6th Grade English and Social Studies (Henry E. Huntington Middle School) //www.hehms.us/apps/classes/1061002/assignments/ Class Name: 6th Grade English and Social Studies Instructor(s): Sheila Doan en-us SchoolSitePro <![CDATA[Due: 05/22/2026]]> //www.hehms.us/homeworkItem12450631 //www.hehms.us/apps/classes/1061002/assignments/ Posting for Thursday, May 21
 
English
Thursday Classwork: 
  • Allusion to Greek Mythology project
  • "Apple of Discord" script with "Who Started the Trojan War?" activity and Help Wanted poster
Homework: 
  • The Allusion to Greek Mythology paragraph and image are due tomorrow
  • Greek Myths - read p. 70-79 and do p. 26-29 in the booklet (due tomorrow)
  • Greek Myths - read p. 80-99 and do p. 30-33 in the booklet (due Wed. 5/27)
Social Studies
Thursday Classwork: Experiential Exercise (Oligarchy) and Section 1 with notes in ISN on p. 193 (top)
 
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (5/21) or Friday: Allusion to Greek Mythology due
Friday (5/22): Greek Myths booklet p. 26-29
Monday (5/25): No School! Happy Memorial Day! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
Wednesday (5/27): Greek Myths booklet p. 30-33
Friday (5/29): End of Quarter 4 (12:40 PM Dismissal)
Tuesday (6/2): End of Year Class Celebration! πŸ₯³
Wednesday (6/3): Spirit Day! Homeroom wear GRAY! Lunch provided! (12:40 Dismissal)
Thursday (6/4): Last Day of School (12:00 noon Dismissal) πŸŽ‰ β˜€οΈ 😎

]]> Thu, 21 May 2026 15:11:03 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/21/2026]]> //www.hehms.us/homeworkItem12422682 //www.hehms.us/apps/classes/1061002/assignments/ Posting for Wednesday, May 20
English
Wednesday Classwork: 
  • Allusion to Greek Mythology - Images and Paragraphs
  • "Apple of Discord" dramatization with "Who Started the Trojan War?" activity and Help Wanted poster
Homework:
  • Allusion to Greek Mythology - This is due tomorrow, or Friday at the latest. Type the paragraph in Google Classroom and print a color image of your approved allusion to go with it. Just bring in those papers. We will trim and mount them in class.
  • Greek Myths - read p. 70-79 and do p. 26-29 in the booklet (due Fri.)
  • Greek Myths - read p. 80-99 and do p. 30-33 in the booklet (due Wed. 5/27)
Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork: Lesson 26 = The Rise of Democracy - Section 1 (Monarchy) with notes in ISN on p. 192
 
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Monday 5/18-Friday 5/22: May Wellness Week
Thursday (5/21) or Friday: Allusion to Greek Mythology due
Friday (5/22): Greek Myths booklet p. 26-29
Monday (5/25): No School! Happy Memorial Day! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
Wednesday (5/27): Greek Myths booklet p. 30-33
Friday (5/29): End of Quarter 4 (12:40 PM Dismissal)
Tuesday (6/2): End of Year Class Celebration! πŸ₯³
Wednesday (6/3): Spirit Day! Homeroom wear GRAY! Lunch provided! (12:40 Dismissal)
Thursday (6/4): Last Day of School (12:00 noon Dismissal) πŸŽ‰ β˜€οΈ 😎
 
 
 
 
 

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English
Tuesday Classwork:
  • Greek Mythology - Entrance Ticket (Hermes, Hades, Persephone, Dionysus)
  • "Apple of Discord" dramatization with "Who Started the Trojan War?" activity
Homework:
  • Allusion to Greek Mythology - If you have not had a choice approved yet, be ready to do that by tomorrow. If you have had a choice approved and you have a color printer at home, you could work on printing out a color visual for your allusion. 
  • Greek Myths - read p. 70-79 and do p. 26-29 in the booklet (due Fri.)
  • Greek Myths - read p. 80-99 and do p. 30-33 in the booklet (due Wed. 5/27)
Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork: Lesson 26 = The Rise of Democracy -
  • Introduction in online TCI
  • Experiential Exercise (Monarchy) and Section 1 with notes in ISN on p. 192
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Monday 5/18-Friday 5/22: May Wellness Week
Friday (5/22): Greek Myths booklet p. 26-29
Monday (5/25): No School! Happy Memorial Day! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
Wednesday (5/27): Greek Myths booklet p. 30-33
Friday (5/29): End of Quarter 4 (12:40 PM Dismissal)
 

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English
Monday Classwork:
  • Allusions to Greek Mythology - Introduction to project with directions and examples
  • Nametags - Greek names
Homework: 
  • Think about your Allusion to Greek Mythology. You should have a first and second choice in mind, and be prepared to share it with Mrs. Doan.
  • Greek Myths - read p. 56-69 and do p. 22-25 in the booklet (due tomorrow)
  • Greek Myths - read p. 70-79 and do p. 26-29 in the booklet (due Fri. 5/22)
Social Studies
Monday Classwork:
  • "Early Greek History" in "Going Greek" packet on p. 4-6
  • Video - "The Ancient Minoans"
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Monday 5/18-Friday 5/22: May Wellness Week
Tuesday (5/19): Greek Myths booklet p. 22-25
Friday (5/22): Greek Myths booklet p. 26-29
Monday (5/25): No School! Happy Memorial Day! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
Friday (5/29): End of Quarter 4 (12:40 PM Dismissal)
 
 

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English
Friday Classwork: "Going Greek" packet p. 11-12 (The alphabet and choosing a Greek name) 
 
Homework: 
  • Greek Myths - read p. 56-69 and do p. 22-25 in the booklet (due Tues. 5/19)
  • Greek Myths - read p. 70-79 and do p. 26-29 in the booklet (due Fri. 5/22)
Social Studies
Friday Classwork: Life in a Greek Polis -
  • History of your polis with friendly competition to earn polis points
  • Lesson 26 = The Rise of Democracy - Preview Activity in ISN on p. 191
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (5/15): Deadline for Ordering a 6th Grade Spirit Day T-Shirt
For Mrs. Doan's Homeroom class only - Link to Order T-Shirt 
Monday 5/18-Friday 5/22: May Wellness Week
Tuesday (5/19): Greek Myths booklet p. 22-25
Friday (5/22): Greek Myths booklet p. 26-29
Monday (5/25): No School! Happy Memorial Day! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
Friday (5/29): End of Quarter 4 (12:40 PM Dismissal)
 

]]> Fri, 15 May 2026 13:02:05 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/15/2026]]> //www.hehms.us/homeworkItem12293951 //www.hehms.us/apps/classes/1061002/assignments/ Posting for Thursday, May 14
Note: Over the next few weeks, we will be using
IXL and TCI for reference as we do a number
of activities having to do with ancient Greece.
Some have been "assigned" so students can easily
access them, but they are not necessarily homework. 
Refer to the Binder Reminder and these postings
for specific information about assignments and due dates.
 
English
Thursday Classwork: "Going Greek" white packet p. 12-15 on the Greek alphabet and writing your name in Greek
 
Homework: 
  • Greek Myths - read p. 38-55 and do p. 18-21 in booklet (due tomorrow)
  • Greek Myths - read p. 56-69 and do p. 22-25 in the booklet (due Tues. 5/19)
Social Studies
Thursday Classwork: 
  • The Han Dynasty: Choice of IXL D.4 or TCI Lesson 23 Video Activity
  • The Silk Road - IXL G.1, G.2; TCI Lesson 24 Video Activity; BrainPop Video and Quiz "The Silk Road"
  • "Going Greek" packet - p. 1 3: Geography and Introduction to Ancient Greece with TCI Geography Challenge for reference
Homework: Lesson 23 Han Dynasty - Your Choice! Complete either the TCI Video Activity or IXL D.4 by Friday. (Note: The Silk Road activities are NOT homework.)
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (5/15): Greek Myths booklet p. 18-21 due
Friday (5/15): Deadline for Ordering a 6th Grade Spirit Day T-Shirt
For Mrs. Doan's Homeroom class only - Link to Order T-Shirt 
Tuesday (5/19): Greek Myths booklet p. 22-25
Friday (5/22): Greek Myths booklet p. 26-29
Monday (5/25): No School! Happy Memorial Day! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
Friday (5/29): End of Quarter 4 (12:40 PM Dismissal)
 
 

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Posting for Wednesday, May 13
 
English
Wednesday Classwork:  Olympians Family Tree and Chart in Greek Myths booklet on p. 7-8
 
Homework:
  • IXL M.1 due Thursday
  • Greek Myths - read p. 38-55 and do p. 18-21 in booklet (due Friday)
  • Greek Myths - read p. 56-69 and do p. 22-25 in the booklet (due Tues. 5/19)
Social Studies
Wednesday Classwork: 
  • Lessons 21/22 Ancient China Test
  • Lesson 23 = Han Dynasty - Choice of TCI Video Activity or IXL D.4
Homework: Lesson 23 Han Dynasty - Your Choice! Complete either the TCI Video Activity or IXL D.4 by Friday. 
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (5/13): Noontime Fun
Thursday (5/14): IXL M.1 due
Friday (5/15): Greek Myths booklet p. 18-21 due
Friday (5/15): Deadline for Ordering a 6th Grade Spirit Day T-Shirt
For Mrs. Doan's Homeroom class only - Link to Order T-Shirt 
Tuesday (5/19): Greek Myths booklet p. 22-25
Monday (5/25): No School! Happy Memorial Day! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
 
 
 

]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 15:23:59 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/13/2026]]> //www.hehms.us/homeworkItem12252380 //www.hehms.us/apps/classes/1061002/assignments/ Posting for Tuesday, May 12
 
English
Tuesday Classwork:
  • Greek Myths - Entrance Ticket
  • Olympians Chart in Greek Myths booklet on p. 7 (Note: The slide show is posted below for your reference)
Homework:
  • Greek Myths review - do p. 15-17 in the booklet - due tomorrow (Wednesday) 
  • IXL M.1 due Thursday
  • Greek Myths - read p. 38-55 and do p. 18-21 in booklet (due Friday)
Social Studies
Tuesday Classwork: 
  • Lesson 22 = The First Emperor of China - Section 5 with notes in ISN on p. 164 
  • Lesson 22 Summary and Reading Further "China's Great Walls"
  • BrainPop - "Great Wall" Video and Review Quiz
  • Review Guidelines
Homework: 
  • The Social Studies Test is tomorrow (Wednesday) and it covers Lesson 21 (Three Chinese Philosophies) and Lesson 22 (The First Emperor of China). Refer to your "How to Prepare for a Social Studies Test (also posted below). 
  • Lesson 21 "Matrix of Knowledge" Lesson Game - due before the test tomororw
  • Lesson 22 "Crack the Code" Lesson Game - due before the test tomorrow
  • Social Studies IXL D.3 - due tomorrow (Wednesday)
  • BrainPop - If you did not finish the "Great Wall" assignment, complete it for homework.
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (5/13): Social Studies Test: Lessons 21/22
Wednesday (5/13): Social Studies IXL D.3 due
Wednesday (5/13): Greek Myths booklet p. 15-17 due
Wednesday (5/13): Noontime Fun
Thursday (5/14): IXL M.1 due
Friday (5/15): Greek Myths booklet p. 18-21 due
Friday (5/15): Deadline for Ordering a 6th Grade Spirit Day T-Shirt
For Mrs. Doan's Homeroom class only - Link to Order T-Shirt 
Monday (5/25): No School! Happy Memorial Day! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
 

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Posting for Monday, May 11
 
English
Monday Classwork:
  • BrainPop - "Greek Gods" Video, Review Quiz, Graded Quiz
  • IXL M.1 (Compare Illustrations)
  • Greek Myths - Independent Work Time on upcoming assignments
Homework:
  • Greek Myths - read p. 28-37 and do p. 12-14 in the booklet - due tomorrow (Tuesday). Note: There may be an Entrance Ticket on these pages.  
  • Greek Myths review - do p. 15-17 in the booklet - due Wednesday 
  • IXL M.1 due Thursday
  • Greek Myths - read p. 38-55 and do p. 18-21 in booklet
Social Studies
Monday Classwork: 
  • Lesson 22 = The First Emperor of China - Section 4 with notes in ISN on p. 163 and analysis on how effective Qin Shi Huangdi was as a ruler. 
Homework: 
  • Social Studies IXL D.3 - due Wednesday
  • The Social Studies Test will be on Wednesday and it will cover Lesson 21 (Three Chinese Philosophies) and Lesson 22 (The First Emperor of China). 
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday (5/12): Greek Myths booklet p. 12-14 due
Wednesday (5/13): Social Studies Test: Lessons 21/22
Wednesday (5/13): Social Studies IXL D.3 due
Wednesday (5/13): Greek Myths booklet p. 15-17 due
Wednesday (5/13): Noontime Fun
Thursday (5/14): IXL M.1 due
Friday (5/15): Greek Myths booklet p. 18-21 due
Friday (5/15): Deadline for Ordering a 6th Grade Spirit Day T-Shirt
For Mrs. Doan's Homeroom class only - Link to Order T-Shirt 
Monday (5/25): No School! Happy Memorial Day! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
 
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Posting for Thursday, May 7
 
English
Thursday Classwork:
  • Jackie Robinson blue packet p. 6-8 - "Informational Text Structure" in I Never Had It Made
  • BrainPop Video - "Primary and Secondary Sources"
  • StudySync online I Never Had It Made First Read Assignment - review of annotations
Homework:
  • The Jackie Robinson I Never Had It Made Unit Test is tomorrow (Friday). Use the Study Guide for reminders about how to review (also posted below).
  • Be prepared to turn in the blue Jackie Robinson packet and the white "Main Ideas and Supporting Details" packet tomorrow. They should both be complete.
  • IXL MM.7 - due Friday
  • Greek Myths - read pages 16-27 and do pages 9-11 in the booklet - due tomorrow
  • Greek Myths - read p. 28-37 and do p. 12-14 in the booklet - due Tuesday 5/12
  • Greek Myths review - do p. 15-17 in the booklet - due Wednesday 5/13
Upcoming Dates
Friday (5/8): English Test - Jackie Robinson/Informational Text
Friday (5/8): Greek Myths booklet - p. 9-11 due
Sunday (5/10): Happy Mother's Day! πŸ’
Tuesday (5/12): Greek Myths booklet p. 12-14 due
Wednesday (5/13): Social Studies Test: Lessons 21/22
Wednesday (5/13): Greek Myths booklet p. 15-17 due
Wednesday (5/13): Noontime Fun
Friday (5/15): Deadline for Ordering a 6th Grade Spirit Day T-Shirt
For Mrs. Doan's Homeroom class only - Link to Order T-Shirt 
Monday (5/25): No School! Happy Memorial Day! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

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