Mark Twain is the man.

Grade 8

Math

2 tasks for homework this weekend: 

a. Have a conversation with your child about the math tool we used to derive a complicated algebraic expression called: "Change of Change".  Your child should include the following terminology: factor, n, constant, changing, term, relationship, coefficient, exponent, variable, power, base.  Then, ask them about the third tool we learned (factoring).  

b. I handed out a worksheet that combines all three "tools" we have learned for deriving algebraic expressions.  Due Monday.

c. Patterning test on Tuesday.

English

Ahhh....we're done context and commentary - well, at least the learning part.  Starting next week, we're going to have a guest teacher work with 8L for a dramatic/oral activity.  

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Math: 

Test on Tuesday.  As well, the kids have a "take home quiz" to complete this weekend.  

English: 

we are just beginning our study of context and commentary: this skills will help students seamlessly introduce evidence to support a claim.  Feel free to ask your child to explain what they have learned thus far.