WEEK OF MARCH 1, 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 he/she attend classes remotely. 

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

E. Tuesday, March 2 is Dr. Seuss Day. Any student who wishes to dress as one of Dr. Seuss’s characters may do so. If not, please wear your school uniform.

- --------------------------------------------------------HOMEWORK: For the Week of March 1,2021: 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.

We will be working on Unit 2: Animal Allies

Essential Question: How can people and animals relate to each other?

 

This week we will be reading the text Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog by Pamela S. Turner.

 

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 reading comprehension, writing, and grammar this week.

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

2. Homework this week will be No Red Ink. See Google Classroom for details. Due Thursday, 3/4.

3. Remember to work on Edgenuity for ELA every day for at least 20 minutes. It is a good review for MAP testing. This is mandatory…not optional.

4. 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 4: Civilizations in Egypt

Homework this week will be questions from the Discovery Education textbook (online) text about Ancient Egypt-see Google Classroom for information. Homework will be due on Friday, March 5.

Lesson Plans for Grade 6

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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.

 

We will be working on Unit 2: A Starry Home

Essential Question: Should we make a home in space?

 

This week, we will listen to the audio of Dark They Were, and Golden Eyed by Ray Bradbury (science fiction). We will be making comparisons between the text and the radio play.

 

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 fiction, reading comprehension,  

and grammar this week.

 

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

2. Homework this week will be No Red Ink. See Google Classroom for details. Due Thursday, 3/4.

3. Remember to work on Edgenuity for ELA every day for at least 20 minutes. It is a good review for MAP testing. This is mandatory…not optional.

4. 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 4: America’s War for Independence

We will be discussing the increasing tensions of settlers in the colonies. We will be discussing the War for Independence (American Revolution).

 

Homework this week will be questions from the Discovery Education textbook (online) textbook about the American Revolution-see Google Classroom for information. Homework will be due on Friday, March 5.

Lesson Plans for Grade 7

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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.

 

We will be working on Unit 2: The Holocaust

Essential Question: How do we remember the past?

 

We will continue reading the first anchor text The Diary of Anne Frank, Act 1 by Frances Goodrich, and Albert Hackett (drama).

 

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 drama, history, reading comprehension, and grammar this week.

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

2. Homework this week will be No Red Ink. See Google Classroom for details. Due Thursday, 3/4.

3. Remember to work on Edgenuity for ELA every day for at least 20 minutes. It is a good review for MAP testing. This is mandatory…not optional.

4. 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 4: Industrialization

 

We will be discussing the growth of industrialization at the end of the 19^th century.

Homework this week will be questions from the Discovery Education textbook (online) about Industrialization-see Google Classroom for information. Homework will be due on Friday, March 5.

 

Lesson Plans for Grade 8

 

                               HAVE A GREAT WEEK!

 

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 22, 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's blog (school blog) for other important information.

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HOMEWORK: For the Week of February 22,2021: 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.

We will be working on Unit 2: Animal Allies

Essential Question: How can people and animals relate to each other?

 

We will continue reading the text My Life with the Chimpanzees by Jane Goodall (memoir).

 

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 reading comprehension, writing, and grammar this week.

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

2. Homework this week will be Common Lit. See Google Classroom for details. Due Thursday, 2/25.

3. Remember to work on Edgenuity for ELA every day for at least 20 minutes. It is a good review for MAP testing. This is mandatory…not optional.

4. 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 4: Civilizations in Egypt

Black History Month:

This week we will be discussing Black History Month and the many African Americans that should be celebrated during this month for their many contributions to our country.

Each student will be given the name to research and create a presentation on Google Slides or PowerPoint. An outline will be posted on Google Classroom in which the students will follow to create their slide presentation.  Each student will present their project to the class (remote students will also present by sharing their screens with the other students in the class. The projects are due this Wednesday, February 24.

Definitions for Chapter 4- see Google Classroom for information.

Lesson Plans for Grade 6

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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.

 

We will be working on Unit 2: A Starry Home

Essential Question: Should we make a home in space?

 

We will continue reading the text Dark They Were, and Golden Eyed by Ray Bradbury (science fiction).

 

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 fiction, reading comprehension,  

and grammar this week.

 

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

2. Homework this week will be Common Lit. See Google Classroom for details. Due Thursday, 2/25.

3. Remember to work on Edgenuity for ELA every day for at least 20 minutes. It is a good review for MAP testing. This is mandatory…not optional.

4. 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 4: America’s War for Independence

We will be discussing the increasing tensions of settlers in the colonies. We will be discussing the War for Independence (American Revolution).

 

Black History Month:

This week we will be discussing Black History Month and the many African Americans that should be celebrated during this month for their many contributions to our country.

Each student will be given the name to research and create a presentation on Google Slides or PowerPoint. An outline will be posted on Google Classroom in which the students will follow to create their slide presentation.  Each student will present their project to the class (remote students will also present by sharing their screens with the other students in the class. The projects are due this Wednesday, February 24.

Definitions for Chapter 4- see Google Classroom for information.

Lesson Plans for Grade 7

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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.

 

We will be working on Unit 2: The Holocaust

Essential Question: How do we remember the past?

 

We will continue reading the first anchor text The Diary of Anne Frank, Act 1 by Frances Goodrich, and Albert Hackett (drama).

 

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 drama, history, reading comprehension, and grammar this week.

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

2. Homework this week will be Common Lit. See Google Classroom for details. Due Thursday, 2/25.

3. Remember to work on Edgenuity for ELA every day for at least 20 minutes. It is a good review for MAP testing. This is mandatory…not optional.

4. 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 4: Industrialization

 

We will be discussing the growth of industrialization at the end of the 19^th century.

 

Black History Month:

This week we will be discussing Black History Month and the many African Americans that should be celebrated during this month for their many contributions to our country.

Each student will be given the name to research and create a presentation on Google Slides or PowerPoint. An outline will be posted on Google Classroom in which the students will follow to create their slide presentation.  Each student will present their project to the class (remote students will also present by sharing their screens with the other students in the class. The projects are due this Wednesday, February 24.

 

Definitions for Chapter 4- see Google Classroom for information.

Lesson Plans for Grade 8

                               HAVE A GREAT WEEK!

 

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 15, 2021

 

WEEKLY REMINDERS:

GRADE 7-HOMEROOM

A. Please sign in to 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. Monday, 2/22- There will be a 12:00 Dismissal due to a Faculty Meeting.

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HOMEWORK: For the Week of February 15, 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.

We will be working on Unit 2: Animal Allies

Essential Question: How can people and animals relate to each other?

 

We will continue reading the text My Life with the Chimpanzees by Jane Goodall (memoir).

 

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 reading comprehension, writing, and grammar this week.

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

2. Homework this week will be No Red Ink. See Google Classroom for details. Due Friday, 2/19.

3. Remember to work on Edgenuity for ELA every day for at least 20 minutes. It is a good review for MAP testing. This is mandatory…not optional.

4. 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 4: Civilizations in Egypt

Black History Month:

This week we will be discussing Black History Month and the many African Americans that should be celebrated during this month for their many contributions to our country.

Each student will be given the name to research and create a presentation on Google Slides or Power Point. An outline will be posted on Google Classroom in which the students will follow to create their slide presentation.  Each student will present their project to the class (remote students will also present by sharing their screens with the other students in the class. The projects are due on Wednesday, February 24.

Lesson Plans for Grade 6

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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.

 

We will be working on Unit 2: A Starry Home

Essential Question: Should we make a home in space?

 

We will continue reading the text Dark They Were, and Golden Eyed by Ray Bradbury (science fiction).

 

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 fiction, reading comprehension,  

and grammar this week.

 

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

2. Homework this week will be No Red Ink. See Google Classroom for details. Due Friday, 2/19.

3. Remember to work on Edgenuity for ELA every day for at least 20 minutes. It is a good review for MAP testing. This is mandatory…not optional.

4. 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 4: America’s War for Independence

We will be discussing the increasing tensions of settlers in the colonies. We will be discussing the War for Independence (American Revolution).

Black History Month:

This week we will be discussing Black History Month and the many African Americans that should be celebrated during this month for their many contributions to our country.

Each student will be given the name to research and create a presentation on Google Slides or PowerPoint. An outline will be posted on Google Classroom in which the students will follow to create their slide presentation.  Each student will present their project to the class (remote students will also present by sharing their screens with the other students in the class. The projects are due on Wednesday, February 24.

Lesson Plans for Grade 7

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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.

 

We will be working on Unit 2: The Holocaust

Essential Question: How do we remember the past?

 

We will continue reading the first anchor text The Diary of Anne Frank, Act 1 by Frances Goodrich, and Albert Hackett (drama).

 

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 drama, history, reading comprehension, and grammar this week.

 

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

2. Homework this week will be No Red Ink. See Google Classroom for details. Due Friday 2/19.

3. Remember to work on Edgenuity for ELA every day for at least 20 minutes. It is a good review for MAP testing. This is mandatory…not optional.

4. 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 4: Industrialization

We will be discussing the growth of industrialization at the end of the 19^th century.

 

Black History Month:

This week we will be discussing Black History Month and the many African Americans that should be celebrated during this month for their many contributions to our country.

Each student will be given the name to research and create a presentation on Google Slides or PowerPoint. An outline will be posted on Google Classroom in which the students will follow to create their slide presentation.  Each student will present their project to the class (remote students will also present by sharing their screens with the other students in the class. The projects are due on Wednesday, February 24.

Lesson Plans for Grade 8

 

                             HAVE A GREAT WEEK!