Bloomfield
Friday, May 31
Think about what you learned at the museum.
Thursday, May 30th
Rest, my child.
Wednesday, May 29th
Complete chapter 12 of A Wrinkle in Time
Tuesday, May 28
Read Ch. 11 of A Wrinkle in Time
Monday, May 27
Memorial Day
Friday, May 24th
Complete the back and front worksheet for chapter 10.
Wrinkle in time Ch. 10 HW
Wit Ch. 10 HW.pdfThursday, May 23
1. Finish the Harrison Bergeron packet and prepare to turn it in on Friday. You can download the packet here.
Harrison Bergeron Packet with Questions right below this post.
2. Read Chapter 10 of A Wrinkle in Time
Harrison Bergeron Packet.pdfHarrison Bergeron
Audiobook
Wednesday, May 22nd
1. Complete the homework from Tuesday and prepare to turn it in during class on Thursday.
Tuesday, May 21st
1. Finish the worksheets by Thursday's class. You should read the passage and then write WHY you think the passage is significant, important, or shows a turning point for Meg.
Responding to Text (page 1 of 2) (download)
In this worksheet you should think about the most significant events for chapters 6, 7, 8, and 9. Write them in the small buckets the graphic organizer gives you. At the end you should have written a comprehensive summary for all four chapters.
Sequence of Events (page 2 of 2) (download)
A Wrinkle in Time
Audiobook Ch. 9
Monday, May 20th
1. Read the first 10 pages of Chapter 9 of a Wrinkle in Time.
Friday, May 17th
1. Read Chapter 8 of A Wrinkle in Time.
2. There is a vocabulary test on Monday. Prepare yourself.
Chapter 8 Audiobook
A Wrinkle in Time
Thursday, May 16th
1. Get in the leaderboard of Memrise. You need 2,000 points by 8 am on Friday morning.
Memrise Link for Wrinkle in Time Week 2
2. Finish writing your short story. You're supposed to write a new ending for chapter 7. We'll share our stories on Friday during class.
Wednesday, May 15th
STUDY FOR THE CONSTITUTION EXAM!
1. Please answer the questions that have space for you to write your response. This is due on Friday.
WIT 5-8 Questions (due Friday)
2. Write the things that your character would think or imagine. You can include the STEAL details of speech, thoughts, effects on others, actions, and looks. Use quotes, symbols, and other images to represent what is inside the mind of your character. You can choose to focus your organizer on Meg, Calvin, Charles Wallace, The People of Camazotz, or The Man with the Red Eyes.
Tuesday, May 14th
1. Please finish reading Chapter 7: The Man With the Red Eyes
2. You have until Friday at 8 a.m. to get 2,000 points on Memrise
Monday, May 13th
Rest, my child.
Friday, May 11th
Study for the Figurative Language Test on Monday
Figurative Language Test on Monday, May 13th
WIT Audiobook
WIT Full Novel E-Book (download)
Thursday, May 9th, 2019
1. Complete the study guide for the test on Monday.
2. Work on your script for the figurative language skit.
Wednesday, May 8th, 2019
Complete chapter 6 of A Wrinkle in Time.
Tuesday, May 7th, 2019
Read half of chapter 6 of A Wrinkle in Time.
Work on your study guide for the Figurative Language Test on Monday, May 13th.
Monday, May 6th, 2019
1. Read all of chapter 5 of A Wrinkle in Time.
Friday, May 3rd, 2019
1. Read to page 70 in A Wrinkle in Time
Thursday, May 2nd, 2019
1. Read to page 55 in A Wrinkle in Time
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
1. Read to page 50 in A Wrinkle in Time
Tuesday, April 30th, 2019
1. Read to page 38 in Chapter 2 of A Wrinkle in Time.
WIT Full Novel E-Book (download)
Memrise WIT Week 1 List (link)
Vocabulary test on Tuesday, April 30th.
WIT Week 1 Vocab List (download)
Monday, April 29th, 2019
1. Finish the Wrinkle in Time Discussion Questions 1 Worksheet by Tuesday's class.
Need a new copy of the classwork? Download it here.
2. Finish Chapter 1 by Tuesday's class.
Friday, April 26th, 2019
1. Finish the Wrinkle in Time Discussion Questions 1 Worksheet by Tuesday's class.
Need a new copy of the classwork? Download it here.
2. Finish Chapter 1 by Tuesday's class.
Thursday, April 25th, 2019
1. Read the article you received and answer the quiz questions at the end.
Wednesday, April 24th, 2019
1. Complete the "Introduction to the Novel" worksheet (download)
2. Begin to study your WIT Week 1 Vocab words.
Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019
Type up your conclusion paragraph and paste it into the same document you wrote your other four paragraphs.
Monday, April 22nd, 2019
Rest, my child.
Friday, April 19th, 2019
1. Get your reading log signed.
Thursday, April 18th, 2019
1. Get your reading log signed.
Wednesday, April 17th, 2019
Write an introduction to the three paragraphs that you've been working on.
Introduction Template (download)
Scroll to April 9th for details about this assignment.
Please share the introduction and the three body paragraphs with me on Google Docs.
Tuesday, April 16th, 2019
Transition Homework (download)
Transition Homework (download)
Monday, April 15th, 2019
No school. Enjoy some well-deserved rest.
Friday, April 12, 2019
1. Please type up all the paragraphs that you've created in a Google Doc over the weekend.
The title of your google doc matters.
It should say, "Name Period Position" for example
"Ellie C Jury" or "Josiah B Defense" or "Stone E Prosecution"
Your google doc should be 12 point font using Times New Roman or Arial, it should be double spaced and you should include an indention at the beginning of every new paragraph. If you want to use funky colors or fonts you can do so with the title of your paper. Otherwise, follow the guidelines above.
Have a restful weekend.
Thursday, April 11th, 2019
1. Please bring your Ender's Game book, annotations, and summaries with you to school tomorrow. This is your ticket to the movies. I will check your books one final time.
2. Please write two more paragraphs that support your ideas from your homework on the 9th. Use the assignment from the 9th as your guide.
You can also download a graphic organizer to make sure your paragraphs are written correctly here. Use this as your guide.
Wednesday, April 10th, 2019
Rest, my child.
And don't lose your trial paragraph, please.
Tuesday, April 9th, 2019
The end of book test is tomorrow. You will be prepared for the test as long as you have been doing the homework all quarter.
For homework you will write a 5+ sentence paragraph that answers one of these questions:
Defendants: Who is the LEAST guilty and why?
Prosecutors: Who is the MOST guilty and why?
Jury: Is it morally acceptable to endanger and dehumanize a small group of children if it's the only way to save humanity?
Did you lose your packet? No sweat. Print a new one. If you can't print, copy the information you need down on a piece of paper.
Download the Full Packet Here:
EG Trial (page 2 of 4): Example of Defense and Prosecution Arguments
EG Trial (page 3 of 4): Evidence that will aid the Defense
EG Trial (page 4 of 4): Evidence that will aid the Prosecution
Download A New Page for the Defense, Prosecution, or Jury
Brief for the Defense (page 1 of 2) (this is where you write your homework paragraph)
Brief for the Jury (page 1 of 2) this is where you write your homework paragraph
Brief for the Prosecution (page 1 of 2) this is where you write your homework paragraph
Everyone has the same second page of their brief. If you lost yours you can download a new one here.
EG Jury, Prosecution, and Defendant Brief (page 2 of 2 for everyone)
Mazer's Master List 6 (Memrise Link)
Friday, April 5th
1. Finish Ender's Game
2. Prepare for vocab quiz on Monday
3. Get in the top 10 of the Memrise leaderboard.
4. Mazer's Master List 6 (Memrise Link)
Wanna get a jump on Chapter 15 over break? Cool. Download it here.
It's not required, but it's good to get ahead.
Friday, March 22nd
1. Read to page 275
OR
2. Read anything that makes your heart smile.
3. HAVE A GREAT BREAK!
Vocab Test is Friday, March 22nd
Army Logo Project is Due Thursday, March 21st
Monday, March 18th
1. Read to page 235
2. Work on Chapter 13: Valentine Questions (download)
3. Get 1,500 points on Memrise (link) to prepare for your vocab test on Friday
Friday, March 15th
1. Read to page 225
2. Work on Chapter 12: Bonzo Questions (download)
3.
These questions are due Monday
Tuesday, March 12
1. Read to page 195
2. Work on the Chapter 10-11 Questions
3. Get 1,000 points on Memrise
Monday, March 11
1. Read to page 185
2. Work on the Chapter 10-11 Questions
3. Get 1,000 points on Memrise
Chapter 11: Veni Vidi Vici
Ender's Game Audiobook
Friday, March 8th
1. Read to page 166-175 in Ch. 10: Dragon and Ch. 11: Veni Vidi Vici
Chapter 10: Dragon
Ender's Game Audiobook
Chapter 9: Locke and Demosthenes Part 2
Ender's Game Audiobook
Wednesday, March 6th
1. Read to page 155 in Ch. 9: Locke and Demosthenes
Ch. 9: Locke and Demosthenes HW (download)
Tuesday, March 5th
1. Read to page 145 in Ch. 9: Locke and Demosthenes
Ch. 9: Locke and Demosthenes HW (download)
Monday, March 4th
1. Read to page 135 in Chapter 9: Locke and Demosthenes
Ch. 9: Locke and Demosthenes HW (download)
Chapter 9: Locke and Demosthenes Part 1
Ender's Game Audiobook
Friday, February 29th
1. Read to page 125 in Chapter 9: Locke and Demosthenes
2. Begin to answer the discussion questions. These will be checked on Wednesday.
Thursday, February 28th
1. Please read to page 115 in Chapter 8: Rat
2. Complete the discussion questions. This will be checked on Friday.
Need to review our notes on Theme? View the PDF.
Chapter 8
Ender's Game Audiobook
Wednesday, February 27
1. Please read to page 105 in Chapter 8: Rat
2. Answer the discussion questions. You have two days to complete this assignment. It will be checked on Friday.
Chapter 7: Part 2
Ender's Game Audiobook
Chapter 7: Part 1
Ender's Game Audiobook
Tuesday, February 26th
Even if we did not meet in class today, this homework applies to all students.
1. Read to page 96 in Chapter 7: Salamander
2. Complete the questions for that chapter:
Ch. 7: Salamander Questions (download)
This assignment will be checked tomorrow during the quiz.
Lost your book?
Test Tuesday (tomorrow)
Monday, February 25th
1. Read to page 85 in Chapter 7: Salamander
2. Work on the questions for that chapter:
Ch. 7: Salamander Questions (download)
3. Get on Memrise and study the vocabulary words for tomorrow's test.
CLICK THIS LINK FOR MEMRISE (link)
GET EXCITED IT'S the DANGEROUS, DEVILISH DRAGON WEEK.
SHOUT OUT TO THE MIGHTY E PERIOD!
Friday, February 22nd
1. Read to page 75 in Chapter 7: Salamander
2. Work on the questions for that chapter:
Ch. 7: Salamander Questions (download)
Thursday, February 21st
1. Finish reading Giant's Drink
2. Answer the discussion questions.
Wednesday, February 20th
If it is a Snow Day Today:
1. Finish reading Chapter 5: Games
2. Finish answering the questions: Chapter 5 Questions (download)
If it is not a Snow Day Today:
Work on your four line vocabulary word riddle.
Riddle Me
Create a riddle for one of the vocabulary words. Your riddle should have a minimum of four lines, should be written in the first person, and the last line should be, “What am I?” Include your answer.
Tuesday, February 19th
1. Read until page 45 in Ender's Game (half of Chapter 5)
2. Chapter 5 Questions. You have two nights to complete these.
Chapter 5 Questions (download)
3. Review your vocabulary words using this EG Vocab List 2: Super Slick Salamanders(download)
You can use the link on Memrise Super Slick Salamander Week 2 (link)
Friday, February 15th
1. Read chapter 4: Launch.
Summarize the chapter in three or more sentences.
2. Please complete this worksheet
Thursday, Feburary 14th
Read Chapter 3 of Ender's Game.
Answer the discussion questions
Ender's Game Chapter 3 Audiobook
Wednesday, February 13th
Read Chapter 2 of Ender's Game
Answer the discussion questions:
Ender's Game Chapter 2 Audiobook
Tuesday, February 12th
Answer questions about Ender's Game Chapter One: Third
Ender's Game Discussion Questions(download)
Monday, February 11th
Homework: Please answer these questions about the Sniper.
The Sniper Questions 2 (download)
Classwork: Please answer the following questions on your own paper:
1. How is the war depicted in this movie different from war in real life?
2. In what ways does this movie make war seem heroic or noble?
3. In what was does this movie make war seem villainous or evil?
3. How does this movie show that war is difficult for the people fighting it?
4. How could this war be stopped without violence?
5. How can war be avoided?
Friday, February 8th
Please complete these questions from The Sniper.
Thursday, February 7th
Finish the questions for The Sniper.
If you lost your short story, you can download it here.
Wednesday, February 6th
You're really working hard on that Science Fair project, aren't you?
Don't worry, you're going to do an amazing job tomorrow and your board will definitely not fall apart. Don't be nervous. Focus on how you can enjoy your big day tomorrow by being as mature, preprepared, and rested as possible. If you do that, you'll definitely impress the judges.
So, tonight, take a break from English and...
rest, my child.
Tuesday, February 5th
CONGRATS! You just finished a big test!
1. Fill out this vocabulary sheet by using each vocabulary word in a sentence.
Week 4 Vocabulary List HW (download)
Monday, February 4th
Congrats! You finished your book. Prepare for an END OF BOOK TEST tomorrow.
Friday, February 1st
ZAM: Chapter 26 + Epilogue
Note, there is a Zora Neale Hurston biography and a timeline of her life hiding in the back of your book.
WTMMTM: Read Behind the Story.
Note, there is a sneak peak of When the Sea Turned to Silver hiding in the back of your book.
EEA: Epilogue + Glossary + Appendix (pages 300-312)
Note, there is a sneak peak of A Girl Named Disaster hiding in the back of your book.
Thursday, January 31
ZAM: Chapter 25
WTMMTM: Chapters 48
EEA: pages 289-300
Wednesday, January 30th
ZAM: Chapter 24
WTMMTM: Chapters 46-47
EEA: pages 277-288
Synonym Switch 1 HW (download)
Study for the vocabulary Test on Thursday.
Tuesday, January 29th
ZAM: Chapter 23
WTMMTM: Chapters 44-45
EEA: pages 265-276
There will be a vocabulary Test on Thursday.
Monday, January 28th
Elite Early Finisher Homework (download)
Everyone is to complete the Conflict Scavenger Hunt and two Selfie Poems. Both can be downloaded here.
ZAM: 22
WTMMTM: 42-43
EEA: 254-265 + Finish all 4 pages of your packet.
Classwork Ultimate Map Maker (download)
Friday, January 25th
ZAM: 21 + Do questions 1-13 of your packet.
WTMMTM: 40-41 + Finish your four page packet.
EEA: 241-253 + Finish 3 out of 4 pages of your packet.
You will turn this work in on Tuesday.
Thursday, January 24th
ZAM: 20
WTMMTM: 38-39
EEA: 229-240
Get 1,000+ points on Memrise
https://www.memrise.com/course/2164208/quarter-2-vocabulary-words/3/
Wednesday, January 23rd
Finish the 8 panel timeline that you began in class if you have not already.
If you weren't in class, divide a piece of paper into eight sections. Write or draw a detailed timeline of all the events that have happened in your story so far in order. If you decided to draw your drawing must be detailed, not a collection of stick figures. If you decide to write your sentences must be detailed. A fifth grader should be able to follow your timeline and know exactly what has happened in your story so far.
ZAM: 19
WTMMTM: 36-37
EEA: 217-228
Tuesday, January 22nd
ZAM: 17-18
WTMMTM: 32-35
EEA: 193-216
Please practice the vocab on Memrise.
https://www.memrise.com/course/2164208/quarter-2-vocabulary-words/2/
Monday, January 21st
MLK Day of Service
"Intelligence plus character--that is the goal of true education."
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Do something to serve someone today and stay warm!
Friday, January 18th
ZAM: Read and annotate chapter 16
WTMMTM: Read chapters 30-31
EEA: Read pages 174-192
Thursday, January 17th
ZAM: Read and annotate chapter 15
WTMMTM: Read chapters 28-29
EEA: Read pages 169-174
Wednesday, January 16th
ZAM: Read and annotate chapter 14
WTMMTM: Read chapters 26-27
EEA: Read pages 157-169
In class you finished at least one page of a four page packet. Tonight for homework you will complete one additional page of your choice. You should be able to show that you have completed two pages by the time I check homework on Thursday.
FOUR PAGE PACKET SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY FRIDAY. You can download the packet here:
1. Costume Designer Page 1 of 4
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17Fer9nMhLPupdY1MKRl9CHaw8eXVdRbJ/view?usp=sharing
2. Setting Tour Guide Page 2 of 4
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-p7KU9uA7TVcb0pgaeE5LF213cSQ2HDf/view?usp=sharing
3. Dare to Compare Page 3 of 4
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Pm7v6zlH_5UAi-3h8Kt0LnbkRCIRl7vf/view?usp=sharing
4. Character Social Media Page 4 of 4
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OTu0PngUPMVKW2XPUgAJI70I9WDJLQzr/view?usp=sharing
Tuesday, January 15th
ZAM: Read and annotate chapter 12-13
WTMMTM: Read chapters 21-25
EEA: Read pages 133-157
Monday, January 14th
SPELLING BEE DAY!
Study your spelling words in preparation for the Third Annual Sixth Grade Bloomfield Spelling Bee on January 14th.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1an1xR031-J2LRh3oACOIpY8CKIcjVwf_/view?usp=sharing
Friday, January 11th
ZAM: Read and annotate chapter 11
WTMMTM: Read chapters 19-20
EEA: Read pages 121-132
Finish the Context Clues 2 Worksheet
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s7VEbIj0Dbm5usozRhyTGIE53iZDgaVK/view?usp=sharing
Thursday, January 10th
ZAM: Read and annotate chapter 10
WTMMTM: Read chapters 17-18
EEA: Read pages 108-120
TALK AND WALK:
Answer 4-6 of these questions about "All Summer in a Day" on your own piece of paper. I have also made a worksheet that you can download below.
1. Sequencing:
Make a chart that shows the sequences (order) of events that happen in the plot. List 6-8 events and put them in order
2. Interpret:
Differences between people can cause conflicts and clashes. Why doesn't Margot interact with the other children? What causes the conflict between Margot and others? What kinds of conflict do you see in the story? Hint: Person vs. _____?
3. Analyze:
How do you explain what the children did to Margot, knowing how much the sun means to her? How might this experience affect both Margot AND the children who mistreated her?
4. Evaluate:
From what you know of her character based off of her behavior in the story, how do you think Margot will react when let out of the closet?
Should Bradbury have described what happens next or do you like the story as it is? Explain.
5. Create:
What do you think the title of the story means? Do you think it is a good title? Rename the story and explain your new title.
6. Analyze:
How does the setting of the story (including the school, planet Venus, and the weather) serve as a major plot element? Would there be a story if Bradbury's Venus had less extreme weather?
Talk and Walk Worksheet:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cQn2En0BZzGvoLV6z8mO0BFc4_nvRyE6/view?usp=sharing
Wednesday, January 9th
Read "All Summer in a Day" and annotate and label all examples of figurative language. You are not allowed to lose your packet so if you do, please print a replacement out by following the link.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UO2EfSDnbl3KSv7Wr83TPQcGwvmsQAaW/view?usp=sharing
ZAM: Read and annotate chapter 9
WTMMTM: Read chapters 15-16
EEA: Read pages 97-108
Tuesday, January 8th
Pronoun Worksheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SSi3a1yJWGCS_JX0Gf2Uj3iocUS5SLav/view?usp=sharing
Feel free to download the Pronoun Notes:
ZAM: Read and annotate chapter 8
WTMMTM: Read chapters 13-14
EEA: Read pages 85-96
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The vocabulary test is on Thursday. Use some time study on Memrise or download the vocabulary list below.
https://www.memrise.com/course/2164208/quarter-2-vocabulary-words/
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LWKkjIpWZhHdAiEila_3HP9evK7mPEUb/view?usp=sharing
The Third Annual Bloomfield Spelling Bee will be on Monday, January 14th. Work on your spelling words.
Study your spelling words in preparation for the Third Annual Sixth Grade Bloomfield Spelling Bee on January 14th.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1an1xR031-J2LRh3oACOIpY8CKIcjVwf_/view?usp=sharing
Monday, January 7th
ZAM: Read and annotate chapter 7
WTMMTM: Read chapters 11-12
EEA: Read pages 73-85
Friday, December 21st
ZAM: Read chapter 6
WTMMTM: Read chapters 10 and 11
EEA: Read pages 61-72
Thursday, December 20th
1. ZAM: Read chapter 5
WTMMTM: Read chapters 8 and 9
EEA: Read pages 49-60
2. Feel free to practice the vocab on Memrise
https://www.memrise.com/course/2164208/quarter-2-vocabulary-words/
Wednesday, December 19th
1. ZAM: Read chapter 4
WTMMTM: Read chapters 6 and 7
EEA: Read pages 37-48
2. Did you need more time to finish the classwork from today? Here's the worksheet for download. If you finish all 21 questions you can get a free "no annotations" or "no homework" pass. Don't pass up this offer.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CgQ0SoGZrFFOPi8BxVYVXXBzm2bxV6lB/view?usp=sharing
Tuesday, December 18th
1. ZAM: Read chapter 3
WTMMTM: Read Chapters 5 and 6
EEA: Read pages 25-36
2. Finish the vocabulary story you started in class.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iQroh3GmzzcbBP9Cw-ccxW-9aatrty2v/view?usp=sharing
3. Review your vocabulary list. The vocab test is on the Thursday after we return from break:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LWKkjIpWZhHdAiEila_3HP9evK7mPEUb/view?usp=sharing
Monday, December 17th
Zora and Me/ZAM: Read Chapter 2
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon/WTMMTM: Read Chapters 3 and 4
The Ear, The Eye, The Arm/EEA: Read pages 13-24
Friday, December 14th
1. Zora and Me
Read Chapter 1
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
Read Chapters 1-2
The Ear, The Eye, and The Arm
Read pages 1-12
2. Do you need to download the Book Club Meeting 2 Worksheet? Here it is!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iGMYRiG5fjTuIwBLKowQjrg6nh3VgFKC/view?usp=sharing
3. Please check out the Book Club Reading Schedule. We will stick to this schedule until the books are completed at the beginning of February.
Did you need to download a new copy of the "Book Club Meeting 1" worksheet? Here it is!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iGMYRiG5fjTuIwBLKowQjrg6nh3VgFKC/view?usp=sharing
Thursday, December 13th
Prepositional Phrase Worksheet 2
Page 1
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dmTNlbLPRdw6cf3DWHlFpqKpsqNxatH1/view?usp=sharing
Page 2
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jQXDlVBTDw5dYS_qePCjP7osm6IRn1Qy/view?usp=sharing
Wednesday, December 12th
1. Do all the questions on your Sentence Diagramming Practice Homework Sheet 2
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QlHqWvGHYAMj8aBCauy4cusH31R-JaDr/view?usp=sharing
Tuesday, December 11th
1. Study your spelling words in preparation for the Third Annual Sixth Grade Bloomfield Spelling Bee on January 14th.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1an1xR031-J2LRh3oACOIpY8CKIcjVwf_/view?usp=sharing
Monday, December 10th
Do questions 1-11 on your Sentence Diagramming Practice homework sheet.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HyETcpe8mx5FXEtPlDDPJ8JucJsUEQtg/view?usp=sharing
Friday, December 7th
Adjectives Skill Drill # 2
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o6BLQj2Dlaa03dQh0DTTiMBOmviU6RTw/view?usp=sharing
Thursday, December 6th
Adjectives Skill Drill # 1
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16T46xQrC5zfW-BqqU0IXMQZccWQA-FX5/view?usp=sharing
Wednesday, December 5th
Verb Skill Drill # 1
Please read the directions twice before beginning the worksheet.
Need a refresher on the notes from today? Click this link:
Page 1
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ve8avPz9uUQPajMZlhUiT_UjYtJzRXwO/view?usp=sharing
Page 2
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19Eh7AP1645mPNdyHYNe3FQqWZUFtezPf/view?usp=sharing
Tuesday, December 4th
1. You took a big vocabulary test today. Rest, my child.
Monday, December 3rd
1. Subject/Predicate Skill Drill
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rpvISp-AJt1b7n37o5-4pNTrcbqH2QGa/view?usp=sharing
2. Review vocab list for vocab test tomorrow.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iGVieKTBexsJsK5I52ak3zm1qQWORO2W/view?usp=sharing
Feel free to use the Memrise link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iGVieKTBexsJsK5I52ak3zm1qQWORO2W/view?usp=sharing
Friday, November 30th
1. Get 2,500+ points on Memrise
https://www.memrise.com/course/1683837/the-outsiders-rumble/3/
Thursday, November 29th
1. Write a vocabulary word story that uses all 11 vocab words.
There will be a test on The Outsiders on 11/29
Wednesday, November 28th
1. Study for the End of Book Outsiders test tonight.
Use this study guide.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VlkciU9q_71306sGL3Io3amsnNyZqlEM/view?usp=sharing
Tuesday, November 27th
1. Read Chapter 12 of The Outsiders.
2. Prepare for a test on the book on Thursday.
Monday, November 26th
Read Chapter 11 of The Outsiders
Monday, November 19
Prepare for a vocabulary test on Tuesday
Tuesday-Wednesday, November 20-25
Show your gratitude to your family by helping with any cooking and cleaning that needs to be done during the holiday. Rest and have fun.
Thursday, November 15th
1. Complete the packet that you received in class
2. Be ready to turn in your writing assignment from Tuesday's class.
Wednesday, November 14th
1. Complete Chapter 10 of The Outsiders
Tuesday, November 13th
1. Complete the Outsiders Vocabulary Story
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17Y5R3Isf0_-h52rYaqKXiU7w7qARYXuU/view?usp=sharing
Monday, November 12th
1. Get 2,000+ points on Memrise list Outsiders 5-8.
https://www.memrise.com/course/1683837/the-outsiders-rumble/2/
2. Read all of Chapter 9 of The Outsiders.
Friday, November 7th
No school. Parent-Teacher conferences.
Thursday, November 6th
Read 1/2 of Chapter 9. Read page 140.
Wednesday, November 7th
Chapter 7-8 Discussion Questions
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_rHdQY64NSmWxWWy0jJVUkIebLeqJaz3/view?usp=sharing
Tuesday, November 6th
You've been working super hard.
REST, MY CHILD!
Monday, November 5th
1. Complete your entire "Nothing Gold Can Stay" Project.
It should include your creative representation of the poem AND your three paragraph written response.
Please "share" your written response with me on Google Docs.
If you need more details on the assignment, read the wiki and click this handout link:
Friday, November 2
1. Complete your three paragraphs.
The first paragraph should explain how figurative language (simile, metaphor, allusion, hyperbole, assonance, personification, or alliteration) are used in the poem.
The second paragraph should explain what you think the theme of the poem is and why.
The third paragraph should interpret the meaning of the poem.
If you have a computer, type up your paragraphs in a google doc. Title the document and share it with me. Please title the document like the examples below. If you don't have a computer, no worries. I'll have laptops in class on Monday.
Firstname ClassPeriod NGCS
For example:
Clarke B NGCS
Jude F NGCS
Cate A NGCS
Here's some advice for paragraph three. This paragraph asks you to interpret the meaning of the poem.
In the third paragraph you should use the graphic organizer to explain what you believe the meaning of the poem is. You would use the first section to state what you think the meaning is. The second section you would explain the meaning. The third part of your paragraph should use evidence from the text to prove that you are right about points one and two. The fourth section should explain how the evidence supports the points you made in sections one and two. Go in depth. The fifth section should restate whatever you said in the first section using different words. I hope that helps get the gears moving.
Thursday, November 1
1. Complete all three of your academic paragraphs.
Need another copy of the graphic organizer? Download one here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F6t8l8czU83fJRXIWPT6BFoZ7vvXYLGL/view?usp=sharing
2. Re-read and check the information sheet for your "Nothing Gold Can Stay" project.
Wednesday, October 31
1. Enjoy Halloween responsibly and try not to overdose on sugar, okay?
Tuesday, October 30th
Please read the Tell-Tale Heart short story by Edgar Allan Poe.
Page 1 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iWtkrDml3eLW3ldb_75ln-qOkLezdZLb/view?usp=sharing
Page 2
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1URnj6wogJ-FTB2UBZKSBliT0386JCFbR/view?usp=sharing
Page 3
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1geXl7VNGE0oiGxqVrPksm61gt8Zg-_jW/view?usp=sharing
Page 4
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wulbTwQmPIKapnb8LEIVOidPhhwrOV6n/view?usp=sharing
Page 5
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F829U0XGY-Zls_0i83PfhdhK2s_webIK/view?usp=sharing
Monday, October 29th
1. Complete Chapter 7.
Friday, October 26th
1. Read 1/2 of Chapter 7 (to page 110).
Thursday, October 25th
1. Read and annotate Chapter 6 of The Outsiders.
Wednesday, October 24th
1. Read and annotate Chapter 6 of The Outsiders.
Wednesday, October 24th
1. Read and annotate Chapter 6 of The Outsiders.
Tuesday, October 23rd
1. Get 2,500+ points on Memrise
*Remember! I will be checking Memrise in the morning. The top ten students will each get ten points for their class period.
2. Begin to memorize the poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay"
Robert Frost, 1874 - 1963
Nature’s first green is gold, Her hardest hue to hold. Her early leaf’s a flower; But only so an hour. Then leaf subsides to leaf. So Eden sank to grief, So dawn goes down to day. Nothing gold can stay.Nothing Gold Can Stay Project
Click this link if you'd like to download another copy of the NGCS Project instruction sheet.
Monday, October 22nd
Complete Chapter 5 of The Outsiders. Be sure to annotate.
Friday, October 19th
Read 1/2 of Chapter 5 of The Outsiders (to page 78). Be sure to annotate.
Thursday, October 18
"What would you do if you were Ponyboy and Johnny?"
Respond with 5+ sentences. Respond on your own piece of paper.
Wednesday, October 17th
1. Complete Chapter 3 of The Outsiders.
2. Get 200+ points on Memrise using our Outsiders Rumble vocabulary list.
Forgot your list?
Print it out here.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1G_seD8XUJwLMylDOd4S2IczSUlvxwzEg/view?usp=sharing
You can find the link to our Memrise page below.
Tuesday, October 16th
1. Read half of chapter 3 of The Outsiders (stop on page 45)
2. Complete the Simile and Metaphor 2 Worksheet you received in class.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ds_F4wSuW8t_vv_YqaEbplulz9En03TE/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18RFL7xS0e8W9jQw0ChOk-TBR5fWxTC-9/view?usp=sharing
Monday, October 15th
Please scan Chapter 2 of The Outsiders and find at least 5+ similes and metaphors in the book.
Write it on your own piece of paper to turn in for credit.
Friday, October 12th
1. Read Chapter 2 of The Outsiders.
Forgot your book at school? Never fear. You can download the electronic version free here.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ijzbTzArK0FOghBLUaFAQ271Eacym-qf/view?usp=sharing
Thursday, October 11th
Please complete the simile and metaphor homework. Carefully read the directions.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H1peGMG31vcSZ2k0XXXh4dKD1JAqCSYQ/view?usp=sharing
Simile Notes:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KNViaKNM5jw1x1PyyW8LJ0hiPRgGNo15/view?usp=sharing
Metaphor Notes:
Wednesday, October 10th
1. Please answer the comprehension questions for chapter 1.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/116KHVRPZ_6rmvJddF-xOze8FLaEG-5Cv/view?usp=sharing
Tuesday, October 9th
1. Read Chapter 1 of The Outsiders
2. Answer the discussion questions
https://drive.google.com/file/d/178NctYY5xO0mvj6_S9rNhmjEPJOyO82A/view?usp=sharing
3. Be ready for a "pop quiz" on the book at any time this week
4. Remember that you have until Friday to complete the packet you received last Friday. You can download a new copy below.
Friday, October 5th
Complete page number 4 of your 1960's Outsiders Pre-Reading Packet
Page 1
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14mJividj8YXDcPNsG6JuHIk0Wk9SdKZO/view?usp=sharing
Page 2
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tu-vPsO9BZMV3wj7lxBl8GRZT04pwvBZ/view?usp=sharing
Page 3
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PzNvBKmGPcEG9jXUTPoWmW93CFfCeVs5/view?usp=sharing
Page 4
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13EYi_8mXxFZSKJEYpJyf19QV9deTTQEz/view?usp=sharing
Thursday, October 4th
Read at home for 20 minutes.
Wednesday, October 3rd
Please complete the visualization homework from Tuesday in full color. You can see an example of what the homework can look like below.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mAu9OegMYHgN-MEw57tOc-NKekM-O4Ge/view?usp=sharing
Tuesday, October 2nd
We are beginning to think about what it means to be an "outsider."
1. Make a visualization for the poem "We Real Cool" by Gwendolyn Brooks on a blank sheet of paper
Add 2+ rhyming lines to the poem at the beginning, middle, or end. Be ready to share your new poem and your visualization with the class.
Remember visualization is a reading comprehension strategy that asks you to mentally imagine a part of the poem and then draw what you imagine after reading the poem. It might be helpful if you draw one or two lines that you like or that stick out to you the most.
This assignment is due in class on Thursday. Please use colored pencils, markers, or crayons in your drawing for full credit.
Monday, October 1st
1. Complete your Conflict Homework
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LCl5Tg1A7KeUxYi7Rcq0uw3Em3HH8qTa/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BPO9m6SvFpQAM-0DOicRDcCJbdhKTYWS/view?usp=sharing
2. Study for a CONFLICT "POP" QUIZ tomorrow.
Friday, September 28th
No homework! Hurray! Enjoy a beautiful weekend and please go to bed on time.
Thursday, September 27th
Students were to change plural nouns into singular nouns and singular nouns into plural nouns.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Qm_0HHMwz6hLDtomjLP_pZfECGedhfai/view?usp=sharing
Wednesday, September 26th
1. Students were to complete End Punctuation HW
Page 1
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fhv_zFwCEyW0S7sEDqjMZPlBD9dZK95m/view?usp=sharing
Page 2
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gGvra4RftIQBBbnCFJgKEk4gWWD3KCOn/view?usp=sharing
2. Students can refer to our notes on the subject
Tuesday, September 25th
1. Please complete this worksheet after reading the directions very carefully.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bJPntmeVQhq0bJjZ3xA2obqFnGIaC9FV/view?usp=sharing
Monday, September 24th
1. Write down 10 facts from the documentary you watched in class and show me your paper on Tuesday.
Friday, September 21st
Fill out the third page of your Skit Planning Guide.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/143l5HOGnl_wDUqtb1L0XHEE3RdRZdT1f/view?usp=sharing
Thursday, September 20th
1. https://drive.google.com/file/d/143l5HOGnl_wDUqtb1L0XHEE3RdRZdT1f/view?usp=sharing
Fill out the first two sheets of your Skit Planning Guide as much as you possibly can. You may not have been able to answer every question in your group. Don't worry. We will pick up where we left off in class tomorrow. Be ready to start practicing your skit tomorrow.
You're allowed to bring any costumes or props to school and store them in your locker until English class on Friday. You may not wear your costume outside of English class or play with your props outside of English class.
Wednesday, September 19th
1. Read any book you choose for 20 minutes
2. Get out a piece of paper and a pencil. Brainstorm two different conflicts you would like to act out in a skit that you write yourself. Write down the two conflicts that you would like to act out on the piece of paper. Feel free to go into detail if you already have an idea. Turn it in tomorrow for credit.
Tuesday, September 18th
1. Please complete the Apostrophe 2 and Apostrophe 3 worksheets.
Apostrophe WS 2
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QHbe8AB7CLvgekewn5pyqbYEvUjz6JmC/view?usp=sharing
Apostrophe WS 3
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18gz2QaiLnYfhGDSUeVKLuIIrCTD7LYb0/view?usp=sharing
Use the plural or singular possessive form of each word given in a sentence of your own creation. Be as creative as you can be. Follow the rules of punctuation and read the directions very carefully.
Monday, September 17th
1. Please complete Possessive Noun worksheet 15
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ur6aCDcuZw57KY3SGCSCanpEodVEiw2u/view?usp=sharing
Friday, September 14th
1. Please congratulate yourself on completing your last quiz for Hoodoo.
2. Complete the page 14 worksheet for Possessive Nouns
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dx3wOpEsNxIkQhiRB-PEoEalVOug-qzv/view?usp=sharing
Thursday, September 13th
1. Please do page 13 of the Possessive Noun homework sheet.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o7162WTcJh1FgI4wlpitADNLP52Aman3/view?usp=sharing
2. Not sure what Possessive Nouns are or want to review your notes? Look at this PDF to copy down the notes from class.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XLhTfnX0ao8mRqDPVptEx3ZcAmAETsjx/view?usp=sharing
Wednesday, September 12th
1. Please write a 7+ sentence summary of chapters 25-26 of Hoodoo.
2. Prepare for an end-of-book test on Hoodoo for this Friday.
Tuesday, September 11
1. Please write a 7+ sentence summary for chapters 22-24 of Hoodoo.
Need to review the 6 Types of Conflict Notes? No sweat. View the PDF here.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oGPeagh1FGWXBksHclWgnxWuPe9nK3wk/view?usp=sharing
Monday, September 10th1. Please review chapters 17-21 2. Write a 7+ sentence summary total of what happened in those chapters. Friday, September 7th
1. Please do page #11 on the Pluralizing Nouns Worksheet
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W_RokPrV9nr8JntFZEbYhTf4i2shtnuR/view?usp=sharing
Thursday, September 6th
1. Please do page #10 on the Pluralizing Nouns Worksheet
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bz9rBMTAeqsCTkMnbdAmAncfPxbj61c9/view?usp=sharing
Want extra practice? Try doing page 11. We will cover it in class, but give it a shot if you want to push yourself.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W_RokPrV9nr8JntFZEbYhTf4i2shtnuR/view?usp=sharing
2. Check out the notes PowerPoint if you need a refresher. You have to download the file to access it. Click the download button (it looks like an arrow pointing down) in the top right corner to get the notes from class.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1awvHM8K0RRDJrM10swQQg815VOUTAEyg/view?usp=sharing
Wednesday, September 5th
1. Do the second Common Noun vs. Proper Noun worksheet.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hMDlHSQZZ5rD4W4BQvMTs1CVhN2wi7ty/view?usp=sharing
Tuesday, September 4th
1. Review chapters 17-18-19 of Hoodoo.
2. Do the Common Noun vs. Proper Noun worksheet.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JiUvUBaKjyYqJA-WpCwWyFW2CnpHjFcS/view?usp=sharing
Monday, September 3rd
Enjoy Labor Day!
Friday, August 31st
Review chapters 14-15-16 of Hoodoo. Write a 5+ sentence summary or these three chapters.
Thursday, August 30th
Please review chapters 10-13 of Hoodoo. Write a summary that is 10+ sentences long that summaries all four chapters.
Tomorrow you have a quiz on chapters 1-13. Please bring your copy of Hoodoo to class for the open book quiz.
Wednesday, August 29th
Visualize a scene from Hoodoo that came from chapter 7, 8, or 9 of Hoodoo. Draw an image that represents that scene in full detail. Think of the character, background, dialogue, and atmosphere. If you have colored pencils or crayons please use them to color your image. When you are done composing your picture, write a 5+ sentence description of your picture and identify which chapter the scene comes from.
Tuesday, August 28th
Write a 5+ sentence summary of chapters 4, 5, 6 of Hoodoo
Monday August, 27th
Write a 5+ sentence summary of chapters 1, 2, 3 of Hoodoo.
Ronald L. Smith
Hoodoo
S.E. Hinton
The Outsiders
Victoria Bond; T. R. Simon
Zora and Me
Nancy Farmer
The Ear, The Eye, The Arm
Grace Lin
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
Orson Scott Card
Ender's Game
Madeleine L'Engle
A Wrinkle in Time