Week of November 25, 2019

Weekly Reminders:

GRADE 4-HOMEROOM

A. Gym uniforms must be worn by 4^th graders on Mondays and Tuesdays for gym unless students are told differently.

B. Monday, 11/25 Native American Heritage Presentations @9:00AM in the lunchroom. Parents are welcome!

C. Wednesday, 11/27 Thanksgiving Mass at 9:00 AM. Honors Assembly follows Mass.  Parents are welcome!

D. Wednesday, November 27 Thanksgiving Party for Grade 4. The children should bring their lunch, something to drink, and something to share with the class. I will be assigning each group something to share so everyone is not bringing the same thing. I will let them know tomorrow.

E. Make sure to read Mr. Wood’s blog for other important information.

F. Remember to bring in canned food for the St. Patrick’s Home. Wednesday is the last day to bring in cans. Thank you to all the parents who have already donated cans.

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GRADES 6, 7, 8  

A. All classwork/homework must be completed in blue or black ink (other colors will not be accepted).  NO PENCIL!

B. If an 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). There will be points deducted for every day your assignment is late. After the 2^nd day, the assignment will not be accepted.

D. Homework and classwork must be neat. Work that is sloppy or illegible will not be accepted. Crossing out is unacceptable!

E. Remember homework counts as part of the total grade!  

 HOMEWORK: For the Week of November 25, 2019: Grades 6,7,8

Grade 6:

ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 6

We will be working on nonfiction narratives and memoirs during Unit 1 and Nouns as objects.

My Perspectives (Pearson)- Please review (in your textbook or online in Pearson Realize) the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class.

****Common Lit has been assigned for next week. Please check your account for the assignment.

Social Studies Homework for Grade 6

Unit 2: Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Kush/ Chapter 3: Civilizations in Mesopotamia

Monday, 11/25: Define the vocabulary words below in your SS NB. Due Monday, 12/2.

Tuesday, 11/26: Read Intro. to Unit 2 pages 81-88. Complete Practice Book pages 32,33,34 on looseleaf. You must use your textbook to answer the questions for each page. Please write the page number on each page. Due Monday, 12/2

Pages 32-33 On your looseleaf:
Lesson 1: 1-4 (answers only)
Lesson 2: 1-5 (answers only)
Lesson 3: 1-4 (answers only)
Lesson 4: 1-5 (answers only)
Lesson 5: 1-4 (answers only)
Page 34- On your looseleaf: Summary 1 and Summary 2

Vocabulary for the Week:

tributary p.96, plateau p. 96, alluvial plain p. 96, silt p. 96, land use p. 100

Grade 6 Lesson Plans for ELA and Social Studies

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Grade 7:

ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 7

We will be working on nonfiction narratives and memoirs during Unit 1. We will also be working on Nouns as Objects.

My Perspectives (Pearson)- Please review (in your textbook or online in Pearson Realize) the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class. We will be taking a baseline assessment this week to find your Lexile level.

****Common Lit has been assigned. Please check your account for the assignment.

Social Studies Homework for Grade 7

Unit 1: Our Colonial Heritage- Chapter 3: The English Colonies (1605-1774)

Monday, 11/25: Define the vocabulary words below in your SS NB. Due Monday, 12/2.

Tuesday, 11/26: Complete the following pages on looseleaf. Please put the page number of each question. Due Monday, 12/2

Page 73 Reading Check Question
Page 74 Reading Check Question
Page 75 Southern Wealth (question in the green box on the top right of the page)
Page 76 Reading Check Question
Page 77 Reading Check Question
Page 77 Section 1 Assessment 1,2

Vocabulary for the Week:

authority, factors, Jamestown, John Smith, Pocahontas, indentured servants, Bacon’s Rebellion, Toleration Act of 1649, Olaudah Equiano, slave codes

Grade 7 Lesson Plans for ELA and Social Studies

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Grade 8:

ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 8

We will be working on nonfiction narratives and memoirs during Unit 1.

My Perspectives (Pearson)- Please review (in your textbook or online in Pearson Realize) the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class. We will be taking a baseline assessment this week to find your Lexile level.

********Common Lit has been assigned. Please check your account for the assignment.

Social Studies Homework for Grade 8

Unit 6: A Growing America (1850-1914) / Chapter 18: Americans Move West (1850-1890)

Monday, 11/25: Define the vocabulary words below in your SS NB. Due Monday, 12/2.

Tuesday, 11/26: Complete the following pages on looseleaf. Please put the page number of each question. Due Monday, 12/2

Page 588 Reading Check Question
Page 589 Reading Check Question
Page 592 Reading Check Question
Page 592 Section 1 Assessment 1a, b, c

Vocabulary for the Week:

establish, frontier, Comstock Lode, boomtowns, Cattle Kingdom, cattle drive, Chisholm Trail, Pony Express, transcontinental railroad

Grade 8 Lesson Plans for ELA and Social Studies

                           Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Week of November 18, 2019

Weekly Reminders:

GRADE 4-HOMEROOM

A. Gym uniforms must be worn by 4^th graders on Mondays and Tuesdays for gym unless students are told differently.

B. Monday, 11/18 Minnie and Mickey Mouse dress up today.

C. Thursday, 11/21 Report Cards will be distributed by Fr. Cruz at 1:30.

D. Friday, 11/22 Dismissal at 12:00; Parent/Teacher Conferences 1:00-6:00; After School Program closes at 6:00.

E. Make sure to read Mr. Wood’s blog for other important information.

F. Remember to bring in canned food for the St. Patrick’s Home

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GRADES 6, 7, 8  

A. All classwork/homework must be completed in blue or black ink (other colors will not be accepted).  NO PENCIL!

B. If an 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). There will be points deducted for every day your assignment is late. After the 2^nd day, the assignment will not be accepted.

D. Homework and classwork must be neat. Work that is sloppy or illegible will not be accepted. Crossing out is unacceptable!

E. Remember homework counts as part of the total grade!  

HOMEWORK: For the Week of November 18, 2019: Grades 6,7,8

Grade 6:

ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 6

We will be working on nonfiction narratives and memoirs during Unit 1 and Nouns as objects.

My Perspectives (Pearson)- Please review (in your textbook or online in Pearson Realize) the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class.

****Personal Narrative: Your final copy is due by Thursday, 11/21. I will be checking the final drafts this week (Monday and Tuesday). The final copy can be handwritten on looseleaf or typed and printed out (only if you have a printer at home. There are not any printers available at school).

Thursday, 11/21 Voyages page 11 #s 1-20 (odd numbers) in the notebook. Due Friday (tomorrow)

Social Studies Homework for Grade 6

Unit 2: Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Kush/ Chapter 3: Civilizations in Mesopotamia

Monday, 11/18: Review your Native American Presentation if you did not present today.

Tuesday, 11/19: Read Intro. to Unit 2 pages 81-88. Complete Practice Book pages 17,20,21 on looseleaf.
Page 17- On your looseleaf number 1-7. Write the answers only. Skip a line between each question.
Pages 20-21 On your looseleaf:
Lesson 1: 1-6 (answers only)
Lesson 2: 1-6 (answers only)
Lesson 3: 1-6 (answers only)

Vocabulary for the Week:

NONE

Grade 6 Lesson Plans for ELA and Social Studies

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Grade 7:

ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 7

We will be working on nonfiction narratives and memoirs during Unit 1. We will also be working on Nouns as Objects.

My Perspectives (Pearson)- Please review (in your textbook or online in Pearson Realize) the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class. We will be taking a baseline assessment this week to find your Lexile level.

****Personal Narrative: Your final copy is due by Thursday, 11/21. I will be checking the final drafts this week (Monday and Tuesday). The final copy can be handwritten on looseleaf or typed and printed out (only if you have a printer at home. There are not any printers available at school).

Social Studies Homework for Grade 7

Unit 1: Our Colonial Heritage- Chapter 3: The English Colonies (1605-1774)

Monday, 11/18: Review your Native American Presentation if you did not present today.

Tuesday, 11/19: page 65,66 (text) Answer questions 8a,b,c  9a,b,c  10a,b  11a,b on looseleaf

Vocabulary for the Week:

NONE

Grade 7 Lesson Plans for ELA and Social Studies

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Grade 8:

ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 8

We will be working on nonfiction narratives and memoirs during Unit 1.

My Perspectives (Pearson)- Please review (in your textbook or online in Pearson Realize) the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class. We will be taking a baseline assessment this week to find your Lexile level.

****Personal Narrative: Your final copy is due by Thursday, 11/21. I will be checking the final drafts this week (Monday and Tuesday). The final copy can be handwritten on looseleaf or typed and printed out (only if you have a printer at home. There are not any printers available at school).

Social Studies Homework for Grade 8

Unit 6: A Growing America (1850-1914) / Chapter 18: Americans Move West (1850-1890)

Monday, 11/18: Review your Native American Presentation if you did not present today.

Tuesday, 11/19: page 574 (text) Answer questions 10 a,b  11, 12, 14, 15, and page 575 1-5 (questions and answers for #s 14,15 and 1-5 page 575) on looseleaf

Vocabulary for the Week:

NONE

Grade 8 Lesson Plans for ELA and Social Studies

                           Have a wonderful week!

Week of November 11, 2019

Weekly Reminders:

GRADE 4-HOMEROOM

A. Gym uniforms must be worn by 4^th graders on Mondays and Tuesdays for gym unless students are told differently.

B. 12:30 Dismissal on Friday due to a Faculty Meeting

C. Monday, 11/18 Minnie and Mickey Mouse dress-up day.

D. Make sure to read Mr. Wood’s blog for other important information.

E. Remember to bring in canned food for the St. Patrick’s Home

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GRADES 6, 7, 8  

A. All classwork/homework must be completed in blue or black ink (other colors will not be accepted).  NO PENCIL!

B. If an 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). There will be points deducted for every day your assignment is late. After the 2^nd day, the assignment will not be accepted.

D. Homework and classwork must be neat. Work that is sloppy or illegible will not be accepted. Crossing out is unacceptable!

E. Remember homework counts as part of the total grade!  

HOMEWORK: For the Week of November 11, 2019: Grades 6,7,8

Grade 6:

ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 6

We will be working on nonfiction narratives and memoirs during Unit 1 and Nouns as objects.

My Perspectives (Pearson)- Please review (in your textbook or online in Pearson Realize) the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class.

Personal Narrative: Your final draft is due by Friday, 11/15. I will be checking drafts this week (by Thursday). The final draft can be handwritten on looseleaf or typed and printed out (only if you have a printer at home. There are none available at school).

Social Studies Homework for Grade 6

Unit 1 Early Humankind/ Chapter 2: Early Farmers and City Dwellers

Tuesday and Wednesday, 11/12 and 11/13: Study for Chapter 2 Test (notes only). Prepare the response questions below and study them. You will use the answers to write an essay.The answer can be found in your textbook and notebook. Test on Thursday, 11/14.

Thursday and Friday,11/14-11/17: Work on your Native American Heritage Presentation. It is due on Monday, 11/18. See your google classroom for details.

Response Question:
a. How did climates around the world change after the last Ice Age ended?
b. What challenges did this change of climate bring to the people?
C. What did these gatherers do to survive?

Vocabulary for the Week:

NONE

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Grade 7:

ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 7

We will be working on nonfiction narratives and memoirs during Unit 1. We will also be working on Nouns as Objects.

My Perspectives (Pearson)- Please review (in your textbook or online in Pearson Realize) the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class. We will be taking a baseline assessment this week to find your Lexile level.

Personal Narrative: Your final draft is due by Friday, 11/15. I will be checking drafts this week (by Thursday). The final draft can be handwritten on looseleaf or typed and printed out (only if you have a printer at home. There are none available at school).

Social Studies Homework for Grade 7

European Exploration- Chapter 2

Tuesday and Wednesday, 11/12 and 11/13: Study for Chapter 2 Test (notes only). Prepare the response questions below and study them (answers can be found in the notes and the text). You will use the answers to the questions to write an essay. Test on Thursday, 11/14.

Thursday and Friday,11/14-11/17: Work on your Native American Heritage Presentation. It is due on Monday, 11/18. See your google classroom for details.

Response Question:
a. What agreement did Columbus make with Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain?
b. Which way did Columbus believe that he could reach Asia?
c. Where did Columbus’ expedition reach and what did he call the people there?
d. What effect did the voyages of Columbus have?

Vocabulary for the Week:

NONE

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Grade 8:

ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 8

We will be working on nonfiction narratives and memoirs during Unit 1.

My Perspectives (Pearson)- Please review (in your textbook or online in Pearson Realize) the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class. We will be taking a baseline assessment this week to find your Lexile level.

Personal Narrative: Your final draft is due by Friday, 11/15. I will be checking drafts this week (by Thursday). The final draft can be handwritten on looseleaf or typed and printed out (only if you have a printer at home. There are none available at school).

Social Studies Homework for Grade 8

Unit 1 A Nation Divided/ Chapter 17: Reconstruction

Tuesday and Wednesday, 11/12 and 11/13: Study for Chapter 2 Test (notes only). Prepare the response questions below and study them (answers can be found in the notes and the text). You will use the answers to the questions to write an essay. Test on Thursday, 11/14

Thursday and Friday,11/14-11/17: Work on your Native American Heritage Presentation. It is due on Monday, 11/18. See your google classroom for details.

Response Question:
Sharecropping was a system used on Southern farms after the Civil War. Write a 3-paragraph response to explain the following:
a. What was sharecropping?
b. Who was involved in this system?
c. How did sharecropping work?
d. What effect did it have on those who used the system?

Vocabulary for the Week:

NONE

                           Have a wonderful week!

Week of November 4, 2019

Weekly Reminders:

GRADE 4-HOMEROOM

A. Gym uniforms must be worn by 4^th graders on Mondays and Tuesdays for gym unless students are told differently.

B. No school on Wednesday,11/6 (Teachers’ Conference Day in White Plains) and Monday, 11/11 (Veteran’s Day)

C. Calendars for the month of November were sent home on Friday. Please check your child’s bag for them.

D. Make sure to read Mr. Wood’s blog for other important information.

E. Remember to bring in canned food for the St. Patrick’s Home

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GRADES 6, 7, 8  

A. All classwork/homework must be completed in blue or black ink (other colors will not be accepted).  NO PENCIL!

B. If an 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). There will be points deducted for every day your assignment is late. After the 2^nd day, the assignment will not be accepted.

D. Homework and classwork must be neat. Work that is sloppy or illegible will not be accepted. Crossing out is unacceptable!

E. Remember homework counts as part of the total grade!  

  

HOMEWORK: For the Week of November 4, 2019: Grades 6,7,8

Grade 6:

ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 6

We will be working on nonfiction narratives and memoirs during Unit 1 and Nouns as objects.

My Perspectives (Pearson)- Please review (in your textbook or online in Pearson Realize) the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class.

Voyages Practice Book page 7 #s 11-22 (write word and answer) and page 8 #s 1-16 odd numbers only. Write sentences out. Complete in ELA Notebook.  Due Thursday, 11/7.

Social Studies Homework for Grade 6

Unit 1 Early Humankind/ Chapter 2: Early Farmers and City Dwellers

Monday, 11/4: Define the vocabulary words below in your Social Studies Vocabulary notebook. Due Thursday, 11/7

Tuesday,11/5: Read pages 64-73 in the textbook. Answer the Reading Check questions on pages 67, 68, 69. Also, complete the Review questions on page 71 (1,3,4,5). Restate the question in the answer. Complete on looseleaf. Due on Friday, 11/8.

Vocabulary for the Week:

division of labor p.69, merchant p.69, social class p.69, government p.69, urban p.70, taxation p.70, civilization p.70, fact p.72, opinion p.72

Native American Heritage Project- Choose a tribe and create a PowerPoint presentation. Tribes will be discussed in class. The assignment will be posted on Google Classroom. Due on Monday, November 18.

TEST ON CHAPTER 2 NOTES NEXT THURSDAY,11/14.

Grade 6 Lesson Plans for ELA and Social Studies

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Grade 7:

ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 7

We will be working on nonfiction narratives and memoirs during Unit 1. We will also be working on Nouns as Objects.

My Perspectives (Pearson)- Please review (in your textbook or online in Pearson Realize) the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class. We will be taking a baseline assessment this week to find your Lexile level.

Voyages Practice Book page 7 #s 1-22 even numbers only. Write sentences out. Complete in ELA Notebook. Due Friday, 11/8.

Social Studies Homework for Grade 7

Unit 1 The World Before the Opening of the Atlantic/ Chapter 2: New Empires in the Americas (1400-1750)

Monday, 11/4: Define the vocabulary words below in your Social Studies Vocabulary notebook. Due Thursday, 11/7

Tuesday,11/5: Read pages 46-57 in the textbook. Complete the Reading Check questions on pages 48, 50, 51, and 53. On page 51 complete Assessment questions 1a, b, c; 2a,2c; 3a,3b; Restate the question in the answer. Complete on looseleaf. Due on Friday, 11/8.

Vocabulary for the Week:

convert, haciendas, conquistadors, Herman Cortes, Moctezuma II, Francisco Pizarro, encomienda system, plantations, Bartolome de Las Casas, inflation, Protestant Reformation, Protestants, Spanish Armada, Northwest Passage, Jacques Cartier, charter

Native American Heritage Project- Choose a tribe and create a PowerPoint presentation. Tribes will be discussed in class. The assignment will be posted on Google Classroom. Due on Monday, November 18.

TEST ON CHAPTER 2 NOTES NEXT THURSDAY,11/14.

Grade 7 Lesson Plans for ELA and Social Studies

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Grade 8:

ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 8

We will be working on nonfiction narratives and memoirs during Unit 1.

My Perspectives (Pearson)- Please review (in your textbook or online in Pearson Realize) the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class. We will be taking a baseline assessment this week to find your Lexile level.

Voyages Textbook pages 320,321- Exercise 1 (odd numbers) and Exercise 2 (1-5). Write sentences out. Complete in ELA Notebook. Due Friday, 11/8.

Social Studies Homework for Grade 8

Unit 1 A Nation Divided/ Chapter 17: Reconstruction

Monday, 11/4: Define the vocabulary words below in your Social Studies Vocabulary notebook. NONE

Tuesday,11/5: Review notes and reread pages 552-571 in the textbook. Complete the Chapter Review on page 573- Vocabulary Terms and People 1-7 (write all sentences out) and Comprehension and Critical Thinking questions 8a, b, c; 9a, b, c.  Restate the question in the answer. Complete on looseleaf. Due on Friday, 11/8.

Vocabulary for the Week: NONE

Native American Heritage Project- Choose a tribe and create a PowerPoint presentation. Tribes will be discussed in class. The assignment will be posted on Google Classroom. Due on Monday, November 18.

TEST ON CHAPTER 2 NOTES NEXT THURSDAY,11/14.

Grade 8 Lesson Plans for ELA and Social Studies

                           Have a wonderful week!