Eighth grade WordMaster students are invited to try out a new way to study for the WordMaster exam-the WordMaster podcast. Each word on the first list is defined and used in a sentence. Download the file to any mp3 player.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Podcast of 8th ELP WordMaster Words- List 1
Eighth grade WordMaster students are invited to try out a new way to study for the WordMaster exam-the WordMaster podcast. Each word on the first list is defined and used in a sentence. Download the file to any mp3 player.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Science Fair Working Lunch November 30
7th and 8th grade students working with Mrs. Dixon on research projects for the Science Fair of Iowa are invited to come to the ELP room for lunch on Tuesday, November 30 (tomorrow) for an informal discussion. Reminder: a draft of the research plan is due Wednesday, December 1!
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
8th WordMasters
Eighth grade English ELP students will begin their in-depth study of vocabulary on Thursday, December 2nd, 2010.
During the short first session, students will create flash cards for each of the 25 words with the word written on one side and the word, part of speech and all definitions on the other. Learning the definitions of each of the words and being able to use the words correctly in sentences will help students on the analogy based exam.
During the short first session, students will create flash cards for each of the 25 words with the word written on one side and the word, part of speech and all definitions on the other. Learning the definitions of each of the words and being able to use the words correctly in sentences will help students on the analogy based exam.
7th WordMasters
Seventh grade Language Arts ELP students will begin studying 25 new vocabulary words for the WordMasters exam on Tuesday, November 30, 2010. Students will create note cards for each word with the word on one side and the word, part of speech and all definitions on the other.
WordMasters uses the Websters dictionary. By learning all definitions of the words and comparing and contrasting the definitions, students will solve analogies using the words on the exam.
Words on the first list are listed below.
WordMasters uses the Websters dictionary. By learning all definitions of the words and comparing and contrasting the definitions, students will solve analogies using the words on the exam.
Words on the first list are listed below.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, November 10: Continental Mathematics League:
All 7th grade students and all 8th grade Algebra and Geometry students will participate in the first meet of the Continental Mathematics League tomorrow (November 10) during their math class. Any 8th grade students wishing to participate should contact Mrs. Dixon.
Wednesday, November 10: Science Fair Working Lunch
Students working on research projects for the Science Fair of Iowa are invited to the ELP room for lunch on Wednesday, November 10. These lunches are informal discussions of ideas and concerns about the projects, and will be scheduled frequently throughout the fall. It's not too late to start a project! Anyone who is interested is welcome to come.
Tuesday, November 16: AMC8
All Algebra and Geometry students and selected 7th and 8th grade students will take the AMC8 (American Mathematics Competition-8th grade) next Tuesday. All students not in algebra or geometry will do the competition in the Media Center during 2nd period and homeroom. Algebra and geometry students will do it during their math class.
Tuesday, November 16: Geometric Origami ELP Lunch
Bring a hot or cold lunch to the ELP room during your lunch period and learn how to make a stellated octahedron (the star shape in the picture) or a cube.
Thursday, November 18: Learning@Lunch
Mr. Phil Propes from the City of Ames Water Department will talk about the impact of the August floods on the Ames water treatment system.
Friday, November 19: Math Challenge Group
The Math Challenge Group for 7th grade Math will meet during the math classes to continue working on an equation to describe how much a spring is stretched when a weight is suspended from it. Time permitting they will also explore how weight affects the bounciness of the spring.
Friday, November 19: Science Fair Working Lunch
See above.
All 7th grade students and all 8th grade Algebra and Geometry students will participate in the first meet of the Continental Mathematics League tomorrow (November 10) during their math class. Any 8th grade students wishing to participate should contact Mrs. Dixon.
Wednesday, November 10: Science Fair Working Lunch
Students working on research projects for the Science Fair of Iowa are invited to the ELP room for lunch on Wednesday, November 10. These lunches are informal discussions of ideas and concerns about the projects, and will be scheduled frequently throughout the fall. It's not too late to start a project! Anyone who is interested is welcome to come.
Tuesday, November 16: AMC8
All Algebra and Geometry students and selected 7th and 8th grade students will take the AMC8 (American Mathematics Competition-8th grade) next Tuesday. All students not in algebra or geometry will do the competition in the Media Center during 2nd period and homeroom. Algebra and geometry students will do it during their math class.
Tuesday, November 16: Geometric Origami ELP Lunch
Bring a hot or cold lunch to the ELP room during your lunch period and learn how to make a stellated octahedron (the star shape in the picture) or a cube.
Thursday, November 18: Learning@Lunch
Mr. Phil Propes from the City of Ames Water Department will talk about the impact of the August floods on the Ames water treatment system.
Friday, November 19: Math Challenge Group
The Math Challenge Group for 7th grade Math will meet during the math classes to continue working on an equation to describe how much a spring is stretched when a weight is suspended from it. Time permitting they will also explore how weight affects the bounciness of the spring.
Friday, November 19: Science Fair Working Lunch
See above.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Letters About Literature Cluster Group
Reminder: Terrific rough drafts were returned to participants in English class on Monday. Your next draft in letter formation is due on Wednesday, November 3, 2010.
November ELP Conferences
The 7-8 ELP teachers will be available for walk in conferences next week. Please stop in and see us while visiting AMS for your conference. A sign-up sheet will be posted outside the ELP door by the 7th grade Art room. Once you arrive at AMS, stop by and sign up for a time.
The ELP Conference schedule is as follows:
Monday, November 8, 2010: 4:00-7:00
Tuesday, November 9, 2010: 4:00-7:00
Wednesday, November 10, 2010: 4:00-7:00
Thursday, November 11, 2010: 8:00-11:00
We are looking forward to seeing you!
The ELP Conference schedule is as follows:
Monday, November 8, 2010: 4:00-7:00
Tuesday, November 9, 2010: 4:00-7:00
Wednesday, November 10, 2010: 4:00-7:00
Thursday, November 11, 2010: 8:00-11:00
We are looking forward to seeing you!
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