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. Gym uniforms must be worn on Thursdays for gym.
F. School Evaluation on Thursday.
G. Summer Uniform can be worn starting Friday, May 1.
Remember that homework and classwork count as a grade!
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HOMEWORK: For the Week of April 27- Unit 5
Grade 5 is reading Who Was Frederick Douglass? by April Jones for Unit 5.
Please read Chapter 7 (carefully). Do not answer the questions until you have finished reading the assigned pages!
Homework:
Tuesday- Please write the following vocabulary words in your reading notebook. Due Thursday, 4/30.
Reading Vocabulary:
Unit 5- Countries in Conflict
Week of April 27, 2015
Aim: to identify the meaning of unfamiliar words found in Unit 5
1. abolition (n) the act of putting an end to something by law, such as the abolition of slavery
2. pavement (n) a floor-like structure stone or tile structure of roads, sidewalks, or walkways
3. pasture (n) an area covered with grass or other plants used or suitable for the grazing of livestock (cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, etc)
4. conductor (n) one who conducts, especially one who is in charge of a railroad train, bus, or streetcar
5. spoiled (adj) to harm the character of a child by overindulging him with many gifts or money, and letting him do whatever he wants; pamper; coddle
6. collapsed (v) to fall or cave in; to crumble suddenly; to break down suddenly in strength or health causing a stop in functioning
7. paddle (v) to row a boat or canoe slowly and gently using an oar or paddle
8. caulk (v) the process and material to seal joints or seams in various structures and some types of piping. The oldest form of caulking is used to make the seams in wooden boats or ships watertight, by driving fibrous materials into the wedge-shaped seams between boards.
ˌ9.expenses (n) the amount of money that is needed to pay for something or buy something
10. wharf (n) a flat structure that is built along the shore of a river, ocean, and etc.so that ships can load and unload cargo or passengers
Wednesday: Answer the following questions on looseleaf. Make sure to add details from the text when answering each question. Due Friday, 5/1.
Reading Questions for Grade 5
Reading Questions for Grade 5
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Grade 6 is reading The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin for Unit 5.
Read Chapters 18-22 carefully! Do not answer the questions until you have finished reading the assigned pages!
Homework:
Tuesday- Please write the following vocabulary words in your reading notebook. Due Thursday, 4/30.
Reading Vocabulary:
Unit 5- Vocabulary- Figure it Out
Week of April 27, 2015
Aim: to review important vocabulary for Unit 5,
1. transcript (n) a written or printed version of material originally presented in another medium.
2. caption (n) a title or brief explanation appended to an article, illustration, cartoon, or poster
3. demeaning (adj) causing someone to lose their dignity and the respect of others: "the poster was not demeaning to women".
4. interrogate (v) ask questions of (someone, esp. a suspect or a prisoner) closely, aggressively, or formally; cross-examine
5. jasmine (n) an Old World shrub or climbing plant that bears fragrant flowers used in perfumery or tea. It is popular as an ornamental.
6. obituary (n) a notice of a death, esp. in a newspaper, typically including a brief biography of the deceased person
7. larcenist (n) a person that steals others personal property; theft; robbery
8. felon (n) a person who commits a crime, typically one involving violence, regarded as more serious than a misdemeanor, and usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.
9. manipulate (v) control or influence (a person or situation) cleverly or unfairly; exploit
10. legitimate (adj) conforming to the law or to rules; legal; lawful; permissible
Wednesday: Answer the following questions on looseleaf. Make sure to add details from the text when answering each question. Due Friday, May 1.
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Grade 7 are reading A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle
for Unit 5. Read Chapters 8 and 9 carefully. Do not answer the questions until you have finished reading the assigned pages!
Homework:
Tuesday- Please write the following vocabulary words in your reading notebook. Due Thursday, April 30.
Reading Vocabulary:
Unit 5- Vocabulary Science or Fiction
Week of April 27, 2015
Aim: to review important vocabulary for Unit 5
1. centaur (n): a creature with the head, arms, and torso of a man and the body and legs of a horse.
2. monoliths (n) a large single upright block of stone, esp. one shaped into or serving as a pillar or monument.
3. transition (n) the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another
4. reverberated (v) (of a loud noise) be repeated several times as an echo; vibrate
5. anticlimax (n) a disappointing end to an exciting or impressive series of events
6. aberration (n) a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome: "they described the outbreak of violence in the area as an aberration"; divergence
7. malignant (adj): (of a disease) very virulent or infectious; malevolent.: "in the hands of malignant fate"; spiteful, malicious; cruel
8. talisman (n) an object, typically an inscribed ring or stone, that is thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck; charm
9. ambrosia (n) the food of the gods.
10. propitious (adj) giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable; optimistic; promising
Wednesday: Answer the following questions on looseleaf. Make sure to add details from the text when answering each question. Due Friday, May 1.
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7th Grade Social Studies
Chapter 6- Citizenship and the Government (1787-Present)
Homework:
A new map will be handed out this week. It will be due Thursday, May 21.
Homework:
Monday-Write the following vocabulary words and their definitions in your Social Studies Vocabulary notebooks. Due Wednesday, 4/29.
Social Studies Vocabulary:
Unit 5:
Citizenship and Government
Aim: To write and review the vocabulary for the Week of April 27, 2015
1. creditors- people who lend money
2. debtors- people who owe money
3. inflation- a rise in prices combined with the reduced value of money
4. veto- to cancel
5. federal system- a system that divided powers between the states and the federal government
6. federalism- the sharing of power between a central government and its states
7. sovereignty- supreme power
8. impeach- to bring charges against
9. advocate- to plead in favor of
10. distinct- separate
11. apportionment- system that keeps total House membership at 435 members
12. executive orders- nonlegislative directives issued by the US president in certain circumstances; executive orders have the force of congressional law
13. pardon- freedom from punishment
14.Thurgood Marshall- (1967) became the first African American justice
15. Sandra Day O’Connor- (1981) appointed the first female Court justice by Ronald Reagan
Tuesday- read pgs. 178-187 in the Social Studies Textbook. Copy notes on the link below into your Social Studies Notebook. Due Friday, 5/1.
Social Studies Notes for Grade 7
Social Studies Notes for Grade 7
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Grade 8 are reading A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry
for Unit 5. Please read Act II-Scene 3 (pgs.110-130) carefully! Do not answer the questions until you have finished reading the assigned pages.
Homework:
Tuesday- Please write the following vocabulary words in your reading notebook. Due Thursday, April 30.
Reading Vocabulary:
Unit 5- Vocabulary- Dramatically Speaking
Week of April 27, 2015
Aim: to review important vocabulary for Unit 5
1. eyelet (n) a small round hole in leather or cloth for threading a lace, string, or rope through
2. momentum (n) the quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity
3. heritage (n) property that is or may be inherited; an inheritance
4. scrutinize (v) examine or inspect closely and thoroughly
5. rebuffs (v) reject (someone or something) in an abrupt or ungracious manner; turn down
6. undaunted (adj) not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty, danger, or disappointment.
7. oblivious (adj) not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one
8. forlorn (adj) pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely
9. sullen (adj) bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy; moody
10. stereotype (n) a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing: "the stereotype of the woman as the carer or homemaker" "sexual and racial stereotypes"; cliché; standard image
Wednesday: Answer the following questions on looseleaf. Make sure to add details from the text when answering each question. Due Friday, 5/1.
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8th Grade Social Studies
Unit 8: Boom Times and Challenges (1919-1945)
Chapter 24 –The Roaring Twenties (1919-1929)
Homework:
A new map will be handed out this week. It will be due Thursday, May 21.
Monday-Write the following vocabulary words and their definitions in your Social Studies Vocabulary notebooks. Due Wednesday, 4/29.
Social Studies Vocabulary:
Unit 5:
The Roaring Twenties
Aim: To write and review the vocabulary for April 27, 2015
1. war bond- an interest bearing loan sold to support a war
2. minimum wage-the lowest hourly pay allowed by law
3. strategy-a plan for fighting a battle or war
4. epidemic- an outbreak of disease affecting many people at once
5. ratify- formally approve
6. incentive- something that encourages people to behave in a certain way
7. Model T- Henry Ford’s automobile designed with the average American in mind
8. moving assembly line- an innovation of Henry Ford’s that dramatically reduced the cost of production
9. Teapot Dome scandal- a scandal under the Harding administration in which government officials were accused of taking bribes to allow oil to be mined from federal lands
10.Warren G. Harding- Senator from Ohio that was chosen by the Republican Party to run in the 1920 presidential election. He won and promised a return to peace and prosperity
11.Calvin Coolidge- Governor of Massachusetts that was Warren G. Harding’s running mate. He became president when Harding died of a heart attack. He supported a pro-business agenda.
12.Herbert Hoover- was elected president in 1928 and promised to maintain economic prosperity
Tuesday- read pgs. 746-757 in the Social Studies Textbook. Copy notes on the link below into you Social Studies Notebook. Due Friday, 5/1.
Have a great week!
