DAILY+HOMEWORK

HOMEWORK

** MAY ** ** HW # (5/15/14) ** **ELA ** S.S Continue to research assigned country to complete informative essay. ** HW # (5/14/14) ** **ELA ** RAR No other homework, use time to prepare for Science MoSL ** HW # (5/13/14) ** RAR Prepare for Social Studies MoSL **ELA **
 * 1) Log on to Achieve300 and complete assigned article. Check your mailboxes
 * 2) Complete all questions associated with the article, "Twitter in the Classroom" by John Calhoun
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 * HW # (5/13/14) **


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 * HW # (5/13/14) **


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** HW # (5/12/14) ** **ELA **


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** APRIL ** ** HW # (4/11/14) **

**ELA ** **S.S. ** > >
 * 1) RAR - Update book reports. (You should have up to 20 book reports completed by the time we get back from the break)
 * 2) Log on to Achieve3000 and I-Ready daily and complete an activity.
 * 3) Revise, edit and publish culminating task - compare and contrast essay
 * 4) Make up **all** missing assignments
 * 1) Revise, edit and publish argumentative essay (Be sure to acknowledge the sources used in your research) (6-109 & 6-107)
 * 1) Complete assigned flag and country report (6-109 only)
 * 1) Practice and perfect your line dance (6-109 only)
 * 2) Make up **all** missing assignments

**ELA ** **S.S. **
 * HW # (4/10/14) **
 * 1) Complete graphic organizer and draft essay in your notebook
 * 2) Start making revisions to essay on loose-leaf paper
 * Complete graphic organizer and draft essay in your notebook
 * Continue to research and #|start making revisions to essay on loose-leaf paper


 * HW # (4/09/14) **

**ELA ** **S.S ** Work on culminating task
 * 1) Work on culminating task


 * HW # (4/08/14) **

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 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * 1) Log on to i-Ready complete compare and contrast lesson
 * 2) Write a complete report of your news assignment based on #|your career choice
 * Complete given worksheet


 * #|Continue to revise culminating task

** HW # (4/07/14) **

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 * HW # (4/04/14) **


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 * HW # (4/04/14) **


 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **

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** MARCH **


 * HW # 114 - (3/28/14) **


 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Read, study and complete assigned pages of NY Ready
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Log on to Achieve3000.com and LearnZillion


 * HW # 113 - (3/27/14) **
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Read, study and complete assigned pages of NY Ready
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Log on to Achieve3000.com and LearnZillion


 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **


 * HW # 112 - (3/26/14) **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 18px;">Read, study and complete assigned pages of NY Ready Instruction/Practice
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **

** HW # 111 (3/25/14) **

**<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA ** Read, study and complete assigned pages of NY Ready Instruction/Practice

** HW # 110 - (3/24/14) **  **<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * S.S.**

** HW # 109 - (3/21/14) **  **<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA ** **<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S. **  Complete given DBQ on the decline of the Roman Empire
 * Log on to Achieve3000 and #|complete 3 reading articles and related activities daily (9).
 * Complete pages 35-42 and 207-214 of NY Ready Instruction.


 * HW # 108 (3/20/14) ** **<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * 1) Complete activities on Achieve3000, I-Ready and LearnZillion
 * 2) Complete pages 219-228 of NY Ready Instruction (6-107 only)

** HW # 107 (3/19/14) ** **<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA ** ** HW # 106 (3/18/14) ** **<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA ** **<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S ** Complete given document (6-109 only)
 * Complete assigned number of activities on Achieve3000. Email me when all activities are completed.
 * 1) Complete activities on Achieve3000, I-Ready and LearnZillion
 * 2) Complete pages 219-228 of NY Ready Instruction (6-109 only).

** HW # 105 (3/17/14) ** **<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA ** Prepare for tomorrow's ELA simulation exam. Log on to: ** HW # 104 (3/14/14) ** **<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * Achieve3000 and complete two reading articles and related activities.
 * LearnZillion and view assigned #|video lessons. Be prepared to complete related independent practice.
 * 1) Read and complete two articles and related activities on Achieve3000 and I-Ready
 * 2) Complete given packet
 * 3) Be sure to completely annotate, ananlyze and compare and contrast the two articles read so far in this unit.

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S.  Carefully read, analyze and complete given document using FAPE.

** HW # 103 (3/12/14) ** <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA
 * HW # 104 (3/13/14) **  **<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * 1) Log on to Achieve3000 and i-Ready and complete an activity
 * 2) Complete take home #|practice test, pages 25-36 of NY Ready Instruction
 * 3) Compare and contrast the discoveries in the two articles read. Be sure to discuss the scientists, the authors of the articles and the contents of the discovries. (107 only)
 * 1) Log on to Achieve3000 and i-Ready
 * 2) Complete pages 21-26 of NY Ready Instruction (107 only)
 * 3) Compare and contrast the discoveries in the two articles read. Be sure to discuss the scientists, the authors of the articles and the contents of the discovries. (109 only)


 * HW # 102 (3/11/14) **

Complete Achieve3000 and I-ready activities
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * Log on to Achieve3000 and complete related activities to today’s article - “Ancient Middle East: What's Under the Sand World History: To 300 CE”
 * How would you explain this topic to a younger student? What information from the text would you include? How would you integrate the timeline into your explanation? Support your response with information from the text.
 * HHW # 101 (3/10/14) **
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 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * HW # 100 (3/7/14) **
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * 1) <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">Complete pages 96 - 102 **and** pages 119-123 of NY Ready Instruction
 * 2) <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">Log on to Achieve3000, Learnzillion and I-Ready
 * 3) <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">RAR- Update book reports


 * HW # 99 (3/6/14) **


 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **

Make up all incomplete and missing assignments Log on read and complete 3 articles on Achieve3000, I-Ready or NewsEla Be sure to complete given dbq packet
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S **


 * HW # 98 (3/5/14) **


 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **

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 * Revise, edit and publish argumentative essay
 * Log onto LearnZillion, Achieve3000 and I-Ready
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S **
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">Analyze and complete documents 4 and 5 of given packet, as well as part b.

** HW # 97 (3/4/14) **
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * Log onto LearnZillion, Achieve3000 and I-Ready
 * Revise, edit and publish argumentative essay


 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S **

** HW # 96 (3/3/14) **
 * Carefully analyze and complete documents 1-3 of given packet

**<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * 1) Log onto LearnZillion, Achieve3000 and I-Ready view/complete an activity that addresses a need.
 * 2) Revise and edit argumentative essay for tomorrow’s publication
 * 3) Revise and edit Task 2 short responses

Revise and edit Confucius DBQ ** FEBRUARY **
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S **
 * HW # 95 (2/28/14) **
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * 1) Log onto LearnZillion, Achieve3000 and I-Ready view/complete an activity that addresses a need.
 * 2) Revise and edit argumentative essay


 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">HW # 94 (2/27/14) **
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * Revise argumentative essay. Be sure you have a clear thesis on which you will build your arument.
 * Complete given worksheet
 * Log on to I-Ready, LearnZillion.com and Achieve3000 and complete assigned activities
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">HW # 93 (2/26/14) **
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * Outline claim and reasons for thesis on world wonder of yur choice
 * Log on to I-Ready, LearnZillion.com and Achieve3000 and complete assigned activities


 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S **
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">HW # 92 (2/25/14) **
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **

1.RAR

2.Log on to I-Ready, LearnZillion.com and Achieve3000 and complete assigned activities

3.Which world wonder do you think should be preserved? State your claim and develop relevant reasons and evidence to support your claim. Read and complete attached document
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S **


 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">HW # 91 (2/24/14) **
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **

1.RAR

2.Log on to Achieve3000 and I-Ready

3.“The Internet is a negative influence on students today.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? State your claim and develop relevant reasons and evidence to support your claim. 1. Complete pages a). 80-92 of NY Ready Practice b). 85-92 of NY Ready Instruction 2. Log on to Achieve3000 and I-Ready daily Complete Confucius/primary source dbq a) Write a briefsummary of the article,including key details that support the central idea. b) Why do scholars and historians think the Dead Sea Scrolls are so important? 2. Log on to Achieve3000 and I-Ready
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">HW # 90 (2/14/14) **
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S. **
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">HW # 89 (2/12/14) **
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * 1) Reread “The Dead Sea Scroll” on page 108 in NY Ready and answer the following questions. Be sure to use FAPE in responding to the questions below.

Copy and complete the following questions created by your #|classmates.
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S **
 * 1) How did Confucius influence the government of China? (Rachel)
 * 2) Why did Confucianism become an official ideology? (Latonia)
 * 3) What do you think would be the outcome if Confucius' beliefs were rejected? (Stenica)
 * 4) Do you think Confucius ever thought of joining the "wise and honest government? Why/Why not? (Deshuana)
 * 5) What do you think China ( the world) would be like without Confucianism? (Delvin)

**<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">HW # 88 (2/11/14) ** <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Close read the article, “The Dead Sea Scroll” on page 108 in NY Ready and answer the following questions. Be sure to use textual evidence to support your analysis.
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * 1) <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">What can you infer from the last sentence in paragraph 1, “A museum was founded to house the precious documents, which became known as the Dead Sea Scrolls”?
 * 2) <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">How are the ideas about the Dead Sea Scrolls introduced in the text?

What are your views on given article? Annotate and formulate five questions that promote deep thinking about this reading. **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">HW # 87 (2/10/14) ** **<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S **
 * RAR
 * Complete pages 106-110 of NY Ready
 * Log on to I-Ready and Achieve3000

**<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">HW # 86 (2/7/14) ** **<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * RAR
 * Complete pages 35-42 of NY Ready Instruction
 * Log on to I-Ready and Achieve3000

Download and complete attached questions **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">HW # 83 (2/6/14) ** **<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S. **
 * 1) RAR
 * 2) Log on to I-Ready and Ahieve300
 * 3) Close read and annotate 'The Taj Mahal' **(6-107 only)**
 * 4) Complete 'The Taj Mahal' question sheet

**<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S. ** Analyze and complete "The Silk Road Journey". **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">HW # 85 (2/5/14) ** **<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * 1) RAR
 * 2) Log on to I-Ready and Ahieve3000

**<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">HW # 84 (2/4/14) ** **<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA ** b. Formulate five level 3 or debatable questions you have about the above reading
 * 1) RAR
 * 2) Log on to I-Ready and Ahieve3000
 * 3) Close read and annotate 'The Taj Mahal' **(6-109 only)**

**<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S. **Analyze and complete Silk Road dbq

**<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">HW # 83 (2/3/14) ****<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * 1) RAR
 * 2) Log on to Achieve3000 and complete, "The Giant Stone Heads are in Trouble"

**<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S. ** Complete Silk Road dbq **JANUARY 2014**


 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">HW # 82 ****<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">(1/31 ****<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">/14) **
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * 1) Read and respond
 * 2) Complete “Central Idea” packet questions 1-7. Be sure to note your thoughts as your read. Preview the text by skimming and scanning and making your predictions. Monitor your comprehension as you read by questioning the text. Visualize and summarize each paragraph. Summarize the central idea of each paragraph as you read. Read text at least twice before answering the question. Also note anecdotes, examples, quotations, descriptions and or facts, authors may have used to convey key ideas. I will need to see evidence of you actively reading on your worksheets.
 * 3) Log on and complete an activity on I-Ready and Achieve3000.
 * 4) Be sure that pages 29-34 of NY Ready Instruction are completed.

Read and analyze the attached document. Questions should be answered in complete sentences, using FAPE.
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S. **


 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">HW # 81 ****<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">(1/30/14) **
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * Log onto I-Ready and Achieve3000
 * Make up all missing assignments
 * Second Marking Period ends January 31, 2014**
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S. **


 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">HW # 80 (1/29/30) **

Complete given worksheet - Task 2 - Unit 3 - World Wonders Analyze and complete given documents. Make up al missing assignments.
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S. **
 * Second Marking Period ends Friday, January 31, 2014**


 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">HW # 79 ( 1 ****<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">/28/14) **
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * 1) Complete pages 29-34 of NY Ready Instruction
 * 2) Log on to I-Ready and Achieve3000
 * 3) Make up all missing assignments -
 * Second Marking Period ends Friday, January 31, 2014**
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S. **
 * Make up all missing assignments
 * Second Marking Period ends Friday, January 31, 2014**
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">HW # 78 (1/27/14) **
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * Read and respond
 * Complete **all** questions in World's Wonders packet

**Second Marking Period ends Friday, January 31, 2014**

Make up all missing assignments - Argumentative Essay - Role of the Pharaoh - Informative Essay - Achievements of ancient civilizations (Mesopitamia and Egypt) - DBQ
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S. **
 * Second Marking Period ends January 31, 2014**


 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">HW # 77 (1/24/14) **

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA Read and complete:
 * questions 1-5 of central idea packet
 * "World's Wonders, Worn Down?"
 * S.S. **

Make up all missing pieces

DBQ


 * 2.** Using information in the documents provided and your knowledge of history, write an essay in which you:

Describe the cobtributions of ancient Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt. In your essay, discuss the effects of their accomplishments not only on their particular civilization but also on future civilizations. Also indicate how their particular contributions illustrated the characteristics of a civilization.


 * 3.** Role of the pharaoh essay - Was it fair to the average Egyptians that the pharaoh was both the leader of the government and religion? Write an argumentative essay in which you take a stance on the question asked. Be sure to use logical reasons and evidence to justify your claim. In your essay, give a general introduction to daily life in ancient Egypt and the role of the pharaoh, as the head of the government and as a religious leader. What do you think? Was this fair? State your claim, justify your claim with at least three reasons and evidence to substantiate your opinions.

**<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">HW # 76 (1/23/14) ** **<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA ** 1. Log on to Achieve3000 and I-Ready 2. Complete questions 1 &2 of central idea packet (6-107) Complete questions 2 & 3 of central idea packet (6-109)

**<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">HW # 75 (1/22/14) ** **<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA ** Complete pages 3-10 of NY Ready Instruction - (6-109 only) **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">HW # 74 (1/21/14) ** **<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA ** Log on to I-Ready and Achieve3000 and complete an activity **<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S **

Make up all missing piece


 * 1) DBQ

2. Using information in the documents provided and your knowledge of history, write an essay in which you:

Describe the cobtributions of ancient Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt. In your essay, discuss the effects of their accomplishments not only on their particular civilization but also on future civilizations. Also indicate how their particular contributions illustrated the characteristics of a civilization. 3. Role of the pharaoh essay - Was it fair to the average Egyptians that the pharaoh was both the leader of the government and religion? Write an argumentative essay in which you take a stance on the question asked. Be sure to use logical reasons and evidence to justify your claim. In your essay, give a general introduction to daily life in ancient Egypt and the role of the pharaoh, as the head of the government and as a religious leader. What do you think? Was this fair? State your claim, justify your claim with at least three reasons and evidence to substantiate your opinions.


 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">HW # 73 (1/17/14) **

Complete pages 56-79 of NY Ready Practice Download, copy and complete all questions in complete sentences.
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S. S. **
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">HW # 72 (1/16/14) **

Log on to Achieve3000, MyOn and IReady
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">HW # 71 (1/14/14) **

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">1. Log on to Achieve3000/MYON Reader, read an article and complete its related activity. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">2. Identify and explain the problems plaguing three wonders of your choice, encountered in today’s reading (6-109) only
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1. Read and complete all the questions on the worksheet below 2. Take in an item of value (no electronics) to trade with a classmate at tomorrow's "Trade Day".(6-109 only) b).In your notebook, explain the value of this item to you
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S. **
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">HW # 70 (1/10/14) **


 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **


 * 1) Complete reading today’s article and given worksheet.
 * 2) America's Grand Canyon, Nepal's Mount Everest and Scotland's Loch Ness are all beautiful places. They are competing against 200 other beautiful places. The winners will become the New7Wonders of Nature. But a place doesn't have to be famous to be special. Think about a place from your everyday life. What makes this place special to you? Describe this place. Use words that help your readers can see, hear, touch, taste, and smell your place.

Read and complete all questions in the worksheet below **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">HW # 68 (1/9/14) **
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S. **

Log onto Achieve3000 and complete an activity ** S. S. ** Complete worksheet below
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S. ** Complete assigned questions copied from chalkboard (6-107 only).
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">HW # 68 (1/8/14) **  **<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * 1) Log on to I-Ready, Achieve3000.com and MyOn Reader and complete an activity
 * 2) RAR (MyOn)

**<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">HW # 67- (1/7/14) **  **<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * 1) Read and respond/Update book reports
 * 2) Research and identify the seven world wonders (6-109 only)

b).Why are they classified as such?

Make up all missing assignments ** S. S. **
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">HW # 66- (1/6/14) ** **<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * Tasks 1-3 - "Can Animals Think?"
 * Read and respond

Make up all missing assignments:
 * DBQ Packet
 * Achievements of ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt
 * Power of the Pharaoh Essay

**<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">HW # 65- (1/2/14) ** **<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA ** Make up all missing assignments > **<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S. ** Make up all missing assignments:
 * Tasks 1-3 - "Can Animals Think?"
 * Holiday Helper
 * DBQ Packet
 * Achievements of ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt
 * Power of the Pharaoh Essay

** DECEMBER ** **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">HW # 64- (12/20/13) ** **<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA ** > A). Myon.com and read at least two informational texts with your minimal Lexile number or higher. Complete two comprehensive book reports using the KWL method to structure your essay. > B). NEWSELA.com, read at least two articles and complete related activities. > C). I-READY.com and complete at least two activities
 * 1) RAR
 * 2) Log onto:
 * 1) Complete given packet. Be sure to answer the essay question asked, explicitly using evidence from the text

**<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S. **
 * The pharaohs of ancient Egypt were simultaneously the embodiment of the law and the chief priest. Was it fair to the average Egyptians that the pharaoh was both the leader of the government and religion? Write an argumentative essay in which you take a stance on the question asked. Be sure to use logical reasons and evidence to justify your claim. In your essay, give a general introduction to daily life in ancient Egypt and the role of the pharaoh, as the head of the government and as a religious leader. What do you think? Was this fair? State your claim, justify your claim with at least three reasons and evidence to substantiate your opinions.

**<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">HW # 63- (12/19/13) ** **<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA ** **<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S. ** Revise and edit essay discussing the impact of the achievements of ancient Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt. Be sure to discuss the impact of these achievements on both ancient and modern civilizations
 * 1) Read and respond
 * 2) Revise and edit point of view essay for tomorrow's publication

**<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">HW # 62- (12/18/13) **  **<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA ** Revise and edit point of view essay, discussing how Linden developed his purpose and point of from beginning, middle and to the end of the article. Remember to discuss the title, key ideas, how he develops his ideas through figurative language, connotations, anecdotes, examples, facts and quotes. Be sure to discuss Linden’s tone, point of view and his ultimate purpose. Edit essay discussing the impact of the achievements of ancient Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt.
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S. **

**<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">HW # 61- (12/17/13) ** **<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **    Revise point of view essay, discussing how Linden developed his purpose and point of from beginning, middle and to the end of the article. Remember to discuss the title, key ideas, how he develops his ideas through figurative language, connotations, anecdotes, examples, facts and quotes. Be sure to discuss Linden’s tone, point of view and his ultimate purpose. **<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S. **    Revise essay discussing the impact of the achievements of ancient Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt. Be sure to discuss the impact of these achievements on both ancient and modern civilizations **<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S ****<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">.S. ** <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Use relevant documents from given packet to complete part B essay question on the impact of the achievements of ancient Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">HW # 59- (12/13/13) ** **<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA ** 1. RAR 2. Using today’s guide, write an essay in which you explain how Eugene Linden develops his point of view on the question, Can Animal’s Think?” Be sure to discuss how Linden developed his purpose and point of from beginning, middle and to the end of the article. Remember to discuss the title, key ideas, how he develops his ideas through figurative language, connotations, anecdotes, examples, facts and quotes. Be sure to discuss Linden’s tone, point of view and his ultimate purpose. **<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S. ** <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: left;">Use relevant documents to complete part B essay question of given packet
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">HW # 60- (12/16/13) ** **<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **   Use all given graphic organizers and worksheets to revise essay in which you explain how Eugene Linden develops his point of view on the question, Can Animal’s Think?”

**<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">HW # 58- (12/12/13) ** **<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA ** **<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S. ** <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Make up all document based questions
 * Read and respond
 * Log on to computer programs complete an activity

**<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">HW # 57- (12/11/13) ** **<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA ** RAR **<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S. ** Complete all document based questions in given packet
 * 1) What is the author’s purpose of ‘Can Animals Think? How do you know? Describe the author’s tone

**<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA ** **<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S. ** Who was the pharaoh and how did he influence the lives of the people of ancient Egypt? ** HW # 55 - (12/9/13) ****<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">E **  **<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">LA **
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">HW # 56- (12/10/13) **
 * 1) Read and respond - continuously update your book reports as you read
 * 2) What was Eugene Linden's point of view on animal intelligence? How did he convey this throughout the text, "Can Animals Think?"
 * Read and respond
 * Make up all missing assignments

** HW # 54 - (12/6/13) ** **<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * 1) Read and respond
 * 2) Revise and edit summary for Monday's publication

**<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S. ** Complete document 7 & 8 from given packet (6-107 only)

** HW # 53 - (12/5/13) ** **<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * 1) Read and respond
 * 2) Revise and edit summary for tomorrow's publication

**<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S. ** Complete document 4 & 5 from given packet (6-107 only) Complete documents 7& 8 from given packet (6-109 only).


 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">HW # 52 - (12/4/13) **
 * 1) Read and respond
 * 2) Complete a computer activity/test- (I-Ready, MYOn or NEWSELA)
 * 3) Revise and summary of "Can Animals Think?" by Eugene Linden

**<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S. ** Complete document 2 & 3 from given packet (6-107 only)Complete documents 4 & 5 from given packet (6-109 only). **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">HW # 51- (12/3/13) **
 * 1) Log on to I-Ready, MyOn Reader and NewsELA - Complete an activity/test
 * 2) Revise summary of the central idea of article, Can Animals Think?" by Eugene Linden

**<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S. ** Complete document 9 from given packet (6-107 only)Complete documents 2 & 3 from given packet (6-109 only).

**<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S. ** Complete document 6 from given packet (6-107 only)Complete documents 1, 6 & 9 from given packet (6-109 only).
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">HW # 50 - (12/2/13) ** **<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * 1) Log on to I-Ready and complete diagnostic test
 * 2) Write a summary of the central idea of article, Can Animals Think?" by Eugene Linden

** NOVEMBER ** ** HW # 49- (11/26/13) ** ** HW # 48 - (11/25/13) ** ** S.S. **
 * ELA ** Log onto I-Ready and complete assigned activities
 * ELA **
 * Read and create a comic strip of "The Epic of Gilgamesh". Remember to use your Word Generation focus words in your comic strip.
 * Create your Mesopotamian artifacts for Wednesday's display.
 * Remind your parents of the Mesopotamian items for display. Click on document below to view images.
 * HW # 47 - (11/22/13) **
 * ELA **
 * 1) Read and respond
 * 2) Log on to MyOn and NewsEla and complete assigned reading
 * 3) Log on to IReady and take diagnostic test (6-109 only)
 * 4) Publish task 1 of unit 2 on given task sheet

Create one of Mesopotamia's firsts or assigned task
 * S.S. **
 * HW # 46 - (11/21/13) **


 * ELA **

** S.S. **
 * Read and respond
 * Log on to MyOn and News Ela and complete assigned reading
 * Complete task 1 graphic organizer
 * HW # 45 - (11/20/13) **

** S.S. ** Complete KWL ** S.S. **
 * ELA **
 * 1) Read and respond (daily given)
 * 2) Log on and complete reading activities on MyOn and NewsEla (daily given)
 * 3) Identify and discuss one of the anecdotes Eugene Linden used to present the central idea of the article, “Can Animals Think?”
 * HW # 44- (11/19/13) **
 * ELA **
 * 1) Complete given worksheets
 * 2) Reflect on the goals you set yourselves today. Read and respond
 * 1) Create an artifact from Mesopotamia
 * 2) Complete worksheets

1. Read and respond (daily given) 2. Log on and complete reading activities on MyOn and NewsEla (daily given) 3. Identify and discuss one of the anecdotes Eugene Linden used to present the central idea of the article, “Can Animals Think?”
 * HW # 43 - (11/18/13) **
 * ELA **

1. Read the worksheet below. Copy and complete questions in your notebook (6-107 & 6-109) 2. Create a song about ancient Mesopotamia (109 only) Log on to MyOn reader and NewsELA to complete reading activities
 * S.S. **
 * HW # 45 - (11/15/13) **
 * ELA **


 * HW # 44 - (11/14/13) **


 * ELA **
 * 1) Read and respond
 * 2) Discuss one of the anecdotes Eugene Linden used to present the central idea of the article.


 * HW # 43 - (11/13/13) **

1.Complete: a). reading “Can Animals Think?” b). graphic organizer of assigned paragraphs ** S.S. ** Complete assigned DBQ
 * ELA **

** HW # 42 - (11/12/13) **
 * ELA **
 * 1) Read, annotate and respond
 * 2) Log on to []. Explore the site and learn more about Koko. Who is Koko? How has Koko’s actions transformed or influenced people’s perspective of animal intelligence?
 * 3) Log on to MyOn.com and read a book at your Lexile number or higher.

** S.S. **
 * Brainstorm ideas for Mesopotamia classroom door/Take in materials to make giant wheel (6-109)/Create stars for classroom door (6-107)
 * Read and complete the folowing

** ELA ** **S.S**. Analyze and complete document based questions. ** HW # 39 - (11/7/13) **   ** ELA ** 1. Read, analyze and respond to assigned text ** S.S. **  Complete documents 4 & 5 from yesterday's worksheet ** HW # 38 - (11/6/13) **   ** ELA ** ** S.S. ** ** HW # 37 - (11/4/13) ** ** ELA **
 * HW # 40 - (11/8/13)**
 * 1) Read, annotate and respond
 * 2) Create a pictorial collage of animals showing human intelligence
 * 3) Can your pet think? What is your hypothesis? Test it! Position a mirror by your pet’s food dish, so it can see its face and head. Whenever you feed it pat the dog, cat, or whatever on the head. Repeat this routine for three to four days.
 * When you’re ready, put some odorless light or dark powder in your hand and pat it onto your pet’s head. You can use baking soda. Make sure you create a clearly visible spot on its head.
 * Watch the animal closely to see if it stares at itself, or tries to rub the spot. Write your observations. Be ready to share your findings with your classmates on Tuesday, November 12, 2013.
 * What are your impressions of the text read?
 * Is it fiction or nonfiction, why?
 * What evidence from your life experience do you have in support of the subject read?
 * What questions do you have?
 * 1) Independent Reading
 * 2) Read, analyze and complete questions from today's reading
 * Read, analyze and complete documents 1 & 2 on given worksheet
 * 1) RAR
 * 2) What do you think? Should students only larn facts in school or should debates be an important part f their education? Explain and jusify your response

Click on the links the below to download and complete workshhets if you did not get one in class today.
 * S.S. **
 * Analyze and complete worksheet, "Cave Paintings"
 * Complete Geography and Eastern Hemisphere intervention worksheets







** ELA ** 1. Read and respond B. Discuss the literary elements of the novel C.Think about the theme of your novel, discuss how the plot influenced the development of the theme(s).
 * HW # 36 - (11/1/13) **

** OCTOBER **
 * HW # 35 - (10/31/13) **
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * 1) Read and respond - Complete book reports. **P.S.** There should be **6-8 book reports in the portfolios**, reflecting the number of books read to date.
 * 2) Revise and edit explanatory essay essay, for tomorrow's publication
 * 3) Make up all missing assignments
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S. **
 * Revise and edit informative essay on physical feature for tomorrow's publication.


 * HW # 34 - (10/30/13) **
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * 1) Read and respond - Complete book reports. **P.S.** There should be **6-8 book reports in the portfolios**, reflecting the number of books read to date.
 * 2) Revise and edit explanatory essay essay, explaining how the theme of survival is depicted (shown) in one of the unit stories/poem.
 * 3) Make up all missing assignments
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S. **
 * Revise and edit informative essay on physical feature.
 * HW # 33 - (10/29/13) **
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * 1) Read and respond - Complete book reports. **P.S.** There should be **5-6 book reports in the portfolios**, reflecting the number of books read to date.
 * 2) Revise and edit explanatory essay essay, explaining how the theme of survival is depicted (shown) in one of the unit stories/poem.
 * 3) Make up all missing assignments
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S. **
 * Revise and edit informative essay on physical feature. P.S. Remember to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living close to this feature.
 * HW # 32 - (10/28/13) **
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * 1) Read and respond - Complete book reports. **P.S.** There should be **5-7 book reports in the portfolios**, reflecting the number of books read to date.
 * 2) Revise and edit explanatory essay essay, explaining how the theme of survival is depicted (shown) in one of the unit stories/poem.
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S. **
 * Revise and edit informative essay on physical feature.
 * HW # 31 - (10/25/13) **
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * 1) RAR
 * 2) Revise and edit explanatory essay essay, explaining how the theme of survival is depicted (shown) in one of the unit stories/poem.
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S. **
 * 1) Revise and edit informative essay on physical feature.
 * 2) Create a model of physical feature


 * HW # 30 - (10/24/13) **
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * 1) Read and respond
 * 2) Revise and edit explanatory essay essay,of how the theme of survival is depicted (shown) in one of the unit stories/poem.
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S. **
 * 1) Revise and edit informative essay on physical feature.
 * 2) Create model of chosen physical feature.
 * HW # 29 - (10/23/13) **
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * 1) RAR
 * 2) Write an epilogue to the story, “Dirk the Protector”. **(6-109 only)**
 * 3) Revise on loose-leaf paper your explanatory of how the theme of survival is depicted (shown) in the poem or one stories read in this unit.
 * Remember to:**
 * Explain the challenge(s) the characters/speaker or narrator faced and how this challenge has impacted and shaped his/her life.
 * Discuss how the structure and literary elements of the text contribute to the development of the theme.
 * Cite textual evidence to support analysis

If you could live near any physical feature in the Eastern Hemisphere, what would it be and why? In your essay be sure to include: 2. Create a model of your chosen physical feature
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S. **
 * 1) Complete given t-chart outlining the advantages and disadvantages to living near this physical feature. Then write an informative essay of the benefits and drawbacks of this feature.
 * An introduction
 * Advantages to living near the physical feature and.....
 * Disadvantages to living near the physical feature
 * A conclusion

In your essay, be sure to:
 * HW # 28 - (10/22/13) **
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * 1) RAR
 * 2) Write an essay to explain how the theme of survival is depicted in the poem or one stories read in this unit.
 * Explain the challenge(s) the characters/speaker or narrator faced and how this challenge has impacted and shaped his/her life.
 * Discuss how the structure and literary elements of the text contribute to the development of the theme.
 * Cite textual evidence to support analysis
 * Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task.
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S. **
 * HW # 27 - (10/21/13) **
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * 1) Read and respond
 * 2) Continue to work on explanatory essay assigned on Friday. Write an essay to explain how the theme of survival is depicted (shown) in the poem or one of the stories read in this unit.Click on the unit texts below to access it's contents or download.
 * S.S. **
 * 1) Create a drawing that shows what daily (foods, tools or activities) life was like for early people. (6-107 only)
 * 2) Write a full report of your archeological findings that describe the life of prehistoric people. (6-109 only)

In your essay, be sure to: Complete given worksheets
 * HW # 26 - (10/18/13) **
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * 1) Read and Respond
 * 2) Write an essay to explain how the theme of survival is depicted (shown) in the poem or one of the stories read in this unit.
 * Explain the challenge(s) the characters/speaker or narrator faced and how this challenge has impacted and shaped his/her life.
 * Discuss how the structure and literary elements of the text contribute to the development of the theme.
 * Cite textual evidence to support analysis
 * Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task.
 * S.S. **

** HW # 25 - (10/17/13) ** 1. RAR 2. List the elements described in “To Build a Fire.” // ( //// co //// ld ,snow, water, ice, fire). // These elements may have positive and negative aspects—instances when they are critical to survival and other times when they can be extremely destructive forces of nature. Make a chart that lists words associated with each element. Include words that convey positive connotations and negative connotations. (6-109 only)
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * 1)  Choose a type of weather from one of the passages read in class. U se the description in the passage to write a weather alert/report. Research weather reports about your chosen weather type to determine the kind of scientific information you might include as well as the potential effects of the weather. Include figurative language in your weather alert/report. (6-109 only)
 * 2)  Complete pages 146-147 of today's poetry worksheet. (6-107 only)


 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S. **
 * 1) Would you rather live in a developed or a developing country? Why?
 * 2) Identify two developing countries.

1.Read and respond
 * HW # 25 - (10/16/13) **
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **

2. Create a story or a poem in which the speaker in the poem, “Life Doesn’t Frighten Me” faces a challenge of your choice. (107 only) 3. Revise and edit story or poem in which the speaker in the poem, “Life Doesn’t Frighten Me” faces a challenge of your choice. Be sure to include the three types of figurative languge discussed today in class.(6-109 only) **<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S. **
 * 1) Create a drawing that shows what daily life was like for early people.
 * 2) Propose three present day tools that you would put in a time capsule to teach future generations about today’s society.

(6-109 only) (6-107 only)
 * 1) What are some elements of Eastern culture?
 * 2) Is the United States a culture region, why/ why not?

** HW # 26 - (10/15/13) ** 1.Read and respond 2.What advice do you think the speaker of the poem, “Life Doesn’t Frighten Me” would give June T of “Tuesday of the Other June”? 3. Create a story or a poem in which the speaker in the poem, “Life Doesn’t Frighten Me” faces a challenge of your choice. (6-107 only)
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **

If you could live in the Eastern Hemisphere, which country would you live and why?
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S. **


 * HW # 25 - (10/11/13) **

1. Complete the book you are currently reading and its corresponding book report 2. Write a critical analysis of one of the characters you have read about in class so far for this unit. Write a critical analysis of one of the characters you have read about in class so far for this unit. Use graphic organizer to help you plan your thoughts 3. Complete worksheet (6-109 only)
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * In your analysis be sure to describe the physical appearance, motivations, attitudes and personality traits of this character.
 * Remember to discuss if and how the character responds to the events in the story and how this has created a change in this characters attitude or feelings.
 * OR**

Complete given worksheet
 * S.S. **

** HW # 24 - (10/10/13) ** ** S.S. ** List 10 types of water bodies and 10 types of landforms
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * 1) RAR
 * 2) Compare and contrast the speaker in the poem, Life Doesn't Frighten Me" and June in the short story, "Tuesday of the Other June"

** HW # 23 - (10/9/13) ** 1. RAR 2. Write a complete description of Rosalyn’s character from the short story “Lost’. Use details from the story to support your answer. (6-107 only) How is the speaker of the poem, “Life Doesn’t Frighten Me” shaped by the frightening things she faced? ( 6-109 only) What makes your culture unique? (6-107) ** HW # 22 - (10/8/13) ** <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">1.RAR <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">2.What is the challenge faced by the protagonist in the short story “Checkouts”? (6-109 0nly) <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">b. What led to the problem? How did the character overcome this challenge? <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Complete worksheet (6-107 only)
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **
 * S.S. **
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **

Copy and answer the following question. (6-109 only) What makes your culture unique?
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S. **

1. RAR 2. Make up all missing assignments
 * HW # 21 - (10/7/13) **
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELA **

Create a map of your neighborhood. Your map should include streets, highways and major landmarks. Be sure to include a legend. (6-1097only) Identify and list 10 physical features of the Eastern hemisphere (6-109 only)
 * S.S. **

** HW # 20 - (10/4/13) ** **<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S. ** Create a map of your neighborhood. Your map should include streets, highways and major landmarks. Be sure to include a legend. (6-109 only)
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 * 1) RAR
 * 2) Identify and analyze any two characters from the novel you are currently reading. Be sure to describe their physical appearance and discuss two personality traits of these characters. Why do you use these adjectives to describe these characters? Cite evidence from the text to support your analysis.

**ELA**
 * HW # 19 - (10/3/13) **
 * 1) Read and respond
 * 2) Revise and edit narrative for tomorrow’s publication.

Edit narrative checking for all grammatical and mechanical errors. Complete given worksheet Revise and rewrite narrative on loose-leaf paper S.S. Complete worksheet
 * HW # 18 - (10/2/13) **
 * ELA **
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 * HW # 17 - (10/1/13) **
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** SEPTEMBER ** Complete questions 7-11 of worksheet - (6-107) Complete given worksheet - (6-109)
 * HW # 16 - (9/30/13) **
 * ELA **
 * 1) RAR
 * 2) Continue to revise narrative incorporating all literary elements, dialogue, character development, imagery, audience and purpose.
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">S.S. **

** HW # 15 - (9/27/13) ** **ELA** 1.RAR 2.Revise and edit narrative incorporating all literary elements, dialogue, character development, imagery, audience and purpose. In your narrative be sure to: •Describe the events that led up to this challenge, the obstacle itself and how you overcame it. •Explain how this challenge has changed your outlook and define your life. **S.S.** Make up all missing homework Complete worksheet ** HW # 14 - (9/26/13) **  ** ELA ** 1. Complete graphic organizer of your narrative (6-109) 2. Use graphic organizer to revise narrative incorporating all literary elements, dialogue, character development and sensory details (16-09) 1. Complete or create graphic organizer of your narrative. (6-107) 2. Use graphic organizer as a guide to continue to revise narrative. (6-107) **S.S.** ** HW # 12 - (9/24/13) ** **ELA****S.S.** ** HW # 11 - (9/23/13) ** R ead and respond  Continue to revise narrative **S.S.**    Complete given worksheetComplete map skill at [] ** HW # 10 - (9/20/13) ** Read and respond Revise narrative using the narrative techniques discussed in class **S.S.** List and define ten (10) types of water bodies and ten (10) types of landforms (6-109)Describe List and define five (5) types of water bodies and five(5) types of landforms (6-107)
 * W # 13 - (9/25/13) **
 * ELA**
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 * HW # 9 - (9/19/13) **

** ELA ** **S.S.**
 * HW # 8 - (9/18/13) **

**ELA**
 * 1) Write a narrative in which you describe some of the changes and challenges you are facing and how these challenges have shaped your life. In your essay, be sure to:

•Describe the events that led up to this challenge, the obstacle itself and how you overcame it. •Explain how this challenge has changed your outlook and define your life. •Use effective narrative techniques, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured sequence of events. **S.S.** **ELA** 3. Write a summary of the central idea of the text, “Tuesday of the Other June.( 6-109 0nly) **S.S.** ** HW # 6 - 9/16/2013 ** ** HW # 5 - 9/13/2013 **
 * HW # 7 - (9/17/13) **
 * 1) Read and respond
 * 2) How would you describe the two Junes in the story? Cite evidence from the text to support your analysis.
 * ELA **Read and respond (6-109 &6-107)  Make up all missing assignments (6-109)   Create a story of a character facing a challenge of your choice using the today's vocabulary words. (6-107)
 * ELA **( 6-109 & 6-107)Complete given worksheet  ** S.S. ** Complete given worksheet

** HW # 4 - 9/12/2013 ** ** S.S. **
 * ELA **( 6-109 & 6-107)
 * 1) Write three predictions about the ending of the story, “Tuesday of the Other June”
 * 2) What were you wondering about as you read?
 * 3)  What changes would you make to the story
 * 1) Draw a map of your neighborhood (6-107)

** HW # 3 - 9/11/2013 ** ** S.S. ** 1.Describe the absolute and relative location of your home 2.List two continents located in the eastern hemisphere and two in the northern hemisphere

** HW # 2 - 9/10/2013 ** ** ELA ** 1. Imagine you can pick up your school building, just as if it was a toy block, and relocate it anywhere you choose. Discuss how your school life would be different if it was located farther north, south, east, or west. List the advantages and disadvantages of each site. ** S.S **
 * 1) Read and respond in your notebook
 * 2)  Pretend your favorite book character or comic book character came to life for a day. Write a story for your classmates about the character that came to life for a day.
 * S.S **
 * HW # 1 - 9/9/2013 **
 * ELA **
 * 1) Complete all surveys and inventories
 * 2) Have parents complete blue emergency cards (109) only)
 * 3) Reflect on your first day of sixth grade. Write a journal entry describing your first day of middle school.
 * 1) What is geography?
 * 2) Select two countries currently in the news to locate on a map. In what direction(s) are they located?