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

Thursday, March 31, 2022

 Important Reminders

- 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

Read about the Han Dynasty.  There will be quiz (multiple choice and short answer) on Friday, 4/1

Math

Homework #55:  CC2:  4.2.4  #4-65, 66, 67, and 69

(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

Wednesday, March 30, 2022

 Important Reminders

- 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:

- prepare for the class debate FOR AND AGAINST the "equitable grading system" 

• no 0 scores
• opportunity to make up late work
• no extra credit
• retakes for assessments

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENTS:

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

- NoRedInk Quiz #10 TOMORROW!!!
covers: 
"Who" and "Whom"
Quiet vs. Quite
Morning vs. Mourning
Maybe vs. May be
Good vs. Well
Everday vs. Every day
Everyone vs. Every one
Anyone vs. Any one
Affect vs. Effect
Accept vs. Except
Cite vs. Sight vs. Site
Scene s. Seen
Advice vs. Advise
Farther vs. Further
Anyway vs. Anyways
Altogether vs. All together
Already vs. All ready

Social Studies

Read about the Han Dynasty.  There will be quiz (multiple choice and short answer) on Friday, 4/1

Math

Homework #54:  CC2:  4.2.4 #4-60 through 64

(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, March 29, 2022

 Important Reminders

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

Language Arts

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENTS:

DUE TOMORROW:

- prepare for the class debate FOR AND AGAINST the "equitable grading system" 

• no 0 scores
• opportunity to make up late work
• no extra credit
• retakes for assessments

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENTS:

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

- NoRedInk Quiz #10 TOMORROW!!!
covers: 
"Who" and "Whom"
Quiet vs. Quite
Morning vs. Mourning
Maybe vs. May be
Good vs. Well
Everday vs. Every day
Everyone vs. Every one
Anyone vs. Any one
Affect vs. Effect
Accept vs. Except
Cite vs. Sight vs. Site
Scene s. Seen
Advice vs. Advise
Farther vs. Further
Anyway vs. Anyways
Altogether vs. All together
Already vs. All ready

Social Studies

No homework 

Math

Homework #53:  CC2:  4.2.3 #4-46 through 53

(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, March 28, 2022

Important Reminders

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

Language Arts

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENTS:

DUE TOMORROW:

- re-read the article and come up with arguments FOR AND AGAINST the "equitable grading system" (be prepared to argue from either perspective tomorrow):

• no 0 scores
• opportunity to make up late work
• no extra credit
• retakes for assessments

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENTS:

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

Social Studies

No homework 

Math

1. Complete Desmos CC2: 4.2.2  if you have not done so yet.   The link is posted in g. Classroom.

2. Homework #52:  CC2:  4.2.2 #4-39, 41, and 43.  AND "What happened to the boy who drank 8 sodas" practice.

(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 "Simple Acts to Save Our Planet"

- finish the "Earth Systems Deep Dive" Challenge Question

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, March 24, 2022

Important Reminders

- Progress Report comes out soon; make sure you turn in late work ASAP

- keep your COVID Testing QR code safe; you will need it every Friday

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

Language Arts

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENTS:

- finish the rough draft of your Information Writing Unit essay by next Fri. 4/1

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENTS:

DUE Mon. 3/28:

- Newsela article: Climate Change Makes Wildfires Worse (read the article and take the quiz at the end at whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to MAX even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are optional but helpful in aiding in your reading comprehension. Required — Power Words activity

- NoRedInk Assignment #20: Commonly Confused Words IV

Social Studies

The silk road "choose your adventure" project.  Due Friday 3/21 

Math

Homework #51:  CC1: 7.2.4  #7-74 through 78

(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):

- finish the "Earth Systems Deep Dive" Challenge Question

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, March 23, 2022

 Important Reminders

- Progress Report comes out soon; make sure you turn in late work ASAP

- keep your COVID Testing QR code safe; you will need it every Friday

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

Language Arts

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENTS:

- finish the rough draft of your Information Writing Unit essay by next Fri. 4/1

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENTS:

DUE Mon. 3/28:

- Newsela article: Climate Change Makes Wildfires Worse (read the article and take the quiz at the end at whichever lexile level Newsela defaults to for you; however, try to read up to MAX even if you start off at a lower level). Annotations are optional but helpful in aiding in your reading comprehension. Required — Power Words activity

- NoRedInk Assignment #20: Commonly Confused Words IV

Social Studies

The silk road "choose your adventure" project.  Due Friday 3/21 

Math

Homework #51:  CC1: 7.2.4  #7-74 through 78

(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):

- finish the "Earth Systems Deep Dive" Challenge Question

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