March 17, 2020
Dear Parents,
I think day one of virtual learning was a success. Yes, there was some excitement and a lot of chatter, but I know everyone was excited to be back together. Just so you are aware I will sign in to my email around 7:30 AM each school day and check it on and off throughout the virtual school day until 3:00 PM. I will break and check my email one more time after dinner hours.
Thank you for your support,
Lisa Freeman :)
Parents and Students,
All Language Arts work will be posted to my Google Classroom during this remote learning.
For specials classes, students should check the following:
This message is for anyone who was absent on Friday, 3/13.
The office will be open until 12:00pm tomorrow, in case someone is available to come by and pick up your books.
March 13, 2020
Good Afternoon, Parents,
I am sorry for the delay in posting the homework, but I had a faculty meeting. Please know that I am going to do everything I can to continue working with your children. God Bless!
7A: Finish the storyboard. Thank you for your cooperation today.
6B: Finish the symbolism chart in Google Classroom. Choose 4 symbols to complete and then create one of your own.
March 12, 2020
If anyone could send in tissues, lysol spray or disinfectant wipes, I would really appreciate it. Our supply has dwindled since September. Thank you, Sophia for bringing some in today!
Thank you, Lexi!
Wear Advisory Shirts
7A: Complete the grammar practice worksheet. For Part 1 on both sides circle the word the subordiante clause is modifying.
How do the themes of the novel Slam! reflect his culture and our present day culture?
6B: Digital Tic-Tac-Toe Board due tonight. Complete the quizizz if not completed in class. Review subjective and possessive pronouns.
March 11, 2020
If anyone could send in tissues, lysol spray or disinfectant wipes, I would really appreciate it. Our supply has dwindled since September. Thank you, Sophia for bringing some in today!
7A: Answer the following prompt in GC. Before you write, I should see some sort of brainstorming.
Describe Greg's relationship with Mtisha and his relationship with Ice. What do the relationships have in common, and what are their differences?
6B: Complete the Tone and Mood Sections of the chart in GC. The students involved in family reading night have an extention on this assignment.
March 10 2020
If anyone could send in tissues, lysol spray or disinfectant wipes, I would really appreciate it. Our supply has dwindled since September.
7A: Check to see if you can log in to storybard that. Complete your vocabulary review slide for your assigned word and the comprehension questions for chapters 8 and 9.
6B: Complete the vocabulary review slide for your assigned word. If you were not assigned a review slide, you will write 2 review questions: fill-in the blank, analogy, synonym or antonym. Pronoun worksheet
March 9, 2020
7A: Define the vocabulary words that were posted on GC.
6B: Tic-Tac-Toe Board due Thursday Night. Finish all comp questions and review notes on pronoun case: Nominative and Possessive.
March 5, 2020
7A: Study for vocabulary assessment
6B: Define the vocabulary for chapters 7-12 and complete all of the comp questions up to and including chapter 11. All posted in GC.
March 4, 2020
7A: Literature Assessment tomorrow
6B: Go to Google Classroom and complete the link on pron oun case. Write down questions that you have. Finish classwork so we can discuss tomorrow.
March 3, 2020
7A: Go to Google Classroom and complete the practice on adverb clauses. Lit Assessment on Thursday on Chapters 1-7
6B: Read chapter 8 and study the subjective pronoun notes
March 2, 2020
Happy Birthday to Dr. Seuss and of course, Jon Bon Jovi!
No School Friday for the students. Teacher In-Service
7A: Disscet the following sentence. Unless we listen to Mrs. Freeman, she will not give us lollipops.
Three out of the six stations need to be completed.
6B: Go to Google Classroom and write seven sentenes( one for each nominative case pronoun).
Use I, they, he as predicate pronouns.
February 28, 2020
Free Dress Down Day on Monday, 3/2
Colors are red and white in honor of Dr. Seuss' Birthday. Bring in a Dr. Seuss book if you have one.
Drama Students, Please check the web page or google classroom for the March Schedule
7A: Finish reading chapters 6 and 7 and complete all comp questions.
6B: Vocabulary Assessment Monday. Words are from the novel chapters 1-6. The crossword is a source of review and you have the google slides.
February 27, 2020
Reminders: Wear advisory shirts
6th grade will be attending 8am Mass every Wednesday during Lent. Please make an effort to arrive to school promptly.
7A: Start answering the comprehension questions; Scroog Anaylisis Essay due tomorrow.
6B: Lit test tomorrow; submit tic-tac-toe board submitted tonight
February 26, 2020
7A: Prepare for a quiz on adjective clauses. Complete the literary elements sheet from class and the Scrooge Analysis Essay due Friday.
6B: Complete Stations 1, 3, 5, 6 tonight. Tic-Tac-Toe due Thursday night in Google. If you have a hard copy of an activity, bring it in tomorrow. Leprechaun story due Friday. Lit Test 2/28.
February 25, 2020
7A: We made a preliminary character list. Now you need to write descriptions for each character and you will build upon these descriptions as we continue to read.
Scrooge Analysis Essay revisions due on Friday.
6B: Tic-Tac-Toe Board due Thursday.Comprehension Questions #'s 8-14 Literature Assessment 2/28/2020 and vocabulary assessment 3/2/2020
February 24, 2020
7A: Complete the vocabulary review slide. Complete the revisions for the Scrooge Analysis by Friday.
6B: Tic-Tac-Toe Board completed by Thursday. Complete Comprehension Questions #'s 1-7
February 21, 2020
Class trip permission slips went home this week. They are due back on March 20th along with the payment of $45.00 per person.
7A: Define the vocabulary for SLAM! Complete the Quizziz on adjective clauses
6B: Complete your assigned vocabulary slide and work on the tic-tac-toe board. No comprehension questions.
February 20, 2020
7A: Go to google Classroom and Copy the notes on clauses
6B: finish reading chapter 4; take notes on chapter4; study for quiz on demonstratives and personal pronouns
February 19, 2020
7A: Literature Test tomorrow
6B: Complete one activity on the tic-tac-toe board. Go to Google Classroom to practice demonstrative and personal pronouns.
February 18, 2020
7A: Study for the literature test
6B: Take notes on chapter 2 and read chapter 3 and take notes
February 14, 2020
7A: Finish Webquest; I will change the date. Vocabulary test on Tuesday and Lit Test Wednesday.
6B: Define the vocabulary words for the beginning of the novel. Read each day for 20 minutes. Those who did not compelte the readworks, please do so.
February 13, 2020
7A: All stations to be completed and the Web Quest is due at 9:00 Am
6B: Submit Autobiography and complete the Amazing Brain article and the read works assignment on GC. If all is completed, read a book.
February 12, 2020
Dress Down Day tomorrow.
7A: Finish Draft of the Character Analysis
6B: Review Pronoun notes: personal and demonstrative; Final Autobiography die tomorrow night. I whould see two copies on the doc: the original and the revised.
February 11, 2020
REMINDER: Dress Down Day 2/13/2020 Cost $1.00 (red, pink, purple, white)
7A: Review and Assess page #'s 2-5 all parts
Scrooge Analysis sheet completed with quotes to support
5 summaries for each scene in ACT II
6B: Complete the K in the KWL Chart; finish the grammar classwork pockets and inserts interactive notebook.
February 10, 2020
REMINDER: Dress Down Day 2/13/2020 Cost $1.00 (red, pink, purple, white)
7A: Record Figurative Language on Doc in GC; grammar packet completed; review and locate relatie pronouns in notebook
6B: Finish drafting the authobiography and review for vocbaulary test
February 7, 2020
REMINDER: Dress Down on 2/13/2020 (red, pink, white, purple = $1.00)
Noon Dismissal 2/14/2020
7A: Summarize scene iii and fnd two pieces of figurative language from the play in ACTS 1 or 2
6B: Study for literature and Vocabulary tests
February 6, 2020
REMINDER: Student Council Valentine Raffle
6B: Finish Vocabulary Sentences in GC. Pronoun Packet: Complete page 23 (all) and 34 (part A only)
February 5, 2020
REMINDER: Student Council Valentine Raffle
7A: All classwork must be completed: ACT II, scene i reading and summary, grammar packet, Scrooge Character Analysis Worksheet (Middle Section)
6B: Review the vocabulary for the test on Tuesday. You need to practice time management and not wait until the last minute.
February 4, 2020
REMINDER: Club and Activity Photos tomorrow. Please see attached doc above.
7A: Make sure the figuaritve language worksheet is completed.
6B: Go to GC and complete the pronoun practice and the 5 question quiz on the 3 nonfiction stories.
February 3, 2020
7A: Complete the figurative language worksheet posted on GC. Circle the figurative language and analyze it.
6B: Finish the Autobiograhy graphic organizer and start reviewing for the assessments on the 3 nonfiction stories and the vocabulary.
January 30, 2020
7A: Be ready with your notes and textbook. Review everything.
6B: Complete a quizizz on proper nouns (It is the grammar skill with the 3 stories)
Reread the 3 selections
Make sure review and assessis finished: Challenger Boys 1 and 3, girls 2 and 4; Drive In 2-4 all
January 29, 2020
REMINDERS:
-Our Catholic Schools Week Service Projects
-Dimes for the Change4 Change Toss
-Donation of One Baby Item per family
7A: Literary stations must be completed for tomorrow as well as review; storyboard due Monday
6B: Google Classroom assignment: Comparing Literary Works; If you shared your vocab slide today, fix any mistakes.
January 28, 2020
REMINDERS:
-Our Catholic Schools Week Service Projects
-Dimes for the Change4 Change Toss
-Donation of One Baby Item per family
7A: Complete the root word graphic organizer with 3 other words with the root bene- Cut out the graphic organizer and glue into the notebook; Storyboard That Assignment due on Monday.
6B: Vocabulary Slide must be completed and author's purpose paper.
January 27, 2020
REMINDERS:
-Bring a snack tomorrow; you will not each lunch until 1:00pm
-Parent Visit to the middle school classrooms: 12:30pm
-Our Catholic Schools Week Service Projects
-Nickels for the Change4 Change Toss
-Donation of One Baby Item per family
No Homework
January 24, 2020
Reminder: Catholic Schools Week Begins Sunday. Join us at the Noon Mass and the Open House
Our Catholic Schools Week Service Projects
-Pennies for Monday for the Change4 Change Toss
-Donation of One Baby Item per family
7A: Complete the Review and Assess Page 623 #'s 2-7 all parts
6B: Complete the vocabulary for the nonfiction story "Space Shuttle Challenger"
January 23, 2020
Please check the Family envelope for important details regarding CSW.
Have your change ready for next week for the Change 4 Change Challenge.
Baby Item Collections
7A: Vocabulary SLides and summarize scene iv.
6B: Turn in Compare and Contrast Essay
Complete the added vocab for Drive-In Movie
January 22, 2020
7A: Define voacbulary for "A Christmas Carol" by tonight
6B: Vocabulary Development and "My Papa, Mrk Twain" added vocabulary defined tonight.
January 21, 2020
Dress Down day tomorrow: $1.00 Colors: blue, gray, and/or white
7A: Define voacbulary for "A Christmas Carol" by 1/23/2020
6B: Revision sheet is to be handed in tomorrow before you leave and the final essay is due on Thursday before you leave.
January 16, 2020
7A: Define voacbulary for "A Christmas Carol" by 1/23/2020
6B: Social Media Profile for character is due tomorrow. PLease be neat. Read one author biography on Google Classroom (Susy Clemens, Gary Soto, or William Harwood) Be prepared to share something that you learned.
January 15, 2020
Thank you for working so hard today.
6B: The Social Media Profile for character due Friday.
January 14, 2020
Tomorrow is the ELA Exam. Please get a good night's sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and most of all come to school with a positive attitude.
January 13, 2020
Parents/Guardians,
If your child is available to hold the doors for the open house on Sunday, 1/26 from 1pm-2:30pm, please send me a note so I can let the office know. Thank you!
7A: Study for the midterm
6B: Study for the midterm
January 10, 2020
7A: Study for the final novel test and begin studying for midterms
6B: Final Novel test Monday; have your parents/guardians sign your planners so they can see the breakdown of studying. Please start studying and keep on top of it.
January 9, 2020
Free Dress Down Day tomorrow
7A: Study for final novel test on Monday. I do not see you tomorrow. PLease print out the study guide for midterms.
6B: Finish the plot structure in GC. Begin to review for the novel test which is on Monday. Print out the exam study guide.
January 8, 2020
Free dress down day this Friday, 1/10. Details in Family Envelope
7A: Grammar Practice on GC. Link attached and write down sentences with answers or print out. Study for test. Review will be posted tonight.
6B: Complete the comprehension questions on GC and begin reviewing for the final test. SG will be posted today.
January 7, 2020
7A: Finish the comprehension questions
6B: Finish the comp questions that were posted yeaterday. Read chapter 10.
January 6, 2020
7A: Complete comprehension questions 1-11 for tomorrow.
6B: Please review the classwork on poetry analyisis and poetry terms from class. Complete comp questions 1-5 for tomorrow.
January 3, 2020
Thank you 7th grade for a lovely Mass to start of fthe new year.
Midterms begin on 1/15 with Language Arts
1/17 and 1/18 Confirmation of our 8th graders.
1/21 religion/social studies
1/22 science/math
7A: Read pages 92-129 and complete the comprehension questions up to page 129.
6B: Read chapters 7 and 8 and complete the vocabulary slide for your assigned word
January 2, 2020
WELCOME BACK!
I hope you all had an amzaing break and a wonderful Christmas.
Looking Ahead...Language Arts Midterm is scheduled for January 15th. Study Guide will be posted as soon as it is approved. Begin gathering your old literature tests and language tests.
7A: Complete the vocabulary slide for your assigned word. Study for the assessment on pronouns.
6B: Complete the vocabulary for chapters 5-8; chronological order interactie notebook for chapters 1-4.
December 19, 2019
Free Dress Up Day tomorrow. Come to school dressed in your finest apparel. No jeans or sneakers.
7A: Make sure memo is completed
6B: Read a book.
December 18, 2019
Free Dress Down Day tomorrow. Yay!
7A: Finish the MEMO.
6B:finish the journal from the morning. Study for vocabulary test.
December 17, 2019
7A: Vocabulary test tomorrow; MEMO to be completed on or before the due date. Thank you for your help today!
6B: Study for the novel assessment and the vocabulary assessment
December 16, 2019
7A: Literature test tomorrow on Chapters 1-12
6B: Complete the journal writing from this morning. Study for literature test and vocabulary.
December 13, 2019
7A: Finish comprehension questions...sorry about the confusion.
Literature Test 12/17 and Vocab test 12/18
6B: Complete the character list for hoods and Socs on GC. Lit Test Chapters 1-4 12/18 and Vocab test 12/19
December 12, 2019
Congratulations to our Diocese for the Consectration to Our Lady of Guadalupe! What a beautiful day.
Advisory Shirts tomorrow!
7A: Start the comprehension questions and journal completed tonight on GC.
6B: Complete the comprehension questions and complete the Quizizz for grammar practice.
December 11, 2019
7A: Grammar practice on GC
6B: finish grammar interactive note book and practice. Read chapter 2
December 10, 2019
Check Calendar on my home page for updated information about next week.
7A: Journal Response due Thrsday night.
Demonstrative pronoun quiz - see GC for practice.
Start studying vocabulary
6B: Complete the character chart on GC for the Greasers. Quiz this week on grammar PA, PN, DO.
December 9, 2019
7A: Vocabulary slides and grammar practice on google classroom
6B: Complete the vocabulary slides and read chapter 1 only
December 6, 2019
7A: Go to GC and define the vocabulary words for the begging chapters of the novel.
6B: Define the list of vocablary words for chapters 1-4 of the novel. Read a book each day for 30 minutes.
December 5, 2019
No Advisory Shirts tomorrow and Noon Dismissal
Please donate hats, gloves, and mittens for the Giving Tree.
7A: finish the research on the national anthem
6B: Print out the compare and contrast essay that you will revise. I will collect tomorrow.
Define the vvocab for the novel.
December 4, 2019
Please donate hats, gloves, and mittens for the Giving Tree.
8A: Homework on GC
7A: Study for grammar assessment on pronoun case
6B: Read both compare and contrast essays. Choose the one that you want to revise. Print out a hard copy for Friday. Continue researching for prereading research.
December 3, 2019
Please donate hats, gloves, and mittens for the Giving Tree.
8A: Read pages 17-27
7A: Complete the grammar practice from class today and News Article and Database article on Justin Lebo due Wednesday.
6B: Go to GC and complete the direct object practice.
December 2, 2019
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgivng with you families. I enjoyed seeing and speaking with all of the parents at Conferences last week.
8A: Reread Blue Wednesday and take notes on characters and setting
7A: Literature Test tomorrow; News Article and Database article on Justin Lebo due Wednesday.
6B: Study for vocabulary Test tomorrow; Complete the reading assignment on readworks via Google Classroom. It will not be marked late unless you don;t complete it today.
November 26, 2019
Gym uniform tomorrow
6B has the Santa's workshop on Monday, 12/2. Envelopes went home today.
8A: Symbolism assignment due tonight.
7A: written assignment from class due tonight. Literature test 12/3
6B: Draft of compare and contrast essay due tonight. Vocabulary test 12/3
11/25
6B: Literature test tomorrow: Stations from Friday and Quizizz; Finish Compare and contrast graphic organizer; please have your parents look through your notebook and sign it
November 22, 2019
8A: finish vocabulary sheet and finish symbolism paragraph
7A: Vocab Test 11/26; Write sentences in notebook for each of the nominative case pronouns. Use some as subjects and some as predicate nouns
6B: Study for the lit test 11/26; stations were posted on GC. We went over the answers. We will mostly due review work Monday and remainder of Tuesday.
November 21, 2019
Please bring in $1.00 worth of coins for advisory tomorrow.
Free Dress down day tomorrow.
8A: Go to google classroom and complete the practice online. Work on symbolism paragraph which is due 11/26
7A: Study vocabulary words. Vocab test 11/26 and lit test 12/3
6B: Watch video and read article if not completed in class. Complete on Venn Diagram in notebook. If you presented your vocab slide, please make corrections if needed.
November 20, 2019
November 19, 2019
November 18, 2019
We are in need of some door holders on Monday, 11/25
and Tuesday, 11/26 from 4:45pm- 7:45pm during conferences. If you child can do this for even an hour, please send in a note. Thank you.
8A: Work on symbolism assignment
7A: Read "Justin Lebo" pages 300-305 and answer the close reading questions that have been posted.
November 15, 2019
6B: Answer the review and assess page 134 #'s 2-4 all
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.
Parents, if you plan to allow your child to walk home or downtown at any time during this school year, you need to fill out a walking waiver. These waivers expire at the ed of each school year, so please tur those in ASAP. You can find them on our website under the FORMS tab. Thank you.