6th Grade English and Social Studies Assignments
- Instructor
- Mrs. Elise Brunner
- Term
- 2026-27 School Year
- Department
- English
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Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
Due:
Homework Post
Happy Thursday! 🦊
HOMEWORK
English:
1. Finish classwork: pages 11 and 12 in your "Eleven" literature packet (apology letter and sweater drawing).
2. Study for tomorrow's literature assessment on "Eleven."
3. IXL Assignment #2 (GG.6, GG.7, HH.1, and SS.1) is due Tuesday, September 15th.
Social Studies:
1. Your Early Hominins "Superhero" Google Slide is due tomorrow. Please ensure that you review the instructions and grading rubric carefully while preparing your slide. Additionally, the salmon-colored "Research and Planning" paper should be submitted tomorrow as well. Remember to click the blue "Turn In" button to properly submit your work.
Reminders
Please remember to turn in your pink Camp Cuyamaca registration
and health form to your Homeroom teacher or to the front office.
Upcoming Dates
Friday (9/11): "Eleven" Literature Test
Friday (9/11): Early Hominins "Superhero" Google Slide Due
Tuesday (9/15): IXL Assignment #2 Due
(Language Arts Skills: GG.6, GG.7, HH.1, and SS.1)
Due:
Homework Post
Happy Wednesday! ☀️
HOMEWORK
English:
1. Finish classwork: page 9 (Making Inferences) in your "Eleven" literature packet (Example 2).
2. You will have a literature assessment on "Eleven" on Friday.
3. IXL Assignment #2 (GG.6, GG.7, HH.1, and SS.1) is due Tuesday, September 15th.
Social Studies:
1. Video Slideshow Activity (TCI website) is due tomorrow. You began this assignment in class last Friday.
2. TCI Lesson Games (Matrix of Knowledge and Community Cleanup) are due tomorrow.
3. Study for tomorrow's test on Lesson 2 (Early Hominins).
4. Your Early Hominins "Superhero" Google Slide is due Friday. Please ensure that you review the instructions and grading rubric carefully while preparing your slide. Additionally, the salmon-colored "Research and Planning" paper should be submitted on Friday as well.
Reminders
Please remember to turn in your pink Camp Cuyamaca registration
and health form to your Homeroom teacher or to the front office.
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (9/10): Lesson 2 (Early Hominins) Test
Friday (9/11): "Eleven" Literature Test
Friday (9/11): Early Hominins "Superhero" Google Slide Due
Tuesday (9/15): IXL Assignment #2 Due
(Language Arts Skills: GG.6, GG.7, HH.1, and SS.1)
Due:
Homework Post
Happy Tuesday! 💜
HOMEWORK
English:
1. Finish classwork: page 8 (Conflict) in your "Eleven" literature packet (Examples 2, 3, and 4).
2. You will have a literature assessment on "Eleven" on Friday.
3. IXL Assignment #2 (GG.6, GG.7, HH.1, and SS.1) is due Tuesday, September 15th.
Social Studies:
1. Video Slideshow Activity (TCI website) is due Thursday. You began this assignment in class last Friday.
2. Your Early Hominins "Superhero" Google Slide is due Friday. Please ensure that you review the instructions and grading rubric carefully while preparing your slide. Additionally, the salmon-colored "Research and Planning" paper should be submitted on Friday as well.
3. You will have an assessment on Lesson 2 (Early Hominins) on Thursday.
Reminders
Please remember to turn in your pink Camp Cuyamaca registration
and health form to your Homeroom teacher or to the front office.
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (9/9): Fire Drill (9:05 AM)
Thursday (9/10): Lesson 2 (Early Hominins) Test
Friday (9/11): "Eleven" Literature Test
Friday (9/11): Early Hominins "Superhero" Google Slide Due
Tuesday (9/15): IXL Assignment #2 Due
Due:
Homework Post
Happy Thursday! 🚌
HOMEWORK
English:
1. Finish classwork: pages 3 - 5 in your "Classical Roots" vocabulary packet (Lesson 1: Seeing).
2. Complete THINK question #6 on page 7 in your "Eleven" literature packet. Refer to question #1 on page 6 that we completed in class on Tuesday. I linked a PDF of the short story "Eleven" in Google Classroom under "English." Use the "Editing Checklist" on page 7 to ensure you have answered all questions completely and with all required elements (i.e. sentence length, text evidence, punctuation).
3. You will have a literature assessment on "Eleven" on Friday, September 11th.
Social Studies:
1. IXL Social Studies skills (LL.1, LL.2, and MM.1) are due tomorrow.
2. Finish classwork: Complete page 14 (Section 3 - Homo Neanderthalensis) and page 15 (Section 4 - Homo Sapiens) in your ISN packet. Please refer to page 12, which we completed during class yesterday (Section 1 - Homo Habilis). Remember, for question #4, you need to write a minimum of three complete and detailed sentences using the bold-face terms listed in the question.
3. You will have an assessment on Lesson 2 (Early Hominins) on Thursday, September 10th.
Reminders
Please remember to turn in your pink Camp Cuyamaca registration
and health form to your Homeroom teacher or to the front office.
Upcoming Dates
Monday (9/7): Labor Day - No School
Wednesday (9/9): Fire Drill (9:05 AM)
Thursday (9/10): Lesson 2 (Early Hominins) Test
Friday (9/11): "Eleven" Literature Test
Due:
Homework Post
Happy Wednesday! 🍎
HOMEWORK
English:
1. Complete THINK questions #4 and #5 on page 7 in your "Eleven" literature packet. Refer to question #1 on page 6 that we completed in class yesterday. I linked a PDF of the short story "Eleven" in Google Classroom under "English."
Social Studies:
1. IXL Social Studies skills (LL.1, LL.2, and MM.1) are due Friday.
2. Complete page 13 in your ISN (Section 2 - Homo Erectus). Please refer to page 12, which we completed during class today (Section 1 - Homo Habilis). Remember, for question #4, you need to write a minimum of three complete sentences and include the terms strong bones, fire, and shelter. Underline the terms as you use them.
Reminders
Please remember to turn in your pink Camp Cuyamaca registration
and health form to your Homeroom teacher or to the front office.
Upcoming Dates
Monday (9/7): Labor Day - No School
Wednesday (9/9): Fire Drill (9:05 AM)
Due:
Homework Post
Happy Tuesday! 🦊
HOMEWORK
English:
1. Complete THINK questions #2 and #3 on page 6 in your "Eleven" literature packet. Refer to question #1 that we completed in class today. I linked a PDF of the short story "Eleven" in Google Classroom under "English."
2. Charge your Chromebook overnight for NWEA testing tomorrow.
Social Studies:
1. IXL Social Studies skills (LL.1, LL.2, and MM.1) are due Friday.
Reminders
Please remember to turn in your pink Camp Cuyamaca registration
and health form to your Homeroom teacher or to the front office.
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (9/2): NWEA Diagnostic Testing (Science)
Testing conducted in Homeroom
Monday (9/7): Labor Day - No School
Wednesday (9/9): Fire Drill (9:05 AM)
Due:
Homework Post
Happy Monday! 📝
HOMEWORK
English:
1. Be sure to charge your Chromebook for NWEA testing tomorrow.
Social Studies:
1. IXL Social Studies skills (LL.1, LL.2, and MM.1) are due Friday.
2. Study for tomorrow's test on Lesson 1 (Investigating the Past). Use the green sheet you received last week to help you prepare for it. The sheet is also linked below.
Reminders
Please remember to turn in your pink Camp Cuyamaca registration
and health form to your Homeroom teacher or to the front office.
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday (9/1): NWEA Diagnostic Testing (English)
Testing conducted in Homeroom
Tuesday (9/1): Lesson 1 Social Studies Test (Investigating the Past)
Wednesday (9/2): NWEA Diagnostic Testing (Science)
Testing conducted in Homeroom
Monday (9/7): Labor Day - No School
Wednesday (9/9): Fire Drill (9:05 AM)
Due:
Homework Post
Happy Thursday! 🦊
HOMEWORK
English:
1. IXL Assignment #1 is due tomorrow (Language Arts Skills: TT.1, GG.1, GG.5, NN.1). Be sure to review the pink assignment sheet and the salmon information sheet which details how you will be graded.
2. Complete the "Eleven" annotation assignment (page 5 in your literature packet). The story is on pages 1 - 3 in your StudySync workbook. The audio is linked in Google Classroom.
Social Studies:
1. Lesson 1 "Slideshow Video Activity" is due tomorrow. Assignment is posted on the TCI History Alive website. Log in through Clever.
2. Lesson Review Game (Crack the Code) is due tomorrow. Assignment is posted on the TCI History Alive website. Log in through Clever.
3. Vocabulary Video Game (The Museum of Parts) is due tomorrow. Assignment is posted on the TCI History Alive website. Log in through Clever.
4. You will have a test on Lesson 1 (Investigating the Past) on Tuesday, September 1st.
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (8/27): Back-to-School Night * Parents Only
Please see flyer posted below.
Friday (8/28): Minimum Day (12:40 PM Dismissal)
Monday (8/31): NWEA Diagnostic Testing (Math)
Testing conducted in Homeroom
Tuesday (9/1): NWEA Diagnostic Testing (English)
Testing conducted in Homeroom
Tuesday (9/1): Lesson 1 Social Studies Test (Investigating the Past)
Wednesday (9/2): NWEA Diagnostic Testing (Science)
Testing conducted in Homeroom
Monday (9/7): Labor Day - No School
Due:
Homework Post
Happy Wednesday! 😃
HOMEWORK
English:
1. IXL Assignment #1 is due Friday (Language Arts Skills: TT.1, GG.1, GG.5, NN.1). Be sure to review the pink assignment sheet and the salmon information sheet which details how you will be graded.
Social Studies:
1. Finish classwork: Using the cave art placards posted in Google Classroom, finish ISN pages 7 - 9. These pages are due tomorrow.
2. Lesson 1 "Slideshow Video Activity" is due Friday. Assignment is posted on the TCI History Alive website. Log in through Clever.
3. Lesson Review Game (Crack the Code) is due Friday. Assignment is posted on the TCI History Alive website. Log in through Clever.
4. Vocabulary Video Game (The Museum of Parts) is due Friday. Assignment is posted on the TCI History Alive website. Log in through Clever.
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (8/27): Back-to-School Night * Parents Only
Please see flyer posted below.
Friday (8/28): Minimum Day (12:40 PM Dismissal)
Monday (8/31): NWEA Diagnostic Testing (Math)
Testing conducted in Homeroom
Tuesday (9/1): NWEA Diagnostic Testing (English)
Testing conducted in Homeroom
Wednesday (9/2): NWEA Diagnostic Testing (Science)
Testing conducted in Homeroom
Monday (9/7): Labor Day - No School
Due:
Homework Post
Happy Tuesday! ✂️
Students, please remember that your English and Social Studies binder is to be used ONLY for this class. Please obtain a folder or another binder to use with your other classes (Math, Science, Elective, and P.E.). Thank you for following this guideline! : )
HOMEWORK
English:
1. IXL Assignment #1 is due Friday (Language Arts Skills: TT.1, GG.1, GG.5, NN.1). Be sure to review the pink assignment sheet and the salmon information sheet which details how you will be graded.
Social Studies:
No homework!
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (8/26): Make-Up Picture Day 📸
Thursday (8/27): Back-to-School Night * Parents Only
Please see flyer posted below.
Friday (8/28): Minimum Day (12:40 PM Dismissal)
Monday (8/31): NWEA Diagnostic Testing (Math)
Testing conducted in Homeroom
Tuesday (9/1): NWEA Diagnostic Testing (English)
Testing conducted in Homeroom
Wednesday (9/2): NWEA Diagnostic Testing (Science)
Testing conducted in Homeroom
Monday (9/7): Labor Day - No School
Due:
Homework Post
Happy Monday! 🌺
HOMEWORK
English:
1. Finish classwork: pages 5 and 6 in your pink "Stretch the Sentence" packet.
2. "All About Me" Google Slide is due tomorrow. Be sure to click "Turn In" to properly submit your slide. Please refer to all the helpful links in Google Classroom (directions, samples, grading rubric, etc.).
3. IXL Assignment #1 is due Friday (Language Arts Skills: TT.1, GG.1, GG.5, NN.1). Be sure to review the pink assignment sheet and the salmon information sheet which details how you will be graded.
Social Studies:
No homework!
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday (8/25): "All About Me" Google Slide Due
Tuesday (8/25): Lockout Drill (8:15 AM)
Wednesday (8/26): Make-Up Picture Day 📸
Thursday (8/27): Back-to-School Night * Parents Only
Please see flyer posted below.
Friday (8/28): Minimum Day (12:40 PM Dismissal)
Monday (8/31): NWEA Diagnostic Testing (Math)
Testing conducted in Homeroom
Tuesday (9/1): NWEA Diagnostic Testing (English)
Testing conducted in Homeroom
Wednesday (9/2): NWEA Diagnostic Testing (Science)
Testing conducted in Homeroom
Monday (9/7): Labor Day - No School
Due:
Homework Post
Happy Thursday! 📚
HOMEWORK
1. Finish classwork: pages 3 and 4 in your pink "Stretch the Sentence" packet.
2. Your "Sunglasses" writing and art assignment is due tomorrow.
3. Your "Email Assignment" is due by 9:00 p.m. tomorrow. Please review the blue packet you received in class on Tuesday, as it contains instructions, guidelines, the grading rubric, and a sample.
4. "All About Me" Google Slide is due Tuesday, August 25th. Please refer to all the helpful links in Google Classroom (directions, samples, grading rubric, etc.).
Reminders
• Remember to charge your Chromebook overnight
so that it is fully charged for school tomorrow.
• Please make it a routine to check your school email after school and before bed,
as you may have received important messages regarding class assignments,
sports, dress-up days, ASB-sponsored events, or extracurricular activities.
sports, dress-up days, ASB-sponsored events, or extracurricular activities.
Upcoming Dates
Monday (8/17) - Friday (8/21): Welcome Back Spirit Week 🎉
Monday: Tourist Day
Tuesday: Zoom Day
Wednesday: Adam Sandler Day
Thursday: Sunglasses Day
Friday: HMS Spirit Day
Friday (8/21): "Sunglasses" Due
Friday (8/21): "Email Assignment" Due (by 9:00 PM)
Tuesday (8/25): "All About Me" Google Slide Due
Wednesday (8/26): Make-Up Picture Day 📸
Thursday (8/27): Back-to-School Night * Parents Only
Friday (8/28): Minimum Day (12:40 PM Dismissal)
Monday (8/31): NWEA Math
Tuesday (9/1): NWEA English
Wednesday (9/2): NWEA Science
Monday (9/7): Labor Day - No School
Due:
Homework Post
Happy Wednesday! ✏️
HOMEWORK
1. Your "Sunglasses" writing and art assignment is due this Friday.
2. Your "Email Assignment" is due by 9:00 p.m. this Friday. Please review the blue packet you received in class yesterday, as it contains instructions, guidelines, the grading rubric, and a sample.
3. "All About Me" Google Slide is due Tuesday, August 25th. Please refer to all the helpful links in Google Classroom (directions, samples, grading rubric, etc.).
Reminders
• Remember to charge your Chromebook overnight
so that it is fully charged for school tomorrow.
• Please make it a routine to check your school email after school and before bed,
as you may have received important messages regarding class assignments,
sports, dress-up days, ASB-sponsored events, or extracurricular activities.
sports, dress-up days, ASB-sponsored events, or extracurricular activities.
Upcoming Dates
Monday (8/17) - Friday (8/21): Welcome Back Spirit Week 🎉
Monday: Tourist Day
Tuesday: Zoom Day
Wednesday: Adam Sandler Day
Thursday: Sunglasses Day
Friday: HMS Spirit Day
Friday (8/21): "Sunglasses" Due
Friday (8/21): "Email Assignment" Due (by 9:00 PM)
Tuesday (8/25): "All About Me" Google Slide Due
Wednesday (8/26): Make-Up Picture Day 📸
Thursday (8/27): Back-to-School Night * Parents Only
Friday (8/28): Minimum Day (12:40 PM Dismissal)
Tuesday (9/1): NWEA Math
Wednesday (9/2): NWEA English
Thursday (9/3): NWEA Science
Monday (9/7): Labor Day - No School
Due:
Homework Post
Happy Tuesday! 🦊
HOMEWORK
1. Your "Water Bottle" writing and art assignment is due tomorrow (Wednesday). Please be sure you review the yellow sheet distributed in class last week, which contains the instructions and grading rubric.
2. Your "Sunglasses" writing and art assignment is due this Friday.
3. Your "Email Assignment" is due by 9:00 p.m. this Friday. Please review the blue packet you received in class today, as it contains instructions, guidelines, the grading rubric, and a sample.
4. "All About Me" Google Slide is due Tuesday, August 25th. Please refer to all the helpful links in Google Classroom (directions, samples, grading rubric, etc.).
Reminders
• Remember to charge your Chromebook overnight
so that it is fully charged for school tomorrow.
• Please make it a routine to check your school email after school and before bed,
as you may have received important messages regarding class assignments,
sports, dress-up days, ASB-sponsored events, or extracurricular activities.
sports, dress-up days, ASB-sponsored events, or extracurricular activities.
Upcoming Dates
Monday (8/17) - Friday (8/21): Welcome Back Spirit Week 🎉
Monday: Tourist Day
Tuesday: Zoom Day
Wednesday: Adam Sandler Day
Thursday: Sunglasses Day
Friday: HMS Spirit Day
Wednesday (8/19): "Water Bottle" Due
Friday (8/21): "Sunglasses" Due
Friday (8/21): "Email Assignment" Due (by 9:00 PM)
Tuesday (8/25): "All About Me" Google Slide Due
Wednesday (8/26): Make-Up Picture Day 📸
Thursday (8/27): Back-to-School Night * Parents Only
Friday (8/28): Minimum Day (12:40 PM Dismissal)
Tuesday (9/1): NWEA Math
Wednesday (9/2): NWEA English
Thursday (9/3): NWEA Science
Monday (9/7): Labor Day - No School
Due:
Homework Post
Happy Monday! 📆
Please give your parents the green packet distributed in class today, which we reviewed together. It would be beneficial to keep it in an accessible location for your reference throughout the year.
Please put a label on your Chromebook with your first and last name. They all look the same and yours can easily be picked up by another student on accident. You can use a sticky note or a removable sticker or piece of tape. This will be your Chromebook until you turn it in at the end of 8th grade. Some of my past students have purchased a padded sleeve/cover to carry it from home to school. Looking on Amazon, there are many options that can be purchased for around $10 - $12. Also, please remember not to place heavy items on top of your Chromebook to avoid damaging the circuit board and/or screen. Thank you so much for taking care of this valuable school resource!
HOMEWORK
1. Your "Water Bottle" writing and art assignment is due Wednesday, August 19th. Please be sure you review the yellow sheet distributed in class last week, which contains the instructions and grading rubric.
2. Your "Sunglasses" writing and art assignment is due Friday, August 21st. You will get the final draft writing paper tomorrow (Tuesday) in class.
3. "All About Me" Google Slide is due Tuesday, August 25th. Please refer to all the helpful links in Google Classroom (directions, samples, grading rubric, etc.).
Reminders
• Remember to charge your Chromebook overnight
so that it is fully charged for school tomorrow.
• Please make it a routine to check your school email after school and before bed,
as you may have received important messages regarding class assignments,
sports, dress-up days, ASB-sponsored events, or extracurricular activities.
Upcoming Dates
Monday (8/17) - Friday (8/21): Welcome Back Spirit Week 🎉
Monday: Tourist Day
Tuesday: Zoom Day
Wednesday: Adam Sandler Day
Thursday: Sunglasses Day
Friday: HMS Spirit Day
Wednesday (8/19): "Water Bottle" Due
Friday (8/21): "Sunglasses" Due
Tuesday (8/25): "All About Me" Google Slide Due
Wednesday (8/26): Make-Up Picture Day 📸
Thursday (8/27): Back-to-School Night * Parents Only
Friday (8/28): Minimum Day (12:40 PM Dismissal)
Monday (9/7): Labor Day - No School
Due:
Homework Post
Happy Thursday! 🚌
What a great second day of school! Thank you to everyone for being attentive, respectful, and eager to learn!
Students, please remember to put a label on your Chromebook with your first and last name. They all look the same and yours can easily be picked up by another student on accident. You can use a sticky note or a removable sticker or piece of tape. This will be your Chromebook until you turn it in at the end of 8th grade. Some of my past students have purchased a padded sleeve/cover to carry it from home to school. Looking on Amazon, there are many options that can be purchased for around $10 - $12. Also, please remember not to place heavy items on top of your Chromebook to avoid damaging the circuit board and/or screen. Thank you so much for taking care of this valuable school resource!
HOMEWORK
1. Your "Water Bottle" writing and art assignment is due on Wednesday, August 19th. Please be sure you review the yellow sheet distributed in class today, which contains the instructions and grading rubric.
2. Begin gathering school supplies. Yesterday, you received a list of supplies (green handout) with a checklist of supplies that are needed in our class. The list was also emailed to you and your parents earlier this week. It is posted below for your convenience. Please have supplies by Monday, August 17th. Thank you so much to those who have donated Kleenex! It is very much appreciated!
3. Charge your Chromebook overnight so that it is fully charged for school tomorrow.
4. Please make it a routine to check your school email after school and before bed, as you may have received important messages regarding class assignments, sports, dress-up days, ASB-sponsored events, or extracurricular activities.
Reminders
Please remember that students are not allowed in school hallways
prior to the 8:00 a.m. bell. Thank you so much for your cooperation!
The HMS bell schedule is linked below. ⏰ 🛎
Upcoming Dates
Friday (8/14): ASB Kickoff Assembly (HMS Gym) 🍎
Monday (8/17) - Friday (8/21): Welcome Back Spirit Week 🎉
Wednesday (8/26): Make-Up Picture Day 📸
Thursday (8/27): Back-to-School Night * Parents Only
Friday (8/28): Minimum Day (12:40 PM Dismissal)
Monday (9/7): Labor Day - No School
Due:
Homework Post
Happy First Day of School! 🦊
Welcome to HMS! What a great start we've had! Although you were an attentive listener, you may feel a bit overwhelmed with the amount of information given to you today. Teachers will review procedures multiple times over the coming weeks to ensure clarity and understanding. I encourage you to ask questions and seek help when needed. My goal is for students to feel safe and comfortable in their new learning environment. I am confident this will be a rewarding, productive, and successful year for all!
Today, we reviewed school supplies and what materials you will need for class each day. As a reminder, please bring the following every day:
1. 1 inch 3-ring "View" binder (please have by Monday, August 17th)
2. Binder Reminder (you received this in Homeroom today)
3. pencil bag/box with supplies (please have all supplies by Monday, August 17th)
4. school-issued Chromebook (you will receive yours this week!)
5. water bottle (optional)
* Please remember that rolling backpacks are not permitted on campus, unless prior authorization has been obtained from administration.
HOMEWORK
1. Complete the "Back to School" online survey (Google Form). It was emailed to your student email account. Always use your school email account when completing school assignments.
2. Finish the "Who is Mrs. Brunner?" blue questionnaire.
3. Begin gathering school supplies. Today, you received a list of supplies (green handout) with a checklist of supplies that are needed in our class. The list was also emailed to you and your parents earlier this week. It is posted below for your convenience. Please have supplies by Monday, August 17th. Thank you so much to those who donated Kleenex today! It is very much appreciated!
Reminders
Please remember that students are not allowed in school hallways
prior to the 8:00 a.m. bell. Thank you so much for your cooperation!
The HMS bell schedule is linked below. ⏰ 🛎
Upcoming Dates
Friday (8/14): ASB Kickoff Assembly (HMS Gym) 🍎
Monday (8/17) - Friday (8/21): Welcome Back Spirit Week 🎉
Wednesday (8/26): Make-Up Picture Day 📸
Thursday (8/27): Back-to-School Night * Parents Only
Friday (8/28): Minimum Day (12:40 PM Dismissal)
Monday (9/7): Labor Day - No School