Monday, May 13, 2019

Reminders
- bring the drachma you collected from Greek Olympics TOMORROW if you haven't turned them in!

Language Arts   
SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- in your Units of Study Argument Writing Unit Google Doc, make sure to add the following:

• five bullets for "Thought Prompts that Help an Essayist Think and Write" chart (on slide 11)
• four bullets for "How to Write a Literary Essay about Character" chart (on slides 13-14)

- Newsela article due Mon. 5/20: What it means to be Asian-American (read the article and take the quiz at the end for whichever level Newsela defaults to for you. Recommended: practice reading the article up to 1060L)

- NoRedInk Assignment #29: Embedding Evidence and Conclusion Paragraphs due Mon. 5/20

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S)/PROJECT(S):
due Fri. 5/24 (only if you wrote a letter asking for an extension)
- My Democracy Project service learning reflection — there are two opportunities if you still cannot figure one out on your own:

• May 17th Jai Jagat performance
• May 19th Loaves & Fishes Feed the Need 5K/10K Run/Walk

Social Studies
- Ancient History Experts in Action Project (make sure you check the date for when your assigned chapter is supposed to be presented in class)

- Chapter 29 Quiz TOMORROW!!!
- Chapter 30 Quiz this Fri. 5/17!!!

Math 6
Make sure you are making an effort to put the correct heading when doing homework and leaving a section for redoing incorrect hw problems

Make sure you are checking your homework answers that are posted in Classroom

1. HW #73: 7.2.4 (#74-78)

Math 6/7
Make sure you are making an effort to put the correct heading when doing homework and leaving a section for redoing incorrect hw problems

Make sure you are checking your homework answers that are posted in Classroom


1. HW#92: CC2: 9.2.4 (#87, 88, 90, 91, and 92)


Science
No homework


Exploratory (Huang)
No Homework

Study Strategies (Sun)
No Homework

Friday, May 10, 2019

Reminders
- bring the drachma you collected today from Greek Olympics on Monday!

Language Arts   
SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- mark the "Raymond's Run" text with evidence for both Squeaky is cocky/mean AND Squeaky is confident/kind

- Newsela article due Mon. 5/13: A Holocaust tale on Instagram (read the article and take the quiz at the end for whichever level Newsela defaults to for you. Recommended: practice reading the article up to 1050L)

- NoRedInk Assignment #28: Body Paragraphs due Mon. 5/13

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S)/PROJECT(S):
due Fri. 5/24 (only if you wrote a letter asking for an extension)
- My Democracy Project service learning reflection — there are two opportunities if you still cannot figure one out on your own:

• May 17th Jai Jagat performance
• May 19th Loaves & Fishes Feed the Need 5K/10K Run/Walk

Social Studies
- be prepared to perform "The Iliad" readers theatre tomorrow in class

- Chapter 29 Quiz next Tues. 5/14!!!
- Chapter 30 Quiz next Fri. 5/17!!!

Math 6
Make sure you are making an effort to put the correct heading when doing homework and leaving a section for redoing incorrect hw problems

Make sure you are checking your homework answers that are posted in Classroom

1. Quizzle 27/MB C1-2 packet due Mon. 5/13

Math 6/7
Make sure you are making an effort to put the correct heading when doing homework and leaving a section for redoing incorrect hw problems

Make sure you are checking your homework answers that are posted in Classroom


1. HW#91: CC2: 9.2.3 (#77-82)
2. Quizzle 27/MB C1-2 packet due Mon. 5/13


Science
No homework


Exploratory (Huang)
No Homework

Study Strategies (Sun)
No Homework

Thursday, May 9, 2019

Reminders
- Greek Olympics TOMORROW!!! (make sure you are wearing a chiton tomorrow and bring a water bottle)

• Greek Olympics Map (basic)
• Greek Olympics Map (terrain)

Make sure you take your chitons home at the end of the day tomorrow!!!

Language Arts   
SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- mark the "Raymond's Run" text with evidence for both Squeaky is cocky/mean AND Squeaky is confident/kind

- Newsela article due Mon. 5/13: A Holocaust tale on Instagram (read the article and take the quiz at the end for whichever level Newsela defaults to for you. Recommended: practice reading the article up to 1050L)

- NoRedInk Assignment #28: Body Paragraphs due Mon. 5/13

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S)/PROJECT(S):
due Fri. 5/24 (only if you wrote a letter asking for an extension)
- My Democracy Project service learning reflection — there are two opportunities if you still cannot figure one out on your own:

• May 17th Jai Jagat performance
• May 19th Loaves & Fishes Feed the Need 5K/10K Run/Walk

Social Studies
- be prepared to perform "The Iliad" readers theatre tomorrow in class

- Chapter 28 Quiz TOMORROW!!!
- Chapter 29 Quiz next Tues. 5/14!!!

Math 6
Make sure you are making an effort to put the correct heading when doing homework and leaving a section for redoing incorrect hw problems

Make sure you are checking your homework answers that are posted in Classroom

1. Quizzle 27/MB C1-2 packet due Mon. 6/13

Math 6/7
Make sure you are making an effort to put the correct heading when doing homework and leaving a section for redoing incorrect hw problems

Make sure you are checking your homework answers that are posted in Classroom


1. Quizzle 27/MB C1-2 packet due Mon. 6/13


Science
No homework


Exploratory (Huang)
No Homework

Study Strategies (Sun)
No Homework

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Reminders
- Greek Olympics this Fri. 5/10!!! (make sure you are wearing a chiton on Friday)

Language Arts   
SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- Newsela article due Mon. 5/13: A Holocaust tale on Instagram (read the article and take the quiz at the end for whichever level Newsela defaults to for you. Recommended: practice reading the article up to 1050L)

- NoRedInk Assignment #28: Body Paragraphs due Mon. 5/13

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S)/PROJECT(S):
due Fri. 5/24 (only if you wrote a letter asking for an extension)
- My Democracy Project service learning reflection — there are two opportunities if you still cannot figure one out on your own:

• May 17th Jai Jagat performance
• May 19th Loaves & Fishes Feed the Need 5K/10K Run/Walk

Social Studies
- if you are participating in "The Iliad" readers theatre, make sure you check your assigned role(s) optional Greek Unit Challenges and start rehearsing at home!

- Chapter 28 Quiz this Fri. 5/10!!!
- Chapter 29 Quiz next Tues. 5/14!!!

Math 6
Make sure you are making an effort to put the correct heading when doing homework and leaving a section for redoing incorrect hw problems

Make sure you are checking your homework answers that are posted in Classroom

1. HW #72: 7.1.3 (26, 30, 31, 33, and 34)
Assessment #16 on Thurs. 5/9

Math 6/7
Make sure you are making an effort to put the correct heading when doing homework and leaving a section for redoing incorrect hw problems

Make sure you are checking your homework answers that are posted in Classroom


1. Assessment #16 on Thurs. 5/9


Science
No homework


Exploratory (Huang)
No Homework

Study Strategies (Sun)
No Homework

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Reminders
- Greek Olympics this Fri. 5/10!!! (make sure you are wearing a chiton on Friday)

Language Arts   
SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- Newsela article due Mon. 5/13: A Holocaust tale on Instagram (read the article and take the quiz at the end for whichever level Newsela defaults to for you. Recommended: practice reading the article up to 1050L)

- NoRedInk Assignment #28: Body Paragraphs due Mon. 5/13

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S)/PROJECT(S):
due Fri. 5/24 (only if you wrote a letter asking for an extension)
- My Democracy Project service learning reflection — there are two opportunities if you still cannot figure one out on your own:

• May 17th Jai Jagat performance
• May 19th Loaves & Fishes Feed the Need 5K/10K Run/Walk

Social Studies
- if you are participating in "The Iliad" readers theatre, make sure you check your assigned role(s) optional Greek Unit Challenges and start rehearsing at home!

- Chapter 28 Quiz this Fri. 5/10!!!
- Chapter 29 Quiz next Tues. 5/14!!!

Math 6
Make sure you are making an effort to put the correct heading when doing homework and leaving a section for redoing incorrect hw problems

Make sure you are checking your homework answers that are posted in Classroom

1. Assessment #16 on Thurs. 5/9

Math 6/7
Make sure you are making an effort to put the correct heading when doing homework and leaving a section for redoing incorrect hw problems

Make sure you are checking your homework answers that are posted in Classroom


1. Assessment #16 on Thurs. 5/9

Science
No homework


Exploratory (Huang)
No Homework

Study Strategies (Sun)
No Homework

Monday, May 6, 2019

Reminders
- Greek Olympics this Fri. 5/10!!!

Language Arts   
SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- Newsela article due Mon. 5/13: A Holocaust tale on Instagram (read the article and take the quiz at the end for whichever level Newsela defaults to for you. Recommended: practice reading the article up to 1050L)

- NoRedInk Assignment #28: Body Paragraphs due Mon. 5/13

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S)/PROJECT(S):
due Fri. 5/3
- turn in your My Democracy Project website link on Google Classroom — the website should be complete with:

• research information (written in your own words) on every subpage
• media component (embedded or linked to one of your subpages)
• a reflection on your Service Learning experience (this means your Service Learning component should be done well before 5/3!!!)

If you need an extension for the Service Learning component, make sure you have a letter written with your game plan as far as what you're planning to do and when it will be done, then get a parent to sign it. An alternative to the Service Learning component would be attending the Jai Jagat performance.

Social Studies
- if you are participating in "The Iliad" readers theatre, make sure you check your assigned role(s) optional Greek Unit Challenges and start rehearsing at home!

- Chapter 27 Quiz TOMORROW!!!
- Chapter 28 Quiz this Fri. 5/10!!!

Math 6
Make sure you are making an effort to put the correct heading when doing homework and leaving a section for redoing incorrect hw problems

Make sure you are checking your homework answers that are posted in Classroom

1. HW #71: 7.1.2 (18, 19, 21, 22, and 23)
2. Review #16 due Tues 5/7
3. Assessment #16 on Thurs. 5/9

Math 6/7
Make sure you are making an effort to put the correct heading when doing homework and leaving a section for redoing incorrect hw problems

Make sure you are checking your homework answers that are posted in Classroom

1. HW #90: 9.2.1 (55-57, 59, and 60)
2. Review #16 due Tues 5/7
3. Assessment #16 on Thurs. 5/9

Science
1. Complete "Earthshaking events" worksheet



Exploratory (Huang)
No Homework

Study Strategies (Sun)
No Homework

Thursday, May 2, 2019

Reminders
- sign up for a Greek Olympics event if you missed it in class (sign up for only ONE that is NOT SOPHISTRY)

Language Arts   
SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S):

- Newsela article due Mon. 5/6: PRO/CON - Should we do away with the Electoral College (read the article and take the quiz at the end for whichever level Newsela defaults to for you. Required: Make sure you complete the WRITE prompt thoughtfully and with details and/or textual evidence. Recommended: practice reading the article up to 1030L)

Before you answer the WRITE prompt, watch these videos first:
Does your vote count? The Electoral College explained (Ted-Ed)
How the Electoral College Works (CGP Grey)
The Trouble with the Electoral College (CGP Grey) — biased towards getting rid of the EC
Do You Understand the Electoral College (PragerU) — biased towards keeping the EC

- NoRedInk Assignment #27: Thesis Statements, Topic Sentences, and Introductory Paragraphs due Mon. 5/6

- Newsela Reading Quiz TOMORROW!!!

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENT(S)/PROJECT(S):
due Fri. 5/3
- turn in your My Democracy Project website link on Google Classroom — the website should be complete with:

• research information (written in your own words) on every subpage
• media component (embedded or linked to one of your subpages)
• a reflection on your Service Learning experience (this means your Service Learning component should be done well before 5/3!!!)

If you need an extension for the Service Learning component, make sure you have a letter written with your game plan as far as what you're planning to do and when it will be done, then get a parent to sign it. An alternative to the Service Learning component would be attending the Jai Jagat performance.

Social Studies
- if you are participating in "The Iliad" readers theatre, make sure you check your assigned role(s) optional Greek Unit Challenges and start rehearsing at home!

- Chapter 26 Quiz this Fri. 5/3!!!
- Chapter 27 Quiz next Tues. 5/7!!!

Math 6
Make sure you are making an effort to put the correct heading when doing homework and leaving a section for redoing incorrect hw problems

Make sure you are checking your homework answers that are posted in Classroom

1. Complete Assess #15 corrections and parent signature

Math 6/7
Make sure you are making an effort to put the correct heading when doing homework and leaving a section for redoing incorrect hw problems

Make sure you are checking your homework answers that are posted in Classroom

1. HW #89: "Packing up candy" worksheet (2 sided) due on Mon. 5/6
2. Complete assess #15 corrections parent signature

Science
1. Plate tectonic unit test (Chapters 7 & 8) on Monday 5/6
Study vocabulary, notes in science notebook, review packet, re-read chapters 7 and 8


Exploratory (Huang)
No Homework

Study Strategies (Sun)
No Homework