Friday, April 29, 2022

 Important Reminders

- CAASPP Testing Block Schedule

Language Arts

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- complete the following handouts for D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths stories if you did not finish in class:

• Zeus and His Family (Part 1)
• Hera

You must respond to ONE reflection question for each story on a separate piece of paper. 

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- work on your Greeking Out Storytelling presentation — due the week of 5/16

Social Studies

Read textbook pgs. 175-181

Buddhism project due Mon. 5/2

-refer to directions posted in G. Classroom in the Buddhism assignment post

            

Math

1. Review #14 due Wed 5/4

2. Assessment #14 on Thurs. 5/5

Science

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- take a look at #1-5 in the Filmmaking Bootcamp document, come with story ideas to share with your film group this Friday

- work on the Reducing Pollution and Waste document activities posted on Google Classroom; complete the "Landfill Research" document questions you're assigned to with your group

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

DUE Fri. 5/20

- your website for the My Place in This Changing World project

*** Make sure your Science Binder Table of Contents matches Ms. Sun's at all times!

Exploratory
No Homework

Thursday, April 29, 2022

 Important Reminders

- CAASPP Testing Block Schedule

Language Arts

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- complete the following handouts for D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths stories if you did not finish in class:

• Zeus and His Family (Part 2)
• Hera

You must respond to ONE reflection question for each story on a separate piece of paper. 

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- work on your Greeking Out Storytelling presentation — due the week of 5/16

Social Studies

Read textbook pgs. 175-181

Buddhism project due Mon. 5/2

-refer to directions posted in G. Classroom in the Buddhism assignment post

            

Math

No homework 

Science

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- take a look at #1-5 in the Filmmaking Bootcamp document, come with story ideas to share with your film group this Friday

- work on the Reducing Pollution and Waste document activities posted on Google Classroom; complete the "Landfill Research" document questions you're assigned to with your group

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

DUE Fri. 5/20

- your website for the My Place in This Changing World project

*** Make sure your Science Binder Table of Contents matches Ms. Sun's at all times!

Exploratory
No Homework

Wednesday, April 27, 2022

  Important Reminders

- CAASPP Testing Block Schedule

Language Arts

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- complete the following handouts for D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths stories if you did not finish in class:

• Zeus and His Family (Part 2)
• Hera

You must respond to ONE reflection question for each story on a separate piece of paper. 

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- work on your Greeking Out Storytelling presentation — due the week of 5/16

Social Studies

Read textbook pgs. 175-181

Buddhism project due Mon. 5/2

-refer to directions posted in G. Classroom in the Buddhism assignment post

            

Math

Homework #59: Holt 2-5, choose either practice A, B, or C and complete the whole page.  

Science

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- take a look at #1-5 in the Filmmaking Bootcamp document, come with story ideas to share with your film group this Friday

- work on the Reducing Pollution and Waste document activities posted on Google Classroom; complete the "Landfill Research" document questions you're assigned to with your group

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

DUE Fri. 5/20

- your website for the My Place in This Changing World project

*** Make sure your Science Binder Table of Contents matches Ms. Sun's at all times!

Exploratory
No Homework

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

 Important Reminders

- CAASPP Testing Block Schedule

Language Arts

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- complete the following handouts for D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths stories if you did not finish in class: (finish them by Wednesday)

• Introduction
• The Titans
• Cronus
• Zeus and His Family (Part 1)

You must respond to ONE reflection question for each story on a separate piece of paper. 

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- work on your Greeking Out Storytelling presentation — due the week of 5/16

Social Studies

Read textbook pgs. 175-181

Buddhism project due Mon. 5/2

-refer to directions posted in G. Classroom in the Buddhism assignment post

            

Math

No homework 

Science

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- work on the Reducing Pollution and Waste document activities posted on Google Classroom; complete the "Landfill Research" document questions you're assigned to with your group

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- continue working on your website for the My Place in This Changing World project; contribute helpful resources to our village (make sure you are signed into your CUSD Google account)

*** Make sure your Science Binder Table of Contents matches Ms. Sun's at all times!

Exploratory
No Homework

Monday, April 25, 2022

Important Reminders

- CAASPP Testing Block Schedule

Language Arts

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- complete the following handouts for D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths stories if you did not finish in class: (finish them by Wednesday)

• Introduction
• The Titans
• Cronus
• Zeus and His Family (Part 1)

You must respond to ONE reflection question for each story on a separate piece of paper. 

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- look at the topics from the Greeking Out Storytelling presentation and choose a few that you might be interested in (tomorrow in class you will select a story)

Social Studies

No homework 

            

Math

No homework 

(Make sure you are correcting your homework answers.  Answers are posted online

    Go to Village A website -->click on math files --> go to the unit we are in to find answers to homework)

Science

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- be ready for a short, informal oral presentation on your project topic

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- continue working on your website for the My Place in This Changing World project; contribute helpful resources to our village (make sure you are signed into your CUSD Google account)

*** Make sure your Science Binder Table of Contents matches Ms. Sun's at all times!

Exploratory
No Homework

Thursday, April 14, 2022

 Important Reminders

- CAASPP Testing Block Schedule

Language Arts

- finish the rough draft of your Information Writing Unit essay by this TOMORROW (citations do not have to be completed until next week)

Social Studies

Mandala project 

            -First read HA txt pages 165-173, then read the directions to the project, and complete project by drawing your illustrations for each belief on the template and your write - up on G.docs.  Due Fri. 4/15

            

Math

Homework #58: CC1:7.3.3 problems #7-108 thru 111

(Make sure you are correcting your homework answers.  Answers are posted online

    Go to Village A website -->click on math files --> go to the unit we are in to find answers to homework)

Science

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- read "Almost Zero Waste Guide" Chapters 1-4

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- continue research/writing for the My Place in This Changing World project; contribute helpful resources to our village (make sure you are signed into your CUSD Google account)

*** Make sure your Science Binder Table of Contents matches Ms. Sun's at all times!

Exploratory
No Homework

Wednesday, April 13. 2022

  Important Reminders

- CAASPP Testing Block Schedule

Language Arts

- finish the rough draft of your Information Writing Unit essay by this TOMORROW (citations do not have to be completed until next week)

Social Studies

1.  Complete Lesson 14 reading notes packet.  Read HA textbook pgs. 155 - 163 and complete #3 for all all artifacts.  Due Wed. 4/13

2. Mandala project 

            -First read HA txt pages 165-173, then read the directions to the project, and complete project by drawing your illustrations for each belief on the template and your write - up on G.docs.  Due Fri. 4/15

            

Math

Homework #57: CC1:7.3.2 problems #7-96 thru 100

(Make sure you are correcting your homework answers.  Answers are posted online

    Go to Village A website -->click on math files --> go to the unit we are in to find answers to homework)

Science

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- read "Almost Zero Waste Guide" Chapters 1-4

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- continue research/writing for the My Place in This Changing World project; contribute helpful resources to our village (make sure you are signed into your CUSD Google account)

*** Make sure your Science Binder Table of Contents matches Ms. Sun's at all times!

Exploratory
No Homework

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

  Important Reminders

- CAASPP Testing Block Schedule

Language Arts

- finish the rough draft of your Information Writing Unit essay by this TOMORROW (citations do not have to be completed until next week)

Social Studies

1.  Complete Lesson 14 reading notes packet.  Read HA textbook pgs. 155 - 163 and complete #3 for all all artifacts.  Due Wed. 4/13

2. Mandala project 

            -First read HA txt pages 165-173, then read the directions to the project, and complete project by drawing your illustrations for each belief on the template and your write - up on G.docs.  Due Fri. 4/15

            

Math

Homework #56: CC1:7.3.1 problems #7-86 thru 90

(Make sure you are correcting your homework answers.  Answers are posted online

    Go to Village A website -->click on math files --> go to the unit we are in to find answers to homework)

Science

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- read "Almost Zero Waste Guide" Chapters 1-4

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- continue research/writing for the My Place in This Changing World project; contribute helpful resources to our village (make sure you are signed into your CUSD Google account)

*** Make sure your Science Binder Table of Contents matches Ms. Sun's at all times!

Exploratory
No Homework

Monday, April 11, 2022

 Important Reminders

- CAASPP Testing Block Schedule

Language Arts

- finish the rough draft of your Information Writing Unit essay by this TOMORROW (citations do not have to be completed until next week)

Social Studies

1.  Complete Lesson 14 reading notes packet.  Read HA textbook pgs. 155 - 163 and complete #3 for all all artifacts.  Due Wed. 4/13

2. Mandala project 

            -First read HA txt pages 165-173, then read the directions to the project, and complete project by drawing your illustrations for each belief on the template and your write - up on G.docs.  Due Fri. 4/15

            

Math

No homework 

(Make sure you are correcting your homework answers.  Answers are posted online

    Go to Village A website -->click on math files --> go to the unit we are in to find answers to homework)

Science

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- read "Almost Zero Waste Guide" Chapters 1-4

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- continue research/writing for the My Place in This Changing World project; contribute helpful resources to our village (make sure you are signed into your CUSD Google account)

*** Make sure your Science Binder Table of Contents matches Ms. Sun's at all times!

Exploratory
No Homework

Thursday, April 7, 2022

Important Reminders

- CAASPP Testing Block Schedule

- 6th grade Social on Friday 4/8 (make sure you turn in the permission slip whether or not you are going

- ELECTIVE cards are due by Friday, 4/8 (midnight)

Language Arts

- finish the rough draft of your Information Writing Unit essay by this TOMORROW (citations do not have to be completed until next week)

Social Studies

No homework 

Math

 Assessment #13 on Thurs. 4/7

(Make sure you are correcting your homework answers.  Answers are posted online

    Go to Village A website -->click on math files --> go to the unit we are in to find answers to homework)

Science

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- read "Almost Zero Waste Guide" Chapters 1-4

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- continue research/writing for the My Place in This Changing World project; contribute helpful resources to our village (make sure you are signed into your CUSD Google account)

*** Make sure your Science Binder Table of Contents matches Ms. Sun's at all times!

Exploratory
No Homework

Wednesday, April 6, 2022

  Important Reminders

- CAASPP Testing Block Schedule

- Make sure you bring in your headphones for CAASPP testing (starting 4/4)

- 6th grade Social on Friday 4/8

- ELECTIVE cards are due by Friday, 4/8 (midnight)

Language Arts

- finish the rough draft of your Information Writing Unit essay by this Fri. 4/8

Social Studies

No homework 

Math

 Assessment #13 on Thurs. 4/7

(Make sure you are correcting your homework answers.  Answers are posted online

    Go to Village A website -->click on math files --> go to the unit we are in to find answers to homework)

Science

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- read "Almost Zero Waste Guide" Introduction

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- continue research/writing for the My Place in This Changing World project; contribute helpful resources to our village (make sure you are signed into your CUSD Google account)

*** Make sure your Science Binder Table of Contents matches Ms. Sun's at all times!

Exploratory
No Homework

Tuesday, April 6, 2022

 Important Reminders

- CAASPP Testing Block Schedule

- Make sure you bring in your headphones for CAASPP testing (starting 4/4)

- 6th grade Social on Friday 4/8

- ELECTIVE cards are due by Friday, 4/8 (midnight)

Language Arts

- finish the rough draft of your Information Writing Unit essay by this Fri. 4/8

Social Studies

No homework 

Math

 Assessment #13 on Thurs. 4/7

(Make sure you are correcting your homework answers.  Answers are posted online

    Go to Village A website -->click on math files --> go to the unit we are in to find answers to homework)

Science

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- read "Almost Zero Waste Guide" Introduction

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- continue research/writing for the My Place in This Changing World project; contribute helpful resources to our village (make sure you are signed into your CUSD Google account)

*** Make sure your Science Binder Table of Contents matches Ms. Sun's at all times!

Exploratory
No Homework

Monday, April 4, 2022

 Important Reminders

- CAASPP Testing Block Schedule

- Make sure you bring in your headphones for CAASPP testing (starting 4/4)

- 6th grade Social on Friday 4/8

Language Arts

- finish the rough draft of your Information Writing Unit essay by this Fri. 4/8

Social Studies

1. Read Lesson 13 (Geography of Ancient India) in HA textbook

2. Complete Lesson 13 student notes . Due Tues 4/5

Math

1. ETA CORE:  check your answers to today's classwork here.  

    Sigma Core:  your answers are here.

2. Complete review sheet #13. Due Tues 4/5

3.  Assessment #13 on Thurs. 4/7

(Make sure you are correcting your homework answers.  Answers are posted online

    Go to Village A website -->click on math files --> go to the unit we are in to find answers to homework)

Science

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- read "Almost Zero Waste Guide" Introduction

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- continue research/writing for the My Place in This Changing World project; contribute helpful resources to our village (make sure you are signed into your CUSD Google account)

*** Make sure your Science Binder Table of Contents matches Ms. Sun's at all times!

Exploratory
No Homework

Friday, April 1, 2022

 Important Reminders

- CAASPP Testing Block Schedule

- Make sure you bring in your headphones for CAASPP testing (starting 4/4)

- 6th grade Social on Friday 4/8

Language Arts

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENTS:

DUE TOMORROW:

- argument essay on Google Classroom FOR OR AGAINST the "equitable grading system" 

• no 0 scores
• opportunity to make up late work
• no extra credit
• retakes for assessments
• grade mostly based on assessments instead of homework

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENTS:

- finish the rough draft of your Information Writing Unit essay by next Fri. 4/8

Social Studies

1. Read Lesson 13 (Geography of Ancient India) in HA textbook

2. Complete Lesson 13 student notes . Due Tues 4/5

Math

1.  Complete review sheet #13. Due Tues 4/5

2.  Assessment #13 on Thurs. 4/7

(Make sure you are correcting your homework answers.  Answers are posted online

    Go to Village A website -->click on math files --> go to the unit we are in to find answers to homework)

Science

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- read "Almost Zero Waste Guide" Introduction

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- continue research/writing for the My Place in This Changing World project; contribute helpful resources to our village (make sure you are signed into your CUSD Google account)

*** Make sure your Science Binder Table of Contents matches Ms. Sun's at all times!

Exploratory
No Homework