Friday with the 6th Grade!

I apologize for not uploading these on Friday but here we go anyways!. We had a wonderful time at the La Brea Tar Pits. You children were well behaved and engaged with the experience to come away with some solid hands-on learning. Enjoy these images of our day!

Today in 6A & 6B

RELIGION: Today we postponed our scheduled session test in lieu of a grade-wide discussion regarding bullying harassment and inappropriate behavior of a sexual nature. Due to an incident involving some of our students, our administrators decided it necessary to discuss the consequences of such inappropriate behavior. Mr. Gray and Mr. VanRuyven explained this information to all 6th grade boys while Dr. O'Bannion lead our girls in this discussion. The instructional information can be found on the following website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/harassment.html
Our Religion Test will be issued Monday.

ENGLISH: Today was our chapter review of our grammar week. Because we are away at the La Brea Tar Pits tomorrow, this test will be on Monday. This chapter review was not assigned as homework, however, students are well aware of their performance on the first test and will each need to make a decision on what level of preparation will be necessary for them to be ready for Monday's test. The test will include the grammar lessons from this week in addition to last weeks vocabulary words. I encourage all students to make use of our online materials for both sections.

LITERATURE: Students continued work on their comic strips for Crash. They will have one more in-class session to work on these pieces when they will be turned in Tuesday (6A) or Wednesday (6B).

SOCIAL STUDIES: Due to today's earthquake drill, we held our Social Studies class together to outline the details of tomorrow's field trip. Students are aware that they need to pack a sack lunch, that they are to be in proper uniform, that they will not be bringing their cell phones, as well as the detailed timeline of our trip (as detailed as anyone can get when driving into LA traffic). We are all super jazzed for the day tomorrow.

MATH (8:00 class) WS 1-6 & 1-7  (9:00 class) accelerated Math

Today in 6A & 6B

ENGLISH: Finishing the unit work for Parts of a Sentence, we looked at Direct Objects and Subject Complements. Students practiced these skills using the www.grammarforwriting.com website, and are encouraged to do more practice here as they prepare for Monday's unit test.

AR READING/MATH: Students all completed the AR quiz for "Crash" earning valuable points toward their STAR reading goals. Additionally, students worked on their comic strips that are due Tuesday (Mr. VanRuyven) or Wednesday (Mr. Gray).

RELIGION: Today we summarized our Abraham session, reviewing his role as patriarch of the chosen people. We also made prayer intentions for next Monday's morning assembly. 4 or 5 students will be chosen to read prayers at that assembly.

SOCIAL STUDIES: Students submitted their Agricultural Revolution Infographics at the start of class, via Google Classroom. We then dove in to our new lesson exploring the rise of cities and civilizations. This lesson builds on our early farming lessons by incorporating the concepts of surplus and specialization. This helped our ancestors pursue their personal interests, whatever they may be, to grow and develop various civilizations simultaneously around the globe. Students were assigned questions #1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 on page 45 for homework.

MATH (8:00 class) Accelerated Math for Homework  (9:00 class) pg 59 1-43 Chapter 1 Test Tomorrow

Today in 6A & 6B

ENGLISH: We continued our lessons on the parts of a sentence, today focusing on hard to find subjects and compound subjects and verbs. This is a significant step up in difficulty from our work yesterday. Students used the online practice sheets on the www.grammarforwriting.com website (6.3 and 6.4). While this is not assigned as homework, students should understand these concepts and make use of these worksheets for practice.

LITERATURE: Today we finished "Crash". Students are now able to take a STAR reading test on this book and gain points toward their reading goals for trimester 1. As a capstone assignment, students have been assigned the task (via Google Classroom) of illustrating a comic of their favorite/most meaningful/most important scene from the book. The rubric for grading is attached to the assignment. Students were given some time today to work on this in class and should have at least one more session to work on this in class. This will be due on Tuesday, October 2, 2018.

RELIGION: We continued with our look at Abraham and his covenant with God. We examined a painting that depicts a group of people dancing the Hora.

SOCIAL STUDIES: Students continued their work in creating their infographics for the Stone Age Agricultural revolution. This is due (submitted on Google Classroom) at the start of class tomorrow.

MATH (8:00 class) pg 42 26-38 + Accelerated math  (9:00 class) pg 52-53 1-46

SCIENCE  CHAPTER 1 TEST TOMORROW !!!

Today in 6A & 6B

ENGLISH: As we transition to a Grammar week, we are learning the Parts of a Sentence, namely, Subjects and Predicates. Students practiced identifying complete subjects and predicates and then refined their focus to simple subjects and simple predicates. We made use of some additional practice on www.grammarforwriting.com and I encourage all students to make use of the exercises here to improve in this skill. All of this will help us become better writers and better peer critiques.

LITERATURE: We began the final installment of "Crash" today, however we were called out to partake in picture day and were unable to finish the book. We will finish it tomorrow and students will be given their summative assessment for this reading then.

RELIGION: As we learn about Abraham and Sarah, we examine an event from our own lives when we were faced with a difficult task that we were successful at completing, and how that sense of accomplishment made us feel. Students illustrated these moments in their composition books.

SOCIAL STUDIES: To reinforce our exploration into Early Agriculture last week, students were assigned a task on Google Classroom where they are creating infographics that help to communicate this message. The instructions are on Google Classroom however students are guided to focus on how these improvements/changes impacted the lives of these early humans. Students will continue this assignment in class tomorrow.

MATH (8:00 class) Adding Integers pg 42 1-25 (9:00 class) WS 1-7 &1-9

SCIENCE pg 37 1-4   Science Test Wed

Today in 6A!

AR reading time - Students were given a full hour today to make up missed tests, meet reading or math goals, or work on homework.

ENGLISH: In applying some of our vocabulary today, students completed a 15 minute quick-write in response to one of 2 prompts, and were asked to include as many of our vocabulary words as they could. The purpose of this exercise is to simply allow students to write as a stream of consciousness. To practice getting words down on a page in their original thought. Students then shared their writing with a peer and revised each others' work. If time allowed, they would work on a second draft immediately below their original.

RELIGION: We held our Session 3 test today.

SOCIAL STUDIES: Today we started a new chapter, exploring some of the most significant moment in human history, the choice to colonize and create stationary settlements. Everything we know and have today stems from this great revolution, the Agricultural Revolution. Homework: p.37 #1, 2, 4, 5

Today in 6A & 6B

RELIGION: Today was review for our session test tomorrow. The test will be open-book.

ENGLISH: Today students were given the key words and asked to provide the definition. This can be tricky because some of our words have multiple Noun, Verb, and/or Adjective definitions. This serves as a tougher challenge as we root our vocabulary in our regular use. From here students practiced their writing in a timed essay.

LITERATURE: Continuing with our "Crash" read, students learned that Crash is reeling from his grandfather's stroke and that he is recognizing a change in himself. He no longer finds the same cruel behaviors appealing and is losing touch with his best friend, Mike, all the while feeling a bit ore sympathetic towards Penn Webb. The students have had some pretty great insights and predictions for the final installment that we are set to read on Monday.

SOCIAL STUDIES: We held our Chapter 1 test today and all students managed to complete it well within the allotted time frame.

MATH (8:00 class) pg 36 1-48  (9:00 class) pg 47 1-38

Today in 6A & 6B

ENGLISH: Today's activity was possibly the most difficult of the week, identifying sentence errors. Given several options students chose which part of a sentence they would change. In our discussion, we worked together to help identify why we would change certain sections and what we might change them to. This was a particularly challenging task that the students took on willingly.

RELIGION: Today lesson spoke about Cain and Abel and how God's actions are merciful. In fact, much of God's interactions with people in the Old testament, while seemingly harsh, can be interpreted as merciful as He guides us toward the correct path.

SOCIAL STUDIES: Today was Chapter Review for tomorrow's Chapter test. Students were told about the structure of the test  and were assigned a bunch of work that will best prepare them for this test. This is not homework in the sense that it will be checked and will count toward the "classwork" section of their grade, but it is wise to do a thorough job of the assigned pieces to be best prepared for the test tomorrow. Test prep: p. 24 - follow the instructions in the left column under "Learn the Skill" and review any passage in the text between pages 2 and 23. This skill is an element of the test. p.25 read the chapter summary. p.26 "Comprehension and Critical Thinking" #1-4. p. 27 "Test yourself" 1-6.

MATH  Both Math classes need to work on their Accelerated Math Practices

**Students were sent home with 2 reminders**
1) picture day is this coming Monday, September 24. 
2) our first field trip is Friday, September 28. We still need at least 3 Chaperones. Please email Mr. VanRuyven if interested in joining us.

Today in 6A & 6B

ENGLISH: We started the day reviewing our vocabulary words using flash cards. Then we performed two tasks on the Sadlier site; Vocabulary in Context and Passage-based reading. Both of these activities offer a "grade" at the end of the assignment, however I do not record these for our records. These grade should inform your children of how they are doing in each task, where they should study more, and help to inform me in my test writing.

LITERATURE: we continued with "Crash" today and our predictions failed miserably. The story took a sorrowful turn that no-one saw coming. This gave us an excellent moment to discuss life and loss and how we might recognize when someone is being selfless.

RELIGION: Today we held a press conference for Adam, Eve, the snake and God. Each told the story of the Garden of Eden from their own perspective and our enthusiastic pool of reporters had a lot of great questions.

SOCIAL STUDIES: Today we wrapped up our Stadium Showdown as the last few presenters read their speeches and the Mayor, along with the President of the City Council, rendered their decision. Students explored the moral aspect of the debate and were posed with the question of, "Why might we consider building over an Indian burial ground and not at a site like Arlington Cemetery?"

MATH (8:00 class) pg 33 18-26  (9:00 class) pg 38-39 1-16 + 26-30

SCIENCE pg 29 Q's 1-4

***A note to all parents: Your children are being sent home with a form from our Room Moms. They need some contact information (emails) so that they might coordinate support for our in-class activities and celebrations. Please read, fill out, and return these as soon as possible.***

Today in 6A & 6B

RELIGION: Today we spoke in brief about the story of Adam and Eve and the expressed instructions of our Lord to them, their mistrust in God's instructions, and their choice to disobey.

ENGLISH: Turning back to our vocabulary lessons, we now have introduced 20 Unit 2 words. In grading last week's test, I noticed that there was a lot of confusion about the meaning of some words. It is quite important that students spend some time studying their vocabulary words prior to their tests. Please rest assured that these tests only make up a portion of each student's grade and that over the long run, these scores will average out, however this should serve as a bell-weather to inform students on what amount of studying they will need to do in order to achieve the level of success they desire.

ART: Meet the Masters program started today - Van Gogh

LITERATURE: We continued the story of "Crash" today where we see an escalation in the behaviors of Crash and his peers as they bully Penn Webb. This lead to an interesting sideline about the "#MeToo" movement and the damage that harassment can do to victims. Students are acutely aware of the proper way to respond to unwanted advances.

SOCIAL STUDIES: Students performed their prepared speeches to persuade the Mayor and President of the City Council to make a strong and informed decision. Tomorrow as we conclude our presentations, the Mayor and City Council President will render their decision together.

MATH (8:00 class)  worked on two Metric worsheets due tomorrow  (9:00 class) Homework Worksheet 1-6

Today in 6A & 6B

ENGLISH: Today was testing day for Unit 1 vocabulary and grammar.  On Monday we start Unit 2.

RELIGION: Also test day! a short quiz, open book to wrap up Session 2.

AR read/math: Students had a giant block of time to catch up on missed assignments and make strides toward their AR goals.

SOCIAL STUDIES: Today we began  our activity for the next several days. Students were each assigned a role as a stakeholder in the controversial construction of a new football stadium. They are tasked with researching and writing a persuasive speech that they will present to the class in a mock "town hall" discussion Monday. This statement is meant to be no more than 2 minutes long yet still be persuasive enough to sway hearts and minds. This is their only homework for this weekend.

MATH Both classes had time to work on Accelerated Math

SCIENCE corrected previous nights homework 

Today in 6A & 6B

ENGLISH: In advance of our first English test tomorrow, today was chapter review. Students worked independently through sections A-D of the chapter review on pages 27-29. We took up these answers together as a class and then edited, using our proofreading symbols, the passage in section E together. Students will be asked to edit a similar passage on their test tomorrow. There is no homework but students should study their iWords as well as the writing process that they have been working on this week.

LITERATURE: Since we reached the midpoint of our "Crash" reading, its' high time we captured some of our understanding. Students were tasked with creating a Digital Collage of 7-10 images that encapsulate the happenings of the book so far. Students were asked to write a sentence that explains each choice of imagery. If this was not submitted in class, it is homework.

RELIGION: Today we wrapped up session two of Unit 1, which explored God's creation and our role as stewards of this earth. This includes our treatment of other people, regardless of race or gender. We will have another open-book session quiz tomorrow.

SOCIAL STUDIES: Today we practiced our Analysis skills (p.24) in identifying the main point of each paragraph of a selection, differentiating between this and supporting information. Students then applied these concepts to the 5 Analysis questions at the top of p. 27 which reference texts earlier in the chapter (p.22/23). This work was completed in class. Students then engaged in a thought experiment which had them identify in what ways would our lives be similar to or different from early Homo sapiens should we be stranded on a desert island.

MATH (8:00 class) metric system pg 26 1-24  (9:00 class)  Subtracting Integers pg 31 20-37

SCIENCE Read pgs 18-22  Do questions 1-3 on pg 22

Today in 6A & 6B

ENGLISH: Students built on their efforts in learning the writing process by starting a new composition, which is posted on Google Classroom. In class students practiced pre-writing and writing their initial draft. Students were then asked to use the "suggestion" feature on Google Docs to explain their revisions. The intention here is that I get to see both their initial thoughts in writing and see how they would propose to change it. Next they use a different color font in order to edit their piece. From a grammar perspective, this tells me how well they recognize errors in spelling, mechanics and punctuation. If this was not completed between class time and AR time, it is homework. The first quiz will be this Friday.

RELIGION: We advanced to Session 2 of Unit 1 where we speak about God's creation and how he saw everything as good. As an exercise, students identified something that is widely perceived as "bad" bad celebrated its positive traits (ie: Volcanos are destructive, but they produce new land and rich fertile soil)

SOCIAL STUDIES: We continued our examination of Otzi the Iceman. Students worked in small groups to explore and share answers. We finished the class with a discussion of what we learned from this activity, both holistically about research and specifically about Otzi. This document should be submitted today. It is not homework because it was preparation for our discussion and practice for conducting research.


MATH (8:00 class) Accelerated Math   (9:00 class) WS 1-5 + pg 26 #'s 33-39 + pg 27 53-59

Today in 6A & 6B

RELIGION: Our first test of the year! (if you're not counting STAR testing...) Unit 1, Session 1. This is what students can expect our weekly tests to look like. They should be graded and posted by the end of the week.

ENGLISH: Picking up where we left off yesterday, we revisited our rough drafts and worked on Revising our work. Students learned that revision is expected to be a slow and meticulous process, and differs from Editing/Proofreading. Students read their compositions several times, each time looking for a different Key Trait of Good Writing. For homework students are expected to write a new "clean draft" and use the editing checklist on p.17 to mark up this new draft.

LITERATURE: Continuing with "Crash" today, students saw how Crash responded to the disappointment of not having his parents see him play football. Additionally, students reflected on Crash's reaction to Penn Webb's parents cheering him on. Students made predictions on what they think will happen next in the story.

STAR Testing (Math) in 6A

SOCIAL STUDIES: Today students were issued their first assignment through Google Classroom, "Who is Otzi the Iceman?" This is an excellent opportunity for students to witness both and archaeological excavation as well as gain insight into life from thousands of years ago. THIS IS NOT HOMEWORK. Students are encouraged to spend no more than 30 minutes continuing their search and will be given ~15 minutes in class before we discuss the findings together tomorrow.

MATH (8:00 class) WS 1-2 also Accelerated Math   (9:00 class) pg 26 21-32

Today in 6A & 6B

ENGLISH: we began our Grammar week this week as we look at the writing process, today with pre-writing and drafting. Students are asked to product their initial draft of their writing piece (min 1/2 page-max full page. Hand written in the composition books).

LITERATURE: We continued with "Crash" today as we read chapters 12-17. Here students identified some of the motives of the main character's angst, particularly the young man's home life and the like-mindedness of his new friend Mike Deluca. The bullying tactics of the two boys are on full display at this point too, while Crash's sister shows sympathy and understanding for Penn Webb.

Spanish: Itinerant taught.

RELIGION: Today was chapter review day. Tomorrow first thing we will have our first quiz which will be open book.

SOCIAL STUDIES: On pages 18-23 of the text we learned how early man is now evolved and has begun migrating all over the world. We learned what factors influenced this movement and how moving toward a place has affected the culture of these Homo sapiens as well as begun to provide for the geography of place to affect the genetic differences of peoples (red hair vs brown hair, blue eyes vs brown eyes, etc.). Homework for this evening is on Page 23 of the text, questions 1-5.

MATH  (8:00 class) pg 20 1-21  (9:00 class) pg 19-20 1-55

SCIENCE  Students are to finish their Worksheets

Today in 6A!

A big thank you to all parents who came to last night's Back To School Night. Mr. Gray and Mr. VanRuyven feel like it was a great success and that we (teachers, students and parents) are all on the best footing to have a great year!

ENGLISH: Students signed up for the Google Classroom account that is open for our 6th grade. All students in 6th grade will have access to this site and it will be a one stop shop for all subjects' assignment issuance and submission. Please still check this blog for daily assigned homework. Assignments will be listed here as well.

RELIGION: Continuing our examination of the construction of the Bible, students explored the details of how this "library" is constructed. They cracked open a few Bibles and hunted for details and then created illuminated texts from a scripture verse of their choosing.

Dr. O'Bannion came to class today to discuss the finer points of our discipline policy and procedures. Your children were engaged, attentive and asked great questions.

AR READING/MATH: Students acquired new books, completed some homework and made progress toward their STAR goals for this year. Some students are concerned that their summer reading hasn't been counted in their totals as of yet. I promise to get to the bottom of this as soon as possible.

Today in 6A & 6B

ENGLISH: After yesterday's mix-up, Mr. VanRuyven has re-tooled our vocabulary structure that will focus more strongly on word association as a front-loaded activity. Students engaged in the iWords section of Unit 1 learning multiple definitions for their key words as well as making associations to examples in their own lives. We reinforced this with some of the in-app games that are available.

PE

LITERATURE: We continued our reading of "Crash" through chapters 6-12 (pages 21-40), exploring the themes of new friends, soulmates, like-minded individuals and how other people's opinions can shape our own actions.

RELIGION: Continuing with our look at St Jerome, the structure of the Bible, inspiration from the Holy Spirit and how interpretations/translations of the Bible get approved through the Magisterium.

SOCIAL STUDIES: Chapter 1, Session 2 (p.12-15) - Early Man evolves, becomes nomadic and develops tools and harnesses fire. Students were assigned questions 1-5 on page 15 for homework.

MATH (8:00 class) pg 13 1-17 all  (9:00 class) Worksheet 1-2 & 1-3

SCIENCE  read pgs 13-17  Questions 1-4 worked on in class if they did not finish than it is homework

Today in 6A & 6B

ENGLISH: Continuing with our lessons on Sadlier, we came across an issue with the assigned time zones for our region. This has now been resolved and shouldn't pose any additional issues moving forward. However, this hiccup has inspired me to change how this class will be assessed in the future. While all materials will be sourced from this site, our structured biweekly planned strategy for Vocabulary is greatly improved.

MUSIC and SPANISH: our itinerant teachers came to visit for this and all future classes.

RELIGION: We were introduced to St Jerome, the patron saint of librarians, and learned how the Bible is actually a library in itself. Additionally, students learned how the many books were chosen and interpreted through divine inspiration.

SOCIAL STUDIES: Applying what we learned yesterday about archaeologists and archaeology, we performed a rudimentary analysis of some modern artifacts (read: trash). From this evidence students inferred possible identities for who left it behind. They also explored what information this evidence does NOT provide.

MATH (8:00 class) Homework is page 7  14-25 maybe some accelerated math
            (9:00 class) Homework pg 15 1-28 all

***6B finish your All about Me triangle and ADD a picture
           

Today in 6A!

ENGLISH: Set up students with their Sadlier accounts. Good news parents! Vocabulary texts are now fully online. Please ask you children to show you te new website and all the cool tools we have at our disposal for vocabulary development. We will be exploring them all week.

LITERATURE: Today we began our first book of the year, "Crash." Students read the first 20 pages (5 chapters) and made some predictions about where they think this story is going. They also analyzed the nature of certain characters which helped them understand their actions.

STAR Testing: Students performed their first STAR reading tests today.

SOCIAL STUDIES: We began our journey into prehistory today helping to understand the work that archaeologists do to interpret evidence to create the historical narrative. Students read pages 2-11 and were assigned questions 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 for homework. Students work will be checked for completion on Wednesday.

Today in 6A & 6B

ENGLISH: Discussed our song of the day (Turn Turn Turn by The Byrds) and continued working on our RESPECT posters.

Finished the Digital Citizenship lessons where students learned to be safe online.

SOCIAL STUDIES: Textbook scavenger hunt and introduced tomorrow's "Autobiographical Maps" assignment.

RELIGION: Met our 3rd grade Mass buddies for this year.

MATH  Homework (8:00 class) pg 7 1-12   (9:00 class) pg 6 1-29

Today in 6A!

ENGLISH: In light of our song of the day (SOTD) we discussed what the word RESPECT means to us and worked to create a common definition. Students began to create Acrostic poems on poster board that will hang in our classroom for the duration of the year.

RELIGION: Students explores "My Favorite Mistake" and examined the learning that followed that mistake.

SOCIAL STUDIES: Using a braile alphabet, students decoded secret messages. They then created their own ciphers that allow them to also create encrypted messages.

Students received their Chromebooks today. If your child has not acquired a case/cover/bag with strap for their Chromebook OR had the necessary signatures completed, then they likely were not issued their computer. These students will be able to pick up their Chromebooks as soon as these two requirements are met.

Students explored Scams and Schemes originating from the internet and worked to recognize ways in which scammers might try to take advantage of them, as part of the Online Safety lessons required for all our students.

Students are reminded to locate their Recorders and Music books for their first Music classes beginning next Wednesday (9/5). Any missing materials need to come to the teachers' attention before Wednesday.

Today in 6A!

It was an absolute pleasure to meet all of the new sixth grade students, and some of their parents as we embark on a brand new year here at SSJ school!

Today we:

-Took care of some housekeeping items - overview of our weekly schedule, division of Math/English cohorts, review of SSJ discipline policy, morning prayer and Song of the Day.
-Students were sent home with several items that need to be signed and returned promptly.
-Got to know each other and I am confident in saying that I know (most of) everyone's names, as well as spirit animals and interesting summertime activities.
-Unpacked our supplies.

FYI - Tomorrow students will be issued their Chromebooks as long as they have their carrying case with them and their Acceptable Use form signed.

REMINDER...

Sixth Grade’s Annual Greek Museum Festival

  

This Thursday, June 7^th, the Sixth Grade Class will be displaying their ancient Greek projects in Colman Hall for viewing.

Donned in “chitons” the students would be honored by your presence and happy to share their discoveries and Greek snacks with you.

If you are available, please feel free to wander into our museum from 1:00 to 2:30pm.

Arete!

TODAY IN 6A:

• ENGLISH/SOCIAL STUDIES: students came prepared to finish their Museum Project Boards
• ANCIENT GREEK ARCHITECTURE
• ACROPOLIS COMPETITION
• BRIEF MEETING WITH BOTH CLASSES: reviewing requirements and timelines

6A HOMEWORK:

• ENGLISH: create an artistic cover (hand-drawn or computer graphics) for  your Greek Myth. THINK "Book Cover" and be creative!!

 

Be sure to include the title (God's Rule the Classroom: the Tale of _________, the god of ______) and your name on the cover. 

• SOCIAL STUDIES: work on creating your Visual Aid for Museum Project (check rubric and assignment details from last month's handout)

TODAY IN 6A:

• WEEKLY MASS: with Fr. Ryan
• ENGLISH: students submitted their 5 Paragraph Essay (Greek Project) and printed copy of Religion Exit Project
• SOCIAL STUDIES: students took Ch.13 Test 
• MATH
• CLEAN & ORGANIZE: all book covers off, desks cleaned out, and unwanted papers recycled 
• ART
• NOON DISMISSAL

6A HOMEWORK:

• RELIGION: finish & send to (tcopeland@ssjschool.org) your Religion Exit Presentation---your choice of Google Sides, Prezi, or Video/Movie Maker)
• SOCIAL STUDIES: bring (color if possible) printed out pictures for Greek Museum Board, Border, and any other needed supplies to create tri-fold 

TODAY IN 6A:

• TECHNOLOGY: all students submitted their Chromebooks & chargers (anything broken or not returned will become a charge owed)
• ENGLISH: students used 5 Paragraph Essay Outlines to complete 1st Draft in class 
• MATH
• PE
• LITERATURE: class finished reading I Am Malala

• SCIENCE
• SOCIAL STUDIES

6A HOMEWORK:

• RELIGION: hard-copy of Religion Exit Project (remember the samples & instruction sheet)
• ENGLISH: FINAL 5 Paragraph Essay (Greek Museum Project Essay---12pt font, Times New Roman, Proper Heading)

OVER THE WEEKEND:

• RELIGION: complete your Religion Exit Presentation (your choice of Google Slides, Prezi, or Movie). Get creative! This is all about Unique You. 

• SOCIAL STUDIES: print out a minimum of 4 illustrations & WRITE (in your own words) a typed caption to go with each picture, BORDER, and any other decorative items for your display board 

Tomorrow is T for Turn-It-Around Day!

(aka. FREE DRESS if clothing is worn inside out or backwards)

TODAY IN 6A:

• ENGLISH: students submitted their Greek Myths; time given to fill in 5 W's on Greek Museum Project
• MATH
• AR READING AWARDS ASSEMBLY
• MUSIC
• SPANISH
• SCIENCE
• SSJ FAMILIES--S for Send-Off Gathering (Saying goodbye to our 8th graders)
• SOCIAL STUDIES: Greek Studies continue...

6A HOMEWORK:

• RELIGION: finish draft of written Religion Exit Project
• SOCIAL STUDIES: finish STEPS Outline for Greek Museum Project

MUST RETURN CHROMEBOOK CHARGER TOMORROW!!

TODAY IN 6A & 6B

• ENGLISH: revise Greek Myths--due (printed out) tomorrow
• MATH (8:00 class) worked on accelerated math (9:00 class) area of parallelograms and triangles
• PE
• LITERATURE: read I Am Malala 
• RELIGION: Introduction to Religion Exit Project
• FAMILY LETTERS: students wrote good-bye letters to their 8th Grade Family Leaders
• SOCIAL STUDIES: last day to collect research for Greek Museum Project
• SCIENCE took notes for review for tomorrows Test

6A & 6B HOMEWORK: 

• ENGLISH: have parent edit your Greek Myth; fix necessary edits; print final copy & have parent/mentor/older sibling/tutor sign it at the top to show it was edited 
• RELIGION: begin working on the written part of the project---written part due Friday
• MATH (8:00 class) Ac Math  (9:00 class) Pg 410-411 1-23
• SCIENCE Chp 8 Test Tomorrow

TODAY IN 6A:

• ENGLISH: myth revisions---1. NTSMBWTSW, 2. switch out dull verbs, 3. 2 Dialogue Replacements 
• MATH
• PE
• 8th Grade Physics Arcade
• LITERATURE: class read I AM MALALA (up to p.96)
• SOCIAL STUDIES: students given time to access previously found sites and cut & paste research onto doc for Greek Museum Project
• 4th Grade Science Fair
• SCIENCE

6A HOMEWORK: 

• ENGLISH: study for U.13 Spelling Test; finish & print 2nd/Revised Draft of Greek Myth
• RELIGION: S.23 Study Guide (last one of the year)
• SOCIAL STUDIES: read Ch.13, L.4 and do CYP and online quiz--submit to Google Classroom

TODAY IN 6A & 6B

• ENGLISH: students completed & corrected a Punctuation Dialogue handout; some students shared the written introduction (revealing Setting, Characters, and Conflict) of their Greek myths; rest of class was devoted to working on tonight's HW---completed rough drafts
• MATH   review for Test
• MUSIC 
• SPANISH
• RELIGION: class read p.251 "Gospel of Life: A Letter to the Church"; 
• O for OUTSTANDING DAY!!! (students received prizes for being Outstanding)
• SOCIAL STUDIES: class read Ch.13, L.3 together

6A & 6B HOMEWORK:

• ENGLISH: FINISH rough draft of Greek Myth (aka. Gods Rule the Classroom)
• SOCIAL STUDIES: read Ch.13, L.3 and do CYP/mwa online quiz (submit to Google Classroom)
• MATH (8:00 class) Chp 6 Test  (9:00 class) Chp 7 Test

TODAY IN 6A & 6B

• ENGLISH: students submitted 5x each and Myth Story Planning Grid; lesson and practice in Writing Dialogue; student took notes on techniques for starting a story and began their myths
• MATH (8:00 class) reviewed percent problems Test on thursday (9:00 class) reviewed circle graphs Test Thursday
• PE
• RELIGION: pp.135-137 "Caring for the Earth"; students conferenced to discuss "normal" ways we abuse natural resources 
• LITERATURE
• THE RENAISSANCE FAIR 
• SOCIAL STUDIES: Ch.13, L.1-2, Ch.15, L.1 Quizzes; time to work on Myths or Polis items
• SCIENCE worked on review page 260

6A & 6B HOMEWORK:

• N for "No Homework" Day.  -__- (no comment)

TODAY IN 6A:

• STUDENT COUNCIL INSTALLATIONS
• ENGLISH: U.13 Spelling Pretest + 5x
• LITERATURE: students created & discussed Venn Diagram comparing The Taliban to The Nazis; class read from pp.62-78 in I Am Malala
• SPANISH

• SOCIAL STUDIES: students were broken into their Greek city-states, given Polis Identities, and worked to create a chant; Ch.15, L.1 Quiz
• SCIENCE

6A HOMEWORK:

• ENGLISH: complete "Story Planning Grid" WITH SIGNIFICANT DETAIL for your God's Rule the Classroom Greek Myth
• SOCIAL STUDIES: read Ch.13, L.2 The Rise of the City-States and do p.368, CYP and mwa-5132 (submit to GC)

TODAY IN 6A:

• ENGLISH: U.13 Vocabulary Test; introduction to GOD'S RULE THE CLASSROOM long-term assignment (writing Greek myths)
• MATH
• LITERATURE: I am Malala (class read Ch.6-9)
• ART
• RELIGION: S.21 Open Book Assessment 
• SOCIAL STUDIES: Ancient Greece map; when finished, students were allowed to begin weekend HW
• SCIENCE

6A HOMEWORK: 

• ENGLISH: finish STORYBOARD (Setting, Main Characters, Conflict) for God's Rule the Classroom
• SOCIAL STUDIES: finish coloring & labeling "Ancient Greece" map; read Ch.13, L.1 and do p.362 CYP and PM online quiz (mwa-5131) and submit to GC

MONDAY IS M for "MIX-MATCH DAY"

(aka. Ugly Free Dress Day)

TOMORROW IS L for Lollipop Day 

TODAY IN 6A & 6B

• STUDENT COUNCIL ELECTIONS: excellent representation from 6th Grade!!
• ENGLISH: Greek Mythology Today
• MATH (8:00 class) notes on Percent of a Number  (9:00 class)  corrected previous Homework
• PE
• LITERATURE: class started I AM MALALA (read Ch.1-5) and worked on Pakistan/United States Timeline 1947-Current
• SOCIAL STUDIES: 6B class read Ch.15, L.1
• SCIENCE Read pgs 252-255

6A & 6B HOMEWORK: 

• ENGLISH: review online for Ch.13 Vocab Test
• RELIGION: review Study Guide for S.21 Religion Assessment
• SOCIAL STUDIES: complete Ch.15, L.1 CYP questions and MWA online quiz for Greek Mythology & Religion; submit both separately to GC
• MATH (8:00 class) pg 314 1-8 (9:00 class) accelerated math
• SCIENCE pg 255 1-3

TOMORROW IS K for Kindness Day!

TODAY IN 6A:

• ENGLISH: students did U.13 Vocab "Completing the Sentence" and corrected/recorded; class submitted Greek Mythology HW and worked on completing a simple webquest; class ended with Joke Time (J for Joke Day)
• MATH
• MUSIC
• SPANISH
• RELIGION: Art Print--Therese of Lisieux and p.249 "A Young Women Who Listened to God"
• SOCIAL STUDIES: students presented outlines & rough drafts of Hinduism/Buddhism Compare and Contrast Essay Assessments for peer review; time given at end of class to make corrections and submit to GC for a grade 
• SCIENCE

6A HOMEWORK:

• ENGLISH: finish Mythology Webquest; go online to review U.13 Vocab words
• RELIGION: finish S.21 Study Guide and submit to GC
• SOCIAL STUDIES: make necessary corrections/improvements to Outline AND STEPS Essay, then submit both documents to GC

Tomorrow is J for JOKE Day! 

(Bring a good one to share)

TODAY IN 6A & 6B

• ENGLISH: corrected U.13 Vocabulary & worked on "Synonyms/Antonyms"; Intro to Greek Mythology--notes, video clip, and handout
• MATH (8:00 class) corrected HW and took Quiz  (9:00 class) corrected HW and took notes on Circles
• PE
• STAR MATH TEST
• RELIGION: class read pp.123-125; given time to complete St. Benedict of Palermo card
• SOCIAL STUDIES: Students worked on Hinduism vs. Buddhism Compare & Contrast Essay Assessment
• SCIENCE worked on sketch of rivers/glaciers

6A & 6B HOMEWORK:

• ENGLISH: finish Synonyms & Antonyms; COMPLETE Greek Mythology handout
• SOCIAL STUDIES: write Compare & Contrast OUTLINE (Hinduism & Buddhism) and Rough Draft (of 5 paragraph essay)---BOTH PRINTED AND BROUGHT TO CLASS.
• MATH (8:00) pg 308 39-47  (9:00 class) pg 385 1-22

TODAY IN 6A & 6B

• ENGLISH: audio-Intro to U.13 vocabulary words; students were introduced to the skill of "Graphic Note-taking" and give 30 minutes to begin creating graphic notes on Greek Topic
• MATH (8:00 class) took notes on percent of a # (9:00 class) took notes on congruency
• LITERATURE: 6A and 6B gathered to watch video clips introducing Malala Yousafzai; students begin self-reflection/Pakistani research pre-reading activities
• SPANISH
• RELIGION: p.121 Who was St. Benedict of Palermo? 
• SOCIAL STUDIES: Introduction to Ancient Greece
• SCIENCE went over  outdoor ed test

6A & 6B HOMEWORK: 

• ENGLISH: finish U.13 "Choosing the Right Word"; finish Graphic Notes for Greek Research Topic
• LITERATURE: finish 1st two handouts (NOT THE TIMELINE)
• RELIGION: work on Virtual Saint Card for St. Benedict of Palermo (due Thursday)
• SOCIAL STUDIES: go to Google Classroom and finish filling in the Buddhism questions (from your video notes). Video is attached if you need to rewatch. 
• MATH (8:00 class) pg 307 1-12 (9:00 class) pgs 380-381 1-22

SATURDAY, JUNE 2nd 9:00 am
Paddle Out for Fr. Christian 
North side of the HB Pier

TODAY IN 6A:

• WEEKLY MASS with Fr. Daniel
• ENGLISH: U.12 Spelling Test; Greek fate intervenes and students were given "chose" research topics 
• MATH
• RELIGION: U.17 Test
• ART
• NOON DISMISSAL 

• 2:00 pm FR. CHRISTIAN'S FUNERAL

6A HOMEWORK:

• ENGLISH: GET PARENT SIGNATURE (Greek Museum Project Paper); find & document 7 articles (include title of article and URL Link)--submit to GOOGLE CLASSROOM in English
• SOCIAL STUDIES: start learning about your Museum Topic (just surf the net and read up--you don't have to take notes); finish Buddha picture and label 8 symbols (with descriptions) on your picture

TODAY IN 6A & 6B

• ENGLISH: students submitted their Compare & Contrast Essays; class took U.12 Spelling Practice Test; time given to work on S.17 Religion SG
• MATH(8:00 class) corrected previous nights HW (9:00 class) corrected previous nights HW
• PE
• LITERATURE: time given to work with partners to complete A Long Walk to Water chapter reviews
• SOCIAL STUDIES: class watched World Religions: Hinduism and completed coordinating video guide
• SCIENCE watched video on rivers

6A & 6B HOMEWORK

• ENGLISH: study for U.12 Spelling Test
• RELIGION: finish & review S.17 SG for Test
• MATH (8:00 class) WS 6-3  (9:00 class) WS 7-4 & 7-5

TODAY WAS E for EXERCISE DAY!!

TODAY IN 6A: & 6B

• ENGLISH: 10 minute Practice Subject/Verb Agreement; Compare & Contrast Essay---teacher led sample (remainder of class spent on personal essays)
• MATH (8:00 class) took more notes on fractions -decimals (9:00 class) corrected quiz took notes on Polygons
• MUSIC
• SPANISH
• SOCIAL STUDIES: Ch.7, L.2 Quiz took, correct, and recorded; students worked in partners on Indus Valley Webquest
• SCIENCE read pgs 243-247
• PEP RALLY

6A & 6B HOMEWORK:

• ENGLISH: finish Compare & Contrast Essay STEPS on pages 3a and 3b, THEN TYPE & PRINT YOUR 5 paragraph essay. (Must also submit to Google Classroom)
• MATH (8:00 class) pg 303 13-30  (9:00 class) pg 371-372 1-15
• SCIENCE pg 246 1-4

Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) - Hillsong United - Lyrics - Zion 2013

Try this meditation at home...earbuds are SUPER helpful :)

TODAY IN 6A & 6B

• ENGLISH: class corrected Ch.10 Subject/Verb Agreement Review; 10 minute Independent-Work on Subj/Verb Skills; Intro to Compare & Contrast STEPS Essay
• MATH (8:00 class) took notes on percents larger than 100 (9:00 class) took quiz
• PE
• STAR READING TEST: Final Assessment for 2017-2018 School Year
• RELIGION: Art Print Isaiah; "Jesus and the Prophecies of Old" p.245; "Oceans" by Hillsong (attempted) meditation 
• SOCIAL STUDIES: class took Ch.7, L.1 Quiz; then students worked on Ancient India Webquest
• SCIENCE corrected Homework
• SSJ DANCE PARTY (D for Dancing)

Yep.

6A & 6B HOMEWORK:

• ENGLISH: finish Exercise 1b (the outline of Swimming vs. Football Essay)
• SOCIAL STUDIES: read Ch.7, L.2 pp.196-201 and do GC assignment
• MATH (8:00 class) pg 302 1-12 (9:00 class) Accelerated Math

E for Exercise Day! 

(You may have Free Dress if in EXERCISE GEAR)

TODAY IN 6A& 6B (Mrs. Copeland out sick)

• ENGLISH: U.12 Spelling Pretest; Ch. 10 Subject & Verb Agreement Review pp.212-215 to GC; Subject/Verb Practice Packet
• MATH (8:00 class) review percents, decimals and fractions (9:00 class) took notes on Triangles 
• LITERATURE: AR Time
• SPANISH
• RELIGION: S.17 Prophets Give Hope pp.99-101 and scripture study
• SOCIAL STUDIES: class read Ch.7 Origins of Hinduism and did lesson review p.195 on Google Classroom
• SCIENCE Read pgs 230-239

• 6A & 6B HOMEWORK: 
• ENGLISH: U.12 Spelling 5x each; finish & submit Ch.10 Review to GC
• RELIGION: complete S.17 Scripture Handout
• SOCIAL STUDIES: finish & submit p.195 CYP & mwa-3071
• MATH (8:00 class)  WS 6-2  (9:00 class) pg 365-366 1-21
• SCIENCE pg  239 1-4
• TOMORROW IS D FOR DANCE PARTY!!

ABC COUNTDOWN!! 

MONDAY DAY IS CRAZY HAIR DAY

(only restriction ==> NO hair dye/chalk)

TODAY IN 6A:

• WEEKLY MASS: with Fr. Ryan
• ENGLISH/RELIGION: U.12 Vocabulary Test & U.14 Four Marks of the Church TEST
• MATH
• SOCIAL STUDIES: students started working on Mohenjo-daro Storyboards (online assignment)

6A HOMEWORK:

• SOCIAL STUDIES: finish Storyboard by Monday

TODAY IN 6A:

• ENGLISH: class corrected & recorded scores for U.12 "Completing the Sentence"; corrected 10.3 & 10.4 Subject-verb Agreement work
• MATH
• PE
• LITERATURE: students worked with partners to complete A Long Walk to Water packets
• RELIGION: students completed study guides and worked on The Four Marks of the Church presentation
• SOCIAL STUDIES: Ch.8, L.1 & L.2 quizzes; time to begin Buddha pics (applying symbolism)
• SCIENCE

6A HOMEWORK:

• ENGLISH: study for U.12 Vocab Test
• RELIGION: study for U.14 Religion Test; Marks of the Church presentations MUST be completed 
• SOCIAL STUDIES: work on Buddha sketch (NOT due tomorrow)

ALPHABET DAY: B for Book Day---bring your favorite picture book!! (We'll read them)

TODAY IN 6A & 6B

• ENGLISH: students submitted OSS Nature Poems; worked on & corrected "Synonyms & Antonyms"; Compound Subjects and Agreement 10.3 pp.205-06 (Ex.1) and 10.4 pp.207-08 (Ex.1 & 2)
• MATH ( 8:00 class) took notes on percents and decimals
• MUSIC
• SPANISH
• RELIGION: ART PRINT--Paul's Preaching by Raphael and p.242 "Paul Speaks of Love and Unity"; rest of class spent working on The Four Marks of the Church slideshow
• SOCIAL STUDIES: class read Ch.8, L.2 The Beliefs of Buddhism/notes and started homework
• SCIENCE went over what will be on tomorrows open note test

6A & 6B HOMEWORK:

• ENGLISH: finish U.12 "Completing the Sentence"; complete GC assignment and submit
• SOCIAL STUDIES: finish Ch.8, L.2 CYP & mwa-3082 and submit
• MATH (8:00 class) WS 6-1 + pg 298 1-10 (9:00 class) pg 355 12-28 

TODAY IN 6A & 6B

• ENGLISH: corrected U.12 "Choosing the Right Word"; collected and peer edited Nature Poems; started tonight's HW 10.1-10.2 Subject-Verb Agreement (p.202 Ex.1 and p.203-204 Ex.1-3)
• MATH (8:00 class) took notes on Percentages (9:00 class) took notes on angles
• PE
• LITERATURE: students worked on A Long Walk to Water chapter reviews
• RELIGION: class read S.14 The Marks of the Church pp.82-85; notes and discussion on Nicene Creed (intro to Slideshow Assignment)
• SOCIAL STUDIES: class read Ch.8, L.1 The Origins of Buddhism and started HW
• SCIENCE read pgs 224-227 

6A & 6B HOMEWORK:

• ENGLISH: retype Nature Poem (18 pt font, 1.5 or double spaced, title bolded in 24 pt. font) and bring hard copy; compete assigned HW pp.202-204 on Google Classroom
• RELIGION: you may work on The Four Marks of the Church slideshow (due Friday)
• SOCIAL STUDIES: finish classwork and submit to Google Classroom 
• MATH (8:00 class) pgs 293-294 1-30 + 33-35 + 40-42  (9:00 class) pg 354-355 1-11 + Accelerated Math
• SCIENCE pg 227 1-4

TODAY IN 6A & 6B

• GEM: congratulations Michael and Bennett for receiving the GEM Award for Wisdom
• ENGLISH: intro to U.12 Vocab; The Nature Poem--visualize, free write, learn format w/sample, and begin prewriting
• MATH (8:00 class) worked on AR Math (9:00 class) began chp 7 Lines and planes
• LITERATURE: class FINISHED A Long Walk to Water and took individual AR Tests (3pt book) 
• RELIGION: S.14 Marks of the Church--notes & investigation of the FOUR MARKS OF THE CHURCH
• SOCIAL STUDIES: Intro to Buddhism video and notes; discussion on symbolism in art that serves to identify icons 
• SCIENCE finished worksheets

6A & 6B HOMEWORK:

• ENGLISH: complete U.12 "Choosing the Right Word"; finish and submit Final Draft of Nature Poem to Google Classroom AND bring a hard copy to submit to teacher

REQUIREMENTS:

1.       Title + how it arrives/begins

2.       Tell what it does

3.       and how it does it

4.       and where

5.       tell how it leaves

Sample:                     

Mountain Chickadee

Mountain Chickadee you rise with the sun.

Invisible and everywhere you're heard from above.

Your call for love delights my ear.

Through the trees I hear your sweet pleas.

With the night fall, you slumber and all is still.

• SOCIAL STUDIES: go to Google Classroom and complete the assignment
• MATH (8:00 class) Do AR Math (9:00 class) pg 348-349 1-23