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Homework
Friday, March 22
Sixth Grade
- The next independent reading assignment has been distributed; due April 5
- The Literature Group assignment is due April 9.
Fifth Grade
- Reader's and Writer's Journal page 129
- Presentation of slide show is tomorrow.
- Test Monday on The Road to Freedom; study vocabulary, point of view, theme, and review your opinion essay.Thursday, March 21
Sixth Grade
- The next independent reading assignment has been distributed; due April 5
- Answer question highlighted on worksheet.
- Presentation of pyramid is tomorrow.
- All works cited information must be completed by tomorrow.
Fifth Grade
- Reader's and Writer's Journal page 129
- Presentation of slide show is tomorrow.
- Test Monday on The Road to Freedom; study vocabulary, point of view, theme, and review your opinion essay.Wednesday, March 20
Sixth Grade
- The next independent reading assignment has been distributed; due April 5
- My Perspectives - Define vocabulary and complete comprehension questions on page 121 in your binder.
- The brochure for the pyramid project must be completed on Thursday.
- All works cited information must be completed by Friday.
Fifth Grade
- Reader's and Writer's Journal page 130
- Complete all text on slides for your Religion slide show by tomorrow; will make final editing corrections on Thursday; presentation on Friday.
- Test Monday on The Road to Freedom; study vocabulary, point of view, theme, and review your opinion essay.Tuesday, March 19
Sixth Grade
- Ready Book (Test Prep) - Complete questions on pages 32-39
- Literature Role is due tomorrow.
Fifth Grade
- Complete all text on slides for your Religion slide show. On Thursday, we will make final editing corrections.
Monday, March 18Sixth Grade
- Ready Book (Test Prep) - Complete the short answer question #38 on page 23
- Literature Role is due tomorrow.
Fifth Grade
- Reader's and Writer's Journal page 124.Friday, March 15
Sixth Grade
- Write the paragraph for independent reading on loose leaf if you did not hand in today.
- Return tests/assignment folder signed by Monday
- Literature Role is due Tuesday, March 19.
Fifth Grade
- Define vocabulary words for Chapters 8 and 9 of The Road to Freedom.Thursday, March 14
Sixth Grade
- The next Independent Reading assignment is due tomorrow
- Literature Role is due Tuesday, March 19.
Fifth Grade
- Complete questions for Chapter 7 of The Road to Freedom.
- Information for the celebration of Palm Sunday is due on Friday. (front and back of graphic organizer) **Don't forget to include sources; Wikipedia is NOT permitted."Wednesday, March 13
Sixth Grade
- Complete the Extended Response question on page 59.
- The next Independent Reading assignment is due March 15
- Literature Role is due March 19.
Fifth Grade
- Complete the Extended Response on page 29 of the Ready Book.
- Information for the celebration of Palm Sunday is due on Friday. **Don't forget to include sources; Wikipedia is NOT permitted."
Sixth Grade
- Complete the Extended Response question on page 59.
- The next Independent Reading assignment is due March 15
- Literature Role is due March 19.
Fifth Grade
- Complete the Extended Response on page 29 of the Ready Book.
- Information for the celebration of Palm Sunday is due on Friday. **Don't forget to include sources; Wikipedia is NOT permitted."Tuesday, March 12
Sixth Grade
- Test on Ancient Egypt is tomorrow (Study all vocabulary and class assignments; topic for essay - compare major achievements of ancient Egyptian culture to today)
- The next Independent Reading assignment is due March 15
- Literature Role is due March 19.
Fifth Grade
- Reader's and Writer's Journal page 122 (bottom)
- Information for the celebration of Palm Sunday is due on Friday. **Don't forget to include sources; Wikipedia is NOT permitted."Monday, March 11
Sixth Grade
- Ready Book, page 57
- Materials for the Pyramid Project are due tomorrow--check outline.
- Test on Ancient Egypt is Wednesday, March 13. (Study all vocabulary and class assignments; topic for essay - compare major achievements of ancient Egyptian culture to today)
- The next Independent Reading assignment is due March 15; Literature Role is due March 19.
Fifth Grade
- Ready Book, pages 49 and 50
Thursday, March 7
Sixth Grade
- King Tut assignment is due tomorrow (submit through Google Classroom)
- Materials for the Pyramid Project are due Tuesday, March 12.
- Test on Ancient Egypt is Wednesday, March 13. (Study all vocabulary and class assignments; topic for essay - compare major achievements of ancient Egyptian culture to today)
- The next Independent Reading assignment is due March 15; Literature Role is due March 19.
Fifth Grade
- Write a two sentence summary about Emma's ride on the cart using the following words: bump, banged, cold, faster, wet, sweat, slow.Wednesday, March 6
Sixth Grade
- Finish typing the essay or poem for "Stomp Out Bullying" contest and submit through Google Classroom.
- Religion Test tomorrow - Chapter 11.
- King Tut assignment is due Friday (submit through Google Classroom)
- Pyramid Project: Come in with ideas by tomorrow; Materials are due Tuesday, March 12.
- Test on Ancient Egypt is Wednesday, March 13. (Study all vocabulary and class assignments; topic for essay - compare major achievements of ancient Egyptian culture to today)
- The next Independent Reading assignment is due March 15
Fifth Grade
- Reader's and Writer's Journal page 117.
- Religion Test tomorrow - Chapter 10Tuesday, March 5
Sixth Grade
- Complete the draft of your essay or poem for "Stomp Out Bullying" contest by tomorrow.
- Religion Test - Chapter 11 has been moved to Thursday.
- Pyramid Project: Come in with ideas by Thursday; Materials are due Tuesday, March 12.
- Test on Ancient Egypt is Wednesday, March 13. (Study all vocabulary and class assignments; topic for essay - compare major achievements of ancient Egyptian culture to today)
- The next Independent Reading assignment is due March 15.
Fifth Grade
- Ready Book, pages 22-24
- Religion Test, Thursday - Chapter 10Friday, March 1
Sixth Grade
- Ready Book pages 54-55
- Religion Test - Chapter 11, Wednesday
- The next Independent Reading assignment is due March 15.
Fifth Grade
- Ready Book, pages 22-24
- Religion Test, Thursday - Chapter 10Thursday, February 28
Sixth Grade
- Author's Purpose w.s
- Religion Test - Chapter 11, Wednesday
Fifth Grade
- finish questions distributed on loose leaf
- Religion Test, Thursday - Chapter 10Wednesday, February 27
Sixth Grade
- Social Studies: Complete Review and Assess questions on page 107.
- Complete Vocabulary worksheet for Social Studies.
Fifth Grade
- Answer the religion question: What happens when we receive the Body and Blood of Christ? Answer in a complete paragraph--refer to pages 126 and 127.Tuesday, February 26
Sixth Grade
- Complete all Close Reading Questions "My Life With Chimpanzees."
Fifth Grade
- Reader's and Writer's Journal page 116.Friday, February 15
Sixth Grade
- Complete Test Prep, pages 1-20, by Wednesday.
- next assignment for Independent reading is due February 22
- next literature group assignment is due February 26
Fifth Grade
- Complete Test Prep, pages 1-15, by Wednesday.
- Final Literature Group assignment is due February 26
- Remaining chapters of Esperanza Rising is due February 22.Thursday, February 14
Sixth Grade
- Religion test, tomorrow, Chapter 10
- Complete Test Prep, pages 1-20, by Wednesday.
- next assignment for Independent reading is due February 22
- next literature group assignment is due February 26
Fifth Grade
- Complete Test Prep, pages 1-15, by Wednesday.
- Final Literature Group assignment is due February 26
- Remaining chapters of Esperanza Rising is due February 22.
Wednesday, February 13Sixth Grade
- Quiz on I Was a Skinny Tomboy Kid is Thursday.
- Religion test, Friday, Chapter 10
- next assignment for Independent reading is due February 22
- next literature group assignment is due February 26
Fifth Grade
- Reader's and Writer's Journal page 108
- Final Literature Group assignment is due February 26
- Remaining chapters of Esperanza Rising is due February 22.
Tuesday, February 12Sixth Grade
- Complete ALL questions for the story assigned in Pearsonrealize and submit through Google Classroom.
- next assignment for Independent reading is due February 22
- next literature group assignment is due February 26
- Quiz on I Was a Skinny Tomboy Kid is Thursday.
- Religion test, Friday, Chapter 10.
Fifth Grade
- Final Literature Group assignment is due February 26
- Answer questions for Chapter 3 of The Road to Freedom.
- Remaining chapters of Esperanza Rising is due February 22.
Monday, February 11Sixth Grade
- Complete Text Questions for the story assigned, up to the Summary.
- next literature group assignment is due February 26
- Quiz on I Was a Skinny Tomboy Kid is Thursday.
Fifth Grade
- Final Literature Group assignment is due February 26.
- Religion test tomorrow on Chapter 9; review all highlighted notes, the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit.
- Remaining chapters of Esperanza Rising is due February.
Friday, February 8Sixth Grade
- Literature Group assignment is due Monday.
Fifth Grade
- Literature Group assignment is due Monday.
- Religion test on Tuesday, Chapter 9
Thursday, February 7Sixth Grade
- Independent reading assignment is due Friday (Maniac Magee or Where the Red Fern Grows)
- Literature Group assignment is due February 11.
Fifth Grade
- The next assignment for Esperanza Rising is due Friday (chapters 11 and 12). A copy of the assignment is on Google Classroom; if you type your essay, submit through Google Classroom.
- Literature Group assignment is due February 11
- Religion test on Tuesday, Chapter 9
Wednesday, February 6Sixth Grade
- Write a draft of your story which includes at least one example of: simile, metaphor, and personification.
- Literature Group assignment is due February 11.
- Independent reading assignment is due Friday (Maniac Magee or Where the Red Fern Grows)
Fifth Grade
- Reader's and Writer's Journal page 107.
- The next assignment for Esperanza Rising is due Friday (chapters 11 and 12). A copy of the assignment is on Google Classroom; if you type your essay, submit through Google Classroom.
- Literature Group assignment is due February 11
Tuesday, February 5Sixth Grade
- My Perspectives page 75 (complete the chartt)
- Literature Group assignment is due February 11.
- Independent reading assignment is due Friday (Maniac Magee or Where the Red Fern Grows)
Fifth Grade
- Reader's and Writer's Journal page 105.
- The next assignment for Esperanza Rising is due Friday (chapters 11 and 12). A copy of the assignment is on Google Classroom; if you type your essay, submit through Google Classroom.
- Literature Group assignment is due February 11
Monday, February 4Sixth Grade
- Write a scenario expressing the theme: Learning continues even when you leave the classroom. This must be completed neatly on loose leaf to be handed in.
- Make corrections to Newspaper article and resubmit by tomorrow.
- Literature Group assignment is due February 11.
- Independent reading assignment is due February 8 (Maniac Magee or Where the Red Fern Grows)
Fifth Grade
- Make sure Esperanza essays are corrected and submitted through Google Classroom by tomorrow.
- The next assignment for Esperanza Rising is due February 8 (chapters 11 and 12). A copy of the assignment is on Google Classroom; if you type your essay, submit through Google Classroom.
- Literature Group assignment is due February 11.
Friday, February 1Sixth Grade
- Literature Group assignment is due February 11.
- Independent reading assignment is due February 8 (Maniac Magee or Where the Red Fern Grows)
Fifth Grade
- Make sure Esperanza essays are corrected and submitted through Google Classroom
- The next assignment for Esperanza Rising is due February 8 (chapters 11 and 12). A copy of the assignment is on Google Classroom; if you type your essay, submit through Google Classroom.
- Literature Group assignment is due February 11.
Wednesday, January 30Sixth Grade
- Finish the vocabulary and theme worksheets by Friday.
- Color Wars is tomorrow; wear your Green.
- Independent reading assignment is due February 8 (Maniac Magee or Where the Red Fern Grows)
Fifth Grade
- Esperanza essay that was written in class: make all corrections; write the conclusion and add a title; submit through Google Classroom.
- The next assignment for Esperanza Rising is due February 8 (chapters 11 and 12). A copy of the assignment is on Google Classroom; if you type your essay, submit through Google Classroom.
- Literature Group assignment is due February 11.
Tuesday, January 29Sixth Grade
- Career Day is tomorrow; don't forget to bring in baked goods
- Color Wars is Thursday, January 31; our color is Green.
- Independent reading assignment is due February 8 (Maniac Magee or Where the Red Fern Grows)
Fifth Grade
- The next assignment for Esperanza Rising is due February 8 (chapters 11 and 12). A copy of the assignment is on Google Classroom; if you type your essay, submit through Google Classroom.
- Literature Group assignment is due February 11.
Monday, January 28Sixth Grade
- Skits will be presented tomorrow; students should arrive in costume. If you plan on changing out of you costume, you may change only into your gym uniform.
- Color Wars is Thursday, January 31; our color is Green.
- Independent reading assignment is due February 8 (Maniac Magee or Where the Red Fern Grows)
Fifth Grade
- Complete Freckle assignments by tomorrow.
- The next assignment for Esperanza Rising is due February 8 (chapters 11 and 12). A copy of the assignment is on Google Classroom; if you type your essay, submit through Google Classroom.
- Literature Group assignment is due February 11.
friday, January 25Sixth Grade
- Complete the draft of your newspaper article and submit through Google Classroom by Monday.
- Skit must be memorizd; presentation is Tuesday, January 29; students should arrive in costume.
- Your costume for Literature Day on January 29 should already be decided; remember this is part of your grade along with presentation and writing of skit.
- Color Wars is Thursday, January 31; our color is Green.
Fifth Grade
- Finish typing introduction and body for Esperanza essay and submit through Google Classroom by Monday.
- Complete Freckle assignments by Tuesday.
- The next assignment for Esperanza Rising is due February 8 (chapters 11 and 12). A copy of the assignment is on Google Classroom; if you type your essay, submit through Google Classroom.
- Literature Group assignment is due February 11.
Thursday, January 24Sixth Grade
- Memorize your "I Have a Dream Too" speech, and be ready to present on tomorrow
- Most of the lines for your skit should be memorizd by tomorrow; presentation is Tuesday, January 29; students should arrive in costume.
- Your costume for Literature Day on January 29 should already be decided; remember this is part of your grade along with presentation and writing of skit.
- Color Wars is Thursday, January 31; our color is Green.
Fifth Grade
- Finish writing the introduction and body for the Esperanza essay by tomorrow.
- The next assignment for Esperanza Rising is due February 8 (chapters 11 and 12).
- Literature Group assignment is due February 11.
Wednesday, January 23Sixth Grade
- Complete page 72 in Pearson Realize, including the summary.
- Memorize your "I Have a Dream Too" speech, and be ready to present on Friday.
- Most of the lines for your skit should be memorizd by Friday; presentation is Tuesday, January 29; students should arrive in costume.
- Your costume for Literature day on January 29 should already be decided; remember this is part of your grade along with presentation and writing of skit.
- Color Wars is Thursday, January 31; our color is Green.
Fifth Grade
The next assignment for Esperanza Rising is due February 8 (chapters 11 and 12).
Tuesday, January 22Sixth Grade
- Anyone absent during MAP testing will take makeups on Wednesday and Thursday.
- Be prepared to present your "I Have a Dream Too" speech on Friday.
- Memorize lines for your skit by Friday.
- Think about your costume for Literature day on January 29; remember this is part of your grade along with presentation and writing of skit. (You will be asked on Tuesday, January 22, to describe what you are planning to wear.)
- Color Wars is Thursday, January 31; our color is Green.
Fifth Grade
- Hatchet test tomorrow; study ALL vocabulary.
Friday, January 18Sixth Grade
- All forms stating Midterm grades must be returned.
- Anyone absent during MAP testing will take makeups on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
- test on Bad Boy, Tuesday
- Complete the worksheet for your "I Have a Dream Too" speech.
- Think about your costume for Literature day on January 29; remember this is part of your grade along with presentation and writing of skit. (You will be asked on Tuesday, January 22, to describe what you are planning to wear.)
- Color Wars is Thursday, January 31; our color is Green.
Fifth Grade
- Hatchet test Wednesday; study all vocabulary.
- The Literature Group assignment for Esperanza Rising is due Tuesday, January 22.
Thursday, January 17Sixth Grade
- Return the Midterm Grade Form by tomorrow.
- test on Bad Boy, Tuesday
- Think about your costume for Literature day on January 29.
- Color Wars is Thursday, January 31; our color is Green.
Fifth Grade
- Hatchet test next Wednesday; study all vocabulary.
- Esperanza Rising - Read Chapters 8-10 and complete all questions on the worksheet provided); If you need more room, use loose leaf. This is due tomorrow.
- The Literature Group assignment for Esperanza Rising is due Tuesday, January 22.
Wednesday, January 16Sixth Grade
- Complete the Adjective Worksheet
- test on Bad Boy, Tuesday
- Think about your costume for Literature day on January 29.
- Color Wars is Thursday, January 31; our color is Green.
Fifth Grade
- Hatchet test next Wednesday; study all vocabulary.
- Esperanza Rising - Read Chapters 8-10 and complete all questions on the worksheet provided); If you need more room, use loose leaf. This is due Friday.
- The Literature Group assignment for Esperanza Rising is due Tuesday, January 22.
Tuesday, January 15Sixth Grade
- Complete the Worksheet: Determine a Central Idea
- Think about your costume for Literature day on January 29.
- Color Wars is Thursday, January 31; our color is Green.
Fifth Grade
- Reader's and Writer's Journal pages 42 and 45 (top only--sentences for each page)
- Esperanza Rising - Read Chapters 8-10 and complete all questions on the worksheet provided); If you need more room, use loose leaf. This is due Friday.
- The Literature Group assignment for Esperanza Rising is due Tuesday, January 22.
Monday, January 14Sixth Grade
- Think about your costume for Literature day on January 29.
- Color Wars is Thursday, January 31; our color is Green.
Fifth Grade
- Esperanza Rising - Read Chapters 8-10 and complete all questions on the worksheet provided); If you need more room, use loose leaf. This is due Friday.
- The Literature Group assignment for Esperanza Rising is due Tuesday, January 22.
Friday, January 11Sixth Grade
- Study for the Religion midterm, which is on Monday.
- return form for Career Day
- think about your costume for Literature day on January 29
Fifth Grade
- Study for the Religion midterm, which is on Monday.
- The next assignment for Esperanza Rising has been distributed. (read Chapters 8-10 and complete all questions on the worksheet provided); If you need more room, use loose leaf. This is due January 18.Thursday, January 10
Sixth Grade
- Social Studies Midterm is tomorrow
- return form for Career Day
- think about your costume for Literature day on January 29
Fifth Grade
- Complete the Chapter Review for Chapter 8
- The Religion outline for the midterm has been distributed; The Religion Midterm is Monday, January 14.
- The next assignment for Esperanza Rising has been distributed. (read Chapters 8-10 and complete all questions on the worksheet provided); If you need more room, use loose leaf. This is due January 18.
- Students have picked their Literature Role for Esperanza Rising. This is due Tuesday, January 22.
Wednesday, January 9Sixth Grade
- study for all midterms
- return form for Career Day
- think about your costume for Literature day on January 29
Fifth Grade
- Reread the scene in Esperanza Rising about the yarn doll (pages 69-72); summarize the scene. This must be written on loose leaf to be handed in.
- The Religion outline for the midterm has been distributed; The Religion Midterm is Monday, January 14.
- The next assignment for Esperanza Rising has been distributed. (read Chapters 8-10 and complete all questions on the worksheet provided); If you need more room, use loose leaf. This is due January 18.
- Students have picked their Literature Role for Esperanza Rising. This is due Tuesday, January 22.
Monday, January 7Sixth Grade
- study for all midterms
- return form for Career Day
Fifth Grade
- The Religion outline for the midterm has been distributed; The Religion Midterm is Monday, January 14.
- Religion - Answer questions for Chapter 8 in your notebook.
- The next assignment for Esperanza Rising has been distributed. (read Chapters 8-10 and complete all questions on the worksheet provided); If you need more room, use loose leaf. This is due January 18.
- Students have picked their Literature Role for Esperanza Rising. This is due Tuesday, January 22.
Friday, January 4Sixth Grade
- Check Freckle.com for any ELA assignments that have been reassigned; this means you need more practice with this skill before the ELA midterm.
- Complete all assignments on Freckle.com to; these assignments are good practice for the ELA midterm.
- study for all midterms
Fifth Grade
- The next assignment for Esperanza Rising has been distributed. (read Chapters 8-10 and complete all questions on the worksheet provided); If you need more room, use loose leaf. This is due January 18.
Friday, January 4Sixth Grade
- Check Freckle.com for any ELA assignments that have been reassigned; this means you need more practice with this skill before the ELA midterm.
- Complete all assignments on Freckle.com to; these assignments are good practice for the ELA midterm.
- study for all midterms
Fifth Grade
- The next assignment for Esperanza Rising has been distributed. (read Chapters 8-10 and complete all questions on the worksheet provided); If you need more room, use loose leaf. This is due January 18.
Thursday, January 3Sixth Grade
- Bring in an article tomorrow which demonstrates not following one of the Ten Commandments.
- Complete Word Study and vocabulary worksheet.
- Assignments have been ported on Freckle.com to be completed by the ELA midterm; these assignments are good practice for the ELA midterm.
Fifth Grade
- Literature Circle assignment is due tomorrow.
- Esperanza Rising assignment is due tomorrow (read pages and 39-120, and complete all questions and vocabulary in your journal or the back of your ELA notebook)
Wednesday, January 2Sixth Grade
- Bring in an article by Friday which demonstrates not following one of the Ten Commandments.
- Complete Text Questions for Bad Boy
- Assignments have been ported on Freckle.com to be completed by the ELA midterm; these assignments are good practice for the ELA midterm.
Fifth Grade
- Complete the chart we have started in class for the excerpt from Hatchet (pages 12-19 in the Text Collection book).
- Literature Circle assignment is due Friday.
- Esperanza Rising assignment is due Friday, January 4 (read pages and 39-120, and complete all questions and vocabulary in your journal or the back of your ELA notebook)
Thursday, December 20Sixth Grade
- Assignments have been ported on Freckle.com to be completed by the ELA midterm; these assignments are good practice for the ELA midterm.
- Have your parents complete the permission for Spooky Saga
- Tests/assignment folder was distributed; return January 2
- All midterm outlines have been distributed.
Fifth Grade
- Literature Circle assignment has been distributed--due January 4
- Esperanza Rising assignment is due January 4 (read pages and 39-120, and complete all questions and vocabulary in your journal or the back of your ELA notebook)
Wednesday, December 19Sixth Grade
- Have your parent give permission for Spooky Saga
- Our class Christmas celebration is tomorrow; you may bring in breakfast; also, don't forget to bring in dessert or drinks for the class; you may also bring in Christmas cards.
- Tests/assignment folder was distributed; return January 2
- All midterm outlines have been distributed.
Fifth Grade
- Literature Circle assignment has been distributed--due January 4
- Esperanza Rising assignment is due January 4 (read pages and 39-120, and complete all questions and vocabulary in your journal or the back of your ELA notebook)
Tuesday, December 18Sixth Grade
- Religion Worksheet for Chapter 8 is due tomorrow
- All midterm outlines have been distributed.
Fifth Grade
- Literature Circle assignment has been distributed--due January 4
- Complete the Religion worksheet for Chapter 5 by tomorrow.
Monday, December 17Sixth Grade
- My Perspectives - Page 57 (Practice); Answer questions 1, 3, and 4 on loose leaf to hand in.
Fifth Grade
- Literature Circle Role is due Tuesday.
Friday, December 14Sixth Grade
- Social Studies test Monday on the Fertile Crescent and Mesopotamia.
- Make corrections to your slide show.
Fifth Grade
- Questions for Esperanza Rising are due Monday.
- Literature Circle Role is due Tuesday.
Thursday, December 13Sixth Grade
- Social Studies test Monday on the Fertile Crescent and Mesopotamia.
Fifth Grade
- If you didn't complete the corrections that we worked on in class for the research report on Gianna Baretta Molla, you must correct and submit through Google Classroom.
- Read pages 1-38 of Esperanza Rising by tomorrow.
- Questions for Esperanza Rising are due Monday.
- Literature Circle Role is due Tuesday.
Wednesday, December 12Sixth Grade
- Vocabulary Worksheet for "The War Orphan Who Became a Ballerina."
- Social Studies test Monday on the Fertile Crescent and Mesopotamia.
Fifth Grade
- Rewrite two paragraphs on loose leaf with text evidence for the characters Michael and Esther in "Shells"
- Read pages 1-38 of Esperanza Rising by Friday.
- Questions for Esperanza Rising are due Monday.
- Literature Circle Role is due Tuesday.
Tuesday, December 11Sixth Grade
- Answer Text Questions for "The War Orphan Who Became a Ballerina."
- Social Studies test Monday on the Fertile Crescent and Mesopotamia.
Fifth Grade
- Answer four questions for "Shells."
- Draft of Saint Gianna Beretta Molla research paper is due tomorrow.
- Read pages 1-38 of Esperanza Rising by Friday.
- Questions for Esperanza Rising are due Monday.
- Literature Circle Role is due Tuesday.
Monday, December 10Sixth Grade
- Complete the graphic organizer to "The War Orphan Who Became a Ballerina" and all comprehension questions on page 55.
Fifth Grade
- Define all vocabulary for "Shells"
- Continue the draft of Saint Gianna Beretta Molla research paper by Wednesday.
- Read pages 1-38 of Esperanza Rising by Friday.
Thursday, December 6Sixth Grade
- Answer all religion questions in your notebook.
Fifth Grade
- no homework
Wednesday, December 5Sixth Grade
- Test, tomorrow, on Declarations of the Rights of the Child--Review the text and all work we have completed.
- return test/assignment folder tomorrow
Fifth Grade
- Test tomorrow on Night of the Spadefoot Toads, Study vocabulary words: sinister, biome, dwindled; the test will cover point of view, character traits, theme, and plot structure (Reread pages 127-131)
Tuesday, December 4Sixth Grade
- Complete the Pronoun worksheet
- Test, Thursday, on Declarations of the Rights of the Child
Fifth Grade
- Quiz tomorrow on Greek and Latin root words: phon, fac/fact, act, cept, cred (make sure you know the meaning of thes root words); Study all worksheets that we have completed for these root words.
- Since we have completed Night of the Spadefoot Toads, there will be a test on Thursday. Study vocabulary words: sinister, biome, dwindled; the test will cover point of view, character traits, theme, and plot structure (Reread pages 127-131)
Monday, December 3Sixth Grade
- Complete the Craft and Structure worksheet
Fifth Grade
- Write a sentence for each of the eight words (Greek and Latin roots): creed, credible, cacophony, symphony, megaphone, manufacture, artifact, satisfaction
- Quiz Wednesday on Greek and Latin root words: phon, fac/fact, act, cept, cred (make sure you know the meaning of thes root words)
- Since we have completed Night of the Spadefoot Toads, there will be a test on Thursday.
Wednesday, November 28
Friday, November 30Sixth Grade
- Complete the Social Studies worksheets by Monday.
Fifth Grade
Due to the Christmas Fair, we were unable to review the questions you answered on Night of the Spadefoot Toad. We will review this on Monday.
- Quiz Wednesday on Greek and Latin root words: cred, phon, fac/fact, act, cept, cred (make sure you know the meaning of thes root words)
- Since we have completed Night of the Spadefoot Toads, there will be a test on Thursday.
Wednesday, November 28Sixth Grade
- Class Trip to Liberty Science Center tomorrow.
- Complete the Social Studies worksheets by Monday.
- Research idea for Stone Age Cave Art by Friday.
Fifth Grade
Answer the Night of the Spadefoot Toad questions by Friday:
Chapter 18 questions:-
What does Ben mean when he says, “[he] feels his feet connect with the ground like he’s part of it”?
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On page 214 Ben says, “Life’s not fair” to his sister. How might this line of dialogue connect to ideas from earlier in the novel?
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What evidence from the text shows that Mrs. Turner changed her mind about selling the land?
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Why does Mrs. Tibbets use the term “new neighbors” on page 218?
Tuesday, November 27
Sixth Grade
- Religion Test tomorrow on Chapter 5
- Research idea for Stone Age Cave Art by Friday.
Fifth Grade
- Complete the Religion worksheet (both sides)
- Finish sentences on "act" root worksheet that we worked on in class today.
Monday, November 26Sixth Grade
- Religion Test, Wednesday, on Chapter 5
- Bud Not Buddy quiz tomorrow
- complete the worksheet on text structure
Fifth Grade
- Complete the worksheet on the Greek/Latin root cept
Wednesday, November 21Sixth Grade
- finish the cascading poem about autumn
Fifth Grade
- Read Chapter 17 in Night of the Spadefoot Toads
Tuesday, November 20Sixth Grade
- Class trip permission form and payment is due tomorrow
Fifth Grade
- no homework
Monday, November 19Sixth Grade
- Memorize lines for your skit Bud Not Buddy; to be performed tomorrow
- Return test/assignment folder signed.
- Complete Religion homework.
Fifth Grade
- Reader's and Writer's Journal page 27 (top only--putting vocabulary words in sentences.
Friday, November 16Sixth Grade
- Print out your skit for Bud Not Buddy; memorize lines
- Return test/assignment folder signed.
- Class Spelling Bee - Monday
Fifth Grade
- Anyone absent today must complete the vocabulary assignment we did in class. For the following vocabulary words: treading (p195), exasperated (199), skitter (203), wheedle (215),
undergrowth (218), write the sentence from the book; determine the meaning of the word; check your meaning with a dictionary.
- Class Spelling Monday; Practice spelling by logging onto the link in Google Classroom
Thursday, November 15Sixth Grade
- Review skit for Bud Not Buddy
Fifth Grade
- Write ten sentences for any of the 15 Greek and Latin root words we worked on in class today.
Tuesday, November 12Sixth Grade
- Bring in $10.00 on Tuesday for Thanksgiving Feast.
- Final Bud Not Buddy assignment is due Thursday, November 15.
- My Perspectives, page 46 (Answer questions 1 and 3 under Analyze Text)
Fifth Grade
- Complete the Theme assignment on Google Classroom and Turn In
Thursday, November 8Sixth Grade
- Bring in $10.00 on Tuesday for Thanksgiving Feast.
- Final Bud Not Buddy assignment is due November 15.
- Revise your personal narrative by Tuesday.
Fifth Grade
- Reader's and Writer's Journal page 25 (Answer questions 1-3 only)
Tuesday, November 6Sixth Grade
- Anyone absent today, will make up the social studies test tomorrow.
- Final Bud Not Buddy assignment is due November 15.
- Social Studies Day, Thursday, November 8: Please refer handout; make sure all items are brought in on Thursday.
Fifth Grade
- Answer all questions for Chapters 13-15 in your notebook.
Monday, November 5Sixth Grade
- Social Studies Test on all sections in The First Cultures, tomorrow; study all vocabulary, review Stone Age Cave Art on page 34, be able to describe changes in technology and how these changes helped to change people's lives(advances in technology, techniques used, development of agriculture)
- Final Bud Not Buddy assignment is due November 15.
- Social Studies Day, Thursday, November 8: Please refer handout; make sure all items are brought in on Thursday.
Fifth Grade
- Religion test, tomorrow; review all key words, questions, and highlighted notes; study the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.
- Reader's and Writer's Journal page 22 (two only--writing sentences for vocabulary words)
Friday, November 2Sixth Grade
- Return test/assignment folder signed
- Social Studies Test on all sections in The First Cultures, Tuesday; study all vocabulary, review Stone Age Cave Art on page 34, be able to describe changes in technology and how these changes helped to change people's lives(advances in technology, techniques used, development of agriculture)
- Final Bud Not Buddy assignment is due November 15.
- Social Studies Day, Thursday, November 8: Please refer handout; make sure all items are brought in on Thursday.
Fifth Grade
- Rewrite the paragraph that I reviewed with each of you. Make your corrections and write a final copy of loose leaf with a full heading.
- Religion test, Tuesday; review all key words, questions, and highlighted notes.
Thursday, November 1Sixth Grade
- Final Bud Not Buddy assignment is due November 15.
- Social Studies Day, Thursday, November 8: Please refer handout; make sure all items are brought in on Thursday.
Fifth Grade
- Draft of paragraph is due tomorrow
Wednesday, October 31Sixth Grade
-Be safe Trick-or-Treating
- All homework that was assigned on Tuesday, will be checked tomorrow.
Fifth Grade
-Be safe Trick-or-Treating
- All homework that was assigned on Tuesday, will be checked tomorrow.
Tuesday, October 30
Sixth Grade
- Religion page 66
- My Perspectives Comprehension Check page 45
- Complete any unfinished work from your small learning group.
Fifth Grade
- Religion, page 54
- Religion Test on Chapter 3, Tuesday
- Rewirte the paragraph we did in class today using your evidence. (Due Friday)
Monday, October 29Sixth Grade
- Do a First Read of Declaration of the Rights of a Child and complete the Non-fiction graphic organizer (all topics except Comprehension)
Fifth Grade
- Reader's and Writer's Journal page 19 (Answer the question on the bottom of the page; reread page 152 and look for two pieces of evidence to answer the question.)
Friday, October 26Sixth Grade
- Finish typing your personal narrative and submit a draft through Google Classroom.
Fifth Grade
- Finish reading Chapter 12 and answer the following two questions in your notebook:
1. How does Ben react after he learns that Mrs. Tibbets doesn’t want to stop Tabitha from selling the land?
2. How does Mrs. Tibbets respond when she finds out that Ben had sent an e-mail to the state? How do you know?
Thursday, October 25Sixth Grade
- Finish the Social Studies Assignment on Catalhoyuk.
- Bud Not Buddy assignment (Chapters 7-13) is due tomorrow. This must be completed in the Journal Section of your binder.
Fifth Grade
- Finish vocabulary for Chapters 11 and 12. Read Chapter 11 of Night of the Spadefoot Toads.
Wednesday, October 24Sixth Grade
- Continue writing your personal narrative (continue sequence of events, up to the conclusion)
- Bud Not Buddy assignment (Chapters 7-13) is due October 26. This must be completed in the Journal Section of your binder.
Fifth Grade
- Write ten sentences. Your sentences must contain nouns; include both common and proper nouns. Underline the nouns in each sentence. Do not write sentences with pronouns.
Tuesday, October 23Sixth Grade
- Continue writing your personal narrative (you must have completed the description of setting, characters and the conflict)
- Bud Not Buddy assignment (Chapters 7-13) is due October 26. This must be completed in the Journal Section of your binder.
Fifth Grade
- Finish questions for Chapter 10 on the task card. Make sure all questions are completely answered with text evidence.
Monday, October 22Sixth Grade
- Complete the Graphic Organizer for your Personal Narrative
- Bud Not Buddy assignment (Chapters 7-13) is due October 26. This must be completed in the Journal Section of your binder.
Fifth Grade
- Reader's and Writer's Journal page 17 (top only); make sure your sentences demonstrate the meaning of the word.
Friday, October 18Sixth Grade
- Bud Not Buddy assignment (Chapters 7-13) is due October 26. This must be completed in the Journal Section of your binder.
Fifth Grade
- Read pages 111-122 (Night of the Spadefoot Toads)
Thursday, October 18Sixth Grade
- Answer two social studies questions in your notebook.
- Bud Not Buddy assignment (Chapters 7-13) is due October 26. This must be completed in the Journal Section of your binder.
Fifth Grade
- Reading test tomorrow on Chapters 1-9 from Night of the Spadefoot Toads (Study Vocabulary; all pages we have completed in the Reader's and Writer's Journal and conflict.)
Wednesday, October 17Sixth Grade
- Religion Test on Chapter 2, tomorrow
- Bud Not Buddy assignment (Chapters 7-13) is due October 26. This must be completed in the Journal Section of your binder.
Fifth Grade
- Write a final copy of the diary entry we did in class. (page 14 of the Reader's and Writer's Journal)
It must be written on loose leaf paper neatly with a full heading.
- Reading test Friday on Chapters 1-9 from Night of the Spadefoot Toads (Study Vocabulary; all pages we have completed in the Reader's and Writer's Journal and conflict.)
Tuesday, October 16Sixth Grade
- Religion Test on Chapter 2, Thursday
- Write a final copy of the editing paragraph
- Bud Not Buddy assignment (Chapters 7-13) is due October 26. This must be completed in the Journal Section of your binder.
Fifth Grade
- Reader's and Writer's Journal page 14 (top only--vocabulary)
- Reading test Friday on Chapters 1-9 from Night of the Spadefoot Toads (Study Vocabulary; all pages we have completed in the Reader's and Writer's Journal and conflict.)
Monday, October 15Sixth Grade
- Religion Test on Chapter 2, Thursday
- Complete Google Classroom assignment "Social Studies Weekly-Week 3"
- Bud Not Buddy assignment (Chapters 7-13) is due October 26. This must be completed in the Journal Section of your binder.
Fifth Grade
- Answer four questions for Chapters 8 and 9. Make sure you include text evidence for #4.
- Reading test Friday on Chapters 1-9 from Night of the Spadefoot Toads (Study Vocabulary; all pages we have completed in the Reader's and Writer's Journal and conflict.)
Friday, October 12Sixth Grade
- Complete the Literature Circle assignment by Monday.
- Bud Not Buddy assignment (Chapters 7-13) is due October 26. This must be completed in the Journal Section of your binder.
Fifth Grade
- Read Chapter 8 in Night of the Spadefoot Toads and sequence the events for the chapter--First, Next, Then, Finally.
Thursday, October 11Sixth Grade
- Complete the paragraph answering question #4 on page 30 (Analyze); also make sure the worksheet on Media vocabulary is completed.
- Bud Not Buddy assignment is due tomorrow, October 12. This must be completed in the Journal Section of your binder.
Fifth Grade
- Complete page 12 in the Reader's and Writer's Journal.
Wednesday, October 10Sixth Grade
- Social Studies: Complete the Google Classroom Assignment, "Secrets of the Iceman" and Turn In.
- Bud Not Buddy assignment is due Friday, October 12. This must be completed in the Journal Section of your binder.
Fifth Grade
- Read Chapter 7 and complete the Story Sequence Graphic Organizer for the main events in the chapter (just like we did in class for Chapter 6).
Tuesday, October 9Sixth Grade
- Make sure your Spooky Saga draft is completed by tomorrow.
- Complete page 29 in My Perspectives.
- Complete the Social Studies questions we started in class.
- Bud Not Buddy assignment in due Friday, October 12. This must be completed in the Journal Section of your binder.
Fifth Grade
- Rewrite the editing paragraph correctly on loose leaf with a proper heading.
- Reader's and Writer's Journal, page 11; complete the entire page
Friday, October 5Sixth Grade
- Look over your Spooky Saga
- Have test/assignment folder signed and return on Tuesday.
- Bud Not Buddy assignment in due Friday, October 12. This must be completed in the Journal Section of your binder.
Fifth Grade
- Read Chapter 6 of Night of the Spadefoot Toads and complete the vocabulary assignment.
- Religion test - Chapter 1 (Tuesday); Study highlighted information in book, key words, chapter test, and information for essay
Thursday, October 4Sixth Grade
- Quiz on latitude and longitude - Friday
- Bud Not Buddy assignment in due Friday, October 12
Fifth Grade
- Painting with Words Worksheet
- Religion test - Chapter 1 (Tuesday)
Wednesday, October 3Sixth Grade
- Test on Brown Girl Dreaming - tomorrow
- Quiz on latitude and longitude - Friday
- Bud Not Buddy assignment in due Friday, October 12
Fifth Grade
- Write a sentence for five of the new precise words from the worksheet we worked on today.
- complete the Chapter Test on page 30; answer questions 9 and 10 in your notebook (study #9)
- Religion test - Chapter 1 (Tuesday)
Tuesday, October 2Sixth Grade
- complete the worksheet on point of view and vocabulary
- Test on Brown Girl Dreaming - Thursday
- Quiz on latitude and longitude - Friday
Fifth Grade
- Answer questions 1 and 2 from Chapter 5; include evidence in your answer.
- Religion test - Chapter 1 (Friday)Monday, October 1
Sixth Grade
- complete the worksheet on onomatopoeia
- Test on Brown Girl Dreaming - Thursday
- Quiz on latitude and longitude - Friday
Fifth Grade
- Write a sentence of your own for each of the following words: wry, baffles, haunches, amphibian and curriculum
Friday, September 28Sixth Grade
- Brown Girl Dreaming (Short Response Question): Complete questions 4 A and B
Theme: Creativity can help someone cope with loss.
Fifth Grade
- Night of the Spadefoot Toads: Read the rest of Chapter 4.
Write at least two character traits for Mrs. Tibbets from Chapter 4. Include text evidence to support each character trait.
Thursday, September 27Sixth Grade
- Brown Girl Dreaming (Short Response Question): Complete question 2C. Don't forget to use evidence from the poems in your answer.
- Social Studies: Revise the essay on Cartography and resubmit by tomorrow.
Fifth Grade
- Read pages 36-43. Complete the following in your notebook:
1. Write a summary explaining what has happened on these pages.
2. What do Ben’s responses (dialogue) on pages 41 and 42 tell you about Ben's character?
Wednesday, September 26Sixth Grade
- Brown Girl Dreaming (Short Response Question): Complete questions 2A and 2B, and 3. Don't forget to use evidence from the poems in your answer.
- Social Studies: Revise the essay on Cartography and resubmit by Friday.
- Make sure you have completed all assignments in freckle.com.
Fifth Grade
- Chapters 4 and 5 Vocabulary: 1. Write the sentence from the book for the following words: wry, baffles, curriculum, amphibians, and haunches (refer to your notebook for page numbers to locate each word). 2. Write what you think each word means (do not just look up the words in the dictionary).
- Reading test tomorrow on Chapters 1-3 in NIght of the Spadefoot Toads. The test will focus on the main characters and their character traits as well as comparing and contrasting character traits for Ben, Ryan, and Frankie. Since you will be using your book, make sure you have all evidence flags identifying character traits complete.
Monday, September 24Sixth Grade
- My Perspectives; page 20 (Analyze the Text) - Answer all questions in the Reading section of your binder.
- Religion test Wednesday on Chapter 1; Study notes and all highlighted details in your book. Make sure you know the literary forms in the Bible.
- Make sure you have completed all assignments in freckle.com.
Fifth Grade
- Write sentences using the sesory words for the object you chose. You must have at least five to ten sentences which gives a clear description of the object.
- Religion: Write a response to this question in your notebook: What does it mean to be a follower of Jesus?
- Reading test Thursday on Chapters 1-3 in NIght of the Spadefoot Toads. The test will focus on the main characters and their character traits as well as comparing and contrasting character traits for Ben, Ryan, and Frankie. Since you will be using your book, make sure you have all evidence flags identifying character traits complete.
Friday, September 21Sixth Grade
- My Perspectives; Answer question #4 on page 19 - write a summary for each poem in your notebook
- Religion test Wednesday on Chapter 1; Study notes and all highlighted details in your book.
Fifth Grade
- Finish reading Chapter 3, pages 33-36, Night of the Spadefoot Toads; you will be required to respond to an Entrance Ticket question on Monday based on these pages.
Thursday, September 20Sixth Grade
- My Perspectives: complete the first-read for Brown Girl Dreaming. Answer questions 1, 2, and 3 on page 19 (Comprehension Check)
- Finish typing the Social Studies essay on Cartography.
Fifth Grade
- Read pages 23-30 in Night of the Spadefoot Toads and write a response to the following question in your notebook: Why is Ben feeling annoyed? Include at least two pieces of text evidence. (Chapter 3)
Wednesday, September 19Sixth Grade
- My Perspectives: complete page 9 (Quick Write)
- MAP Testing makeups will be given tomorrow
Fifth Grade
- On loose leaf: Reread page 17 and Write Character Traits for Ryan. You must write it in this format (as we did in class):
trait -
text evidence - Don't forget to use quotation marks and include the page number.
Tuesday, September 18Sixth Grade
- My Perspectives: complete page 8 (Write a summary of "Wagon Train at Dusk."
- MAP Testing makeups will be given tomorrow
Fifth Grade
- Rewrite the paragraph we wrote in class answering the question: How does Ben feel after reading pages 18 and 19? Write on loose leaf paper with a proper heading.
Monday, September 17Sixth Grade
- My Perspectives (page 5): Choose two Related Words for EACH root word and write a sentence for each word. This must be completed in the Language section of your binder.
- MAP Testing has been completed.
Fifth Grade
- Complete reading Chapter 2, Night of the Spadefoot Toads, and define ufamiliar vocabulary words.
Answer: What is the difference between how Ben feels when he is alone and how Ben feels when he is with people? (Use evidence flags to support your response.)
Friday, September 14Sixth Grade
- Write a draft of the Social Studies essay in your notebook.
- Have a parent sign all tests/assignments that have been sent home today and return the Test/Assignment folder by Monday.
- Today we have completed MAP Testing in Math, the final test is Language. This will be taken on Monday; any makeup tests will be taken on Tuesday.
Fifth Grade
- Reader's and Writer's Journal: Complete the bottom of page 2; look back at your Venn Diagram for help.
Thursday, September 13Sixth Grade
- Today we have completed the Reading portion of MAP Testing; tomorrow we will continue with the Math test
- Cover Religion book by tomorrow
Fifth Grade
- Night of the Spadefoot Toads - Chapter 1: Complete the following information in your ELA notebook.
1. What characters have we met so far?
2. Record character traits for Jenny and Mrs. Tibbets.
3. Record additional character traits for Ben, Frankie, and Ryan
(review your evidence)
Wednesday, September 12Sixth Grade
- Read "Wagon Train at Dusk" (pages 6 and 7); Highlight and define unfamiliar vocabulary words. Highlight details that are realistic.
- Cover Religion book
Fifth Grade
- Reread the pages we read in Night of the Spadefoot Toads; look at the evidence we indicated with Evidence Flags, and write at least one character trait for each of the following characters: Ben, Frankie, and Ryan. Write all information in you ELA notebook.
- Make sure Reader's and Writer's Journal and Religion book is covered in clear contact paper.
Tuesday, September 11Sixth Grade
- Quiz tomorrow on Crispin: The Cross of Lead
- Social Studies: Define geographer, geologist, meteorologist and cartographer in your social studies notebook
- Cover Religion workbook
Fifth Grade
- Cover Workbooks: Religion and Readers and Writers JournalMonday, September 10
Sixth Grade
- Quiz Wednesday on Crispin: The Cross of Lead
Fifth Grade
- In order to complete the project we are working on in class, write down physical traits for the character you chose from summer reading.
Thursday, September 6Sixth Grade
- Cover all workbooks with clear contact paper by Monday.
- Many important papers were sent home today; please have signed and returned as soon as possible. It is imperative that the bus form is returned by Friday, September 7 if you are planning to take the school bus. Also the Emergency Form should be sent immediately.
- 11AM dismissal on Friday, September 7
Fifth Grade
Friday, September 7
Sixth Grade
- Cover all workbooks with clear contact paper by Monday.
- Sign and Return all papers that have been sent home.
- Bring in a reading book by Monday.
- Quiz Wednesday on Crispin: The Cross of Lead
Fifth Grade
- Bring in a reading book by Monday.
- Make sure you have a pack of loose leaf in a folder to be kept in ELA class.
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