Homework for the week of June 16^th – June 23^rd

This week’s homework will be set up a little differently.  If you owe me anything, I must have it by Tuesday!

1.          Decorating supplies for your portfolio – sticker foam letters and other scrapbooking stickers work best.

2.          You must have an inspirational quote to place on your portfolio. 

3. Language arts games - Scrabble, Boggle, Smart Mouth, etc.

Please bring a plastic bag into which you can place your portfolio to carry it home.

Please return the portfolio notice to me either on Friday or on Monday.

Homework for the week of June 9th – June 13th

Don’t forget magazines, pictures, stickers, etc. for your ME collage.

Don’t forget to check the calendar under LA docs.

We desperately need glue sticks!

Tuesday, June 10th    

1.   Pompeii Postcard Picture

2.   Final copy of biopoem

Wednesday, June 11^th      

1.   Final copy of the Letter to the Reader – Introduce your portfolio and all of your accomplishments in language arts.  The two body paragraphs are you as a reader and you as a writer.  Your conclusion should sum up your experiences in sixth grade, especially in language arts, and should explain how you feel about seventh grade.  Don’t forget a greeting, closing, and signature!

Thursday, June 12^th    

1. Completed setting postcard  

Friday, June 13^th     

1.   Inspirational quote for your portfolio – remember to write down the author!

2.   IR chart

3.   Collage

Homework for the week of June 2^nd – June 6th

Don’t forget to check the calendar under LA docs.

Tuesday, June 3^rd    

1.   Spelling Crossword #14

Wednesday, June 4^th      

1.   Typed draft of the Letter to the Reader – Introduce your portfolio and all of your accomplishments in language arts.  The two body paragraphs are you as a reader and you as a writer.  Your conclusion should sum up your experiences in sixth grade, especially in language arts, and should explain how you feel about seventh grade.  Don’t forget a greeting, closing, and signature!

Thursday, June 5^th    

Study for tomorrow’s spelling test and work on your setting postcard.

Friday, June 6^th     

1.   Spelling Test #14 – study hard for the final spelling test of the year!

2.   Setting postcard is due.

Don’t forget magazines, pictures, stickers, etc. for your ME collage. We will be working on it next week.

Homework for the week of May 27^th – May 30th

Don’t forget to check the calendar under LA docs – It has been updated. 

Due Wednesday, May 28th     

1. The final copy of the persuasive essay (with a works cited page and all drafts) is due today.

2. Read "The Necklace"

Thursday, May 29th    

1.AW packet and completed study guide are due today.

2. AW mini book is due today

3. There will be a mini quiz on "The Necklace"

Friday, May 30th     

1.    Encore Theater field trip - be sure to bring a lunch and dress appropriately for the theater - You have the guidelines and know what is expected as far as appearance and behavior.

Homework for the week of May 19^th – May 23rd

Don’t forget to check the calendar under LA docs – It has been updated.  BE SURE TO NOTE THE CHANGE IN DATES FOR THE AW TEST and assignment due dates.

Tuesday, May 20^th    

1.   Complete Amelia’s War study guide – If you do not finish your study guide in class on Monday, it must be completed for homework Monday night.

2. Show your parents/guardians the Encore Theater guidelines.

Extra help will be offered before school and after school today.

Wednesday, May 21^st     

1.   Encore Theater author paragraph(s) – Review your rubric – Remember that pictures will earn you extra points!  Be sure to follow manuscript rules – 1.5 spacing, proper heading, etc.

2. Notes for Amelia's War open responses - Remember: one page, handwritten only! 

Thursday, May 22^nd   

Study for tomorrow’s AW test! Extra help will only be offered before school today.

Friday, May 23^rd    

1.   Amelia’s War Test – Review your study guide and packet

2.   IR book

**The persuasive essay final copy is due Wednesday, May 28^th.

Homework for the week of May 12^th – May 16^th

Don’t forget to check the calendar under LA docs – It has been updated.

Remember that not completing homework this quarter will result in discipline slips.  Use your agenda book and stay organized!

Tuesday, May 13^th    

1.   Complete typed draft of the persuasive essay - Remember:  YOU CANNOT USE “I” or “YOU” in your essay!  Simply state your stand; avoid I believe, my opinion is, I will convince you… (The only exception is you can use you in your “hook” and in your concluding paragraph when you ask your reader to take a stand.)  If you use “I” or “you” directions have not been followed.

Wednesday, May 14^th    

      1. “Myself as a Reader” worksheet or typed into a paragraph

Thursday, May 15^th  

Encore Author notes handout must be completed – Do your best – I know that there is less information on some of the authors than there is on authors.

Friday, May 16^th   

1.   IR Conferences – NO EXCUSES FOR NOT HAVING A BOOK IN CLASS!

2.   “Myself as a Writer” worksheet – or typed into a paragraph

Remember that not completing homework this quarter will result in discipline slips.  Use your agenda book and stay organized!

Tuesday, May 6^th    

1.   Introductory paragraph for the persuasive essay: Start off with a “hook” – a startling fact or statistic to shock your reader and get his/her attention.  Mention your three strong arguments and state your thesis – your stand on the issue.  Remember:  YOU CANNOT USE “I” or “YOU” in your essay!  Simply state your stand; avoid I believe, my opinion is, I will convince you… (The only exception is you can use "you" in your “hook” and in your concluding paragraph when you ask your reader to take a stand.)

2.   Spelling Crossword #13

3.   Book Fair – Don’t forget to bring money is you plan on purchasing any books!

Wednesday, May 7^th    

The first two body paragraphs are due. Each should discuss ONE of your logical arguments with statistics, facts, and expert opinions to support it.  Your paragraphs can be handwritten if there are no torn edges and you have skipped every other line.

Thursday, May 8^th  

The third body paragraph and the concluding paragraph are due.

Friday, May 9^th   

Spelling Test #13

Homework for the week of April 28th – May 2nd

*See the LA Docs page for a handy calendar!

Remember that not completing homework this quarter will result in discipline slips.  Use your agenda book and stay organized!

Tuesday, April 29^th   

“Persuasion is All Around You” worksheet – Find two examples (fill out the top AND the bottom sections) to show that we are bombarded with “persuasion” every day!  Be ready to share!

Wednesday, April 30^th   

The final copy of your personal narrative is due.  All your rough drafts should be attached.  Do not throw any of them away!

Thursday, May 1^st

Persuasive essay web organizer: Complete based on your topic – Print a copy when you are done!

http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/persuasion_map/

Friday, May 2^nd  

By the end of class, your graphic organizer must be complete.  This is different than the web organizer. Do not procrastinate – work on this Thursday during class and for homework Thursday night. 

Homework for the week of April 14th – April 18th

***We desperately need “regular” glue (not glue sticks) for Friday’s Civil War paper art project!***

Tuesday, April 15th  

1.   The final two (or more if your narrative will exceed five paragraphs) hand-written or typed paragraphs of the personal narrative are due. Note: These can only be handwritten if they meet the WRSD standards.  Check your format rules handout in your binder.  This means white lined paper with a smooth edge (not ripped from a notebook), one inch margins on both sides, a proper heading, and written in blue or black pen.  If you decide to handwrite this draft, SKIP EVERY OTHER LINE so there is room to edit.  Of course if you type it, you must 1.5 space it.

2. Parent/guardian signature on Amelia’s War quiz - This is a homework assignment.  I do not want to hear “I forgot” as an excuse nor do I want you placing the blame back on your parents!  If you forget the quiz at school, I expect a note from your parent that states he/she knows about the score.

Wednesday, April 16th  

1.   A complete typed draft of the personal narrative is due.  All your rough drafts should be attached.  Do not throw any of them away. Any corrections made thus far should be reflected in this draft.

Thursday, April 17th

1.   The Civil War paper art sketch, quote, and planned color scheme is due.  If you have construction paper at home, please bring it in.  We always have a shortage of sky blue and green!  

Friday, April 18^th

Please bring glue and construction paper if you can!

Homework for the week of April 7^th – April 11th

Tuesday, April 8th  

1.   Personal Narrative organizer is due with parent signature to approve your topic

2.   Study for Wednesday’s Amelia’s War test (prologue – chapter 3)

Wednesday, April 9^th  

1.   Amelia’s War test – prologue – chapter 3: Study your packet and your review sheet

2.   Spelling crossword #12 – Don’t forget to complete the back!

Thursday, April 10^th

1. Strong introduction and the first body paragraph of the personal narrative are due.  Note: These can only be handwritten if they meet the WRSD standards.  Check your format rules handout in your binder.  This means white lined paper with a smooth edge (not ripped from a notebook), one inch margins on both sides, a proper heading, and written in blue or black pen.  If you decide to handwrite this draft, SKIP EVERY OTHER LINE so there is room to edit.  Of course if you type it, you must 1.5 space it.

Friday, April 11^th

1.   Spelling Test #12

2.   Body paragraph #2 (the third paragraph of your narrative)  Follow the same rules as above

Be sure you have an IR book

Homework for the week of March 31^st – April 4th   

Tuesday, April 1^st  

1.   Final copy of Civil War research with all drafts - Make sure you have a cover that contains a proper heading, the title Amelia’s War Pre-reading Civil War Research, and some sort of illustrations, maps, clip art, etc.  Underline Amelia’s War since it is the title of a book.  Don’t forget a works cited page.

2.   April Fool’s Day Poetry worksheet – this can be found under LA documents.

3.   Crazy Hair Day!

Wednesday, April 2^nd

Work on your AW packet and study for Friday’s Civil War CD quiz.

Thursday, April 3^rd

Amelia’s War packet – Complete any blank questions for the prologue through chapter 3.

Friday, April 4^th

Quiz on the Civil War CD – You only need to know the questions I told you to circle.  You do not need to know the whole packet!

Be sure you have an IR book

Homework for the week of March 24^th -28^th   

Tuesday, March 25th

No written homework – Get a good night’s sleep and eat a good breakfast – MCAS today!

Wednesday, March 26th

MCAS…eat a good breakfast!

Spelling Crossword #11

Thursday, March 27^th

To be announced…

Friday, March 7^th

Spelling Test #11

Looking ahead…

Due Tuesday, April 1^st: Civil War research with cover and works cited and all drafts

Homework for the week of March 17^th -19^th   

March 3^rd- March 7^th 

Monday, March 3^rd

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! (Theodor Seuss Geisel’s birthday was yesterday, March 2^nd)

Bring your favorite Dr. Seuss books and an IR book.

Tuesday, March 4^th

A typed draft of your winter poem is due today.  Do not waste ink!  This copy should be in black ink with no artistic touches.

Wednesday, March 5^th

Spelling Crossword #10 – Be sure to write each word four times and check your work.

Thursday, March 6^th

Preposition worksheet

Friday, March 7^th

1.   Final copy of Winter Poem – You must have artistic touches, at least twenty lines of significant length, and four different kinds of figurative language.  Don’t forget that along with your final copy you must hand in your brainstorming sheet, your editing sheet, and your edited typed draft.

2.   Spelling Test #10

Homework for the week of February 25^th – February 29^th

Monday, February 25th

If you have not passed in your spiral book or your EG packet, you must do so today.  We will complete the cover for the spiral book in class.

Do not forget to bring your flash drive every day this week!

Tuesday, February 26th  

Completed Winter Poetry Brainstorming sheet is due today.  We will begin it in class.  You must keep track of it because it needs to be handed in with your winter poem next week.

 Wednesday, February 27th

Figurative language worksheet #1 is due – both sides!

Thursday, February 28^th   

Figurative language worksheet #2 is due – both sides!

Friday, February 29^th   

1. Poet's Toolbox - complete each of the seven tasks 

2. Handwritten or typed draft of your winter poem

3. IR Book

For Monday: we will be celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birthday, so bring your favorite Dr. Seuss books and an IR book!

A typed draft of you winter poem will be due Tuesday.  Don’t procrastinate!

Homework for the week of February 11^th – February 15^th

Monday, February 11th

Anyone who has not yet presented his/her heritage project due to absence or lack of time will do so today.

Tuesday, February 12th  

“What I love about Me” – typed paragraph and acrostic worksheet.  Remember to set your format on two columns  and (for once) single space your paragraph so it will fit on your Valentine.

 Wednesday, February 13^th

1.     Spelling crossword #9 is due today with your words written four times.

2. Your completed EG packet is due today.

3. Study your author notes and vocabulary from "Zlateh the Goat" for a short check-up quiz.

Thursday, February 14^th  

1.    Your EG spiral book is due today. Pictures should be colorful, but writing can be in pencil.  Remember the original guidelines: in addition to the pages marked “pic,” you can choose six other chapters to illustrate with pictures, word splashes, etc., rather than with a chapter summary.

2. If you have any heart stickers, colorful paper, heart shaped  doilies, etc. for decorating your Valentine, please bring them in!

3. "Zlateh" vocabulary and author notes check-up quiz

Friday, February 15^th  

Spelling test #9

IR conferences – Be sure you have been reading

Enjoy your vacation!

Homework for February 4th - February 8th

Due Monday: 6-2 EG Test, 6-1: 1/2 EG Test!

Due Tuesday: Linking verb worksheet - both sides - Be sure to follow directions!

Due Wednesday: Typed draft of your IR response with completed checklist

Book orders are due today.

Due Thursday: Spiral book - we will make the cover in class, but you must have the chapters completed

Due Friday: IR response with draft and checklist

EG packet - ignore vocabulary and predictions

Homework for the week of January 28^th – February 1^st

**Please note the extra help sessions for Friday’s test will be Thursday morning and Thursday after school.**  I am not available Friday before school..

Monday, January 28^th

If you did not have a typed draft of the friendly letter last Friday, I need it today, along with the homework slip signed by a parent.

Tuesday, January 29^th  

No written homework due today – Be sure you are reviewing each night for Friday’s test, working on your heritage project, and finishing up your friendly letter. You should also be working on your spiral book and your EG packet.  Both will be due next week.

Wednesday, January 30^th

Typed draft of the heritage project, cover, and make beliefs are due.  You need the checklist to show me that you have followed the directions!

Thursday, January 31^st

Final copy of the friendly letter – you need to hand in the templates and the typed draft- I will not accept any “My mom threw it away” excuses.

Friday, January 25^th

1.    The Egypt Game test – review your packet, your spiral book, and the study guide

2.   Final copy of the heritage project with a beautiful cover and colorful make-beliefs