6th Grade Homework

Homework due today: signature on yellow letter & bring a 3-ring binder for this class only. Today in class, students will get their first Japanese Packet that we will use in class daily (all notes and most homework assignments come from this). In class, students will take notes on pages 4/5 as they follow along with a powerpoint. Homework assigned today, due Thursday: page 6 (culture reflection on today's class...if a student misses class today, he/she should come get the packet before or after school, then get notes from another 6th grader or see your teacher ASAP).

JQ #2 - Do you consider yourself a "Healthy" person?
Vocab #2 - Wellness: a state of balanced health over a long period of time.
"Who are You" Puzzle
Assign: Bring in picture of yourself doing something you enjoy or that makes you feel good by Thursday. It can be a copy because we will be using it in an activity!

Homework due today: signature on syllabus & bring a 3-ring binder for this class only.
Today in class, students will get their first Japanese Packet that we will use in class daily (all notes and most homework assignments come from this). In class, students will take notes on pages 4/5 as they follow along with a power point.

Rules/Expectations

Here is a sneak peek inside our classroom this week! Please be aware that changes could occur if adjustments in learning are needed. I will update as needed!

Reading: 8/19 - 8/23
M: Introduce and take notes on Ch. 1 Vocab. HW: Complete sections I and II of your vocab packet
T: Introduce AR and the 25 Book Challenge. HW: Complete section IV of your vocab packet
W: Complete the Docs Scavenger Hunt on Google Classroom. HW: Review vocab by using the quizlet that can be found on Google Classroom!
TH: Media Center Introduction with Mrs. Williams. HW: Read AR and review vocab for quiz
F: Chapter 1 Vocab Quiz and Google Slides Scavenger Hunt. HW: Enjoy your weekend!

Make sure you are reading 20-30 minutes daily in order to achieve your AR goal!! 

Monday - IAAT Testing HW: By the Numbers
Tuesday - IAAT Testing HW: By the Numbers
Wednesday - Back to School Stations HW: None
Thursday - Google Classroom & ALEKS HW: None
Friday - ALEKS HW: ALEKS HW due Sun at 11:59PM

Monday 8/19: Finish Rules & Procedures

Tuesday 8/20: What makes a "good" citizen?

Wednesday 8/21: What makes a "good" citizen?

Thursday 8/22: Class Discussions 101

Friday 8/23: Article of the Week

JQ #1 - How have your first few days of school gone? What is your favorite thing about middle school?
Vocab #1 - Health: the combination of physical, mental/emotional and social well-being
- in class - "A Few of my Favorite Things" (Attached)
- Assign: Bring in a picture of you doing something you enjoy or that makes you feel good
Google Classrooom Code: ikkf5aj

Below is a glance at this week’s assignments. Please be aware that changes could occur if adjustments in learning are needed. Changes will be updated on a daily basis.

Unit : To use effective reading strategies:
 Question-Answer Relationship (QAR) Strategy
 Notice to Note Signposts

Reading:
M: Finish classroom expectations; start QAR
T: QAR; Notice to Note if time
W: Notice to Note; start The Bread Winner if time
TH: The Bread Winner
F: The Bread Winner

Make sure you are reading 20-30 minutes daily in order to achieve your AR goal!!

******Here is a great resource for award-winning books for teens and tweens:
 http://www.adlit.org/books_authors/award_winning_books_for_tweens_and_teens/

Complete pg. 10 in Chapter 1 Packet

Monday: No homework....
Tuesday: No homework.... We are starting our noun unit today.
Wednesday: Continued work with nouns. No additional homework
Thursday: Common vs. Proper noun practice in class today. Homework: Complete practice sheet pg. 245 & 247 if not completed in class.
Friday: Plural noun work in class today. Homework: Complete the plural noun practice sheet for Monday. Have a great weekend.

Below is a glance at this week’s assignments. Please be aware that changes could occur if adjustments in learning are needed. Changes will be updated on a daily basis.

Unit : Define citizenship on five levels (home, school, city, state, nation)
Describe key rights and responsibilities of citizens

Social Studies:
M: Finish classroom expectations; start citizenship lesson
T: Citizenship roles, rights, and responsibilities
W: Citizenship roles, rights, and responsibilities
TH: Citizenship roles, rights, and responsibilities
F: Citizenship roles, rights, and responsibilities

Homework due today: signature on yellow letter & bring a 3-ring binder for this class only. Today in class, students will get their first Japanese Packet that we will use in class daily (all notes and most homework assignments come from this). In class, students will take notes on pages 4/5 as they follow along with a powerpoint. Homework assigned today, due Wednesday: page 6 (culture reflection on today's class...if a student misses class, make arrangements to attend class during a B-day study hall tomorrow, get a new packet from your teacher & get notes from another 6th grader or see your teacher ASAP).

M - Chromebook Rollout - be sure to take them home tonight and get your charging station set up! Starting tomorrow you should always have your chromebook charged and with you for all classes!

T - Class expectations, google classroom set up, homework calendar tour

W - Begin Unit 0 - Inquiry, Observations vs Inferences

R - Observations vs Inferences (cont)

F - Asking a Testable Question

*Be sure to always check google classroom for any assignments!!

Monday - Back to School Stations HW: None
Tuesday - Back to School Stations and By the Numbers HW: By the Numbers WS
Wednesday - By the Numbers Presentations HW: None
Thursday - Google Classroom & ALEKS HW: None
Friday - ALEKS HW: ALEKS HW due Sunday at 11:59PM

Tuesday - Mean, Median, and Mode - Worksheet pages 157 & 158

Wednesday - Mean, Median, and Mode - Skills Practice Worksheet p. 160

Thursday - GOOGLE Classroom and ALEKS HW: None

Friday - ALEKS HW: ALEKS due Sunday at 11:59 p.m.

Homework due today: signature on syllabus & bring a 3-ring binder for this class only. 
Today in class, students will get their first Japanese Packet that we will use in class daily (all notes and most homework assignments come from this). In class, students will take notes on pages 4/5 as they follow along with a power point. 

Monday: 

• Moodle
• Kahoot
• Email Assignment 
• Intro Video

Tuesday: 

• PWPT Vocab Assignment

Wed: 

• PWPT Module 1 Lesson

Thursday: 

• About me PWPT

Friday: 

• About me PWPT

All assignments are on MOODLE.
HMWK: Finish any work not completed. 

Monday: Chromebook Check-out Slides Presentation
No homework.

Tuesday: Chromebook Check-out & Google Form Completion
No homework.

Wednesday: Define an observation.
HW: Finish the Science Notebook Cover Sheet.

Thursday: Practice making qualitative and quantitative observations.
HW: Finish and turn in the Candy Observation activity on Google Classroom.

Friday: Explain the difference between an observation and an inference.
HW: Finish the Qualitative and Quantitative Observations worksheet (both sides).

Monday 8/19: Chromebook Procedures

Tuesday 8/20: Chromebook Distribution

Wednesday 8/21: Set up notebooks / Observations & Inferences Notes

Thursday 8/22: Observations & Inferences

Friday 8/23: Quantitative & Qualitative Observations

Homework: "Science About Me" - due Friday

Homework due today: none (we need to finish the culture power point presentation in class). Today in class, students will learn more about the country of Japan, taking notes.
Log into google classroom and type in code to join this class.
Finish Power point and cultural notes p4-5 in packet.
Review Vocab notes p2
Homework: p7 Map of Japan (Draw 5 things about Japan, from stuff learned in class & 5 things found on own research about Japan. Draw, color and label them)
Homework assigned today, due this Friday: page 7.

Homework due today: page 6 (culture reflection from powerpoint presentation last class). Today in class, students will learn more about the country of Japan, taking notes on page 10. Students will also learn a little about vocabulary and writing, taking notes on pages 2 and 3. Homework assigned today, DUE NEXT TUESDAY: page 7.

8-22-19
JQ #4 - Do you think your Health Triangle is well-balanced? Explain.
Vocab #4 - Decision-Making: the process of making a choice or solving a problem
- Read & Discuss "Health Skills" pg. xvi-xx
Assign: You're Not the Only One - Parent Interview - DUE 8/29 (Thursday)

Finish your Chapter 1 Packet

Study for your Chapter 1 Quiz (Link to flashcards on Google Classroom)

Homework due today: page 7 (Japanese map--10 things about culture). 
Today in class, students will continue to learn about the language.  We will  review p1 vocab notes. Then we will learn how the Japanese alphabet/symbols came about.  We will then introduce Japanese Greetings vocab notes on page 8 and  page 9. 
Homework assigned today, due Tuesday: page 12 (word search--be sure to write definitions on the bottom, then find the Japanese words in the puzzle).

8-23-19
JQ #5- How do you show you are responsible at school? How do you show you are responsible at home?
Vocab #5- Responsible: having an obligation to do something
- Health Mantra
- “Living the good Life” picture activity
(Present Monday)
Questions: 1) what is the picture of?
2) Why is it important to you and how does it help you to stay on the right path in life?

Homework due today: page 7 (Japanese map--10 things about culture). Today in class, students will continue to learn about the language and kanji, reviewing notes on page 8 and taking additional notes on page 9. Homework assigned today, due Tuesday: page 12 
(wordsearch--be sure to write definitions, then find the Japanese words in the puzzle).

***Be prepared to share of the items from your page 7 homework with the class on Tuesday!

8-27-19
JQ #7 - What is a decision you have had to make lately? How did it turn out?
Vocab #7 - Consequenes: results or effects of your actions, positive, negative or neutral
- Read & Discuss pg. xxi-xxiii (Decision Making/Goal Setting)
- Decision-Making and Goal Setting Activity/Worksheet

Homework due today: page 12 (wordsearch--be sure to write definitions, then find the Japanese words in the puzzle). Today in class, students will get a log sheet and follow along as individuals share 1 thing about Japanese culture from their previous assignment (page 7). We also put a conversation together using the vocabulary on page 8. Homework assigned today, due Thursday: page 17 comic.

Homework due today: p12 
Today in class we will review our greetings vocab on p8 & p1 name song .
Then we will practice having conversations using the greetings vocab. (P14) 
Assign homework and allow a few minutes to get started.
Homework: p17 in packet ( Writing and drawing their own comic using the greetings vocab to make a conversation. ) 

Homework due today: page 12 (wordsearch--be sure to write definitions, then find the Japanese words in the puzzle). Today in class, students will get a log sheet and follow along as individuals share 1 thing about Japanese culture from their previous assignment (page 7). We also put a conversation together using the vocabulary on page 8. Homework assigned today, due Friday: page 17 comic.

Homework due today: p12
Today in class we will review our greetings vocab on p8 & p1 name song .
Then we will practice having conversations using the greetings vocab. (P14)
Assign homework and allow a few minutes to get started.
Homework: p17 in packet ( Writing and drawing their own comic using the greetings vocab to make a conversation. ) 

8-28-19
JQ #8 - Do you feel you are good at communicating with others? Why or why not explain...
Vocab #8 - Self-Esteem: how you feel about yourself, how much you like yourself
- Video: "Building Good Relationships"
- What stuck with you

Homework due today: page 17 comic (be sure to follow directions, draw & color and put in logical order). Today in class we will continue to review and practice with vocab, completing page 15 and learning the name song on page 1. We will review Japanese conversation and play conversation BINGO (page 16). Homework assigned today, due Tuesday: page 18 (Japanese Greetings worksheet).

Homework due today:  Comic p17
Today in class we will share teh comics. 
Then we will review vocab p15 and p1 name song. 
We will then practice having conversations in Japanese by doing P16 activity conversation bingo. They will be reminded how to bow.
Homework: p18

8-29-19
JQ #9 - After watching the video yesterday do you believe you have any "Roadblocks"? Explain
Vocab #9 - Adolescence: the stage of life between childhood and adulthood
- "You're Not the Only One" DUE TODAY - Presenting Tomorrow!
- Read & Discuss Ch. 1 Lesson 1 (pg. 4-8)
- Assign: Worksheets - 1) "What are they Really Saying" 2) "Communication Roadblocks"

Fitness Testing

8-21-19
JQ#3 - How would you best describe yourself?
Vocab #3 - Reliable: trustworthy and dependable
*** Get on Google Classroom - 6th Grade Health - Rotation 1 *** CODE ikkf5aj
*** Picture of you doing something you enjoy or that makes you feel good DUE tomorrow! ***
- In class today: Read & Discussed pg. viii-x - discussion of the Health Triangle
- Assign: Health Triangle Worksheet (worksheet and notes attached)

Homework due today: none (we need to finish the culture powerpoint presentation in class). Today in class, students will learn more about the country of Japan, taking notes.  
Log into google classroom and type in code to join this class.
Finish Power point and cultural notes p4-5 in packet. 
Review Vocab notes p2 
Homework: p7 Map of Japan (Draw 5 things about Japan, from stuff learned in class & 5 things found on own research about Japan.  Draw, color and label them) 
Homework assigned today, due this Friday: page 7.

Homework due today: page 6 (culture reflection from powerpoint presentation last class). Today in class, students will learn more about the country of Japan, taking notes on page 10. Students will also learn a little about vocabulary and writing, taking notes on pages 2 and 3. Homework assigned today, due this Friday: page 7.

Monday:  No homework.... We will continue to work on nouns in class today with practice 261 & 263 in class.  Plural noun sheet is due today.  


Tuesday:  No homework....  Noun review in class today.  We will complete it and review it together.  


Wednesday:  Homework- Practice your preposition list at least 3 times out loud.Also complete practice pg. 9 & 11.   We will begin work with prepositions in class today.  


Thursday:  Homework - Practice your preposition list at least 3 times out loud.  Also complete practice pg. 19 & 21.  We will continue work with prepositions in class today.


Friday:  Homework - Practice and review preposition list ( you need to know them ), also complete pg.15 & 25 practice if not done in class.  We will continue with preposition practice in class today. 


LA MAP testing will start Tuesday when we return and continue on Wednesday in class.


  

Monday - MAP Testing HW: None
Tuesday - MAP Testing HW: ALEKS & Bring Headphones
Wednesday - MAP Testing/ How to take Notes HW: Notes & ALEKS
Thursday - Place Value and Rounding HW: WS 24 & ALEKS
Friday - Place Value and Rounding HW: Notes, practice not finished in class, and ALEKS due on SUN

8-26-19
JQ #6 - What does "You are responsible for you" mean to you? Explain.
Vocab #6 - Peers: people close to you in age who are a lot like you
- Video: "Profiles in Responsibility"
- Present "Living the Good Life"

Below is a glance at this week’s learning objectives and assignments. Please be aware that changes could occur if adjustments in learning are needed. Changes will be updated on a daily basis.

Focus/Goal: Identify citizenship roles and responsibilities, identify characteristics that make up a culture, and the duties and responsibilities of citizens

Social Studies:
M: Finish lesson on how to become US citizens; no homework
T: Start lesson on being an American; no homework
W: Continue with being an American and becoming a citizen; homework- review notes
TH: Becoming a citizen and duties and responsibilities of American citizens; homework- review notes
F: Forms of government; quiz over this unit next week (date TBD)

Homework due today: page 7 (Japanese map--10 things about culture). Today in class, students will continue to learn about the language and kanji, reviewing notes on page 8 and taking additional notes on page 9. Homework assigned today, due Wednesday: page 12
(wordsearch--be sure to write definitions, then find the Japanese words in the puzzle).

***Be prepared to share of the items from your page 7 homework with the class on Wednesday!

Monday: Introduction to the Scientific Method.
No homework.

Tuesday: Begin working the scientific method via the Cookie Caper Lab.
No homework.

Wednesday: Continue working the scientific method via the Cookie Caper Lab. Discuss operational definition and form a group hypothesis.
No homework.

Thursday: Continue working the scientific method via the Cookie Caper Lab. Discuss procedures and why they are important.
No homework.

Friday: Identify variables in an experiment.
HW: Complete the Understanding Variables 2 worksheet (posted on Google Classroom) AND the Snapshot /MORE about______ worksheet (given in class) for Tuesday

8/26: Inference Notes 

8/27: Identifying Scientific Variables

8/28: Review Scientific Variables / Scientific Method

8/29: Cookie Lab Investigation (Set-up)

8/30: Cookie Lab Investigation (Procedures & Steps)

Homework: Revised Candy Observation on Google Classroom due Tuesday / Qualitative & Quantitative Observations due Tuesday / Understanding Variables due Friday

Homework due today: page 7 (Japanese map--10 things about culture).
Today in class, students will continue to learn about the language. We will review p1 vocab notes. Then we will learn how the Japanese alphabet/symbols came about. We will then introduce Japanese Greetings vocab notes on page 8 and page 9.
Homework assigned today, due Tuesday: page 12 (word search--be sure to write definitions on the bottom, then find the Japanese words in the puzzle).

*Be sure to check google classroom for all assignments*

M - Identifying Variables Notes

T - Variables practice problems, HW: spongebob wksts - if not finished in class

W - More variables practice problems HW: simpsons wksts - if not finished in class

R - Forming a Hypothesis Notes (If/then statements)

F - Identifying Variables Quiz

**Students are expected to read 20-30 minutes every night.***

Monday- Finish Interests Survey

Tuesday- Read

Wednesday- MAP Testing

Thursday- MAP Testing

Friday- MAP Testing

Monday - MAP Testing HW: None
Tuesday - MAP Testing HW: ALEKS & Bring Headphones
Wednesday - MAP Testing/How to take notes HW: Notes and ALEKS
Thursday - Mean, Median, Mode, and Range HW: WS 23 & ALEKS
Friday - Mean, Median, Mode, and Range HW: Notes, practice not done in class, and ALEKS due SUN

Below is a glance at this week’s learning objectives and assignments. Please be aware that changes could occur if adjustments in learning are needed. Changes will be updated on a daily basis.

Focus/Goal: Identify setting and character and explain how character develops plot

Reading:
M: Start The Breadwinner in class; Homework- AR
T: Continue reading The Breadwinner in class; Homework- AR
W: MAP Testing; Homework- AR
TH: MAP Testing; Homework- AR
F: Finish MAP testing; Test over The Breadwinner in class

Make sure you are reading 20-30 minutes daily in order to achieve your AR goal!!
******Here is the link to check AR goals: https://Hosted29.renlearn.com/2021343/HomeConnect

******Here is a great resource for award-winning books for teens and tweens:
http://www.adlit.org/books_authors/award_winning_books_for_tweens_and_teens/

Here is a sneak peek inside our classroom this week! Please be aware that changes could occur if adjustments in learning are needed. I will update as needed!

Reading: 8/19 - 8/23
M: Pass out textbooks and introduce Notice & Note Signs. HW: Read AR
T: Begin the Before Reading activities for "The Breadwinner"  HW: Complete pages 4-6 in textbook if you did not finish in class. 
W: Map Testing HW: Read AR
TH: Map Testing HW: Read AR
F: Chapter 1 Finish up Map Testing HW: Enjoy your weekend!

Make sure you are reading 20-30 minutes daily in order to achieve your AR goal!! 

8/26: Classroom Discussion Procedures

8/27: Current Events Article / Discussion

8/28: Lesson 1: Becoming an American

8/29: Lesson 2: Becoming a Citizen

8/30: Lesson 3: Duties and Responsibilities

Homework: R & R Writing - Due Thursday

Monday - MAP Testing - Homework: ALEKS

Tuesday - MAP Testing - Homework: ALEKS

Wednesday - MAP Testing - Homework: ALEKS

Thursday - Mean, Median, Mode, Range
Homework: Lesson 3 Skills Practice (p164)
Measure of Center Worksheet
& ALEKS

Friday - Mean, Median, Mode, Range, First & Third Quartiles, and Interquartiles range - Quiz
Homework: ALEKS

Homework due today:  Comic p17
Today in class we will share teh comics. 
Then we will review vocab p15 and p1 name song. 
We will then practice having conversations in Japanese by doing P16 activity conversation bingo. They will be reminded how to bow.
Homework: p18

Homework due today: page 17 comic (be sure to follow directions, draw & color and put in logical order). Today in class we will continue to review and practice with vocab, completing page 15 and learning the name song on page 1. We will review Japanese conversation and play conversation BINGO (page 16). Homework assigned today, due Wednesday: page 18 (Japanese Greetings worksheet).

8-30-19
JQ #10 - What was your favorite part of the interview "You're not the only one"? Why?
Vocab #10 - Communication: the exchange of information through the use of words or actions
- Present Interviews "You're not the only one"

Complete the Chorus Syllabus Form on Google Classroom

9-3-19
NO Journal Question or Vocab today
- Finish "You're not the Only one" presentations
- Discuss Ch. 1 Lesson 1 (4-7) Puberty and Adolescence
- Video: "Caution: Teenager Under Construction"
- Fill out Vocab Review Sheet - definitions attached in case didn't get done in class
- Vocab Quiz #1 - THURSDAY 9/5

Tuesday 9/3: Cookie Lab (Data Table & Procedures)

Wednesday 9/4: Cookie Lab (Investigation)

Thursday 9/5: MAP Science Test

Friday 9/6: MAP Science Test

Tuesday: PWPT MODULE 3
Wednesday: PWPT 3-1
Thursday: PWPT 3-2/review for DCA
Friday: PWPT DCA

All assignments are on MOODLE. 
HMWK: All missing work!!  Ask questions over PWPT before DCA, 

Homework due today: page 18 (Japanese Greetings worksheet). Today in class, we will continue to practice having basic conversations in Japanese, singing the song on page 1 and FINISHING THE CLASS ACTIVITY ON PAGE 16. Students will also learn about the Geisha, watching a short video and completing notes on pages 32/33. We will continue to talk about Japanese dress, taking notes on pages 34/35 about kimonos. I will assign partners and characters, and students will have CHARACTER CONVERSATIONS on Thursday, where they will be graded on their delivery (use script notes on page 14). Homework assigned today, due Thursday: Character Conversation (get worksheet from Mrs. Mollring if not in class today).


**REMINDER--if you see in the gradebook that you have a 0 and you know that you handed it in, chances are it is a "no name!" Come see me before or after school (or wait until the next class) to see.

Tuesday - Compare and Order Decimals HW: Compare and Order WS & ALEKS
Wednesday - Compare and Order Decimals HW: Notes and ALEKS
Thursday - Mean, Median, Mode and Range HW: WS 23 & ALEKS
Friday - Mean, Median, Mode, and Range HW: WS 24 & ALEKS

M - No School

T - Writing Procedures and Data Tables

W - Graphing on Google Sheets (due Monday)

R - MAP Testing

F - MAP Testing

Monday: No classes

Tuesday: MAP testing in class today. Study and memorize your preposition list.

Wednesday: MAP testing in class today. Study and memorize your preposition list.

Thursday: Continued work and practice with prepositions. Study and memorize your preposition list.

Friday: Preposition quiz today. Study and memorize your preposition list.

Tuesday 9/3: Becoming a Citizen Notes

Wednesday 9/4: Forms of Government

Thursday 9/5: Chapter 1 Review (Citizenship / Governments)

Friday 9/6: Chapter 1 Test

Homework: Lesson 1 Revisions completed on Google Classroom, Study for Chapter 1 Test

Here is a sneak peek inside our classroom this week! Please be aware that changes could occur if adjustments in learning are needed. I will update as needed!

• Learning Goals:
  • I can use notice and note skills.
  • I can analyze setting and character. 
  • I can analyze how character develops plot. 

Reading: 9/2 - 9/6
M: NO SCHOOL 🙂
T: Discuss setting and plot & begin reading "The Breadwinner" HW: Read AR 
W:  Continue reading and taking notes on "The Breadwinner" HW: Read AR
TH: Take the Check Your Understanding quiz in the textbook and complete the reading response log. HW: Read AR
F: Take The Breadwinner quiz. HW: Enjoy your weekend!

Make sure you are reading 20-30 minutes daily in order to achieve your AR goal!! 

Tuesday - Stem and Leaf Plots and Line Plots HW: Notes and ALEKS
Wednesday - Frequency Tables and Histograms HW: WS packet & ALEKS - Bring a plastic water bottle
Thursday - Water Bottle Activity HW: Notes and Activity & ALEKS
Friday - Box and Whisker Plots HW: Box Plot WS

Tuesday:
Learning Goal: Create procedures and a data table for an experiment.
No homework

Wednesday:
Learning Goal: Collect data using a variety of scientific tools.
No homework.

Thursday:
Take Science MAP Test.
No homework.

Friday:
Take Science MAP Test.
No homework.

Homework due today: page 18 (Japanese Greetings worksheet). Today in class, we will continue to practice having basic conversations in Japanese, singing the song on page 1 and FINISHING THE CLASS ACTIVITY ON PAGE 16. Students will also learn about the Geisha, watching a short video and completing notes on pages 32/33. We will continue to talk about Japanese dress, taking notes on pages 34/35 about kimonos. I will assign partners and characters, and students will have CHARACTER CONVERSATIONS on Thursday, where they will be graded on their delivery (use script notes on page 14). Homework assigned today, due Thursday: Character Conversation 


**REMINDER--if you see in the gradebook that you have a 0 and you know that you handed it in, chances are it is a "no name!" Come see me before or after school (or wait until the next class) to see.

Tuesday - Mean, Median, Mode, Range, 1st Quartiles & 2nd Quartiles
HW: Measure of Variations Worksheet & ALEKS

Wednesday - Mean, Median, Mode, Range, & Quartiles
HW: ALEKS

Thursday - Identifying data charts and creating a plot line.
HW: Plot line worksheet & ALEKS

Friday - Line Plots/ Mean, Median, Mode, Range
HW: L1 Extra practice & L1 PSP (p. 170) & ALEKS

JQ#11 - What is a bad habit you have? Would you like to change it? Explain. What is a good habit you have?
Vocab #11 - Stress: the body's response to real or imagined dangers or other life events
- Read & Discuss: Book: "Mental & Emotional Health" Ch. 1 Lesson 1 (4-7)
- Assign: Worksheet "Self-Esteem & You" & "3 legged stool of self-confidence"
* Vocab Quiz tomorrow*

Homework due today: page 18 (Japanese Greetings worksheet). Today in class, we will continue to practice having basic conversations in Japanese, singing the song on page 1 and FINISHING THE CLASS ACTIVITY ON PAGE 16. Students will also learn about the Geisha, watching a short video and completing notes on pages 32/33. We will continue to talk about Japanese dress, taking notes on pages 34/35 about kimonos. I will assign partners and characters, and students will have CHARACTER CONVERSATIONS on Thursday, where they will be graded on their delivery (use script notes on page 14). Homework assigned today, due Friday: Character Conversation (get worksheet from Mrs. Mollring if not in class today).

**REMINDER--if you see in the gradebook that you have a 0 and you know that you handed it in, chances are it is a "no name!" Come see me before or after school (or wait until the next class) to see.

Homework due today: page 18 (Japanese Greetings worksheet). Today in class, we will continue to practice having basic conversations in Japanese, singing the song on page 1 and FINISHING THE CLASS ACTIVITY ON PAGE 16. Students will also learn about the Geisha, watching a short video and completing notes on pages 32/33. We will continue to talk about Japanese dress, taking notes on pages 34/35 about kimonos. I will assign partners and characters, and students will have CHARACTER CONVERSATIONS on Thursday, where they will be graded on their delivery (use script notes on page 14). Homework assigned today, due Friday: Character Conversation

**REMINDER--if you see in the gradebook that you have a 0 and you know that you handed it in, chances are it is a "no name!" Come see me before or after school (or wait until the next class) to see.

9-5-19
JQ #12 - Do you feel you have good self-esteem? Why or why not?
Vocab #12 - Empathy: identify and share with another person's feelings
- Vocab Quiz #1
- Video: "My Best Me: All about self-esteem"
- "I Like Myself" Poster - create a small poster describing things you like about yourself... 2 for each physical, mental/emotional, social

Homework due today:  Character Conversation Today in class, you will be given 5 minutes to practice on a conversation in Japanese with your partner, then pairs will "perform" in front of the class. As they listen, students will write on a log sheet who they think should bow lower and why (remember you're a character, not yourself!)  Today in class, we will also take notes on pages 26 and 31. Homework assigned today, due Tuesday: page 20 (vocabulary crossword).

**REMINDER--if you see in the gradebook that you have a 0 and you know that you handed it in, chances are it is a "no name!" Come see me before or after school (or wait until the next class) to see.

Homework due today:  Character Conversation (get worksheet from Mrs. Mollring if not in class last time). Today in class, you will be given 5 minutes to practice on a conversation in Japanese with your partner, then pairs will "perform" in front of the class. As they listen, students will write on a log sheet who they think should bow lower and why (remember you're a character, not yourself! 😉 ). Today in class, we will also take notes on pages 26 and 31. Homework assigned today, due Tuesday: page 20 (vocabulary crossword).

**REMINDER--if you see in the gradebook that you have a 0 and you know that you handed it in, chances are it is a "no name!" Come see me before or after school (or wait until the next class) to see.

Below is a glance at this week’s learning objectives and assignments. Please be aware that changes could occur if adjustments in learning are needed. Changes will be updated on a daily basis.

Focus/Goal: Identify setting and character and explain how character develops plot

M: No School
T: Discuss setting and plot in The Breadwinner in class; Introduce Greek and Latin Roots Ch. 1;
Assignment: Greek and Latin Roots Ch 1- I & II (Quiz Friday)
W: Review how character effects plot; Go over Ch 1 Greek and Latin Roots
Assignment: Greek and Latin Roots Ch 1- III (Quiz Friday)
TH: Review The Breadwinner ((Quiz Friday); Go over Ch 1 Greek and Latin Roots
Assignment: Greek and Latin Roots Ch 1- VII (Quiz Friday)
F: The Breadwinner Quiz; Greek and Latin Roots Ch. 1 Quiz

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Below is a glance at this week’s learning objectives and assignments. Please be aware that changes could occur if adjustments in learning are needed. Changes will be updated on a daily basis.

M: No School
T: Notes over Lesson 4- our rights and responsibilities to our gov’t (Test Friday)
W: Finish notes over Lesson 4- our rights and responsibilities to our gov’t (Test Friday)
TH: Review for test tomorrow
F: Citizenship Test today

9-6-19
JQ #13 - Free Journal Day.... Write about whatever is on your mind.
Vocab #13 - Tolerance: the ability to accept people as they are
- Read & Discuss: Book: "Building Healthy Relationships" Ch. 1 Lesson 3 (13-17)
- "Why I'm a Good Friend" Poster 1) Create a caricature poster emphasizing and describing 5 ways you are a good friend, ex: make your ears really big because you are a good listener 2) On bottom corner list 5 things you look for in a friend, ex: caring, trustworthy
Example attached

Homework due today: Character Conversation (get worksheet from Mrs. Mollring if not in class last time). Today in class, you will be given 5 minutes to practice on a conversation in Japanese with your partner, then pairs will "perform" in front of the class. As they listen, students will write on a log sheet who they think should bow lower and why (remember you're a character, not yourself! 😉 ). Today in class, we will also take notes on pages 26 and 31. Homework assigned today, due Monday: page 20 (vocabulary crossword).

**REMINDER--if you see in the gradebook that you have a 0 and you know that you handed it in, chances are it is a "no name!" Come see me before or after school (or wait until the next class) to see.

Homework due today: Character Conversation . Today in class, you will be given 5 minutes to practice on a conversation in Japanese with your partner, then pairs will "perform" in front of the class. As they listen, students will write on a log sheet who they think should bow lower and why (remember you're a character, not yourself!   Today in class, we will also take notes on pages 26 and 31. Homework assigned today, due Monday: page 20 (vocabulary crossword).

**REMINDER--if you see in the gradebook that you have a 0 and you know that you handed it in, chances are it is a "no name!" Come see me before or after school (or wait until the next class) to see.

9-10-19
JQ #15 - Have you ever been bullied? IF so how did it make you feel? If not have you even seen someone bullied? Did you help?
Vocab #15 - Peer Pressure: the inflence your peer group has on you
- Read "The Sneetches"
- Video: "Powertrip: Bullying in School"
- Assign: Sneetches Worksheet

Homework due today: page 20 crossword. Today in class, students will learn more about Japanese culture, taking notes on pages 30, & 36-38. They will take notes and watch a PowerPoint on Buddhism and the Oban festival. Homework assigned today, due Wednesday: pages 44-45 Japanese Trivia worksheet.
**MID-QUARTER REPORTS GO HOME TOMORROW, so be sure to get all missing or late work in by today!


**DATE TO NOTE: JAPANESE QUIZ THIS FRIDAY, September 13th!

Homework due today: page 20 crossword. Today in class, students will learn more about Japanese culture, taking notes on pages 30, & 36-38. They will take notes and watch a PowerPoint on Buddhism and the Oban festival. Homework assigned today, due Wednesday: pages 44-45 Japanese Trivia worksheet.
**MID-QUARTER REPORTS GO HOME TOMORROW, so be sure to get all missing or late work in by today!


**DATE TO NOTE: JAPANESE QUIZ THIS FRIDAY, September 13th!

Homework due today: pages 44-45 (Japanese Trivia worksheet). Today in class, students will take notes on pages 37, 40 & 41, reviewing our previous discussion about Samurais and learning about Buddhism and its significance to to Japanese culture. Homework assigned today, due Monday: 42/43 (study guide).

**MID-QUARTER REPORTS GO HOME TODAY!

**DATE TO NOTE: JAPANESE QUIZ ON MONDAY, September 16th!

Homework due today: pages 44-45 (Japanese Trivia worksheet). Today in class, students will take notes on pages 37, 40 & 41, reviewing our previous discussion about Samurais and learning about Buddhism and its significance to to Japanese culture. Homework assigned today, due Monday: 42/43 (study guide).

**MID-QUARTER REPORTS GO HOME TODAY!

**DATE TO NOTE: JAPANESE QUIZ ON MONDAY, September 16th!

9-11-19
JQ #16 - What are some ways to prevent bullying from occuring?
Vocab #16 - Goal-Setting: the process of working towards someting you want to accomplish
- Video" The Wild, Wild Web"
- Wkst - The Wild Wild Web

9-12-19
JQ #17 - What are some things that cause you stress? Why?
Vocab #17 - Addiction: capable of a user to develop intense cravings
- Read & Discuss Book: "Mental & Emotional Health" Ch. 1 Lesson 2 (8-11)
- Worksheets 1) Can vs. Can't Control 2) Managing Stress

Homework due today: pages 44-45 (Japanese Trivia worksheet). Today in class, students will take notes on pages 37, 40 & 41, reviewing our previous discussion about Samurais and learning about Buddhism and its significance to to Japanese culture. Homework assigned today, due Monday: 42/43 (study guide).

**DATE TO NOTE: Japanese Quiz is TOMORROW, September 13th!

Homework due today: pages 44-45 (Japanese Trivia worksheet). Today in class, students will take notes on pages 37, 40 & 41, reviewing our previous discussion about Samurais and learning about Buddhism and its significance to to Japanese culture. Homework assigned today, due Monday: 42/43 (study guide).

**DATE TO NOTE: Japanese Quiz is TOMORROW, September 13th!

*Here is our agenda for the week. It could change as needed. 
** Don't for get to read at leas 20-30 minutes each night.

Fears & Phobias Learning Goals:
I can use notice & note skills.
I can cite evidence
I can analyze text features.

Monday (9/9)
Greek and Latin Roots Chapter 2 Introduction
Take Notes
HW: Chapter 2 Packet Pg 21

Tuesday (9/10)
Pre-Reading Activities (Starting on pg. 29)
Start “Fears and Phobias”
HW: Chapter 2 Packet Pg 22

Wednesday (9/11)
Continuing Fears and Phobias
Asking Essential Questions/ Discussing Signposts
HW: Chapter 2 Packet Pg. 23

Thursday (9/12)
Continuing Fears and Phobias
Asking Essential Questions/ Discussing Signposts
If time allows take the Check Your Understanding Quiz
HW: Chapter 2 Packet Pg. 24

Friday (9/13)
Chapter 2 Greek and Latin Roots Quiz
Wrapping up Fears and Phobias
Complete Essential Question Response Log for Fears and Phobias if time allows(Online)

Monday 9/9: Cookie Lab (Data Table & Analysis)

Tuesday 9/10: Cookie Lab (Analysis & Lab Conclusion)

Wednesday 9/11: Cookie Lab (Conclusion)

Thursday 9/12: Airplane Lab (Research)

Friday 9/13: Airplane Lab (Research & Hypothesis)

Homework: Identifying Variables Revisions Due Wednesday


Cookie Lab Write-Up Due Friday

Monday - Box and Whisker Plots HW: Practice WS & ALEKS
Tuesday - Box and Whisker Plot HW: Practice WS 2 & ALEKS
Wednesday - QUIZ HW: Notes and ALEKS
Thursday - Center, Spread, and Shape HW: Notes and ALEKS
Friday - Population, Sample and Bias HW: WS 454 - 455 & WS 156 and ALEKS

Below is a glance at this week’s assignments. Please be aware that changes could occur if adjustments in learning are needed. Changes will be updated on a daily basis.

Focus/Goal : To cite evidence and analyze text features of non-fiction text

Reading:
M: Review text features notes; Roots Ch 2 – I & II; Quiz Friday
T: Review text features notes; Roots Ch 2 – III; Quiz Friday
W: Reading Fear and Phobias in class; Roots Ch 2 – VI; Quiz Friday
TH: Finishing Fear and Phobias in class and citing evidence; Roots Ch 2 – VII; Quiz Friday
F: Be able to identify different text features; Roots Ch 2 Quiz today

Make sure you are reading 20-30 minutes daily in order to achieve your AR goal!!

******Here is a great resource for award-winning books for teens and tweens:
 http://www.adlit.org/books_authors/award_winning_books_for_tweens_and_teens/

Below is a glance at this week’s assignments. Please be aware that changes could occur if adjustments in learning are needed. Changes will be updated on a daily basis.

Focus/Goal : learn how the constitution came to be and it’s purpose

Social Studies:
M: In class, will read lesson 1 and take notes- we will finish lesson 1 and notes tomorrow
T: Finish lesson 1 notes and review – open book/note quiz
W: In class, will read lesson w and take notes- we will finish lesson and notes tomorrow
TH: Finish lesson 2 notes and review – open book/note quiz
F: Start lesson 3 in class

M - Check graphing hw, Writing Conclusions Notes

T - Begin Cookie Lab

W - Cookie Lab (cont)

R - Cookie Lab (cont)

F - Cookie Lab (cont) - Lab due Monday Night before 11:59pm

Homework due today:  page 20 crossword. Today in class, students will learn more about Japanese culture, taking notes on pages 30, & 36-38. They will take notes and watch a PowerPoint on Buddhism and the Oban festival. Homework assigned today, due Wednesday: pages 44-45 Japanese Trivia worksheet.
**MID-QUARTER REPORTS GO HOME THIS WEDNESDAY, so be sure to get all missing or late work in by tomorrow!

**DATE TO NOTE: JAPANESE QUIZ NEXT MONDAY, September 16th!

Monday: Topic: Identifying Histograms and Frequency Tables
                *Line Plot Homework Quiz

                Homework: Lesson 2 Extra Practice Worksheet, Lesson 2 Homework Practice                                       worksheet, & ALEKS **** Bring Plastic Water Bottle Tomorrow!***

Tuesday: Topic: Histograms and Line Plots
                 Homework: Complete Bottle Flipping Activity & ALEKS 

Wednesday: Topic: Median, Lower Extreme, Upper Extreme, 1st and 3rd Quartiles                                Homework: Lesson 3 Extra Practice, Lesson 3 Skills Practice, & ALEKS

Thursday: Topic: Median, Lower Extreme, Upper Extreme, 1st and 3rd Quartiles  
                    Homework: Box Plot Worksheet & ALEKS

Friday: Topic:Finding Center Spread of Data.
                    Homework: Lesson 4 Skills Practice Worksheet, Lesson 4 Problem Solving  
                                           Worksheet & ALEKS

Monday - Mean, Median, Mode, and Range HW: WS 164 & ALEKS
Tuesday - QUIZ & Start DCA Project HW: ALEKS & Project
Wednesday - DCA Project HW: ALEKS & Project
Thursday - DCA Project HW: ALEKS and Project
Friday - DCA Project HW: Rough Draft due Monday & ALEKS

Monday:  No homework....we will begin to practice and identify subjects and predicates in sentences.  


Tuesday:  No homework....we will begin to practice and identify subjects and predicates in sentences.  


Wednesday:  Homework-complete pg. 53 practice 8-15 if not done in class today.  We will continue to practice / identify subjects and predicates in sentences.  


Thursday:  Homework-practice pg. 93.  We will be working to identify helping verbs and their phrases in class today.  


Friday:  Homework-practice pg.377.  Practice the four types of sentences and how to identify them by their characteristics.  

Monday 9/9: Country's First Government

Tuesday 9/10: Complete Country's First Government

Wednesday 9/11: Creating a Constitution

Thursday 9/12: Creating a Constitution

Friday 9/13: Structure of the Constitution

Homework: Current Events Paragraph due Friday 9/13

Here is a sneak peek inside our classroom this week! Please be aware that changes could occur if adjustments in learning are needed. I will update as needed!

Learning Goals:
I can use notice and note skills.
I can cite evidence.
I can analyze text features. 
  
Reading: 9/9 - 9/13
M: Greek & Latin Roots Ch. 2 Notes HW: Ch. 2 Packet Pg. 21
T:  "Fears and Phobias" Pre-reading activities & start story HW: Ch. 2 Packet Pg. 22
W: Continue reading and taking notes on "Fears & Phobias" HW: Ch. 2 Packet Pg. 23
TH: Continue reading and taking notes on "Fears & Phobias" and review vocab HW: Ch. 2 Packet Pg. 24
F: Take Ch. 2 Vocab quiz and "Fears & Phobias" quiz. HW: Enjoy your weekend!
***The Ch. 2 Vocabulary Quizlet is on Google Classroom for practice!

Make sure you are reading 20-30 minutes daily in order to achieve your AR goal!! 

9-9-19
JQ #14 - How likely are you to help someone in need? Explain
Vocab #14 - Refusal Skills: strategies that help you say no effectively
- Discussion of "Empathy"
- Activity - "What Would You Do"
- Assign: Worksheets: "It happened to me" and "Dear Lizzie"

Monday: Calculate class ratio data based on group ratio calculations.

HW: Finish the Understanding Variables 3 assignment on Google Classroom.

Tuesday: Create a bar graph using collected data.
No homework.

Wednesday: Write a conclusion paragraph for a lab report.
HW: Complete the Cookie Caper Lab Write Up and Turn In on Google Classroom by Friday.

Thursday: Design and conduct an experiment using the scientific method.
HW: Complete the Cookie Caper Lab Write Up and Turn In on Google Classroom by tomorrow.

Friday: Design and conduct an experiment using the scientific method.
HW: Study for the Scientific Method and Variables Test on Wednesday.

Monday: Word Vocab Assignment, Work Quizizz
Tuesday: Word Module 1 video.
Wed. Word 3-1
Thursday: Word 3-2
Friday: Word 3-3 

All work is on Moodle!!
Please let me know if you need to make up work before schoo, after school, or during a study hall.

Homework due today:  page 20 crossword. Today in class, students will learn more about Japanese culture, taking notes on pages 30, & 36-38. They will take notes and watch a PowerPoint on Buddhism and the Oban festival. Homework assigned today, due Wednesday: pages 44-45 Japanese Trivia worksheet.
**MID-QUARTER REPORTS GO HOME THIS WEDNESDAY, so be sure to get all missing or late work in by tomorrow!

**DATE TO NOTE: JAPANESE QUIZ NEXT MONDAY, September 16th!

Homework due today:  42/43 (study guide). Today in class, we will begin by reviewing vocab (page 8) and culture that will be on today's quiz.  The first Japanese Quiz is TODAY! Homework assigned today, due Tuesday: page 29 reflection worksheet.

Homework due today:  42/43 (study guide). Today in class, we will begin by reviewing vocab (page 8) and culture that will be on today's quiz.  The first Japanese Quiz is TODAY! Homework assigned today, due Tuesday: page 29 reflection worksheet.

Homework due today: page 29 (reflection worksheet). Today in class, student will take culture notes on page 31, and get their quizzes back from last class (as well as updated grade sheets). We will talk about the 2020 Olympics and what that means to Japan, taking notes via discussion and powerpoint (notes-page 46). Homework assigned today, due Thursday :page 47.

Homework due today: page 29 (reflection worksheet). Today in class, student will take culture notes on page 31, and get their quizzes back from last class (as well as updated grade sheets). We will talk about the 2020 Olympics and what that means to Japan, taking notes via discussion and powerpoint (notes-page 46). Homework assigned today, due Monday :page 47.

Homework due today: page 47 (Olympics reflection ws). Today in class we will wrap up our discussion about the 2020 Olympics and significance to Japan, and students will get NEW PACKETS! **For the remaining of quarter 1, all work will be taken from this packet.** Today students will start to learn about Japanese numbers, learning both the romanji and kanji of numbers 1-10!

Monday - Unit Review HW: Study Guide and ALEKS
Tuesday - Unit Review HW: Study and ALEKS
Wednesday - Unit Test HW: Notes and ALEKS
Thursday - Ratios and Equivalent Ratios HW: Notes and ALEKS
Friday - Rates and Unit Rates HW: WS 20 & WS 22 & ALEKS

Monday - DCA Project HW: Final Copy due tomorrow & ALEKS
Tuesday - DCA Presentations HW: Notes and ALEKS
Wednesday - Line Plots HW: Notes and ALEKS
Thursday - Histograms HW: Line plot and Histogram WS & ALEKS **Bring water bottle tomorrow**
Friday - Line Plots and Histograms HW: Notes, Activity & ALEKS

Here is a sneak peek inside our classroom this week! Please be aware that changes could occur if adjustments in learning are needed. I will update as needed!

Learning Goals:
I can use notice and note skills.
I can use text features to make predictions.
I can identify organization and structure of informational text.

Reading: 9/16 - 9/20
M: Greek & Latin Roots Ch. 3 Notes HW: Complete pages 31 & 32 of packet if you didn't finish in class
T: Text Structure/Organization Notes HW: Ch. 3 Packet Pg. 33
W: Text organization WS & start reading "Embarrassed? Blame Your Brain" HW: None
TH: Continue reading and taking notes on "Embarrassed? Blame Your Brain" and review vocab HW: Ch. 3 Packet Pg. 34
F: Take Ch. 3. Vocab Quiz HW: Enjoy your weekend!
***The Ch. 3 Vocabulary Quizlet is on Google Classroom for practice!

Make sure you are reading 20-30 minutes daily in order to achieve your AR goal!!

M - Continue Cookie Lab (final draft due by MIDNIGHT!)

T, W, R, F - Paper Airplane Lab (final draft due Monday at start of class)

Homework due today: 42/43 (study guide). Today in class, we will begin by reviewing vocab (page 8) and culture that will be on today's quiz. The first Japanese Quiz is TODAY! Homework assigned today, due Wednesday: page 29 reflection worksheet.

Monday - Topic: Finding the Center of Spread of Data. 
         HW: Lesson 4 Skill Practice Worksheet,
                  Lesson 4 Problem Solving Practice Worksheet, & ALEKS

Tuesday - Review & Prep for Data & Statistics Assessment
         HW: Box & Whisker Plot, Histogram, & Line Plot Review Packet & ALEKS

Wednesday - Review & Prep for Data & Statistics Assessment
         HW: Complete one review activity at home and ALEKS 

Thursday - Take District Data & Statistics Assessment
         HW: ALEKS

Friday - Unit of Factors, identifying prime vs. composite numbers
         HW: C-13 Worksheet, C-14 Worksheet & ALEKS

This week's focus will be identifying verbs: linking, helping, & action.  As well as practice with correct verb tenses.  Notes will be taken on slides 8-9-10-11 & 12 in student language arts power point.  


Homework


Monday:  None (May need to get power point notes from someone in class)


Tuesday:  None  (May need to get power point notes from someone in class)


Wednesday:  None  (May need to get power point notes from someone in class) 


Thursday:  Complete verb tenses practice pg. 163 if not done in class


Friday:  Complete verb tenses practice pg. 167 if not done in class

Homework due today: 42/43 (study guide). Today in class, we will begin by reviewing vocab (page 8) and culture that will be on today's quiz. The first Japanese Quiz is TODAY! Homework assigned today, due Wednesday: page 29 reflection worksheet.

EVV Music Polo Order Forms and Money Due
Complete form on Google Classroom