Language Arts (Period 6) Assignments
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DUE ON THURS. JUNE 5 (per.1,3,5) / FRI. JUNE 6 (per.4,6):
- return your The Lightning Thief book
- "TLT" comprehension packet - completed
- "TLT" classroom activity packet - completed
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DUE thurs. June 5 / Fri. June 6:
All things The Lightning Thief!
1) The Lightning Thiefbook - books must be brought back to class this week. Students are responsible for lost books.
2) "TLT" comprehension packet answers and vocabulary sentences
3) "TLT" classroom activity packet
** NO WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER FRI. JUNE 6, 2:20pm
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DUE MONDAY, JUNE 2:
1) "TLT" Trading Card #4 - plus any late Trading Cards or any extra credit Trading Cards (the oroginal assignment of 6 trading cards has been scaled back to 4, but I will take more as extra credit).
DUE THUR. JUNE 5 / FRI. JUNE 6:
1) "TLT completed comprehension packet, including ch. 21-22. All pages must be completed for full credit.
- PERSUASIVE ESSAYS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR LATE CREDIT AFTER FRI. MAY 30.
- NO OTHER LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER FRI. JUNE 6.
- LATE WORK WILL BE GIVEN CREDIT AFTER ALL "ON-TIME" WORK HAS BEEN CORRECTED AND RECORDED.
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DUE Thurs. May 29:
"TLT" chapters 19 and 29 - read, answer comprehension questions in packet and write a sentence for each "checked" vocabulary word
DUE MON. JUNE 2:
"TLT" #4 Trading card - plus any late cards or extra credit (5&6) cards.
Persuasive essays are due today and will not be accepted as late after this Fri. May 30th. NO other late work will be accepted after Fri. June 6th.
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ALL STUDENTS NEED TO BRING THEIR HOME SET OF TEXT BOOKS TO SCHOOL TOMORROW, THURSDAY, MAY 29th. THEY SHOULD HAVE THEM IN THEIR 1st PER, CLASSES WHERE THEY WILL BE TAKEN TO THE SCHOOL LIBRARY.
Homework:
Due on Friday, May 30th:
1) "TLT" chapters 19-20 finish reading and complete the comprehension questions and vocabulary sentences.
Due on Monday, June 2nd:
2) "TLT" Trading Card #4 (this is the last required card). Any late or extra credit cards may also be turned in at this time.
***Persuasive essays were due yesterday and today (Tues. 5/27 & Wed. 5/28). I will not take any persuasive essays after this Friday, May 30th and I will NOT take ANY other late work after next Fri. June 6th.
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Except for today, Monday, May 19th, students will be testing each period of Language Arts this week. Students will be taking the new Smarter Balance common core state test(as they have been doing in math the past few weeks).
*students should have The Lightning Thief with them in class each day! Even during testing.
*HOMEWORK: no homework is due Tues. through Fri. this week, but homework is due when students come back after Memorial Day!
DUE on Tues. May 27 / Wed. May 28:
1) The Lightning Thief - read chapters 15,16, 17, & 18 and complete all comprehension questions and vocab.
2) PERSUASIVE ESSAY - follow all directions on the rubric(rubrics were attached to the homework post last week) I WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY LATE ESSAYS.
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1)Due on Monday May 19th: Greek Mythology Trading cards #2 & #3 - follow instruction on the yellow handout (attached last week)
***With the exception of Monday, all next week students in my Language Arts classes will be testing in the computer lab. They should bring their The Lightning Thief book (or another if they have finished "TLT")with them (in case they finish testing early; they need a book to read)
2)Due on Monday, May 26th:"TLT" chapters 15,16,17 & 18 comprhension questions and vocabulary will be checked.
3)Due on Tues. May 27 / Wed. May 28: Final draft of the persuasive essay. Students will be given this week a rubric with an example essay on the back side. See attachments for rubric: *Per. 1,4,5 & 6 click on persuasive reg. rubric
*Period 3 click on persuasive sch. rubric
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The Lightning Thief: students should have read and completed packet work for Ch. 13 & 14
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The Lightning Thief - Chapters 11-12 should have been read and the comprehension questions and vocabulary sentences are due Tues. May 13 / Wed. May 14.
Due on Thurs.May 15th / Fri. May 16th: #2 trading card - see the yellow handout for all directions
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Due on Monday, May 12th:First The Lightning Thief Trading Card is due. Please see yellow handout, but use your own ideas too
Due on Tues. May, 13 / Wed. May 14:"TLT" chapter 11 & 12 should have been read and the comprehension questions and vocab. should be complete.
** many students still owe me their Quick Write (Bellwork) turn-in. I will not accept them after Fri. May 16th.
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Due on Tues. May 6 / Wed. May 7:
- The Lightning Thief - complete reading of chapters 7 & 8 including the comprehension questions and vocabulary sentences
- Also, catch -up with past chapter work as needed
Bellwork turn-in (see attachment):
- Follow all directions on the "pink" bellwork turn-in handout
I have also attached the informational handout for required summer reading and a scholar application (* please pay close attention to dates for both!)
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Per. 4 & 6 - Due on Wed. 5/7: I will be checking for completion of the comprehension questions and vocab. for "TLT" , chapters 5,6,7 & 8.
Due on Thurs. 5/8 & Fri. 5/9: (see attachment)
- "TLT" comprehension questions and vocab. for Chapters 9 & 10
- Bellwork - Quick Writes turn-in ( see pink handout)
Final Project for The Lightning Thief: (see attachment)
Students were/will be given (Tues. & Wed.)a handout, in yellow, with complete directions for the final project surrounding the novel we are reading. Students will be designing "trading cards" for 6 Greek god/Goddesses or other greek characters that appear in the novel. They are not all due at the same time. The first card is due n Monday, May 12th.
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** Scholars applications are now on the CCMS web sit under News and Announcements -
Due on Thurs.5/1 - Fri. 5/2:
* complete the reading, comprehension questions and vocabulary sentences for TLT chapters 5 & 6
*bring all materials to class
Due on Thurs. 5/8 - Fri. 5/9:
Bellwork turn-in - follow all directions on the "pink" handout
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Due on Tues. April 29 / Wed. April 30 (WOW, time flies!):
- The Lightning Thief - read chapters 3 & 4
- answer comprehension questions from your packet
- use each vocabulary word with a "check mark" next to it in an original sentence
- bring all TLT materials to each class
SUMMER READING : Yes, it's almost that time again!
Pease look on the ccms.ssusd.org web site to download both summer reading information and scholars information. If you cannot print out the information, please ask me or pick up the info. in the office. Scholars application has a deadline (May 9th), so act now!
***Culver City 5/10K run - walk is back! Sun. June 15th is race day. register at culvercityrun.org. Start a team or make it a family affair. Proceeds go straight to CCUSD!!!
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The Lightning Thief chapters 3-4 plus comprehension questions and "checked" vocabulary word sentences are due either this Tues. / Wed.
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Due on Thurs. April 24 / Fri. April 25:
We are startingThe Lightning Thief!Books will be checked out to students in class today and tomorrow. Students are responsible for the book as they will be collected at the end of the unit. Thank you, again, to those families who donated books to the 6th grade!
*read The Lightning Thief - chapters 1 & 2
*answer comprehension questions & write vocab. sentences on your own notebook paper
*bring novel and packets to class each day
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Brainstorming for a Persuasive Essay idea!
Due on Tues. 4/22 - Wed. 4/23:
*On your own paper, write down 3 to 4 topics (problems/issues/wants/concerns) that you care about.
*Then for each idea answer the following questions:
*give two proofs that a problem really exists
* what exactly do you want to persuade people (your audience -students, all people, parents) to do and why?
***We will be starting The Lightning Thief this week, so if you have a book at home be sure to bring it in on Tues. / Wed.
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Due on Monday, April 21:
* complete the follow-up assignment started in class on Thurs./Fri. - Medusa - Perseus page 222 (Lit. book) Reading Check #1 and Interpretations #'s 2,3, & 4
*Test corrections on T2 W4 can be completed and turned in for extra credit
*"Think" about a Persuasive essay topic: "I become upset when I see ______."
**** "Join the Race" - the 2nd annual Culver City 5/10K Run / Walk is coming up on Sun. June 15th. A large portion of the proceeds benefits CCUSD. Form a team or sign up individually at culvercityrun.org
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Vocabulary packet : Term 2 Week 5
* complete packet, including sentences on your own notebook paper
*study for end of the week quiz
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Due on Thurs. 4-10 / Fri. 4-11:
*Vocabulary packet Term2 Week4 - Complete the packet and don't forget to add the sentence page (given out in class on Tues./Wed.)
*Study words for a quiz
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* "Book Chats" went well last week, but in each class there are still a few students who have not given their Book Chat book report presentation due to being unprepared (one class with students who were prepared will finish today). Please ask your child about their "Book Chat."
**Research reports were collected a week and a half ago and I am reading and grading them with hopes of giving them back by the end of the week!There are still students from each class who have not turned in their reports and I can not accept them after this Fri. A parent signature is now required!
***Homework -Due on Tues. 3/18 / Wed. 3/19:(no vocabulary this week)
Please read from our Literature book, pages 150 - 153 the Greek Myth "Baucis and Philemon." Be prepared for questions in class!
*******All Book Chat makeups MUST take place this Tues. and Wed.
THANK YOU for the generous donations of The Lightning Thief. Students are continuing to bring them in and will we start the novel in all classes soon after spring break.
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**BOOK CHAT book reports are being presented this week. Those who have presented are really "stepping out of thier comfort zone" to do an oral presentaion. Many students have asked to postpone to this Thurs. and Fri., but I may not be able to allow late presentations beyond this week.
***RESEARCH REPORTS were due last week and a late reports were handed in on Mon.I still have small handfulls of students in each class who have not turned in their papers; please check with your child. I will still accept them, but they must have a parent signature.
****Due Thurs. March 13 & Fri. March 14 - Vocabulary packet including sentence page - Term2 Week3 **study for quiz
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DUE THIS WEEK:
**1) BOOK CHAT book reports will take place all week. Each student was assigned a day (from the three days that they are in LA). Students should know their Book Chat day and come prepared to give their oral presentaion (must have worksheet and book).
**2) REASEARCH PAPER -Today Mon. 3/10 is the last day to turn in a late research report, otherwise a parent signature must be on the report.
DUE ON THURS. 3/13 - Fri. 3/14: Vocabulary packet T2W3, plus study for quiz (study words from T2wW and T2W2, also.
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DUE the week of March 10 (3/10 - 3/12 - 3/14):
** Book Chat - students were given their Book Chat oral presentation date on Monday, 3/3.
* students should be reading their chosen award-winning or nominated novel and be prepared with the Book Chat form and their book on their assigned day
*Practice makes perfect!
Research papers were due today (3/5) - I will only take late papers until next Mon. 3/10, otherwise I need a note from a parent
OPEN HOUSE is this THURS. night, March 6th, 6:30-8:00 - Hope to see you then!
The CCMS Book Fair is also open this week. If you did not donate
The Lightning Thief to your son or daughter's Language Arts class, you can purchase it at the CCMS Book Fair. They will be ordered and delivered before we begin the novel in early April. THANK YOU!
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DUE the week of March 10 (3/10 - 3/11 - 313 - Per. 1,3,5 & 3/10 - 3/12 - 3/14 - Per. 4 & 6):
** Book Chat - students were given their Book Chat oral presentation date on Monday, 3/3.
* students should be reading their chosen award-winning or nominated novel and be prepared with the Book Chat form and their book on their assigned day
*Practice makes perfect!
Research papers were due this week - I will only take late papers until next Mon. 3/10, otherwise I need a note from a parent
It was great to see so many families at Open House last night!
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DUE on Tues. March 4 / Wed. March 5: FINAL DRAFT of the RESEARCH PAPER
*students have been given packets containing directions and a rubric, along with tips on writing a thesis statement (last sentence of the introductory paragraph) and a source page (bibliography).
* Today and tomorrow (2/27 and 2/28) the 1st draft was/is due in class, so students could benefit from "peer editing." It was very successful for those who had their work, but many students did not.
Due week of March 10:
INDEPENDENT reading - BOOK CHAT: over a week ago I assigned students to get a reading book (a novel) of their choice within the quidelines on the handout I gave out (see attachment). Today and tomorrow (2/27 and 2/28) I have and will be giving out the "BOOK CHAT" form. This is mainly an oral presentaion.
*students need to be finished reading by March 10 and next week each student will be assigned a presentaion date (the week of March 10-14).
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DUE WED. MARCH 5:
** research paper
*follow all directions on the rubric and tip paper
*staple source paper behind research
* staple research note packet at the back
DUE WEEK OF MARCH 10:
*** Book Chat book report
* continue reading
*take notes on back of Book Chat form
*be sure you know the date of your book chat
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- 1st draft of the Research paper : follow the directions and the rubric that was given out in class on Thurs. 2-20 / Fri. 2-21
- Vocabulary packet Term2 Week2 - complete packet, sentences and study for quiz
- BOTH Due on Thursday, Feb.27 / Friday, Feb.28
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All classes should be working on the following assignments:
- Research essay - we have finished doing research in the school computer lab (students may need to do more research on their own) and yesterday and today I handed out several pages of directions and tips for students to be writing their 1st draft of the 5 paragraph research report - Due on Thursday, Feb. 27 / Friday, Feb.28 * See attached direction sheet
- Vocabulary packet Term2 Week2 - students should be completeing the packet and studying for the quiz (Week 1 words, too) - Due on Thursday, Feb. 27 / Friday, Feb. 28
- Independent reading - Yesterday and today was the due date for students to have their independent novel "in class." The novel should be either a Newberry gold or silver medalist or from the California Young Reader Medal nomination or winner list. *See attached directions
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All classes should be working on the following assignments:
- Research essay - we have finished doing research in the school computer lab (students may need to do more research on their own) and yesterday and today I handed out several pages of directions and tips for students to be writing their 1st draft of the 5 paragraph research report - Due on Thursday, Feb. 27 / Friday, Feb.28 * See attached direction sheet
- Vocabulary packet Term2 Week2 - students should be completeing the packet and studying for the quiz (Week 1 words, too) - Due on Thursday, Feb. 27 / Friday, Feb. 28
- Independent reading - Yesterday and today was the due date for students to have their independent novel "in class." The novel should be either a Newberry gold or silver medalist or from the California Young Reader Medal nomination or winner list. *See attached directions
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Due on Thurs. Feb. 20 (Per. 1,3,5) / Fri. Feb. 21 (Per. 4&6):
*Bellwork Turn-in- Review the pink half-sheet with the bellwork list and directions for the final draft rewrite of one Quick Write (see attachment)
** Award nominated or winning book check- please review the double sided information sheet on the next book report independent reading assignment (see attachment). The book chat/book report directions and due date will be given out next week, but I need to see your "book" in class on Thurs./Fri.
*****The Lightening Thief book donation drive is still on, but you are welcome to wait and purchase one or more at the CCMS Book Fair, the week of March 3-7. We will not start the novel until just after spring break.
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- Research Project: Students are busy taking notes in the computer lab. Please ask your child about their research topic. We will continue to spend time in the computer lab through next week and then begin to write the first draft of our research paper. I will be giving students a "rubric" to follow by the end of next week.
- No vocabulary packets for this week or next week
- Book donations of The Lightening Thief by Rick Riordan have begun to arrive. We will not be reading the book until just after spring break. I have revised the donation letter and we are happy to let you know that the book will be available at the CCMS Book Fair during March 3rd - March 7th. March 6th is Open House.
- Book report - please look for an informational sheet to come home with students this Thurs. 2/13 & Fri. 2/14 regarding an independent book assignment for an upcoming book report.
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- Research Project: Students are busy taking notes in the computer lab. Please ask your child about their research topic. We will continue to spend time in the computer lab through next week and then begin to write the first draft of our research paper. I will be giving students a "rubric" to follow by the end of next week.
- No vocabulary packets for this week or next week
- Book donations of The Lightening Thief by Rick Riordan have begun to arrive. We will not be reading the book until just after spring break. I have revised the donation letter and we are happy to let you know that the book will be available at the CCMS Book Fair during March 3rd - March 7th. March 6th is Open House.
- Book report - please look for an informational sheet to come home with students this Thurs. 2/13 & Fri. 2/14 regarding an independent book assignment for an upcoming book report.
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Due Wed. Feb.12:(per.4&6)
Paraphrasing worksheet
Due on Thurs. Feb.13 & Fri. Feb.14:
(No vocabulary for the next two weeks)
**Students need to be sure to bring their research packets to class. We will be focusing on note taking for our research topics.
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Due on Thurs. Feb. 6th / Fri. Feb. 7th:
*Vocabulary packet - Term2 week 1 including the sentence page that was given out yesterday and today
Research paper:
*Parents, please ask your child about their "topic" for the upcoming research report. This is a teaching lesson, so we are going step-by-step and no due date or actual research has begun yet. At this time though, students have settled on an appropriate, manageable topic. (Some students are still struggling with this). Yesterday and today we learned about evaluating a website for credibility, accuracy and objectivity, as well as creating "key terms" to use in search engines. Next week we will begin to research and take notes which will then be turned into our first draft five paragraph essay. A rubric will be given to each student prior to writing their first draft. First drafts will then be "peer edited" after which a due date for the final draft as will be given.
**With the exception of Per. 4 (they will get the letter on Fri.) all sixth grade students were given a letter this week to bring home from the language arts teachers. We are asking for donations of a particular novel (paperback), The Lightening Thief by Rick Riordan. We hope to obtain one for each student, which we can then keep for our future students, too. The novel is a perfect accompaniment to the students study of ancient Rome and Greece in the spring. The novel is centered around Greek Mythology, which students tend to find fascinating. Who doesn't love syperheroes and monsters!
Thank you in advance for any donations you may make to our classroom.
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Due on Fri. Feb. 7th:
*Vocabulary packet - Term2 week 1 including the sentence page that was given out yesterday and today
Research paper:
*Parents, please ask your child about their "topic" for the upcoming research report. This is a teaching lesson, so we are going step-by-step and no due date or actual research has begun yet. At this time though, students have settled on an appropriate, manageable topic. (Some students are still struggling with this). Yesterday and today we learned about evaluating a website for credibility, accuracy and objectivity, as well as creating "key terms" to use in search engines. Next week we will begin to research and take notes which will then be turned into our first draft five paragraph essay. A rubric will be given to each student prior to writing their first draft. First drafts will then be "peer edited" after which a due date for the final draft as will be given.
**With the exception of Per. 4 (they will get the letter on Fri.) all sixth grade students were given a letter this week to bring home from the language arts teachers. We are asking for donations of a particular novel (paperback), The Lightening Thief by Rick Riordan. We hope to obtain one for each student, which we can then keep for our future students, too. The novel is a perfect accompaniment to the students study of ancient Rome and Greece in the spring. The novel is centered around Greek Mythology, which students tend to find fascinating. Who doesn't love syperheroes and monsters!
Thank you in advance for any donations you may make to our classroom.
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Due on Tues. Feb.4 / Wed. Feb.5:
*bring completed Research Worksheet with topic to class
Due on Thurs. Feb.6 / Fri. Feb.7:
*Vocabulary packet Term2 Week 1 - completed packet
* study for vocabulary quiz
Parents,
On Monday, Feb.3 a letter was sent home from the language arts teachers with all 6th graders. I have attached a copy. Thank you in advance!
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Students should review their Research Brainstorming Worksheet to be sure it is complete on both sides and to double check their topic.
*Is your topic narrow enough and manageable enough?
* Is your topic a subject that really interests you?
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Due on Thursday, Jan. 30 / Friday, January 31:
* vocabulary packet Term1 week8 "writing vocabulary"
*study for the vocabulary test
*be sure to review all Term 1 words
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*Students should continue to work on their Vocabulary Term1 Week8 packet, especially the paragraph! Also, this test will be cumulative of all of the Term 1 words.
*We are continuing to focus on a topic for each students research report, so the Brainstorming worksheet should be worked on if it was not completed by Mon. (today).
Due on Thurs. Jan.30 / Fri. Jan. 31
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Due on Monday, Jan. 27:
*Brainstorming worksheet for a topic for our upcoming research project
*Pick a few topics - complete the front side to narrow down your final topic
* complete the back side when you have a final topic
Due on Thursday, Jan.30 / Fri. Jan.31:
*vocabulary Term1 Week8 packet and sentences
* study for the vocab. test
*be sure to study from the complete Term1 vocabulary sheet, this test will cover many of the words from the entire Term1 group
REMINDER: * CCMS is participating in the "PENNIES FOR PATIENTS", cancer research fundraising drive. Students can donate to their 3rd period class!
Thank you for your support!
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NO Homework...
NO school on Monday, Jan. 20 or Tuesday, Jan.21...
Wednesday starts a new semester!
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Due on Tues./Wed. of this week:
* - Edit and rewrite today's (Mon. Jan. 13) QuickWrite. Edit right on the paper and then rewrite (pencil okay) on the same paper underneath or on the back. Add a few sentences if necessary.
Due on Thurs./Fri. of this week:
* - Spelling lesson 21 (Prefix com- / con-)
- complete the worksheet
- complete sentences
- study for quiz
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As the semester is coming to a close next week, students have been reminded that all late work (from this current 2nd quarter only) must be turned in by this Monday, Jan. 13.
There is no additional homework this week, but many students have work to complete.
Please go online to the Aeries Parent Portal with your child and have a conversation about any missing assignments. I have several "unclaimed" papers in my "No Name" file for each period!
Thank you...Cathi Green-Bratton
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Due on either Thurs. Jan.9 or Fri. Jan. 10:
1) *ocabulary T1 W7 packet should be completed and studied for the quiz given on the due date this week
*study past vocabulary words as well
2) *Coordinating conjunction (fanboys) worksheet also needs to be completed and ready for turn in this week
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Periods 1,4,5,& 6: If students turned in their "Kenny and Byron Watson Compare and Contrast Paragraph" and their The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963 packet, then there is no winter break homework.
I would encourage a conversation about the novel we just finished; it is historical fiction centered around the Civil Rights era. Students should still have the novel and we will be doing one last closing pproject about the novel when we return from winter break.
Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa and a safe New Year to all...
Fondly,
Ms. Green-Bratton
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Periods 1,4,5,&6: We are at the point of finishing The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963. In class on Tues. & Wed. we will be reading the second to last chapter (ch.14) and perhaps starting the last chapter. Students are required to finish the last chapter at home, as needed. Students are really enjoying this novel. It has ties to the Civil Rights movement in the 1960's, so please ask your child about and discuss the "real life" connections to the book.
Due on Thurs. / Fri. (Dec.19/20): students have had over a week to complete The Watsons...work packet. It is due, completed, this Thur. / Fri.
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Periods 1,4,5,& 6:
Due on Tues. Dec. 17 / Wed. Dec. 18:
*The Watsons... catch up if necessary and read through to the end of Ch. 13
Due on Thues. Dec. 19 / Fri. Dec. 20:
**The Watsons... packet - complete all worksheets and staple all work to The Watsons packet (check that you have everything and ask for a duplicate on Mon. if necessary)
Parents- CCMS is collecting (ongoing) "canned spaghetti sauce 16-28oz. size cans." Each CCUSD school is collecting a specific food and these will be given to students who may need weekend food for themselves and their families. Thank you in advance!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year...
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Periods 1,4,5,& 6: Due on Thurs. Dec. 12 / Fri. Dec. 13 -
* Vocabulary packet T1 W6 - complete the packet and study for the vocabulary test. Review past vocabulary words, too!
** The Watsons... Students should have read through Ch.11 and completed the Ch. 10 & 11 questions on a worksheet that was given out last week.
*** Kenny and Byron Compare/Contrast paragraph - final draft (pen or typed)is due on Thurs./Fri. (students turned in a 1st draft last week - ask your child !)
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Due on Wed. Dec. 11 -
* read The Watsons... through Ch. 9
* answer the Ch. 8 & 9 questions on the worksheet that was given out in class on Fri. Dec.6
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Periods 1,4,5, & 6: Due on Thurs. Dec.5 / Fri. Dec.6 -
*read from The Watsons... through Ch.7 and be sure you are caught up with worksheet questions
* Compare / Contrast paragraph of Kenny and Byron Watson is due (follow directions on the Venn Diagram worksheet and use the Literature book, Page 703 for help, as well)
*Spelling Lesson 19 - complete worksheet and sentences / study for spelling test
Period 3: Due on Thurs. Dec. 5 -
*read from TCCD chapters 19 and 20
*complete storyboard and think sheet for your Personal Narrative
*Spelling Lesson 19 - complete worksheet and sentences / study for spelling test
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Happy Thanksgiving and Hanukkah to all!
Per. 1,4,5,&6: Due on Tues. Dec.3rd / Wed.Dec.4th:
Continue to read The Watsons... through Ch. 5. Also, complete the worksheet for chapters 3,4,&5 (catch-up on other chapter worksheets if you have fallen behind!) plus fill in the Venn Diagram on the back side of the worksheet (DO NOT write your compare & contrast paragraph yet, just fill in the Venn Diagram)
Per.3: Due on Tues. Dec.3rd:
Continue to read TCCD chapters 16,17 & 18. Also, complete the worksheet for those chapters (catch-up on other worksheets if you are behind!)
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Periods 1,4,5,& 6: Due on either Tues. Dec.3 / Wed.Dec.4 (students should know):
The Watsons... novel through chapter 5 should have been read and ALL worksheets through chapter 5 should be cpmpleted!
*Also, the Venn Diagram should be filled in only!
Due on Thurs.Dec.5/Fri.Dec.6: Spelling WOW lesson 19 - more suffixes!
*complete the worksheet as well as the sentences and study for the test
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*Periods 1,4,5,& 6 should have checked out The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963 from our school library. All classes were taken to the library over a week ago , but a few students did not have their CCMS student I D and needed to come back to the library on their own, with their ID and check out the book. PLEASE ASK YOUR CHILD ABOUT THE NOVEL...
**Students were also given a starter packet for the novel and we will add worksheets as I assign new chapters.
***As of today, Fri. Nov. 22, students should have read Chapters 1 & 2 and completed the Ch. 1 & 2 worksheet. Yesterday and today (unless they were on a field trip today) students were assigned to read Ch. 3,4,& 5 and given a new worksheet for those chapters. DUE right after the Thanksgiving break - Tues. Dec.3 & Wed. Dec.4.
Period 3 - Students are continuing to read The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle and have a worksheet that is due on Tues. Nov. 26th. I will be requiring a few more chapters to be read over the Thaksgiving break with a light worksheet.
ALL Classes: This Mon. (Nov. 25)& Tues. (Nov.26) all students in 6th grade Language Arts classes will be taking a Benchmark test - covering summary writing, theme, 1st & 3rd person point of view and Figurative Language (simile, metaphor, hyperbole and peronification)
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On Monday, Nov. 18th a new Vocabulary packet was given out - T1W5 - students who were absent due to the field trip need to remember to ask for the Vocabulary packet and should put their spelling homework in the "absent" box.
Due this Thurs. and Fri. (Nov. 21&22): Vocabulary packet and study for the quiz.
*er. 1,4,5,6: should be reading The Watson... through Ch. 3 by Thurs./Fri.
*Per. 3 should be reading TCCD Ch.13,14,&15 and completing the new worksheet by Mon. Nov. 25th
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Due on Monday: 1) spelling lesson 18 - "suffix" - complete the worksheet and study for the spelling test which will be on Monday, Nov. 18th.
2) students were taken to the school library to check out a novel "The watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963 - we are reading the novel as a class.
If a student did not have their school ID, the librarian did not check the novel out to them. Students need to make sure they go on their own and keep up with the reading.
Due on Monday, Nov.18th - read The Watsons...Chapters 1 and 2 ONLY! Also, complete the Ch. 1/2 worksheet in the packet that was handed out in class.
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Due on Wed. Nov. 13th: Prepare for a quiz on "The Bracelet" (pages 70-74) - study the vocabulary (pg.69), reread the story, and answer the following questions on page 76, #'s 1, 5, & 11.
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Due on Fri. Nov. 8th:
1) Vocabulary packet Term1 week4 - complete the packet and study current and past vocabulary for a quiz
2) "Point of View" worksheet
3) summary rewrites for any student who received a 1or 2 on their "The Golden Touch" or "The Emperor's New Clothes" summary
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Due on Friday, Nov. 8th:
1) Vocabulary packet Term 1 week4 (Latin root "prim" meaning "first") - complete the packet and study current and past words
2) Point of View worksheet - use the study guide we completed in class today to help with the worksheet
3) summary rewrites (grade 2 or 1 only) are due
1) Vocabulary packet Term 1 week4 (Latin root "prim" meaning "first") - complete the packet and study current and past words
2) Point of View worksheet - use the study guide we completed in class today to help with the worksheet
3) summary rewrites (grade 2 or 1 only) are due
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read "The Bracelet" in your Literature book pages 70-74
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All classes - Due on Monday -
* Spelling WOW lesson 18 (suffix "ance/ence")
worksheet and sentences are due
study for Monday's spelling test
Per. 1,4,6,&6: This week all classes went to the school library to check out a class novel The Watson's Go to Birmingham - 1963. Most students had their school issued ID and were able to check out the book. Please check with your child - a few students did not have their student ID and need to take responsibility to get the book on their own.
Due on Tues. (Per. 1 &5)& Wed.(Per. 4&6): read chapters 1&2 of The Watsons... and work on the reading packet that was handed out in class. The "Character Page" is a work in progress, but the Ch.1-2 page should be fully completed by Tues./Wed.
Per.3: TCCD - read Ch.13 by Tues.
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Due on Fri. Nov. 1st :
1) spelling WOW #4 worksheet and short story
2) bellwork packet - already put in order from #11 to #25
3) summary paragraph (in pen or typed) of "The Golden Touch" or "The Emperor's New Clothes"
1) spelling WOW #4 worksheet and short story
2) bellwork packet - already put in order from #11 to #25
3) summary paragraph (in pen or typed) of "The Golden Touch" or "The Emperor's New Clothes"
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Due on Tues. Oct.29 / Wed/ Oct. 30th - All classes should re-read "The Golden Touch" (pages 116-117) and "The Emperor's New Clothes" (pages 137-140) in our Literature book
Per. 1 - summary draft is due on Tues. Oct 29th
Per. 3 - continue to read TCCD through chapter 7
Per. 4 & 6 - Literature book - answer question # 9 on page 142 - due on WEd. Oct. 30
Per. 1 - summary draft is due on Tues. Oct 29th
Per. 3 - continue to read TCCD through chapter 7
Per. 4 & 6 - Literature book - answer question # 9 on page 142 - due on WEd. Oct. 30
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FYI - This is not mandatory, but highly recommended!
On Tues. evening, Oct 29th, at West LA College (see attachment for details) the candidates for Culver City School Board are holding a "Kids Forum". It is the first ever such forum in Culver City; students will be able to ask questions of the potential candidates.
I have attached the flyer below!
On Tues. evening, Oct 29th, at West LA College (see attachment for details) the candidates for Culver City School Board are holding a "Kids Forum". It is the first ever such forum in Culver City; students will be able to ask questions of the potential candidates.
I have attached the flyer below!
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HOMEWORK IS BACK ONLINE!! So sorry that the site was down (for me) all of last week.
*Given out today, Mon. Oct. 21st:
*Vocabulary Term 1 Week 3 packet - (latin root) FLU = "flow"
-Vocab. packet is due on the test day : Per. 1,3,5 - Thurs. Oct. 24th
Per. 4 & 6 - Fri. Oct. 25th
*Given out today, Mon. Oct. 21st:
*Vocabulary Term 1 Week 3 packet - (latin root) FLU = "flow"
-Vocab. packet is due on the test day : Per. 1,3,5 - Thurs. Oct. 24th
Per. 4 & 6 - Fri. Oct. 25th
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Due on Thursday Oct. 24 (Per. 1&5) / Friday Oct.25 (Per.4&6):
1) Vocabulary packet Term1 Week3
**Study current and past vocabulary words for the quiz
2)Handbook Adjective exercise pages 39-40 Ex.11 -#'s 1-10 - Go "Spelunking" with colorful adjectives!
1) Vocabulary packet Term1 Week3
**Study current and past vocabulary words for the quiz
2)Handbook Adjective exercise pages 39-40 Ex.11 -#'s 1-10 - Go "Spelunking" with colorful adjectives!
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Due on Thursday, Oct. 10th / Friday, Oct. 11th:
*Vocabulary packet - students should also be prepared to take a quiz
*Ta-Na-E-Ka - "Mary" complete paragraph supporting two personality triats that describe Mary and how she uses those traits to survive her Ta-Na-E-Ka and "open the eyes of her mother and grandfather to new interpretations of old traditions."
*Vocabulary packet - students should also be prepared to take a quiz
*Ta-Na-E-Ka - "Mary" complete paragraph supporting two personality triats that describe Mary and how she uses those traits to survive her Ta-Na-E-Ka and "open the eyes of her mother and grandfather to new interpretations of old traditions."
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If we did not finish Ta-Na-E-Ka in class, please finish the story at home. Then, in the Literature book, on page 62, read #7 and answer it on the answer paper we outlined in class. It should look similar to this:
What arguments (comments) do the older generation(mother, grandfather & teacher) make in support of Ta-Na-E-Ka:
1)
2)
3)
What arguments (comments) do Mary and Roger make against taking part in Ta-Na-E-Ka:
1)
2)
3)
What arguments (comments) do the older generation(mother, grandfather & teacher) make in support of Ta-Na-E-Ka:
1)
2)
3)
What arguments (comments) do Mary and Roger make against taking part in Ta-Na-E-Ka:
1)
2)
3)
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REMINDER - Due Tues. & Wed. (Oct. 8th & 9th): Literature book, page 62 #7 only from the Ta-Na-E-Ka story. Can be answered on the paper we set-up in class or just follow the format in the book from #7.
Due Thurs. Oct. 10th / Fri. Oct. 11th: VOCABULARY
*complete the packet
*study for a vocabulary test
Due Thurs. Oct. 10th / Fri. Oct. 11th: VOCABULARY
*complete the packet
*study for a vocabulary test
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DUE on Fri. Oct. 4th:
Spelling WOW #3 packet - homophones
*be sure to complete the two page/four sided packet and study the 16 words for meaning and spelling
**Please support CCMS by participating in the Magazine/Cookie dough drive. Next turn in day is next Wed. Oct. 9th. Thank you!
Spelling WOW #3 packet - homophones
*be sure to complete the two page/four sided packet and study the 16 words for meaning and spelling
**Please support CCMS by participating in the Magazine/Cookie dough drive. Next turn in day is next Wed. Oct. 9th. Thank you!
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1) Today's Quick Write - "Time Travel" - edit for mistakes (spelling, punctuation , etc.) and rewrite the paragraph. Your rewrite may be on the same paper as your original paragraph that we did in class today (Mon. 9/30). Pencil is okay!
DUE: Per. 1,3,5 - Tues. Oct. 1st
Per. 4 & 6 - Wed. Oct. 2nd
2) Spelling WOW #3 - homophones - complete the 4 sided packet(2 pages) and study the 16 homophones. Be sure to understand the meaning of each spelling...
Completed packet is due on the day of the quiz:
DUE: Per. 1,3,5 - Thurs. Oct. 3rd
Per. 4 & 6 - Fri. Oct.4th
***If you were absent on Monday, please remember to pick up a spelling packet!
DUE: Per. 1,3,5 - Tues. Oct. 1st
Per. 4 & 6 - Wed. Oct. 2nd
2) Spelling WOW #3 - homophones - complete the 4 sided packet(2 pages) and study the 16 homophones. Be sure to understand the meaning of each spelling...
Completed packet is due on the day of the quiz:
DUE: Per. 1,3,5 - Thurs. Oct. 3rd
Per. 4 & 6 - Fri. Oct.4th
***If you were absent on Monday, please remember to pick up a spelling packet!
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NO WEEKEND HOMEWORK!
*Please be aware that CCMS is holding the first of our two important fundraisers - the Magazine Drive (& other goodies). Just one purchase from each family helps to fund new technology, new books and more for CCMS. PLEASE PARTICIPATE...
*Also, five week PROGRESS REPORTS will be mailed out in approximately 10 days. Students ONLY receive a progress report if their academics are a C- or lower(in any class) or if there is a behavior issue. Students & parents should regularly be checking the Aeries Grade Portal...No Surprises!
*Please be aware that CCMS is holding the first of our two important fundraisers - the Magazine Drive (& other goodies). Just one purchase from each family helps to fund new technology, new books and more for CCMS. PLEASE PARTICIPATE...
*Also, five week PROGRESS REPORTS will be mailed out in approximately 10 days. Students ONLY receive a progress report if their academics are a C- or lower(in any class) or if there is a behavior issue. Students & parents should regularly be checking the Aeries Grade Portal...No Surprises!
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"LAST CALL" - Book Posters must be turned in today or tomorrow (9/24 - 9/25) for late credit.
DUE on Thurs. (Per 1,3,5) Sept. 26th & Fri. (Per. 4 & 6) Sept. 27th:
*Vocabulary worksheet with examples either written or illustrated
*Study all vocabulary for a quiz on Thurs./Fri.
DUE on Thurs. (Per 1,3,5) Sept. 26th & Fri. (Per. 4 & 6) Sept. 27th:
*Vocabulary worksheet with examples either written or illustrated
*Study all vocabulary for a quiz on Thurs./Fri.
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*Book Poster book reports were due this weekend (I have attached the draft and final poster worksheets, but I could not get the directions to attach):
- Most students have turned their book poster's in, so there is NO weekend HOMEWORK for those students.
- Some students need to rewrite the writing portion in pen or type it (NO PENCIL). Students should have the directions/rubric on the original paper that I handed out. Most importantly, the summery portion needs to be typed or written in pen and the creative, cover illustration must be neat and in color - ***"Last Call" to turn in the Book Poster is :Per. 1,3,5 - Tues. Sept.24th
Per. 4& 6- Wed. Sept. 25th
- Most students have turned their book poster's in, so there is NO weekend HOMEWORK for those students.
- Some students need to rewrite the writing portion in pen or type it (NO PENCIL). Students should have the directions/rubric on the original paper that I handed out. Most importantly, the summery portion needs to be typed or written in pen and the creative, cover illustration must be neat and in color - ***"Last Call" to turn in the Book Poster is :Per. 1,3,5 - Tues. Sept.24th
Per. 4& 6- Wed. Sept. 25th
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SUMMER BOOK POSTER- DUE: Per. 1,3,5 - Tues. Sept. 17th / Per. 4 & 6 - Wed. Sept.18th
* final draft only(follow all direction on the rubric/grade sheet on the back side of the poster paper)
* final draft only(follow all direction on the rubric/grade sheet on the back side of the poster paper)
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Per. 1,3,5 - due on Tues. Sept. 17th:
Per. 4,6 - due on Wed. Sept. 18th:
*BOOK POSTER - final draft only - please follow all directions on the back side of the final draft paper that was given out in class.
Per. 1,3,5 - due on Thurs. Sept. 19th:
Per. 4,6 - due on Fri. Sept. 20th:
*SPELLING WOW#2 - worksheet & sentences should be complete
- study for quiz, too
****REMINDER: BACK to SCHOOL Night is this Thurs. evening, 6:15 to 8:00 - be sure to get a copy of your child's schedule. Classes are every 10 minutes in order of "0" per. to 6th per.
Per. 4,6 - due on Wed. Sept. 18th:
*BOOK POSTER - final draft only - please follow all directions on the back side of the final draft paper that was given out in class.
Per. 1,3,5 - due on Thurs. Sept. 19th:
Per. 4,6 - due on Fri. Sept. 20th:
*SPELLING WOW#2 - worksheet & sentences should be complete
- study for quiz, too
****REMINDER: BACK to SCHOOL Night is this Thurs. evening, 6:15 to 8:00 - be sure to get a copy of your child's schedule. Classes are every 10 minutes in order of "0" per. to 6th per.
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Words of the Week (WOW) were given out in all classes today! This is our first spelling/vocabulary worksheet.
*there are eight words and all words have to be learned for both spelling and vocabulary(understaning of meaning and use in a sentence)
*there is a bit of work to do on the worksheet and I strongly encourage parents to help students spend 10 minutes a night sending their words - five a practice quiz, then write the missed words at least 5 times, each night prior to the test
*I have attached the WOW worksheet
**WOW worksheet is due on test day: Per. 1,3,5 - Thurs. Sept. 12th
Per. 4 & 6 - Fri. Sept. 13th
*Also, we will be doing our rough draft writing of the paragraph for the summer book report in class this week, Tues, & Wed. Be sure to have notes or your book.
*there are eight words and all words have to be learned for both spelling and vocabulary(understaning of meaning and use in a sentence)
*there is a bit of work to do on the worksheet and I strongly encourage parents to help students spend 10 minutes a night sending their words - five a practice quiz, then write the missed words at least 5 times, each night prior to the test
*I have attached the WOW worksheet
**WOW worksheet is due on test day: Per. 1,3,5 - Thurs. Sept. 12th
Per. 4 & 6 - Fri. Sept. 13th
*Also, we will be doing our rough draft writing of the paragraph for the summer book report in class this week, Tues, & Wed. Be sure to have notes or your book.
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1) students should continue to study their eight vocabulary/spelling words and make sure the Words of the Week worksheet (sections-- Handbook pg.337-Ex.12 -1,5,8 & 10 and sentences for each academic word) is complete. Due tomorrow Sept.13th (test will also be on Fri. 9/13).
2) Summer Book Poster - Due on Tues. Sept.17th:
*final draft of the book (it is the paper given out in class with the rubric/directions on the back)
*be sure to follow all directions closely
2) Summer Book Poster - Due on Tues. Sept.17th:
*final draft of the book (it is the paper given out in class with the rubric/directions on the back)
*be sure to follow all directions closely
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All classes: due on Monday, Sept. 9th:
1)-final draft (typed or in blue/black pen) of your math project paragraph.
-reminder-for our Language Arts class I just want the paragraph, not the entire project.
You can use another copy of the paragraph for your project paper which will be turned in to your math teacher (I know some students have already done this for math).
2)please be sure to have the "Summer Book Assignment" paper (given out about one week ago) in class on Monday as well. We will begin to write your book report paragraphs
*If you were out on Thurs., the classes read "All Summer in a Day" pages 17-24 in your Literature book
1)-final draft (typed or in blue/black pen) of your math project paragraph.
-reminder-for our Language Arts class I just want the paragraph, not the entire project.
You can use another copy of the paragraph for your project paper which will be turned in to your math teacher (I know some students have already done this for math).
2)please be sure to have the "Summer Book Assignment" paper (given out about one week ago) in class on Monday as well. We will begin to write your book report paragraphs
*If you were out on Thurs., the classes read "All Summer in a Day" pages 17-24 in your Literature book
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Please use your interview questions that we brainstormed in Language Arts to interview an adult about how they use math in their job.
-be sure to bring your questions,answers and /or your 1st draft paragraph to Language Arts class on Thurs. Sept. 5th(Per. 1,3,5) / Fri. Sept.6th(Per. 4&6).
-be sure to bring your questions,answers and /or your 1st draft paragraph to Language Arts class on Thurs. Sept. 5th(Per. 1,3,5) / Fri. Sept.6th(Per. 4&6).
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Due on Tues. Sept.3 (Per. 1,3,5) / Wed. Sept.4 (Per. 4 & 6):
*Summer Book Assignment worksheet
*must be signed
*fill in the note section with book information - check spelling!
*You may bring in your summer reading book if you have it
*Summer Book Assignment worksheet
*must be signed
*fill in the note section with book information - check spelling!
*You may bring in your summer reading book if you have it
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Final draft of your Bio Poem is due:
Per. 1,3,5: Thurs. Aug. 29th
Per. 2 & 4: Fri. Aug. 30th
*must be either typed or written in any color ink
*remember, it is a poem, not a paragraph, center the poem or make sure each thought has it's own line(s)
*must be neatly illustrated, in color, with pictures or drawings that reflect who you are!
Per. 1,3,5: Thurs. Aug. 29th
Per. 2 & 4: Fri. Aug. 30th
*must be either typed or written in any color ink
*remember, it is a poem, not a paragraph, center the poem or make sure each thought has it's own line(s)
*must be neatly illustrated, in color, with pictures or drawings that reflect who you are!