6th Grade English and Social Studies Assignments
- Instructor
- Mrs. Beth Negroe
- Term
- 2022-2023 School Year
- Department
- English
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Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
Due:
Friday 19 May 2023
English:
- Harris Burdick Stories Due
Social Studies:
- Rome
*Bring Social Studies textbook next Tues. 5/23!*
Due:
Thursday 18 May 2023
English:
- Harris Burdick story w/1 additional picture due Fri. 5/19/23
Social Studies:
- Continue Rome Travel Brochure
*Bring Soc St textbook next Tue. 5/23 to return to Library!*
Due:
Wednesday 17 May 2023
English:
- Continue Harris Burdick Creative Writing
- 1 Additional Picture
- Due Fri. 5/19
Social Studies:
- Sparta Guided Essay Due
- Intro Rome - due Tues. 5/23/23
*Bring Social Studies textbooks next week! We will return them Tue. 5/23/23*
*Take home all work! Anything left behind will be considered a donation/sample to the class*
Due:
Tuesday 16 May 2023
English:
- Continue Harris Burdick Writing
- Plot; Characters; Setting; Dialogue; POV
- 1 Additional Picture
- Distribute Writing Tips Packet
- Writing Rules
Social Studies:
- Sparta DBQ Guided Essay - finish for HW
Due:
Monday 15 May 2023
English:
- Introduce Harris Burdick Creative Writing
- Select Picture; Title; Caption
- Begin Planning: Plot; Characters; Setting; Dialogue
- 1 Additional pic
Social Studies:
- Finish ALL Sparta DBQ Qs
- Review; Turn in
Due:
Friday 12 May 2023
English:
- Monsters Writing: Guilty or Not?
Social Studies:
- Doc C: Krypteia
- Doc D: Moralia
- Doc E: Educating Women
Due:
Thursday 11 May 2023
English:
- Per 1: Check Dialogue; Stage Directions; Creative writing
- Compare & Contrast
- Character Motives
Social Studies:
- Review Doc A
- Doc B: Life in the Military; Qs
- Doc C: The Krypteia (Murder Squads); Qs
*Please make sure to turn in missing assignments from absences! 0s as placeholders will remain if you don't turn in or make up those assignments!*
Due:
Wednesday 10 May 2023
English:
- Review Monsters Qs
- Dialogue
- Stage Directions
Social Studies:
- Athens/Sparta Background Essay Qs; Review
- Doc A: The Agoge System; Qs
Due:
Tuesday 9 May 2023
English:
- Review Annotations
- Monsters Rev Qs 1-7 RACE where appropriate
Social Studies:
- Wanted Poster Due
- Athens/Sparta DBQ Hook
- Read Background Essay - will do Qs tmr
Due:
Monday 8 May 2023
English:
- Read "Monsters are due on Maple Street" p. 10 Study Sync
- Monsters Annotations - minimum of 15 - due tmr
Social Studies:
- Review Ch. 13 Practice Test
- Ch. 13 Greece Quiz
- Wanted Poster due @ end of period
Due:
Friday Cinco de Mayo 2023
English:
- Circuit Project Due - share
Social Studies:
- Review Whodunnit?
- Wanted Poster
- Ch. 13 wkbk practice test p. 167-168; Review
*Ch. 13 Greece Quiz Mon. 5/8/23!*
Due:
Thursday May the 4th 2023
Social Studies:
- Read "The Apple of Discord"
- Whodunnit? Fill in both columns for all characters - due tmr
*Circuit Project due tomorrow*
*Ch. 13 Greece Quiz Mon. 5/8*
Due:
Wednesday 3 May 2023
English:
- Continue Circuit Project - due Fri. 5/5/23!
*Ch. 13 Greece Quiz Mon. 5/8/23*
*CAASPP Math Performance Task Tomorrow!*
Please bring:
-fully charged Chromebook-
-wired headphones-
-SSR Book-
Due:
Tuesday 2 May 2023
English:
- Continue Circuit Project - due Friday 5/5/23
Social Studies:
- Read 13.4 Trade & Expansion p. 376
- 13.4 wkbk p. 164-166
- Review all Ch. 13 wkbk pgs
*Ch. 13 Greece Quiz Mon. 5/8/23*
*Math CAASPP Test starting tomorrow! Bring:
- Your fully charged Chromebook-
-Wired head phones-
-SSR Book-
Due:
Monday 1 May 2023
English:
- Continue Circuit Project
- Work on Pie Chart
Social Studies:
- 13.3 Daily Life p. 369
- 13.3 wkbk p. 161-163
- Will review all Ch. 13 wkbk pages tomorrow
*Circuit Project due Fri. 5/5*
*Ch. 13 Greece Quiz Mon. 5/8*
Due:
Thursday 27 April 2023
Social Studies:
- Read 13.1 Aegean World p. 358
- 13.1 wkbk p. 155-157
Due:
Wednesday 26 April 2023
English:
- Check Circuit Annotations
- Begin Circuit Project
- Begin Circuit Research
*Please remember to bring your fully charged Chromebook, wired headphones, and SSR book to Homeroom tomorrow!*
Due:
Tuesday 25 April 2023
English:
- Book Report Due
- Distribute Study Sync "Facing Challenges"
- Read "The Circuit" p. 38
- Circuit Annotations - due tmr
Social Studies:
- China Documents Open-Notes Writing
*Please remember to bring your fully charged Chromebook, wired headphones, and an SSR book to school tomorrow - leave phones, Apple Watches, and all electronic devices in your lockers*
Due:
Monday 24 April 2023
English:
- Distribute CAASPP Testing Schedule
- Finish Book Report - check status
- Book Report due Tues. 4/25 @ beginning of class
Social Studies:
- Read & Discuss China Documents
*Will be using Study Sync "Facing Challenges" (will be distributed in class this week)
Due:
Friday 21 April 2023
English:
- Book Report Panels 5 & 6
- Final Book Report due Mon. 4/24 @end of class
Social Studies:
- Review 3 Ways on Suffering & Virtue
- Ch. 11 Chinese Society and Thought Quiz
Due:
Thursday 20 April 2023
English:
- Book Report Panels 3 & 4
- Final Book Report due Mon. 4/24 @end of period
Social Studies:
- Review 11.3 Daoism wkbk p. 136-138
- Basics of 3 Ways; Review
- 3 Ways on Suffering & Virtue; Review
*Ch. 11 Chinese Society & Thought Quiz Fri. 4/21/23*
Due:
Wednesday 19 April 2023
English:
- Book Report Rough Draft due
- Panels 1 & 2
- Final Book Report due Monday 4/24 @end of class
Social Studies:
- Review 11.2 wkbk p. 133-135
- Read 11.3 Daoism & Buddhism p. 312
- 11.3 wkbk p. 136-138
*Ch. 11 Chinese Society & Thought Quiz Friday 4/21/23*
Due:
Tuesday 18 April 2023
English:
- Book Report Rough Draft due tomorrow
- Distribute paper for Final Draft; draw lines; do NOT fold
Social Studies:
- Review 11.1 wkbk 130-132
- Read 11.2 Confucius p. 305
- 11.2 wkbk p. 133-135
*Ch. 11 Chinese Society & Thought Quiz Fri. 4/21/23*
Due:
Monday 17 April 2023
English:
- Realistic Fiction Book Check
- Begin Book Report Rough Draft
Social Studies:
- Read 11.1 China: Family & Religion p. 300
- 11.1 wkbk p. 130-132 - finish for HW
*Ch. 11 Chinese Society and Thought Quiz Fri. 4/21/23*
Due:
Friday 7 April 2023
English:
- Argumentative Essay Due
- Peer Review Workshop
Social Studies:
- Asoka DBQ Essay Due
*Realistic Fiction Book Report: bring your finished book to class Mon. 4/17/23!*
Have a great Spring Break! See you on Monday 4/17!
Due:
Thursday 6 April 2023
English:
- Argumentative Essay due tmr
- Staple: top: typed essay; bottom: rough draft
Social Studies:
- Asoka DBQ Essay due tmr
- Staple: top: typed essay; bottom: pink rough draft
Due:
Wednesday 5 April 2023
English:
- Continue typing Argumentative Essay
- Completed Essay due Fri. 4/7
Social Studies:
- Continue "From Thesis to Essay Writing" = Rough Draft
- Type Asoka DBQ Essay
- Completed Essay due Fri. 4/7
*Realistic Fiction Book Report: bring your finished book to class Mon. 4/17/23*
Due:
Tuesday 4 April 2023
English:
- Edit/Revise RD
- Begin Typing
- Final essay due Fri. 4/7
Social Studies:
- Continue Highlighting Documents
- Intro "From Thesis to Essay Writing" = Rough Draft
- Typed Asoka Essay due Thurs. 4/6
Due:
Monday 3 April 2023
English:
- Continue Argumentative Essay RD
- Concluding Paragraph
- Begin Editing & Revising
- Completed, typed essay due Fri. 4/7
Social Studies:
- Finish Docs D, E, & F; Review
- Begin Highlighting Documents:
- Color 1: Ruthless Conquerer
- Color 2: Enlightened Ruler
*Realistic Fiction Book Report: Bring your finished book to class Mon. 4/17!*
Due:
Friday 31 March 2023
English:
- IXL O.4-O.5 due
- Check Body Paragraphs 1 & 2
- Write Body Paragraph 3 (Reason 3)
- Introduce Counterclaim
- Write Body Paragraph 4 (counterclaim)
Social Studies:
- Review Docs B & C
- Doc D: Edicts of Asoka; Qs
- Doc E: Rock Edict XIII: Kalinga
- Use RACE Response Format
Due:
Thursday 30 March 2023
English:
- IXL O.4-O.5 due tmr
- Argumentative Essay Introduction due
- Supporting/Body Paragraphs 1 & 2 (reasons 1 & 2) - due tmr -skip lines!
Social Studies:
- Review Doc A
- Review Background Essay Qs
- Doc B: Asoka's Strategy; Qs RACE
- Doc C: Asoka's Awakening; Qs RACE
Due:
Wednesday 29 March 2023
English:
- IXL O.4-O.5 due Fri
- Review 3 Arguments & Counterclaim
- Organizing the Essay
- Introductory paragraph - finish for HW
Social Studies:
- Review Asoka Hook
- Background Essay; Qs
- Doc A: Battle of Kalinga
- Doc A Qs; complete sentences; RACE Format
Due:
Tuesday 28 March 2023
English:
- IXL O.4-O.5 due Fri. 3/31
- Review Essay Organizer
- Transitions; Counterclaims - finish for HW
Social Studies:
- Asoka DBQ Hook Activity
Due:
Monday 27 March 2023
English:
- Topic Proposal Due
- Narrowing your Topic
- Persuasive Essay Organizer
- IXL O. 4-O.5 due Fri. 3/31
Social Studies:
- Ch. 9 India Quiz for Band & Choir
Due:
Friday 24 March 2023
English:
- Argumentative Essay: Topic Approval Due
- IXL O.1-O.3 Developing & Supporting Arguments due
Social Studies:
- Review Ch. 9 India practice wkbk test p. 114-115
- Ch. 9 India Quiz
*Realistic Fiction Book Report: bring your finished book to class Mon. 4/17*
*Biography Book Report: CANCELED!*
Due:
Thursday 25 March 2023
English:
- Check Topic Pre-Writing
- Argumentative Essay: Topic Proposal
- IXL O.1-O.3 including "new" lesson
Social Studies:
- Review 9.3 wkbk p. 111-113
- Ch. 9 India Practice wkbk test p. 114-115
*Ch. 9 India Quiz Fri. 3/24*
*Realistic Fiction Book Report: Bring your finished book to class Mon. 4/17*
*Biography Book Report: CANCELED*
Due:
Wednesday 22 March 2023
English:
- Pre-Writing on Topic Choices
- Select Topic for Argumentative Essay by tomorrow
- IXL O.1-O.2 Developing & Supporting Arguments (including "new" topic in between) - due Fri. 3/24
Social Studies:
- Review 9.2 Asoka wkbk
- Read 9.3 India's Classical Age p. 254
- 9.3 wkbk p. 1110-113
*Ch. 9 Social Studies Quiz Fri. 3/24*
*Book Report Update:*
*Realistic Fiction: Bring your finished book to class Mon. 4/17/23*
*Biography Book Report: CANCELED*
Due:
Monday 20 March 2023
English:
- Intro Argumentative Writing
- Opinion Quick-Writes
Social Studies:
- Read 9.1 Maurya Empire p. 244
- 9.1 wkbk p. 105-107
- Ch. 9 India Quiz Fri. 3/24
*Book Report Announcement*
- Realistic Fiction: Bring your finished book to class Mon. 4/17/23 -
- Biography Book Report: CANCELED -
Due:
Friday 17 March 2023
English:
- Review WWL5 Narrative
- WWL5 Vocabulary Quiz
Social Studies:
- Ch. 8 Buddhism Open-Notes Writing
- 8.3 Spread of Buddhism Cornell Notes Due
Due:
Thursday 16 March 2023
English:
- WWL5 Spelling & Cloze Test
- Typed Narrative due tmr!
Social Studies:
- Finish 8.3 Spread of Buddhism Cornell Notes
*WWL5 Vocab Quiz Fri. 3/17*
*Ch. 8 Buddhism Open-Notes Writing Fri. 3/17*
Due:
Wednesday 15 March 2023
English:
- WWL5 Narrative - typed copy due Fri. 3/17
Social Studies:
- 8.2 Beliefs of Buddhism Cornell Notes due
- Read 8.3 Spread of Buddhism p. 230
- Begin 8.3 Cornell Notes - due tmr @end of period
*WWL5 Spelling & Cloze Quiz Th. 3/16*
*WWL5 Vocab Quiz Fri. 3/17*
*Buddhism Open-Notes Writing Fri. 3/17*
Due:
Tuesday 14 March 2023
English:
- Review WWL5 A-D
- Read WWL5 Narrative
- Sentence Starters
- Typed Narrative due Fri. 3/17
Social Studies:
- Finish 8.2 Beliefs of Buddhism Cornell Notes
*WWL5 Spelling & Cloze Quiz: Th. 3/16*
*WWL5 Vocab Quiz: Fri. 3/17*
*Buddhism Open-Notes Writing: Fri. 3/17*
Due:
Monday 13 March 2023
English:
- WWL5 Review Vocab
- WWL5 A-D finish for HW
Social Studies:
- Read 8.2 Beliefs of Buddhism p. 223
- Begin 8.2 Cornell Notes - due @end of class tmr
*WWL5 2 Part Quiz: Part 1: Th. 3/16 Spelling & Cloze; Part 2: Fri. 3/18 Vocab*
*Ch. 8 Open-Notes Writing Fri. 3/18*
Due:
Friday 10 March 2023
English:
- Finish IXL H.1-H.5 Informational Texts
Social Studies:
- Finish 8.1 Origins of Buddhism Cornell Notes
*Ch. 8 Open-Notes Writing next Friday 3/17*
Due:
Thursday 9 March 2023
English:
- Continue IXL H.1-H.4 - due Fri. @end of class
Social Studies:
- 8.1 Origins of Buddhism Cornell Notes - due Fri. @end of class
*Ch. 8 Buddhism Writing Fri. 3/17*
Due:
Wednesday 8 March 2023
English:
- IXL H.1 - H.4 (Including "New" Read Passages about business & technology) due Fri. @end of period
Social Studies:
- Read 8.1 Origins of Buddhism p. 218
*Buddhism Writing Fri. 3/17*
Due:
Tuesday 7 March 2023
English:
- Finish Non-Fiction Writing (for news article)
- Staple article behind Non-Fiction Writing
Social Studies:
- Ch. 7 Hinduism Test
Due:
Monday 6 March 2023
English:
- Check News Article
- Begin Non-Fiction Writing - due @end of class tomorrow
Social Studies:
- Finish Ch. 7 Practice Test; Review
- Study Session: Ch. 7 Hinduism Essay Test tmr!
Due:
Friday 3 March 2023
English:
- Book Report & chapters/problems & solutions worksheet due
Social Studies:
- Review 7.3 wkbk p. 89-91
- Ch. 7 Practice Wkbk Test p. 92-93 - will finish Mon.
*News Article Due Mon. 3/6*
*Please see yesterday's posting for list of reputable news sources*
*Ch. 7 Hinduism Essay Test Tues. 3/7*
Due:
Thursday 2 March 2023
English:
- Book Report & worksheet - due tmr @ end of class
Social Studies:
- Read 7.3 Spread of Hinduism p. 204
- 7.3 wkbk p. 89-91
*Bring in printout of News Article Mon. 3/6: must include: Byline (writer's name), date, headline, news source*
*Reputable News Sources: AP (Associated Press); BBC; CSPAN; NPR; Reuters; USA Today; CNN, FOX, ABC, NBC, CBS; LA Times; NY Times*
*Ch. 7 Hinduism Writing Test Tues. 3/7/23*
Due:
Wednesday 1 March 2023
English:
- Continue Book Report - due Fri. 3/3
- Chapters/Problems & Solutions - due Fri. 3/3
Social Studies:
- 7.2 Beliefs of Hinduism Cornell Notes due today
*Ch. 7 Hinduism Essay Test Tues. 3/7*
Due:
Tuesday 28 February 2023
English:
- Continue Book Report - due Fri. 3/3
- Chapters/Problems & Solutions worksheet due Fri. 3/3
Social Studies:
- Review 7.2 wkbk p. 86-88
- 7.2 Beliefs of Hinduism Cornell Notes - due @ end of class period Wed. 3/1/23
*Ch. 7 Hinduism Writing Test Tues. 3/7*
Due:
Monday 27 February 2023
English:
- Continue Book Report
- Distribute Index Cards
- Distribute Paper; fold for "stage"
- Book Report due Fri. 3/3
Social Studies:
- Read 7.2 Beliefs of Hinduism p. 196
- 7.2 wkbk p. 86-88
*Take home Open House Portfolios!*
Due:
Thursday 23 February 2023
English:
- Sci-Fi Book Check
- Review Book Report Prep: Chapter summaries; Prob & Solution
- Introduce & Begin Book Report
Social Studies:
- Finish 7.1 Cornell Notes Origins of Hinduism
- Review 7.1 wkbk p. 83-85
- Open House Prep
*Open House is tonight! Classroom visitations: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm - hope to see you there!*
Due:
Wednesday 22 February 2023
English:
- Book Report Preparation:
- Chapter Titles & Summaries
- Problems & Solutions
- Use RACE Format - finish for HW
Social Studies:
- 7.1 Origins of Hinduism Cornell Notes - due tmr
Due:
Tuesday 21 February 2023
English:
- Finish Menus & Planning Sheet
- Prepare Portfolios for Open House
Social Studies:
- Begin Ch. 7 Hinduism
- Read 7.1 Origins of Hinduism p. 192
- 7.1 wkbk p. 83-85 due Thurs. 2/24
*Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Report: bring your finished book to class tomorrow!*
Due:
Wednesday 15 February 2023
English:
- Continue Menu Project - due Tue. 2/21 @end of English period
- Menu Planning Sheet - due Tue. 2/21 @end of English period
Social Studies:
- 6.3 India's Vedic Age Cornell Notes Due
- Ch. 6 Ancient India Test
*Sci-Fi Book Report: Wed. 2/22/23*
Due:
Tuesday 14 February 2023
English:
- Continue Menu Project
- Completed Project w/Planning Sheet due Tue. 2/21
Social Studies:
- Finish 6.3 India's Vedic Age Cornell Notes
*Ch. 6 Ancient India Test Wed. 2/15/23*
*Sci-Fi Book Report: Wed. 2/22/23*
Due:
Monday 13 February 2023
English:
- Continue Menu Project - list of words used
- Planning Sheet
- Entire Menu due Tues. 2/21/23
Social Studies:
- Finish 6.2 Indus Valley Civilization Rev Qs; Review
- Read 6.3 India's Vedic Age; Caste System p. 178
- 6.3 Cornell Notes due @end of class tomorrow
*Ch. 6 India Test Wed. 2/15/23*
*Sci-Fi Book Report: Wed. 2/22/23*
Due:
Friday 10 February 2023
English:
- IXL JJ.1-JJ.4 Adj; Adv due today
- IXL HH.1-HH.2 Subj-Verb Agreement due today
- Continue Menu Brainstorming
- Make list of all required grammar
- Look for pictures for your menu
Social Studies:
- Review 6.1 Geography of South Asia Qs
- Read 6.2 Indus Valley Civilization p. 170
- 6.2 Rev Qs P. 174 Qs 1-3 RACE Response
- Will finish Monday 2/13!
*Ch. 6 India Essay Test Wed. 2/15*
*Menu Project due Tues. 2/21*
*Sci-Fi Book Report: Wed. 2/22*
Due:
Thursday 9 February 2023
English:
- IXL JJ.1-JJ.4 Adj, Adj - due tmr
- IXL HH.1-HH.2 Subj-Verb Agreement - due tmr
- Continue Menu Brainstorming
- Provide list of words used to satisfy Grammar component
- Look for pictures to put in your menu!
Social Studies:
- Begin Ch. 6: Ancient India
- Read 6.1 Geography of South Asia p. 166
- Review Qs p. 169 Qs 1-3 RACE Response where appropriate
*Ch. 6 India Essay Test Wed. 2/15/23*
*Menu Project due Wed. 2/15/23*
*Sci-Fi Book Report Wed. 2/22/23*
Due:
Wednesday 8 February 2023
English:
- IXL JJ.1-JJ.4 Adj; Adv - due Fri
- IXL HH.1 -HH.2 Subj-Verb agreement - due Fri
- Intro Grammar Menu Project - solo or with 1 partner
- Begin Brainstorming/Planning
Social Studies:
- Review Ch. 5 Practice wkbk test p. 67-68
- Ch. 5 Judaism Test
*Sci-Fi Book Report Wed. 2/22/23*
Due:
Tuesday 7 February 2023
English:
- IXL JJ.1-JJ.4 Adj; Adv
- IXL HH.1-HH.2 Subj-Verb Agreement
- IXL Due Fri. 2/10 @end of class
- Distribute Parts of Speech Review Sheet
Social Studies:
- Ch. 5 Workbook Practice Test P. 67-68
- Per. 5 Only: Review 5.3 wkbk
*Sci-Fi Book Report: W. 2/22*
*Ch. 5 Judaism Test tomorrow!*
Due:
Monday 6 February 2023
English:
- IXL JJ.1-JJ.4 Adj & Adj
- IXL HH.1-HH.2 Subj-Verb Agreement
- IXL due Fri. 2/10 @end of class
Social Studies:
- Finish 5.3 Spread of Judaism wkbk p. 64-66; Review
- Finish Cornell Notes for Ch. 5 assigned section - turn in
Due:
Friday 3 February 2023
English:
- Review WWL4 Narrative
- WWL4 Part of Speech Quiz
- IXL EE.1-EE.5 Pronouns due
Social Studies:
- Review 5.2 Beliefs of Judaism wkbk
- 5.3 Spread of Judaism Presentations
- 5.3 wkbk p. 64-66 - will finish on Mon. 2/6
*Ch. 5 Judaism Test Wed. 2/8*
*Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Report: bring your finished book to class Wed. 2/22*
Due:
Thursday 2 February 2023
English:
- Continue WWL4 Narrative
- Typed Final Draft of WWL4 Narrative due tmr
- IXL EE.1-EE.5 Pronouns & Antecedents due tmr
- WWL4 Part of Speech quiz tmr
Social Studies:
- Review 5.1 Origins of Judaism wkbk
- 5.2 Beliefs of Judaism presentation
- 5.2 wkbk p. 61-63 - finish for hw
- Cornell Notes for your assigned section due Mon. 2/6 @end of class
*Ch. 5 Judaism Test Wed 2/8*
*Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Report: bring your finished book to class Wed. 2/22*
Due:
Wednesday 1 February 2023
English:
- Review WWL4 A-D
- Read WWL4 E Narrative
- Sentence Starters
- Begin WWL4 E: typed final draft due Fri. 2/3
- IXL EE.1-EE.5 Pronouns due Fri. 2/3
Social Studies:
- 5.1 Origins of Judaism Presentations
- 5.1 wkbk p. 58-60 -finish for hw
- Cornell Notes for your assigned section due Mon. 2/6 @end of class
*WWL4 Part of Speech Quiz Fri. 2/3*
*Ch. 5 Judaism Test Wed. 2/8*
*Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Report: bring your finished book to class Wed. 2/22/23*
Due:
Tuesday 31 January 2023
English:
- Continue WWL4 A-D - due tmr W 2/1
- IXL EE.1-EE.5 Pronouns & Antecedents due Fri. 2/3
Social Studies:
- Continue Cornell notes for your assigned section Ch. 5 - due Mon. 2/6
*WWL4 Part of Speech Quiz Fri. 2/3*
*Ch. 5 Judaism Quiz Wed. 2/8*
*Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Report: bring your finished book to class W. 2/22*
Due:
Monday 30 January 2023
English:
- Wordly Wise Lesson 4; Vocab
- WWL4 A-D due Wed. 2/1
- IXL ELA EE.1-EE.5 Pronouns & Antecedents - due Fri. 2/3
Social Studies:
- Begin Ch. 5 Hebrews & Judaism p. 128
- Cornell Notes on your assigned section due Mon. 2/6
- Presentations: 5.1 W. 2/1; 5.2: Thurs. 2/2; 5.3: Fri. 2/3
*WWL4 Part of Speech Quiz Fri. 2/3*
*Ch. 5 Judaism Test Wed. 2/8*
Due:
Thursday 26 January 2023
English & Social Studies:
- Finish typing - Egypt Essay due tmr!
- Print 2 copies
- Share Artifacts
- IXL ELA 6th grade:
- A.1 Main Idea
- B.1-B.2: Theme due Fri
- Follow stacking order on board
*Bring Soc St textbooks next week!*
Due:
Wednesday 25 January 2023
English & Social Studies:
- Continue typing Egypt Report
- Annotated Biblio (alphabetize)
- Artifact & Note Card due today
- Typed, Final Draft due Fri. - print 2 copies
Due:
Tuesday 24 January 2023
English & Social Studies:
- Continue typing Egypt rough draft
- Follow MLA format - show in class
- Annotated Bibliography (alphabetize)
- Artifact & note card due Wed. 1/25
- Typed, final draft due Fri. 1/27 - print 2 copies!
Due:
Monday 23 January 2023
English & Social Studies:
- Edit & Revise Egypt Rough Draft
- Begin Typing - final draft due Fri. 1/27
- Artifact due Wed 1/15
- Final Draft: please print 2 copies:
- 1 for evaluation; 1 for display
- Note Card Directions in class
Due:
Friday 20 January 2023
English & Social Studies:
- Egypt Rough Draft Due
- Includes: all 5 topics
- Annotated Bibliography
- Intro & Conclusion
- Artifact due next week: extended to Wed. 1/25 - may bring in if completed starting Mon. 1/23
Due:
Thursday 19 January 2023
English & Social Studies:
- Egypt Rough Draft Topic 5
- Intros & Conclusions
- Annotated Bibliography
- Egypt Rough Draft due Fri. 1/20
- Egyptian Artifact due Mon. 1/23
Due:
Wednesday 18 January 2023
English & Social Studies:
- Egypt Rough Draft Topic 4
- Intros & Conclusions
- Annotated Bibliography
- Artifact Proposal/Approval
- Artifact Plan due today
Due:
Tuesday 17 January 2023
English & Social Studies:
- Egypt Rough Draft Topic 4
- Intros & Conclusions
- Artifact
- Annotated Bibliography
Due:
Friday 13 January 2023
English & Social Studies:
- Egypt Rough Draft: finish Topic 3
- Map due today
- Artifact - start planning
- Annotated Bibliography is part of the Rough Draft!
*Have a great 3-day weekend! See you Tues. 1/17!*
Due:
Wednesday 11 January 2023
English & Social Studies:
- Egypt Rough Draft Topics 1 & 2
- Continue Map - due Fri. 1/13
- Artifact - start thinking about what object to replicate
- Annotated Bibliography - part of your Rough Draft
Due:
Tuesday 10 January 2023
English & Social Studies:
- Continue Egypt RD Topics 1 & 2
- Work on Annotated Bibliography
- Continue Map of Ancient Egypt - due Fri. 1/13
Due:
Monday 9 January 2023
Welcome Back & Happy New Year!
English & Social Studies:
- Review Egypt Project Checkpoints (Due Dates)
- Topic 1 Rough Draft - skip lines
- Begin Map of Ancient Egypt - Guidelines
- Latitude & Longitude Mini Lesson
Due:
Wednesday 21 December 2022
English:
- Helping Verbs Quiz
Social Studies:
- Egypt Notes due today
*Secret Elf Gift Exchange tomorrow!*
Due:
Tuesday 20 December 2022
English:
- Helping Verbs Quiz - tmr!
Social Studies:
- Egypt Notes due tmr!
- Continue Annotated Bibliography
Due:
Monday 19 December 2022
English:
- Helping Verbs Quiz Wed. 12/21
Social Studies:
- Egypt Notes due Wed. 12/21 - no sentences!
- Distribute & Review Annotated Bibliography
* Secret Elf Gift Exchange: bring your wrapped gift to school tomorrow!*
Due:
Friday 16 December 2022
English:
- Helping Verbs - Quiz W. 12/21
- Spelling Bee Contest!
Social Studies:
- Continue Egypt Notes - due W. 12/21
- 9 sources minimum - no sentences!
- Period 5: IXL R.1-R.3 Research - due today Fri. 12/16
*Secret Elf Gift Exchange: bring your wrapped gift to class Tue. 12/20!*
Due:
Thursday 15 December 2022
English:
- Helping Verbs Quiz - Wed. 12/21
Social Studies:
- Continue Egypt Notes - no sentences!
- Notes due Wed. 12/21
*Secret Elf Gift Exchange: bring your wrapped gift to class Tue. 12/20!*
Due:
Wednesday 14 December 2022
English:
- Helping Verbs Song - Quiz W. 12/21
- Period 5/6: IXL R.1-R.3 Research
Social Studies:
- Distribute Note-Taking Tips
- Egypt Notes - due W. 12/21
- Phrases & Fragments on notes: No sentences!
*Secret Elf Gift Exchange: bring your wrapped gift to class on Tue. 12/20/22!*
Due:
Tuesday 13 December 2022
English:
- Practice Helping Verbs Song
- Helping Verbs Quiz Wed. 12/21
Social Studies:
- Parent Signature Due
- Distribute MLA Guidelines; Review
- Continue Egypt Notes - fragments & phrases only - no sentences!
- Notes due Wed. 12/21
*Secret Elf Gift Exchange: bring your wrapped gift on Tues. 12/20!*
Due:
Monday 12 December 2022
English:
- Intro Helping Verbs Song
- Helping Verbs Quiz on Wed. 12/21
Social Studies:
- Intro Egypt Research Report Project
- Set-up Note Grid
- Begin Notes from Textbook
- Egypt Parent Signature due tmr!
*Secret Elf Gift Exchange: if you are participating, your wrapped gift is due Tue. 12/20!*
Due:
Friday 9 December 2022
English:
- WWL3 Test
Social Studies:
- Cornell Notes Due
- 4.5 Presentation
*For those participating in optional Secret Elf Gift Exchange: bring your wrapped gift to class Tue. 12/20!*
Due:
Thursday 8 December 2022
English:
- Review WWL3 Narrative
Social Studies:
- 4.3 Egypt & Nubia Presentation
- 4.4 Life & Death in Ancient Egypt Presentation
- Cornell Notes due tmr
* WWL3 Vocabulary & Writing Test tmr 12/9/22*
Due:
Wednesday 7 December 2022
English:
- Type WWL3 Narrative - due tmr
Social Studies:
- Finish Presentation Prep
- 4.1 Nile River Valley Presentation
- 4.2 Egypt Under the Pharaohs Presentation
- Cornell Notes for you section due Fri.
*WWL3 Vocabulary & Writing Test Fri. 12/9*
Due:
Tuesday 6 December 2022
English:
- WWL3 A-D Due; Review
- Read WWL3 Narrative
- Review Writing Rules
- Sentence Starters
- Typed Narrative due Thurs. 12/8
Social Studies:
- Continue Cornell Notes for your assigned section
- Meet w/Section groups; plan your lesson
- Notes due Fri. 12/9
*WWL3 Vocabulary & Writing Test Fri. 12/9*
Due:
Monday 5 December 2022
English:
- Wordly Wise Lesson 3 Review Vocab
- WWL3 A-D
Social Studies:
- Intro Ch. 4 Egypt
- Assign Section; take Cornell Notes for your assigned section only
*WWL3 Test on Fri. 12/9/22*
Due:
Friday 2 December 2023
English:
- "Eleven" Apology Letter
- IXL Due
Social Studies:
- Document Analyses A-E due
- Hammurabi Essay Peer Review Workshop
*Bring Social Studies Textbook next week!*
Due:
Thursday 1 December 2022
English:
- Review "Eleven" Conflict
- IXL D.1 & F.1
Social Studies:
- Finish Hammurabi RD
- Edit/Revise
- Type Essay
- Formal Writing: no contractions; no "I" statements, no slang "gonna"
- Typed Final Draft Due tmr!
- Document Analyses A-D due tmr!
Due:
Wednesday 30 November 2022
English:
- Review Inferences
- "Eleven" Conflict
- IXL D.1 & F.1
Social Studies:
- Continue Hammurabi Guided Essay (Rough Draft)
- Typed Final Draft due Fri. 12/2
- Document Analyses A-E due Fri. 12/2
Due:
Tuesday 29 November 2022
English:
- "Eleven" Inferences - finish for HW
- IXL D.1 & F.1
Social Studies:
- Check Highlighted Documents
- Document Analyses A-E due Fri. 12/2
- Intro Guided Essay (Hammurabi Rough Draft)
Due:
Monday 28 November 2022
English:
- IXL D.1: Point of View; F.1: Sensory Details
Social Studies:
- Continue Hammurabi Doc Analyses - due Fri. 12/2
- Finish Highlighting Documents
*Bring "Eleven" packet tmr*
*Bring all Hammurabi Documents tmr*
Due:
Friday 18 November 2022
English:
- "Eleven" Rev Qs Due
- Review Character Development
- IXL I.1-I.2 Due
Social Studies:
- Review Doc E
- Highlight Documents
- Color 1: All "Just" - explain
- Color 2: All "Unjust" - explain
- Underline: All "Both" - explain
- Continue Document Analyses A-E - due Fri. 12/2
Due:
Thursday 17 November 2022
English:
- "Eleven" Character Development
- Finish Review Qs 1-11 RACE Format
- IXL I.1-I.2
Social Studies:
- Review Doc D
- Intro Doc E: Personal Injury Laws; Qs
- Continue Document Analyses A-E - due Fri. 12/2
Due:
Wednesday 16 November 2022
English:
- Review Frayer Vocab
- "Eleven" Rev Qs 1-11 RACE Format - due Fri.
- IXL I.1-I.2 due Fri
Social Studies:
- Review Doc B: Epilogue
- Per 2: Doc C Family Law; Qs
- Per. 6: Review Doc C
- Intro Doc D: Property Law
- Intro Document Analyses Form -begin. Doc A.
Due:
Tuesday 15 November 2022
English:
- Review "Eleven" POV
- Eleven Frayer Vocab
- IXL I.1-I.2 Analyzing Arguments due Fri
Social Studies:
- Review Doc A: Stone Stele
- Doc B: Epilogue of the Code; Qs
- Doc C: Family Law; Qs *Period 6 only*
Due:
Monday 14 November 2022
English:
- Pre-reading for "Eleven"
- Read "Eleven" p. 44 Study Sync TP
- Point of View
- IXL I.1-I.2: Analyzing Arguments due Fri. 11/18
Social Studies:
- Review Doc A: The Stone Stele
- Doc B: Epilogue of the Code; Qs
Due:
Thursday 10 November 2022
English:
- Review WWL2 Narrative
- WWL2 Spelling & Cloze Test
Social Studies:
- Review Hammurabi Background Essay Qs
- Hammurabi Doc A: The Stone Stele; Qs
Due:
Wednesday 9 November 2022
English:
- Continue WWL2 Narrative (E)
- Typed Narrative due tmr
Social Studies:
- Review Hammurabi Hook Activity
- Hammurabi Background Essay; Qs - finish for HW
*WWL2 Spelling & Cloze Test tmr!*
Due:
Tuesday 8 November 2022
English:
- Review WWL2 A-D
- Read WWL2 E Narrative
- Sentence Starters - begin RD
- Typed Narrative Due Th. 11/10
Social Studies:
- Review & Turn in:
- Vacant Lot & Trash Bag Archaeology
- Intro Hammurabi DBQ: Hook Activity - finish for HW
*WWL2 Spelling & Cloze Test Thurs. 11/10*
Due:
Monday 7 November 2022
English:
- Wordly Wise Lesson 2: Review Vocab
- WWL2 A -D
Social Studies:
- Vacant Lot Archaeology
- Trash Bag Archaeology
*WWL2 Spelling & Cloze Test Thurs. 11/10/22*
Due:
Friday 4 November 2022
English:
- IXL C.1-C.2 Due
- Book Report Due
Social Studies:
- City-State Commercials/Presentations
- Craft/Product & Poster Due
- Period 5/6 only: IXL SS GG.1 Economics-GG.2 Cost-Benefit Due
Due:
Thursday 3 November 2022
English:
- Book Report due tmr
- IXL C.1 Author's Purpose
- IXL C.2 Author's Tone
Social Studies:
- City-State Project due tmr
- Commercial; Craft due tmr
Due:
Wednesday 2 November 2022
English:
- Book Report due Fri.
- IXL C.1 Author's Purpose
- IXL C.2 Author's Tone
Social Studies:
- City-State
- Work on Craft/Product from City-State
- Commercial
Due:
Monday 31 October 2022
English:
- Continue Mystery Book Report - due Fri. 11/4
- IXL U.1-U.2: Synonyms
- IXL V.3: Homophones
Social Studies:
- Continue City-State - due Fri. 11/4
- Brainstorm Craft/Product
- Plan/Create Prototype for Commercial
*Happy Halloween!*
Due:
Friday 28 October 2022
English:
- IXL Q.1-Q.5 Frequently Confused Words due
- IXL CC.1-CC.2 - Types of Sentences; Complete Subjects due
- Continue Mystery Book Jacket Book Report - due Fri. 11/4
Social Studies:
- Continue "Create a City-State" - due Fri. 11/4
Due:
Thursday 27 October 2022
English:
- IXL Q.1-Q.5 Frequently Confused Words-due tmr
- IXL CC.1-CC.2:Types of Sentences; Complete Subjects-due tmr
- Distribute Book Jacket Paper
- Continue Mystery Book Report: Due Fri. 11/4
Social Studies:
- Continue City-State Planning
- Distribute Poster Paper; begin Map RD
- City-State Project due Fri. 11/4
Due:
Tuesday 25 October 2022
English:
- IXL Q.1-Q.5: Frequently Confused Words
- IXL CC.1-CC.2: Types of Sentences; Complete Subject
Social Studies:
- Continue City-State Planning
- Distribute Planning Sheet - submit 1 per group - due tmr
*Mystery/Suspense/Thriller Book Report: Bring your finished book to class tomorrow!*
Due:
Monday 24 October 2022
English:
- Distribute & Review Frequently confused words
- IXL Q.1 - Q.5: Editing & Revising; due Fri.
Social Studies:
- Mesopotamia: Create a City-State
- Self-select groups of up to 3 members
*Mystery/Suspense/Thriller Book Report: bring your finished book to class Wed. 10/26*
Due:
Friday 21 October 2022
English:
- Autumn Acrostic Due
- IXL Due: M.1-M.2; P.1-P.2
Social Studies:
- Ch. 3 Ancient Mesopotamia Quiz
*Mystery/Suspense/Thriller Book Report: Bring your finished book to class Wed. 10/26*
Due:
Thursday 20 October 2022
English:
- Finish Acrostic
- IXL P.1 & P.2
- IXL M.1 & M2
- All due Fri. 10/21
Social Studies:
- Review 3.4 First Empires wkbk p. 36-38
- Ch. 3 Practice Test wkbk p. 39-40; Review
*Ch. 3 Mesopotamia Quiz Fri. 10/21/22
*Mystery/Suspense/Thriller Book Report: bring your finished book to class Wed. 10/26/22
Due:
Wednesday 19 October 2022
English:
- Acrostic due Fri. 10/21
- IXL P.1 & P.2
- IXL M.1 - M.2 Illustrations - due Fri. 10/21
Social Studies:
- Review 3.3 wkbk p. 33-35
- Read 3.4 First Empires p. 81
- 3.4 wkbk p. 36-38
*Ch. 3 Mesopotamia Quiz Fri. 10/21*
*Mystery/Suspense/Thriller Book Report: bring your finished book to class Wed. 10/26/22*
Due:
Tuesday 18 October 2022
English:
- IXL P.1-P.2
- Check 3 Acrostic Poems
- Begin Final Draft
Social Studies:
- Review 3.2 Sumer wkbk p. 30-32
- Read 3.3 Development of Writing p. 76
- 3.3 Dev. of Writing wkbk p. 33-35
*Ch. 3 Mesopotamia Quiz Fri. 10/21
*Mystery/Thriller/Suspense Book Report: bring your finished book to class Wed. 10/26
Due:
Monday 17 October 2022
English:
- Intro Autumn Acrostic
- Brainstorm 10 Autumn-related words
- Select 3 - write 3 acrostic poems
- IXL P.1-P.2: Personification; Creative Sentences
Social Studies:
- 3.2 Sumer wkbk pgs. 30-32
*Ch. 3 Mesopotamia Quiz Fri. 10/21
*Mystery/Suspense/Thriller Book Report: bring your finished book to class Wed. 10/26
*Names on front of Timelines!*
Due:
Friday 14 October 2022
English:
- IXL X.1-X.2 Word Choice & Usage
- IXL V.1-V.2 Homophones
Social Studies:
- Review 3.1 Fertile Crescent wkbk
- Read 3.2 Sumer p. 71
*Ch. 3 Ancient Mesopotamia Quiz Fri. 10/21
*Return Graded Assignments
Due:
Thursday 13 October 2022
English:
- Practice Test Due
- Stray Quiz
- IXL Gr. 6 Language Arts:
- X.1-X.2 Connotations
- V.1-V.2 Homophones
- IXL Due Fri. 10/14 @end of class
Social Studies:
- Begin Ch. 3 Ancient Mesopotamia
- Read 3.1 Fertile Crescent p. 66
- 3.1 wkbk p. 27-29
*Ch. 3 Ancient Mesopotamia Quiz Fri. 10/21*
Due:
Wednesday 12 October 2022
English:
- Review & Turn In Character Traits
- Stray Practice/Open-Book Test
- IXL 6th Language Arts:
- X.1-X.2: Connotations
- V.1-V.2: Homophones
- IXL due by end of period Fri. 10/14
Social Studies:
- Finish Timeline - due today
*Stray Test tmr (Thurs. 10/13)*
*End of Qtr 1 Minimum Day Fri. 10/14*
Due:
Tuesday 11 October 2022
English:
- Review Connotations/Denotations
- Stray Character Traits
- Stray Practice Test* (time permitting)
Social Studies:
- Timeline - due tmr!
*Stray Quiz tmr!*
*End of Quarter 1 Minimum Day: Fri. 10/14*
Due:
Friday 10 October 2022
English:
- Stray: Shades of Meaning
- Connotation and Denotation
Social Studies:
- Continue Timeline
* Stray Quiz Wed. 10/12*
* Timeline Due Wed. 10/12*
*Friday, 10/14: End of Quarter 1: Minimum Day 12:30 pm dismissal!*
Due:
Friday 7 October 2022
English:
- Review & Turn in Stray Rev Qs 1-6
- Stray Character Traits * - may postpone to Monday due to time constraints
Social Studies:
- Primary Source & Secondary Source Quiz
- Continue Timeline - due Wed. 10/12
*Stray Quiz Wed. 10/12*
Due:
Thursday 6 October 2022
English:
- Stray Review Qs 1-6 RACE Response
- Per. 1 only: distribute Plot Chart (labeled)
Social Studies:
- Distribute "How do I turn my notes into Paragraphs?"
- Continue TL
*Primary/Secondary Quiz tmr"
*Stray Quiz Wed. 10/12*
*Timeline due Wed. 10/12*
Due:
Wednesday 5 October 2022
English:
- Review Stray Annotations
- Stray Plot Chart
Social Studies:
- Continue TL - due Wed. 10/12
*Primary & Secondary Source Quiz Fri. 10/7*
*Stray Quiz Wed. 10/12*
Due:
Tuesday 4 October 2022
English:
- Read "Stray"
- Stray Annotations (20) finish for HW
Social Studies:
- Review Primary/Secondary Sources p. HT2
- Timeline Samples
- Distribute TL Poster Paper : panels 4.8" wide
- Continue TL Notes
- MLA Format
*Primary & Secondary Source Quiz Fri. 10/7!*
Due:
Friday 30 September 2022
English & Social Studies:
- Finish IXL SS Gr 6 JJ.1-JJ.3
- IXL SS Gr 6 JJ.4-JJ.6: Source Analysis
- Continue Timeline Notes for Topic 1: Ice-Age Hunter-Gatherers
- Begin Timeline Notes for Topic 2: Agricultural Revolution
- Sources: Textbook, workbook pages, student-generated notes
Due:
Thursday 29 September 2022
English & Social Studies:
- Maslow Writing
- Intro Beginning of Civilization Timeline Project
- Begin Notes
- Distribute MLA Format Guide
- Continue IXL JJ.1-JJ.3 Soc St Gr.6 - due tmr
- Primary & Secondary Sources
- Fact & Opinion
- Timeline Dates
Due:
Wednesday 28 September 2022
English:
- Book Report Due
- Self Evaluation
- Peer Evaluation
Social Studies:
- Intro Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - take notes
- IXL Soc St Grade 6:
- JJ.1: Primary & Secondary Sources
- JJ.2: Facts vs Opinions
- JJ.3: Timeline Dates
- IXL due Fri. 9/30
Due:
Tuesday 27 September 2022
English:
- Cuyamaca Essay Due
- Peer Review for Essay
Social Studies:
- Review Ch. 2 wkbk p. 22-25
- Ch. 2 Beginning of Civilization Quiz
*Book Report Due Tmr!*
Due:
Monday 26 September 2022
English:
- Finish Cuyamaca Essay - due Tue. 9/27!
- Follow Stacking Order & Essay Guidelines:
- Times New Roman, 12-pt font; 1-inch margins all around; double-space throughout
Social Studies:
- Finish & Review 2.3 Maya wkbk p. 19-21
- Ch. 2 Open-Book, Open-Notes Practice Test wkbk p. 22-25
- Study Session
*Ch. 2 Soc St Quiz Tue. 9/27
*Book Report Due Wed. 9/28 (bring your book tmr)
Due:
Friday 23 September 2022
English:
- Finish Camp Rough Draft
- Edit & Revise w/Correcting Pen
- Type: Double-Space; Times New Roman; 12-point font
- Essay due Tue. 9/27/22
Social Studies:
- Review 2.2 Cities & Civilizations wkbk p. 16-18
- Read 2.3 Maya Civilization p. 46
- 2.3 Maya wkbk p. 19-21
*Book Report due Wed. 9/28/22*
*Social Studies Ch. 2 Early Humans Quiz Tue. 9/27/22*
Due:
Thursday 22 September 2022
English:
- Continue Cuyamaca Rough Draft
- Skip Lines!
- Begin Editing & Revising w/correcting pen
Social Studies:
- Finish 2.1 Early Agriculture Cornell Notes
- Read 2.2 Cities & Civilizations p. 40
- 2.2 wkbk p. 16-18 - finish for HW
*Book Report due Wed. 9/18*
*Chapter 2 Early Humans Social Studies Quiz Tue. 9/27!*
Due:
Wednesday 21 September 2022
English:
- Finish Cuyamaca Planning Sheet
- Begin Rough Draft - skip lines
Social Studies:
- Review 2.1 wkbk p. 13-15
- 2.1 Early Agriculture Cornell Notes
- Review Cornell Notes Formatting
*Book Report Due Wed. 9/28*
Due:
Tuesday 20 September 2022
English:
- Introduce Camp Essay
- Brainstorm
- Begin Planning Sheet
- Distribute Descriptive Words List
Social Studies:
- Independent Invention vs Cultural Diffusion Writing
- Read 2.1 Early Agriculture p. 32
- 2.1 wkbk p. 13-15
*Book Report #1 Fiction (on Book Report Form) due Wed. 9/28!*
Due:
Monday 19 September 2022
English:
- Finish WWL1 Narrative
- Review WWL1 Narrative
- Intro Camp Essay*
Social Studies:
- Review 1.3 Populating the Earth wkbk p. 8-10
- Independent Invention vs Cultural Diffusion Activity
- Take Notes on Independent Inv & Cultural Diff
*Book Report #1 (Fiction) on Book Report Form due Wed. 9/28!*
Due:
Friday 9 September 2022
English:
- Review WWL1 A-D
- Read WWL1 E Narrative
- Distribute WW Narrative Writing Rules
- Begin WWLE
Social Studies:
- Review 1.3 Populating the Earth wkbk p. 8-10
*Remember to arrive to school by 6:30 am on Mon. 9/12 for your Cuyamaca trip!*
Due:
Thursday 8 September 2022
English:
- IXL O.1-O.2 due Fri. 9/9
- Intro Wordly Wise Lesson 1
- Review Vocab Words
- Complete WWL1 A-D
Social Studies:
- Review 1.1 and 1.2 wkbk pgs 2-7
- Read 1.3 Populating the Earth p. 18
- Complete 1.3 wkbk pgs 8-10 - due Fri. 9/9
Due:
Wednesday 7 September 2022
English:
- Finish Current Event News Analysis; turn in
- IXL O.1-O.2: Distinguish Facts from Opinions; Choose Evidence to Support a Claim - due Fri.
Social Studies:
- Finish 1.2 Cornell Notes; turn in
- Distribute Workbook Packet; Complete:
- 1.1 wkbk p. 2-4
- 1.2 wkbk p. 5-7
Due:
Tuesday 6 September 2022
English:
- Current Event Due
- Begin Current Event Analysis
Social Studies:
- 1.2 Hunter-Gatherer Cornell Notes p.12-15
Due:
Friday 2 September 2022
English:
- IXL DD.5-DD.8 Nouns Due
- Dream House Writing w/Floor Plan
- Current Event News Article Printout Due Tue. 9/6/22
Social Studies:
- 1.1 Notes Due
- Read 1.2 Hunter-Gatherer Societies p. 12
- Begin 1.2 Cornell Notes
Due:
Thursday 1 September 2022
English:
- IXL DD.5-DD.8 Nouns due Fri. 9/2
- Strong Verb Activity
- Current Event News Article due Tue. 9/6
- Must bring print-out of article
- Include: Source, Headline, Byline, Date, Article w/pictures (if any)
Social Studies:
- 1.1 Studying the Distant Past Cornell Notes - due Fri. 9/2
*Some Reputable News Sources:
- New York Times
- Wall Street Journal
- BBC
- Associated Press
- Reuters
- NPR
- USA Today
- Los Angeles Times
- NBC
- CBS
- ABC
*HW Club: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays Room 205 3-4 pm*
Due:
Wednesday 31 August 2022
English:
- IXL DD.5-DD.8 due Fri. 9/2
- Stretch the Sentence Activity
- Current Event News Article - bring in Tues. 9/6
Social Studies:
- Read 1.1 Studying the Distant Past p. 6
- Intro Cornell Notes - Notes for 1.1
*Some Reputable News Sources:
- New York Times
- Wall Street Journal
- BBC
- Associated Press
- Reuters
- NPR
- USA Today
- Los Angeles Times
- NBC
- CBS
- ABC
*HW Club: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays Room 205 3-4 pm*
Due:
Tuesday 30 August 2022
English:
- IXL DD.1-DD.4 Nouns - due today
- IXL DD.5 - DD.8 Nouns - due Fri. 9/2
- Bring in Current Event News Article Tue. 9/6
Social Studies:
- Shipwrecked Presentations
- Bring SS txtbk tomorrow
*Some Reputable News Sources:
- New York Times
- Wall Street Journal
- BBC
- Associated Press
- Reuters
- NPR
- USA Today
- Los Angeles Times
- NBC
- CBS
- ABC
Due:
Monday 29 August 2022
English:
- Intro IXL DD.1-DD.4 Nouns - due tmr @end of class
- Distribute IXL Parent Letter
- Return graded assignments
Social Studies:
- Shipwrecked! Notes Due
- Shipwrecked! Slide Show due in Schoology (one per group)
*Bring Social Studies textbook to class on Wed. 8/31*
Due:
Friday 26 August 2022
English:
- Distribute & Review Book Report Schedule
- Distribute & Review Book Report Form for Report #1
Social Studies:
- Shipwrecked! Notes due Mon. 8/29 (extended)
- Shipwrecked! Slide Show due Mon. 8/29
*Return Graded Work*
Due:
Thursday 25 August 2022
English:
- Review & Turn in Guts Think Qs
- Guts RACE Writing
Social Studies:
- Shipwrecked Notes due Fri. 8/26
- Slide Show due Mon. 8/29
*BTSN tonight! 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm*
*Minimum Day Fri. 8/26 - dismissal at 12:30 pm*
*HW Club: M, W, & Th. 3-4 pm in Room 205. See you there!*
Due:
Wednesday 24 August 2022
English:
- Review & Check Guts Annotations
- Guts Think Qs p. 12 #s 1-3 RACE format
Social Studies:
- Shipwrecked! Notes due Fri. 8/26
- Slide Show Presentation due Mon. 8/29
*BTSN Thurs. 8/25 6:00pm - 7:45 pm*
*Minimum Day Fri. 8/26 - dismissal at 12:30 pm*
Due:
Tuesday 23 August 2022
English:
- Finish "Guts" Annotations (15) - due tmr
Social Studies:
- Shipwrecked! Year 5: Hurricane/Collapse
- Year 1,000: Archaeology
- Notes due Fri. 8/26
- Continue Slide Show - follow guidelines provided in class
*BTSN: Thursday 8/25 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm*
*Minimum Day: Friday 8/26 - 12:30 pm dismissal
*After School Academic Support/HW Club: Mondays, Wednesday, AND Thursdays 3-4 pm Room 205!*
Due:
Monday 22 August 2022
English:
- Read "Guts" p. 9 Study Sync
- Guts Annotations (15 minimum) - due Wed. 8/25
- We will work on Annotations during class tmr
Social Studies:
- Supply Check
- Shipwrecked! Day 7: Year 1
- Culture; War; Notes
- Distribute Shipwrecked Assignment Sheet - submit via Schoology
- All Shipwrecked Notes due Fri. 8/26!
*HW Club begins this Wed. 8/24 and every Monday & Wednesday thereafter from 3-4 pm in Room 205*
*Back to School Night: Thursday 8/25 from 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm*
*Minimum Day: Friday 8/26 - school dismissed at 12:30*
Due:
Friday 19 August 2022
English:
- Hatchet Quiz
Social Studies:
- Shipwrecked! Days 5 & 6: Civil Unrest & Law
- Notes up through Day 6
*Supplies due Mon. 8/22/22*
*Cover Soc St Textbooks*
**Starting next Wednesday 8/24/22, and every Monday and Wednesday thereafter, I will be providing FREE after school Homework Help in Room 205 from 3-4 pm. Please come to our Homework Club to finish your homework. You do NOT need to stay the entire time. I can help you with Reading, Writing, or whatever you need! Drop in any time for assistance. Hope to see you then!**
Due:
Thursday 18 August 2022
English:
- Review Hatchet Think Qs
- Narrative Point of View (POV)
- Hatchet Quiz tmr (including POV)
Social Studies:
- Shipwrecked! Day 4 Currency
- Day 4 Notes: 5 items in each box (total of 15)
- Continue map from Day 3
*All Supplies on "Each and Every Day Sheet" due Mon. 8/22*
*Cover your Soc St textbook*
*Please return your Camp Cuyamaca Medical Form (pink)!*
**Starting next Wednesday 8/24/22, and every Monday and Wednesday thereafter, I will be providing FREE after school Homework Help in Room 205 from 3-4 pm. Please come to our Homework Club to finish your homework. You do NOT need to stay the entire time. I can help you with Reading, Writing, or whatever you need! Drop in any time for assistance. Hope to see you then!**
Due:
Wednesday 17 August 2022
English:
- Review & Check Hatchet Annotations (20)
- Dist. RACE Response format
- Hatchet Think Qs p. 7 #s 1-3 - due tmr
- All supplies from "Each & Every Day" due Mon. 8/22
Social Studies:
- Parent Signature Due
- Enroll in Go Guardian
- Shipwrecked! Day 3 Property - Day 3 Notes
- Map of Island
*Hatchet Quiz Friday 8/19*
*Cover your Soc St textbooks!*
*Return your PINK camp form tomorrow (Th. 8/18)!
Due:
Tuesday 16 August 2022
English:
- Finish Hatchet Annotations (20 minimum)
- Hatchet Quiz on Friday 8/19
Social Studies:
- Subscribe to my web page on HEH!
- SSR Check
- Each & Every Day Sheet
- Shipwrecked! Days 1 & 2: Leadership & Division of Labor
- Complete Notes for Days 1 & 2
*Bring Chromebook tmr!
*Parent Signature due tmr!
Due:
Monday 15 August 2022
English:
- Distribute Parent Signature Letter - due Wed. 8/17
- Dist. Study Sync: Turning Points
- Read "Hatchet" p. 4
- Hatchet Annotations (20 minimum) - due Wed. 8/17@start of class
- (We will work on Hatchet Annotations the whole class period on Tues. 8/16
Social Studies:
- Finish Culture Bag Presentations
- Turn in Culture Bag Written Portion
- Begin "Shipwrecked" Group Project -Day 1
*Bring SSR book to class daily*
*Check out Social Studies textbook from Library if you didn't receive one last week*
Due:
Friday 12 August 2022
English:
- Turn in Dear Mrs. Negroe Letter
- Diagnostic/Screening Test (not graded)
Social Studies:
- Culture Bag Presentations
- Turn in Written Portion
*Bring SSR book to every class starting Mon. 8/15/22!*
Due:
Thursday 11 August 2022
English:
- Finish Dear Mrs. Negroe Letter - due tmr (Fri) @beginning of class
Social Studies:
- Brainstorm 10 items for Culture Bag
- Continue Written Portion
- Culture Bag Due tmr (Fri) Written and Presentation (items also)
- Library Orientation (check out chromebook and SS txtbk)
*Reminders:
- Bring SSR Book to class
- Score of 0 as placeholder for absences/missing assignments
Due:
Wednesday 10 August 2022
Welcome Back to School!
English:
- Intro - Review & Sign Expectations
- Intro Dear Mrs. Negroe Letter
Social Studies:
- Intro Culture Bag
- Brainstorm 10 Items
- Presentation & Written Portion Due Fri. 8/12/22