Wednesday, February 28, 2007

Assignments for Thursday 28th

1. English - Grammar workbook pages 166, 167 and 168A

2. Mathematics - Page 66

3. Final day for Gun control projects is Tomorrow. Make sure the drafts are attached to the final paper.

Tuesday, February 27, 2007

Assignment for Tuessday

1. Mathematics workbook dividing mixed numbers

2. Complete the Stevie wonder and Rudolph in the handout on african americans.

3. Work on your final papers using the drafts as a guide. Due Thursday !

Saturday, February 24, 2007

Assignments for Saturday February 24th

1. Grammar Test on Monday. Go over Chapter and focus on the areas that you were told you still have difficulty with.

2.Mathematics- workbook page 64

3. Science - Test on Monday

4. Spelling page 111-112 in Vocabulary and 102-103 in workshop

5. Social Studies Test on Monday. Follow the Study guide that you have been given.

Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Assignments for Tuesday the 20th

1. Mathematics - Page 61 workbook.

2. Spelling - Workshop pages 160-161

3. Writing drafts are due tomorrow and Thursday.

4. Returned the signed copy of the paper that was given to you by the technology visitor earlier this morning

5. Social Studies test tomorrow. Follow the given study Guide.

6. Religion Test was delayed till tomorrow.

Saturday, February 17, 2007

Assignments for Friday 17

1. English - Grammar workbook pages 154-155-157-158-159A

2. Mathematics- Page 60

3. Spelling Vocabulary Test chapter 16 and Workshop oral Quiz chapter 13.

4. Religion - Chapter 1 Test - New Testament

5. Social Studies - Look up the case Marbury vs. Madison.

Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Assignments for Feb 14

1. Spelling - Get a copy of Edgar Allan Poe's -"the raven". Your assignments is to read the poem and evaluate.How can the message of the poem be applied our present lives.

2. Spelling - Vocabulary pages 103-104

3. Religion - Who was Nostradamus. Why is a popular historical figure? Write a short bio.

4. Spanish - Page 151 B. Notebook's quiz next week on all vocab.

Friday, February 09, 2007

Assignment for Feb 9

1. English - Grammar workbook pp. 151, 152 and 153 all questions

2. Math - test Tuesday on simplification of fractions and add/subtract mixed numbers.

3. Spelling - Vocabulary page 101-103-104

4. Social Studies complete worksheet.

Thursday, February 08, 2007

Assignments for Thursday the 8th

1. Mathematics - Page 56 and 57

2. Writing - Find two stories in the newspaper or online from a reliable news source such as the new york times, USA today, the wall street journal etc; that supports our stance on the gun control debate.

3. Here is your outline for the next research paper . The final paper is due on the 26 of February. Due dates for the other assignments will be given as we progress. You will receive a handout tomorrow.


Second Amendment Research Report – Grade 7
St. Nicholas of Tolentine – Mr. Thomas


You are being asked to write a research report that clearly states your position relating to the issue of Gun Control as it applies to the second amendment. You must clearly state and explain your arguments. This is a persuasive essay and must follow the given format. In addition, you will be required to give a presentation using PowerPoint or a poster that clearly outlines your position on the issue.

You will be graded on the following, as assigned:

Summary following class debate on the issue.
Incidents from the news that support your side of the debate.
Outline for paper
Drafts
Oral Presentation to class. (poster or powerpoint)
Final Paper


Student Assessment Process For Final Paper.

The students written research paper will be graded following the criteria/rubric below.
Outline – 20pts.


Cover – 5pts.
· Title
· Picture
· Your Name
· Grade
· Date
· Teacher’s Name

Essay – written assignment – 60pts.
· Must include content discussed


Bibliography – 10pts.
· You must use at least two sources as a resource for information
· Must follow format discussed/covered in class

Neatness – Overall presentation of assignment – 5pts.
· Must be typed – Font 12 – Double Spaced
· Correct Grammar – Word Usage; Punctuation; Tenses; Sentence Structure
· Spelling

Assignments for Thursday the 8th

1. Mathematics - Page 56 and 57

2. Writing - Find two stories in the newspaper or online from a reliable news source such as the new york times, USA today, the wall street journal etc; that supports our stance on the gun control debate.

3. Here is your outline for the next research paper . The final paper is due on the 26 of February. Due dates for the other assignments will be given as we progress. You will receive a handout tomorrow.


Second Amendment Research Report – Grade 7
St. Nicholas of Tolentine – Mr. Thomas


You are being asked to write a research report that clearly states your position relating to the issue of Gun Control as it applies to the second amendment. You must clearly state and explain your arguments. This is a persuasive essay and must follow the given format. In addition, you will be required to give a presentation using PowerPoint or a poster that clearly outlines your position on the issue.

You will be graded on the following, as assigned:

Summary following class debate on the issue.
Incidents from the news that support your side of the debate.
Outline for paper
Drafts
Oral Presentation to class. (poster or powerpoint)
Final Paper


Student Assessment Process For Final Paper.

The students written research paper will be graded following the criteria/rubric below.
Outline – 20pts.


Cover – 5pts.
· Title
· Picture
· Your Name
· Grade
· Date
· Teacher’s Name

Essay – written assignment – 60pts.
· Must include content discussed


Bibliography – 10pts.
· You must use at least two sources as a resource for information
· Must follow format discussed/covered in class

Neatness – Overall presentation of assignment – 5pts.
· Must be typed – Font 12 – Double Spaced
· Correct Grammar – Word Usage; Punctuation; Tenses; Sentence Structure
· Spelling

Wednesday, February 07, 2007

Assignements for Wed feb 7th

1. English - Grammar workbook page 148, 149, and 150A

2. Mathematics - workbook page 55

3. Science test tomorrow Chapter 14

4. Spelling vocabulary Pages 97-99

Tuesday, February 06, 2007

Assignments for Feburary 6

1. Mathematics - Text page 168 number 4-9 and Text page 165 number 6-14

2. Reading - Complete worksheet based on today's reading.

3. Social Studies - page 212 . Activity - teaching through pictures.

Friday, February 02, 2007

Assignments for Friday 02

Based on the discussion we had on the 2nd ammendment; Write a reflection on the topic. Ensure that your thoughts are clearly stated. Your stand on the topic should be clearly stated. (length 2-3 Paragraphs). Be ready to present to the class.

Thursday, February 01, 2007

Assignments for Thursday Feb 1

Social Studies. Complete all 4 worksheets given. Make sure you answer in complete sentences.

Reminder: report cards are distributed today till 7pm. Even if you did not return an appointment slip you should pick them up.