Homework, Week of April 8th

Friday, April 12th

Social Studies:
For most of you, your India Brochure is due Monday.  Again, this will be applied as your first  test/project grade for the 4th quarter.  It will not be considered late if you give it to me Monday.  It will be considered late if you give it to me after Monday.

As you all know, this can be hand written or done on the computer.  I love how we used technology to make brochures.  For some of you, this worked well. For others (internet issues, learning curve, etc) maybe it's best to do it by hand this time around.

Please make sure you use the guidelines as a....guide for how to complete your brochure.  You don't have to stick to it 100%, but know that if you follow it and the rubric, you can earn a high grade for this project.

Have a great weekend!

Wednesday, April 10th


Social Studies:
Re: your India Brochure, it due:
1) Thursday if you would like this test/project grade for the 3rd quarter.
2) Monday, if you would like this test/project grade for the 4th quarter.  It will not be considered late if you give it to me Monday.  It will be considered late if you give it to me after Monday.

As you all know, this can be hand written or done on the computer.  I love how we used technology to make brochures.  For some of you, this worked well. For others (internet issues, learning curve, etc) maybe it's best to do it by hand this time around.

Please make sure you use the guidelines as a....guide for how to complete your brochure.  You don't have to stick to it 100%, but know that if you follow it and the rubric, you can earn a high grade for this project.

Tuesday, April 9th

Social Studies:
For many of you, you are off to a great start with your India Brochure.
For some others, you have some work to do tonight!

Please make sure you use the guidelines as a....guide for how to complete your brochure.  You don't have to stick to it 100%, but know that if you follow it and the rubric, you can earn a high grade for this project.

Homework, Week of April 1st

Friday, April 5th


Reading:
Test on "A Shipment of Mute Fate" was rescheduled to Monday.  There will be questions on vocabulary, comprehension and connection to story.  Examples of questions you will receive are below (in Thursday's HW).

Social Studies: 
During class on Tuesday and Wednesday, we will be working on our India Brochure.  Today, I passed out the rubric and template for how this could be completed.  Feel free to get started on it over the weekend.  One series from NPR that I found particularly interesting:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=9252214&ps=rs


Thursday, April 4th

Reading:
Complete the 2 sided worksheet on "A Shipment of Mute Fate".  This is due Friday.

Test on "A Shipment of Mute Fate" is Friday.  There will be questions on vocabulary, comprehension and connection to story.  Examples of questions you will receive:

Question 1: At first, the captain decides not to allow the bushmaster on board.  Why might he think this is a good decision? Do you think it is a good decision?  Explain.

There are 3 other questions similar to question 1.

One of the 3 response questions: Why do you think people tend to enjoy being scared by stories and movies? Give at least two reasons.

Writing:
Your 1000 word story is due Friday!  If you still need to see the image, page down a couple of screens.
This can be hand written or typed.  If it's hand written, make sure it's neat and is on loose-leaf paper.

Wednesday, April 3rd


Social Studies:
Complete worksheet pages 119-120.  This is due Thursday.

Reading:
Test on "A Shipment of Mute Fate" is Friday.  There will be questions on vocabulary, comprehension and connection to story.

Writing:
Your 1000 word story is due Friday!  If you still need to see the image, page down a couple of screens.

** Franklin Calendar **
Both 214 and 216 are having their Franklin Calendar pictures taken Thursday!

214 Students: Please bring in Mittens, Gloves, Scarves, Hats to wear as a prop for your January 2014 Calendar Picture.   If it looks "wintery", wear it!

216 Students: According to what was discussed in class Wednesday, wear blue jeans (or something similar), and a red, white or blue shirt according to the list below:

Amoah, Nadia	Red
Baert, Zoe	White
Branda, Benjamin	Red
Branson, Henry	Blue
Brooks, Nigeria	White
Campbell, Mckennen	Blue
Carrasquillo, Gisella	Red
Conley, Aaron	Blue
Cortez, Abriel	White
Crawford, Sommer	White
Edwards, Asha	Red
Heldt, Taylee	White
Hobbs, Vinison	Red
Hoos, Thomas	Red
Hope, Atieno	White
Irving, Jack	White
King, Maya	Red
Kook, Serra	Blue
Moore, Tamia	Red
Oliver, Jeremy	Red
Pernot, Gabriel	Red
Rolon, Paolo	Blue
Scholle, Thomas	Red
Shoaib, Ana	White
Soto, Niani	White
Space-Sykes, Vanessa-Mari	White
Thomas, Johb	White
Tran, Erin	Red
Villada, Reyna	White
Viruet, Nevaeh	White
Wier, Christopher	Red
Williams, Ronald	White

Monday, April 1st

Social Studies:
If you have not already completed the "Ganesh" worksheet, work on this tonight.  This is due Tuesday.

Writing: 
Your final version of the 1000 word story is due this Friday (April 5th).  The image for the story is below.

Homework, Week of March 18th

Friday, March 22nd

Have a great break everyone!

You don't have any homework over the break.  However, if you would like to take advantage of the time off, feel free to work on your 1000 word assignment.  The final copy is due on Friday, April 5th.
The 1000 word image is below.

Wednesday, March 20th

Social Studies:
Complete your "Taj Mahal Activity".  This is due Thursday for 6B and Friday for 6A.


Tuesday, March 19th

Reading:
As we continue reading "Letting In the Jungle", you should be working on making updates to your Jungle Phrase Book.

In case you want to search for more words at home, I found an online edition of The Second Jungle Book: http://ebookbrowse.com/gdoc.php?id=197889211&url=6d16d5032118694cbad385aabc5db817

Writing:
Don't forget to complete your first draft of the 1000 words assignment.  It will be checked in and we will go through them tomorrow in class.  Be sure to compare your work with the rubric (especially for the final copy, which is due after the break).

Page down to see the 1000 word image.


Monday, March 18th

Writing:
Continue working on your 1000 words assignment.  Your first draft will be checked in and reviewed in class Wednesday.

Page down to see the 1000 word image.

Homework, Week of March 11th

Don't forget to return your signed progress reports!  
The following 216 students have not yet turned theirs in: 
Zoe, Aaron, Maya, Tamia, Vanessa.

Friday, March 15th

Reading: 

India - Compare and contrast activity (use the worksheet I provided).

Go to the following site to get your information:

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/in.html
This is due Monday.

The "Parts of a Story" worksheet is due Monday as well.   Reminder: The first draft of your 1000 words is due Wednesday.  We are peer editing that day so make sure you have this ready!
Page down to see the 1000 word image.


Thursday, March 14th

Reading:
Complete the "Letting in the Jungle" worksheet.

Also, please make sure you complete the assignments from earlier in the week.  They need to be turned in by Friday at the latest!

Writing: 
1000 words assignment - Step 1.  Complete the "Parts of a Story" worksheet.  I am going to check this in on Friday for HR 216 and on Monday for HR 214.  This is the image we are using for the story.  Look at the details!

Wednesday, March 13th

Writing:
Complete the homographs & homonyms and synonyms & antonyms worksheet.
Practice with Homonyms: Write a poem or a paragraph using all of the following homonyms (please underline or highlight them):

• there, they're, their
• too, to, two
• its, it's
• you're, your
• right, write
• hear, here

Tuesday, March 12th

Social Studies:
Study for your Chapter 10 test.  Your Wednesday test will be a combination of M/C, matching and short response.  Make sure your notes are up to speed!

Homework, Week of March 4th

Monday, March 4th - Friday, March 8th

Don't forget to return your signed progress reports!

Social Studies: Research
We have one more class period to continue our research.  Presentations will take place on Monday and Tuesday next week.

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

Your job: identify and researching one topic relating to Ancient Rome.  Your paper should be at least 2 pages typed (12-14 font, double spaced).

Don't forget to get on SOAR via Ms. Krause's site: http://vikraus.wordpress.com/

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/

You are not limited to these options.  Go crazy!  Goal: WOW your classmates with the information you are finding.  Your challenge: find NEW information relating to your topic.

Just as we are doing in class daily, be prepared to explain WHY ______ (insert your topic here) took place, ended, were so powerful, you get the idea.

The sites provided above are a starting point! Eventually, you should identify other relevant web sites.  To start, you need to document at least ten key items relating to the topic.  You will be able to continue fine tuning this throughout the week and weekend (if needed, some are done).

As mentioned, the individual 2-3 minute presentations to the class will take place Monday and Tuesday.

You will all be given a rubric to guide you through the process.  You need to have at least 3 sources, cite your sources using the following format (online example):

"How to Make Vegetarian Chili." eHow. Demand Media, n.d. Web. 24 Feb. 2009.

Complete guide for citing sources: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/08/

If you would like me to print your research paper, you can email it to me AFTER you give me permission from google drive.

If you want to email it to me, send to kresh@cps.edu.
  

Additional site: 

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

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.