Homework - Week of October 29th

Friday, November 2nd

Writing:

Science Fair Research - Last week, you should have completed the 5 essential questions and six references.  If you haven't, you are getting a call from Ms. Robertson or I this weekend.

Now it's time for you to start answering your essential questions.  Today, I handed back all of your questions.  If you are researching effectively, each essential question should require 1-2 paragraphs to accurately answer.  Per the Science Fair Timeline, your "Initial Copy of Review of Literature" is due Tuesday, November 13th.  You should spend at least one hour this weekend working on your research.  As you build your answers to your essential questions, you will be increasing the number of references needed.  Remember, at least 12 references are due with your final copy of literature (due the Monday after Thanksgiving).   If you successfully answer the essential questions and satisfy what is due on November 13th, you will get an "A".  You will get a second "A" for your final review of literature on 11/26.  In other words, get this over with now and enjoy your two A's!

If you have not yet turned in your essential questions and references, you can email it to me at kresh@cps.edu.

Thursday, November 1st

Reading: 
Day of the Dead EdHelper worksheet (8 questions).

Social Studies:
If there is anything needed to complete before your Ancient Egypt presentations tomorrow, work on it tonight!  Don't forget that you can use note cards and any additional props.


Tuesday, October 30th

Writing:

Scary Story - Complete your final draft of your scary story.  It can be hand written (neat, no tearing out of notebooks) or typed.  Check your rubric for how I will grade this.

Reading:

Complete the "Raymond's Run" worksheets.  Both of them are due Wednesday.

Science Fair:
If you have not turned in your essential questions (8 per class), they are past due!  You need to get these to me ASAP as you will not be able to move forward with the research without them.


Monday, October 29th

Writing:
Scary Story - Complete your first draft of your scary story.

Elements of a scary story:


•                                  Suspense: feelings of excitement or anxiety when the reader tries to figure out the outcome or ending

•                                  Plot twists: a change in plot that takes the story in a different direction than expected

•                                  Conflict: how the characters solve the problem

•                                  Setting: time and location where the story takes place (scary stories choose creepy ones)

•                                  Surprise endings: the ending or resolution is not what the reader expected

Example settings:

•                                  on a dirt road in a car that will not start at twilight

•                                  in own bedroom when the electricity goes out on a stormy nigh

•                                  in the middle of a cornfield

•                                  on a boat in the middle of a rushing river with no paddle

•                                  in an unfamiliar dark alley

•                                  in an airport in an unfamiliar city

•                                  in a car with the fuel light on empty in an unfamiliar part of town

Peer editing will take place Tuesday.

Homework - Week of October 22nd

Friday, October 26th

Social Studies:

The final project is due on Monday, October 29th (research and whatever it is you built).  You will have 45 minutes on Monday to put everything together (presentation and your project).  

Writing:

If you did not turn in your essential questions and reference sheet for your science fair project, you need to get that turned over by Monday.

Have a great weekend!

Thursday, October 25th

Social Studies:

Bring materials needed for your project!  We are going to continue working on the project and should finish this week.  The final project is due on Monday, October 29th (research and whatever it is you built).

On Wednesday and Thursday, your project team needs to continue working on answering your essential questions.  So far, each person should have completed one of the essential questions assigned to you.  If, within your research, you accurately answer the question and can speak about the question and answer for about 60 seconds, you are off to a great start. Remember, this is not a cut and paste from the internet exercise.  You should use multiple sources and list your references.  Don't worry about listing the references according to standard.

Writing:

Science Fair Research - By now, you should have completed the 5 essential questions on the worksheet provided. If your question requires 1-2 paragraphs to accurately answer, it is a good question!  Your research piece isn't due until the 2nd week of November.  Right now, we are looking for references and good questions!

There are about 12 students per class who did not turn in their reference list. This was due Thursday, October 25th. The assignment: list of 6 references (not sources!  In other words, you may have multiple references within one textbook source) that you may use in your science fair research.  

Both the essential questions and the reference sheet are due to me ASAP!

Tuesday, October 23rd & Wednesday, October 24th 

Social Studies:

Bring materials needed for your project!  We are going to continue working on the project and should finish this week.  The final project is due on Monday, October 29th (research and whatever it is you built)

On Wednesday, your project team needs to continue working on answering your essential questions.  So far, each person should have completed one of the essential questions assigned to you.  If, within your research, you accurately answer the question and can speak about the question and answer for about 60 seconds, you are off to a great start. Remember, this is not a cut and paste from the internet exercise.  You should use multiple sources and list your references.  Don't worry about listing the references according to standard.

Writing:

Science Fair Research - By now, you should have completed the 5 essential questions on the worksheet provided. If your question requires 1-2 paragraphs to accurately answer, it is a good question!  Your research piece isn't due until the 2nd week of November.  Right now, we are looking for references and good questions!

Due Thursday, October 25th: List of 6 references (not sources!  In other words, you may have multiple references within one textbook source) that you may use in your science fair research.  This list of references can be altered throughout the project.  Later, the expectation is for you to turn over 12 references.  Six references will get you to a nice start.

Monday, October 22nd

Social Studies:
Everyone needs to present at least one current event this quarter (Between now and November 8th).  It can be news about local, state, national or world.  It should contain:
1) What is the headline of the story?
2) Who or what is the news story about?
3) Where did the news story take place?
4) What is your personal reaction to the story?
5) What is the source of your information?

Social Studies:

Within your Ancient Egypt project team, each person needs to complete one of the essential questions assigned to you.  If, within your research, you accurately answer the question and can speak about the question and answer for about 60 seconds, you are off to a great start. Remember, this is not a cut and paste from the internet exercise.  You should use multiple sources and list your references.  Don't worry about listing the references according to standard.  We will cover this procedure Tuesday.

Writing:

Science Fair Research - Complete the list of 5 essential questions on the worksheet provided. If your question requires 1-2 paragraphs to accurately answer, it is a good question!  We will continue working on this Tuesday.

Due Wednesday, October 24th: List of 12 references (not sources!  In other words, you may have multiple references within one textbook source) that you may use in your science fair research.  This list of references can be altered throughout the project.

Questions for me?  Email me: kresh@cps.edu.

Homework - Week of October 15th

Friday, October 19th 

Social Studies:
Within your Ancient Egypt project team, each person needs to complete one of the essential questions assigned to you.  If, within your research, you accurately answer the question and can speak about the question and answer for about 60 seconds, you are off to a great start. Remember, this is not a cut and paste from the internet exercise.  You should use multiple sources and list your references.  Don't worry about listing the references according to standard.  We will cover this procedure next week.

Writing:
Science Fair Research - Complete the list of 5 essential questions on the worksheet provided. If your question requires 1-2 paragraphs to accurately answer, it is a good question!  This is due Monday, October 22nd.

Due Wednesday, October 24th: List of 12 references (not sources!  In other words, you may have multiple references within one textbook source) that you may use in your science fair research.  This list of references can be altered throughout the project.

Thursday, October 18th

Reading: 6B ONLY

Complete the 2-sided worksheet on "Ghost of the Lagoon".  If not already complete, answer questions 1-5 on p. 48.

Everyone: you have a test on "Ghost of the Lagoon" Friday.  Don't forget to focus on vocab, the story and preparing by answering the following questions: 

1) Why does Mako want to kill Tupa?  What are at least 3 reasons why he would want to do this?

2) Tupa is just a shark.  Why do you think the people of Bora Bora are so afraid of him that he becomes a legend?  List at least 5 reasons.  

Wednesday, October 17th

Reading: 6A ONLY

Complete the 2-sided worksheet on "Ghost of the Lagoon". 

Tuesday, October 16th

Social Studies:

Worksheet pages 33 and 34.  You may use your book as a reference to complete this assignment.

Writing:
Bring your problem statement for your Science Fair project.

Monday, October 15th

Social Studies:
Everyone needs to present at least one current event this quarter (Between now and November 8th).  It can be news about local, state, national or world.  It should contain:
1) What is the headline of the story?
2) Who or what is the news story about?
3) Where did the news story take place?
4) What is your personal reaction to the story?
5) What is the source of your information?

Homework - Week of October 8th

Friday, October 12th

Social Studies: 
Blueprint - Part 2.

Before you start this assignment, please recall that every student has the option to revise their blueprint idea.

As mentioned, too many are interested in making a pyramid.  Up to 4 students will have the opportunity to create one.  Other topics you may want to research/consider:

The Pharaoh

The Kings and Queens

Nobody (and this is really surprising) requested to do King Tut! (aka King Tutankhamen)

Tombs

Painters of the tombs

Mummification / mummy case

Boats on the Nile

The Sphinx

Your task: Come up with at least 5 essential questions relating to your blueprint proposal.  The first question for everyone can be: "Why did I choose this topic or project idea?"  The other questions will be relating to your project, and will give you a means of explaining more about the topic you may present during your five minute mini-lesson.

These questions do not have to be answered....yet.  You need to identify questions that can be answered, that will provide your audience (the rest of the class, Mr. Lombardo, Ms. Smagacz, a younger grade, me) with about five minutes worth of content.   Each presenter will average about 90 seconds of talking time.  

We will determine projects and teams next week, and will begin researching as soon as next Thursday.

This assignment is due Monday.

Thursday, October 11th

Reading: 
Test on "The School Play" Friday.  Questions to be asked on vocabulary, & comprehension.

Questions that will be asked:
Write down at least two things you know about Robert.  In one or two sentences, write down how you know this about Robert.

The story says hat, after the performance, Robert feels happy.  What other words would you use you describe how he feels, and why do you think he feels that way?

Choose a minor character that you feel you came to understand better by the end of the story.  Describe your first impression and what deeper understanding you developed.

Wednesday, October 10th

Social Studies:

As we continue to learn more about Ancient Egypt, you may want to consider revising or improving your blueprint idea.

About 25% of the class is interested in making a pyramid.  Up to 4 students will have the opportunity to create one.  Other topics you may want to research/consider:

The Pharaoh
The Kings and Queens
Nobody (and this is really surprising) requested to do King Tut! (aka King Tutankhamen)
Tombs
Painters of the tombs
Mummification / mummy case
Boats on the Nile
The Sphinx

Keep digging!


Tuesday, October 9th

Reading:

6A ONLY: Respond to the "Writing Connection" on p. 30.
Response questions to "The School Play".  Questions 1-5 on p. 37.

6B: Response questions to "The School Play".  Questions 1-4 on p. 37.

Monday, October 8th

Reading:
Great job with the second round of MAP testing.  Tonight, your homework is to read your novel for 30 minutes.  You WILL be writing about what you have been reading very very soon.

Homework - Week of October 1st

Friday, October 5th

Reading:

If you did not already turn in, complete the Creative Writing, Directed Notes, and Evaluative Writing worksheets relating to "Through the Tunnel". 

Social Studies:

Blueprint for your Ancient Egypt project.

Create a one page plan for what you will create, how many people you think you will need to complete the project, and materials required for the project.  Make sure you include a visual for what your project will look like.  A simple drawing on your blueprint will suffice.

Remember, you will have up to FIVE class periods to complete the project.  Take that into account when deciding your blueprint proposal.

Thursday, October 4th

Reading: (6A only)

Today we read a passage called "Mars Attack!" which is about the Orson Welles radio broadcast "The War of the Worlds" in 1938. 

Homework: Imagine that you were one of the people who were fooled by the broadcast. Write a letter to Orson Welles or radio station that aired it, expressing you views on the show.

Reading:

If you did not conference with me today, complete the "Creative Writing" and "Directed Notes" (6A ONLY) worksheets relating to "Through the Tunnel". 

Wednesday, October 3rd

Writing:
6B: Complete worksheet: Punctuating Elements in a Series.  Make sure you take your time to complete this task.  Hint: there are 3 sentences that are correct.

Everyone. Well done today with your focus and attention during the MAP testing!

Tuesday, October 2nd

Reading:

Students are expected to read their novel for a minimum of 30 minutes tonight.

Monday, October 1st

Reading:
In your notebooks, respond to the following:
1) In 2-3 sentences, explain how can doing something difficult change someone.
2) Write a paragraph explaining something difficult or challenging you have done.