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.
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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
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.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Homework week of 4/27/09
Language Arts and Humanities Homework
Week of 4/ 27/09
History
1. Final test on Christianity this week:
6th/8th graders on Thursday---7th graders on Friday.
Study Guide is attached and is DUE and must be turned in the day of your test.
2. 6th/7th grade history reports: bring all of your materials to history classes and language arts classes this week.
You MUST have gone to the public library by Wed (7th), Thurs. (6th).
Due dates from your 2 week calendar:
2. Second source 6th grade Monday, April 27th __________
7th grade: Monday, April 27th __________
3. First notes 6th grade: Thursday, April 30th through
on second source Tuesday, May 5th. __________
7th grade: Wednesday, April 29th __________ through Friday, May 1st.
Language Arts
6th grade
1. Finish Wordly Wise unit 9 by Thursday.
2. We will work in the Skills book in class on Tuesday.
3. All short stories not yet in must be completed and turned in by Friday. This means TURN it IN even thought we do not have class.
7th grade
1. Read through chapter 5 of Shadow Spinner and do the vocabulary and questions through chapter 5. Due on Wednesday, 4/ 29/09.
2. We’ll check in on history report notes and sources on Wed. and then new reading for Shadow Spinner will be assigned.
8th grade
1. Continue reading The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian and responding to the questions on the blog.
2. Your final rough draft sections for your 8th grade project is due this Friday, 5/1/09.
Week of 4/ 27/09
History
1. Final test on Christianity this week:
6th/8th graders on Thursday---7th graders on Friday.
Study Guide is attached and is DUE and must be turned in the day of your test.
2. 6th/7th grade history reports: bring all of your materials to history classes and language arts classes this week.
You MUST have gone to the public library by Wed (7th), Thurs. (6th).
Due dates from your 2 week calendar:
2. Second source 6th grade Monday, April 27th __________
7th grade: Monday, April 27th __________
3. First notes 6th grade: Thursday, April 30th through
on second source Tuesday, May 5th. __________
7th grade: Wednesday, April 29th __________ through Friday, May 1st.
Language Arts
6th grade
1. Finish Wordly Wise unit 9 by Thursday.
2. We will work in the Skills book in class on Tuesday.
3. All short stories not yet in must be completed and turned in by Friday. This means TURN it IN even thought we do not have class.
7th grade
1. Read through chapter 5 of Shadow Spinner and do the vocabulary and questions through chapter 5. Due on Wednesday, 4/ 29/09.
2. We’ll check in on history report notes and sources on Wed. and then new reading for Shadow Spinner will be assigned.
8th grade
1. Continue reading The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian and responding to the questions on the blog.
2. Your final rough draft sections for your 8th grade project is due this Friday, 5/1/09.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Homework week of 4/20/09
Language Arts and History Homework
Week of 4/20/09
History
1. 6th/7th graders see attached history report requirements and calendar.
2. Read “The Spread of Christianity” – pages 27 – 30 in packet 2. Do the assignment handed out in class. Due 2nd block this week
3. Put assigned Christianity dates and information on your timeline. Illustrate. Due 1st block next week, April 27 – May 1
Language Arts
6TH Grade
1. Final Short Stories due on Thursday, 4/ 23/09.
2. Bring library cards and all report work on Thursday, 4/23/09.
7th Grade
1. We’ll begin Shadow Spinner in class on Wednesday. Reading and questions will be assigned then. BRING YOUR LITERARY LOG TO CLASS ON WEDNESDAY.
2. Bring library cards and all report work on Wed. and Friday of this week.
8th Grade
1. Study your lines for the play!
3. Do the assignments for this novel as assigned on the book blog. (more information will be given at Horace Mann).
4. 8th grade project----see calendar.
Week of 4/20/09
History
1. 6th/7th graders see attached history report requirements and calendar.
2. Read “The Spread of Christianity” – pages 27 – 30 in packet 2. Do the assignment handed out in class. Due 2nd block this week
3. Put assigned Christianity dates and information on your timeline. Illustrate. Due 1st block next week, April 27 – May 1
Language Arts
6TH Grade
1. Final Short Stories due on Thursday, 4/ 23/09.
2. Bring library cards and all report work on Thursday, 4/23/09.
7th Grade
1. We’ll begin Shadow Spinner in class on Wednesday. Reading and questions will be assigned then. BRING YOUR LITERARY LOG TO CLASS ON WEDNESDAY.
2. Bring library cards and all report work on Wed. and Friday of this week.
8th Grade
1. Study your lines for the play!
3. Do the assignments for this novel as assigned on the book blog. (more information will be given at Horace Mann).
4. 8th grade project----see calendar.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
homework week of 4/13/09
Language Arts and Humanities Homework
Week of April 13, 2009
History
1. Complete the map on Paul’s journey. Due second block this week.
2. Complete pages 61 through 63 of World Religions: Christianity. Due second block this week.
3. Homework on the spread of Christianity and different denominations will be handed out in second block and due in first block next week.
4. You will have the final test on Christianity on Thursday, April 30th for grades 6 and 8 and on Friday, May 1st, for 7th grade. The study guide will be handed out next week.
Language Arts
6th grade
1. Final short stories are due on Tuesday, April 21st.
7th grade
1. Complete pages 17 through 22 in your skills book. Due on Wednesday, April 15th.
1a. Write a conversation between two inanimate objects (for example, a basketball and a hoop, a pencil and an eraser). Have the speaker in the middle of the sentence in some of the dialogue. Due on Friday, April 17th. We’ll begin this in class on Wed.
2. Test on Wordly wise unit 9 on Friday, April 17th.
3. You will receive your history report topic in class this Wednesday along with a first source to read, highlight and begin to take notes. The notes on the first source are due on Wednesday, April 22nd.
8th grade
1. We will meet with the 8th graders at Horace Mann at 8:15 am on Monday, April 20th. We will meet at Synergy promptly at 8 and walk over together.
2. Write 2 villanelles for homework. Due on Thursday, April 16th.
3. Check due dates for the 8th grade project. Remember, you owe a minimum of 3 hours of work by Friday.
Thursday, April 2nd Your introduction is due (NOTE: by now, your report should be at least 4 pages. If your first sections were short, make up the difference with this part, even if it means writing more sections)
April 3 – April 13th Spring Break (if you’ve kept up with due dates and requirements you should have very little work writing to do). Begin work on your visual component.
Friday, April 17tth Three more pages of your report are due
Week of April 13, 2009
History
1. Complete the map on Paul’s journey. Due second block this week.
2. Complete pages 61 through 63 of World Religions: Christianity. Due second block this week.
3. Homework on the spread of Christianity and different denominations will be handed out in second block and due in first block next week.
4. You will have the final test on Christianity on Thursday, April 30th for grades 6 and 8 and on Friday, May 1st, for 7th grade. The study guide will be handed out next week.
Language Arts
6th grade
1. Final short stories are due on Tuesday, April 21st.
7th grade
1. Complete pages 17 through 22 in your skills book. Due on Wednesday, April 15th.
1a. Write a conversation between two inanimate objects (for example, a basketball and a hoop, a pencil and an eraser). Have the speaker in the middle of the sentence in some of the dialogue. Due on Friday, April 17th. We’ll begin this in class on Wed.
2. Test on Wordly wise unit 9 on Friday, April 17th.
3. You will receive your history report topic in class this Wednesday along with a first source to read, highlight and begin to take notes. The notes on the first source are due on Wednesday, April 22nd.
8th grade
1. We will meet with the 8th graders at Horace Mann at 8:15 am on Monday, April 20th. We will meet at Synergy promptly at 8 and walk over together.
2. Write 2 villanelles for homework. Due on Thursday, April 16th.
3. Check due dates for the 8th grade project. Remember, you owe a minimum of 3 hours of work by Friday.
Thursday, April 2nd Your introduction is due (NOTE: by now, your report should be at least 4 pages. If your first sections were short, make up the difference with this part, even if it means writing more sections)
April 3 – April 13th Spring Break (if you’ve kept up with due dates and requirements you should have very little work writing to do). Begin work on your visual component.
Friday, April 17tth Three more pages of your report are due
Sunday, March 29, 2009
homework week of 3/30/09
Middle School Language Arts and History Homework
Week of March 30th, 2009
History
This is a mixture of class work and homework. At the end of the first block class, you will highlight what is for homework.
Packet 2:
• Read “Paul: A Man With a Message” and do the questions (these questions are on the back of last week’s questions).
Packet 1:
• Begin with “The Life of Jesus” on pg. 51, reading and taking notes. Continue reading and taking notes through page 57.
Language Arts
6th Grade
1. Work on final short story drafts.
2. Take home test on Wordly Wise unit 8 to be assigned.
7th Grade
1. Final short story due---Wednesday, April 1. 2009
Remember to include:
• A decorative cover
• A title page, including title, author, date
• A dedication page
• The entire story
• 2 blank pages at the end for comments
NOTE: Your final short story must be turned in with your rough drafts with my comments and your planning sheet.
2. Wordly Wise unit 9 test on Friday, April 3rd.
8th Grade
1. Another poetry assignment will be given out on Monday and due on Friday, April 3rd.
2 Eighth Grade Project:
8th grade project reminder dates:
Monday, March 30th Detailed outline of first half of your report
Thursday, April 2nd Your introduction is due (NOTE: by now, your report should be at least 4 pages. If your first sections were short, make up the difference with this part, even if it means writing more sections)
April 3 – April 13th Spring Break (if you’ve kept up with due dates and requirements you should have very little work writing to do). Begin work on your visual component.
Week of March 30th, 2009
History
This is a mixture of class work and homework. At the end of the first block class, you will highlight what is for homework.
Packet 2:
• Read “Paul: A Man With a Message” and do the questions (these questions are on the back of last week’s questions).
Packet 1:
• Begin with “The Life of Jesus” on pg. 51, reading and taking notes. Continue reading and taking notes through page 57.
Language Arts
6th Grade
1. Work on final short story drafts.
2. Take home test on Wordly Wise unit 8 to be assigned.
7th Grade
1. Final short story due---Wednesday, April 1. 2009
Remember to include:
• A decorative cover
• A title page, including title, author, date
• A dedication page
• The entire story
• 2 blank pages at the end for comments
NOTE: Your final short story must be turned in with your rough drafts with my comments and your planning sheet.
2. Wordly Wise unit 9 test on Friday, April 3rd.
8th Grade
1. Another poetry assignment will be given out on Monday and due on Friday, April 3rd.
2 Eighth Grade Project:
8th grade project reminder dates:
Monday, March 30th Detailed outline of first half of your report
Thursday, April 2nd Your introduction is due (NOTE: by now, your report should be at least 4 pages. If your first sections were short, make up the difference with this part, even if it means writing more sections)
April 3 – April 13th Spring Break (if you’ve kept up with due dates and requirements you should have very little work writing to do). Begin work on your visual component.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
homework week of 3/23/09
Middle School Humanities and Language Arts Homework
Week of March 23, 2009
History
• Finish the first article “Jesus the Savior” in the packet Early Christianity (packet 2). Highlight and answer the questions handed out in class.
• Circle the 4 important places in Jesus’ life and write on the map why they are important -- page 50 Christianity (packet 1).
Due first block next week.
Language Arts
6th grade
1. Turn in the final section of your short story on Tuesday, March 24th.
2. Complete Wordly Wise 8---due Thursday, March 26th.
3. W.W. 8 test on Thursday, March 26th.
7th grade
1. Complete Wordly Wise 9 --due Wed., March 25th.
2. Bring Inside Writing on Wed., March 25th.
3. Bring your thumb drives---I’ll work with you individually on short stories in class on Wednesday.
4. Final short stories due on Wed., April 1st. REMEMBER----you need a carefully illustrated front cover, a title page, a dedication page and 2 blank pages in the back for comments.
8th grade
1. Write poems! Three new poems are due by Thursday, March 26th.
2. 8th grade project check-in day this week is Thursday, March 26th. Be sure to have your work diary.
FINAL DUE DATES ARE ON REVERSE
Week of March 23, 2009
History
• Finish the first article “Jesus the Savior” in the packet Early Christianity (packet 2). Highlight and answer the questions handed out in class.
• Circle the 4 important places in Jesus’ life and write on the map why they are important -- page 50 Christianity (packet 1).
Due first block next week.
Language Arts
6th grade
1. Turn in the final section of your short story on Tuesday, March 24th.
2. Complete Wordly Wise 8---due Thursday, March 26th.
3. W.W. 8 test on Thursday, March 26th.
7th grade
1. Complete Wordly Wise 9 --due Wed., March 25th.
2. Bring Inside Writing on Wed., March 25th.
3. Bring your thumb drives---I’ll work with you individually on short stories in class on Wednesday.
4. Final short stories due on Wed., April 1st. REMEMBER----you need a carefully illustrated front cover, a title page, a dedication page and 2 blank pages in the back for comments.
8th grade
1. Write poems! Three new poems are due by Thursday, March 26th.
2. 8th grade project check-in day this week is Thursday, March 26th. Be sure to have your work diary.
FINAL DUE DATES ARE ON REVERSE
Sunday, March 15, 2009
homework week of 3/16/09
Middle School Humanities and Language Arts Homework
Week of 3/16/09
History
1. Complete reading and underlining pages 29, 34-49 of your Judaism packet and do the vocabulary and quiz on pages 47, 48 and 49. Due in second block this week. We will have some time to work on it in class as well.
Language Arts
6th Grade
1. Further work on your short story will be assigned on Tuesday in class and due on
Thursday, 3/19/09.
7th Grade
1. Analogy packet pages 6, 9, 10, 12, 15. Due Wednesday, 3/18/09.
2. Complete the rest of the rough draft of your short story. Due on Thursday, 3/19/09. (YES, THURS.).
8th Grade
1. Rough draft of the first 2 sections of your report is due on Thursday, 3/19/09. (YES, THURS.).
2. Keep reading/taking notes as needed for your project.
3. Bring your writing notebook on Thursday and your flash drives to work on your poetry collection. (see reverse for more information)
Week of 3/16/09
History
1. Complete reading and underlining pages 29, 34-49 of your Judaism packet and do the vocabulary and quiz on pages 47, 48 and 49. Due in second block this week. We will have some time to work on it in class as well.
Language Arts
6th Grade
1. Further work on your short story will be assigned on Tuesday in class and due on
Thursday, 3/19/09.
7th Grade
1. Analogy packet pages 6, 9, 10, 12, 15. Due Wednesday, 3/18/09.
2. Complete the rest of the rough draft of your short story. Due on Thursday, 3/19/09. (YES, THURS.).
8th Grade
1. Rough draft of the first 2 sections of your report is due on Thursday, 3/19/09. (YES, THURS.).
2. Keep reading/taking notes as needed for your project.
3. Bring your writing notebook on Thursday and your flash drives to work on your poetry collection. (see reverse for more information)
Sunday, March 8, 2009
homework week of 3/9/09
Middle School Language Arts and Humanities Homework
Week of March 9, 2009
History
The Judaism comic is due on Friday, March 13, 2009 for all students in all blocks.
Directions were handed out last week and are posted on the blog:
http://synergyhumanities.blogspot.com
Language Arts
6th/7th grade
The first half of the rough draft of your short story is due on Thursday for 6th grade and Friday for 7th grade. It must be double - spaced and you need to turn in your plot and character planning sheet with the draft.
BE SURE TO BRING YOUR WORK TO ALL LANGUAGE ARTS CLASSES SINCE WE WILL BE WORKING ON THE SHORT STORIES THE WHOLE TIME. DON’T FORGET YOUR TRAVEL DRIVES IF YOU’RE USING THE COMPUTER.
8th grade
1. Write 2 sonnets in your writing notebook by Thursday, March 12.
2. Work 3 hours on your 8th grade project and complete the attached proposal for your visual presentation. The rough draft of the first 2 sections of your report is due on Thursday, March 19th.
Week of March 9, 2009
History
The Judaism comic is due on Friday, March 13, 2009 for all students in all blocks.
Directions were handed out last week and are posted on the blog:
http://synergyhumanities.blogspot.com
Language Arts
6th/7th grade
The first half of the rough draft of your short story is due on Thursday for 6th grade and Friday for 7th grade. It must be double - spaced and you need to turn in your plot and character planning sheet with the draft.
BE SURE TO BRING YOUR WORK TO ALL LANGUAGE ARTS CLASSES SINCE WE WILL BE WORKING ON THE SHORT STORIES THE WHOLE TIME. DON’T FORGET YOUR TRAVEL DRIVES IF YOU’RE USING THE COMPUTER.
8th grade
1. Write 2 sonnets in your writing notebook by Thursday, March 12.
2. Work 3 hours on your 8th grade project and complete the attached proposal for your visual presentation. The rough draft of the first 2 sections of your report is due on Thursday, March 19th.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Homework week of 3/3/09
Middle School Language Arts and History Homework
Week of March 3, 2009
History
1. Judaism reading and timeline work will be assigned and due on Monday, March 9th for Blocks II and III and on Friday, March 6th for Block I.
2. Requirements and due dates for the final Judaism project are on the back of this sheet.
Language Arts
6th Grade
1. Short story work. See attached sheet.
7th Grade
1. Short story work. See attached sheet.
2. Wordly Wise unit 7 and 8 test on Friday, March 6th.
8th Grade
1. Sonnet work is attached. Due on Thursday, March 5th.
2. Topic only rough outline for your 8th grade project-----Due Friday, March 6th.
These are the major subtopics/questions you will present in your report. This will give you a heads-up if you don’t have enough subtopics, or if you need more information on some of them. If you have your original questions, you should refer to them.
Example:
Topic: Dog Agility
I Introduction
II Skills needed for a dog to begin training
III Beginning training
A. Jumping
B. Obstacles
C. Tunnels
IV Second Level of Training
A. Weave Poles
B. Beginning of Course Work
V. First Level of Outside Training
VI. Next Level of Outside Training
VII. To Compete or Not to Compete?
VIII. “Fun Run” Matches
IX. First Competitions
X. Dog Agility Organizations
Week of March 3, 2009
History
1. Judaism reading and timeline work will be assigned and due on Monday, March 9th for Blocks II and III and on Friday, March 6th for Block I.
2. Requirements and due dates for the final Judaism project are on the back of this sheet.
Language Arts
6th Grade
1. Short story work. See attached sheet.
7th Grade
1. Short story work. See attached sheet.
2. Wordly Wise unit 7 and 8 test on Friday, March 6th.
8th Grade
1. Sonnet work is attached. Due on Thursday, March 5th.
2. Topic only rough outline for your 8th grade project-----Due Friday, March 6th.
These are the major subtopics/questions you will present in your report. This will give you a heads-up if you don’t have enough subtopics, or if you need more information on some of them. If you have your original questions, you should refer to them.
Example:
Topic: Dog Agility
I Introduction
II Skills needed for a dog to begin training
III Beginning training
A. Jumping
B. Obstacles
C. Tunnels
IV Second Level of Training
A. Weave Poles
B. Beginning of Course Work
V. First Level of Outside Training
VI. Next Level of Outside Training
VII. To Compete or Not to Compete?
VIII. “Fun Run” Matches
IX. First Competitions
X. Dog Agility Organizations
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Homework week of 2/17/09
Middle School Humanities and Language Arts Homework
Week of February 17, 2009
History
1. Judaism reading and timeline work will be assigned in class and due in first block next week for Blocks II and III and on Friday for Block I.
2. Your final project on Judaism will be an illustrated history of Judaism. Samples will be shown in class and the specific details of the assignment explained.
Language Arts
6th Grade
1, Character writing assignment ---- due Thursday, Feb. 19th.
2. Complete A-D in Wordly Wise unit 7 ----due Thursday, Feb. 19th.
3. Go to the blog and “guess the writer”. Extra credit given if you write down the author’s name and 3 facts you’ve learned about him.
7th Grade
1. Wordly Wise unit 8----due Wed., Feb. 18th.
2. Character writing assignment due Wed., Feb. 18th. (see reverse for a sample).
3. Read “A Jury of Her Peers”----due Friday, Feb. 20th.
4. Go to the blog and “guess the writer”. Extra credit given if you write down the author’s name and 3 facts you’ve learned about him.
8th Grade
1. Eighth Grade Project-----6 hours worth of work is due this Friday, Feb. 20th.
2. Choose one of the following for your final Twelfth Night assignment:
• Create a poster advertising a production of Twelfth Night.
• Write a letter of reference to a prospective employer for one of the characters. Refer specifically to his/her qualifications, using examples from the play.
• Write a 3 or more paragraph essay on either which character you would most like to be or which character you would most like to meet. (Thanks, Zola, for the idea).
Whichever assignment you choose must be neatly done and proofread carefully as it will be displayed at school.
Due Friday, Feb. 20th
3. Go to the blog and “guess the writer”. Extra credit given if you write down the author’s name and 3 facts you’ve learned about him.
Week of February 17, 2009
History
1. Judaism reading and timeline work will be assigned in class and due in first block next week for Blocks II and III and on Friday for Block I.
2. Your final project on Judaism will be an illustrated history of Judaism. Samples will be shown in class and the specific details of the assignment explained.
Language Arts
6th Grade
1, Character writing assignment ---- due Thursday, Feb. 19th.
2. Complete A-D in Wordly Wise unit 7 ----due Thursday, Feb. 19th.
3. Go to the blog and “guess the writer”. Extra credit given if you write down the author’s name and 3 facts you’ve learned about him.
7th Grade
1. Wordly Wise unit 8----due Wed., Feb. 18th.
2. Character writing assignment due Wed., Feb. 18th. (see reverse for a sample).
3. Read “A Jury of Her Peers”----due Friday, Feb. 20th.
4. Go to the blog and “guess the writer”. Extra credit given if you write down the author’s name and 3 facts you’ve learned about him.
8th Grade
1. Eighth Grade Project-----6 hours worth of work is due this Friday, Feb. 20th.
2. Choose one of the following for your final Twelfth Night assignment:
• Create a poster advertising a production of Twelfth Night.
• Write a letter of reference to a prospective employer for one of the characters. Refer specifically to his/her qualifications, using examples from the play.
• Write a 3 or more paragraph essay on either which character you would most like to be or which character you would most like to meet. (Thanks, Zola, for the idea).
Whichever assignment you choose must be neatly done and proofread carefully as it will be displayed at school.
Due Friday, Feb. 20th
3. Go to the blog and “guess the writer”. Extra credit given if you write down the author’s name and 3 facts you’ve learned about him.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Homework week of 2/9/09
Middle School Language Arts and Humanities Homework
Week of February 9, 2009
History
1. Read pages 17, 18, 19, and do the proverbs on page 21, and read page 29. Due in second block this week.
Language Arts
Sixth Grade
1. Short story work will be assigned on Tuesday and due Thursday.
2. Work in your Inside Writing book will be assigned on Tuesday and due Thursday.
Seventh Grade
1. Look at the plot map we created in class about “No Guitar Blues”
2. Create a new plot map for EITHER “Raymond’s Run” or “Thank You Ma’am”.
The required elements are in order below:
• Exposition (Introduction) (can be more than one entry)
• Problem (Conflict) is Introduced (usually one entry)
• Development of Problem (can be multiple entries)
• High Point (Climax) (usually one entry)
• Resolution (could be the same as climax, but may not be)
• Conclusion
Due one Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009. Complete in your writing notebook.
3. Bring your Wordly Wise book on Wednesday. We’ll begin unit 8 which will be due next Wed., Feb. 18th.
4. We’ll begin a character writing assignment on Wed. in class and you will complete it for homework. Due on Thursday, Feb. 12th.
Eighth Grade
1. Write a response to the literary log from your partner.
Due on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009
2. Do 3 hours of work on your 8th grade project---look at your calendar for details. No school on Friday, so we’ll check your work in 2 weeks (total of 6 hours due then).
Week of February 9, 2009
History
1. Read pages 17, 18, 19, and do the proverbs on page 21, and read page 29. Due in second block this week.
Language Arts
Sixth Grade
1. Short story work will be assigned on Tuesday and due Thursday.
2. Work in your Inside Writing book will be assigned on Tuesday and due Thursday.
Seventh Grade
1. Look at the plot map we created in class about “No Guitar Blues”
2. Create a new plot map for EITHER “Raymond’s Run” or “Thank You Ma’am”.
The required elements are in order below:
• Exposition (Introduction) (can be more than one entry)
• Problem (Conflict) is Introduced (usually one entry)
• Development of Problem (can be multiple entries)
• High Point (Climax) (usually one entry)
• Resolution (could be the same as climax, but may not be)
• Conclusion
Due one Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009. Complete in your writing notebook.
3. Bring your Wordly Wise book on Wednesday. We’ll begin unit 8 which will be due next Wed., Feb. 18th.
4. We’ll begin a character writing assignment on Wed. in class and you will complete it for homework. Due on Thursday, Feb. 12th.
Eighth Grade
1. Write a response to the literary log from your partner.
Due on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009
2. Do 3 hours of work on your 8th grade project---look at your calendar for details. No school on Friday, so we’ll check your work in 2 weeks (total of 6 hours due then).
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Homework week of 2/2/09
Middle School Humanities and Language Arts Homework
Week of February 2, 2009
History
1. Complete questions on “Abraham the Patriarch”. Due second block this week.
2. Read “Exodus: The Story of Moses and the Ten Commandments” page 10 to 16. Answer the questions on page 15. Due second block this week.
Language Arts
6th grade
1. Wordly Wise unit 6 lessons A and B due Tuesday, Feb. 3rd. Complete the rest of the unit by Thursday, Feb. 5th.
2. Short story work will be assigned on Tuesday and due on Thursday, Feb. 5th.
7th grade
1. Apostrophe test will be on Wednesday, Feb. 4th. The test will require you to:
*recognize whether an apostrophe is used correctly or not in sentences
*Add apostrophes to words in sentences.
*Write down specific rules for using apostrophes.
*Write your own sentences, using specific rules given to you.
Use your two corrected apostrophe assignments, the workbook section on apostrophes in your Inside Writing book, and the rules section in this book.
2. Read “Thank You Ma’am” by Langston Hughes by Wed., Feb. 4th. A new short story will be assigned on Wed. and due on Friday, Feb. 6th.
3. A character writing assignment will be given on Wednesday in class.
Due on Friday, Feb., 6th.
8th grade
1. New due dates for the 8th grade project are on the reverse. Keep them in your project folder.
2. Questions about Twelfth Night will be assigned on Monday and due on Thursday, Feb. 5.
Week of February 2, 2009
History
1. Complete questions on “Abraham the Patriarch”. Due second block this week.
2. Read “Exodus: The Story of Moses and the Ten Commandments” page 10 to 16. Answer the questions on page 15. Due second block this week.
Language Arts
6th grade
1. Wordly Wise unit 6 lessons A and B due Tuesday, Feb. 3rd. Complete the rest of the unit by Thursday, Feb. 5th.
2. Short story work will be assigned on Tuesday and due on Thursday, Feb. 5th.
7th grade
1. Apostrophe test will be on Wednesday, Feb. 4th. The test will require you to:
*recognize whether an apostrophe is used correctly or not in sentences
*Add apostrophes to words in sentences.
*Write down specific rules for using apostrophes.
*Write your own sentences, using specific rules given to you.
Use your two corrected apostrophe assignments, the workbook section on apostrophes in your Inside Writing book, and the rules section in this book.
2. Read “Thank You Ma’am” by Langston Hughes by Wed., Feb. 4th. A new short story will be assigned on Wed. and due on Friday, Feb. 6th.
3. A character writing assignment will be given on Wednesday in class.
Due on Friday, Feb., 6th.
8th grade
1. New due dates for the 8th grade project are on the reverse. Keep them in your project folder.
2. Questions about Twelfth Night will be assigned on Monday and due on Thursday, Feb. 5.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Homework week of 1/27/09
Middle School Humanities and Language Arts Homework
Week of January 27th, 2009
History
1. Reading on Judaism will be assigned in class. Due dates TBA.
2. Eighth graders will have some work on Obama’s inauguration speech. To be explained in class.
Language Arts
6th grade
1. Test on Wordly Wise 5 on Thursday, Jan. 29th.
2. Short story reading will be assigned in class on Thursday.
7th grade
1. Complete Wordly Wise 7---due on Wednesday, Jan. 28th.
2. Short story reading will be assigned in class on Wednesday, Jan. 28th and due on Friday, Jan 30th.
3. Apostrophe test will be on Wednesday, Feb. 4th. The test will require you to:
*recognize whether an apostrophe is used correctly or not in sentences
*Add apostrophes to words in sentences.
*Write down specific rules for using apostrophes.
*Write your own sentences, using specific rules given to you.
Use your two corrected apostrophe assignments, the workbook section on apostrophes in your Inside Writing book, and the rules section in this book.
4. Short story homework will be assigned over the weekend and due on Wed., Feb. 4th.
8th grade
1. Write a literary log to a partner about your favorite character so far in Twelfth Night. Write about how Shakespeare shows what this character is like through his/her actions, the way s/he speaks, his/her relationships with others, and anything else you notice. You must use quotes from the play. Due Monday, Feb. 2nd. Do a Google image search for an image of this character. Print it out and bring it on Monday.
2. There is an assignment on the blog about Twelfth Night. Due on Friday, Jan. 30th.
Be sure to do the entire assignment. Write down who you think the characters are on a notecard and bring to class.
3. Begin taking notes on your first 8th grade project source. You may use note cards, paper, or the computer. Do not use both sides of cards or paper. Ten note cards or the equivalent are due this Friday, Jan. 30th. Remember to take notes by topic and /or sub topic and include the source and page number o
Week of January 27th, 2009
History
1. Reading on Judaism will be assigned in class. Due dates TBA.
2. Eighth graders will have some work on Obama’s inauguration speech. To be explained in class.
Language Arts
6th grade
1. Test on Wordly Wise 5 on Thursday, Jan. 29th.
2. Short story reading will be assigned in class on Thursday.
7th grade
1. Complete Wordly Wise 7---due on Wednesday, Jan. 28th.
2. Short story reading will be assigned in class on Wednesday, Jan. 28th and due on Friday, Jan 30th.
3. Apostrophe test will be on Wednesday, Feb. 4th. The test will require you to:
*recognize whether an apostrophe is used correctly or not in sentences
*Add apostrophes to words in sentences.
*Write down specific rules for using apostrophes.
*Write your own sentences, using specific rules given to you.
Use your two corrected apostrophe assignments, the workbook section on apostrophes in your Inside Writing book, and the rules section in this book.
4. Short story homework will be assigned over the weekend and due on Wed., Feb. 4th.
8th grade
1. Write a literary log to a partner about your favorite character so far in Twelfth Night. Write about how Shakespeare shows what this character is like through his/her actions, the way s/he speaks, his/her relationships with others, and anything else you notice. You must use quotes from the play. Due Monday, Feb. 2nd. Do a Google image search for an image of this character. Print it out and bring it on Monday.
2. There is an assignment on the blog about Twelfth Night. Due on Friday, Jan. 30th.
Be sure to do the entire assignment. Write down who you think the characters are on a notecard and bring to class.
3. Begin taking notes on your first 8th grade project source. You may use note cards, paper, or the computer. Do not use both sides of cards or paper. Ten note cards or the equivalent are due this Friday, Jan. 30th. Remember to take notes by topic and /or sub topic and include the source and page number o
Monday, January 19, 2009
homework week of 1/20/09
Middle School Humanities and Language Arts Homework
Week of January 20, 2009
History
1. Complete the inauguration assignments handed out in classes on Tuesday. They are due on Wed., for Block III, Thursday for Block II, and Friday for Block I.
2. Reading on Judaism will be assigned in block classes on Wed., Thurs., and Friday and due in first block classes next week.
Language Arts
6th Grade
1. Wordly Wise unit 5 test on Wed., Jan. 22nd.
2. Short story work will be assigned in class on Thursday.
7th Grade
1. Final Night essays are due on Friday, Jan. 23rd. You must turn in the rough draft, planning sheet and final essay all paper clipped together.
2. Apostrophe review work, assigned last week, is due this Wed., Jan. 21st. Bring your grammar/punctuation book on Wed. and Friday.
3. Bring your travel drives to class on Wed. and Friday and your Wordly Wise books on Wednesday.
8th Grade
1. Questions on Twelfth Night are due on Thursday, Jan. 22nd.
Duke Orsino question 1
Viola question 1 and 2
2. Literary log to me about your reactions to reading Shakespeare is due on Thursday, Jan. 22nd. Use specific examples and quotes. Minimum—1 page.
2. Your first source for your 8th grade project is due on Friday, Jan. 23rd.
We’ll explore some databases on Friday, so bring your library cards (the projector is fixed!).
Week of January 20, 2009
History
1. Complete the inauguration assignments handed out in classes on Tuesday. They are due on Wed., for Block III, Thursday for Block II, and Friday for Block I.
2. Reading on Judaism will be assigned in block classes on Wed., Thurs., and Friday and due in first block classes next week.
Language Arts
6th Grade
1. Wordly Wise unit 5 test on Wed., Jan. 22nd.
2. Short story work will be assigned in class on Thursday.
7th Grade
1. Final Night essays are due on Friday, Jan. 23rd. You must turn in the rough draft, planning sheet and final essay all paper clipped together.
2. Apostrophe review work, assigned last week, is due this Wed., Jan. 21st. Bring your grammar/punctuation book on Wed. and Friday.
3. Bring your travel drives to class on Wed. and Friday and your Wordly Wise books on Wednesday.
8th Grade
1. Questions on Twelfth Night are due on Thursday, Jan. 22nd.
Duke Orsino question 1
Viola question 1 and 2
2. Literary log to me about your reactions to reading Shakespeare is due on Thursday, Jan. 22nd. Use specific examples and quotes. Minimum—1 page.
2. Your first source for your 8th grade project is due on Friday, Jan. 23rd.
We’ll explore some databases on Friday, so bring your library cards (the projector is fixed!).
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Homework week of 1/12/09
Middle School Language Arts and Humanities Homework
Week of January 12, 2009
History
1. Label all the countries and bodies of water on the Middle East map handed out in class today.
2. Find an article on the current situation in Gaza and bring to 2nd block class. Be sure to read and highlight it.
3. Reading on Judaism will be assigned in 2nd block class.
Language Arts
6th grade
1. Wordly Wise unit 5---A-D due Thursday, January 15.
2. Reply to your literary log partner. Due Thursday, January 15.
7th grade
1. Your essay planning sheet plus 3 paragraphs of your rough draft on Night are
due Wed., 1/14. BRING YOUR THUMB DRIVES TO CLASS ALL WEEK.
2. Your complete rough draft of this essay is due on Fri., 1/16.
3. Night art project is due on Wed., 1/14.
8th grade
1. Reading and questions for Twelfth Night will be assigned in class.
2. Write a literary log to me about your reactions to Shakespeare thus far.
Due on Thursday, 1/22.
Week of January 12, 2009
History
1. Label all the countries and bodies of water on the Middle East map handed out in class today.
2. Find an article on the current situation in Gaza and bring to 2nd block class. Be sure to read and highlight it.
3. Reading on Judaism will be assigned in 2nd block class.
Language Arts
6th grade
1. Wordly Wise unit 5---A-D due Thursday, January 15.
2. Reply to your literary log partner. Due Thursday, January 15.
7th grade
1. Your essay planning sheet plus 3 paragraphs of your rough draft on Night are
due Wed., 1/14. BRING YOUR THUMB DRIVES TO CLASS ALL WEEK.
2. Your complete rough draft of this essay is due on Fri., 1/16.
3. Night art project is due on Wed., 1/14.
8th grade
1. Reading and questions for Twelfth Night will be assigned in class.
2. Write a literary log to me about your reactions to Shakespeare thus far.
Due on Thursday, 1/22.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Homework week of 1/5/09
Middle School Language Arts and Humanities Homework
Week of January 5, 2009
History
1. Complete your project (begun before Winter Break) on a Buddhist country. You will receive a separate set of directions in class.
Due first block next week (Monday for II and III, Tuesday for I)
Language Arts
Sixth Grade
1. Write a literary log to your partner (to be assigned in class). The topic is your favorite books when you were little (before you could read to yourself). It’s not a list----write about the books, the experiences of hearing them read to you and so on. Did you also look at them yourself? Do you remember who read them to you? Did you ever go to library story times? These are just questions to get you started. Due on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009. Let your partner read it in class, but then turn them in.
2. Grammar/punctuation will be assigned in class on Tuesday.
Seventh Grade
1. We will begin a final essay on Night in class on Wednesday. The planning sheet and beginning of the rough draft is due on Friday, 1/9.
The final essay is due on Friday, 1/16.
BRING YOUR FLASH DRIVES TO EVERY LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS!!
2. An art project on Night will be explained in class on Wednesday. The art project will be due on Wed., 1/14.
3. More review and practice on apostrophes will be assigned on Wednesday and due the following Wednesday, 1/14/09. There will be an apostrophe quiz on Wed. 1/21/09.
Eighth Grade
1. Begin brainstorming for your 8th grade project. Timeline and due dates are on a separate 8th grade project sheet.
2. Shakespeare homework will be assigned on Thursday and due on
Week of January 5, 2009
History
1. Complete your project (begun before Winter Break) on a Buddhist country. You will receive a separate set of directions in class.
Due first block next week (Monday for II and III, Tuesday for I)
Language Arts
Sixth Grade
1. Write a literary log to your partner (to be assigned in class). The topic is your favorite books when you were little (before you could read to yourself). It’s not a list----write about the books, the experiences of hearing them read to you and so on. Did you also look at them yourself? Do you remember who read them to you? Did you ever go to library story times? These are just questions to get you started. Due on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009. Let your partner read it in class, but then turn them in.
2. Grammar/punctuation will be assigned in class on Tuesday.
Seventh Grade
1. We will begin a final essay on Night in class on Wednesday. The planning sheet and beginning of the rough draft is due on Friday, 1/9.
The final essay is due on Friday, 1/16.
BRING YOUR FLASH DRIVES TO EVERY LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS!!
2. An art project on Night will be explained in class on Wednesday. The art project will be due on Wed., 1/14.
3. More review and practice on apostrophes will be assigned on Wednesday and due the following Wednesday, 1/14/09. There will be an apostrophe quiz on Wed. 1/21/09.
Eighth Grade
1. Begin brainstorming for your 8th grade project. Timeline and due dates are on a separate 8th grade project sheet.
2. Shakespeare homework will be assigned on Thursday and due on
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