MONDAY, MAY 14, 2012
MON. 5/14
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Introduce "Character" Stories with Partners.
Begin Planning Sheet.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
Dialogue Worksheet #3 - Due Tomorrow.
Dialogue Quiz - Wednesday.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Groups: Work on Hurricane Pamphlet.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study Caribbean Map and Chapter 11 GeoTerms.
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MONDAY, APRIL 30, 2012
MON. 4/30
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Finish "How-To" Essay Organizer and
Begin Rough Draft.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
Due Tomorrow - "How-To" Essay Rough Draft.
Study for Interjections Test on Thursday.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Groups: Work on Chapter 10 Skits.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Chapter 10 Skit - Due Tomorrow.
Study Chapter 10 GeoTerms and Central America Map.
TUES. 5/1
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Edit and Peer Edit "How-To" Essay Rough Draft.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
Interjections Review Sheet - Due Tomorrow.
Due Thursday (2 nights) - "How-To" Essay Final Copy.
Study for Interjections Test on Thursday.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Groups: Read Chapter 10 and Present Group Skits.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Quiz Friday -
Study Chapter 10 GeoTerms and Central America Map.
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MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2012
MON. 4/23
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Introduce Interjections: Notes, Practice, Schoolhouse Rock.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
Interjections Worksheet #1 - Due Tomorrow.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Read/Discuss Section 9.4.
Listen to Interviews/Workbook Page 75.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Quiz TOMORROW -
Study Chapter 9 GeoTerms & Latin America Map.
TUES. 4/24
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Discuss Example of Writing with Interjections.
Begin Writing "Bad Day" 2 Pages.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
Finish "Bad Day" 2 Pages/5 Paragraphs - Due Tomorrow.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Chapter 9 Map/GeoTerms Quiz.
Finish Reading/Discussing Chapter 9.
Listen to Interviews/Workbook Pages 76-77.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Chapter 9 Open-Book Test Tomorrow.
THURS. 4/26
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Read & Discuss/Practice "How-To" Organizer:
"The Crab Master".
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
Interjections Worksheet #3 - Due Tomorrow.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Read/Notes: 10.1 - 10.2.
Workbook Page 78 (GeoTerms).
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study Chapter 10 GeoTerms and Central America Map.
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MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2012
MON. 4/9
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Notes & Practice: Transition Words and
Chronological Order.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
1. Conjunctions W.S. #6 - Due Tomorrow.
2. Test Thursday - Conjunctions & Combining Sentences.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
(SWITCH SOCIAL STUDIES CLASSES TODAY.)
Introduce Latin America Map.
Group Brainstorm About Latin America.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study Latin America Map.
TUES. 4/10
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Pass-Along Stories with Chronological Order and
Transition Words. Read Aloud.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
1. Conjunctions W.S. #7 - Due Tomorrow.
2. Test Thursday - Conjunctions & Combining Sentences.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Groups: Complete and Discuss
Latin America Unit Questions.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study Latin America Map.
WED. 4/11 (Get Self-Eval. Signed.)
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Complete/Discuss Practice Test.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
Study for Conjunctions & Combining Sentences Test -
TOMORROW.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Workbook Page 72/Discuss.
Read/Notes: Sections 9.1 - 9.2.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study Chapter 9 GeoTerms & Latin America Map.
THURS. 4/12
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Conjunctions/Compound Sentences Test.
Begin "How to Have a Good Party" Essay (2 Pages).
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
Finish "How to Have a Good Party" Essay (2 Pages) -
Due Tomorrow.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Workbook Page 73 (GeoTerms).
Read/Notes: Section 9.3.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Quiz on Tuesday After Break (4/24) -
Study Chapter 9 GeoTerms & Latin America Map.
FRI. 4/13
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Read/Discuss "Baseball Cards" Article.
Make Baseball Cards.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
NONE.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Guest Speaker.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Quiz Tuesday After Break (4/24) -
Study Chapter 9 GeoTerms & Latin America Map.
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MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012
MON. 4/2
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Introduce Procedure/"How-To" Writing.
Practice Writing Directions.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
Conjunctions Worksheet #4 - Due Tomorrow.
Conjunctions/Combining Sentences Quiz - Thursday.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Read/Notes: Sections 12.7 - 12.8.
Finish Workbook Pages 92 - 93.
Work on Latin America Song.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Quiz Wednesday -
Study South America Map and Chapter 12 GeoTerms.
TUES. 4/3
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Finish Writing Directions on "How-To Draw...", Switch Papers, and
Practice Following Directions.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
Conjunctions Worksheet #5 - Due Tomorrow.
Conjunctions/Combining Sentences Quiz - Thursday.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Finish Reading/Notes for Chapter 12.
Work on Latin America Song/Presentation.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Quiz Tomorrow -
Study South America Map and Chapter 12 GeoTerms.
WED. 4/4 NO SELF-EVALS. TODAY.
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Clean Out Binders & H/S Folders.
Cool Words Competition.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
Study for Conjunctions/Combining Sentences Quiz - TOMORROW.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Chapter 12 Quiz and Open-Book Test.
Work on Latin America Song/Presentation.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Latin America Song/Presentation - Due Tomorrow.
THURS. 4/5
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Combining Sentences Quiz.
Begin "How-To Survive M.M.S." 2-Page Essay.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
Finish "How-To Survive M.M.S." 2-Page Essay - Due Monday.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
6th Grade Group Region Presentations.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
NONE.
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MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2012
MON. 3/26
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Conjunctions Notes.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
NONE (READING MCAS SESSION 2 TOMORROW.)
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
NO SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS TODAY DUE TO MCAS.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study South America Map.
TUES. 3/27
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Review Combining Sentences/Practice W.S.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
Combining Sentences Worksheet #1 - Due Tomorrow.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
NO SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS TODAY DUE TO MCAS.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study South America Map.
WED. 3/28 GET SELF-EVAL. SIGNED
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Discuss H.W. and "Gumbie Cat" Test.
Begin Combining Silly Sentences Magazine Activity.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
Combining Sentences Worksheet #2 - Due Tomorrow.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Complete Workbook Page 90/Discuss Land Use.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study South America Map and Chapter 12 GeoTerms.
THURS. 3/29
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Cool Words.
Finish Combining Silly Sentences Magazine Activity.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
Conjunctions Worksheet #3 - Due Tomorrow.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Read/Notes: Sections 12.1 - 12.2.
Workbook Page 91 (GeoTerms).
Work on Latin America Song.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study South America Map and Chapter 12 GeoTerms.
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MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2012
MON. 3/19
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Discuss/Highlight Student Sample of Open-Response Paragraph.
Self-Edit and Peer Edit "Throwing a Tree" Open-Response Paragraph Rough Drafts.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
1. "Throwing a Tree" Paragraph Final Copy - Due Tomorrow.
2. 5 Poem Collection - Due Wednesday (Quiz Grade - See Grading Rubric)
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Groups: Work on Chapter 11 Hurricane Pamphlet.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Quiz Wednesday - Chapter 11 GeoTerms & Caribbean Map.
TUES. 3/20
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Peer Edit "Throwing a Tree" Paragraph Final Drafts.
Groups: Discuss/Rate Student Sample Paragraphs,
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
5 Poem Collection - Due TOMORROW (Quiz Grade - See Grading Rubric)
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Groups: Work on Chapter 11 Hurricane Pamphlet.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Quiz TOMORROW - Chapter 11 GeoTerms & Caribbean Map.
WED. 3/21 GET SELF-EVAL. SIGNED.
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Begin "Gumbie Cat" Poetry Test.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
NONE.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Chapter 11 GeoTerms/Caribbean Map Quiz.
Groups: Finish Ch. 11 Hurricane Pamphlet.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
NONE.
THURS. 3/22
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Finish "Gumbie Cat" Poetry Test.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
NONE.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Introduce South America Map.
Finish Reading/Discussing Chapter 11.
Present Hurricane Pamphlets to the Class.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
1. Ch. 11 Open-Book Test Tomorrow.
2. Study South America Map.
FRI. 3/23
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Students Read Aloud Poetry &
Complete Listening Worksheet.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
NONE
(READING MCAS TEST IS ON MONDAY & TUESDAY.)
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Chapter 11 Open-Book Test.
Watch Hurricane! Video/Write Facts.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study South America Map.
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MONDAY, MARCH 5, 2012
MON. 3/5
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Review MCAS Vocabulary.
Groups: Put the MCAS Open-Response Rubric Into Your Own Words.
Read Aloud "Places I'll Go" Stories.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
1. MCAS Words Worksheet - Due Tomorrow.
2. Study MCAS Words for Upcoming Test.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Read/Notes: Sections 10.2 - 10.3.
Workbook Pages 79 - 80.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study Central America Map and Chapter 10 GeoTerms.
TUES. 3/6 EARLY RELEASE DAY
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Read for Details/Discuss: Macavity Poem.
Draw Picture and Listen to Musical Version.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
Study MCAS Words for Test on FRIDAY.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Read/Notes: Sections 10.4 - 10.5.
Workbook Pages 79 - 80.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Quiz Thursday -
Study Central America Map and Chapter 10 GeoTerms.
THURS. 3/8
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Begin "Out of the Dust"
Open-Response Quiz Paragraph.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
Study MCAS Words for Test TOMORROW.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Chapter 10 Map/GeoTerms Quiz.
Finish Reading Chapter 10.
Workbook Page 82.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Chapter 10 Open-Book Test Tomorrow.
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2012
MON. 2/27
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Discuss "In the Ebony Room" Poem, Model Note Plan, and
Highlight a Sample Open-Response Paragraph.
Edit Rough Drafts.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
"In the Ebony Room" Open-Response Paragraph -
Final Copy Due Tomorrow.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Practice Quiz.
Read Sections 9.3 - 9.5. Listen to Interview #2.
Workbook Page 75.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Quiz Tomorrow:
Latin America Map & Ch. 9 GeoTerms.
TUES. 2/28
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Begin "On a Night of Snow" Poetry Worksheet.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
"Ask Mother to Sing" Poetry Worksheet - Due Tomorrow.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Video: Mayan Civilization.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Quiz Tomorrow:
Latin America Map & Ch. 9 GeoTerms.
WED. 2/29 GET SELF-EVAL. SIGNED.
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Discuss "Ask Mother to Sing" H.W.
Finish "On a Night of Snow" Poetry Worksheet.
Poetry Summary/Reaction Worksheet.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
NONE.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Map and GeoTerms Quiz.
Finish Reading Chapter 9.
Listen to Interviews/Workbook Pages 76 - 77.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Chapter 9 Open-Book Test Tomorrow.
FRI. 3/2
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Read 2 Dr. Seuss Books.
Write Onomatopoeia Poems and
Begin "Places I'll Go" Story.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
Finish "Places I'll Go" Story (3 Paragraphs)
- Due Monday.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Discuss Family Traditions Questions and Workbook Page 78.
Read/Notes: Section 10.1.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study Central America Map.
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2012
MON. 2/13
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
"I Love the Look of Words" Poem - Model Note Plan and
Highlight a Sample Open-Response Paragraph.
Edit Rough Drafts.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
"Look of Words" Open-Response Paragraph -
Final Copy Due Tomorrow.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS
*SWITCH SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHERS TODAY*:
Introduce Latin America Map.
Groups Brainstorm: What You Already Know
About Latin America.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study Latin America Map for Upcoming Quiz.
TUES. 2/14
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Discuss Famous Love Poems.
Write Valentine's Day Poems and Make Cards.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
"I am Singing Now" Poem Worksheet - Due Tomorrow.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Complete & Discuss:
Latin America Unit Introduction Questions.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study Latin America Map for Upcoming Quiz.
THURS. 2/16
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Discuss "Senior Class" Poem and
Finish Open-Response Paragraph for "Ebony Room".
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
"Mother's Kitchen" Poetry Worksheet - Due Tomorrow.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Read/Notes: Sections 9.1 - 9.2.
GeoTerms Workbook Page 73.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study Latin America Map and
Chapter 9 GeoTerms for Upcoming Quiz.
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2012
MON. 2/6
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Read/Discuss Poem "A Conservative".
Add to Cool Words Notes.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
"Ox Cart Man" Poetry Worksheet - Due Tomorrow.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Groups: Finish Chapter 11 Hurricane Pamphlets.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
1. Chapter 11 Open-Book Test on Wednesday.
2. Study South America Map for Quiz on Friday.
WED. 2/8 GET SELF-EVAL. SIGNED.
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Finish Open-Response Paragraph for
"I Love the Look of Words" Poem.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
"Grandma Ling" Poetry Worksheet - Due Tomorrow.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Chapter 11 Open-Book Test.
Begin Video - "Hurricane!"
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study South America Map for Quiz on Friday.
THURS. 2/9
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Finish Open-Response Paragraph for
"I Love the Look of Words" Poem.
Read Poetry Books and
Complete Golden Lines Worksheet.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
"Lineage" Poetry Worksheet - Due Tomorrow.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Groups Present Hurricane Pamphlets.
Finish Video - "Hurricane!" and Write Hurricane Facts.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study South America Map for Quiz TOMORROW.
FRI. 2/10
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Discuss Poems: "Lineage" and
"I Love the Look of Words".
Share Golden Lines Worksheets.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
NONE.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
South America Map Quiz.
Groups: Read/Present One Section of Chapter 12.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
NONE.
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WEEK OF MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 2012
TUES. 1/31
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Practice Analyzing Poems for Imagery.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
Poetry Worksheet #3 - Due Tomorrow.
Study Poetry Notes for Quiz on Friday.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Read/Notes: Sections 11.3 - 11.4.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Quiz Friday -
Study Caribbean Map and Chapter 11 GeoTerms.
WED. 2/1 GET SELF-EVAL. SIGNED.
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Finish Analyzing Poems for Imagery.
Onomatopoeia Practice.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
Poetry Worksheet #4 - Due Tomorrow.
Study Poetry Notes for Quiz on Friday.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Write Section 11.4 Hurricane Paragraph.
Read Section 11.5.
Introduce Hurricane Pamphlet Project.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Quiz Friday -
Study Caribbean Map and Chapter 11 GeoTerms.
THURS. 2/2
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
"Find Someone" Activity to Review Poetry Terms.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
Study Poetry Notes for Quiz TOMORROW.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Groups: Work on Chapter 11 Hurricane Pamphlets.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Quiz TOMORROW -
Study Caribbean Map and Chapter 11 GeoTerms.
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WEEK OF TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2012
TUES. 1/17
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Write Pass-Along Stories Using Descriptive Terms &
Read Aloud.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
Study Descriptive Writing Notes -
In-Class Descriptive Writing Essay Test TOMORROW.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Finish Reading/Discussing Chapter 9.
Listen to Interview/Workbook Page 77.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Chapter 9 Open-Book Test Tomorrow.
Study Central America Map.
WED. 1/18
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Begin In-Class Descriptive Writing Essay Test.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
NONE.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Chapter 9 Open-Book Test.
Workbook Page 78.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study Central America Map.
THURS. 1/19
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Continue In-Class Descriptive Writing Essay Test.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
NONE.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Read/Notes: Sections 10.1 - 10.2.
Complete Workbook Page 79 (GeoTerms).
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study Central America Map and Chapter 10 GeoTerms.
FRI. 1/20
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Finish In-Class Descriptive Writing Essay Test.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
NONE.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Begin Chapter 10 Group Work:
Read/Facts Worksheet/Workbook Page 80.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study Central America Map and Chapter 10 GeoTerms.
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WEEK OF MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2012
MON. 1/9
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Review Prepositional Phrases.
Finish Imagery Worksheet/Drawing Before & After Pictures:
"The Monkey Garden".
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
Prepositions Worksheet #2 - Due Tomorrow.
Study Prepositions Notes/Song & Descriptive Writing Notes.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Read/Notes: Sections 9.1 - 9.2.
Workbook Page 73 (GeoTerms).
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Quiz on Wednesday:
Latin America Map & Ch. 9 GeoTerms.
TUES. 1/10
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Discuss Homework W.S.
Add Cool Words to Notes.
Begin Reading Descriptive Essay: "Daytona Beach".
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
Prepositions Worksheet #3 - Due Tomorrow.
Test on Friday -
Study Prepositions Notes/Song & Descriptive Writing Notes.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Watch Video/List Facts:
"San Andreas Fault".
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Quiz MOVED to Thursday:
Study Latin America Map & Ch. 9 GeoTerms.
WED. 1/11
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Prepositions Practice Test #1/Discuss and Grade.
Finish Discussing Descriptive Essay: "Daytona Beach".
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
Prepositions Worksheet #4 - Due Tomorrow.
Test on Friday -
Study Prepositions Notes & Song.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Groups: Read/Notes Sections 9.3 - 9.4.
Finish Workbook Page 73.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Quiz TOMORROW:
Study Latin America Map & Ch. 9 GeoTerms.
THURS. 1/12
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Discuss H.W. #4.
Prepositions Practice Test #2/Discuss and Grade.
Prepositions Ball Toss Game.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
Study for Prepositions/Adverbs Test Tomorrow.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Quiz - Chapter 9 GeoTerms & Latin America Map.
Listen to Interview/Workbook Page 74.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
NONE.
FRI. 1/13
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Prepositions/Adverbs Test.
Begin 3 Paragraphs: "Describe Favorite Food".
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
3 Paragraphs: "Describe Favorite Food" - Due Tuesday.
(In-Class Descriptive Writing Essay Test on Wednesday.)
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Introduce Central America map.
Read Sections 9.4 - 9.5. Listen to Interviews.
Workbook Pages 75 - 76.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study Central America Map.
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WEEK OF TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 20123
TUES. 1/3
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Prepositions: Notes/Practice Worksheet/Skit.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
Prepositions Worksheet #1 - Due Tomorrow.
Study Prepositions Song.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
*SWITCH SOCIAL STUDIES CLASSES TODAY*
Brainstorm: "What do you know about Latin America?"
Begin Latin America Unit Introduction Questions.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
NONE.
THURS. 1/5
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Review Descriptive Writing Terms.
Read/Begin Imagery Worksheet: "The Monkey Garden".
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
Study Prepositions Song.
Bring a Lunch/Drink for Field Trip Tomorrow.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Grade/Discuss Unit Introduction Questions.
Introduce Latin America Map.
Complete/Discuss Workbook Page 72.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study: Latin America Map & Ch. 9 GeoTerms.
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WEEK OF MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2011
WED. 12/21
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Adjectives/Adverbs Practice Tests/Discuss.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
Adjectives/Adverbs Review Sheet #1 - Due Tomorrow.
Adjectives/Adverbs Test - Moved to Friday.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Groups: Finish & Present Hurricane Pamphlets.
Finish Reading/Discussing Chapter 11.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Chapter 11 Open-Book Test - Tomorrow.
THURS. 12/22
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Adjectives/Adverbs Practice Test.
Read Aloud Writing/Listening Worksheet.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
Adjectives/Adverbs Test - Tomorrow.
Bring In Signed Field Trip Permission Slip & Money.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Chapter 11 Open-Book Test.
NOVA Video: Hurricane!
IN SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
NONE.
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WEEK OF MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2011
MON. 12/12
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Edit Rough Drafts.
Act Out Adverbs & Watch Schoolhouse Rock.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
"Describe a Person" 5-Paragraphs
Final Draft - Due WEDNESDAY.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Read/Notes: Sections 11.3 - 11.5.
Finish Workbook Page 85 (GeoTerms).
Workbook Page 87.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study Chapter 11 GeoTerms and Caribbean Map.
TUES. 12/13
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Notes: Descriptive Writing Terms.
Draw "Self" Pictures with Examples.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
1. Adverbs Worksheet #1 - Due Tomorrow.
2. "Describe a Person" 5-Paragraphs Final Draft - Due TOMORROW.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Discuss Workbook Page 87 - How a Hurricane Forms.
Introduce Hurricane Pamphlet Project & Begin Working.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Quiz Thursday - Study Chapter 11 GeoTerms and Caribbean Map.
WED. 12/14
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Discuss Adverbs Homework.
Add New Cool Words.
Finish "Self" Pictures.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
Adverbs Worksheet #2 - Due Tomorrow.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Groups: Continue Working on Hurricane Pamphlets.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Quiz TOMORROW -
Study Chapter 11 GeoTerms and Caribbean Map.
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WEEK OF MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011
MON. 12/5
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Read/Discuss "Storm", Page 509.
Complete Anecdote Worksheet.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
Adjectives Worksheet #3 - Due Tomorrow.
Study for Adjectives Quiz on Thursday.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Read/Notes: Sections 10.5 - 10.6.
Workbook Page 81.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Quiz Tomorrow - Study Central America Map and
Chapter 10 GeoTerms.
TUES. 12/6
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Read/Discuss "Brother", Page 473.
Complete Characterization Worksheet.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
Adjectives Review Sheet - Due Tomorrow.
Study for Adjectives Quiz on Thursday.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Chapter 10 GeoTerms/Central America Map Quiz.
Read/Notes: Sections 10.7 - 10.9.
Workbook Page 82.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Chapter 10 Open-Book Test Tomorrow.
WED. 12/7
* NO SELF-EVALS. TODAY *
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Discuss Homework.
Complete Practice Adjectives Quiz/Discuss.
Begin Homework Pre-Writing Worksheet.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
"Describe a Person" Pre-Writing Worksheet (2 Sides) - Due Tomorrow.
Study for Adjectives Quiz - Tomorrow.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Introduce Caribbean Map.
Chapter 10 Open-Book Test.
Chapter 11 Preview Worksheet.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study Caribbean Map.
THURS. 12/8
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Adjectives Quiz.
Explain 5-Paragraph Essay Grading Rubric.
Begin Essay Organizer & Rough Draft.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
"Describe a Person" Organizer - Due Tomorrow.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Mayan Mysteries Video.
Write/Discuss 5 Facts.
Chapter 11 Preview Worksheet.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study Caribbean Map.
FRI. 12/9
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Notes and Practice: Adverbs.
Work on "Describe a Person" 5-Paragraph Rough Draft.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
"Describe a Person" 5-Paragraph Rough Draft - Due Monday.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Read/Notes: Sections 11.1 - 11.2.
Workbook Page 85 (GeoTerms).
IN SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study Chapter 11 GeoTerms and Caribbean Map.
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WEEK OF MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2011
MON. 11/28
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Notes: Adjectives and Anecdotes.
Schoolhouse Rock.
Begin 3 Paragraphs: Describe Yourself.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
"Describe Yourself" 3 Paragraphs - Due Tomorrow.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Finish Reading Chapter 9.
Listen to Interviews/Workbook Pages 76 - 77.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Chapter 9 Open-Book Test Tomorrow.
GeoTerms/Latin America Map Quiz - Wednesday.
TUES. 11/29
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Introduce "I'm Talkin'..." Posters.
Thesaurus Practice.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
Adjectives Worksheet #1 - Due Tomorrow.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Chapter 9 Open-Book Test.
Workbook Page 78.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
GeoTerms/Latin America Map Quiz - Tomorrow.
WED. 11/30
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Discuss Adjectives Homework.
Groups Continue I'm Talkin'..." Posters.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
Adjectives Worksheet #2 - Due Tomorrow.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Quiz: Latin America Map & Chapter 9 GeoTerms.
Discuss Family Traditions & Workbook Page 78.
Read/Notes: Section 10.1.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
NONE.
THURS. 12/1
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Discuss Adjectives Homework.
Groups Finish "I'm Talkin'..." Posters.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
"Describe Dream House or Car" 3 Paragraphs -
Due Tomorrow.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Introduce Central America Map.
Read/Notes: Section 10.2.
Workbook Page 79 - GeoTerms.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Quiz Tuesday - Study Central America Map and
Chapter 10 GeoTerms.
FRI. 12/2
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
New Cool Words.
Groups Present "I'm Talkin'..." Posters.
"Dream House/Car" Read Aloud/Listening Worksheet
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
NONE.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Read/Notes: Sections 10.3 - 10.4.
Workbook Page 80.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Quiz Tuesday - Study Central America Map and
Chapter 10 GeoTerms.
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WEEK OF MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2011
TUES. 11/22
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Write Rough Draft of Business Letter.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
1. Business Letter Final Copy - Due Tomorrow (2 Copies If Possible)
2. Optional - Bring In a Stamped Envelope.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Read Sections 9.3- 9.4.
Listen to Interviews and Complete Workbook Page 74 - 75.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study Latin America Map and Ch. 9 GeoTerms.
WED. 11/23
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Address Envelopes for Business Letters.
Write Friendly "Thank You" Letters.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
NONE.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Read Aloud/Discuss Theme: The Giving Tree.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study Latin America Map and Ch. 9 GeoTerms.
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WEEK OF MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2011
MON. 11/14
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Begin Watching Movie: Tuck Everlasting.
Work on Book vs. Movie Compare/Contrast Chart.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
NONE.
Bring in Signed Report Card.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Chapter 6 Workbook Page 56 -
Groups Make National Parks Posters.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Chapter 6 Open-Book Test Tomorrow.
TUES. 11/15
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Continue Watching Movie: Tuck Everlasting.
Work on Book vs. Movie Compare/Contrast Chart.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
NONE.
Bring in Signed Report Card.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Chapter 6 Open-Book Test.
Read/Notes: Sections 7.1 - 7.2.
Workbook Page 58.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
NONE.
WED. 11/16
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Finish Watching Movie: Tuck Everlasting.
Work on Book vs. Movie Compare/Contrast Chart.
Add to Cool Words Nortes.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
NONE.
Bring in Signed Self-Eval.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Change Social Studies Teachers.
Color/Practice Latin America Map.
Brainstorm: What do you know about Latin America?
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study Latin America Map.
FRI. 11/18
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Clean Out Binders.
Introduce Business Letter Writing.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
1. Think of a Business Letter Topic.
2. Optional - Bring in a blank, stamped envelope next week.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Finish/Grade Unit Introduction Questions.
Workbook Page 72/Discuss.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study Latin America Map.
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WEEK OF TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2011
TUES. 10/11
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
In-Class Paragraph Writing Test.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
NONE.
Bring in Signed Progress Report.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Chapter 3 Open-Book Test.
Workbook Page 28.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study Great Lakes Map.
WED. 10/12
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Finish In-Class Paragraph Writing Test.
Add to Cool Words Notes.
Read Aloud Writing/Listening Worksheet.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
Study Cool Words for Contest This Week.
Get Self-Eval. Signed.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Workbook Page 30 - 31. - Intro. to Great Lakes.
Finish Hull Lifestyle Drawings (Workbook Page 28.)
IN SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study Great Lakes Map & Chapter 4 GeoTerms.
THURS. 10/13
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Warm-Up Notes: Commas for Lists and Appositives.
Notes: Verbs.
Verbs: Schoolhouse Rock and Ball Toss Game.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
1. Identifying Verbs Worksheet - Due Tomorrow.
2. Memorize List of Helping/Linking Verbs in Notes.
3. Study Cool Words for Contest Tomorrow.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Read/Notes: Sections 4.1 - 4.2.
Workbook Page 32 (GeoTerms).
IN SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study Great Lakes Map & Chapter 4 GeoTerms.
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WEEK OF MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2011
MON. 10/3
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Highlight "Favorite Holiday" Paragraph.
Re-Take Nouns & Pronouns Pre-Test/Discuss.
Begin Pass-Along Stories with Nouns & Pronouns.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
1. Pronouns Worksheet #3 - Due Tomorrow.
2. Study for Nouns & Pronouns Test on Wednesday.
3. In-Class Paragraph Writing Test on Friday.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Chapter 2 Open-Book Test.
Read Unit 2 Introduction (Pages 42 - 49) and
Take Notes.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study Canada Map.
TUES. 10/4
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Complete/Discuss Practice Nouns/Pronouns Test.
Read Aloud Pass-Along Stories.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
1. Study for Nouns & Pronouns Test TOMORROW.
2. In-Class Paragraph Writing Test on Friday.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Read/Notes: Sections 3.1 - 3.3.
Workbook Page 25 (GeoTerms).
IN SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study Canada Map & Chapter 3 GeoTerms.
WED. 10/5
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Nouns and Pronouns Test.
Begin "Favorite Fictional Character" -
Organizer & Rough Draft.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
1. "Favorite Fictional Character" -
Organizer & Rough Draft Due Tomorrow.
2. In-Class Paragraph Writing Test - Moved to Tuesday.
3. Get Self-Eval. Signed.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Read: Sections 3.4 - 3.6.
Take Notes on Workbook Pages 26 - 27.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Quiz Friday - Study Canada Map & Chapter 3 GeoTerms.
THURS. 10/6
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Add to Cool Words Notes.
Peer Edit "Favorite Character" Paragraphs.
Begin Final Draft.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
1. "Favorite Fictional Character" - Final Draft Due Tuesday.
2. In-Class Paragraph Writing Test - Moved to Tuesday.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Quiz: Canada Map & Chapter 3 GeoTerms.
Finish Reading & Notes for Chapter 3.
Finish Workbook Pages 26 - 27.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Chapter 3 Open-Book Test on Tuesday.
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WEEK OF MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
MON. 9/26
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Groups: Analyze Student Sample Paragraphs
Using Dry Erase Boards.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
Study Notes & Review Sheet -
Paragraph Terms Quiz TOMORROW.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Groups: Finish Preparing Climate Zone
Weather Reports & Begin Presentations.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study Chapter 2 GeoTerms & U.S. Map in Your Planner
for Quiz This Week.
TUES. 9/27
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Paragraph Terms Quiz.
Begin "Favorite Class" Organizer and Final Copy.
Pronouns Notes & Presentation.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
"Favorite Class" Paragraph -
Organizer and Final Copy.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Read/Notes: Sections 2.5 - 2.6.
Workbook Pages 17 - 18.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study for Quiz TOMORROW -
Chapter 2 GeoTerms & U.S. Map in Your Planner.
WED. 9/28
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Highlight Parts of "Favorite Class" Final Draft.
Add "Cool Words" to Notes.
Pronouns: Notes, Schoolhouse Rock, & Ball Toss Game.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
Pronouns Worksheet #1 - Due Tomorrow.
Get Self-Eval. Signed.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Quiz - U.S. Map & Chapter 2 GeoTerms.
Read/Notes: Sections 2.7 - 2.8.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Chapter 2 Open-Book Test on Friday.
THURS. 9/29
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Grade Pronouns H.W. W.S. #1.
Groups: Analyze Student Sample "Holiday" Paragraphs.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
Pronouns Worksheet #2 - Due Tomorrow.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Workbook Pages 19 & 20.
Chapter 2 Review Questions.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Chapter 2 Open-Book Test on MONDAY.
FRI. 9/30
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Introduce Paragraph Grading Rubric.
Edit "Favorite Holiday" Rough Drafts.
Complete "Hamburger" Paragraph Organizer.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
1. "Favorite Holiday" Paragraph Final Copy - Due Monday.
2. Study for Nouns & Pronouns Test Next Week.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Finish Workbook Pages 19 & 20 and
Finish Chapter 2 Review Questions.
Unit 2 Introduction Discussion:
"What do you already know about Canada?"
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
1. Chapter 2 Open-Book Test on MONDAY
2. Study Canada Map.
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WEEK OF MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2011
MON. 9/19
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Introduction to Paragraphs Discussion Questions.
"Understanding Relationships" Paragraphs Worksheet.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
1. Nouns Review Sheet #1 - Due Tomorrow.
2. Study Nouns Notes for a Quiz on Wednesday.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Chapter 1 Open-Book Test.
Create an Advertisement for Hull (Using Workbook Page 12).
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study U.S. Map in Your Planner.
TUES. 9/20
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Intro. New Cool Words.
Complete Practice Quiz/Discuss.
Nouns: Schoolhouse Rock & Ball Toss Game.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
Study Nouns Notes for Quiz - TOMORROW.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Read/Notes: Sections 2.1 - 2.2.
Finish Advertisement for Hull (Using Workbook Page 12).
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study U.S. Map in Your Planner.
WED. 9/21
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Nouns Quiz.
Write 1 Paragraph (10 - 15 Sentences) -
"How are Jacobs Elementary and M.M.S. different?"
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
Sections 1, 2, 3 - "Favorite Holiday" 10-15 Sentence Paragraph - Due Tomorrow.
Section 4 - "Jacobs/M.M.S. Differences" - 10-15 Sentence Paragraph - Due Tomorrow.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Workbook Pages 13 - 14 (GeoTerms).
Finish Advertisement for Hull (Using Workbook Page 12).
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study Chapter 2 GeoTerms & U.S. Map in Your Planner.
THURS. 9/22
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Paragraph Terms Notes.
Label Student Sample Paragraph.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
"Favorite Class" 10-15 Sentence Paragraph - Due Tomorrow.
Study Paragraph Terms Notes for a Quiz Next Week.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Read/Notes: Section 2.3. Workbook Page 15.
Groups: Act Out Physical Features on a Map.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study Chapter 2 GeoTerms & U.S. Map in Your Planner.
FRI. 9/23
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Groups: Analyze & Label Sample "City vs. Country" Paragraph.
Model "Hamburger" Paragraph Organizer for Notes.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
1. Paragraph Terms Review Sheet - Due Monday.
2. Paragraph Terms Quiz - Tuesday.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Read/Notes: Section 2.4. Workbook Page 16.
Groups: Begin Preparing Climate Zone Weather Reports.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study Chapter 2 GeoTerms & U.S. Map in Your Planner
for Quiz Next Week.
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WEEK OF MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2011
MON. 9/12
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Nouns Pre-Test.
Begin "Person I Most Admire" 3 Paragraphs.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
"Person I Most Admire" 3 Paragraphs(1 Page Front & Back) -
Due Tomorrow.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Introduce United States Map.
World Map/GeoTerms Quiz.
Workbook Page 5.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study U.S. Map in Your Planner.
TUES. 9/13
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Notes/Discussion: Nouns
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
Nouns Worksheet #1 - Due Tomorrow.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Discuss Latitude/Longitude.
Workbook Page 6.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study U.S. Map in Your Planner.
WED. 9/14
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Discuss Homework.
Begin Nouns Magazine Scavenger Hunt.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
Nouns Worksheet #2 - Due Tomorrow.
Get Self-Eval. Signed.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Read/Notes: Sections 1.5 - 1.6.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study U.S. Map in Your Planner.
THURS. 9/15
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Discuss Homework. Finish Nouns Magazine Hunt.
Begin "Day with a Famous Person" 3 Paragraphs.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
"Day with a Famous Person" 3 Paragraphs -
Due Tomorrow.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Workbook Pages 7 - 8.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study U.S. Map in Your Planner.
FRI. 9/16
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Read Aloud Essays and Complete Listening Worksheet.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
1. Nouns Worksheet #1 - Due Monday.
2. Study Nouns Notes for a Quiz on Wednesday.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Read/Discuss/Write Notes: Sections 1.7 - 1.8.
Complete Review Sheet for Test.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
1. Chapter 1 Open-Book Test on Monday.
2. Study U.S. Map in Your Planner.
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WEEK OF TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
TUES. 9/6
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Learn/Practice How To Complete Grammar Warm-Ups.
Begin Portfolio/Goal Questions.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
Portfolio/Goal Questions - Due Tomorrow.
(2-Sided Worksheet/Answers in Complete Sentences)
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Finish Discussing Textbook Scavenger Hunt.
Preview Chapter 1.
Draw and Discuss "Home to School" Maps.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study World Map for Upcoming Quiz.
WED. 9/7
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Learn How To Set Up Essay Paper.
Explain FCAs and Writing Prompt.
Begin Writing "Memorable Saturday" 3 Paragraphs.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
"Memorable Saturday" 3 Paragraphs - Due Tomorrow.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Read/Notes: Sections 1.1 - 1.2.
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
Study World Map for QUIZ ON MONDAY.
THURS. 9/8
IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS:
Introduce Cool Words.
Edit Essay Rough Drafts. Catchy Title/Introduction Exercise.
LANGUAGE ARTS HOMEWORK:
"Memorable Saturday" 3 Paragraphs -
ROUGH DRAFT and FINAL COPY - DUE MONDAY.
IN SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS:
Sections 1.1 - 1.2 Questions.
Finish/Discuss Workbook Page 4 (GeoTerms).
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
QUIZ ON MONDAY: World Map and Chapter 1 GeoTerms.
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WEEK OF TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2011
HOMEWORK:
1. All School Supplies Are Due This Thursday.
2. Bring In Signed Forms:
Student Handbook Page (Back of Handbook)
Emergency Card
6th Grade Rules
Free/Reduced Lunch Form (Optional)
SOCIAL STUDIES HOMEWORK:
1. Textbook Cover - Due Thursday.
2. Study World Map for Upcoming Quiz.
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