How to Do Points Back

For 7th and 6th Graders:

Outline

1. In a sentence, write out the question that you missed.
2. In a sentence, write out the correct answer.
3. In a sentence, write out why you missed the question.
4. In a sentence, write out where in the book you can find the correct answer.

Example

1. Number one states, "Geographers look at the world ______".
2. The correct answer is B. "at the local, regional, and global levels".
3. I missed this question because I went through the test too quickly and did not read all of the options carefully enough.
4. The correct answer can be found on pages 13 and 14 in the book.

8th Grade Chapter 17 Study Guide

Here it is....the last one!

8th Grade Chapter 15 Study Guide

The test over Chapter 15 will be on Thursday. This study guide is for 5 bonus points if you answer all questions and definition in complete sentences. This is due on Thursday when you take your test. Happy studying!

Chapter 15 Study Guide

7th Grade Chapter 24 Study Guide

Here is your study guide due Tuesday for 5 Bonus Points. Answer in complete sentences!

Chapter 24 Study Guide

7th Grade Weekend Homework

Here is a reminder of items that you are responsible for learning over the next couple of days. Be proactive in your learning and do NOT procrastinate. I will post the Chapter 24 Study Guide over the weekend.

Due Monday: Read Chapter 24.4, reading checks, definitions
ISTEP Prep for Chapters 7,8,9,10,11

Due Tuesday: Chapter 24 Test
ISTEP Prep for Chapters 12,13,14

Due Wednesday: Read (READ IT) Chapter 25
ISTEP Prep for Chapters 15,16,17,18

Semana Santa Journal Reflection

Below are the questions for your journal topic. Answer in complete sentences.

1. What is your reaction to Semana Santa?

2. Do you think that we could do something like this at Corpus Christi?

3. How can we re-evaluate and refocus our attention on Easter?

4. What will you do to prepare yourself for Easter?

6th Grade Journal Question

Here is the journal topic from Thursday's class:

How has ideas and movements from the 17th and 18th century inspired what is going today in the 21st century?

CNN Journal Question of the Day

For those 8th Graders who need this......

Journal Topic Question from Monday:

How is the Midwest dealing with the flooding. Be descriptive and thorough.

7th Grade Periodical Assignment

For your assignment please do the following:

1. Find two articles that are about Mongolia, China, or Taiwan.
a. They need to be 2 out of the 3. So do not bring in two articles on the same country.
b. They can be no older than 5 years.
2. They can be about any aspect of the country: sports, economy, business, technology, politics, natural disasters, human interest, major holidays, etc.
3. You need to write out a bibliography. Just write it on the actual article. Click here for a website to help you figure out how to write your bibliography.
a. NOTE: Do not use easybib.com or something similar. Use this as practice for writing your bibliography. It will make you a better person doing it yourself. Promise.
4. DO NOT BRING SOMETHING IN FROM WIKIPEDIA.
5. You will be doing a mini-speech on Tuesday. Talking about what the article was about, what you found interesting, and how this paints a portrait of what life is like in any of these three countries.


Grades in General:

Powerschool is not letting me on so I am hoping to have grades updated by Sunday night.

8th Grade Grades

Your grades will be updated by Sunday night. I am hoping to have the Ch. 12 Tests, extra credit, and Speeches graded by then.

8th Grade Computer Assignment

Today, you are going to be working on your 8th Grade Memory page. This needs to be emailed by April 15th. It does not matter what font or font size you type it in, Ms. Perry will changing and formatting as she goes. The link below leads you to the questions you need to answer. You cannot email from school, so save your Word document to your flash drive and email it from home.

Memory Book Student Responses

8th Grade Chapter 12 Study Guide

Below is the link for the Study Guide. If you complete this SG, you will receive 5 BP on your test. This SG needs to be answered in complete sentences. It is due on Friday, when you take your test. Remember the last day of Quarter 3 is on Wednesday, March 24th.

Chapter 12 Study Guide

Chapter 21 Study Guide

The Chapter 21 Test will most likely be on Tuesday of this week. This study guide is not an assignment nor is it for bonus points. Completing this assignment, however, will help you succeed on the test. Good luck. Chapter 21.4 is due tomorrow, don't forget!

Study Guide for Chapter 21

7th Grade UPFRONT Journal Topics

Journal Topic One:

Why are relations with China in a precarious balance?

Journal Topic Two:

What are the steps that the Obama administration has taken to deal with nuclear threats in the world? Why is there such animosity towards the US and its allies in eliminating nuclear threats?

Journal Topic Three:

Rank the 7 issues the US faces in order of importance and immediacy. Explain your ranking and describe how putting one issue in front of another may effect other issues.

8th Grade Chapter 11 Study Guide

This study guide, if completed, will be worth 5 BP on your test. Be sure to write in complete sentences! This is due Friday, when you take your Chapter 11 Test. Good Luck!

Click here for the Chapter 11 Study Guide.

6th Grade Videos

6th Grade,

The videos that I wish to show you are not uploading. Instead, we will just have to be flexible and watch them during class. I am sorry that you will not be spending your weekend of watching oozing sores and boils.

7th Grade journal

Topic to Journal about:

Think about the travels of Zheng He. How did his travels transform diplomacy between China and Europe/Africa? Give specific examples.


Describe and explain the significance of each of the following areas of Ancient Chinese culture: government, advancements/technology, military, art. Give two examples for each.

7th Grade Points Back

Here is the Chapter 19 Test. This is due MONDAY. I will not accept anything later. Please remember:

1. Write out the question that you missed.
2. Write out the correct answer.
3. a. Write out in a sentence why you missed the question.
b. Write out in a sentence where in the book the correct answer is located.

Chapter 19 Test

7th Grade Chapter 19 Study Guide

Here is the Study Guide. Please answer the questions in COMPLETE SENTENCES. Show this to me tomorrow, and you will receive 5 Bonus Points on your Progress Report.

Chapter 19 Study Guide

8th Grade Points Back

These points back are going to be due TOMORROW if you want credit for your test. Below is the link for the test. In order to receive points back, you need to:

1. Write out the question that you missed.
2. Write out the correct answer.
3. a. Write out in a sentence, an explanation on why you missed the question OR
b. Write out in a sentence where in the book you can find the correct answer.

If you do not follow these instructions, you will not receive points back.

Chapter 10 Test

7th Grade Journal 2/15

Explain the influence of Muslim civilization on the growth of cities, the development of trade routes, political organizations, and scientific and cultural contributions to other cultures at the time.

Use your textbook for review. Other websites to consider:
1. The Metropolitan Museum of Art
2. Islam in Africa
3. Islam in Southeast Asia

7th Grade 2/14

Journal Topic:

1. Explain three reasons why Europeans settled and colonized Africa.
a. Give concrete examples of European countries in areas of Africa.
2. Explain two lasting effects of Europeans in Africa.

7th Grade Journal 2/13

Journal Topic:

What are the achievements of the Ancient Egyptian civilization in art, architecture, religion, and government? Give at least 2 per topic. Then describe the lasting SIGNIFICANCE of each example.

7th Grade Journal 2/12

This is due Tuesday. Failure to bring this to CLASS will result in a ZERO. Do not forget this in your locker/bookbag/home/etc.

Journal Assignment.

1. Compare and Contrast an Eastern World country with a low standard of living with an Eastern World country that has a high standard of living. Site specific examples (at least 4) for each. What allows for a country to have a high standard of living? What could happen to have a country have a low standard of living?

8th Grade Computer Assignment

If you have not finished working on your college/career assignment, please wrap that up today.

If you are finished with your assignment, here is what you are to do:

1. Type to Learn.
2. Log on to Power School. Check missing assignments and grades.
3. Log on to AR. Check goals and quizzes.
4. Log on to AR Book finder. Make a list of 10 books you would like to read. Make notes on book level, points. Make a note where in South Bend you can find them. This is to be done in Word.

This is the St. Joseph's County Library link: click here

I have a new assignment for you coming up next week. If you finish with all of this, please do some research on either the Oregon Trail or the Mexican-American War. This is what we are studying next.

8th Grade Chapter 10 Study Guide

Your test is being moved to Thursday as we have Mass tomorrow. This is not due for a grade however by completing this, you will do well on the test.

Chapter 10 Study Guide

7th Grade Chapter 18 Study Guide

7th Grade,


My first post never showed up from Friday. I am sorry that it has taken me till now to fix it. This is due in class on Monday. Good luck!


Chapter 18 Study Guide

7th Grade Chapter 17 Discussion Questions

Please click on the link below to what ever group you were in for your discussion questions.

Click here for Group A and B questions.

Click here for Group C and D questions.

Click here for Group E and F questions.

You will only have 15 minutes in class tomorrow to complete these. So come prepared.