February 29, 2012 Happy Leap Year!
Social Studies: None
English: Complete ELA reading session "Ice Dogs Explorer..."
1. 8 multiple choice questions
2. 1 open response question Graphic/Planner
DUE: FRIDAY for review
February 16, 2012
Social Studies: None
English: Make all revisions to OPEN RESPONSE: Stareotypes
February 13, 2012
Social Studies:
No Homework
English:
Type the FINAL draft of OPEN RESPONSE: Greed
February 6, 2012
Social Studies: 1.Complete pages 168-170 in your H.A.W.B - use your printed copy of the chapter.
2. Greek Myth - due typed Thursday
English: Type the 1st draft of OPEN RESPONSE: Greed
February 1, 2012
Social Studies: Work on Myth first draft due at the end of class tomorrow.
English: Make all corrections to Open response question IMPACT ON OTHERS
*****Field Trip on Friday - don't forget to pack a bag lunch and make sure you have pick up at THREE o'clock ******
January 31, 2012
Social Studies:
Work on Greek myth
English:
Make all corrections to choice writing-PRINT FINAL DRAFT for portfolio
*****Field Trip on Friday - don't forget to pack a bag lunch and make sure you have pick up at THREE o'clock ******
January 30, 2012
Social Studies:
Period D complete two out of the three myth charts.
English:
Type first draft of OPEN RESPONSE QUESTION: IMPACT ON OTHERS
Don't forget! Last day to buy the 2011/2012 yearbook
January 10, 2012
Social Studies:
Read pages 308 - 314 in Message of Ancient Days Textbook
Complete Study Guides for Lessons 1 & 2
English:
Complete the Character Chart for "Kim"
Choice Writing Due on 1/12/12 or 1/17/12 if you need more time 
January 5, 2012
Social Studies:
No Homework!
English:
Mark up the text entitled "From Seed to Seedfolks" by Paul Fleischman
Be prepared to discuss in class tomorrow!
Choice writing due on January 12, 2012 for teacher editJanuary 4, 2011
Social Studies:
Complete Page 77 in your H.A.W. B
English:
Mark up the text entitled "From Seed to Seedfolks" by Paul Fleischman
December 22, 2011
Social Studies:
Finish Cover Design Assignment - due tomorrow
English:
"Loss of Innocence" Paper due tomorrow
December 20 + 21, 2011 Social Studies:
No Homework!
English:
Type up completed Body Paragraph on Capricorn for "Loss of Innocence" Paper
Follow checklist
December 19, 2011 Social Studies:
No Homework!
English:
Type up completed Introductory Paragraph for "Loss of Innocence" Paper
Follow checklist
December 15, 2011 Social Studies:
No Homework!
English:
Book Talk Presentations are tomorrow - be sure you are ready with the following:
Planning Guide
Story Map
Object
Book or Cover Picture
December 14, 2011
Social Studies:
Study for chapter 8 and 9 assessment - Thursday, December 15, 2011
English:
Write for 30 minutes - first choice writing of the second term!
Get parent signature and bring in beginning writing for tomorrow
December 12, 2011 Social Studies:
Study for chapter 8 and 9 assessment - Thursday, December 15, 2011
English:
Complete timeline of events for Capricorn Anderson - child to adult.
Book talk due Thursday, December 14th!
December 9, 2011
Social Studies:Study for chapter 8 and 9 assessment - Thursday, December 15, 2011English:Read for 30 minutes December 8, 2011 Social Studies:Study for chapter 8 and 9 assessment - Thursday, December 15, 2011English:
******Make all corrections to choice writing, print a final copy for your portfolio, and bring all drafts back to school to be kept in your permanent writing folder.
Book Talk Presentations will be held on December 16th
Book Talk Planning Sheet, Plot Summary, and Prop due on December 14th
December 7, 2011
Social Studies:
Finish "The Satire of the Trades" question and answer sheet
English:
******Make all corrections to choice writing, print a final copy for your portfolio, and bring all drafts back to school to be kept in your permanent writing folder.
Book Talk Presentations will be held on December 16th
Book Talk Planning Sheet, Plot Summary, and Prop due on December 14th
December 5, 2011
Social Studies:
No Homework
English:
No Homework
November 30, 2011
Social Studies:
No Homework
English:
No Homework
November 28 + 29, 2011
Social Studies:
Typed Paragraph Response due 11/30/11
English:
No Homework
November 22, 2011
Social Studies:
Typed Paragraph Response due 11/29/11
English:
ALL CHOICE WRITING DUE FOR GRADING BY NOVEMBER 28TH!
November 21, 2011
Social Studies:
Get test signed!
English:
Finish Friendship theme from chapter 15 - 5 facts from the text; 5 facts from your own life; 5 facts from the world
ALL CHOICE WRITING DUE FOR GRADING BY NOVEMBER 28TH!
November 9, 2011
Social Studies:
Empire time line due Monday, November 14, 2011
Study for the Chapter 5 Test - Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Study-Guide-for-the-Test.docx
English:
"Mark -up" the short story - "On the Bridge" by Todd Strasser
Follow directions on the blue sheet for "marking-up" the text
Be prepared for a reading assessment on Thursday. November 8, 2011
Social Studies:
Study for the Chapter 5 Test - Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Study-Guide-for-the-Test.docx
English:
"Mark -up" the short story - "On the Bridge" by Todd Strasser
Follow directions on the blue sheet for "marking-up" the text
Be prepared for a reading assessment on Thursday.
November 7, 2011
Social Studies:
No Homework; however, be sure you know the seven characteristics of civilization.
English:
"Mark -up" the short story - "On the Bridge" by Todd Strasser
Follow directions on the blue sheet for "marking-up" the text
Be prepared for a reading assessment on Thursday.
November 4, 2011
Social Studies:
No Homework; however, be sure you know the seven characteristics of civilization.
English:
First choice writing piece due Monday for teacher review.
November 1 & 2, 2011
1. Crossword Puzzle due Friday - here are online resources
English:
1. Work on Choice Writing
October 27, 2011
1. Wear BLACK on Friday for Spirit Events
Social Studies:
1. Begin Crossword Puzzle - here is an online resource
http://www.armoredpenguin.com/crossword/
English:
1. Work on choice writing for 30 minutes - get parent signature.
October 26, 2011
1. Wear BLACK on Friday for Spirit Events
2. Field Trip on Wednesday
Social Studies:
1. Diary Entry Due 10/26
Daily Life in a Sumerian City-State
English:
1. Book Talk planning sheet due Thursday!
October 25, 2011
1. Wear BLACK on Friday for Spirit Events
2. Field Trip on Wednesday
Social Studies:
1. Diary Entry Due 10/26
Daily Life in a Sumerian City-State
English:
1. Make corrections to Hugh's Diary Entry
2. Be ready for Book Talk practice Thursday or Friday of this week. Your organizer should be filled out and ready to go.
October 20, 2011Social Studies:
1. Diary Entry Due 10/26
Daily Life in a Sumerian City-State
English:
**********Book Talk Planning Sheet and Presentation - October 31st*******
1. Make all corrections to the Stargirl open response - print final copy for your portfolio.
2. Bring all drafts back to school to be kept in your PWF.
October 19, 2011
Social Studies:
1. No Homework
English:
1. Complete Diary Entry for Hugh Winkleman
October 18, 2011
Social Studies:
1. Find out how much your family spends per year on water.
English:
1. Type diary/journal entry for Hugh - see criteria checklist and rubric for expectations
2. Make all corrections to the Stargirl open response - print final copy for your portfolio.
3. Bring all drafts back to school to be kept in your PWF.
October 17, 2011
Social Studies:
1. No Homework!
English:
1. Type diary/journal entry for Hugh - see criteria checklist and rubric for expectations
2. Make all corrections to the Stargirl open response - print final copy for your portfolio.
3. Bring all drafts back to school to be kept in your PWF.
October 11, 2011
English:
1. Wear BLUE tomorrow!
2. Complete differences chart for Cap and Zach
Social Studies:
1. All three comic strips are due Friday!
October 12, 2011
Social Studies:
1. All three comic strips are due Friday!
English:
October 6, 2011
Social Studies:
1. Be sure both parts of your tests get signed by a parent!
English:
1. Write a main idea statement for chapter four.
2. Isolate 4 important pieces of textual evidence from chapter 4 and write them down on a separate piece of paper. Be sure to include a proper citation.
a word
a phrase
a sentence
a chunk - sentences or paragraph
October 5, 2011
Social Studies:
1. Get Part II of the Social Studies Assessment Signed - Period D only!
English:
1. Complete the "Making Inferences" sheet for Capricorn Anderson and Zach Powers
September 30, 2011
Social Studies:
1. No Homework!!!!!
English:
1. Type Stargirl Open Response from the graphic organizer completed in class.
Be sure to
have a proper heading
have a correct title (centered on the page)
double space your work
use size 12 font
September 27, 2011
Social Studies:
1. Study for PART TWO of the assessment
a. Early Hominids - all five groups
English:
1. No Homework!!!!!
September 26, 2011
Social Studies:
1. Study for PART ONE of the assessment
a. time line notes
How do we determine time?
b. social scientists - all 6 - and their responsibilities
Which social scientist is best suited for what job?
c. cave drawings - pages 10 & 11 of History Alive Workbook
What can be learned about the people of the past by looking at the cave drawings?
English:
1. No Homework!!!!!
September 21, 2011
Social Studies:
1. Make all corrections to the inclass assessment taken yesterday.
English:
1. Finish reading the excerpt from Stargirl to be prepared for class tomorrow.
September 20, 2011
Social Studies:
1. Finish "The Description of Ur" and "The Description of Catal Hoyuk" reading and chart of important information.
English:
1. Read for 30 minutes - get parent signature to state you did the reading
2. Find two examples of the serial comma within your I.R.B. and write them down on a white lined piece of paper
September 20, 2011
Social Studies:
1. Finish "The Description of Ur" and "The Description of Catal Hoyuk" reading and chart of important information.
English:
1. Read for 30 minutes - get parent signature to state you did the reading
2. Find two examples of the serial comma within your I.R.B. and write them down on a white lined piece of paper
September 19, 2011
Social Studies:
1. Finish "The Electronic Passport to Prehistory" Reading, Developing Questions, and Writing Answers
2. In total, you should have 11 questions and 11 answers - one for each of the headings
English:
1. Finish Steps 1, 2, and 3 of "Abstract and Concrete Similes"