Homework, Week of February 25th

Friday, March 1st

Social Studies: Research

Within the following link, there are 12 different ideas for what to research:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/romans/

You will spend time on Friday (6B) and next week (both classes) researching one topic on Rome. 

If you want to do something relating to mosaics, you can use this site: 

http://www.rammtimetrail.org.uk/Roman-Mosaic/

Gladiators:

http://www.salariya.com/web_books/gladiator/

On Friday, you will have 60+ minutes to research facts starting with this site.  If needed, you should then move to other relevant web sites.  You need to document at least ten key items relating to the topic.   What you have done with the project will be checked-in Monday.  You will be able to continue fine tuning the details next week.  The presentations to the class will take place Wednesday.

Additional site: 

http://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/special/emperor_game.html


Thursday, February 28th 

Social Studies:
Answer questions #1-6 on p. 334.  This is due Friday.
Prepare for your Chapter 9 test.  Make sure you understand all terms and your notes are organized.



Wednesday, February 27th

Social Studies:
Answer questions #1-6 on p. 334.  This is due Friday (the same day as the Chapter 9 test).


Tuesday, February 26th

No homework tonight.  Monthly rewards is Thursday.  We are going to follow the ISAT theme and enjoy some music (yes, you can bring mp3 players).  Students: if you have a rock video that you'd like me to review and play for the class, send me the youtube link (kresh@cps.edu).

Monday, February 25th

Social Studies:
Answer questions #1-6 on p. 326.

Homework, Week of February 18th

Friday, February 22nd

Great day week everyone!  We are just about ready for ISAT.  On that note, don't forget that Spirit Week is next week.  The lineup:

Monday - Baseball Cap Day
Tuesday - High School/College Spirit
Wednesday - Sports Team Spirit
Thursday - Dress Like a Rock Star
Friday - Franklin Spirit Wear


Wednesday, February 20th

Writing: Complete the one page (or so) writing assignment on your far-fetched story.  We will be discussing in class Thursday.  Make sure you have it turned in on time!


Monday, February 18th

Social Studies:
6A - Complete worksheet pages 166 and 167.  This includes the notes as they relate to textbook pages 303-305

Writing:
6B - Complete the Inferences worksheet.  After you read the text, choose whether each item is a fact or inference.

Homework, Week of February 11th

Friday, February 15th

Social Studies:
6B - Complete worksheet pages 166 and 167.  This includes the notes as they relate to textbook pages 303-305

Reading:
6A - Complete Study Island Reading modules 4A and 4B.


Monday, February 11th

Social Studies:
Prepare for Wednesday's Chapter 8 Test.  Make sure your notes are great!  You can use them on your test.  Just having your notes complete is step 1.  Step 2: be familiar with your notes so you can easily answer the 20 questions on the test.

Chinese New Year!  Complete the Chinese Zodiac chart for all of your family members.  Complete the "dots" worksheet.  If you can't see any of the numbers, do the best you can!

Homework, Week of February 4th

Friday, February 8th

Social Studies:
Make sure you are caught up with your notes.  Your Chapter 8 Social Studies Test (where you can use notes) is next Wednesday.

Also, don't forget to bring in $5 for the pizza party on Valentines Day!


Thursday, February 7th 

Reading:
"The Dog of Pompeii" test is Friday.  Make sure you read the story at least one more time.  Forty percent of the test is based on comprehension.

In case you don't have the vocabulary words (worth 20 points), they are as follows:

• ambitious
• proverb
• revive
• vapor

Wednesday, February 6th

Reading: 
Reminder to students that did not yet turn in the Vocab worksheet from last night.

As mentioned to all students over the past several weeks, the homework policy is becoming more strict (consistent for grades 6-8).  If your homework is more than 2 days late, it will no longer be accepted.  Excused absences have additional time.


You will have a test on "The Dog of Pompeii" Friday.


Misc:
If you didn't get your "After School Session 2 sign up form" today, please email me at kresh@cps.edu. I can reply tonight with a pdf of the sheet.  This needs to be turned in by Friday at the latest!



Tuesday, February 5th

Reading: 
Complete the Vocabulary and Comprehension worksheet (2 sides).