WEEK+1+LESSONS

=Here are your assignments and class activities for: = =WEEK # 1 AUG.8-12, 2011 =

This week's theme is Pre-assessment and Organization.
We will go over the course syllabus, my class and school expectations, and class routines. Some of you will need schedule changes, and we will fix those, also. To find out what you know already- I will give you assessments covering:
 * word recognition and reading comprehension
 * math computation and word problem solving
 * speed test on addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
 * Biology pre-assessment [|pre assessment]
 * handwriting abilities
 *  [|learning style inventory]
 * vocational inventory [[file:knowledgebatteryB.pdf]]

We will figure out your height and weight for future lessons and track them across the year.

We'll find out your likes and dislikes and try and answer questions you have about school or ...whatever. [|facebook template p1] [|facebook template p2] ,

We'll also set up your class notebooks and homework book and assign books.

We will begin Biology by finding out why we study science and what are the 7. In algebra, we will begin Integers.

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"> On Friday, we'll follow some recipes and make some fruit smoothies.

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Your **homework** due this week is:
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">[[file:HW parent assign.doc]]
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">get syllabus signed and returned.
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">set up a study area in your house to do homework and stay organized.
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">log onto http://mrshclassblog.wikispaces.com and leave a message.