Henry E. Huntington Middle School
6th Grade English and Social Studies Assignments
- Instructor
- Mrs. Elise Brunner
- Term
- 2019-2020 School year
- Department
- English
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Due:
Monday, May 25th
Hello, and happy Monday! I hope everyone is enjoying the Memorial Day holiday weekend! 🇺🇸
Due:
Thursday, May 21st
Good morning and happy Thursday! 👋🏼 We have Zoom meetings today! Please check your student email and/or Google Classroom for the invitation and log-in information. I will meet with Periods 1 and 2 from 9:00 - 9:45 p.m. and Periods 3 and 4 from 10:00 - 10:45 p.m. Please remember to have your Wanted Poster and Covid-19 Memory Book available to share! See you then! 😃
Here are the assignments for Thursday, May 21st:
ENGLISH
Please remember that your Covid-19 Memory Book is due by 8:00 p.m. today (Thursday, May 21st). I have already seen AMAZING work by students!
Below are the directions that I posted on Google Classroom:
Please take a look at the attached photos (see links below). In order to receive credit, you will need to take two (2) photos and email them to me at ebrunner@smusd.us. The FIRST photo should be of your completed pages 2 - 7. Please arrange pages 2 - 4 along the top row and pages 5 - 7 along the bottom row. The SECOND photo should be of your favorite page (or the page you are most proud of). Again, please take a look at my samples that I have attached (however, my pages are blank!). After you send me your photos, you should then bind your pages into a book. Use brass fasteners, ribbon, yarn, or simply staple the pages together! Keep it in a safe place so that you can look back on this unusual time in your life. Remember to complete page 9 when life goes back to normal (hopefully soon!). I look forward to reading and seeing your wonderful work! 😄
Have a terrific day, and please remember to mark your attendance in Google Classroom! Thank you! 😍
Due:
Wednesday, May 20th
Good morning and happy Wednesday! 👋🏼
Please remember that your Covid-19 Memory Book is due by 8:00 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, May 21st). Below are the directions that I posted yesterday on Google Classroom:
Please take a look at the attached photos (see links below). Your Covid-19 Memory Book is due by 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 21st. In order to receive credit, you will need to take two (2) photos and email them to me at ebrunner@smusd.us. The FIRST photo should be of your completed pages 2 - 7. Please arrange pages 2 - 4 along the top row and pages 5 - 7 along the bottom row. The SECOND photo should be of your favorite page (or the page you are most proud of). Again, please take a look at my samples that I have attached (however, my pages are blank!). After you send me your photos, you should then bind your pages into a book. Use brass fasteners, ribbon, yarn, or simply staple the pages together! Keep it in a safe place so that you can look back on this unusual time in your life. Remember to complete page 9 when life goes back to normal (hopefully soon!). I look forward to reading and seeing your wonderful work! 😄
Here are the assignments for Wednesday, May 20th:
ENGLISH
Please remember, your Wanted Poster is due by 8:00 p.m. tonight (Wednesday, May 20th). Below are the directions that I posted yesterday:
STEP 1: Think about the "Whodunnit?" assignment that you completed on Monday. Decide who you think is most to blame for starting the Trojan War. On a piece of notebook paper, write a rough draft that states the following:
• who started the Trojan War (be sure to use an appositive to describe who the person was ... for example, Athena, goddess of beauty and wisdom). The character descriptions are in the character box on page 1 of the play.
• a clear explanation of guilt with supportive and convincing evidence (this should be at least four sentences in length)
STEP 2: After proofreading and editing your rough draft, write out a final draft on the attached "Wanted Poster," which you will need to print out. You may ignore the prompt (Evidence against this character includes ...) above the lines. If possible, write your paragraph with a thin black ink pen (does not have to be a Sharpie). You may write on the back of the paper if you need more space.
STEP 3: Create a colorful illustration of the guilty character that demonstrates neatness and effort (sketch in pencil, outline in thin black Sharpie, color with colored pencils).
This assignment is due today, Wednesday, May 20th. Once you are finished, please take a photo of it (or scan it) and email it to me at ebrunner@smusd.us. Thank you!
Have a terrific day, and please remember to mark your attendance in Google Classroom! Thank you! 😍
Due:
Tuesday, May 19th
Good morning and happy Tuesday! 👋🏼
Here are the assignments for Tuesday, May 19th:
ENGLISH
STEP 1: Think about the "Whodunnit?" assignment that you completed yesterday. Decide who you think is most to blame for starting the Trojan War. On a piece of notebook paper, write a rough draft that states the following:
• who started the Trojan War (be sure to use an appositive to describe who the person was ... for example, Athena, goddess of beauty and wisdom). The character descriptions are in the character box on page 1 of the play.
• a clear explanation of guilt with supportive and convincing evidence (this should be at least four sentences in length)
STEP 2: After proofreading and editing your rough draft, write out a final draft on the attached "Wanted Poster," which you will need to print out. You may ignore the prompt (Evidence against this character includes ...) above the lines. If possible, write your paragraph with a thin black ink pen (does not have to be a Sharpie). You may write on the back of the paper if you need more space.
STEP 3: Create a colorful illustration of the guilty character that demonstrates neatness and effort (sketch in pencil, outline in thin black Sharpie, color with colored pencils).
This assignment is due Wednesday, May 20th. Thus, you have two days to work on it. Once you are finished, please take a photo of it (or scan it) and email it to me at ebrunner@smusd.us. Thank you!
Have a terrific day, and please remember to mark your attendance in Google Classroom! Thank you! 😍
Due:
Monday, May 18th
Good morning and happy Monday! I hope you had a wonderful weekend! Please see below for a few announcements:
Here are the assignments for Monday, May 18th:
ENGLISH
Please go to Google Classroom for today's English assignment.
Please follow these directions:
1. Read the prompt on page 6, "Keeping My Mind Sharp!" Write a thoughtful and organized paragraph of at least eight (8) sentences in length. I have attached an extra page below should you need more writing space. I would suggest writing a rough draft on notebook paper so that you can proofread and edit it before completing the final draft. Draw and color an illustration to accompany your writing. Don't forget the frame! Remember how we usually complete drawings ... pencil first, then thin black Sharpie, and finally colored pencils.
2. Read the prompt on page 7, "Other Adventures ..." *** You should use the attached Brainstorming Sheet to help you with this page. Write a thoughtful and organized paragraph of at least eight (8) sentences in length. I have attached an extra page below should you need more writing space. I would suggest writing a rough draft on notebook paper so that you can proofread and edit it before completing the final draft. Draw and color an illustration to accompany your writing. Don't forget the frame! Remember how we usually complete drawings ... pencil first, then thin black Sharpie, and finally colored pencils.
Have a terrific day, and please remember to mark your attendance in Google Classroom! Thank you! 😍
Due:
Thursday, May 14th
Good morning and happy Thursday! We have Zoom meetings today! Please check your student email and/or Google Classroom for the invitation and log-in information. I will meet with Periods 1 and 2 from 9:00 - 9:45 p.m. and Periods 3 and 4 from 10:00 - 10:45 p.m. See you then! 😃
Please remember to mark your attendance on Google Classroom Monday through Thursday. You do not have to submit attendance on Fridays.
Here are the assignments for Thursday, May 14th:
ENGLISH
Today, you will read a play entitled, "Who Started the Trojan War?" This play connects with the reading you did earlier this week on StudySync (Black Ships Before Troy: The Story of the Iliad). Pay close attention to each character's actions as you will need to determine who was to blame for starting the Trojan War. Was it Eris? Was it Paris? Was it Aphrodite? Or someone else? The play is linked below. Although not necessary, it might help to print it out. Next week, you will create a "Wanted Poster" for the guilty person and provide evidence of his/her guilt. There is nothing to turn in today, but be sure to read the play carefully.
Please follow these directions:
1. Read the prompt on page 4, "Stay Away From Others ..." Write a thoughtful and organized paragraph of at least eight (8) sentences in length. I have attached an extra page below should you need more writing space. I would suggest writing a rough draft on notebook paper so that you can proofread and edit it before completing the final draft. Draw and color an illustration to accompany your writing. Don't forget the frame! Remember how we usually complete drawings ... pencil first, then thin black Sharpie, and finally colored pencils.
2. Read the prompt on page 5, "Stay Home They Said ..." Write a thoughtful and organized paragraph of at least eight (8) sentences in length. I have attached an extra page below should you need more writing space. I would suggest writing a rough draft on notebook paper so that you can proofread and edit it before completing the final draft. Draw and color an illustration to accompany your writing. Don't forget the frame! Remember how we usually complete drawings ... pencil first, then thin black Sharpie, and finally colored pencils.
Have a terrific day, and please remember to mark your attendance in Google Classroom! Thank you! 😍
Due:
Wednesday, May 13th
Good morning! I hope you are all having a nice week! ☀️ Please watch an entertaining 3-minute YouTube video entitled, "Ormie," and think about its overall message. Although very clever, it has some great take-away lessons for students! Click HERE to watch! 🐷🐽
Here are the assignments for Wednesday, May 13th:
ENGLISH
Today, you will need to print out an 8-page PDF entitled, "Covid-19 Memory Book," which is linked below. If you do not have a printer at home or are having printer problems, please ask a parent for assistance. If that does not prove successful, please contact me by email (ebrunner@smusd.us) to make arrangements to pick up the packet (from a distance!) at HMS.
Please follow these directions:
1. Print out the "Covid-19 Memory Book." Over the past two months, you have been living in an unusual and extraordinary time. Future generations will ask you about your experiences and memories from this time period. This memory book is a way for you to document your feelings and experiences. Hopefully, you will keep this book as a reminder of your time living through a global pandemic (the ups, the downs, and everything in between!).
2. Print out the "Covid Memories Brainstorming Sheet," which is attached below. You will use this as a reference source throughout this project.
3. Write your name (first and last) in Sharpie and color the cover page. Be sure to make it visually appealing! I would suggest using colored pencils.
4. Read the prompt on page 2, "It All Began ..." Write a thoughtful and organized paragraph of at least eight (8) sentences in length. I have attached an extra page below should you need more writing space. I would suggest writing a rough draft on notebook paper so that you can proofread and edit it before completing the final draft. Draw and color an illustration to accompany your writing. Don't forget the frame! Remember how we usually complete drawings ... pencil first, then thin black Sharpie, and finally colored pencils.
5. Read the prompt on page 3, "The Day School Let Out ..." Write a thoughtful and organized paragraph of at least eight (8) sentences in length. I have attached an extra page below should you need more writing space. I would suggest writing a rough draft on notebook paper so that you can proofread and edit it before completing the final draft. Draw and color an illustration to accompany your writing. Don't forget the frame! Remember how we usually complete drawings ... pencil first, then thin black Sharpie, and finally colored pencils.
Have a terrific day, and please remember to mark your attendance in Google Classroom! Thank you! 😍
Due:
Tuesday, May 12th
Here are the assignments for Tuesday, May 12th:
ENGLISH
Please go to StudySync for today's English assignment. You will complete First Read - Black Ships Before Troy: The Story of the Iliad.
The ancient Greeks and Trojans fought for ten long years over Helen, but why? What forces brought Paris, a Trojan prince, and Helen, the most beautiful woman in the world, together in the first place? In Black Ships Before Troy: The Story of the Iliad, author Rosemary Sutcliff retells the classic story of the Trojan War, which had its mythological origins in a golden apple presented to the “fairest” of the goddesses.
Have a terrific day, and please remember to mark your attendance in Google Classroom! Thank you! 😍
Due:
Thursday, May 7th
Please note that I will be on the HMS campus for the next two weeks to help with the "Return and Retrieve" process. Hopefully I will get to see some of you from a distance!!👋🏼 Thus, if you email me during the day, I might not get back to you until the evening.
Here are the assignments for Monday, May 11th:
ENGLISH
Please check Google Classroom for today's English assignment.
1. Please go to the History Alive! website and click on Lesson 27: Life in Two City-States Athens and Sparta (Focus Question: What were the major differences between Athens and Sparta?).
2. Read Section 8: Education in Sparta. Then, complete the "Check for Understanding" and "Notes" sections. The one question in the "Notes" section needs to be at least three (3) sentences in length. Please note: You do NOT have to complete the CHALLENGE question at the bottom of the page.
3. Read Section 9: Women and Slaves in Sparta. Then, complete the "Check for Understanding" and "Notes" sections. The one question in the "Notes" section needs to be at least three (3) sentences in length. Please note: You do NOT have to complete the CHALLENGE question at the bottom of the page.
Have a terrific day, and please remember to mark your attendance in Google Classroom! Thank you! 😍
Due:
Thursday, May 7th
Good morning and happy Thursday! We have Zoom meetings today! Please check your student email and/or Google Classroom for the invitation and log-in information. I will meet with Periods 1 and 2 from 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. and Periods 3 and 4 from 3:00 - 3:45 p.m. See you then! 😃
Please remember to mark your attendance on Google Classroom Monday through Thursday. You do not have to submit attendance on Fridays.
Here are the assignments for Thursday, May 7th:
ENGLISH
Today, we are moving from medical heroes to Greek heroes! You will read the excerpt, "Heroes Every Child Should Know: Perseus." Perseus, the son of Zeus and a mortal woman, faced challenges from the day he was born. When the goddess Athene asks Perseus to kill Medusa, the snake-haired Gorgon whose gaze turns a beholder to stone, he is all too willing to take on the mission. Retold by Hamilton Wright Mabie, this classic myth still enshrines the virtues of valor, bravery, and perseverance.
Please go to StudySync to access the text and writing assignment (First Read - Heroes Every Child Should Know: Perseus).
1. Please go to the History Alive! website and click on Lesson 27: Life in Two City-States Athens and Sparta (Focus Question: What were the major differences between Athens and Sparta?).
2. Read Section 6: Spartan Government. Then, complete the "Check for Understanding" and "Notes" sections. The one question in the "Notes" section needs to be at least three (3) sentences in length. Please note: You do NOT have to complete the CHALLENGE question at the bottom of the page.
3. Read Section 7: Spartan Economy. Then, complete the "Check for Understanding" and "Notes" sections. The one question in the "Notes" section needs to be at least three (3) sentences in length. Please note: You do NOT have to complete the CHALLENGE question at the bottom of the page.
Have a terrific day, and please remember to mark your attendance in Google Classroom! Thank you! 😍
Due:
Wednesday, May 6th
Good morning and happy Wednesday! Today is my son Joey's 19th birthday so I will definitely be eating birthday cake later today! 🎂
Please remember to mark your attendance on Google Classroom Monday through Thursday. You do not have to submit attendance on Fridays.
Here are the assignments for Wednesday, May 6th:
ENGLISH
1. Please click HERE for a pronoun music video by Flocabulary! Enjoy watching it!
2. Complete IXL Language Arts Skill Z.5: Correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person. This skill is covered in the music video that I linked above. Spend 20 minutes on the skill or reach a score of 100.
Please review the skill below before you begin:
SOCIAL STUDIES
1. Complete Social Studies IXL Skill I.2: Classical Athens: government and culture. Spend 20 minutes on the skill or reach a score of 100.
2. Complete the BrainPOP assignment "Athens" by watching the video and taking the quiz. You may access the BrainPOP assignment through Clever on the HMS website (Click on "Academics" and then "Online Curriculum/Resources"). Or, you may click on the link below. Please note that there is a different link for each period.
PERIOD 2: https://www.brainpop.com/dashboard/assignments/22b63fe5e8681cf3/periods/9d02b2c43dceb60e
PERIOD 4: https://www.brainpop.com/dashboard/assignments/cbd83641ee6f3143/periods/81f5d0abd93c18ff
Have a terrific day, and please remember to mark your attendance in Google Classroom! Thank you! 😍
Due:
Tuesday, May 5th
Good morning and happy Cinco de Mayo!! 🇲🇽
Please remember to mark your attendance on Google Classroom Monday through Thursday. You do not have to submit attendance on Fridays.
Here are the assignments for Tuesday, May 5th:
ENGLISH
1. Please go to StudySync to complete the quiz on "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793."
2. Complete IXL Language Arts Skill Z.2: Use the pronoun that agrees with the antecedent. Spend 20 minutes on the skill or reach a score of 100.
Please review the skill below before you begin:
SOCIAL STUDIES
1. Please go to the History Alive! website and click on Lesson 27: Life in Two City-States Athens and Sparta (Focus Question: What were the major differences between Athens and Sparta?).
2. Read Section 4: Education in Athens. Then, complete the "Check for Understanding" and "Notes" sections. The one question in the "Notes" section needs to be at least three (3) sentences in length. Please note: You do NOT have to complete the CHALLENGE question at the bottom of the page.
3. Read Section 5: Women and Slaves in Athens. Then, complete the "Check for Understanding" and "Notes" sections. The one question in the "Notes" section needs to be at least three (3) sentences in length. Please note: You do NOT have to complete the CHALLENGE question at the bottom of the page.
Have a terrific day, and please remember to mark your attendance in Google Classroom! Thank you! 😍
Due:
Monday, May 4th
Good morning and happy Monday! I hope you had a wonderful weekend! ☀️
Please remember to mark your attendance on Google Classroom Monday through Thursday. You do not have to submit attendance on Fridays.
Here are the assignments for Monday, May 4th:
ENGLISH
1. Please go to Google Classroom for today's English assignment.
SOCIAL STUDIES
1. Please go to the History Alive! website and click on Lesson 27: Life in Two City-States Athens and Sparta (Focus Question: What were the major differences between Athens and Sparta?).
2. Read Section 2: Athenian Government. Then, complete the "Check for Understanding" and "Notes" sections. The one question in the "Notes" section needs to be at least three (3) sentences in length. Please note: You do NOT have to complete the CHALLENGE question at the bottom of the page.
3. Read Section 3: Athenian Economy. Then, complete the "Check for Understanding" and "Notes" sections. The one question in the "Notes" section needs to be at least three (3) sentences in length. Please note: You do NOT have to complete the CHALLENGE question at the bottom of the page.
Have a terrific day, and please remember to mark your attendance in Google Classroom! Thank you! 😍
Due:
Thursday, April 30th
Good morning and happy Thursday! We have Zoom meetings today! Please check your student email and/or Google Classroom for the invitation and log-in information. I will meet with Periods 1 and 2 from 2:00 - 2:45 p.m. and Periods 3 and 4 from 3:00 - 3:45 p.m. See you then! 😃
Please remember to mark your attendance on Google Classroom Monday through Thursday. You do not have to submit attendance on Fridays.
Continue to check PowerSchool to make sure you have completed ALL English and Social Studies assignments. If you have a zero (0) for any assignment, please see that you complete it this week. Students, when completing late work, please remember to email me with a description of the work you have completed. Otherwise, your scores will not be updated in PowerSchool. Thank you!
Here are the assignments for Thursday, April 30th:
ENGLISH
1. Please go to the StudySync website and complete "Central or Main Idea - An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793." You will find the directions within the assignment.
2. Complete IXL Language Arts Skill Z.1: Identify Pronouns and their Antecedents. Spend 15 minutes practicing the skill or reach a score of 100 to receive full credit. Please review the mini-lesson below:
Rachel is tired, even though she slept for ten hours last night.
The noun Rachel is the antecedent of the pronoun she.
Apparently Tom and Sarah just landed. Who is picking them up?
The noun phrase Tom and Sarah is the antecedent of the pronoun them.
Surprisingly, my brother's basketball team won all of its games this season.
The noun phrase my brother's basketball team is the antecedent of the pronoun its.
Taking care of pets can be difficult, but it is quite worthwhile.
The noun phrase taking care of pets is the antecedent of the pronoun it.
SOCIAL STUDIES
Please go to the History Alive! website and click on Lesson 27: Life in Two City-States Athens and Sparta (Focus Question: What were the major differences between Athens and Sparta?).
1. Read the Introduction and complete the three Preview questions.
2. Read Section 1: Comparing Two City-States. Then, complete the "Check for Understanding" and "Notes" section (Questions 1 - 4). Remember, your work should always reflect your best ability!
Have a terrific day, and please remember to mark your attendance in Google Classroom! Thank you! 😍
Due:
Wednesday, April 29th
Good morning and happy Wednesday!
Please remember to mark your attendance on Google Classroom Monday through Thursday. You do not have to submit attendance on Fridays. : )
Continue to check PowerSchool to make sure you have completed ALL English and Social Studies assignments. If you have a zero (0) for any assignment, please see that you complete it this week. Students, when completing late work, please remember to email me with a description of the work you have completed. Otherwise, your scores will not be updated in PowerSchool. Thank you!
Here are the assignments for Wednesday, April 29th:
ENGLISH
Please go to Google Classroom for today's English assignment.
SOCIAL STUDIES
Please go to the History Alive! website and click on L26 - Assessment - Lesson 26: The Rise of Democracy Test. Please do your very best. It is an open-note test, so if you don't know an answer, please do not guess. Look through the text to find the correct answer. This is how you will learn the material! : )
Have a terrific day, and please remember to mark your attendance in Google Classroom! Thank you! 😍
Due:
Assignment
Good morning and happy Tuesday!
Please remember to mark your attendance on Google Classroom Monday through Thursday. You do not have to submit attendance on Fridays. : )
Continue to check PowerSchool to make sure you have completed ALL English and Social Studies assignments. If you have a zero (0) for any assignment, please see that you complete it this week. Students, when completing late work, please remember to email me with a description of the work you have completed. Otherwise, your scores will not be updated in PowerSchool. Thank you!
Here are the assignments for Tuesday, April 28th:
ENGLISH
Today, you will read an informational text entitled, An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever. This excerpt examines the gruesome and deadly illness that devastated Philadelphia during the late 1700s. Given our current situation with COVID-19, I think you will find many text-to-world connections.
Go to the StudySync website and complete the following assignment: First Read: An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793.
DIRECTIONS:
1. Click on Tab 1 "INTRO" and read the Introduction.
2. Click on Tab 2 "READ" to read the Text (Note, Summary, Text).
3. Click on Tab 3 "THINK" and answer three (3) comprehension questions. You need to write at least four (4) sentences for each response. Also, include text evidence for each one. A helpful tip: if you click "Split Screen Mode," you can have the text next to the question.
4. Click "SUBMIT ASSIGNMENT" when you finish! : )
SOCIAL STUDIES
1. Today, go to the History Alive! website and complete the Lesson Game for Lesson 26 (The Sphinx's Riddles). Do your very best, and don't forget to answer the "final question"!
2. Complete the "Democracy Assignment" on BrainPOP. You can access the assignment through Clever on the HMS website. Or, copy and paste the link below. There is a different link for each period.
PERIOD 2: https://www.brainpop.com/dashboard/assignments/3aab6af571fb8bf9/periods/9d02b2c43dceb60e
PERIOD 4: https://www.brainpop.com/dashboard/assignments/b4fbea5867ba12d0/periods/81f5d0abd93c18ff
Have a terrific day, and please remember to mark your attendance in Google Classroom! Thank you! 😍
Due:
Assignment
Good morning and happy Monday! I hope you had a wonderful and restful weekend!
Please remember to mark your attendance on Google Classroom Monday through Thursday. You do not have to submit attendance on Fridays. : )
Continue to check PowerSchool to make sure you have completed ALL English and Social Studies assignments. If you have a zero (0) for any assignment, please see that you complete it this week. Also, you need to email me with a description of the work you have completed. Thank you!
Here are the assignments for Monday, April 27th:
ENGLISH
Please complete two assignments on StudySync:
1) Point of View - The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child
2) Assessment - The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child
As a reminder, here are the directions on how to access the StudySync website:
1. Go to the HMS website (hehms.us). Click on "Online Curriculum/Resources" under the Academics tab.
2. Click on ConnectEd.
3. Click on the blue link to log into ConnectEd.
4. Enter your school email address and password.
5. Click on the 4 circles to select StudySync which should take you to your "Home" page. You might have to click on the four circles again next to "Launch California StudySync ELA with ELD" (for help, please see the StudySync.pdf linked below).
6. Go to Assignments. You should see two assignments titled, "Point of View: The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child" and "Assessment: The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child" Please complete both and click submit by the end of the day. : )
SOCIAL STUDIES
1. Today, go to the History Alive! website and select Lesson 26: The Rise of Democracy.
2. Read Section 4 - Democracy: All Citizens Share Power. Then, complete the "Check for Understanding" and "Notes" sections. Remember, your work should always reflect your best ability!
3. Read the Lesson Summary. Complete the "Check For Understanding" vocabulary matching activity to see if you understand the main ideas of the lesson. Click "Check My Answers" to see if you do! You can click "Reset" if you would like to do it again. You DO NOT have to complete the Processing section at the bottom.
Have a terrific day, and please remember to mark your attendance in Google Classroom! Thank you! 😍
Due:
Assignment
Good morning and happy Thursday! Thursdays now feel like Fridays, don't they?
We have Zoom meetings today! Please check your student email and/or Google Classroom for the invitation and log-in information. I will meet with Periods 1 and 2 from 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. and Periods 3 and 4 from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
Please remember to mark your attendance on Google Classroom Monday through Thursday. You do not have to submit attendance on Fridays. : )
Also, please check PowerSchool to make sure you have completed ALL English and Social Studies assignments. Unfortunately, I have several students who are not completing the daily work. If you have a zero (0) for any assignment, please see that you complete it this week. Also, you need to email me with a description of the work you have completed. Thank you!
Here are the assignments for Thursday, April 23rd:
ENGLISH
Please see Google Classroom for today's English assignment (Classical Roots Vocabulary). It will be posted at 8:00 a.m.
SOCIAL STUDIES
1. Today, go to the History Alive! website and select Lesson 26: The Rise of Democracy.
2. Read Section 2 - Oligarchy: A Few People Share Power. Then, complete the "Check for Understanding" and "Notes" sections. Remember, your work should always reflect your best ability!
3. Read Section 3 - Tyranny: One Person Takes Power by Force. Then, complete the "Check for Understanding" and "Notes" sections. Remember, your work should always reflect your best ability!
Have a terrific day, and please remember to mark your attendance in Google Classroom! Thank you! 😍
Due:
Assignment
Good morning and happy Wednesday!
Please remember to mark your attendance on Google Classroom Monday through Thursday. You do not have to submit attendance on Fridays. : )
Also, please check PowerSchool to make sure you have completed ALL English and Social Studies assignments. Unfortunately, I have several students who are not completing the daily work. If you have a zero (0) for any assignment, please see that you complete it this week. Also, you need to email me with a description of the work you have completed. Thank you!
Here are the assignments for Wednesday, April 22nd:
ENGLISH
Today, you will learn about Cesar Chavez, a champion of migrant farm workers. Like Martin Luther King Jr., Chavez used nonviolent means to fight for better working conditions for field workers. As a labor leader, Chavez led marches, called for boycotts, and went on several hunger strikes. You will also read about the connection between migrant farm workers and the Dust Bowl. These passages will allow you to access your prior knowledge from the prior reading, "Children of the Dust Bowl."
To access the BrainPOP assignment, you may log in to Clever via the HMS website. Or, use the URL link below. There is a different one for each period.
PERIOD 1: https://www.brainpop.com/dashboard/assignments/584df66d45e7d688/periods/45d3148c68e28acd
PERIOD 3: https://www.brainpop.com/dashboard/assignments/6deb9a883a067940/periods/988a7655cd6f5d2a
SOCIAL STUDIES
1. Today, go to the History Alive! website and select Lesson 26: The Rise of Democracy. In this lesson, you will learn about the different ways the ancient Greeks used to govern their city-states (monarchy, oligarchy, tyranny, and democracy). You will also discover some similarities between ancient Greece and our representative democracy!
2. Read the Introduction and complete the Preview activity. This is one of my favorite Preview discussions, so I will ask you to share your response tomorrow during our Zoom meeting!
3. Read Section 1 - Monarchy: One Person Inherits Power. Complete the "Check for Understanding" and "Notes" sections. Remember, your work should always reflect your best ability!
Have a terrific day, and please remember to mark your attendance! Thank you! 😃
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Good morning and happy Tuesday!
Please remember to mark your attendance Monday through Thursday. You do not have to submit attendance on Fridays. : )
Also, please check PowerSchool to make sure you have completed ALL English and Social Studies assignments. Unfortunately, I have several students who are not completing the daily work. If you have a zero (0) for any assignment, please see that you complete it this week. Also, you need to email me with a description of the work you have completed. Thank you!
Here are the assignments for Tuesday, April 21st:
ENGLISH
Please check Google Classroom for today's lesson which will be posted at 8:00 a.m. You will answer the THINK Questions #6 - #10 for "The Circuit." Submit your responses via the attached Google Doc in Google Classroom.
Also, log into StudySync. Please follow these steps:
1. Go to the HMS website (hehms.us). Click on "Online Curriculum/Resources" under the Academics tab.
2. Click on ConnectEd.
3. Click on the blue link to log into ConnectEd.
4. Enter your school email address and password.
5. Click on the 4 circles to select StudySync which should take you to your "Home" page.
6. Go to Assignments. You should see one assignment titled, "First Read: The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child." Please go to that assignment where you can reread the excerpt, "The Circuit." Also, please watch the StudySyncTV video which includes a student-led discussion.
SOCIAL STUDIES
1. Today, go to the History Alive! website and go to your assignments. Complete the Lesson Game (Charting the Course) for Lesson 25. Don't forget to answer the "final question"!
2. Log into IXL. Go to Social Studies and complete I.1 Classical Greece: Geography and Society. Spend 20 minutes on the skill or reach a score of 70. However, the more you practice, the smarter you become as a student! : )
Have a terrific day, and please remember to mark your attendance! Thank you! 😃
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Dear Students,
Good morning and happy Monday! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! After the gloomy weather we had, I am really looking forward to the warm, sunny weather we are forecasted to have this week! ☀️
Please remember to mark your attendance Monday through Thursday. You do not have to submit attendance on Fridays. : )
Also, please check PowerSchool to make sure you have completed ALL English and Social Studies assignments. Unfortunately, I have several students who are not completing the daily work. If you have a zero (0) for any assignment, please see that you complete it this week. Also, you need to email me with a description of the work you have completed. Thank you!
Here are the assignments for Monday, April 20th:
ENGLISH
Please check Google Classroom for today's lesson. It will be posted at 8:00 a.m.
SOCIAL STUDIES
1. Today, go to the History Alive! website and go to Lesson 25 (Geography and the Settlement of Greece). Read Section 3 (Starting Colonies) and Section 4 (Trading for Needed Goods). These are the last two sections of this lesson. As you read, remember to click on the photos to open up and read the photo captions.
2. Complete the “Check for Understanding” (green section) for each section. Remember to click on the "Check My Answers" box to check your answers!
3. Under "Notes," complete the ISN questions for Sections 3 and 4. Each section poses three questions. Each response must include at least two detailed and informative sentences. You may answer the questions online or in your ISN notebook. If you write your answers in your ISN notebook, please take a photo of each page and email the photos to me. Be sure that I will be able to read your writing. Remember, your responses should be complete and thorough and should essentially be a summary of the section.
Have a terrific day, and please remember to mark your attendance! Thank you! 😃
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Dear Students,
Happy Thursday! Please check your school email for information regarding today's Zoom meeting. I will see Periods 1 and 2 at 2:00 p.m. and Periods 3 and 4 at 3:00 p.m. I look forward to seeing all of your sweet faces!! : )
Please note the following guidelines for our Zoom meeting:
1. Please "arrive" on time. I need to go over a few items and will start promptly on the hour.
2. Use your first and last name only. There was an issue last time with a few students who were changing their screen name. Remember, this is an educational format and should be treated as such.
3. It is my preference that each student has his/her video on so that I can see everyone's face! When all I see is a black screen, it seems as if you are not in attendance and makes it difficult to engage with you online. If you choose not to have your video on, please do not use an image. Instead, your screen should display your first and last name only.
4. Please do not use the “chat” space unless asked to do so by me! It is not meant to be a place for general chit-chat with friends. You can do that outside of class.
5. Do not take screen images of anyone or post anything on social media.
6. Please sit still and eliminate distractions around you. During our last meeting, a few students were playing with other things and/or moving around which was a bit distracting! It will be a short meeting, and I would like for everyone to be attentive.
I look forward to seeing you later! See below for today's assignments:
ENGLISH
Please check Google Classroom for today's lesson. It will be posted at 8:00 a.m.
SOCIAL STUDIES
We will continue with the geography of ancient Greece. I was impressed with the note-taking that many of you completed yesterday! I am so proud of those who continue to exhibit their best effort!
1. Today, go to the History Alive! website and go to Lesson 25 (Geography and the Settlement of Greece). Read the Introduction.
2. Next, read Section 1 (Isolated Communities and the Difficulties of Travel) and Section 2 (Farming in Ancient Greece). As you read, remember to click on the photos to open up and read the photo captions.
3. Complete the “Check for Understanding” (green section) for each section. Remember to click on the "Check My Answers" box to check your answers!
4. Under "Notes," complete the ISN questions for Sections 1 and 2. You may answer the questions online or in your ISN notebook. If you write your answers in your ISN notebook, please take a photo of each page and email the photos to me. Remember, your responses should be complete and thorough and should essentially be a summary of the section.
Have a terrific day, and please remember to mark your attendance! : )
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Dear Students,
Happy Wednesday everyone!
Thank you to everyone who is entering their attendance via Google Classroom. I am so appreciative! Please continue to do so each day Monday through Thursday by 3:00 p.m. If I don't see that you have placed an "X" beside your name, I will need to mark you absent for the day.
Please check PowerSchool to see if you are missing any assignments. As I stated in Saturday's email, you are able to submit work from past assignments. However, please email me to let me know which assignments you have completed or corrected so that I can grade it accordingly.
Here are the assignments for Wednesday, April 15th:
ENGLISH
Please check Google Classroom for today's lesson. It will be posted at 8:00 a.m.
SOCIAL STUDIES
Please check Google Classroom for today's lesson. It will be posted at 8:00 a.m.
Have a terrific day! : )
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Dear Students,
Happy Tuesday everyone!
Thank you to everyone who is entering their attendance via Google Classroom. I am so appreciative! Please continue to do so each day Monday through Thursday by 3:00 p.m. If I don't see that you have placed an "X" beside your name, I will need to mark you absent for the day.
Please check PowerSchool to see if you are missing any assignments. As I stated in Saturday's email, you are able to submit work from past assignments. However, please email me to let me know which assignments you have completed or corrected so that I can grade it accordingly.
Here are the assignments for Tuesday, April 14th:
ENGLISH
Please check Google Classroom for today's grammar and writing lesson on Active vs. Passive Voice.
SOCIAL STUDIES
Today you will continue learning about the Silk Road. Log into IXL and go to Social Studies. Please work on G.1 - The ancient Silk Road: geography and transportation and G.2 - The ancient Silk Road: goods and ideas. To receive full credit, spend at least 15 minutes on each skill.
OPTIONAL: Click HERE to watch a TED-Ed video on the Silk Road.
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Dear Students,
Good morning! I hope you had a restful and relaxing Spring Break!
Thank you to everyone who is entering their attendance via Google Classroom. I am so appreciative! Please continue to do so each day Monday through Thursday by 3:00 p.m. If I don't see that you have placed an "X" beside your name, I will need to mark you absent for the day.
Please check PowerSchool to see if you are missing any assignments. As I stated in Saturday's email, you are able to submit work from past assignments. However, please email me to let me know which assignments you have completed or corrected so that I can grade it accordingly.
Here are the assignments for Monday, April 13th:
ENGLISH
Log into IXL Language Arts. Please complete the following skills: K.4 Identify supporting details in literary text and K • NEW! Identify counterclaims. To receive full credit, please reach a score of 70 points for each. You do not need to achieve 100 points. However, the more you practice, the smarter you become as a student! : )
SOCIAL STUDIES
Today you'll learn about the Silk Road -- not a single road at all, but rather a network of trading routes from Han dynasty China stretching west to the Mediterranean Sea and including various other ancient cultures! See if you can figure out what else was exchanged besides just goods!
Please go to BrainPOP through your CLEVER Login. Watch the BrainPOP video about the Silk Road which is 4:53 minutes long. Afterwards, please take the quiz which I assigned through BrainPOP. The is the first time that I assigned the quiz digitally, so please let me know if you have any problems. I hope it works! Below is a link that should take you to the assigned quiz. You will need to copy and paste the link into your browser. Also, please note that there is a separate link for each class period. Also, you will receive a score for completion, not for the score you receive on the quiz. But as always, please do your best! : )
PERIOD 2:
https://www.brainpop.com/dashboard/assignments/d24efd8c4c1e2834/periods/9d02b2c43dceb60e
PERIOD 4
https://www.brainpop.com/dashboard/assignments/d24efd8c4c1e2834/periods/81f5d0abd93c18ff
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Dear Students,
Good morning! I look forward to seeing all your happy and smiling faces later today!! : )
Thank you to everyone who is entering their attendance via Google Classroom. I am so appreciative! Please continue to do so each day Monday through Thursday by 3:00 p.m. If I don't see that you have placed an "X" beside your name, I will need to mark you absent for the day.
Here are the assignments for Thursday, April 2nd:
ENGLISH
Please go to Google Classroom to find today's English assignment.
SOCIAL STUDIES
Please go to the History Alive website and click on "Assignments." Take the Lesson 23 Practice Test about the Han Dynasty. Please try your best. This is an open-book practice test so you are allowed to use your materials and notes to help you. You will not receive a grade for this test, but you will receive a score for completion.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
Click HERE to to take a "Virtual Field Trip"!
Click on the link below entitled, “Offline Activities,” for some activities to help keep the boredom at bay!
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Dear Students,
Welcome to a new month! I hope you are all healthy and doing well!
Thank you to everyone who is entering their attendance via Google Classroom. I am so appreciative! Please continue to do so each day Monday through Thursday by 3:00 p.m. If I don't see that you have placed an "X" beside your name, I will need to mark you absent for the day.
Here are the assignments for Wednesday, April 1st:
ENGLISH
Please go to Google Classroom to find today's English assignments.
1. Using the attached Google Doc Answer Key, please correct your answers to Lesson 13 (Belonging) on pages 60 - 64. There is nothing to turn in.
2. Study the Classical Roots Vocabulary for Lesson 14 (Illuminating) on pages 65 - 68. You do not need to print out the pages. Remember to pay attention to part of speech, definition(s), forms of the word, etc.
3. Complete the exercises for Lesson 14 (Illuminating) on pages 65, 67, and 68. On the attached Google Doc, please type your answers and then click Turn In.
SOCIAL STUDIES
1. Please use the document that I linked below (Lesson 23 ISN Answer Key) to correct your Lesson 23 ISN pages and/or online entries. Please make corrections and/or additions as needed. There is nothing to turn in.
2. Complete the Lesson Game (Matrix of Knowledge) for Lesson 23 The Han Dynasty. Be sure to answer all questions.
3. OPTIONAL: Your fellow classmate Peter Chen sent me a YouTube video about Ancient China. It is entertaining and educational! Click HERE for the link. Thank you for sharing, Peter!
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
Click HERE to to take a "Virtual Field Trip"!
Click on the link below entitled, “Offline Activities,” for some activities to help keep the boredom at bay!
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Dear Students,
Thank you to all of you who entered your attendance yesterday via Google Classroom. I am so appreciative! Please continue to do so each day Monday through Thursday.
Here are the assignments for Tuesday, March 31st:
ENGLISH
1. Please go to Google Classroom to find today's assignment, "Biography/Autobiography Interview." Be sure to read the directions very carefully before you begin. I am receiving many questions from students which could have been answered if close and careful reading had been done. With every email I answered yesterday, I received three more in my inbox! Most questions could have been answered had the student read instructions carefully. However, if you are still confused or have questions, please email me at ebrunner@smusd.us. I am happy to help!
SOCIAL STUDIES
1. Go to the History Alive! website and go to Lesson 23, The Han Dynasty. Read Section 6 (Medicine) and Section 7 (Science). These are the last two sections. As you read, remember to click on the photos to open up and read the photo captions.
2. Complete the “Check for Understanding” (green section) for each section. Remember to click on the "Check My Answers" box to check your answers!
3. Under "Notes," complete the ISN questions for Sections 6 and 7. You may answer the questions online or in your ISN notebook. If you write your answers in your ISN notebook, please take a photo of each page and email the photos to me.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
Click HERE to to take a "Virtual Field Trip"!
Click on the link below entitled, “Offline Activities,” for some activities to help keep the boredom at bay!
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Dear Students and Parents,
Welcome to our second week of distant learning! I hope you are all healthy and enjoying quality time with your families.
As of this week, our school administrators have told us that the work we assign is no longer optional. Thus, students are expected to complete and turn in work via Google Classroom. I know this is a different way of completing assignments so please be patient as we transition to this new platform. It is an adjustment for me as well, and I am learning right alongside you! I spent most of yesterday watching “distance learning” tutorials and getting help from Kate in regard to Google Classroom! : )
Many thanks to you for being responsible and taking charge of your learning. You are doing an amazing job! It is so important to continue to practice your critical thinking and communication skills -- you'll need those skills for anything you do in life!
Remember, I am here for you! Please continue to email me your questions: ebrunner@smusd.us
Here are the assignments for Monday, March 30:
ENGLISH
1. Please go to Google Classroom to find the assignment, “Children of the Dust Bowl” Comprehension Questions. I sent you the class code last night. Please check your email for it. I linked the excerpt to the assignment as well.
2. Last week, you answered questions #1 - #3. Today, please answer questions #4 - #8. Remember to answer in at least three (3) detailed and complete questions. When finished, please turn it in via Google Classroom.
SOCIAL STUDIES
1. Continue in Lesson 23, The Han Dynasty. Watch Mr. Zoller’s Podcast, “The Qin Dynasty and the Han Dynasty.” Click HERE for the link.
2. Go to History Alive! online and go to Lesson 23, The Han Dynasty. Read Section 4 (Industry) and Section 5 (Art). Remember to click on the photos to open up and read the photo captions.
3. Complete the “Check for Understanding” (green section) for each section. Remember to click on the "Check My Answers" box to check your answers!
4. Under "Notes," complete the ISN questions for Sections 4 and 5 (Questions #1 - #3).
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
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Click on the link below entitled, “Offline Activities,” for some activities to help keep the boredom at bay!
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Thursday, March 26th
ENGLISH
- Read the excerpt, "Children of the Dust Bowl," by Jerry Stanley (Pages 33 - 36). The excerpt is linked below.
- Complete Page 10 in your "Children of the Dust Bowl," literature packet. You may print out Page 10 or respond to the questions on notebook paper.
- Work on IXL Language Arts Skill C.3 - Identify Author's Purpose. See the link below, "Author's Purpose Chart" to use as reference.
SOCIAL STUDIES
- Lesson 23 (The Han Dynasty) - Please go to the History Alive website, and read Section 2 (Government) and Section 3 (Agriculture).
- For Sections 2 and 3, complete the “Check for Understanding” activity online.
- Answer the three (3) questions about each topic, either online or on ISN page 169.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
Click HERE to to take a "Virtual Field Trip"!
Click on the link below entitled, “Offline Activities,” for some activities to help keep the boredom at bay!
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Wednesday, March 25th
ENGLISH
- Read page 4 (Riding the Rails) and page 5 (Haunting Effects) in your "Children of the Dust Bowl" literature packet. Continue to fill out the "Cause and Effect" T-chart you began on Monday.
- Watch a YouTube video about Dorothea Lange and her famous photograph, "The Migrant Mother." Click HERE for the video link.
- Complete page 6 (Frayer Vocabulary) in your "Children of the Dust Bowl" literature packet . You can print out page 6 or do the work on notebook paper.
SOCIAL STUDIES
- Lesson 23 (The Han Dynasty) - Please go to the History Alive website, and read the Introduction and Section 1 (Warfare).
- For Section 1 only, complete the “Check for Understanding” activity online and the corresponding ISN page (either online or ISN page 168 if you have it at home). Do NOT complete the map activity.
- Spend some time on IXL Social Studies - Skill D.1 Ancient China
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
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Click on the link below entitled, “Offline Activities,” for some activities to help keep the boredom at bay!
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Tuesday, March 24th
ENGLISH
- On notebook paper, write down ten (10) questions you would ask if you were going to interview the subject of your autobiography/biography (whether or not they are alive right now). For example, What is one challenge you encountered in your life, and how did you overcome it? Or, Who influenced you the most during your life, and how did he/she influence you? Please avoid any questions that solicit only a yes/no answer. Also avoid any unimportant questions like What is your favorite color? You do not need your book for this assignment. Leave space for responses. Also, do not answer the questions (that will be for another day!).
- You will find the last unit of our Classical Roots Vocabulary curriculum (Lessons 13 - 16) linked below. If possible, please print out pages 60 - 64 for Lesson 13 (Belonging). If you are not able to print the pages out at home, no worries! You can study the words online and complete the work on notebook paper. Study the ten words and complete the work on pages 60, 63, and 64 as we have done all year (Exercises A - C).
SOCIAL STUDIES
- Attached below is the Answer Key for Lesson 22's ISN pages. Please self-correct Sections 4 and 5 that you completed yesterday. Do not print out the answer key as it is unnecessary.
- Complete the Lesson Game (Crack the Code) for Lesson 22.
- You now have access to Social Studies on IXL! Hooray! Log onto IXL as you normally would for Language Arts. Click on "Learning." Then, click on "Social Studies" at the top. Then select "6th Grade." Please work on Skill D.3 (The Qin Empire). Try to reach a score of over 75 points!
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
Click HERE to to take a "Virtual Field Trip"!
Click on the link below entitled, “Offline Activities,” for some activities to help keep the boredom at bay!