6th Grade English/Social Studies (Henry E. Huntington Middle School) //www.hehms.us/apps/classes/880995/assignments/ Class Name: 6th Grade English/Social Studies Instructor(s): Sheila Doan en-us SchoolSitePro <![CDATA[Due: 06/03/2019]]> //www.hehms.us/homeworkItem5220298 //www.hehms.us/apps/classes/880995/assignments/ What an amazing year!
Thank you for all the support and kindness.
I will miss this outstanding group of students!
 
FYI, there are new pictures in the "Photo Album"
on my teacher web page
of the Homeroom Greek polis groups.
 
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]]> Thu, 30 May 2019 15:18:23 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/30/2019]]> //www.hehms.us/homeworkItem5219829 //www.hehms.us/apps/classes/880995/assignments/ Spirit Day was so much fun!
Photos are posted on my homepage on the right under "Photo Album."
 
Don't forget that dismissal tomorrow is at 12:00.
We'll have an awards ceremony, attend an assembly,
and sign yearbooks with the entire grade level at the end of the day.
You don't need to bring anything except a pen for yearbook signing.
 
Please make sure your locker is completely cleaned out
by the end of the day tomorrow.
Unclaimed items will be donated.
 
The last day of school is almost here!
 
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Homeroom Students -
Remember that you will receive your Spirit Day t-shirt tomorrow!
You can change into it during Homeroom.
 
Also, lunch will be provided to all students for Spirit Day,
so no need to bring one.
 
Students will be bringing home their 6th grade portfolios today.
Lots of great learning and hard work are reflected in these projects.
Take a minute to look back on all you have accomplished!
 
If you did not turn in the parent signature yet
for the Summer Suggestions letter,
please bring it tomorrow. You will get a
Jolly Rancher when it is returned!
 
 
Important Dates
Wednesday (5/29):  Spirit Day!
Minimum Day - 12:30 p.m. dismissal
Lunch is provided for students.
Thursday (5/30):  Last Day of School!
Minimum Day - 12:00 p.m. dismissal
Catalina (Outdoor Education) Registration and Payment Due
 

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Thank you for all the wonderful goodies
for our class party! It was a fabulous feast!
 
Students are bringing home a
"Summer Suggestions" letter with
some ideas about how to avoid
the "Summer Slide." Please get a parent
signature and return the bottom portion
on Tuesday, if possible. The letter is also posted below
in case the hard copy is misplaced.
 
Don't forget to bring a sturdy bag with handles
for cleaning out your locker on Tuesday. Also, remember
that you will be bringing home your portfolio that day,
so you will have a lot to carry! All you need to bring to class is your
English Journal and the yellow slip with parent signature.
 
We are rounding up library books!
Please check in your locker and at home to see
if you have any of my classroom library books.
Rewards will be given for recovered books!
 
Homeroom Students - don't forget to bring "props"
for our Spirit Day dance. We will practice on Tuesday.
 
 
Important Dates
Monday (5/27): Memorial Day - No School
Tuesday (5/28):  ASB Elections & Clean-Out Lockers
(Bring a handled bag to carry your belongings home.)
Wednesday (5/29):  Spirit Day!
Minimum Day - 12:30 p.m. dismissal
Lunch is provided for students.
Thursday (5/30):  Last Day of School!
Minimum Day - 12:00 p.m. dismissal
Catalina (Outdoor Education) Registration and Payment Due

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Thursday Classwork:
  • Review time for test (including time to do Lesson Games because TCI was down last night)
  • Chapter 27/31 Test
Homework: none
 
English
Thursday Classwork:
  • Study Sync - "Blast" activity online
  • Greek Mythology - booklet p. 39-40 on "Creatures, Spirits, and Monsters"
Homework: Greek Mythology Assignment #5 - due tomorrow (be prepared to turn in the D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths and the Activity Companion blue booklet)
 
Please Note
...our End of the Year party is tomorrow!
Please remember to bring your
contribution and drop it off either during Homeroom or at the beginning of class.
Thank you in advance for participating!
...Quarter 4 ends on Friday. All make-up work should
be submitted by that date.
 
Important Dates
Friday (5/24): Greek Mythology Assignment #5 due
Friday (5/24):  Minimum Day (End of Quarter 4)
Friday (5/24):  Class Party (Room 309)
Monday (5/27): Memorial Day - No School
Tuesday (5/28):  ASB Elections & Clean-Out Lockers
(Bring a handled bag to carry your belongings home.)
Wednesday (5/29):  Spirit Day!
Minimum Day - 12:30 p.m. dismissal
Lunch is provided for students.
Thursday (5/30):  Last Day of School!
Minimum Day - 12:00 p.m. dismissal
Catalina (Outdoor Education) Registration and Payment Due

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Wednesday Classwork: Polis Points quiz bowl
 
Homework:
  • The Chapter 27/31 Test is tomorrow. Use the blue Study Guide for review guidelines.
  • The Chapter 27 Lesson Game (Matrix of Knowledge) and the Chapter 31 Lesson Game (The Sphinx's Riddles) should be completed before the test.
English
Wednesday Classwork:
  • Lightning Thief Unit test
  • Greek Mythology - booklet p. 38-39 on "Creatures, Spirits, and Monsters"
Homework: Greek Mythology Assignment #5 (remaining pages) - due Friday, May 24
 
Please Note
...our End of the Year party
will take place on Friday, May 24th. Please consider
signing up to contribute something. Thank you!
...Quarter 4 ends on Friday. All make-up work should
be submitted by that date.
 
Important Dates
Thursday (5/23): Social Studies Test - Chapters 27/31
Friday (5/24): Greek Mythology Assignment #5 due
Friday (5/24):  Minimum Day (End of Quarter 4)
Friday (5/24):  Class Party (Room 309)
Monday (5/27): Memorial Day - No School
Tuesday (5/28):  ASB Elections & Clean-Out Lockers
(Bring a handled bag to carry your belongings home.)
Wednesday (5/29):  Spirit Day!
Minimum Day - 12:30 p.m. dismissal
Lunch is provided for students.
Thursday (5/30):  Last Day of School!
Minimum Day - 12:00 p.m. dismissal
Catalina (Outdoor Education) Registration and Payment Due

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Tuesday Classwork:
  • Chapter 31 Partner Activity with notes in ISN p. 226-227
  • Study guidelines for Chapter 27/31 Test (blue handout)
 
Homework:
  • The Chapter 27/31 Test is on Thursday. Use the blue Study Guide for review guidelines.
  • The Chapter 27 Lesson Game (Matrix of Knowledge) and the Chapter 31 Lesson Game (The Sphinx's Riddles) should be completed before the test.
English
Tuesday Classwork:
  • "Types of Conflict" activity in English Journal with yellow "Practice & Assess" worksheet
  • Review guidelines for Lightning Thief Unit Test
Homework:
  • Review for the Lightning Thief Unit Test tomorrow. The test will include questions on comprehension, vocabulary, mythology, allusions, text evidence, and conflict.
  • Greek Mythology Assignment #5 (remaining pages) - due Friday, May 24
Please Note
...our End of the Year party
will take place on Friday, May 24th. Please consider
signing up to contribute something. Thank you!
...Quarter 4 ends on Friday. All make-up work should
be submitted by that date.
 
Important Dates
Wednesday (5/22): English Test - The Lightning Thief
Thursday (5/23): Social Studies Test - Chapters 27/31
Friday (5/24): Greek Mythology Assignment #5 due
Friday (5/24):  Minimum Day (End of Quarter 4)
Friday (5/24):  Class Party (Room 309)
Monday (5/27): Memorial Day - No School
Tuesday (5/28):  ASB Elections & Clean-Out Lockers
(Bring a handled bag to carry your belongings home.)
Wednesday (5/29):  Spirit Day!
Minimum Day - 12:30 p.m. dismissal
Lunch is provided for students.
Thursday (5/30):  Last Day of School!
Minimum Day - 12:00 p.m. dismissal
Catalina (Outdoor Education) Registration and Payment Due

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Monday Classwork: Chapter 31 = The Legacy of Ancient Greece, activity with partners and notes in ISN p. 226-227
 
Homework: The Chapter 27/31 Test will be on Thursday. The Chapter 27 Lesson Game (Matrix of Knowledge) and the Chapter 31 Lesson Game (The Sphinx's Riddles) should be completed before the test.
 
English
Monday Classwork: Lesson on Conflict in English Journal (Internal/External)
 
Homework:
  • "Internal & External Conflict" worksheet
  • The Lightning Thief Unit Test will be on Wednesday
  • Greek Mythology Assignment #5 (remaining pages) - due Friday, May 24
Please Note
...our End of the Year party
will take place on Friday, May 24th. Please consider
signing up to contribute something. Thank you!
...Quarter 4 ends on Friday. All make-up work should
be submitted by that date.
 
Important Dates
Wednesday (5/22): English Test - The Lightning Thief
Thursday (5/23): Social Studies Test - Chapters 27/31
Friday (5/24): Greek Mythology Assignment #5 due
Friday (5/24):  Minimum Day (End of Quarter 4)
Friday (5/24):  Class Party (Room 309)
Monday (5/27): Memorial Day - No School
Tuesday (5/28):  ASB Elections & Clean-Out Lockers
(Bring a handled bag to carry your belongings home.)
Wednesday (5/29):  Spirit Day!
Minimum Day - 12:30 p.m. dismissal
Lunch is provided for students.
Thursday (5/30):  Last Day of School!
Minimum Day - 12:00 p.m. dismissal
Catalina (Outdoor Education) Registration and Payment Due

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Friday Classwork:
  • Chapters 28, 29, 30 - overview with discussion
  • Chapter 31 = The Legacy of Ancient Greece - Preview Activity in ISN p. 225, Introduction in online text, and "Legacy Cards" Activity with Section 1
Homework: The "Education in Sparta" final printed copy with DBQ packet was collected today. If you did not turn it in, it should be turned in as soon as possible.
 
English
Homework: Greek Mythology Assignment #5 (remaining pages) - due Friday, May 24
 
Please Note
Students are bringing home a letter about our End of the Year party.
It will take place on Friday, May 24th.
Please consider signing up to contribute something. Thank you!
 
Important Dates
Wednesday (5/22): English Test - The Lightning Thief
Thursday (5/23): Social Studies Test - Chapters 27/31
Friday (5/24): Greek Mythology Assignment #5 due
Friday (5/24):  Minimum Day (End of Quarter 4)
Friday (5/24):  Class Parties (Room 309)
Monday (5/27): Memorial Day - No School
 
 

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Thursday Classwork:
  • Chapter 27, Sections 4 and 8 (ISN p. 201) and Sections 5 and 9 (ISN p. 202) with reading of text and Interactive Tutorials
  • Chapter 27 Summary in text with Interactive Tutorial
  • Chapter 27 Processing Activity in ISN p. 203 (partly completed/optional)
  • Final revising guidelines for the "Education in Sparta" essay
Homework: The final, printed "Education in Sparta" essay is due tomorrow. Revise and edit carefully, then print before coming to class (single-sided please).
 
English
Thursday Classwork: Study Sync lesson on "Text Evidence" in Lightning Thief with worksheet in green packet (Define Video, Model Section, and Your Turn quiz)
 
Homework: Greek Mythology Assignment #5 (remaining pages) - due May 24
 
Important Dates
Friday (5/17): "Education in Sparta" Essay due
Friday (5/17): 6th Grade Early Dismissal (1:30 p.m.)
*5th Grade Visit
Wednesday (5/22): English Test - The Lightning Thief
Thursday (5/23): Social Studies Test - Chapters 27/31
Friday (5/24): Greek Mythology Assignment #5 due
Friday (5/24):  Minimum Day (End of Quarter 4)
Friday (5/24):  Class Parties (Room 309)
Monday (5/27): Memorial Day - No School

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