6th Grade English/Social Studies (Henry E. Huntington Middle School) //www.hehms.us/apps/classes/817014/assignments/ Class Name: 6th Grade English/Social Studies Instructor(s): Sheila Doan en-us SchoolSitePro <![CDATA[Due: 05/30/2018]]> //www.hehms.us/homeworkItem4984084 //www.hehms.us/apps/classes/817014/assignments/
Please Remember
.... to pick up your 6th Grade Portfolio from the classroom!
.... bring a thin Sharpie for yearbook signing on Thursday.
.... to return any books you may have borrowed from our classroom library.
 
Spirit Day is tomorrow!
T-shirts will be passed out in Homeroom, and then we will get into our teams.
Don't forget that lunch will be provided.
Come ready to have some fun and show some team spirit!
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (5/30): Minimum Day -
Spirit Day! Lunch will be provided.
Thursday (5/31):  Minimum Day - 12:00 Dismissal
Last Day of School!
Catalina (Outdoor Education) Registration and Payment Due
 
 

]]> Tue, 29 May 2018 15:54:37 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/29/2018]]> //www.hehms.us/homeworkItem4983246 //www.hehms.us/apps/classes/817014/assignments/ Thank you for all the contributions to our class party.
It was a wonderful celebration!
 
 
Reminders for English and Social Studies
 
  • For students who did not finish the final written portion of the Unit 2 English Assessment, be prepared to finish it on Tuesday.
  • The independent work we have been doing in Study Sync should have been completed in class. If you have not submitted all the assignments, please do so by Sunday so that I can finalize grades. These assignments include Black Ships Before Troy Think Questions and Peer Reviews and Black Ships Before Troy: Story Structure (Preview, Model, and Your Turn Quiz).
  • If you have not turned in your D'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths, please turn it in on Tuesday!
 
Other Reminders
..if you have not already, please get a parent signature on the letter about
6th Grade Portfolios and how they will get home.
...also, if you have not already, get a parent signature on the Summer Suggestions letter.
...bring a handled bag to school on Tuesday for cleaning out your locker.
...don't forget that Catalina (Outdoor Education) registration and payment is due now.
 

Upcoming Dates
 
Monday (5/28): Happy Memorial Day! (No School)
Tuesday (5/29): Clean Out Lockers in Homeroom/Portfolios Sent Home
(Last Day in Mrs. Doan's class for Period 3/4 students)
Tuesday (5/29): ASB Elections
Wednesday (5/30): Minimum Day -
Spirit Day! Wear your Spirit Day t-shirt (arriving soon!) Lunch will be provided.
Thursday (5/31):  Minimum Day - 12:00 Dismissal
Last Day of School!
 

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Thursday Classwork: Unit 2 Assessment
 
Homework:
  • For students who did not finish the final written portion of the Unit 2 Assessment, be prepared to finish it on Tuesday.
  • The independent work we have been doing in Study Sync should have been completed in class. If you have not submitted all the assignments, please do so by Sunday so that I can finalize grades. These assignments include Black Ships Before Troy Think Questions and Peer Reviews and Black Ships Before Troy: Story Structure (Preview, Model, and Your Turn Quiz)
Social Studies
Homework: Tomorrow, be prepared to turn in the Greek Myths booklet (completed) and the D'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths

 
Please Note...
...our End-of-the-Year class party is tomorrow!
Don't forget to bring your party contribution to school.
...please get a parent signature on the letter about 6th Grade Portfolios
and how they will get home.
...please get a parent signature on the Summer Suggestions letter as well!
...bring a handled bag to school on Tuesday for cleaning out your locker.
...don't forget that Catalina (Outdoor Education) registration and payment is due now.
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday (5/25): End-of-the-Year Class Celebration
Friday (5/25): Greek Mythology Assignment # 5 (due date to turn in)
Friday (5/25): Minimum Day (12:30 Dismissal) - End of Quarter 4
Monday (5/28): Happy Memorial Day! (No School)
Tuesday (5/29): Clean Out Lockers in Homeroom/Portfolios Sent Home
(Last Day in Mrs. Doan's class for Period 3/4 students)
Tuesday (5/29): ASB Elections
Wednesday (5/30): Minimum Day -
Spirit Day! Wear your Spirit Day t-shirt (arriving soon!)
Thursday (5/31):  Minimum Day - 12:00 Dismissal
Last Day of School!
 

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Wednesday Classwork: Chapter 26/26 Test
 
Homework: Greek Mythology Assignment #5 (the remainder of the reading and booklet completion) - due 5/25
 
English
Wednesday Classwork:
  • Study Sync - Black Ships Before Troy reading and annotating, Think Questions with Peer Reviews, Story Structure lesson
  • Review of English "Final" content (what will be on the test!)
Homework: Review for English "Final"
 
Please Note...
...our End-of-the-Year class party will be this Friday. Think about what you would
like to bring for our "pot luck" and be ready to sign up!
 
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (5/24): English Final
Friday (5/25): End-of-the-Year Class Celebration
Friday (5/25): Greek Mythology Assignment # 5 (due date to turn in)
Friday (5/25): Minimum Day (12:30 Dismissal) - End of Quarter 4,
(final due date for all make-up work)
Monday (5/28): Happy Memorial Day! (No School)
Tuesday (5/29): Clean Out Lockers in Homeroom
(Last Day in Mrs. Doan's class for Period 3/4 students)
Tuesday (5/29): ASB Elections
Wednesday (5/30): Minimum Day -
Spirit Day!
Thursday (5/31):  Minimum Day - 12:00 Dismissal
Last Day of School!
 
 

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Tuesday Classwork:
  • Chapter 26/27 Review Activities
  • Movie - Greece - Secrets of the Past
Homework: Review for Chapter 26/27 test (use the blue Study Guide and get a parent signature)
 
English
Tuesday Classwork: Study Sync - Black Ships Before Troy reading and annotating, Think Questions with Peer Reviews, Story Structure lesson
 
Homework: none
 
Please Note...
...our End-of-the-Year class party will be this Friday. Think about what you would
like to bring for our "pot luck" and be ready to sign up!
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (5/23): Social Studies Final
Thursday (5/24): English Final
Friday (5/25): End-of-the-Year Class Celebration
Friday (5/25): Greek Mythology Assignment # 5 (due date to turn in)
Friday (5/25): Minimum Day (12:30 Dismissal) - End of Quarter 4,
(final due date for all make-up work)
Monday (5/28): Happy Memorial Day! (No School)
Tuesday (5/29): Clean Out Lockers in Homeroom
(Last Day in Mrs. Doan's class for Period 3/4 students)
Tuesday (5/29): ASB Elections
Wednesday (5/30): Minimum Day -
Spirit Day!
Thursday (5/31):  Minimum Day - 12:00 Dismissal
Last Day of School!

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Monday Classwork: Chapter 29 = The Golden Age of Athens with "Polis Points" competition
 
Homework: Greek Mythology Assignment #5 (the remainder of the reading and booklet completion) - due 5/25
 
English
Monday Classwork: Study Sync - Black Ships Before Troy with annotations
 
Homework: none
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (5/23): Social Studies Final (new date)
Thursday (5/24): English Final (new date)
Friday (5/25): End-of-the-Year Class Celebration
Friday (5/25): Greek Mythology Assignment # 5 (due date to turn in)
Friday (5/25): Minimum Day (12:30 Dismissal) - End of Quarter 4,
(final due date for all make-up work)
Monday (5/28): Happy Memorial Day! (No School)
Tuesday (5/29): Clean Out Lockers in Homeroom
(Last Day in Mrs. Doan's class for Period 3/4 students)
Tuesday (5/29): ASB Elections
Wednesday (5/30): Minimum Day -
Spirit Day!
Thursday (5/31):  Minimum Day - 12:00 Dismissal
Last Day of School!

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Friday Classwork: Chapter 28 = Fighting the Persian Wars - Preview Activity in workbook p. 197, reading of chapter and discussion
 
Homework: Greek Mythology Assignment #5 (the remainder of the reading and booklet completion) - due 5/25
 
English
Friday Classwork: Study Sync "Blast"  - "From Warrior To Word"
 
Homework: Finish your 5 Peer Reviews for the "Blast" if you did not finish them in class
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (5/23): Social Studies Final (new date)
Thursday (5/24): English Final (new date)
Friday (5/25): End-of-the-Year Class Celebration
Friday (5/25): Greek Mythology Assignment # 5 (due date to turn in)
Friday (5/25): Minimum Day (12:30 Dismissal) - End of Quarter 4,
(final due date for all make-up work)
Monday (5/28): Happy Memorial Day! (No School)
Tuesday (5/29): Clean Out Lockers in Homeroom
(Last Day in Mrs. Doan's class for Period 3/4 students)
Tuesday (5/29): ASB Elections
Wednesday (5/30): Minimum Day -
Spirit Day!
Thursday (5/31):  Minimum Day - 12:00 Dismissal
Last Day of School!
 
 

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Thursday Classwork:
  • Chapter 27 = Life in Two City-States: Athens and Sparta, chapter activity in workbook, p. 190-195
  • Ancient Civilizations DVD - Spartan Warriors
  • BrainPop - Athens
Homework: Greek Mythology Assignment #5 (the remainder of the reading and booklet completion) - due 5/25
 
English
Thursday Classwork:
  • "Perseus" - Tone lesson in Study Sync ("Define" video, Model section, Your Turn quiz)
  • "Perseus" - Word Meaning in Study Sync (Define, Model, Your Turn quiz)
Homework: Period 2 - Daily Language Review worksheet
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (5/23): English Final
Thursday (5/24): Social Studies Final
Friday (5/25): End-of-the-Year Class Celebration
Friday (5/25): Greek Mythology Assignment # 5 due (turn in due date)
Friday (5/25): Minimum Day (12:30 Dismissal) - End of Quarter 4,
(final due date for all make-up work)
Monday (5/28): Happy Memorial Day! (No School)

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Wednesday Classwork: Chapter 27 = Life in Two City-States: Athens and Sparta, Introduction and chapter activity in workbook, p. 190-195
 
Homework: none
 
English
Wednesday Classwork: "Perseus" by Robert Hayden in Study Sync workbook p. 38 (reading, vocabulary, and annotations)
 
Homework:
  • "Perseus" First Read Think Questions #1,2,3 (with 3 peer reviews)
  • IXL - L.5, M.10, R.6, U.4 (due Thursday 5/17)
Upcoming Dates
Thursday (5/16): All HMS Library Books Due
Thursday (5/17): IXL - L.5, M.10, R.6, U.4 due
Wednesday (5/23): English Final
Thursday (5/24): Social Studies Final
Friday (5/25): End-of-the-Year Class Celebration
Friday (5/25): Greek Mythology Assignment # 5 due (turn in due date)
Friday (5/25): Minimum Day (12:30 Dismissal) - End of Quarter 4,
(final due date for all make-up work)
Monday (5/28): Happy Memorial Day! (No School)
 

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Tuesday Classwork:
  • Greek Mythology booklet Assignment #4 corrections (with red pen)
  • Established new polis groups and learned polis history
  • "Polis Points" competition
  • Video - Ancient Civilzations excerpt about Greece
Homework: Greek Mythology Assignment #5 (the remainder of the reading and booklet completion) - due 5/25
 
English
Tuesday Classwork:
  • "Strategies for Providing Quality Peer Review" in English Journal
  • Introduction of "Perseus" by Robert Hayden - Study Sync Intro. video, workbook p. 37
Homework:
  • Daily Language Review (two stapled pages)
  • IXL - L.5, M.10, R.6, U.4 (due Thursday 5/17)
Please Note...
...please get a parent signature on the End-of-the-School Year Important Dates
handout by Friday.
 
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday (5/16):  Noontime Fun
Thursday (5/16): All HMS Library Books Due
Thursday (5/17): IXL - L.5, M.10, R.6, U.4 due
Wednesday (5/23): English Final
Thursday (5/24): Social Studies Final
Friday (5/25): End-of-the-Year Class Celebration
Friday (5/25): Greek Mythology Assignment # 5 due (turn in due date)
Friday (5/25): Minimum Day (12:30 Dismissal)
Monday (5/28): Happy Memorial Day! (No School)
 

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