook page 83. Please complete numbers 1-8 in blue or black ink ONLY.
2. Social Studies: Test on Chapter 4; December 19th. It will be based on the Chapter 4 notes that are already on Blackboard.
Monday December 4, 2017:
1. Social Studies: worksheet, "Consequences of the French and Indian War"
2. Religion: Read workbook pages 277-279; have Bibles ready for class; practice "Arch Review" on Quizlet (this will help you with your midterm)
3. Social Studies: contest essay due tomorrow
4. Religion: If you did not finish this in class, please finish it for homework: "What is one material present you want for Christmas and one hope you have this Advent season?"
Friday December 1, 2017:
1. Social Studies: Essay contest due December 5th (Tuesday). Instructions were given out several days ago. Please attach the instruction sheet to your essay. I do not have extra copies, so please don't lose it. Thank you.
Tuesday November 28, 2017:
1. 11:00 dismissal tomorrow
2. Social Studies: Essay contest due December 5th. Instructions were given to Miss Berardi to pass out to you. Please attach the instruction sheet with your essay. I do not have extra copies, so please don't lose it. Thank you.
Monday November 27, 2017:
1. Religion test tomorrow Unit 1 (Have your Bibles with you.)
2. 11:00 dismissal on Wednesday
3. Parent Teacher Conferences tomorrow and Wednesday by appointment. If you did not schedule an appointment, you will have to wait until appointments are seen. Thank you for your understanding.
Tuesday November 21, 2017:
1. Religion Test Tuesday (Use Quizlet as a study guide.)
2. If I don't receive parents' request form for Parent Teacher Conferences, Miss Berardi and I will not be able to see them. Appointment only.
Tuesday November 14, 2017:
1. Social Studies:
a) TEST: Colonial America DBQ on Tuesday November 21.
2. Religion:
a) TEST on November 27th
Monday November 13, 2017:
1. Social Studies:
a) worksheet: "The Rhode Island Colony"
b) TEST: Colonial America (Tuesday November 21)
2. Religion:
a) pages 71 and 72 on looseleaf
b) UNIT 1 TEST November 27th (Chapters 1-6) A study guide will be added to Quizlet by the end of the week.
Tuesday November 7, 2017:
1. Social Studies: worksheet, "The Dissenters"
2. Religion: Please read page 63 in your workbook, then on looseleaf with a full heading, respond to the letter written by, 'All Quizzed Out'. Your response should make sense as if you were actually giving advice.
Monday November 6, 2017:
1. Religion: Using your Bible, please read the following:
a) Matthew 9:1-8
b) Mark 2:1-12
c) Luke 5:17-26
How are these accounts alike? How are they different? Discuss your ideas on looseleaf with a FULL HEADING.
2. Social Studies: worksheet: "Document 2: Voting Qualifications (1763)"
Tuesday October 31, 2017:
1. Social Studies: TEST tomorrow (DBQ) European Exploration
2. Religion: TEST on Thursday on Chapters 3 and 4--you will need your Bible for the test.
3. National Junior Honor Society Applications are due tomorrow. They will not be accepted after Wednesday.
Monday October 30, 2017:
1. Social Studies Test Wednesday
2. Religion Test Thursday
3. NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY APPLICATIONS ARE DUE WEDNESDAY--THEY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER WEDNESDAY.
Thursday October 26, 2017:
1. Social Studies: worksheet
2. Social Studies: TEST November 1, DBQ--European Exploration
3. Religion TEST on November 2; Chapters 3 and 4
4. QUIZLET FUN TOMORROW
Wednesday October 25, 2017:
1. Social Studies: worksheet: "Time Line of Colonial America"
2. Social Studies: TEST November 1; DBQ--European Exploration
3. Religion: TEST on November 2; Chapters 3 and 4
4. Quizlet: please study the sets on Religion and Social Studies
5. NOTICE: SOME OF YOU WENT HOME TODAY WITH A NOTICE REGARDING MISSING ASSIGNMENTS. THE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE POSTED TOMORROW IN THE 8TH GRADE CLASSROOM.
Tuesday October 24, 2017:
1. Social Studies: test on November 1st; DBQ--European Exploration
2. Religion: test on November 2nd; Chapters 3 and 4
3. Religion: ON LOOSELEAF: Please read Matthew 13:1-9 (The Parable of the Sower) In one paragraph, please write what you think the parable symbolizes. Only use YOUR interpretation, not someone else's.
Monday October 23, 2017:
1. Social Studies: worksheet Jacques Cartier
2. Social Studies: Test on November 1 DBQ European Exploration
3. Religion: test on November 2 on Chapters 3 and 4
Wednesday October 18, 2017:
1. Social Studies: worksheet, "Rene Robert Cavelier, sieur de La Salle"
2. Social Studies DBQ test on Wednesday November 1st (European Exploration)
3. Religion TEST on Chapters 3 and 4 on Thursday November 2nd.
Thursday October 12, 2017:
1. Religion: on looseleaf: please complete the Chapter 3 assessment located on page 39 of your workbook; please put the answers only on the looseleaf with a full heading.
2. Social Studies: worksheet: "Samuel de Champlain"
Thursday October 5, 2017:
*My apologies for the late hour*
1. Social Studies:
a) TEST Friday (DBQ--The First Americans)
2. NO SCHOOL MONDAY! HAPPY COLUMBUS DAY!
Tuesday October 3, 2017:
1. Social Studies:
a) TEST Friday (DBQ--The First Americans)
b) Worksheet: "Timeline..."
c) Ask your parents what the greatest technological advancement of their generation was.
2. Religion:
a) TEST Thursday (Chapters 1 and 2 notes)
b) Quizlet review tomorrow
Monday October 2, 2017:
1. Social Studies:
a) TEST Friday (DBQ-The First Americans)
b) Worksheet: "The Human Cost"
2. Religion:
a) TEST Thursday (Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 notes)
b) On looseleaf: Please answer the following question in paragraph form, "Why do relationships matter to me?"
Thursday September 28, 2017:
1. Social Studies:
a) Worksheets:
--Document #2
--Document #4
b) TEST on Friday October 6th. DBQ--no reason to study notes.
2. Religion:
a) TEST on Thursday October 5th on Chapters 1 and 2 notes
Wednesday September 27, 2017:
1. Social Studies:
a) Worksheet: "Document Based Question"
b) TEST Friday October 6th
2. Religion:
a) TEST Thursday October 5th (Chapters 1 and 2)
Tuesday September 26, 2017:
1. Religion:
a) Bring your brochure about the Cardinal Virtues back to class tomorrow.
b) TEST on Chapters 1 and 2 on Thursday October 5th. (Quizlet Live / Kahoot to follow for review)
c) Review PowerPoint notes for Chapter 2: all vocabulary slides. These notes are found above.
Wednesday September 20, 2017:
CHANGE OF DATE: The 8th grade bake sale is TOMORROW, not Friday. Please support our class in purchasing some yummy goodies to help us get to Salem, Massachusetts for a reasonable price. Thank you for your support!
1. ReadWorks (Tuesday's assignment): Read, "Maya Religion". Enter your two to three sentences in your "Book of Knowledge".
2. ReadWorks (Wednesday's assignment): Read, "Aztecs, Incas, and Mayans: The Aztec Empire". Enter your two to three sentences in your "Book of Knowledge".
3. Edpuzzle: (Tuesday's assignment): Watch video, "15 Things You Didn't Know about the Aztecs"
4. Edpuzzle: (Wednesday's assignment): Watch video, "25 Incredible Things About the Incas that will Astonish You"
Monday September 18, 2017:
1. Quizlet: Study "The First Americans" set to build your Social Studies knowledge.
2. Bake Sale Fundraiser on Friday.
3. No school tomorrow
4. ReadWorks: Read, "Inca Life". Using your iPad, create a "Book of Knowledge" folder. Every article you read for my class, you will write two to three things you learned about the article. This will increase your word knowledge and make you a better reader.
5. Edpuzzle: Watch video, "25 Unbelievable Facts About the Mayans that Might Surprise You"
Friday September 15, 2017:
REMINDER: IF YOU CAN ATTEND THE CEREMONY ON SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 17TH AT THE ARMORY AT 11:00, WE WOULD APPRECIATE IT. PLEASE WEAR YOUR VETERANS T-SHIRT!!
Thursday September 14, 2017:
1. Please remember to fully charge your iPads before coming to my class. You may not charge them here.
2. Always have your colored pencils, crayons, or markers with you for class. We will be using maps a lot.
3. Formal, graded homework will begin on Monday. This week was a preliminary to see what your progress is so far.
PLEASE TRY TO REPRESENT ST. ADALBERT SCHOOL AT THE ARMORY THIS SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 17TH FROM 11:00 TO 12:00. PLEASE WEAR YOUR VETERAN'S T-SHIRT. YOU WILL GET AN EXTRA MARK IN "PARTICIPATION". THANK YOU!
Sunday August 27, 2017:
When you receive your iPad from St. Joseph by the Sea and receive your email address, please complete the following:
1. Please join Edpuzzle under the following class name: "Grade 7 Class of 2019". Please join: edpuzzle.com/join/badufso
2. Please join Quizlet under the following class name: "Grade 7 Class of 2019". Please join: quizlet.com/join/rnA7GqKcM
3. Please join Common Lit under the following class name: "Grade 7 Class of 2019". Please join: www.commonlit.org/student/WGQLJ
4. Please join ReadWorks. Go to www.readworks.org/student. The default password is 1234, but you are strongly advised to change it to something that is more personal to you. The class code is EUYNEZ and the class name is "Grade 7 Wildcats".
5. Please join Vocabulary.com. The class name is "Grade 7 Wildcats". Go to vocab.com/join/47XP0AW
6. Please join Newsela. The class name is "Grade 7 Wildcats". Go to newsela.com/quickjoin/#/7EMPBX
1. Religion: please complete the homework posted on Blackboard. You will receive an instant grade. If you made any mistakes, please go over your work. You may use your workbook and any class notes to help you.
Thursday May 24, 2018:
*Your Social Studies Final is on Tuesday!
(Check Blackboard for assignments not submitted. I am not giving out any more extra copies. I've given three extra copies in some cases!)
Tuesday May 22, 2018:
1. Religion: page 243 on looseleaf, please. #1-10
2. Finals had been posted for some time, but here are the dates and requirements:
a. Tuesday May 29th: Social Studies (This will be a full DBQ about the road to the Civil War. No need to study, you will have the reading selections attached to the DBQ.)
b. Monday June 4th: Archdiocesan Exam (The study guide was uploaded to Quizlet quite some time ago and has been updated recently. Please study from the QUIZLET STUDY GUIDE, please.)
Tuesday April 24, 2018:
1. Social Studies: (from Chapter 12 group): On looseleaf: What is Manifest Destiny and what did it promise?
2. Religion: review Archdiocesan quizlet
Thursday April 19, 2018:
1. Social Studies: worksheet, "Narcissa and Marcus Whitman"
2. Religion: on looseleaf: What are the precepts of the church? You can read about them on page 306. Discuss why each one is important.
*MAKE SURE ALL HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS ARE SUBMITTED TOMORROW. ALSO, MAKE SURE THAT ALL CLASSWORK ASSIGNED TO YOU TOMORROW IS TURNED IN BY THE END OF CLASS. THANK YOU.
Monday April 16, 2018:
1. Religion: page 213 #1-10 answers only; due tomorrow
2. Social Studies:
a) worksheet: "Time Line of Westward Expansion and Migration"
b) make sure you are utilizing reliable sources for your chapter's presentation. Remember that you will be assessed on your ability to know your topic. It is imperative that you use this week's class time to create a cohesive and grade-appropriate lesson
Thursday March 22, 2018:
**Reminder: You are responsible for all work that was posted to Blackboard on Monday 3/19 and Tuesday 3/20
Tuesday March 13, 2018:
1. FrontRow assignments due Friday
Monday March 12, 2018:
1. FrontRow assignments for the week (all due on Friday March 16th, 2018):
a. Thomas Jefferson
b. U.S. Presidential Election
c. George Washington
d. Bill of Rights
2. Social Studies: make sure you have all materials needed for debate (video game violence)
Monday March 5, 2018:
1. Please complete all FrontRow assignments by Friday March 9th.
2. Social Studies: please look up some information to support your claim in our debate
Wednesday February 28, 2018:
1. Religion: on looseleaf, please complete the following:
a) page 159 #1-10 (Please identify page 159 on the upper right corner of your looseleaf)
b) page 169 #1-10 (Please identify page 169 on the upper right corner of your looseleaf)
2. Social Studies: check the FrontRow assignments below (due Friday--all five)
Tuesday February 27, 2018:
1. Religion: worksheet about Confirmation
2. Social Studies: check the FrontRow assignments below (due Friday)
Monday February 26, 2018:
1. Social Studies: worksheet: Document 4: A Comparison of Strength
2. Check the FrontRow assignments below (due Friday)
3. Religion: on looseleaf: "What good qualities do I have?"
Sunday February 25, 2018:
FrontRowEd Articles Due this Week: (All articles are due by Friday.)
If you have forgotten the code to get in, it is gjm7j7
1. The Constitutional Convention
2. The Supreme Court
3. The United States Constitution
4. The Founding Fathers
5. The Bill of Rights
Monday February 12, 2018:
1. Social Studies: worksheet, "Document 3: The Continental Congress Explains the Need to Fight (1775)"; Test Thursday on the causes of the American Revolution
2. Religion: if you did not hand in the assignment from last week, (Pages 135 and 136 on looseleaf) please hand in by Wednesday. About half of the class did not submit it.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE IN THE THIRD QUARTER. I WILL NOT CHASE YOU AROUND FOR MISSING WORK. YOU NEED TO BE RESPONSIBLE AND ACCOUNTABLE.
Tuesday January 30, 2018:
1. Please bring in a picture of you in your St. Adalbert uniform before Friday. (any grade level or age is fine)
2. Religion: please finish assignment if not done so in class
3. Social Studies: make sure the the person you were to look up includes at least one fact about their contribution in the American Revolution effort
Monday January 22, 2018:
1. Social Studies: worksheet, "The Boston Massacre"
2. Friday is an 11:00 dismissal day
3. Social Studies: please bring in pictures or other visual representations of your selected project person for our Black History Month "Windows" of Fame
Friday January 12, 2018:
1. No school on Monday
2. Social Studies "Black History Month" project is as follows:
a) Aubrey, Robert, Julia, Genesis: Frederick Douglass
b) Jalen, Delilia, Laurent: Harriet Tubman
c) Rebekah, Julianna, TJ: Jackie Robinson
d) Eva, Alicia, Matthew, Gabby: Gabby Douglass
e) Cory, Lisa, Jonah, Anna: Simone Biles
Please bring art supplies and information for next week. We will work on this in the afternoon.
Monday January 8, 2018:
1. Religion: Study quizlet set, "Archdiocesan Midterm Review"
2. MAP Assessments this Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (make sure your iPads are fully charged)
Wednesday January 3, 2018:
1. Social Studies: Worksheet: "The Sons of Liberty" (You may want to use Internet sources to help you with this image. There are several websites that have a colorized version of this image. It may help in your assessment.)
2. Religion: If you did not finish your class essay, please finish it for homework.
Tuesday January 2, 2018:
HAPPY NEW YEAR! I would like to extend my sincerest appreciation to all of you for your very generous Christmas gifts. It was so thoughtful of you to think of me.
1. Social Studies: two worksheets due tomorrow: a) Taxes on Sugar and Molasses; b) The Stamp Act
2. Religion: if you did not finishe the class work from today, you must finish it tonight; also, please start reviewing the Archdiocesan Review on your Quizlet account
MIDTERM SCHEDULE:
1. TUESDAY JANUARY 16: SOCIAL STUDIES
2. WEDNESDAY JANUARY 17: MATH
3. THURSDAY JANUARY 18: RELIGION
4. FRIDAY JANUARY 19: ELA
5. SCIENCE: To be announced
Monday December 18, 2017:
1. Social Studies: TEST tomorrow / Study Quizlet review
2. Santa trial on Thursday or Friday depending on our schedule
3. Religion: we will finish the "12 Days of Christmas" project in class
Monday December 11, 2017:
1. Social Studies:
a) worksheet, "Time Line of the American Revolution"
b) Test December 19 (Chapter notes)
c) Trial for Santa on Thursday December 21
2. Religion: Bible detective: On looseleaf, read the following Bible passages and in a brief answer, identify the symbol of the passages. For these passages, there is one common symbol: Genesis 6: 11-22, Genesis 7: 17-8:12, Genesis 20-29:17
Thursday December 7, 2017:
1. Religion: on looseleaf, read the following Bible passages and in a brief ansewr, identify the symbol of the passages.
a) Genesis 1:1-2:3
b) Genesis 2:4-3:24
2. Social Studies: make a chart on looseleaf describing the roles of both a prosecuting attorney and a defense attorney. You can make a T-Chart to compare the both.
Wednesday December 6, 2017:
1. Religion: on looseleaf, read the following Bible passages and in a brief answer, identify the symbol of the passages.
a) 1 Samuel 16:1-13
b) Isaiah 11:1-10
2. Religion: review ARCH REVIEW on Quizlet (good practice for Archdiocesan midterm.)
3. Social Studies: Test on Chapter 4; December 19th. It will be based on the Chapter 4 notes that are already on Blackboard, NOT a DBQ.
Tuesday December 5, 2017:
1. Religion: on looseleaf: workbook page 83. Please complete numbers 1-8 in blue or black ink ONLY.
2. Social Studies: Test on Chapter 4; December 19th. It will be based on the Chapter 4 notes that are already on Blackboard.
Monday December 4, 2017:
1. Social Studies: worksheet, "Consequences of the French and Indian War"
2. Religion: Read workbook pages 277-279; have Bibles ready for class; practice "Arch Review" on Quizlet (this will help you with your midterm)
3. Social Studies: contest essay due tomorrow
4. Religion: If you did not finish this in class, please finish it for homework: "What is one material present you want for Christmas and one hope you have this Advent season?"
Friday December 1, 2017:
1. Social Studies: Essay contest due December 5th (Tuesday). Instructions were given out several days ago. Please attach the instruction sheet to your essay. I do not have extra copies, so please don't lose it. Thank you.
Tuesday November 28, 2017:
1. 11:00 dismissal tomorrow
2. Social Studies: Essay contest due December 5th. Instructions were given to Miss Berardi to pass out to you. Please attach the instruction sheet with your essay. I do not have extra copies, so please don't lose it. Thank you.
Monday November 27, 2017:
1. Religion test tomorrow Unit 1 (Have your Bibles with you.)
2. 11:00 dismissal on Wednesday
3. Parent Teacher Conferences tomorrow and Wednesday by appointment. If you did not schedule an appointment, you will have to wait until appointments are seen. Thank you for your understanding.
Tuesday November 21, 2017:
1. Religion Test Tuesday (Use Quizlet as a study guide.)
2. If I don't receive parents' request form for Parent Teacher Conferences, Miss Berardi and I will not be able to see them. Appointment only.
Tuesday November 14, 2017:
1. Social Studies:
a) TEST: Colonial America DBQ on Tuesday November 21.
2. Religion:
a) TEST on November 27th
Monday November 13, 2017:
1. Social Studies:
a) worksheet: "The Rhode Island Colony"
b) TEST: Colonial America (Tuesday November 21)
2. Religion:
a) pages 71 and 72 on looseleaf
b) UNIT 1 TEST November 27th (Chapters 1-6) A study guide will be added to Quizlet by the end of the week.
Tuesday November 7, 2017:
1. Social Studies: worksheet, "The Dissenters"
2. Religion: Please read page 63 in your workbook, then on looseleaf with a full heading, respond to the letter written by, 'All Quizzed Out'. Your response should make sense as if you were actually giving advice.
Monday November 6, 2017:
1. Religion: Using your Bible, please read the following:
a) Matthew 9:1-8
b) Mark 2:1-12
c) Luke 5:17-26
How are these accounts alike? How are they different? Discuss your ideas on looseleaf with a FULL HEADING.
2. Social Studies: worksheet: "Document 2: Voting Qualifications (1763)"
Tuesday October 31, 2017:
1. Social Studies: TEST tomorrow (DBQ) European Exploration
2. Religion: TEST on Thursday on Chapters 3 and 4--you will need your Bible for the test.
3. National Junior Honor Society Applications are due tomorrow. They will not be accepted after Wednesday.
Monday October 30, 2017:
1. Social Studies Test Wednesday
2. Religion Test Thursday
3. NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY APPLICATIONS ARE DUE WEDNESDAY--THEY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER WEDNESDAY.
Thursday October 26, 2017:
1. Social Studies: worksheet
2. Social Studies: TEST November 1, DBQ--European Exploration
3. Religion TEST on November 2; Chapters 3 and 4
4. QUIZLET FUN TOMORROW
Wednesday October 25, 2017:
1. Social Studies: worksheet: "Time Line of Colonial America"
2. Social Studies: TEST November 1; DBQ--European Exploration
3. Religion: TEST on November 2; Chapters 3 and 4
4. Quizlet: please study the sets on Religion and Social Studies
5. NOTICE: SOME OF YOU WENT HOME TODAY WITH A NOTICE REGARDING MISSING ASSIGNMENTS. THE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE POSTED TOMORROW IN THE 8TH GRADE CLASSROOM.
Tuesday October 24, 2017:
1. Social Studies: test on November 1st; DBQ--European Exploration
2. Religion: test on November 2nd; Chapters 3 and 4
3. Religion: ON LOOSELEAF: Please read Matthew 13:1-9 (The Parable of the Sower) In one paragraph, please write what you think the parable symbolizes. Only use YOUR interpretation, not someone else's.
Monday October 23, 2017:
1. Social Studies: worksheet Jacques Cartier
2. Social Studies: Test on November 1 DBQ European Exploration
3. Religion: test on November 2 on Chapters 3 and 4
Wednesday October 18, 2017:
1. Social Studies: worksheet, "Rene Robert Cavelier, sieur de La Salle"
2. Social Studies DBQ test on Wednesday November 1st (European Exploration)
3. Religion TEST on Chapters 3 and 4 on Thursday November 2nd.
Thursday October 12, 2017:
1. Religion: on looseleaf: please complete the Chapter 3 assessment located on page 39 of your workbook; please put the answers only on the looseleaf with a full heading.
2. Social Studies: worksheet: "Samuel de Champlain"
Thursday October 5, 2017:
*My apologies for the late hour*
1. Social Studies:
a) TEST Friday (DBQ--The First Americans)
2. NO SCHOOL MONDAY! HAPPY COLUMBUS DAY!
Tuesday October 3, 2017:
1. Social Studies:
a) TEST Friday (DBQ--The First Americans)
b) Worksheet: "Timeline..."
c) Ask your parents what the greatest technological advancement of their generation was.
2. Religion:
a) TEST Thursday (Chapters 1 and 2 notes)
b) Quizlet review tomorrow
Monday October 2, 2017:
1. Social Studies:
a) TEST Friday (DBQ-The First Americans)
b) Worksheet: "The Human Cost"
2. Religion:
a) TEST Thursday (Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 notes)
b) On looseleaf: Please answer the following question in paragraph form, "Why do relationships matter to me?"
Thursday September 28, 2017:
1. Social Studies:
a) Worksheets:
--Document #2
--Document #4
b) TEST on Friday October 6th. DBQ--no reason to study notes.
2. Religion:
a) TEST on Thursday October 5th on Chapters 1 and 2 notes
Wednesday September 27, 2017:
1. Social Studies:
a) Worksheet: "Document Based Question"
b) TEST Friday October 6th
2. Religion:
a) TEST Thursday October 5th (Chapters 1 and 2)
Tuesday September 26, 2017:
1. Religion:
a) Bring your brochure about the Cardinal Virtues back to class tomorrow.
b) TEST on Chapters 1 and 2 on Thursday October 5th. (Quizlet Live / Kahoot to follow for review)
c) Review PowerPoint notes for Chapter 2: all vocabulary slides. These notes are found above.
Wednesday September 20, 2017:
CHANGE OF DATE: The 8th grade bake sale is TOMORROW, not Friday. Please support our class in purchasing some yummy goodies to help us get to Salem, Massachusetts for a reasonable price. Thank you for your support!
1. ReadWorks (Tuesday's assignment): Read, "Maya Religion". Enter your two to three sentences in your "Book of Knowledge".
2. ReadWorks (Wednesday's assignment): Read, "Aztecs, Incas, and Mayans: The Aztec Empire". Enter your two to three sentences in your "Book of Knowledge".
3. Edpuzzle: (Tuesday's assignment): Watch video, "15 Things You Didn't Know about the Aztecs"
4. Edpuzzle: (Wednesday's assignment): Watch video, "25 Incredible Things About the Incas that will Astonish You"
Monday September 18, 2017:
1. Quizlet: Study "The First Americans" set to build your Social Studies knowledge.
2. Bake Sale Fundraiser on Friday.
3. No school tomorrow
4. ReadWorks: Read, "Inca Life". Using your iPad, create a "Book of Knowledge" folder. Every article you read for my class, you will write two to three things you learned about the article. This will increase your word knowledge and make you a better reader.
5. Edpuzzle: Watch video, "25 Unbelievable Facts About the Mayans that Might Surprise You"
Friday September 15, 2017:
REMINDER: IF YOU CAN ATTEND THE CEREMONY ON SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 17TH AT THE ARMORY AT 11:00, WE WOULD APPRECIATE IT. PLEASE WEAR YOUR VETERANS T-SHIRT!!
Thursday September 14, 2017:
1. Please remember to fully charge your iPads before coming to my class. You may not charge them here.
2. Always have your colored pencils, crayons, or markers with you for class. We will be using maps a lot.
3. Formal, graded homework will begin on Monday. This week was a preliminary to see what your progress is so far.
PLEASE TRY TO REPRESENT ST. ADALBERT SCHOOL AT THE ARMORY THIS SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 17TH FROM 11:00 TO 12:00. PLEASE WEAR YOUR VETERAN'S T-SHIRT. YOU WILL GET AN EXTRA MARK IN "PARTICIPATION". THANK YOU!
Sunday August 27, 2017:
When you receive your iPad from St. Joseph by the Sea and receive your email address, please complete the following:
1. Please join Edpuzzle under the following class name: "Grade 7 Class of 2019". Please join: edpuzzle.com/join/badufso
2. Please join Quizlet under the following class name: "Grade 7 Class of 2019". Please join: quizlet.com/join/rnA7GqKcM
3. Please join Common Lit under the following class name: "Grade 7 Class of 2019". Please join: www.commonlit.org/student/WGQLJ
4. Please join ReadWorks. Go to www.readworks.org/student. The default password is 1234, but you are strongly advised to change it to something that is more personal to you. The class code is EUYNEZ and the class name is "Grade 7 Wildcats".
5. Please join Vocabulary.com. The class name is "Grade 7 Wildcats". Go to vocab.com/join/47XP0AW
6. Please join Newsela. The class name is "Grade 7 Wildcats". Go to newsela.com/quickjoin/#/7EMPBX