6th Grade English and Social Studies (Period 1, 2, 5, & 6) Assignments

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Due:

Friday 24 May 2024

English & Social Studies:
  • Rome presentations
  • Clear out lockers
*Bring Social Studies textbook for return on Tues. 5/28*
*Please remember to bring your food item to share for our class potluck on Tues. 5/28!*

Due:

Thursday 23 May 2024

English & Social Studies:
  • Work on Rome Project
  • Upload to Schoology - due tmr
 
*Class Potluck on Tues. 5/28 - please sign up for a food item to share with the class!*

Due:

Tuesday 21 May 2024

English:
  • Review Monsters Think Qs
  • Guilty or Not? Persuasive Writing
Social Studies:
  • Rome - notes - use textbook
 
*Class Potluck Tues. 5/28 - please sign up for a dish to share with the class!*

Due:

Monday 20 May 2024

English:
  • Read "Monsters are Due on Maple Street" p. 10
  • Think Questions p. 15 1-3 RACE Response
Social Studies:
  • Introduce Rome
*Class Potluck: Tuesday 5/28 - please sign up to bring an item to share with the class!*

Due:

Friday 17 May 2024

English:
  • Argumentative Essay Due
  • Peer Review
Social Studies:
  • Ch. 13 Greece Test
*Bring Study Sync next week!*

Due:

Thursday 16 May 2024

English:
  • Continue Argumentative Essay - due tmr!
Social Studies:
  • Read 13.3 Daily Life p. 369
  • Read 13.4 City-States p. 363
  • Ch. 13 wkbk 13.3, 13.4, Practice wkbk p. 161-168
  • Review & submit wkbk pages
*Argumentative Essay due tmr!*
*Ch. 13 Greece Test tmr!*

Due:

Wednesday 15 May 2024

English:
  • Argumentative Essay - typed final draft due Fri. 5/17
Social Studies:
  • Wanted Poster Due
  • Read 13.1 Aegean World p. 358
  • Read 13.2 City-States p. 363
*Ch. 13 Greece Test Fri. 5/17*

Due:

Tuesday 14 May 2024

English:
  • Concluding Paragraph
  • Begin Rough Draft if your planning sheet is in Bullet Points/Phrases
Social Studies:
  • Review Whodunnit?
  • Begin "Wanted" poster
  • Begin Ch. 13 Greece
*Argumentative Essay typed final essay due Fri. 5/17*
*Ch. 13 Greece Test Fri. 5/17*

Due:

Monday 13 May 2024

English:
  • Body Paragraph 3: Counterclaim Plan
  • Cite Sources for Evidence
Social Studies:
  • Read "Apple of Discord"
  • Whodunnit

Due:

Friday 10 May 2024

English:
  • Continue Argumentative Essay Planning:
  • Body Paragraph 2
  • Tips on Researching & supporting your position
  • Citing Sources
Social Studies:
  •  Review Practice wkbk test p. 139-140
  • Ch. 11 Chinese Society & Thought Test

Due:

Thursday 9 May 2024

English:
  • Begin Essay Outline & Planning
Social Studies:
  • Basics of 3 Ways; Review
  • Ch. 11 wkbk practice test p. 139-140; Review
*Ch. 11 Chinese Society & Thought Test Fri. 5/10/24!*

Due:

Tuesday 7 May 2024

English:
  • Argumentative Essay Topic Proposals Due
Social Studies:
  • Review 11.1 & 11.2
  • Read 11.3 Daoism & Buddhism p. 312
*Ch. 11 Chinese Society & Thought Test Fri. 5/10*
 
*Remember to bring your fully-charged Chromebook tomorrow for NWEA English Test!*

Due:

Monday 6 May 2024

 English:
  • Intro Topics - Research
  • Proposal Form - due tmr
Social Studies:
  • Read 11.1 Family & Religion - p. 300
  • Read 11.2 Confucius
*Ch. 11 Chinese Society & Thought Test Fri. 5/10*

Due:

Friday 3 May 2024

English:
  • Counterclaim & Concluding Paragraph Challenges
Social Studies:
  • Asoka Essay Due
  • Peer Review
*Please take home Egypt Artifacts!*

Due:

Thursday 2 May 2024

English:
  • Review Body Paragraph 2 Challenge
Social Studies:
  • Document Analyses A-F due
  • Asoka Final Essay due tmr!

Due:

Wednesday 1 May 2024

English:
  • Argumentative Essay: Body Paragraphs 1 & 2 Challenge
Social Studies:
  • Continue Asoka
  • Doc Analyses due Thursday
  • Essay due Friday

Due:

Tuesday 30 April 2024

English:
  • Review Opinion Quick-Writes
  • Review Argumentative Vocab
  • Organizing & Intro
  • Intro Challenge
Social Studies:
  • Asoka Doc Analyses due Thurs. 5/2
  • Final Typed Asoka Essay due Fri. 5/3
  • Formal Essay: no "I" statements; contractions; use MLA formatting
*Bring fully-charge Chromebook, corded headphones, SSR book, and a pencil tomorrow!*

Due:

Monday 29 April 2024

English:
  • Intro Argumentative Writing
  • Opinion Quick-Writes (4)
Social Studies:
  • Finish Guided Essay
  • Peer Discussion
  • Document Analyses due Th. 5/2
*Asoka Typed Essay due Fri. 5/3 @beginning of class*
 
*Please bring your fully-charged Chromebook, corded head phones, and an SSR book on Wed. 5/1 and Thurs. 5/2*

Due:

Friday 26 April 2024

English:
  • Circuit Project Due - share
Social Studies:
  • Continue Document Analyses A-F
  • Highlight Documents
  • Intro Guided Essay

Due:

Thursday 25 April 2024

English:
  • Circuit Project due tmr (Fri. 4/26)
Social Studies:
  • Review Docs E & F
  • Highlight Docs
  • Continue Document Analyses A-F

Due:

Wednesday 24 April 2024

English:
  • Continue Working on "Circuit" Project - due Fri. 4/26 @beginning of class
Social Studies:
  • Asoka Docs E & F due Fri. 4/26 @beginning of class
  • Continue Document Analysis Long Forms
*April Book Report cancelled!*

Due:

Tuesday 23 April 2024

English:
  • Circuit Project - due Fri. 4/26 @beginning of class
Social Studies:
  • Review Docs C & D
  • Doc E : Rock Edict XIII Kalinga; Qs
  • Doc F: Asoka's Legacy; Qs
  • Continue Doc Analyses Long Form
*Bring Fully-Charged Chromebook and SSR Book to Homeroom Tomorrow!*
 
*Wednesday 24 April 2024: Early Dismissal at 1:00 pm!*

Due:

Friday 19 April 2024

English:
  • IXL due W.1-W.3; AA.5
  • Circuit Research - follow directions on board
Social Studies:
  • Review Asoka Docs A & B
  • Doc C: Asoka's Awakening; Qs
  • Doc D: Edicts of Asoka; Qs
  • Period 2 only: turn in Hook Responses

Due:

Thursday 18 April 2024

English:
  • IXL W.1-W.3; AA.5 Due Fri. 4/19
  • Finish & Review Circuit Annotations
  • Begin Circuit Project- assign jobs
Social Studies:
  • Review Asoka Background Essay Qs
  • Doc A: Battle of Kalinga; Qs - due tmr
  • Doc B: Asoka's Strategy; Qs - due tmr

Due:

Wednesday 17 April 2024

English:
  • Continue IXL W.1-W.3 Homophones; AA.5 Academic Vocab - due Fri. 4/19
  • Dist. Study Sync: Facing Challenges
  • Read "The Circuit" p. 38
  • Circuit Annotations 
Social Studies:
  • Review Asoka Hook
  • Asoka Background Essay; Qs - finish for HW
*Per. 1 only: Community Circles!

Due:

Tuesday 16 April 2024

English:
  • IXL W.1-W.3 Homophones-due Fri. 4/19
  • IXL AA.5 Academic Vocabulary-due Fri. 4/19
  • Spring Break Writing: 1 Best Thing; 1 Thing you didn't enjoy
Social Studies:
  • Intro Asoka DBQ : Ruthless Conquerer or Enlightened Ruler?
  • Hook Activity - individual responses

Due:

Thursday 4 April 2024

English:
  • Book Report - due tmr @end of class
Social Studies:
  • Review 9.3 India's Classical Age wkbk p. 111-113
  • Ch. 9 India wkbk practice test p. 114-115; Review
  • *Ch. 9 India Quiz tmr!

Due:

Wednesday 3 April 2024

English:
  • Continue Book Report: due Fri. 4/5 @ end of class
Social Studies:
  • Review 9.2 wkbk p. 108-110
  • Read 9.3 India's Classical Age p. 254
  • 9.3 wkbk p. 111-113
*Ch. 9 India Quiz Fri. 4/5*

Due:

Monday 1 April 2024

English:
  • Continue Book Report Panels # & 4
  • Completed Book Report due Fri. 4/5 @ end of period
Social Studies:
  • Ch. 8 Buddhism Open-Notes Writing
  • 9.1 wkbk Maurya Empires p. 105-107 due tmr

Due:

Thursday 28 March 2024

English:
  • Distribute Book Report Final Draft paper
  • Continue Rough Draft
Social Studies:
  • 8.3 Spread of Buddhism Cornell Notes Due
  • 8.3 wkbk p. 100-102
*Ch. 8 Buddhism Open-Notes Writing: Mon. 4/1/24*

Due:

Wednesday 27 March 2024

English:
  • Realistic Fiction Book Check
  • Begin Book Report - RD
Social Studies:
  • Review 8.2 wkbk
  • Read 8.3 Spread of Buddhism p. 228 (picture)
  • 8.3 Cornell Notes - due tmr @end of period
*Ch. 8 Buddhism Open-Notes Writing moved to Mon. 4/1/24*

Due:

Tuesday 26 March 2024

English:
  • Review WWL5 Narrative
  • WWL5 Vocab quiz
Social Studies:
  • Finish 8.2 Beliefs of Buddhism Cornell Notes
  • 8.2 wkbk p. 97-99; finish for HW
*Book Report: bring book to class tmr*
*Ch. 8 Buddhism Open-Notes Writing Fri. 3/29*

Due:

Monday 25 March 2024

English:
  • WWL5 Spelling Test
  • WWL5 Cloze Test
  • WWL5 typed Narrative due tmr
  • WWL5 Vocab test tmr
Social Studies:
  • Review 8.1 Origins of Buddhism wkbk p. 94-96
  • Read 8.2 Beliefs of Buddhism
  • Begin 8.2 Cornell Notes - due tmr @end of period
*Book Report: bring finished book to class Wed. 3/27*
*Ch. 8 Buddhism Open-Notes Writing Fri. 3/29*

Due:

Wednesday 20 March 2024

English:
  • Continue typing WWL5 Narrative - follow rules!
Social Studies:
  • Begin 8.1 Origins of Buddhism p. 218
  • Begin Cornell Notes - due tmr @end of class
*WWL5: Spelling; Cloze: Mon. 3/25*
*WWL5 Narrative Due; Vocab Test Tues. 3/26*
*Book Report: Wed. 3/27*
 

Due:

Tuesday 19 March 2024

English:
  • Review WWL5 A-D
  • Read WWL5 Narrative
  • Sentence Starters/ Rough Draft
  • Start Typing Narrative
Social Studies:
  • P. 5: Review Ch. 7 Prac Test
  • Ch. 7 Hinduism Test
*WWL5 Spelling & Cloze Test: Mon. 3/25*
*WWL5 Narrative Due; Vocab Test Tues. 3/26*
*Book Report: Wed. 3/27*

Due:

Monday 18 March 2024

English:
  • Wordly Wise Lesson 5 Review Vocab
  • WWL5 A-D - finish for HW
Social Studies:
  • Review 7.3 wkbk
  • Ch. 7 Hinduism Practice wkbk test p. 89-91; Review
  • Study Session
*WW5 Spelling & Cloze Test: Mon. 3/25/24*
*WW5 Narrative Due & Vocab Test: Tues. 3/26/24*
*Ch. 7 Hinduism Test tmr Tues. 3/19/24*
*Book Report: Wed. 3/27/24*

Due:

Friday 15 March 2024

English:
  • Non-Fiction Writing Due w/Article attached
  • IXL due H.1-H.5 Informational Texts
Social Studies:
  • Finish 7.3 Spread of Hinduism Cornell Notes
  • 7.3 wkbk p. 89-91
*Ch. 7 Hinduism Test Tues. 3/19: focus on 7.2*
*Realistic Fiction Book Report: Wed. 3/27/24*

Due:

Wednesday 13 March 2024

English:
  • Continue Non-Fiction (Current Event) writing - due Fri. 3/15
  • Staple article under Non-Fiction form
  • IXL H.1-H.5 Informational Texts - due Fri. 3/15
Social Studies:
  • Review 7.1 Origins of Hinduism wkbk p. 83-85
  • 7.2 Beliefs of Hinduism wkbk p. 86-88; Review
*Ch. 7 Hinduism Test Tue. 3/19 - focus on 7.2*
*Realistic Fiction Book Report: bring your finished book to class W. 3/27!*

Due:

Tuesday 12 March 2024

English:
  • Non-Fiction (current event) writing - due Fri. 3/15
  • Staple article behind form
  • IXL H.1-H.5 Analyzing Informational Texts - due Fri. 3/15
Social Studies:
  • 7.2 Beliefs of Hinduism Cornell Notes due
*Realistic Fiction Book Report: bring your finished book to class Wed. 3/27*
*Ch. 7 Hinduism Test Tues. 3/19 - Focus on 7.2*

Due:

Monday 11 March 2024

English:
  • News Article Check
  • Begin Non-Fiction Writing - due Fri. 3/15
  • IXL H.1-H.5 Analyzing Informational Texts - due Fri. 3/15
Social Studies:
  • Read 7.2 Beliefs of Hinduism p. 196
  • Begin 7.2 Cornell Notes - due tmr @end of class
*Ch. 7 Hinduism Test Tue. 3/19 Focus on 7.2*
*Realistic Fiction Book Report: bring your finished book to class Wed. 3/27*

Due:

Thursday 7 March 2024

English:
  • Present Book Reports
  • Current Event due Mon. 3/11
 
Social Studies:
  • Review 7.1 Qs. p. 175
  • 7.1 wkbk p. 83-85 - finish for HW

Due:

Wednesday 6 March

English:
  • Book Report Due @end of period
  • Current Event - printout due Mon. 3/11
Social Studies:
  • Read 7.1 Origins of Hinduism p. 192
  • Rev Qs. p. 195 #s 1-2 RACE Response

Due:

Tuesday 5 March 2024

English:
  • Book Report Due Tmr @ end of period
  • Current Event - printout due Mon. 3/11
  • Please read Current Event Article
  • Portfolio for Open House Prep - write first & last name in INK
Social Studies:
  • Check 6.3 India's Vedic Age Cornell Notes
  • Ch. 6 India Test

Due:

Monday 4 March 2024

English:
  • Continue Book Report - due Wed.3/6 @ end of period
  • Look for Current Event Article -bring printout to class Mon. 3/11
Social Studies:
  • Study Session for Ch. 6 India
  • Workbook Practice Test p. 81-82; review
*Ch. 6 India Test tmr (focus on 6.3)*

Due:

Friday 1 March 2024

English:
  • Finish IXL G.1-G.3
  • Book Report - due Wed. 3/6
Social Studies:
  • Finish 6.3 Vedic Age Cornell Notes
*Ch. 6 India Test Tues. 3/5 - focus on 6.3!*

Due:

Thursday 29 February 2024

English:
  • IXL G.1-G.3 Due Fri
  • Book Report - make stage - write name
  • Add "Falling Action" to Plot Chart
  • Book Report due Wed. 3/6
Social Studies:
  • Review 6.2 Qs. p. 175
  • Read 6.3 India's Vedic Age p. 178
  • 6.3 Cornell Notes - due @end of period tmr
*Ch. 6 India Test Tues. 3/5 - Focus on 6.3!*

Due:

Wednesday 28 February 2024

English:
  • Book Check
  • Begin Sci-Fi Book Report
  • IXL G.1-G.3 Analyzing Literature due Fri. 3/1
Social Studies:
  • Review 6.1 Qs
  • Read 6.2 Indus Valley Civilization p. 170
  • 6.2 Rev Qs. p. 175 1-2 RACE Response

Due:

Tuesday 27 February 2024

English:
  • IXL Gr. 6 ELA G.1-G.3 Analyzing Literature - due Fri. 3/1
  • Write a 1-paragraph summary of your Sci-Fi book
Social Studies:
  • Begin Ch. 6 India
  • Read 6.1 Geography of South Asia p. 166
  • Review Qs. p. 169 1-2 RACE Response - finish for HW
*Bring your finished Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book to class tmr!*

Due:

Thursday 15 February 2024

 English:
  • IXL Due
  • Menu with Grammar List Due
Social Studies:
  • Review Ch. 5 Practice Test
  • Ch. 5 Judaism Test
*Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Report: bring your finished book to class Wed. 2/28*

Due:

Wednesday 14 February 2024

English:
  • IXL KK.5 Adj or Adv
  • IXL KK.7-KK.9 Comparatives & Superlatives
  • Grammar Menu Due tmr with List of words used
  • Valentines Figurative Language Activity
Social Studies:
  • Review 5.3 wkbk p. 64-66
  • Ch. 5 wkbk Practice Test p. 67-68; Review
*Ch. 5 Judaism Test tmr*
*Book Report: Wed. 2/28/24*

Due:

Tuesday 13 February 2024

English:
  • IXL KK.5 Adj or Adv?
  • IXL Kk.7-KK.9 Comparatives & Superlatives
  • Grammar Menu due Thurs. 2/15 w/list of words
Social Studies:
  • 5.3 Spread of Judaism Cornell Notes due today
  • 5.3 wkbk p. 64-66 due tmr
*Ch. 5 Judaism Test Thurs. 2/15*
*Sci- Fi/Fantasy Book Report: bring your finished book to class Wed. 2/18*

Due:

Monday 12 February 2024

English:
  • IXL KK.5S: Adj or Adv?
  • IXL KK.7-KK.9 Superlatives
  • Grammar Menu Project due Thurs. 2/15 *include list of words used
Social Studies:
  • Read 5.3 Spread of Judaism
  • 5.3 Cornell Notes - due @end of period tmr
*Ch. 5 Judaism Test Thurs. 2/15*
*Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Report: bring your finished book to class Wed. 2/28*

Due:

Friday 9 February 2024

English:
  • Menu Planning Due
  • IXL KK.1-KK.3 Adj/Adv Due
  • IXL LL.1-LL.4 Prepositions Due
Social Studies:
  • Review 5.2 Beliefs of Judaism wkbk
  • Begin Reading 5.3 Spread of Judaism p. 143
* Ch. 5 Judaism Test Thurs. 2/15*
*Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Report: bring your finished book to class Wed. 2/28*

Due:

Thursday 8 February 2024

English:
  • Menu Grammar Proj: Planning/Brainstorming due tmr!
  • IXL KK.1-KK.3 Adj/Adv
  • IXL LL.1-LL.4 Prepositions
Social Studies:
  • Finish 5.2 Beliefs of Judaism Cornell Notes - due today
  • (per. 2 due tmr @ beginning of class)
  • 5.2 wkbk p. 61-63 - due tmr @ beginning of class
* Ch. 5 Judaism Test Thurs. 2/15/24*
* Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Report: bring your finished book to class Wed. 2/28*

Due:

Wednesday 7 February 2024

English:
  • Continue Menu Grammar Project
  • Continue IXL KK.1-KK.3 Adj/Adv due Fri. 2/9
Social Studies:
  • Review 5.1 wkbk p. 58-60
  • Read 5.2 Beliefs of Judaism p. 138
  • Begin 5.2 Cornell Notes - due @enf of period tmr (Thurs. 2/8)
*Feb. Book Report: W. 2/28*

Due:

Tuesday 6 February 2024

English:
  • Continue Research for Menu Grammar Project
  • IXL KK.1-KK.3 Adj/Adv due Fri. 2/9
  • Feb. Book Report: bring your finished Sci-Fi/Fantasy book to class Wed. 2/28
Social Studies:
  • Finish 5.1 Origins of Judaism Cornell Notes; turn in
  • Distribute 5.1 wkbk p. 58-60 - due tmr

Due:

Monday 5 February 2024

English:
  • IXL KK.1-KK.3 Adj/Adv due Fri. 2/9
  • Intro Menu Grammar Proj.
  • Groups of up to 3; begin planning
Social Studies:
  • Begin Ch. 5 Hebrews & Judaism
  • Read 5.1 Origins of Judaism p. 132
  • Cornell Notes for 5.1 due @end of period tmr
*Feb. Book Report: Sci-Fi/Fantasy: bring your finished book to school Wed. 2/28*
*Ch. 5 Judaism Test Thurs. 2/15*

Due:

Friday 2 February 2024

English:
  • IXL FF.1-FF.5 (Pronouns & Antecedents) Due
  • WWL4 Due - counts as test
Social Studies:
  • Egypt Report Due
  • Final Draft stapled on top of Rough Draft
  • Share Artifacts
*Bring Social Studies Textbook to school next week!*

Due:

Thursday 1 February 2024

English:
  • IXL Gr. 6 ELA FF.1-FF.5 Pronouns & Antecedents due Fri. 2/2
  • Type WWL4 Narrative - will count as test - due Fri. 2/2
  • Remember to follow WW writing rules!
Social Studies:
  • Type Egypt - final draft due Fri. 2/2
  • MLA Format
  • No "I" statements or contractions
  • Label each of the 5 topics (centered)

Due:

Wednesday 31 January 2024

English:
  • IXL Gr. 6 ELA FF.1-FF.5 Pronouns & Antecedents - due Fri. 2/2
  • Review WW4 A-D
  • Read WW4 Narrative; Sentence Starters
  • Dist WWL4 Template; use as Rough Draft
  • Typed WWL4 Narrative due Fri. 2/2 - will count as test
Social Studies:
  • Type Egypt Report - Due Fri. 2/2
  • MLA format - doublespace throughout entire document, etc
  • No "I" statements; no contractions
  • Label each of the 5 topics (centeredf)

Due:

Tuesday 30 January 2024

English:
  • IXL Gr. 6 ELA: FF.1-FF.5 Pronouns & Antecedents-due Fri. 2/2
  • Intro WWL4 Vocab
  • WWL4 A-D due tmr
Social Studies:
  • Continue typing Egypt
  • RD and Final Draft due Fri. 2/2 @beginning of class
  • MLA format throughout entire document
  • No "I" statements or contractions
  • Label each topic (5) centered

Due:

Monday 29 January 2024

English:
  • NWEA Testing
Social Studies:
  • Type Egypt Final Draft - due Fri. 2/2 @beginning of class
  • MLA format throughout
  • Formal Essay no "I" statements or contractions
  • Follow Edits/Revisions

Due:

Friday 26 January 2024

English & Social Studies:
  • IXl Gr. 5 Soc St A.2-A.3 Latitude & Longitude due today
  • Egypt Rough Draft (incl Annotated Bibliography) edited & revised - due today
*Please bring your fully-charged Chromebooks to class on Monday 1/29!*

Due:

Thursday 25 January 2024

English:
  • NWEA Assessment
Social Studies:
  • IXL Gr. 5 Soc St: A.2-A.3 Latitude & Longitude due tmr (Fri. 1/26)
  • Continue Egypt Rough Draft incl. Annotated Bibliography
  • Edited & Revise RD due tmr (Fri. 1/26)
  • Editing Reminders

Due:

Wednesday 24 January 2024

English & Social Studies:
  • Continue Egypt Rough Draft - due Fri. 1/26
  • Annotated Bibliography (final typed will be alphabetical order)
  • Annotated Biblio is part of your RD - due Fri. 1/26
  • IXL Soc St Grade 5: A.2-A.3 Latitude & Longitude - due Fri. 1/26
  • Chromebooks: practice NWEA Log in
  • Remember to bring fully charged Chromebooks to class tomorrow!

Due:

Tuesday 23 January 2024

English & Social Studies:
  • Artifact Due Today
  • Artifact Explanatory Note Card - follow instructions on board
  • Intro Annotated Bibliography (due Fri. along with RD)
  • Continue Egypt Rough Draft -edited & revised RD due Fri. 1/26
  • IXL Soc St Grade 5: A.2-A.3 Latitude & Longitude

Due:

Monday 22 January 2024

 English & Social Studies:
  • Continue Egypt Rough Draft - due Fri. 1/26
  • Review Helpful Tips for Egypt handout
  • Annotated Bibliography due Fri. 1/26 (we will discuss in class tmr)
  • Completed Artifact due tmr (Tues 1/23) - we will complete note card in class
*Bring fully charged Chromebook to class starting tomorrow!*

Due:

Friday 19 January 2024

English & Social Studies:
  • Map due today
  • Glue on construction paper
  • Continue Egypt Rough Draft - label each topic
  • Completed Artifact due Tues. 1/23

Due:

Thursday 18 January 2024

English & Social Studies:
  • Continue Map of Ancient Egypt - due tmr @end Fri. 1/19
  • Continue Egypt Handwritten Rough Drafts - Topics 1 & 2
  • Label each topic!
  • Completed Artifact due Tues. 1/23

Due:

Wednesday 17 January 2024

English & Social Studies:
  • Continue Map - due Fri. 1/19
  • Continue Artifact Plan - due today
  • Completed Artifact due Tues. 1/23
  • Continue Egypt Rough Draft Topics 1 & 2
  • Make sure to label each topic!

Due:

Tuesday 16 January 2024

English & Social Studies:
  • Distribute Map Guidelines - Map due Fri. 1/19
  • Intro Artifact Plan - due Wed. 1/17
  • Completed Artifact due Tues. 1/23* (date pushed back)
  • Begin Egypt Rough Draft - hand write on lined paper

Due:

Friday 12 January 2024

English:
  • IXL S.1-S.4 Research Skills due
Social Studies:
  • Egypt Note Grid Due
  • Begin looking for artifact to "replicate"

Due:

Thursday 11 January 2024

English:
  • IXL S.1-S.4 Research Skills due Fri. 1/12
Social Studies:
  • Continue Egypt Note Grid
  • Minimum of 9 sources (textbook, 4 print, 4 web sources)
  • Single words & phrases on notes; no sentences - due Fri. 1/12

Due:

Tuesday 9 January 2024

 English:
  • IXL Research Skills: S.1-S.4 due Fri. 1/12
Social Studies:
  • Egypt Note Grid
  • No Sentences - single words & phrases only
  • Due Fri. 1/12

Due:

Monday 8 January 2024

English:
  • IXL Research Skills S.1-S.2 due Fri.1/12
Social Studies:
  • Continue Egypt Note Grid
  • No Sentences - single words & phrases
  • Due Fri. 1/12

Due:

Wednesday 20 December 2023

English & Social Studies:
  • IXL II.1-II.2 Subject-Verb Agreement due Fri. 12/22
  • Helping Verbs Quiz
  • Egypt Note Grid - NO sentences!
  • Finish City-State Presentations
*Class Potluck tomorrow!  Please bring your item directly to class*

Due:

Tuesday 19 December 2023

English & Social Studies:
  • IXL II.1-II.2 Subj-Verb Agrmt due Fri. 12/22
  • Egypt Parent Signature Due
  • Egypt Note Grid - NO sentences!
  • City State Due - Presentations
*Helping Verbs Quiz tmr Wed. 12/20*
*Class Potluck Thurs. 12/21 - please sign up for a dish to share with the class!*

Due:

Monday 18 December 2023

English:
  • IXL II.1-II.2 Subject-Verb Agreement
  • Helping Verbs Quiz - W. 12/20 in the order they appear in the song
Social Studies:
  • Finish City-State Project - due tmr
  • Intro Egypt Project
  • Begin Note Grid
  • Egypt Parent Signature due tmr
*Class Potluck on Thurs. 12/21 - please sign up for a dish to share with the class!*

Due:

Friday 15 December 2023

English:
  • Helping Verbs Quiz Wed. 12/20
  • IXL HH.1; HH.4; HH.5 Verbs due today
Social Studies:
  • City-State Project - finishing touches - due Tues. 12/19@beginning of class
  • Product your city-state is known for
  • Extension Activity: advertisement
 
*Class Potluck Thurs. 12/21 - please sign up for a dish to share with the class!*

Due:

Thursday 14 December 2023

English:
  • Practice Helping Verbs Song - Quiz on Wed. 12/20/23
  • IXL HH.1; HH.4; HH.5 Verbs - due Fri. 12/15
Social Studies:
  • City-State Project
  • Finish Ch. 4 Egypt Jigsaw
  • Cornell Notes due for your section
*Class Potluck on Thurs. 12/21 - please sign up for a dish to share with the class!*

Due:

Wednesday 13 December 2023

English:
  • Practice Helping Verbs Song - Quiz W. 12/20
  • IXL HH.1; HH.4; HH.5 Verbs due Fri. 12/15
Social Studies:
  • City-State Final Poster due Fri. 12/15
  • Cornell Notes Due
  • Begin Ch. 4 Egypt Jigsaw
*Class Potluck on Thurs. 12/21 - please sign up for a dish to share with the class!*

Due:

Tuesday 12 December 2023

English:
  • Practice Helping Verbs Song - Quiz Wed. 12/20
  • IXL HH.1; HH.4; HH.5 Verbs - due Fri. 12/15
Social Studies:
  • City-State Project - due Fri. 12/15
  • Ch. 4 Egypt - continue Cornell Notes on your assigned section - due tmr Wed. 12/13
  • Meet with Section Groups to prep for section presentations
*Class Potluck on Thurs. 12/21 - please sign up for a dish to share with the class!*

Due:

Monday 11 December 2023

English:
  • Intro Helping Verbs Song - Quiz Wed. 12/20 (all verbs in order)
  • IXL HH.1; HH.4; HH.5  Verbs - due Fri. 12/15
Social Studies:
  • City-State Planning/Designing - final poster due Fri. 12/15
  • Intro. Ch. 4 Egypt Jigsaw
  • Cornell Notes for your section only - due @beginning of class Wed. 12/13
*Class Potluck Sign-Ups*. Thursday 12/21/23

Due:

Friday 8 December 2023

English:
  • WWL3 Vocabulary Test
  • WWL3 Writing Test
Social Studies:
  • City-State Planning
  • Show samples
*Bring Soc St textbook next week*

Due:

Thursday 7 December 2023

English:
  • Review WWL3 Narrative
  • WWL3 Test: Spelling & Cloze
Social Studies:
  • Introduce City-State Project
  • Form self-selected groups of up to 3 members
*WWL3 Vocabulary & Writing Test Fri. 12/8!*

Due:

Wednesday 6 December 2023

English:
  • Finish typing WWL3 Narrative - due tmr
Social Studies:
  • Finish Hammurabi Peer Review
  • Intro City-State Project
*WWL3 Test: Th. 12/7: Spelling & Cloze; Fri. 12/8: Vocabulary & Writing

Due:

Tuesday 5 December 2023

English:
  • Review WWL3 A-D
  • Read Narrative
  • Sentence Starters
  • Typed Narrative due Thurs. 12/7
Social Studies:
  • Hammurabi DBQ Essay Due
  • Peer Review
*WWL3 Test: Thurs. 12/7: Spelling & Cloze; Fri. 12/8: Vocabulary & Writing

Due:

Monday 4 December 2024

English:
  • WWL3 Review Vocab
  • WWL3 A-D - finish for HW
Social Studies:
  • Finish typing Hammurabi Essay - due tmr @beginning of class
  • Self-Edit Check List due tmr
  • Stacking Order: Top: Typed Essay; Bottom: Rough Draft (Guided Essay) - stapled together
  • Please place your completed Self-Edit Checklist on top - do not staple to anything

Due:

Friday 1 December 2023

English:
  • Review Eleven Review Qs; Inferences; Conflicts
  • "Eleven" Writing
Social Studies:
  • Continue Guided Essay (Rough Draft)
  • Begin typing - follow MLA Guidelines; no "I" statements
  • Essay Self-Edit Checklist
*Hammurabi Essay due Tues. 12/5 @beginning of class*
 
Stacking order: Top: Typed Essay; Bottom: Rough Draft-Stapled
Turn in your completed Self-Edit Checklist with Essay (not stapled to anything)

Due:

Thursday 30 November 2023

English:
  • Eleven Review Qs 1-11 due tmr @beginning of class
  • Eleven Inferences & Conflict - due tmr @beginning of class
  • IXL I.1 Trace an Argument - due tmr @end of class
Social Studies:
  • Continue Hammurabi Guided Essay
  • Final, Typed Essay due Tues. 12/5 @beginning of class

Due:

Wednesday 29 November 2023

English:
  • Review Eleven Frayer Vocab
  • Eleven Qs 1-11 RACE Response Format - due Fri. 12/1 @ beginning of class
  • IXL I.1 Trace and Argument - due Fri. 12/1 @ end of class
Social Studies:
  • Doc Analyses A-E Due
  • Continue Hammurabi Guided Essay - (RD) due Fri. 12/1

Due:

Tuesday 28 November 2023

English:
  • Read "Eleven" - Study Sync p. 44
  • "Eleven" Frayer Vocab
  • IXL I.1 - Trace an Argument
Social Studies:
  • Continue Document Analyses - due W. 11/29 at end of class
  • Continue Highlighting Documents - 3 colors
  • Intro Hammurabi Guided Essay

Due:

Friday 17 November 2023

English:
  • WWL2 Vocabulary Test
Social Studies:
  • Highlight Docs: 3 Colors
  • 1: Fair/Just - explain
  • 2: Unfair/Unjust - explain
  • 3: Both - explain
  • Doc Analysis A-E due Wed. 11/29 @end of period
*Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Break!*

Due:

Thursday 16 November 2023

English:
  • Review WWL2 Narrative
  • WWL2 Spelling & Cloze Test
Social Studies:
  • Review Doc E: Personal Injury Law
  • Continue Document Analysis - A-E due Wed. 11/29 @end
*WWL2 Vocabulary Test Fri. 11/17/23*

Due:

Wednesday 15 November 2023

English:
  • Work on WW2 E Narrative
  • Typed Narrative due tmr @ beginning of class
  • Be sure to follow WW Writing rules!
Social Studies:
  • Review Doc D: Property Law
  • Doc E : Personal Injury Law; Qs - finish for HW
  • Intro Document Analysis Sheet - begin
*WWL2 Spelling & Cloze Test Th. 11/16*
*WWL2 Vocab Test Fri. 11/17*

Due:

Tuesday 14 November 2023

English:
  • Review WWL2 A-D
  • Read WWL2 E Narrative
  • Sentence Starters
  • Begin Narrative - typed final copy due Thurs. 11/16 @beginning of class
  • Remember to follow WW Writing Rules!
Social Studies:
  • Review Docs B & C
  • Doc D: Property Law; Qs
* WWL2 Spelling & Cloze Test on Thurs. 11/16*
* WWL2 Vocab Test on Fri. 11/17*

Due:

Monday 13 November 2023

English:
  • WWL2 Review Vocabulary
  • WWL2 A-D - finish for HW
Social Studies:
  • Review Doc A
  • Doc B: Epilogue; Qs - finish for HW
  • Doc C: Family Law; Qs - finish for HW
  • Remember to use RACE format - focus on the "E" explaining
*WWL2 Spelling & Cloze Test on Th. 11/16*
*WWL2 Vocabulary Test on Fri. 11/17*

Due:

Thursday 9 November 2023

English:
  • Current Event Writing Due
  • Staple article underneath
  • IXL A.1-A.2 Main Idea - due @end of class
Social Studies:
  • Review Background Essay Qs
  • Doc A: The Stone Stele - Qs
  • Complete, Stand-Alone Sentences, Use RACE Format!
  • Focus on the "Explain" of RACE

Due:

Wednesday 8 November 2023

English:
  • IXL Due
  • Current Event Article Check
  • Current Event Writing
  • Acrostic due @ end
Social Studies:
  • Review Hammurabi DBQ'
  • Hammurabi Background Essay; Qs - finish for HW

Due:

Tuesday 7 November 2023

English:
  • IXL C.1-C.3 Author's Purpose & Tone - finish for HW
  • Acrostic due tmr @ end of period
  • Current Event Article: Printout due tmr @ beginning of period
Social Studies:
  • Review Vacant Lot Archaeology
  • Intro Hammurabi DBQ Hook Activity - finish for HW

Due:

Monday 6 November 2023

English:
  • IXL U.3-U.5 Greek and Latin Roots - due @end of period today
  • Acrostic Poem - due W. 11/8 @ end of period
  • Current Event Article - print out and bring to class W. 11/8
Social Studies:
  • Vacant Lot Archaeology - finish for HW

Due:

Friday 3 November 2023

English:
  • IXL U.1-U.2 kGreek & Latin Roots
  • 3 Practice Acrostic Poems due @end of period
Social Studies:
  • IXL SS 6th Gr:
  • B.1-B.2: Mesopotamia

Due:

Thursday 2 November 2023

English:
  • Intro Autumn Acrostics
  • Brainstorm at least 10 Autumn-related words
  • Select 3
  • Write 3 Acrostic Poems - due @end of class tmr
Social Studies:
  • Review Ch. 3 Practice Test
  • Ch. 3 Ancient Mesopotamia Test

Due:

Wednesday 1 November 2023

English:
  • Book Report Due Today @end of period
Social Studies:
  • Review 3.3 Dev. of Writing wkbk
  • Read 3.4 The First Empires p. 81
  • Ch. 3 Practice wkbk test p. 39-40; Review
*Ch. 3 Ancient Mesopotamia Test tmr Thurs. 11/2!*

Due:

Tuesday 31 October 2023

English:
  • Mystery Book Report - due tmr @end of class
Social Studies:
  • Review Sumer 3.2 wkbk
  • Read 3.3 Development of Writing p. 76
  • 3.3 Dev of Writing wkbk p. 33-35 - finish for HW
* Ch. 3 Ancient Mesopotamia Test Thurs. 11/2*

Due:

Monday 30 October 2023

English:
  • Book Report - due Wed. 11/1/23 @end of period
Social Studies:
  • Read 3.2 Sumer p. 71
  • 3.2 Sumer wkbk p. 30-32 - finish for HW
*Ch. 3 Ancient Mesopotamia Social Studies Test Thurs. 11/2/23*

Due:

Friday 27 October 2023

English:
  • Mystery Book Report - due Wed. 11/1 @end of period
Social Studies:
  • Timeline due @end of period
  • 3.1 Fertile Crescent Cornell Notes due @end of period
*Ch. 3 Ancient Mesopotamia Test Thurs. 11/2/23*

Due:

Thursday 26 October 2023

English;
  • Continue Mystery Book Report - due Wed. 11/1/23 @end of period
Social Studies:
  • Continue Timeline - due tmr @ end of period
  • Read 3.1 Fertile Crescent p. 66
  • 3.1 Cornell Notes - due tmr @end of class
*Ch. 3 Ancient Mesopotamia Test Thurs. 11/2/23*

Due:

Wednesday 25 October 2023

English:
  • Mystery Book check
  • Begin Mystery Book Report
Social Studies:
  • Timeline - due Fri. 10/27@end of period

Due:

Tuesday 24 October 2023

English:
  • IXL O.3-O.4 Identifying Supporting Details - due tmr @beginning
  • Mystery Writing: what is the central mystery?
Social Studies:
  • Timeline Due Fri. 10/27
*Mystery Book Report: bring your finished book to class tomorrow!*

Due:

Monday 23 October 2023

English:
  • Return Stray EssayTests - Discuss
  • IXL Y.1-Y.2 Connotation & Denotation
Social Studies:
  • Check Timeline Rough Draft Paragraphs
  • Continue TL - final Poster due Fri. 10/27/23*
  • *We will not devote all of class time to TL beginning Wed. 10/25
*Mystery Book Report - Wed. 10/25/23*

Due:

Friday 20 October 2023

English:
  • Wordly Wise Lesson 1 Test
Social Studies:
  • Finish Timeline Rough Draft
*Mystery Book Report: bring your finished book to class Wed. 10/25/23*

Due:

Thursday 19 October 2023

English:
  • Double-Check WWL1 Narrative
  • Review WWL1 Narrative
Social Studies:
  • Continue Timeline Rough Draft - skip lines
  • Show Samples
  • Dist TL Paper
  • Headings/Labels; Ink; Full Color
*WWL1 Test tomorrow!*
*Mystery Book Report: Bring your finished book to class Wed. 10/25/23!*

Due:

Wednesday 18 October 2023

English:
  • Finish typing WWL1 Narrative - due tmr
  • Remember to follow WW writing rules!
  • Remember to print and bring to class tomorrow!
Social Studies:
  • Timeline Notes Due
  • Continue Handwritten Rough Draft Paragraphs- skip lines
*WWL1 Test Fri. 10/20/23: Spelling; Cloze; Vocabulary*
*Mystery Book Report: bring your finished book to class Wed. 10/25/23*

Due:

Tuesday 17 October 2023

English:
  • Review WWL1 A-D
  • Read WWL1 Narrative
  • Dist & Review WW Writing Rules
  • Sentence Starters
  • WWL1 E typed - due Thurs. 10/19
Social Studies:
  • TL Notes Due
  • Begin Rough Draft Paragraphs-skip lines
*Mystery Book Report: Wed. 10/25*
* WWL1 Test Fri. 10/20: Spelling; Cloze; Vocab (mult-chc)

Due:

Monday 16 October 2023

English:
  • Wordly Wise Lesson 1 Review Words
  • WWL1 A-d - due tmr Tues. 10/17
Social Studies:
  • Timeline Notes - due tmr Tues. 10/17
*Mystery Book Report: Wed. 10/25/23*

Due:

Friday the 13th of October 2023

English:
  • Stray Test
Social Studies:
  • Continue TL Notes
*Mystery/Suspense//Thriller Book Report: bring your finished book to class Wed. 10/25/23*

Due:

Thursday 12 October 2023

English;
  • Stray - Shades of Meaning
Social Studies:
  • Distribute MLA Format Guide
  • Continue Timeline Notes - single words & phrases, NO sentences!
*Stray Test tmr (Fri. 10/13/23)*
*Mystery/Suspense/Thriller Book Report: bring your finished book to class Wed. 10/25/23*

Due:

Wednesday 11 October 2023

English:
  • Connotation & Denotation
Social Studies:
  • Continue Timeline Notes:
  • Single words & phrases - NO sentences!
  • Add more paper - tape to bottom
*Stray Test Fri. 10/13/23*
*Mystery/Suspense/Thriller Book Report: bring your finished book to class Wed. 10/25/23*

Due:

Tuesday 10 October 2023

English:
  • Stray Character Traits - 10; Review
Social Studies:
  • Review Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
  • Intro Timeline Project
  • Begin Timeline Notes
*Stray Test on Fri. 10/13/23*
*Mystery/Suspense/Thriller Book Report: bring your finished book to class Wed. 10/25/23*

Due:

Monday 9 October 2023

English:
  • Finish Stray Review Qs 1-6; Review
  • Share Fairy Tale Plot Charts
Social Studies:
  • Intro Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
  • Take Notes!
*Stray Literature Test Fri. 10/13/23*
*October Book Report: Mystery/Thriller/Suspense: bring your finished book to class Wed. 10/25/23!*
*Quarter 1 ends this week! Please see me ASAP if you have missing assignments due to absences*

Due:

Friday 6 October 2023

English:
  • Finish Fairy Tale Plot Chart
  • Stray Rev Qs 1-6 RACE Response Format
  • Will finish on Monday
Social Studies:
  • IXL JJ.1-JJ.3 due today
*Stray Literature Test next Fri. 10/13*

Due:

Thursday 5 October 2023

English:
  • Plot Chart Review
  • Brainstorm Fairy Tales
  • Apply Plot Chart to Fairy Tale
Social Studies:
  • Ch. 2 Beginning of Civilization Test
  • IXL JJ.2-JJ.3 due tmr @end of period
*Stray Literature Test Fri. 10/13/23*

Due:

Wednesday 3 October 2023

English:
  • Stray Plot Chart & Vocab
  • Complete Plot Chart
Social Studies:
  • IXL JJ.1-JJ.3 due Fri. 10/6
  • Study Session for Ch. 2 Test
*SS Ch. 2 test tmr (Thurs. 10/5/23)*
*Stray Test Fri. 10/13/23*

Due:

Tuesday 3 October 2023

English:
  • Finish Stray Annotations
  • Review Annotations
Social Studies:
  • Review 2.2 Cities & Civilizations wkbk p. 16-18
  • Read 2.3 Maya Civilization p. 46
  • IXL SS Gr. 6 JJ.1-JJ.3 Sources - due Fri. 10/6
*SS Ch.2 Test Thurs. 10/5/23*
*Stray Test Fri. 10/13/23*

Due:

Monday 2 October 2023

English:
  • Read "Stray"
  • "Stray" Annotations (20 minimum) - due tmr (will have about 20 minutes to finish tmr in class)
Social Studies:
  • Read 2.2 Cities & Civilizations p. 40
  • 2.2 wkbk p. 16-18 - due tmr
  • IXL 6th SS: JJ.1-JJ.3 Source Analysis - due Fri. 10/6
* SS Ch. 2 Test Thurs. 10/5/23*

Due:

Friday 29 September 2023

English:
  • Properly Formatted Cuyamace Essay Due
  • IXL R.1-R.4 Editing & Revising
Social Studies:
  • Review 2.1 Early Agriculture wkbk
  • 2.1 Cornell Notes due @end of period
*Ch. 2 Beginning of Civilization Test on Thursday 10/5/23*

Due:

Thursday 28 September 2023

English:
  • Finish Book Report Peer Evaluations
  • Formatting Cuyamaca:
  • Heading, Title, Font, Spacing, Margins, Editing, Revising
  • Due Fri. 9/29 - staple newly formatted essay on top
Social Studies:
  • 2.1 Early Agriculture wkbk p. 13-15 - due tmr @beginning of class
  • Begin 2.1 Cornell Notes - show Cornell notes expectations; formatting
  • Notes due @end of class period tomorrow

Due:

Wednesday 27 September 2023

English:
  • Book Report Due
  • Self-Evaluation
  • Peer Evaluation (x2) - will finish tmr
Social Studies:
  • Independent Invention & Cultural Diffusion Writing
  • Read 2.1 Early Agriculture p. 32

Due:

Tuesday 26 September 2023

English:
  • Cuyamaca Essay Due
  • Work on Book Report Form - due tmr!
Social Studies:
  • Independent Invention vs Cultural Diffusion Class Activity
  • Take Notes on above

Due:

Monday 25 September 2023

English:
  • IXL D.1-D.2 POV
  • Book Report POV Writing
  • Finish Cuyamaca Essay - due tmr - follow stacking order!
Social Studeis:
  • Continue 1.3 Populating the Earth Cornell Notes - due tmr

Due:

Thursday 21 September 2023

English:
  • Continue Cuyamaca hand-written rough draft
  • Begin editing/revising w/different color pen
  • Begin typing - use MLA format
Social Studies:
  • Review 1.2 Hunter-Gatherer wkbk
  • Read 1.3 Populating the Earth p. 18
  • 1.3 wkbk p. 8-10
*Book Report Form due Wed. 9/27 - bring book to class starting Mon. 9/25*
 

Due:

Wednesday 20 September 2023

English:
  • Continue Cuyamaca Essay
  • Begin Hand-written Rough Draft - skip lines
  • Review paragraphing
Social Studies:
  • 1.2 Hunter-Gatherer wkbk p. 5-7
*Book Report Form due Wed. 9/27* Bring book to class starting Mon. 9/25!

Due:

Tuesday 19 September 2023

English:
  • Continue Cuyamaca Brainstorming
  • Begin Planning Sheet
  • If ready, begin hand-written rough draft- skip lines!
  • Final typed essay w/all drafts due Tues. 9/26
Social Studies:
  • Finish 1.2 Hunter-Gatherer Cornell Notes
*Fiction Book Report: completed form due Wed. 9/27* Bring your finished book to class starting Mon. 9/25

Due:

Monday 18 September 2023

Welcome Back, 6th Graders!
 
English:
  • Intro Cuyamaca Writing
  • Begin Brainstorming
  • Begin Planning Sheet
Social Studies:
  • Read 1.2 Hunter-Gatherer Societies p. 12
  • Begin 1.2 Cornell Notes - due @end of class tmr
*Book Report: Make sure you finish reading your book and complete the Form by Wed. 9/27/23!*

Due:

Friday 8 September 2023

English:
  • Finish IXL
  • N.1: order topics from broad to narrow
  • N.2: organize info by main idea
  • O.1: Facts & Opinions
  • O.2: Evidence to support a claim
Social Studies:
  • 1.1 Studying the Distant Past Cornell Notes due

Due:

Thursday 7 September 2023

English:
  • IXL N.1: Order topics from broadest to narrowest
  • IXL N.2: Organize info by main idea
  • IXL O.1: Facts & Opinions
  • IXL O.2: Evidence to support a claim
Social Studies:
  • Continue 1.1 Studying the Distant Past Cornell Notes

Due:

Wednesday 6 September 2023

English:
  • Review & Turn in Current Event & Article
  • Trash Bag Archaeology
Social Studies:
  • Read 1.1 Studying the Distant Past p. 6
  • Introduce Cornell Notes
  • Begin Notes for 1.1

Due:

Tuesday 5 September 2023

English:
  • IXL Review: Singular/Plural/Possessive
  • Check Current Event Article
  • Begin Current Event Writing
Social Studies:
  • Finish Shipwrecked Presentations
  • Trash Bag Archaeology
*Bring Social Studies textbook tomorrow!*
*This week only: ELD After School Academic Support: Thursday 9/7 from 3-4 in. Room 205*

Due:

Friday 1 September 2023

English:
  • IXL EE.5-EE.8 Nouns due today @ end of class
  • Review & submit "Stretch the Sentence"
  • Dream House Writing - due today
  • Current Event - Read, Print, Bring Tue. 9/5
Social Studies:
  • Shipwrecked Presentations

Due:

Thursday 31 August 2023

English:
  • IXL EE.5-EE.8 Nouns - due Fri. 9/1 @end of class period
  • Review Strong Verbs - turn in
  • Stretch the Sentence - finish for HW
  • Current Event: Read, Print, Bring to class Tues. 9/5
Social Studies:
  • Shipwrecked Due - submit via Schoology
  • Begin Presentations
*After School ELD Support: offered Mondays & Wednesdays from 3-4 pm Room 205
*Week of 9/5: Support offered on Thurs. 9/7 only

Due:

Wednesday 30 August 2023

English:
  • IXL EE.5-EE.8 Nouns - due Fri. 9/1 @end of class
  • Strong Verb Practice - finish for HW
  • Current Event News Article - bring printout by Tues. 9/5
  • Be sure to READ the article before then
Social Studies:
  • Shipwrecked Group Project due tmr @ beginning of class
  • Submit one per group via Schoology
After School ELD Support:
Offered every Monday and Wednesday from 3-4 pm in Room 205
*Week of 9/5 only: After School Support will be offered on Thurs. 9/7 from 3-4 pm in Room 205*

Due:

Tuesday 29 August 2023

English:
  • Intro IXL - sign in via HEH website - Academics - Online - IXL
  • Check email for log in info
  • IXL 6th gr ELA Lessons EE.1-EE.4 Nouns - avg 15-20 minutes per lesson -finish for HW
  • 80% - Proficiency 90% - Excellence 100% - Mastery
  • Current Event News Article: bring printout on Tues. 9/5
  • Save on Google Docs so you don't lose info!
Social Studies:
  • Check Shipwrecked Notes: Artifacts & Reflection
  • Work on Slides - due Thurs. 8/31 @beginning of class period
  • Pictures & Captions
  • Details
 
*After School Academic Support ELD*
  • Offered every Monday & Wednesday from 3-4 pm in Room 205
  • For week of Sept. 5 only: ELD Academic support will be offered on Thursday 9/7 from 3-4 pm in Room 205

Due:

Monday 28 August 2023

English:
  • Distribute & Review Book Report Schedule
  • Distribute & Review Book Report Form
Social Studies:
  • Shipwrecked - Year 1000 - Archaeology
  • Notes: 10 artifacts min
  • Reflection; be specific
  • Work on Slides
*Bring Chromebook tomorrow!*
 
*After School Academic Support starts this week - Mon & Wed 3-4 pm Room 205 for ELD*

Due:

Friday 25 August 2023

English & Social Studies:
  • Shipwrecked Notes Catch-Up Day
  • Group Discussion Catch-Up Day
  • Check Notes for Year 1: War
  • Check Notes for Year 5: Collapse
Reminder: After School Academic Support begins next week (8/28/23)!

 

6th grade English and Social Studies:

Mrs. Moffat (Room 308):  Mondays (3:00 - 4:00 PM)

Mrs. Brunner (Room 204):  Wednesdays (3:00 - 4:00 PM)

Mrs. Doan (Room 309):  Thursdays (3:00 - 4:00 PM)


6th grade Math and Science:

Mr. Dahlstein (Room 303):  Tuesdays and Thursdays (3:00 - 4:00 PM)

Mr. Gulick (Room 207):  Mondays and Wednesdays (3:00 - 4:00 PM)


6th, 7th, and 8th Grade ELD

Mrs. Negroe (Room 205):  Mondays and Wednesdays (3:00 - 4:00 PM)

 
 
 

Due:

Thursday 24 August 2024

English:
  • Review Guts Think Qs; turn in
  • Guts Writing - RACE Response
Social Studies:
  • Check Shipwrecked Day 100: Culture
  • Year 1: War; Notes
  • Year 5 Collapse; Notes
  • Finish for HW
  • Review Slide Show Parameters

Due:

Wednesday 23 August 2023

English:
  • Guts Think Qs p. 12 #s 1-3 Use RACE format
  • Finish for HW
Social Studies:
  • Check Notes for Day 6: Law
  • Day 100: Culture
  • Notes: 10 activities minimum
  • Religion: 3 pros 3 cons
  • Distribute Assignment for Group Project Slides

Due:

Tuesday 22 August 2023

English:
  • Finish "Guts" Annotations (15)
  • Review & Check Annotations
Social Studies:
  • Check Shipwrecked Days 4 & 5 Currency & Civil Unrest
  • Day 6: Law
  • Notes: No Laws: 4 reasons
  • Yes: Brainstorm at least 10 laws
  • Enforcement & Punishment
  • Due tmr Wed. 8/23/23

Due:

Monday 21 August 2023

English:
  • Supply Check
  • Read "Guts" p. 9
  • Guts Annotations - 15 minimum - due tmr @end of class
Social Studies:
  • Check Covered SS txtbk
  • Shipwrecked! Days 4 & 5
  • Day 4: Currency Notes 4 pros 4 cons - details
  • Day 5: Civil Unrest Notes: 4 detailed options 
  • Finish notes for HW

Due:

Friday 18 August 2023

English:
  • Hatchet Quiz
  • Parent Signature Due
Social Studies:
  • Shipwrecked! Day 3 Property & Notes
  • 4 Pros for splitting up land
  • 4 Cons for splitting up land
  • How do you decide who gets what land?
  • Check Day 3 Notes
*School Supplies due Mon. 8/21*
*Bring covered SS txtbk to school Mon. 8/21*

Due:

Thursday 17 August 2023

English:
  • Point of View; Review
  • Hatchet Quiz tomorrow!
Social Studies:
  • Shipwrecked! Days 1 & 2 Leadership & Labor
  • Day 1 Notes: 5 pros 5 cons detailed info
  • Day 2 Notes: at least 10 jobs; how to decide?; detailed info
  • Check notes
*Parent Signature Due tmr*
*Supplies due Mon. 8/21*
*Covered SS textbook due Mon. 8/21*

Due:

Wednesday 16 August 2023

English:
  • Hatchet Think Qs p. 7 #s 1-3
  • Use RACE Response
  • Answer using complete, stand-alone sentences
  • *Hatchet Quiz Fri. 8/18/23*
Social Studies:
  • Go Guardian
  • Library Orientation
  • Check out Soc St textbook - put cover by Mon. 8/21
  • Parent Signature due Fri. 8/18
*All school supplies due by Mon. 8/21*

Due:

Tuesday 15 August 2023

English:
  • Hatchet - finish Annotations; Review
  • Introduce RACE Response Format
  • Hatchet Quiz Fri. 8/18
Social Studies:
  • Shipwrecked! Day 1 Leadership Notes
  • 5 Pros & 5 Cons - give details
  • Each & Every Day Sheet
  • Parent Signature Form due Fri. 8/18
*Bring SSR Book & Chromebook every day!*

Due:

Monday 14 August 2023

English:
  • Distribute Study Sync Turning Points - write name on cover
  • Read "Hatchet" p. 4
  • Annotation Guide - due tomorrow
  • Parent Signature Info - due Fri. 8/18
Social Studies:
  • Culture Bags Due
  • HEH Website Info
  • Begin Shipwrecked Day 1
*Bring your SSR book to all classes every day!*

Due:

Friday 11 August 2023

English:
  • Dear Mrs. Negroe Letter Due
  • Diagnostic/Screening Test
Social Studies:
  • Culture Bag Assignment Due
  • Culture Bag Presentations (in small groups)
  • *Note: We did not get to Culture Bag today*
*Please bring SSR book to all classes beginning Mon. 8/14/23*

Due:

Thursday 10 August 2023

English:
  • Continue Dear Mrs. Negroe Letter - due tomorrow!
Social Studies:
  • Continue Culture Bag
  • Brainstorm at least 10 items
  • Due tomorrow!
  • Items & Group Presentation

Due:

Wednesday 9 August 2023

English:
  • Introductions
  • Expectations - Submit Signature Slip
  • "Dear Mrs. Negroe" Friendly Letter
Social Studies:
  • Introduce Culture Bag
  • Brainstorm at least 10 items
  • Culture Bag Assignment & Group Presentations Fri. 8/11