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Thursday, June 16th
1. Wear a white t-shirt to school tomorrow.
Monday, June 13th
1. Completed argumentative essay due this Wednesday, June 15th .
2. If you are in safety patrol, your washed belt must be returned in a ziploc bag with your first AND last name on it by tomorrow, June 14th. *Students who do not bring their clean belt to school by Tuesday will not be able to join the celebration.
3. Bring a towel , reusable water bottle, and a sunscreen to school tomorrow for Field Day. Do not bring a backpack to school tomorrow; a drawstring bag would be perfect!
4. Wear a white t-shirt to school this Friday, June 17th.
* You must have an independent reading book IN CLASS everyday.
Thursday, June 9th
1. Introduction paragraph and body paragraphs of argumentative essay due tomorrow .
2. If you are in safety patrol, your washed belt must be returned in a ziploc bag with your first AND last name on it by Tuesday, June 14th. *Students who do not bring their clean belt to school by Tuesday will not be able to join the celebration.
* You must have an independent reading book IN CLASS everyday.
Thursday, June 2nd
1. Body paragraph 1 of argumentative essay due tomorrow.
2. Bring in a helmet for tomorrow's rocket launch.
* You must have an independent reading book IN CLASS everyday.
Wednesday, June 1st
1. Body paragraph 1 of argumentative essay due tomorrow.
2. Tomorrow in class you will complete the end of year writing prompt.
3. Bring in a helmet for Friday's rocket launch. If you bring it tomorrow, you can keep it in the back of the classroom.
* You must have an independent reading book IN CLASS everyday.
Thursday, May 19th
1. Finish the Abandoned Farmhouse formative.
2. Claim and four reasons for argumentative essay due tomorrow.
* You must have an independent reading book IN CLASS everyday.
Tuesday, May 17th
6N- finish annotations for Abandoned Farmhouse in the google doc.
6K- flash draft ONE idea from Fierce Wonderings branstorm list for 15 minutes.
* You must have an independent reading book IN CLASS everyday.
Monday, May 16th
1. Choose one idea from your brainstorming and flash draft in your writers notebook. The flash draft should be at least one page.
* You must have an independent reading book each day IN CLASS.
Monday, May 9th
1. Finish the WIDDCA paragraph assignment.
2. Read the Newsela article, The Origin of the Fortune Cookie in the U.S., annotate, and take the quiz. If you are doing this online, you need to annotate using the annotating tool on Newsela.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
*Torch Run donations due by May 13th.
Thursday, April 28th
1. Your end of novel test for The Upstairs Room is tomorrow . You can prepare for the test by reviewing the chapters, reviewing the graphic, organizer, and reviewing the study guide questions you created.
4. Completed SHARPE forms due TOMORROW!
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
*Upstairs Room test will be this Friday, April 29th.
*Torch Run donations due by May 13th.
Wednesday, April 27th
1. Finish "Possible Thesis Statements" that you worked on in class.
2. Review for The Upstairs Room end of novel test.
4. Completed SHARPE forms due THIS FRIDAY , April 29th. You must bring these forms in if you plan on attending SHARPE.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
*Upstairs Room test will be this Friday, April 29th.
*Torch Run donations due by May 13th.
Monday, April 25th
1. Body paragraphs 1 and 2 of essay must be completed.
2. Completed Upstairs Room study guide due by Wednesday.
3. Completed SHARPE forms due by Friday, April 29th. If your parent is volunteering, return the parent volunteer packet ASAP.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
*Upstairs Room test will be on Friday, April 29th.
*Torch Run donations due by May 13th.
Thursday, April 21st
1. All text evidence for essay should be completed.
2. Completed SHARPE forms due by Friday, April 29th. If your parent is volunteering, return the parent volunteer packet ASAP.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
*Upstairs Room test will be on Friday, April 29th.
*Torch Run donations due by May 13th.
Wednesday, April 20th
1. Finish reading the three nonfiction sources and complete the graphic organizer.
2. Completed SHARPE forms due by Friday, April 29th. If your parent is volunteering, return the parent volunteer packet ASAP.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
*Upstairs Room test will be on Friday, April 29th.
*Torch Run donations due by May 13th.
Tuesday, April 19th
1. Finish reading chapter 11 of The Upstairs Room and make sure graphic organizer is completed for all chapters up to this point (1-11). You will have a test on the Upstairs Room next Friday, 4/29.
2. Completed SHARPE forms due by Friday, April 29th. If your parent is volunteering, return the parent volunteer packet ASAP.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
*Upstairs Room test will be on Friday, April 29th.
*Torch Run donations due by May 13th.
Thursday, April 7th
1. Completed introduction and conclusion paragraphs due tomorrow.
2. Torch Run donations due by May 13th.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
Wednesday, April 6th
1. Completed body paragraph 2 (DIFFERENCES) due tomorrow.
2. Complete the DOUBLE SIDED Dependent Clause worksheet.
3. Torch Run donations due by May 13th.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
Tuesday, April 5th
1. Completed body paragraph 1 (SIMILARITIES) due tomorrow.
2. Completed Upstairs Room 'hiding spot activity' due tomorrow. You will be sharing with the class.
3. Finish reading chapter 9 of the Upstairs Room and complete the graphic organizer.
4. Torch Run donations due by May 13th.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
Monday, April 4th
1. Completed text evidence for body paragraphs 1 and 2 due tomorrow.
2. Completed Upstairs Room 'hiding spot activity' due by Wednesday.
3. Torch Run donations due by May 13th.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
Thursday, March 31st
1. Finish reading chapter 7 of the Upstairs Room and complete the graphic organizer.
2. Bring in your signed permission slip for Sixth Grade Give Back.
3. If you'd like to make a donation to the Torch Run to benefit the NJ Special Olympics, please bring in cash to class. Each pledge is $1, however you are welcome to donate more. Any student (in 5th or 6th grade) who donates $25 or more by May 13th, will get a t-shirt and have the opportunity to run with the police officers.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
Wednesday, March 30th
1. Finish reading source 3, "Japanese American Relocation during WWII" on Newsela, annotate, and complete the graphic organizer.
2. Bring in your signed permission slip for Sixth Grade Give Back.
3. If you'd like to make a donation to the Torch Run to benefit the NJ Special Olympics, please bring in cash to class. Each pledge is $1, however you are welcome to donate more. Any student (in 5th or 6th grade) who donates $25 or more by May 13th, will get a t-shirt and have the opportunity to run with the police officers.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
Monday, March 28th
1. Tomorrow you will have a WIDCA test. Complete the formative as one way of preparing for the test. The formative is NOT optional. You should also study your notes and review the Google Slides to prepare.
2. Make sure you have read The 'Trail of Tears article' on Newsela and have the graphic organizer completed.
3. If you'd like to make a donation to the Torch Run to benefit the NJ Special Olympics, please bring in cash to class. Each pledge is $1, however you are welcome to donate more. Any student (in 5th or 6th grade) who donates $25 or more by May 13th, will get a t-shirt and have the opportunity to run with the police officers.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
You will have a WIDCA test tomorrow, March 29th.
Thursday, March 24th
1. Tomorrow you will have a test on The Upstairs Room chapters 1-5. You should study by reviewing your study guide and re-reading the chapters.
2. Complete the Kahoot as one study tool to prepare for tomorrow's Upstairs Room test.
3. If you'd like to make a donation to the Torch Run to benefit the NJ Special Olympics, please bring in cash to class. Each pledge is $1, however you are welcome to donate more. Any student (in 5th or 6th grade) who donates $25 or more by May 13th, will get a t-shirt and have the opportunity to run with the police officers.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
You will have a test on chapters 1-5 of The Upstairs Room this Friday, March 25th.
You will have a WIDCA test next Tuesday, March 29th.
Wednesday, March 23rd
1. Finish reading chapter 5 of The Upstairs Room & complete the graphic organizer.
2. Complete section 1 of The Upstairs Room Study Guide- 'Introduction'.
3. If you'd like to make a donation to the Torch Run to benefit the NJ Special Olympics, please bring in cash to class. Each pledge is $1, however you are welcome to donate more. Any student (in 5th or 6th grade) who donates $25 or more by May 13th, will get a t-shirt and have the opportunity to run with the police officers.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
You will have a test on chapters 1-5 of The Upstairs Room this Friday, March 25th.
You will have a WIDCA test next Tuesday, March 29th.
Tuesday, March 22nd
1. Read Our Beautiful Macaws and use close reading strategies to stop & jot in your reading notebook AND identify the main idea. HIGHLIGHT the main idea.
2. Finish your RACES response from class today. (Only the first question you answered, NOT the second)
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
3. If you'd like to make a donation to the Torch Run to benefit the NJ Special Olympics, please bring in cash to class. Each pledge is $1, however you are welcome to donate more. Any student (in 5th or 6th grade) who donates $25 or more, will get a t-shirt and have the opportunity to run with the police officers.
You will have a test on chapters 1-5 of The Upstairs Room this Friday, March 25th.
You will have a WIDCA test sometime next week.
Monday, March 21st
1. Read The Zoos Go Wild and use close reading strategies to stop & jot in your reading notebook AND identify the main idea. HIGHLIGHT the main idea.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
You will have a test on chapters 1-5 of The Upstairs Room this Friday, March 25th.
You will have a WIDCA test sometime next week.
Wednesday, March 16th
1. Finish chapter 3 of The Upstairs Room and complete the graphic organizer for chapter 3.
2. If you are scheduled to present tomorrow, be sure to bring in your notecards and any props you are using for the presentation.
3. Completed Research Simulation due this Friday, 3/18.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
Tuesday, March 15th
1. Finish chapter 2 of The Upstairs Room and complete the graphic organizer.
2. If you are scheduled to present tomorrow, be sure to bring in your notecards and any props you are using for the presentation.
3. Completed Research Simulation due this Friday, 3/18.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
Monday, March 14th
1. Complete the photos and captions for your Research Simulation.
2. If you are scheduled to present tomorrow, be sure to bring in your notecards and any props you are using for the presentation.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
Wednesday, March 9th
1. Complete the 'Snowflakes' main idea practice sheet.
2. Complete the introduction of Research Simulation.
3. Completed notecards for influential person project due in class on Monday, March 14th. Begin rehearsing for your presentation (You can practice this with someone at home).
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
Tuesday, March 8th
1. Finish section 4 of Research Simulation (if you have a section 4).
2. Complete the main idea/theme task cards on formative.
3. Completed notecards for influential person project due in class on Monday, March 14th. Begin rehearsing for your presentation (You can practice this with someone at home).
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
Monday, March 7th
1. Work on section 3 of research simulation for 20-25 minutes.
1. Completed notecards for influential person project due in class on Monday, March 14th. Begin rehearsing for your presentation (You can practice this with someone at home).
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
Thursday, March 3rd
1. Finish your slideshow. The completed slideshow for the influential person project is due tomorrow .
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
Wednesday, March 2nd
1. Choose ONE nonfiction video from the Google Classroom assignment and use the strategies from class today to identify the main idea. This should be done in your reading notebook, however, if you complete this in a Google Doc, you need to share the Google Doc with me.
*Remember: you should watch the video three times with a different focus each time- general meaning, domain specific vocabulary, key ideas and details.
2. Work on your slideshow for the influential person project. You should be working on this a little bit each night. The completed slideshow is due Friday, March 4th.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
Tuesday, March 1st
1. Work on your slideshow for the influential person project. You should be working on this a little bit each night. The completed slideshow is due Friday, March 4th.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
Monday, February 28th
1. Complete the questions for the Civil Rights on a City Bus passage. If you forgot the paper copy in school, you should complete the questions on formative.
2. Work on your slideshow for the influential person project. You should be working on this a little bit each night. The completed slideshow is due Friday, March 4th.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
Wednesday, February 16th
1. Complete the Harriet Tubman formative. Use the passages and your annotations to help you answer the questions.
2. Work on your graphic organizer for the influential person project. You should be working on this a little bit each night. The completed graphic organizer is due tomorrow.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
Tuesday, February 15th
1. Read Spin Class and complete the questions, best summary, and graphic organizer.
2. Work on your graphic organizer for the influential person project. You should be working on this a little bit each night. The completed graphic organizer is due this Thursday, February 17th.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
Monday, February 14th
1. Work on your graphic organizer for the influential person project. You should be working on this a little bit each night. The completed graphic organizer is due this Thursday, February 17th.
2. Spend 15 minutes researching for the Research Simulation adding information to sections 1 and 2 on your graphic organizer.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
Friday, February 11th
1. WEAR A PAIR, SHARE A PAIR: If you bring in a pair of pajamas (with the tags on) to donate to those in need, you can wear your own pajamas to school on Monday, February 14th! If you are bringing in a pair to donate, they must be in school by Monday, February 14th.
2. Research and add information to your graphic organizer for the influential person project. You should be working on this a little bit each night. The completed graphic organizer is due by February 17th.
3. Make/get Valentines to distribute in class on Monday. If you plan on bringing them in, you must have one for every classmate. You can bring in food, but it will not be eaten in class. Please bring in Valentines so we can celebrate! :)
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
Thursday, February 10th
1. WEAR A PAIR, SHARE A PAIR: If you bring in a pair of pajamas (with the tags on) to donate to those in need, you can wear your own pajamas to school on Monday, February 14th! If you are bringing in a pair to donate, they must be in school by Monday, February 14th.
2. Research and add information to your graphic organizer for the influential person project. You should be working on this a little bit each night. The completed graphic organizer is due by February 17th.
3. Make/get Valentines to distribute in class. If you plan on bringing them in, you must have one for every classmate. You can bring in food, but it will not be eaten in class. Please bring in Valentines so we can celebrate! :)
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
Tuesday, February 8th
1. Review for the text structure assessment/quiz. You can look back at the Google Slides, review the task cards, create a quizlet.
2. If you did not finish the text structure task cards in class, complete them for homework.
3. Research and add information to your graphic organizer for the influential person project. You should be working on this a little bit each night. The completed graphic organizer is due by February 17th.
4. Think about making/getting Valentines to distribute in class. If you plan on bringing them in, you must have one for every classmate. You can bring in food, but it will not be eaten in class.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
* Expect a quiz on text structures this Thursday, February 10th.
Monday, February 7th
1. Read the Cause & Effect and Problem & Solution passages and complete the graphic organizers for each.
2. Research and add information to your graphic organizer for the influential person project. The completed graphic organizer is due by February 17th.
2. Think about making/getting Valentines to distribute in class. If you plan on bringing them in, you must have one for every classmate. You can bring in food, but it will not be eaten in class.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
* Expect a quiz on text structures on Thursday, February 10th.
Thursday, February 3rd
1. End of novel Crash test is tomorrow. Review and use your resources/study tools to help you prepare.
2. Think about making/getting Valentines to distribute in class. If you plan on bringing them in, you must have one for every classmate. You can bring in food, but it will not be eaten in class.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
* Crash test will be tomorrow Friday, February 4th.
Wednesday, February 2nd
1. Complete Chronological order, "How to Adopt," and Compare and Contrast, "A New Kind of Basketball".
2. Tomorrow you will be completing the post-assessment for literary essay unit. Get a good nights sleep and eat a good breakfast! :)
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
* Crash test will be this Friday, February 4th.
Tuesday, February 1st
1. Read 'Big Bird Bio', answer the questions, choose the best summary, and complete the graphic organizer.
2. Complete literary essay draft if you have not finished it. This includes an introduction paragraph, 3 body paragraphs, and a conclusion paragraph.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
* Crash test will be this Friday, February 4th.
Monday, January 31st
1. Read the Newsela article, A growing global potato shortage is affecting french fries from Japan to Kenya, and complete the quiz. The article is located under the 'assisgnments' tab once you are logged into Newsela.
2. If you have not completed body paragraphs 1 and 2 of literary essay, spend 25 minutes working on this tonight.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
* Crash test will be this Friday, February 4th.
Thursday, January 27th
1. Complete the book review for Crash in Google Slides. It can be found in today's Google Classroom assignments.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
If you made a mistake this week that you learned from and can share with the class, you may wear pajamas to school on Friday. :)
* Crash test will be on Friday, February 4th.
Wednesday, January 26th
1. Finish reading chapters 41-45 and be prepared to discuss them in class. Additionally, add to the character chart, and identify 3 key details/events from each chapter in the 'chapter titles' Doc.
2. Find all text evidence for literary essay topic sentences. Remember: each piece of text evidence should support the literary element for that topic sentence AND the theme of both stories.
- - You can refer back to the example planning doc to help you.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
If you made a mistake this week that you learned from and can share with the class, you may wear pajamas to school on Friday. :)
* Crash test will be on Friday, February 4th.
Tuesday, January 25th
1. Finish reading chapters 36-40 and be prepared to discuss them in class. Additionally, add to the character chart, and complete the main idea chapter titles.
2. Finish RACES response and submit it in Google Classroom.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
Monday, January 24th
1. Finish reading chapters 31-35, add to the character chart, and complete the main idea chapter titles.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
Thursday, January 20th
1. Finish reading chapters 21-25, add to the character chart, and complete the main idea chapter titles.
2. Finish body paragraph 3 of literary essay.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
Tuesday, January 18th
1. You will take the CRASH test on chapters 1-16 tomorrow. You should complete the kahoot, use the study tool you created last week, review the chapters, and review the main idea chapter titles you created.
2. Finish reading chapters 17-20 and add to the character chart.
Friday, January 14th
1. If you did not complete last night's homework, you have homework over the weekend. All 3 topic sentences and 2 pieces of text evidence (with page or paragraph numbers) for each topic sentence must be completed by Tuesday.
1. The CRASH test on chapters 1-16 will now be on Wednesday, 1/19 as discussed in class. Take time this weekend to review for the test using the study tools you created and by reviewing the chapters, character chart, & main idea chapter titles.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
*Crash test on chapters 1-16 will now be on Wednesday, January 19th.*
Thursday, January 13th
1. Literary essay: Create 3 topic sentences and find 2 pieces of text evidence (with page or paragraph numbers) for each topic sentence. These should all be completed in your planning doc.
1. Finish CRASH chapters 13-16 and create chapter titles for each of those chapters.
2. Add any new characters we have met to the character chart.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
*Crash test on chapters 1-16 will be Tuesday, January 18th.*
Wednesday, January 12th
1. Finish CRASH chapters 9-12 and create chapter titles for each of those chapters.
2. Add any new characters we have met to the character chart.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
*Crash test on chapters 1-16 will be Tuesday, January 18th.*
Tuesday, January 11th
1. Complete the Kahoot as ONE way to study for tomorrow's WIDCA test. This should not be the only study tool that you use to prepare for the test.
2. Study for tomorrow's WIDCA test. You can review the Google Slides, write practice sentences using each type of WIDCA, review the study guide, etc.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
*Crash test on chapters 1-16 will be Tuesday, January 18th.*
Monday, January 10th
1. Finish CRASH chapters 4-8 and complete the character chart.
2. Review for Wednesday's WIDCA test. You can create a quizlet, review the Google Slides, write practice sentences using each type of WIDCA, review the study guide, etc.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
* WIDCA test will be on Wednesday, January 12th.*
*Crash test on chapters 1-16 will be Tuesday, January 18th.*
Thursday, January 6th
1. Completed RACES response is due in Google Classroom by 8:00 pm.
2. Review for Wednesday's WIDCA test. You can create a quizlet, review the Google Slides, write practice sentences using each type of WIDCA, review the study guide, etc.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
* WIDCA test will be on Wednesday, January 12th.*
Wednesday, January 5th
1. Complete the appositive formative. Use your resources such as the Google Slides and the WIDCA study guide that contain the rules and examples.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
* WIDCA test will be on Wednesday, January 12th.*
Tuesday, January 4th
1. Complete the appositive formative.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
* WIDCA test will be on Wednesday, January 12th.*
Monday, January 3rd
1. Complete the literary elements chart for Baseball in April if you did not finish it in class.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
* WIDCA test will be on Wednesday, January 12th.*
Monday, December 20th
1. Complete the literary elements chart for Scout's Honor.
Wear a festive hat tomorrow! :)
Friday, December 17th
1. Have a wonderful winter weekend!
Wear festive socks on Monday. :)
Monday, December 13th
1. Complete the literary elements chart for My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother. Additionally, finish the chart for Marble Champ if you did not finish it in class.
Wednesday, December 8th
1. Complete 'Grace's Canoe Trip' figurative language practice. IT IS DOUBLE SIDED.
2. Continue working on the Dynamic Character essay.
Remember: the finished essay is DUE THIS FRIDAY.
*The figurative language test is this Friday, December 10th.*
Tuesday, December 7th
1. Finish drafting the ending to your realistic fiction story. Remember to use all that you know about solid endings.
2. Continue working on the Dynamic Character essay.
Remember: the finished essay is DUE THIS FRIDAY.
*The figurative language test is this Friday, December 10th.*
Monday, December 6th
1. Continue drafting your realistic fiction story for 20-25 minutes.
2. Finish figurative language poster if you did not finish in class. This is due, completed, IN CLASS TOMORROW.
3. Review for your WIDCA quiz on W,I,C. Use your study tools to help you review including the quizlet, Google Slides, notebook sentences, and reference sheet.
*Reminder: Dynamic Character essay is due this Friday, December 10th. *
Friday, December 3rd
1. Continue working on the Dynamic Character essay.
Remember: the finished essay is due on December 10th.
Thursday, December 2nd
1. Finish the W,I,C sentences that you began working on in class today.
2. Work on your Fish in a Tree Dynamic Character essay for 20 minutes tonight.
Remember: the finished essay is due on December 10th.
3. Action photo of yourself due IN CLASS TOMORROW . Make sure it is a photo that you are okay with not bringing back home.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
*Your WIDCA quiz on W,I,C is moved to Tuesday, December 7th.*
*You will have a figurative language test on Friday, December 10th.*
Wednesday, December 1st
1. Complete 'Dad's Barbecue' figurative language worksheet. It is DOUBLE SIDED. You should use your resources to help you complete this.
2. Continue working on the Fish in a Tree Dynamic Character essay, using your timeline as a guide. Remember: the finished essay is due on December 10th.
3. Bring in an action photo of yourself by this Friday, 12/3 . Make sure it is a photo that you are okay with not bringing back home.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
*You will have a quiz on W,I, and C this Friday.*
Tuesday, November 30th
1. Complete 'The Airport' figurative language worksheet. It is DOUBLE SIDED. You should use your resources to help you complete this.
2. Continue working on the Fish in a Tree Dynamic Character essay, using your timeline as a guide. Remember: the finished essay is due on December 10th.
3. Bring in an action photo of yourself by this Friday, 12/3 . Make sure it is a photo that you are okay with not bringing back home.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
Tuesday, November 23rd
1. Completed Point of View project is due in the Google Classroom by 8:00 am tomorrow.
2. Continue working on the Fish in a Tree Dynamic Character essay, using your timeline as a guide. Remember: the finished essay is due on December 10th.
3. Realistic fiction planning sheet must be completed. We are going to begin drafting when we return from Thanksgiving break.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
Monday, November 22nd
1. SIGNED WRITING FOLDERS ARE DUE IN CLASS TOMORROW.
2. Continue working on the Fish in a Tree Dynamic Character essay, following your timeline as a guide. Remember: the finished essay is due on December 10th.
3. POV project- make sure you have completed the following parts of the project: photo, perspectives, first person POV, second person POV.
4 . Realistic fiction planning sheet must be completed by tomorrow.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
*Writing folders are due back in class tomorrow, November 23rd.
Thursday, November 18th
1. Complete the Point of View worksheet. This will help you to practice identifying the point of view of various passages.
2. Begin working on the Fish in a Tree Dynamic Character essay, following your timeline. According to the timeline, you should be working on the introduction paragraph today.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
*Writing folders are due back in class by Tuesday, November 23rd.
Wednesday, November 17th
1. Begin working on the Fish in a Tree Dynamic Character essay, following your timeline. According to the timeline, you should be working on the introduction paragraph today.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
Tuesday, November 16th
1. Your plot/conflict quiz is TOMORROW. Use your resources, such as your notes and the quizlet, to prepare for the quiz.
2. Begin working on the Fish in a Tree Dynamic Character essay, following your timeline.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
*Plot/conflict quiz is tomorrow.
Thursday, November 11th
1. Your Fish in a Tree test on chapters 34-51 is TOMORROW. Spend at least 20 minutes tonight reviewing with the quizlet. You should also use your other resources such as the study guide and reviewing the chapters.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
*Fish in a Tree test on chapters 34-51 will be on Friday, November 12th.
*Plot/conflict quiz will be on Wednesday, November 17th.
Wednesday, November 10th
1. Complete the CONFLICT HOMEWORK assignment in Google Classroom. This assignment includes the two other types of conflict we discussed in class today.
2. You will have a test on Fish in a Tree this Friday, November 12th. Use your study skills to help you prepare each night. You can create flash cards, use quizlet, and your study guide as study tools.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
*Fish in a Tree test on chapters 34-51 will be on Friday, November 12th.
Tuesday, November 9th
1. Complete the conflict worksheet. This will help you practice identifying different types of conflict. This worksheet is DOUBLE SIDED.
2. You will have a test on Fish in a Tree this Friday, November 12th. Use your study skills to help you prepare each night. You can create flash cards, use quizlet, and your study guide as study tools.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
*Fish in a Tree test on chapters 34-51 will be on Friday, November 12th.
Monday, November 8th
1. You will have a test on Fish in a Tree this Friday, November 12th. Use your study skills to help you prepare each night. You can craete flash cards, use quizlet, and your study guide as study tools.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
*Fish in a Tree test on chapters 34-51 will be on Friday, November 12th.
Tuesday, November 2nd
1. Finish chapters 47, 48, and 49 of Fish in a Tree if you did not finish them in class. Use STEAL post-its as you read.
2. Complete the dialogue formative. This will help you prepare for tomorrow's quiz. You should also review the rules of dialogue punctuation and the Google Slides.
3. Finish your Fish in a Tree t-shirt project. The completed project, including the graphic organizer, is DUE IN CLASS TOMORROW.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
*Dialogue punctuation quiz is tomorrow.
*Fish in a Tree test on chapters 34-51 will be on Friday, November 12th.
Monday, November 1st
1. Finish chapters 43, 44, 45, and 46 of Fish in a Tree if you did not finish them in class. Use STEAL post-its as you read.
2. Finish your dialogue revision conversation. Make sure you are using your resources to ensure you have correct dialogue punctuation, you are varying the types of dialogue, and you are using descriptive dialogue tags. This must be submitted in Google Classroom before 8:00 am tomorrow.
3. Continue working on your Fish in a Tree t-shirt project. REMINDER: I am available after school today (Monday) and before school tomorrow at 8 am (Tuesday) for anyone who would like additional help with the project.
The completed project, including the graphic organizer and the completed t-shirt, is due on Wednesday, 11/3.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
*Dialogue punctuation quiz is this Wednesday, 11/3.
Thursday, October 28th
1. 6N- In Google Classroom, write dialogue sentences using the rules learned in class. I have already created a Doc for you IN the assignment. Use the Google Slides and dialogue punctuation rules resources as a guide.
Expect a dialogue punctuation quiz on Wednesday, 11/3.
2. Continue working on your Fish in a Tree t-shirt project.
The completed project, including the graphic organizer and the completed t-shirt, is due on Wednesday, 11/3.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
Wednesday, October 27th
1. In Google Classroom, write dialogue sentences using the rules learned in class. I have already created a Doc for you IN the assignment. Use the Google Slides and dialogue punctuation rules resources as a guide.
Expect a dialogue punctuation quiz on Wednesday, 11/3.
2. Continue working on your Fish in a Tree t-shirt project.
To be successful, you should check the dates on the graphic organizer. Reminder: explanations of text evidence should be a minimum of 3 sentences.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
Tuesday, October 26th
1. In your writing notebook, write dialogue sentences using the correct dialogue punctuation. You should have one of each type of dialogue we went over in class. Use the dialogue punctuation reference sheet and Google Slides from class as a guide. *Number each sentence and write neatly*
2. Your characterization test is tomorrow. Use your flashcards and resources to study.
3. Finish reading chapters 40, 41, and 42 of Fish in a Tree if you did not finish them in class.
4. Continue working on your Fish in a Tree t-shirt project. By this point, you should have your posterboard at home.
To be successful, you should have the front section, right sleeve section, and left sleeve section completed, and should now be working on the 'back' section from 10/23-10/26.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
*Characterization/character types test is tomorrow.
Monday, October 25th
1. Use your flashcards and resources to study for the characterization/character types test you have this Wednesday, 10/27.
2. Continue working on your Fish in a Tree t-shirt project. By this point, you should have your posterboard at home.
To be successful, you should have the front section, right sleeve section, and left sleeve section completed, and should now be working on the 'back' section from 10/23-10/26.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
*Characterization/character types test will be on Wednesday, 10/27.
Friday, October 22nd
1. Finish chapters 37, 38, and 39 using STEAL post-its. We reviewed the expectations for these post-its again in class today.
2. Use your flashcards to begin studying for the characterization/character types test you have coming up on Wednesday, 10/27.
3. Continue working on your Fish in a Tree t-shirt project. You should let your parents know that you are going to need a posterboard for this project.
To be successful, you should have the front section, right sleeve section, and left sleeve section completed by today, 10/22.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
*Characterization/character types test will be on Wednesday, 10/27.
Thursday, October 21st
1. Continue working on characterization/character type flashcards to help you prepare for the test on Wednesday, 10/27. The directions are in the Google Classroom, under today's date, Thursday, October 21st. You can use the 'Characterization' Google Slides and the 'Types of characters for binder' document as resources.
2. Continue working on your Fish in a Tree t-shirt project. You should let your parents know that you are going to need a posterboard for this project.
To be successful, you should be working on the 'left sleeve' section of the graphic organizer from Wednesday, 10/20 - Friday, 10/22.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
*Characterization/character types test will be on Wednesday, 10/27.
Wednesday, October 20th
1. Continue working on your Fish in a Tree t-shirt project. You should let your parents know that you are going to need a posterboard for this project.
To be successful, you should be working on the 'left sleeve' section of the graphic organizer from Wednesday, 10/20 - Friday, 10/22.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
*Characterization/character types test will be on Wednesday, 10/27.
Tuesday, October 19th
1. Complete both sides of the indirect/direct characterization sheet. This will help you prepare for the characterization/character types test on Wednesday, 10/27.
2. Finish reading chapters 34, 35, and 36 of Fish in a Tree, using STEAL post-its as you read .
3. Continue working on your Fish in a Tree t-shirt project. You should let your parents know that you are going to need a posterboard for this project.
To be successful, you should be working on the 'right sleeve' section of the t-shirt graphic organizer from Friday, 10/15- Tuesday, 10/19.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
*Characterization/character types test will be on Wednesday, 10/27.
Monday, October 18th
1. Fish in a Tree test on chapters 18-33 is tomorrow. Take time to review the chapters and study. Use your study guide as a tool to help you study.
2. Continue working on your Fish in a Tree t-shirt project. You should let your parents know that you are going to need a posterboard for this project.
To be successful, you should be working on the 'right sleeve' section of the t-shirt graphic organizer from Friday, 10/15- Tuesday, 10/19.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
*Fish in a Tree test on chapters 18-33 will be on Tuesday, 10/19.
Thursday, October 14th
1. Read chapters 32 and 33 of Fish in a Tree, using STEAL post-its.
2. Continue working on your Fish in a Tree study guide.
3. Continue working on your Fish in a Tree t-shirt project. You should let your parents know that you are going to need a posterboard for this project.
To be successful, you should be working on the 'front' section of the t-shirt graphic organizer from Tuesday, 10/12- Thursday, 10/14.
3. STRONG testing will continue tomorrow (10/15). You will be testing from 8:45 am to 10:00 am. Eat a healthy breakfast before you come to school!
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
*Fish in a Tree test on chapters 18-33 will be on Tuesday, 10/19.
Wednesday, October 13th
1. Finish the written RACES response you worked on during class today. Be sure to follow the structure using TWO pieces of text evidence.
2. Begin working on your Fish in a Tree t-shirt project. You should let your parents know that you are going to need a posterboard for this project.
To be successful, you should be working on the 'front' section of the t-shirt graphic organizer from Tuesday, 10/12- Thursday, 10/14.
3. STRONG testing will continue tomorrow (10/14), and 10/15. You will be testing from 8:45 am to 10:00 am. Eat a healthy breakfast before you come to school!
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
*Fish in a Tree test on chapters 18-33 will be on Tuesday, 10/19.
Tuesday, October 12th
1. Read chapters 29, 30, and 31 of FIT. Use post its as you read to identify indirect character traits and include the method of STEAL used. Be prepared to discuss the chapters in class.
2. Begin working on your Fish in a Tree t-shirt project. You should let your parents know that you are going to need a posterboard for this project.
To be successful, you should be working on the 'front' section of the t-shirt graphic organizer from Tuesday, 10/12- Thursday, 10/14.
3. STRONG testing will take place starting tomorrow, 10/13, 10/14, and 10/15. You will be testing from 8:45 am to 10:00 am. Eat a healthy breakfast before you come to school!
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
*Fish in a Tree test on chapters 18-33 will be on Tuesday, 10/19.
Friday, October 8th
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
*Fish in a Tree test on chapters 18-33 will be on Tuesday, 10/19.
Thursday, October 7th
1. Complete the STEAL chart for Chrysanthemum. Remember: there should be two pieces of direct text evidence for each part of STEAL on the chart.
2. Read chapters 26, 27, and 28 of FIT. Use post-its as you read to identify indirect character traits and include the method of STEAL used.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
Week of Respect is this week! Tomorrow you should:
Friday, October 8th- Be COMFORTABLE being you- wear your favorite comfy clothes (this can be pajamas)
Wednesday, October 6th
1. Read chapters 23, 24, and 25 of FIT. Use post its as you read to identify indirect character traits and include the method of STEAL used.
2. Continue drafting your personal narrative for 15 minutes, making sure to balance THOUGHTS, ACTION, and DIALOGUE
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
Week of Respect is this week! Tomorrow you should:
Thursday, October 7th - T ogether E veryone A chieves M ore - wear your favorite team's clothing
Tuesday, October 5th
1. Choose one of the questions that you did NOT answer in class to respond to ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM using RACES. Be sure to use two pieces of direct text evidence. This is due by tomorrow at 8:00 am.
- This will be graded using the RACES rubric.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
*Verb tenses quiz is tomorrow.
Week of Respect is this week! Tomorrow you should:
Wednesday, October 6th- Disney Day- "You've got a friend in me"- wear Disney themed clothing, gear
Monday, October 4th
1. Finish reading chapters 20 and 21 of Fish in a Tree.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day. If you are nearing the end of a book, make sure to have another one in class ready to go.
*Verb tenses quiz will be this Wednesday, October 6th.
Week of Respect is this week! Tomorrow you should:
Tuesday, October 5th- Strong Roots Grow at OPS- wear OPS spirit wear
Friday, October 1st
1. Finish reading chapters 18 and 19 of Fish in a Tree.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day.
*Expect a quiz on verb tenses next week.
Week of Respect is next week! The schedule is as follows:
Monday, October 4th- Wear blue to stomp out bullying
Tuesday, October 5th- Strong Roots Grow at OPS- wear OPS spirit wear
Wednesday, October 6th- Disney Day- "You've got a friend in me"- wear Disney themed clothing, gear
Thursday, October 7th- T ogether E veryone A chieves M ore - wear your favorite team's clothing
Friday, October 8th- Be COMFORTABLE being you- wear your favorite comfy clothes (this can be pajamas)
Thursday, September 30th
1. Complete the verb tense paragraph. FIRST, underline or highlight ALL verbs. THEN, go back and correct all of the incorrect verbs.
2. Reminder: RACES response is due tomorrow by 8:00 am. You must submit the assignment in Google Classroom.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day.
Wednesday, September 29th
1. Add ACTIONS to your story mountain if you did not complete it during class.
2. Reminder: RACES response is due on Friday by 8:00 am.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day.
Tuesday, September 28th
1. Complete the FIT 1-17 study guide, referring back to the text to answer the questions thoroughly. The study guide is one study tool, you should also review the chapters to prepare for tomorrow's test.
2. Choose one RACES question from the Google Classroom assignment to answer using RACES. This is due on Friday by 8 am. This RACES response will be graded.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day.
* Fish in a Tree test: chapters 1-17 is tomorrow.
*Safety Patrol meeting will take place tomorrow after school in MPR-D.
Monday, September 27th
1. Read chapter 15 of FIT, using post-its to monitor your thinking.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day.
* Fish in a Tree test: chapters 1-17 will be THIS Wednesday, September 29th.
Wednesday, September 22nd
1. Choose one of the questions from today's reading assignment to respond to using RACES.
- Remember to color code your response and include ALL parts of RACES.
- Use the same Google Doc from class today, just continue on a new page.
* You cannot use the same question you worked on with a partner. You must choose a different one.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day.
* Fish in a Tree test: chapters 1-17 will be next Wednesday, September 29th.
Tuesday, September 21st
1. Finish chapters 12 and 13 of Fish in a Tree. Continue to stop and jot on your post-its to track your thinking as you read.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day.
Picture day will take place TOMORROW, Wednesday, September 22nd.
*Safety Patrol forms due by TOMORROW, Wednesday, September 22nd.
Monday, September 20th
1. Finish chapters 9, 10, and 11 of Fish in a Tree. Continue to stop and jot on your post-its to track your thinking as you read.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day.
Picture day will take place this Wednesday, September 22nd.
Friday, September 17th
1. Finish chapters 6, 7, and 8 of Fish in a Tree. Continue to stop and jot on your post-its to track your thinking as you read.
HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND! :)
Wednesday, September 15th
1. Finish chapters 2, 3, 4 of Fish in a Tree. Fill in the character chart as you are reading.
* Bring your independent reading book to class each day.
Tuesday, September 14th
1. Finish fingerprint completely, including coloring in and decorating. Cut out fingerprint and bring to class tomorrow.
*Safety Patrol interest meeting will take place TOMORROW, Wednesday, September 15th, at 3:05 pm, in MPR D.*
Monday, September 13th
1. Finish interesting/fun facts about yourself on your fingerprint. You do not need to color or decorate it at home; we will do this in class.
2. Decorated writers notebook and independent reading book must be IN CLASS tomorrow, 9/14.
*Safety Patrol interest meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 15th, at 3:05 pm, in MPR D.*
Thursday, September 9th
1. Bring independent reading book to class by Monday, September 13th
2. Decorated writers notebook due in class (completed) by Monday, September 13th.
*Safety Patrol interest meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 15th, at 3:05 pm, in MPR D.*
Friday, September 3rd
1. Bring independent reading book to class by Monday, September 13th
2. Decorated writers notebook due in class (completed) by Monday, September 13th.
- Photos should be of important people, places, memories, etc that will inspire you and spark ideas for your writing
* Example: I included a photo from my first Spartan Race as this was an important accomplishment for me that I was able to write a strong personal narrative story about
- Both front and back must be covered with photos
- Both front and back of notebook should be covered in clear packing tape AFTER all pictures have been added
If you have any questions, you can email me :)
Have fun and be creative!
Thursday, September 2nd
1. Return dismissal forms and health forms by Friday, September 3rd
2. Sign and return homework policy by Thursday, September 9th
3. Email your ELA and Math teachers by Thursday, September 9th telling us:
- about yourself (hobbies, interests, family)
- what you are excited and nervous about in this upcoming school year and each subject area
- the best thing you did over the summer
Ms. Nobre- nobrec@oradellschool.org
Mrs. Kennedy- kennedya@oradellschool.org
Ms. Maklin- maklinl@oradellschool.org
