Homework is assigned on a daily basis. The purpose of homework is to reinforce skills and concepts taught during the school day. I am asking that parents check their child’s homework daily. Some parents have made it a practice to initial the homework. Students should also make it a practice to review notes and study on a consistent basis. Students should be reading daily and practicing their multiplication tables.
Tuesday, April 16
Work for Easter Break
7th Grade ELA: Great work on the State Test! I am proud of each one of you for your effort. There is no ELA work over the break. Study for your Math State Test!
8th Grade ELA: Read pages 174-180. Complete all Green questions by writing your answers on the “Evaluating Evidence Chart” Worksheet.
Friday, April 12
7th Grade ELA: Finish the green questions on pages 248-252.
Study for Vocabulary Quiz on Tuesday.
8th Grade ELA: Study for quiz on the Types of Evidence on Tuesday.
Thursday, April 11
7th Grade ELA: Write the new vocabulary words learned today 3x each. Quiz on Tuesday.
8th Grade ELA: Finish in class essay. It will be collected tomorrow. Quiz on the types of evidence on Tuesday.
Monday, April 8
7th Grade ELA – Write Vocabulary words and definitions 3x EACH.
8th Grade ELA – Read pages 166-170. Answer all Blue questions.
7-2 S.S. – Page 153 #7 on L.L.
Thursday, April 4
8th Grade: Read pages 166-170. Answer all Orange questions in notebook.
Monday, April 1
7th Grade ELA: Study for State Test tomorrow!
BRING IN 3 #2 PENCILS (NOT MECHANICAL) FOR THE STATE TEST.
8th Grade ELA: Finish the Analyze question on page 126 on LL.
Answer the Discuss Question on page 128.
Friday, March 29
7th Grade ELA: Complete all multiple choice questions in the packet.
BRING IN 3 #2 PENCILS (NOT MECHANICAL) FOR THE STATE TEST.
THE STATE TEST IS ON TUESDAY 4/2 AND WEDNESDAY 4/3.
If you would like to attend the test preparation class for the NY State Test, please return the form and fee. The next two sessions will take place on Monday and Tuesday from 3:15-4:15. It is $7 for each session.
Thursday, March 28
7th Grade ELA: Finish your essay from class. Complete #s1-7 in packet.
8th Grade ELA: Pages 122-126. Answer all Green questions on LL.
Wednesday, March 27
7th Grade ELA: Read 196-200. Answer the Analyze Question on page 200 on LL.
If you would like to attend the test preparation class for the NY State Test, please return the form and fee. The first session is tomorrow.
8th Grade ELA: Blue Questions on pages 122-123 in notebook.
Tuesday, March 26
7th Grade ELA: Finish #s 39 and 40 in the packet. Write your response on LL.
If you would like to attend the test preparation class for the NY State Test, please return the form and fee.
7-2 S.S.: Quiz Tomorrow
Monday, March 25
7th Grade ELA: Read pages 196-200, answer all Green questions on Looseleaf.
8 ELA: Read page 120. Answer the Discuss Question.
7-2 S.S.: Quiz Wednesday
Friday, March 22
7th Grade ELA: Finish #s 36 – 38 in the packet given out in class today.
8 ELA: Page 119
7-2 S.S.: Quiz Wednesday
Tuesday, March 19
7th ELA: Finish packet. Write your answers on LL. THIS WILL BE GRADED!
7-2 S.S.: Page 145 #7 (a and b) on LL.
Monday, March 18
7-1 ELA: Finish Classwork. (Read pages 13-15 in packet. Answer numbers 15-21 on LL)
Read page 202 and answer the Discuss question.
7-2 ELA: Finish Classwork. (Read pages 13-15 in packet. Answer numbers 15-21 on LL)
Friday, March 15
7th and 8th ELA: Continue rehearsing your speeches. Presentations will resume on Monday.
7-2 Religion: Read “The Life of St. Patrick,” which was distributed in class today. Answer the questions on a piece of looseleaf and be sure to follow the directions!
Wednesday, March 13
7&8 ELA: Speech Presentations begin tomorrow. Practice and apply the tips given in class to your speech!
Tuesday, March 12
7&8 ELA: Practice reciting your speech. Presentations are this Thursday.
7 Religion: Finish worksheet if you did not finish during class.
Thursday, March 7
7 & 8 ELA: Practice reciting your speech. You will have to have them memorized and be prepared to present them on Thursday, March 14.
Friday, March 1
7th Grade: Book Report Projects are DUE MONDAY! LATE WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!
Practice memorizing your speech.
7-2 ELA: Finish page 131 on LL. Make sure your essay is 2 paragraphs.
8th Grade: Practice memorizing your speech.
Wednesday, February 27
7th Grade ELA: Practice your speeches. Continue working on your Book Report Projects. They are due Monday, March 4. LATE WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!
8th Grade: Practice your speeches. Finish Classwork (Pages 109-110 #s 1-7 on LL)
7-2 S.S.: Social Studies Test on Monday.
Tuesday, February 26
7th and 8th Grade ELA: Find and print a speech that is 3-5 minutes long.
Practice your speech. You will have to have it memorized by Thursday, March 14.
7th Grade Book Report Projects are due Monday, March 4. LATE WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!
7th Grade S.S. – Study. Test Friday.
Monday, February 25
7th and 8th Grade ELA: Find and print a speech that is 3-5 minutes long.
Practice and memorize your speech.
8th Grade will present on Thursday, March 14.
7th Grade will present on Friday, March 15.
7th Grade S.S.: Page 119 #s 3-6
Midwinter Break HW:
7th Grade: Read 15 pages per day, begin working on your Book Report Projects. They will be due Monday, March 4.
Memorize a poem written by Langston Hughes. This can be a poem you choose on your own, or one of the poems I distributed in class. You will have to present these in class from memory on Monday, February 25.
EXTRA CREDIT: Complete the packet handed out and/or complete another Book Report Project for a different character. The packet will ONLY be accepted on Monday, February 25. If you decide to complete another Book Report Project, that can be handed in any day until Monday, March 4.
8th Grade: Complete the packet that was distributed in class. NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED!
Tuesday, February 12
7th Grade: Write the word, part of speech, definition, synonyms, and antonyms for Vocabulary Words 16-20 on page 16 2X EACH.
Read 15 pages.
Print out a poem by Langston Hughes that you will memorize.
8th Grade: Write the word, part of speech, definition, synonyms, and antonyms for Vocabulary Words 16-20 on page 16 3X EACH.
Monday, February 11
7-1: Finish Classwork (Page 122 Discuss Question)
Read 15 pages of Percy Jackson.
7-2 ELA: Read pages 124-128. Answer all Orange questions. Make a list of the central idea and supporting details. ON LL!
Read 15 pages of Holes.
7-2: Print out a poem written by Langston Hughes. You will have to memorize a poem for our Black History Month event on February 28.
8: Finish “I Have a Dream” Figurative Language Worksheet.
Thursday, February 7
7-1 ELA: Finish all green and blue questions on pages 116-120.
Read 15 pages in Percy Jackson. Quiz tomorrow!
7-2 ELA: Read 15 pages in Holes. Quiz tomorrow!
Reminder: Spanish test tomorrow!
8 ELA: Write sentences for Vocabulary Words 11-16.
Wednesday, February 6
7-1 ELA: Read 15 pages of Percy Jackson.
7-2 ELA: Read 15 pages of Holes.
7-2 S.S.: Finish Classwork
8 ELA: Write a 2 paragraph summary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s “I Have a Dream” Speech on LL.
Tuesday, February 5
7-1 ELA: Answer the Analyze question on page 120 in 1 paragraph using textual evidence to support your answer.
Read 15 pages of Percy Jackson.
7-2 ELA: Answer the Analyze question on page 120 in 1 paragraph using textual evidence to support your answer.
Read 15 pages of Holes.
7-2 S.S.: Primary Source question page 110.
7-2 Religion: Find out the following information about your name:
1- What does your name mean?
2- Why did your parents or guardians give you your name?
3- Do or did any of your relatives have the same name?
8 ELA: Page 103. Copy the bold words and their definitions into your notebook. Answer the Discuss question and #s 1 and 2.
Monday, February 4
7-1 ELA: Write the word, part of speech, definition, synonyms, and antonyms for Vocabulary Words 11-15 on pages 15-16 2X EACH.
Read 15 pages of Percy Jackson.
7-2 ELA: Write the word, part of speech, definition, synonyms, and antonyms for Vocabulary Words 11-15 on pages 15-16 2X EACH.
Read 15 pages of Holes.
7-2 S.S: Page 112 #1 a,b,c,d
8: Write the word, part of speech, definition, synonyms, and antonyms for Vocabulary Words 11-15 on pages 15-16 5X EACH.
Friday, February 1
7-1: Read 30 pages of Percy Jackson. There will be a book report project due on March 1.
7-2: Read 30 pages of Holes. There will be a book report project due on March 1.
Thursday, January 31
7th and 8th Grade ELA: Finish Classwork. Be ready to discuss tomorrow.
Wednesday, January 30
7-1 ELA: Finish Classwork, Write the word, part of speech, definition, synonyms, and antonyms for Vocabulary Words 6-10 on pages 14-15 2X EACH.
7-2 ELA: Write the word, part of speech, definition, synonyms, and antonyms for Vocabulary Words 6-10 on pages 14-15 2X EACH.
8 ELA: Test Corrections – Write the word and the definition that was incorrect or spelled wrong 5x EACH ON LOOSELEAF. If you got a 100, you have no homework.
Social Studies: Write Key Terms and their definitions on page 108 in Notebook. (Misunderstanding from yesterday)
Religion: Finish Catholic Schools Week Essay.
Tuesday, January 29
7th and 8th Grade ELA: Create sentences for Vocabulary words 1-5 on page 14.
7th Social Studies: Write Key Terms and their definitions on page 108 in Notebook.
Monday, January 28
7th and 8th Grade: Write the word, part of speech, definition, synonyms, and antonyms for Vocabulary Words 1-5 on page 14 2X EACH
Thursday, January 24
7th Grade: Study for Poetry Test tomorrow.
8th Grade: Progress Coach page 93
HOMEWORK BEGINNING THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 5TH, 2018.
MR. JOYCE HAS NOT BEEN IN THIS WEEK BECAUSE OF ILLNESS. THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF ALL CLASSWORK AND HOMEWORK ASSIGNED IN HIS ABSENCE.
Tuesday
Classwork: 7th Grade: Reader’s TB-Read pages 32-33. Write the definitions for all bold words 2x each in NB. Answer the “Try It” at the bottom of both pages.
Homework-Write sentences for vocabulary words 1-5. 7-1: Choose a book for your upcoming book report to be approved by Mr. Joyce. 7-2: Read Percy Jackson.
8th: Reader’s TB-Read pages 32-33. Take notes about “Theme”, and find 5 facts. Answer the “Try It” at the bottom of both pages.
Homework: Write sentences for vocabulary words 6-10. Choose a book for your upcoming book report to be approved by Mr. Joyce.
Religion: Review chapter 2. Imagine that you and a group of friends were sent by Saint Paul to speak? What would you tell them about God’s revelation to us?
Monday
HOMEWORK BEGINNING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 29th 2018.
Thursday
8th Grade: Finish reading “The Tell Tale Heart”. How does the narrator react when the police arrive? Include details from the story.
7-1: What do you think happened to Ichabod Crane at the end of the story? Explain your answer with details from the story.
7-2: Write a 2 paragraph summary of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”.
Tuesday
8th Grade: Do you think the narrator in “The Tell Tale Heart”, is mad? Why or why not? Use details from the story to support your answer.
7-1: Write a 2 paragraph summary of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”.
7-2: Finish reading “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” , and complete worksheet.
Monday
8th Grade: Read the first 2 pages of the story. Find 3 words you do not know and define them.
7th Grade: Write one paragraph answering the following question. Be sure to include a topic sentence and conclusion. How is Sleepy Hollow described as a spooky town?