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Week 6 Quarter 2
This week we will be continuing on with the Constitution. In social
studies students will continue to work with the “We the People” text.
Students will also be watching a video on the forming of the constitution
called “A More Perfect Union”. In language arts this week, students have a
book report project due on Friday the 18th. Students will be working on the
Précis that accompanies the book report project throughout the week in
class. Two days of computer time have been dedicated to the book report
project. Please remember that the presentation needs to be e-mailed to me no
later than the morning of the 18th. Further clarification:
•Next week we will not be starting new words in language arts due to the
winter break. We will begin new vocabulary when we get back from break on
the 4th.
•Expect an eight page packet to be sent home on Wednesday the 16th. This
packet needs to be completed during break and will be due the Wednesday we
return from break (January 6th). Each page is worth ten points and is
intended to be review. If you do not understand the packet try your best and
I will help you after we return from break.
•If you have borrowed one of my books or a school books and are no longer
reading/using it please bring it back. My personal classroom library has
been depleted. A prize may be given ;0)
•Updated grades have been posted on PASS as well as my classroom wall.
Monday
SS: Constitution( with Piontek Sensei)
LA: Précis
HMWK: rough draft by Tuesday
Tuesday
SS: Constitution(with Piontek Sensei)
LA: Précis
HMWK: polished rough draft by Wednesday
Wednesday (Winter break packets distributed in class)
SS: Computer lab to work on book report project
HWMK: work on book report project and précis
Thursday
SS: computer lab to work on project
HMWK: e-mail me your finalized projects
Friday
LA: presentations
HMWK: have a wonderful winter break. Don’t forget about your packet
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Week 5 Quarter 2
This week we will continue looking at the Constitution and the role of
Government in America. Do not forget that there will be a spelling test on
Friday. Just a reminder, book report projects will take place next Friday
the 18th. We will have two days in the computer lab next week to work on
them. Make sure you are prepared to present by e-mailing me your
presentation as soon as it is complete. *Homework is subject to change this
week based on how far we get in our discussions. I will try to update and
include any changes or things added.
Monday
SS: Constitution discussion: computer lab research definitions
HMWK: Finish Step #1
Tuesday
SS: Constitution: step #2 and discussion
HMWK: Read book report book and work on spelling worksheet
Wednesday
SS: Constitution discussion and Precis powerpoint
HMWK: write a rough draft on your book report Précis and spelling worksheet
Thursday
LA: Précis editing party!
HMWK: spelling worksheet and practice spelling words
Friday
SS: Precis editing party continued
HMWK: have a wonderful weekend!
Extra credit/ enrichment:
*read a law or bill that was written between the years 1780-1860 and write a
précis on it.
* create a brief timeline with 10-15 events in other places of the world
between the years 1780-1860
* research John Adams and write a poem describing his life. (Poems do not
need to follow a specific format).
* Make a song to help remember the Bill of Rights
* Read Benjamin Franklins Autobiography and write a reflection with your
ideas and what events or ideas relate to the time period at hand.
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Week 4 Quarter 2
This will be a short week. Remember that Thursday is art conspiracy day.
Friday we do not have school for grading. Your new words for this week will
be listed below as well as extra credit and enrichment opportunities. Make
up tests must be done by Thursday. Retakes will be available during
advisory. As always, if you have questions, comments, or concerns do not
hesitate to ask.
Monday
SS: Video on George Washington and his military career
HMWK: Read Benjamin Franklins 13 virtues
Tuesday
SS: constitution- Bill of Rights
HMWK: 15 facts about the constitution
Wednesday
SS: Constitution- Bill of Rights, Government role (School House Rock if time
permits)
HMWK: Study spelling words and read book report book
Thursday Art Conspiracy day
Friday NO SCHOOL!
Enrichment/extra credit:
•Write a haiku and decorate it representing the Japanese culture
•Find a primary document of a court or case trial between the years 1780-1850
•Create a song about the Bill of Rights and perform it to the class (you may
work with friends on this)
•Write a mock trial demonstrating due process( must include a skit)
•Research Benjamin Franklin and his writings of Poor Richard Almanack then
write a reflection
Vocabulary terms:
•Abominable
•Bellicose
•Cajole
•Debilitate
•Elucidate
•Fallacious
•Gauche
•Harbinger
•Impassive
•Jocular
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Week 3 Quarter 2
Do not expect homework his week. I would like you and your family to have a
restful holiday week. I am including an overview of what I would like to
cover in class this week as well as your vocabulary terms. Remember, test on
Tuesday!
Monday
SS: Finish researching Revolutionary Battles
Tuesday
LA: Spelling test
extra credit/enrichment:
* make an A-z list of the Revolutionary War
* read Patrick Henry's "this be treason" speech and write a reaction
* create a collage representing George Washington's life
* research the Gaspee Affair and write a synopsis on it
* create a mini skit of one of the issues we have discussed in class with
your peers and perform it in class.
Vocabulary:
Abdicate
Banal
Cache
Debacle
Ebullience
Fabricate
Garish
Hackneyed
Idiom
Jaundiced
Expiate
Magnanimous
Nebulous
Obdurate
Laconic
Quandary
Pallid
Rambunctious
Sacrosanct
Tacit
Ubiquitous
Vacillate
Waft
Aberration
Baleful
Cacophony
Dearth
Efficacious
Facetious (extra credit)
Garrulous (extra credit)
Week 2 Quarter 2
This week will be devoted to exhibition projects. As I have said before, I
will not be assigning homework on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday. If
you have any questions, comments, or concerns please contact me.
Monday:
SS: Tariffs and treaties
LA: Witch of Blackbird Pond with Piontek?
HMWK: none
Tuesday:
Exhibition
HMWK:none
Wednesday:
Exhibition
HMWK: none
Thursday:
SS: treaties and readers theatre
LA: Witch of Blackbird Pond with Piontek
HMWK: TBD
Friday:
SS: Spelling test! Study! and battles
LA: Witch of Blackbird Pond with Piontek
HMWK: none
Enrichment/extra credit:
* write a creative story or newspaper article reflective of what we have
learned of the time period.
* research Benjamin Franklin and bring in 10 notes on his life
* Read three poems by Ann Bradstreet and write a reflection
* Make corn pudding, bring it in on Friday and share it with the class
* Create a song that explains the events that led to the Revolutionary War.
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Week 10
This week will be time for exhibition projects. We will be continuing on
with the events that led to the Revolutionary war as well as contiuing to
read The Witch of Blackbird Pond with Piontek sensei. Make sure to study
your vocab terms.
Monday:
SS: Puritians
Tuesday
SS: treaties and tariffs
Wednesday: NO SCHOOL! Veterans Day
Thursday:
SS: battles
Friday:
Exhibition schedule
** I will take the first 15 minutes of exhibition time in my class for you to
present your book report “corral style”. Please be prepared.
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Week 9
This will be a very busy week. Remember to check your planners and keep up
on due dates. During 4th period you will continue to read the Witch of
Blackbird Pond. Do not loose your question packet that was handed out last
Friday. I will collect those on Thursday. Don’t forget to bring your flash
drive. Tuesday I have computer time scheduled so that you can update your
Google docs documents for parent conferences as well as research for your
advisory project. Make the most of your time.
Monday 11/2:
SS: power point notes and timeline
HMWK: work on essay and work on timeline (essay and timeline due on the 5th)
Tuesday 11/3:
LA: Computer lab: bring your flash drive to upload papers for conferences and
materials to work on for your advisory exhibition.
HMWK: research on the colonial battles (assigned in class) and complete the
Military map activity (due the 5th):
Wednesday 11/4:
SS:Discuss timeline in class and tariff, treaties, and battles!
HMWK: Military map, vocabulary worksheet, essays, and timelines all due
tomorrow!
Thursday 11/5
Finals!
Friday 11/6
No School! Don’t forget about conferences
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Week 8
This week in Piontek Sensei's class you will be reading "The Witch of
Blackbird Pond". Make sure that you are on top of your book report reading.
Book reports will be in two weeks.
Monday 10/26
Colonization presentations
HMWK: book report reading
Tuesday 10/27
Colonization presentations
HMWK: book report reading
Wednesday 10/28
Colonization presentations
HMWK: TBD
Thursday 10/29
Exhibition work time
HMWK: research on treaties
Friday 10/30
colonization power point and video?
HMWK: It is Friday! Have a great safe weekend
Week 7
This week I am hoping that we will be able to begin The Witch of Blackbird
Pond. I have a project for Social Studies as well. For extra credit you may
research a key individual in the colonization of the Americas. As always, if
you have any questions or concerns don’t hesitate to ask, e-mail, or call me.
Monday10/19
SS: Read chapter 1&2 of The Witch of Blackbird Pond and Colonization! (Find
two primary documents in class)
HMWK: Colonization project (handouts will be given 10/19
Tuesday 10/20
SS: (Read chapter 3&4 with Piontek) and Colonization video??
HMWK: Spelling worksheet (due Thursday 10/22) and colonization project
Wednesday 10/21
SS: (Read chapter 5,6, and 7 with Piontek) Power point on colonization
HMWK: spelling worksheet and colony project
Thursday 10/22
SS: Your colonization presentations
HMWK: practice for the spelling test
Friday 10/23
SS: Colonization Presentations.
HMWK: It is Friday! Have a great weekend!
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Week 6
Hope you guys had a nice three day weekend! This week we have a few
surprises in store. On the 13th we will have a guest presentation and work
shop on Native American story telling. I think it will be a great experience
for us all. In Piontek Sensei’s class there will be a guest teacher for
Tuesday and Wednesday next week. She will be teaching you guys about Native
American poetry. The most important surprise is that we are NOT scheduled
for testing! Other than that I foresee a rather “standard” week. As always,
make sure to ask for clarifications if needed.
Monday 10/12:
La: Spelling test and discussion and begin reading Witch of Blackbird Pond
chapters 1-2 in class
HMWK: vocabulary words and pick a new SSR/book report book
Tuesday 10/13:
LA: Guest workshop
HMWK: vocabulary and spelling worksheet
Wednesday 10/14:
SS: Columbus primary document discussion
HMWK: read for 15 minutes
Thursday 10/15:
SS: Spelling Test
HMWK: Research about "Explorers"
Friday 10/16:
SS: Research on Puritans
HMWK: Its Friday! Relax and have fun
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Week 5
I want to begin by thanking all of you for your amazing flexibility and
patience this last week. I know testing made everything a bit a chaotic, but
you guys were awesome. This week we will be focusing on American History and
our book reports. Remember if you start having a hard time or not fully
understanding what I am asking come talk to me.
Monday 10/5(Remember book reports are on 10/7)
SS: Migratory patterns, “The Genographic” project, Native Americans
HmWK: research Native Americans and be prepared to share what you find
Tuesday 10/6(remember book reports are 10/7)
SS: Native Americans
HMWK: Vocabulary stories due tomorrow.
Wednesday 10/7(book reports today!)
SS/LA: Columbus! and Book reports!
Thursday 10/8
SS/LA: book reports/Columbus and the Native Americans
Friday 10/9: No School! (Columbus Day)
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Week 4
Can you believe it has almost been a month? You guys are great! I am really
looking forward to this week and getting into some real curriculum! In
language arts we will begin studying American Literature with a play
called "The Crucible". In social studies we will be looking at world
geography. This week we will start MAPS testing. Make sure to bring your
SSR book as well as your "notes" notebook. Don't forget to use Piontek
Sensei's 4th period for English work. I look forward to this week!
9/28Monday-
LA: Short story
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