Ms. Caamano - 6th Grade-Period 5 Assignments
- Instructors
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- 2020-21 School Year
- Department
- Language Arts
- Description
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Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
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Chapter 2 - Cause and Effect
After reading the chapter as a class, complete this homework
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Rufus or Kenny Journal Entry
Complete this assignment after we finish chapters 3 and 4
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Articles, Pronouns, and Independent or Dependent Clauses Quiz
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Dependent and Independent Clauses
Work on “Dependent and Independent Clauses .”
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1. What was the purpose of "The Green Book" during the Jim Crow era? Why was it so important to have? 2. After watching the video, how did it make you feel? Explain.
Answer the questions in complete sentences AFTER watching the video.
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Pronouns Practice
Work on “Pronouns.”
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Capitalizing and Formatting Titles
Work on “Capitalizing and Formatting Titles .”
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Writing Practice
Create a new document, place it in MLA format, and complete the assignment.
Highlight the topic sentence in YELLOW
Highlight the TLQP in PINK
Highlight the analysis in BLUE
Highlight the topic sentence in YELLOW
Highlight the TLQP in PINK
Highlight the analysis in BLUE
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TWGTB - Chapters 1 and 2 quiz
Do not begin until I speak with you in class.
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Chapter 1 Homework - Allusions
After we read Chapter 1 in class, complete this homework
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1. Which image or law particularly stood out to you and why? 2. How did the activity make you feel? Explain. 3. Do we see any examples of discrimination (unjust treatment of people based on race, gender, religion, etc.) in today's society? Explain.
After we review the background for The Watsons go to Birmingham, complete the reflection questions and be prepared to discuss as a class.
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NoRedInk Articles: "A" versus "An"
1. Identifying Articles
2. "A" versus "An"
2. "A" versus "An"
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Final Argumentative Essay
We will put the final essay together in class, so do not submit before the due date
While the score in Google Classroom says out of "12", the assignment will be doubled in Aeries.
While the score in Google Classroom says out of "12", the assignment will be doubled in Aeries.
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Argumentative Essay - 1st Body Paragraph
- You will write your first body paragraph on the same document that you wrote your introduction paragraph (change the date to the next due date!)
- Highlight your first body paragraph the same colors as provided in my example and template
- Highlight your first body paragraph the same colors as provided in my example and template
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Argumentative Introduction Paragraph
DO NOT COMPLETE UNTIL I GIVE DIRECTIONS IN CLASS
1. Set up paper in MLA format
2. Highlight the hook, background, and thesis in different colors like my example
1. Set up paper in MLA format
2. Highlight the hook, background, and thesis in different colors like my example
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Claim and Evidence
DO NOT COMPLETE UNTIL I GIVE DIRECTIONS IN CLASS
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[Insert claim here] because [insert reason 1], [insert reason 2], and [insert reason 3].
You need to convince your readers to agree with your claim by providing three different reasons. These reasons will eventually need to be backed up by data/evidence.
Follow the template to create a thesis statement for your argumentative essay.
For example: College should be free for everybody because it increases equality, it creates more freedom to explore different classes or majors, and people will be able to get better jobs and make more money.
Follow the template to create a thesis statement for your argumentative essay.
For example: College should be free for everybody because it increases equality, it creates more freedom to explore different classes or majors, and people will be able to get better jobs and make more money.
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What is your claim that you want to focus on? Make sure it's debatable! Use the template below. Start by writing: My claim idea is [insert claim here]. Someone could argue that [insert what could be argued against your claim].
A claim is a debatable idea, which means that someone could argue the opposite side.
Examples:
1. The voting age should be raised. Someone could argue that it should not be raised or should be lowered.
2. Harry Potter is the best book ever. Someone could argue that it is not the best book ever and give a different book as the best book.
3. Students should wear uniforms in school. Someone could argue that students should be able to wear whatever they want in school.
Examples:
1. The voting age should be raised. Someone could argue that it should not be raised or should be lowered.
2. Harry Potter is the best book ever. Someone could argue that it is not the best book ever and give a different book as the best book.
3. Students should wear uniforms in school. Someone could argue that students should be able to wear whatever they want in school.
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Practice Body Paragraph - Theme or Character Trait
DO NOT COMPLETE UNTIL WE REVIEW AS A CLASS
1. After reviewing the presentation as a class, open a new Google Doc
2. Set the paper up in MLA format
3. Write one body paragraph on the topic of your choosing
1. After reviewing the presentation as a class, open a new Google Doc
2. Set the paper up in MLA format
3. Write one body paragraph on the topic of your choosing
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"The Bracelet" Quiz
You may use the story, "The Bracelet", on this test if you would like.
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"The Bracelet" Analysis
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Video Reflection
DO NOT COMPLETE UNTIL WE DISCUSS IN CLASS TOGETHER
Answer the questions in complete sentences. Reflection must be 3-5 sentences total.
1. How would you feel if you were forced to leave your home because of your race?
2. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, do you think the Americans were justified in their decision to detain the Japanese? Explain why or why not.
Answer the questions in complete sentences. Reflection must be 3-5 sentences total.
1. How would you feel if you were forced to leave your home because of your race?
2. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, do you think the Americans were justified in their decision to detain the Japanese? Explain why or why not.
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Vision Boards
DO NOT COMPLETE UNTIL I GIVE DIRECTIONS IN CLASS.
Vision boards are used to reflect on goals that we have for ourselves. These boards can be filled with pictures and/or words to help inspire us to reach our goals.
Your vision board is to be completed on Google Slides and must have at least 6 pictures to represent your future goals. These goals can be school-related and/or personal.
Vision boards are used to reflect on goals that we have for ourselves. These boards can be filled with pictures and/or words to help inspire us to reach our goals.
Your vision board is to be completed on Google Slides and must have at least 6 pictures to represent your future goals. These goals can be school-related and/or personal.
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Flipgrid Goal Setting
DO NOT complete until I give directions for the assignment in class.
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Commas Separating Adjectives Practice
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Imagine that your parents asked you to participate in the ritual that you saw performed by the Satere-Mawe tribe in the video? Would you do it? If so, explain why? If not, what would you say to get out of it?
Answer in 3-5 sentences
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Dialogue Practice
Do not begin this assignment until I give the direction IN CLASS FIRST.
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"The Emperor's New Clothes" and FANBOYS Quiz
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Pre-reading Vocabulary
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Have you ever lied? Can lying ever be good?
Answer in 3-5 sentences with correct capitalization, punctuation, etc. Do not complete until I speak with you.
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NoRedInk FANBOYS Practice
You complete this assignment on No Red Ink. This assignment on Google Classroom is to check off that you did it.
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Personal Narrative
The file is only viewable because you are going to create a separate document and do not need to submit the directions back into me.
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Adding Descriptive Writing to our Narrative
To be completed in our next class, not before
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Descriptive Writing Practice
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Brainstorming for the Narrative
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Introduction Paragraph
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"The All American Slurp" reading quiz
If you missed the class when we took the quiz, please use this to get to the quiz.
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Creating a Theme Sentence
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1. What is the difference between assimilation and acculturation? 2. Do you think there is pressure on immigrants to assimilate or acculturate? Explain. 3. Which type of immigration do you think is best? Explain your answer.
After watching the videos, answer all three questions in PARAGRAPH FORM. Answer must be in complete sentences and at least 3-5 sentences.
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Revised Ta-Na-E-Ka Paragraphs
Submit a revised copy of your body paragraphs. I will review how to set up your body paragraphs before submissions.
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Ta-Na-E-Ka Body Paragraphs
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Ta-Na-E-Ka: Internal and External Conflicts
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Complete the Ending
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All Summer in a Day Quiz
Do NOT complete until I speak with you during the Zoom class today
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Figurative Language Practice
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All Summer in A Day Discussion Questions
Complete the questions with well-written answers. Follow the directions on the assignment.
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If given the opportunity to move to Mars, would you do it and why? Think about the pros and cons.
- Answers must be at least 3 sentences
- Correct capitalization and punctuation
- Complete sentences
- Correct capitalization and punctuation
- Complete sentences