November 15, 2019
Reminder:
November 14, 2019
Reminder:
8A-Wrap up your review presentations so we can share tomorrow.
7A: Complete the point of view side bar questions: page 291, 294, 295
6B: Complete the prefix chart ( prefix ex-)that we started in class. I gave you two examples and you need to come up with 4 more. Using a dictionary is acceptable if you need assistance ot clarification.
November 13, 2019
ALL 50/50 Raffle tickets need to be returned. The raffle is 11/24. Please sell those tickets.
8A: Particple/Participial Phrase Quizizz on GC; SG for test will be posted on GC tonight
7A: Complete the vocabulary slide for assigned word; Answer the close reading questions on GC
6B: Compare and contrast draft should be submitted; grammar sheet on sentence patterns; define vocab
November 12, 2019
8A: Complete the sentences with particpial phrases that were started in class. Lit Test on Monday
7A: Define the vocabulary on page 289 and the added vocab
6B: Add to your compare and contrast essay - at least one paragraph
November 11, 2019
Happy Veteran's Day to all of the veterans! Thank you for your service.
8A: Complete page 70 of grammar worksheet (Participial Adjectives); test on the play on Monday Nov. 18th
7A: Complete the blackout poetry tonight. Transitive and Intransitive Verb practice on GC
6B: Complete the Graphic Organizer (compare and contrast) and read through the example essays and notes on GC.
November 8, 2019
Dress down on Monday if you have paid $1.00 to support Veterans. Colors are read, white and blue.
Check the family envelope for the conference papers. It is important to send those in as soon as possible.
8A: ACT III project due today and complete ACTS IV and V comp questions for Monday.
7A: Study for Novel Test and complete the symbolism question on Google Classroom. It is due Sunday night.
6B: Study for teh literature test that will be Monday.
November 7, 2019
Wear Advisory Shirts tomorrow
8A: ACT III Project due tomorrow night
7A: Vocabulary test tomorrow; Transitive and Intransitive Practice on GC
6B: Study for vocabulary test tomorrow and review for literature test on Monday.
November 6, 2019
REMINDERS:
November 5, 2019
8A: Complete the Google Doc on proverbs. ACT III Project due Friday evening.
7A: Vocabulary Assessment this Friday 11/8 and Literature Assessment Monday, 11/12
6B: Vocabulary Test on Friday; study; please catch up on any missed work
November 4, 2019
Book Fair for 6B tomorrow
8A: Complete the first (organization) and second (ideas and content) on the revision sheet. Work on ACT II Project
7A: Complete the music assignment on GC
6B: Check the figurative language station classwork answers on Google Classroom and study for the vocab test this Friday on words from chapters 11-35
November 1, 2019
REMINDER:
October 30, 2019
8A: Comprehension Questions due Monday and begin working on ACT III project
7A:begin the comprhension questions for Chapters 11-Epilogue
6B: Create a vocabulary slide for your word on GC
October 29, 2019
REMINDERS:
October 28, 2019
8A: Study for literature test
7A: Complete the work on the poetry presentation. Checking your slides for proper grammar, spelling, etc. is important and your repsonsiblity.
6B: Complete the linking verb worksheet by underlining the subject, and the word that the LV is connecting to the subject and label it predicate noun, predicate , adjective, and predicate pronoun. Read chapters 26-28
October 25, 2019
8A: Vocab Test Monday(ACT II words); Lit test Tuesday (ACT II) complete the stations.
7A: Finish defining vocabulary and complete the review slide.
6B: Define the vocabulary and read chapters 21-25
October 23, 2019
No School tomorrow
8A: Complete the foil document on GC; Vocab test ACT II Monday and ACT II Lit test Tuesday
7A: Writing Assignment due tonight on author's use of language and the vocabulary is due on Monday.
6B:Study for the literature quiz on Friday. The study guide was posted with the stations.
October 22, 2019
8A: Make sure all summaries are completed. Go to GC for the review on prepositional phrases and complete the worksheet.
7A: Study for the literature test tomorrow. Be aware of an example of an allusion from chapters 6-10.The writing assignment we will work on tomorrow.
6B: Conflict paragraph needs to be completed and submitted tonight or it will be late. Hyperbole and personification worksheet. Complete the three grammar quizizz at least once.
October 21, 2019
Tomorrow is picture day. Please wear the winter uniform.
8A: Appostive Phrase Practice on GC. Print out the PDF practice or complete in nb. Summarize each scene for ACT II.
7A: Study for vocab test tomorrow. Finish the stations.
6B: Review the stations that you completed today. Do not go on to the stations that you did not get to yet. We will wrap up tomorrow. Begin reviewing the material posted in Google Classroom for the lit quiz on Friday.
October 18, 2019
Buddy Day was a huge success. Our sixth graders got to reunite with some of their buddies from last year to make a Rosary in order to prepare for the Consecration.
10/24 - IN-SERVICE - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
8A: Read ACT II scenes v, vi and complete the comprehension questions. SYMBOLISM-Start thinking about possible symbols from the play. We will discuss because you will be working on this in computer class.
7A: Read chapters 9-10 and finish filling in the use of language worksheet; complete the comp. questions in notebook.
6B: Conflict draft due tonight; comprehension completed for Monday and the setting/conflict classwork due Monday for a grade
October 17, 2019
Wear Advisory Shirts tomorrow.
8A: Be ready for assessment on transitive/intransitive and active/passive.
7A: Complete comp questions 1-5 and go to GC and make a test question for your word.
6B: Complete the action verb worksheet and read chapters 18 and 19
OCtober 16, 2019
Tomorrow is the Blue Mass. No HOT LUNCH Available. Bring a bagged lunch.
Winter Uniform tomorrow:
The middle school winter uniform for boys: Gray uniform dress pants White golf shirt Belt (black, brown, or gray) Socks (white, gray, or black) no sneakers-school shoe The middle school winter uniform for girls: School plaid wrap around skirt or gray pants White golf shirt Red knee socks or red leotards with plaid wrap around skirt Red or white socks with pants no sneakers- school shoe red uniform sweater(optional)
8A: Complete the vocab slide for your assigned word. Complete the comp questions that were posted on GC and the summaries for ACT II scenes i, ii.
7A: Vocab slide to be completed for assigned word and conjunction practice on GC.
6B: Finish vocab that was assigned yesterday and read chapters 16 and 17 of the class novel, The Underdogs.
October 15, 2019
7A: Define vocabulary for Chapters 6-10.
6B: Conflict Worksheet - Write down 3-6 excerpts from the novel that show support for the conflict that you choise to write about. THe vocabulary for chapters 11-20 is posted in GC. Define those words for Thursday's class.
October 10, 2019
October 9, 2019
Dress Down Day tomorrow - pink and white
8A: Work on the writing assignment
7A: Check over the sentences for Chapters 1-5.
6B: Study for lit test.
October 8, 2019
REMINDERS:
October 7, 2019
REMINDERS:
October 4, 2019
REMINDERS: Permission slips and payment for the retreat due Monday.
6B: MAP TEST on Monday - eat a good breakfast.
8A: Vocabulary Test on Monday and Lit Test Tuesday.
7A: Read chapters 4 and 5. All comprehension questions are due Monday. Study for vocabulary test.
6B: Finish the conections paragraph from class. Study for vocabulary test and revie the analogies interactive notebook.
October 3, 2019
8A: Check your summary with mine. Look over the Study Guide for the ACT I Lit Test (10/8). Study for Vocab Test 10/7.
7A: Read chapters 4 and 5. All comprehension questions are due Monday. Study for vocabulary test.
6B: Study for Vocabulary test on Monday. Review the Analogy interactive notebook. Read a book for at least 20 minutes.
October 2, 2019
8A: Please reread all of ACT I modern text; surprise tomorrow
7A: Draft a paragraph in GC about the object that I gave you to analyze in class. Use at least one sensory image to describe it.
6B: Finish all comp questions for chapters 1-10; In GC, complete sentences for vocabulary words. Follow my instructions. Vocabulary Test on words from chapters 1-10 on 10/7
October 1, 2019
Please return the Save Around Books ASAP. A letter went home with your child today if it was not sent back.
MAP PRACTICE TESTING TOMORROW
8A: Read ACT I, iii (modern text)
7A: Finish reading chapter two and find two examples of sensory image and write them down in your notebook.
6B: Go to GC and complete the online practice for similes and metaphors. Start studying for the vocabulary assessment on 10/7. Read chapter 10 if you did not do so.
September 30, 2019
8A: Complete the comp questions for ACT I scene i.
7A: In your notebooks, make a character list with details and finish reading chapter 1; retest tomorrow on noun usage
6B: Read chapters 1-10 in the novel "The Underdogs" and review the information on the analogy interactive notebook. Fix your slide for the voab word.
September 27, 2019
6th Grade Liturgy is Friday Oct. 4th @9am. Please join us.
8A: Read ACT I scene i (modern text) in The Merchant of Venice; I know you may be confused, but write down any questions.
7A: Complete a slide for your vocabulary word.
6B: Fairy Tale due in GC tonight; Complete a vocabulary review slide for your assigned vocabulary word.
September 26, 2019
8A: Work on the Dramatic Terms Matching Paper that I gave you today.
7A: Use the links on GC to help prepare for the quiz tomorrow on noun usage.
6B: Fairy tale due in GC by tomorrow night. Finish the comprehension questions (the questions up to where we read) for the novel.
September 25, 2019
Retreat has been postponed until 10/11/19
8A: Finish the classwork: answer 5 questions about article on Venice. Go to GC and complete the 5 practice sentences on Transitive and Intransitive Verbs
7A: Complete all research on prereading topic so you can begin your iMovie tomorrow. define the vocabulary for chapters 1-5 of novel.
6B: Read pages 6-28 of the novel and take notes on the characters. Fairy Draft in Goolgle Classroom due Friday
September 24, 2019
8A: Read article about Venice on GC. Reading it twice is beneficial. Write down any questions you may have.
7A: Noun Usage Quiz on Friday. Final Fable revised and proofread turned in tonight
6B: Define the vocabulary words along with the part of speech. Fairy Tales due Friday.
September 23, 2019
8A: Complete the vocabulary slide for ACT I vocabulary.
7A: Go to GC and complete the Appositive practice. Follow directions on GC.
6B: Go to GC and read the link on MIke Lupica. In a doc, type 5 facts about the author and how these facts might relate to the novel.
Fairy Tale draft due on Friday. Starts a Doc so you can turn it in this week. I will create an assignment for it tomorrow.
September 20, 2019
8A: Define vocabulary for ACT I of The Merchant of Venice.
7A: Complete the rough draft of the fable. Due in GC Sunday night.
6B: Complete the fairy tale graphic organizer. Remember you may choose an already existy fairy tale or make up your own.
September 19, 2019
8A: Work on Tall Tales Presentation
7A: Draw a plot diagram wither in your notebook or on the back of graphic organizer and write in the correct information for each part of the strucutre. No one will begin the draft until I see a completed plot structure.
6B: Study for Literature Test tomorrow
September 18, 2019
8A: Study for vocabulary test tomorrow
7A: Be prepared to present the presetation; Read a book of your choice for 20 minutes
6B: Vocabulary test tomorrow; use your slides to study!
September 17, 2019
6B: Make corrections on the vocabulary slides. Those that had difficulty, please complete a slide. All need to study from the slides.
September 16, 2019
MCA (Missionary Childhood Association $2.00 donation due by 10/12/19
8A: Vocabulary Test please study
7A: Fix foldables because I do not want pencil marks visible; Vocabulary Test Tomorrow; Go to GC to practice direct and indirect objects
6A:
September 13. 2019
8A: study for vocabulary test which is on 9/19
7A: Complete the foldable; Vocab test 9/17 and lit test 9/18
6B Complete the class work: page 443 #'s 5, 8; page 444 Concept development Vocabulary; Grammar Lesson #'s 1-5; Vocabulary Test 9/19 and Lit Test 9/20
September 12. 2019
8A: Vocabualry Test 9/19
7A: List ways in which the selection "Cat/Dog" connects to our Catholic faith. Vocabulary test 9/17 and Literature Test 9/18
6B:
September 11, 2019
8A: Go to GC and write the remaining 5 sentences in the interactive notebook sheet. Underline the subordiante clauses and answer on the back why it is an adjective sub. clause or adverb sub clause. You have 5 models from class, so there should be no excuse.
7A: Make a list of 5 words containing the prefix pro-. We will use these words in class tomorrow.
6B: We will do the homework I assigned tomorrow.
September 10, 2019
8A: Begin studying the vocabulary words on the vocabulary review slides in GC. Assessment TBA.
7A: Make sure your vocab slide is completed with the proper information. Complete the Review and Assess on page 10 (#'s 2-5 all)
6B: Review the plot interactive notebook. Choose 3-4 plot events that belong in the rising action and write in your notebook. you will be in groups tomorrow for a small group activity.
September 9, 2019
8A: Read "Pecos Bill The Cyclone" pages 938-944. Write down any questions that you have after reading. Answer Review and Assess 2a and b.
7A: Go to GC and read auhtor biography. Answer question in notebook.
6B: Finish defining the vocabulary. Go to GC. Click on link (Clauses). Read over the information and take the 5 question test.
September 6, 2019
8A: Complete the vocabulary review slide in GC for the word that you were assigned. Due Sunday night.
7A: Print out the nonfiction graphic organizer so we can begin on Monday.
6B: Read the short story "Dragon, Dragon" beginning on page 433. Go to GC and answer the 4 questions in your notebook. We will discuss on Monday.
September 5, 2019
8A: Sign in to GC for those students who did not do so yet. Independently read "John Henry for tomorrow. Vocabulary slide due Monday and I will assign your word tomorrow.
7A: Sign into GC and print out a copy of the nonfiction graphic orgnaizer for Monday
6B: Practice going to prentice hall link and explore around. Go to the Literary tools page and click on link.
September 4, 2019
Two forms were sent home today:
September 3, 2019
Supply Money $25.00 is due to me by 9/9/19. The price includes the following items: 6 folders, 2 marble notbooks, 1 pair of Science Goggles, 1 planner, 1 Math Grid Notebook.
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