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Friday, May 22, 2020

Religion 5/6 – Watch Morning Meeting this morning with Mr. Fishburn.

English – Journal Entry: Write a 3-point essay on this topic – "What I will remember the most about First Lutheran School." It should be written in your blue journal and must have a minimum of 10 sentences.

Format: Introduction First Point with 2 or more supporting details Second Point with 2 or more supporting details Third Point with 2 or more supporting details Conclusion

Spelling – No assignment

Vocabulary – No assignment

Literature – Take a FINAL STAR Reading test

Math – No assignment

Science 5/6 – Chapter 3 Test Complete the Chapter 3 Science test after you feel that your preparation is complete. All essay questions must be answered in complete sentences. Remember, you receive zero points for any questions that you fail to attempt to answer. In reality, this test can be taken at any time that you want, but it must be turned in on Sunday, May 25.

Social Studies 5/6 –Continue using the terms and biographical identifications in order to prepare for your test TODAY. Be sure you use the questions at the bottom of the Chapter 7 study guide to continue your preparation. Ask a family member to help you to study these questions. I have indicated on the cover sheet for this week’s tests which items on this study guide you need to focus on for the essay questions. When you are ready, complete the Chapter 7 test.

Make sure you answer the essay questions in COMPLETE sentences. I encourage you to at least attempt to answer the essay questions. When you leave them blank, it has an adverse effect on your grade. Remember, they are worth more points than the multiple-choice or matching questions. This test must be turned on Sunday, May 25.

Thursday, May 21, 2020

Religion 5/6 – Watch Morning Meeting this morning with Mr. Fishburn.

English – No assignment

Spelling – You will take your Unit 36 Spelling Test over Zoom this morning. Please remember to review the words in the yellow box on page 234.

Vocabulary – No assignment

Literature – Work on your AR book today. Remember – you have until 12 NOON next Thursday to get your 25 AR points. Note: I have finally finished posting the links to all 23 chapters of The Giver. Each chapter will take approximately 10-15 minutes to finish. The book is worth 7 points.

Math – Take a STAR Math test today. The link to the AR website is located below under “Other Links” the monitor password is admin.

Science 5/6 – Chapter 3 Review and Test Preparation Complete Workbook pages 191-192.

Continue your preparation for the Chapter 3 Science Test TOMORROW. Use the questions at the bottom of the Chapter 3 study guide to help you study. Ask a family member to help you to review these questions. I have indicated on the cover sheet for this week’s tests which items on this study guide you need to focus on for the essay questions.

Social Studies 5/6 – Chapter 7: Complete the 2-sided worksheet entitled “Chapter 7 Study Guide. Then read pages 260-261 and complete the stapled worksheets entitled “ Skills: Compare Maps with Different Scales.”

Continue using the terms and biographical identifications in order to prepare for your test TOMORROW. Be sure you use the questions at the bottom of the Chapter 7 study guide to continue your preparation. Ask a family member to help you to study these questions. I have indicated on the cover sheet for this week’s tests which items on this study guide you need to focus on for the essay questions.

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Religion 5/6 – Watch Chapel this morning with Mr. Fishburn.

English – Unit 5/Group 11 Editing Test Complete page 67.

Spelling – Unit 36: Review Complete pages 238-240.

Vocabulary – No assignment

Literature -- Complete the Selection Quiz for story “The Bracelet.”

This would be a good day again to spend at least 20 minutes reading your AR book. Remember, there are approximately 5 school days before the deadline for your 25 AR points.

Math – End of the Year Test Again I will remind you to make sure you show your work for each problem in the space provided below each problem or on another sheet of paper. Please make an attempt to solve each and every problem or it will be returned to you to be finished.

Science 5/6 -- Chapter 3 Review and Test Prep pages 84-85 Answer questions #1-8, #10, and #14-18.

I strongly encourage you to continue preparing for your Chapter 3 Test by reviewing the terms on the study guide that you have written definitions for and by using the questions at the bottom of the Chapter 3 study guide. Ask a family member to help you to study these questions. I have indicated on the cover sheet for this week’s tests which items on this study guide you need to focus on for the essay questions.

Social Studies 5/6 – Chapter 7 Review Answer questions #1-16 on pages 274-275. (The answers that you give for #8-10 and #14-16 must be in the form of a complete sentence.)

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Religion 5/6 – Watch Morning Meeting this morning with Mr. Fishburn.

English – No assignment

Spelling – Unit 36: Review Complete pages 236-237.

Vocabulary – After you review using Quizlet or your flashcards, complete the Final Cumulative Test. That includes the optional items on the back of the final page. Please make sure you have not skipped any items.

Literature – Complete the 2 worksheets for the short story ‘The Bracelet.” Follow the directions as given at the top of the worksheet on cause and effect. On the worksheet entitled “Use Reading Strategies: Make Connections,” read each of the five choices, and then write an answer to any 2 that you select. Please write these answers in the blue journals that you wrote journal entries in earlier in the quarter. Your 2 answers together should be approximately ½ of a page.

Math – Investigation 12: Volume/ Surface Area of Prisms, Cylinders, and Cones We will do this lesson together over Zoom.

Science 5/6 – Complete the stapled group of worksheets entitled “The Digestive System.” Start reviewing the questions at the bottom of the Chapter 3 study guide to prepare for the chapter test on Friday.

Social Studies 5/6 – Chapter 7/Lesson 3 “The Southern Economy” Read pages 268-271 and then complete the worksheet entitled “The Southern Economy.”

Using the terms and biographical identifications, review all this information in order to prepare for your test. Then use the questions at the bottom of the Chapter 7 Study Guide to continue your preparation. Ask a family member to help you to study these questions. I have indicated on the cover sheet for this week’s tests which items on this study guide you need to focus on for the essay questions.

Monday, May 18, 2020

Religion 5/6 – Watch Morning Meeting this morning with Mr. Fishburn. .

English – Complete Unit 5/Posttest (Mixed Patterns 1-5) on page 66.

Spelling – Unit 36:Review Complete pages 234-235.

Vocabulary – Continue reviewing words from ALL UNITS #1-15 using your flashcards or Quizlet. You will have the Final Cumulative Test to take tomorrow.

Literature – Re-read the short story “The Bracelet” on pages 151-157. Answer Questions #1-6 on page 157 in complete sentences on notebook paper. We will discuss the answers to these questions over Zoom on Tuesday, so be prepared with your answers.

Math – Complete Test 23 Make sure you show your work for each problem in the space provided below each problem or on another sheet of paper. Please make an attempt to solve each and every problem or it will be returned to you to be finished.

Science 5/6 – Chapter 3/Lesson 3 Re-read pages 74-79. Complete page 26A in your science workbook. Begin studying the terms on your Chapter 3 study guide for Friday’s test.

Social Studies 5/6 – Chapter 7/Lesson 2 “Life in the South” Read pages 262-266. Complete the worksheet entitled “Life in the South.” Then identify the 5 people listed In the middle of the Chapter 7 study guide using the Biographical Dictionary beginning on page R60 in the back of your book. Put these on the same piece of notebook paper that you have used to define the terms from this chapter.

Friday, May 15, 2020

Religion 5/6 – Watch Morning Meeting this morning with Mr. Fishburn. Review the Tenth Commandment and its meaning. Complete the test that was in your packet this week.

English – Alliteration Poetry After we discuss this type of Quatrain during Zoom, complete both sides of the worksheet.

Spelling – No assignment! Please look over the past several units and make sure you have ALL parts of each unit done. Next week is your LAST unit of the year.

Vocabulary – Final Mastery Test Complete pages 205-206. Begin reviewing words from ALL UNITS #1-15 using your flashcards or Quizlet. You will have Cumulative Test IV to take next week. TURN IN YOUR BOOK ON SUNDAY.

Literature – Finish working on the “Wilderness Survival Kit” project. You need to turn it in this Sunday at the Homework Exchange. We will get back to the story “The Bracelet” next week. There were 2 literature worksheets about this story in this week’s packet that you will need to pull out and keep for next week. Do not throw them away!

Math – Lesson 120: Volume of a Cylinder pages 603-605 Complete #1-30 Link:

Science 5/6 – Chapter 3/Lesson 3“What is the digestive and urinary systems?” Re-read pages 74-76 and then read pages 77-79. Complete the worksheet “Lesson 3 Checkpoint.”

Social Studies 5/6 -- Chapter 7: Lesson 1 “Settling the South” Read pages 256-259. Complete the worksheet entitled “Settling the South.” Please note: It has 2 sides. You need to finish both sides. When you are finished, continue working on the Chapter 7 study guide by writing the definitions for the terms “f” through “h” on the piece of notebook paper that you used yesterday to write definitions “a” through “f.” When you are finished, put it in your social studies binder so you can find it for a later assignment.

Thursday, May 14, 2020

Religion 5/6 – Watch Morning Meeting this morning with Mr. Fishburn. Review the Tenth Commandment and its meaning. Be prepared for the test tomorrow.

English – Unit 5/ Group 10B Test Complete page 66.

Spelling – You will take your Unit 35 Spelling Test over Zoom this morning.

Vocabulary – Final Mastery Test Complete page 204.

Literature – “The Bracelet” pages 151-157 In preparation for reading this next selection in your literature book, please write the definitions of the vocabulary words at the bottom of the right- hand column of page 150 as well as the footnoted words (or numbered words) from the short story “The Bracelet” like we always do on notebook paper. You should have 13 definitions when you are done. When you are done, please read the story. I will give you some background on this story over Zoom this morning. DON”T FORGET—Your “Wilderness Survival Kit” is due on Sunday and must be brought to Homework Exchange.

Math – Lesson 119: Finding a Whole When a Percent Is Known pages 624- 625 Complete #1-30 Link to video --HERE

Science 5/6 – Watch the video—“The Digestive and Excretory Systems” Link: SCIENCE VIDEO HERE

* Follow the link, then use your EduTyping usernames and password to log-in. (Contact me by email or text if you have forgotten your username or password.) There is no written assignment for science.

Social Studies 5/6 – Chapter 7: Lesson 1 “Settling the South” Read pages 252-256. Begin work on the Chapter 7 study guide by writing the definitions for the terms “a” through “e” on a piece of notebook paper. When you are finished, put it in your social studies binder so you can find it for a later assignment.

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Religion 5/6 – Watch Chapel this morning with Mr. Fishburn. Review the Tenth Commandment and its meaning. Be prepared for the test on Friday.

English – Unit 5/Group 10A Test Complete page 65 Be careful – these are mixed patterns!

Spelling – Unit 35: Commonly Confused Terms Complete pages 230-231.

Vocabulary – Final Mastery Test Complete page 203.

Literature -- Continue working on your “Wilderness Survival Kit” project which is due by next Sunday’s Homework Exchange.

*** This would be a good day again to spend at least 20 minutes reading your AR book. Remember, there are approximately 10 school days before the deadline for your 25 AR points.

Math – Lesson 118: Estimating Area pages 618-620 Complete #1-30 No video today – We will go over this lesson during Zoom.

Science 5/6 -- Chapter 3: Lesson 3 “What are the digestive and urinary systems?” Read pages 74-77. There is no written assignment.

Social Studies 5/6 – Chapter 6 Test Continue using the terms and biographical identifications in order to prepare for your test TODAY. Be sure you use the questions at the bottom of the Chapter 6 study guide to continue your preparation. Ask a family member to help you to study these questions. I have indicated on the cover sheet for this week’s tests which items on this study guide you need to focus on for the essay questions. When you are ready, complete the Chapter 6 test. Make sure you answer the essay questions in COMPLETE sentences. I encourage you to at least attempt to answer the essay questions. When you leave them blank, it has an adverse effect on your grade. Remember, they are worth more points than the multiple-choice or matching questions.

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Religion 5/6 – Watch Morning Meeting this morning with Mr. Fishburn. Review the Tenth Commandment and its meaning.

English – After our lesson over Zoom, write 2 clerihews on the worksheet.

Spelling – Unit 35: Commonly Confused Terms Complete pages 230-231.

Vocabulary – Final Mastery Test Complete page 202.

Literature – Complete the Selection Quiz for “Ta-Na-E-Ka” and continue working on your “Wilderness Survival Kit” project which is due by next Sunday’s Homework Exchange.

Math – Lesson 117: Finding a whole when a Fraction is Known pages 614-616 Complete #1-30 Link to video -- HERE

Science 5/6 –Chapter 3/Lesson 2 “What is the respiratory system?” After watching the video, please complete the stapled worksheets on “The Respiratory System.”

Link to the SCIENCE VIDEO: HERE * Follow the link, then use your EduTyping usernames and password to log-in. (Contact me by email or text if you have forgotten your username or password.)

Social Studies 5/6 – Chapter 6 Review Identify the 7 people listed In the middle of the Chapter 6 study guide using the Biographical Dictionary beginning on page R60 in the back of your book. Put these on the same piece of notebook paper that you have to define the terms from this chapter.

Using the terms and biographical identifications, review all this information in order to prepare for your test on WEDNESDAY. Then use the questions at the bottom of the Chapter 6 study Guide to continue your preparation. Ask a family member to help you to study these questions. I have indicated on the cover sheet for this week’s tests which items on this study guide you need to focus on for the essay questions.

Monday, May 11, 2020

Religion 5/6 – Watch Morning Meeting this morning with Mr. Fishburn. Study the Tenth Commandment and its meaning.

English – Unit 5/Group 9 Test After we classify the sentences over Zoom, complete page 64.

Spelling – Unit 35: Commonly Confused Terms Complete pages 228-229.

Vocabulary –Unit 15 After using your flash cards and Quizlet to review the meanings, please complete the stapled worksheets entitled Cumulative Review IV.

Literature – Re-read the short story “Ta-Na-E-Ka” on pages 160-168. Answer Questions #1-3 on page 169 in complete sentences on notebook paper. Begin working on the “Wilderness Survival Kit” project if you have not yet done so.

Math – Complete Test 22A Make sure you show your work for each problem in the space provided below each problem or on another sheet of paper. Please make an attempt to solve each and every problem or it will be returned to you to be finished.

Science 5/6 – Chapter 3/Lesson 2 “What is the respiratory system?” Re-read pages 70-73 and then complete workbook page 25. Finally, define terms “g” through “k” on the Chapter 3 study guide that you got last week on the same piece of notebook paper that you used for ‘a’ through ‘f’. Put the paper in your science binder because you will need it later.

Social Studies 5/6 – Chapter 6 Complete Questions #1-16 of the Chapter 6 Review on pages 248-249. Questions 9-11 and 14-16 should be answered in COMPLETE sentences.

Friday, May 8, 2020

Religion 5/6 – Watch Morning Meeting this morning with Mr. Fishburn. Review the Ninth Commandment and its meaning. Complete the test that was in your packet this week.

English – Unit 5/Group 8 Test Complete page 63 and continue working on your Quatrains if you haven’t finished them.

Spelling – No assignment Please look over the past several units and make sure you have ALL parts of each unit done.

Vocabulary – Review Unit 13-15 Complete page 201. Begin reviewing words from Units 13-15 using your flashcards or Quizlet. You will have a Cumulative Test to take next week.

Literature – “Ta-Na-E-Ka” Read the entire story on pages 160-168 Begin working on the “Wilderness Survival Kit” project. We will go over the details during ZOOM on Friday. (You will have next week to complete this project.)

Math – Lesson 115: Writing Percents as Fractions, Part 2 pages 603-605 Complete #1-30 Video Link: HERE

Science 5/6 – Chapter 3/Lesson 2 “What is the respiratory system?” Read pages 70-73 Complete the worksheet entitled “Lesson 2 Checkpoint.”

Social Studies 5/6 –Watch the video “Making the 13 Colonies: The Middle Colonies.” Here is the link -- SOCIAL STUDIES VIDEO After watching the video, complete the worksheet entitled “Study Guide.”

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Thursday, May 7, 2020

Religion 5/6 – Watch Morning Meeting this morning with Mr. Fishburn. Review the Ninth Commandment and its meaning. Be prepared for the test tomorrow.

English – Using the rhyming wheel that you assembled on Tuesday to help you, write 4 quatrains. Each one should follow a different pattern: AABB, ABAB, ABBA, and ABCB. Then find a picture you like. It can be from any source that you choose – the Internet, a magazine, a photograph – and write 2 or 3 quatrains about it. Attach the picture to your work.

Spelling – You will take your Unit 34 Spelling Test over Zoom this morning.

Vocabulary – Review Unit 13-15 Complete pages 199-200.

Literature – “Ta-Na-E-Ka” pages 160-168 In preparation for reading the next selection in your literature book, please write the definitions of the vocabulary words at the bottom of the right- hand column of page 160 as well as the footnoted words (or numbered words) from the short story “Ta-Na-E-Ka” like we always do on notebook paper. You should have 26 definitions when you are done. When you are done, please read the story.

Math – Lesson 114: Unit Multipliers pages 599- 601 Complete #1-30 Link to video --Here

Science 5/6 – Video the video “Science Kids: All About the Circulatory System“ and then complete the stapled worksheets entitled “The Circulatory System.” Link to video --SCIENCE VIDEO

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Social Studies 5/6 – Read Lesson 3 “Busy Farms and Seaports” on pages 240-245. Then complete the worksheet entitled “Busy Farms and Seaports”

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Religion 5/6 – Watch Chapel this morning with Mr. Fishburn. Review the Ninth Commandment and its meaning. Be prepared for the test on Friday.

English – Unit 5/Group 7 Test Complete page 62 Be careful – these are mixed patterns!

Spelling – Unit 34: Greek Roots Complete pages 226-227.

Vocabulary – Review Unit 13-15 Complete pages 197-198.

Literature -- Review the story “Tuesday of the Other June” on pages 137-146. Then complete the Selection Test.

*** This would be a good day again to spend at least 20 minutes reading your AR book. Remember, there are approximately 15 school days before the deadline for your 25 AR points.

Math – Lesson 113: Adding and Subtracting Mixed Measures on pages 594-596 Complete #1-30 Link to video -- HERE

Science 5/6 -- Chapter 3 Review Lesson 1 “What is the circulatory system?” on pages 63-69. Then complete the worksheet “Lesson 1 Checkpoint.”

Social Studies 5/6 – Chapter 6 Read Lesson 2 – “Life in the Middle Colonies” on pages 234-239 and then complete both sides of the worksheet for this lesson. Continue writing the definitions of terms “l” through “m” from the Chapter 6 study guide on the piece of notebook paper you used yesterday and place it in your social studies binder.

Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Religion 5/6 – Watch Morning Meeting this morning with Mr. Fishburn. Review the Ninth Commandment and its meaning.

English – Cut out the rhyming wheel that you were given in your packet. Using the brad that you have in the packet, assemble the wheel with the smaller circle on top of the larger one. Use the rhyming wheel to 4 couplets on the worksheet entitled “Couplets.”

Spelling – Unit 34: Greek Roots Complete pages 224-225.

Vocabulary – Review Unit 13-15 Complete pages 195-196.

Literature – Re-read the story “Tuesday of the Other June” on pages 137-146. Then write the answers to questions #1-6 on page 147. Please make sure that each of your answers is a COMPLETE sentence.

Math – Lesson 112: Multiplying and Dividing Integers pages 589-591 Complete #1-30 Link to video -- Here

Science 5/6 – Chapter 3 Finish reading Lesson 1 “What is the circulatory system?” on pages 68-69. Then complete page 24A.

Social Studies 5/6 – Chapter 6 Finish reading Lesson 1 – “Settling the Middle Colonies” on pages 228-230. Continue writing the definitions of terms “g” through “k” on the Chapter 6 study guide on the piece of notebook paper you used yesterday and place it in your social studies binder. Finally, please complete the worksheet “Settling the Middle Colonies" that was in your new packet.

Monday, May 4, 2020

Religion 5/6 – Watch Morning Meeting this morning with Mr. Fishburn. Study the Ninth Commandment and its meaning.

English – Unit 5/Group 6 Test Complete page 61.

Spelling – Unit 34: Greek Roots Complete pages 222-223.

Vocabulary –Unit 15 Review using your flash cards for studying the stress marks and using Quizlet to review the meanings. After you have finished your final review, complete the Unit 15 Test.

Literature – Define the vocabulary words located at the bottom of the right-hand column of page 135 as well as the footnoted words from the story “Tuesday of the Other June” on a piece of notebook paper. Then read the introduction on page 135 and the story on pages137-146.

Math – Lesson 110: Applications Using Division pages 584-586 Complete #1-30 (Skip #7). Link to video -- Here

Science 5/6 – Chapter 3 Read pages 63-67. Define terms “a” through “f” on the new Chapter 3 study guide on notebook paper. Put the paper in your science binder because you will need it later.

Social Studies 5/6 – Chapter 6 Read the first half of Lesson 1 – “Settling the Middle Colonies” on pages 224-227. Begin writing the definitions of terms “a” through “f” on the Chapter 6 study guide on a piece of notebook paper and place it in your social studies binder.

Friday, May 1, 2020

Religion 5/6 – Watch Morning Meeting this morning with Mr. Fishburn. Review the Eighth Commandment and its meaning. Complete the test that was in your packet this week.

English – Unit 5/Group 5 Test Complete page 59.

Spelling – No assignment Please look over the past several units and make sure you have all parts of each unit done.

Vocabulary – Unit 15 Complete page 193 and Practice Worksheet 15.

Literature –This would be a good day again to spend at least 20 minutes reading your AR book. Remember, there are approximately 18 days before the deadline for your 25 AR points. No written assignment.

Math – Investigation 11 page 581 Extension a. (You may choose any room in your home. It doesn't have to be your bedroom. Just label what it is.)

Science 5/6 – Chapter 3/Lesson 1 “What is the circulatory system?” Read pages 62-65. No written assignment.

Social Studies 5/6 – After reviewing your terms and all other study guide materials, complete Chapter 5 Test. Please make sure you are writing your answers to the essay questions in complete sentences.

Thursday, April 30, 2020

Religion 5/6 – Watch Morning Meeting this morning with Mr. Fishburn. Review the Eighth Commandment and its meaning. Be prepared for the test tomorrow.

English – Write 3 Diamonte poems.

Spelling – You will take your Unit 33 Spelling Test over Zoom this morning.

Vocabulary – Unit 15 Complete pages 191-192.

Literature –This would be a good day again to spend at least 20 minutes reading your AR book. Remember, there are approximately 18 days before the deadline for your 25 AR points. No other written assignment.

Math – No written assignment You could use this time to study for your science or social studies test!

Science 5/6 – After reviewing your terms and study guide materials, complete the Chapter 2 Test. Please make sure you are writing your answers to the essay questions in complete sentences.

Social Studies 5/6 – Chapter 5 Review Begin your review of Chapter 5 in preparation for the chapter test on FRIDAY. You should use the Study Guide from your binder and all of the terms that you have defined as well as the people you have identified. You were given the answers for the questions at the bottom of the Study Guide on Sunday. Please keep these in your Social Studies binder as well. Use these tools to prepare for the test. On the brightly colored paper that I used as a cover sheet for the Social Studies test in your latest packet, you will find a list of short-answer questions that you should focus on.

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Religion 5/6 – Watch Chapel this morning with Mr. Fishburn. Review the Eighth Commandment and its meaning.

English –After one final review,please complete the Comprehensive Irregular Verb Test today. Then complete the Unit 5/Group 4 Test. We will classify the sentences over ZOOM this morning.

Spelling – Unit 33:Homographs Complete pages 220-221.

Vocabulary – Unit 15 Complete pages 189-190.

Literature – Take a Star Reading test this morning. The link to Renaissance Learning is in the section below entitled “Other Links.” This would be a good day again to spend at least 20 minutes reading your AR book. Remember, there are approximately 20 days before the deadline for your 25 AR points.

Math -- Complete Test 21 today.

Science 5/6 –Begin your review of Chapter 2 in preparation for the chapter test on Thursday. You should use the Study Guide from your binder and all of the terms that you have defined. Please keep these in your Science binder as well. Use these tools to prepare for the test. On the brightly colored paper that I used as a cover sheet for the Science test in the latest packet you were given on Sunday, you will find a list of short-answer questions that you should focus on. Also remember to study the diagram of the plant and animal cell parts.

Social Studies 5/6 – Chapter 5 Complete the Chapter 5 Review on pages 220-221 #1-14 Please answer questions # 9, 10, 13, and 14 in complete sentences. The others may be answered with a single letter, number, or word. If you have time, begin reviewing the terms on your study guide for Friday’s test.

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Religion 5/6 – Watch Morning Meeting this morning with Mr. Fishburn. Review the Eighth Commandment and its meaning.

English –Review for Comprehensive Irregular Verb Test on Wednesday. Complete the worksheet on Cinquain poetry by writing 4 of them.

Spelling – Unit 33:Homographs Complete pages 218-219.

Vocabulary – Unit 15 Complete pages 186-188.

Literature – No written assignment This would be a good day to spend at least 20 minutes reading your AR book. There are approximately 20 days before the deadline for your 25 AR points.

Math – Lesson 110: Symmetry pages 575-577 Complete #1-30 Link to video -- LESSON 110

Science 5/6 – Chapter 2 Write out the definitions to terms “F” through “J” on the same piece of notebook paper that you used yesterday. When you have finished them, begin to study all of them for your test on Thursday. Then watch the video “Science Kids: A Look at the Skeletal System” and begin working on the stapled worksheets about the skeletal system in this week’s packet. Please complete these worksheets by Wednesday. LINK to video: Skeletal System Video

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Social Studies 5/6 Chapter 5 Review Find the terms on the new, updated Study Guide for Chapter 5 that was in the packet you received on Sunday. Write the definitions for the terms “J” through “Q” on the same piece of notebook paper that you used yesterday. Then identify the 5 people whose names are in the next section on the study guide, using the Biographical Dictionary in the back of your book. Put this paper into your social studies binder because you will be needing these terms to study for your test. If you have time, begin to study them for your test on Friday.

Monday, April 27, 2020

Religion 5/6 – Watch Morning Meeting this morning with Mr. Fishburn. Study the Eighth Commandment and its meaning.

English – Review for Comprehensive Irregular Verb Test on Wednesday; Complete Unit 5/Group 3 Test on page 54. We will classify the sentences over ZOOM this morning.

Spelling – Unit 33:Homographs Complete pages 216-217.

Vocabulary –Unit 15 Read pages 184-185. Cut and staple the flash cards. Make sure you mark the stress marks on each vocabulary word.

Literature – Complete the “Heraclean Hurdles” worksheet. Write in complete sentences and follow the example in the box in the upper-right hand corner.

Math – Lesson 109:Corresponding Parts and Similar Figures pages 569-572 Complete #1-30 Link to video -- Here

Science 5/6 – Chapter 2 Review Write out the definitions to terms “A” through “E” on a piece of notebook paper. When you have finished them, begin to study them for your test on Thursday.

Social Studies 5/6 – Chapter 5 Review Find the terms on the new, updated Study Guide for Chapter 5 that was in the packet you received yesterday. Write the definitions for the terms “A” through “I” on a piece of notebook paper. Put this paper into your social studies binder because you will be adding to these terms this week. If you have time, begin to study them for your test on Friday.

Friday, April 24, 2020

Religion 5/6 – Watch Morning Meeting this morning with Mr. Fishburn. Review the Seventh Commandment and then complete the test on it.

English – Write 2 haikus and 2 tankas on the worksheet provided. We will discuss this more during our Zoom meeting.

Spelling – No assignment

Vocabulary – No assignment

Literature – Read the myth “The Adventures of Odysseus” and complete the worksheet by answering the questions in complete sentences. (Please put the myth into the back of your mythology folder – in the prongs – when you are done.)

Math – Lesson 108: Transformations pages 563-565 Complete #1-30 Link to video --Here

Science 5/6 – Chapter 2 Review Complete pages 189 and 190 in the workbook.

Social Studies 5/6 – Complete the fill-in-the blank worksheet entitled “Study Guide.”

Thursday, April 23, 2020

Religion 5/6 – Watch Morning Meeting this morning with Mr. Fishburn. Continue to study the Seventh Commandment. We will test on it TOMORROW.

English – Write an alliteration story on a piece of notebook paper. It must be at least ½ page in length. We will discuss this more during our Zoom meeting.

Spelling – Unit 32: Suffixes -ance and -ence Be ready to take your unit test over Zoom today.

Vocab – No assignment

Literature –Complete the Selection Quiz on “The Twelve Labors of Hercules” and then read in your AR book for 20 minutes.

Math – Lesson 107: Area of Complex Shapes pages 558-560 Complete #1-30 Link to video -- Here

Science 5/6 – Chapter 2 Review pages 54-55 Do #1-9 choosing the correct word only,

#10-11 answer in complete sentences, and #16-19 write the letter of the correct answer.

Social Studies 5/6 – Lesson 3: “New England’s Economy” Read pages 218-219. Complete the worksheet entitled “New England’s Economy.”

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Religion 5/6 – Watch Chapel this morning with Mr. Fishburn. Continue to study the Seventh Commandment. We will test on it on Friday.

English – Unit 5/Group 2 Test Complete page 56 after we have our Zoom meeting. Review the Irregular Verb Chart on page 110 in your English folder and then complete the quiz on the last group of verbs (“sing” through “write”) today.

Spelling – Unit 32: Suffixes -ance and -ence Complete pages 214-215 and be ready to take your unit test over Zoom tomorrow.

Vocab – Complete the worksheet on the Suffix “-able“ (both sides)

Literature – Re-read “The Twelve Labors of Heracles” on pages 723- 729 and answer questions #4-6 on page 730 on the same piece of notebook paper that you used yesterday. Make sure your answers are in complete sentences.

Math – Lesson 106:Two-Step Equations pages 555-556 Complete #1-30 Link to video – Here

Science 5/6 – Review pages 46-49 in the science book and complete Checkpoint Worksheet 3.

Social Studies 5/6 – Lesson 3: “New England’s Economy” Read pages 214-217. No written assignment.

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Religion 5/6 – Watch the Morning Meeting. Continue to study the Seventh Commandment. We will test on it on Friday.

English -- In your blue journal, write a response to this writing prompt: What is the most inspiring thing that has happened since this COVID-19 situation has started? Please date it in the upper righthand corner. Remember it needs to be 1/2 to 3/4 of a page in length.

Review the Irregular Verb Chart on page 110 in your English folder and be ready for a quiz on the last group of verbs (“sing” through “write”) on Wednesday.

Spelling – Unit 32: Suffixes -ance and -ence Complete pages 212-213.

Vocab – No assignment

Literature – Read “The Twelve Labors of Heracles” on pages 723- 729 and answer questions #1-3 on page 730 on a piece of notebook paper. Make sure your answers are in complete sentences.

Math – Complete Test 20 today.

Science 5/6 – Read pages 46-49 in the science book and complete page 16A in your workbook.

Social Studies 5/6 – No assignment

Monday, April 20, 2020

Religion – Watch the Morning Meeting. Continue to study the Seventh Commandment. We will test on it on Friday.

English –. Review the Irregular Verb Chart on page 110 in your English folder and be ready for a quiz on the last group of verbs (“sing” through “write”) on Wednesday.

Spelling – Unit 32: Suffixes -ance and -ence Complete pages 210-211

Vocab – Complete the worksheet on the Prefix “non-“ (both sides)

Literature – In preparation for reading the next selection in your literature book, please write the definitions of the vocabulary words the footnoted words from the Greek myth “The Twelve Labors of Hercules” like we always do on notebook paper. You should have 23 definitions when you are done.

Math – Lesson 104 Algebraic Addition Activity pages 545-547 Complete #1-30 No video today – I will be teaching this lesson over Zoom this morning.

Science 5/6 – Read pages 42-45 in the science book and complete the worksheet “Lesson 2 Checkpoint” in complete sentences.

Social Studies 5/6 – Read pages 212-213 and complete the worksheet “ Life in New England”

Friday, April 17, 2020

Religion – Watch the Morning Meeting. Continue to study the Seventh Commandment. We will test on it next Friday.

English – Unit 5/Group 1 Test Complete page 55. Review the Irregular Verb Chart on page 110 in your English folder and be ready for a quiz on the last group of verbs (“sing” through “write”) early next week.

Spelling – No assignment

Vocabulary – No assignment

Literature – Watch the video on Greek mythology. Then complete 2 worksheets – “Synonym Seer” and “Myth Match.” Link to video: Here * Follow the link, then use your EduTyping usernames and passwords*

Math – Take a Star Math Test today. Please put your name on a piece of notebook paper and use it to show your work on the Star Math test. Please turn it in with your other math assignments this Sunday.

Link to Star Math: Accelerated Reader The password that you need to access the test is admin. Please note: This task must be completed before midnight tonite.

Science 5/6 – No assignment

Social Studies 5/6 -- Lesson 2 “Life in New England” Read pages 208-211. There is no written assignment.

Thursday, April 16, 2020

Religion -- Watch today's Morning Meeting. Begin studying the Seventh Commandment for memory work.

English -- Journal Entry: "Thoughtful Thursday -- What are 3 qualities you like in your friends?" Please date your page and write 1/2 to 3/4 of a page. Don't just list 3 qualities , but also tell me why you those 3 qualities are important to you to have in a friend.

Spelling -- No assignment

Vocabulary -- No assignment

Literature -- Read at least 20 minutes in your AR book. I've checked point totals for Fourth Quarter and there are 4 of you who need to get busy!

Math -- Lesson 105 pages 548-552 #1-30 Link to video -- Here

Science 5/6 -- No assignment

Social Studies 5/6 -- Lesson 2 Read pages 206-208 and complete the worksheet entitled "Skills:Tell Fact from Opinion"

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Religion -- Watch today's Chapel service.

English -- Unit 4 Group 11 Editing Test Complete page 54. There are 2 paragraphs to edit. The first paragraph has 30 mistakes and the second paragraph has 23 errors to correct.

Spelling -- No assignment

Vocabulary -- Unit 14 Complete the unit test today.

Literature -- Complete the "Ferret Out the Facts" and the "Olympic Analogies" worksheets.

Math -- Lesson 103 pages 538-542 #1-30 Link to video - Here

Science 5/6 -- No assignment

Social Studies 5/6 -- Find your study guide for Chapter 5. On a piece of notebook paper, define the terms "a" thru "f" using the glossary in the back of your book. When you are finished, put the definitions in your social studies binder because you will be adding to it as we move through the chapter.

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Religion -- Watch today's Morning Meeting. Today do Lesson 96. If you don't have a Bible at home, you can go online and use Bible Gateway.

English -- Journal entry -- "What would you try if you would not fail at it and why?" Please write 1/2 to 3/4 of a page in your blue journal.

Spelling -- No assignment

Vocabulary -- Unit 14 Review Use your Unit 14 flashcards and Quizlet to study for the Unit 14 test that you will take tomorrow. Also complete the Unit 14 worksheet.

Literature -- Read the myth -- "Heracles" and complete the worksheet that goes with it. Make sure your are writing your answers in complete sentences . (The worksheet is in the packet you received at Sunday's work exchange.)

Math -- Lesson 102 pages 535-537 #1-30 Link to video - Here

Science 5/6 -- Complete the remaining worksheets on plant and animal cells -- identification of cell parts.

Social Studies 5/6 -- We are beginning Chapter 5 today. Read Lesson 1 -- "Settling New England" on pages 198-204 and complete the worksheet for Lesson 1.

Thursday, April 9, 2020

Religion -- Watch today's Morning Meeting. After reviewing the Sixth Commandment today, complete the test. Because it is Holy Week, I have included lessons this week for you to complete. Today do Lesson 95. If you don't have a Bible at home, you can go online and use Bible Gateway.

English -- Journal entry -- "Make a list of Random Acts of Kindness that you would like to do." Write this list in your blue journal. Please note that it does not need to be written in paragraph form.

Spelling -- Unit 31 Test today on Zoom

Vocabulary -- Unit 14 Complete pages 181-183

Literature -- Read the myth -- "Perseus" and complete the worksheet that goes with it. Make sure your are writing your answers in complete sentences .

Math -- Lesson 101 pages 528-532 #1-30 Link to video - Here

Science 5/6 -- No assignment

Social Studies 5/6 -- Chapter 4 Test After reviewing your notes one last time, complete the Chapter 4 Test. Please make sure you are writing your answers to the essay questions in complete sentences.

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Religion -- Watch today's Morning Meeting. Continue reviewing the Sixth Commandment. Because it is Holy Week, I have included lessons this week for you to complete. Today do Lesson 86. If you don't have a Bible at home, you can go online and use Bible Gateway.

English -- Unit 4 Group 10C Test complete page 53

Spelling -- Unit 31 Complete pages 208-209

Vocabulary -- Unit 14 Complete pages 179-180

Literature -- Read 2 myths -- "Belleraphon and Pegasus" and "Icarus and Daedalus" -- and complete the 2 worksheets that go with them. Make sure your are writing your answers in complete sentences .

Math -- Investigation 10 pages 524-527 Please read through the lesson. Watch the video and complete the worksheet on percent. Please follow the directions at the top of each side. Link to video - Here

Science 5/6 -- Read the top page of the packet of worksheets on cells and complete the comprehension questions on the next sheet. Please give your answers in complete sentences.

Social Studies 5/6 -- Chapter 4 Review Continue your review of Chapter 4 in preparation for the chapter test on Thursday. You should use the Study Guide from your binder and all of the terms that you have defined as well as the people you have identified. You were given the answers for the questions at the bottom of the study guide on Sunday. Please keep these in your Social Studies binder as well. Use these tools to prepare for the test. On the brightly colored paper that I used as a cover sheet for the Social Studies test in you latest packet, you will find a list of short-answer questions that you should focus on.

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Religion — Watch today’s Morning Meeting. Continue reviewing the Sixth Commandment. Because it is Holy Week, I have included lessons this week for you to complete. Today do Lesson 78. If you don’t have a Bible at home, you can go online and use Bible Gateway.

English — Journal Entry for today — “What is the most important thing you have ever learned and why?” You need to write 1/2 to 3/4 0f a page in your blue journal. Remember to date it at the top.

Spelling — Unit 31 Complete pages 206-207

Vocabulary — Unit 14 Complete pages 176-178

Literature — Read 2 myths — “Prometheus” and “Io” — and complete the 2 worksheets that go with them. Make sure your are writing your answers in complete sentences .

Math — Complete Test 19A Make sure you show your work for each problem in the space provided below each problem or on another sheet of paper.

Science 5/6 — No assignment

Social Studies 5/6 — Chapter 4 Review Begin your review of Chapter 4 in preparation for the chapter test on Thursday. You should use the Study Guide from your binder and all of the terms that you have defined as well as the people you have identified. You were given the answers for the questions at the bottom of the study guide on Sunday. Please keep these in your Social Studies binder as well. Use these tools to prepare for the test. On the brightly colored paper that I used as a cover sheet for the Social Studies test in you latest packet, you will find a list of short-answer questions that you should focus on.

Monday, April 6, 2020

Religion -- Watch today's Morning Meeting. Continue reviewing the Sixth Commandment. Because it is Holy Week, I have included lessons this week for you to complete. Today do Lesson 77. If you don't have a Bible at home, you can go online and use Bible Gateway.

English -- Complete pages 51-52 Unit 4 Group 10 A/B Test

Spelling -- Unit 31 pages 204-205

Vocabulary -- Use your flash cards to review Unit 13 vocabulary words and then complete the Unit 13 test. When you have completed that task, read pages 174-175 in your book and then cut and staple the flash cards for Unit 14.

Literature -- Re-read the myth "Persephone" in your mythology folder if you need did not read it on Friday or need to review it and complete the "Persephone" worksheet.

Math -- Lesson 100 page 521-523 #1-30

Link to video - Lesson 100 Here

Science 5/6 -- No assignment

Social Studies 5/6 -- Chapter 4 Review Complete pages 178-179 #1-16, 20

Thursday, April 2, 2020

Religion -- Watch today's Morning meaning. Continue reviewing the Sixth Commandment. A test will be coming next week.

English -- Complete page 50 Unit 4/Group 9B Test. Refer to page 133 in your English folder -- Reference 57 -- for help.

Spelling -- Unit 30 Test today during our Zoom meeting.

Vocabulary -- Unit 13 Complete pages 171-173

Literature -- Read the myth "Phaethon" in your mythology folder and complete the worksheet on "Phaethon." Make sure your answers are written in complete sentences.

Math -- Lesson 98 page 510-512 #1-30

Link to video - Lesson 98 Here

Science 5/6 -- View Video on Animal and Plant Cells Science Video After viewing the video, please read and complete the stapled worksheets on cells that you received this past week in your packets.

* Follow the link, then use your EduTyping usernames and passwords*

Social Studies 5/6 -- View the video on the Plymouth Colony if you have not already done so and complete the Chapter 4 Study Guide worksheet. Click on this link. Social Studies Video Use the same username and password as you used for the science video.

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Religion -- No assignment (I hope you are watching the Morning meeting each day!)

English -- Complete Unit 4/ Group 9 Test page 49

Spelling -- Unit 30 Complete p.198-199 Check out this week's words in the Spelling City app . A link to it is listed in the "Other Links" section above.

Vocabulary -- Unit 13 Read pages 166-167 Be sure to mark the stress marks on your flash cards. Continue to study your other flash cards in preparation for taking the cumulative test later this week. I have also provided a link to the Quizlet app on this Google sites page that will take you to the words for this week.

Literature -- Find and read the 2 myths "Echo" and "Narcissis" in your mythology folder. There is NO written assignment. Today would be a good today to get some pages in your AR book read.

Math -- Math Test (if you did not complete it yesterday) and Lesson 96 p. 501-502 #1-30

Link to video - Lesson 96 Here

Science 5/6 -- No assignment

Social Studies 5/6 -- Read Lesson 3 "The Plymouth Colony" on pages 162-167. Then complete the worksheet with the same title.

Monday, March 30, 2020

Religion — No assignment

English — Complete Unit 4/ Group 8 Test page 48

Spelling — Unit 30 Complete p.196-197

Vocabulary — Unit 13 Read pages 164-165 and cut/staple flash cards. Be sure to mark the stress marks on your flash cards. Continue to study your other flash cards in preparation for taking the cumulative test later this week.

Literature — Find and read the myth “Arachne” in your mythology folder. Complete the short answer worksheet and multiple choice “test”

Math — No assignment Please take Test today if possible.

Science 5/6 — No assignment

Social Studies 5/6 — Read your TFK on the COVID-19 outbreak and complete the worksheet.

Thank you for returning your work yesterday. It was great to see you faces and actually get to talk to you in person. I guess for now that will have to do.

I noticed some of you turned in work to me that hasn’t been assigned yet. Please follow the daily plan. There is no need to work ahead. I may decide to change my plan and not utilize a particular worksheet. Make sure you are checking either the school webpage or the Google sites page at least once a day.

Thursday, March 19, 2020

Religion — Memorize the Sixth Commandment and its meaning.

English — Choose 15 words from your Unit 29 spelling list and write a story in your blue journal. Please underline the spelling words you use. It needs to be at least 3/4 of a page in length.

Spelling — Unit 29 Complete Extra Practice Master worksheet for Unit 29

Vocabulary — Unit 10-12 Review Unit Complete pages 163 and the Cumulative Review III worksheets.

Literature — Read the myth “Arachne” in your literature book on pages 705-712.

Math — Lesson 95 pages 494-496 #1-30

Science 5/6 — No assignment

Social Studies 5/6 — Watch video first! <—Click on me!

After watching the video, read and then complete the packet of worksheets about the video.