Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Study for finals.

Tips for the day:

Relax: Don't stress yourselves out.

Remeber what you know: So much of what you are being tested on is not new information.

Remeber that the next 3 days are early release at 12:25

Finals Schedules

FOR 506

Wed:
8:05 - 10:05 - Study Session
10:05 - 10:25 - Break
10:25 - 12:25 - Math Final

Thurs:
8:05 - 10:05 - Science FInal
10:05 - 10:25 - Break
10:25 - 12:25 - Language Arts Final

Fri:
8:05 - 10:05 - Drama Final
10:05 - 10:25 - Break
10:25 - 12:25 - Social Studies Final

FOR 503

Wed:
8:05 - 10:05 - Drama Final
10:05 - 10:25 - Break
10:25 - 12:25 - Study Session

Thurs:
8:05 - 10:05 - Language Arts Final
10:05 - 10:25 - Break
10:25 - 12:25 - Science Final

Fri:
8:05 - 10:05 - Social Studies Final
10:05 - 10:25 - Break
10:25 - 12:25 - Math Final

Monday, December 13, 2010

Homework for Monday December 13th

Math:
Study
Test corrections due tomorrow

Language Arts:
Study

Drama:
Study

Social Studies:
Study

Science:
Study

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Homework for Thursday December 9th

Math:
Study

Language Arts:
Work on book project

Drama:
Study
Bring in stuff for your plays

Social Studies:
Study

Science:
Test corrections due tomorrow
If you got an 18 or below get your test signed
Type blank data table

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Homework for Wednesday December 8th

Math:
(Room 503 only) Finish 25-45 on p. 29-31

Language Arts:
None

Drama:
None

Social Studies:
None

Science:
None

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Homework for Tuesday December 7th

Math:
None

Langauge Arts:
Read chapters 9-12 of Old Yeller
Give 5 examples of gender bias
Give 5 examples of how Old Yeller became part of the family

Drama:
If you have not given Ms. Pitman your Drama paper, they are due tomorrow or Thursday
No Drama tomorrow. Report to your homeroom during that time.

Social Studies:
None

Science:
Study Environmental Problems and Solutions
Test Tomorrow

Monday, December 6, 2010

Homework for Monday December 6th

Math:
p. 29 Applications #24a-d

Language Arts:
Finish Old Yeller homework for tomorrow

Drama:
Finish making Egyptian god/goddess mask for tomorrow

Social Studies:
None

Science:
Complete Vocab and Section Review Questions
p. 83 #3-8
p. 91 #2-7

Friday, December 3, 2010

Homework for Friday December 3rd

Math:
p. 29 Applications #12-23

Language Arts:
The Following is due Tues:
Read chapters 5-8 in Old Yeller
Write a Character Analysis on Travis (5-6 sentences)
Draw a picture of Travis
Work on Book Project

Drama:
Complete Mask Assignment #2 (See Handout)
Mask Form due Tues. Dec. 7th

Social Studies:
Study for Exam

Science:
None

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Homework for Thursday December 2nd

Math:
pp. 28-29 Applications #1-11

Language Arts:
Study for vocabulary quiz

Drama:
None

Social Studies:
Study for the exam

Science:
Finish anything for tomorrow's presentation

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Homework for Wednesday December 1st

Math:
If you got a 20 or below on the test, get it signed by a parent

Langauge Arts:
The Following is due Tues:
Read chapters 5-8 in Old Yeller
Write a Character Analysis on Travis (5-6 sentences)
Draw a picture of Travis

Drama:
Read Egyptian Mythology packet for tomorrow

Social Studies:
Read pp. 96-100 in World Book
Do Section Review #1-3

Science:
Do what you need to do for your groups

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Homework for Tuesday November 30th

Math:
Complete D-E3 on p. 21

Langauge Arts:
Finish vocabulary packet: Due tomorrow
Read chapters 1-4 in Old Yeller
In Day Book: Write 5 ways that Travis is becoming a man

Drama:
None

Social Studies:
Read pp. 92-95 in World Book
Section 2 Assessment #1-3 due tomorrow

Science:
Do any work that you have to do for your group

Monday, November 29, 2010

Homework for Monday November 29th

Math:
Study for chapter 1 test

Language Arts:
Work on book report
Do vocab sheet: due tomorrow

Drama:
Memorize Mother T.

Social Studies:
None

Science:
Test corrections due tomorrow
Do whatever you have to do for your group

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Homework for Tuesday November 23rd

Math:
pp. 14-15 Applications #13-17, 19

Language Arts:
Work on Gilgamesh Epic

Drama:
none

Social Studies:
none

Science:
none

Monday, November 22, 2010

Homework for Monday November 22nd

Math:
pp. 12-14 Applications #3-12

Language Arts:
Study for quiz
Finish Epic (due tomorrow)

Drama:
Fix masks if necessary

Social Studies:
None

Science:
Study for chapter 1 test

Friday, November 19, 2010

Homework for Friday November 19th

Math:
pp. 12-15 Applications #2, Connections #25,26

Language Arts:
Study for grammar "pop" quiz
Work on Gilgamesh Epic (due Tues.)

Drama:
Finish animal mask

Social Studies:
None

Science:
Finish 1-20, 25-28 on chapter review
Study (Test Tues.)

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Homework for Thursday November 18th

Math:
Start on test corrections
Get your test signed if you received an 18 or below

Language Arts:
Gilgamesh Epic due Tuesday
Study vocabulary

Drama:
Bring in materials for mask making

Social Studies:
None

Science:
Read pp. 14-21
Define vocabulary
Complete Section Review #3-11 on p. 21

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Homework for Wednesday November 17th

Math:
pp. 12 Applications 1a-1c

Language Arts:
Study vocabulary
Gilgamesh Epic due Tuesday

Drama:
Finish drawing of animal face

Social Studies:
None

Science:
Finish food web

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Homework for Tuesday November 16th

Math:
None

Language Arts:
Complete vocab packet
Write 5-6 lines about the Epic of Gilgamesh
Finish any unfinished classwork

Drama:
Bring 1 or more pictures of 1 animal face
Work on Mther T

Social Studies:
World Project due tomorrow

Science:
25 facts due tomorrow
Bibliography (including 3 non-internet sources) due tomorrow

Monday, November 15, 2010

Homework for Monday November 15th

Math:
Study for Data About Us test

Language Arts:
COmplete your vocab sheet
Work on book project

Drama:
Bring in a picture of an animal head
Memorize Mother T by Wednesday

Social Studies:
World Project due Wednesday

Science:
Read pp. 8-13
Define vocabulary
Complete Section Review #3-7 on p. 13
Have 25 science facts written and bibliography typed by Wednesday.

Friday, November 12, 2010

Homework for Friday November 12th

Math:
Complete what you did not finish from #17 and #23

Language Arts:
Finish packet

Drama:
None

Social Studies:
Work on World Project

Science:
Read pp. 4-7
Define vocabulary
Complete Section Review #1-7 on p. 7

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Homework for Wednesday November 10th

Math:
Complete C1-4 and D1-3 on p. 55

Language Arts:
Gilgamesh homework due Tuesday
Study for vocab test (optional - start book project)

Drama:
Completely memorize Hamlet

Social Studies:
Optional - Start Social Studies project

Science:
If you got a 41 or below, get your science test signed by a parent
Test corrections due Friday
Bibliography and 25 facts due Wednesday Nov. 17th

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Homework for Tuesday November 9th

Math:
pp. 57-58 Applications #5-6, Connections #7,10,13

Language Arts:
Finish Gilgamesh homework
Study vocabulary
Finish vocabulary packet

Drama:
Completely memorize Hamlet

Social Studies:
Study for Mesopotamia test

Science:
If you got a 41 or below on your test, get it signed by a parent
Test corrections due Friday
25 facts and TYPED bibliography (with at least 3 non-internet sources) due Nov. 17th

Monday, November 8, 2010

Homework for Monday November 8th

Math:
Test corrections due Wed.
Finish mean worksheet

Language Arts:
Finish vocab sheet and packet

Drama:
Completely memorize Hamlet (due Wed.)
Get test signed

Social Studies:
Trace 2nd map of the world

Science:
20 facts due Wed.

Friday, November 5, 2010

Homework for Friday November 5th

Math:
p. 56 Applications #1-4

Language Arts:
Do your Gilgamesh homework (Due Tues.)
Independent Reading forms are due Monday for the people that have them

Drama:
Memorize line 9 of Hamlet
Continue to practice lines 1-8

Social Studies:
Mesapotamia PIGSEARS due Monday
Study for Mesapotamia test on Wed.
Work on Creative World project

Science:
Bring 3 research sources

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Homework for Thursday November 4th

Math:
None

Language Arts:
Study for test
Gilgamesh homework due Tuesday

Drama:
Practice line 8 of Hamlet

Social Studies:
Study for Mesopotamia test on Wed. November 10th

Science:
Study for water test

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Homework for Wednesday November 3rd

Math:
study for test

Language Arts:
Study for vocab test
Do Gilgamesh homework - due Tuesday

Drama:
Memorize lines for Hamlet

Social Studies:
Finish PIGSEARS for Mesopotamia
Study for Mesopotamia test

Science:
Continue to study water
Bring 3 research sources on Monday

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Homework for Tuesday

Math:
Finish review packet
Test Thursday

Language Arts:
Complete Gilgamesh homework for your group
Finish vocabulary sheet

Drama:
Memorize line 8 of Hamlet by Thursday

Social Studies:
Finish PIGSEARS if you haven't
Work on project

Science:
Start to review Water: Test Friday
On Monday Noveber 8 bring 3 research sources of any kind (books, encyclopedias, magazines, journals, etc.) to class to work of science fair research.

Monday, November 1, 2010

Homework for Monday November 1st

Math:
pp. 40-44 #8-12

Language Arts:
Do vocab sheet
Do Gilgamesh HW if you have any
If you do, do your role

Drama:
Memorize Hamlet line 8

Social Studies:
Start thinking about what you want to do for your map project

Science:
Read pp. 16-21
Define vocabulary
Complete Section Review on p. 21 #2-9

Friday, October 29, 2010

Homework for Friday October 29th

Math:
Finish Cooprdinate Graph

Language Arts:
Study for "pop quiz"

Drama:
Memorize Hamlet line 7 for Monday
Don't forget to study

Social Studies:
None

Science:
None

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Homework for Wednesday October 27th

Math:
Get test signed if you scored 24 or below
Test corrections due Friday

Language Arts:
Complete character study and vocab sheet

Drama:
Memorize Hamlet line 7

Social Studies:
None

Science:
10 Questions due tomorrow

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Homework for Tuesday October 26th

Math:
p. 40 Applications #1-4

Language Arts:
None

Drama:
Review Hamlet
Read A Midsummer Night's Dream

Social Studies:
Finish any unfinished classwork from today

Science:
See me by tomorrow if you are changing your science fair project
10 research questions due Thursday

Monday, October 25, 2010

Homework for Monday October 25th

Math:
None

Language Arts:
Complete vocab sheet

Drama:
Go over Hamlet if you haven't memorized it
Review handout and remember main idea

Social Studies:
None

Science:
Read pp. 86-89
Define vocabulary
Complete Section Review on p.89 #1-5

Friday, October 22, 2010

Homework for Friday October 22nd

Math:
Study for Data About Us Test 1

Language Arts:
Grammar Packet

Drama:
Memorize Hamlet Line 6

Social Studies:
Complete Plate Tectonics sheet

Science:
Finish 10 research questions for Monday
Finish reading pp. 83-85
Define Vocab
Complete Section Review #1-7 on p. 85

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Homework for Thursday October 21st

Math:
Finish any unfinished classwork

Language Arts:
Complete Grammar packet

Drama:
Study Hamlet

Social Studies:
None

Science:
Read pp. 80-middle of 83. (Stop at Deep Currents)
Define Vocabulary
Bring Science Fair Packet

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Half Day Reminder

Tomorrow is Academic Field Day. We have an early release at 12:15.
I hope everyone has a safe and happy Fall Break!

Homework for Thursday October 7th

Language Arts:
Read chapters 11-12
Do a character analysis on Calvin, Mrs. Who, Mrs. Whatsit, and Mrs. Which

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Homework for Wednesday, October 6th

Math:
pp. 23-25 Applications #14-20 Connections #31

Language Arts:
Read chapters 11-12
Do a character analysis on Calvin, Mrs. Who, Mrs. Whatsit, and Mrs. Which

Drama:
Go over Hamlet #5

Social Studies:
Study for test if you haven't taken it

Science:
Type lab reports

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Homework for Tuesday October 5th

Math:
pp. 22 Applications #13

Language Arts:
Read chapters 9-10 of A Wrinkle in Time
Create a drawing of your favorite scene

Drama:
Know Hamlet #5 for tomorrow

Social Studies:
Mapping Skills: H14-H19
5 Themes of Geography: H24-H25
Studying History:6-9

Science:
Complete Materials and Procedure rough draft for tomorrow

Monday, October 4, 2010

Special Thanks

A special thanks to the Miller family for providing the room with an abundance of Kleenex and hand sanitizer.

Homework for Monday October 4th

Math:
pp. 21-22 Applications #2, 5-12

Language Arts:
Read chapters 6-8
Find 5 words and define them
Do a character analysis on Charles Wallace

Drama:
Know Hamlet #5 for Wednesday

Social Studies:
Study

Science:
Rough Draft of Science Fair Materials and Procedure due Wed.

Sunday, October 3, 2010

Thanks to 6A families

A big thanks goes out to all of the families that volunteered to clean this weekend at the school. A special thanks to the Wood family, who gave much TLC to room 506. We appreciate all of your work. Additionally, a special thanks to the Caldwell family for changing the air conditioning filters.

Mrs. S.

Friday, October 1, 2010

Homework for Friday October 1st

Math:
Complete test corrections

Language Arts:
The following is due Tuesday October 5th and should be completed in Day Book:
Read chapters 6-8
Find 5 words and define them
Do a character analysis on Charles Wallace
Study for quiz

Drama:
Hamlet line 4
Practice your insult

Social Studies
Read pp. 74-77 and take notes

Science:
Complete rough draft of materials and procedure by Wednesday

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Homework for Thursday September 30

Math:
pp. 21-24 Applications #1 Connections #22-25

Language Arts:
The following is due Tuesday October 5th and should be completed in Day Book:
Read chapters 6-8
Find 5 words and define them
Do a character analysis on Charles Wallace
Study for quiz

Drama:
Know Hamlet line 4 by tomorrow
Practice insult

Social Studies:
Read pages 72-73
Take column notes
Define Section 4 vocabulary

Science:
Read pages 38-45
Define vocabulary
Complete Section Review on p. 45 #2-8
By Wednesday October 6th - Write rough draft of Materials and Procedure

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Kleenex

If anyone would be so kind to donate kleenex, our room is in great need.

Thanks,

Mrs. S.

Homework for Wednesday, September 29th

Math:
None

Language Arts:
The following is due Tuesday October 5th and should be completed in Day Book:
Read chapters 6-8
Find 5 words and define them
Do a character analysis on Charles Wallace

Drama:
Read handout and memorize Hamlet line 4 for tomorrow

Social Studies:
Take column notes on pages 64-67
Review notes for test
Vocab page 53 Section 2 & 3

Science:
Finish any classwork from today

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Homework for Tuesday, September 28th

Math:
None

Language Arts:
Complete vocab sheet
Read chapters 4 and 5 of A Wrinkle in Time
Do 5 passages 5 responses
Draw your favorite scene

Drama:
Memorize Hamlet line 4
Read and study the paper given to you today

Social Studies:
None

Science:
Type article review

Monday, September 27, 2010

Homework for Monday September 27th

Math:
Study for Prime Time test

Language Arts:
Vocab sheet
The following assignments are to be competed in Day Book for Tuesday, Sept. 28th
*Read chapters 1-3 in A Wrinkle in Time
*Find 5 words that you find interesting or challenging and define them
*Write 5 open ended questions
*Do a character analysis on Meg

Drama:
Memorize the third line of Hamlet
Read the paper given to you (Quiz tomorrow)

Social Studies:
Read pages 56-57
Take cloumn notes
Define vocabulary on p. 53

Science:
Read packet on the distribution of Earth's water
Answer section 2 assessment questions

Friday, September 24, 2010

Homework for Friday September 24th

Math:
pp. 65-67 Applications #1-3, 5, 6, 10, 11, 13-15

Language Arts:
The following assignments are to be competed in Day Book for Tuesday, Sept. 28th
*Read chapters 1-3 in A Wrinkle in Time
*Find 5 words that you find interesting or challenging and define them
*Write 5 open ended questions
*Do a character analysis on Meg

Drama:
Memorize 3rd line of Hamlet

Social Studies:
None

Science:
Complete Science Fair Proposal

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Homework for Thursday September 23rd

Math:
None

Language Arts:
Study for your vocabulary quiz on Friday
The following assignments are to be competed in Day Book for Tuesday, Sept. 28th
*Read chapters 1-3 in A Wrinkle in Time
*Find 5 words that you find interesting or challenging and define them
*Write 5 open ended questions
*Do a character analysis on Meg

Drama:
Memorize 2nd line of Hamlet
Read front and back of the sheet Ms. Pitman gave you
Quiz tomorrow

Social Studies:
None

Science:
Read the packet
Finish this sentence "Water is ____________"

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Homework for Wednesday, September 22nd

Math:
Finish your take-home test
(Students can use their text book, homework, and notes)

Language Arts:
Study for your vocabulary quiz on Friday
The following assignments are to be competed in Day Book for Tuesday, Sept. 28th
*Read chapters 1-3 in A Wrinkle in Time
*Find 5 words that you find interesting or challenging and define them
*Write 5 open ended questions
*Do a character analysis on Meg

Drama:
Memorize the second handout on Hamlet
Read the handout about Life in London
Get grade report signed

Social Studies:
None

Science:
Write Analysis and Conclusion for Scenario 3

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Homework for Tuesday September 21st

Math:
pp. 57-58 Applications # 19-22, Connections #32

Language Arts:
Open book exam tomorrow for Alice in Wonderland
Finish vocab packet

Drama:
Memorize the first few lines of Hamlet
Memorize stanza 5 of Mother T

Social Studies:
Correct PIGSEARS if yu have to

Science:
Finish analysis and conclusion for scenario 1
Complete graphic organizer for Scenario #2 (Skip Procedure)

Monday, September 20, 2010

Homework for Monday, September 20th

Math:
None

Language Arts:
Do your vocab sheet

Drama:
Start to memorize Hamlet 1st stanza
Memorize stanza 5 of Mother T
Read the back of the sheet that you got today

Social Studies:
Please bring your creative maps to class tomorrow

Science:
Do test corrections
Get your test signed if you got lower than a 35
Complete "Is this an Experiment?"

Friday, September 17, 2010

Homework for Friday September 17th

Math:
pp. 56-58 Applications #4-7, 12, 13, 14, Connections 27-29

Language Arts:
None

Drama:
None

Social Studies:
None

Science:
None

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Homework for Thursday, September 16th

Math:
Complete exercises B-E on p. 52 (O.T.O.)

Language Arts:
Study for vocab quiz

Drama:
None

Social Studies:
Make your final timeline

Science:
Study for chapter 3 test on Climate

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Homework for Wednesday, September 15th

Math:
Complete test corrections
Have test signed if your score is 30 or lower

Language Arts:
Study vocabulary

Drama:
Practice Jabberwocky

Social Studies:
Sketch of timeline

Science:
Finish typing data table
Study chapter 3 for Jeopardy

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Homework for Tuesday, September 14th

Math:
pp. 56-57 Applications #1-3, Connections #25

Language Arts:
Do vocab sheet
Study to be a panelist tomorrow

Drama:
Study Jabberwocky

Social Studies:
None

Science:
Read pp. 92-97
Define Vocabulary
Complete Section Review on p. 97 #3-9
Lab report is due Thursday

Monday, September 13, 2010

Homework for Monday, September 13th

Math:
None

Language Arts:
Do vocabulary sheet
Finish work from Friday
The people whose names were called need to review character analysis for tomorrow

Drama:
Complete the Jabberwocky sheet

Social Studies:
None

Science:
None

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Homework for Thursday September 9th

Math:
Study for the quiz on Investigation 3

Language Arts:
None

Drama:
Memorize Mother T. Stanza 4 and Jabberwocky Stanza 6

Social Studies:
How does PIGSEARS go with your map?
Write a few sentences about it
Name the bodies of water and the continents

Science:
Bring in 2 liter bottles if you have them

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Homework for Wednesday, September 8th

Math:
pp. 43-44 Applications #24-28, 30

Language Arts:
None

Drama:
Memorize stanza 5 of Jabberwocky and stanza 4 of Mother T.

Social Studies:
Make a sketch of your world and write a summary

Science:
Complete Possible Topics page & have it signed by a parent
Bring in an empty 2 liter bottle (If you have one)

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Homework for Tuesday, September 7th

Math:
p. 43 Applications #16-23

Language Arts:
Define "Imagery"
Find 2 examples for each of the following:
sight
sound
touch
taste
smell

Drama:
Memorize Stanza 5 of Jabberwocky

Science:
Complete Science Fair Planning Guide and get a parent signature

Friday, September 3, 2010

R&R Weekend

I hope that everyone has a safe and happy Labor Day weekend! No homework and no school on Monday!

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Homework for Thursday, September 2nd

Math:
pp 42-45 Applications #10-13, 15 Extensions #37

Language Arts:
Study for vocabulary test

Drama:
Study for quiz tomorrow

Social Studies:
Write about what the things in your room mean to you.

Science:
Read pp. 74-80, Define vocabulary, Complete Section Review on p. 81

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Homework for Tuesday, August 31st

Math:
None

Langauge Arts:
Finish vocabulary worksheet by tomorrow

Drama:
Memorize 4th stanza of Jabberwocky and 3rd stanza of Mother T. by tomorrow

Social Studies:
None

Science
Review Biomes
(503 students only) Finish latitude and longitude worksheet

Monday, August 30, 2010

Homework for Monday, August 30th

Math: Study for quiz on Investigation 2

Language Arts:
For Tusday:
* Define "theme"
* Give 3 examples of theme in the book
* Explain each example in a paragraph
* Finish reading Alice in Wonderland
* Do a character analysis on the cat, catterpillar, Mad Hatter, White Rabbit, and Queen of Hearts.
Do vocab sheet

Drama:
Memorize Jabberwocky stanza 4

Social Studies:
None

Science:
Read pp. 82-91
Define vocabulary
Complete Section Review on p. 85 #1-6 and Section Review on p. 91 #1-8

Friday, August 27, 2010

Homework for Friday, August 27th

Math:
pp. 31-33 Applications #18, 19, 21, Connections #26-30

Language Arts:
For Tusday:
* Define "theme"
* Give 3 examples of theme in the book
* Explain each example in a paragraph
* Finish reading Alice in Wonderland
* Do a character analysis on the cat, catterpillar, Mad Hatter, White Rabbit, and Queen of Hearts.

Drama:
Memorize Stanza 3 of Jabberwocky

Social Studies:
Study for Monday's test
Complete study guide

Science:
Start thinking of topics you may like to explore for the Science Fair

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Homework for Thursday, August 26th

Math:
pp. 31-32 #17-20

Language Arts:
Study for vocab quiz on Friday
For Tusday:
* Define "theme"
* Give 3 examples of theme in the book
* Explain each example in a paragraph
* Finish reading Alice in Wonderland
* Do a character analysis on the cat, catterpillar, Mad Hatter, White Rabbit, and Queen of Hearts.

Drama:
COmplete vocab sheet

Social Studies:
Study for Monday's test

Science:
None

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Homework for Wednesday, August 25th

Math:
pp. 30-33 Applications #10-16, Connections #25

Language Arts:
Study for vocab quiz on Friday
For Tusday:
* Define "theme"
* Give 3 examples of theme in the book
* Explain each example in a paragraph
* Finish reading Alice in Wonderland
* Do a character analysis on the cat, catterpillar, Mad Hatter, White Rabbit, and Queen of Hearts.

Drama:
Perfect stanza 2 of Jabberwocky and Mother T

Social Studies:
Study for test on Monday

Science:
Complete the "Who Done It?" worksheet. Write in complete sentences

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Thanks!

A big thank you to Mrs. Klassen, Mrs. Hudson, and Mrs. Flores for all of their help today.

Homework for Tuesday, 24th

Math:
Complete test corrections (if you choose to)
Get quiz signed if you scored less than 11 on it

Language Arts:
Read chapters 8-9
Define "personification" and find 5 examples
Ask 5 questions
Define allegory
Study Alice vocab worksheet
Write 5 sentences

Science:
None

Social Studies:
None

Drama:
Memorize stanza 2 of Jabberwocky and Mother T.

Monday, August 23, 2010

Thank You

A big thanks to Mrs. Caldwell, Mrs. Saenz and Mrs. Bush for all of the help that they offered today! Round 2 tomorrow!

Homework for Monday, August 23rd

Math:
pp. 30-34 Applications #1-9 Connections #22-24, 31, 32

Language Arts:
Finish vocab sheet for tomorrow

Drama:
Memorize 2nd stanza of Jabberwocky and 2nd part of Mother T. for Wednesday

Social Studies:
Study for test on Monday

Science:
None

Friday, August 20, 2010

Homework for Friday, August 20th

Math:
None

Language Arts:
Finish daybook plan and story for Tues. if you are not done

Drama:
Practice Stanza 1 of Jabberwocky and Mother T

Social Studies:
None

Science:
Bring letter home to parents

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Homework for Thursday, August 19th

Math:
Study for tomorrow's quiz

Language Arts:
Study for vocabulary quiz tomorrow
Finish daybook plan and homework for chapters 6&7 if you have to finish them
Do it for Tuesday

Drama:
Memorize Stanza 1 of Jabberwocky

Social Studies:
Define key words on p. 27, except the ones that you have already done

Science: None

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

CURRICULUM NIGHT

Tonight is Curriculum Night! Sixth grade parents, along with the other middle school parents, will meet in the Zelman Center at 6:30 for welcome and announcements.
You will move on to your child's homeroom following that. I look forward to the opportunity to meet with each of you tonight.

Mrs. S.

Homework for Wednesday, August 18th

Math:
pp. 15-18 Applications 17, 19-21, 23, 24, 27 Connections 35-37
Quiz Friday

Language Arts:
Study for Friday's quiz
Write a letter to Ms. Bernard about how you organize your daybook (Due Tues.)
Ten things you like to write about and writing workshop story due tomorrow

Drama: None

Social Studies:
3 aspects of PIGEARS due tomorrow

Science: None

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Homework for Tuesday, August 17th

Math:
Play the Product Game at least 4 times

Language Arts:
Read chapters 6-7 of Alice in Wonderland
Write 3 passages from those chapters and explain what they mean
Finish the pink packet
Quiz on Friday

Drama:
None

Social Studies:
Choose 3 subjects from PIGSEARS
Draw and write a caption for each subject

Science:
None

Monday, August 16, 2010

Homework for Monday, August 16th

Math:
pp. 14-16 Applications #8, 10-13, 15, 16

Language Arts:
Complete vocabulary worksheet
Memorize the vocabulary from chapter 1

Drama:
Memorize stanza 1 of Mother T.

Social Studies:
Read pp. 40-43
Complete PIGSEARS worksheet

Science:
None

Friday, August 13, 2010

Homework for Friday, August 13th

Math:
Complete "Table for Recording First Moves."

Language Arts:
Read chapters 3, 4, and 5 in Alice in Wonderland
Ask 5 questions & write 5 words that interest you

Drama:
NONE

Social Studies:
Read pp. 36-39 (Section 2)
Look for technology, culture, geography, and ideas

Science:
Finish Scientific Method worksheet

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Homework for Thursday, August 12th

Math:
pp. 16-18 Connections #28-31 Extensions #39

Language Arts:
Finish story and write 10 writing topics by next Thurs.
Allegory homework due tomorrow

Drama:
None

Social Studies:
Read pp. 28-33 & write 2-3 sentences on Stone Age culture
Write 2-3 sentences on Stone Age technology

Science:
Read and sign Safety Contract by Monday
Type list of materials and procedure for tomorrow

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Homework for Wednesday, August 11th

Math:
Play the Factor Game at least 4 times tonight

Language Arts:
Read chapters 1-2 in Alice in Wonderland by Friday
Define "allegory"
Find 2-3 examples and 2-3 quotes by Friday

Drama:
Have Parent Handbook Receipt signed by tomorrow
Write a short, creative story bosed on in-class observation/interpretation

Social Studies:
Define Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic
Bring a personal item in a plastic bag

Science:
Pictures of Science due tomorrow
Think about and write down some possible reasons that the data collected by the class varried so much.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Homework for Tuesday, August 10th

Language Arts:
Get parent letter signed
Bring in supplies

Science:
Show parents the supply letter (This is to ask if you have any of these items to donate. Please do not purchase anything or send in anything of value.)
Bring in a picture of Science by Thursday

Drama:
Get parent handbook signed and information sheet filled out by Thursday

Monday, August 9, 2010

WELCOME!

Hello to all new 6th grade students. We had a wonderful day. The students were given a few things to take home and bring back with a parent signature.

For Drama:
Students need to have their Parent Handbook and the double sided Information Sheet signed and returned by Thursday.

For Homeroom:
Students must have Parent Handbook and Information Sheet signed by Friday.