Reminders:
A. All work must be completed in blue or black ink (other colors will not be accepted) and pencil is not allowed.
B. If the assignment states that looseleaf is to be used, no other types of paper will be accepted (paper ripped out of notebooks or legal pads is unacceptable.
C. Homework must be handed in on the day due, unless I receive a note from a parent explaining why you did not complete your HW.
This will only be accepted if there is an emergency at home (not
because you were too tired or that you had too much other HW).
D. Homework and classwork must be neat. Work that is sloppy or illegible will not be accepted.
E. Each child has a book to read. He/she should take notes while reading the book (write them on loose-leaf or index cards). A test will be given every week on the chapters assigned to be read for that week. Your child will be allowed to use both notes and the book for the test. The book must be returned on the day of the test. A new book will not be given to your child until the previous one is returned. If the book gets lost or damaged, your child must replace it!
F. Remember the Reading Skills Practice (7 & 8 grades), Reading Practice Book (5 & 6 grades), and Social Studies Workbook.
G. Starting next week, the students will be given 20 vocabulary words per week. They will have to copy the words and definitions on Monday for Homework and it will be checked on Tuesday by the Homeroom Teacher. If your child does not have internet access at home, he/she will be able to stay in the Afterschool Program on Mondays from 3:00-3:30 in order to copy the words into the Vocabulary NBs.
H. Gym for the 5th Grade will now be on Fridays, rather than Mondays. Please make sure your child wears their gym uniform on Fridays unless you receive notice of a change.
H. Gym for the 5th Grade will now be on Fridays, rather than Mondays. Please make sure your child wears their gym uniform on Fridays unless you receive notice of a change.
Remember that homework and classwork count as a grade!
Weekly Vocabulary Words- No new words until next week!
5th Grade Reading- 1/2/12
Lesson Plans:
Homework:
The Christmas Pageant- read Chapters 1, 2, 3, & 4 by Friday, 1/6
Study Outline for Reading Midterm Exam:(Midterm Exam Thurs. 1/12)
1. Study Unit 1 and 2 tests, especially for the format of the exam (will be returned this week with some other Reading work!).
2. Study Reading Vocabulary Words in the front of the Reading NB (Sept.-Dec).
3. Study synonyms, antonyms, and homophones in the middle section of the Reading NB.
There will be both a listening comprehension section and reading comprehension section on the exam. No preparation is needed for either of these sections.
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6th Grade Reading- 1/2/12
Lesson Plans:
Homework:
Stuart Little- Chapters 6- 15 are due by Thursday,1/5
Study Outline for Reading Midterm Exam:(Midterm Exam Thurs. 1/12)
1. Study Unit 1 and 2 tests, especially for the format of the exam (will be returned this week with some other Reading work!).
2. Study Reading Vocabulary Words in the front of the Reading NB (Sept.-Dec).
3. Study synonyms, antonyms, and homophones in the middle section of the Reading NB.
There will be both a listening comprehension section and reading comprehension section on the exam. No preparation is needed for either of these sections.
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7th Grade Reading 1/2/12
Lesson Plans:
Homework:
The Face on the Milk Carton- Test this week.
The Masque of the Red Death & The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allen Poe –Tests this week.
Continue reading A Wrinkle in Time- Chapters 1 and 2 by Friday, 1/13
Study Outline for Reading Midterm Exam:(Midterm Exam Thurs. 1/12)
1. Study Unit 1 and 2 tests, especially for the format of the exam (will be returned this week with some other Reading work!).
2. Study Reading Vocabulary Words in the front of the Reading NB (Sept.-Dec).
3. Study synonyms, antonyms, and homophones in the middle section of the Reading NB.
There will be both a listening comprehension section and reading comprehension section on the exam. No preparation is needed for either of these sections.
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8th Grade Reading 1/2/12
Lesson Plans:
Homework:
You Can Never Go Home Again- Test this week
Continue reading Sometimes I Think I Hear My Name pgs. 1-30 Thursday, 1/12
Study Outline for Reading Midterm Exam:(Midterm Exam Thurs. 1/12)
1. Study Unit 1 and 2 tests, especially for the format of the exam (will be returned this week with some other Reading work!).
2. Study Reading Vocabulary Words in the front of the Reading NB (Sept.-Dec).
3. Study synonyms, antonyms, and homophones in the middle section of the Reading NB.
There will be both a listening comprehension section and reading comprehension section on the exam. No preparation is needed for either of these sections.
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7th Grade Social Studies 1/2/12
Lesson Plans:
Homework:
Continue to work on the NHD projects. This project is extensive and covers a lot of research using both primary and secondary sources. The topics have already been chosen, so the next step is to do the research, and design your presentation method. All projects will be due on Thurs, February 2nd. No extensions will be given! If you need to print material, figure out how and where to do it prior to that date. Do not wait until the last minute. This project will count for a large part of the third quarter grade, so put effort into your work. If you are working with a partner, set ups times and places where you can do your work. If there are any problems, please speak to me. Do not wait until the due date!
Study Outline for Social Studies Midterm Exam:(Midterm Exam Thurs. 1/12)
1. Study the notes for Chapters 1, 2 (Unit 1) and 3, 4 (Unit 2).
2. Read over the text (Chapters 1-4) for things you might not understand or if you need some background information.
3. Study Unit 1 and 2 tests, especially for the format of the exam (will be returned this week with some other Social Studies work!).
4. The essay questions for the Midterm Exam will be taken from the essays on the Unit 1 and 2 tests. The answers for the essay questions will be written in the back of the Social Studies NB. The students should study all essay questions and answers for both Unit 1 and 2.
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8th Grade Social Studies 1/2/12
Lesson Plans:
Homework:
Continue to work on the NHD projects. This project is extensive and covers a lot of research using both primary and secondary sources. The topics have already been chosen, so the next step is to do the research, and design your presentation method. All projects will be due on Thurs, February 2nd. No extensions will be given! If you need to print material, figure out how and where to do it prior to that date. Do not wait until the last minute. This project will count for a large part of the third quarter grade, so put effort into your work. If you are working with a partner, set ups times and places where you can do your work. If there are any problems, please speak to me. Do not wait until the due date!
Study Outline for Social Studies Midterm Exam:(Midterm Exam Thurs. 1/12)
1. Study the notes for Chapters 1, 2 (Unit 1) and 3, 4, 5 (Unit 2).
2. Read over the text (Chapters 1-5) for things you might not understand or if you need some background information.
3. Study Unit 1 and 2 tests, especially for the format of the exam (will be returned this week with some other Social Studies work!).
4. The essay questions for the Midterm Exam will be taken from the essays on the Unit 1 and 2 tests. The answers for the essay questions will be written in the back of the Social Studies NB. The students should study all essay questions and answers for both Unit 1 and 2.
HAPPY NEW YEAR AND HAVE A GREAT WEEK!
