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6th Grade LA & Science
Christine Beach
MOT CHARTER SCHOOL
Contact Christine Beach

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Welcome to Mrs. Beach's Website!

This website is to assist students in remembering assignments and as an aid for parents to be connected with what's going on in the classroom. I update this website weekly and occasionally make changes through out the week. Please do not rely solely on this website as the students are ultimately responsible for writing their assignments in their agenda books.

Week of June 1st -----------------------------------------------------

LANGUAGE ARTS:

Oral Book report due June 1st - Presentations will be this week

Homework:

Mon. - Finish reading ch 21, ch 21 questions, journal entry for ch 20 & 21 combined

Tues. -  CC Test on Thursday (ch13-22), Read ch 22 and complete questions,  journal entry - write a letter to Adeline discussing her life.

Wed. -  CC Test on Thursday, Read the Author's Postscript p 204-205, Writing MUST be finished by Friday morning, Journal entry - write a letter to Adeline discussing her life, have a silent reading book ready to go for our last comfy cozy time on Friday.

Thurs. -

Fri. - 


*** Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***


SCIENCE

Mon. -  

Tues. - Finish Activity 8 - Analysis Questions 1-3

Wed. - 

Thurs. -

Fri. -

***Science homework is not given out very often, but students should be reviewing daily activities/notes frequently. Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***

 

 

Week of May 11th-----------------------------------------------------

LANGUAGE ARTS:

Students should be finished reading their biography and working on their project by now

Oral Book report due June 1st - Presentations will be that week

***Newsletter articles must be e-mailed to Mrs. Beach by 9pm Thursday night. Authors for this week are: Sarah, Julian, Derek, Erin, and Robbie

Homework:

Mon. - Ch 14 Vocabulary

Tues. -  

Wed. -  Finish reading ch 15, ch 15 journal and questions

Thurs. - ,Newsletter artice due by 9pm tonight

Fri. - 


*** Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***


SCIENCE

Mon. -  

Tues. - Read pages 16-17 and takes notes.  Also read pages 19-20

Wed. - 

Thurs. -

Fri. -

***Science homework is not given out very often, but students should be reviewing daily activities/notes frequently. Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***

 

 

Week of May 11th-----------------------------------------------------

LANGUAGE ARTS:

Book Report Approvals were due Friday 4/24. 

Students should be reading their biography every night!

Oral Book report due June 1st - Presentations will be that week

***Newsletter articles must be e-mailed to Mrs. Beach by 9pm Thursday night. Authors for this week are: Laiken, Laura, Nick, Danny & Simran

Homework:

Mon. - Ch 1-12 Test on Wednesday, Finish ch 12 questions and journal

Tues. -  Ch 1-12 Test on Wednesday

Wed. -  

Thurs. - ,Newsletter artice due by 9pm tonight

Fri. - 


*** Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***


SCIENCE

Mon. -  Lever Quiz on Wednesday, Read pg 5 & 6 in the Levers and Pulleys book and take notes on important details

Tues. -

Wed. - 

Thurs. - Lever Pictures A & B and label the Fulcrum, Effort and Load in each picture

Fri. -

***Science homework is not given out very often, but students should be reviewing daily activities/notes frequently. Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***

 

WEEK OF April 27th   ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

LANGUAGE ARTS:

Book Report Approvals were due Friday 4/24.  Students who still do not have biographies approved need to do so ASAP.

Students should be reading their biography every night!

Oral Book report due June 1st - Presentations will be that week

***Newsletter articles must be e-mailed to Mrs. Beach by 9pm Thursday night. Authors for this week are: Samantha, Brianna, Rebecca B, Hannah, and Konark

Homework:

Mon. - Ch 6-7 journal and questions

Tues. -  Finish ch 8-9 vocabulary, read ch 8-9 and complete a journal entry

Wed. -  Finish Ch 10 vocabulary, Ch 1-12 Test next week

Thurs. -

Fri. - 


*** Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***


SCIENCE

Mon. -  Electricity Test Wednesday & complete electric current packet

Tues. - Electricity Test Wednesday

Wed. - 

Thurs. -

Fri. -

***Science homework is not given out very often, but students should be reviewing daily activities/notes frequently. Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***

 

 

WEEK OF April 20th   ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

LANGUAGE ARTS:

LC Book Report Due Friday April 24th

***Newsletter articles must be e-mailed to Mrs. Beach by 9pm Thursday night. NO NEWSLETTER THIS WEEK 

Homework:

Mon. - Be prepared to work on the LC book report (bring materials if necessary).  Book Report due Friday April 24th.  Bring Zip-Loc bag for new novel.  Biography book needs to be approved by Friday.  Chinese Cinderella vocabulary for ch 2 & 3.  Finish bookmarks

Tues. -  Be prepared to work on LC book report...due Friday 4/24.  Zip-loc bag for new novel.  Biography book approved by Friday

Wed. -  Be Prepared to work on LC book report in class..due Friday.  Biography book must be approved by Friday, FInish CC journal entry for ch 1.  CC journal entry for ch.2-3 , Ch 2-3 Questions

Thurs. - LC projects due tomorrow, Biography book must be approved by tomorrow.  Read C.C. ch 5 and write a journal entry for ch 4 & 5 combined.

Fri. - 


*** Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***


SCIENCE

Mon. - Electricity Test Tuesday 4/28

Tues. - Electricity Test Tuesday 4/28

Wed. -  Electricity Test Tuesday 4/28 & Quiz on Friday - Series, Parallel & Short circuits, Study guide due Monday

Thurs. - Electricity Test WEDNESDAY 4/29 & Quiz on MONDAY, Study guide due on Monday

Fri. - Electricity Test WEDNESDAY 4/29.  Quiz on MONDAY Study Guide due on Monday

***Science homework is not given out very often, but students should be reviewing daily activities/notes frequently. Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***

 

WEEK OF April 6th   ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

LANGUAGE ARTS:

LC Book Report Due Friday April 24th

***Newsletter articles must be e-mailed to Mrs. Beach by 9pm Thursday night. NO NEWSLETTER THIS WEEK 

Homework:

Mon. - Be prepared to work on the LC book report (bring materials if necessary).  Book Report due Friday April 24th, Finish character comparison and evaluation if you did not finish in class.

Tues. -

Wed. -  

Thurs. -

Fri. - 


*** Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***


SCIENCE

Mon. - Get Test Signed

Tues. -

Wed. - 

Thurs. -

Fri. -

***Science homework is not given out very often, but students should be reviewing daily activities/notes frequently. Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***

 

WEEK OF March 30th   ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

LANGUAGE ARTS:

***Newsletter articles must be e-mailed to Mrs. Beach by 9pm Thursday night.  Articles this week are written by: Adaeze, Sama, Rebecca W., Martinique, & George

Homework:

Mon. - Read LC book part 5...Job due Wednesday & Journal entry due Friday

Tues. - Read LC book part 5...Job due Wednesday & Journal entry due Friday

Wed. -  LC Journal entry 5 due Friday,

Thurs. - LC Journal entry due Friday, Newsletter articles due by 9pm

Fri. - 


*** Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***


SCIENCE

Test on **** TUESDAY 3/31

Mon. - Study for test

Tues. -

Wed. -  Next two pages in the packet...Circuit 1-4 pictures and explanations

Thurs. -

Fri. -

***Science homework is not given out very often, but students should be reviewing daily activities/notes frequently. Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***

WEEK OF March 23rd   ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

LANGUAGE ARTS:

***Newsletter articles must be e-mailed to Mrs. Beach by 9pm Wednesdaynight.  Articles this week are written by: Sarah, Julian, Derek, Erin & Robbie

Homework:

Mon. - Read LC book part 4...Job due Wednesday & Journal entry due Monay 3/30, Grammar quiz on Thursday

Tues. - Read LC book part 4...Job due Wednesday & Journal entry due MOnday 3/30, Grammar quiz on pronouns Thursday

Wed. -  LC Journal entry due Monday 3/30, Grammar quiz on pronouns Thursday

Newsletter articles due by 9pm

Thurs. - LC Journal entry due Monday, Read part 5 of LC book, Job 5 due Wednesday

Fri. -  No School


*** Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***


SCIENCE

Quiz on Tuesday(Study - Big Ideas, all class notes & lessons)

Test on **** TUESDAY 3/31

Mon. - Study for quiz & Test

Tues. - Study for quiz & Test, Gravity reading and questions

Wed. - Study for Test

Thurs. - Study

Fri. - No School.............study

***Science homework is not given out very often, but students should be reviewing daily activities/notes frequently. Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***

 

WEEK OF March 23rd   ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

LANGUAGE ARTS:

***Newsletter articles must be e-mailed to Mrs. Beach by 9pm Wednesdaynight.  Articles this week are written by: Sarah, Julian, Derek, Erin & Robbie

Homework:

Mon. - Read LC book part 4...Job due Wednesday & Journal entry due Monay 3/30, Grammar quiz on Thursday

Tues. - Read LC book part 4...Job due Wednesday & Journal entry due MOnday 3/30, Grammar quiz on pronouns Thursday

Wed. -  LC Journal entry due Monday 3/30, Grammar quiz on pronouns Thursday

Newsletter articles due by 9pm

Thurs. - LC Journal entry due Monday, Read part 5 of LC book, Job 5 due Wednesday

Fri. -  No School


*** Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***


SCIENCE

Quiz on Tuesday(Study - Big Ideas, all class notes & lessons)

Test on **** TUESDAY 3/31

Mon. - Study for quiz & Test

Tues. - Study for quiz & Test, Gravity reading and questions

Wed. - Study for Test

Thurs. - Study

Fri. - No School.............study

***Science homework is not given out very often, but students should be reviewing daily activities/notes frequently. Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***

WEEK OF March 9th   ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

LANGUAGE ARTS:

***Newsletter articles due by 6:30 pm on Thursday**3/12. Articles will be written by: Samantha, Laura, Nick, Danny & Simran

Homework:


Mon. - Read LC book part 2...Job due Wednesday & Journal entry due Friday, Finish Character Map

Tues. - Read LC book part 2...Job due Wednesday & Journal entry due Friday

Wed. -  Journal entry due Friday

Thurs. - LC Journal entry due Friday

News article due by 8:00pm tonight

Fri. - 


*** Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***


SCIENCE

Mon. - Finish graph for Lesson 5

Tues. -

Wed. -

Thurs. -

Fri. -

***Science homework is not given out very often, but students should be reviewing daily activities/notes frequently. Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***

 

WEEK OF March 4th   ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

LANGUAGE ARTS:

***Newsletter articles due by 6:30 pm on Thursday**3/12. Articles will be written by: Samantha, Laura, Nick, Danny & Simran

Homework:


Mon. - 

Tues. -

Wed. -  Get a gallon size zip-loc bag to keep your LC book in, LC - Read section 1, job 1 due Thursday, Journal entry 1 due Monday

Thurs. - LC Journal entry due Monday

Fri. -  LC Journal entry due Monday


*** Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***


SCIENCE

Students can participate in the science fair for extra credit.  Forms are due by Friday 3/6

Mon. -

Tues. -

Wed. - Science Fair permission slip due Friday (if participating)

Thurs. - Science Fair permission slip due Friday (if participating), Complete Extension - Graphing your Data (Work through the whole page and graph)

Fri. -

***Science homework is not given out very often, but students should be reviewing daily activities/notes frequently. Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***

 

WEEK OF February 23rd  ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

LANGUAGE ARTS:

***Newsletter articles due by 6:30 pm on Thursday. Articles will be written by: Dominic, Jessica C., Jessica D., Zoe and Tess

Homework:


Mon. - Reading test on Wednesday, finish reading group worksheets.

Tues. - Study for reading test, finish vocabulary development activity and summary of story.

Wed. -   Finish revising for sentence fluency in Lesson 17 pg. 79 of Write Traits workbook.

Thurs. - News Articles for this week due by 6:30 pm

Fri. -  Get a gallon size zip-loc bag to keep your LC book in, Finish bookmark, read from LC book (you will have 30-45 minutes on both Monday and Tuesday in class to read) LC job due on Wednesday, LC journal entry due on Friday.


*** Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***


SCIENCE

Quiz Next Monday(3/2) on lessons 1 & 2.  Study - Packet #1 (esp. "Bilding an Understanding of Forces that Cause Motion"), Big Ideas & Newton's 1st Law

Mon. -

Tues. -

Wed. - Quiz Next Monday on lessons 1 & 2.  Study - Packet #1 (esp. "Bilding an Understanding of Forces that Cause Motion"), Big Ideas & Newton's 1st Law

Thurs. - Study for quiz

Fri. - Study for quiz

***Science homework is not given out very often, but students should be reviewing daily activities/notes frequently. Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***

WEEK OF February 17th  ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

LANGUAGE ARTS:

***Newsletter articles due by 6:30 pm on Thursday. Articles will be written by: Laiken, Brianna, Rebecca B, Zoe, & Konark

Homework:


Mon. - 

Tues. -

Wed. -   Re-read story.  "Dragon-Dragon" group - write a description or draw a picture of the dragon

Thurs. - News Articles for this week due by 6:30 pm

Fri. - 


*** Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***


SCIENCE

Mon. -

Tues. -

Wed. - Clean out all CE materials from binder.  Keep the safety contract and How to be successful handout in the front.  Make sure you have loose-leaf paper.

Thurs. -

Fri. -

***Science homework is not given out very often, but students should be reviewing daily activities/notes frequently. Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***

WEEK OF February 9th  ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

LANGUAGE ARTS:

***Newsletter articles due by 6:30 pm on Wednesday. Articles will be written by: Adaeze, Sama, Rebecca W., Matrinique & George

Homework:


Mon. - 

Tues. -

Wed. -  FInish review and assess questions for your story,

News Articles for this week due by 6:30 pm

Thurs. -

Fri. - 


*** Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***


SCIENCE

Volcano Test Wednesday 2/11

Mon. - Study

Tues. - Study & Finish questions from class

Wed. -

Thurs. -

Fri. -

***Science homework is not given out very often, but students should be reviewing daily activities/notes frequently. Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***

WEEK OF February 2nd  ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

LANGUAGE ARTS:

***Newsletter articles due by 6:30 pm on Thursday. Articles will be written by: Laiken, Julian, Derek, Erin and Robbie

Homework:

"Aaron's Gift" and "Water" test on Thursday

Mon. - Study for test, "Water" Review and Assess questions 1-3

Tues. - Study for test

Wed. -  Study for test

Thurs. - News Articles for this week due by 6:30 pm

Fri. - 


*** Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***


SCIENCE

Volcano Test Tuesday 2/10

Mon. - Study guide (starts on page 342) due Thursday, 2-3 more quiz questions on types of volcanoes tomorrow (UNLESS YOU EARNED A 100% on the first one)

Tues. - Study

Wed. -Study

Thurs. - Study

Fri. - Study

***Science homework is not given out very often, but students should be reviewing daily activities/notes frequently. Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***

WEEK OF January 26th ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Progress Reports due back signed by Wednesday


LANGUAGE ARTS:

***Newsletter articles due by 6:30 pm on Thursday. Articles will be written by: Laiken, Laura, Nick, Danny, Simran

Homework:

Mon. - Weekly Reader Issue 15 Due Thursday, finish handout pg 194 (1-8)

Tues. - Weekly Reader Issue 15 due Thursday, Review and Assess questions p119 #1-3, Complete p 196 in writing packet...1st part only, Extra Credit detailed summary of story for 6 extra percentage points on the test

Wed. -  Weekly Reader Issue 15 due Thursday

Thurs. - Re-read "Aaron's Gift" and finish the review and assess questions

Fri. -  none


*** Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***


SCIENCE

Volcano Test Tuesday 2/10

Mon. - Volcano Quiz Tuesday

Tues. -

Wed. -

Thurs. -

Fri. - Finish the reflection questions for lesson 22 (p244-245) & Read and highlight important facts in "The Rock Cycle" ** Begin studying for the test

***Science homework is not given out very often, but students should be reviewing daily activities/notes frequently. Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***

WEEK OF January 20th ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^


LANGUAGE ARTS:

NWEA testing on Wednesday (Language Usage) and Friday (Math)

***Newsletter articles due by 6:30 pm on Thursday.

Homework:

Mon. - 

Tues. -Story test on Friday, Finish review and assess questions 1-3

Wed. -  story test on Friday, Finish review and assess questions 4 & 5, finish handout - "Determining Meaning", Finish Journal entry (write for 10 minutes).

Thurs. - Story test on Friday & Finish Write Traits lesson


Fri. -  Story test on Friday


*** Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***


SCIENCE

Mon. -

Tues. - Finish 19.2 reflection questions 1 & 2 (All Parts)

Wed. -Read "An Island is Born" and "Volcanologists Talk About Their Work"

Thurs. - Volcano Quiz on Tuesday, Finish 21.1 reflection questions 1 &2

Fri. - Volcano Quiz on Tuesday & Finish Igneous Rocks packet

***Science homework is not given out very often, but students should be reviewing daily activities/notes frequently. Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***

 

WEEK OF January 12th ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^


LANGUAGE ARTS:

Homework:

Mon. - Newsletter articles due by 6:30 pm on Thursday.

Tues. -Newsletter articles due by 6:30 pm on Thursday. reread "A Backwoods Boy" Test early next week.

Wed. -  Newsletter articles due by 6:30 pm on Thursday. Reading test early next week, Review and Assess questions # 1-3, Grammar Rule 6 page 25 & 26, Finish the "Greenway Forest" writing piece (if not completed in class)

Thurs. - Newsletter articles due by 6:30 pm on Thursday.


Fri. - 


*** Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***


SCIENCE

Catastrpohic Events projects are due Monday January 12th, presentations will take place through the week
Homework:

Mon. -

Tues. - Finish Magma Packet

Wed. -

Thurs. -

Fri. -

***Science homework is not given out very often, but students should be reviewing daily activities/notes frequently. Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***

 

 

WEEK OF January 5th ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^


LANGUAGE ARTS:

Homework:

Mon. - Read "The Sounds of Summer Running" p 6-12, Story test on Friday

Tues. -Story test on Friday

Wed. -  Story test on Friday

Thurs. - Story test on Friday, Bring your book for comfy cozy reading time


Fri. - 


*** Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***


SCIENCE

Catastrpohic Events projects are due Monday January 12th, presentations will take place through the week
Homework:

Mon. - Define solid, liquid and gas, Write about what you already know and want to know about lava and magma. Don't forget to be working on your CE Project.  We will be working on projects in class on Thursday and Friday.

Tues. - Don't forget to be working on your CE Project, We will be working on projects in class on Thursday and Friday.  Finish your concept map.

Wed. -Don't forget to be working on your CE Project. We will be working on projects in class on Thursday and Friday.

Thurs. -Don't forget to be working on your CE Project. We will be working on projects in class on Thursday and Friday.

Fri. - Don't forget to be working on your CE Project they are DUE ON MONDAY!

***Science homework is not given out very often, but students should be reviewing daily activities/notes frequently. Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***

 

 

WEEK OF December 22 nd^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Happy Holidays!!!

Don't forget to work on your CE Project over the break

WEEK OF December 15 th^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

LANGUAGE ARTS:

Homework:

Mon. - All word study tests on Monday 12/22, Wednesday - "Stray Test", Finish the 2 letters for Write Traits Lesson 11 page 52-53.  Bring supplies for our Cinnamon Project

Tues. - All word study tests  and 20 points due on Monday 12/22, Wednesday - "Stray Test",

Wed. -  All word study tests are now Friday, 20 points due on Monday 12/22, COmpare Contrast Essay due Monday


Thurs. - All word study tests are now Friday, 20 points due on Monday 12/22, COmpare Contrast Essay due Monday


Fri. -  20 points due on Monday 12/22, COmpare Contrast Essay due Monday


*** Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***


SCIENCE

Catastrpohic Events projects are due Monday January 12th, presentations will take place through the week


Homework:

Mon. - Test next Tuesday 12/16, Don't forget to be working on your CE Project.

Tues. - Don't forget to be working on your CE Project and bring it to class on Wednesday...we will be working on our presentations in class

Wed. -Don't forget to be working on your CE Project.

Thurs. -Don't forget to be working on your CE Project.

Fri. - Don't forget to be working on your CE Project, we will be working on our projects again in class on Monday

***Science homework is not given out very often, but students should be reviewing daily activities/notes frequently. Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***

 

 

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WEEK OF December 1st ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

LANGUAGE ARTS:

Homework:

Mon. - "Jumping Frog" Questions, Writing assignment due Tuesday, D E F Spelling tests tomorrow

Tues. - Grammar Rule 4 & 5 quiz Friday, Bring a packed lunch

Wed. -  Grammar Rule 4 & 5 quiz Friday,


Thurs. - Grammar Rule 4 & 5 quiz Friday,


Fri. - 


*** Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***


SCIENCE

Homework:

Mon. - Test next Tuesday 12/16, CE research due Tuesday (rough draft), Study Guide due Thursday, 15.3 reflection Questions (period 1 & 3)

Tues. - Test next Tuesday 12/16, Study Guide due Thursday, 15.3 reflection questions (period 2 due Thursday)

Wed. - Test next Tuesday 12/16, Study Guide due Thursday

Thurs. -Test next Tuesday 12/16,

Fri. - Test next Tuesday 12/16, Finish the earthquakes packet from class today

***Science homework is not given out very often, but students should be reviewing daily activities/notes frequently. Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***

 

WEEK OF December 1st ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

LANGUAGE ARTS:

Homework:

Mon. - Grammar rule 1-3 quiz on Wednesday, Story due the end of this week, Word Study 20 points, grammar page 18

Tues. - Grammar rule 1-3 quiz on Wednesday, Story due the end of this week, Word Study 20 points, "The Diamond Necklace" word search


Wed. -  Word Study 20 Points, Weekly Reader due Friday, Writing-story due date changed to the beginning of next week.


Thurs. -

Fri. - 


*** Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***


SCIENCE

Homework:

Mon. - Test on Earthquakes next week (possibly Thursday)rough draft of you research for your catastrophic event project is due by early next Tuesday, Student Sheet 15.1 p 211-212 in the earthquakes packet * Plot the points only

Tues. - Test on Earthquakes next week (possibly Thursday)rough draft of you research for your catastrophic event project is due by early next Tuesday,

Wed. - Test on Earthquakes next week (possibly Thursday)rough draft of you research for your catastrophic event project is due by early next Tuesday, Pangaea Project due Friday, 15.2 reflection questions due tomorrow.

Thurs. -Test on Earthquakes next week (possibly Thursday)rough draft of you research for your catastrophic event project is due by early next Tuesday,

Fri. - Test on Earthquakes next week (possibly Thursday)rough draft of you research for your catastrophic event project is due by early next Tuesday,

***Science homework is not given out very often, but students should be reviewing daily activities/notes frequently. Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***

 

WEEK OF October 27th^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

LANGUAGE ARTS:

Presenting Cereal Commercials this Week

Homework:

Mon. - CH 12-17 Quiz tomorrow, Word Study 20 points

Tues. - Test ch 12-20 next Tuesday, Read ch 19, Word Study 20 points and any other work that you have.

Wed. - Test ch 12-20 next Tuesday, Read ch 19, Word Study 20 points and any other work that you have.

Thurs. - Test ch 12-20 next Tuesday, Read ch 19, Word Study 20 points and any other work that you have, Ch 18 & 19 comprehension questions


Fri. - Test ch 12-20 next WEDNESDAY, Read ch 19, Word Study 20 points and any other work that you have.

** Ch 12-20 Test is now on Wednesday 11/5

*** Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***


SCIENCE

Homework:

Mon. - Begin gathering research on your specific Catastrophic Event for your project


Tues. - Begin gathering research on your specific Catastrophic Event for your project

Wed. - Begin gathering research on your specific Catastrophic Event for your project

Thurs. -Begin gathering research on your specific Catastrophic Event for your project & Study for the test next Tuesday

Fri. - Begin gathering research on your specific Catastrophic Event for your project & Study for the test next Tuesday


* Things to study for the test (TUESDAY 11/4):

-re-read pages 38-45 & 66-69 in the Earth's Changing Surface textbook

-Rocks and weathering packet

-Erosion and Deposition Questions

-Information we covered on earthquakes this week


***Science homework is not given out very often, but students should be reviewing daily activities/notes frequently. Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***

WEEK OF October. 20th^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

DSTP TESTING THIS WEEK

LANGUAGE ARTS:

Don't forget to work on your cereal box book reports! NEW DUE DATE: Due MONDAY OCTOBER 27th

Homework:

Mon. - Spelling test on Wednesday

Tues. - Spelling test on Wednesday & bring in materials to work on Cereal Box reports tomorrow in class

Wed. - City of Ember Quiz Ch 12- 17 on Tuesday

Thurs. - City of Ember Quiz Ch 12- 17 on Tuesday

Fri. - City of Ember Quiz Ch 12- 17 on Tuesday, Book Reports Due on Monday and presentations will begin as well.


*** Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***


SCIENCE

Homework:

Mon. - Some students still did not get their Storm Test signed. Period 1 - get project signed & look up a few Catastrophic events to research



Tues. - Period 2 - get project signed & look up a few Catastrophic events to research





Wed. - Period 3 - get project signed & look up a few Catastrophic events to research





Thurs. -



Fri. -



***Science homework is not given out very often, but students should be reviewing daily activities/notes frequently. Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***







WEEK OF October. 13th^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^



LANGUAGE ARTS



Don't forget to work on your cereal box book reports! Due Oct. 24th



Homework:



Mon. - Weekly Reader Issue 7 due on Thursday, WOrd sort, Word study 20 points due on Friday or Monday depending on your word study group, Chapter 1-11 Test tomorrow



Tues. - Weekly Reader Issue 7 due on Thursday, WOrd sort, Word study 20 points due on Friday or Monday depending on your word study group,



Wed. - Weekly Reader Issue 7 due on Thursday, WOrd sort, Word study 20 points due on Friday or Monday depending on your word study group, ***Comfy Cozy time tomorrow, finish reading ch 12





Thurs. - WOrd sort, Word study 20 points due on Friday or Monday depending on your word study group,



Fri. - Weekly Reader Issue 7 due on Thursday, WOrd sort, Word study 20 points due on Friday or Monday depending on your word study group, Spelling test on Monday or Tuesday depending on your word study group



*** Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***





SCIENCE





Homework:



Mon. - quiz on Weathering and Erosion tomorrow & complete the Rocks and Weathering packet



Tues. -

Wed. -



Thurs. -



Fri. - NO SCHOOL



***Science homework is not given out very often, but students should be reviewing daily activities/notes frequently. Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***





WEEK OF October. 6th^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^



LANGUAGE ARTS



Don't forget to work on your cereal box book reports! Due Oct. 24th



Homework:



Mon. -



Tues. - Ch 10 & 11 comprehension questions, Sammy's Sandwich handout



Wed. - Ch. 1-11 test beginning of next week (probably Tuesday) Ch 10 & 11 take home quiz,Vocabulary for ch 12 & 13 first page and top on second only, ***Comfy Cozy time tomorrow, finish reading ch 12





Thurs. - Ch. 1-11 test beginning of next week (probable Tuesday)



Fri. - NO SCHOOL





*** Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***





SCIENCE





Homework:



Mon. -

Tues. -

Wed. -



Thurs. -



Fri. - NO SCHOOL



***Science homework is not given out very often, but students should be reviewing daily activities/notes frequently. Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***





WEEK OF Sept. 29th ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^



LANGUAGE ARTS



Don't forget to work on your cereal box book reports!



Homework:



Mon. - Weekly Reader due Thursday, Last page in chapter 7 packet on indirect quotes.



Tues. - Weekly Reader due Thursday, Finish "My so Called Friend" Ch 8 & 9 quiz towards the end of the week



Wed. - Weekly Reader due Thursday, Next Step - "Aquariums-Not for Everyone", ch 8&9 Comprehension questions (finish "My so Called Friend" Next step if you did not have it complete today)



Thurs. - Ch 8 &9 quiz Friday, $1 any pants day Friday ***Comfy Cozy time tomorrow



Fri. -





*** Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***





SCIENCE



+++++ Storms Test on MONDAY (not Friday) +++++++





Homework:



Mon. - Study - test on storms will most likely be on Friday



Tues. - Study - test on storms will most likely be on Friday



Wed. - Study - test on storms will most likely be on MONDAY





Thurs. - Finish Study Guide & Study - test on storms will be on Monday



Fri. - Study - test on storms will be on Monday





***Science homework is not given out very often, but students should be reviewing daily activities/notes frequently. Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***

WEEK OF Sept. 22nd^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^



LANGUAGE ARTS



Homework:



Mon. -



Tues. - Weekly Reader due Friday, Vocabulary quiz (ch 1-7) on Thursday, Finish reading ch 7 and answer comprehension questions



Wed. - Weekly Reader due Friday, Vocabulary quiz (ch 1-7) on Thursday



Thurs. - Weekly Reader due Friday ***Comfy Cozy time tomorrow



Fri. -





*** Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***





SCIENCE





Homework:



Mon. - Finish Tracking Hurricane Andrew



Tues. - Test on Storms the end of next week - begin reviewing now



Wed. - Test on Storms the end of next week - begin reviewing now



Thurs. - Test on Storms the end of next week - begin reviewing now



Fri. - Test on Storms the end of next week - begin reviewing now



***Science homework is not given out very often, but students should be reviewing daily activities/notes frequently. Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***











WEEK OF Sept. 15th^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^



LANGUAGE ARTS



Homework:



Mon. - Foods in EMber & page 19 quotation practice



Tues. - Weekly Reader due Thursday & Quotation practice page 20, finish Literature Journal from Lina's point of view



Wed. - Weekly Reader due Thursday



Thurs. - Finish Comprehension questions & Study for quotation quiz nets Tuesday ***Comfy Cozy time tomorrow



Fri. - Study for quotation quiz nets Tuesday





*** Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***





SCIENCE





Homework:



Mon. -



Tues. -



Wed. -



Thurs. - Read "WHy do Winds Blow?" and "Weather Fronts" answer the questions on the back of the first page, ** Due Tuesday - Student Sheets 5.1b (3 sheets) pages 66, 67 & 68 in your Catastrophic Events Packet.



Fri. - ** Due Tuesday - Student Sheets 5.1b (3 sheets) pages 66, 67 & 68 in your Catastrophic Events Packet.



***Science homework is not given out very often, but students should be reviewing daily activities/notes frequently. Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***







WEEK OF Sept. 8th^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^



LANGUAGE ARTS



Homework:



Mon. - Finish Write Traits Lesson 2 pages 12-15



Tues. - None



Wed. -



Thurs. - Quotation practice from City of Ember ch 2 packet #1-20, BOOK REPORT BOOKS MUST BE APPROVED BY TOMORROW, ***Comfy Cozy time tomorrow



Fri. -





*** Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***





SCIENCE





Homework:



Mon. -



Tues. - Finish graph, finish reflection questions A-E, Read "Weather Versus Climate", Read "The Atmosphere: A Blanket of Air"...Answer this questions: Whay are the poles colder than the equator?



Wed. -



Thurs. - Read "What's the Forcast", write 3-4 questions to ask Bob Ryan about his job, record 2 techniques that Bob uses to collect data.





***Science homework is not given out very often, but students should be reviewing daily activities/notes frequently. Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***





WEEK OF Sept. 2nd^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^



LANGUAGE ARTS



Homework:



Mon. - No School



Tues. -



Wed. - Finish readin ch 2 & Complete ch 2 questions.



Thurs. - Grammar page 6 (types of sentences), DO NOT DO THE Mayor sheet. ***Comfy Cozy time tomorrow



Fri. -





*** Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***





SCIENCE





Homework:



Mon. - No School



Tues. -



Wed. - Read "What is a Vortex" & complete the "pencil & paper" activity on the back. Write the plural form of vortex on the top of your paper



Thurs. - Finish Inquiry 2.1 "Thunderstorms, Hurricanes & Tornados"



***Science homework is not given out very often, but students should be reviewing daily activities/notes frequently. Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***





WEEK OF AUG. 25th^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^



LANGUAGE ARTS



Homework:



Mon. - Bring a novel to class for silent reading, Finish your Worry Poem, Complete the back side of the Weekly Reader (WR)



Tues. - Bring a large (gallon size) ziploc bag to class



Wed. - letter to Mrs. Beach



Thurs. - Finish Bio poem & Bring a novel to read in class tomorrow, bring 2 items (small pillows, small blanket, small stuffed animal) to get comfy with, Think about ideas for our worry poem.



Fri. -





*** Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***





SCIENCE





Homework:



Mon. - finish your personal collage



Tues. - Read "How Scientists Study Earth" & pick one scientist and make a list of 3-5 interview questions you might want to ask to learn more about the profession



Wed. -



Thurs. -



***Science homework is not given out very often, but students should be reviewing daily activities/notes frequently. Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***



WEEK OF AUG. 20th^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^



LANGUAGE ARTS



Homework:



Wed. -



Thurs. - Bring a novel to read in class tomorrow, bring 2 items (small pillows, small blanket, small stuffed animal) to get comfy with, Think about ideas for our worry poem.



Fri. -





*** Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***





SCIENCE





Homework:



Wed. - Bring in an empty 2 L soda bottle, if you have one, by Monday, Bring in an old magazine that you can cut up.



Thurs. - get "How to be Successful" signed by a parent/guardian, Bring in an empty 2 L soda bottle, if you have one, by Monday, Bring in an old magazine that you can cut up.



***Science homework is not given out very often, but students should be reviewing daily activities/notes frequently. Students may have less/additional homework depending on what was accomplished in class***



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For summer reading list of project requirements and book choices please see Mrs. Vail's website



We will be needing twenty EMPTY and CLEAN 2-L bottles (label removed) for science class. If you have any at home please save them and bring into school ~ Thanks



Supply List for 2008 - 2009 School Year



2 black & white composition books



4 (2 pocket) folders



4 book covers (1 extra large)

3 packs loose leaf paper (wide ruled)



4 packs of dividers



1 pack of sheet protectors



1 pack of colored pencils



1 highlighter



box of pencils



pens (blue or black only)



3 glue sticks



(4) 1½” three-ring binders



2 rulers (labeled with name)



1 protractor (labeled with name)



1 math compass (labeled)



1 scissors (labeled)



2 box tissues



2 roll paper towels



2 box baby wipes












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