Homework - Week of December 17th

Thursday, December 20th

Social Studies: 
Due Friday.  Watch whatever TV shows you normally watch.  When you do, write down the name of the show you are watching.  Record the number of times you see someone in possession of a weapon of any sort.  You can decide whether to just include handguns or all types.  Just make sure you specify what you are keeping track of.

If you do not watch television, no problem.  Write a quick letter with this information and have a parent/guardian sign it.  You will receive full credit for this assignment.

Writing:
6A - Continue working on answering your philosophical question.  By Friday, you should have at least four paragraphs as follows: Introduction paragraph, paragraph containing the pro side of the philosophical question, paragraph containing the con side of the philosophical question, and conclusion. This is where you include your perspective, thoughts and philosophical belief (your attempt at answering the question).

6B - If you are prepared for your Friday math test (Ms. Halleron), You have the option of working on your first draft of this assignment.  I will not penalize anyone who does not turn this in until after the break.  The final copy won't be collected until the first full week of 2013.  In other words, you have time to complete this assignment!



Wednesday, December 19th

Social Studies: 
Due Friday.  Watch whatever TV shows you normally watch.  When you do, write down the name of the show you are watching.  Record the number of times you see someone in possession of a weapon of any sort.  You can decide whether to just include handguns or all types.  Just make sure you specify what you are keeping track of.

If you do not watch television, no problem.  Write a quick letter with this information and have a parent/guardian sign it.  You will receive full credit for this assignment.

Writing:
6A - Continue working on answering your philosophical question.  By Thursday, , you should have at least two paragraphs outlining your personal point of view.  You should also begin to incorporate details and opinions from other sources (the research you should have been doing in class this afternoon).

6B - If you are prepared for your Friday math test (Ms. Halleron), You have the option of working on your first draft of this assignment.  I will not penalize anyone who does not turn this in until after the break.  The final copy won't be collected until the first full week of 2013.  In other words, you have time to complete this assignment!


Monday, December 17th

Writing:
As an extension of what we are learning in Social Studies (philosophy), continue to brainstorm on your philosophical statement you will be writing about.  

Tuesday objective: Have a minimum of 10 brainstorm ideas listed in your writing journal.  Next, organize the brainstorm thoughts into a logical sequence.  Once you rearrange (or number the order of your brainstorm ideas), you can start writing in paragraph form.  

Your challenge: make sure your voice brings out your passion and deep thinking thoughts.  Use the posters in the classroom to help direct whether you should make your writing expository, or persuasive.  

Homework - Week of December 10th

Friday, December 14th 

Writing:
Next week, we are going to be writing about an extension of what we are learning in Social Studies: Philosophy.   This weekend, think of a philosophical statement (just a statement) that you would like to write about.  Example: What came first, the chicken or the egg.


Thursday, December 13th

Social Studies:
My homeroom students did not end up taking the Chapter 4 test today.  We will do everything we can for everyone to take it Friday.

Looking forward to seeing the holiday concert tomorrow!

Tuesday, December 11th

Social Studies:
Students should continue to update and organize your notes for Chapter 4.  The test is this Thursday!


Monday, December 10th

General: Many students are not turning their work in on time!  Please check the blog for all assignments.  To be sure I have grades in before progress report cutoff, I need to get grades in by the end of the week.  Bottom line: Please turn in all missing work ASAP!  

Reading:

For those of you that didn't finish in class, here are the questions we will continue discussing this week: 

Respond to questions in your notebook
1) How do you think grownups should treat kids?
2) Should grownups help kids do things correctly, or let them figure things out for themselves?
3) Should grownups ask kids about their feelings or leave kids to themselves?
4) Should grownups get mad when kids do something wrong, or act like nothing has happened?
5) Should grownups have high expectations of kids, or be satisified with whatever effort kids make?

Homework - Week of December 3rd

Thursday, December 6th

Reading:

"My First Dive with the Dolphins" test is Friday.

Homework: For those that did not complete the vocabulary images in class (about half did), that is due Friday.

Don't forget to practice the vocab questions and read the story one more time (at least).

To better prepare you for the test, here are a few of the extended response questions:

1) What do you think the head diver meant when he said that 5 percent of the writer's job would due magic? Why would he use the word "magic"?

2) What do you think the writer's purpose or purpposes were in writing this selection? Why do you think so?

3) What would you say is the most important way in which animals are different from people?  Explain your answer.

Study Island: Complete the pretest, Making Predictions (3A), Text Structure and Format (3B), and Charts, Graphs, Maps & Tables (3C).  Due Friday December 7th.  At the end of the day, I will run the report.  In order to receive all 10 points, you must have earned all 4 ribbons.

Wednesday, December 5th

Reading:

IF YOU DID NOT TURN THIS IN ALREADY: My First Dive with the Dolphins: P. 73 # 1-6.

Study Island: Complete the pretest, Making Predictions (3A), Text Structure and Format (3B), and Charts, Graphs, Maps & Tables (3C).  Due Friday December 7th.  At the end of the day, I will run the report.  In order to receive all 10 points, you must have earned all 4 ribbons.

Writing:

6B only: Punctuating Quotations.

Tuesday, December 4th

Reading:
My First Dive with the Dolphins: P. 73 # 1-6.

Study Island: Complete the pretest, Making Predictions (3A), Text Structure and Format (3B), and Charts, Graphs, Maps & Tables (3C) by this Friday.  At the end of the day, I will run the report.  In order to receive all 10 points, you must have earned all 4 ribbons.

Social Studies:
P. 130 #1-7 and the Venn Diagram comparing Athens with Sparta.  You must have 10 items in your Venn to earn all points.

Homework - Week of November 26th

Friday, November 30th

Reading:
Students should spend at least 30 minutes reading each day this weekend.

Thursday, November 29th

Social Studies: 

P. 123 Questions 1-7.  This should be turned in Friday.  

Wednesday, November 28th

Social Studies: 

6A: P. 123 Questions 1-7.  This will be assigned to 6B on Thursday night. 

Writing:

6A: Write a one page letter, story, explanation, essay (you decide!) outlining what it takes for you to be a better student.  Emphasis is on volume control, managing your behaviors in class, during transition, in and out of recess, and respecting your classmates. 

Reminder:

I am still accepting all late work!  Don't think that because you didn't turn it in on time, it's too late.  It's not!  It's much better to lose a letter grade because it's late than getting an F!

Tuesday, November 27th

Social Studies: 
Letter writing - write a letter from Ariadne to Theseus to ask and convince him to come to Crete and slay the Minotaur. Make sure your letter reflects the personalities and past histories of both characters.  This should be about one page in length.

Remember, you are not retelling the story that you saw today in class. Rather, you are coming up with your version of how the story would go.  It might be easiest to think about  Ariadne writing the letter from Crete.  Perhaps they have never met (or have they?).  Maybe she only heard about him through stories.


Monday, November 26th

Writing:
Many students have not yet turned in their review of Literature (aka the answers to the essential questions).  For every day it is late, it will be lowered 5%.  It will not be considered late if it is emailed to me by the end of day today.  My email address is kresh@cps.edu.

Homework - Week of November 19th

Wednesday, November 21st

Reading:

About half of you completed the "My Greatest Ambition" worksheet.  For those that did not yet turn that in, it is due Monday.

Log on to www.studyisland.com.  There, click on your reading assignment for my class.  Start with the pretest.  When you are ready to move on, you can work on the next three items relating to reading strategies. 

For those that don't know your login and password for Study Island.  Use the same login and password.  EXCEPTION: put a "SI" at the start of your username.  Your password is your password (starts with Cps...).  This is due on November 30th (next Friday).

Writing:

The final copy of the Review of Literature is due on Monday, November 26th.  If you are unable to print at home, please attach your research & references to an email and send to: kresh@cps.edu.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!


Tuesday, November 20th

Social Studies:

Chapter 3 Test Wednesday.  Reminder: you can use your notes.  

You should a) have great notes and b) be familiar with the notes (so information can be found quickly).

Writing:

The final copy of the Review of Literature is due on Monday, November 26th.  If you are unable to print at home, please attach your research & references to an email and send to: kresh@cps.edu.

Monday, November 19th

No homework.

Social Studies:
Students have been advised to work on their Chapter 3 notes for Social Studies.  They have a test Wednesday.  They should a) have great notes and b) be familiar with their notes (so they can find information quickly).

Writing:
Today, I handed back the initial copy of the Review of Literature.  Every paper had comments that students should incorporate into their final draft.  Reminder: That is due on Monday, November 26th.

Homework - Week of November 12th

Friday, November 16th

Social Studies:

For those that did not yet finish, complete Questions 1-6 on p. 92 and answer the following question: Write about how you would feel if you were a Jew in exile.  You will have a Chapter 3 test next Wednesday.  If your notes for Section 1 and 2 are "light", you may want to improve them before Monday.  We have a lot of material to cover next week!

Writing:

Many of you have not yet turned in your Science Fair Research/Review of Literature.  This was due Wednesday.  You are going to lose points every day until you turn it in.  All Reference lists were due Friday, November 16th.  You can email them to me over the weekend.  My email: kresh@cps.edu.

I will turn back all submitted assignments by Monday, November 19th.  That will give you a full week to make updates before the final copy is due (Monday, November 26th).

Thursday, November 15th

Social Studies:
Quiz on Chapter 3, Section 2 Friday.  You can use your notes for the quiz.  If your notes need work, make sure you spend the time tonight, updating them.  Also, make sure you review your notes so you are prepared for the quiz.  You will have 20 minutes to answer the 10 questions.

Writing:
Many of you have not yet turned in your Science Fair Research/Review of Literature.  This was due Wednesday.  You are going to lose points every day until you turn it in.  All Reference lists are due Friday, November 16th.

I will turn back all submitted assignments by Monday, November 19th.  That will give you a full week to make updates before the final copy is due (Monday, November 26th).

Homework - Week of November 5th

Friday, November 9th

Writing:

Science Fair Research - 

Your "Initial Copy of Review of Literature" and reference sheet is due Wednesday, November 14th.

If you are researching effectively, each essential question should require 1-2 paragraphs to accurately answer.  Each paragraph should be at least 5 sentences.  Between now and then, you should write between 6-10 paragraphs answering all of your essential questions.  This must be typed!

As you build your answers to your essential questions, you will be increasing the number of references needed.  Your reference list is due on the 14th as well.  If you are looking for additional sources, don't forget to browse through Ms. Krause's site: http://vikraus.wordpress.com/. 

Modification: at least eight references are due with your review of literature.   The final copy of the review of literature is due the Monday after Thanksgiving.   

**If you successfully answer the essential questions and satisfy what is due on November 14th, 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 questions for how to list references, you can follow the common standard: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

On the left column, you will see options for how to cite different types of references (electronic source vs. book).

If you have any questions or want me to print something for you (because you do not have a functioning printer at home), my email is kresh@cps.edu.

Good luck!!!!


Wednesday, November 7th

Reading:
Selection test on ""At the Top of the World" Thursday.
Things to help you prepare:

1) Note the quality that made Henson valuable to the Arctic Club's expeditions.  Provide evidence for how he was valuable and why this was valuable.  You need to provide at least two examples.

2) Why was trying to reach the NP so dangerous and difficult?  Give at least two reasons and explain the problems they caused.

3) Would you prefer to read a biographical selection, like this one, or a fictional story about an Arctic expedition.  WHY?

If you did not yet turn in your questions #1-5 from p. 63 and ONE of the quick write questions on the same page (you choose....1, 2 or 3), as well as choosing any 5 of the 10 vocabulary words in a cartoon or image showing what the word means (refer to p. 54 for assistance), you have until Thursday to turn it in before it is considered late.


Monday, November 5th

Writing:

Science Fair Research - Long ago, you should have completed the 5 essential questions and six references.  

This past weekend, you were assigned to start answering your essential 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 Wednesday, November 14th.  Between now and then, you should write between 6-10 paragraphs answering all of your essential questions.  This must be typed!

As you build your answers to your essential questions, you will be increasing the number of references needed.  If you are looking for additional sources, don't forget to browse through Ms. Krause's site: http://vikraus.wordpress.com/. 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 14th, 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 any questions or want me to print something for you (because you do not have a functioning printer at home), email it to me at kresh@cps.edu.