6th Grade English/Social Studies Assignments

Upcoming Date

Friday (4/6): Q3 Grades Due

Monday (4/9): Q3 Report Cards Distributed

Tuesday (4/10): Social Studies Chapter 21 Test

Wednesday (4/11): King Tut Field Trip (8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)

* please bring a disposable bag lunch

Due: Thursday, April 5

Assignment

Social Studies

Wednesday Classwork: Chapter 21 = Three Chinese Philosophies - Sections 2 and 3 with notes in workbook p. 148-149

Homework: none

English

Wednesday Classwork:

Corrected Common Core Review homework - packet p. 59-60
Review of English "Final" from last week
Main Idea/Details review - IXL R.1

Homework: IXL R.1 (due tomorrow)

Please Note...

...If you have not already done so, please register and pay for the field trip to see

the King Tut Exhibit at the California Science Center on April 11th!

If you have any questions, please e-mail Mrs. Boecking at [email protected].

To register: https://goo.gl/forms/i9WP2Beo9bS7fP1m1

...We will need one parent chaperone from my Homeroom class to accompany us

on the field trip next Wednesday. Please send me an e-mail if you are interested

in joining us! [email protected]

Upcoming Date

Friday (4/6): Q3 Grades Due

Monday (4/9): Q3 Report Cards Distributed

Tuesday (4/10): Social Studies Chapter 21 Test

Wednesday (4/11): King Tut Field Trip (8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)

* please bring a disposable bag lunch

Due: Wednesday, April 4

Assignment

Social Studies

Tuesday Classwork:

Chapter 20 = The Shang Dynasty - Entrance Ticket (quiz)
Chapter 21 = Three Chinese Philosophies - Preview Acvtivity in Workbook, p. 147

Homework: If you have not already done so, please register for the King Tut exhibit field trip

English

Tuesday Classwork:

Discussed, corrected, and collected Daily Language Review worksheet
Common Core Standards Review - p. 57-58 in xerox packet (Main Ideas and Supporting Details)

Homework: Common Core Standards review - p. 59-60 in xerox packet

Please Note...

...If you have not already done so, please register and pay for the field trip to see

the King Tut Exhibit at the California Science Center on April 11th!

If you have any questions, please e-mail Mrs. Boecking at [email protected].

To register: https://goo.gl/forms/i9WP2Beo9bS7fP1m1

...We will need one parent chaperone from my Homeroom class to accompany us

on the field trip next Wednesday. Please send me an e-mail if you are interested

in joining us! [email protected]

Upcoming Date

Friday (4/6): Q3 Grades Due

Monday (4/9): Q3 Report Cards Distributed

Wednesday (4/11): King Tut Field Trip (8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)

* please bring a disposable bag lunch

Due: Tuesday, April 3

Assignment

Social Studies

Monday Classwork: Chapter 20 - The Shang Dynasty

Homework:

Prepare for an "Entrance Ticket" quiz tomorrow on the main ideas of Chapter 20 - The Shang Dynasty
If you have not completed your Buddhism Essay revisions, please finish them and turn in the original grading sheet
Don't forget to register for the King Tut field trip if you have not already done so!

English

Monday Classwork: Common Core Standards Review - Unit 4, Lesson 7 (xerox packet)

Homework: Daily Language Review worksheet

Please Note...

...If you have not already done so, please register and pay for the field trip to see

the King Tut Exhibit at the California Science Center on April 11th!

Thank you!

To register: https://goo.gl/forms/i9WP2Beo9bS7fP1m1

Upcoming Date

Tuesday (4/3): Q4 School Assembly

Friday (4/6): Q3 Grades Due

Monday (4/9): Q3 Report Cards Distributed

Wednesday (4/11): King Tut Field Trip (8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)

* please bring a disposable bag lunch

Due: Thursday, March 22

Assignment

Social Studies

Wednesday Classwork: The Geography of Ancient China (compare/contrast) project

Homework: If you have not already had your rough draft checked, make sure you turn it in at the beginning of the period. Final drafts will be completed tomorrow in class.

English

Wednesday Classwork: Unit Test/Final completed

Homework: The Nonfiction Book Report is due tomorrow. Don't forget to use the purple instructions/reminders paper.

Please Note...

...remember to sell First Aid kits to family and friends!

Orders will still be accepted until the end of this week.

For online ordering, please visit

...If you have not already done so, please register and pay for the field trip to see

the King Tut Exhibit at the California Science Center on April 11th!

Thank you!

To register: https://goo.gl/forms/i9WP2Beo9bS7fP1m1

Upcoming Date

Thursday (3/22): Nonfiction Book Report due

Friday (3/23): End of Quarter 3

(Minimum Day - 12:30 p.m. dismissal)

Sunday (4/1): Happy Easter!

Monday (4/2): School Resumes

Tuesday (4/3): Q4 School Assembly

Friday (4/6): Q3 Grades Due

Monday (4/9): Q3 Report Cards Distributed

Wednesday (4/11): King Tut Field Trip (8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)

* please bring a disposable bag lunch

Due: Wednesday, March 21

Assignment

Social Studies

Tuesday Classwork: Geography of Ancient China (compare/contrast writing) project

Homework: none

English

Tuesday Classwork: English "Turning Points" Unit test

Homework: Keep working on the Nonfiction Book Report (due Thursday)

Please Note...

...remember to sell First Aid kits to family and friends!

Written orders are due in the office by next Wednesday.

For online ordering, please visit

...If you have not already done so, please register and pay for the field trip to see

the King Tut Exhibit at the California Science Center on April 11th!

Thank you!

To register: https://goo.gl/forms/i9WP2Beo9bS7fP1m1

Upcoming Date

Wednesday (3/21): First Aid Kit Fundraiser Order Envelope Due

Thursday (3/22): Nonfiction Book Report due

Friday (3/23): End of Quarter 3

(Minimum Day - 12:30 p.m. dismissal)

Sunday (4/1): Happy Easter!

Monday (4/2): School Resumes

Tuesday (4/3): Q4 School Assembly

Friday (4/6): Q3 Grades Due

Monday (4/9): Q3 Report Cards Distributed

Wednesday (4/11): King Tut Field Trip (8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)

* please bring a disposable bag lunch

Due: Tuesday, March 20

Assignment

Social Studies

Monday Classwork: Geography of Ancient Egypt (compare/contrast) project - rough draft

Homework: Please remember to register for the King Tut field trip on April 11th. The links are below.

English

Monday Classwork: How to use compare/contrast signal words

Homework:

Review for the English "final" tomorrow. Use the guidelines for review that we went over last Friday.
Nonfiction Book Report - due Thursday

Please Note...

...remember to sell First Aid kits to family and friends!

Written orders are due in the office by next Wednesday.

For online ordering, please visit

...If you have not already done so, please register and pay for the field trip to see

the King Tut Exhibit at the California Science Center on April 11th!

Thank you!

To register: https://goo.gl/forms/i9WP2Beo9bS7fP1m1

Upcoming Date

Tuesday (3/20): Quarter 3 English "Final"

Wednesday (3/21): First Aid Kit Fundraiser Order Envelope Due

Thursday (3/22): Nonfiction Book Report due

Friday (3/23): End of Quarter 3

(Minimum Day - 12:30 p.m. dismissal)

Due: Monday, March 19

Assignment

Social Studies

Friday Classwork: Ancient Geography Scroll: The Land of Contrasts project (compare/contrast regions of China) - planning sheet/organizational matrix

Homework: We will be doing most of this project in class. If you feel you are behind on any of our little deadlines, you may need to catch up at home, but otherwise count on getting a lot done in class and turning it in by Thursday. You should be mostly done with the planning sheet and ready to start the rough draft on Monday.

English

Friday Classwork: Guidelines on how to review for the "English Final" on Tuesday

Homework:

Work on the Nonfiction Book Report - due Thursday
Review for the "English Final" per our discussion today

Please Note...

...remember to sell First Aid kits to family and friends!

Written orders are due in the office by next Wednesday.

For online ordering, please visit

...If you have not already done so, please register and pay for the field trip to see

the King Tut Exhibit at the California Science Center on April 11th!

Thank you!

To register: https://goo.gl/forms/i9WP2Beo9bS7fP1m1

Upcoming Date

Friday (3/16): 6th Grade Dance

(Theme: St. Patrick's Day)

Saturday (3/17): Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Tuesday (3/20): Quarter 3 English "Final"

Wednesday (3/21): First Aid Kit Fundraiser Order Envelope Due

Thursday (3/22): Nonfiction Book Report due

Friday (3/23): End of Quarter 3

(Minimum Day - 12:30 p.m. dismissal)

Due: Friday, March 16

Assignment

Social Studies

Thursday Classwork: Chapter 9, Sections 8, 9, 10 with notes in workbook p. 137-139

Homework: none

English

Thursday Classwork: Writing a Summary - writing tools handouts, page in English Journal, Nonfiction Book Report summary section

Homework:

Finish the summary section of your Nonfiction Book Report (use the purple directions handout)
Nonfiction Book Report - due Thursday

Please Note...

...remember to sell First Aid kits to family and friends!

Written orders are due in the office by next Wednesday.

For online ordering, please visit

...If you have not already done so, please register and pay for the field trip to see

the King Tut Exhibit at the California Science Center on April 11th!

Thank you!

To register: https://goo.gl/forms/i9WP2Beo9bS7fP1m1

Upcoming Date

Friday (3/16): 6th Grade Dance

(Theme: St. Patrick's Day)

Saturday (3/17): Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Tuesday (3/20): Quarter 3 English "Final"

Wednesday (3/21): First Aid Kit Fundraiser Order Envelope Due

Friday (3/23): End of Quarter 3

(Minimum Day - 12:30 p.m. dismissal)

Due: Thursday, March 15

Assignment

Social Studies

Wednesday Classwork: Ancient China Relief Map project

Homework: Finish the notes on p. 136 in the workbook if you did not complete them in class.

English

Wednesday Classwork: Nonfiction Book Report (directions and independent work time)

Homework:

Bring your nonfiction book, the report, and the directions to class tomorrow. We will start the summary in class.
IXL - S.1, S.2, S.3, S.4 due tomorrow
Compare/Contrast paragraph about after-school activities in Google Classroom - continue to work on this if it is not yet complete.

Please Note...

...remember to sell First Aid kits to family and friends!

Written orders are due in the office by next Wednesday.

For online ordering, please visit

http://firstaidfundraiser.net/Products...

If interested in ordering March Scholastic books,

please submit by tomorrow!

To order online, go to

www.scholastic.com/bookclubs

and use our class code - LB99V.

Upcoming Dates

Thursday (3/15): IXL - S.1, S.2, S.3, S.4 due (Nonfiction Text Structure)

Thursday (3/15): Scholastic Book Orders due

Friday (3/16): 6th Grade Dance

(Theme: St. Patrick's Day)

Saturday (3/17): Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Tuesday (3/20): Quarter 3 English "Final"

Wednesday (3/21): First Aid Kit Fundraiser Order Envelope Due

Friday (3/23): End of Quarter 3

(Minimum Day - 12:30 p.m. dismissal)

Due: Wednesday, March 14

Assignment

Social Studies

Tuesday Classwork: Relief Map of Ancient China group project

Homework: finish the data sheet for your assigned region

English

Tuesday Classwork: Compare/Contrast paragraph writing (choosing between two after-school activities)

Homework:

Spend 20 minutes on your Compare/Contrast paragraph (choosing an after-school activity) in Google Classroom
Nonfiction Book Report - Reading should be completed by tomorrow. Bring book to class to begin project.
IXL - S.1, S.2, S.3, S.4 due Thursday

Please Note...

...March Scholastic book order flyers were sent home yesterday.

If interested in ordering, please submit by Thursday.

To order online, go to

www.scholastic.com/bookclubs

and use our class code - LB99V.

Upcoming Dates

Wednesday (3/14): Nonfiction Book Report - reading completion date

(bring your book to class to begin project)

Thursday (3/15): IXL - S.1, S.2, S.3, S.4 due (Nonfiction Text Structure)

Thursday (3/15): Scholastic Book Orders due

Friday (3/16): 6th Grade Dance

(Theme: St. Patrick's Day)

Saturday (3/17): Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Tuesday (3/20): Quarter 3 English "Final"

Wednesday (3/21): First Aid Kit Fundraiser Order Envelope Due

Friday (3/23): End of Quarter 3

(Minimum Day - 12:30 p.m. dismissal)

Due: Tuesday, March 13

Assignment

Social Studies

Monday Classwork: Chapter 19 = Geography and Early Settlement of China relief map group project

Homework: none

English

Monday Classwork: Compare/Contrast paragraph writing in packet (using a Venn diagram to organize and write a paragraph comparing and contrasting flutes and saxophones)

Homework:

Daily Language Review worksheet
Nonfiction Book Report - reading should be completed by Wednesday, and bring book to class on that day to begin project
IXL - S.1, S.2, S.3, S.4 due Thursday

Please Note...

...March Scholastic book order flyers were sent home today.

If interested in ordering, please submit by Thursday.

To order online, go to

www.scholastic.com/bookclubs

and use our class code - LB99V.

Upcoming Dates

Wednesday (3/14): Nonfiction Book Report - reading completion date

(bring your book to class to begin project)

Thursday (3/15): IXL - S.1, S.2, S.3, S.4 due (Nonfiction Text Structure)

Thursday (3/15): Scholastic Book Orders due

Friday (3/16): 6th Grade Dance

(Theme: St. Patrick's Day)

Saturday (3/17): Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Tuesday (3/20): Quarter 3 English "Final"

Wednesday (3/21): First Aid Kit Fundraiser Order Envelope Due

Friday (3/23): End of Quarter 3

(Minimum Day - 12:30 p.m. dismissal)

Due: Monday, March 12

Assignment

Social Studies

Friday Classwork:

Chapter 18 (The Gupta Empire) - Entrance Ticket (short quiz)
Chapter 19 = The Geography and Early Settlement of China - Preview Activity in workbook, p. 135, Introduction in chapter xerox

Homework: none

English

Friday Classwork: Compare/Contrast transition words in English Journal

Homework:

IXL - S.1, S.2, S.3, S.4 (Nonfiction Text Structure) due Thursday
Nonfiction Book Report - reading due date is Wednesday (bring book to class to begin project)

Upcoming Dates

Wednesday (3/14): Nonfiction Book Report - reading completion date

(bring your book to class to begin project)

Thursday (3/15): IXL - S.1, S.2, S.3, S.4 due (Nonfiction Text Structure)

Friday (3/16): 6th Grade Dance

(Theme: St. Patrick's Day)

Saturday (3/17): Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Wednesday (3/21): First Aid Kit Fundraiser Order Envelope Due

Friday (3/23): End of Quarter 3

(Minimum Day - 12:30 p.m. dismissal)

Due: Friday, March 9

Assignment

Social Studies

Thursday Classwork:

Chapter 17 Test
Chapter 18 Overview = The Achievements of the Gupta Empire

Homework:

Asoka's Edicts activity (remember to revise and proofread carefully)
Chapter 18 - be prepared to do an "entrance ticket" about the main ideas of Ch. 18

English

Thursday Classwork:

Organization of a Comparison and Contrast paragraph (2nd and 3rd pages of packet)
IXL - S.1 (Text Structure - Compare and Contrast)

Homework: do the worksheet on the last page of the Compare/Contrast packet - "Reading: Compare-and-Contrast Organization"

Please Note...

...Students received information about the Spring Fundraiser today.

Any questions? E-mail [email protected].

The link to the video is shown below.

Upcoming Dates

Wednesday (3/14): Nonfiction Book Report - reading completion date

(bring your book to class to begin project)

Thursday (3/15): IXL - S.1, S.2, S.3, S.4 due (Nonfiction Text Structure)

Friday (3/16): 6th Grade Dance

(Theme: St. Patrick's Day)

Saturday (3/17): Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Friday (3/23): End of Quarter 3

(Minimum Day - 12:30 p.m. dismissal)

HMS Spring Fundraiser 2018.mp4

Due: Thursday, March 8

Assignment

Social Studies

Wednesday Classwork:

Ashoka's Edicts Activity completed
Chapter 17 Review Activity and "Matrix of Knowledge" game

Homework: Chapter 17 Review with parent signature (the test is tomorrow)

English

Wednesday Classwork: Writing A Comparison/Contrast Paragraph lesson with packet

Homework: IXL - Q.1, Q.2, V.2 due tomorrow

Upcoming Dates

Thursday (3/8): IXL Q.1, Q.2, V.2 due

Thursday (3/8): Chapter 17 Social Studies test

Wednesday (3/14): Nonfiction Book Report - reading completion date

(bring your book to class to begin project)

Friday (3/16): 6th Grade Dance

(Theme: St. Patrick's Day)

Saturday (3/17): Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Friday (3/23): End of Quarter 3

(Minimum Day - 12:30 p.m. dismissal)

Due: Wednesday, March 7

Assignment

Social Studies

Tuesday Classwork:

Ancient Civilzations DVD - "Ancient India" and "The Maurya Elephant Army"
Ashoka's Edicts - partner activity

Homework: Chapter 17 Test Review (with parent signature) - due Thursday before test

English

Tuesday Classwork: "The Road Not Taken" test

Homework:

Daily Language Review worksheet
IXL - Q.1, Q.2, V.2 (due Thursday)
Nonfiction Book Report - reading should be completed by next Wednesday

Upcoming Dates

Wednesday (3/7): Noontime Fun

Thursday (3/8): IXL Q.1, Q.2, V.2 due

Thursday (3/8): Chapter 17 Social Studies test

Wednesday (3/14): Nonfiction Book Report - reading completion date

(bring your book to class to begin project)

Friday (3/16): 6th Grade Dance

Due: Tuesday, March 6

Assignment

Social Studies

Monday Classwork: Ashoka's Edicts Activity (Chapter 17)

Homework: none

English

Monday Classwork: Review for "The Road Not Taken" test

Homework:

Review for "The Road Not Taken" test tomorrow
IXL - Q.1, Q.2, V.2 (due Thursday)

Please Note

...the school supplies check will be tomorrow. Students should have

pencils, a red pen, a highlighter, sharpies, and earbuds every day.

It's important to be prepared, so reminder notes will go home for missing items.

Let's get organized! :)

Upcoming Dates

Tuesday (3/6): English Test - "The Road Not Taken"

Wednesday (3/7): Noontime Fun

Thursday (3/8): IXL Q.1, Q.2, V.2 due

Thursday (3/8): Chapter 17 Social Studies test

Wednesday (3/14): Nonfiction Book Report - reading completion date

(bring your book to class to begin project)

Friday (3/16): 6th Grade Dance

Due: Monday, March 5

Assignment

Social Studies

Friday Classwork: Chapter 17, Sections 3 and 4 with notes in the workbook

Homework: none

English

Friday Classwork: partner activity on Theme

Homework:

IXL - Q.1, Q.2, V.2 (due Thursday)
Nonfiction Book Report - if you have not had a book approved yet, please do so on Monday

Upcoming Dates

Thursday (3/1) - Sunday (3/4): HMS Musical Footloose!

Tuesday (3/6): English Test - "The Road Not Taken"

Wednesday (3/7): Noontime Fun

Thursday (3/8): IXL Q.1, Q.2, V.2 due

Wednesday (3/14): Nonfiction Book Report - reading completion date

(bring your book to class to begin project)

Friday (3/16): 6th Grade Dance

Due: Friday, March 2

Assignment

Social Studies

Thursday Classwork:

Directions and group activity for Conclusion paragraph of Buddhism quote essay
Revising and editing reminders

Homework: The final printed copy of the Buddhism quote essay should be turned in with the planning sheet/rough draft.

English

Thursday Classwork: Activity in English Journal on Theme

Homework: green worksheet on theme

Upcoming Dates

Thursday (3/1) - Sunday (3/4): HMS Musical Footloose!

Friday (3/2): Nonfiction Book Report - book approval due

Friday (3/2): Buddhism Quote Essay due

Tuesday (3/6): English Test - "The Road Not Taken"

Wednesday (3/7): Noontime Fun

Wednesday (3/14): Nonfiction Book Report - reading completion date

(bring your book to class to begin project)

Friday (3/16): 6th Grade Dance

Due: Thursday, March 1

Assignment

Social Studies

Wednesday Classwork: Buddhism Quote Essay - Paragraph 3

Homework: Finish typing Paragraph 3

English

Wednesday Classwork: "The Road Not Taken" - Media Lesson in Study Sync with video and Model section using p. 9-10 in packet

Homework:

Finish the Study Sync "The Road Not Taken" lesson on "Media" - green packet p. 10 with Model Section, then "Your Turn" quiz
IXL - R.2, R.3, W.1
Nonfiction Book Report - Selection and Book Approval Form should be submitted by Friday

Upcoming Dates

Thursday (3/1): IXL - R.2, R.3, W.1 due

Thursday (3/1) - Sunday (3/4): HMS Musical Footloose!

Friday (3/2): Nonfiction Book Report - book approval due

Friday (3/2): Buddhism Quote Essay due

Tuesday (3/6): English Test - "The Road Not Taken"

Wednesday (3/7): Noontime Fun

Wednesday (3/14): Nonfiction Book Report - reading completion date

(bring your book to class to begin project)

Friday (3/16): 6th Grade Dance

Due: Wednesday, February 28

Assignment

Social Studies

Tuesday Classwork:

Chapter 17 = The First Unification of India - Introduction and Section 2 with notes in workbook, p. 120 (top)
Buddhism Essay - paragraph 2

Homework: Type paragraph 2 in the Google Classroom assignment doc (remember to use the planning sheet we brainstormed today)

English

Tuesday Classwork: "The Road Not Taken" - Poetic Elements lesson with "Your Turn" Quiz

Homework:

"The Road Not Taken" green packet - p. 12
IXL - R.2, R.3, W.1 (due Thursday)
Nonfiction Book Report Approval Form - try to find a book and get it approved by Thursday

Upcoming Dates

Wednesday (2/28): HMS Centennial Breakfast (Late Start)

(1st Period Begins at 10:04 a.m.)

Thursday (3/1): IXL - R.2, R.3, W.1 due

Thursday (3/1): Nonfiction Book Report - book approval due

Thursday (3/1) - Sunday (3/4): HMS Musical Footloose!

Friday (3/2): Buddhism Quote Essay due

Friday (3/2): English Test - "The Road Not Taken"

Wednesday (3/14): Nonfiction Book Report - reading completion date

(bring your book to class to begin project)

Due: Tuesday, February 27

Assignment

Social Studies

Monday Classwork:

Chapter 17 = The First Unification of India - Preview Activity in workbook, p. 119
Buddhism Quote Essay - Introduction

Homework: Finish typing the Introduction paragraph of the Buddhism Quote essay

English

Monday Classwork:

Study Sync lesson on poetic elements in "The Road Not Taken"
Introduction of Nonfiction Book Report with visit to the library to choose a book

Homework:

"The Road Not Taken" green packet, p. 11
Choose a nonfiction book for the upcoming book report and get approval from Mrs. Doan on the pink "Book Report Approval Form"
IXL - R.2, R.3, W.1 due Thursday

Please Note...

...There are new dates for the Nonfiction Book Report:

Books should be chosen this week,

and the reading should be completed by Wednesday, March 14th.

Refer to the pink "Book Report Approval Form" for details.

Upcoming Dates

Wednesday (2/28): HMS Centennial Breakfast (Late Start)

(1st Period Begins at 10:04 a.m.)

Thursday (3/1): IXL - R.2, R.3, W.1 due

Thursday (3/1): Nonfiction Book Report - book approval due

Thursday (3/1) - Sunday (3/4): HMS Musical Footloose!

Friday (3/2): Buddhism Quote Essay due

Wednesday (3/14): Nonfiction Book Report - reading completion date

(bring your book to class to begin project)

Due: Monday, February 26

Assignment

Social Studies

Friday Classwork:

Buddha Quote Essay - quote selection
Movie - Little Buddha

Homework: none

English

Friday Classwork:

Self-Grading rubric for "The Road Not Taken" Think Questions #1,2,3,6,8
Study Sync lesson - Poetic Structure

Homework: IXL - R.2, R.3, W.1 (due Thursday)

Please Note...

...New dates for the Nonfiction Book Report:

Books should be chosen this week,

and the reading should be completed by Wednesday, March 14th.

Students will be able to visit the HMS Library on Monday to

select a book if they would like!

Upcoming Dates

Wednesday (2/28): HMS Centennial Breakfast (Late Start)

(1st Period Begins at 10:04 a.m.)

Thursday (3/1): IXL - R.2, R.3, W.1 due

Thursday (3/1): Nonfiction Book Report - book approval due

Thursday (3/1) - Sunday (3/4): HMS Musical Footloose!

Wednesday (3/14): Nonfiction Book Report - reading completion date

(bring your book to class to begin project)

Due: Friday, February 23

Assignment

Social Studies

Thursday Classwork:

Introduction of Buddha Quote writing project
Movie - Little Buddha

Homework: Choose a Buddha Quote for your writing project (have a 2nd and 3rd choice ready as well)

English

Thursday Classwork: "The Road Not Taken" First Read with Sync TV and Think Questions

Homework:

Think Questions #1, 2, 3, 6, 8 (please type "Did not assign" for the rest, and submit)
IXL - G.1, G.2, G.3 due tomorrow

Upcoming Dates

Friday (2/23): IXL - G.1, G.2, G.3 due (conjunctions)

Wednesday (2/28): HMS Centennial Breakfast (Late Start)

Thursday (3/1) - Sunday (3/4): HMS Musical Footloose!

Due: Thursday, February 22

Assignment

Social Studies

Wednesday Classwork: Chapter 16, Section 7 with notes in workbook p. 117

Homework:

Finish #3 on p. 117 if not completed in class (3-4 sentences)
"The Teachings of Buddha" (Jataka tale) worksheet on the last page of the chapter xerox packet

English

Wednesday Classwork: Tone and Mood in Literature activity in English Journal

Homework:

Reading Literature Practice worksheet on "Tone"
IXL - G.1, G.2, G.3 due Friday

Upcoming Dates

Friday (2/23): IXL - G.1, G.2, G.3 due (conjunctions)

Wednesday (2/28): HMS Centennial Breakfast (Late Start)

Thursday (3/1) - Sunday (3/4): HMS Musical Footloose!

Due: Wednesday, February 21

Assignment

Social Studies

Tuesday Classwork:

Chapter 16 = Buddhism, Section 6 with notes in workbook, p. 116 (bottom)
Movie - Little Buddha

Homework: none

English

Tuesday Classwork: Study Sync - "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost, workbook p. 56-57

Homework:

"The Road Not Taken" green packet - Vocabulary Practice on p. 2
IXL - G.1, G.2, G.3 (due Friday)

Upcoming Dates

Friday (2/23): IXL - G.1, G.2, G.3 due (contractions)

Wednesday (2/28): HMS Centennial Breakfast (Late Start)

Thursday (3/1) - Sunday (3/4): HMS Musical Footloose!

Due: Wednesday, February 14

Assignment

Social Studies

Tuesday Classwork: Chapter 16, Sections 4 and 5 with notes in workbook, p. 115-116 (top)

Homework: none

English

Tuesday Classwork:

"Eleven" Test
Symbolism project (red sweater)

Upcoming Dates

Wednesday (2/14): HMS Career Day (Minimum Day)

Wednesday (2/14): Happy Valentine's Day!

Thursday (2/15): Professional Development Day

(No School for Students)

Friday (2/16): Happy Chinese New Year!

Friday (2/16) - Monday (2/19): No School! Presidents' Weekend

Friday (2/23): Chapter 16 Test = Buddhism

Wednesday (2/28): HMS Centennial Breakfast (Late Start)

Due: Tuesday, February 13

Assignment

Social Studies

Monday Classwork: Chapter 16 = Learning About World Religions: Buddhism - Preview Activity, Introduction, Sections 2 and 3 with workbook p. 113-115

Homework: none

English

Monday Classwork:

Review suggestions for "Eleven" Test tomorrow
Biography Book Report - assembly of figures
"Eleven" packet - completion of page on Narrator Point of View

Homework: Review for the "Eleven" test tomorrow

Upcoming Dates

Monday (2/12) - Wednesday (2/14): HMS Career Week

Wednesday (2/14): HMS Career Day (Minimum Day)

Tuesday (2/13): English Test - "Eleven"

Wednesday (2/14): Happy Valentine's Day!

Thursday (2/15): Professional Development Day

(No School for Students)

Friday (2/16) - Monday (2/19): No School! Presidents' Weekend

Due: Friday, February 9

Assignment

Social Studies

Thursday Classwork:

Chapter 15, Section 8 with notes on p. 111 in the workbook
Processing Activity on p. 112 of the workbook

Homework: Chapter 15 Test Review with parent signature for Chapter 15 open-note test tomorrow

English

Thursday Classwork: "Eleven" Symbolism activity

Homework: Complete the writing for the "Eleven" Symbolism activity (in black sharpie)

Please Note...

...February Scholastic Book flyers are due tomorrow (Friday).

For online ordering, go to scholastic.com/bookclubs

and use Class Code LB99V.

....Permission forms for Little Buddha, a movie

we will be watching in class some time during the next two weeks.

Parents, please sign and return by Friday.

Upcoming Dates

Friday (2/9): Social Studies, Chapter 15 Test = Hinduism

Saturday (2/10): HMS Parent Party

Monday (2/12) - Wednesday (2/14): HMS Career Week

Wednesday (2/14): HMS Career Day (Minimum Day)

Tuesday (2/13): English Test - "Eleven"

Wednesday (2/14): Happy Valentine's Day!

Thursday (2/15): Professional Development Day

(No School for Students)

Friday (2/16) - Monday (2/19): No School! Presidents' Weekend

Due: Thursday, February 8

Assignment

Social Studies

Wednesday Classwork: Chapter 15, Sections 6 and 7 with notes in workbook, p. 110-111

Homework: Worksheet on "Hindu Gods and Goddesses in Art" and "Words From Sanskrit"

English

Wednesday Classwork: Symbolism activity in English Journal

Homework: IXL - T.5, T.7, T.8 due tomorrow

Please Note...

...we had a great turn-out for the Spelling Bee last night!

Thank you to all who participated. We had some

impressive displays of spelling talent,

and hopefully all the students enjoyed the evening.

And congratulations to our winner, Calvin Zheng. He did an amazing job!

...February Scholastic Book flyers were sent home yesterday.

If interested in ordering, please do so by Friday.

For online ordering, go to scholastic.com/bookclubs

and use Class Code LB99V.

....Permission forms were sent home yesterday for Little Buddha, a movie

we will be watching in class some time during the next two weeks.

Parents, please sign and return by Friday.

Upcoming Dates

Thursday (2/8): IXL T.5, T.7, T.8 due

Friday (2/9): Social Studies, Chapter 15 Test = Hinduism

Saturday (2/10): HMS Parent Party

Monday (2/12) - Wednesday (2/14): HMS Career Week

Wednesday (2/14): HMS Career Day (Minimum Day)

Tuesday (2/13): English Test - "Eleven"

Wednesday (2/14): Happy Valentine's Day!

Thursday (2/15): Professional Development Day

(No School for Students)

Friday (2/16) - Monday (2/19): No School! Presidents' Weekend

Due: Wednesday, February 7

Assignment

Social Studies

Tuesday Classwork:

Chapter 15, Section 5 with notes in workbook, p. 110
BrainPop video - Divali (Hindu festival)

Homework: Please get the Little Buddha permission slip signed. It should be returned as soon as possible (due Friday).

English

Tuesday Classwork:

Characterization lesson/activity in English Journal
Video - "Direct and Indirect Characterization"

Homework:

Autobiography/Biography Book Report - due tomorrow. You will need to turn in your rough draft with your final draft. Make sure the 6 figures are neatly cut out, but do not glue. We will assemble them in class!
IXL - T.5, T.7, T.8 (due Thursday)

Please Note...

...February Scholastic Book flyers were sent home today.

If interested in ordering, please do so by Friday.

For online ordering, go to scholastic.com/bookclubs

and use Class Code LB99V.

....Permission forms were sent home today for Little Buddha, a movie

we will be watching in class some time during the next two weeks.

Parents, please sign and return by Friday.

Upcoming Dates

Tuesday (2/6): HMS 6th Grade Spelling Bee (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.)

Location: HMS Cafeteria

Wednesday (2/7): Biography Book Report due

(Bring your 6 completed cut-out figures. We will assemble and glue in class)

Wednesday (2/7): Noontime Fun

Thursday (2/8): IXL T.5, T.7, T.8 due

Friday (2/9): Social Studies, Chapter 15 Test = Hinduism

Saturday (2/10): HMS Parent Party

Monday (2/12) - Wednesday (2/14): HMS Career Week

Wednesday (2/14): HMS Career Day (Minimum Day)

Tuesday (2/13): English Test - "Eleven"

Wednesday (2/14): Happy Valentine's Day!

Thursday (2/15): Professional Development Day

(No School for Students)

Friday (2/16) - Monday (2/19): No School! Presidents' Weekend

Due: Tuesday, February 6

Assignment

Social Studies

Monday Classwork: Chapter 15 = Learning About World Religions: Hinduism - reading and annotating of Sections 2,3,4 with notes in workbook p. 108 (Period 1 also covered workbook p. 109)

Homework: none

English

Monday Classwork: Lesson on Characterization in English Journal

Homework:

"Characterization" worksheet
Biography Book Report - final draft is due Wednesday (cut figures out, but do not glue)
IXL - T.5, T.7, T.8 due Thursday

Upcoming Dates

Tuesday (2/6): VAPA Picture Day

Tuesday (2/6): HMS 6th Grade Spelling Bee (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.)

Location: HMS Cafeteria

Wednesday (2/7): Biography Book Report due

(Bring your 6 completed cut-out figures. We will assemble and glue in class)

Wednesday (2/7): Noontime Fun

Thursday (2/8): IXL T.5, T.7, T.8 due

Friday (2/9): Social Studies, Chapter 15 Test = Hinduism

Saturday (2/10): HMS Parent Party

Monday (2/12) - Wednesday (2/14): HMS Career Week

Wednesday (2/14): HMS Career Day (Minimum Day)

Wednesday (2/14): Happy Valentine's Day!

Thursday (2/15): Professional Development Day

(No School for Students)

Friday (2/16) - Monday (2/19): No School! Presidents' Weekend

Due: Monday, February 5

Assignment

Social Studies

Friday Classwork: Chapter 15 = Learning About World Religions: Hinduism - Preview Activity

Homework: none

English

Friday Classwork:

Online Study Sync Lesson on Story Structure - Video/Model/"Your Turn" Quiz with worksheets in green packet
Biography/Autobiography Book Report - revising/proofreading of rough draft

Homework:

Biography/Autobiography Book Report - Final draft is due Wednesday (Bring 6 cut-out figures to class on Wednesday. We will glue and assemble together at school.)
IXL - T.5, T.7, T.8 due

Upcoming Dates

Tuesday (2/6): VAPA Picture Day

Tuesday (2/6): HMS 6th Grade Spelling Bee (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.)

Location: HMS Cafeteria

Wednesday (2/7): Biography Book Report due

(Bring your 6 completed cut-out figures. We will assemble and glue in class)

Wednesday (2/7): Noontime Fun

Thursday (2/8): IXL T.5, T.7, T.8 due

Saturday (2/10): HMS Parent Party

Monday (2/12) - Wednesday (2/14): HMS Career Week

Wednesday (2/14): HMS Career Day (Minimum Day)

Wednesday (2/14): Happy Valentine's Day!

Due: Friday, February 2

Assignment

Social Studies

Thursday Classwork:

Chapter 14 = Unlocking the Secrets of Mohenjodaro - we edited our notes and had a final discussion (workbooks were collected because the chapter notes are the project grade)
Video - "Mohenjo Daro" (National Geographic)

Homework: none

English

Thursday Classwork:

"Eleven" Sync TV academic discussion analysis (group work on Think Questions #6, 7)
Rough Draft of Autobiography/Biography Book Report

Homework:

The rough draft for the book report is due tomorrow. Please proofread carefully.
The final draft of the book report is due next Wednesday, Feb. 7 (figures should be cut out but not glued)

Upcoming Dates

Friday (2/2): Last Day to Sign-Up for the HMS Spelling Bee

Friday (2/2): HMS Game Night (ASB Sponsored) - 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Tuesday (2/6): VAPA Picture Day

Tuesday (2/6): HMS 6th Grade Spelling Bee (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.)

Location: HMS Cafeteria

Wednesday (2/7): Biography Book Report due

(Bring your 6 completed cut-out figures. We will assemble and glue in class)

Wednesday (2/7): Noontime Fun

Thursday (2/8): IXL T.5, T.7, T.8 due

Saturday (2/10): HMS Parent Party

Monday (2/12) - Wednesday (2/14): HMS Career Week

Wednesday (2/14): HMS Career Day (Minimum Day)

Wednesday (2/14): Happy Valentine's Day!

Due: Thursday, February 1

Assignment

Social Studies

Wednesday Classwork: Chapter 14 = Unlocking the Secrets of Mohenjodaro, artifact activity with notes in workbook p. 102-106

Homework: Check your notes for Chapter 14 to make sure they are complete. For #2 and #3 of each section you should have at least 3 clear bullet points to explain your thinking. Your workbook will be collected tomorrow and these notes will count as a project grade for the chapter.

English

Wednesday Classwork: Biography/Autobiography Book Report begun in class

Homework:

IXL - F.1, F.2, F.3, F.4 due tomorrow
Biography/Autobiography Book Report - work on your rough draft for the sections we went over today in class (Figure #2, Figure #3...)

Please Note...

...there will be a Spelling Bee Information Meeting tomorrow, Thursday, at 12:30 p.m.

in Room 308. Students who have signed up, or any students interested in

hearing more about the event, should try to attend!

Upcoming Dates

Thursday (2/1): IXL - F.1, F.2, F.3, F.4 due

Thursday (2/1): Spelling Bee Information Meeting at 12:30 p.m. (Room 308)

Friday (2/2): HMS Game Night (ASB Sponsored) - 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Tuesday (2/6): VAPA Picture Day

Tuesday (2/6): HMS 6th Grade Spelling Bee (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.)

Location: HMS Cafeteria

Wednesday (2/7): Biography Book Report due

(Bring your 6 completed cut-out figures. We will assemble and glue in class)

Wednesday (2/7): Noontime Fun

Saturday (2/10): HMS Parent Party

Monday (2/12) - Wednesday (2/14): HMS Career Week

Wednesday (2/14): HMS Career Day (Minimum Day)

Wednesday (2/14): Happy Valentine's Day!

Due: Wednesday, January 31

Assignment

Social Studies

Tuesday Classwork: Chapter 14 = Unlocking the Secrets of Mohenjodaro artifact "excavating" activity

Homework: Complete your notes for those sections you covered in class today. Remember that #2 and #3 need three clear, thoughtful bullet points each

English

Tuesday Classwork:

"Eleven" in Study Sync workbook - reading and annotating, p. 45-47
"Eleven" green packet - "Point of View" worksheet

Homework:

Complete the Vocabulary page in the "Eleven" green packet. Don't forget to write the definitions at the bottom of the page. Use the "Close Read" assignment in Study Sync to find the appropriate definitions.
Biography/Autobiography Book Report - the reading should be completed by tomorrow! We will begin the project in class, so be sure to bring your book.
IXL - F.1, F.2, F.3, F.4 due Thursday

Please Note...

...there will be a Spelling Bee Information Meeting on Thursday at 12:30 p.m.

in Room 308. Students who have signed up, or any students interested in

hearing more about the event, should try to attend.

Upcoming Dates

Wednesday (1/31): "Biography/Autobiography" book must be read by this date.

(Bring your book to school as you will

begin the book report assignment in class).

Thursday (2/1): IXL - F.1, F.2, F.3, F.4 due

Thursday (2/1): Spelling Bee Information Meeting at 12:30 p.m. (Room 308)

Friday (2/2): HMS Game Night (ASB Sponsored) - 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Tuesday (2/6): VAPA Picture Day

Tuesday (2/6): HMS 6th Grade Spelling Bee (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.)

Location: HMS Cafeteria

Wednesday (2/7): Noontime Fun

Saturday (2/10): HMS Parent Party

Monday (2/12) - Wednesday (2/14): HMS Career Week

Wednesday (2/14): HMS Career Day (Minimum Day)

Wednesday (2/14): Happy Valentine's Day!

Due: Tuesday, January 30

Assignment

Social Studies

Monday Classwork: Chapter 14 = Unlocking the Secrets of Mohenjodaro - Introduction, Section 2 with notes in workbook p. 102, Section 3 (artifact analysis) with notes in workbook p. 102

Homework: Finish the "Saving the Ganges" assignment (read the article and answer questions on purple worksheet)

English

Monday Classwork: "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros - Pre-Reading Activity in green packet, reading and annotating in Study Sync workbook p. 44-46

Homework:

Study Sync "First Read" online assignment - Think Questions #1,2 (please type "Not Assigned" for the other questions and then submit)
IXL - F.1, F.2, F.3, F.4 (due Thursday)
Biography/Autobiography Book Report - complete reading and bring book to class on Wednesday

Please Note...

...there will be a Spelling Bee Information Meeting on Thursday at 12:30 p.m.

in Room 308. Students who have signed up, or any students interested in

hearing more about the event, should try to attend.

Upcoming Dates

Wednesday (1/31): Last Day to Sign-Up for the HMS Spelling Bee

Wednesday (1/31): "Biography/Autobiography" book must be read by this date.

(Bring your book to school as you will

begin the book report assignment in class).

Thursday (2/1): IXL - F.1, F.2, F.3, F.4 due

Thursday (2/1): Spelling Bee Information Meeting at 12:30 p.m. (Room 308)

Friday (2/2): HMS Game Night (ASB Sponsored) - 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Tuesday (2/6): VAPA Picture Day

Tuesday (2/6): HMS 6th Grade Spelling Bee (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.)

Location: HMS Cafeteria

Wednesday (2/7): Noontime Fun

Saturday (2/10): HMS Parent Party

Monday (2/12) - Wednesday (2/14): HMS Career Week

Wednesday (2/14): HMS Career Day (Minimum Day)

Wednesday (2/14): Happy Valentine's Day!

Due: Monday, January 29

Assignment

Social Studies

Friday Classwork:

"Saving the Ganges" article
Chapter 14 = Unlocking the Secrets of Mohenjodaro - Preview Activity in workbook, p. 101

Homework: Finish reading "Saving the Ganges" and answer the questions on the accompanying purple worksheet (due Tuesday)

English

Friday Classwork: The Story of My Life Unit Test

Homework:

IXL F.1-F.2, F.3, F.4 (prepositions) - due Thursday
Complete the reading for the Biography/Autobiography Book Report by Wednesday.

Upcoming Dates

Wednesday (1/31): Last Day to Sign-Up for the HMS Spelling Bee

Wednesday (1/31): "Biography/Autobiography" book must be read by this date.

(Bring your book to school as you will

begin the book report assignment in class).

Thursday (2/1): IXL - F.1, F.2, F.3, F.4 due

Friday (2/2): HMS Game Night (ASB Sponsored)

Tuesday (2/6): VAPA Picture Day

Tuesday (2/6): HMS 6th Grade Spelling Bee (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.)

Location: HMS Cafeteria

Wednesday (2/7): Noontime Fun

Saturday (2/10): HMS Parent Party

Due: Friday, January 26

Assignment

Social Studies

Thursday Classwork: Chapter 13 Test

Homework: none

English

Thursday Classwork: Prepositional Phrases activity in English Journal

Homework: Review for The Story of My Life Unit Test

Comprehension questions (re-read the excerpt to review)
Vocabulary (in green packet) - languor, reveal, confounding, sentiment, groped, institution
Denotation/Connotation - English Journal p. 17, green packet p. 8
Grammar - 4 Types of Sentences (English Journal p. 30) and IXL A.1
Prefixes/Suffixes - IXL J.1-J.8 with worksheet in binder (will include matching definitions)
RACES response - literary analysis prompt for The Story of My Life

** Also, be ready to turn in your green packet. I will be checking the Quote Analysis activity.

Upcoming Dates

Friday (1/26): English Test - I Never Had It Made

Wednesday (1/31): Last Day to Sign-Up for the HMS Spelling Bee

Wednesday (1/31): "Biography/Autobiography" book must be read by this date.

(Bring your book to school as you will

begin the book report assignment in class).

Thursday (2/1): IXL - F.1, F.2, F.3, F.4 due

Friday (2/2): HMS Movie Night (ASB Sponsored)

Tuesday (2/6): VAPA Picture Day

Tuesday (2/6): HMS 6th Grade Spelling Bee (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.)

Location: HMS Cafeteria

Wednesday (2/7): Noontime Fun

Saturday (2/10): HMS Parent Party

Due: Friday, January 26

Assignment

Social Studies

Thursday Classwork: Chapter 13 Test

Homework: none

English

Thursday Classwork: Prepositional Phrases activity in English Journal

Homework: Review for The Story of My Life Unit Test

Comprehension questions (re-read the excerpt to review)
Vocabulary (in green packet) - languor, reveal, confounding, sentiment, groped, institution
Denotation/Connotation - English Journal p. 17, green packet p. 8
Grammar - 4 Types of Sentences (English Journal p. 30) and IXL A.1
Prefixes/Suffixes - IXL J.1-J.8 with worksheet in binder (will include matching definitions)
RACES response - literary analysis prompt for The Story of My Life

** Also, be ready to turn in your green packet. I will be checking the Quote Analysis activity.

Upcoming Dates

Friday (1/26): English Test - I Never Had It Made

Wednesday (1/31): Last Day to Sign-Up for the HMS Spelling Bee

Wednesday (1/31): "Biography/Autobiography" book must be read by this date.

(Bring your book to school as you will

begin the book report assignment in class).

Thursday (2/1): IXL - F.1, F.2, F.3, F.4 due

Friday (2/2): HMS Movie Night (ASB Sponsored)

Tuesday (2/6): VAPA Picture Day

Tuesday (2/6): HMS 6th Grade Spelling Bee (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.)

Location: HMS Cafeteria

Wednesday (2/7): Noontime Fun

Saturday (2/10): HMS Parent Party

Due: Thursday, January 25

Assignment

Our 100th Day of School Celebration

was really fun! Thanks again for all the contributions.

82 more days to go!

Social Studies

Wednesday Classwork: Chapter 13 Test Review - The Matrix of Knowledge

Homework: Chapter 13 Test Review (blue paper) with parent signature

English

Wednesday Classwork: Practice Spelling Bee

Homework:

IXL - A.1, J.7, J.8, T.3 due tomorrow
I Never Had It Made Unit Test on Friday (excerpt from Helen Keller's Autobiography) - will include comprehension questions, vocabulary (in green packet), denotation/connotation, grammar (4 types of sentences), and prefixes/suffixes (as covered in IXL J.1-J.8)

Upcoming Dates

Monday (1/22) - Thursday (1/25): CAASPP Block Practice Assessments

(there will be a special extended Homeroom schedule on these days - schedule shown below)

Thursday (1/25): Social Studies Chapter 13 Test = The Geography of Ancient India

Thursday (1/25): IXL - J.7, J.8, A.1, T.3 due

Friday (1/26): English Test - I Never Had It Made

Wednesday (1/31): Last Day to Sign-Up for the HMS Spelling Bee

Wednesday (1/31): "Biography/Autobiography" book must be read by this date.

(Bring your book to school as you will

begin the book report assignment in class).

Tuesday (2/6): HMS 6th Grade Spelling Bee (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.)

Location: HMS Cafeteria

CAASPP Block Practice Assessments

The last practice segment will be tomorrow -

Thursday, January 25th: Math

Due: Wednesday, January 24

Assignment

Social Studies

Tuesday Classwork: Chapter 13, sections 8-10 with notes in workbook p. 96-98

Homework: Chapter 13 Test Review due Thursday before the test

English

Tuesday Classwork: Helen Keller Quote Analysis in green packet, p. 9

Homework:

Finish the Helen Keller Quote Analysis in green packet, p. 9, if not completed in class
IXL - A.1, J.7, J.8, T.3 (due Thursday)
Continue to read your Biography/Autobiography Book Report book

Upcoming Dates

Monday (1/22) - Thursday (1/25): CAASPP Block Practice Assessments

(there will be a special extended Homeroom schedule on these days - schedule shown below)

Thursday (1/25): Social Studies Chapter 13 Test = The Geography of Ancient India

Thursday (1/25): IXL - J.7, J.8, A.1, T.3 due

Friday (1/26): English Test - I Never Had It Made

Wednesday (1/31): "Biography/Autobiography" book must be read by this date.

(Bring your book to school as you will

begin the book report assignment in class).

Tuesday (2/6): HMS 6th Grade Spelling Bee (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.)

Location: HMS Cafeteria

CAASPP Block Practice Assessments

Wednesday, January 24th: English/Language Arts

Thursday, January 25th: Math

Due: Tuesday, January 23

Assignment

Social Studies

Monday Classwork: Chapter 13, Sections 5,6,7 with notes in workbook p. 97

Homework: none

English

Monday Classwork: Study Sync online lesson on Denotation and Connotation in The Story of My Life with "Your Turn" quiz

Homework:

The Story of My Life green packet p. 10-12 (don't forget to write complete stand-alone sentences)
IXL - A.1, J.7, J.8, T.3 (due Thursday)
Keep reading your Biography/Autobiography book report book!

Please Note

...the 100th Day of School is on Wednesday, and we have many volunteers contributing

to our special snack! If you volunteered to contribute something,

please bring your donation to school tomorrow. Thank you!

...The San Marino District Spelling Bee for 6th graders

is coming up on Tuesday, February 6th.

If interested, students can pick up a flyer from me and sign up

on the clipboard here in the classroom.

The winner represents SMUSD at the Los Angles County Bee

on March 28th! The link to the flyer is shown below.

Upcoming Dates

Monday (1/22) - Thursday (1/25): CAASPP Block Practice Assessments

(there will be a special extended Homeroom schedule on these days - schedule shown below)

Thursday (1/25): Social Studies Chapter 13 Test = The Geography of Ancient India

Thursday (1/25): IXL - J.7, J.8, A.1, T.3 due

Friday (1/26): English Test - I Never Had It Made

Wednesday (1/31): "Biography/Autobiography" book must be read by this date.

(Bring your book to school as you will

begin the book report assignment in class).

Tuesday (2/6): HMS 6th Grade Spelling Bee (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.)

Location: HMS Cafeteria

CAASPP Block Practice Assessments

Monday, January 22nd: English/Language Arts

Tuesday, January 23rd: Math

Wednesday, January 24th: English/Language Arts

Thursday, January 25th: Math

Due: Monday, January 22

Assignment

Social Studies

Friday Classwork: Chapter 13, Sections 2, 3, 4 with workbook p.96-97

Homework: none

English

Friday Classwork: Grammar Activity - 4 Types of Sentences, in English Journal

Homework:

IXL - A.1, J.7, J.8, T.3 (due Thursday)
Biography/Autobiography Book Report - reading should be completed by Jan. 31

Please Note

...Quarter 2 Report Cards were sent home with students today.

...the 100th Day of School is next Wednesday, and we have many volunteers contributing

to our special snack! Notes went home today with the assignments,

and students can bring donations to class on Monday or Tuesday. Thanks for the support!

...The San Marino District Spelling Bee for 6th graders

is coming up on Tuesday, February 6th.

If interested, students can pick up a flyer from me and sign up

on the clipboard here in the classroom.

The winner represents SMUSD at the Los Angles County Bee

on March 28th! The link to the flyer is shown below.

Upcoming Dates

Friday (1/19): Quarter 2 Report Cards Distributed

Monday (1/22) - Thursday (1/25): CAASPP Block Practice Assessments

(there will be a special extended Homeroom schedule on these days - schedule shown below)

Thursday (1/25): IXL - J.7, J.8, A.1, T.3 due

Friday (1/26): English Test - I Never Had It Made

Wednesday (1/31): "Biography/Autobiography" book must be read by this date.

(Bring your book to school as you will

begin the book report assignment in class).

Tuesday (2/6): HMS 6th Grade Spelling Bee (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.)

Location: HMS Cafeteria

CAASPP Block Practice Assessments

Monday, January 22nd: English/Language Arts

Tuesday, January 23rd: Math

Wednesday, January 24th: English/Language Arts

Thursday, January 25th: Math

Due: Friday, January 19

Assignment

Social Studies

Thursday Classwork:

Unit 3 Setting the Stage with workbook p. 93
Chapter 13 = Geography and the Early Settlement of India - Introduction

Homework: Workbook p. 94, #9 & 10 only (each response should be at least two sentences long)

English

Thursday Classwork:

New Year's Resolutions final copy
I Never Had It Made vocabulary in green packet - p. 4-5
BrainPop - Helen Keller

Homework:

Green packet p. 6-7
Continue reading the Biography book report book!

Please Note

...we need a few more volunteers for our 100th Day of School celebratory snack!

If you can participate, please send me an e-mail today at [email protected].

I will send home the confirmation notes with specific item requests tomorrow.

...if interested in ordering, please submit January Scholastic Book Orders by tomorrow.

For online ordering, go to www.scholastic.com/bookclubs

and use our class code - LB99V.

...The San Marino District Spelling Bee for 6th graders

is coming up on Tuesday, February 6th.

If interested, students can pick up a flyer from me and sign up

on the clipboard here in the classroom.

The winner represents SMUSD at the Los Angles County Bee

on March 28th! The link to the flyer is shown below.

Upcoming Dates

Friday (1/19): Quarter 2 Report Cards Distributed

Monday (1/22) - Thursday (1/25): CAASPP Block Practice Assessments

(there will be a special extended Homeroom schedule on these days - schedule shown below)

Thursday (1/25): IXL - J.7, J.8, A.1, T.3 due

Wednesday (1/31): "Biography/Autobiography" book must be read by this date.

(Bring your book to school as you will

begin the book report assignment in class).

Tuesday (2/6): HMS 6th Grade Spelling Bee (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.)

Location: HMS Cafeteria

CAASPP Block Practice Assessments

Monday, January 22nd: English/Language Arts

Tuesday, January 23rd: Math

Wednesday, January 24th: English/Language Arts

Thursday, January 25th: Math

Due: Thursday, January 18

Assignment

Social Studies

Wednesday Classwork: Chapter 11/12 Test

Homework: Chapter 13 Preview Activity, Workbook p. 95

English

Wednesday Classwork:

Think Questions #1,3,6 - assessing our work with self-grading rubric
The Miracle Worker - video clip of Helen Keller "water" scene
Vocab. - green packet p. 3-4

Homework:

IXL - C.10, C.14, J.5, J.6 due tomorrow
I Never Had It Made green packet - finish p. 3
Continue reading your Biography book report book!

Please Note

...the 100th Day of School will be next Wednesday! We are planning a little

celebration with a special snack (trail mix with 100 pieces). Please return

the orange sign-up letter if you can contribute. Thank you!

...January Scholastic Book Orders were sent home yesterday.

If interested in ordering, please do so by Friday.

For online ordering, go to www.scholastic.com/bookclubs

and use our class code - LB99V.

...The San Marino District Spelling Bee for 6th graders

is coming up on Tuesday, February 6th.

If interested, students can pick up a flyer from me and sign up

on the clipboard here in the classroom.

The winner represents SMUSD at the Los Angles County Bee

on March 28th! The link to the flyer is shown below.

Upcoming Dates

Thursday (1/18): IXL - C.10, C.14, J.5, J.6 due

Friday (1/19): Quarter 2 Report Cards Distributed

Monday (1/22) - Thursday (1/25): CAASPP Block Practice Assessments

(there will be a special extended Homeroom schedule on these days)

Wednesday (1/31): "Biography/Autobiography" book must be read by this date.

(Bring your book to school as you will

begin the book report assignment in class).

Tuesday (2/6): HMS 6th Grade Spelling Bee (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.)

Location: HMS Cafeteria

Due: Wednesday, January 17

Assignment

Social Studies

Tuesday Classwork:

Units 1 and 2, Timelines
Chapter 11 Test Review - "Crack the Code" game

Homework: Chapter 11/12 Test Review with parent signature

English

Tuesday Classwork:

Helen Keller's Autobiography The Story of My Life in Study Sync workbook p. 40-42 with Annotation Assignment in green packet, p. 2
Online Study Sync "First Read" assignment - Sync TV video

Homework:

Online Study Sync "First Read" assignment - Think Questions #1,3,6 (Remember that # 1 and #3 are asking you to support your answer with evidence from the text, which means you should follow the RACES format and include a direct quote for each)
IXL - C.10, C.14, J.5, J.6 (due Thursday)

Please Note

...January Scholastic Book Orders were sent home today.

If interested in ordering, please do so by Friday.

For online ordering, go to www.scholastic.com/bookclubs

and use our class code - LB99V.

...The San Marino District Spelling Bee for 6th graders

is coming up on Tuesday, February 6th.

If interested, students can pick up a flyer from me and sign up

on the clipboard here in the classroom.

The winner represents SMUSD at the Los Angles County Bee

on March 28th!

...thank you so much for the donations of Kleenex/facial tissue.

It is much appreciated!

Upcoming Dates

Wednesday (1/17): Chapter 11/12 Social Studies Test

Wednesday (1/17): Noontime Fun!

Thursday (1/18): IXL - C.10, C.14, J.5, J.6 due

Friday (1/19): Quarter 2 Report Cards Distributed

Monday (1/22) - Thursday (1/25): CAASPP Block Practice Assessments

(there will be a special extended Homeroom schedule on these days)

Wednesday (1/31): "Biography/Autobiography" book must be read by this date.

(Bring your book to school as you will

begin the book report assignment in class).

Tuesday (2/6): HMS 6th Grade Spelling Bee (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.)

Location: HMS Cafeteria

Due: Tuesday, January 16

Assignment

Social Studies

Friday Classwork:

Chapter 12, Section 4 with notes in workbook p. 86
Egypt Report Revisions

Homework: Chapter 11/12 Test will be on Wednesday. The Study Guide with parent signature is due on that day, before the test.

English

Friday Classwork: Pronouns

Homework: IXL - C.10, C.14, J. 5, J.6 (due Thursday)

Please Note

...earlier this week students took an inventory of their school supplies and made a list

of items that need to be replaced/replenished. This is a great time to

get organized as we start Semester 2!

...we would very much appreciate donations of Kleenex/facial tissue boxes.

We are running low, and cold and flu season is upon us. Thank you!

Upcoming Dates

Monday (1/15): Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday - No School!

Tuesday (1/16): Quarter 2 Grades Due

Wednesday (1/17): Chapter 11/12 Social Studies Test

Wednesday (1/17): Noontime Fun!

Friday (1/19): Quarter 2 Report Cards Distributed

Wednesday (1/31): "Biography/Autobiography" book must be read by this date.

(Bring your book to school as you will

begin the book report assignment in class).

Due: Friday, January 12

Assignment

Social Studies

Thursday Classwork: Chapter 12, Section 3 - Foreign Rule and the Jewish Diaspora with notes in workbook, p. 85

Homework: none

English

Thursday Classwork:

Study Sync excerpt from The Story of My Life by Helen Keller in workbook, p. 39-41
Annotation Assignment in green packet

Homework:

IXL - C.7, C.8, J.3, J.4 due tomorrow (Friday)
Figurative Language quiz tomorrow for those students who are re-taking that portion of the test

Please Note

...earlier this week students took an inventory of their school supplies and made a list

of items that need to be replaced/replenished. This is a great time to

get organized as we start Semester 2!

...we would very much appreciate donations of Kleenex/facial tissue boxes.

We are running low, and cold and flu season is upon us. Thank you!

Upcoming Dates

Friday (1/12): Final Deadline for all Quarter 2 make-up work!

Friday (1/12): IXL - C.7, C.8, J.3, J.4 due

Friday (1/12): Quarter 3 Schoolwide Assembly (ASB Sponsored)

Monday (1/15): Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday - No School!

Tuesday (1/16): Quarter 2 Grades Due

Wednesday (1/17): Chapter 11/12 Social Studies Test

Wednesday (1/17): Noontime Fun!

Friday (1/19): Quarter 2 Report Cards Distributed

Wednesday (1/31): "Biography/Autobiography" book must be read by this date.

(Bring your book to school as you will

begin the book report assignment in class).

Due: Thursday, January 11

Assignment

Social Studies

Wednesday Classwork: Chapter 12, Section 2 - The Central Teachings of Judaism with notes in workbook, p. 84

Homework: none

English:

Wednesday Classwork: New Year's Resolutions

Homework:

Biography/Autobiography Book Report - book approval due tomorrow
IXL - C.7, C.8, J.3, J.4 due Friday
Figurative Language Review worksheet - (only for those students who I touched base with today regarding a re-take quiz)

Please Note

...yesterday students took an inventory of their school supplies and made a list

of items that need to be replaced/replenished. This is a great time to

get organized as we start Semester 2!

...we would very much appreciate donations of Kleenex/facial tissue boxes.

We are running low, and cold and flu season is upon us. Thank you!

Upcoming Dates

Thursday (1/11): Biography/Autobiography Book Report Approval Form Due

Friday (1/12): Final Deadline for all Quarter 2 make-up work!

Friday (1/12): IXL - C.7, C.8, J.3, J.4 due

Friday (1/12): Quarter 3 Schoolwide Assembly (ASB Sponsored)

Monday (1/15): Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday - No School!

Tuesday (1/16): Quarter 2 Grades Due

Wednesday (1/17): Chapter 11/12 Social Studies Test

Wednesday (1/17): Noontime Fun!

Friday (1/19): Quarter 2 Report Cards Distributed

Wednesday (1/31): "Biography/Autobiography" book must be read by this date.

(Bring your book to school as you will

begin the book report assignment in class).

Due: Wednesday, January 10

Assignment

Welcome back

and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Social Studies

Tuesday Classwork: Chapter 12 = Learning About World Religions: Judaism - Preview Activity in workbook p. 83 and Introduction

Homework: Finish Workbook p. 83 Preview Activity if not completed in class

English

Tuesday Classwork:

Library visit to choose a Biography or Autobiography book for the January book report
TedTalk - "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance"
Fixed Mindset vs. Growth Mindset discussion
New Year's Resolutions

Homework:

Finish writing your New Year's Resolutions. Reminders: Use thin black sharpie to write two sentences in each box. Remember neatness and spelling count!
IXL - C.7, C.8, J. 3, J.4 (due Friday)
Biography/Autobiography Book Report - book approval due by Thursday

Upcoming Dates

Tuesday (1/9): Students Return from Winter Break

Thursday (1/11): Biography/Autobiography Book Report Approval Form Due

Friday (1/12): IXL - C.7, C.8, J.3, J.4 due

Friday (1/12): Quarter 3 Schoolwide Assembly (ASB Sponsored)

Monday (1/15): Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday - No School!

Tuesday (1/16): Quarter 2 Grades Due

Wednesday (1/17): Noontime Fun!

Friday (1/19): Quarter 2 Report Cards Distributed

Wednesday (1/31): "Biography/Autobiography" book must be read by this date.

(Bring your book to school as you will

begin the book report assignment in class).

Due: Friday, December 22

Assignment

What a wonderful holiday party!

Thank you so much to everyone who participated.

It was so heartwarming to see all the thoughtful effort that went

into the contributions, and how much the students enjoyed celebrating together!

Reminder: I will not be here next week, so I won't be posting every day. Students will need to rely on their Binder Reminders to record homework assignments, etc.

Quarter 2 is ending next Friday. Students might want to check Power School to make sure they don't have any missing assignments. Make-Up Work should be placed in the Make-Up Work basket next to my desk. I will check it upon my return.

Happy Holidays!

Upcoming Dates

Monday (12/18): Sherwood Road entrance to HMS will be closed.

Students should enter campus from West Drive or Huntington.

Thursday (12/21): English Unit Test- I Never Had It Made

Friday (12/22): Holiday Music Assembly

Friday (12/22): Minimum Day (12:30 Dismissal)

Monday (12/25) - Friday (1/5): WINTER BREAK

Monday (1/8): Professional Development Day

Tuesday (1/9): Students Return from Winter Break

Due: Friday, December 15

Assignment

Social Studies

Thursday Classwork: Egypt Art Project

Homework: none

English

Thursday Classwork: Figurative Language - personification, idioms, alliteration (in English Journal)

Homework: Practice pages for personification, idioms, and alliteration in the pink packet

Please Note...

...our class Holiday Party is tomorrow!

Students can drop off their contributions during Homeroom

or bring items with them to class (remember - no nuts please).

No books from lockers will be needed, just a pencil case and the homework.

...and don't forget, it's Pajama Day!

Upcoming Dates

Friday (12/15): Class Holiday Party!!!

Friday (12/15): Pajama Day!

Thursday (12/21): English Unit Test- I Never Had It Made

Friday (12/22): Holiday Music Assembly

Friday (12/22): Minimum Day (12:30 Dismissal)

Monday (12/25) - Friday (1/5): WINTER BREAK

Monday (1/8): Professional Development Day

Tuesday (1/9): Students Return from Winter Break

Due: Thursday, December 14

Assignment

Social Studies

Wednesday Classwork:

Ancient Egypt Research Report - final revision with grading rubric
Egypt Silhouette Art Project

Homework: The Ancient Egypt Research Report should be finalized and printed out (black and white okay for now) to turn in tomorrow with the note-taking sheets and the grading rubric.

English

Wednesday Classwork: Figurative Language - Hyperbole (in English Journal)

Homework:

"Reading Candy" pink packet - first 3 pages on Similes, Metaphors, and Hyperbole
IXL - C.4, C.5, C.6, J.2 due tomorrow (Thursday)

Please Note...

...we will be having our class Holiday Party this Friday, December 15th.

Students can drop off their contributions during Homeroom on Friday,

or bring them with them to class (remember - no nuts please)

...and don't forget, it's Pajama Day!

Upcoming Dates

Thursday (12/14): IXL - C.4, C.5, C.6, J. 2 due

Thursday (12/15): Final printed Ancient Egypt Research report due

Friday (12/15): Class Holiday Party!!!

Friday (12/15): Pajama Day!

Thursday (12/21): English Unit Test- I Never Had It Made

Friday (12/22): Holiday Music Assembly

Friday (12/22): Minimum Day (12:30 Dismissal)

Monday (12/25) - Friday (1/5): WINTER BREAK

Monday (1/8): Professional Development Day

Tuesday (1/9): Students Return from Winter Break

Due: Wednesday, December 13

Assignment

Social Studies

Tuesday Classwork: Ancient Egypt Research Report - Works Cited page using Citation Machine

Homework:

Typing (6 paragraphs) and visuals with captions (4) should be completed. Tomorrow we will finish the Works Cited page and proofread one last time.
Egypt Map is due tomorrow! Use the blue directions sheet to make sure you have included all the components.

English

Tuesday Classwork: Figurative Language in English Journal - Simile and Metaphor

Homework: IXL - C.4, C.5, C.6, J.2 due Thursday

Upcoming Dates

Wednesday (12/13): Egypt Map due

Wednesday (12/13): Noontime Fun!

Thursday (12/14): IXL - C.4, C.5, C.6, J. 2 due

Friday (12/15): Class Holiday Party!!!

Friday (12/15): Pajama Day!

Thursday (12/21): English Unit Test- I Never Had It Made

Friday (12/22): Holiday Music Assembly

Friday (12/22): Minimum Day (12:30 Dismissal)

Monday (12/25) - Friday (1/5): WINTER BREAK

Monday (1/8): Professional Development Day

Tuesday (1/9): Students Return from Winter Break

Due: Tuesday, December 12

Assignment

Social Studies

Monday Classwork: Adding visuals with captions to the ancient Egypt Research Report

Homework:

Finish adding 4 visuals with captions to the body paragraphs of Egypt Research Report
Be ready to do the Works Cited page tomorrow
The Egypt Map project is due Wednesday. Use the link below to find the maps that can be used for reference.

English

Monday Classwork:

Comparing Fiction and Nonfiction - I Never Had It Made green packet, p. 10
Primary Source - Interview with John Miles on BrainPop with green packet, p. 8

Homework:

Finish p. 8 in the green packet (if not completed in class)
IXL - P.4 (due tomorrow)
IXL - C.4, C.5, C.6, J.2 (due Thursday)

Please Note...

...we will be having our class Holiday Party on Friday, December 15th.

It will be a pot-luck, so sign-ups continue! Each student is asked to participate

by contributing a little something to share (no nuts please),

and don't forget, it's Pajama Day!

Upcoming Dates

Wednesday (12/13): Egypt Map due

Wednesday (12/13): Noontime Fun!

Thursday (12/14): IXL - C.4, C.5, C.6, J. 2 due

Friday (12/15): Class Holiday Party!!!

Friday (12/15): Pajama Day!

Thursday (12/21): English Unit Test- I Never Had It Made

Friday (12/22): Minimum Day - Winter Break begins!

Due: Monday, December 11

Assignment

Social Studies

Friday Classwork: Ancient Egypt Map

Homework:

The Ancient Egypt Map is due on Wednesday. Use the blue directions sheet for details.
The Ancient Egypt Research Report should be typed by now (6 paragraphs). Spend some time revising and proofreading carefully. We will be adding the visuals on Monday.

English

Friday Classwork: Jackie Robinson - Quote Analysis

Homework: IXL - C.4, C.5, C.6, J.2 due Thursday

Please Note...

...we will be having our class Holiday Party on Friday, December 15th.

It will be a festive pot-luck, and students will be signing up in class

for what they would like to bring.

Traditional family treats are welcome,

and/or thoughtful contributions to make our party delicious and fun!

...December Scholastic Book Orders are due on Monday.

For online ordering, use scholastic.com/bookclubs

and class code LB99V.

Upcoming Dates

Monday (12/11): Scholastic Book Orders due

Wednesday (12/13): Egypt Map due

Wednesday (12/13): Noontime Fun!

Thursday (12/14): IXL - C.4, C.5, C.6, J. 2 due

Friday (12/15): Class Holiday Party!!!

Friday (12/15): Pajama Day!

Due: Friday, December 8

Assignment

Social Studies

Thursday Classwork: Ancient Egypt Research Report - conclusion paragraph, typing

Homework: The first draft of all 6 paragraphs for the Egypt report should be typed by now. If students need more time, they should spend at least 30 minutes tonight working on it for homework. We will add pictures and captions next week, and then print.

English

Thursday Classwork: Study Sync lesson on Informational Text Structure for I Never Had It Made with Video, Model, and Your Turn quiz.

Homework: none

Please Note...

...we will be having our class Holiday Party on Friday, December 15th.

It will be a festive pot-luck, and students will be signing up in class

for what they would like to bring.

Traditional family treats are welcome,

and/or thoughtful contributions to make our party delicious and fun!

...December Scholastic Book Orders were sent home yesterday.

For online ordering, use scholastic.com/bookclubs

and class code LB99V.

Please submit book orders by Monday, December 11.

Upcoming Dates

Week of 12/4-12/8: Spring Musical Auditions

Monday (12/11): Scholastic Book Orders due

Thursday (12/7): IXL - C.1, C.2, C.3, J.1 due

Wednesday (12/13): Noontime Fun!

Friday (12/15): Class Holiday Party!!!

Friday (12/15): Pajama Day!

Due: Thursday, December 7

Assignment

Social Studies

Wednesday Classwork: Ancient Egypt Research Report - writing tips and body paragraphs

Homework: Catch-up work for those who are behind

English

Wednesday Classwork: Practice for Nonfiction Text Structure in English Journal

Homework:

Jackie Robinson green packet p. 7 - BrainPop on "Jackie Robinson" with quiz (don't forget the login is Username: hehms, Password: foxes)
IXL - C.1, C.2, C.3, J.1 due tomorrow (Thursday)

Please Note...

...we will be having our class Holiday Party on Friday, December 15th.

It will be a festive pot-luck, and students will be signing up in class

for what they would like to bring.

Traditional family treats are welcome,

and/or thoughtful contributions to make our party delicious and fun!

...December Scholastic Book Orders were sent home today.

For online ordering, use scholastic.com/bookclubs

and class code LB99V.

Please submit book orders by Monday, December 11.

Upcoming Dates

Week of 12/4-12/8: Spring Musical Auditions

Monday (12/11): Scholastic Book Orders due

Thursday (12/7): IXL - C.1, C.2, C.3, J.1 due

Wednesday (12/13): Noontime Fun!

Friday (12/15): Class Holiday Party!!!

Friday (12/15): Pajama Day!

Due: Wednesday, December 6

Assignment

Social Studies

Tuesday Classwork: Ancient Egypt Research Report - in-text citations and writing of body paragraphs

Homework: none

English

Tuesday Classwork: Non-Fiction Text Structure in English Journal, p. 20

Homework:

I Never Had It Made green packet - p. 12-13 on Non-Fiction Text Structure (refer to your English Journal p. 20)
IXL - C.1, C.2, C.3, J.1 - due Thursday

Upcoming Dates

Week of 12/4-12/8: Spring Musical Auditions

Thursday (12/7): IXL - C.1, C.2, C.3, J.1 due

Wednesday (12/13): Noontime Fun!

Due: Tuesday, December 5

Assignment

Social Studies

Monday Classwork: Ancient Egypt Research Report - practice for writing complex sentences, compound sentences, and appositives/body paragraphs

Homework: none

English

Monday Classwork:

English Journal - p. 19 on Pronouns with additional practice
Jackie Robinson vocabulary in green packet

Homework:

I Never Had It Made green packet - p. 11 on Subject and Object Pronouns
I Never Had It Made green packet - p. 3-5 Vocabulary (go online to look up the definition that matches how the word was used in the excerpt) - complete all sections of the Frayer Vocabulary Model
IXL - C.1, C.2, C.3, J.1 due Thursday

Upcoming Dates

Week of 12/4-12/8: Spring Musical Auditions

Thursday (12/7): IXL - C.1, C.2, C.3, J.1 due

Wednesday (12/13): Noontime Fun!

Due: Monday, December 4

Assignment

Social Studies

Friday Classwork: Writing topic sentences for ancient Egypt Research Report

Homework: As needed, finish your notes (on note-taking sheets) and topic sentences (blue paper) if not completed in class - due Monday!

English

Friday Classwork: Grammar lesson in English Journal - Pronouns

Homework: IXL C.1, C.2, C.3 (Pronouns) and J.1 - due Thursday

Upcoming Dates

Week of 12/4-12/8: Spring Musical Auditions

Thursday (12/7): IXL - C.1, C.2, C.3, J.1 due

Wednesday (12/13): Noontime Fun!

Due: Friday, December 1

Assignment

Social Studies

Thursday Classwork: Ancient Egypt Research Report - Introductory Paragraph

Homework: If not completed in class, finish the Introduction for the ancient Egypt research report. Remember to use the handouts for reference.

English

Thursday Classwork: I Never Had It Made by Jackie Robinson, annotating in Turning Points workbook, p. 30 - 32

Homework:

IXL - A.10, H.1, H.2 due tomorrow (Friday)
Study Sync - I Never Had It Made First Read, Think Question #1 (please do a complete RACES response, then type "Not assigned" in the other windows for #2-5 and submit)

Upcoming Dates

Friday (12/1): IXL - A.10, H.1, H.2 due

Week of 12/4-12/8: Spring Musical Auditions

Wednesday (12/13): Noontime Fun!

Due: Thursday, November 30

Assignment

Social Studies

Wednesday Classwork:

Paraphrasing vs. Plagiarizing - BrainPop video with quiz
Ancient Egypt Research Report - writing the introduction

Homework: The Egypt Report notes are due tomorrow for four sub-topics using at least four sources. The note-taking sheets should to be turned in for a grade as part of the overall research report project.

English

Wednesday Classwork: I Never Had It Made by Jackie Robinson - introductory video, background information in green packet p. 1-2, annotating of excerpt in Turning Points workbook p. 30

Homework: IXL- A.10, H.1, H.2 due Friday

Upcoming Dates

Friday (12/1): IXL - A.10, H.1, H.2 due

Week of 12/4-12/8: Spring Musical Auditions

Wednesday (12/13): Noontime Fun!

Due: Wednesday, November 29

Assignment

Social Studies

Tuesday Classwork: Ancient Egypt Research Report

Homework: Students should be finishing up their notes for four sub-topics using at least four sources. Those who are behind should work on catching up as homework. Notes are due Thursday, to be turned in for a grade as part of the overall research report project.

English

Tuesday Classwork:

Practice - Compound Sentences
Review of Complex/Compound Sentences - English Journal p. 4, 8, 18
IXL - A.10 (Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences)
Dragonwings packet, p. 9-10 on Drawing Conclusions

Homework:

Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report - final triorama and written index card due
IXL- A.10, H.1, H.2 due Friday
Period 4 only - Dragonwings packet, p. 10, on Drawing Conclusions

Upcoming Dates

Wednesday (11/29): Book Report Due (triorama project with index card)

Friday (12/1): IXL - A.10, H.1, H.2 due

Week of 12/4-12/8: Spring Musical Auditions

Due: Tuesday, November 28

Assignment

Social Studies

Monday Classwork: Ancient Egypt Research Report note-taking

Homework: Students should be finishing up their notes for four sub-topics using at least four sources. Those who are behind should work on catching up as homework.

English

Monday Classwork:

Video - Justin Bieber "Baby" with lyrics (full of compound sentences)
English Journal activity on compound sentences ("doozies")

Homework:

Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report - rough draft for written portion due tomorrow (Tuesday, 11/28)
Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report - final triorama and written index card due
IXL- A.10, H.1, H.2 due Friday

Upcoming Dates

Tuesday (11/28): Rough draft of written portion for Book Report due

Wednesday (11/29): Book Report Due (triorama project with index card)

Friday (12/1): IXL - A.10, H.1, H.2 due

Week of 12/4-12/8: Spring Musical Auditions

Due: Monday, November 27

Assignment

Happy Thanksgiving!

Have a wonderful break with your family!

Social Studies

Tuesday - "Gratitude" video

Homework: none

English

Tuesday - Wonder Valley revisions and final presentation copy

Homework:

Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report - rough draft for written portion due Monday, 11/27, or Tuesday, 11/28
Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report - final triorama and written index card due
Head Start Opportunities - Upcoming IXL assignments will include J.1, J.2, J.3, J.4, J.5, J.6, J.7, J.8 (prefixes and suffixes) and H.1 and H.2 (contractions) - These sections will be assigned at some point during Semester 1 (before Winter Break).

Upcoming Dates

Wednesday (11/22) - Friday (11/24): Thanksgiving Break!

Monday (11/17) or Tuesday (11/28): Rough draft of written portion for Book Report due

Wednesday (11/29): Book Report Due (triorama project with index card)

Due: Tuesday, November 21

Assignment

Social Studies

Monday Classwork: Note-taking for Ancient Egypt Research Report

Homework: none

English

Monday Classwork: Descriptive Essay - final revisions and printing

Homework:

Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report - rough draft for written portion due Monday, 11/27, or Tuesday, 11/28
Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report - final triorama and written index card due
Head Start Opportunities - Upcoming IXL assignments will include J.1, J.2, J.3, J.4, J.5, J.6, J.7, J.8 (prefixes and suffixes) and H.1 and H.2 (contractions) - These sections will be assigned at some point during Semester 1 (before Winter Break).

Upcoming Dates

Tuesday (11/21): Minimum Day (12:30 p.m. dismissal)

Wednesday (11/22) - Friday (11/24): Thanksgiving Break!

Monday (11/17) or Tuesday (11/28): Rough draft of written portion for Book Report due

Wednesday (11/29): Book Report Due (triorama project with index card)

Due: Monday, November 20

Assignment

Social Studies

Friday Classwork: The Mysteries of Egypt movie

Homework: none

English

Friday Classwork:

Introduction of written portion (index card) for Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report
Island of the Blue Dolphins/Dragonwings English Test

Homework:

Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report - rough draft for written portion due Monday, 11/27, or Tuesday, 11/28
Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report - final triorama and written index card due
Head Start Opportunities - Upcoming IXL assignments will include J.1, J.2, J.3, J.4, J.5, J.6, J.7, J.8 (prefixes and suffixes) and H.1 and H.2 (contractions) - These sections will be assigned at some point during Semester 1.

Upcoming Dates

Friday (11/17): 6th Grade Neon Dance (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)

(HMS Cafeteria)

Tuesday (11/21): Minimum Day (12:30 p.m. dismissal)

Wednesday (11/22) - Friday (11/24): Thanksgiving Break!

Monday (11/17) or Tuesday (11/28): Rough draft of written portion for Book Report due

Wednesday (11/29): Book Report Due (triorama project with index card)

Due: Friday, November 17

Assignment

Social Studies

Thursday Classwork: Mysteries of Egypt movie

Homework: none

English

Thursday Classwork:

Dragonwings Vocabulary in green packet - heirloom, dictation, phoenix
Grammar Review - linking verbs, perfect tenses (in white packet)
Overview of English Unit Test components for tomorrow
Introduction of Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report triorama project

Homework:

Complete white grammar review packet for test review - verb tenses
Review for test - Island of the Blue Dolphins (comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and skill: textual evidence) and Dragonwings (comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and skill: connotation and denotation)
Bring Fantasy/Science Fiction book to class to continue working on project

Upcoming Dates

Friday (11/17): English Unit Test - Island of the Blue Dolphins/Dragonwings

Friday (11/17): Operation Christmas Child - deadline for donations

Friday (11/17): 6th Grade Neon Dance (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)

(HMS Cafeteria)

Tuesday (11/21): Minimum Day (12:30 p.m. dismissal)

Wednesday (11/22) - Friday (11/24): Thanksgiving Break!

Wednesday (11/29): Book Report Due (triorama project with index card)

Due: Thursday, November 16

Assignment

Social Studies

Wednesday Classwork: Chapter 9 Test

Homework: none

English

Wednesday Classwork: Study Sync lesson on Connotation and Denotation

Homework:

Complete the "Your Turn" Quiz in the Study Sync lesson on Connotation and Denotation
Vocabulary - use the Study Sync Dragonwings Close Read assignment to find definitions for lynched, clans, dynasty. Complete the Frayer Vocabulary Model for each of those words in the green packet (p. 3, 5)
IXL - D.4, D.5, D.14, D.15 due tomorrow
Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report - bring book to class tomorrow to begin project

Upcoming Dates

Thursday (11/16): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report

(reading should be complete by this date, project will be introduced in class)

Thursday (11/16): IXL D.4, D.5, D.14, D.15 due

Friday (11/17): English Unit Test - Island of the Blue Dolphins/Dragonwings

Friday (11/17): Operation Christmas Child - deadline for donations

Friday (11/17): 6th Grade Neon Dance (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)

(HMS Cafeteria)

Tuesday (11/21): Minimum Day (12:30 p.m. dismissal)

Wednesday (11/22) - Friday (11/24): Thanksgiving Break!

Wednesday (11/29): Book Report Due (triorama and index card)

Due: Wednesday, November 15

Assignment

Social Studies

Tuesday Classwork:

Chapter 9, Section 7 - we read and highlighted it in the chapter xerox
Ancient Egypt Research Report - note-taking

Homework:

ISN p. 69 (bottom) on Section 7
Review for Chapter 9 test tomorrow and get a parent signature on the blue review handout

English

Tuesday Classwork: Denotation and Connotation lesson in English Journal

Homework:

Study Sync - Dragonwings First Read Think Questions #1 & #2 (see my directions at the top of the "Read" section)
IXL - D.4, D.5, D.14, D.15 due Thursday
Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report - finish reading by Thursday and bring book to class

Upcoming Dates

Thursday (11/16): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report

(reading should be complete by this date, project will be introduced in class)

Thursday (11/16): IXL D.4, D.5, D.14, D.15 due

Friday (11/17): English Unit Test - Island of the Blue Dolphins/Dragonwings

Friday (11/17): Operation Christmas Child - deadline for donations

Friday (11/17): 6th Grade Neon Dance (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)

(HMS Cafeteria)

Tuesday (11/21): Minimum Day (12:30 p.m. dismissal)

Wednesday (11/22) - Friday (11/24): Thanksgiving Break!

Due: Tuesday, November 14

Assignment

Social Studies

Monday Classwork:

Technology Agreement overview
Chapter 9, Section 6 - we read and highlighted it in the chapter xerox packet
Ancient Egypt Research Report - note-taking

Homework:

ISN - p. 68 (bottom) on 9.5, p. 69 (top) on 9.6
Chapter 9 Test Review - due Wednesday before the test
Technology Use Agreement - please have a parent sign it with you and bring it back to class

English

Monday Classwork: Study Sync - Dragonwings excerpt in workbook, p. 19-22, with Annotation Assignment on p. 6 of the green packet

Homework:

Finish the Annotation Assignment in the Dragonwings green packet on p. 6. Use the Study Sync workbook, p. 19-22, to finish the assignment started in class.
IXL - D.4, D.5, D.14, D.15 due Thursday
Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report - finish reading by Thursday and bring book to class

Please Note

...November Scholastic Book Orders were sent home last week.

Please turn in orders by tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 14.

For online ordering, go to:

scholastic.com/reading club. Our class code is LB99V.

...the deadline for Operation Christmas Child

has been extended to Friday, November 17th.

Our goal is for each student to bring in

two small items to donate to this worthy cause.

Click on the link below for more information!

Thank you so much!

Upcoming Dates

Wednesday (11/15): Social Studies Chapter 9 test (Daily Life in Ancient Egypt)

Wednesday (11/15): Noontime Fun!

Thursday (11/16): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report

(reading should be complete by this date, project will be introduced in class)

Thursday (11/16): IXL D.4, D.5, D.14, D.15 due

Friday (11/17): English Unit Test - Island of the Blue Dolphins/Dragonwings

Friday (11/17): Operation Christmas Child - deadline for donations

Friday (11/17): 6th Grade Neon Dance (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)

(HMS Cafeteria)

Due: Monday, November 13

Assignment

Social Studies

Thursday Classwork:

Chapter 9, Section 5 - read and highlighted in chapter xerox
Ancient Egypt Research Report - note-taking guidelines with handout

Homework: ISN p. 68 (bottom) on Chapter 9, Section 5

English

Thursday Classwork:

IXL assignment overview on Modal Verbs and Perfect Tenses with handout
English Journal activity on Perfect Tenses

Homework:

IXL - D.4, D.5, D.14, D.15 due Thursday
Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report - finish reading by Thursday
If you have not yet turned in the final draft of the Island of the Blue Dolphins written response or the revised Wonder Valley essay, it is due Monday!

Please Note

...November Scholastic Book Orders were sent home yesterday.

They are due Tuesday, Nov. 14.

For online ordering, go to:

scholastic.com/reading club. Our class code is LB99V.

...the deadline for Operation Christmas Child

has been extended to Friday, November 17th.

Our goal is for each student to bring in

two small items to donate to this worthy cause.

Click on the link below for more information!

Thank you so much!

Upcoming Dates

Friday (11/10): Veterans' Day - No School

Wednesday (11/15): Social Studies Chapter 9 test (Daily Life in Ancient Egypt)

Wednesday (11/15): Noontime Fun!

Thursday (11/16): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report

(reading should be complete by this date, project will be introduced in class)

Thursday (11/16): IXL D.4, D.5, D.14, D.15 due

Friday (11/17): Operation Christmas Child - deadline for donations

Friday (11/17): 6th Grade Neon Dance (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)

(HMS Cafeteria)

Due: Thursday, November 9

Assignment

Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork:

Chapter 9, Section 4 - Read and highlighted in xerox copy of chapter
Ancient Egypt Research Report - chose topics and browsed in sources

Homework: ISN p. 68 (top) on Chapter 9, Section 4

English

Wednesday Classwork: Island of the Blue Dolphins text-based written response

Homework:

IXL - D.2, D.3, D.10 due tomorrow
Final draft of Island of the Blue Dolphins text-based written response - due tomorrow

Please Note

...November Scholastic Book Orders were sent home today.

They are due Tuesday, Nov. 14.

For online ordering, go to:

scholastic.com/reading club. Our class code is LB99V.

...the deadline for Operation Christmas Child

has been extended to Friday, November 17th.

Our goal is for each student to bring in

two small items to donate to this worthy cause.

Click on the link below for more information!

Thank you so much!

Upcoming Dates

Thursday (11/9): IXL - D.2, D.3, D.10 due

Friday (11/10): Veterans' Day - No School

Wednesday (11/15): Social Studies Chapter 9 test (Daily Life in Ancient Egypt)

Thursday (11/16): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report

(reading should be complete by this date, project will be introduced in class)

Wednesday (11/15): Noontime Fun!

Friday (11/17): Operation Christmas Child - deadline for donations

Friday (11/17): 6th Grade Dance (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)

(HMS Cafeteria)

Due: Wednesday, November 8

Assignment

Social Studies

Tuesday Classwork: Chapter 9, Sections 2 and 3 with notes in ISN on p. 66 and top half of p. 67

Homework:

Read Section 9.3 in the xerox of Chapter 9 and do notes in ISN, p. 67 (bottom half)
Think about your topic choice for the ancient Egypt research report. Use the back page of the purple packet to look through the choices, or use the link posted below (Egypt Report Overview) to look at some of the online sources. Choose a topic that really interests you! If you would like to do a proposal for your own topic choice, see Mrs. Doan to get the proposal form.

English

Tuesday Classwork: Island of the Blue Dolphins RACES response

Homework:

Have a blue pen to use for the final draft of the Island of the Blue Dolphins RACES response
IXL - D.2, D.3, D.10 due Thursday
Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report - complete reading by Nov. 16 and bring book to class

Please consider ....

supporting Operation Christmas Child!

The final date is Thursday, November 9th!

Our goal is for each student to bring in

two small items to donate to this worthy cause.

Click on the link below for more information!

Thank you so much!

Upcoming Dates

Thursday (11/9): IXL - D.2, D.3, D.10 due

Friday (11/10): Veterans' Day - No School

Thursday (11/16): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report

(reading should be complete by this date, project will be introduced in class)

Wednesday (11/15): Noontime Fun!

Friday (11/17): 6th Grade Dance (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)

(HMS Cafeteria)

Egypt Report Overview 2017-rev 3 (to post).docx

Due: Tuesday, November 7

Assignment

Social Studies

Monday Classwork: Chapter 9 = Daily Life In Ancient Egypt, Preview Activity in ISN p. 65

Homework: The Unit 2 Geography Challenge (ISN p. 48-50) is due tomorrow. Please take note of the following reminders:

Use the History Alive! link to refer to the "Unit 2 - Setting the Stage" section. Read the text and refer to the maps while working on the Geography Challenge.
Write your answers using complete, stand-alone sentences.
Remember neatness and spelling count. Don't forget to capitalize proper nouns.
When asked to shade an area on the map, use colored pencils.
For p. 49, #2, remember you are shading ancient Egypt (not modern Egypt). Refer to the maps in the "Unit 2 - Setting the Stage" section.
For p. 49, #7, use the Vegetation Zone map to answer the question.
Answer the questions on p. 50 thoughtfully and completely.

English

Monday Classwork: Island of the Blue Dolphins text-based written response

Homework:

IXL - D.2, D.3, D.10 due Thursday
Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report - complete reading by Nov. 16 and bring book to class

Please consider ....

supporting Operation Christmas Child!

Our goal is for each student to bring in

two small items to donate to this worthy cause.

Click on the link below for more information!

Thank you so much!

Upcoming Dates

Tuesday (11/7): Social Studies Unit 2 Geography Challenge due

Thursday (11/9): IXL - D.2, D.3, D.10 due

Friday (11/10): Veterans' Day - No School

Thursday (11/16): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report (new date)

(reading should be complete by this date, project will be introduced in class)

Wednesday (11/15): Noontime Fun!

Friday (11/17): 6th Grade Dance (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)

(HMS Cafeteria)

Due: Monday, November 6

Assignment

Social Studies

Friday Classwork:

Unit 2 Geography Challenge - Intro
Chapter 8 Test

Homework: The Unit 2 Geography Challenge (ISN p. 48-50) is due Tuesday. Please take note of the following reminders:

Use the History Alive! link to refer to the "Unit 2 - Setting the Stage" section. Read the text and refer to the maps while working on the Geography Challenge.
Write your answers using complete, stand-alone sentences.
Remember neatness and spelling count. Don't forget to capitalize proper nouns.
When asked to shade an area on the map, use colored pencils.
For p. 49, #2, remember you are shading ancient Egypt (not modern Egypt). Refer to the maps in the "Unit 2 - Setting the Stage" section.
For p. 49, #7, use the Vegetation Zone map to answer the question.
Answer the questions on p. 50 thoughtfully and completely.

English

Friday Classwork:

Grammar lesson on transitive and intransitive verbs with IXL D.2 handout
Linking verbs, predicate nominatives, and predicate adjectives lesson in English Journal
IXL D.2 handout on linking verbs, predicate nouns, and predicate adjectives

Homework:

IXL D.2, D.3, D.10 - due Thursday
Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report - complete reading by Nov. 15 and bring book to class

Please consider ....

supporting Operation Christmas Child!

Our goal is for each student to bring in

two small items to donate to this worthy cause.

Click on the link below for more information!

Thank you so much!

Upcoming Dates

Friday (11/3): Social Studies Chapter 8 Test = The Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs

Tuesday (11/7): Social Studies Unit 2 Geography Challenge due

Thursday (11/9): IXL - D.2, D.3, D.10 due

Friday (11/10): Veterans' Day - No School

Wednesday (11/15): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report

(reading should be complete by this date, project will be introduced in class)

Wednesday (11/15): Noontime Fun!

Friday (11/17): 6th Grade Dance (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)

(HMS Cafeteria)

Due: Friday, November 3

Assignment

Social Studies

Thursday Classwork:

"The Egyptian Mummy Project" article
Chapter 8 review game - "Crack the Code"

Homework: Chapter 8 Test Review (blue packet) with parent signature for test tomorrow

English

Thursday Classwork:

Island of the Blue Dolphins vocabulary
Island of the Blue Dophins text-based written response (RACES)

Homework: none

Upcoming Dates

Friday (11/3): Social Studies Chapter 8 Test = The Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs

Friday (11/10): Veterans' Day - No School

Wednesday (11/15): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report

(reading should be complete by this date, project will be introduced in class)

Wednesday (11/15): Noontime Fun!

Friday (11/17): 6th Grade Dance (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)

(HMS Cafeteria)

Due: Thursday, November 2

Assignment

Social Studies

Tuesday and Wednesday Classwork: Chapter 8, Sections 5 and 6 with ISN p. 61, 62

Homework:

Complete ISN p. 61 and 62 if not finished in class
Chapter 8 Review (use blue packet and get a parent signature by Friday)
Chapter 8 Test on Friday

English

Wednesday Classwork: Textual Evidence lesson in Study Sync online program (including "Your Turn" quiz) with worksheet in green packet, p. 7

Homework:

IXL - D.1, D.6, D.8, D.9 due tomorrow
Keep reading your Fantasy/Science Fiction book report book!

Upcoming Dates

Wednesday (11/1): Go Dodgers!

Thursday (11/2): IXL - D.1, D.6, D.8, D.9 due

Friday (11/3): Social Studies Chapter 8 Test = The Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs

Friday (11/10): Veterans' Day - No School

Wednesday (11/15): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report

(reading should be complete by this date, project will be introduced in class)

Due: Tuesday, October 31

Assignment

Social Studies

Monday Classwork: Chapter 8, Section 4 reading and highlighting, partner activity, and notes in ISN p. 60 (write a postcard)

Homework: finish ISN p. 60 if not completed in class

English

Monday Classwork: Island of the Blue Dolphins Think Questions in Study Sync online program

Homework:

Finish Island of the Blue Dolphins Think Questions #1-5 in Study Sync online assignment
IXL - D.1, D.6, D.8, D.9 due Thursday

Halloween Dress Up Day -

Date: 10/31

Halloween dress up day is tomorrow! All HMS students and staff can dress up in a costume to celebrate Halloween as well as school spirit.

Students may NOT wear/bring:

Masks
Weapons
Face paint (covering the entire face)
Anything (costumes) which could interfere with learning (e.g. sitting down in class, vision, vision of other students, movement)
Anything (costumes) that obstruct movement in the halls during passing periods
Costumes promoting violence
Costumes with inappropriate suggestions

Upcoming Dates

Tuesday (10/31): Happy Halloween!

Thursday (11/2): IXL - D.1, D.6, D.8, D.9 due

Friday (11/3): Social Studies Chapter 8 Test = The Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs

Friday (11/10): Veterans' Day - No School

Wednesday (11/15): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report

(reading should be complete by this date, project will be introduced in class)

Due: Monday, October 30

Assignment

Social Studies

Friday Classwork: Chapter 8, Section 2 Notes (ISN p. 58) and Section 3 activity with notes (ISN p. 59)

Homework: none

English

Friday Classwork:

Grammar - Helping & Main Verbs, Subject/Verb Agreement, Review of Simple Tenses (Past, Present, Future)
"Helping Verbs" song (link to video shown below)
Island of the Blue Dolphins in Study Sync workbook p. 15-17 with annotations (green packet p. 6)

Homework:

IXL - D.1, D.6, D.8, D.9 (due Thursday)

Upcoming Day

Tuesday (10/31): Happy Halloween!

Thursday (11/2): IXL - D.1, D.6, D.8, D.9 due

Friday (11/3): Social Studies Chapter 8 Test = The Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs

Friday (11/10): Veterans' Day - No School

Wednesday (11/15): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report

(reading should be complete by this date, project will be introduced in class)

Due: Friday, October 27

Assignment

Social Studies

Thursday Classwork: Chapter 8 = The Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs - Preview Activity (ISN p. 57), Introduction and Section 2 in chapter

Homework: none

English

Thursday Classwork:

Scott O'Dell biography in green packet
Annotating symbols - bookmark
Island of the Blue Dolphins (excerpt from Chapter 15) in Study Sync workbook, p. 14-15 with Annotation Assignment (green packet p. 6)

Homework:

The Descriptive Essay (Wonder Valley) should be turned in by Friday. Use the pink "Directions for Turning in the Wonder Valley Essay" for guidelines.
Keep reading your Fantasy/Science Fiction book report book!

Upcoming Day

Friday (10/27): Descriptive Essay due (Wonder Valley)

Friday (10/27): Red Ribbon Week - HMS Spirit Day

Tuesday (10/31): Happy Halloween!

Friday (11/10): Veterans' Day - No School

Wednesday (11/15): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report

(reading should be complete by this date, project will be introduced in class)

Due: Thursday, October 26

Assignment

Social Studies

Wednesday Classwork: Chapter 7 Test

Homework: none

English

Wednesday Classwork: Descriptive Essay

Homework:

The Descriptive Essay (Wonder Valley) should be turned in by Friday. Use the pink "Directions for Turning in the Wonder Valley Essay" for guidelines.
IXL - I.5 (Commas Review), I.10 (Capitalizing Titles), O.1 and O.2 (Frequently Confused Words) - due tomorrow (Thursday)

Upcoming Dates

Thursday (10/26): Red Ribbon Week - Fandom Day

Thursday (10/26): IXL - I.5, I.10, O.1, O.2 due

Friday (10/27): Descriptive Essay due (Wonder Valley)

Friday (10/27): Red Ribbon Week - HMS Spirit Day

Tuesday (10/31): Happy Halloween!

Friday (11/10): Veterans' Day - No School

Wednesday (11/15): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report

(reading should be complete by this date, project will be introduced in class)

Due: Wednesday, October 25

Assignment

Social Studies

Tuesday Classwork: Chapter 7 Review

Homework: Chapter 7 Review with parent signature (for test tomorrow)

English

Tuesday Classwork: Descriptive Essays - adding photos to typed document

Homework:

IXL - I.5 (Commas Review), I.10 (Capitalizing Titles), O.1 and O.2 (Frequently Confused Words) - due Thursday 10/26
Fantasy/Science Fiction Book choice due tomorrow (if not already approved)
Keep reading your book report book!

Upcoming Dates

Wednesday (10/25): Red Ribbon Week - Disney Day

Wednesday (10/25): Chapter 7 Social Studies Test

Wednesday (10/25): Fantasy/Science Fiction book selection due

Thursday (10/26): Red Ribbon Week - Fandom Day

Thursday (10/26): IXL - I.5, I.10, O.1, O.2 due

Friday (10/27): Red Ribbon Week - HMS Spirit Day

Tuesday (10/31): Happy Halloween!

Friday (11/10): Veterans' Day - No School

Wednesday (11/15): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report

(reading should be complete by this date, project will be introduced in class)

Due: Tuesday, October 24

Assignment

Social Studies

Monday Classwork: Chapter 7, Section 4 with ISN p. 54

Homework: Chapter 7 Test will be on Wednesday

English

Monday Classwork: Descriptive Essay - Conclusion paragraph, revising & editing, typing format

Homework:

IXL - I.5 (Commas Review), I.10 (Capitalizing Titles), O.1 and O.2 (Frequently Confused Words) - due Thursday 10/26
Fantasy/Science Fiction Book choice due Wednesday
Keep reading your book report book!

RED RIBBON WEEK

October 23rd - October 27th

Monday — Sports Day
Tuesday — Twinning Day
Wednesday — Disney Day
Thursday — Fandom Day
Friday — HMS Gear Day

Upcoming Dates

Monday (10/23): Q1 Report Cards Distributed in Homeroom

Monday (10/23) - Friday (10/27): Red Ribbon Week

Tuesday (10/24): PTA Association Meeting (8:30 - 10:00 a.m.)

Location: HMS Cafeteria

Wednesday (10/25): Chapter 7 Social Studies Test

Wednesday (10/25): Fantasy/Science Fiction book selection due

Thursaday (10/26): IXL - I.5, I.10, O.1, O.2 due

Tuesday (10/31): Happy Halloween!

Friday (11/10): Veterans' Day - No School!

Wednesday (11/15): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report

(reading should be complete by this date, project will be introduced in class)

Due: Monday, October 23

Assignment

Social Studies

Friday Classwork: Chapter 7, Sections 2 and 3

Homework: none

English

Friday Classwork: Descriptive Essay - writing the conclusion, revising, editing, and typing

Homework: IXL - I.5 (Commas Review), I.10 (Capitalizing Titles), O.1 and O.2 (Frequently Confused Words) - due Thursday 10/26

RED RIBBON WEEK

October 23rd - October 27th

Monday — Sports Day
Tuesday — Twinning Day
Wednesday — Disney Day
Thursday — Fandom Day
Friday — HMS Gear Day

Upcoming Dates

Saturday (10/21): Hauntington Breakfast (8:00 - 11:00 a.m.)

Monday (10/23): Q1 Report Cards Distributed in Homeroom

Monday (10/23) - Friday (10/27): Red Ribbon Week

Tuesday (10/24): PTA Association Meeting (8:30 - 10:00 a.m.)

Location: HMS Cafeteria

Wednesday (10/25): Fantasy/Science Fiction book selection due

Thursaday (10/26): IXL - I.5, I.10, O.1, O.2 due

Tuesday (10/31): Happy Halloween!

Friday (11/10): Veterans' Day - No School!

Wednesday (11/15): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report

(reading should be complete by this date, project will be introduced in class)

Due: Friday, October 20

Assignment

Please Note

...tomorrow should be my last day of Jury Duty,

so I am looking forward to returning next week

It sounds like students have done an amazing job with our

substitute and haven't missed a beat!

...Hauntington Breakfast is this Saturday.

Hopefully we'll see you all out there for some HMS fun!

Social Studies

Thursday Classwork: Chatper 7 = Geography and Early Settlement of Egypt, Kush, and Canaan - Preview Activity (ISN p. 51) and Introduction in chapter packet

Homework: Hammurabi's Code packet due

English

Thursday Classwork: Descriptive essay - rough draft, revising, and editing

Homework: IXL T.1

Upcoming Dates

Friday (10/20): IXL - T.1 due

Friday (10/20): Hammurabi packet due

Saturday (10/21): Hauntington Breakfast (8:00 - 11:00 a.m.)

Saturday (10/21): All-School Halloween Dance (7:00 - 9:00 p.m.)

(Tickets $5 - HMS Cafeteria - Costumes Optional)

Monday (10/23): Q1 Report Cards Distributed in Homeroom

Wednesday (10/25): Fantasy/Science Fiction book selection due

Wednesday (11/15): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report

(reading should be complete by this date, project will be introduced in class)

Due: Thursday, October 19

Assignment

Social Studies

Wednesday Classwork: packet on Hammurabi's Law Code

Homework: The Hammurabi's Code packet is due Friday. It will count as the "test" grade for Chapter 6.

English

Wednesday Classwork: Descriptive essays

Homework:

IXL assignment (I.1, I.2, I.3, I.4) is due tomorrow (Thursday)
IXL T.1 - due Friday
Fantasy/Science Fiction book selection is due Wed. 10/25 (if not approved already), and keep reading!

Upcoming Dates

Thursday (10/19): IXL I.1, I.2, I.3, I.4 due (commas)

Thursday (10/19): Great California Shakeout! (10:19 a.m.)

Friday (10/20): IXL - T.1 due

Friday (10/20): Hammurabi packet due

Saturday (10/21): Hauntington Breakfast (8:00 - 11:00 a.m.)

Saturday (10/21): All-School Halloween Dance (7:00 - 9:00 p.m.)

(Tickets $5 - HMS Cafeteria - Costumes Optional)

Monday (10/23): Q1 Report Cards Distributed in Homeroom

Wednesday (10/25): Fantasy/Science Fiction book selection due

Wednesday (11/15): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report

(reading should be complete by this date, project will be introduced in class)

Due: Wednesday, October 18

Assignment

Social Studies

Tuesday Classwork: Chapter 5 Test

Homework: none

English

Tuesday Classwork:

IXL T.1 - Sensory Language
Descriptive Essay

Homework:

Continue to work on IXL assignment (I.1, I.2, I.3, I.4) - due Thursday
IXL T.1 - due Friday
Fantasy/Science Fiction book selection is due Wed. 10/25 (if not approved already), and keep reading!

Upcoming Dates

Wednesday (10/18): Fall Sports Picture Day

Thursday (10/19): IXL I.1, I.2, I.3, I.4 due (commas)

Thursday (10/19): Great California Shakeout! (10:19 a.m.)

Friday (10/20): IXL - T.1 due

Friday (10/20): Hammurabi packet due

Saturday (10/21): Hauntington Breakfast (8:00 - 11:00 a.m.)

Saturday (10/21): All-School Halloween Dance (7:00 - 9:00 p.m.)

(Tickets $5 - HMS Cafeteria - Costumes Optional)

Monday (10/23): Q1 Report Cards Distributed in Homeroom

Wednesday (10/25): Fantasy/Science Fiction book selection due

Wednesday (11/15): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report

(reading should be complete by this date, project will be introduced in class)

Due: Tuesday, October 17

Assignment

Please Note

...it looks like I will be on Jury Duty for the next few days (I was selected to serve on a trial today).

My sub, Stacey Forbes, will be holding down the fort.

I will be checking e-mails if you have any questions or concerns.

.... don't forget to check PowerSchool to ensure that

you have turned in and/or made up all

assignments, tests, and projects for Quarter 1.

Quarter 1 grades are due on Wednesday, October 18th.

Social Studies

Monday Classwork: Chapter 6 Overview

Homework: Chapter 5 Review packet is due tomorrow before the test (it was passed out last Friday)

English

Monday Classwork: Descriptive Essay (Wonder Valley)

Homework:

Continue to work on IXL assignment
Fantasy/Science Fiction book selection is due Wed. 10/25 (if not approved already), and keep reading!

Upcoming Dates

Tuesday (10/17): Social Studies Chapter 5 Test, Ancient Sumer

Wednesday (10/18): Fall Sports Picture Day

Thursday (10/19): IXL I.1, I.2, I.3, I.4 due (commas)

Thursday (10/19): Great California Shakeout! (10:19 a.m.)

Saturday (10/21): Hauntington Breakfast (8:00 - 11:00 a.m.)

Saturday (10/21): All-School Halloween Dance (7:00 - 9:00 p.m.)

(Tickets $5 - HMS Cafeteria - Costumes Optional)

Monday (10/23): Q1 Report Cards Distributed in Homeroom

Wednesday (10/25): Fantasy/Science Fiction book selection due

Wednesday (11/15): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report

(reading should be complete by this date, project will be introduced in class)

Due: Monday, October 16

Assignment

Social Studies

Frlday Classwork:

Period 1 - Chapter 6 Introduction and Section 2 (using chrome books)
Period 3 - Chapter 5 test review, "Crack the Code" game

Homework: Chapter 5 Test Review (due Tuesday before the test)

English

Friday Classwork: Descriptive Essay planning sheet/outline

Homework: IXL - I.1, I.2, I.3, I.4 (commas) due Thursday

Please Note

.... check PowerSchool to ensure that

you have turned in and/or made up all

assignments, tests, and projects for Quarter 1.

Quarter 1 grades are due on Wednesday, October 18th.

....Monday is the last turn-in day for

Hauntington Breakfast ticket sales!

Wednesday, October 18th will be the last prize day,

so don't forget to sell HB tickets!

Upcoming Dates

Friday (10/13): ASB-Sponsored Movie Night

(6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the HMS Cafeteria)

Monday (10/16): Hauntington Breakfast Ticket Turn-In Day

Monday (10/16): Q2 Schoolwide Assembly

Tuesday (10/17): Social Studies Chapter 5 Test, Ancient Sumer

Wednesday (10/18): Fall Sports Picture Day

Thursday (10/19): IXL I.1, I.2, I.3, I.4 due (commas)

Thursday (10/19): Great California Shakeout! (10:19 a.m.)

Saturday (10/21): Hauntington Breakfast (8:00 - 11:00 a.m.)

Saturday (10/21): All-School Halloween Dance (7:00 - 9:00 p.m.)

(Tickets $5 - HMS Cafeteria - Costumes Optional)

Monday (10/23): Q1 Report Cards Distributed in Homeroom

Wednesday (10/25): Fantasy/Science Fiction book selection due

Wednesday (11/15): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report

(reading should be complete by this date, project will be introduced in class)

Due: Friday, October 13

Assignment

Social Studies

Thursday Classwork:

Chapter 5, Section 3 with notes in ISN p. 33
Completed Chapter 5 Sumerian Artifact Activity
Chapter 5 Test Review Activity

Homework: Go over your notes in your ISN workbook (p. 31-37) to make sure they are turn-in ready. They will be collected on Tuesday for a classwork grade.

English

Thursday Classwork: Grammar lesson on commas in English Journal

Homework:

yellow grammar worksheet on commas (2-sided)
Be ready to turn in your English Journal by Monday for a Quarter 1 grade.
IXL - I.1, I,2, I.3, I.4 (on commas) due Thursday 10/19

Please Note

.... check PowerSchool to ensure that

you have turned in and/or made up all

assignments, tests, and projects for Quarter 1.

Quarter 1 grades are due on Wednesday, October 18th.

....Scholalstic Book Orders were sent home this week. If interested,

please submit orders by tomorrow (Friday).

For online ordering, go to scholastic.com/bookclubs

and use class code LB99V.

....tomorrow (Friday) and Monday are the last turn-in days for

Hauntington Breakfast ticket sales!

Wednesday, October 18th will be the last prize day,

so don't forget to sell HB tickets!

Upcoming Dates

Friday (10/13): Quarter 1 Ends (Minimum Day)

Friday (10/13): Scholastic Book Orders due

Friday (10/13): Hauntington Breakfast Ticket Turn-In Day

Friday (10/13): ASB-Sponsored Movie Night

(6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the HMS Cafeteria)

Monday (10/16): Hauntington Breakfast Ticket Turn-In Day

Monday (10/16): Q2 Schoolwide Assembly

Tuesday (10/17): Social Studies Chapter 5 Test, Ancient Sumer

Wednesday (10/18): Fall Sports Picture Day

Thursday (10/19): IXL I.1, I.2, I.3, I.4 due (commas)

Thursday (10/19): Great California Shakeout! (10:19 a.m.)

Saturday (10/21): Hauntington Breakfast (8:00 - 11:00 a.m.)

Saturday (10/21): All-School Halloween Dance (7:00 - 9:00 p.m.)

(Tickets $5 - HMS Cafeteria - Costumes Optional)

Monday (10/23): Q1 Report Cards Distributed in Homeroom

Wednesday (10/25): Fantasy/Science Fiction book selection due

Wednesday (11/15): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report

(reading should be complete by this date, project will be introduced in class)

Due: Thursday, October 12

Assignment

Social Studies

Wednesday Classwork: Chapter 5 = Ancient Sumer, artifact activity with partners

Homework: none

English

Wednesday Classwork: Descriptive Essay - Writing the "Hook"

Homework:

Draw and Label Your Favorite Activity (3rd page of brainstorming packet)
If you are interested, watch the videos posted below about writing the "Hook"

Please Note

.... to check PowerSchool to ensure that

you have turned in and/or made up all

assignments, tests, and projects for Quarter 1.

Quarter 1 grades are due on Wednesday, October 18th.

....Scholalstic Book Orders were sent home yesterday. If interested,

please submit orders by this Friday.

For online ordering, go to scholastic.com/bookclubs

and use class code LB99V.

....this Friday is the last official turn-in day for

Hauntington Breakfast ticket sales!

Wednesday, October 18th will be the last prize day,

so don't forget to sell HB tickets!

Upcoming Dates

Friday (10/13): Quarter 1 Ends (Minimum Day)

Friday (10/13): Scholastic Book Orders due

Friday (10/13): Hauntington Breakfast Ticket Turn-In Day

Friday (10/13): ASB-Sponsored Movie Night

(6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the HMS Cafeteria)

Monday (10/16): Q2 Schoolwide Assembly

Tuesday (10/17): Social Studies Chapter 5 Test, Ancient Sumer

Wednesday (10/18): Fall Sports Picture Day

Thursday (10/19): Great California Shakeout! (10:19 a.m.)

Saturday (10/21): Hauntington Breakfast (8:00 - 11:00 a.m.)

Monday (10/23): Q1 Report Cards Distributed in Homeroom

Wednesday (10/25): Fantasy/Science Fiction book selection due

Wednesday (11/15): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report

(reading should be complete by this date, project will be introduced in class)

Due: Wednesday, October 11

Assignment

Social Studies

Tuesday Classwork: Chapter 5, Ancient Sumerian Artifact activity

Homework: none

English

Tuesday Classwork: Descriptive Essay/Personal Narrative (Wonder Valley) -

Brainstorming - Draw & Label (Your Favorite Food/Drink Item)
BrainPop - PreWriting: Organizing Your Thoughts
Graphic Organizer/Outline for essay
Background information - the 5 W's

Homework: Finish the 2nd page of the Draw & Label Activity on "Your Favorite Food/Drink Item," if not completed in class

Please Note

....Scholalstic Book Orders were sent home today. If interested,

please submit orders by this Friday.

For online ordering, go to scholastic.com/bookclubs

and use class code LB99V.

...HMS Directories were sent home today for parents who ordered.

Upcoming Dates

Thursday (10/5): Java with Jason (HMS Cafeteria)

9:00 - 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday (10/11): Noontime Fun!

Friday (10/13): Quarter 1 Ends (Minimum Day)

Friday (10/13): Hauntington Breakfast Ticket Turn-In Day

Friday (10/13): ASB-Sponsored Movie Night

(6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the HMS Cafeteria)

Monday (10/16): Q2 Schoolwide Assembly

Wednesday (10/18): Fall Sports Picture Day

Thursday (10/19): Great California Shakeout! (10:19 a.m.)

Saturday (10/21): Hauntington Breakfast (8:00 - 11:00 a.m.)

Wednesday (10/25): Fantasy/Science Fiction book selection due

Wednesday (11/15): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report

(reading should be complete by this date, project will be introduced in class)

Due: Tuesday, October 10

Assignment

Social Studies

Monday Classwork: Chapter 5 = Ancient Sumer

Preview Activity in ISN workbook - p. 31
Introduction in chapter packet - read and highlighted
Section 2 in chapter packet - read and highlighted with notes in ISN p. 32
introduced chapter activity - started with reading of Section 4 as an example and notes in ISN p. 34 (except artifact activity at bottom of page)

Homework: none

English

Monday Classwork:

introduced descriptive essay writing project (purple instruction sheet)
BrainPop - "Show Not Tell" with the review quiz as a follow up
brainstorming activity - "Draw and Label Your Favorite Counselor" page

Homework: if not finished in class, complete the Draw and Label Your Favorite Counselor" page (don't forget to write sentences at the bottom)

Please Note

...I have posted my photos from Wonder Valley on my teacher home page.

Look for the red box under my photo and click on "Photo Album."

Then click on "Wonder Valley" and they should show up!

(Ignore the message that says there are no photos in the album yet.

It should be working now. )

Upcoming Dates

Thursday (10/5): Java with Jason (HMS Cafeteria)

9:00 - 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday (10/11): Noontime Fun!

Friday (10/13): Quarter 1 Ends (Minimum Day)

Friday (10/13): Hauntington Breakfast Ticket Turn-In Day

Friday (10/13): ASB-Sponsored Movie Night

(6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the HMS Cafeteria)

Monday (10/16): Q2 Schoolwide Assembly

Wednesday (10/18): Fall Sports Picture Day

Thursday (10/19): Great California Shakeout! (10:19 a.m.)

Saturday (10/21): Hauntington Breakfast (8:00 - 11:00 a.m.)

Wednesday (10/25): Fantasy/Science Fiction book selection due

Wednesday (11/15): Fantasy/Science Fiction Book Report

(reading should be complete by this date, project will be introduced in class)

Due: Friday, September 29

Assignment

Social Studies

Thursday Classwork: Sumerian City-State Real Estate Ad (in-class project)

Homework: none

English

Thursday Classwork:

Study Sync lesson on Greek and Latin roots
Overview of test review for tomorrow's "Guts" and "Stray" Unit test

Homework:

"Guts" packet - "Main Idea & Supporting Details" on p.7
Be prepared to turn in the "Guts" packet (it should be complete)
Unit test will be on Friday. It will include the following skills:
     * "Guts" by Gary Paulsen - comprehension questions (re-read the excerpt)

     * "Guts" comprehension skill - Determining Main Idea

     * "Guts" grammar skill - Greek and Latin roots

     * "Guts" vocab.-catastrophic, expression, confluence, prolific, sheepishly, inconvenience

     * "Stray" literature skill - Elements of Plot

     * "Stray" and "Guts" comprehension skill - making inferences

     * "Stray" vocabulary - exhausted, ignore, grudgingly, starvation, timidly, trudged

(Note: All of the vocabulary definitions and skills review worksheets can be found

in the green packets for "Stray" and "Guts." The English Journal

also has some important lessons that are helpful for review.)

Wonder Valley News -

There will be a meeting for students on Friday at 12:30 in the auditorium

to go over some of the details of the trip.

Remember, students should plan on arriving at 6:30 a.m. on Monday morning.

Please be on time! Bus assignments will be posted on the windows of Room 303,

Mr. Dahlstein's room, and then students should go directly to their

assigned bus to stow luggage and board.

Looking forward to a great week!

Upcoming Dates

Friday (9/29): English "Guts" Unit Test

Friday (9/29): Sumerian City-State Real Estate in-class project due

Friday (9/29): HB Ticket Turn-In Day

Monday (10/2) - Friday (10/6): Wonder Valley!

Thursday (10/5): Java with Jason (HMS Cafeteria)

9:00 - 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Friday (10/13): Quarter 1 Ends (Minimum Day)

Saturday (10/21): Hauntington Breakfast (8:00 - 11:00 a.m.)

Due: Thursday, September 28

Assignment

Social Studies

Wednesday Classwork: Sumerian City-State Real Estate Ad project - this will be an in-class project due Friday at the end of the period.

Homework: none

English

Wednesday Classwork: Study Sync lesson (online) - Central or Main Idea

(Note: Part of this lesson included a "Your Turn" quiz. These short quizzes,

usually 2 questions, are part of the Study Sync program and test students

on how well they are understanding the concepts.

The questions are often based on inferences

that students need to make while reading closely and using text evidence to

determine answers. They are not easy!

I will be entering these quiz grades into Power School as a

very small 2 point test grade that is not fully weighted. A score of 0/2 will not

greatly impact a student's overall grade, but be aware that

Power School will assign a letter grade of F. )

Homework:

"Guts" green packet - "Reading: Main Idea" pages 6-7
Unit test will be on Friday. It will include the following skills:

* "Guts" by Gary Paulsen - comprehension questions (re-read the excerpt)

* "Guts" comprehension skill - Determining Main Idea

* "Guts" grammar skill - Greek and Latin roots

* "Guts" vocabulary - catastrophic, expression, confluence, prolific, sheepishly, inconvenience

* "Stray" literature skill - Elements of Plot

* "Stray" and "Guts" comprehension skill - making inferences

* "Stray" vocabulary - exhausted, ignore, grudgingly, starvation, timidly, trudged

(Note: All of the vocabulary definitions and skills review worksheets can be found

in the green packets for "Stray" and "Guts." The English Journal

also has some important lessons that are helpful for review.)

Wonder Valley News -

There will be a meeting for students on Friday at 12:30 in the auditorium

to go over some of the details of the trip.

Remember, students should plan on arriving at 6:30 a.m. on Monday morning.

Please be on time! Bus assignments will be posted on the windows of Room 303,

Mr. Dahlstein's room, and then students should go directly to their

assigned bus to stow luggage and board.

Looking forward to a great week!

Upcoming Dates

Monday (10/2) - Friday (10/6): Wonder Valley!

Thursday (10/5): Java with Jason (HMS Cafeteria)

9:00 - 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Friday (10/13): Quarter 1 Ends (Minimum Day)

Saturday (10/21): Hauntington Breakfast (8:00 - 11:00 a.m.)

Due: Wednesday, September 27

Assignment

Social Studies

Tuesday Classwork: Chapter 4, Sections 6 and 7 with notes in ISN, p. 27-28

Homework: none

English

Tuesday Classwork:

Determining Main Idea activity in English Journal
"Guts" green packet - "Main Idea & Supporting Details" p. 6

Homework:

"Guts" green packet - "Reading: Make Inferences" (p. 14) and "Main Idea and Supporting Details" (p. 6), if not completed in class
Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report due tomorrow!

Upcoming Dates

Wednesday (9/27): Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report - final project (flip-book) due

Wednesday (9/27): Hauntington Breakfast Ticket Prize Day #1

Monday (10/2) - Friday (10/6): Wonder Valley!

Thursday (10/5): Java with Jason (HMS Cafeteria)

9:00 - 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Friday (10/13): Quarter 1 Ends (Minimum Day)

Saturday (10/21): Hauntington Breakfast (8:00 - 11:00 a.m.)

Due: Tuesday, September 26

Assignment

Social Studies

Monday Classwork: Chapter 4, Sections 4 and 5 with notes in ISN, p. 25-26

Homework: none

English

Monday Classwork:

Enrollment online into GoGuardian and Study Sync
Study Sync online - Guts Think Question #1 with highlighting and annotating

Homework:

Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report - final project due Wednesday
Guts green packet - p. 14 "Reading: Make Inferences"

Upcoming Dates

Tuesday (9/26): Picture Make-Up Day

Wednesday (9/27): Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report - final project (flip-book) due

Wednesday (9/27): Hauntington Breakfast Ticket Prize Day #1

Monday (10/2) - Friday (10/6): Wonder Valley!

Thursday (10/5): Java with Jason (HMS Cafeteria)

9:00 - 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Friday (10/13): Quarter 1 Ends (Minimum Day)

Saturday (10/21): Hauntington Breakfast (8:00 - 11:00 a.m.)

Due: Monday, September 25

Assignment

Social Studies

Friday Classwork:

Visited HMS Library - Orientation and Tour
Assembled Neolithic Comic Books

Homework: none

English

Friday Classwork: "Guts" green packet - vocabulary (p. 1-3), and "Reading: Making Inferences" (p. 13)

Homework:

Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report - final project due Wednesday, Sept. 27
"Guts" green packet - "Reading: Make Inferences" worksheet (p. 14) - due Tuesday
No IXL this week! :)

Please Remember

.... to sell Hauntington Breakfast Tickets!

Upcoming Dates

Friday (9/22): All-City Talent Show Tryouts, 3:00-4:00 in the auditorium

Tuesday (9/26): Picture Make-Up Day

Wednesday (9/27): Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report - final project (flip-book) due

Wednesday (9/27): Hauntington Breakfast Ticket Prize Day #1

Monday (10/2) - Friday (10/6): Wonder Valley!

Thursday (10/5): Java with Jason (HMS Cafeteria)

9:00 - 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Friday (10/13): Quarter 1 Ends (Minimum Day)

Saturday (10/21): Hauntington Breakfast (8:00 - 11:00 a.m.)

Due: Friday, September 22

Assignment

Social Studies

Thursday Classwork: Chapter 4 - Sections 2 and 3 (reading in xerox packet ) and notes in ISN, p. 23-24

Homework: The Neolithic Comic Book project is due tomorrow (4 pages and a cover)

English

Thursday Classwork: "Guts: The True Stories Behind the Hatchet and the Brian Books" - reading and annotating in Study Sync workbook, p. 9-11.

Homework:

Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report - Final Project due next Wed., Sept. 27
Please note: There will be no IXL assignment next week so students have more time to work on the book report.

Please Remember

.... to sell Hauntington Breakfast Tickets!

Upcoming Dates

Friday (9/22): Neolithic Comic Book project due

Friday (9/22): Hauntington Breakfast Ticket Turn-In Day #1

Friday (9/22): All-City Talent Show Tryouts, 3:00-4:00 in the auditorium

Tuesday (9/26): Picture Make-Up Day

Wednesday (9/27): Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report - final project (flip-book) due

Wednesday (9/27): Hauntington Breakfast Ticket Prize Day #1

Monday (10/2) - Friday (10/6): Wonder Valley!

Thursday (10/5): Java with Jason (HMS Cafeteria)

9:00 - 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Friday (10/13): Quarter 1 Ends (Minimum Day)

Saturday (10/21): Hauntington Breakfast (8:00 - 11:00 a.m.)

Due: Thursday, September 21

Assignment

Social Studies

Wednesday Classwork:

Chapter 4 Preview Activity and Introduction with ISN p. 23
Neolithic Comic Book project

Homework: The Neolithic Comic Book project is due Friday (four comic book pages and the cover)

English

Wednesday Classwork: Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report - project directions/flip book

Homework:

IXL - K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4 (due tomorrow)
Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report final project - due Wednesday, Sept. 27

Upcoming Dates

Thursday (9/21): IXL - K.1, K.2, K.3, K4 due

Friday (9/22): Neolithic Comic Book project due

Friday (9/22): Hauntington Breakfast Ticket Turn-In Day #1

Friday (9/22): All-City Talent Show Tryouts, 3:00-4:00 in the auditorium

Tuesday (9/26): Picture Make-Up Day

Wednesday (9/27): Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report - final project (flip-book) due

Wednesday (9/27): Hauntington Breakfast Ticket Prize Day #1

Monday (10/2) - Friday (10/6): Wonder Valley!

Thursday (10/5): Java with Jason (HMS Cafeteria)

9:00 - 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday (10/21): Hauntington Breakfast (8:00 - 11:00 a.m.)

Due: Wednesday, September 20

Assignment

Social Studies

Tuesday Classwork:

Chapter 3 Test
Neolithic Comic Book project

Homework: The Neolithic Comic Book project is due Friday

English

Tuesday Classwork: "Stray" Response to Literature Analysis (writing activity)

Homework:

Finish the "Stray" Response to Literature writing activity (for a quiz grade)
Bring your book report book to class tomorrow!
IXL - K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4 (due Thursday)

Upcoming Dates

Wednesday (9/20): Realistic Fiction/Mystery book must be read by this date

(bring book to class to begin project during English)

Wednesday (9/20): Noontime Fun!

Thursday (9/21): IXL - K.1, K.2, K.3, K4 due

Friday (9/22): Neolithic Comic Book project due

Friday (9/22): Hauntington Breakfast Ticket Turn-In Day #1

Tuesday (9/26): Picture Make-Up Day

Monday (10/2) - Friday (10/6): Wonder Valley!

Thursday (10/5): Java with Jason (HMS Cafeteria)

9:00 - 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday (10/21): Hauntington Breakfast (8:00 - 11:00 a.m.)

Due: Tuesday, September 19

Assignment

Social Studies

Monday Classwork: Neolithic Nel and Neolithic Nick Comic Book project

Homework: Review for the Chapter 3 Test and get a parent signature on the blue Test Review handout

English

Monday Classwork: Plot Diagram for "Stray"

Homework:

Green worksheet on "Elements of Plot"
IXL - K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4 (due Thursday)
Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report - reading should be completed by Wednesday, bring book to class

Please Note

...Students who had turned in signed permission slips will be bringing home

Hauntington Breakfast tickets today. There are detailed directions

in the envelope that include information about how to sell tickets and turn in money, etc.

...It's not too late to fill out a Hauntington Breakfast Permission Form

if you want some tickets to sell!

I have extra copies of the permission slip here in the classroom.

Upcoming Dates

Tuesday (9/19): Social Studies Chapter 3 Test, "From Hunters & Gatherers to Farmers"

Wednesday (9/20): Realistic Fiction/Mystery book must be read by this date

(bring book to class to begin project during English)

Wednesday (9/20): Noontime Fun!

Thursday (9/21): IXL - K.1, K.2, K.3, K4 due

Friday (9/22): Hauntington Breakfast Ticket Turn-In Day #1

Tuesday (9/26): Picture Make-Up Day

Monday (10/2) - Friday (10/6): Wonder Valley!

Thursday (10/5): Java with Jason (HMS Cafeteria)

9:00 - 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday (10/21): Hauntington Breakfast (8:00 - 11:00 a.m.)

Due: Monday, September 18

Assignment

Social Studies

Friday Classwork: Neolithic Nel and Neolithic Nick Comic Book project

Homework: Chapter 3 Test Review - due on Tuesday before the test

English

Friday Classwork: "Stray" by Cynthia Rylant - vocabulary in green packet, highlighting and annotating on elements of plot

Homework:

IXL - K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4 due Thursday
Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report - keep reading! The project starts on Wednesday, September 20. The reading should be completed by that day, and the book should be brought to class.

Upcoming Dates

Friday (9/15): 6th Grade Dance (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)

(Location: HMS Cafeteria)

Tuesday (9/19): Social Studies Chapter 3 Test, "From Hunters & Gatherers to Farmers"

Wednesday (9/20): Realistic Fiction/Mystery book must be read by this date

(bring book to class to begin project during English)

Wednesday (9/20): Noontime Fun!

Thursday (9/21): IXL - K.1, K.2, K.3, K4 due

Tuesday (9/26): Picture Make-Up Day

Monday (10/2) - Friday (10/6): Wonder Valley!

Due: Friday, September 15

Assignment

Social Studies

Thursday Classwork: "Changes in Life in the Neolithic Period" token activity

Homework:

The Neolithic "Token" activity is due tomorrow. Don't forget to proofread carefully!
The Chapter 3 Test Review parent signature is due Tuesday (the day of the test)

English

Thursday Classwork: Plot Pyramid in English Journal

Homework: IXL - K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4 due Thursday 9/21

Please Note

....Wonder Valley registration is due tomorrow! Please use the hehms.us website

or the link below to find the registration materials.

Please feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions.

Upcoming Dates

Friday (9/15): Wonder Valley Registration Forms and Payment Due

Friday (9/15): 6th Grade Dance (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)

(Location: HMS Cafeteria)

Tuesday (9/19): Social Studies Chapter 3 Test, "From Hunters & Gatherers to Farmers"

Wednesday (9/20): Realistic Fiction/Mystery book must be read by this date

(bring book to class to begin project during English)

Wednesday (9/20): Noontime Fun!

Thursday (9/21): IXL - K.1, K.2, K.3, K4 due

Tuesday (9/26): Picture Make-Up Day

Monday (10/2) - Friday (10/6): Wonder Valley!

Due: Thursday, September 14

Assignment

Social Studies

Wednesday Classwork:

We read Chapter 3, Section 7 and did the notes in the ISN workbook, p. 22
We started the "Changes in Life During the Neolithic Period" token activity

Homework: none

English

Wednesday Classwork: Story Vocabulary activity with "Little Red Riding Hood," Eng. Journal p. 11

Homework: IXL N.4 and T.2 due tomorrow

Upcoming Dates

Thursday (9/14): IXL - N.4 and T.2 due

Friday (9/15): Wonder Valley Registration Forms and Payment Due

Friday (9/15): 6th Grade Dance (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)

(Location: HMS Cafeteria)

Tuesday (9/19): Social Studies Chapter 3 Test, "From Hunters & Gatherers to Farmers" (new date)

Wednesday (9/20): Realistic Fiction/Mystery book must be read by this date

(bring book to class to begin project during English)

Wednesday (9/20): Noontime Fun!

Tuesday (9/26): Picture Make-Up Day

Due: Wednesday, September 13

Assignment

Social Studies

Tuesday Classwork: We read Chapter 3, Sections 5 and 6, in the xerox packet and did the notes in the ISN workbook, p. 20 and 21.

Homework: Parent Homework with signature is due Thursday

English

Tuesday Classwork: "Hatchet" Unit test

Homework:

DLR (orange worksheet)
IXL - N.4 and T.2 due Thursday

Upcoming Dates

Thursday (9/14): IXL - N.4 and T.2 due

Friday: Social Studies Chapter 3 Test, "From Hunters & Gatherers to Farmers"

Friday (9/15): Wonder Valley Registration Forms and Payment Due

Friday (9/15): 6th Grade Dance (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)

(Location: HMS Cafeteria)

Wednesday (9/20): Realistic Fiction/Mystery book must be read by this date

(bring book to class to begin project during English)

Wednesday (9/20): Noontime Fun!

Tuesday (9/26): Picture Make-Up Day

Due: Tuesday, September 12

Assignment

Social Studies

Monday Classwork: We read Chapter 3, sections 3 and 4 in the xerox packet and did the notes in the ISN workbook, p. 18-19.

Homework: Please get a signature on the "Parent Homework" assignment and return it by Thursday

English

Monday Classwork:

"Hatchet" Unit Test - recap of skills covered on test (see "Homework" below)
"Hatchet" green packet - last page on "Point of View," #1,2 only
Narrative Point of View in "Hatchet" - discussion questions with white boards

Homework:

Finish "Hatchet" green packet - last page on "Point of View" #1, 2, 5
Be ready to turn in the green "Hatchet" packet tomorrow. It should be complete except the parts we skipped (the skipped parts include: Think Questions #3 and #5, and bottom of "Access 4, Skill: Point of View page)
Review for "Hatchet" Unit test:

Grammar - subjects and predicates, dependent and independent clauses, and sentence fragments & run-ons

Writing - response to literature, RACES format to support answers with evidence from text Reading - "Hatchet" excerpt in Turning Points workbook - comprehension questions and vocabulary (5 vocabulary words are defined in the green packet)

Literature Skill - Narrator and Point of View

There are activities and practice pages in the English Journal on each of these skills

which can be used for review!

Upcoming Dates

Tuesday (9/12): "Hatchet" Literature Unit Test

Thursday (9/14): IXL - N.4 and T.2 due

Friday: Social Studies Chapter 3 Test, "From Hunters & Gatherers to Farmers"

Friday (9/15): Wonder Valley Registration Forms and Payment Due

Friday (9/15): 6th Grade Dance (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)

(Location: HMS Cafeteria)

Wednesday (9/20): Realistic Fiction/Mystery book must be read by this date

(bring book to class to begin project during English)

Wednesday (9/20): Noontime Fun!

Tuesday (9/26): Picture Make-Up Day

Due: Monday, September 11

Assignment

Social Studies

Friday Classwork: Chapter 3 = From Hunters and Gatherers to Farmers - Preview Activity (ISN workbook p. 17), Introduction in chapter xerox, and Section 2 with notes in ISN (p. 17)

Homework: Optional - watch the rest of The Dawn of Humanity video (posted below)

English

Friday Classwork:

Narrator and Point of View lesson, with practice page, in English Journal
"Hatchet" - narrator and point of view discussion

Homework:

IXL - N.4 and T.2 due Thursday (use yellow handouts with explanations as needed)
The "Hatchet" Unit test will be on Tuesday. It will cover the following skills: Grammar - subjects and predicates, dependent and independent clauses, and sentence fragments & run-ons Writing - response to literature, RACES format to support answers with evidence from text Reading - "Hatchet" excerpt in Turning Points workbook, p. 4-8, comprehension questions Literature Skill - Narrator and Point of View

There are activities and practice pages in the English Journal on each of these skills

which can be used for review!

Please Note

...the deadline to turn in the Hauntington Breakfast Ticket Permission Form

has been extended until Monday. Don't forget to get it signed and turned in!

....Wonder Valley registration is due next Friday! Please use the hehms.us website

or the link below to find the registration materials.

Upcoming Dates

Tuesday (9/12): "Hatchet" Literature Unit test

Thursday (9/14): IXL - N.4 and T.2 due

Friday (9/15): Wonder Valley Registration Forms and Payment Due

Friday (9/15): 6th Grade Dance (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)

(Location: HMS Cafeteria)

Due: Friday, September 8

Assignment

Social Studies

Thursday Classwork:

Movie - "Dawn of Humanity" (Nova/National Geographic)
"Early Hominid" Poster - review of directions

Homework:

"Early Hominid" poster - due tomorrow
Optional - The link for the movie, "The Dawn of Humanity," is posted below. If you would like, watch the parts that we were not able to watch in class.

English

Thursday Classwork:

Narrator Point of View in English Journal
"Hatchet" green packet - p. 8 ("Literary Analysis: Narrator and Point of View")
Study Sync video on Narrator Point of View with "Access 4, Skill: Point of View" worksheet in green packet

Homework: green "Hatchet" packet, p. 9 ("Literary Analysis: Narrator and Point of View")

Please Note

...please turn in the Hauntington Breakfast Ticket Permission Form

at your earliest convenience.

....Wonder Valley registration is due soon! Please use the hehms.us website

or the link below to find the registration materials.

Upcoming Dates

Friday (9/8): "Early Hominid" poster due

Friday (9/8): 6th Grade Ice-Cream Social (12:30 p.m.)

Tuesday (9/12): "Hatchet" Literature Unit test

Friday (9/15): Wonder Valley Registration Forms and Payment Due

Friday (9/15): 6th Grade Dance (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)

(Location: HMS Cafeteria)

Due: Thursday, September 7

Assignment

Social Studies

Wednesday Classwork:

Chapter 2 Test
Early Hominids poster

Homework: The "Early Hominids" poster is due on Friday. Use the blue instructions sheet to carefully make sure you include all the components. The final draft should be done on the provided card stock "poster" with thin black sharpie and colored pencils. Computer generated images and typed sections are also okay. They should, however, be cut and mounted onto the provided card stock "poster." For the Fun Fact/Interesting Fact, you may use the link provided below to do some additional research.

English

Wednesday Classwork: RACECES response for "Hatchet"

Homework: IXL - A.6, A.7, A.8, A.9 (due tomorrow)

Please Note

...please turn in the Hauntington Breakfast Ticket Permission Form

at your earliest convenience.

....Wonder Valley registration is due soon! Please use the hehms.us website

or the link below to find the registration materials.

Upcoming Dates

Thursday (9/6): IXL - A.6, A.7, A.8, A.9 due

Thursday (9/7): Java with Jason (9:00 - 10:00 a.m.)

(Location: HMS Cafeteria)

Friday (9/8): "Early Hominid" poster due

Friday (9/8): 6th Grade Ice-Cream Social (12:30 p.m.)

Friday (9/15): Wonder Valley Registration Forms and Payment Due

Friday (9/15): 6th Grade Dance (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)

(Location: HMS Cafeteria)

Due: Wednesday, September 6

Assignment

Social Studies

Tuesday Classwork:

Chapter 2, Section 6 Notes - ISN p. 16
Introduction of Early Hominid poster project

Homework: Review for Chapter 2 test (parent signature on blue review paper)

English

Tuesday Classwork:

"Hatchet" vocabulary in green packet
"How Do I Restate A Prompt?" in English Journal

Homework:

Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report - book approval due by tomorrow (for homework grade)
IXL - A.6, A.7, A.8, A.9 (due Thursday)

Please Note

...students need a parent signature on the Hauntington Breakfast Ticket Permission Form

so that they can sell tickets to this important, fun fundraiser!

The form was passed out today.

Please bring it in at your earliest convenience.

....Wonder Valley registration is due soon! Please use the hehms.us website

or the link below to find the registration materials.

Upcoming Dates

Wednesday (9/6): Social Studies Chapter 2 Test = Early Hominids

Wednesday (9/6): Book Report book approval due for Realistic Fiction/Mystery

Thursday (9/6): IXL - A.6, A.7, A.8, A.9 due

Thursday (9/7): Java with Jason (9:00 - 10:00 a.m.)

(Location: HMS Cafeteria)

Friday (9/8): Early Hominid poster due

Friday (9/8): 6th Grade Ice-Cream Social (12:30 p.m.)

Friday (9/15): Wonder Valley Registration Forms and Payment Due

Friday (9/15): 6th Grade Dance (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)

(Location: HMS Cafeteria)

Due: Tuesday, September 5

Assignment

Social Studies

Friday Classwork: Chapter 2, Sections 5 and 6 with notes in ISN p. 15

Homework: Chapter 2 Test Review (with parent signature) will be due on Wednesday, Sept. 6, the day of the test

English

Friday Classwork: Sentences, Fragments, and Run-Ons in English Journal (with yellow practice worksheet)

Homework:

IXL - A.6, A.7, A.8, A.9 (due Thursday)
Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report - book selection due Wed.

Please Note

....Wonder Valley registration is due soon! Please use the hehms.us website

or the link below to find the registration materials.

Upcoming Dates

Monday (9/4): Labor Day (No School!)

Wednesday (9/6): Social Studies Chapter 2 Test = Early Hominids

Wednesday (9/6): Book Report book approval due for Realistic Fiction/Mystery

Thursday (9/6): IXL - A.6, A.7, A.8, A.9 due

Thursday (9/7): Java with Jason (9:00 - 10:00 a.m.)

(Location: HMS Cafeteria)

Friday (9/8): 6th Grade Ice-Cream Social (12:30 p.m.)

Friday (9/15): Wonder Valley Registration Forms and Payment Due

Friday (9/15): 6th Grade Dance (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)

(Location: HMS Cafeteria)

Due: Friday, September 1

Assignment

Social Studies

Thursday Classwork: Chapter 2, Sections 2 and 3 (with visuals and discussion) and notes in ISN, p. 12-13

Homework: Read Chapter 2, Section 4 in the xerox packet and do ISN p. 14.

English

Thursday Classwork: Dependent and Independent Clauses in English Journal

Homework: Yellow worksheet on Independent and Dependent Clauses

Please Note

....Wonder Valley registration is due soon! Please use the hehms.us website

or the link below to find the registration materials.

...Scholastic book orders are due tomorrow!

Students have the September Scholastic book order flyers and a

note with information about how to order online.

Ordering online is easy at scholastic.com/readingclub.

Just use our class code: LB99V!

Upcoming Dates

Friday (9/1): Scholastic Book Orders due

Monday (9/4): Labor Day (No School!)

Wednesday (9/6): Social Studies Chapter 2 Test = Early Hominids

Wednesday (9/6): Book Report book approval due for Realistic Fiction/Mystery

Thursday (9/6): IXL - A.6, A.7, A.8, A.9 due

Thursday (9/7): Java with Jason (9:00 - 10:00 a.m.)

(Location: HMS Cafeteria)

Friday (9/8): 6th Grade Ice-Cream Social (12:30 p.m.)

Friday (9/15): Wonder Valley Registration Forms and Payment Due

Friday (9/15): 6th Grade Dance (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)

(Location: HMS Cafeteria)

Due: Friday, September 1

Assignment

Notice - Scholastic Book Orders

I'm so sorry, I was informed that our Scholastic teacher code, LB99V,

was not working. I have fixed the problem, so it should work now!

Sorry for the inconvenience.

The website is scholastic.com/readingclub.

Please let me know if you need extra time. I can extend the deadline as needed.

Thank you!

Due: Thursday, August 31

Assignment

Lin

Social Studies

Wednesday Classwork:

Chapter 2 Preview activity, Introduction, Section 2 (in xerox copy of chapter)
"Lucy" videos (posted below)

Homework: none

English

Wednesday Classwork:

New Turning Points workbook passed out
Excerpt from "Hatchet," p. 4-7 in workbook with annotations

Homework:

"Hatchet" green packet - Think Questions #1 and #4
IXL - A.2, A.3, A.4, B.5 (due tomorrow)
Realistic Fiction/Mystery Book Report - book should be selected and approved by 9/6

Please Note

....Wonder Valley registration is due soon! Please use the hehms.us website

or the link below to find the registration materials.