1/29-2/2
Monday:
- Mass Pass- Portfolio Day
Tuesday:
- Grammar Practice
- Check 2 spring poems
- Review Terra root word
Wednesday:
- Blackout Poetry
- Watch 2 videos
- Pass out rubric
- begin practice
Thursday:
- Blackout Poetry Day 2
- Grammar practice- adjectives
Friday:
- Word Nerd Practice
- 2 new root words
- Sect
- Ped
Due on 1/30/18
All assignments are due on January 30, 2018
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2. S.I.F.T- “There Will Come Soft Rain” and “In Time of Silver Rain” |
3. Greek/ Latin root word- terra
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4. Read your book/ add independent words to your Fab. Vocab- box in GREEN AND—- Highlight at least 5 new tone/ 5 new mood terms and define them in your Fab. Vocab- box in GREEN |
5. Create 9 index cards for Poetry/ Imagery terms |
Did I complete all my assignments? Be sure to check off each box as you complete the required assignment |
Lowrey Middle School Ski and Snowboard Trip!
Who: 6th graders
What: learn to ski and snowboard
When: Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Where: Mount Brighton
Why: to experience something new, fun, active, and healthy
How Much: $50 per person
this includes:
- bus transportation
- ski or snowboard rental
- helmet
- one hour beginner group lesson
- lift ticket
Lunch option: $10- includes pizza, salad, breadsticks, and fountain drink!
permission slip due 2/7/18
1/16-1/19
Tuesday:
- Grammar bellwork
- Analyze the poem, “The Frost”- whole group
Wednesday:
- LATE START
- Analyze the poem (S.I.F.T)- “There will come soft rain” and “In time of silver rain”
- Homework: add poetry terms to Fab. Vocab- box in RED
Thursday:
- Poem review- bellwork
- Quizstar (figurative language and poetry)
- Continue poem- “There will come soft rain” and “In time of silver rain”
Friday:
- Grammar Review -bellwork
- Greek/ Latin root words
- No Red Ink- conjunctions!!!!- due on MONDAY!!!
ELA NWEA – ALL NEXT WEEK!!!!
“I was Homeless” summary “cheat sheet”
For those of you who have decided to write the summary for the article, “I Was Homeless”…please use the sentence starter below as a guide….
“I Was Homeless” by Kristin Lewis tells the story of Kevin Liu, a teenager from New York City whose family was homeless for a number of years……
main idea options:
- Being homeless is a frightening and dehumanizing experience.
- Being homeless is a difficult expereince
- Homelessness is America is growing and can happen to anyone!
BE SURE TO SUPPORT YOUR MAIN IDEA WITH THREE SUPPORTING DETAILS FROM THE TEXT!!! BE SURE TO FOLLOW THE RUBRIC GIVEN IN CLASS!!!
Welcome Back! December 8-12, 2018
Monday:
- Word Nerd- 2 new root words
- Homework: Word Nerd due on THURSDAY
Tuesday:
- Homeless Myth worksheet
- 2 videos- homelessness in America
- Preview AoW #5
- Vocabulary/ Text Features
- Homework: Add terms in Fab. Vocab- box in GREEN & bring in Hygiene products for the homeless ( Zaman International; Hope for Humanity)
- Suggested items: toothpaste, soap, shampoo, conditioner, toilet paper, paper towels, deodorant, mouthwash, toothbrush)- no travel sized items
Wednesday:
- AoW #5
- Annotate
- Q.A.R.
- Homework: Finish Q.A.R & bring in hygiene products
Thursday:
- AoW #5- continue
- C.E.R or Summary- choose only ONE
- Review Word Nerd answers
- Homework: Aow#5 due on Tuesday!!!
Friday:
- Poetry Notes
- Rhyme Scheme Practice
- Homework: bring in hygiene products & AoW #5 due on Tuesday!!
Happy Holidays!!!
Best wishes for a Happy Holiday Season! May your Holidays be filled with happiness!
Winter Break Homework:
Winter Break Homework:
- No Red Ink– articles and prepositions- due January 6, 2018 @ 11:30 p.m
- Articles- 2 topics ( 40 points)
- Prepositions- 1 topic (20 points)
- Journal Squares #2 & #3- due January 8, 2018- This will count as a test grade- each entry should roughly be 3 pages long!!!!
Cut/ Glue Directions & table below:
Directions: There are three lists, pick one scenario, one quote, and one item for each journal entry! Mix and match, whatever you want! The quote must be used somewhere in your story! Really just have fun with it! I can’t wait to see what you come up with! |
| Scenarios | Quote | Items |
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1.Making snow Angels 2. Movie night 3.Holiday shopping 4.Winter break 5. Long walks 6. Cold night, no heater 7. Christmas morning 8. First date 9. Coffee run |
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1.Fuzzy socks 2.Pillow fort 3.Warm sweater 4.Ice cream 5.Candy canes 6.Popcorn 7.Pajamas 8. Flowers 9.Necklace 10.Candles 11.Blankets |