Final Middle School History and Language Arts Homework
June 1st-June 5th
ALL STUDENTS: CHECK MISSING WORK LISTS POSTED ON EACH CLASSROOM DOOR. ALL WORK IS DUE ON FRIDAY.
History
6th/7th graders:
1. BRING YOUR FINAL HISTORY REPORT PLUS THE VISUAL DISPLAYS ON WED. JUNE 3RD. Do NOT bring it on Tuesday as previously announced.
2. As announced last week, you will use your comparative religions chart, your timeline, and the new religions chart we did last week as resources for a final quiz. We will begin the quiz in block classes and it will be due on Friday, June 5th.
Language Arts
6th grade
1. Write a final literary log letter to Tammy.
Has your reading improved this year? How (be specific)? Have you read different types of books? Give examples.
Look back in your literary log. What changes in your writing about literature and reading do you notice from the beginning to today? Do you write less about plot and more about your observations and thoughts about writing and literature? Give examples from your literary log.
7th grade
1. Wordly wise unit 10 is due on Wed. 6/3/09.
2. Write a final literary log letter to Elena.
Has your reading improved this year? How (be specific)? Have you read different types of books? Give examples.
Look back in your literary log. What changes in your writing about literature and reading do you notice from the beginning to today? Are there changes in your approach to literary analysis? What are they? What about the literary elements we have studied for this year, such as characterization, imagery, theme, conflict. Do you have a deeper understanding of these elements? What’s the difference in writing to a teacher and to a peer? These are ideas to get you started. You may include more ideas as well. Use examples from your literary log (even quotes from your literary log).
Due on the last day of school!
3. You will complete your Shadow Spinner essay in class on Wed. BE SURE TO BRING YOUR PLAN AND YOUR BOOK. YOU WILL TURN IN YOUR BOOK AT THE END OF CLASS.
OVER
8th grade
1. Bring all of your 8th grade project writing and displays on Tuesday. We’ll set up at the end of the day. The exhibition is from 7 to 8:30.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Monday, May 25, 2009
Homework week of 5/25/09
Middle School Language Arts and Humanities Homework
Week of May 26, 2009
History
6th/7th graders:
1. History report----one week to go! Bring the final written report (with rough drafts and outlines), the display board, and the 3 dimensional project on Tuesday, June 2nd. There’s no point in bringing it on Monday since we’re going to Angel Island early.
2. Final questions on the year’s religions unit will be handed out in block classes this week and due on Thursday, June 4th.
3. Map on the Spread of Islam ---- due on Thursday, June 4th (you might finish it in class).
8th graders:
1. Your final compare/contrast paragraphs are due on Wed., May 27th.
Language Arts
6th grade
1. Write a final literary log letter to Tammy.
Has your reading improved this year? How (be specific)? Have you read different types of books? Give examples.
Look back in your literary log. What changes in your writing about literature and reading do you notice from the beginning to today? Do you write less about plot and more about your observations and thoughts about writing and literature? Give examples from your literary log.
7th grade
1. Wordly Wise unit 10 will be worked on in classes this week, after testing is completed. Bring it every day from Wed. to Fri. You will turn it in on Friday.
This is class work, not homework.
2. Write a final literary log letter to Elena.
Has your reading improved this year? How (be specific)? Have you read different types of books? Give examples.
Look back in your literary log. What changes in your writing about literature and reading do you notice from the beginning to today? Are there changes in your approach to literary analysis? What are they? What about the literary elements we have studied for this year, such as characterization, imagery, theme, conflict. Do you have a deeper understanding of these elements? What’s the difference in writing to a teacher and to a peer? These are ideas to get you started. You may include more ideas as well. Use examples from your literary log (even quotes from your literary log).
Due on the last day of school!
8th grade
1. It’s all about the play!!!!!! Print out your poems if you haven’t yet done so.
Week of May 26, 2009
History
6th/7th graders:
1. History report----one week to go! Bring the final written report (with rough drafts and outlines), the display board, and the 3 dimensional project on Tuesday, June 2nd. There’s no point in bringing it on Monday since we’re going to Angel Island early.
2. Final questions on the year’s religions unit will be handed out in block classes this week and due on Thursday, June 4th.
3. Map on the Spread of Islam ---- due on Thursday, June 4th (you might finish it in class).
8th graders:
1. Your final compare/contrast paragraphs are due on Wed., May 27th.
Language Arts
6th grade
1. Write a final literary log letter to Tammy.
Has your reading improved this year? How (be specific)? Have you read different types of books? Give examples.
Look back in your literary log. What changes in your writing about literature and reading do you notice from the beginning to today? Do you write less about plot and more about your observations and thoughts about writing and literature? Give examples from your literary log.
7th grade
1. Wordly Wise unit 10 will be worked on in classes this week, after testing is completed. Bring it every day from Wed. to Fri. You will turn it in on Friday.
This is class work, not homework.
2. Write a final literary log letter to Elena.
Has your reading improved this year? How (be specific)? Have you read different types of books? Give examples.
Look back in your literary log. What changes in your writing about literature and reading do you notice from the beginning to today? Are there changes in your approach to literary analysis? What are they? What about the literary elements we have studied for this year, such as characterization, imagery, theme, conflict. Do you have a deeper understanding of these elements? What’s the difference in writing to a teacher and to a peer? These are ideas to get you started. You may include more ideas as well. Use examples from your literary log (even quotes from your literary log).
Due on the last day of school!
8th grade
1. It’s all about the play!!!!!! Print out your poems if you haven’t yet done so.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Eighth Grade Final History Test
8th Grade Final Religions Test
1. Complete your Comparative Religions Chart (we will begin this in class).
2. You will use your chart and the readings we’ve done as part of this year’s unit.
3. Choose 1 topic from each of the 3 sets below.
4. You will 2 paragraphs, one comparing and one contrasting for each topic you select. Therefore, you will write a total of 6 paragraphs.
Set One--- Sacred Writings (choose one---write 1 comparison paragraph and 1 contrast paragraph for the topic you choose).
Compare and contrast the Vedas and Upanishads to the Bible.
Compare and contrast the Qu’ran and the Bible.
Compare and contrast the Vedas and Upanishads to the Qu’ran
Set Two--- The Lives of Religious Leaders (choose one---write 1 comparison paragraph and 1 contrast paragraph for the topic you choose).
Compare and contrast the lives of the Buddha and Jesus.
Compare and contrast the lives of Muhammad and Jesus.
Compare and contrast the lives of Buddha and Muhammad.
Set Three---The Spread of Religions (choose one---write 1 comparison paragraph and 1 contrast paragraph for the topic you choose).
Compare and contrast the spread of Hinduism with the spread of Christianity.
Compare and contrast the spread of Judaism and the spread of Hinduism.
Compare and contrast the spread of Buddhism with the spread of Christianity.
Compare and contrast the spread of Christianity with the spread of Islam.
Attached are directions for writing your paragraphs and a paragraph checklist.
WRITING CONVINCING PARAGRAPHS
1. TOPIC SENTENCE:
Purpose: To present the main idea of the paragraph; to present an argument in response to the question posed.
How: Answer question directly; present argument; offer specifics; give direction to paragraph.
2. EVIDENCE/SUPPORTING DETAIL #1:
Purpose: To defend your topic sentence; to defend your argument.
How: Each piece of evidence used should have three parts = OREO
1) Introduction to evidence
2) Evidence itself (story, detail, quote, description).
3) Analysis of evidence – how it connects to topic sentence; to argument of paragraph; transition to next idea.
3. EVIDENCE/SUPPORTING DETAIL #2/#3:
Same as above: On average you should have TWO-THREE pieces of evidence per paragraph.
4. CONCLUSION:
Purpose: To close out the idea of the paragraph; to offer final analysis and significance; to set up for next paragraph.
How: State how evidence used defends your idea; state significance of your argument and your evidence; summarize paragraph; transition to next paragraph.
PARAGRAPH WRITING CHECKLIST
Topic Sentence:
o Do I present an argument?
o Do I give reasons for my argument?
o Do I target the question?
Evidence:
o Do I use quotes from the text?
o Do I introduce my quotations?
o Do I analyze my evidence?
o Do I include page numbers?
Organization/Transitions:
o Do I present my information in a logical manner?
o Do I transition between sentences smoothly?
o Do I use transitional phrases?
Style:
o Do I vary sentence structure?
o Do I write in a formal manner?
o Do I write in a style that fits the question?
Grammar/Mechanics:
o Did I get rid of spelling errors?
o Did I get rid of grammatical errors?
o Did I write in the correct tense?
o Did I erase personal pronouns?
o Do I write in an active voice?
1. Complete your Comparative Religions Chart (we will begin this in class).
2. You will use your chart and the readings we’ve done as part of this year’s unit.
3. Choose 1 topic from each of the 3 sets below.
4. You will 2 paragraphs, one comparing and one contrasting for each topic you select. Therefore, you will write a total of 6 paragraphs.
Set One--- Sacred Writings (choose one---write 1 comparison paragraph and 1 contrast paragraph for the topic you choose).
Compare and contrast the Vedas and Upanishads to the Bible.
Compare and contrast the Qu’ran and the Bible.
Compare and contrast the Vedas and Upanishads to the Qu’ran
Set Two--- The Lives of Religious Leaders (choose one---write 1 comparison paragraph and 1 contrast paragraph for the topic you choose).
Compare and contrast the lives of the Buddha and Jesus.
Compare and contrast the lives of Muhammad and Jesus.
Compare and contrast the lives of Buddha and Muhammad.
Set Three---The Spread of Religions (choose one---write 1 comparison paragraph and 1 contrast paragraph for the topic you choose).
Compare and contrast the spread of Hinduism with the spread of Christianity.
Compare and contrast the spread of Judaism and the spread of Hinduism.
Compare and contrast the spread of Buddhism with the spread of Christianity.
Compare and contrast the spread of Christianity with the spread of Islam.
Attached are directions for writing your paragraphs and a paragraph checklist.
WRITING CONVINCING PARAGRAPHS
1. TOPIC SENTENCE:
Purpose: To present the main idea of the paragraph; to present an argument in response to the question posed.
How: Answer question directly; present argument; offer specifics; give direction to paragraph.
2. EVIDENCE/SUPPORTING DETAIL #1:
Purpose: To defend your topic sentence; to defend your argument.
How: Each piece of evidence used should have three parts = OREO
1) Introduction to evidence
2) Evidence itself (story, detail, quote, description).
3) Analysis of evidence – how it connects to topic sentence; to argument of paragraph; transition to next idea.
3. EVIDENCE/SUPPORTING DETAIL #2/#3:
Same as above: On average you should have TWO-THREE pieces of evidence per paragraph.
4. CONCLUSION:
Purpose: To close out the idea of the paragraph; to offer final analysis and significance; to set up for next paragraph.
How: State how evidence used defends your idea; state significance of your argument and your evidence; summarize paragraph; transition to next paragraph.
PARAGRAPH WRITING CHECKLIST
Topic Sentence:
o Do I present an argument?
o Do I give reasons for my argument?
o Do I target the question?
Evidence:
o Do I use quotes from the text?
o Do I introduce my quotations?
o Do I analyze my evidence?
o Do I include page numbers?
Organization/Transitions:
o Do I present my information in a logical manner?
o Do I transition between sentences smoothly?
o Do I use transitional phrases?
Style:
o Do I vary sentence structure?
o Do I write in a formal manner?
o Do I write in a style that fits the question?
Grammar/Mechanics:
o Did I get rid of spelling errors?
o Did I get rid of grammatical errors?
o Did I write in the correct tense?
o Did I erase personal pronouns?
o Do I write in an active voice?
Homework week of 5/18/09
Middle School Humanities And Language Arts Homework
Week of May 18, 2009
NOTE: THE DATES FOR STANDARDIZED TESTING HAVE BEEN CHANGED. TESTING WILL TAKE PLACE THE WEEK OF MAY 26TH.
History
6th/7th grade:
1. Complete writing the rough drafts of your history reports.
Due on Friday, May 22nd.
2. Submit a plan for your 3 dimensional history project (we’ll discuss it more in class).
8th grade
1. Final test on Religions unit attached. It is due on Wednesday, May 27th. You will have some time to work on it at school. It is an INDIVIDUAL assignment.
Language Arts
6th grade
1. History report writing--- the rest of your rough draft is due on Friday, May 22nd.
2. Wordly Wise unit 10 test in class on Thursday, May 21st.
7th grade
1. History report writing-----the rest of your rough draft is due on Friday, May 22nd.
We will work on it for 1 hour in language arts on Wednesday, May 20th.
2. Complete Shadow Spinner and the questions as previously assigned (the schedule is posted in the Humanities room).
3. Bring your Wordly Wise book to class on Friday.
8th grade
1. Write a final literary log letter in your literary log (minimum 1 page) to Elena. Due Friday, May 22nd.
Look back in your literary log. What changes in your writing about literature and reading do you notice from the beginning to today? Are there changes in your approach to literary analysis? What are they? What about the literary elements we have studied for the past several years? Do you have a deeper understanding of these elements? What’s the difference in writing to a teacher and to a peer? These are ideas to get you started. You may include more ideas as well. USE QUOTES AND EXAMPLES TO DEFEND YOUR STATEMENTS.
2. Eighth Grade Projects: Some of you need to turn in your rough drafts for final editing assistance. It is up to you to do this. If you are not sure if this applies to you, ASK Elena or Tammy. You can't do this the day before they're due----get them in this week.
Week of May 18, 2009
NOTE: THE DATES FOR STANDARDIZED TESTING HAVE BEEN CHANGED. TESTING WILL TAKE PLACE THE WEEK OF MAY 26TH.
History
6th/7th grade:
1. Complete writing the rough drafts of your history reports.
Due on Friday, May 22nd.
2. Submit a plan for your 3 dimensional history project (we’ll discuss it more in class).
8th grade
1. Final test on Religions unit attached. It is due on Wednesday, May 27th. You will have some time to work on it at school. It is an INDIVIDUAL assignment.
Language Arts
6th grade
1. History report writing--- the rest of your rough draft is due on Friday, May 22nd.
2. Wordly Wise unit 10 test in class on Thursday, May 21st.
7th grade
1. History report writing-----the rest of your rough draft is due on Friday, May 22nd.
We will work on it for 1 hour in language arts on Wednesday, May 20th.
2. Complete Shadow Spinner and the questions as previously assigned (the schedule is posted in the Humanities room).
3. Bring your Wordly Wise book to class on Friday.
8th grade
1. Write a final literary log letter in your literary log (minimum 1 page) to Elena. Due Friday, May 22nd.
Look back in your literary log. What changes in your writing about literature and reading do you notice from the beginning to today? Are there changes in your approach to literary analysis? What are they? What about the literary elements we have studied for the past several years? Do you have a deeper understanding of these elements? What’s the difference in writing to a teacher and to a peer? These are ideas to get you started. You may include more ideas as well. USE QUOTES AND EXAMPLES TO DEFEND YOUR STATEMENTS.
2. Eighth Grade Projects: Some of you need to turn in your rough drafts for final editing assistance. It is up to you to do this. If you are not sure if this applies to you, ASK Elena or Tammy. You can't do this the day before they're due----get them in this week.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Homework week of 5/11/09
Middle School Humanities and Language Arts Homework
Week of May 11, 2009
History
6th/7th grade
1. Reports, reports, reports. Work a minimum of 1 hour per night this week.
Outlining and Rough Drafts:
Bring all of your sources and notes to language arts AND BLOCK classes this week.
Outlines due and bring all sources to write your introduction in class.
Tues, 5/12 6th
Wed. 5/13 7th
We will begin writing the rough draft of the first 2 sections in language arts classes this week. These sections are due on Fri. 5/15 for both 6th and 7th
The rough draft of remaining sections is due Fri., 5/22 6th and 7th
We will have more time to write in class.
Final report with display and 3 dimensional project Monday, 6/1
8th grade
1. Islam packet---read “A Century of Expansion” and do questions 1-4. Due in 2nd block this week.
Language Arts
6th grade
1. Wordly Wise unit 10-----due on Tuesday, May 19th.
7th grade
1. Read Shadow Spinner and answer questions --- check your reading schedule.
2. Your literary log to your partner is due this Wed., May 13th.
Write a literary log to your partner (to be assigned in class) on one the following topic(s)
1. How does the author use small amounts of information about Marjan’s mother and what happened to Marjan’s foot to build toward more complete knowledge of this tragedy? Use quotes.
OR
2. Write about the way the author uses both direct and indirect characterization to develop a character (you choose the character(s). Use quotes.
3. Carolyn’s group has an alternate topic, which was handed out on Friday.
Due on Wed., May 13th.
8th grade
1. Complete the reading and blog entries on The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian----due this Friday, May 15th.
2. Work on the 3 dimensional part of your 8th grade project and the display.
3. Nearly all of you have received your rough drafts and are ready to do the final revisions and editing of your project.
FINAL DUE DATE FOR ALL THE ABOVE IS TUESDAY, JUNE 2ND.
Week of May 11, 2009
History
6th/7th grade
1. Reports, reports, reports. Work a minimum of 1 hour per night this week.
Outlining and Rough Drafts:
Bring all of your sources and notes to language arts AND BLOCK classes this week.
Outlines due and bring all sources to write your introduction in class.
Tues, 5/12 6th
Wed. 5/13 7th
We will begin writing the rough draft of the first 2 sections in language arts classes this week. These sections are due on Fri. 5/15 for both 6th and 7th
The rough draft of remaining sections is due Fri., 5/22 6th and 7th
We will have more time to write in class.
Final report with display and 3 dimensional project Monday, 6/1
8th grade
1. Islam packet---read “A Century of Expansion” and do questions 1-4. Due in 2nd block this week.
Language Arts
6th grade
1. Wordly Wise unit 10-----due on Tuesday, May 19th.
7th grade
1. Read Shadow Spinner and answer questions --- check your reading schedule.
2. Your literary log to your partner is due this Wed., May 13th.
Write a literary log to your partner (to be assigned in class) on one the following topic(s)
1. How does the author use small amounts of information about Marjan’s mother and what happened to Marjan’s foot to build toward more complete knowledge of this tragedy? Use quotes.
OR
2. Write about the way the author uses both direct and indirect characterization to develop a character (you choose the character(s). Use quotes.
3. Carolyn’s group has an alternate topic, which was handed out on Friday.
Due on Wed., May 13th.
8th grade
1. Complete the reading and blog entries on The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian----due this Friday, May 15th.
2. Work on the 3 dimensional part of your 8th grade project and the display.
3. Nearly all of you have received your rough drafts and are ready to do the final revisions and editing of your project.
FINAL DUE DATE FOR ALL THE ABOVE IS TUESDAY, JUNE 2ND.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Homework week of 5/4/09
Language Arts and Humanities Homework
May 4, 2009
History
1. Reading and questions about Islam will be assigned in class and due in 2nd block.
2. 6th and 7th grade history report work for 30 minutes per night. (see attached calendar of due dates).
Language Arts
6th Grade
Most of your homework this week will be to work on the history report. This means you should spend 30 minutes Monday night, and 1 hour each on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Also, be prepared to do some work over the weekend! Sorry about that, but we are short on time.
7th Grade
Shadow Spinner
Reading schedule
chap. 8 through 10 by Wed., 5/6 (plus vocab. and questions)
chap. 11 through 12 by Fri., 5/8 (plus vocab. and questions)
chap. 13 through 17 by Wed., 5/13 (plus vocab. and questions)
chap. 18 through 19 by Fri., 5/15 (plus vocab. and questions)
Complete the book by Wed., 5/2 (plus vocab. and questions)
Write a literary log to your partner (to be assigned in class) on one the following topic(s)
1. How does the author use small amounts of information about Marjan’s mother and what happened to Marjan’s foot to build toward more complete knowledge of this tragedy? Use quotes.
OR
2. Write about the way the author uses both direct and indirect characterization to develop a character (you choose the character(s). Use quotes.
Due on Wed., May 13th.
8th grade
1. Work on your 8th grade project visual components.
2. Rough drafts will be handed back this week.
3. Study lines for the play.
May 4, 2009
History
1. Reading and questions about Islam will be assigned in class and due in 2nd block.
2. 6th and 7th grade history report work for 30 minutes per night. (see attached calendar of due dates).
Language Arts
6th Grade
Most of your homework this week will be to work on the history report. This means you should spend 30 minutes Monday night, and 1 hour each on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Also, be prepared to do some work over the weekend! Sorry about that, but we are short on time.
7th Grade
Shadow Spinner
Reading schedule
chap. 8 through 10 by Wed., 5/6 (plus vocab. and questions)
chap. 11 through 12 by Fri., 5/8 (plus vocab. and questions)
chap. 13 through 17 by Wed., 5/13 (plus vocab. and questions)
chap. 18 through 19 by Fri., 5/15 (plus vocab. and questions)
Complete the book by Wed., 5/2 (plus vocab. and questions)
Write a literary log to your partner (to be assigned in class) on one the following topic(s)
1. How does the author use small amounts of information about Marjan’s mother and what happened to Marjan’s foot to build toward more complete knowledge of this tragedy? Use quotes.
OR
2. Write about the way the author uses both direct and indirect characterization to develop a character (you choose the character(s). Use quotes.
Due on Wed., May 13th.
8th grade
1. Work on your 8th grade project visual components.
2. Rough drafts will be handed back this week.
3. Study lines for the play.
History Report May Calendar
World History Report May Calendar 2009
Reading and Note-Taking:
Note cards----6th grade---a minimum of 10 are due on Thursday, May 7th.
7th grade---a minimum of 15 are due on Wed., May 8th
Read and take notes a minimum of 30 minutes per night from now until your research is completed. You are required to take a minimum of 10 note cards per week.
Note card check Every Wednesday (7th grade)
Every Thursday (6th grade)
Outlining and Rough Drafts:
Bring all of your sources and notes to language arts classes to begin outlining your report. We know you will not be finished with all your research yet.
Wed., 5/6 7th
6th graders to be scheduled
Outlines due and bring all sources to write your introduction in class.
Tues, 5/12 6th
Wed. 5/13 7th
Rough draft of first 2 sections Fri. 5/15 6th and 7th
Rough draft of remaining sections Fri., 5/22 6th and 7th
Final report with display and 3 dimensional project Monday, 6/1
Three Dimensional Project and Display
You will plan this in class this week. You should begin working on this the week of May 11th to be sure you have enough time.
Reading and Note-Taking:
Note cards----6th grade---a minimum of 10 are due on Thursday, May 7th.
7th grade---a minimum of 15 are due on Wed., May 8th
Read and take notes a minimum of 30 minutes per night from now until your research is completed. You are required to take a minimum of 10 note cards per week.
Note card check Every Wednesday (7th grade)
Every Thursday (6th grade)
Outlining and Rough Drafts:
Bring all of your sources and notes to language arts classes to begin outlining your report. We know you will not be finished with all your research yet.
Wed., 5/6 7th
6th graders to be scheduled
Outlines due and bring all sources to write your introduction in class.
Tues, 5/12 6th
Wed. 5/13 7th
Rough draft of first 2 sections Fri. 5/15 6th and 7th
Rough draft of remaining sections Fri., 5/22 6th and 7th
Final report with display and 3 dimensional project Monday, 6/1
Three Dimensional Project and Display
You will plan this in class this week. You should begin working on this the week of May 11th to be sure you have enough time.
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