ELA Period 5 honor's (Period per. 5) Assignments
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- 2017-2018 School Year
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- Language Arts
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Have a fabulous summer!
SUMMER READING can take you to the moon, Mars and New York... Enjoy!
Please see the attached summer reading assignment for 2018 and a suggested Podcast list (listening to a podcast is one of the accepted readings).
If you would like book suggestions, feel free to email me.
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DUE ON THURSDAY, JUNE 7 / FRIDAY, JUNE 8:
- Per. 1 & 6 : Mythology trading cards - follow directions on handout
- * EXTRA CREDIT for a third trading card, if neatly and thoroughly done
- Per. 3,4, & 5: Mythology Project - follow directions on handout
- use Google doc. and/or Google slides
- Part 2 must include a picture / image of your mythological character
- EXTRA CREDIT for a second character
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DUE ON THURSDAY, JUNE 7 / FRIDAY, JUNE 8:
- Per. 1 & 6 : Mythology trading cards - follow directions on handout
- * EXTRA CREDIT for a third trading card, if neatly and thoroughly done
- Per. 3,4, & 5: Mythology Project - follow directions on handout
- use Google doc. and/or Google slides
- Part 2 must include a picture / image of your mythological character
- EXTRA CREDIT for a second character
- Please SHARE slides with me and PRINT a hard copy of your Google doc
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THIS THURS. MAY 31 / FRI. JUNE 1:
- Every Day Edit test - study past EDE's
DUE ON THURS. JUNE 7 / FRI. JUNE 8:
- Per. 1 & 6 - Mythology Trading Cards - follow the direction handout ( we will use class time to work on these)
- Per. 3,4,& 5 - Mythology Book Project - Follow directions on the handout ( we will use some class time for your project)
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PERIOD 1 & 6 - DUE on Thurs. May 24 / Fri. May 25:
- Complete reading the Watsons ... novel through Ch. 15 (the end)
PERIOD 3, 4 & 5 - DUE on Thurs. June 7 / Fri. June 8:
- Mythology Book Project
- follow the directions handout
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PERIOD 1 and 6 : DUE on Tues. / Wed.
* The Watsons novel - please catch up with the reading...
* We will read the last two chapters in class (ch. 14 & 15) this week
PERIOD 3, 4 & 5:
* finish The Watsons ... novel - then book can be returned to the school library
* Mythology Book Project - DUE on THURS. JUNE 7 / FRI. JUNE 8
- project handout was given out in class last week (see attachment)
****ALL CLASSES: SPELLING TEST - #31: makeups and retests will be given on Thursday, May 24 during PAWS
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DUE on Thurs. May 17 / Fri. May 18:
- Watson packet should be completed
DUE on Monday, May 21:
- mythology vocabulary - complete both sides of the worksheet and write sentences on your own paper
DUE on June 7 / June 8:
- Mythology book project - typed or on google slides
- see packet for all directions (see the 2 attachments)
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DUE on Monday, May 14th:
- Spelling worksheet- Prefix "in, im, il and ir and "commonly confused words"
- sentences
- study for spelling test, too
The Watsons...
- Periods 1 & 6- read chapter 11 and answer the chapter 11 question(s)
- Periods 3,4 &5 - read chapter 13 and write the summary paragraph
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The Watsons Go ...:
Per. 1 - read ch. 10 and answer the short answer questions, on your own paper
Per. 3 &5-
read ch. 12 and answer the short answer question
***ALL CLASSES: spelling
*DUE on MONDAY, May 14th - spelling worksheet (two sided) and sentences (see bottom of worksheet for directions)
** study words - all words for a spelling test on May 14, too
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PARENTS:
CCEF'S TRIBUTE TO THE STARS
Buy your tickets now for the Culver City Education Foundation's spectacular annual fundraising gala, Tribute to the Stars, on May 5th. Don’t miss this fun filled evening where our community comes together to honor some of the “stars” who help bring a world class education to CCUSD students and to raise money to support programs in every Culver City school. Buy your tickets here: www.ccef2018.eventbrite.com
Come support CCUSD and the CUlver City Education Foundation which funds many of the programs that your children participate in:
* purchase of instruments each year for the CCMS & CCHS band and orchestra program, so all students can participate
*college trips for 5th and 8th grades
*elementary garden and healthy eating programs
*Jazz Symphonic Orchestra programs
*Front and Center Theater programs
*Maker Spaces
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All language arts classes will be taking the CAASPP standardized test this week.
The homework is reading The Watsons... and answering all short answer questions.
Due next week.
*Culver City Education Foundation"'s "TRIBUTE to the STARS" annual event-fund raiser is Saturday, May 5th - I sit on the board of the Ed. Foundation and I encourage you to click on the link and purchase a ticket to our annual event. It is great way to contribute to all that the Ed. Foundation does for our CCUSD students. Hope to see you there!
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Periods 1,3,&5 DUE on Tues. May 1st:
* The Watsons... read through chapter 8 (per. 1) / chapter 9 (per. 3&5) and answer all short answer questions on your own paper
Periods 4 DUE on Mon. April 30 :
* The Watsons... read through chapter 9 and answer all short answer questions on your own paper
Period 6 DUE on Wed. May 2:
* The Watsons... read through chapter 8 and answer all short answer questions on your own paper
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REMINDER - ALERT!!
- STANDARDIZED TESTING starts on Monday, April 23rd with language arts
- Monday, April 23rd is a block day - Periods 2,4, and 6 (PAWS is Per.1)
- Per. 1 Argumentative essay will be turned in during PAWS on Mon. April 23
- Per. 6 Argumentative essay will be turned in during class on Friday, April 20 - tomorrow
- The Watsons : Continue to read independently through testing week and answer all questions on your own answer paper. Answers will be collected on Tues. May 1st
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Periods 3,4,and 5 only:
- Argumentative essay - final draft is due on Google Classroom by 11:59 pm Friday March 23
All Classes: Have a wonderful spring break -
- Read a book
- Be kind
- Have fun and do something unexpected
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DUE by the end of day on Fri., March 23:
- Argumentative essay: final draft of three paragraphs
- send through Google classroom
- Also, bring rubric to class on Thurs (Per. 3 & 5) / Fri. (Per. 4) for 3 extra points
- Be sure to use MLA format and have an interesting title
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DUE by Friday, March 23 at midnight:
- your argumentative essay - final draft must be turned in to Google Classroom by midnight on Fri. March 23.
- Be sure to follow the rubric
- Be sure to have a bibliography (use EasyBib) with at least two sources
- Three extra points if you turn in your rubric in class this Thurs./Fri.
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*Thank you to each of the students and families who participated in Open House last night. It was fun to see everyone.
DUE on Monday, March 19:
- Argumentative essay's introductory and body paragraph need to be ready for peer editing on Monday
- Next week we will write the concluding paragraph and the bibliography and turn in the final essay by Friday, March 23 (it will be turned into Google Classroom)
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DUE on Tues. March 13 / Wed. March 14:
- on Google docs complete your introductory paragraph for the argumentative essay
- the intro paragraph should include #1 A Hook; #2 Background info on your topic (no more than two sentences) and #3 your claim ( the one you wrote on the chicken foot organizer)
*All language classes will be going to the book fair tomorrow (Tues.) and Wed., so bring $ if you want to purchase a book or item
* Check the CCMS website for details on : * Open House this Wed. evening
* National Walk Out Day this Wed. during school
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All classes should complete the internet research worksheet for Monday, March 12:
- complete both sides with two different sources
- take down facts/ support/ text evidence for your reasons
- be sure to also write the URL (web address for each site) as well as the website name and article name
- you may also start working on your introductory paragraph: HOOK, BACKGROUND INFO, then CLAIM STATEMENT
- we will continue to work on the intro on Monday
**A few students have not returned their 7th grade course selection sheets yet (due one week ago)
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DUE on Thursday, March 8th:
"Chicken Foot Graphic Organizer" is due with your foot filled in and your claim and reasons written out as a sentence. Circle your strongest reason.
*some students have still not turned in their elective course selection sheet for 7th grade. It was due last Fri. It must be turned in to the office at this point.
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All periods: Due on either Tues. March 6 / Wed. March 7:
- please know your topic and claim for the argumentative essay
- complete the figurative language (similes, metaphors and alliterations) worksheet handed out today, Monday 3-5
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Thursday, March 1 / Friday, March 2:
- all periods: GRAMMAR TEST - due to field trips make-up tests will be given during PAWS next week
- study all of the review sheets that you have collected from me this year
- * subject * predicate * nouns (common and Proper) * pronouns * verbs
Periods 3,4,& 5: finishing up with our non-fiction presentations
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Period 3 & 5 - DUE on Thursday, Feb. 22:
* non-fiction novel presentations are continuing...
* Quick Write final paragraph - edited and rewritten on Google.docs
- be sure to read directions that are posted on Google.classroom
- final paragraph should be sent to Google.classroom (NOT SHARED WITH ME)
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DUE on Thurs. Feb. 15 (per. 1,3,5) / Fri. Feb. 16 (per. 4 & 6):
- Parts of Speech test - study all of the resources you have been given this year
Periods 1 & 6 - DUE on Thurs. / Fri. this week too: * read The Giver ch. 23 (last chapter)
Periods 3,4,5 - continue working on non-fiction presentations
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DUE on Tues. Feb. 13 (Per. 1,3,5) / Wed. Feb. 14 (Per, 4 &6):
- Civil rights era vocabulary
- worksheet must be complete and study for vocabulary test
DUE on Thurs. Feb. 15 (Per. 1,3,5) / Fri. Feb. 16 (Per. 4 &6):
- Parts of Speech test
Periods 3,4,5: non-fiction presentations...
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Period 3,4, & 5: DUE on each students chosen due date-
- Non-fiction novel presentation (see attachment for directions)
- your presentation should not be more than 5 minutes
DUE next week - Tues. Feb. 13 / Wed. Feb. 14:
- Civil Rights Era vocabulary worksheet
- study for vocabulary test
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DUE on Tues. Feb. 6 - Period 1 & Wed. Feb.7 - Per. 6 :
- The Giver - read through the end of chapter 21
- be prepared to answer short answer questions from ch. 19-21
Periods 3,4,& 5 - DUE on each students chosen February date:
- non-fiction novel presentation
- see the attached directions below
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Periods 3,4,&5 - Students should be finishing up their non-fiction books and working on their non-fiction book presentation. Due dates start the second week of February. Due dates were chosen by students, so students be sure you know your due (presentation) date.
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Due on Thurs. Jan. 25 (per. 1,3,5) / Fri. Jan. 26 (per. 4 & 6):
- spelling lesson 33 worksheet (both sides) and sentences on your own notebook paper
- study for test given on the above due days
January non-fiction book - see attached list of recommendations
**Per. 6 Due on Friday, Jan. 19:
The Giver - read ch. 14 and 15
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ALL PERIODS - Due on either Thurs. Jan. 25 (Per. 1,3,5) / Fri. Jan. 26 (Per. 4 & 6)
- Spelling lesson 33 - Latin roots -rupt - and -ject-
- spelling worksheet should be completed
- spelling word sentences should be completed
- study the words
Per. 1 and 6 only - The Giver read to the end of Ch. 17 by Thurs. (tomorrow) / Fri. Jan 26
- answer the questions you wrote down in class
Per. 3,4,&5 only - non-fiction book
- you should be reading your non-fiction book and you can start your non-fiction project at any time. Be sure you know the date of your February non-fiction presentation
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DUE on Tues. Jan. 23 (Per. 1,3,5) / Wed. Jan. 24 (Per. 4 & 6):
- Parts-of-Speech worksheet(s) *attached below
- Per. 1 & 6 - 1st two sided page only / Per. 3,4,5 - both two sided pages
DUE on Thurs. Jan. 25 (Per. 1,3,5) / Fri. Jan. 26 (Per. 4 & 6):
- Spelling lesson 33 - worksheet plus sentences on your own paper
- Study for test on Thurs./Fri.
Per. 1 and 6 only -
- The Giver - ch. 16 should have been read this past weekend
ch. 17 completed by Thurs. Jan. 25 / Fri. Jan 26
Per. 3,4, and 5 only-
- January independent book is non-fiction
- Book project was handed out on Mon. Jan. 22- be sure you have a presentation date
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DUE on Wed. Jan. 17:
* Final day to turn in your Pictograph of a signpost from The Giver
January independent book is non-fiction - see attached list for ideas
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DUE on Thurs. Jan. 11(Per. 3,5) / Fri. Jan. 12(Per. 4 & 6):
- Spelling lesson 32 - "Latin roots"
- complete the two sided worksheet
- on your own notebook paper, write a separate sentence for each spelling word
- study for the spelling test on Thurs./Fri.
*Please bring The Giver to class each day this week
*January independent book - NON-Fiction (see attached recommendations)
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DUE on Thurs. Jan. 11 (per. 3 & 5) / Fri. Jan. 12 (per. 4):
* The Giver alternative ending -
- follow the directions on the half sheet handout
- must be typed and printed
- staple the half-sheet directions to the back of your paper before turning it in
JANUARY independent book - NON_FICTION - see attached list of recommendations
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The Giver - please complete reading the novel
* we will do some writing with the novel after winter break, but there will not be a final exam test
**January ALOAM (independent reading) is NON-FICTION: I am attaching a recommended list for those who want to get started over the break
HAVE A SAFE and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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DUE on Tues. Dec. 19 / Wed. Dec. 20:
- Read The Giver ch. 20-21
- continue to Notice and Note any sign posts using post-its
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DUE on Thurs. Dec. 14th:
* Per. 1 - The Giver - read chapter 11 to the end (...and ch. 10 if you did not beforehand)
- write at least two post-its for any signpost you see
*Per. 3 & 5 - The Giver - read to the end of chapter 14 & 15
- continue noting any significant signposts with post-its
- also, vocab slides are due on this date
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Per. 3,4,5:
*The Giver vocab slides are due tomorrow and Fri.
*Chapters 14 & 15, too (continue with post-its for signposts that you notice)
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DUE ON MONDAY, DEC. 11:
Per. 1 & 6: The Giver - read through the end of chapter 8
- on your paper, answer the exit ticket questions that we wrote down in class( I attached them below, just in case)
- for ch. 7 & 8, write at least 3 sign post post-its (be sure to label which sign post the event refers to)
Per. 3,4,&5: The Giver - read all of chapters 9,10 and 11
- on your own paper, answer the exit ticket questions that I gave out in class (I will attach a copy below just in case!)
- for chapter 9-11 write at least 5 post-its for any of the 6 sign posts (label them)
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Due tomorrow (Wed. Dec. 6) for Per. 4 and 6: (see yesterdays complete homework post)
- TEST on The Giver
- post-its for your sign-posts
DUE on Thurs. Dec. 7 (Per. 1,3,5) / Fri. Dec. 8 (Per. 4 & 6):
- Per. 1 and 6- The Giver - read through the end of Chapter 5 and 6
- write at least 2 more post-its for ch.5-6
- Per. 3,4,5- The Giver - read through the end of ch. 7 and 8
- write at least 3 post-its for ch. 7-8
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DUE on Tues. Dec. 5 (Per. 3 & 5) / Wed. Dec. 6 (Per. 4):
- The Giver - read through the end of Ch. 6
- TEST on Chs. 1-6 - use post-its and the book to review key points/events
- Also, have at least 7 post-its ( Contrast & Contradictions; Memory Moments; Aha! Moments or Tough Questions) attached (before you come to class) to a piece of notebook paper which I will collect for homework credit.
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DUE on Mon. Dec. 4:
- read The Giver through the end of Ch. 5
- use post-its to note signposts; at least 3 to 4 signposts (any of the four that we have learned so far)
- be prepared for a Ch. 1-5 quiz
- fill out the Exit Ticket worksheet for The Giver that was passed out in class on Thurs.
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READ, READ, READ...
November ALOAM book is HISTORICAL FICTION.
At this point students should have chosen a book and started reading.
I will attach my recommended list one more time.
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DUE on Thurs. Nov. 30 (Per. 1,3,5) / Fri. Dec.1 (Per. 4,6):
* Book Log with November's info and signatures (must have parent signature for credit)
***CHANGE for the Dec. book - We will be reading a class novel, instead of non-fiction. I have moved non-fiction to January. (I have attached a copy of the book log)
*** students will be checking out The Giver by Lois Lowry through our CCMS library, but if you would like to purchase your student's own copy I do recommend it, as we will be taking notes and it is easier to take notes in the book than on post-it notes.
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DUE on Thurs. Nov. 30:
* The Giver (today students walked to the CCMS library and checked out The Giver by lois Lowry)
- Per. 1: read Ch. 1 and use post-its to make notes about 1 Contrast and Contradiction
- Per. 3 & 5: read through the end of Ch. 2 and use post-its to make notes about 1 Contrast & Contradiction and 1 Memory Moment
** Also, due is the Book Log filled in for the November independent book, including parent signature!
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DUE on Thurs. Nov. 30 /Fri. Dec. 1:
* The Giver (yesterday & today students walked to the CCMS library and checked out The Giver by lois Lowry)
- Per. 1 and Per. 6: read Ch. 1 and use post-its to make notes about 1 Contrast and Contradiction
- Per. 3, 4 & 5: read through the end of Ch. 2 and use post-its to make notes about 1 Contrast & Contradiction and 1 Memory Moment
** Also, due is the Book Log filled in for the November independent book, including parent signature!
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In the spirit of being grateful, THANK YOU families for the generous donations of tissue boxes and pencils to our language arts classes! I am truly grateful for the lovely, curious students that I have this year.
Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.
There is no homework other than to think about who you are grateful to and to let them know...
...and READ!!!
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*Reread "The Bracelet" by Yoshiko Uchido
* in complete sentences, answer questions #1, 2,3 and 4
* Final, edited draft of your personal narrative needs to be ready on Google.docs
*no hard copy is needed
*be sure to review all directions on the rubric
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DUE on Mon. Nov. 20 (per. 4) / Tues. Nov. 21 (Per. 3 & 5):
* Personal Narrative
- final, edited draft on Google.docs
- no hard copy
- use the rubric as a check list (see attachment)
Also, READ... historical fiction is the Nov. genre
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DUE on FRI. Nov. 17th:
*Please reread the short story, The Bracelet
* In complete sentences, please answer the eight questions that are attached to The Bracelet
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**PLEASE note date change for Periods 1,3, & 5:
DUE on Wed. Nov. 8 (Per. 4,6) / **Thurs. Nov. 9 (Per. 1,3,5):
Spelling#2 worksheet, sentences and study for spelling quiz (worksheet attached below)
November ALOAM book - historical fiction (recommended list attached)
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We are starting a short story titled The Bracelet about Japanese internment camps during WWII. I will be showing students some very short documentary footage to give background information. Please feel free to discuss what knowledge you may have regarding this time period, especially if it pertains to your families.
**PLEASE note date change for Periods 1,3, & 5:
DUE on Wed. Nov. 8 (Per. 4,6) / **Thurs. Nov. 9 (Per. 1,3,5):
Spelling#2 worksheet, sentences and study for spelling quiz (worksheet attached below)
November ALOAM book - historical fiction (recommended list attached)
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**THANK YOU to those who have provided our class with boxes of tissue. It's that time of year and we go through them quickly!
***PENCILS... Many of your children do not have pencils. I have a "loaner" box, but lately students are breaking them (for no reason) or forgetting to return them. I will try to continue to loan out pencils, but as the holidays are approaching, school supplies make great stocking stuffers and gifts.
DUE on Tues. Nov. 7 (per. 1,3,5) / Wed. Nov.8 (per. 4,6):
*Spelling worksheet #2 and sentences (on a separate piece of paper) (attached below)
- the test will be give on the above due dates
NOVEMBER ALOAM - histoical fiction
- see attached recommendation list
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NEW! "ALOAM" AT LEAST ONE A MONTH! Books, Books, and more Books...
*each month students will be required to read an independent novel, at least one book a month. Students were given a fourth month reading log today to track their reading (Oct. - Jan.). I will check the log at the end of each month for verification of the reading.
- October is free choice,and students should use their lexile score (reading assessment) to help pick out an appropriate book.
- I am attaching a suggested list of novels, but there are so many choices, it does not have to be on this list
- I have also attached the reading log, just in case
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DUE on Monday, Oct. 30th:
*book log for October filled in - must have an adult signature for credit!
November's ALOAM - At Least One Book a Month: "Historical Fiction"
*I am attaching both the book log and a recommended list for historical fiction novels
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DUE on Monday, Oct. 30th:
*book log for October filled in - must have an adult signature for credit!
November's ALOAM - At Least One Book a Month: "Historical Fiction"
*I am attaching both the book log and a recommended list for historical fiction novels
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DUE on Tues. Oct. 24 (Per. 1,3,5) / Wed. Oct. 25 (Per. 4,6):
- Test on vocabulary word analysis chart #3 and #4 words. Study the words and both Latin roots - FLU - translates to "flow or movement" and PRIM - translates to "first or mostly."
- if you have misplaced your charts these are the words:
- #3 - affluent; fluctuate; fluent; influence; relevant
- #4 - primarily; primate; primer; primitive; labor
- READ for October... Book log with signature and book info will be due at the end of the month!
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DUE on Tues. Oct. 24 (Per. 1,3,5) / Wed. Oct. 25 (Per. 4,6):
- Test on vocabulary word analysis chart #3 and #4 words. Study the words and both Latin roots - FLU - translates to "flow or movement" and PRIM - translates to "first or mostly."
- if you have misplaced your charts these are the words:
- #3 - affluent; fluctuate; fluent; influence; relevant
- #4 - primarily; primate; primer; primitive; labor
- READ for October... Book log with signature and book info will be due at the end of the month!
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No formal homework for the weekend of Oct. 13-14, but students should READ!
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DUE on Thurs. Oct. 12 (Per. 1,3,5) / Fri. Oct. 13 (Per. 4,6):
1) vocabulary word analysis chart #3 (affluent, fluctuate, fluent, influence and relevant)
- word chart should be completed; no test date yet
2) TEST - nouns, pronouns and adjectives
- study your notes (make flashcards with the definitions to help you study)
- we will have a practice session in class on Tues./Wed.
** October is free choice - students should be reading at least one book for Oct.
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DUE on Thurs. Oct. 12 (Per. 1,3,5) / Fri. Oct. 13 (Per. 4,6):
1) vocabulary word analysis chart #3 (affluent, fluctuate, fluent, influence and relevant)
- word chart should be completed; no test date yet (see attachment below)
2) TEST - nouns, pronouns and adjectives
- study your notes (make flashcards with the definitions to help you study)
- we will have a practice session in class on Tues./Wed.
*****Click on the link below to play Kahoot practice for nouns, pronouns and adjectives
** October is free choice - students should be reading at least one book for Oct.
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*CCMS technology agreement ( a green paper) was due this Thurs. (today and Fri. (tomorrow , Per. 4 &6).
Homework this weekend: *Travel to a far off land through reading!
- Oct. is "free choice" for the ALOAM book - students should have a book and READ, READ, READ...
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*We had a successful Back to School Night! It was a pleasure meeting each of you. Please feel free to email me, [email protected], if you have any questions or concerns.
1) DUE on Tues. Oct. 3 (Per. 1,3,5) / Wed. Oct. 4th (Per. 4,6):
* Spelling worksheet and spelling test
* complete the spelling worksheet and study the easily confused words and homonyms
* you need to understand the meaning as well as know the spelling
2) "ALOAM" - At Least One A Month - A Book!
* students should be selecting their free-choice novel and begin reading for October
* a reading log was handed out on Monday; it will be checked at the end of each month (it does require a parent signature)
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1) DUE on Tues. Oct. 3 (Per. 1,3,5) / Wed. Oct. 4th (Per. 4,6):
* Spelling worksheet and spelling test
* complete the spelling worksheet and study the easily confused words and homonyms
* you need to understand the meaning as well as know the spelling
2) "ALOAM" - At Least One A Month - A Book!
* students should be selecting their free-choice novel and begin reading for October
* a reading log was handed out on Monday; it will be checked at the end of each month (it does require a parent signature)
3) DUE on Thurs. / Fri. :
CCMS Technology Agreement - a green paper which needs to be signed by both student and parent
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1) DUE on Thurs. Sept. 28 (Per. 1,3,5) / Fri. Sept. 29 (Per. 4,6):
"Bellwork" turn-in
* follow the directions on the half-sheet handout (see attached)
2) DUE on Tues. Oct. 3 (Per. 1,3,5) / Wed. Oct. 4th (Per. 4,6):
* Spelling worksheet and spelling test
* complete the spelling worksheet and study the easily confused words and homonyms
* you need to understand the meaning as well as know the spelling
3) "ALOAM" - At Least One A Month - A Book!
* students should be selecting their free-choice novel and begin reading for October
* a reading log was handed out on Monday; it will be checked at the end of each month (it does require a parent signature)
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DUE on Monday, Sept. 25th:
* word analysis #2 vocabulary chart
*STUDY #1 & #2 for a quiz on this Mon. Sept. 25th
BACK to SCHOOL NIGHT, for parents/guardians, is this coming Wed., Sept. 27th
*be sure you have your child's schedule of classes in order and with a room number!
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DUE Thurs. Sept. 21st :* last call for summer book report without losing points!
* All Summer in a Day ending(**)
- typed or in pen
- two to four paragraphs, well edited
- title centered, plus first name, last name, period and
teacher's name in top left corner
**Students who are out Thurs. for the High Holiday may turn in their work on Mon. Sept. 25th with no loss of credit - L'Shana Tova
DUE on Mon. Sept. 25th:
* STUDY for quiz on #1 & #2 word analysis vocabulary words
* have the #2 chart completed for homework credit
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Assignment
DUE Thurs. Sept. 21st / Fri. Sept 22 :
1)* last call for summer book report without losing points!
2) * All Summer in a Day ending(**)
- typed or in pen
- two to four paragraphs, well edited
- title centered, plus first name, last name, period and
teacher's name in top left corner
**Students who are out Thurs. for the High Holiday may turn in their work on Mon. Sept. 25th with no loss of credit - L'Shana Tova
DUE on Mon. Sept. 25th:
* STUDY for quiz on #1 & #2 word analysis vocabulary words
* have the #2 chart completed for homework credit
Due:
Assignment
DUE on Tues. Sept. 19th (Per. 1,3,5) / Wed. Sept. 20th(Per. 4,6):
* summer reading book report - follow directions on the handout from two weeks ago
* don't forget to staple the rubric page with parent signature (worth 3 points)
NEW! DUE Monday, Sept. 25th:
* word analysis worksheet - vocabulary #2
* students will be tested on this date on both #1 & #2 vocabulary words / study for meaning and usage (using the word in a sentence)
Due:
Assignment
1) ALL PERIODS: Vocabulary word analysis chart - to be completed as homework
The six academic vocabulary words are: achieve; describe; discuss; evaluate; analyze; persuade
* DUE on Mon. Sept. 18th
2) DUE on Tues. Sept. 19th (Per. 1,3,5 ) / Wed. Sept. 20th (Per. 4 & 6):
* Summer Book Report - follow template and rubric handed out last week in class
* attached below
Due:
Assignment
1) ALL PERIODS: Vocabulary word analysis chart - to be completed as homework
The six academic vocabulary words are: achieve; describe; discuss; evaluate; analyze; persuade
* DUE on Mon. Sept. 18th
2) DUE on Tues. Sept. 19th (Per. 1,3,5 ) / Wed. Sept. 20th (Per. 4 & 6):
* Summer Book Report - follow template and rubric handed out last week in class
* attached below
Due:
Assignment
1) ALL PERIODS: Vocabulary word analysis chart - to be completed as homework
The six academic vocabulary words are: achieve; describe; discuss; evaluate; analyze; persuade
* DUE on Mon. Sept. 18th
2) DUE on Tues. Sept. 19th (Per. 1,3,5 ) / Wed. Sept. 20th (Per. 4 & 6):
* Summer Book Report - follow template and rubric handed out last week in class
* attached below
Due:
Assignment
DUE on Thurs. Sept. 7th (Per. 1,3,5) / Fri. Sept. 8th (Per. 4,6):
* classroom supplies (2 dividers, pencils, paper, etc.)
*autobiography (two paragraphs) and portrait (in color)
DUE on Tues. Sept. 19th (Per. 1,3,5) / Wed. Sept. 20th (Per. 4,6):
* Summer reading book report - follow the template/rubric that was handed out in class, must be typed or written in pen
Due:
Assignment
1)DUE date: Per. 1,3,5, - Tues. Sept. 5th / Per. 4,6 - Wed. Sept. 6:
- language arts course description signature/info page
2)DUE date : Per.1,3,5 - Thurs. Sept. 7 / Per. 4,6 - Fri. Sept. 8:
- please have classroom supplies listed on the course description
- autobiography (2 paragraphs) and portrait (follow directions on the handout)
***PARENTS : Back to School Night - Wed. Sept. 27 - watch for more info.