Week of February 23, 2015

Reminders:
These are a few reminders concerning homework and classwork:
A. 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).   
B. All work must be completed in blue or black ink (other colors will not be accepted).  

C. Homework and classwork must be neat. Work that is sloppy or illegible will not be accepted.

D. Homework must be handed in on the day due, unless I receive a not 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). 

E. Please cover the New York Progress book. A clear plastic cover is suggested.

F. Gym uniforms must be worn on Thursdays for gym.

H. History Fair on Thursday 1:30-2:30 in the lunchroom. Parents are welcome!

Remember that homework and classwork count as a grade!
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HOMEWORK: For the Week of February 23- Unit 4 Week 4

Grade 5 will be reading Bud Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis for Unit 4. Please read Chapters 12 and 13 by Friday, 2/27.

Lesson Plans:

Homework:

TuesdayCopy the weekly vocabulary words and their definitions into the Reading Notebook. Click the link below. Remember to write the date, unit, week, and aim. You should skip a line between each word. Write in blue or black ink only. Due Thursday, 2/26.

Wednesday- Answer the Reading Questions on looseleaf. Click the link below. Remember to put a heading on the looseleaf. You may restate the questions in your answers (sentence form). Due Friday, 2/27.

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Grade 6 is reading The Freedom Train: The Story of Harriet Tubman by Dorothy Sterling for Unit 4. Please read pages 127-148 by Friday, 2/27.

Lesson Plans:

Homework:

TuesdayCopy the weekly vocabulary words and their definitions into the Reading Notebook. Click the link below. Remember to write the date, unit, week, and aim. You should skip a line between each word. Write in blue or black ink only. Due Thursday, 2/26.

Wednesday- Answer the Reading Questions on looseleaf. Click the link below. Remember to put a heading on the looseleaf. You may restate the questions in your answers (sentence form). Due Friday, 2/27.


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Grade 7 is reading Stealing Freedom by Anna Maria Weems for Unit 4. Please read Chapters 21-25 by Friday, 2/27.

Lesson Plans:

Homework: 

TuesdayCopy the weekly vocabulary words and their definitions into the Reading Notebook. Click the link below. Remember to write the date, unit, week, and aim. You should skip a line between each word. Write in blue or black ink only. Due Thursday, 2/26.

Wednesday- Answer the Reading Questions on looseleaf. Click the link below. Remember to put a heading on the looseleaf. You may restate the questions in your answers (sentence form). Due Friday, 2/27.


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7th Grade Social Studies

Chapter 4- American Revolution (1774-1783)

Homework:

A new map will be handed out this week!

Lesson Plans:
Monday- Copy the weekly vocabulary words and their definitions into the Social Studies Vocabulary Notebook. Click the link below. Remember to write the date, unit, week, and aim. You should skip a line between each word. Write in blue or black ink only. Due Thursday, 2/26.

Tuesday- Read pages 122-130. On page 134, answer questions 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b. Complete on looseleaf. Due Friday, 2/27.


Black History Project: PowerPoint, Prezi, or Documentary (no papers). There should be a minimum of ten slides (that is including the Title Slide and Bibliography). The names of all members of your group should be listed on the first slide with the date and title of your presentation. Each slide can have no more than two sentences of text. There must be some type of graphic on each slide. You may use your notes to explain your slides, but you may not read from them-they are only used as a reference. Be prepared for your classmates to ask questions. This will be counted as a Reading and Social Studies Project grade. Due Monday, February 23 (no extensions).
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Grade 8 is reading Vincent Van Gogh: Portrait of an Artist by Jan Greenberg and Sandra Jordan for Unit 4. Please read pgs. 85-103 by Friday, 2/27.

Lesson Plans:

Homework:

TuesdayCopy the weekly vocabulary words and their definitions into the Reading Notebook. Click the link below. Remember to write the date, unit, week, and aim. You should skip a line between each word. Write in blue or black ink only. Due Thursday, 2/26.

Wednesday- Answer the Reading Questions below on looseleaf. Click the link below. Remember to put a heading on the looseleaf. You may restate the questions in your answers (sentence form). Due Friday, 2/27.

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8th Grade Social Studies

Chapter 22: America as a World Power (1867-1920)

Lesson Plans:

Homework:

A new map will be handed out this week!

Monday-Define the words below in your Social Studies Vocabulary Notebook. Please skip a line between each definition. Remember to write the date, unit, week, and aim. Write in blue or black ink only. Due Thursday, 2/26.

Tuesday- Chapter 22- read pages 697-702 (The Spanish American War). On page 702, complete 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b.  Complete on looseleafDue Friday, 2/27.


Black History Project: PowerPoint, Prezi, or Documentary (no papers). There should be a minimum of ten slides (that is including the Title Slide and Bibliography). The names of all members of your group should be listed on the first slide with the date and title of your presentation. Each slide can have no more than two sentences of text. There must be some type of graphic on each slide. You may use your notes to explain your slides, but you may not read from them-they are only used as a reference. Be prepared for your classmates to ask questions. This will be counted as a Reading and Social Studies Project grade. Due Monday, February 23 (no extensions).


                                       Have a great week!