6th grade honors language arts (Period 3) Assignments
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Have a terrific and safe summer... READ, READ, READ...
**Summer reading for incoming 7th graders is required:
- check out the assignment directions on the CCMS website
* suggested list of books is attachedbelow
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DUE on Mon. June 5 / Tues. June 6:
* Mythology slide shows need to be completed (directions attached)
**SUMMER READING suggested list (by lexile) is attached - (students took lexile tests Tues. & Wed. and should use their score within a range of about 100 points above or 50 points below to choose novels at their reading level.)
***summer reading assignment for incoming 7th graders was sent home a few weeks ago, but it can also be found on the CCMS website
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DUE on Thurs. June 1 / Fri. June 2:
* Book log - May-June independent novel (free choice) should be completed, including signatures
*SUMMER READING suggested list (by lexile) is attached - (students took/will take lexile tests Tues. & Wed. and should use their score with a range of about 100 points above or 50 points below to choose novels at their reading level.)
*summer readingassignment for 7th grade was sent home a few weeks ago, but it can also be found on the CCMS website
DUE on Mon. June 5 / Tues. June 6:
* Mythology slide shows need to be completed (directions attached)
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*Thurs. May 25 / Fri. May 26
-We have been working on "Parts of Speech Boot Camp" and will have a quiz :
-students can study using their worksheets and their language arts Handbook - ch. 2 & 3
*Monday, June 5th:
-Book log will be collected / May-June info should be completed
-Mythology Slide show is due (see attached directions)
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Thurs. May 25 / Fri. May 26:
* Parts of Speech quiz
-use worksheets to study
-use the language arts Handbook textbook Ch. 2 and 3 to study
Due on Tues. May 30 / Wed. May 31:
* Book log - May-June info with signatures
Due on Mon. June 5th:
Mythology slide show (see updated directions sheet attached here)
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DUE on Monday, May 22:
1) Parts of speech worksheet #2 (adverbs, prepositions and conjunctions)
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DUE by Thurs. May 18 / Fri. May 19:
1)Corrected vocabulary quiz - Term3 Week4
Otherwise, READ, READ - May/June independent novel is "free choice" (I loaned out a lot of books last week)
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DUE on Thurs. May 18 / Fri. May 19 (Per. 4 & 6 will receive handout on Wed.):
1) Parts of Speech Handout
2)all test corrections for vocab quizzes Week 4 & week 5
3) READ...
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LAST INDEPENDENT BOOK OF THE 6th grade - Free Choice
DUE on Thurs. May 11 / Fri. May 12:
Students should have selected their May /June independent novel and have it in class for a check.
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DUE ON THURS. May 11 / FRI. May 12:
1) vocabulary packet, including sentence page
2) study for vocabulary quiz
3) May-June independent novel "free choice" - must have novel in class
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Due on Thurs. May 11 / Fri. May 12:
1) Vocabulary packet, including sentence page
study for quiz
2) students should have the book, in class, or at the very least, know the title and author of the May-June "free choice" novel they are reading
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- April independent reading book is a Mythology based novel
- April reading log is due : Thurs. May 4th / Fri. May 5th
- This week (April 24-28) we continue with language arts testing
- students will not have any other LA homework besides reading a mythology based novel
- (some students have still not turned in their Service Animal Argumentative Essay)
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DUE on Thursday, May 4th / Friday, May 5th:
Book log completed and signed for April's Mythology novel
* Parents: Two important notices were sent home today:
1) language arts placement recommendations for next year, which must be signed and returned
2) summer reading assignment
**Testing will end for Language Arts on Tues. 5-2 / Wed. 5-3
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DUE on Thurs., May 4th / Fri., May 5th:
1) "God-Hero" worksheet (both sides) / God/Goddess or Hero character should be based on your April mythology novel
2) READING LOG - APRIL - complete info with 2 signatures (attached below)
3) Vocabulary packet - Term3 week 4 - complete packet, including the sentence page (given out separately) STUDY for quiz on due day
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DUE on Thurs., May 4th / Fri., May 5th:
1) "God-Hero" worksheet (both sides) / God/Goddess or Hero character should be based on your April mythology novel
2) READING LOG - APRIL - complete info with 2 signatures (attached below)
3) Vocabulary packet - Term3 week 4 - complete packet, including the sentence page (given out separately) STUDY for quiz on due day
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HOMEWORK: April is Mythology book month. I will be asking for the reading log after the first week into May.
Other than reading, I will not be assigning homework* due to the language arts state testing that will continue for the next week and a half. Feel free to ask your child about their test.
*Some students are late in turning in their Service Animal Argument essay
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STATE TESTING begins this week:
- Students are allowed to use their own "ear buds" instead of the cumbersome headphones CCMS provides, so please pack your ear buds in your backpack now, if you intend to use your own
- language arts testing will cover the next 21/2 weeks
- please have a good night's sleep and eat a protein packed breakfast
- students MUST have a reading book with them each testing day
- April independent book - mythology based novel
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DUE by 11:59pm on Sunday, April 16th: rubric should have been followed
- turn into Google Classroom
- Service Animal Argumentative essay
- We have been working on this in class starting several weeks prior to spring break
- Student were given a packet of source material and a rubric
- Students were taught how to construct an introductory paragraph, how to look for and use text evidence to support their claim (thesis, argument) and to start each of the two body paragraphs with a topic sentence
- Finally, students were shown and given examples of a closing or concluding paragraph
April novel should be a mythology based novel - please see recent past posts for link to suggested novels
**Tues. April 18th begins state testing for language arts - students must have a novel with them each day
* please make sure students get a good nights sleep and have eaten breakfast and have a lunch or lunch money
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HOMEWORK for spring break: Due on Thurs. April 13/ Fri. April 14
* 1) finish reading The Giver (there will be a final test on the novel and "signposts" noticed and noted the week we are back from spring break)
** you should have at least one post-it for each of the 6 "signposts" for 6 different events from the novel. You will be allowed to use these notes (6-8 post-its) for the final test for The Giver.
*2) Service Animal Argument Essay: We are continuing to finish up the four paragraph essay in class this week, but students must complete it or finish on their own and send to Google classroom by Sunday, April 16 , 10pm.
* 3) APRIL INDEPENDENT NOVEL - Mythology (fiction or non-fiction): I have put some links below to two sites that I trust for book suggestions. If you have not read Percy Jackson-The Lightning Thief , then I encourage you to read it, as our CCMS library has several copies and it is a really exciting novel. (sorry I did not get this out prior to spring break) I will be giving out a book report assignment the week we come back from spring break and will extend the April book deadline into the first 7-10 days of May, especially for those of you who want to check-out a book from the CCMS library.
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- : Due on Thurs. April 13/ Fri. April 14
* 1) finish reading The Giver (there will be a final test on the novel and "signposts" noticed and noted the week we are back from spring break)
** you should have at least one post-it for each of the 6 "signposts" for 6 different events from the novel. You will be allowed to use these notes (6-8 post-its) for the final test for The Giver.
**Be sure to organize your post-its (put them on a piece of paper) or notes before coming to class.
*2) Service Animal Argument Essay: We are continuing to finish up the four paragraph essay in class this week, but students must complete it or finish on their own and send to Google classroom by Sunday, April 16 , 10pm.
- Due in the beginning of May: exact date to be announced
* 3) APRIL INDEPENDENT NOVEL - Mythology (fiction or non-fiction): I have put some links below to two sites that I trust for book suggestions. If you have not read Percy Jackson-The Lightning Thief , then I encourage you to read it, as our CCMS library has several copies and it is a really exciting novel. (sorry I did not get this out prior to spring break) I will be giving out a book report assignment the week we come back from spring break and will extend the April book deadline into the first 7-10 days of May, especially for those of you who want to check-out a book from the CCMS library.
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HOMEWORK for spring break: Due on Tues. April 11/ Wed. April 12
*finish reading The Giver (there will be a final test on the novel and "signposts" noticed and noted the week we are back from spring break)
** you should have at least one post-it for each of the 6 "signposts" for 6 different events from the novel. You will be allowed to use these notes on the final test for The Giver
APRIL INDEPENDENT NOVEL - Mythology (fiction or non-fiction): I have put some links below to two sites that I trust for book suggestions. If you have not read Percy Jackson-The Lightning Thief , then I encourage you to read it, as our CCMS library has several copies and it is a really exciting novel. (sorry I did not get this out prior to spring break) I will be giving out a book report assignment the week we come back from spring break and will extend the April book deadline into the first 7-10 days of May, especially for those of you who want to check-out a book from the CCMS library.
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****DUE on TUES. March 21/ WED. March 22:
*The Giver -Ch. 17 please read and note any signposts as you see them
*you can start working on the Giver worksheet (ch. 16-19) which is due on Thurs. March 23/Fri. March 24 (attached here)
****DUE on Thurs. March 23 / Fri. March 24:
*The Giver - Ch. 18-19 please read and note any signposts as you see them
* The Giver ch. 16-19 worksheet is also due
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DUE on Thurs. March 23 / Fri. March 24:
The Giver : *Students should have read through the end of ch. 19
*students should have completed the ch. 16-19 worksheet for The Giver
HOMEWORK for the spring break:
* finish reading The Giver:
*continue using post-it notes to "Note and Notice" any Signposts (I encourage you to have at least one post-it for each of the 6 Signposts) that the author may have used /
*you will be using your post-it notes to help you on a final test on The Giver that we will take the week we come back from spring break
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DUE on Monday, March 20th:
Read Ch. 15 and 16 of The Giver ...
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DUE on Thurs. March 16 / Fri. March 17:
The Giver - read ch. 14 READ - READ - READ - READ and use post-its!
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DUE on Tues. March 14 (Per. 1,3,5) / Wed. March 15 (Per. 4 & 6):
* Ch. 13 of The Giver - please READ and use post-its to note and notice any "signposts" **You will be using one signpost/post-it for a project this week
*Please take a look at the Ta-Na-E-Ka essay that I returned - read any suggested edits on Google doc, make corrections as needed and bring in a PRINTED copy this Tues. / Wed.
**Period 5 & 6 only - study for the Giver ch.1-8 vocab test- we will take it in class on Tues./Wed.
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DUE on Monday, March 13th:
1) The Giver - Read chapters 11 and 12 before Monday!
use post-its to "notice and note" any of the "Signposts" we learned
(again and again, words of the wiser, tough questions, Aha! moment, etc)
2) study vocabulary - chapters 1-8 from The Giver - quiz of words and definitions on Monday
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DUE on Thurs. march 9 / Fri. March 10:
1) The Giver complete reading of ch. 10 and use post-its to comment on any of the "signposts" we have reviewed.
2) The Giver vocabulary slides for ch. 5-8 - we will share slide shows in small groups
3)last call for February book log check and Bellwork collection
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DUE on Tues, March 7th:
* The Giver - read Ch. 8 and use the "sign-posts" to note a few comments on post-its
* The Giver - vocabulary slides - ch. 5-8 words
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Reminder - On Thurs. March 2 / Fri. March 3 both the Bellwork collection and the February book log were due - they are now late!
DUE on Tues. March 7 / Wed. March 8:
* Read The Giver through Ch. 8 ( notice and note any of the 4 "signposts" we have reviewed, using post-it notes)
* Slide show for The Giver Ch. 5-8 vocabulary should be ready to share (just add to the first 9 words from Ch. 1-4)
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No vocabulary packet this week!
Reminder- Book logs with January info are now late. They were due this past Tues. (1/31) and today (Wed. 2/1). Book logs can still be turned in for partial credit (place in the "extended time" tray).
February independent book - "Free choice" again as many students have requested this due to books they are interested in reading. This past Mon. students in class period gave book suggestions. I am happy to suggest books if you email me.
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Weekend Homework: start reading your "free choice" February independent novel.
Some suggestions:
- *Holes by Louis Sacher
- Wonder by R. J. Palacio
- Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
- Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
- A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle ( best for avid readers)
- Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
- Smile by Raina Telgemeier
- Hatchet by Gary Paulson
- Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt
- Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell (good for reluctant readers)
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DUE on Monday, Feb. 27th:
- 1)The Giver - read through the end of chapter 5
- use post-it notes to post at least 4 comments relating to the "sign-posts" we learned in class (contrasts & contradictions / memory moments - review notes if you forgot) or just any of your own thoughts or confusions
- 2) Google slides are due for the nine vocabulary words from The Giver - ch. 1-4 ( we will be sharing our slide shows in class, so you do NOT need to send them to me) (see attachments below for vocab & directions)
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DUE on Thurs. Feb. 23 / Fri. Feb. 24:
- The Giver chapters 1-4 should be read with at least 2 post-it notes referring to one of the sign-posts we learned about in class (Contrasts & Contradictions / Memory Moments) or just your own comments and/or questions
- Vocabulary from The Giver should be on Google slides (as time permits we will work on this in class on Thurs./Fri., but students should work on them at home too) We will be looking at the slides in class.**only students on the three day trip can share their slides with me
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- DUE on Tues., Feb. 21st / Wed. Feb. 22:
* Read The Giver (a class wide novel) Ch. 1,2, and 3
* Use post-it notes to "NOTICE & NOTE" at least 2 reading signposts : CONTRASTS & CONTRADICTIONS and/or MEMORY MOMENTS and/or YOUR OWN THOUGHTS (in other-wards connect with your reading)
- DUE on Thurs. Feb. 23 / Fri. Feb.24: (direction, list and example attached below)
* vocabulary on Google slides for The Giver
* we started these in class and if available, time will be given in class on Tues./Wed., but you must be responsible for finishing the Google slides on your own (you may come to PAWS on Tues., use the computer lab or the library after school )
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DUE on Tues. Feb. 14 / Wed. Feb. 15:
* read and annotate the George Takei interview
* you must make some connections with the text, both highlighting and written connections or questions
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DUE on Monday Feb. 13th:
* the title of your February book or the book itself (just a check)
* the "George Takei interview with annotations
* "The Bracelet" summary (many students turned it in on Thur.)
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DUE on Monday, Feb. 13: READ, READ, READ...
* Please have your Feb. "free choice" book in class - i will be doing a "quick check"
* Summary paragraph for "The Bracelet"
- should be neatly written and edited (can be in pencil, pen or typed)
- please follow the notes we took on the summary note page and the directions on the back (attached below)
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- February independent novel -" free choice"
- DUE on Thurs. Feb. 9th - Vocabulary packet T3 W3
- - complete packet and study for quiz
- Also, many students are out ill - please note that we took a quiz on " The Bracelet" a short story in our literature book on page 70 - please read and be prepared for a quiz
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Due on Tues. Feb. 7 / Wed. Feb. 8:
- "The Bracelet" character worksheet
Due on Thurs. Feb. 9 / Fri. Feb. 10:
- vocabulary packet Term3 Week3 - complete packet and study for vocab quiz
****February independent novel is "free choice"
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1)JANUARY independent book - "FREE CHOICE"
* please choose wisely; choose a novel at your reading level which interests you
*I am happy to provide suggestions, as needed
*the January book will just require signatures on the book log- no book report
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Students should be reading their January "free choice" book. Book log is due at the end of the month.
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- NO VOCABULARY PACKET this week
DUE on Tues. Jan. 31 / Wed. Feb. 1:
* Book log with January completed, including parent and student signature (if you have lost your book log, you may write the TITLE, AUTHOR, AMOUNT OF PAGES, GRADE and each signature on a regular piece of paper and get full credit - BE PROACTIVE!
**FEBRUARY - independent book is again "free choice"
- please email me if you'd like recommendations
***Adults, we will be reading a short story about the internment camps on the West Coast (and inland) for those of Japanese ancestry during WWII. Please share any immigrant experiences in your families with your children and encourage them to share them in class. I hope this will help them to engage in class discussions. Thank you
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Due end of day on Fri. Jan. 27:
- Periods 1,3,and 5: Your "Ta-Na-E-Ka" essay is due by midnight on Friday, Jan. 27
- it must be turned in through google classroom:
- most of you have turned in on google classroom before, but in case you need our class code, here it is:
-Per. 1 - 6ox18ty - Per. 3 - fiy4ok - Per. 5 - xr95bk
Due on Tues. Jan. 31: Book logs with Jan. book info and signatures
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*January independent novel is free choice and book log will be due at the end of Jan.
Due on Thursday, Jan. 26:
- vocabulary packet / study for quiz
- be sure you have both the completed apostrophe worksheet and the context clues worksheet (we will complete the context clues in class)
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PERIOD 1- REMINDER: Our field trip is this Friday, Jan. 27th. Please meet me outside of our classroom, by the outside door by 8:15.
*DUE on Thurs. Jan 26 / Fri. Jan. 27:
- completed Vocabulary packet term3 week2
-study for quiz and review comma and apostrophe notes, too
REMINDER - January independent novel must be finished by next week / book logs are due on Jan. 31 and Feb.1
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DUE on Thurs., Jan. 19 / Fri., Jan. 20:
- all notes about Ta-Na-E-Ka and Mary's character traits must be in class as we will be working on our writing assignment
- Comma worksheet must be completed and in class (attached for thos who are absent)
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PERIODS 4 & 6- DUE tomorrow, Fri. Jan. 13:
* vocabulary packet and study Term3 Week1 words for a quiz
ALL CLASSES:
- January independent novel (free choice) and book log are due on Tues. Jan. 31 / Wed. Feb.1 (no report, just the book info and signatures)
- NO SCHOOL this Mon. and Tues., Jan. 17 & 18
- In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. and human rights, I highly recommend my students and their families see "Hidden Figures", an amazing new feature film celebrating women, unsung heroes of civil rights and the space program. An appropriate and important film for middle schoolers (and up) and their families.
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*January independent boo - "free choice" - students should be reading their choice of a chapter novel for January
**DUE on Thurs. Jan. 12 / Fri. Jan. 13 :
- vocabulary packet Term3 week 1
- complete the packet, plus the capitalization review sheet
- study the 5 academic words, plus Term 1 and 2 words
- quiz on Thurs. / Fri.
***Ta-Na-E-Ka will be worked on and completed in class!
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** NON-FICTION book report (this report takes the place of signatures on the book log)are DUE - Thurs. Jan. 5 (per. 1,3,5,) and Jan. 6 9per. 4&6)
- follow all directions on the half-sheet that was handed out in classes in early Dec. and attached on several homework postings (neatly hand written or typed)
** Per. 3 & 4 - all narratives MUST be posted to google classroom by Thurs. Jan 5- before 6pm (nothing accepted later)
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All periods: Non-fiction book report is due on Thurs. Jan.5 / Fri.Jan.6:
*This is in place of a signature on the book log for Nov./Dec.
*Book report should follow the half-sheet instruction page that was given out in class two to three weeks ago (I'll attach it below one more time)
Periods 3 & 4: please finish ch. 21 and 22 of TCCD by the end of this week!
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PER. 3 and 4 only: ...Charlotte Doyle - please read ch. 19 & 20 by Mon. Dec. 12
* ALL PERIODS - DUE MON. DEC. 12: - BELLWORK turn-in
- please follow directions on the half-sheet (attached below)
**ALL PERIODS- DUE THURS. JAN. 5 / FRI. JAN. 6: Non-fiction book report
- please follow directions on the half-sheet (attached below)
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DUE on Thurs. Dec. 8(Per.3) / Fri. Dec. 9(per.4):
*read ch. 17 and 18 of Charlotte Doyle
DUE on Monday, Dec. 12th:
* Bellwork turn-in / please follow the directions on the half-sheet that was given out in class today (Mon. 12/5) and attached below
DUE on Thurs. Jan. 5 / Fri. Jan. 6 (or before Winter break):
* Non-fiction Nov./Dec. book report / please follow directions on the half-sheet that was given out last week and attached below
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- Periods 3 & 4 :
1)DUE on Monday - Read Ch. 16 of The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
2) Nov. / Dec. ABAM (independent book) is a non-fiction book
- the book report (attached here too)assignment was handed out this week and is DUE on Thurs. Jan. 5 / Fri. Jan.6 (students can turn it in prior to Winter break, too)
3) MANY students need to replenish their notebook paper and sharpened pencils; these would make a great holiday gift or stocking stuffer!!
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**All students should have started (I know some have completed) reading their NON-FICTION book for the Nov./Dec. combined "A Book A Month"
I am again attaching a recommended list of non-fiction books.
PER. 1,5, and 6: Due on Thurs Dec. 1 / Fri. Dec. 2:
* Spelling list - complete spelling worksheet and write your sentences for the 21 words and study for end of week quiz (sorry, I can not attach the spelling)
* We will be finishing The Watsons... in class
Per. 3 & 4: DUE on Thurs. Dec.1 / Fri. Dec.2:
-Vocabulary for TCCD ch. 19-22 (attached here)
- study words - write sentences
* Read Ch. 14 & 15 for TCCD and answer the 4 question worksheet as you read
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DUE on Tues. Nov. 22:
Per. 3 - Read ch. 13 of Charlotte Doyle
Per. 1 & 5 - Read Ch. 12 of The Watsons
Also, please do not forget about the Independent reading for Nov./Dec. - it must be a non-fiction book. See past homework posts for a recommended list.
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DUE Thurs. Nov. 17th: (Periods 1,3,5)
DUE Fri. Nov. 18th : (Periods 4 & 6)
(Per. 3 & 4) -
* Charlotte Doyle vocabulary ch. 13-18
- complete sentences for each word
- study for a quiz covering both vocab words and Ch. 12 of ...Charlotte Doyle
(Per. 1,3, & 5)-
* The Watsons vocabulary ch. 10-Epilogue
- complete sentences for each word
- study for a quiz covering both vocab words and Ch. 11 of The Watsons...
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Per. 1 & 5:
- Be sure you have read from The Watsons ch. 9 & 10
-complete worksheet for ch. 9 &10 (some of you may have already turned it in)
Per. 3:
-Be sure to have read from Charlotte Doyle ch. 10 & 11
- complete the worksheet for ch. 10 & 11 (some students turned it in last week)
** reminder for all students - the Nov. / Dec. book is non-fiction and I am reattaching my recommendation list
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*(Monday, Nov. 7 is a Per. 2,4,6 day because Fri. Nov. 11 is a holiday)
Per. 1 and 5: DUE on Tues. Nov. 8:
- The Watsons... worksheet for Ch. 6-7-8
- MUST read ch. 8
Per.3: DUE on Tues. Nov.8:
-...Charlotte Doyle - read Ch. 8 and 9 and complete the two-sided "Box" worksheet
- ALL PERIODS - reminder that Nov. and Dec. are combined for the ABAM Book log
- Nov.-Dec. book must be NON-FICTION (see attached recommended list)
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*(Monday, Nov. 7 is a Per. 2,4,6 day because Fri. Nov. 11 is a holiday)
Per. 1 and 5: DUE on Tues. Nov. 8 / Per. 6 - DUE on Mon. Nov. 7:
- The Watsons... worksheet for Ch. 6-7-8
- MUST read ch. 8
Per. 4 : DUE on Mon. Nov. 7 / Per.3: DUE on Tues. Nov.8:
-...Charlotte Doyle - read Ch. 8 and 9 and complete the two-sided "Box" worksheet
- ALL PERIODS - reminder that Nov. and Dec. are combined for the ABAM Book log
- Nov.-Dec. book must be NON-FICTION (see attached recommended list)
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Per. 3 - DUE on Thurs. Nov. 3:
Per. 4 - DUE on Fri. Nov. 4:
*Vocabulary list from ...Charlotte Doyle ch. 7-12 (attached)
- review words and meanings
- as noted on the back side of the list, use each word in its own sentence
- study for a vocab test on Thurs. / Fri.
*READ Ch. 7 & 8 of ...Charlotte Doyle and respond to the worksheet of questions handed out in class on Tues./Wed. (attached)
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DUE on Tues. Nov.1 (per.1,3,5) / Wed. Nov. 2 (per.4&6):
* Book log for October - must have at least one independent book and MUST be signed by student and an adult (late logs not accepted)
** Nov.-Dec. will be combined and the book must be non-fiction. I have attached a list of recommended non-fiction books - please read to the bottom of list
DUE on THURS. Nov.3 (per.1,3,5) / FRI. Nov. 4 (per. 4&6):
*vocabulary from the class novels - given in class on Monday, Oct.31& attached here
- study words
- write a sentence on your own paper, for each word (does not need to relate to the novel)
- quiz on ch. 6-8 of class novels, plus vocab on Thurs. / Fri.
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DUE on Monday, (HALLOWEEN) Oct.31-
All classes ( both ...Charlotte Doyle & The Watsons...) should read ch. 6 over the weekend.
Per. 1,3,5 - DUE on Tues. Nov.1 - Oct. Book Log must be completed (I will not accept late book logs)
Per. 4 & 6 - DUE on Wed. Nov.2 - Oct. Book Log must be completed (I will not accept late book logs)
*****All students - The Book Log for November extends into December as a Nov./Dec. combination. Because we are reading a class novel and due to upcoming holidays, just one book (not including class novel) is required for Nov./Dec. The Nov./Dec. book choice must be NON-FICTION. I will be posting a recommended list by the end of next week.
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PERIODS 1, 3 and 5: DUE on Thursday, Oct. 27:
* complete the vocabulary packet (this week's vocabulary are words taken from the class novel), including writing your own sentences and the sentence review sheet
*quiz on Thursday
PERIODS 4 and 6: DUE on Wednesday, Oct. 26/ Friday, Oct.28:
* complete the novel through chapter 4 for Wed.
*for Fri. complete the vocabulary packet (this week's vocabulary are words taken from the class novel), including writing your own sentences and the sentence review sheet
*quiz on Friday
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DUE : PER. 1, 3 and 5- Thurs., Oct. 27/ Per. 4 & 6 - Fri. Oct. 28
* complete the vocabulary packet (this week's vocabulary are words taken from the class novel), including writing your own sentences and the sentence review sheet
*quiz on Thurs. /Fri. (vocab is attached below)
* complete the novel (...Watsons / ...Charlotte Doyle) through chapter 5
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Assignment
All classe are reading a class novel:
*Periods 1,5 &6 - The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis
*Periods 3 & 4 - The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi
HOMEWORK DUE Monday, Oct. 24:
Per. 3 & 4 - read through chapters 3 - 4 of ...Charlotte Doyle
Per. 1,5,6 - read through chapters 3- 4 of The Watsons...
- Some chapters will be read or started in class, while much of the book will be assigned as homework, chapter by chapter.
- When teaching a class novel we do not go as fast as some students would like. For my avid readers, I encourage them NOT to read ahead, but to have a second book that they can read at their own speed.
- Parents, I encourage you to ask open ended questions about the novel. Both novels are historical fiction.
- Also, I encourage parents to have their children read aloud to them, at times.
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Assignment
All classe are reading a class novel:
*Periods 1,5 &6 - The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis
*Periods 3 & 4 - The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi
HOMEWORK DUE Monday, Oct. 24:
Per. 3 & 4 - read through chapters 3 - 4 of ...Charlotte Doyle
Per. 1,5,6 - read through chapters 3- 4 of The Watsons...
- Some chapters will be read or started in class, while much of the book will be assigned as homework, chapter by chapter.
- When teaching a class novel we do not go as fast as some students would like. For my avid readers, I encourage them NOT to read ahead, but to have a second book that they can read at their own speed.
- Parents, I encourage you to ask open ended questions about the novel. Both novels are historical fiction.
- Also, I encourage parents to have their children read aloud to them, at times.
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Assignment
DUE ON THURSDAY, OCT. 20 / FRIDAY, OCT. 21:
1)Spelling #3 :
_ use the handbook to complete the worksheet
- be sure to put all 12 words into sentences; one sentence per word
- quiz on the due date & review the words from #1  using the Handbook
2) READ: - all students should be reading their Oct. book choice
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Assignment
All periods: 1) spelling lesson #3 - DUE on Thurs. 10/29 - test is on Thurs. too!
- complete the worksheet using the handbook and write a sentence for each of the 12 words
- be sure to review words from list #1 , which can be found in the Handbook text on pages 329 - 338
Class novel:
Per. 1 and 5 - we checked out The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963 today
Per. 1 - finish reading ch. 1 for Thursday
Per. 5 - read through the end of Ch. 2 for Thursday
BRING BOOK to CLASS
Per. 3 - we checked out The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle today
- read through Ch. 2 for Thursday
BRING BOOK to CLASS
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Assignment
- NO HOMEWORK THIS WEEKEND, except READ, READ, READ...
- Apologies for not posting homework this week. I was without my computer, as it had some sort of BUG !
- The first quarter has drawn to a close this week, and grades will be mailed home around Oct. 25th.
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DUE ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6:
* spelling worksheet - easily confused words #2
- use the Handbook to study the words and to complete the worksheet
- be sure to use all 15 words in one sentence per word, on your own notebook paper
- review the words from list #1, which can be found in the Handbook on pages 229, 230 and 231
****TEST will be on Thursday, Oct. 6
**OCTOBER Book - please see the attached list of recommended books
- these are recommended, but it is open to your choice
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Assignment
DUE on Tues. Oct. 4(Per. 1,3,5) / Wed. Oct. 5 (Per. 4 & 6):
*BOOK Log with September info and signatures (must have adult signature)
*****attached
DUE on Thurs. Oct. 6 (Per. 1,3,5) / Fri. Oct. 7 (Per. 4 & 6):
** (to be handed out in class on Monday Oct.3) Spelling worksheet #2 - easily confused words - to be completed using the Handbook textbook
*********attached
- be sure to write sentences , one for each word, on your own notebook paper and staple to the worksheet
- study for quiz on the spelling words, plus review the first group in the Handbook
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Assignment
DUE on Thurs. Sept. 29 (per. 1,3,5) / Fri.Sept.30 (per.4, 6):
1) vocabulary packet - week3 -
- complete packet, including sentence page (sentence page attached)
- study week 1,2, and 3 for quiz
2) (given in class Tues./Wed.) use the "summary note" page to write a summary paragraph of "All Summer in a Day"
Due on Tues. Oct.4 / Wed. Oct. 5:
1) September book log check - have log filled in and be sure to have signatures!
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Assignment
Periods 4 and 6 - DUE tomorrow, Fri. Sept. 23:
* Spelling worksheet ( follow directions on the worksheet) plus sentences
* study for a spelling quiz
ALL PERIODS: Due on Monday, Sept. 26:
(per. 4 & 6 will get this paper on Fri.) **attached here also
*Figurative Language chart - for "All Summer in a Day"
*complete the chart, including finding two of your own similes, metaphors or even hyperbole
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Assignment
PERIODS 1,3,4, & 5 only: DUE on Monday, Sept. 26th:
* Figurative language chart
*complete chart and add two of your own choices from the "All Summer in a Day" story in the Lit. book pages 18-24
Period 6: Spelling test will be given on Monday, Sept.26th
*study the words in your Handbook pages 329, 330-331 and 333
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Assignment
DUE Thurs. Sept. 22(Per. 1,3,5) / Fri. Sept. 23 (Per. 4 & 6):
*Spelling worksheet and sentences (worksheet is attached)
* follow the directions on the worksheet using the Language Arts Handbook to study and do the exercises
* you must learn how to spell each word and know how to use each one correctly
* quiz will be on the day your worksheets are due
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Assignment
Weekend homework:
All classes should be reading a September book.
Periods 4 &6 --- Due tomorrow, Fri. Sept. 16:
* vocabulary packet Term1 week 2 including the sentence page given out on Wed.
* complete the work and study for a quiz, including week 1 words
Period 1: due to a "drop & cover", then an earthquake drill, we did not take our vocabulary. Students kept their packet so study (many need to complete them). They will be due on Monday, and test will be given on Monday.
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Students and Parents: the PAWs after-lunch sessions will be starting the week of Sept. 26 th (Tues. & Thurs. only), as well as Fun Friday. Counselors have shown a video and spoken to all students regarding both programs. The video is available online and I would encourage parents to watch it with your student(s). Here is how to find the video on the CCMS website:
- click on Counseling
- in the blue box, on the right side find videos and click
- scroll down to "Panther Achievement Workshops (PAWs) Training video
- click and watch
Weekend Homework: READ! Be sure you have read or are reading your Sept. book.
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Assignment
BACK to SCHOOL NIGHT - Wed. Sept. 14th
DUE on Thurs. Sept. 15 (Per.1,3,5) / Fri. Sept. 16 (Per. 4 & 6):
* Vocabulary packet Term1 Week2
- complete the packet, including the sentence page (given in class on Tues./Wed.)
- study for quiz (review week 1 words too)
* September book should be picked and students should be reading (free choice novel)
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Assignment
BACK to SCHOOL NIGHT - Wed. Sept. 14th
DUE on Thurs. Sept. 15 (Per.1,3,5)
* Vocabulary packet Term1 Week2
- complete the packet, including the sentence page (given in class on Tues.)
- study for quiz (review week 1 words too)
* September book should be picked and students should be reading (free choice novel)
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Assignment
Periods 1 & 5 only: due to the writing assessment we did today, the vocabulary quiz is postponed until Monday, Sept. 12.
* students kept the vocabulary packets for weekend review!
All periods: "(At least) One book a Month": September book (free choice):
* I require students to independently read at least one book per month. Students were given a book log (please ask to see it) where they can record their book (s) for each month. The log does require a parent (adult) signature. I will check for the signature and info at the end of each month (sometimes at the beginning of the next month!).
* a few months will require more that a signature( example - book chat), but students will know ahead of time if this is the case.
* this is on the "honor" system, so please do not sign if you do not feel your child read. Please let me know and we can work together to encourage more reading.
** Bio poem - they were due this week, please ask your child if he/she turned it in or better yet, how they described themselves in the poem.
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Assignment
Periods 1 & 5 only: due to the writing assessment we did today, the vocabulary quiz is postponed until Monday, Sept. 12.
* students kept the vocabulary packets for weekend review!
All periods: "(At least) One book a Month": September book (free choice):
* I require students to independently read at least one book per month. Students were given a book log (please ask to see it) where they can record their book (s) for each month. The log does require a parent (adult) signature. I will check for the signature and info at the end of each month (sometimes at the beginning of the next month!).
* a few months will require more that a signature( example - book chat), but students will know ahead of time if this is the case.
* this is on the "honor" system, so please do not sign if you do not feel your child read. Please let me know and we can work together to encourage more reading.
** Bio poem - they were due this week, please ask your child if he/she turned it in or better yet, how they described themselves in the poem.
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Assignment
Due on Thursday Sept. 8th:
1)BIO POEM - final draft
*use worksheet to guide your poem, but make it your own (be creative)
* must be typed or written in color pen/ color pencil
* must have pictures/illustrations that reflect your word choices
2) Vocabulary packet - Term1 week1 Academic words
* complete packet and study for a quiz on Thurs. Sept.8
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Assignment
DUE: Wed. Sept. 7 (Per. 4 & 6) / Thurs. Sept. 8 (Per. 1,3,& 5)
*BIO POEM - final draft:
- must be typed or written in ink /colored pencil (any color is okay)
- poetry style (centered; not a paragraph)
- illustrations / pictures (must relate to your words and must have at least 2-3)
*VOCABULARY TERM1 WEEK1:
- packet should be complete
- words should be studied for a quiz on the due date
NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY! HAVE A SAFE AND FUN LONG WEEKEND!
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Assignment
DUE on Thurs. Sept. 8 (Per.1,3 & 5):
1) BIO POEM:
- typed or in color pen or colored pencils
- poetry style
- two or more pictures / illustrations representing your words
2) Vocabulary Packet Term1 Week1:
- complete the packet
- study the five words to prepare for a quiz
3) "Water bottle articles" (Source 1 & Source 2) - read both sides carefully, as well as annotate (mark up - underline, circle, highlight and write notes) so that you can use info (facts and quotes) to support your writing on Thurs.
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Assignment
Period 1,3, & 5: DUE on Thurs. Sept. 8:
1) BIO Poem (all directions must be followed; see Time Tracker or past posts)
2) Vocabulary packet Term1 Week1 must be complete / study for quiz
3) Bring "water bottles" paper to class (should have already been read and annotated (marked up)
Per. 4 & 6: Due on Fri. Sept. 9:
1) Bring "water bottles" paper to class (should have already been read and annotated (marked up)
2) I will take any late Bio poems as well!