Humanities and Language Arts Homework
Week of May 24, 2010
History
1. Put the dates for Reconstruction onto your timeline. Due in 2nd block this week. Eighth graders only: due on Friday.
Reconstruction Dates:
March 1865 : Congress establishes the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, Abandoned Lands
March 2, 1867: Congress passes Military Reconstruction
1872: Freedman’s Bureau disbanded
June 1866: Congress passed 14th Amendment
1866: Tennessee is the first Southern state to ratify 14th Amendment; all others refuse
June 1868: 7 Southern states adopt new constitutions and elect legislators. They then adopt 14th Amendment and all 7 rejoin the Union
2. Read the articles on Black Codes (1 in each packet). Blocks II and III already had this assigned for today. Block I----read it by Tuesday, if possible. If not, complete by Friday, May 28th.
3. Read in Footsteps
“The Power of Literacy”
“The Freedman’s Bureau”
“A Military Choice”
Due in 2nd block this week.
Language Arts
6th grade
1. This week we will read through page 114. Read through page 87 for Tuesday’s class and we will go from there in class on Tuesday.
. 2. The final sections of your reports are due on Tuesday, May 25th. Be sure to mark where the final section begins.
3. Come to the 8th grade project presentation on Wednesday night at 6:30 pm. No homework due on Thursday or Friday so you can come.
4. Begin planning your visual display and 3 D project. You will work on your proposal in class on Thursday.
7th grade
1. Wordly Wise 10 is due Wednesday, May 26th.
2. The final sections of your reports are due on Wednesday, May 26th. Be sure to mark where the final section begins.
3. Come to the 8th grade project presentation on Wednesday night at 6:30 pm. No homework due on Thursday or Friday so you can come.
4. Begin planning your visual display and 3 D project. You will work on the design in class on Wed.
5. Read your assigned pages in your group book.
8th grade
1. Complete the TKAM character chart. Due on Friday, May 28th.
2. Write a literary log letter to a Synergy teacher about your favorite character(s) in TKAM. Use your chart as a resource. Write about how Harper Lee develops them in the book. Was it primarily through action, dialogue, description, and a combination? Use quotes to support your writing. Write about what motivates the character(s) you chose to write about. You know the many other things you can write about character so make sure you include all important ideas. It must be in your literary log---one full page. Due Wednesday, June 2nd.
3. Your final project on TKAM will be due the last week of school------Thursday, June 10th. More directions will come. You will choose one among several writing projects.
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Sunday, May 23, 2010
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Homework week of 5/17/10
Language Arts and Humanities Homework
Week of 5/17/10
Humanities
1. Read the following
Cobblestone:
“The Civil War and the Constitution”
“Reconstruction and the Five Civilized Tribes”
Footsteps:
“The Power of Literacy”
2. Write 5 GOOD questions for each article.
Due in second block this week
3. A second assignment will be handed out in second block and due in first block next week.
Language Arts
6th Grade
1. Read pages 72 to 100 in Freak the Mighty by Thursday. I will hand out a homework assignment in class on Tuesday that will also be due on Thursday.
2. History Project---- We will work on the writing of your report in class on Thursday. You should have the introduction and at lest 2 pages more by Tuesday (tomorrow) and at least 2 more pages will be due on Friday, 5/21
7th Grade
1. Small Group Books----Read your assigned pages, bring your book to class on Wed. and Friday.
2. History Project----Write 2 more pages of your report---Due on Friday, 5/21. Bring your history work to Wednesday’s class---you will have time to work on it in class.
The final section of your report is due next Wed., 5/26.
3. Wordly Wise unit 10 is due next Wed., 5/26. We will work on it in class.
8th Grade
1. Complete To Kill a Mockingbird by Monday, May 24th.
2. You MUST turn in the final rough drafts of your projects by Wed., 5/19, if you expect any proofreading/editing assistance.
8TH GRADE PROJECT NIGHT IS WED. NIGHT, MAY 26TH.
Week of 5/17/10
Humanities
1. Read the following
Cobblestone:
“The Civil War and the Constitution”
“Reconstruction and the Five Civilized Tribes”
Footsteps:
“The Power of Literacy”
2. Write 5 GOOD questions for each article.
Due in second block this week
3. A second assignment will be handed out in second block and due in first block next week.
Language Arts
6th Grade
1. Read pages 72 to 100 in Freak the Mighty by Thursday. I will hand out a homework assignment in class on Tuesday that will also be due on Thursday.
2. History Project---- We will work on the writing of your report in class on Thursday. You should have the introduction and at lest 2 pages more by Tuesday (tomorrow) and at least 2 more pages will be due on Friday, 5/21
7th Grade
1. Small Group Books----Read your assigned pages, bring your book to class on Wed. and Friday.
2. History Project----Write 2 more pages of your report---Due on Friday, 5/21. Bring your history work to Wednesday’s class---you will have time to work on it in class.
The final section of your report is due next Wed., 5/26.
3. Wordly Wise unit 10 is due next Wed., 5/26. We will work on it in class.
8th Grade
1. Complete To Kill a Mockingbird by Monday, May 24th.
2. You MUST turn in the final rough drafts of your projects by Wed., 5/19, if you expect any proofreading/editing assistance.
8TH GRADE PROJECT NIGHT IS WED. NIGHT, MAY 26TH.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Homework week of 5/10/10
Language Arts and Humanities Homework
Week of May 10, 2010
NOTE: HISTORY FAIR IS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2ND, NOT TUESDAY, JUNE 1ST.
Humanities
1. Put the 1863-1865 Civil War dates on your timeline. They will be handed out in class. The site with photos and more information is
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/cwphtml/tl1865.html
Due in 2nd block this week.
2. Reading and questions on Reconstruction will be handed out in second block and due in first block next week.
Language Arts
6th Grade
1. Report Outlines are due Tuesday, May 11th.
2. Read through page 71 in Freak the Mighty by Thursday, May 13th.
3. Bring all history report materials to both language arts classes.
7th Grade
1. Complete all of Wordly Wise unit 9 except the Narrative by Wed., May 12th.
2. Read the assigned number of pages in your small group book. You will have discussion time and a short writing assignment in class on Wed. Be sure to bring your lit log with your parent letter by Wed., May 12th.
3. Two sections (or 2 pages, if your sections are longer than 2 pages) of your report are due on Friday, May 14th.
4. Bring all history report materials to both language arts classes.
8th Grade
1. Complete all the rest of the writing for you 8th grade project by Friday, May 14th.
2. Read chapters 17 and 18 of To Kill a Mockingbird by
Thursday, May 13th. Complete the vocabulary through ch. 18.
Read ch. 19 through 23 by Monday, May 17th.
3. Bring your flash drives and writing notebooks to class on Thursday. We will do a poetry writing activity.
Week of May 10, 2010
NOTE: HISTORY FAIR IS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2ND, NOT TUESDAY, JUNE 1ST.
Humanities
1. Put the 1863-1865 Civil War dates on your timeline. They will be handed out in class. The site with photos and more information is
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/cwphtml/tl1865.html
Due in 2nd block this week.
2. Reading and questions on Reconstruction will be handed out in second block and due in first block next week.
Language Arts
6th Grade
1. Report Outlines are due Tuesday, May 11th.
2. Read through page 71 in Freak the Mighty by Thursday, May 13th.
3. Bring all history report materials to both language arts classes.
7th Grade
1. Complete all of Wordly Wise unit 9 except the Narrative by Wed., May 12th.
2. Read the assigned number of pages in your small group book. You will have discussion time and a short writing assignment in class on Wed. Be sure to bring your lit log with your parent letter by Wed., May 12th.
3. Two sections (or 2 pages, if your sections are longer than 2 pages) of your report are due on Friday, May 14th.
4. Bring all history report materials to both language arts classes.
8th Grade
1. Complete all the rest of the writing for you 8th grade project by Friday, May 14th.
2. Read chapters 17 and 18 of To Kill a Mockingbird by
Thursday, May 13th. Complete the vocabulary through ch. 18.
Read ch. 19 through 23 by Monday, May 17th.
3. Bring your flash drives and writing notebooks to class on Thursday. We will do a poetry writing activity.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
homework week of 5/3/10 (OOPS--forgot to post 'til Wed.)
Middle School Humanities and Language Arts Homework
Week of May 3, 2010
History
1. Finish reading “Cluster Two 1863: A Turning Point?”. Answer questions 2 and 3 on page 80. All due in second block this week.
2. Read “Cluster Three 1864-1865: What Were the Costs of the War?”.
Read “The Blue and the Gray” just for enjoyment. It is a great short story. You will not be assigned any work on this story.
Read and highlight “Lee Surrenders to Grant” and “Death of Lincoln”.
Answer questions 4 and do the writing activity: Summarizing the Civil War.
Due in first block next week.
6th Grade
1. Freak the Mighty - read through page 33 by Thursday. The next section anda writing assignment will be assigned in class on Thursday.
2. We will start the outline for your report in class on Tuesday. It is due on Thursday, May 6.
3. Grammar and punctuation will be assigned on Thursday.
7th Grade
1. Write a literary log letter to an adult family member about reading Night. It is due Friday, May 7th, with a response from your family member. You should cover the following plus add anything else you think is important.
• What was it like to read such an intense and painful memoir? Use examples and quotes.
• Do you think you should have been asked to read it or was it too much to expect?
• What did you think of the author’s writing? Be very specific---yes, use a quote or two.
• Do you think you have changed in any way(s) after reading this memoir? Explain.
• Do you recommend this book to your family members? Why or why not?
• What else do you want to say?
2. Grammar and punctuation will be assigned in class.
3. You will choose a small group book and begin reading it this week. Your group will make some decisions on the kind of work you want to do about the book (with my approval).
4. Your report outlines are due on Wednesday, May 5th. We will begin writing the first sections in class. The introduction and first page are due on Friday, May 7th.
8th Grade
1. Read chapters 11, 12, 13, and 14 by Thursday, May 6th. Read ch. 16, 17, and 18 by Monday, May 9th. (We’ll read chapter 15 together in class). Keep doing your vocabulary packet.
2. Write 2 more pages of your project. This should be the end for many of you!
Work on your display.
Week of May 3, 2010
History
1. Finish reading “Cluster Two 1863: A Turning Point?”. Answer questions 2 and 3 on page 80. All due in second block this week.
2. Read “Cluster Three 1864-1865: What Were the Costs of the War?”.
Read “The Blue and the Gray” just for enjoyment. It is a great short story. You will not be assigned any work on this story.
Read and highlight “Lee Surrenders to Grant” and “Death of Lincoln”.
Answer questions 4 and do the writing activity: Summarizing the Civil War.
Due in first block next week.
6th Grade
1. Freak the Mighty - read through page 33 by Thursday. The next section anda writing assignment will be assigned in class on Thursday.
2. We will start the outline for your report in class on Tuesday. It is due on Thursday, May 6.
3. Grammar and punctuation will be assigned on Thursday.
7th Grade
1. Write a literary log letter to an adult family member about reading Night. It is due Friday, May 7th, with a response from your family member. You should cover the following plus add anything else you think is important.
• What was it like to read such an intense and painful memoir? Use examples and quotes.
• Do you think you should have been asked to read it or was it too much to expect?
• What did you think of the author’s writing? Be very specific---yes, use a quote or two.
• Do you think you have changed in any way(s) after reading this memoir? Explain.
• Do you recommend this book to your family members? Why or why not?
• What else do you want to say?
2. Grammar and punctuation will be assigned in class.
3. You will choose a small group book and begin reading it this week. Your group will make some decisions on the kind of work you want to do about the book (with my approval).
4. Your report outlines are due on Wednesday, May 5th. We will begin writing the first sections in class. The introduction and first page are due on Friday, May 7th.
8th Grade
1. Read chapters 11, 12, 13, and 14 by Thursday, May 6th. Read ch. 16, 17, and 18 by Monday, May 9th. (We’ll read chapter 15 together in class). Keep doing your vocabulary packet.
2. Write 2 more pages of your project. This should be the end for many of you!
Work on your display.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Homework week of 4/26/10
Language Arts and History Homework
Week of April 26, 2010
History
1. New history reading will be assigned after the test and due in the second block class this week.
Language Arts
6th Grade
1. Continue working as much as it takes to get all of your reading and notes completed for your history report by next Tuesday, May 4th.
2. You will begin Freak the Mighty in class this week. Some homework will be assigned.
7th Grade
1. Turn in your literary log and Night questions this Wednesday for me to grade.
2. Continue working as much as it takes to get all of your reading and notes completed for your history report by next Wed., May 5th.
3. Wordly Wise unit 8 is due this Wed., April 28th.
4. Final Night essay is due on Friday, April 30th. You MUST include your rough draft and planning sheet.
8th Grade
1. Complete 2 more pages of your 8th grade project by Friday, April 30th. The REVISED DATE FOR THE PROJECT PRESENTATION IS WEDNESDAY, MAY 26TH, FROM 6:15 P.M. UNTIL 8:15 P.M.
2. Begin working on the visual aspect of your project.
3. The next sections of TKAM will be assigned Monday and due Thursday, April 29th.
Week of April 26, 2010
History
1. New history reading will be assigned after the test and due in the second block class this week.
Language Arts
6th Grade
1. Continue working as much as it takes to get all of your reading and notes completed for your history report by next Tuesday, May 4th.
2. You will begin Freak the Mighty in class this week. Some homework will be assigned.
7th Grade
1. Turn in your literary log and Night questions this Wednesday for me to grade.
2. Continue working as much as it takes to get all of your reading and notes completed for your history report by next Wed., May 5th.
3. Wordly Wise unit 8 is due this Wed., April 28th.
4. Final Night essay is due on Friday, April 30th. You MUST include your rough draft and planning sheet.
8th Grade
1. Complete 2 more pages of your 8th grade project by Friday, April 30th. The REVISED DATE FOR THE PROJECT PRESENTATION IS WEDNESDAY, MAY 26TH, FROM 6:15 P.M. UNTIL 8:15 P.M.
2. Begin working on the visual aspect of your project.
3. The next sections of TKAM will be assigned Monday and due Thursday, April 29th.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Homework week of 4/19/10
Humanities and Language Arts Homework
Week of 4/19/10
History
1. Complete your Civil War study guide by second block this week.
The test will be on Monday, April 26th for Blocks II and III and Tuesday, April 27th for Block I. Study 30 minutes per night this week and 1 30-minute session over the weekend.
2. History Report work for 6th and 7th grade: Work a minimum of 1.5 hours and complete your work diary. Bring all of your report work to all language arts classes this week. The completed work diary will be checked off in your last language arts class of this week.
Language Arts
6th Grade
1. Wordly Wise test on unit 6 will be on Thursday, April 22nd.
2. You will continue working on the comma packet and homework will be assigned.
7th Grade
1. Art Project for Night. Due Wednesday, April 21st. Don’t forget the caption!
2. Your Night essay planning sheet and the rough draft of 3 paragraphs are due on Wed., April 21st. We will work on it in class on Wednesday for 30 minutes. The complete rough draft is due on Friday, April 23.
3. Bring Wordly Wise to class on Wednesday. We will begin unit 8 in class. It is due the following Wed., April 28th.
4. The final Night essay is due on Wed., April 28th.
8th Grade
1. Complete the proposal for the visual component of your 8th grade project. Due on Friday, April 23rd.
2. Read chapters 4, 5, 6, and 7 in To Kill a Mockingbird and complete the vocabulary for chapters 4-6 by Thursday, April 23rd. Read chapters 8 and 9 by Monday, April 26th. There may be a pop quiz any language arts class to be sure you are keeping up with the reading.
3. Don’t forget-----2 more pages of your project are due on Friday, April 23rd.
Week of 4/19/10
History
1. Complete your Civil War study guide by second block this week.
The test will be on Monday, April 26th for Blocks II and III and Tuesday, April 27th for Block I. Study 30 minutes per night this week and 1 30-minute session over the weekend.
2. History Report work for 6th and 7th grade: Work a minimum of 1.5 hours and complete your work diary. Bring all of your report work to all language arts classes this week. The completed work diary will be checked off in your last language arts class of this week.
Language Arts
6th Grade
1. Wordly Wise test on unit 6 will be on Thursday, April 22nd.
2. You will continue working on the comma packet and homework will be assigned.
7th Grade
1. Art Project for Night. Due Wednesday, April 21st. Don’t forget the caption!
2. Your Night essay planning sheet and the rough draft of 3 paragraphs are due on Wed., April 21st. We will work on it in class on Wednesday for 30 minutes. The complete rough draft is due on Friday, April 23.
3. Bring Wordly Wise to class on Wednesday. We will begin unit 8 in class. It is due the following Wed., April 28th.
4. The final Night essay is due on Wed., April 28th.
8th Grade
1. Complete the proposal for the visual component of your 8th grade project. Due on Friday, April 23rd.
2. Read chapters 4, 5, 6, and 7 in To Kill a Mockingbird and complete the vocabulary for chapters 4-6 by Thursday, April 23rd. Read chapters 8 and 9 by Monday, April 26th. There may be a pop quiz any language arts class to be sure you are keeping up with the reading.
3. Don’t forget-----2 more pages of your project are due on Friday, April 23rd.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Homework week of 4/12/10
Language Arts and History Homework
April 12, 2010
History
1. Read the chapter “Jefferson Davis” in your newest history packet. Hightlight the reading. Due 2nd block this week (III—on Wed., II—0n Thurs., and I ---- on Friday).
2. Sixth and 7th graders-----work for 1.5 hours by Friday of this week reading and taking notes for your history report. (fill our attached work diary).
Language Arts
6th grade
1. Complete Wordly Wise unit 6 by Thursday, April 15th.
7th grade
1. Art project on Night is due Wednesday, April 21st.
2. We will begin the Night essay in class this week and it is due Friday, April 23rd.
8th grade
1. Work 3 hours on your 8th grade project. Two more pages of writing are due this Friday, April 16th. If you were asked to revise your outline, be sure to have the revised version this Friday.
2. We will begin To Kill a Mockingbird on Thursday. Complete the first 2 chapters by Monday, April 18th.
April 12, 2010
History
1. Read the chapter “Jefferson Davis” in your newest history packet. Hightlight the reading. Due 2nd block this week (III—on Wed., II—0n Thurs., and I ---- on Friday).
2. Sixth and 7th graders-----work for 1.5 hours by Friday of this week reading and taking notes for your history report. (fill our attached work diary).
Language Arts
6th grade
1. Complete Wordly Wise unit 6 by Thursday, April 15th.
7th grade
1. Art project on Night is due Wednesday, April 21st.
2. We will begin the Night essay in class this week and it is due Friday, April 23rd.
8th grade
1. Work 3 hours on your 8th grade project. Two more pages of writing are due this Friday, April 16th. If you were asked to revise your outline, be sure to have the revised version this Friday.
2. We will begin To Kill a Mockingbird on Thursday. Complete the first 2 chapters by Monday, April 18th.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Homework week of 4/6/10
Language Arts and Humanities Homework
Week of April 6, 2010
History
1. All grades: Questions on chapters 5, 6, and 7 of reading on Abraham Lincoln. You read these chapters the week before spring break.
Due on Friday, 4/9/10 --- Block I, Monday, 4/12----Blocks II and III
2. History Research Project for 6th/7th graders listed under grade level below.
3. An extra credit assignment is on the blog.
Language Arts
6th Grade
1. Work for 1.5 hours, reading and taking notes, for your research project by Thursday, April 7th.
2. Wordly Wise will be assigned in class today. Do A through D in unit 6 by Thursday, April 7th.
7th Grade
1. You were to have completed Night by the end of spring break. Complete the reading guide #5, questions 3 through 7. Do question #8 in your literary log. Due on Wednesday, 4/7/10.
2. More on Night will be assigned Wednesday in class and due on Friday, 4/9/10.
3. Bring all history report sources to class THIS Wednesday, 4/7/10. Your first set of note cards (8 cards MINIMUM) is due next Wednesday, 4/14/10.
8th Grade
1. Write a sonnet. Due on Friday, 4/9/10. We will begin in class on Thursday.
2. Write 2 pages of your 8th grade project, not counting the introduction (for some of you, this will be 1 section or less, for others it may be 2 or 3 sections). Due on Friday, 4/9/10.
Week of April 6, 2010
History
1. All grades: Questions on chapters 5, 6, and 7 of reading on Abraham Lincoln. You read these chapters the week before spring break.
Due on Friday, 4/9/10 --- Block I, Monday, 4/12----Blocks II and III
2. History Research Project for 6th/7th graders listed under grade level below.
3. An extra credit assignment is on the blog.
Language Arts
6th Grade
1. Work for 1.5 hours, reading and taking notes, for your research project by Thursday, April 7th.
2. Wordly Wise will be assigned in class today. Do A through D in unit 6 by Thursday, April 7th.
7th Grade
1. You were to have completed Night by the end of spring break. Complete the reading guide #5, questions 3 through 7. Do question #8 in your literary log. Due on Wednesday, 4/7/10.
2. More on Night will be assigned Wednesday in class and due on Friday, 4/9/10.
3. Bring all history report sources to class THIS Wednesday, 4/7/10. Your first set of note cards (8 cards MINIMUM) is due next Wednesday, 4/14/10.
8th Grade
1. Write a sonnet. Due on Friday, 4/9/10. We will begin in class on Thursday.
2. Write 2 pages of your 8th grade project, not counting the introduction (for some of you, this will be 1 section or less, for others it may be 2 or 3 sections). Due on Friday, 4/9/10.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Homework week of 3/15/10
Language Arts and Humanities Homework
Week of March 15, 2010
History
1. If you don’t complete the “Reflections on the Civil War” chart in class, finish it for homework. Due in second block this week.
2. Read “The Pickets” by Robert Chambers and “The Drummer Boy of Shiloh” in the packet “A House Divided”. On a separate sheet of paper, answer question #2 on page 60 (“Responding to Cluster One”). Use quotes to defend your point of view. Due in second block this week.
Language Arts
6th
1. Grammar and punctuation homework will be assigned on Tuesday and due Thursday, March 18th.
7th Grade
1. More chapters and questions for Night will be assigned on Wednesday. Be sure to do the chapter reflections for each chapter as you read. They will be due next Wednesday, March 24th.
2. Use 10 words from Wordly Wise unit 5 in sentences using dialogue. Refer to a guide to be handed out in class on punctuating dialogue. Due Wednesday, March 24th.
2. Test on Wordly Wise units 6 and 7 will be next Wednesday, March 24th.
8th Grade
1. The rough outline for your 8th grade project is due this THURSDAY, March 18th.
This will help you identify areas for more research.
2. Sonnets will be handed out in class on Monday. Read and choose your favorite sonnet by Monday, March 21st.
Week of March 15, 2010
History
1. If you don’t complete the “Reflections on the Civil War” chart in class, finish it for homework. Due in second block this week.
2. Read “The Pickets” by Robert Chambers and “The Drummer Boy of Shiloh” in the packet “A House Divided”. On a separate sheet of paper, answer question #2 on page 60 (“Responding to Cluster One”). Use quotes to defend your point of view. Due in second block this week.
Language Arts
6th
1. Grammar and punctuation homework will be assigned on Tuesday and due Thursday, March 18th.
7th Grade
1. More chapters and questions for Night will be assigned on Wednesday. Be sure to do the chapter reflections for each chapter as you read. They will be due next Wednesday, March 24th.
2. Use 10 words from Wordly Wise unit 5 in sentences using dialogue. Refer to a guide to be handed out in class on punctuating dialogue. Due Wednesday, March 24th.
2. Test on Wordly Wise units 6 and 7 will be next Wednesday, March 24th.
8th Grade
1. The rough outline for your 8th grade project is due this THURSDAY, March 18th.
This will help you identify areas for more research.
2. Sonnets will be handed out in class on Monday. Read and choose your favorite sonnet by Monday, March 21st.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Homework week of 3/8/10
Humanities and Language Arts Homework
Week of March 8, 2010
History
1. Complete “The Guns Roar” reading and the questions by 2nd block this week.
More reading will be handed out in 2nd block class.
2. Lightly color in the Confederate states (those that seceded by April 12, 1861). Using a different color, color in the free states. Do not yet color in or mark the slave states that did not yet secede. On the back of the map, make a list of states that seceded, and mark the secession date.
Language Arts
6th grade
1. Complete the Narrative in Wordly Wise unit 5 by Tuesday, March 9th.
2. Test on Wordly Wise unit 5 will be on Thursday, March 11.
3. Final book review is due on Thursday, March 11.
7th grade
1. We will begin reading Night on Wednesday. Reading and questions will be assigned and due on Friday, March 12.
2. Reminder: Wordly Wise 7 is due this Wednesday, March 6th.
8th grade
1. Work on 8th grade project 4 hours this week. Be sure to bring everything on Friday. Most of your research needs to be completed by Friday, March 19th. We will begin outlining at that point. You will still be able to do research to “fill in the holes” in your outline.
2. Choose one of the following for your final Twelfth Night assignment:
• Create a poster advertising a production of Twelfth Night. You need to show your understanding of elements of the play and the characters as part of this assignment.
• 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.
Whichever assignment you choose must be neatly done and proofread carefully as it will be displayed at school. It is due Friday, March 12th.
Week of March 8, 2010
History
1. Complete “The Guns Roar” reading and the questions by 2nd block this week.
More reading will be handed out in 2nd block class.
2. Lightly color in the Confederate states (those that seceded by April 12, 1861). Using a different color, color in the free states. Do not yet color in or mark the slave states that did not yet secede. On the back of the map, make a list of states that seceded, and mark the secession date.
Language Arts
6th grade
1. Complete the Narrative in Wordly Wise unit 5 by Tuesday, March 9th.
2. Test on Wordly Wise unit 5 will be on Thursday, March 11.
3. Final book review is due on Thursday, March 11.
7th grade
1. We will begin reading Night on Wednesday. Reading and questions will be assigned and due on Friday, March 12.
2. Reminder: Wordly Wise 7 is due this Wednesday, March 6th.
8th grade
1. Work on 8th grade project 4 hours this week. Be sure to bring everything on Friday. Most of your research needs to be completed by Friday, March 19th. We will begin outlining at that point. You will still be able to do research to “fill in the holes” in your outline.
2. Choose one of the following for your final Twelfth Night assignment:
• Create a poster advertising a production of Twelfth Night. You need to show your understanding of elements of the play and the characters as part of this assignment.
• 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.
Whichever assignment you choose must be neatly done and proofread carefully as it will be displayed at school. It is due Friday, March 12th.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Homework week of 3/2/10
Humanities and Language Arts Homework
Week of March 2, 2010
History
1. All grades: If you haven’t already done so, add the United States War Against Mexico dates to your timeline. Due: Block I---Fri., Blocks 11, 111---next Monday, March 8th.
2. 8th graders----complete the map on the U.S. War Against Mexico. Read the 2 articles and answer the questions. Due: Fri., Blocks 11, 111--- Monday, 3/8, Block II---3/9 (Tues.)
3. Reading on the Civil War will be handed out in blocks this week and assigned for 1st block next week for all students.
Language Arts
6th grade
1. Wordly Wise 5, A-D, is due on Thursday, 3/4.
2. You will begin a book review on Marching for Freedom in class. You may need to complete it for homework. Due on Thursday, 3/4.
7th grade
1. Bring your Wordly Wise book to class on Wednesday. Unit 7 will be introduced and due on Wed., 3/10.
2. Work on the Nazi Holocaust will be assigned in language arts class and due on Fri., 3/5.
8th grade
1. Work on 8th grade project 1.5 hours this week. Be sure to bring everything on Friday.
2. Next week there are a number of half days for conferences and we will expect you to work 4 hours on your project.
3. An assignment on Twelfth Night will be handed out in class on Thursday and due on Monday, March 8th.
Week of March 2, 2010
History
1. All grades: If you haven’t already done so, add the United States War Against Mexico dates to your timeline. Due: Block I---Fri., Blocks 11, 111---next Monday, March 8th.
2. 8th graders----complete the map on the U.S. War Against Mexico. Read the 2 articles and answer the questions. Due: Fri., Blocks 11, 111--- Monday, 3/8, Block II---3/9 (Tues.)
3. Reading on the Civil War will be handed out in blocks this week and assigned for 1st block next week for all students.
Language Arts
6th grade
1. Wordly Wise 5, A-D, is due on Thursday, 3/4.
2. You will begin a book review on Marching for Freedom in class. You may need to complete it for homework. Due on Thursday, 3/4.
7th grade
1. Bring your Wordly Wise book to class on Wednesday. Unit 7 will be introduced and due on Wed., 3/10.
2. Work on the Nazi Holocaust will be assigned in language arts class and due on Fri., 3/5.
8th grade
1. Work on 8th grade project 1.5 hours this week. Be sure to bring everything on Friday.
2. Next week there are a number of half days for conferences and we will expect you to work 4 hours on your project.
3. An assignment on Twelfth Night will be handed out in class on Thursday and due on Monday, March 8th.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Homework week of 2/22/10
Humanities and Language Arts Homework
Week of February 22, 2010
Humanities
1. Reading, note-taking, and questions about the U.S. Mexican War will be due in 2nd block this week.
Language Arts
6th Grade
1. Your final memoir is due on Friday, February 26th. The final memoir requirements were handed out last week, are posted in the classroom, and are on the blog.
2. Be sure to bring your San Francisco Public Library Card every day this week and for all language arts classes until further notice. You will be choosing a topic for your history report and you will need a library card to do some research.
7th Grade
1. Your final memoir is due on Friday, February 26th. The final memoir requirements were handed out last week, are posted in the classroom, and are on the blog.
2. Be sure to bring your San Francisco Public Library Card every day this week and for all language arts classes until further notice. You will be choosing a topic for your history report and you will need a library card to do some research.
3. Grammar test on nouns, pronouns, verbs, and subjects will be this Wed., Feb. 24th. Study your grammar packet.
Week of February 22, 2010
Humanities
1. Reading, note-taking, and questions about the U.S. Mexican War will be due in 2nd block this week.
Language Arts
6th Grade
1. Your final memoir is due on Friday, February 26th. The final memoir requirements were handed out last week, are posted in the classroom, and are on the blog.
2. Be sure to bring your San Francisco Public Library Card every day this week and for all language arts classes until further notice. You will be choosing a topic for your history report and you will need a library card to do some research.
7th Grade
1. Your final memoir is due on Friday, February 26th. The final memoir requirements were handed out last week, are posted in the classroom, and are on the blog.
2. Be sure to bring your San Francisco Public Library Card every day this week and for all language arts classes until further notice. You will be choosing a topic for your history report and you will need a library card to do some research.
3. Grammar test on nouns, pronouns, verbs, and subjects will be this Wed., Feb. 24th. Study your grammar packet.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Homework week of 2/15/10
Humanities and Language Arts Homework
Week of February 15, 2010
History
1. Complete the attached timeline work. Due in second block this week (if you don’t have a second block time, it is due the first block next week).
The URL below is for the War on Mexico work we’re doing in class. It is for your reference.
http://www.pbs.org/kera/usmexicanwar/index_flash.html
Language Arts
6th grade
1. Marching for Freedom assignment to be handed out in class and due on Thursday, 2/18.
2. Your final memoir will be due on Friday, February 26th. See the reverse for final memoir requirements.
3. Be sure to have a San Francisco Public Library Card by next week. You will be choosing a topic for your history report and you will need a library card to do some research.
7th grade
1. Complete the Grammar Packet (most of you did this last week) and study for a quiz. Due on Friday, Feb. 19th.
2. The grammar quizzes you created will given be on Friday, Feb. 19th.
3. Your final memoir will be due on Friday, February 26th. See the reverse for final memoir requirements.
4. Be sure to have a San Francisco Public Library Card by next week. You will be choosing a topic for your history report and you will need a library card to do some research.
8th grade
1. Work 3 hours on your 8th grade project. Yes, we will meet about your project this Friday.
2. Pack for Mexico!
Week of February 15, 2010
History
1. Complete the attached timeline work. Due in second block this week (if you don’t have a second block time, it is due the first block next week).
The URL below is for the War on Mexico work we’re doing in class. It is for your reference.
http://www.pbs.org/kera/usmexicanwar/index_flash.html
Language Arts
6th grade
1. Marching for Freedom assignment to be handed out in class and due on Thursday, 2/18.
2. Your final memoir will be due on Friday, February 26th. See the reverse for final memoir requirements.
3. Be sure to have a San Francisco Public Library Card by next week. You will be choosing a topic for your history report and you will need a library card to do some research.
7th grade
1. Complete the Grammar Packet (most of you did this last week) and study for a quiz. Due on Friday, Feb. 19th.
2. The grammar quizzes you created will given be on Friday, Feb. 19th.
3. Your final memoir will be due on Friday, February 26th. See the reverse for final memoir requirements.
4. Be sure to have a San Francisco Public Library Card by next week. You will be choosing a topic for your history report and you will need a library card to do some research.
8th grade
1. Work 3 hours on your 8th grade project. Yes, we will meet about your project this Friday.
2. Pack for Mexico!
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Homework week of 2/8/10
Humanities and Language Arts Homework
Week of 2/8/10
History
1. Study for the test, using the readings, study guide, Trail of Tears map, and questions.
TEST IS IN 2ND BLOCK THIS WEEK. (III-WED.,II-THURS, I—FRI.)
Language Arts
6th
1. Reading and an assignment about March For Freedom will be handed out in class on Tuesday.
2. Complete the rough draft of your memoir by Friday, 2/12. You will be working on it in class this week, so bring your flash drives and writing notebooks.
7th
1. The second third of your memoir is due on Wednesday, 2/10. You will work on it in class on Wednesday, and the final rough draft is due on Friday, 2/12.
2. Grammar packet---to page 8 by Wed. More may be assigned on Wed.
8th
1. Work 3 hours on your 8th grade project. Be sure to keep up your work diary. Make a list of the major subtopics you have so far from your research---turn it in on Friday.
2. Write a literary log to your partner (we’ll assign new ones in class) about either your favorite scene(s) or your favorite character(s) in Twelfth Night. Use examples and quotes to explain your thinking. Due Thursday, 2/11.
Week of 2/8/10
History
1. Study for the test, using the readings, study guide, Trail of Tears map, and questions.
TEST IS IN 2ND BLOCK THIS WEEK. (III-WED.,II-THURS, I—FRI.)
Language Arts
6th
1. Reading and an assignment about March For Freedom will be handed out in class on Tuesday.
2. Complete the rough draft of your memoir by Friday, 2/12. You will be working on it in class this week, so bring your flash drives and writing notebooks.
7th
1. The second third of your memoir is due on Wednesday, 2/10. You will work on it in class on Wednesday, and the final rough draft is due on Friday, 2/12.
2. Grammar packet---to page 8 by Wed. More may be assigned on Wed.
8th
1. Work 3 hours on your 8th grade project. Be sure to keep up your work diary. Make a list of the major subtopics you have so far from your research---turn it in on Friday.
2. Write a literary log to your partner (we’ll assign new ones in class) about either your favorite scene(s) or your favorite character(s) in Twelfth Night. Use examples and quotes to explain your thinking. Due Thursday, 2/11.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Homework week of 2/1/10
Humanities and Language Arts Homework
Week of February 1, 2010
History
1. Read “Indian Removal” in your Trail of Tears packet and answer the attached questions. Due in second block this week (III—Wed., II---Thurs., I---Fri).
2. Complete the Crossword puzzle on the Judicial System. Due in second block this week.
3. A study guide for a test on Indian Removal and The Judicial System will be handed out in second block and due in first block next week (III and II on Mon., I on Tues.) The test will be in second block next week. (III—Wed., II---Thurs., I---Fri).
Language Arts
6th You will begin writing your memoir in class on Tuesday. The first third of it will be due on Thursday. Look at your story line to estimate what 1/3rd of it is. In class on Thursday, we will begin reading a book called Marching for Freedom about youth in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960’s. You will be assigned both reading and some writing about the book in class on Thursday.
7th
1. You will begin writing the introduction to your memoir in class on Wednesday. The first third of it is due on Friday, Feb. 5th.
Be sure to skip lines if you are writing by hand, or use size 12 font, double space, if using the computer. You must bring a thumb drive or use google docs (I’ll show you how in class).
2. Complete the grammar homework handed out in block classes. Due on Wed.
8th
1. Your homework after each class reading of Twelfth Night is to review the pages we have read, either by rereading the Shakespearean language version or the modern language version. It is up to you to keep track of the page numbers we have read.
2. A poetry writing assignment will be handed out on Monday and due Thursday, Feb. 4th.
3. Work 3 hours on your 8th grade project.
Week of February 1, 2010
History
1. Read “Indian Removal” in your Trail of Tears packet and answer the attached questions. Due in second block this week (III—Wed., II---Thurs., I---Fri).
2. Complete the Crossword puzzle on the Judicial System. Due in second block this week.
3. A study guide for a test on Indian Removal and The Judicial System will be handed out in second block and due in first block next week (III and II on Mon., I on Tues.) The test will be in second block next week. (III—Wed., II---Thurs., I---Fri).
Language Arts
6th You will begin writing your memoir in class on Tuesday. The first third of it will be due on Thursday. Look at your story line to estimate what 1/3rd of it is. In class on Thursday, we will begin reading a book called Marching for Freedom about youth in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960’s. You will be assigned both reading and some writing about the book in class on Thursday.
7th
1. You will begin writing the introduction to your memoir in class on Wednesday. The first third of it is due on Friday, Feb. 5th.
Be sure to skip lines if you are writing by hand, or use size 12 font, double space, if using the computer. You must bring a thumb drive or use google docs (I’ll show you how in class).
2. Complete the grammar homework handed out in block classes. Due on Wed.
8th
1. Your homework after each class reading of Twelfth Night is to review the pages we have read, either by rereading the Shakespearean language version or the modern language version. It is up to you to keep track of the page numbers we have read.
2. A poetry writing assignment will be handed out on Monday and due Thursday, Feb. 4th.
3. Work 3 hours on your 8th grade project.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Homework week of 1/26/10
Middle School Humanities and Language Arts Homework
Week of 1/26/10
History
1. Read about The Trail of Tears----we’ll assign exact pages when we see how far we get in class. Due in first block next week.
Language Arts
6th grade
1. Complete poetry assigned in class on Tuesday. Due Thursday, 1/28.
2. I will hand out the next step in working on your memoir in class on Tuesday. It will be due next Tuesday, February 2, as we do not have class this Thursday.
7th grade
1. Your memoir plot map is due on Wednesday, Jan. 27th. We’ll be ice-skating during class time, but you need to turn in your writing notebook before we leave.
2. Grammar work will be handed out by the end of the week and due on Wed., Feb. 3rd.
8th grade
1. Twelfth Night questions assigned last week are due on Thursday, Jan. 28th. Turn them in before we leave on the field trip.
2. Work 3 more hours on your 8th grade project. Twenty notecards are due on Friday, Jan. 29th. If you need any help with sources or other aspects of your project, it is YOUR responsibility to talk to your advisor before Friday.
Tammy----tammy@synergyschool.org
Elena------elena@synergyschool.org
Week of 1/26/10
History
1. Read about The Trail of Tears----we’ll assign exact pages when we see how far we get in class. Due in first block next week.
Language Arts
6th grade
1. Complete poetry assigned in class on Tuesday. Due Thursday, 1/28.
2. I will hand out the next step in working on your memoir in class on Tuesday. It will be due next Tuesday, February 2, as we do not have class this Thursday.
7th grade
1. Your memoir plot map is due on Wednesday, Jan. 27th. We’ll be ice-skating during class time, but you need to turn in your writing notebook before we leave.
2. Grammar work will be handed out by the end of the week and due on Wed., Feb. 3rd.
8th grade
1. Twelfth Night questions assigned last week are due on Thursday, Jan. 28th. Turn them in before we leave on the field trip.
2. Work 3 more hours on your 8th grade project. Twenty notecards are due on Friday, Jan. 29th. If you need any help with sources or other aspects of your project, it is YOUR responsibility to talk to your advisor before Friday.
Tammy----tammy@synergyschool.org
Elena------elena@synergyschool.org
Monday, January 18, 2010
Homework week of 1/19/10
Middle School Humanities and Language Arts Homework
January 19, 2010
History
1. No homework beyond preparing for the John Brown trial. Next week we will begin work on The Trail of Tears.
Language Arts
6th grade
1. Memoir work will continue in class on Tues. Bring your writing notebooks and thumb drives each language arts class.
2. Test on Wordly Wise unit 4----Thurs., 1/22
7th grade
1. Complete the memoir planning sheet handed out last week. Due Wed. 1/21.
2. Complete Wordly Wise unit 6. Due Wed. 1/21
3. You will begin writing your memoir in class on Wednesday, continuing on Friday. Bring your writing notebooks and flash drives both days.
8th grade
1. 8th grade project
• Gather your second source by Friday, 1/23. (Note: if your first source is very long, you may keep working on that, BUT check with your teacher advisor first).
• Remember, you are responsible for 3 hours of work on your project each week. This should represent at least 10 note cards or comparable pages.
2. Read the attached synopsis of Twelfth Night by Thursday, 1/22.
3. Homework will be assigned on Twelfth Night on Thursday and due next Thurs., 1/29.
January 19, 2010
History
1. No homework beyond preparing for the John Brown trial. Next week we will begin work on The Trail of Tears.
Language Arts
6th grade
1. Memoir work will continue in class on Tues. Bring your writing notebooks and thumb drives each language arts class.
2. Test on Wordly Wise unit 4----Thurs., 1/22
7th grade
1. Complete the memoir planning sheet handed out last week. Due Wed. 1/21.
2. Complete Wordly Wise unit 6. Due Wed. 1/21
3. You will begin writing your memoir in class on Wednesday, continuing on Friday. Bring your writing notebooks and flash drives both days.
8th grade
1. 8th grade project
• Gather your second source by Friday, 1/23. (Note: if your first source is very long, you may keep working on that, BUT check with your teacher advisor first).
• Remember, you are responsible for 3 hours of work on your project each week. This should represent at least 10 note cards or comparable pages.
2. Read the attached synopsis of Twelfth Night by Thursday, 1/22.
3. Homework will be assigned on Twelfth Night on Thursday and due next Thurs., 1/29.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Homework week of 1/4/10
Middle School Humanities and Language Arts Homework
Week of January 4, 2110 (!)
History
1. We will choose roles for the mock trial of John Brown in first block. You will have lines and/or research for homework.
There are 2 sources you may use for research
1. http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/johnbrown/browntrial.html
2. The Library of Congress American Memory Collection:
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/index.html
When it prompts you to browse collections, click on African American history
Next it has a box that says Search selected collections. Enter John Brown.
Scroll down to article 19 and click on that. You will finally want to click on Click here to see full text. You may also want to see the image of the original document, but it will be hard to read.
You may also search the other articles in this section.
2. An article and assignment on The Trail of Tears will be assigned in 2nd block and due in first block next week. (II and III---Mon., 1/11, I---Tues., 1/12)
Language Arts
6th
1. Final draft of book review will be due on Thurs., 1/7.
2. We will read a memoir in class and for homework.
7th
1. Read the first memoir in the “Second Collection of Memoirs” packet for discussion on Wednesday. Pick it up in your humanities block class on Monday or Tuesday.
2. A character sketch will be assigned in class on Wed. and due Friday.
3. Wordly Wise test on units 3 and 4 on Friday, January 8, 2010. Wordly Wise unit 5 is due on Wed., January 13th.
8th
1. Shakespeare background reading and assignments will be given on Monday, Jan.4th, and due on Thursday, Jan. 7th. Yes, we’re beginning Twelfth Night soon!
2. Bring your SF public library card on Friday, Jan. 8th. If you don’t have one, get it by Friday. We will begin work on your 8th grade projects then.
Week of January 4, 2110 (!)
History
1. We will choose roles for the mock trial of John Brown in first block. You will have lines and/or research for homework.
There are 2 sources you may use for research
1. http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/johnbrown/browntrial.html
2. The Library of Congress American Memory Collection:
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/index.html
When it prompts you to browse collections, click on African American history
Next it has a box that says Search selected collections. Enter John Brown.
Scroll down to article 19 and click on that. You will finally want to click on Click here to see full text. You may also want to see the image of the original document, but it will be hard to read.
You may also search the other articles in this section.
2. An article and assignment on The Trail of Tears will be assigned in 2nd block and due in first block next week. (II and III---Mon., 1/11, I---Tues., 1/12)
Language Arts
6th
1. Final draft of book review will be due on Thurs., 1/7.
2. We will read a memoir in class and for homework.
7th
1. Read the first memoir in the “Second Collection of Memoirs” packet for discussion on Wednesday. Pick it up in your humanities block class on Monday or Tuesday.
2. A character sketch will be assigned in class on Wed. and due Friday.
3. Wordly Wise test on units 3 and 4 on Friday, January 8, 2010. Wordly Wise unit 5 is due on Wed., January 13th.
8th
1. Shakespeare background reading and assignments will be given on Monday, Jan.4th, and due on Thursday, Jan. 7th. Yes, we’re beginning Twelfth Night soon!
2. Bring your SF public library card on Friday, Jan. 8th. If you don’t have one, get it by Friday. We will begin work on your 8th grade projects then.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
homework week of 12/114/09
Middle School Humanities and Language Arts Homework
Week of December 14, 2009
History
1. Read the article “The Industrial Age” and write 3 questions (2 factual ones and one inference). Leave a space for the answers. Due in second block class this week.
2. If you don’t finish your timeline in class, be sure to add Harriet Tubman, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Anthony Burns, Henry Clay, and John Brown. Annotate the entries. Illustrate your timeline (a minimum of 6 illustrations). Due in second block class this week.
Language Arts
6th Grade
1. Final book reviews are due on Thursday, Dec. 17th.
2. Test on Wordly Wise unit 3 on Thursday, Dec. 17th.
7th Grade
1. Final book reviews are due on Wed., Dec. 16th.
2. Test on Wordly Wise unit 4 is on Wed., Dec. 16th.
8th Grade
1. Final book reviews are due on Thursday, Dec. 17th.
2. Final “This I Believe” (Credos) are due on Thursday, Dec. 17th.
Week of December 14, 2009
History
1. Read the article “The Industrial Age” and write 3 questions (2 factual ones and one inference). Leave a space for the answers. Due in second block class this week.
2. If you don’t finish your timeline in class, be sure to add Harriet Tubman, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Anthony Burns, Henry Clay, and John Brown. Annotate the entries. Illustrate your timeline (a minimum of 6 illustrations). Due in second block class this week.
Language Arts
6th Grade
1. Final book reviews are due on Thursday, Dec. 17th.
2. Test on Wordly Wise unit 3 on Thursday, Dec. 17th.
7th Grade
1. Final book reviews are due on Wed., Dec. 16th.
2. Test on Wordly Wise unit 4 is on Wed., Dec. 16th.
8th Grade
1. Final book reviews are due on Thursday, Dec. 17th.
2. Final “This I Believe” (Credos) are due on Thursday, Dec. 17th.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Homework week of 12/7/09
Middle School Humanities and Language Arts Homework
Week of December 7, 2009
Humanities
1. Read John Brown article by 2nd block this week.
2. Complete the John Brown questions from your classmate.
3. Study 20 to 30 minutes per night for next week’s history test. Use the study guide, the map, AND re-read the chapters.
HISTORY TEST:
Blocks II and III---Monday, Dec. 14th/ Block I---Tuesday, Dec. 15th
Language Arts
6th Grade
1. The rough draft of your book review is due Thurs., Dec. 10th. Book review guidelines are on the reverse. Sample book reviews will be handed out in block classes early this week.
2. Wordly Wise unit 3 A, B, C is due this Thurs., Dec. 10th. The rest of the unit is due Tues., Dec. 15th.
7th Grade
1. Write the memory you shared with a partner in class on Friday. Be sure to use at least 3 of your senses in the writing to help make the writing come alive. Dialogue is also very helpful in bringing writing alive. Due Wed., Dec. 9th. If you prefer to write down a different memory, that is fine. Do this writing in your writing notebook. If you’ve lost your notebook, it is up to YOU to replace it.
2. Wordly Wise unit 4 is due next Wed., Dec. 16th.
3. The rough draft of your book review is due Fri., Dec. 11th. Book review guidelines are on the reverse. Sample book reviews will be handed out in block classes early this week.
8th Grade
1. The rough draft of your book review is due Fri., Dec. 11th. Book review guidelines are on the reverse. Sample book reviews will be handed out in block classes early this week.
2. “This I Believe” (Credo) essay rough drafts are due on Thursday, Dec. 10th.
3. More poetry will be assigned on Monday and due on Friday, Dec. 11th.
Week of December 7, 2009
Humanities
1. Read John Brown article by 2nd block this week.
2. Complete the John Brown questions from your classmate.
3. Study 20 to 30 minutes per night for next week’s history test. Use the study guide, the map, AND re-read the chapters.
HISTORY TEST:
Blocks II and III---Monday, Dec. 14th/ Block I---Tuesday, Dec. 15th
Language Arts
6th Grade
1. The rough draft of your book review is due Thurs., Dec. 10th. Book review guidelines are on the reverse. Sample book reviews will be handed out in block classes early this week.
2. Wordly Wise unit 3 A, B, C is due this Thurs., Dec. 10th. The rest of the unit is due Tues., Dec. 15th.
7th Grade
1. Write the memory you shared with a partner in class on Friday. Be sure to use at least 3 of your senses in the writing to help make the writing come alive. Dialogue is also very helpful in bringing writing alive. Due Wed., Dec. 9th. If you prefer to write down a different memory, that is fine. Do this writing in your writing notebook. If you’ve lost your notebook, it is up to YOU to replace it.
2. Wordly Wise unit 4 is due next Wed., Dec. 16th.
3. The rough draft of your book review is due Fri., Dec. 11th. Book review guidelines are on the reverse. Sample book reviews will be handed out in block classes early this week.
8th Grade
1. The rough draft of your book review is due Fri., Dec. 11th. Book review guidelines are on the reverse. Sample book reviews will be handed out in block classes early this week.
2. “This I Believe” (Credo) essay rough drafts are due on Thursday, Dec. 10th.
3. More poetry will be assigned on Monday and due on Friday, Dec. 11th.
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