6th Grade | Mrs. Lenora Cannelis

Wednesday, October 5
Grade 6 
Social Studies:
1. Complete Part 3 of "Mysteries of the Past" by Friday.
2. "Secrets of the Ice Man" Google Classroom assignment is due Tuesday.

ELA Test tomorrow "Brown Girl Dreaming" Review all work completed
Religion Test - Friday, Chapter 1 (Review all notes, highlighted information and faith words in the book)
 
Grade 5
1. Study for ELA test.
2. Study for Religion test.
ELA Test, Thursday: (Reread pages 1-6 prior to the test to help prepare) Chapters 1-3, Night of the Spadefoot Toads. Study all vocabulary; review Characterization (Character Traits) for the main characters
Religion Test, Friday: Review all highlighted notes and faith words in the book, questions answered and classwork completed

Tuesday, October 4
Grade 6 
ELA - Complete the "Analyze Text" Practice worksheet. (page 1 only)
Test folders sent home today must be signed.
Social Studies: Complete Part 3 of "Mysteries of the Past" by Friday
Tests:
ELA Test - Thursday "Brown Girl Dreaming" Review all work completed
Religion Test - Friday, Chapter 1 (Review all notes, highlighted information and faith words in the book)
 
Grade 5
Homework: 
Religion -
1. Complete page 30 in your Religion book.
2. Answer two Religion questions. Write answers in your notebook.
- What was Jesus' mission?
- What is a parable, and why did Jesus use parables?
Tests:
ELA Test, Thursday: (Reread pages 1-6 prior to the test to help prepare) Chapters 1-3, Night of the Spadefoot Toads. Study all vocabulary; review Characterization (Character Traits) for the main characters
Religion Test, Friday: Review all highlighted notes and faith words in the book, questions answered and classwork completed

Monday, October 3
Grade 6 
ELA - Complete the "Analyze Text" worksheet
Tests:
ELA Test - Thursday "Brown Girl Dreaming" Review all work completed
Religion Test - Friday, Chapter 1 (Review all notes, highlighted information and faith words in the book)
 
Grade 5
Homework: 
ELA - Complete the Task Card for Chapter 3
Tests:
ELA Test, Thursday: Chapters 1-3, Night of the Spadefoot Toads. Study all vocabulary; review Characterization (Character Traits) for the main characters
Religion Test, Friday: Review all highlighted notes and faith words in the book, questions answered and classwork completed

Friday, September 30
Grade 6 
ELA - Complete the Freckle assignment: "Prehistoric Man"
Tests next week:
ELA Test - Thursday "Brown Girl Dreaming" Review all work completed
Religion Test - Friday, Chapter 1 (Review all notes, highlighted information and faith words in the book)
 
Grade 5
Homework: 
ELA - Complete in the Vocabulary section of the binder. Night of the Spadefoot Toads - Ch3
1. Copy the sentence from the book for the following vocabulary words: wolfs (p24), bare (24), slogs (28) peers (28), trickles (28), shudder (28)
2. Using context clues, write what you think the meaning of each word is.
Tests next week:
ELA Test, Thursday: Chapters 1-3, Night of the Spadefoot Toads. Study all vocabulary; review Characterization (Character Traits) for the main characters
Religion Test, Friday: Review all highlighted notes and faith words in the book, questions answered and classwork completed

Thursday, September 29
Grade 6 
1. ELA - Write a sentence of your own for each vocabulary word from "Brown Girl Dreaming."
2. Social Studies - "Mystery of the Past" (Google Classroom) make sure you have two complete paragraphs Turned IN.

Grade 5
1. ELA - Complete the Task Card handed out for Chapter 3, Night of the Spadefoot Toads.
2. ELA Test next Thursday, Chapters 1-3, Night of the Spadefoot Toads. Study all vocabulary; review Characterization (Character Traits) for the main characters

Wednesday, September 28
Grade 6 
1. Write a paragraph on loose leaf paper to be handed in. What have you learned about the challenges and triumphs of growing up from reading "Brown Girl Dreaming"? Include evidence from the text.
2. Return test folder tomorrow
3. MAP Testing will be completed tomorrow.

Grade 5
ELA - Using information from the Venn Diagram, write one to two paragraphs comparing two main characters. 

Tuesday, September 27
Grade 6 
1. Answer all questions for  "Brown Girl Dreaming."
2. MAP Testing will continue tomorrow.

Grade 5
ELA - Complete the back of the graphic organizer given in class. Answer the question in a complete paragraph using R.A.C.E. format, and complete the graphic organizer in the Reading section of your binder.

Monday, September 26
Grade 6 
1. Religion Slide Show on the Blessed Trinity is due tomorrow.
2. Answer "Brown Girl Dreaming" text questions (page 1 only)
3. MAP Testing will continue on Wednesday.

Grade 5
1. Religion - complete typing the "Follow of Jesus" assignment on Google Classroom and Turn In (due tomorrow)
2. ELA - Write a sentence of your own for each of the vocabulary words for Chapters 1 and 2 in Night of the Spadefoot Toads. Look at the definitions given in class.

Friday, September 23
Grade 6 
1. Social Studies: Google Classroom Assignment "Mysteries of the Past" Draft of the document is due Monday. (to write on the document, you must make a copy)
2. Religion Slide Show is due Tuesday.
3. MAP Testing will continue Monday.

Grade 5
ELA - Read Chapter 2 in Night of the Spadefoot Toads. Complete the following assignment in the Reading section of your binder.
Who? are the main characters in this chapter
Where? are the characters
What? happens (sequence events)

Thursday, September 22
Grade 6 
1. Social Studies: Google Classroom Assignment "Mysteries of the Past" Draft of the document is due Monday. (to write on the document, you must make a copy)
2. MAP Testing will begin tomorrow.

Grade 5
1. Complete the reading passage "A Happy Hero." (questions 1-8 only)

Wednesday, September 21
Grade 6 
1. Return test folders signed. 
2. Complete the "First Read" Graphic Organizer and Comprehension on page 19 (Questions 1-3) for "Brown Girl Dreaming."
3. MAP Testing will begin Friday.

Grade 5
1. ELA - Using the completed graphic organizer, finish writing the draft of the character that was started in class. Use the format given in class today.
2. Grammar quiz tomorrow on -ly words (be able to identify the base word and write sentences; also be able to correctly spell words by adding the suffix -ly and add the correct adverb to each sentence; study notes and worksheet completed in class)

Tuesday, September 20
Grade 6 
1. Return test folders signed. 
2. ELA - My Perspectives, page 5; From the work we have completed in class, choose two Related Words for each root word. Write a sentence for each word.
3. Bring in a notebook for Music tomorrow.

Grade 5
1. Complete the graphic organizer for all characters using evidence from Chapter One. You should have at least two pieces of text evidence. (continue what we did in class)
3. Grammar quiz - Thursday on -ly words (be able to identify the base word and write sentences; also be able to correctly spell words by adding the suffix -ly and add the correct adverb to each sentence; study notes and worksheet completed in class)

Monday, September 19
Grade 6 
1.  Google Classroom - complete the assignment posted on Google Classroom for "Wagon Train at Dusk." Write a final copy comparing your challenge and triumph to the challenge and triumph faced by the narrator in "Wagon Train at Dusk." 
2. Bring in a notebook for Music by Wednesday.

Grade 5
1. Complete the -ly worksheet handed out in class today.
2. Finish reading Chapter 1 in Night of the Spadefoot Toads. Use evidence flags to mark information about Ryan, Ben, and Frankie
3. Grammar quiz - Thursday on -ly words (be able to identify the base word and write sentences; also be able to correctly spell words by adding the suffix -ly and add the correct adverb to each sentence)

Friday, September 16
Grade 6 
1.  My Perspectives - Compose a draft for the question on page 9
2. Bring in a notebook for Music by next Wednesday.

Grade 5
1. Grammar Book, page 150
2. Make sure sentences are written for ALL -ly words #11-20: immediately, logically, loudly, mysteriously, normally, politely, strangely, suddenly, unfortunately, yearly
3. Grammar quiz - Thursday on -ly words

Thursday, September 15
Grade 6 
1. "Wagon Train at Dusk" pages 6-7 in My Perspectives
- Today we read this short story in class.
- Define the unfamiliar vocabulary words that you have highlighted. Write definitions in your binder. 
- Write a summary on page 8 of My Perspectives
2. Bring in a notebook for Music by next Wednesday.

Grade 5
1. Answer two Religion questions in your notebook.
2. Also, write definitions for Messiah and Blessed Trinity

Wednesday, September 14
Grade 6 
1. Write a complete paragraph on loose-leaf paper with a heading. Answer the following question: Do you think competition should be part of everyone’s childhood?
- Write a response to the question in this format:

• Restate the question.
• Support your answer with an explanation (Why? Why not?) **Think about our class discussion and video.
• Conclusion sentence

2. Bring in a notebook for Music by next Wednesday.
3. Due tomorrow: Bring in a bag with three items that you feel describe you as a person or how you live. (for example, an item that represents a hobby or interest, something that represents what you use each day at home or in school)

Grade 5
1. Write a sentence for each -ly word, #1-10. Write sentences in the Conventions section of your binder.
2. Anyone who did not set up their binder in class, must set it up with five divider tabs for the following categories: Reading, Vocabulary, Conventions, Writing, and Reference.
3. Cover Religion and Grammar books in clear contact paper by Thursday.

Tuesday, September 13
Grade 6 
1. Cover Religion book with clear contact paper
2. Bring in a bag with three items that you feel describe you as a person or how you live. (for example, an item that represents a hobby or interest, something that represents what you use each day at home or in school)

Grade 5
1. Anyone who did not set up their binder in school, must set it up with five divider tabs for the following categories: Reading, Vocabulary, Conventions, Writing, and Reference.
2. Cover Religion and Grammar books in clear contact paper by Thursday.
3. All students MUST have an independent reading book in class.

Monday, September 12
Grade 6 
1.  Write a final copy of "Fears/Hopes" paragraph on loose leaf paper.
2. All workbooks must be covered; all school forms must be completed and returned ASAP.
3. Summer Reading project will be worked on tomorrow.
4. Due Wednesday: Bring in a bag with three items that you feel describe you as a person or how you live. (for example, an item that represents a hobby or interest, something that represents what you use each day at home or in school)

Grade 5
1. Anyone who did not set up their binder in school today, must set it up with five divider tabs for the following categories: Reading, Vocabulary, Conventions, Writing, and Reference.
2. Cover the Grammar workbook in clear contact paper by Thursday.
3. All summer assignments must be handed in and the book, The Way of the Warrior Kid returned.
4. All students MUST have an independent reading book in class.

Friday, September 9
Grade 6 
1. Cover all workbooks with clear contact paper. 
2. Quiz on Summer Reading, Monday (know information about the main characters from the books read)
3. Bring in an Independent Reading book
4. Return the Percy Jackson book Monday; Summer assignments for ELA must be handed in
5. Complete and return all forms ASAP.

Grade 5
1. Students will begin setting up their ELA binder; students must have their binder, one package of loose leaf paper, a package of dividers, and a 3-ring binder hole puncher
2. Quiz on summer reading Monday (know information about the main characters from the books read)
3. Summer assignments for ELA must be handed in. Return The Way of the Warrior Kid Monday.
4. All students MUST have an independent reading book in class.

Thursday, September 8 - 11:30 dismissal tomorrow
Grade 6 
1. Summer assignments for ELA are due Friday, September 9. 
2. Complete and return all forms handed out. Bus forms must be returned immediately for anyone planning to take the bus.
3. Cover all books with clear contact paper. 
4. Quiz on Summer Reading, Monday
5. Bring in an Independent Reading book

Grade 5
1. Summer assignments for ELA are due no later than Friday, September 9. 
2. Students will be setting up their ELA binder on Monday; students must have their binder, one package of loose leaf paper, a package of dividers, and a 3-ring binder hole puncher
3. Quiz on summer reading next week.

Wednesday, September 7
Grade 6 
1. Summer assignments for ELA are due no later than Friday, September 9. 
2. Complete and return all forms handed out today. Bus forms must be returned immediately for anyone planning to take the bus.
3. Cover ELA and "Grammar for Writing" books, which were handed out today, with clear contact paper. 
4. Bring in all supplies!

Grade 5
1. Summer assignments for ELA are due no later than Friday, September 9. 
2. Read for at least 15 minutes each day.
3. Students will be setting up their ELA binder on Monday; students must have their binder, one package of loose leaf paper, a package of dividers, and a 3-ring binder hole puncher