WEEK OF JANUARY 11, 2021

 

WEEKLY REMINDERS:

GRADE 7-HOMEROOM

A. Please sign into Google Classroom and press on the link for Zoom. You will stay connected from 8:00-3:00. Whatever teacher you have will let you know if you have a bathroom break or lunch break. Please read Mr. Woods’ blog for rules about remote learning (home). Attendance will be taken during each class. This link will be good for the rest of the school year (2020-2021).

B. Remember to wear a mask and bring your supplies each day.

C. If your child must leave school early or come in late due to an appointment, please have them attend classes remotely. 

D. Make sure to read Mr. Woods blog for other important information.

 

E. NWEA MAP Testing:

Wednesday,1/13- Math 9:00-10:30

Thursday,1/14-Reading 9:00- 10:30

Wednesday,1/20- Language Arts 9:00-10:30

 

F. Monday, 1/18 No school in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday

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HOMEWORK: For the Week of January 11, 2021: Grades 6,7,8

 

ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 6

 

My Perspectives (savvasrealize.com)- Please review the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class.

 

I will be assigning homework in class for ELA since we will be using a variety of materials such as My Perspectives, Voyages, Common Lit, No Red Ink, and The Lightning Thief. We will be working on nonfiction narratives, reading comprehension, and grammar this week.


Please make sure that you have The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (2005) book each day for class.


**** Homework this week will be Common Lit. See Google Classroom for details. Due Thursday, 1/14.


****Remember to work on Edgenuity for ELA every day for at least 30 minutes. It is a good review for MAP testing which takes place this week and next.


**** You should read a book of your choice each day for at least 20 minutes. This will help you to learn more vocabulary and become more fluent.


Social Studies Homework for Grade 6

Unit 2- Ancient Civilizations: Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Kush

Chapter 3: Civilizations in Mesopotamia

***Questions will be listed on Google Classroom. Please answer each question by writing the question within the answer or write question and answer. The answers can be found in your notes for Chapter 3.

Due Friday, January 15.

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ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 7

 

My Perspectives (savvasrealize.com)- Please review online the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class.

 

I will be assigning homework in class for ELA since we will be using a variety of materials such as My Perspectives, Voyages, Common Lit, No Red Ink, and The Lightning Thief. We will be working on nonfiction narratives, reading comprehension, and grammar this week.


Please make sure that you have The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (2005) book each day for class.


**** Homework this week will be Common Lit. See Google Classroom for details. Due Thursday, 1/14


****Remember to work on Edgenuity for ELA every day for at least 30 minutes. It is a good review for MAP testing which takes place this week and next.


**** You should read a book of your choice each day for at least 20 minutes. This will help you to learn more vocabulary and become more fluent.


Social Studies Homework for Grade 7

Unit 1 Our Colonial Heritage (Beginnings-1783)/ Chapter 3: The English Colonies (1605-1774)

***Questions will be listed on Google Classroom. Please answer each question by writing the question within the answer or write question and answer. The answers can be found in your notes for Chapter 3.

Due Friday, January 15.

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ELA/Reading Homework for Grade 8

 

My Perspectives (savvasrealize.com)- Please review online the story, vocabulary, and concepts (word study and conventions) that we are working on in class.

 

I will be assigning homework in class for ELA since we will be using a variety of materials such as My Perspectives, Voyages, Common Lit, No Red Ink, and The Lightning Thief. We will be working on nonfiction narratives, compare/contrast writing, reading comprehension, and grammar this week.


Students in Grade 8 must have The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros (2009) in class every day.


**** Homework this week will be Common Lit. See Google Classroom for details. Due Thursday, 1/14.


****Remember to work on Edgenuity for ELA every day for at least 30 minutes. It is a good review for MAP testing which takes place this week and next.


**** You should read a book of your choice each day for at least 20 minutes. This will help you to learn more vocabulary and become more fluent.


Social Studies Homework for Grade 8

Unit 2 A Growing America (1850-1914)/ Chapter 3:Americas Move West

 

***Questions will be listed on Google Classroom. Please answer each question by writing the question within the answer or write question and answer. The answers can be found in Chapter 3 of your Discovery Education online textbook. Due Friday, January 15.

 

                             

                            HAVE A GREAT WEEK!