6th Grade English and Social Studies

Instructor: Mrs. Sheila Doan
Department: English

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Due: Monday, April 28

UPDATES

Posting for Monday, April 28

Wednesday marks the start of CAASPP state testing.

Please ensure you have wired earbuds or headphones available for use during testing,

as wireless options are not permitted.

The earbuds provided by the PTA for Career Week are suitable for this purpose.

Thank you, in advance, for your cooperation in preparing for these testing days!

Additionally, students will be dismissed early on our four testing days:

April 30th, May 1st, 7th, and 8th.

Please review the attached schedule and notify your parents of the adjusted dismissal times.

Thank you!

English

Monday Classwork:

Compare & Contrast Writing with practice in yellow packet and Google Classroom
CAASPP Test Practice - Smarter Balanced ELA Practice Test in www.caaspp-elpac.org
Test-Taking Strategies in English Journal on p. 35-36

Homework:

Optional - CAASPP testing is coming up, starting Wednesday. If you want to practice, you can use the link we used today (www.caaspp-elpac.org) or refer to my post with the link to CAASPP ELA Testing and Information. You can use this link to access practice CAASPP test questions with answers! Go to the section called "Check Out the Test Questions" and enter "Select Subject" (ELA) and "Grade" (6).
IXL E.1, E.2, E.3, E.4 (Nonfiction Text Structure) - due tomorrow (Tuesday)
In the D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths, read pages 56-69 and complete p. 22-25 in the Activity Companion booklet (due Tuesday).
In the D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths, read pages 70-79 and complete p. 26-29 in the Activity Companion booklet (due Friday).

Social Studies

Homework: none

Upcoming Dates

Tuesday (4/29): IXL E.1, E.2, E.3, E.4 due (Nonfiction Text Structure)

Tuesday (4/29): Greek Mythology Booklet, p. 22-25 due

Wednesday (4/30): CAASPP Testing (English Language-Arts)

Early Dismissal: 1:30 p.m.

Thursday (5/1): CAASPP Testing (English Language-Arts)

Early Dismissal: 1:50 p.m.

Friday (5/2): Greek Mythology Booklet p. 26-29

Friday (5/2): IXL HH.4 due (Reflexive Pronouns)

Wednesday (5/7): CAASPP Testing (Math)

Early Dismissal: 1:50 p.m.

Thursday (5/8): CAASPP Testing (Math)

Early Dismissal: 1:30 p.m.

2025 CAASPP Testing Schedule - Color Version.pdf

Due: Today (April 29)

UPDATES

Posting for Tuesday, April 29

Tomorrow marks the start of CAASPP state testing.

Please see the attached adjusted schedule and note the early dismissal times on testing days.

On testing days, you will either attend Periods 1, 3, 5, or Periods 2, 4, 6.

It is especially important to arrive promptly to Homeroom each day

with your school-issued Chromebook (fully charged),

your charging cable, wired earbuds/headphones, and water.

Additionally, please have a healthy breakfast and leave all electronic devices,

such as smartphones and smartwatches, at home or securely in your locker.

Thank you for your preparation and efforts to ensure a successful testing experience! 🤩

English

Tuesday Classwork:

Video - "SBAC ELA CAT Test" - Reminders about CAASPP test, the one you are taking tomorrow. (Also posted below)
Author's Purpose - PIE (Persuade, Inform, Entertain)
Test-Taking Strategies
Kahoot - CAASPP Review: 6th Grade ELA

Homework:

Optional CAASPP Review ideas - Look over your English Journal to remind yourself of some of the lessons we have covered this year, do some IXL skills review on Pronouns, re-watch the video (posted below), and you can use the link we used yesterday (www.caaspp-elpac.org) or refer to my post with the link to practice the CAASPP ELA Test.
In the D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths, read pages 70-79 and complete p. 26-29 in the Activity Companion booklet (due Friday).
IXL - HH.5 Reflexive Pronouns (due Friday)

Social Studies

Tuesday Classwork: Lesson 23 = Han Dynasty - Video Activity assignment

Homework: