7-5 Factoring – We learned that when a trinomial is in the form x2 + bx + c, the factors are found by identifying a pair of integer factors of c that have a sum of b and then using the factors to write binomials that have a product equal to the trinomial.
Assignment: Complete the assigned problems for homework.
Bella read, discussed, and analyzed the next chapter of the Great Alone. She discussed the theme of rejection and loneliness as seen in this chapter. She analyzed how this theme is shaping the character development of Kya. She then reviewed the SAT vocabulary being studied, creating synonyms and antoymns for each word.
On December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor was bombed by the Japanese, resulting in America joining WWII. Many Americans left home to fight in the war, leaving those on the home front, the civilians inhabiting the homeland of a nation at war, to fill required roles back home in industry, organizing scrap metal drives and growing their own Victory Gardens. While many Americans supported the war effort, some became victims of discrimination. Executive Order 9066 was passed after the bombing of Pearl Harbor and forced almost 75,000 Americans of Japanese descent out of their homes and into incarceration in isolated camps. The effects of the war were felt across America in daily life, from entertainment to government to the economy and society. Women entered the workforce in huge numbers. Americans had to get used to rationing, as food and supply rationing became a way of life, due to shortages because many supplies were diverted to troops. Even daily clothing changed and became more functional with less frill as a result of the need to conserve materials. People from all walks of life contributed in one way or another to the war effort, with even many famous actors spending time in the military. Desperate for any news about the war, many Americans turned to the radio. For most Americans, their most reliable source of information was the radio show host. Concerning the economy, America fared well. Due to the massive production that began during WWII, America came out of the war with a booming economy.
Assignment
Read pp. 764-780 in text - Study for WWII Test on Tues., 4/19!
Bella was taught about 4 types of irregulars in the conditional tense. She was shown examples sentences. She wrote sentences for each type in the conditional.
Bella then informally researched information about Argentina and what it would be like to visit that country.
She wrote 4 sentences of a paragraph discussing her experience moving to Florida and what she would do if a friend came to visit her here.
Bella was presented numerous types of informational texts. We discussed the text and types of questions presented in standardized testing for this type of reading. We analyzed and discussed the answers and reasons for their being incorrect.
