Social StudiesIf you were not here because of Jazz band or absent for another reason please watch the video on Judaism and take notes on the main ideas.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAJ6dBXbIvs
Language Arts: Watch the news video again. I have put a link on the blog. Answer the questions on page 143 & 144 which go along with the news. You may answer the questions about the feature stories or hard news stories. Try to answer some about both.
Study for Quiz over vocabulary words page 139 (also on index cards, tone, purpose, and audience)
READ! READ! READ! Reading Olympics and Reading Goal - Semester Ends March 7!
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Link to Social Studies Video
What are the historical aspects of Judaism? How do archeologists and historians know so much about Judaism?
Click on the link below to find out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAJ6dBXbIvs
Click on the link below to find out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAJ6dBXbIvs
Link to ELA News Video
Below you will find a link that goes along with the question in your Springboard Book on page 143 & 144. We are starting a new unit and part of the unit is understanding a news report. Please answer the questions in complete sentences.
There are various news stories such as a hard news story and feature
http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/24/studentnews/sn-curriculum-tue/index.html
There are various news stories such as a hard news story and feature
http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/24/studentnews/sn-curriculum-tue/index.html
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Monday, February 24, 2014
Homework - February 24
BRING BACK READING OLYMPIC LOGS READ! READ! READ!
ELA: Vocabulary Words using index cards or quizlet - Page 139 and the word tone
Read for at least 1/2 hour - Make sure to be working towards reading goal for the reading Olympics and reading goal. Second semester ends March 14th.
Social Studies: Finish Vocabulary for chapter 11.
Math: page 130 1 - 8
ELA: Vocabulary Words using index cards or quizlet - Page 139 and the word tone
Read for at least 1/2 hour - Make sure to be working towards reading goal for the reading Olympics and reading goal. Second semester ends March 14th.
Social Studies: Finish Vocabulary for chapter 11.
Math: page 130 1 - 8
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Grade 6 Homework - February 12
Reading: Continue on your goal for the Reading Olympics!
Make any revisions or editing to your short story.
Social Studies: You are getting a second chance to study for the test. Many of you have not finished the test so you are getting a little extra time to study! Make it count!
Remember the extended response: How did the location of Kush affect trade? Culture? Use of resources? Political and military relations with Egypt? You will need to choose two of these to write a well constructed response.
Make any revisions or editing to your short story.
Social Studies: You are getting a second chance to study for the test. Many of you have not finished the test so you are getting a little extra time to study! Make it count!
Remember the extended response: How did the location of Kush affect trade? Culture? Use of resources? Political and military relations with Egypt? You will need to choose two of these to write a well constructed response.
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Homework Grade 6 February 11
Reading: Read for at least a 1/2 hour; Reading Olympics Bronze 150 minutes; Silver 180 minutes, Gold 210 minutes!
Mrs. Sprague will be checking in every day for progress! Go FOR THE GOLD!!
WRITING: Edit your short story (Periods, commas, and dialogue)
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Also Make Revisions if I have given you feedback. As far as revisions (Things I noticed today - remember to use sensory detail for the setting; similes and metaphors could also be used, Remember you main character needs to grow from the experience - The reader should be able to infer the change in the character)
Social Studies: Study for the test - use your concept maps, packets, and book!
Mrs. Sprague will be checking in every day for progress! Go FOR THE GOLD!!
WRITING: Edit your short story (Periods, commas, and dialogue)
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Also Make Revisions if I have given you feedback. As far as revisions (Things I noticed today - remember to use sensory detail for the setting; similes and metaphors could also be used, Remember you main character needs to grow from the experience - The reader should be able to infer the change in the character)
Social Studies: Study for the test - use your concept maps, packets, and book!
Monday, February 10, 2014
Homework - Monday - February 10
Reading:- Read for at least a 1/2 hour. READING OLYMPICS HAS BEGUN!!!!
You are working for a metal! Remember 150 minutes and you will receive a Bronze Medal, 180 minutes and you will get a Silver Medal, 210 minutes and you will earn a GOLD!!! I say go for the GOLD!
Finish Short Story!! Remember Revisions and editing!!
You also need to do the Art of Writing paper where you are looking for a sentence that you shows descriptive writing.
Social Studies: Finish Packet and concept map if it is not done.
Science: work on geologists Report: Directions are in Activity 34 and a sample
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Grade 6 Homework
Reading: Read for 1/2 hour; Fill out the characterization graphic organizer (As you are reading choose a quote that represents a trait of a character) On the right explain the trait that you think it represents.
Language Arts: You should be on your third paragraph of your short story.
Language Arts: You should be on your third paragraph of your short story.
Monday, February 3, 2014
Grade 6 Homework February 3
Language Arts:
Reading - Read for 1/2 hour and find 3 quotes that shows what your character is like. You are trying to find evidence of a character trait. This is how an author shows what a character is like. (What character trait is shown by this action or words)
Short Story: You should have an introduction to your short story by tomorrow.
Math: Page 137 (59 - 63) 102 questions (5 - 7)
Science: review page for section 3 review on vocabulary
Reading - Read for 1/2 hour and find 3 quotes that shows what your character is like. You are trying to find evidence of a character trait. This is how an author shows what a character is like. (What character trait is shown by this action or words)
Short Story: You should have an introduction to your short story by tomorrow.
Math: Page 137 (59 - 63) 102 questions (5 - 7)
Science: review page for section 3 review on vocabulary
Solution or Mixture??
Let's watch a video
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/matter/mixtures.htm
Overview of Solutions
http://www.chem4kids.com/files/matter_solution.html
Does it dissolve in water?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/10_11/rev_irrev_changes.shtml
Read to find out the difference between an mixture and a solution.
http://schools.bcsd.com/fremont/4th_sci_solutions.htm
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/matter/mixtures.htm
Overview of Solutions
http://www.chem4kids.com/files/matter_solution.html
Does it dissolve in water?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/10_11/rev_irrev_changes.shtml
Read to find out the difference between an mixture and a solution.
http://schools.bcsd.com/fremont/4th_sci_solutions.htm
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