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If at any time during the school year you need to reach me, please send an email to lcannelis@sacredheartschoolsi.org. Be safe, be smart, and stay well!!
Important Information:
Special Subjects - Tuesday: Gym (wear gym uniform with white sneakers)
Wednesday: Music
Thursday: Art (check art supplies)Test/Assignment folders: distributed weekly; parents/guardians must sign all papers and return them the following day.
Grading - Parents are encouraged to check adny.tads.com/educate
weekly.Sixth Grade Final Schedule
Math - Wednesday, May 25
ELA - Tuesday, May 31
SS - Wednesday, June 1 (outline is posted below)
Science - Friday, June 3
Religion - Tuesday, June 7 (Grade 5 and 6; see outlines below) -
Homework
May 25, 2022
Grade 6
1. Work of ELA skills practice assignments posted in Google Classroom for both "Informational Text" and "Literature."
2. ELA Final is Tuesday
3. A Wrinkle in Time, Chapters 4-6 assignment is due Thursday, June 2
Grade 5
1. George's Secret Key to the Universe; Read Chapters 6 and 7
2. Complete the assignment on Google Classroom.
May 24, 2022 - Return test folders signed (I will return the Social Studies test once it is signed.)
Grade 6
1. Work of ELA skills practice assignments posted in Google Classroom for both "Informational Text" and "Literature."
2. Math final is tomorrow.
3. Chapters 4-6 assignment is due June 2
Grade 5
1. George's Secret Key to the Universe; Read Chapter 4.
2. Answer the questions:
- Who is Cosmos; describe the character
- What is the oath Eric wanted George to take?
- How did George feel about taking the oath?
May 23, 2022 -
Grade 6
1. ELA - Read Chapters 1-3 in A Wrinkle in Time by tomorrow
2. Turn in the poem "A Blessing Point of View"
3. Math final is Wednesday
Grade 5
1. Religion - Define the Additional terms to study on the Religion Final outline; write the definitions in your Religion notebook
2. George's Secret Key to the Universe; Read Chapter 2: Continue recording information for characters George, Annie, Eric and George's parents, record what you have learned about them.
May 20, 2022 -
Grade 6
1. "Blessing" test on Monday; review the poem, text questions and vocabulary
2. ELA - Read Chapters 1-3 in A Wrinkle in Time by Tuesday, May 24
3. Study for finals.
Grade 5
1. Religion Final, Tuesday, June 7 (Study all information in the outline that is posted above)
2. Return the novel Esperanza Rising if you did not return it today.
May 19, 2022 -
Grade 6
1. Religion assignment "Marks of the Church-Catholic" (posted on Google Classroom) is due Friday
2. ELA - Read Chapters 1-3 in A Wrinkle in Time by Tuesday, May 24
Grade 5
1. Write a draft of your second and third body paragraphs for the Esperanza essay.
2. Religion project is due Friday "St. Pope John Paul II Trading Card"
3. Religion Final, Tuesday, June 7 (Study all information in the outline that is posted above)
May 18, 2022 - have test folders signed; return tomorrow
Grade 6
1. Study for Social Studies test on Ancient Egypt. (Review all review questions, the essay written about the Nile River, information about King Tut and the discovery of his tomb, which was in the Scope Magazine and Discovery Education assignments; additional people to review: Menes, Ra, and Khufu; study the map that we have completed in class)
2. Religion assignment "Marks of the Church-Catholic" (posted on Google Classroom) is due Friday
3. ELA - Read Chapters 1-3 in A Wrinkle in Time by Tuesday, May 24
Grade 5
1. Choose one event from the list provided to include in your essay about Esperanza Rising. Reread the event. Write what happened to Esperanza and how she responded. Make sure you have the paper with the information completed for Chapter 5.
2. Religion project is due Friday "St. Pope John Paul II Trading Card"
3. Religion Final, Tuesday, June 7 (Study all information in the outline that is posted above)
May 17, 2022 - test folders will be sent home tomorrow
Grade 6
1. Social Studies test on Ancient Egypt is Thursday. (Review all review questions, the essay written about the Nile River, information about King Tut and the discovery of his tomb which was in the Scope Magazine and Discovery Education assignments; additional people to review: Menes, Ra, and Khufu.)
2. Study for the social studies test; all information above, including the map we completed today in class
Grade 5
1. Choose one event from the list provided to include in your essay about Esperanza Rising. Reread the event. Write what happened to Esperanza and how she responded. Make sure you have the paper with the information completed for Chapter 5.
2. Complete the introduction paragraph of your essay.
3. Religion Final, Tuesday, June 7
May 13, 2022 - No School Monday
Grade 6
1. Social Studies Review, posted on Google Classroom is due Tuesday.
2. Social Studies test on Ancient Egypt is Thursday. (Review the essay written about the Nile River, information about King Tut and the discovery of his tomb which was in the Scope Magazine and Discovery Education assignments; additional people to review: Menes, Ra, and Khufu.)
Grade 5
1. Complete the Graphic Organizer for St. John Paul II; view the video in Edpuzzle (posted in Google Classroom)
May 12, 2022 - 12:00 noon dismissal tomorrow
Grade 6
1. Where the Red Fern Grows test tomorrow; test will be on the Setting, Characters, and Main Events. ****Review the main events from the beginning to the end of the novel. (Think about how Billy has matured from the beginning to the end of the novel.)
2. Complete Social Studies assignment: Read pages 102 and 103 in the Social Studies textbook; define the word cataract; list the differences between Upper and Lower Nubia
Grade 5
1. ELA - Write a paragraph explaining the significance (importance) of the yarn doll in Esperanza Rising. (Create a document and attach to the Google Classroom assignment: "Esperanza Rising - Yarn Doll"
May 11, 2022 - Return Test folder signed
Grade 6
1. Social Studies/ELA - Complete all Scope article assignments (on Google Classroom)
2. Social Studies - "King Tut Assignment" must be turned in.
3. Where the Red Fern Grows test is Friday; test will be on the Setting, Characters, and Main Events. ****Review the main events from the beginning to the end of the novel. (Think about how Billy has matured from the beginning to the end of the novel.)
4. Corrections to Where the Red Fern Grows assignment is due tomorrow
Grade 5
1. ELA - Rewrite the paragraph that we was corrected in class today. (Must be written on loose leaf paper. Include a proper heading, and begin by indenting the paragraph.)
May 10, 2022 - Return Test folder signed
Grade 6
1. Social Studies - "King Tut Assignment" is due tomorrow. (posted on Google Classroom)
2. Where the Red Fern Grows test is Friday; test will be on the Setting, Characters, and Main Events.
3. Corrections to Where the Red Fern Grows assignment is due Thursday
Grade 5
1. ELA - Answer questions on the handout distributed in class.
May 9, 2022
Grade 6 -
1. Gym tomorrow
2. Final project for Where the Red Fern Grows is due tomorrow.
3. Religion - "Marks of the Church" project is due tomorrow. (posted on Google Classroom)
4. Social Studies - "King Tut Assignment" is due Wednesday, May 11. (posted on Google Classroom)
Grade 5
1. Religion questions are due tomorrow.
May 6, 2022
Grade 6 - Bring in Rosary Beads since this is the month of May and we are saying a decade of the Rosary each morning.
1. Wear your gym uniform Monday.
2. Religion - "Marks of the Church" project is due Tuesday. (posted on Google Classroom)
3. Social Studies - "King Tut Assignment" is due Wednesday, May 11. (posted on Google Classroom)
4. Final project for Where the Red Fern Grows is due Tuesday.
Grade 5
1. "Sacraments at the Service of Communion" digital poster and paragraph is due Monday (posted on Google Classroom)
May 5, 2022
Grade 6 - Bring in Rosary Beads since this is the month of May and we are saying a decade of the Rosary each morning.
- Students that did not complete Social Studies page 101, questions 1-5, must complete on loose leaf and turn in by tomorrow.
1. Wear your gym uniform tomorrow.
2. Religion - "Marks of the Church" project is due Tuesday. (posted on Google Classroom)
3. Social Studies - "King Tut Assignment" is due Wednesday, May 11. (posted on Google Classroom)
4. Final project for Where the Red Fern Grows is due Tuesday.
Grade 5
1. Religion - Open Book Test tomorrow on Holy Orders and Matrimony. To prepare: Review notes for Holy Orders in your Religion notebook. Review highlighted information in your Religion book.
2. ELA - complete all assignments in Newsela and Freckle.com
3. "Sacraments at the Service of Communion" digital poster and paragraph is due Monday (posted on Google Classroom)
May 4, 2022
Grade 6 - Bring in Rosary Beads since this is the month of May and we are saying a decade of the Rosary each morning.
1. ELA - Complete My Perspectives page 142, #1-5 on looseleaf to hand in
2. Thursday, Assessment on ELA Skills (Reading Comprehension)
3. Final project for Where the Red Fern Grows is due May 10.
Grade 5
ELA - Thursday, Assessment on ELA Skills (practice skills using Freckle.com)
Skills to be tested: Theme, Point of View, Inference, Vocabulary, Supporting Evidence,
Religion - Open Book Test, Friday, Holy Orders and Matrimony
May 3, 2022
Grade 6 - Bring in Rosary Beads since this is the month of May and we are saying a decade of the Rosary each morning.
1. ELA - "Elements of Poetry" Worksheet
2. Arbor Day Project - Due Wednesday (posted on Google Classroom for absent students) ***This will count as a science and ELA grade.
3. Thursday, Assessment on ELA Skills (Reading Comprehension)
4. Final project for Where the Red Fern Grows is due May 10.
Grade 5
ELA - work on Two-voice poem
Thursday, Assessment on ELA Skills (practice skills using Freckle.com)
Skills to be tested: Theme, Point of View, Inference, Vocabulary, Supporting Evidence,
Religion - Open Book Test, Friday, Holy Orders and Matrimony
May 2, 2022
Grade 6
1. Complete the Text Questions for "A Blessing"
2. Thursday, Assessment on ELA Skills (Reading Comprehension)
3. Final project for Where the Red Fern Grows is due May 10.
Grade 5
ELA - Esperanza Rising - Answer the following questions for Chapter 14:
1. What surprise did Miguel bring to Esperanza?
2. What special event happens in the last scene of the book?
3. What does Esperanza teach Isabel to do?
- ELA Thursday, Assessment on ELA Skills
Religion - Open Book Test, Friday, Holy Orders and Matrimony
April 29, 2022
Grade 6
1. Complete a First-Read the poem "A Blessing" on page 139 in My Perspectives and complete the Graphic Organizer
2. Final project for Where the Red Fern Grows is due May 10.
Grade 5
ELA, Due Monday: Esperanza Rising, Compare and Contrast Esperanza to one other character (Mama, Isable, Marta, Abuelita, or Miguel) ***You may create a t-chart.
April 28, 2022 - 12:00 Noon dismissal Friday
Grade 6
1. Final project for Where the Red Fern Grows is due May 10.
2. Complete the Social Studies Worksheet.
Grade 5
ELA, Due Monday: Esperanza Rising, Compare and Contrast Esperanza to one other character (Mama, Isable, Marta, Abuelita, or Miguel) ***You may create a t-chart.
***Grades 5 and 6: Bring in a blanket or towel on Friday for when we go outside to recite poetry.
April 27, 2022
Grade 6
1. ELA - Quiz tomorrow: Where the Red Fern Grows, Chapters 1-15
2. Due tomorrow: Print out or Write out the poem to recite on Friday.
3. Final project for Where the Red Fern Grows has been posted on Google Classroom; due May 10.
Grade 5
ELA - Due tomorrow: Esperanza Rising (Chapter 12): Write a paragraph using the R.A.C.E. format to answer the question: Which character’s response to the strike do you agree with? Why? (Use information from the work we have done in class)
***Grades 5 and 6: Bring in a blanket or towel on Friday for when we go outside to recite poetry.
April 26, 2022
Grade 6
ELA - Where the Red Fern Grows, quiz on Chapters 1-15, Thursday
Final project for Where the Red Fern Grows has been posted on Google Classroom; due May 10.
Due Thursday: Print out or Write out the poem to recite on Friday.
Grade 5
ELA - Due Thursday: Esperanza Rising (Chapter 12): Write a paragraph using the R.A.C.E. format to answer the question: Which character’s response to the strike do you agree with? Why? (Use information from the work we have done in class)
April 25, 2022
Grade 6
ELA - Where the Red Fern Grows, quiz on Chapters 1-15, Thursday
Final project for Where the Red Fern Grows has been posted on Google Classroom; due May 10.
Grade 5
ELA - Complete the questions given in class about the character assigned.
April 13, 2022
Grade 6
ELA - Easter Break Assignment - Where the Red Fern Grows assignment for Chapters 10-15 is due April 25
Grade 5
ELA, Easter Break Assignment - posted on Google Classroom; chapters 11 and 12 in Esperanza Rising - due April 25 (a paper copy of the assignment was also distributed in class)
April 12, 2022
Grade 6
Religion - Prepare for confession tomorrow; review the document posted in Google Classroom
ELA - Easter Break Assignment - Where the Red Fern Grows assignment 10-15 is due April 25
Grade 5
Religion - Prepare for confession tomorrow; review the document posted in Google Classroom
ELA, Easter Break Assignment - posted on Google Classroom; chapters 11 and 12 in Esperanza Rising - due April 25 (a paper copy of the assignment was also distributed in class)
April 11, 2022
Grade 6
ELA - Where the Red Fern Grows - next assignment is tomorrow (Chapters 7-9)
Easter Break Assignment - Where the Red Fern Grows assignment 10-15 is due April 25
Grade 5
ELA, Easter Break Assignment - posted on Google Classroom; chapters 11 and 12 in Esperanza Rising - due April 25
April 8, 2022
Grade 6
1. Completed idiom story must be submitted; review for proper punctuation of dialogue and capitalization; highlight the idiom; include a title.
2. Ancient Egypt Activity must be completed
3. Where the Red Fern Grows - next assignment is Tuesday (Chapters 7-9)
Grade 5
ELA - Complete the assignment for Chapter 10, Esperanza Rising
April 7, 2022
Grade 6
1. Completed idiom story must be submitted by tomorrow; review for proper punctuation of dialogue and capitalization; highlight the idiom; include a title.
2. Ancient Egypt Activity must be completed by tomorrow.
3. Where the Red Fern Grows - next assignment is due April 12 (Chapters 7-9)
Grade 5
Religion - Choose three more questions from the "Stations of the Cross" questions. Write both the questions and your answers on loose leaf.
April 6, 2022
Grade 6
1. Completed draft of idiom story
2. Where the Red Fern Grows - next assignment is due April 12 (Chapters 7-9)
Grade 5
ELA - to prepare for the ELA test tomorrow, write a summary of Chapter 9.
***Don't forget to bring in food for the Bread of Life Drive!!!
April 5, 2022
Grade 6
1. Complete the draft of your idiom story (Setting, Characters and Conflict)
2. Where the Red Fern Grows - next assignment is due April 12 (Chapters 7-9)
3. Religion - Stations of the Cross booklet must be completed and turned in by tomorrow.
Grade 5
1. Reread Chapter 9 ("Plums") in Esperanza Rising and answer the question: How is Esperanza changing? Support with evidence from the text. (must be a complete paragragh on loose-leaf paper with a heading)
2. Esperanza Rising - test on Thursday (Chapter 9)
***Don't forget to bring in food for the Bread of Life Drive!!!
April 4, 2022
Grade 6
1. Choose one idiom (from the idioms worked on in class) and plan a story using that idiom using the graphic organizer posted on Google Classroom.
2. Where the Red Fern Grows - next assignment is due April 12 (Chapters 7-9)
3. Return test folder signed
4. Religion - Stations of the Cross booklet must be completed and turned in by Wednesday.
Grade 5
1. Metaphor Hunt
2. Esperanza Rising - test on Thursday (Chapter 9)
April 1, 2022
Grade 6
Where the Red Fern Grows - next assignment is due April 12 (Chapters 7-9)
- Return test folder signed
Grade 5
- Practice ELA skills using Freckle.com; check if all Freckle assignments have been completed.
March 31, 2022
Grade 6
ELA - complete the jamboard assignment for Where the Red Fern Grows
Grade 5
- Write an opinion paragraph on loose leaf (with a heading).
After reading Chapter 8, do you think Esperanza is beginning to change? Explain and support your answer.
March 30, 2022
Grade 6
1. Where the Red Fern Grows; next assignment is due tomorrow (may be completed on Google Classroom)
Grade 5
- Chapter 8 assignment for Esperanza Rising is due tomorrow
***Don't forget to bring in food for the Bread of Life Drive!!!
March 29, 2022
Grade 6
1. Review Literary Elements posted and Test Prep Notes to prepare for the Writing Test tomorrow.
2. Sharpen pencils
3. Where the Red Fern Grows; next assignment is due March 31 (may be completed on Google Classroom)
Grade 5
- Sharpen pencils
- Review Literary Elements and Test Prep Notes to prepare for the Writing test tomorrow.
- Chapter 8 assignment for Esperanza Rising is due Thursday
- Complete all Freckle assignments
***Don't forget to bring in food for the Bread of Life Drive!!!
March 28, 2022 - no gym tomorrow
Grade 6
1. Review Literary Elements posted on Google Classroom.
2. Sharpen pencils
3. Freckle.com MUST be completed "Ancient Egyptian Art and Architecture" AND
"Geography of Ancient Egypt"
4. Where the Red Fern Grows; next assignment is due March 31 (may be completed on Google Classroom)
Grade 5
- Sharpen pencils
- Review Literary Elements posted on Google Classroom.
- Chapter 8 assignment for Esperanza Rising is due Thursday
- Complete all Freckle assignments
March 25, 2022
Grade 6
1. Complete Test Prep - Questions 39-41
2. Freckle.com MUST be completed "Ancient Egyptian Art and Architecture" AND
"Geography of Ancient Egypt"
3. Edpuzzle assignment must be completed.
4. Where the Red Fern Grows; next assignment is due March 31 (may be completed on Google Classroom)
Grade 5
- Complete Test Prep questions 39-41
- Complete all Freckle assignments (if you were not in class today); if you were in class they are due
March 24, 2022
Grade 6
1. Social Studies - Complete the two assignments on Freckle.com (Ancient Egypt)
2. Edpuzzle assignment must be completed.
3. Where the Red Fern Grows; next assignment is due March 31 (may be completed on Google Classroom)
Grade 5
ELA - Due tomorrow: Read Chapter 7 - “Los Cebollas/Onions”What new challenges does Esperanza face in the camp? How does she respond?
***Add to the Challenges and Responses Graphic Organizer.
March 23, 2022
Grade 6
1. Answer Test Prep Writing responses #36 and #37; don't forget to do the R.A.C.E. format
2. Where the Red Fern Grows; next assignment is due March 31 (may be completed on Google Classroom)
Grade 5
ELA - Due Friday: Read Chapter 7 - “Los Cebollas/Onions”What new challenges does Esperanza face in the camp? How does she respond?
***Add to the Challenges and Responses Graphic Organizer.
March 22, 2022
Grade 6
1. Make all revisions to the Nile River Essay and Turn In Your document must be attached to the assignment on Google Classroom. **This assignment must be completed and turned in Wednesday (counted as a test grade in Social Studies)
2. Social Studies: anyone that did not define the vocabulary in the Social Studies textbook on page 88 must complete
3. Where the Red Fern Grows; next assignment is due March 31 (may be completed on Google Classroom)
Grade 5
1. Write the sentence from the book and define vocabulary from Chapter 6, "Los Melones"
disembarked, panorama, - (page 81)demeanor - (page 82) rickety (page 87) jalopy (page 88) overlook (page 90)
March 21, 2022
Grade 6
1. The complete Nile Essay (5 paragraphs) is due tomorrow; remember--this will be graded as a test since we have been working on it for the past two weeks. Your document must be attached to the assignment on Google Classroom. (Don't forget--use the Graphic Organizer that we have been working on for the three body paragraphs.)
2. Where the Red Fern Grows; next assignment is due March 31 (may be completed on Google Classroom)
Grade 5
1. Due tomorrow: Read Chapter 6, "Los Melones" and answer the questions that were assigned in class.
March 18, 2022
Grade 6
1. Where the Red Fern Grows; next assignment is due March 31 (may be completed on Google Classroom)
2. Nile Essay is due Tuesday, March 22.
Grade 5
1. Due Tuesday: Read Chapter "Los Melones" and answer the questions that were assigned in class.
March 17, 2022
Grade 6
1. Where the Red Fern Grows; first assignment is due tomorrow (may be completed on Google Classroom)
2. Nile Essay is due Tuesday, March 22.
Grade 5
1. Due Friday: Read Chapter “Las Guavas”How do you think Esperanza’s life will be different in California? Support your thinking with at least one detail from Esperanza’s train journey described in Chapter 5.
2. Complete the assignment posted on Freckle.com and Newsela "Cesar Chavez" and "Farm Workers in California."
March 16, 2022
Grade 6
1. My Perspective page 126 "Assignment" (Plan your writing using the Graphic Organizer provided. This may be used for the Writing part of the test on Thursday.)
2. Test on Hachiko, Thursday. Including writing activity (see page 126)
3. Where the Red Fern Grows; first assignment is due Friday (may be completed on Google Classroom)
4. Nile Essay is due Tuesday, March 22.
Grade 5
1. Due Friday: Read Chapter “Las Guavas”How do you think Esperanza’s life will be different in California? Support your thinking with at least one detail from Esperanza’s train journey described in Chapter 5.
2. Complete the assignment posted on Freckle.com and Newsela "Cesar Chavez" and "Farm Workers in California."
March 15, 2022
Grade 6
1. My Perspective page 126 "Assignment" (Plan your writing using the Graphic Organizer provided. This may be used for the Writing part of the test on Thursday.)
2. Test on Hachiko, Thursday. Including writing activity (see page 126)
3. Where the Red Fern Grows; first assignment is due Friday (may be completed on Google Classroom)
4. Nile Essay is due Tuesday, March 22.
Grade 5
1. Complete information for assigned character: Esperanza, Abuelita, Miguel, or Mama.
2. Complete the assignment posted on Freckle.com and Newsela "Cesar Chavez" and "Farm Workers in California."
March 14, 2022
Grade 6
1. Complete the the Capitalization and Spelling Worksheet
2. For students that complete the worksheet in class: Write a paragraph about Hachiko. Spell plural nouns correctly and observe the rules of capitalization.
3. Test on Hachiko, Thursday. Including writing activity (see page 126)
4. Where the Red Fern Grows; first assignment is due Friday (may be completed on Google Classroom)
Grade 5
1. Complet the complete "Test Prep" essay by tomorrow.
March 11, 2022
Grade 6
1. ELA - Test Prep: make sure all questions are completed by Monday (including the Extended Response)
2. Where the Red Fern Grows; first assignment is due March 17 (may be completed on Google Classroom)
Grade 5
1. Read Chapter 4 “Figs" in Esperanza Risinsg. Mark information that helps answer the following questions:
- Why did Mama wake Esperanza up?
- Who does everyone think is to blame for what happened?
- What does Mama change her mind about?
March 10, 2022 - 11:00 AM dismissal tomorrow
Grade 6
1. ELA - Test Prep: make sure all questions are completed by Monday (including the Extended Response)
2. Where the Red Fern Grows; first assignment is due March 17 (may be completed on Google Classroom)
Grade 5
1. Complete questions for Esperanza Rising - Chapter 3
2. Religion test tomorrow on Chapter 9 (Study all notes in your notebook as well as highlighted information)
March 9, 2022
Grade 6
1. ELA - Test Prep: make sure all Short Answer questions are completed (39, 40, and 41)
2. Where the Red Fern Grows; first assignment is due March 17 (may be completed on Google Classroom)
Grade 5
1. Due tomorrow: Read Chapter 3 of Esperanza Rising.
- Record the challenges the main characters in this chapter face?
- Use your evidence flags to mark specific passages in the text to support your answer.
***Be prepared to complete an Entrance Ticket about the chapter.
2. Religion test Friday on Chapter 9 (Study all notes in your notebook and highlighted information in Chapter 9)
March 8, 2022
Grade 6
1. ELA - Complete Google Classroom Assignment "Hachiko Word Study"
Homework assignment (write a complete paragraph on the document)
- Describe someone that you think has behaved heroically. Tell what they have done that is heroic.Use both the adjectiveheroic and the adverb heroically in your description.
2. Where the Red Fern Grows; first assignment is due March 17 (may be completed on Google Classroom)
Grade 5
1. Mark evidence for questions for Chapter 2.
2. Due Thursday: Read Chapter 3 of Esperanza Rising.
- Record the challenges the main characters in this chapter face?
- Use your evidence flags to mark specific passages in the text to support your answer.
***Be prepared to complete an Entrance Ticket about the chapter.
3. Religion test Friday on Chapter 9
March 7, 2022
Grade 6
1. Religion test - tomorrow, Chapter 11
2. ELA - complete Close Reading and Analyze Text (questions 1&2) on page 122
3. Where the Red Fern Grows; first assignment is due March 17 (may be completed on Google Classroom)
Grade 5
1. Read chapter 2 of Esperanza Rising; complete the assignment distributed. (Make sure all details are marked in the chapter, or you may write the details on paper)
March 4, 2022
Grade 6
1. Religion test - Tuesday, Chapter 11
2. ELA - complete adapted practice on Freckle.com
Grade 5
1. Complete Freckle.com adapted practice
2. Revise final copy of "The Road to Freedom" essay on Google Classroom and TURN IN.
March 3, 2022
Grade 6
1. Complete Short-Answer Question #40 from Test Prep.
2. Religion test - Tuesday, Chapter 11
Grade 5
1. Complete Short-Answer Question #41 from Test Prep.
March 2, 2022
Grade 6
1. "Hachiko Video" assignment posted on Google Classroom is due tomorrow
2. Black History Month biography is due tomorrow. (Google Classroom)
Grade 5
- Complete "The Road to Freedom Essay" on Google Classroom.
March 1, 2022
Grade 6
1. Complete "First Read Questions" on the worksheet.
2. "Hachiko Video" assignment posted on Google Classroom is due Thursday
3. Revise Black History Month biography by Thursday. (Google Classroom)
Grade 5
- Complete the Biography Poem on Google Classroom.
February 28, 2022
Grade 6
1. Draft of essay for Biography is due tomorrow; Graphic Organizer will be collected
2. "Hachiko" story: complete graphic organizer, comprehension questions and define unfamiliar vocabulary.
Grade 5
- Answer the following Religion questions on loose-leaf paper.
1. Explain the difference between a mortal and venial sin.
2. Who forgives us in the Sacrament of Penance?
3. Why is the Sacrament of Penance/Reconciliation considered a Sacrament of Healing?
February 25, 2022
Grade 6
1. Draft of essay for Biography is due Tuesday; Graphic Organizer will be collected
Grade 5
- Students that were absent on Friday, must hand in their Reading Log.
- Also, anyone absent must come in with information about the person they have chosen to research from their Reading Log. The following information is required: Name of person, Early Life/Family Life, Major Accomplishments, Interesting facts (three sources are required--write down sources)
February 24, 2022
Grade 6
1. Complete the Graphic Organizer for the Biography Report
2. Draft of essay for Biography is due Tuesday
Grade 5
- Complete all questions for the Epilogue in The Road to Freedom.
- tomorrow the Reading Log for Black History Month will be collected
February 23, 2022
Grade 6
1. Review Reading Log for Black History Month; decide on one person you would like to research; complete the Biography Graphic Organizer.
2. Return test folder signed; any missing assignments must be turned in by Friday, February 25.
Grade 5
- Test tomorrow on The Road to Freedom; study vocabulary: stumbled, grumbled, territory; the main events, point of view, and theme for the story (you will be required to complete at least a three paragraph essay)
February 18, 2022
Grade 6
1. Complete Bud Not Buddy project.
2. Complete Test Prep (highlight information in the text that helped to answer questions)
Grade 5
- Complete Test Prep (highlight information in the text that helped to answer questions)
- Test Thursday on The Road to Freedom; study vocabulary: stumbled, grumbled, territory; the main events, point of view, and theme for the story.
February 17, 2022
Grade 6
1. All Newsela Articles and Freckle articles must be completed by tomorrow; all information must be added to your Reading Log.
2. Religion test tomorrow - Chapter 8 (study all notes in your notebook, highlighted information in your book and questions answered, including page 99; study the importance of anointing
Grade 5
- All Freckle and Newsela assignments must be completed by Friday. The Reading Log must be completed.
- Answer this question on loose-leaf with a heading. Use the R.E.A.D. Format.
How did Emma and Mama work together to resolve this conflict? Emma a Mama ran away from the plantation to stay together to be free. (Support with three pieces of evidence throughout the text, including Chapter 9.)
February 16, 2022
Grade 6 - 12:00 Noon dismissal tomorrow (you may bring in a snack)
1. All Newsela Articles: Barack Obama, Frederick Douglas, and Harriet Tubman articles must be completed by tomorrow; add information to your Reading Log.
2. Freckle assignment:
3. Friday, Religion Chapter 8 Test
Grade 5
- All Freckle and Newsela assignments must be completed by Friday. The Reading Log must be completed.
- Quiz on Tone, tomorrow
February 15, 2022
Grade 6 -
1. Scope Magazine Close reading assignment must be completed and handed in.
2. Social Studies - Worksheet "The Gift of the Nile" must be completed by tomorrow.
3. Newsela Articles: Barack Obama, Frederick Douglas, and Harriet Tubman articles must be completed by Thursday; add information to your Reading Log.
4. Friday, Religion Chapter 8 Test
Grade 5
- ELA, complete Chapter 9 assignment for The Road to Freedom
- Religion test tomorrow, Chapter 8
- Quiz on Tone, Thursday
February 14, 2022
Grade 6 -
1. tomorrow - Quiz on Bud Not Buddy. (Make sure you are able to explain at least two challenges Bud faced throughout the novel.)
2. Social Studies - "Ancient Egypt" assignment posted in Google Classroom is due tomorrow.
4. Friday, Religion Chapter 8 Test
Grade 5
- Due tomorrow, Newsela assignment: "Black History Month #2"; complete quiz and power words; add information to your reading log
- Religion test Wednesday, Chapter 8
- Quiz on Tone, Thursday
February 11, 2022
Grade 6 -
1. Tuesday - Quiz on Bud Not Buddy. (Make sure you are able to explain at least two challenges Bud faced throughout the novel.)
2. Due Monday - Read articles for Black History Monday assigned in Newsela and Freckle. Add information to your Reading Log.
3. Social Studies - "Ancient Egypt" assignment posted in Google Classroom is due Tuesday.
4. Friday, Religion Chapter 8 Test
Grade 5
- Read articles assigned in Newsela and Freckle: Sojourner Truth, Rosa Parks, and Barack Obama (complete quizzes); add information to your reading log
- Due Tuesday, Newsela assignment: "Black History Month #2"; complete quiz and power words; add information to your reading log
- Religion test Wednesday, Chapter 8
- Quiz on Tone, Thursday
February 10, 2022
Grade 6 - 11:30 AM dismissal tomorrow
1. Final Bud Not Buddy Literature Group assignment - (Chapters 17-19) is due tomorrow(The entire packet must be handed in.)
2. Tuesday - Quiz on Bud Not Buddy.
3. Today a Reading Log was distributed to keep track of information while reading articles for "Black History Month."
4. Due Monday - Read Newsela and Freckle articles assigned and add to the Reading Log.
Grade 5
- Grammar page 35
- Religion test Wednesday, Chapter 8
- Quiz on Tone, Thursday
February 9, 2022
Grade 6
1. tomorrow - Quiz on "My Life With the Chimpanzees"
2. Final Bud Not Buddy Literature Group assignment - (Chapters 17-19) is due Friday, February 11 (The entire packet must be handed in.)
Grade 5
- Complete questions and vocabulary for Chapter 8 in The Road to Freedom.
February 8, 2022
Grade 6
1. ELA - Complete the Author's Purpose Worksheet
2. Thursday - Quiz on "My Life With the Chimpanzees"
3. Final Bud Not Buddy Literature Group assignment - (Chapters 17-19) is due Friday, February 11 (The entire packet must be handed in.)
Grade 5
- Reread Chapter 7 in The Road to Freedom and complete the vocabulary and questions for the chapter.
February 7, 2022
Grade 6
1. ELA - Write a well-organized paragraph on loose-leaf paper with a complete heading. (Reread paragraphs 32-61 on pages 105-110.)Look at the photograph of Goodall with the chimp she named David Greybeard. What is happening in the photograph, when was it taken, and how does it help deepen your understanding of how Goodall developed a relationship with this chimpanzee?
2. Thursday - Quiz on "My Life With Chimpanzees"
3. Final Bud Not Buddy Literature Group assignment - (Chapters 17-19) is due Friday, February 11 (The entire packet must be handed in.)
Grade 5
- "The Baseball Game Worksheet" Rewrite your own version of "The Baseball Game" using one of the tones on the worksheet.
February 4, 2022
Grade 6
1. Complete two NewsEla articles.
2. Final Bud Not Buddy Literature Group assignment - (Chapters 17-19) is due Friday, February 11 (The entire packet must be handed in.)
Grade 5
- Reading Comprehension "Excerpt from Snowflake Bentley"; don't forget to highlight text that helps answer the questions.
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