6th Grade | Mrs. Lenora Cannelis

Monday,  January 30
Grade 6
1. Memorize your lines for the Bud Not Buddy skit; presentation is tomorrow
2. Wednesday, come dressed in your costume for your country.
3. For the country project, come into school prepared with the folktale or legend (must be printed or written on paper), dance or song

Grade 5 
1. Read the story "The Lost Dog" and answer questions 1 and 2 ONLY.
2. Complete IXL Figurative Language Skills Practice by Wednesday

Friday,  January 27
Grade 6
1. Memorize your lines for the Bud Not Buddy skit.
2. The country presentation is Wednesday, February 1. Along with the research and costume/props, the presentation includes saying Hello in the language of the country (practice pronunciation), teaching us a traditional dance or song, OR reading a legend or folktale.

Grade 5 
1. In the Writing section of your binder, write three similes and three metaphors of your own. (Look back at the classwork completed and your notes.)
2. Complete IXL Skills Practice

Thursday, January 26
1. The test/assignment folder and the  tear-off for Midterm grades MUST be returned by tomorrow
2. The country presentation is Wednesday, February 1. Along with the research and costume/props, the presentation includes saying Hello in the language of the country (practice pronunciation), teaching us a traditional dance or song, OR reading a legend or folktale.

Grade 5 
1. Religion - Answer the questions for Chapter 8.

Wednesday, January 25
1. Return tear-off for Midterm grades
2. Bud Not Buddy final test is tomorrow
3. Be prepared with props and costume for Wednesday, February 1, country presentation

Grade 5 
ELA -
1. Complete writing and proofreading the four paragraph Extended response essay that we have been working on in class. Remember: Paragraph 1 - Introduction; Paragraph 2 - Similarities; Paragraph 3 - Differences; Paragraph 4 -  State the theme and summarize the challenges
2. IXL Practice is due Friday (posted on Google Classroom)

Tuesday, January 24
1. Clothing for next Wednesday, country presentation,must be decided by tomorrow
2. Bud Not Buddy final test is Thursday
3. Tomorrow we will continue "I Have a Dream Too" speeches

Grade 5 
ELA - "Jenks and the Fire" Constructed Response: your answer must be written in a complete paragraph using the R.A.C.E. format. You must have include two details (text evidence) from the passage.
 
Monday, January 23 - 
1. Tomorrow you will present your "I Have Dream Speech" It MUST be memorized.
2. Be prepared with information for your Bud Not Buddy project.
3. Bud Not Buddy final test is Thursday
4. Plan your costume for your country presentation (decision must be made by Wednesday)

Grade 5 
- If you did not complete the compare/contrast charts that we worked on in class, they must be completed by tomorrow; this is necessary for tomorrow's classwork. 
ELA -Reread  "Run, Kate Shelley, Run" and "Jenks and the Fire"
- highlight and define unfamiliar vocabulary words (at least three words in each passage)
- Use each word in a sentence of your own.

Friday, January 20 - 
1. Reread the scene you have been assigned for the Bud Not Buddy project; be prepared for the project on Monday
2. Practice memorizing your "I Have a Dream Too" speech; final presentation,Tuesday
3. Plan your costume for your country presentation.

Grade 5 
 Have a nice weekend!!

Thursday, January 19 - Last day of MAP testing is tomorrow (Science)
1. Practice memorizing your "I Have a Dream Too" speech; this will be recited on Friday
2. Reread the scene you have been assigned for the Bud Not Buddy project.

Grade 5 
ELA -
1. Write 5 compound sentences using the coordinating conjunctions AND, BUT, OR
2. IXL "Skills Practice" posted in Google classroom must be completed by tomorrow.

Tuesday, January 17 - Science Midterm is tomorrow; Religion midterm is on Thursday 
Grade 6 - 
1. Study for Science and Religion  Midterms
2. Return Test/Assignment folder signed
3. Practice memorizing your "I Have a Dream Too" speech; this will be recited on Friday

Grade 5 
 1. Study for  the Archdiocesan Religion Exam.
2. All changes to the Night of the Spadefoot Toads Theme Essay (given to each student in class today) must be completed.
3. Write a sentence for each vocabulary word from "Shells": fiercely, prejudiced, assured, craned, stupor

Friday, January 13 - ELA Midterm is Tuesday
Grade 6 - 
1. Complete IXL practice posted on Google Classroom to prepare for the ELA Midterm
2. Complete the "I Have a Dream Too" speech if you have not completed in class today.
3. Study for Science and Religion  Midterms

Grade 5 - **Students who did not complete the Readworks assignment "Honoring King" MUST complete (Google Classroom)
Religion - Due: Tuesday, January 17 (may by typed and printed or handwritten on loose-leaf paper with the school heading)
*Write a three paragraph essay about St. Gianna Beretta Molla. Use information from the articles we have read and the biography graphic organizer.
Introduction: Who? Is Gianna Beretta Molla; What? Is she known for (patron saint of...); Where? Is she from; When? Did she live; Why?/How? Why is she important, OR How do we honor her (feast date)
Body: Special talents and Accomplishments
Conclusion: Summarize how you can imitate St. Gianna Beretta Molla

Thursday, January 12 - Social Studies Midterm is tomorrow
Grade 6 - 
1. Social Studies Midterms.
2. Martin Luther King, Jr. Discussion questions are due tomorrow.
3. ELA - Practice IXL skills posted on Google Classroom on January 5 (this will help with the ELA midterm)

Grade 5 
***Religion Quiz must be signed
ELA - Readworks assignment "Honoring King" MUST be completed.
Religion - Due: Tuesday, January 17
*Write a three paragraph essay about St. Gianna Beretta Molla. Use information from the articles we have read and the biography graphic organizer.
Introduction: Who? Is Gianna Beretta Molla; What? Is she known for (patron saint of...); Where? Is she from; When? Did she live; Why?/How? Why is she important, OR How do we honor her (feast date)
Body: Special talents and Accomplishments
Conclusion: Summarize how you can imitate St. Gianna Beretta Molla

Wednesday, January 11 - Math Midterm is tomorrow
Grade 6 - 
1. Study for Math and Social Studies Midterms.
2. Martin Luther King, Jr. Discussion questions are due Friday.
3. ELA - Practice IXL skills posted on Google Classroom on January 5 (this will help with the ELA midterm)

Grade 5 
1. ELA test tomorrow: Reading Comprehension and Writing Test (students will be tested on skills learned (for example: character traits, supporting details, meaning of vocabulary and figurative language using context clues,)
- IXL vocabulary practice has been posted on Google Classroom.
2. Readworks passage (posted on Google Classroom) "Honoring King" is due tomorrow.
3. The Saint Gianna trading card must be completed by tomorrow. (Requirements are in your Religion notebook.)
4. Religion Midterm - January 19 (use the outline to study)

Tuesday, January 10 - Map Testing, Language tomorrow
Grade 6 - 
1. Study for Math and Social Studies Midterms.
2. The article in Readworks.org, “The King Holiday: A Day to Remember” is due tomorrow.
3. ELA - Practice IXL skills posted on Google Classroom on January 5 (this will help with the ELA midterm)

Grade 5 
1. The Saint Gianna trading card must be completed by Thursday. (Requirements are in your Religion notebook.)
2. Readworks passage (posted on Google Classroom) "Honoring King" is due by Thursday.
3. Thursday, Reading Comprehension and Writing Test (students will be tested on skills learned (for example: character traits, supporting details, meaning of vocabulary and figurative language using context clues,)
4. Religion Midterm - January 19 (use the outline to study)

Monday, January 9 - Map Testing, Math tomorrow
Grade 6 - 
1. Social Studies test tomorrow on the Fertile Crescent and the Cities of Sumer (pages 52-63; study vocabulary, and be able to describe the importance of at least two important Sumerian inventions)
2. Bud Not Buddy Assignment #3 is due tomorrow (The assignment is posted on Google Classroom.) ***Remember, there will be a final test/assignment on the book.
3. ELA - Practice IXL skills posted on Google Classroom on January 5 (this will help with the ELA midterm)
4. The article in Readworks.org, “The King Holiday: A Day to Remember” is due tomorrow.
5. Study for Midterms.

Grade 5 - Bring in headphones to keep in school
1. Religion quiz, tomorrow; study all vocabulary on the Religion midterm outline.
2. The Saint Gianna trading card must be completed by Thursday. (Requirements are in your Religion notebook.)
3. Thursday, Reading Comprehension and Writing Test (students will be tested on skills learned (for example: character traits, supporting details, meaning of vocabulary and figurative language using context clues,)
4. Study for Religion midterm, January 19.

Friday, January 6 - Map Testing begins on Monday
Grade 6 - 
1. ELA - Practice IXL skills posted on Google Classroom on January 5 (this will help with the ELA midterm)
2. Return test/assignment folder
3. Social Studies test, Tuesday, January 10 on the Fertile Crescent and the Cities of Sumer (pages 52-63; study vocabulary, and be able to describe the importance of at least two important Sumerian inventions)
4. Bud Not Buddy Assignment #3 is due Tuesday, January 10 (The assignment is posted on Google Classroom.) ***Remember, there will be a final test/assignment on the book.
5. Study for Midterms.

Grade 5 - Bring in headphones to keep in school
1. Religion quiz, Tuesday, January 10; study all vocabulary on the Religion midterm outline.
2. Bring in headphones on Monday to keep in school. (Cheap headphones can be purchased at discount stores)
3. Thursday, Reading Comprehension test (students will be tested on skills learned (for example: theme, point of view, main/central idea, vocabulary using context clues, synonym, and antonym)
4. Religion midterm outline has been distributed; midterm is January 19.

Thursday, January 5 - Map Testing begins on Monday
Grade 6 - 
1. Social Studies - "Sumerian Life Claim" (Google Classroom) 
Final essay is due tomorrow; include transition words and a title.
2. Social Studies test, Tuesday, January 10 on the Fertile Crescent and the Cities of Sumer (pages 52-63; study vocabulary, and be able to describe the importance of at least two important Sumerian inventions)
3. Bud Not Buddy Assignment #3 is due Tuesday, January 10 (The assignment is posted on Google Classroom.) ***Remember, there will be a final test/assignment on the book.
4. Study for Midterms.

Grade 5
 1. "Shells" - Complete all questions for pages 7-10.
2. Religion quiz, Tuesday, January 10; study all vocabulary on the Religion midterm outline.
3. Religion midterm outline has been distributed; midterm January 19.

Wednesday, January 4
Grade 6 - 
1. Social Studies - "Sumerian Life Claim" (Google Classroom) Complete a draft of the Introduction and Body paragraphs; don't forget to attach your document to this assignment.
2. Social Studies test, Tuesday, January 10 on the Fertile Crescent and the Cities of Sumer (pages 52-63; study vocabulary, and be able to describe the importance of at least two important Sumerian inventions)
3. Bud Not Buddy Assignment #3 is due Tuesday, January 10 (The assignment is posted on Google Classroom.) ***Remember, there will be a final test/assignment on the book.
4. Study for Midterms.

Grade 5
 1. "Shells" - In the Reading section of your binder, record what you have learned about the characters Michael and Esther. ***Include character traits and text evidence to support each character trait. *** (at least three character traits and evidence)
2. Religion quiz, Tuesday, January 10; study all vocabulary on the Religion midterm outline.
3. Religion midterm outline has been distributed; midterm January 19.

Tuesday, January 3
Grade 6 - Please bring in disinfectant wipes and a box of tissues.
1.  Social Studies test, Tuesday, January 10 on the Fertile Crescent and the Cities of Sumer (pages 52-63; study vocabulary, and be able to describe the importance of at least two important Sumerian inventions)
2. Complete information of St. Teresa of Calcutta.
3. Bud Not Buddy Assignment #3 is due Tuesday, January 10 (The assignment is posted on Google Classroom.) ***Remember, there will be a final test/assignment on the book.
4. MAP testing begins on Friday.
5. Midterm outlines for ELA, Religion, and Social Studies have been distributed and are also posted on Google Classroom.

Grade 5
 1. Make corrections to Night of the Spadefoot Toads Theme essay on Google Classroom (this will be graded as a test)
2. Religion quiz, Tuesday, January 10; study all vocabulary on the Religion midterm outline.
3. Religion midterm outline has been distributed; midterm January 19.

Thursday, December 22, 2022 - Merry Christmas!!
Grade 6 - Bring in disinfectant wipes and a box of tissues.
1.  Social Studies test, Tuesday, January 10 on the Fertile Crescent and the Cities of Sumer (pages 52-63; study vocabulary, and be able to describe the importance of at least two important Sumerian inventions)
2. Bud Not Buddy Assignment #3 is due Tuesday, January 10 (The assignment is posted on Google Classroom.) ***Remember, there will be a final test on the book.
3. Midterm outlines for ELA, Religion, and Social Studies have been distributed and are also posted on Google Classroom.

Grade 5
 1. ELA - Complete both reading comprehension assignments distributed in class today. Highlight information in the text that will help answer the questions. Written responses must be written in complete sentences.
2. Night of the Spadefoot Toads Theme essay must be completed on Google Classroom (this is a draft).
3. Religion midterm outline has been distributed; midterm January 19.

Wednesday, December 21, 2022 - Class Christmas Celebration, tomorrow; Bring in a dessert to share with the class. 
Grade 6 -
1. "Bad Boy" test tomorrow (multiple choice questions only; no writing)
2. Bud Not Buddy Assignment #3 is due Tuesday, January 10 (The assignment is posted on Google Classroom.) ***Remember, there will be a final test on the book.
3. Midterm outlines for ELA, Religion, and Social Studies have been distributed and are also posted on Google Classroom.
4. Return the test folder after the Christmas break.

Grade 5
1. Finish typing the Night of the Spadefoot Toads Theme essay on Google Classroom.
2. Religion midterm outline has been distributed; midterm January 19.

Tuesday, December 20, 2022 - Class Christmas Celebration, Thursday, December 22. Bring in a dessert to share with the class. 
Grade 6 -
1.   (Anyone absent today -- please get notes about Isaac and Jacob)
Religion: Open Book quiz on Chapter 5, tomorrow.
2. Bud Not Buddy Assignment #3 is due Tuesday, January 10 (The assignment is posted on Google Classroom.) ***Remember, there will be a quiz on this section of the book.
3. Religion - Complete pages 76 and 78 in the Religion book.
4. Thursday, test on "Bad Boy" (multiple choice questions only; no writing.
5. Midterm outlines will be distributed by Thursday.

Grade 5
1. Religion -  Open Book quiz on Chapter 5, tomorrow.
2. Write the draft of the second body paragraph for Night of the Spadefoot Toads essay.
3. Religion -  midterm outline has been distributed; midterm January 19.

Monday, December 19, 2022 - Class Christmas Celebration, Thursday, December 22. Bring in a dessert to share with the class. 
Grade 6 -
1. Quiz tomorrow on Bud Not Buddy Assignment #2
2. Bud Not Buddy Assignment #2 is due tomorrow (The assignment is posted on Google Classroom.) ***Remember, there will be a quiz on this section of the book.
3. Religion: Open Book quiz on Chapter 5, Wednesday.
4. Progress reports must be signed and returned.

Grade 5
 - Religion: Open Book quiz on Chapter 5, Wednesday.
- Religion midterm outline will be distributed by Thursday, December 21.

Friday, December 16, 2022 - Class Christmas Celebration, Thursday, December 22. Bring in a dessert to share with the class. 
Grade 6 -
1. Due Monday: Text questions for "Bad Boy"
2. Bud Not Buddy Assignment #2 is due Tuesday (The assignment is posted on Google Classroom.) ***Remember, there will be a quiz on this section of the book.
3. Progress reports have been distributed; they must be signed and returned by Monday.

Grade 5
- Complete the Religion questions for Chapter 5 in your religion notebook.
  (pages 74-75) 1. Write the definition of chrism in your notebook.
2. Answer: Explain the symbolism of the white garment and Easter Candle in Baptism.
3. Answer: What is the importance of chrism and holy water in the sacrament of Baptism?

Thursday, December 15, 2022 
Grade 6 -
1. Due Monday: Complete the Text questions for "Bad Boy"
2. Bud Not Buddy Assignment #2 is due Tuesday, December 20. (The assignment is posted on Google Classroom.) ***Remember, there will be a quiz on this section of the book.

Grade 5
- Complete the Religion assignment for Chapter 5 in your religion notebook.
 1. Write the definiton for catechumenate.
2. At what age can people be baptized?
3. What is a celebrant?
4. Why does the celebrant anoint the child with oil?

Wednesday, December 14, 2022 - 
Grade 6 - Christmas Concert tonight; arrive by 6:30!!
- parents will pick up students from their classroom after the concert
1. CYO Art Christmas Card contest is due tomorrow
2. Bud Not Buddy Assignment #2 is due Tuesday, December 20. (The assignment is posted on Google Classroom.) ***Remember, there will be a quiz on this section of the book.

Grade 5
- Christmas Concert tonight!!

Tuesday, December 13, 2022 - Bring in your recorder tomorrow!!!
Grade 6 - Wednesday is the last day to purchase tickets for the Christmas Concert!!!
1. Social Studies quiz on tomorrow(study all vocabulary words in Chapter 2, Lessons 1 and 2)
2. Finish your Christmas Tree Shape Poem if you did not finish and turn it in.
3. Practice your recorder and songs for the Christmas concert.
4. Return the Test/assignment folder by tomorrow
5. Bud Not Buddy Assignment #2 is due Tuesday, December 20. (The assignment is posted on Google Classroom.) ***Remember, there will be a quiz on this section of the book.

Grade 5
 ELA Test tomorrow on vocabulary and skills learned in Night of the Spadefoot Toads. [Study vocabulary: sinister, biomes and dwindled; forming -ly words; skills: character traits, point of view, plot (exposition, rising action, climax, resolution); theme] Remember to reread when Mrs. Tibbets and Ben explored the vernal pool (beginning on page 126)

Monday, December 12, 2022 - Bring in your recorder Wednesday!!!
Grade 6 
1. Social Studies - Complete the "Mesopotamia" Edpuzzle assignment if you did not complete in class.
2. Practice your recorder and songs for the Christmas concert. - Money for Concert tickets is due tomorrow.
3. Social Studies quiz on Wednesday (study all vocabulary words in Chapter 2, Lessons 1 and 2)
4. Bud Not Buddy Assignment #2 is due Tuesday, December 20. (The assignment is posted on Google Classroom.) ***Remember, there will be a quiz on this section of the book.

Grade 5
1. ELA - Choose one Theme from the worksheet completed in class today and draft a short story that reflects the theme.
2. Complete all skills practice posted on IXL  and Freckle.com (see Google Classroom) ***This will help with the ELA test on Wednesday.
3. ELA Test Wednesday, December 14, on vocabulary and skills learned in Night of the Spadefoot Toads. [Study vocabulary: sinister, biomes and dwindled; forming -ly words; skills: character traits, point of view, plot (exposition, rising action, climax, resolution); theme]

Friday, December 9, 2022 - Bring in your recorder Monday and Wednesday!!!
Grade 6 
1. Practice your recorder and songs for the Christmas concert.
2. Religion - Ancestor assignment is due Monday (See Google Classroom)
3. Bud Not Buddy Assignment #2 is due Tuesday, December 20. (The assignment is posted on Google Classroom.) ***Remember, there will be a quiz on this section of the book.
4. Social Studies quiz on Wednesday (study all vocabulary words in Chapter 2, Lessons 1 and 2)

Grade 5
1. Complete all skills practice posted on IXL  and Freckle.com (see Google Classroom) ***This will help with the ELA test on Wednesday.
2. ELA Test Wednesday, December 14, on vocabulary and skills learned in Night of the Spadefoot Toads. [Study vocabulary: sinister, biomes and dwindled; forming -ly words; skills: character traits, point of view, plot (exposition, rising action, climax, resolution); theme]

Thursday, December 8, 2022 
Grade 6 
1. Answer social studies questions (refer to pages 58-61)
- Why was cuneiform called picture writing? Why was writing such an important development for the Sumerians?
- How did Sargon use cuneiform to help rule his empire?
- How did the walls around each city-state serve both a military and an economic function?
- What is the difference between a city-state and an empire?
2. Religion - Ancestor assignment is due Monday (See Google Classroom)
3. Bud Not Buddy Assignment #2 is due Tuesday, December 20. (The assignment is posted on Google Classroom.)
4. Social Studies quiz on Wednesday (study all vocabulary words in Chapter 2, Lessons 1 and 2)
 
Grade 5
1. Complete skills practice on Freckle.com (posted on Google Classroom)
2. ELA Test Wednesday, December 14, on vocabulary and skills learned in Night of the Spadefoot Toads. [Study vocabulary: sinister, biomes and dwindled; forming -ly words; skills: character traits, point of view, plot (exposition, rising action, climax, resolution); theme]

Wednesday, December 7, 2022 
Grade 6 
1.  Religion - Ancestor assignment is due Monday (See Google Classroom)
2. Bud Not Buddy Assignment #2 is due Tuesday, December 20. (The assignment is posted on Google Classroom.)
3. Return Test folder if you have not.
4. Social Studies quiz on Wednesday (all vocabulary words in Chapter 2, Lessons 1 and 2)
5. Anyone who didn't complete the "Mesopotamia" Freckle assignment must complete both the reading and writing assignments.
 
Grade 5
1. Test next Wednesday, December 14, on vocabulary and skills learned in Night of the Spadefoot Toads. [Study vocabulary: sinister, biomes and dwindled; forming -ly words; skills: character traits, point of view, plot (exposition, rising action, climax, resolution); theme]

Tuesday, December 6, 2022 
Grade 6 
1. Return Test/Assignment folder signed by tomorrow.
2. ELA - Complete the point of view story in Google Classroom.
3. Social Studies - Complete the Freckle assignment (Reading and Writing) "Mesopotamia"
4. Religion - Ancestor assignment is due Monday (See Google Classroom)
5. Bud Not Buddy Assignment #2 is due Tuesday, December 20. (The assignment is posted on Google Classroom.)
 
Grade 5
1. Complete the reading passage "Room and Bored"
2. Test next Wednesday, December 14, on vocabulary and skills learned in Night of the Spadefoot Toads.

Monday, December 5, 2022 
Grade 6 
1.  Complete the second page of the vocabulary worksheet (Sections A and B Only)
2. Bud Not Buddy Assignment #2 is due Tuesday, December 20. (The assignment is posted on Google Classroom.)
 
Grade 5
1. Religion test, tomorrow, on Chapter 4 (study all keywords and highlighted notes; be able to write paragraphs explaining how you can show that you are following Jesus' call to be a servant AND what happens in the sacrament of Baptism)
2. ELA - Complete the task card for Night of the Spadefoot Toads, Chapter 18.

Thursday, December 1, 2022 
Grade 6 
1.  Complete the vocabulary worksheet (page 1 only front and back)
2. Bud Not Buddy Assignment #1 is due Monday. (Remember! There will be a quiz on these chapters.)
 **Identify and define at least five unfamiliar vocabulary words in Chapters 1-6; answer all questions in complete sentences in the Writing Section of your binder*** 

Grade 5
ELA
1. Reread the conversation between Ben, Jenny and Ryan on pages 203-2052.
2. Answer (paragraph): What does the dialogue tell you about the relationship between Ben, Jenny and Ryan?
  In your response include the following
- summarize the conversation
- restate the question; answer the question
- end the paragraph with a conclusion
2. Religion test, Tuesday, on Chapter 4 (study all key words and highlighted notes; be able to write paragraphs explaining how you can show that you are following Jesus' call to be a servant AND what happens in the sacrament of Baptism)

Wednesday, November 30, 2022 - 
Grade 6 
1.  Define all unfamiliar vocabulary for "Bad Boy" and complete the comprehension check on page 64 (1-4) in My Perspectives.
2. Religion Test, Thursday, December 1, Chapter 4 (Study all highlighted information, questions answered, and chapter review; be able to explain the story of Cain and Abel and the lessons learned from the story AND how Jesus Christ fulfilled the promise God made to save humanity from sin.
3. Bud Not Buddy Assignment #1 due date has been moved to December 5,
 **Identify and define at least five unfamiliar vocabulary words in Chapters 1-6; answer all questions in complete sentences in the Writing Section of your binder*** 

Grade 5
1. Read up to page 199.
2. On loose-leaf with a heading, write a response to the question using the R.A.C.E. format. Is Ben still interested in the box containing desert souvenirs that  he was waiting for from Tucson? Support your answer with evidence from Chapter 17.
3. Religion test, Tuesday, on Chapter 4 (study all key words and highlighted notes; be able to write paragraphs explaining how you can show that you are following Jesus' call to be a servant AND what happens in the sacrament of Baptism)

Monday, November 28, 2022 - 
Grade 6 
1.  Complete ALL Newsela assignments (posted on Google classroom) Read all directions.
2. Social Studies - page 57: Answer questions 1-4 on loose-leaf paper.
3. Religion Test, Thursday, December 1, Chapter 4 (Study all highlighted information, questions answered, and chapter review; be able to explain the story of Cain and Abel and the lessons learned from the story AND how Jesus Christ fulfilled the promise God made to save humanity from sin.
4. Bud Not Buddy Assignment #1 due date has been moved to December 5,
 **Identify and define at least five unfamiliar vocabulary words in Chapters 1-6; answer all questions in complete sentences in the Writing Section of your binder*** 

Grade 5
1. Point of view Worksheet (Attach loose-leaf paper if needed)

Wednesday, November 23, 2022 - 
Grade 6 
1.  Complete Freckle assignments. (Reading and Writing assignments)
2. Religion Test, Thursday, December 1, Chapter 4 (Study all highlighted information, questions answered, and chapter review; be able to explain the story of Cain and Abel and the lessons learned from the story AND how Jesus Christ fulfilled the promise God made to save humanity from sin.
3. Bud Not Buddy Assignment #1 due date has been moved to December 5,
 **Identify and define at least five unfamiliar vocabulary words in Chapters 1-6; answer all questions in complete sentences in the Writing Section of your binder*** 

Grade 5
1. Complete Freckle assignments. (Reading and Writing Assignments)
2. Religion, complete pages 64 and 66 in your Religion textbook.

Tuesday, November 22, 2022 - 
Grade 6 
1. Religion Test, Thursday, December 1, Chapter 4
2. Bud Not Buddy Assignment #1 must be completed by next Friday,
December 2. **Identify and define at least five unfamiliar vocabulary words in Chapters 1-6; answer all questions in complete sentences in the Writing Section of your binder*** 

Grade 5
1. Complete your Thanksgiving story.
2. Due Monday: Religion, complete pages 64 and 66 in your Religion textbook.

Monday, November 21, 2022 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (Report Cards will be distributed to parents)
Grade 6 
1. Test, on Michaela DePrince tomorrow. 
- Reread the passage and all assignments completed.
- Review the "Biographical Writing" graphic organizer completed in class. 
- Make sure you are able to write an essay about the struggles Michaela faced after taking ballet and how she overcame these challenges.
2. Bud Not Buddy Assignment #1 must be completed by December 2. **Identify and define at least five unfamiliar vocabulary words in Chapters 1-6; answer all questions in complete sentences in the Writing Section of your binder*** 

Grade 5
1. Complete the idiom worksheet "The Cat'sPajamas." Answer the "Key Questions" in the Reading Section of your binder.

Thursday, November 17, 2022 
Grade 6 
1. Test Tuesday, Michaela DePrince 
2. Assignment #1 must be completed by December 2.
3. Return the Parent/Teacher Conference tear-off by tomorrow.

Grade 5
1. Complete the idiom worksheet.

Wednesday, November 16, 2022 
Grade 6 
1. ELA - complete the Biographical Writing worksheet (both sides)
2. Return Test folders signed.
3. Test Tuesday, Michaela DePrince 
4. Assignment #1 must be completed by December 2.
5. Return the Parent/Teacher Conference tear-off by Friday.

Grade 5
Wednesday, November 16, 2022 
Grade 6 
1. ELA - complete the Biographical Writing worksheet (both sides)
2. Return Test folders signed.
3. Test Tuesday, Michaela DePrince 
3. Assignment #1 must be completed by December 2.
4. Return the Parent/Teacher Conference tear-off by Friday.

Grade 5
ELA - Read chapter 15 in Night of the Spadefoot Toads
Complete the following in the Reading section of your binder:
- Define at least one unfamiliar vocabulary word.
- What do you think “red tape” means on page 171?
- What do you think “hot water” means on page 173?
- Write the sentence about the Overtoad on page 172

Tuesday, November 15, 2022 - Last day to bring in food for the Thanksgiving Food Drive
Grade 6 
1. Bud not Buddy independent reading assignment has been distributed. Assignment #1 must be completed by December 2.
2. Return the Parent/Teacher Conference tear off by Friday.

Grade 5
ELA - In Chapter 14, in Ben's conversation with Hank Lindsey, how do you know Ben is excited about the chance that Mrs. Lindsey may be able to save the spadefoot toads? Support your answer with text evidence?

Monday, November 14, 2022 - Don't forget to bring in two cans of gravy for the Thanksgiving Food Drive (due Wednesday, November 16)
Grade 6 
1.  ELA - Complete Google Classroom assignment "Michaela DePrince - Video"
2. Social Studies - Catal Huyuk Journal (posted on Google Classroom")

Grade 5
ELA - Write a sentence of your own for Chapter 12 vocabulary words: sinister, query, murky AND Chapter 13 vocabulary words: gesture and strides

Thursday, November 10, 2022 - Don't forget to bring in two cans of gravy for the Thanksgiving Food Drive (due Wednesday, November 16)
Grade 6 
1.  ELA - Complete the Vocabulary worksheet.

Grade 5
ELA - Read Chapter 13 in Night of the Spadefoot Toads. Answer the Chapter questions on loose-leaf paper. (Questions were distributed in class)

Wednesday, November 9, 2022 - Don't forget to bring in two cans of gravy for the Thanksgiving Food Drive (due Wednesday, November 16)
Grade 6 
1.  Write a paragraph answering the following question. Use the R.A.C.E. Format
Answer the question on page 56 My Perspectives "Analyze Text" Question #3
***Write your answer on loose-leaf paper with a complete heading.

Grade 5
Religion - Read pages 58-59
1. Copy the definitions for Incarnation and Salvation into your Religion notebook.
2. Answer the questions in your notebook:
- Why did God create human beings?
- Describe what Baptism does for us.

Tuesday, November 8, 2022 - Don't forget to bring in two cans of gravy for the Thanksgiving Food Drive (due Wednesday, November 16)
Grade 6 
1.  "Michaela DePrince: War Orphan Who Became a Ballerina" - Complete Text Questions Worksheet.
2. Due tomorrow: Complete the Google Classroom assignment "Scope Magazine Text Evidence."

Grade 5
ELA - Do a first read of Chapter 12. Mark evidence that will help answer these questions.
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?

Monday, November 7, 2022 
Grade 6 
1. My Perspectives, First-Read "Michaela DePrince: War Orphan Who Became a Ballerina" (pages 51-55); Annotate the text and define unfamiliar vocabulary (use your bookmark to help annotate the text) Complete the Comprehension Check on page 55. (#1-3)
2. Due Wednesday: Complete the Google Classroom assignment "Scope Magazine Text Evidence."

Grade 5
1. Complete the vocabulary assignment for Chapter 11 of Night of the Spadefoot Toads.
Chapter 11 Vocabulary:  inherited (135), reeling (137), band (137) 
- Write the sentence from the book.
- Predict the meaning of each word.
- Check the meaning of each word.

Friday, November 4, 2022 
Grade 6 
1. Social Studies test - Monday on First Cultures (study all vocabulary, questions answered in class, and classwork assignments.); review the topics
given in class
2. We will be working on this in class on Monday: Google Classroom assignment "Scope Magazine Text Evidence" is due Tuesday.

Grade 5
1. Complete the Readworks assignment on Google Classroom.

Thursday, November 3, 2022 
Grade 6 
1. Social Studies test - Monday on First Cultures (study all vocabulary, questions answered in class and classwork assignments.
2. Social Studies - Answer the following questions in your notebook (refer to pages 44-47?:
- How did agriculture change the way people adapted to their environment?
- Where is Catal Huyuk located?
- Describe the houses in Catal Huyuk.
- How did the ability to produce surpluses affect the people of Catal Huyuk?
3. Personal Narrative final copy is due on Friday. This will be graded as a test. Review the Checklist and Rubric posted on Google Classroom and distributed in class.

Grade 5
1. Night of the Spadefoot Toads - Chapter 10 assignment.
- Reread the story on page 129 that Mrs. Tibbets tells Ben about the Overtoad.
- Plan a fictional story (using the graphic organizer) similar to Mrs. Tibbets’s story. Include all the animals Ben and Mrs. Tibbets find the night they look for the spadefoot toads.

Wednesday, November 2, 2022 
Grade 6 
1. Religion test tomorrow (Chapter 2) 
2.Grammar for Writing pages 225 and 226, Exercise #1
3. Social Studies test - Monday on First Cultures

Grade 5
1. Religion test tomorrow (Chapter 3); study notes, all highlighted information, and key words (Review ONE Sacrament of Healing Parable; be able to retell the story)
2. Night of the Spadefoot Toads - Read pages 121 to the end of Chapter 10; Does Ben tell Mrs. Tibbets the truth? How do you know?

Tuesday, November 1, 2022 
Grade 6 
1. Sign and return Test folder
2. Religion - Write your paragraph on loose-leaf paper that we completed in class today.
What responsibilities come from being made in the image and likeness of God? Give examples of what you can do as a sixth-grade student.
3. Complete the social studies worksheet "Stone Age Technology"
4. Religion test (Chapter 2) - Thursday
5. Social Studies test - Monday on First Cultures

Grade 5
1. Religion test Thursday (Chapter 3); study notes, all highlighted information, and key words
2. ELA - Night of the Spadefoot Toads  - Read pages 111 through the middle of page 121.

• Look for two unfamiliar words while reading and write the meaning of each word.
• Answer in the reading section of your binder: 1. Why does Ben feel uncomfortable with Mrs. Tibbets in science class? Support your answer with evidence from the text. 2. What did Ben learn about Lenny? How did he react?