6th Grade English & Social Studies (Henry E. Huntington Middle School) //www.hehms.us/apps/classes/930824/assignments/ Class Name: 6th Grade English & Social Studies Instructor(s): Sheila Doan en-us SchoolSitePro <![CDATA[Due: 05/27/2020]]> //www.hehms.us/homeworkItem5784920 //www.hehms.us/apps/classes/930824/assignments/ Tuesday, May 26
 
Please check your email for my message about party plans! We will meet at our regular class time, and the Zoom link is included in the email. I'll see you Tuesday morning!
 
 

]]> Mon, 25 May 2020 19:18:14 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/22/2020]]> //www.hehms.us/homeworkItem5772641 //www.hehms.us/apps/classes/930824/assignments/ Thursday, May 21
We are almost to the finish line! It's down to the wire - you have today and tomorrow to finish up your work. You have done an amazing job getting used to this "distance learning" thing during Quarter 4. You guys are awesome! 
 
We will have a regular Google Meet this morning. I will see you there!
 
Social Studies
We are finishing up our DBQ essay on Education in Sparta. Today in class we will write the Conclusion and talk about how to put the final essay together.
 
I am including the reminders from yesterday below. When you are doing your final revising and proofreading, refer back to this list. Also, remember there are additional links included below with sample essays and other reminders. Remember to use all these tools!
 
Reminders:
  • Use the Introduction that we wrote together in class.
  • Then write three body paragraphs to fully explain your argument. The thesis statement provides the "roadmap" for these body paragraphs, and you can then use the sentence starters for inspiration.
  • Part A: Each body paragraph should begin with a topic sentence, or "Baby Thesis."  Be consistent with the order of the body paragraphs as presented in the thesis statement.
  • Note: You can either use the exact words from the sentence starter, or you can write your own similar version in the box.
  • Parts B and C: Think of these parts as the CC and E parts of a Race response. Refer to at least two documents (CC) and include a citation after each direct quote or paraphrased bit of evidence. The citation can simply say (Doc C), for example.  Then follow those citations with an Explanation. How does that evidence support your argument? Explain fully.
  • Remember, the third body paragraph should present an opposing argument. Include the strongest reason, and follow the same format (CC and E).
English
We are finishing up our Greek Mythology book report this week! The entire activity booklet will need to be completed by Friday, including the "Review Lesson for Lessons 1-5" on pages 15-17. These pages will be the final review assessment for the project.
1. Review of Greek Mythology page 35, "The Nine Muse, Orpheus"
2. Assignment - Read pages 123-131 in D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths and complete page 37 in the activity booklet on "Midas, Sisyphus, Bellorophon, Melampus."  Don't forget to use page 36 for reference with Facts to Know and Vocabulary.
 
You may have noticed that we have skipped some pages in the reading,
and we did not finish the entire book.
Try to read the rest of the book when you can!
The remaining pages include myths about the great heroes, 
like Heracles and Theseus. 
You don't want to miss out on those!
 
 

]]> Wed, 20 May 2020 22:32:23 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/21/2020]]> //www.hehms.us/homeworkItem5768265 //www.hehms.us/apps/classes/930824/assignments/ Wednesday, May 20
 
We will go back to our regular Google Meet space this morning, so use the link in Unified Classroom to join us at the regularly scheduled time. It's important that you attend because we will be going over the Introduction paragraph for the DBQ Essay on "Education in Sparta" together!
 
Social Studies
1. We will finish planning the essay by using the "Bucketing - Getting Ready to Write" page in DBQ Online for the "Education in Sparta" essay.
2. We will brainstorm ideas and write the Introduction paragraph together. 
3. Assignment: Complete the "Guided Essay: Education in Sparta" page as the rough draft of your essay. Do as much as you can, and finish the rest up by Friday. The due date for the final essay is Friday by 8:00 p.m. unless other arrangements have been made.
  • Use the Introduction that we write together in class.
  • Then write three body paragraphs to fully explain your argument. The thesis statement provides the "roadmap" for these body paragraphs, and you can then use the sentence starters for inspiration.
  • Part A: Each body paragraph should begin with a topic sentence, or "Baby Thesis."  Be consistent with the order of the body paragraphs as presented in the thesis statement.
  • Note: You can either use the exact words from the sentence starters, or you can write your own similar version in the box.
  • Parts B and C: Think of these parts as the CC and E parts of a Race response. Refer to at least two documents (CC) and include a citation after each direct quote or paraphrased bit of evidence. The citation can simply say (Doc C), for example.  Then follow those citations with an Explanation. How does that evidence support your argument? Explain fully.
  • Remember, the third body paragraph should present an opposing argument. Include the strongest reason, and follow the same format (CC and E).
  • We will work on the Conclusion together in class on Thursday. 
****There are sample essays provided as links on my teacher web page. Use them as models to help with ideas for organization and wording.****
 
English
We will be finishing up our Greek Mythology book report this week! The entire activity booklet will need to be completed by Friday, including the "Review Lesson for Lessons 1-5" on pages 15-17. Those pages will be the final review assessment for the project.
1. Review of Greek Mythology page 33, "Centaurs, Asclepius"
2. Assignment - Read pages 100-107 in D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths and complete page 35 in the activity booklet. Don't forget to use page 34 for reference with Facts to Know and Vocabulary.
 
 
 
 

]]> Tue, 19 May 2020 18:54:24 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/20/2020]]> //www.hehms.us/homeworkItem5765930 //www.hehms.us/apps/classes/930824/assignments/
Tuesday, May 19
 
This morning we are going to try to have a Zoom meeting instead of our regular Google Meet. Please check your email to find a message from me with the link. I will send it a few minutes before our regularly scheduled meeting time. (Note: I have sent several emails regarding the switch to Zoom. Use the most recent one, sent this morning, to find the meeting link.)
 
If you have not used Zoom before, it should be easy to figure out. You will just need to click on the link, then you'll see a message about downloading the free Zoom app. Please email me right away if you are having any problems. I will be checking emails at the beginning of the meeting until we are able to get all students logged into Zoom and ready to go.
 
FYI, Zoom has features we can use for our "Thrash Out," and we will also need it for our class party, so today seems like a good day to figure this out!
 
Social Studies
1. "Thrash Out" to discuss the Document-Based Question - "Education in Sparta: Did the Strengths Outweigh the Weaknesses?"
2. DBQ Online - page on Bucketing - Getting Ready to Write
3. Tomorrow we will write the Introduction Paragraph together, then you will begin writing your body paragraphs.
 
English
We will be working on, and finishing up, our Greek Mythology book report this week! The entire activity booklet will need to be completed by Friday, including the "Review Lesson for Lessons 1-5" on pages 15-17. Those pages will be the final review assessment for the project.
1. Review of Greek Mythology booklet p. 31 on Pan, Echo, Syrinx
2. Assignment - Read pages 96-99 and complete page 33 in the Greek Mythology activity booklet. Don't forget to refer to page 32 while reading for reminders about Facts to Know and Vocabulary.
 
Reminders...
... Your "Return and Retrieve" Day is this week (for most of you). Please remember to return any books you may have borrowed from my class library.
Also remember to pick up your portfolio. I will be working on-site for most of those days, so hopefully I'll see you, but please ask for your portfolio if I'm not there (at check-in).
Remember to bring a large bag or backpack for your locker items.

]]> Tue, 19 May 2020 07:56:50 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/19/2020]]> //www.hehms.us/homeworkItem5758337 //www.hehms.us/apps/classes/930824/assignments/ Monday, May 18
Happy Monday, and welcome to your last academic week of 6th grade! We will have our regularly scheduled Google Meets this week, so please see these reminders about expectations for our "Meets."
  • Be on time and have your materials nearby.
  • Please access the meeting using a device with a camera and a microphone, if possible. It is much easier for me to teach if I can see your faces and hear your voices!
  • Be prepared for an "attendance" check sometime in the middle of the meeting. It is important that you attend our "Meet" from beginning to end.
  • It's a good idea to wear headphones or earbuds so you can hear more easily and block out outside noises.
  • Follow "normal" school rules: no cell phones, no food/eating, no outside conversations.
Hopefully you saw the email I sent to parents and students on Sunday. We have some important work to do this week, so be prepared to do your best and finish strong!
 
Social Studies
We will be continuing to work on our Document-Based Question activity - "Education in Sparta: Did the Strengths Outweigh the Weaknesses?"
1. Document E - "Educating Girls" with Document Analysis questions
2. Discussion/preparation for the "Thrash Out" we will have tomorrow!
3. Assignment: All Document Analysis questions should be clearly completed for Docs A-E. While reviewing and proofreading, start thinking about your position and the points you would like to make during the "Thrash Out." 
 
English
We will be working on, and finishing up, our Greek Mythology book report this week! The entire activity booklet will need to completed by Friday, including the "Review Lesson for Lessons 1-5" on pages 15-17. Those pages will be the final review assessment for the project.
1. Review of last week's assignments on page 27 (Minor Gods, Prometheus) and page 29 (Pandora, Deucalion)
2. The next assignment is based on pages 90-95, but I strongly recommend you read pages 80-89 as well when you have time. 
3. Assignment: Read pages 90-95 in D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths and complete page 31 in the activity booklet on "Pan, Echo, and Syrinx." You should use page 30 for reference with "Facts to Know" and Vocabulary. 
 

]]> Sun, 17 May 2020 21:36:05 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/15/2020]]> //www.hehms.us/homeworkItem5749209 //www.hehms.us/apps/classes/930824/assignments/ Thursday, May 14
Happy Thursday! We've had a great week, and tomorrow is Catch Up Friday!  It might be a good idea to think about a plan so you can get all your assignments done before the weekend. You can do it! 
 
Social Studies
We will continue working on our Document-Based Question activity - "Education in Sparta: Did the Strengths Outweigh the Weaknesses?"
1. Review of Document Analysis questions for Docs B and C
2. Document D - "Moralia: Practices and Beliefs"
3. Assignment - Finish the Document Analysis questions for Document D online
 
English
1. Greek Mythology packet - we will go over the answers on page 25, "Dionysus"
2. Assignment for Thursday - Read pages 70-73 in D'Aulaires Greek Myths, Minor Gods and Prometheus, while referring to page 26 for vocabulary. Then complete page 27 in the packet.
3. Assignment for Friday - Read pages 74-79 in D'Aulaires Greek Myths, Pandora & Deucalion, while referring to page 28 for vocabulary. Then complete page 29 in the packet.
Reminder - Please share your work with me by sending photos or completing the work online.
 
Assignment Check-List for the Week
Social Studies: DBQ Online - Education in Sparta, Background Essay Questions and Docs A-D with Document Analysis Questions 
English: Greek Mythology Book Report - Reading of pages 44-79 in D'Aulaires Greek Myths with pages 21, 23, 25, 27, and 29 in the packet

]]> Wed, 13 May 2020 21:11:04 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/14/2020]]> //www.hehms.us/homeworkItem5744682 //www.hehms.us/apps/classes/930824/assignments/ Wednesday, May 13
 
Pig cookies cartoon images
 
Remember to keep working toward that end-goal. We are in the home stretch! 
 
Social Studies
 
We will continue working on our Document-Based Question activity - "Education in Sparta: Did the Strengths Outweigh the Weaknesses?"
1. In DBQ Online - Understanding the Question and Pre-Bucketing
2. Document B - "Life in the Military" with analysis questions
3. Document C - "The Krypteia: Murder Squads" with Document Analysis questions
4. Assignment - Finish the Document Analysis questions for Documents B and C online
 
English
1. Greek Mythology activity packet - We will go over the answers on page 23, Hades & Persephone
2. Assignment - Read pages 64-69 in the D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths about Dionysus while using page 24 for reference with vocabulary. Then complete page 25 using complete stand-alone sentences. Don't forget to share your work with me by sending a photo or using the online Google Classroom assignment. 
 
Assignment Due Dates
Tuesday 5/12 (Past due): DBQ Online - "Education in Sparta" Background Essay questions
Tuesday 5/12 (Past due): Greek Mythology - Read D'Aulaires' Greek Myths p. 44-55 and complete pages 20-21 in the packet
Wednesday 5/13 (Past due): DBQ Online - "Education in Sparta" Document A with analysis questions
Wednesday 5/13 (Past due): Greek Mythology - Read D'Aulaires' Greek Myths p. 56-63 and complete p. 23
Thursday (5/14): DBQ Online - "Education in Sparta" Documents B & C with analysis questions
Thursday (5/14): Greek Mythology - Read D'Aulaires' Greek Myths p. 64-69 and complete p. 25
 
 
 

]]> Tue, 12 May 2020 16:43:50 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/13/2020]]> //www.hehms.us/homeworkItem5741050 //www.hehms.us/apps/classes/930824/assignments/ Tuesday, May 12
 
Life of a student.
 
 
 
Social Studies
We will continue to explore the Document Based Question - "Education in Sparta: Did the strengths outweigh the weaknesses?"
1. We'll go over the Background Essay assignment in DBQ Online, "Education in Sparta." Be ready to make corrections and additions.
2. DBQ Online - Document A: The Agoge System with analysis questions
3. Assignment - Complete questions for Document A and proofread your answers
 
Engilsh
1. We'll go over answers in the Greek Mythology packet on p. 21.
2. Assignment: Read D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths pages 56-63 on Hades and Persephone (use page 22 for reference on vocabulary) then complete page 23 in the Greek Mythology booklet. Remember to use complete stand-alone sentences and answer fully. 
 
Assignment Due Dates
Tuesday 5/12 (Past due): DBQ Online - "Education in Sparta" Background Essay questions
Tuesday 5/12 (Past due): Greek Mythology - Read D'Aulaires' Greek Myths p. 44-55 and complete pages 20-21 in the packet
Wednesday (5/13): DBQ Online - "Education in Sparta" Document A with analysis questions
Wednesday (5/13): Greek Mythology - Read D'Aulaires' Greek Myths p. 56-63 and complete p. 23
 
 

]]> Mon, 11 May 2020 22:01:06 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/12/2020]]> //www.hehms.us/homeworkItem5730628 //www.hehms.us/apps/classes/930824/assignments/ Monday, May 11
 
Happy Monday! We will be having our usual Google Meet this morning, so I'll see you then! 
 
If possible, you should try to join our meeting with a computer of some sort (instead of joining by phone). We will be using a new program together, DBQ Online, and I'm excited to see if we can make it work.
 
Remember to look at PowerSchool occasionally to check on assignment completion. You can make-up any missing work at any time, just please send me an email to let me know. Also, let me know if you have any questions about assignments. I am happy to help!
 
Social Studies
1. Using Clever, we will log into DBQ Online and use a class code to "join" the class.
2. Hook Exercise - What do we value?
3. Background Essay - "Education in Sparta: Did the Strengths Outweigh the Weaknesses?"
4. Assignment: Complete the Background Essay Questions, #1-7 online 
 
English
1. Greek Mythology packet p. 20 - Vocabulary for D'Aulaires' Greek Myths p. 44-55 (Artemis, Hermes)
2. Assignment - Read pages 44-55 in D'Aulaires' Greek Myths and complete page 21 in the packet. (Remember, the packet is available online, so you have the option of completing assignments there!)
 
Assignment Due Dates
Tuesday (5/12): DBQ Online - "Education in Sparta" Background Essay questions
Tuesday (5/12): Greek Mythology - Read D'Aulaires' Greek Myths p. 44-55 and complete pages 20-21 in the packet
 
 

]]> Sun, 10 May 2020 18:14:27 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/08/2020]]> //www.hehms.us/homeworkItem5422984 //www.hehms.us/apps/classes/930824/assignments/
Thursday, May 7
Happy Thursday! We will have our regularly schedule Google Meet this morning. Looking forward to seeing you then.
 
Tomorrow is "Catch Up Friday," so you will have time to get caught up on any assignments not yet completed. Set yourself a goal to get everything done on Friday so you can have your weekend free! Please notify me by email to let me know how I can find your Greek Mythology pages, either by sending photos or notifying me that you are working online in Google Classroom. I would appreciate your help with that!
 
Don't forget to refer to the "Due Date Calendar" shown below to double check your assignment completion. I hope it is helpful. Remember, all assignments can be submitted late, but it is better to stay on top of things so they don't pile up!
 
Also, remember, Sunday is Mother's Day! Think about doing something extra nice for your mom on this special day. A sincere, handwritten note is the best gift of all. 
 
Social Studies
1. Lesson 27, Section 4 ("Education in Athens") and Section 5 ("Women and Slaves in Athens") - We will be reading and discussing these two sections
2. Continue to work on IXL (Social Studies) - I.1 and I.2
3. BrainPop video/quiz on "Democracy" - due Friday
 
English
FYI, the Greek Mythology Activity Packet has been converted to a Google doc and can be found in Google Classroom now. It is "fillable," so you will now have the option of completing assignments online if you prefer. For most of you, pencil & paper is still a great option. However, if you are having trouble printing or sending photos of completed work, the Google Classroom assignment might be helpful!
 
If you do not yet have a copy of the D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths, please email me right away. From page 37 on, there is no longer a link available to access the pages, but we can figure out a way to get you a copy of the book.
 
1. We will review the homework on page 14 in Greek Mythology packet - "Aphrodite, Ares, and Athena"
2. We will complete the Olympians' Family Tree on page 8 in the Greek Mythology packet with PowerPoint presentation
3. Assignment: D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths - read pages 38-43 and complete page 19 in the packet (due Friday-Sunday)
4. IXL (Language Arts) M.4 (due Friday)
 
Assignment Due Dates
Tuesday 5/5 (Past due): Read p. 24-27 in D'Aulaires' Greek Myths and complete p. 10-11 in the packet
Wednesday 5/6 (Past due): IXL (Social Studies) - I.1 
Wednesday 5/6 (Past due): Read p. 28-29 in D'Aulaires' Greek Myths and complete p. 12-13 in packet
Thursday (5/7): IXL (Social Studies) - 1.2 
Thursday (5/7): Read p. 30-37 in D'Aulaires' Greek Myths and complete p.14 in the packet
Friday (5/8): BrainPop on "Democracy" (video and quiz) 
Friday (5/8): IXL (Language Arts) - M.4 (Correct errors in everyday use)
Friday-Sunday (5/8-5/10): Read p. 38-43 in D'Aulaires' Greek Myths and complete p.19 in the packet
 
 
 
 
 
 

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