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.