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Dear Students and Parents,
We are currently in the fourth quarter of school. It is important to continue working hard during remote learning. Keep in mind that assignments will continue to be graded as homework, classwork, quizzes, and summative assessments. To ensure that you do not fall behind, follow the guidelines below to help you successfully continue with distance learning.
- log into the attendance document each day (Monday through Friday)
- don't forget to also check Ms. Karasinski's class page
- participate in all classes via Zoom, including Art and Music
- daily assignments should be completed and turned in by 3:00 PM, if possible, but no later than 8:30 PM
- please have a parent email me to let me know if you will be unable to complete assignments by 3:00 PM
- if you are having difficulty with an assignment, send a comment through Google Classroom between the hours of 8:00 AM-3:00 PM; questions and emails received after 3:00 PM will be answered the following day.
- if for any reason you are unable to type assignments: 1. handwrite the assignment, 2. take a picture, 3. send to my school email: lcannelis@sacredheartschoolsi.org
- please do not share documents--send all documents through Google Classroom-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
***Parents have asked for recommendations of books to order during the time school is closed. I have posted links to Scholastic's website. The books are by grade level and offer some great recommendations. You don't have to order from Scholastic. -
Daily Assignments
May 27, 2020 -
Grade 6 - Music Zoom Class today at 12:30
ELA Zoom Class tomorrow at 12:00 noon
- Check Ms. Karasinski's assignments
ELA
1. Review all Phantom Tollbooth assignments and resolve suggestions.
2. Complete Phantom Tollbooth Vocabulary and Summary by Thursday.
3. Complete the assignment in Freckle.com (Benchmark Assessment)
4. Practice skills (Adaptive Practice) on Scootpad.com
Religion
1. Review all St. Francis Xavier projects for Sources.
2. We will present next Tuesday; a schedule will be posted.
Social Studies
1. Complete the assignment - How did Rome get its name?
Grade 5 - ELA Zoom Class today at 10:00 AM
ELA
1. George's Secret Key to the Universe project is due by the end of the day.
2. Complete the Story Map for a Science Fiction story.
3. Theme Practice activity
4. Complete the Benchmark Assessment on Freckle.com
May 26, 2020 -
Grade 6 - No Zoom class today due to teacher and professional development meetings; our next class will be Thursday, May 28 at 12:00 noon.
- Check Ms. Karasinski's assignments
ELA
1. Complete Edpuzzle assignment for the continuation of ACT I of The Phantom Tollbooth.
2. Complete the assignment in Freckle.com (Benchmark Assessment)
3. Practice skills (Adaptive Practice) on Scootpad.com
Religion
1. During our Zoom Class next Tuesday we will begin presenting our St. Francis Xavier projects.
Grade 5 - Zoom Class on Wednesday, May 27 at 10:00 AM
ELA
1. George's Secret Key to the Universe project is due by the end of the day on Wednesday, May 27.
2. Complete the Benchmark Assessment on Freckle.com
May 22, 2020 -
Grade 6 - Enjoy your weekend; not Zoom classes Tuesday due to teacher and professional development meetings.
- Check Ms. Karasinski's assignments
ELA
1. Watch the Edpuzzle video for the continuation of ACT I of The Phantom Tollbooth.
Social Studies
1. Watch the video on Memorial Day and answer the question.
Grade 5
ELA
1. Watch the screencastify video for instructions on the project for George's Secret Key to the Universe.
2. George's Secret Key to the Universe project is due by the end of the day on Wednesday, May 27.
May 21, 2020 -
Grade 6 - Art Class today at 10:00;
ELA Zoom Class on today at 12:00 noon
- Check Ms. Karasinski's assignments
ELA
1. Watch the screencast video.
2. Read the rest of ACT I of The Phantom Tollbooth.
2. Complete assignment #3 for The Phantom Tollbooth. (Due Friday)
4. Be prepared to perform the poem during ELA class at noon
Religion
1. St. Francis Xavier Google Slides project- due today
Grade 5
ELA
1. Due Friday- assignment for George's Secret Key to the Universe Chapter 32.
2. Freckle.com; complete Reading and Writing assignment is due today.
Religion
1. Complete the assignment on Ascension Thursday.
May 20, 2020 - All assignments must be completed by the end of the day unless a parent notifies the teacher in an email.
Grade 6 - Music Class today at 12:30; Zoom Class on Thursday at noon
- Check Ms. Karasinski's assignments
ELA
1. Read pages 291-295 of The Phantom Tollbooth.
2. Complete assignment #2 for The Phantom Tollbooth.
3. Complete the Edpuzzle assignment for The Phantom Tollbooth.
4. Practice your stanza of the poem
Religion
1. St. Francis Xavier Google Slides project- due tomorrow.
2. Two videos are provided.
Grade 5
ELA - Zoom Class today at 10:00 AM
1. Due today - assignment for George's Secret Key to the Universe Chapter 30-31.
2. Vocabulary Jam during ELA class today.
3. Freckle.com; complete Reading and Writing assignment.
May 19, 2020 - All assignments must be completed by the end of the day unless a parent notifies the teacher in an email.
Grade 6 - Zoom Class today 10:00-11:00
- Check Ms. Karasinski's assignments
ELA
1. Read pages 291-295 of The Phantom Tollbooth.
2. Complete assignment #2 for The Phantom Tollbooth. (due Wednesday)
3. Vote for the Class Poem title.
4. Practice your stanza of the poem
Social Studies
1. Presentation of Pompeii projects today at 10:00
Religion
1. St. Francis Xavier Google Slides project- due Thursday.
2. Two videos are provided.
Grade 5
ELA - Zoom Class tomorrow at 10:00 AM
1. Due Wednesday - assignment for George's Secret Key to the Universe Chapter 30-31.
2. Practice vocabulary for George's Secret Key to the Universe on Vocabulary.com by Wednesday.
Religion
1. Complete the test for Chapter 26.
May 18, 2020 - All assignments must be completed by the end of the day unless a parent notifies the teacher in an email.
Grade 6 - Zoom Class today 9:00-9:30
- Check Ms. Karasinski's assignments
ELA
1. Check Freckle.com to ensure you have completed all assignments.
2. Listen to the screencastify lesson for The Phantom Tollbooth.
3. Read pages 283-290 of The Phantom Tollbooth.
4. Complete the assignment for The Phantom Tollbooth.
Social Studies
1. We will have a Zoom Meeting today from 9AM-9:30 to review Popeii projects.
2. Presentation of Pompeii projects is on Tuesday.
Religion
1. St. Francis Xavier Google Slides project- due Thursday.
2. Two videos are provided.
Grade 5
ELA - Attend Zoom Class today at 1:00 PM
1. Complete the assignment for George's Secret Key to the Universe Chapter 29.
2. Practice vocabulary for George's Secret Key to the Universe on Vocabulary.com by Wednesday.
Religion
1. During Zoom Class we will present additional Religion- Justice projects.
May 15, 2020 - All assignments must be completed by the end of the day unless a parent notifies the teacher in an email.
Grade 6 - Movement with Miss CC is at 1:00 today
- Check Ms. Karasinski's assignments
ELA
1. Complete both the reading and writing assignments in Freckle.com yesterday.
Social Studies
1. Work on the assignment on Pompeii by Monday, May 18 (Draft) We will have a Zoom Meeting on Monday from 9AM-9:30 to review projects.
2. View videos in Discovery Education
3. Presentation of project is Tuesday.
Religion
1. St. Francis Xavier Google Slides project- due next Thursday.
2. Two videos are provided.
Grade 5
ELA
1. Complete the assessment on Figurative Language and Rising Action in Edulastic.
2. George's Secret Key to the Universe Chapter 28 is due today.
Religion
1. Complete the Chapter 26 Review.
May 14, 2020 - All assignments must be completed by the end of the day unless a parent notifies the teacher in an email.
Grade 6 - ELA CLASS - today at 12:00 AM (Be prepared practice the poem)
- Check Ms. Karasinski's assignments
ELA
1. Print out and review the Class poem.
2. Complete both the reading and writing assignment in Freckle.com
Social Studies
1. Sign into Discovery Education (I will give you some ideas during the Zoom class today.)
2. Review the project requirements.
3. Complete the assignment on Pompeii by Monday, May 18
Grade 5
ELA
1. Due Friday - Read Chapters 26 and 27George's Secret Key to the Universe.
2. There will be an assessment tomorrow on Figurative Language and Rising Action.
3. Complete the assignment.
4. Complete both Edpuzzle assignments.
Religion
1. Religion Justice Project project - if you have not submitted, take a picture and submit through the assignment or through my email.
May 13, 2020 - All assignments must be completed by the end of the day unless a parent notifies the teacher in an email.
Grade 6 - ELA CLASS - Thursday at 12:00 AM (Be prepared practice the poem)
- Check Ms. Karasinski's assignments
Religion
1. There will be prayer service for Our Lady of Fatima today at 1:00 using Zoom.
ELA
1. Resubmit the final copy of the stanza for your poem
Social Studies
1. Sign into Discovery Education (I will give you some ideas during the Zoom class on Thursday.)
2. Review the project requirements.
3. Complete the assignment on Pompeii by Monday, May 18
Grade 5
ELA - Plan to attend an ELA Zoom Class today at 10:00 AM
1. Due Tuesday (end of the day)Read Chapters 26 and 27George's Secret Key to the Universe.
2. Complete the assignment.
3. Complete the NoRedInk assignment on Commonly Confused Words.
Religion
1. Religion Justice Project project is due today (Plan to present during class today at 10:00 AM.)
2. There will be prayer service for Our Lady of Fatima on Wednesday at 1:00 using Zoom.
3. If you have not Completed the assignment in preparation for the prayer service, you MUST complete this today.
May 12, 2020 - All assignments must be completed by the end of the day unless a parent notifies the teacher in an email.
Grade 6 - ELA CLASS - Today at 10:00 AM (Be prepared with My Perspectives)
- Check Ms. Karasinski's assignments
ELA
1. "The Black Hole of Technology" Assessment at 10:00 during ELA Class
2. Stanza of poem is due today
Social Studies
1. Sign into Discovery Education
2. Watch the video
3. Complete the assignment for Ancient Rome.
Religion
1. There will be prayer service for Our Lady of Fatima on Wednesday at 1:00 using Zoom.
2. Complete the assignment attached in preparation for the prayer service.
Grade 5
ELA - Plan to attend an ELA Zoom Class today at 12:15 PM
1. Due Wedneday (end of the day)Read Chapters 26 and 27George's Secret Key to the Universe.
2. Complete the assignment.
Religion
1. Religion Justice Project project is due tomorrow. (Plan to present during class on Wednesday at 10:00 AM.)
3. There will be prayer service for Our Lady of Fatima on Wednesday at 1:00 using Zoom.
4. Complete the assignment attached in preparation for the prayer service.
May 11, 2020 - All assignments must be completed by the end of the day unless a parent notifies the teacher in an email.
Grade 6 - LOG INTO THE ATTENDANCE DOCUMENT DAILY
- Check Ms. Karasinski's assignments
ELA
1. Complete the assessment - Vocabulary and Multiple Meaning Words
2. Stanza of poem is due Tuesday.
3. Complete the Scootpad assignment--Reading Skills Practice.
4. Zoom ELA class Tuesday, at 10:00 AM
Social Studies
1. Sign into Discovery Education
2. Watch the video
3. Complete the assignment for Ancient Rome.
Grade 5
ELA - Plan to attend an ELA Zoom Class tomorrow at 12:15 PM
1. George's Secret Key to the Universe - 23-25 assessment (Vocabulary and Visuals)
2. Complete the Scootpad assignment--Comparing Settings, Characters, and Figurative Language.
Religion
1. Listen to the instructions for the Religion Justice Project
2. Religion project is due Wednesday, May 13.
May 8, 2020 - All assignments must be completed by the end of the day unless a parent notifies the teacher in an email.
Grade 6 - LOG INTO THE ATTENDANCE DOCUMENT DAILY
- Check Ms. Karasinski's assignments
1. Complete the Comparing Texts assignment is due today
2. Log into the Sign-up document posted on May 7 for the category of the poem you will be working on. (Draft of stanza is due Tuesday.)
3. Complete the Scootpad assignment--Reading Skills Practice
Grade 5
ELA
1. Complete the Scootpad assignment--Comparing Settings, Characters, and Figurative Language.
2. George's Secret Key to the Universe - Chapter 25 is due today.
Religion
1. Listen to the instructions for the Religion Justice Project
2. Religion project is due Wednesday, May 13.
May 7, 2020 - All assignments must be completed by the end of the day unless a parent notifies the teacher in an email.
Grade 6 - LOG INTO THE ATTENDANCE DOCUMENT DAILY
- Check Ms. Karasinski's assignments
**Don't forget to attend the Zoom ELA Class today at 12:15 PM.
***Don't forget to attend ART class today at 10:00 AM.
- ELA/SS Zoom class today, May 7, at 12:15. (All students MUST attend--we will begin a project)
1. The final copy of "Nile River Deep Dive" essay is due today.
2. Complete the Comparing Texts assignment. (due Friday)
3. Noredink assignment - Punctuatio of Subordinate Conjuctions
Grade 5
ELA
1. George's Secret Key to the Universe - Chapter 25 assignment
2. Complete - "First Trip to the Sun" and completed both Reading and Writing assignments.
Religion
1. Listen to the instructions for the Religion Justice Project
2. Religion project is due Wednesday, May 13.
May 6, 2020 - All assignments must be completed by the end of the day unless a parent notifies the teacher in an email.
Grade 6 - LOG INTO THE ATTENDANCE DOCUMENT DAILY
- Check Ms. Karasinski's assignments
**Don't forget to attend the Zoom Math Class for Ms. Karasinski today at 10:00.
***Don't forget to attend Music class today at 12:30 PM.
- ELA/SS Zoom class tomorrow, May 7, at 12:15.
1. The final copy of "Nile River Deep Dive" essay is due tomorrow.
2. Complete the Comparing Texts assignment. (due Friday)
Grade 5
ELA - Prepare to attend an ELA class on Zoom, today at 10:00 PM
1. George's Secret Key to the Universe - Visual Elements Assignment (this will be discussed during the Zoom Class along with a review of vocabulary and questions for Chapters 23-24.
2. Complete - "First Trip to the Sun" and completed both Reading and Writing assignments.
Religion
1. Listen to the instructions for the Religion Justice Project
2. Religion project is due Wednesday, May 13.
May 5, 2020 - All assignments must be completed by the end of the day unless a parent notifies the teacher in an email.
Grade 6 - LOG INTO THE ATTENDANCE DOCUMENT DAILY
- Check Ms. Karasinski's assignments
- ELA/SS Zoom class today, May 5. Check the document posted today for the time you are required to attend. (Be prepared with the graphic organizer completed on April 22.)
- ELA/SS
1. Today we will make final revisions to the Nile River Informational Essay (during Zoom class)
2. Complete the Noredink assignments on Dependent and Independent Clauses.
3. Complete the Freckle assignment, "Smartphones." (Both Reading and Writing)
Grade 5
ELA - Prepare to attend and ELA class on Zoom, Wednesday, May 6, at 10:00 PM
- Complete the assignment for George's Secret Key to the Universe, (Chapters 23-24).
- Freckle assignments:
1. Capitalization and Punctuation Practice
2. Read - "First Trip to the Sun" and completed both Reading and Writing assignments.
May 4, 2020 - All assignments must be completed by the end of the day unless a parent notifies the teacher in an email.
Grade 6 - LOG INTO THE ATTENDANCE DOCUMENT DAILY
- Check Ms. Karasinski's assignments
- ELA/SS Zoom class Tuesday, May 5. Check the document posted today for the time you are required to attend.
- ELA
1. Watch and Complete the Edpuzzle assignment for Dependent and Independent Clauses
2. Watch my lesson on Dependent and Independent Clauses; Complete the assignment.
- Religion
1. Complete the Review for Chapter 22; This may be completed in your book, or create a document and attach it to the assignment. If this is completed in your Religion book, you must take a picture, attach it to the assignment, and submit.
Grade 5
ELA - Prepare to attend ElA class on Zoom, Monday, May 4, at 1:00 PM
- Log onto edpuzzle and. and complete the assignment, Plot Structure
- Log onto Noredink and complete the assignment, Commonly Confused Words.
- Log onto Vocabulary.com and complete the assignment, George's Secret Key to the Universe: Vocabulary (This is due by the end of the day Monday.)
Religion
- Google Slides Project (all instructions are posted) - Due Monday by 1:00--Plan to present during class.
May 1, 2020 - All assignments must be completed by the end of the day unless a parent notifies the teacher in an email.
Grade 6 - LOG INTO THE ATTENDANCE DOCUMENT DAILY
- Check Ms. Karasinski's assignments
- Movement with Ms. CC - today at 11:00 AM; Check for the Zoom link under Special Subjects.
- ELA
1. Complete the Noredink assignment: Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning
2. Log into Vocabulary.com and complete the assignment, Vocabulary Practice.
- Religion
1. Complete the assignment for Chapter 22
Grade 5
ELA - Prepare to attend Zoom Religion class today, Monday, May 4, at 1:00 PM, to present your Google slides project.
- Listen to my instructions for George's Secret Key to the Universe assignment .
- Complete the assignment by 3:00 PM Tuesday.
- Complete the Vocabulary.com assignment, George's Secret Key to the Universe.
Religion
- Presentation of Google Slides Project today.
April 30, 2020 - All assignments must be completed by the end of the day unless a parent notifies the teacher in an email.
Grade 6 - LOG INTO THE ATTENDANCE DOCUMENT DAILY
- Check Ms. Karasinski's assignments
- Art Class today at 10:00--Check for the Zoom link under Special Subjects.
- Movement with Ms. CC - Friday at 11:00 AM; Check for the Zoom link under Special Subjects.
- ELA
1. Complete the EdPuzzle Assignment on Claims and Evidence (take notes)
2. Complete "The Black Hole of Technology" Multiple Meaning assignment
3. How is Technology Helpful and Harmful to Society? - Write your response on the Google Forms document.
Grade 5
ELA
- ELA Class at 9:00 AM. All students must attend; there will be a short assessment on Chapters 20-22
- Log onto edpuzzle and. and complete the assignment
- Complete the ELA assignment in Scootpad, Plot Structure.
Religion
- Google Slides Project (all instructions are posted)
- Due Monday, May 4
April 29, 2020 - All assignments must be completed by the end of the day unless a parent notifies the teacher in an email.
Grade 6 - LOG INTO THE ATTENDANCE DOCUMENT DAILY
- Check Ms. Karasinski's assignments
- Music today at 12:30--Check for the Zoom link under Special Subjects.
- ELA
1. Attend the Zoom ELA class today at 10:30; there will be a short assessment. All students must attend.
2. Complete "The Black Hole of Technology" vocabulary assignment
- Religion
1. The Kingdom of God assignment is due today.
Grade 5
ELA
- Read Chapters 21 and 22 by Thursday; there will be an ELA Zoom class on Thursday at 9:00 for ELA to review Chapters 20-22 and a short assessment. All students must attend.
Religion
- Google Slides Project (all instructions are posted)
- Due Monday, May 4
April 28, 2020 - All assignments must be completed by the end of the day unless a parent notifies the teacher in an email.
Grade 6 - LOG INTO THE ATTENDANCE DOCUMENT DAILY
- ELA
1. Complete "The Black Hole of Technology" questions.
- Religion
1. Complete the assignment for Chapter 26.
Grade 5
ELA
- Listen to George's Secret Key to the Universe Chapter 20 Lesson
- Watch the video in Edpuzzle for Mood and answer the question.
- Complete the vocabulary and questions for Chapter 20.
Religion
- Google Slides Project (all instructions are posted)
April 27, 2020 - All assignments must be completed by the end of the day unless a parent notifies the teacher in an email.
Grade 6 - LOG INTO THE ATTENDANCE DOCUMENT DAILY
- Plan to present your Earth Day/Arbor Day project at 1:00. Look in Google Classroom for the link.
- ELA/Social Studies
1. Ancient Egypt Nile River Essay (Draft of your completed essay is due today.
2. Be prepared to present your earth Day Assignment - Part II on Monday at 1:00 Zoom Class (don't forget to upload your assignment)
3. If you did not complete the Scootpad assignment on Friday, you must complete it.
Grade 5
ELA
- George's Secret Key to the Universe (Ch19) assignment is due today. (Be prepared to attend a Zoom Class on Monday at 8:45 AM for ELA
- Watch the video in Edpuzzle and answer the questions.
- Complete the Conflict - Chapter 19 assignment in Google Forms.
- If you did not complete the Scootpad assignment on Friday, you must complete it.
April 24, 2020 - All assignments must be completed by the end of the day unless a parent notifies the teacher in an email.
Grade 6 - LOG INTO THE ATTENDANCE DOCUMENT DAILY
- For those students interested, at 1:00 PM, there will be a class: Movement with Ms. CC (the Zoom link is posted under Special Classes)
- ELA/Social Studies
1. Ancient Egypt Nile River Essay (Introduction must be completed by today; complete essay must be drafted by the end of Monday.
2. Be prepared to present your Earth Day Assignment - Part II on Monday at 1:00 Zoom Class (don't forget to upload your assignment)
3. Complete the Scootpad assignment.
4. Religion - Chapter 22 assignment
Grade 5
ELA
- George's Secret Key to the Universe (Ch19) assignment is due Monday. (Be prepared to attend a Zoom Class on Monday at 8:45 AM for ELA
- Religion - Chapter 26 assignment
- Complete the posted Scootpad assignment.
April 23, 2020 - All assignments must be completed by the end of the day unless a parent notifies the teacher in an email.
Grade 6 - LOG INTO THE ATTENDANCE DOCUMENT DAILY
- Art Class today at 10:00
- ELA/Social Studies
1. Zoom Class for ELA/Social Studies today at 9:00
2. Ancient Egypt Nile River Essay is due Friday
3. Earth Day Assignment - Part II is due Monday
Grade 5
ELA
- George's Secret Key to the Universe (Ch 18) - Listen to narrated ELA Lesson
- Complete the assignment posted.
April 22, 2020 - All assignments must be completed by the end of the day unless a parent notifies the teacher in an email.
Grade 6 - LOG INTO THE ATTENDANCE DOCUMENT DAILY
- ELA/Social Studies
1. Ancient Egypt Deep Dive Assignment - Plan on discussing this assignment tomorrow during our Zoom Class at 9:00 AM
2. Earth Day Assignment - Part I only
Grade 5
- There will be an ELA Zoom class today at 9:00 AM. Plan on attending.
ELA
- Revise the idiom short story from April 2 and resubmit.
- Figurative Language Addition Practice assignment
April 21, 2020 - All assignments must be completed by the end of the day unless a parent notifies the teacher in an email.
Grade 6 - LOG INTO THE ATTENDANCE DOCUMENT DAILY
- There will be an ELA Zoom class for Sixth Grade today at 9:00 AM. Everyone should plan on attending.
- ELA:
1. Zoom Class
2. Writing with Appositives
- Social Studies
1. Complete the Ancient Egypt Deep Dive Lesson
Religion
1. Kingdom of God assignment
Grade 5
- There will be an ELA Zoom class tomorrow at 9:00 AM. Plan on attending.
ELA
1. Edpuzzle Figurative Language assignment
2. Figurative Language practice
Religion
1. Complete the assignment for Chapter 26
April 20, 2020 - All assignments must be completed by the end of the day unless a parent notifies the teacher in an email.
Grade 6 - LOG INTO THE ATTENDANCE DOCUMENT DAILY
- There will be an ELA Zoom class for Sixth Grade on Tuesday at 9: 00 AM.
- ELA:
1. Spring Break Entrance Ticket - Reread the article that you have completed in NewsELA, "Hoovervilles: the Shantytowns of the Great Depression" before working on this quiz.
2. Adding Appositive to Writing assignments (we will review this on Tuesday during the Zoom class).
- Social Studies
1. Complete the Ancient Egypt Deep Dive Lesson
Additional: Log into Scootpad to join the class.
Grade 5
ELA
1. Complete the assessment on chapters 10-17 from George's Secret Key to the Universe.
2. Complete the writing assignment for chapters 10-17 from George's Secret Key to the Universe.
3. Log into Scootpad to join the class.
Spring Break Assignments - Due April 20
Grade 6
Religion - Complete the assignment: Stations of the Cross
ELA: Complete the assignments in NEWSELA under the title: Bud Not Buddy. There are six articles. Complete all activities for each article.
- Keep a journal for at least five days. (Assignment is posted in Google Classroom.)
Grade 5
ELA - George's Secret Key to the Universe, Read Chapters 10-17 (including Chapter 17). Complete the graphic organizer in Google Classroom.
Religion - Complete the assignment: Stations of the Cross
Spring Break Activities
- If you're looking for activities to keep you busy during the next two weeks, take a look at https://wideopenschool.org/. Look at the family activities and select your grade band. (a link is posted in Google Classroom)
April 3, 2020 - All assignments must be completed by the end of the day unless a parent notifies the teacher in an email.
Grade 6 - LOG INTO THE ATTENDANCE DOCUMENT DAILY
- Zoom meeting for Sixth Grade, 9:00 AM today; log in by 9:00 AM
- ELA:
1. Pearson assessment: "Teens and Technology Share a Future"
2. Complete NewsELA assignment (2 articles)
3. Spring Break Assignment is April 20
Grade 5
ELA:
1.Log onto Pearson and read the Sleuth article, "Technology and Treasure"
2. Complete questions on the Google Docs document.
Religion: Complete the Google Forms document for Chapter 25 Review.
Spring Break assignment is due April 20.
April 2, 2020 - All assignments must be completed by the end of the day unless a parent notifies the teacher in an email.
Grade 6 - LOG INTO THE ATTENDANCE DOCUMENT DAILY
- View the Zoom Student Etiquette document and video. (if you have done so)
- Art Class today; 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
- ELA: Appositives and Appositive Phrases
1. Watch the video In edpuzzle and answer questions.
2. Complete the NoRedInk Assignment.
3. Complete the Appositive Practice document
Grade 5
ELA: Complete the Idiom assignment.
1. Watch the video in edpuzzle and answer questions.
2. Idiom practice and writing
April 1, 2020 - All assignments must be completed by the end of the day unless a parent notifies the teacher in an email.
Grade 6 - LOG INTO THE ATTENDANCE DOCUMENT DAILY
- Watch the lesson FIRST
- View the Zoom Student Etiquette document and video.
- Art Class Thursday, April 2, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
- ELA: Word Study for "Teens and Technology Share a Future"
- SS: "Ancient Egypt Deep Dive"
1. View the images.
2. Complete the chart.
Grade 5
ELA: George and Secret Key to the Universe
1. Watch the video FIRST
2. Complete the assignment.
Religion: Complete the Chapter Review on page 292 directly in your book.
March 31, 2020 - All assignments must be completed by the end of the day.
Grade 6 - LOG INTO THE ATTENDANCE DOCUMENT DAILY
- ELA: Argument Writing - Practice (complete the document)
- SS: "Ancient Egypt Population Map"
1. Watch the video first.
2. View the map.
3. Complete the questions on the document.
Grade 5
ELA: Simile and Metaphor Practice
1. Watch the video.
2. Complete the assignment.
March 30, 2020 - All assignments must be completed by the end of the day.
Grade 6 - LOG INTO THE ATTENDANCE DOCUMENT DAILY
- ELA: "Teens and Technology Share a Future Assignment"
- SS: "Geography of Ancient Egypt"
1. Log onto Frecklet and complete the assignment.
2. After completion, create a document and write 3-5 facts about the Nile River.
3. Attach to your assignment and TURN IN.
Grade 5
ELA - George's Secret Key to the Universe - Chapter 7; complete the assignment on Google Classroom
1. Read Chapter 7
2. Define vocabulary and write sentences from the book.
3. Answers all questions.
March 27, 2020 - All assignments must be completed by the end of the day.
Grade 6 - LOG INTO THE ATTENDANCE DOCUMENT DAILY
- ELA: "Should Likes be Removed from Instagram" - listen to the lesson first and then write your Draft.
- SS: Ancient Egypt Activity is due today
Have a great weekend!
Grade 5
ELA - George's Secret Key to the Universe - Chapter 6
1. Listen to the video lesson.
2. Answer all questions on the document.
Have a great weekend!
March 26, 2020 - All assignments must be completed by the end of the day.
Grade 6 - LOG INTO THE ATTENDANCE DOCUMENT DAILY
- ELA: "Should Likes be Removed from Instagram" - read the article and complete the graphic organizer
- SS: Ancient Egypt Activity - due tomorrow
Grade 5
1. Edit the assignment "Entrance Ticket - George's Secret Key to the Universe" from March 24 and resolve all editing suggestions and comments. Resubmit.
2. Read Chapter 5 of George's Secret Key to the Universe. Complete all questions on the document attached to the assignment.
March 25, 2020 - All assignments must be completed by the end of the day.
Grade 6 - LOG INTO THE ATTENDANCE DOCUMENT DAILY
- ELA: "Teens and Technolgy Share a Future" - Entrance Ticket
- SS: Ancient Egypt - Social Studies Weekly
- SS Pearson - Ancient Egypt Simulation
Grade 5 - All assignments must be completed by the end of the day.
-ELA:
1. DO FIRST - Log into Discovery Education and watch the video
2. Point of view writing narration
3. Point of view practice
March 24, 2020 - All assignments must be completed by the end of the day.
Grade 6 - LOG INTO THE ATTENDANCE DOCUMENT DAILY
- ELA: "Teens and Technolgy Share a Future" - questions
- ELA Multiple Choice practice - see the assignment in Google Classroom
Grade 5 - All assignments must be completed by the end of the day.
-ELA: make corrections to -ed, ing, s document
- George's Secret Key to the Universe, Entrance Ticket
- George's Secret Key to the Universe Chapter 4 assignment
March 23, 2020 - All assignments must be completed by the end of the day.
Grade 6 - LOG INTO THE ATTENDANCE DOCUMENT DAILY
- ELA: "Teens and Technology Share the Future" - Complete all assignments in Google Classroom
- SS: Egypt and Kush (this is accessed through Pearsonrealize.com)
Watch the video first and follow all instructions
Grade 5 - All assignments must be completed by the end of the day.
- ELA assignments: Verbs (make sure you complete all THREE assignments in Google Classroom)
- NOREDINK Verb assignments - this should take 20-40 minutes
March 20, 2020
Grade 6
***Daily assignments will be be posted under the topic: Remote Learning (date)
Complete the following assignments posted in Google Classroom.
**This week I have been trying out different mediums for assigning work so the next few weeks run smoothly. I encourage everyone today to catch up on all assginments this week.
***Today is a day to ensure all assignments are completed.***
- Complete the Attendance Document
- Religion: Complete the Chapter 9 assignment on Google Forms.
- ELA/SS: Complete all assignments on Freckle.com
Grade 5
Complete the following assignments posted in Google Classroom.
***Daily assignments will be be posted under the topic: Remote Learning (date)
ELA- Today is a day to ensure all assignments for the week are completed.
1. Religion - Holy Orders Assignment
2. ELA - Complete all Reading and Writing assignments in Freckle.com
March 19, 2020
Grade 6
***Daily assignments will be be posted under the topic: Remote Learning (date)
Complete the following assignments posted in Google Classroom.
- Religion/ELA: Make changes to your newspaper article (Category Religion: Ten Commandments)
- Social Studies: Ancient Egypt - Discovery Education (Google Classroom Assignment)
- Religion - Complete the Chapter Review on page 118.
Grade 5
Complete the following assignments posted in Google Classroom.
***Daily assignments will be be posted under the topic: Remote Learning (date)
ELA-
1. Informative Essay is due today.
2. George's Secret Key to the Universe (Chapters 1-3 Assignment)
March 18, 2020
Grade 6
***Daily assignments will be be posted under the topic: Remote Learning (date)
Complete the following assignments posted in Google Classroom.
- ELA: St. Patrick's Day Limerick
- Social Studies: Ancient Egypt - Social Studies Weekly
Grade 5
Complete the following assignments posted in Google Classroom.
***Daily assignments will be be posted under the topic: Remote Learning (date)
1. ELA - Informative Essay
2. Religion - Blessed Trinity
March 17, 2020
Grade 6
***Daily assignments will be be posted under the topic: Remote Learning (date)
Complete the following assignments posted in Google Classroom.
- ELA: "Should Video Games Be a School Sport?"
- Social Studies in Google Classroom: Athens and Sparta assignment (everyone has not yet responded) **Everyone should be replying to at least two other student responses. Several students have, but many have not.
- Religion: St. Patrick's Day activities - Google Classroom
Grade 5
***IMPORTANT: Make revisions to Comparing The Road to Freedom to the Epilogue and Resubmit
Complete the following assignments posted in Google Classroom.
***Daily assignments will be be posted under the topic: Remote Learning (date)
1. George's Secret Key to the Universe - Chapter 2 and 3
2. Religion - St. Patrick's Day activities in Google Classroom
March 16, 2020
Grade 6
Complete the following assignments posted in Google Classroom.
- Social Studies in Google Classroom: Athens and Sparta assignment
- ELA Practice in Google Classroom: ELA Multiple Practice Questions
- Don't forget to submit your Extended Response for "Excerpt from Summer Hawk" through Google Classroom.
Grade 5
Complete the following assignments posted in Google Classroom.
- ELA Google Classroom Assignments
1. Make revisions to Comparing The Road to Freedom to the Epilogue and Submit.
2. George's Secret Key to the Universe - Chapter 1.
- Don't forget to submit through Google Classroom the Extended Response for "Jenks and the Fire" and "Run Kate Shelley Run."
March 13, 2020
Grade 6
- The Presentation of Bud Not Buddy play will take place when school reopens.
- Extended Response essay is due Monday; Submit through Google Classroom.
- Be prepared Monday with information for the debate on Athens and Sparta. (Check Google Classroom on Monday for the assignment.)
Grade 5
- Submit through Google Classroom the Extended Response for "Jenks and the Fire" and "Run Kate Shelley Run."
March 12, 2020
Grade 6
- Presentation of Bud Not Buddy play is Friday. Memorize your part in the play; all props are due for your presentation on Friday.
- Extended Response essay is due Monday; it may be typed.
- Be prepared Monday with information for the debate on Athens and Sparta.
Grade 5
- Finish typing the Extended Response; including the Conclusion
March 11, 2020
Grade 6
- Finish typing your newspaper article and submit through Google Classroom.
- Presentation of Bud Not Buddy play is Friday. Begin memorizing your part in the play; all props are due for your presentation on Friday. If your group did not hand in a copy of the script last Friday, you will be responsible for printing out a copy of the script for practice.
- Be prepared Monday with information for the debate on Athens and Sparta.
Grade 5
- Type Extended Response comparing challenges in two stories, "Run Kate Shelley, Run" and "Jenks and the Fire." Refer to the outline given in class.
March 10, 2020
Grade 6
- Finish writing the draft of your newspaper article.
- Presentation of Bud Not Buddy play is Friday. Begin memorizing your part in the play; all props are due for your presentation on Friday. If your group did not hand in a copy of the script last Friday, you will be responsible for printing out a copy of the script for practice.
Grade 5
- Submit your writing through Google Classroom (Comparing Harriet Tubman...)
- Read the two stories distributed and highlight the challenges faced by Kate and Jenks.
March 6, 2020
Grade 6
- Return the test/assignment folder signed by Monday.
- Presentation of Bud Not Buddy play is Friday. Begin memorizing your part in the play; all props are due for your presentation on Friday. If your group did not hand in a copy of the script last Friday, you will be responsible for printing out a copy of the script for practice.
Grade 5
- Finish typing the draft of your opinion essay comparing Harriet Tubman's representation in the epilogue and the story in The Road to Freedom. (refer to your graphic organizer in your Writing Folder, which was completed in class)
March 5, 2020
Grade 6
- Complete the graphic organizer for the newspaper article.
- Reading Test tomorrow on "Feathered Friends." Reread the story and study vocablary and theme.
Grade 5
- Write a paragraph on Harriet Tubman.
- Reading test tomorrow: Make sure you study vocabulary from The Road to Freedom (stumble, grumble, territory). Also, review point of view and theme.
- Must be completed by tomorrow: Finish typing the draft of your story for Religion (in Writable).
March 4, 2020
Grade 6
- Complete both articles on Freckle.com
- Reading Test Friday on "Feathered Friends"
Grade 5
- Answer the following Religion questions on loose leaf: 1. How were the apostles able to heal so many people and bring them to believe in the risen Christ? (pages 198-199) 2. What happens through the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick?(200-201) 3. When during Mass do we offer a special prayer for those who are ill or sick in the parish? (202-203)- Reading test: Friday - Make sure you study vocabulary from The Road to Freedom (stumble, grumble, territory)
- Must be completed by Friday: Finish typing the draft of your story for Religion (in Writable).
March 3, 2020
Grade 6
- Complete the Theme worksheet (both sides)
- Reading Test Friday on "Feathered Friends"
Grade 5
- Complete the worksheet on the Epilogue in The Road to Freedom
- Reading test: Friday - Make sure you study vocabulary from The Road to Freedom (stumble, grumble, territory)
- Must be completed by Friday: Finish typing the draft of your story for Religion (in Writable).
March 2, 2020
Grade 6
- Grammar Worksheet (multiple choice): Write a complete sentence for all fragments and run-on sentences.
Grade 5
- Complete the Google Classroom Assignment on Theme for The Road to Freedom. If you are unable to type, you may handwrite the assignment.
Part I - Directions: Write a sentence for each of the following words from Chapter 9: surrounded, pillars, territory
Part II - What do you think is the most important theme in The Road to Freedom? Use evidence from the text to support your opinion. You must use the R.A.C.E. format for your answer.
- Must be completed by Friday: Finish typing the draft of your story for Religion (in Writable).
February 28, 2020
Grade 6
- Type a final copy of your essay for Bud Not Buddy and submit through Google Classroom.
Grade 5
- Finish typing the draft of your story for Religion (in Writable).
February 27, 2020
Grade 6
- Complete the worksheet on Theme.
Grade 5
- The Road to Freedom - Answer all questions for Chapter 8 on the Task Card.
February 26, 2020
Grade 6
- Complete all vocabulary worksheets.
Grade 5
- Complete Grammar worksheets: there, their, and they're; your and you're.
February 25, 2020
Grade 6
- Complete the draft of the But Not Buddy assignment.
Grade 5
- The final Literature Group assignment for Esperanza Rising is due Wednesday,
February 26 (pages 199-253).
- The Road to Freedom - Chapter 8, Vocabulary; define words and write a sentence for each word.
February 24, 2020
Grade 6
- Complete all Close Reading questions that were to be done during Blended Learning.
- My Perspectives: Complete questions 1 and 2 on page 200 (Analyze Text)
- Due tomorrow: Bring in a newspaper article demonstrating breaking one of the Ten Commanments.
Grade 5
- Write your own version of "The Baseball Game" using one of the tones from the list. (Refer to the worksheet we completed today during Blended Learning.)
- The final Literature Group assignment for Esperanza Rising is due Wednesday,
February 26 (pages 199-253).
February 21, 2020
Grade 6
- ReadyBook pages 45-51 are due Monday.
- Bring in a newspaper article demonstrating breaking one of the Ten Commanments. This is due Tuesday.
Grade 5
The Road to Freedom - Chapter 7
Write a definition and a sentence of your own for each word.
drifted(38), lantern(40), scattered(42)
Answer the following questions:
1. According to the text, how did Emma feel when she and Mama were traveling in the wagon
2. Describe what happens between Emma and the driver when she and Mama get out of the wagon. (clearly give a description using sensory details)
3. What details describe how Emma feels as she waits in the barn with her mother?
- The final Literature Group assignment for Esperanza Rising is due Wednesday,
February 26 (pages 199-253).
February 20, 2020
Grade 6
- ReadyBook pages 45-51 are due Monday.
Grade 5
- ReadyBook pages 39-42 are due tomorrow.
- The final Literature Group assignment for Esperanza Rising is due Wednesday,
February 26 (pages 199-253).
February 13, 2020
Grade 6
- ReadyBook pages 32-39 is due by February 20.
Grade 5
- The final Literature Group assignment for Esperanza Rising is due Wednesday,
February 26 (pages 199-253).
- ReadyBook pages 31-37 is due February 20.
February 12, 2020
Grade 6
- Next Literature Group Assignment is due tomorrow (Chapters 17-19)
- ReadyBook pages 32-39 is due by February 20.
Grade 5
- Religion test, toorrow, Chapter 10 (Essay question: Explain what happens when we receive the Body and Blood of Christ.)
- The Road to Freedom Chapter 6: What details does the narrator use to describe Emma’s ride on the cart? Summarize Emma’s journey. Who? (people) What? (is happening) Where? (the events occur) When? How? (events, steps, or process)
- The final Literature Group assignment for Esperanza Rising is due Wednesday,
February 26 (pages 199-253).
- ReadyBook pages 31-37 is due February 20.
February 11, 2020
Grade 6
- Religion quiz tomorrow; Chapter 8 (be able to describe two plagues and who is affected)
- Next Literature Group Assignment is due February 13(Chapters 17-19)
Grade 5
- Religion test, Thursday, Chapter 10 (Essay question: Explain what happens when we receive the Body and Blood of Christ.)
- The final Literature Group assignment for Esperanza Rising is due Wednesday,
February 26 (pages 199-253).
February 10, 2020
Grade 6
- Electronic distribution of report cards today; check TADS/Educate system
- Vocabulary worksheet; front page only
- Religion quiz Wednesday; Chapter 8 (be able to describe two plagues and who is affected)
- Next Literature Group Assignment is due February 13 (Chapters 17-19)
Grade 5
- Religion test, Thursday, Chapter 10
- Ready Book page 27; Answer question 41 by tomorrow(use the format on the graphic organizer--R.A.C.E.
- The next Literature Group assignment for Esperanza Rising (pages 158-198) is due Tuesday, February 11.
February 7, 2020
Grade 6
- Dismissal is 12 noon on Monday; Electronic distribution of report cards
- Ready Book page 25; answer question 29
- Religion quiz Wednesday; Chapter 8 (be able to describe two plagues and who is affected)
- Next Literature Group Assignment is due February 13 (Chapters 17-19)
Grade 5
- Read Chapter 4 in The Road to Freedom, define vocabulary and answer highlighted questions on the Task Card (this is due Monday)
- Ready Book page 27; Answer question 41 by Tuesday (use the format on the graphic organizer--R.A.C.E.
- The next Literature Group assignment for Esperanza Rising (pages 158-198) is due Tuesday, February 11.
February 6, 2020
Grade 6
- Dismissal is 11:30 tomorrow.
- Review the scene from Bud Not Buddy that you will be working on with your group by tomorrow.
- Complete the Acient Greece Google Classroom assignment, definitions and Social Studies worksheet (map)
- Next Literature Group Assignment is due February 13 (Chapters 17-19)
Grade 5
- Read Chapter 4 in The Road to Freedom, define vocabulary and answer highlighted questions on the Task Card (this is due Monday)
- The next Literature Group assignment for Esperanza Rising (pages 158-198) is due Tuesday, February 11.
February 5, 2020
Grade 6
- Next Literature Group Assignment is due February 13 (Chapters 17-19)
- My Perspectives page 187; put into a sentence one related word for EACH root word (from the column of related words that we did in class). You should write a total of five sentences.
Grade 5
- Rewrite the paragraph which was edited in class today; This must be handed in; use a proper heading and write on loose leaf paper.
- The next Literature Group assignment for Esperanza Rising (pages 158-198) is due Tuesday, February 11.
February 4, 2020
Grade 6
- Next Literature Group Assignment is due February 13 (Chapters 17-19)
- Read the story of page 26 and 27 in the Ready Book; highlight key details and unfamiliar vocabulary. Define unfamiliar vocabulary words; write the GIST: the General, Initial Sense of the Text
Grade 5
- Complete questions 1 and 3 on the Task card and Questions 1-3 on the worksheet for the passage worked on in the Sleuth book.
- The next Literature Group assignment for Esperanza Rising (pages 158-198) is due Tuesday, February 11.
February 3, 2020
Grade 6
- Next Literature Group Assignment is due February 13 (Chapters 17-19)
- Ready Book questions 36, 37, 38 on pages 22 and 23
Grade 5
- Read "The Price of Freedom" in the Sleuth book and complete "Make Your Case"
- The next Literature Group assignment for Esperanza Rising (pages 158-198) is due Tuesday, February 11.
January 31, 2020
Grade 6
- We will review Bud Not Buddy Literature Group assignment on Monday.
- Return midterm report card and test/assignment folder signed by Monday.
Grade 5
- Anyone who did not hand in the How-To Make a Yarn Doll composition must hand in Monday.
- The next Literature Group assignment for Esperanza Rising (pages 158-198) is due Tuesday, February 11.
January 30, 2020
Grade 6
- Ready Book pages 18-20 are due tomorrow
Grade 5
- How to make a yarn doll composition will be collected tomorrow.
- The next Literature Group assignment for Esperanza Rising (pages 158-198) is due Tuesday, February 11.
January 29, 2020
Grade 6
- Ready Book pages 18-20 are due Friday
Grade 5
- Write a How-To composition about making the yarn doll we made in class today. You must use transition words: First, Next, Then, Also, Finally
- The next Literature Group assignment for Esperanza Rising (pages 158-198) is due Tuesday, February 11.
January 28, 2020
Grade 6
- Nice job performing your poem today.
- Science Fair tomorrow
Grade 5
- The next Literature Group assignment for Esperanza Rising (pages 158-198) is due Tuesday, February 11.
January 27, 2020
Grade 6
- All stanzas of your poem must be memorized!
- Students must have props to represent their god or goddess for the performance on tomorrow, January 28. Costumes will be allowed, but are not mandatory. However, the costume must be something that can be easily changed into.
Grade 5
- The next Literature Group assignment for Esperanza Rising (pages 158-198) is due Tuesday, February 11.
January 24, 2020
Grade 6
- All stanzas of your poem must be memorized by Monday.
- Print your poem.
- Students must have props to represent their god or goddess for the performance on Tuesday, January 28. Costumes will be allowed, but are not mandatory. However, the costume must be something that can be easily changed into.
- The next Bud Not Buddy, all Literature Group assignment is due Monday (Chapters 14-16)
Grade 5
- The Google Slide Presentation for Religion is due Monday.
- The next Literature Group assignment for Esperanza Rising (pages 121-157) is due Monday.
January 23, 2020
Grade 6
- Begin memorizing your stanzas for your poem.
- Print your poem.
- Students must have props to represent their god or goddess for the performance on Tuesday, January 28. Costumes will be allowed, but are not mandatory. However, the costume must be something that can be easily changed into.
- The next Bud Not Buddy, all Literature Group assignment is due January 27 (Chapters 14-16)
Grade 5
- Complete vocabulary for Chapter 3 The Road to Freedom
- The next Literature Group assignment for Esperanza Rising (pages 121-157) is due January 27.
January 22, 2020
Grade 6
- Begin memorizing your stanzas for your poem.
- Students must have props to represent their god or goddess for the performance on Tuesday, January 28. Costumes will be allowed, but are not mandatory. However, the costume must be something that can be easily changed into.
- The next Bud Not Buddy, all Literature Group assignment is due January 27 (Chapters 14-16)
Grade 5
- The next Literature Group assignment for Esperanza Rising (pages 121-157) is due January 27.
January 21, 2020
Grade 6
- Religion Midterm tomorrow
- Answer Chapter 8 questions for Religion.
- Students must have props to represent their god or goddess for the performance on Tuesday, January 28. Costumes will be allowed, but are not mandatory. However, the costume must be something that can be easily changed into.
- Work on pages 4-16 in the ELA Ready Book. (Due Tuesday)
- The next Bud Not Buddy, all Literature Group assignment is due January 27 (Chapters 14-16)
Grade 5
- Religion - Read and answer questions given for Chapters 15 and 16
- Religion Midterm tomorrow.
- The next Literature Group assignment for Esperanza Rising (pages 121-157) is due January 27.
- Review for the Religion midterm.
January 17, 2020
Grade 6
- Social Studies Midterm Tuesday
- Students must have props to represent their god or goddess for the performance on Tuesday, January 28. Costumes will be allowed, but are not mandatory. However, the costume must be something that can be easily changed into.
- Work on pages 4-16 in the ELA Ready Book. (Due Tuesday)
- The next Bud Not Buddy, all Literature Group assignment is due January 27 (Chapters 14-16)
Grade 5
- Road to Freedom worksheet
- The next Literature Group assignment for Esperanza Rising (pages 121-157) is due January 27.
- Review for the Religion midterm.
January 16, 2020
Grade 6
- ELA Midterm tomorrow
- vocabulary worksheet pages, including the story are due tomorrow
- Work on pages 4-16 in the ELA Ready Book. (Due Tuesday)
- The next Bud Not Buddy, all Literature Group assignment is due January 27 (Chapters 14-16)
Grade 5
- Answer the questions for The Road to Freedom.
- The next Literature Group assignment for Esperanza Rising (pages 121-157) is due January 27.
- The Midterm outline for Religion has been distributed. Students should begin reviewing al material.
January 15, 2020
Grade 6
- Study for your Science midterm
- The next Bud Not Buddy, all Literature Group assignment is due January 27 (Chapters 14-16)
Grade 5
- Read Chapter 2 of The Road Not Taken and complete the questions on the Task Card.
- Final day to memorize and recite speech: "I Have a Dream Too" is Thursday.
- The next Literature Group assignment for Esperanza Rising (pages 121-157) is due January 27.
- The Midterm outline for Religion has been distributed. Students should begin reviewing al material.
January 14, 2020
Grade 6
- Choose one example of personification and use it in at least one paragraph.
- The next Bud Not Buddy, all Literature Group assignment is due January 27 (Chapters 14-16)
Grade 5
- complete the ELA worksheet.
- Final day to memorize and recite speech: "I Have a Dream Too" is Thursday.
- The next Literature Group assignment for Esperanza Rising (pages 121-157) is due January 27.
- The Midterm outline for Religion has been distributed. Students should begin reviewing al material.
January 13, 2020
Grade 6
- The next Bud Not Buddy, all Literature Group assignment is due January 27 (Chapters 14-16
-Religion Quiz tomorrow: covenant, divine inspiration, Exodus, Advent, Sacred Scripture
Cain, Moses, Isaac, Sarah, Rebecca, Jacob, Joseph
- Midterm outlines have been distributed; students should begin reviewing material for all midterms.
Grade 5
- Anyone that did not hand in the questions for Esperanza Rising must hand in tomorrow.
- Religion Quiz tomorrow:
evangelization, Sacred Chrism, transubstantiation, sacrament, absolution, contrition, grace, Paschal Mystery, Sacraments of Christian Initiation
- Final day to memorize and recite speech: "I Have a Dream Too" is Thursday.
- The next Literature Group assignment for Esperanza Rising (pages 121-157) is due January 27.
- The Midterm outline for Religion has been distributed. Students should begin reviewing al material.
January 10, 2020
Grade 6
- Research for god or goddess is due Monday. (groups were assigned)
- The next Bud Not Buddy, all Literature Group assignment is due January 27 (Chapters 14-16
-There will be a quiz on the following Religion terms and people on Tuesday, January 14. covenant, divine inspiration, Exodus, Advent, Sacred Scripture
Cain, Moses, Isaac, Sarah, Rebecca, Jacob, Joseph
- Midterm outlines have been distributed; students should begin reviewing material for all midterms.
Grade 5
- Complete the questions for Esperanza Rising
- Memorize your "I Have a Dream Too" speech by Monday; you must print it out.
- There will be a quiz on the following Religion terms on Tuesday, January 14:
evangelization, Sacred Chrism, transubstantiation, sacrament, absolution, contrition, grace, Paschal Mystery, Sacraments of Christian Initiation
- The next Literature Group assignment for Esperanza Rising (pages 121-157) is due January 27.
- The Midterm outline for Religion has been distributed. Students should begin reviewing al material.
January 9, 2020
Grade 6
- Finish the Google Classroom assignment "Hammurabi Code of Law."
- Bud Not Buddy, all Literature Group assignments have been given; the next assignment is due tomorrow
-There will be a quiz on the following Religion terms and people on Tuesday, January 14. covenant, divine inspiration, Exodus, Advent, Sacred Scripture
Cain, Moses, Isaac, Sarah, Rebecca, Jacob, Joseph
- Research for god or goddess is due Monday.
- Midterm outlines have been distributed; students should begin reviewing material for all midterms.
Grade 5
- Ready Book: complete pages 1-3
- All Literature Group assignments have been given for Esperanza Rising. The next Literature group assignment is due tomorrow
- Memorize your "I Have a Dream Too" speech by Monday; you must print it out.
- There will be a quiz on the following Religion terms on Tuesday, January 14:
evangelization, Sacred Chrism, transubstantiation, sacrament, absolution, contrition, grace, Paschal Mystery, Sacraments of Christian Initiation
- The Midterm outline for Religion has been distributed. Students should begin reviewing al material.
January 8, 2020
Grade 6
- First Read: "from Bad Boy" (pages 61-63); Do comprehension check on page 64, NOT the summary
- There will be a quiz on the following Religion terms and people on Tuesday, January 14. covenant, divine inspiration, Exodus, Advent, Sacred Scripture
Cain, Moses, Isaac, Sarah, Rebecca, Jacob, Joseph
- Research for god or goddess is due Monday.
- Work on ELA assignments posted in Freckle.com. This will help you study for the ELA midterm. All assignments must be completed by tomorrow.
- Midterm outlines have been distributed; students should begin reviewing material for all midterms.
- Bud Not Buddy, all Literature Group assignments have been given; the next assignment is due January 10
Grade 5
- Ready Book: complete pages 12-15
- There will be a quiz on the following Religion terms on Tuesday, January 14:
evangelization, Sacred Chrism, transubstantiation, sacrament, absolution, contrition, grace, Paschal Mystery, Sacraments of Christian Initiation
- All ELA assignments posted in Freckle.com must be completed by tomorrow.
- The Midterm outline for Religion has been distributed. Students should begin reviewing al material.
- All Literature Group assignments have been given for Esperanza Rising. The next assignment is due January 10.
January 7, 2020
Grade 6
- Last day of MAP Testing is tomorrow (Math)
- Midterm outlines have been distributed; students should begin reviewing material for all midterms.
- Work on ELA assignments posted in Freckle.com. This will help you study for the ELA midterm. All assignments must be completed by Thursday, January 9.
- Bud Not Buddy, all Literature Group assignments have been given; the next assignment is due January 10
Grade 5
- Answer the following questions in your religion notebook (Chapter 8): What sacraments are linked to Confirmation? What are the essential signs of the Gift of the Holy Spirit?
- All ELA assignments posted in Freckle.com must be completed by Thursday, January 9.
- The Midterm outline for Religion has been distributed. Students should begin reviewing al material.
- All Literature Group assignments have been given for Esperanza Rising. The next assignment is due January 10.
January 6, 2020
Grade 6
- Answer Religion questions in your notebook.
- Midterm outlines have been distributed; students should begin reviewing material for all midterms.
- Work on ELA assignments posted in Freckle.com. This will help you study for the ELA midterm. All assignments must be completed by Thursday, January 9.
- Bud Not Buddy, all Literature Group assignments have been given; the next assignment is due January 10
Grade 5
- Revise your fictional story and resubmit in Google Classroom.
- All ELA assignments posted in Freckle.com must be completed by Thursday, January 9.
- The Midterm outline for Religion has been distributed. Students should begin reviewing al material.
- All Literature Group assignments have been given for Esperanza Rising. The next assignment is due January 10.
December 20, 2019
Grade 6
- Midterm outlines have been distributed; students should begin reviewing material for all midterms.
- Work on ELA assignments posted in Freckle.com. This will help you study for the ELA midterm. All assignments must be completed by January 9.
- Bud Not Buddy, all Literature Group assignments have been given; the next assignment is due January 10
Grade 5
- All ELA assignments posted in Freckle.com must be completed by January 9.
- The Midterm outline for Religion has been distributed. Students should begin reviewing al material.
- All Literature Group assignments have been given for Esperanza Rising. The next assignment is due January 10.
December 19, 2019
Grade 6
- Midterm outlines have been distributed; students should begin reviewing material for all midterms.
- Bud Not Buddy, all Literature Group assignments have been given; the next assignment is due January 10
Grade 5
- The Midterm outline for Religion has been distributed. Students should begin reviewing al material.
- All Literature Group assignments have been given for Esperanza Rising. The next assignment is due January 10.
December 18, 2019
Grade 6
- Class trip is tomorrow; don't forget to bring your lunch. Check the letter that was sent home for the dress code.
- Bud Not Buddy, all Literature Group assignments have been given; the next assignment is due January 10
Grade 5
- All Literature Group assignments have been given for Esperanza Rising. The next assignment is due January 10.
December 17, 2019
Grade 6
- Bud Not Buddy, all Literature Group assignments have been given; the next assignment is due January 10
- Social Studies, open book test tomorrow on the Geography of the Fertile Crescent and the Cities of Sumer.
- Finish the questions for the Christmas Carol.
Grade 5
- Finish the Chapter 5 Religion worksheet and essay
- All Literature Group assignments have been given for Esperanza Rising. The next assignment is due January 10.
December 16, 2019
Grade 6
- Bud Not Buddy, all Literature Group assignments have been given; the next assignment is due January 10
- all Jesse Tree ornaments must be completed by tomorrow
- Social Studies, open book test Wednesday on the Geography of the Fertile Crescent and the Cities of Sumer.
Grade 5
- All Literature Group assignments have been given for Esperanza Rising. The next assignment is due January 10.
- Religion, Complete the chapter review on page 78.
December 13, 2019
Grade 6
- Bud Not Buddy, all Literature Group assignments have been given; the next assignment is due January 10
- Social Studies page 63, questions 2, 3, 4
Grade 5
- All Literature Group assignments have been given for Esperanza Rising. The next assignment is due January 10.
- Finish typing your short story by Monday.
December 12, 2019
Grade 6
- Bud Not Buddy, Literature Group assignment for chapters 7-10 is due tomorrow.
Grade 5
- Read pages 39-80 Esperanza Rising by Friday and complete the role assigned for your Literature Group.
December 11, 2019
Grade 6
- Test on Michaela DePrince article tomorrow
- Bud Not Buddy, Literature Group assignment for chapters 7-10 is due Friday.
Grade 5
- Test Tomorrow on Hatchet (Study all vocabulary)
- Read pages 39-80 Esperanza Rising, by Friday and complete the role assigned for your Literature Group.December 10, 2019
Grade 6
- Test on Michaela Deprince article, Thursday.
- Complete the ELA worksheet.
- Bud Not Buddy, Literature Group assignment for chapters 7-10 is due December 13.
Grade 5
- Test Thursday on Hatchet (Study all vocabulary)
- Write at least one full page of your short story (front and back of loose leaf)
- Read pages 39-80 Esperanza Rising, by December 13 and complete the role assigned for your Literature Group.
December 9, 2019
Grade 6
- Complete the draft for the life of a poor craftworker
- Test on Michaela Deprince article, Thursday.
- Work on your slide for the ELA project
- Bud Not Buddy, Literature Group assignment for chapters 7-10 is due December 13.
Grade 5
- Test Thursday on Hatchet
- What did you learn about the character Brian from Hatchet. Use the information from the graphic organizer about Brian's challenges and response to challenges.
- Read pages 39-80 Esperanza Rising, by December 13 and complete the role assigned for your Literature Group.
December 5, 2019
Grade 6
- Complete the Social Studies Worksheet on Sumer.
- Work on your slide for the ELA project
- Bud Not Buddy, Literature Group assignment for chapters 7-10 is due December 13.
Grade 5
- Finish vocabulary assignment for Hatchet
- ELA assignment on Comparing the settings of Night of the Spadefoot Toads and Hatchet
- Read pages 39-80 Esperanza Rising, by December 13 and complete the role assigned for your Literature Group.
December 4, 2019
Grade 6
- tomorrow, social studies quiz on Fertile Crescent and Mesopotamia; make sure you study the worksheet returned today.
- Research additional information for your ELA project
- Bud Not Buddy, Literature Group assignment for chapters 7-10 is due December 13.
Grade 5
- Finish reading the remaining pages of Hatchet and think about how Brian solved the challenge of starting fire.
- Read pages 39-80 Esperanza Rising, by December 13 and complete the role assigned for your Literature Group.
- Quiz on Similes and Metaphors tomorrow; be able to define each word, identify and write similes and metaphors
December 3, 2019
Grade 6
- TURN IN Google Classroom assignment on Mesopotamia.
- My Perspectives page 57; answer questions 3 and 4
- Thursday, social studies quiz on Fertile Crescent and Mesopotamia
- Bud Not Buddy, Literature Group assignment for chapters 7-10 is due December 13.
Grade 5
- Complete all vocabulary; Read pages 12-19 Hatchet and write challenges the main character Brian faced.
- Read pages 39-80 Esperanza Rising, by December 13 and complete the role assigned for your Literature Group.
- Quiz on Similes and Metaphors Thursday; be able to define each word, identify and write similes and metaphors
December 2, 2019
Grade 6
- Read chapters 7-10, Bud Not Buddy by December 13 and complete your role for the Literature Group.
- Social Studies Quiz, Thursday, on Fertile Crescent and Mesopotamia
Grade 5
- Read pages 39-80 Esperanza Rising, by December 13 and complete the role assigned for your Literature Group.
- Quiz on Similes and Metaphors Thursday; be able to define each word, identify and write similes and metaphors
November 27, 2019
Grade 6
- Test/Assignment folder must be returned by Monday, December 2.
- Independent reading assignment #1 is due December 2
Grade 5
- Independent Reading assignment #1 is due December 2.
November 26, 2019
Grade 6
- Revise your essay on Agriculture and resubmit through Google Classroom
- Test/Assignment folder must be returned by Monday, December 2.
- If you did not finish typing your poem on What you are thankful for, finish typing and print.
- Independent reading assignment #1 is due December 2
Grade 5
- Finish typing your cascading poem about what you are thankful for and Share with me: lcannelis@sacredheartschoolsi.org
- Independent Reading assignment #1 is due December 2.
November 25, 2019
Grade 6
- Fertile Crescent worksheet
- Independent reading assignment #1 is due December 2
Grade 5
- Complete the metaphor poem.
- Complete the Mixed review (Simile and Metaphor) worksheet.
- Independent Reading assignment #1 is due December 2.
November 21, 2019
Grade 6
- Answer on loose leaf: How does viewing the view of Michaela DePrince add to your understanding of the difficulties she has faced.
- Independent reading assignment #1 is due December 2
Grade 5
- Complete all similes ONLY on the Simile and Metaphor worksheet.
- Independent Reading #1 is due December 2.
November 20, 2019
Grade 6
- Define all vocabulary on page 50 plus highlight and define unfamiliar vocabulary for "The War Orphan Who Became a Ballerina." Complete the comprehension check (all questions except the summary).
- Independent reading assignment #1 is due December 2
Grade 5
- Choose one simile from the worksheet we worked on today or create one of your own. Write a situation (paragraph) incorporating the simile.
- Independent Reading #1 is due December 2.
November 19, 2019
Grade 6
- Independent reading assignment #1 is due December.
Grade 5
- Independent Reading #1 is due December 2.
November 15, 2019
Grade 6
- Tuesday, Test on "Declaration of the Rights of the Child" Review all work completed in class and for homework, including text questions, vocabulary and text structure worksheets. Be able to write a response to the challenges and triumphs of growing up presented in "Declaration of the Rights of the Child."
- Independent reading assignment has been distributed; first assignment is due December.
- Complete Religion questions.
Grade 5
- Religion, page 66
- Independent Reading assignment has been distributed; first assignment is due December 2.
- Tuesday, Test on Night of the Spadefoot Toads:
Reread pages 127-131 in Night of the Spadefoot Toads to prepare for the test on Tuesday. Also, review the vocabulary words that we did for homework and in class today, including synonyms and antonyms
- Religion, Open book test on Chapter 4 (Wednesday)
November 14, 2019
Grade 6
- Tuesday, Test on "Declaration of the Rights of the Child"
- For the two rights in the Declaration that were decided upon within your groups, be prepared to explain tomorrow. Explain your choices. Give support from the text; your own opinion--Why do these rights matter so much? Support with additional research.
Grade 5
- Tuesday, Test on Night of the Spadefoot Toads
- Define each word and write a sentence for each word: sinister, biome, dwindled, biography
- Reread pages 127-131 in Night of the Spadefoot Toads to prepare for the test on Tuesday.
Nove mber 12, 2019
Grade 6
- Tuesday, Test on "Declaration of the Rights of the Child"
- Choose one text structure and write at least one paragraph demonstrating the text structure.
November 13, 2019
Grade 6
- Tuesday, Test on "Declaration of the Rights of the Child"
- Complete the text structure worksheet for "Declarations of the Rights of the Child"
Grade 5
- Tuesday, Test on Night of the Spadefoot Toads
Nove mber 12, 2019
Grade 6
- Tuesday, Test on "Declaration of the Rights of the Child"
- Choose one text structure and write at least one paragraph demonstrating the text structure.
Grade 5
- Answer the following question on loose leaf: What did Ben do to get Tabitha to change her mind about selling the land?
- Tuesday, Test on Night of the Spadefoot Toads
November 8, 2019
Grade 6
- Finish typing your essay on Agriculture; refer to the format which was given in class; use the information from your graphic organizer. This is a draft. (When completed, you will need to hand in the graphic organizer.)
Grade 5
- Finish typing your essay on Saint Gianna Beretta Molla; use the format that was given in class, which was copied into the Religion notebook. Share the document with me. **Don't forget to refer to your graphic organizer and research material.
- If you cannot type your document, you must handwrite it on loose leaf.
November 7, 2019
Grade 6
- Complete the worksheet on Text Structure.
Grade 5-
Write your own sentences for treading, exasperated, and skitter.
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Reread pages 204-205, and write a paragraph that recounts(describes) the scene at the vernal pool from Ryan’s or Jenny’s perspective (point of view).
Grade 6
- Thursday, Open Book Social Studies test on Chapter 1, First Cultures
- Choose one paragraph from "Declaration of the Rights of the Child" and rewrite it in your own words on loose leaf with a heading to hand in.
Grade 5
- Read pages 191-202 in Night of the Spadefoot Toads.
Answer these questions:
1. How do you know Ben is not very interested in the box of desert souvenirs from Tucson?
2. Why doesn’t the box from Tucson seem so important to Ben now. Support with text evidence.
November 4, 2019
Grade 6
- Write your own sentence for each of the following vocabulary words: entitled, enactment, and compulsory.
- Complete the vocabulary worksheet.
Grade 5Vocabulary: Chapters 17-end
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Write the sentence from the book.
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Write a definition for each word.
Vocabulary: treading (p195), exasperated (199),
skitter (203), wheedle (215), undergrowth (218)
November 1, 2019
Grade 6
- My Perspectives "Declaration of the Rights of the Child" - Complete questions 1, 2, and 3 on the Text Questions worksheet.
Grade 5
- Read pages 174 -183 in Night of the Spadefoot Toads and mark evidence (using evidence flags) for the following question: When did Ben change his mind about going to Ryan's house? What do Ben's decisions reveal about his character?
October 30, 2019
Grade 6
- Social Studies, complete the worksheet on Catal Huyuk.
Grade 5
- For Chapter 15 of Night of the Spadefoot Toads, define unfamiliar vocabulary words and answer the question given in class.
October 29, 2019
Grade 6
- Finish making all revisions to your Personal Narrative.
- Religion test, tomorrow, Chapter 2
Study highlighted information, chapter review and essay topics: the reponsibilities that come with being created in the image and likeness of God AND be able to write about at least one day of the creation story
- "Declaration of the Rights of the Child" Comprehension questions on page 45
Grade 5
- Read Chapter 14 in Night of the Spadefoot Toads.
- Answer the two questions handed out in class.
October 28, 2019
Grade 6
- Any one that has not submitted their Personal Narrative Draft must submit through Google Classroom (Not Shared)
- Religion test, Wednesday, Chapter 2
Study highlighted information, chapter review and essay topics: the reponsibilities that come with being created in the image and likeness of God AND be able to write about at least one day of the creation story
- ELA, First Read "Declaration of the Rights of the Child" (highlight and define the vocabulary listed on page 42; write the GIST (who and what the story is about)
Grade 5
- Religion, complete the graphic organizer for Saint Gianna Beretta Molla using the research information; you may also add additional research
- ELA, Chapter 13; answer two questions
October 25, 2019
Grade 6
- Revise your Personal Narrative and submit through Google Classroom.
- Personal Narrative Draft must be submitted through Google Classroom by Monday morning.
- Religion test, Wednesday, Chapter 2
Grade 5
- Complete the following vocabulary assignment: 1. Read the sentence; 2. Write down what you think the word means; 3. Check the definition
Vocabulary Words: gestures (156), strides(156), rummages (163), document (167), interfere (168)
October 23, 2019
Grade 6
- Personal Narrative: revise for precise and transition words and sentence variety (see synonym worksheets as well as My Perspectives pages 34-36)
Grade 5
- Night of the Spadefoot Toads - finish the short story for Chapter 10 and submit through Google Classroom.
1. Open the assignment in Google Classroom (Night of the Spadefoot Toads - Chapter 10)
2. Click Add
3. Select your document in Google Drive to ADD.
4. Turn In.
October 22, 2019
Grade 6
- Social Studies: complete questions 2-5 on pages 35 and 41.
Grade 5
- Complete all work given for Chapters 11 and 12.
October 21, 2019
Grade 6
- Complete the two worksheets we worked on during Blended Learning: Precise Words (Synonyms)
- Religion; answer the question about God's attributes on loose leaf.
Grade 5
- Complete the Vocabulary assignment for Chapters 11 and 12 in Night of the Spadefoot Toads. 1. Write the sentence from the book; 2. determine the meaning of each word; 3. write your own sentence
October 18, 2019
Grade 6
- Begin drafting your personal narrative; You should have the setting, characters and conflict completed by Monday.
Grade 5
- Finish reading Chapter 10; answer the following questions:
1. What clues tell you that Mrs. Tibbets and Ben have a strong friendship? (Give two details.)
2. How does Mrs. Tibbets react when Ben confesses that he let the snakes out of the cage?
October 17, 2019
Grade 6
- Complete the graphic organizer for your personal narrative.
Grade 5
- Religion test tomorrow on Chapter 3. Make sure you study all key words, highlighted notes, and know the categories for all sacraments. Also study the following to prepare for an essay:
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Who administers the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick?
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To whom does the Church offer the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick?
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Where may it be celebrated?
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How does the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick help people?
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How can you be like Jesus and help those that are sick?
October 16, 2019
Grade 6
- Google Classroom assignment "Calvin and Hobbes" must be completed and Turned In.
- Be prepared on to present your social studies poster (We will continue with presentations on Thursday.)
- Social Studies Quiz, tomorrow on longitude and latitude.
Grade 5
- Read pages 110-121 in Night of the Spadefoot Toads and answer two highlighted questions.
- Religion test Friday on Chapter 3. Make sure you study all key words, highlighted notes, and know the categories for all sacraments. Also study the following to prepare for an essay:-
Who administers the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick?
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To whom does the Church offer the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick?
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Where may it be celebrated?
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How does the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick help people?
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How can you be like Jesus and help those that are sick?
October 15, 2019
Grade 6
- Be prepared on to present your social studies poster.
- Social Studies Quiz, Thursday on longitude and latitude.
Grade 5
- ELA test tomorrow, Chapters 4-9 of Night of the Spadefoot Toads. Make sure you study the notes on conflict. Also, study vocabulary words.
- Religion test Friday on Chapter 3. Make sure you study all key words, highlighted notes, and know the categories for all sacraments. Also study the following to prepare for an essay:-
Who administers the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick?
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To whom does the Church offer the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick?
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Where may it be celebrated?
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How does the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick help people?
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How can you be like Jesus and help those that are sick?
October 11, 2019
Grade 6
- My Perspectives, page 30; Answer question #4 under "Analyze the Media" (Write a minimum of one paragraph)
- Be prepared on Tuesday to present your social studies poster.
Grade 5
- ELA test on Wednesday, Chapters 4-9 of Night of the Spadefoot Toads. Make sure you study the notes on conflict. Also, study vocabulary words.
October 10, 2019
Grade 6
- Submit your poem to Google Classroom; (Assignment Brown Girl Dreaming: poem)
- My Perspectives, page 30; Media Vocabulary (write answers in the vocabulary section of your binder)
Grade 5
- Finish typing and editing the following assignment that has been started in Google Classroom for Chapter 8 of Night of the Spadefoot Toads. (If you cannot get into Google Classroom, you must write your response.)Reread the last full paragraph on page 101. Write a diary entry as though you were Ben just after he arrived home from Mrs. Tibbets’s house. Explain what has happened and what you are thinking and feeling. Write about what motivated you to behave the way you did with Mrs. Tibbets. Be sure to base your diary entry on details from the text.
October 9, 2019
- Answer religion questions.
Grade 6
- Tomorrow is the last day to complete the Richmond County Poster Contest.
Grade 5
- Read Chapter 9 in Night of the Spadefoot Toads
- Answer this question:Why does Ben lie to Mrs. Tibbets about where he has been? Give text evidence to support your answer.
October 8, 2019
Grade 6
- Plan out your comic strip depicting a humorous or memorable event of your own childhood.
- Religion test tomorrow on Chapter 1
Grade 5
- Finish reading Chapter 8 in Night of the Spadefoot Toads
- Answer two questions assigned in class.
October 7, 2019
Grade 6
- Social Studies project: all printed information and pictures must be in.
- Complete the First Read Extension Questions; also you must finish the work from Blended Learning.
- Religion test Wednesday on Chapter 1
October 4, 2019
Grade 5
- Define vocabulary for Chapter 8
- Answer all questions on the conflict worksheet for Chapters 6 and 7.
October 4, 2019
Grade 6
- Social Studies project: all printed information and pictures must be in by Monday.
- Return test folder signed.
- Religion test next Wednesday on Chapter 1
Grade 5
- Answer questions on the worksheet for Chapters 6 and 7 of Night of the Spadefoot Toads.
October 3, 2019
Grade 6
- Finish the paragraph about your experience to prepare for your poem.
- Work on information for Social Studies project--all printed information and pictures must be in by Monday.
- Religion test next Wednesday on Chapter 1
Grade 5Read Chapter 7 and answer these questions:
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Why does Ben call Toby?
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How does Ben find comfort after a day that didn’t go well?
Grade 6
- Format research information into categories for Richmond County Contest project
- Religion test next Wednesday on Chapter 1
Grade 5
- Complete the entire worksheet for ELA: writing sentences for vocabulary words: deflated, marvel and vernal; reread pages 74 and 75 and comple the written assignment.
October 1, 2019
Grade 6
- Material and information for the Richmond County Courthouse contest is due tomorrow.
- Test on "Brown Girl Dreaming" tomorrow
Grade 5
- Finish reading Chapter 6. Record the sequence of events beginning from page 65 to the end while Ben and Mrs. Tibbets are in the backyard.
September 30, 2019
Grade 6
- Submit your social studies assignment comparing farming to hunter-gatherer lifestyle. This must be submitted through Google Classroom
- My Perspectives; finish Practice on page 21
- Material and information for the Richmond County Courthouse contest is due Wednesday.
- Test on "Brown Girl Dreaming" Wednesday
Grade 5
- Reread "Fishy Business" in Sleuth and answer the question under Gather Evidence.
- Religion test tomorrow on Chapter 1; review all key words and highlighted notes. In addition, be able to answer how John the Baptist prepared people for the coming of Jesus.
September 27, 2019
Grade 6
- All journals in rows 1 and 2 must be completed by Monday
- Material and information for the Richmond County Courthouse contest is due Wednesday.
- Test on "Brown Girl Dreaming" Wednesday
Grade 5
- Read Chapter 5 in Night of the Spadefoot Toads and answer the question: Ben wants to go to the party. What does Ben think will happen if he attends the party? Support with evidence.
- Religion test, Tuesday on Chapter 1
September 26, 2019
Grade 6
- Social Studies Weekly - answer Social Studies questions in your notebook
- Test on "Brown Girl Dreaming" Wednesday
Grade 5
- complete questions 1-4 on the sensory words worksheet for page 30 of Night of the Spadefoot Toads
- Religion test, Chapter 1, Tuesday
September 25, 2019
Grade 6
- complete the worksheet on onomatopoeia and vocabulary for "Brown Girl Dreaming"
- Test on "Brown Girl Dreaming" Wednesday
Grade 5
- Write your own sentences for vocabulary words: wry and baffled.
- Religion test, Chapter 1, Tuesday
September 24, 2019
Grade 6
- My Perspectives - Write a response to #4 on page 20; you must have a minimu of one complete paragraph
- Test on "Brown Girl Dreaming" next Wednesday
Grade 5
- Read Chapter 4 and place evidence flags for information about Ben. (Refer to the handout); if you did not complete the vocabulary, you must complete.
- Religion test, Chapter 1, Tuesday
September 23, 2019
Grade 6
- Write a good copy of the cave art essay on loose leaf.
- gym tomorrow
Grade 5
- HW: Read pages 31-36 in Night of the Spadefoot Toads
Answer this question: How does Ben feel about living in Massachusetts?
September 20, 2019
Grade 6
- Worksheet on "Brown Girl Dreaming." Answer only the highlighted questions.
- Have test/assignment folder signed.
Grade 5
- ELA quiz, Monday, on character traits for Ben, Frankie, and Ryan. Be prepared with evidence flags in your book as we have done in class and for homework. Review your notes and Chapter 1.
September 19, 2019
Grade 6
- Complete the worksheet on questions for "Brown Girl Dreaming."
Grade 5
- Read pages 23-30 in Night of the Spadefoot Toads and answer this question:Why is Ben feeling annoyed? Give at least two pieces of evidence to support your answer.
- ELA quiz, Monday, on character traits for Ben, Frankie, and Ryan. Be prepared with evidence flags in your book as we have done in class and for homework. Review your notes and Chapter 1.
September 18, 2019
Grade 6
- Social Studies: What did you observe in the cave paintings that tell you about the way of life of the people of the Old Stone Age?
- Bring in a small package of antibacterial hand wipes for Art class.
Grade 5
ELA quiz, Monday, on character traits for Ben, Frankie, and Ryan. Be prepared with evidence flags in your book as we have done in class and for homework. Review your notes and Chapter 1.
September 17, 2019
Grade 6
- My Perspectives - Write a summary for the poem(s) assigned from "Brown Girl Dreaming."
- Bring in a small package of antibacterial hand wipes for Art class.
Grade 5
After r eading Chapter 2,
Contrast how Ben feels when he is at home and in school to how Ben feels when he is in the woods? Give evidence from the book to support your answer.
September 16, 2019
Grade 6
- My Perspectives - (First Read) Read pages 16-19 and anotate for repetition, descriptive words and unfamiliar vocabulary
- Bring in a small package of antibacterial hand wipes for Art class.
Grade 5
- Write sentences for -ly words, numbers 1-10
- Finish 1-8 of Character Traits worksheet started in class
- Anyone that didn't hand in your writing about Ryan, Ben and Frankie must hand in by tomorrow.
September 13, 2019
Grade 6
- Cover your religion book with contact paper.
- Bring in a small package of antibacterial hand wipes for Art class.
Grade 5
- Finish the paragraph started in class (during Blended Learning) about characters Ben, Frankie and Ryan. Follow the format.
September 12, 2019
Grade 6
-Write a good copy of the paragraph you wrote in class stating and explaining your position.
You need to overcome obstacles to learn new things.
Grade 5
- Complete the chart for the characters: Ben, Frankie, and Ryan using text evidence from the book (at least two character traits for each character)
***Follow the example given in class.
Character: Trait: Text Evidence(include page number)
September 11, 2019
Grade 6
-Summarize the non-fiction narrative "Wagon Train at Dusk" (page 8 in My Perspectives)
Grade 5
- Finish reading Chapter 1 Night of the Spadefoot Toad and mark information about characters (as we did in class) using evidence flags (which were distributed)
September 10, 2019
Grade 6
- Read "Wagon Train at Dusk" (My Perspectives, pages 6 and 7); Highlight unfamiliar vocabulary and define the words
Grade 5
- complete the worksheet on Suffix -ly
September 9, 2019
Grade 6
1. All forms must be signed and returned immediately.
2. All workbooks must be covered.
3. Wear gym uniform tomorrow.
4. Complete the Social Studies assignment in Google Classroom. Write all answers in your social studies notebook.
Grade 5
1. All workbooks must be covered.
2. Write down physical characteristics for the character from summer reading that you are creating in class.
3. Answer Religion questions in your notebook.
September 6, 2019
Grade 6
1. Bring back all forms signed by Monday.
2. Cover workbooks in clear contact paper by Monday.
Grade 5
1. Cover workbooks in clear contact paper by Monday.
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