WITHOUT PERSON, DIGITAL OR PRINT ASSISTANCE***
SEE: RMA'S STUDENT HANDBOOK PAGE 14 HONOR CODE POLICY
*Holes on the left side of the paper
*First and Last Name, Period, Date in the upper right corner of paper
*Title (exactly as listed in class) on 1st line of paper
*If writing sentences, number straight down the left side of the page
*Paragraphs do not get numbers
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*****Review ELA notes nightly. All notes are subject to pop quizzes or daily classroom grades. Questions are taken directly from notes students are told to write in the note section of their binders. *******
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Any unfinished IXL skill assignments from previous weeks need to be completed ASAP. Once skills are assigned, the skills are subject to appear in future tests/quizzes.
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Assigned 9/11 Due 9/17 at 9pm
*Weekly IXL Homework
*Usernames and Passwords taped inside planners (most are 1st initial, last name@rivermillacademy (a few are entire first name). Passwords are bleugrizzly2
**IXL does not recognize uppercase letters (so username and passwords are all lowercase)
**Students will have 3 IXL skills to practice for the week
**Skills can be done anytime during the week (promoting time management and allowing for family/sporting time)--but DO NOT wait until the last minute
**Each skill needs to be practiced until the score reaches 100 (we have practiced this in class)
**Once complete, the skill will "disappear" off of the student's "star" list (student has seen this from class)
**The time involved to complete each skill will vary. Some students may finish quickly (10 minutes per skill), others more slowly (an hour or more per skill).
**It is very important for students to give themselves plenty of time to complete
**Assignments have a week to complete. There is NOT a late acceptance policy (all grades will be calculated as of 9 pm on Thursday, 9/17. The score earned as of 9 pm will stand. If a skill is not attempted, the grade will be entered as a zero.
*On Fridays, students will receive a new IXL assignment that will be due the following Thursday at 9 pm. This is our standard homework policy. Because this policy will be the same each week, the due date (Thursdays at 9 pm) will not be altered due to absences, sickness, etc). (**This is where preplanning and not waiting until the last minute is important! NO EXCUSES (including computer issues) will be accepted. Students have an entire week to work on assignments, get clarification, or ask for assistance from the teacher.
**Students must do all work independently. Students are NOT allowed to work together on these assignments. ALL WORK MUST BE COMPLETED ALONE WITHOUT PERSON, DIGITAL OR PRINT ASSISTANCE***
**Assignments can be found on the 1st sign-in page under "From Your Teacher" with stars beside them (we have practiced this in class)
*There are videos/examples/hints/tips for students who get "stuck" and need additional help (we practiced this in class)
Assignments for the week of 9/11-9/17
D.1 Which sentence is more formal? R5Q
I.2 Read about famous places 8LK ***Must complete Prove It for every question attempted
V.1 Words with pre-JWX
**Remember assignments can be completed anytime between 9/11 and 9/17 (due at 9pm on 9/17)
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Assigned 9/4 Due 9/10 at 9 pm
*Weekly IXL Homework
**Students who have worked hard and completed ALL IXL Skills (and Prove It) to 100 that have been assigned to date have earned a homework pass for this week! Congratulations!!!!
**Students who have outstanding IXL Skills (including Prove It) MUST complete those skills this week AND an Additional IXL Assignment titled Week of 9/4 (Did not earn HW Pass) Due 9/10 9 pm. There are 40 questions on this assignment. If the question is about a passage, Prove It must be completed and turned in.
**It is extremely important that students with outstanding assignments use this week as a catch-up week. To date, we have had 10 IXL assignments. The additional 40-question assignment and Prove It will make 12. On Thursday, 9/10 at 9 pm, any remaining outstanding assignments that have not reached 100 will result in a grade of 0. (That is a possibility of over 10 zeroes!). Please do not let that happen!!!
Remember, the purpose of having a week to complete homework assignments is to promote time management and to offer flexibility with sports and family.
**Assignments have a week to complete. There is NOT a late acceptance policy (all grades will be calculated as of 9 pm on Thursday, 9/10. The score earned as of 9 pm will stand. If a skill is not completed, the grade will be entered as a zero.
*On Fridays, students will receive a new IXL assignment that will be due the following Thursday at 9 pm. This is our standard homework policy. Because this policy will be the same each week, the due date (Thursdays at 9 pm) will not be altered due to absences, sickness, etc). (**This is where preplanning and not waiting until the last minute is important! NO EXCUSES (including computer issues) will be accepted. Students have an entire week to work on assignments, get clarification, or ask for assistance from the teacher.
**Students must do all work independently. Students are NOT allowed to work together on these assignments. ALL WORK MUST BE COMPLETED ALONE WITHOUT PERSON, DIGITAL OR PRINT ASSISTANCE***
**Assignments can be found on the 1st sign-in page under "From Your Teacher" with stars beside them (we have practiced this in class)
*There are videos/examples/hints/tips for students who get "stuck" and need additional help (we practiced this in class)
Assignments for the week of 9/4-9/10 (*IF you did not earn HW Pass)
**Complete all Outstanding IXL assignments (and 2 required Prove Its) to 100
**Week of 9/4 (Did not earn HW Pass) Due 9/10 9pm (Prove It on Passage Questions)
**Remember assignments can be completed anytime between 9/4 and 9/10 (due at 9pm on 9/10)
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Social Studies Assignment Assigned 9/3 (Start bringing in materials 9/4--Bring in by 9/8.)
Trash Bag Project. Students are bringing home a white trash bag with their name on it. Instructions are to get permission and then "fill" the bag with materials that would be helpful in building an imaginary "home". NO materials need to be bought!!!! Materials should include things from around the house (empty toilet paper rolls, leftover craft supplies, cotton balls, small twigs, acorns, yarn, fuzz balls, etc.). Students are bringing in items in their trash bags and may share with permission. PLEASE NO FOOD PRODUCTS. **Do not allow students to bring anything of value. Ms. Davis is not responsible for anything that gets lost or broken.***
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Assigned 8/28 Due 9/3 at 9pm
*Weekly IXL Homework
*Usernames and Passwords taped inside planners (most are 1st initial, last name@rivermillacademy (a few are entire first name). Passwords are bleugrizzly2
**IXL does not recognize uppercase letters (so username and passwords are all lowercase)
**Students will have 3 IXL skills to practice for the week
**Skills can be done anytime during the week (promoting time management and allowing for family/sporting time)--but DO NOT wait until the last minute
**Each skill needs to be practiced until the score reaches 100 (we have practiced this in class)
**Once complete, the skill will "disappear" off of the student's "star" list (student has seen this from class)
**The time involved to complete each skill will vary. Some students may finish quickly (10 minutes per skill), others more slowly (an hour or more per skill).
**It is very important for students to give themselves plenty of time to complete
**Assignments have a week to complete. There is NOT a late acceptance policy (all grades will be calculated as of 9 pm on Thursday, 9/3. The score earned as of 9 pm will stand. If a skill is not attempted, the grade will be entered as a zero.
*On Fridays, students will receive a new IXL assignment that will be due the following Thursday at 9 pm. This is our standard homework policy. Because this policy will be the same each week, the due date (Thursdays at 9 pm) will not be altered due to absences, sickness, etc). (**This is where preplanning and not waiting until the last minute is important! NO EXCUSES (including computer issues) will be accepted. Students have an entire week to work on assignments, get clarification, or ask for assistance from the teacher.
**Students must do all work independently. Students are NOT allowed to work together on these assignments. ALL WORK MUST BE COMPLETED ALONE WITHOUT PERSON, DIGITAL OR PRINT ASSISTANCE***
**Assignments can be found on the 1st sign-in page under "From Your Teacher" with stars beside them (we have practiced this in class)
*There are videos/examples/hints/tips for students who get "stuck" and need additional help (we practiced this in class)
Assignments for the week of 8/28-9/3
I.1 Read about animals ATS **MUST COMPLETE PROVE IT FOR EACH QUESTION
I.5 Read about history GLR **MUST COMPLETE PROVE IT FOR EACH QUESTION
C.1 Identify the author's purpose GEU (**We will review this information in class on Monday if you want to do this one last!)
**Remember assignments can be completed anytime between 8/28 and 9/3 (due at 9pm on 9/3)
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Social Studies Homework 8/24****Only for Students Who Did Not Complete in Class***Due 8/25
Write a 1-page (front side only) paper discussing your favorite SS strand/what you think is the most important strand of SS. Use good details and sentence structure.
Title: Most Important SS Strand
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Assigned 8/21 Due 8/27 at 9pm
*Weekly IXL Homework
*Usernames and Passwords taped inside planners (most are 1st initial, last name@rivermillacademy (a few are entire first name). Passwords are bleugrizzly2
**IXL does not recognize uppercase letters (so username and passwords are all lowercase)
**Students will have 3 IXL skills to practice for the week
**Skills can be done anytime during the week (promoting time management and allowing for family/sporting time)--but DO NOT wait until the last minute
**Each skill needs to be practiced until the score reaches 100 (we have practiced this in class)
**Once complete, the skill will "disappear" off of the student's "star" list (student has seen this from class)
**The time involved to complete each skill will vary. Some students may finish quickly (10 minutes per skill), others more slowly (an hour or more per skill).
**It is very important for students to give themselves plenty of time to complete
**Assignments have a week to complete. There is NOT a late acceptance policy (all grades will be calculated as of 9 pm on Thursday, 8/27. The score earned as of 9 pm will stand. If a skill is not attempted, the grade will be entered as a zero.
*On Fridays, students will receive a new IXL assignment that will be due the following Thursday at 9 pm. This is our standard homework policy. Because this policy will be the same each week, the due date (Thursdays at 9 pm) will not be altered due to absences, sickness, etc). (**This is where preplanning and not waiting until the last minute is important! NO EXCUSES (including computer issues) will be accepted. Students have an entire week to work on assignments, get clarification, or ask for assistance from the teacher.
**Students must do all work independently. Students are NOT allowed to work together on these assignments. ALL WORK MUST BE COMPLETED ALONE WITHOUT PERSON, DIGITAL OR PRINT ASSISTANCE***
**Assignments can be found on the 1st sign-in page under "From Your Teacher" with stars beside them (we have practiced this in class)
*There are videos/examples/hints/tips for students who get "stuck" and need additional help (we practiced this in class)
Assignments for the week of 8/21-8/27
GG.1 Is the sentence declarative, interrogative, imperative, or exclamatory? AJK
GG.5 Is it a complete sentence or a fragment? 7SV
GG.6 Is it a complete sentence or a run-on? 2YN
**Remember assignments can be completed anytime between 8/21 and 8/27 (due at 9pm on 8/27)
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Assigned 8/20 Due 8/21
**Students spent 3 partial days in class working on 2 IXL assignments
**IF BOTH are complete---Homework Pass
**IF BOTH are NOT complete----Homework tonight due tomorrow
**IXL Usernames and Passwords in planner
**Students have successfully signed in to IXL numerous times during class
IXL 6th Grade Skills
GG.8 Identify dependent and independent clauses K9B
GG.7 Is it a complete sentence, a fragment, or a run-on? 2UR
Assigned: 8/17 Due 8/18
Title: "Repeat" Sign-Ins
*Students who were successful and signed in to all 3 accounts over the weekend received a homework pass for tonight
*Students who were unable to sign in to all 3 accounts over the weekend have a repeat assignment
***Students practiced signing in again during class today
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Assigned: 8/14 Due 8/17
Title: Sign-ins
Read Theory: ___________ ___________
IXL: ____________ _______________
Grades: ____________ ________________
*Students sign in to each account at home
*Adult in home (someone 3+ years older than student) signs stating they saw sign-in
*Student signs stating they signed in
***Students practiced signing in during class
*** All passwords and usernames should be in student planners
**This is a quick assignment (5 minutes or so)
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Assigned: 8/13 Due 8/14
Title: 5 Pizza
*Write 5 sentences about pizza.
*No research
*Remember capitalization and punctuation
*Number straight down the left side of the page