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).
F. Gym uniforms must be worn on Thursdays for gym.
G. Unit Exams continue this week.
Monday-ELA
Tuesday-Science and Religion
Wednesday- Social Studies and Math
H. On Tuesday, 3/17 the children may wear green in honor of St.
Patrick’s Day. Uniforms are not needed.
I. The Fifth Grade will be hosting Mass on Thursday for St.
Joseph. All parents are invited.
J. No school on Friday, 3/20 due to a Religion Conference Day
for teachers.
Remember that homework and classwork count as a grade!
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HOMEWORK: For the Week of March 16- Unit 5 Week 1
Grade 5 is reading Who Was Frederick Douglass? by April Jones for Unit 5.
Reading will be assigned when the books arrive.
Lesson
Plans:
Homework:
Tuesday- Please
write the following vocabulary words in your reading notebook. Due
Thursday, March 19.
Vocabulary Words:
Unit 5- Countries in Conflict
Week of March 16, 2015
Aim: to identify the meaning of unfamiliar words found in Unit 5
1. ballad (n) a poem or song narrating a story in short stanzas. Traditional ballads are typically of unknown authorship, having been passed on orally from one generation to the next as part of the folk culture.
2. characterization (n) the concept of creating characters for a narrative. It is a literary element and may be employed in dramatic works of art or everyday conversation. Characters may be presented by means of description, through their actions, speech, or thoughts.
3. conflict (n) strong disagreement between people, groups, etc., that results in often angry argument
4. symbolism (n) the use of symbols to express or represent ideas or qualities in literature, art, etc
5. meter (n) the rhythm established by a poem, and it is usually dependent not only on the number of syllables in a line but also on the way those syllables are accented.
6. rhyme (n) correspondence of sound between words or the endings of words, esp. when these are used at the ends of lines of poetry
7. scheme (n) the formal arrangement of rhymes in a stanza or a poem
8. metaphor (n) a form of expression (not using `like' or `as') in which a quality or characteristic is given to a person or thing by using a name, image, adjective etc. normally used for something else which has similar qualities etc. `He's a tiger when he's angry' is an example of (a) metaphor.
ˌ9. simile (n) a figure of speech in which two unlike things are explicitly compared using like or as, as in “she is like a rose.”
10. personification (n) when you assign the qualities of a person to something that isn't human or, in some cases, to something that isn't even alive eg. Time flew and before we knew it, it was time for me to go home.
Black History Project: PowerPoint
or Prezi. 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. Due Monday, 3/16 (tomorrow-no
extensions).
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Grade 6 is reading The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin for Unit 5.
Reading will be assigned when the books arrive.
Lesson
Plans:
Homework:
Tuesday- Please
write the following vocabulary words in your reading notebook. Due
Thursday, March 19.
Vocabulary Words:
Unit 5- Vocabulary- Figure it Out
Week
of March 16, 2015
Aim: to review important vocabulary
for Unit 5
1. alibi (n) a claim that you cannot be guilty of a crime because
you were somewhere else when the crime was committed
2. deductive reasoning (n) starts with a general theory, statement, or hypothesis
and then works its way down to a conclusion based on evidence
3. inductive reasoning
(n) Inductive reasoning starts with a small
observation or question and works its way to a theory by examining the related
issues.
4. enigma (n) a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or
difficult to understand; mystery; puzzle
5. evidence (n) the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief
or proposition is true or valid; proof
6. interference (n) involvement in the activities and concerns of other people when
your involvement is not wanted
7. investigator (n) someone who tries to
find out the facts about (something, such as a crime or an accident) in order
to learn how it happened, who did it, etc.
8. mystery (n) something
that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain; puzzle; enigma
9. problem solving (n) a mental process that involves discovering, analyzing
and solving problems. The ultimate goal of problem-solving is to overcome
obstacles and find a solution that best resolves the issue.
10. red herring
(n) The idiom "red herring" is used to refer to something
that misleads or distracts from the relevant or important issue. It may be
either a logical fallacy or a literary device that leads readers or characters towards a false conclusion. A red
herring might be intentionally used, such as in mystery fiction.
Courageous Character Project: PowerPoint
or Prezi. 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. Due Monday, 3/16 (tomorrow-no
extensions).
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Grade 7 are reading A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle
for Unit 5. Reading will be assigned when the books arrive.
Lesson
Plans:
Homework:
Tuesday- Please
write the following vocabulary words in your reading notebook. Due
Thursday, March 19.
Vocabulary Words:
Week of March 16, 2015
Aim: to review important vocabulary for Unit 5
1. DNA (n) deoxyribonucleic acid, a self-replicating material present in nearly all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes. It is the carrier of genetic information.
2. fantasy (n) a genre of fiction that commonly uses magic and other supernatural phenomena as a primary plot element, theme, or setting. Many works within the genre take place in imaginary worlds where magic and magical creatures are common. Fantasy is generally distinguished from the genres of science fiction and horror by the expectation that it steers clear of scientific and macabre themes, respectively, though there is a great deal of overlap between the three, all of which are subgenres of speculative fiction.
3. science fiction (n) Science fiction is largely based on writing rationally about alternative possible worlds or futures.[2] It is similar to, but differs from fantasy in that, within the context of the story, its imaginary elements are largely possible within scientifically established or scientifically postulated physical laws (though some elements in a story might still be pure imaginative speculation). A time setting in the future, in alternative timelines, or in a historical past that contradicts known facts of history or the archaeological record. Characters that include aliens, mutants, androids, or humanoid robots and other types of characters arising from a future human evolution. Paranormal abilities such as mind control, telepathy, telekinesis, and teleportation.
4. future (n) the time or a period of time following the moment of speaking or writing; time regarded as still to come
5. outer space (n) the physical universe beyond the earth's atmosphere.
6. human cloning (n) the creation of a genetically identical copy of a human. The term is generally used to refer to artificial human cloning, which is the reproduction of human cells and tissue. It does not refer to identical twins, which is a commonplace way of producing human clones. The ethics of cloning is a controversial issue.
7. reality (n) the world or the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea of them
8. time travel (n) (in science fiction) the action of traveling through time into the past or the future
9. alien (n) alien may refer to: Extraterrestrial life, life which does not originate from Earth; Alien(law), a non-citizen resident of a country .
10.robot (n) a mechanical or virtual artificial agent, usually an electro-mechanical machine that is guided by a computer program or electronic circuitry
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7th Grade Social Studies
Chapter 5- Forming a Government (1777-1791)
Homework:
A new map will be handed
out this week. It is due Wednesday, April 15.
Lesson
Plans:
Monday-Study all
notes and your text from Unit 4. (Chapters 3 –section 5 and Chapter 4). You
should read the text and study your class notebook. You do not need to study
your vocabulary notebook, since the words have also been defined in the notes. Unit 4 Test
is on Wednesday.
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Grade 8 are reading A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry
for Unit 5. Reading will be assigned when the books arrive.
Lesson
Plans:
Homework:
Tuesday- Please
write the following vocabulary words in your reading notebook. Due
Thursday, March 19.
Vocabulary Words:
Unit 5- Vocabulary- Dramatically Speaking
Week of March 16, 2015
Aim: to review important vocabulary for Unit 5, Week 1
1. dialogue (n) conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie
2. drama (n) an exciting, emotional, or unexpected series of events or set of circumstances
3. film noir (n) a style or genre of cinematographic film marked by a mood of pessimism, fatalism, and menace. The term was originally applied (by a group of French critics) to American thriller or detective films made in the period 1944–54
4. flashback (n) a scene in a movie, novel, etc., set in a time earlier than the main story
5. monologue (n) a long speech by one actor in a play or movie, or as part of a theatrical or broadcast program; soliloquy
6. screenplay (n) the script of a movie, including acting
7. script (n) the written text of a play, movie, or broadcast, screenplay
8. staging (n) an instance or method of presenting a play or other dramatic performance.
9. theme (n) the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic; message
10. central idea (n) the central, unifying element of the story, which ties together all of the other elements of fiction used by the author to tell the story. The central idea can be best described as the dominant impression or the universal, generic truth found in the story. Therefore, the central idea statement should avoid using the names of characters.
Central ideas reflect the discoveries, emotions, conflicts, and experiences of a story’s main character. They are commentaries about the way the world works and or how the author views human existence. Central ideas are supportable. Try to find the interpretation that is most easily supported and covers the greatest percentage of story.
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8th Grade Social Studies
Chapter 23: World War I (1914-1920)
Lesson
Plans:
Homework:
A new map will be handed
out this week. It is due Wednesday, April 15.
Monday-Study all notes
and your text from Unit 4. (Chapters 21-Section 4 and all of Chapter 22). You
should read the text and study your class notebook. You do not need to study
your vocabulary notebook, since the words have also been defined in the notes. Unit 4 Test
is on Wednesday.
Have a
great week!
