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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
LA: Précis
HMWK: rough draft by Tuesday
Tuesday
SS: Constitution
LA: Précis
HMWK: polished rough draft by Wednesday
Wednesday (Winter break packets distributed in class)
SS: Computer lab to work on book report project
LA: Précis editing party!
HWMK: work on book report project and précis
Thursday
SS: computer lab to work on project
LA: Précis final edits and typing
HMWK: e-mail me your finalized projects
Friday
SS: presentations
LA: presentations
HMWK: have a wonderful winter break. Don’t forget about your packet
enrichment/extra credit:
Please come see me with fresh ideas...
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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: Step #2 in We the People
LA: Benjamin Frnaklin Virtues
HMWK: Step #3 revised (will be handed out on Monday)
Tuesday
SS: Constitution: Branches of Government
LA: Franklin handout
HMWK: Read your book report book and do your spelling worksheet
Wednesday
SS: Constitution: Bill of Rights
LA: Précis writing activities
HMWK: write a rough draft on your book report Précis and spelling worksheet
Thursday
SS: Constitution: Bill of Rights activity
LA: Précis editing party!
HMWK: spelling worksheet and practice spelling words
Friday
SS: Constitution video (School house rock video clip if time permits)
LA: Spelling test!
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: constitution
LA: Edit Exhibition brochures
HMWK: research 15 facts about constitution
Tuesday
SS: constitution- Bill of Rights
LA: Primary document discussion
HMWK: Study spelling words and read book report book
Wednesday
SS: Constitution- Bill of Rights, Government role (School House Rock if time
permits)
LA: Benjamin Franlkin Autobiography
HMWK: TBD
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
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 and watch a video on George
Washington's military battles.
LA: Read Benjamin Franklin's autobiography
Tuesday
SS: Review game and then move on to Constitution
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 (group activity)
LA: readers theatre and primary document readings
HMWK: none
Tuesday:
Exhibition
HMWK:none
Wednesday:
Exhibition
HMWK: none
Thursday:
SS: Battles and Revolution!
LA: The Ride of Paul Revere and The Declaration of Independence
HMWK: TBD
Friday:
SS: Game and a look at the start of the constitution
LA: spelling test and backtrack to the Salem Witch Trials to prep us for
starting "The Crucible"
HMWK: none
Enrichment/extra credit:
*Read three poems by Ann Bradstreet and write a reflection
* read and write a responce to "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" by
Jonathan Edwards
* Bring in a primary document between the years 1690 and 1775.
* write a story or newspaper article reflective of what we are learning in
class.
* Research Benjamin Franklin and come in with 10 notes about his life.
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Week 1 Quarter 2
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 editing our
rough drafts and polishing them for a final. Please make sure that you are
using advisory time wisely. Also, DO NOT complete extra creidt assignments
if you have regular homework to work on for my class or other classes. Extra
Credit assignments will recieve a total of 5 points each and are to be a form
of enrichment if you so choose to complete them.
Monday:
SS: Enlightenment, tariffs and treaties
LA: rough drafts
HMWK:
*Book Projects (due 13th)
* Essays
**Extra Credit: Who Said it?
Tuesday:
SS: tariffs, treaties, and battles!
LA: rough drafts
HMWK:
*Battles worksheet
* reflection of how you can relate to the colonists
* Essays
* Book Report (due 13th)
** Extra credit: Enlightenment ABC's. Make a list of events A-Z of the
Enlightenment period. For example "A" Age of Reason "B" Big change in hard
science (chemestry and physics) and soft science (politics and economics).
Wednesday:
NO SCHOOL! Veterans Day
HMWK:
*Essays
* Book reports
* any other assigned homework that is not done
Thursday:
SS: primary document discussion
LA: Salem Witch Trials
HMWK:
* Essays
* Book Reports
* Research on the Salem Witch Trials
* Any other work that was assigned earlier in the week that is due tomorrow
Extra Creidt: read a poem by Ann Bradstreet and turn in a reflction on how it
represents the community ideals or time period.
Friday: Essays due!
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. I will be available after school on Monday for any and all
help. I am more than willing to help you with your essays. 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:
LA: Essays!
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.
SS: Discuss timeline in class and tariff and treaties
HMWK: research on the colonial battles (assigned in class) and complete the
Military map activity (due the 5th):
Wednesday 11/4:
LA: Essays!
SS: 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
Writing prompts for "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" go out on Monday. Make
sure you choose which essay you would like to write. Book report requirments
will go out on Wednesday. Try to get your book report book done this week to
assure time for the assignment next week. Don't forget that conferences are
on the 6th, no school on the 11th, and finals are in two weeks.
Monday 10/26
SS: Colonization presentations
LA: read chapter 21 in class
HMWK: read writing prompts and select one
Tuesday 10/27
SS: Colonization presentations
LA: discussion questions
HMWK: brainstorm for Essay
Wednesday 10/28
SS: colonization presentations/power point
LA: group activity
HMWK: rough draft
Thursday 10/29
SS: research time for advisory project
LA: paper writing in class
HWMK: rough draft
Friday 10/30
SS: colonization video?
LA: essay rough draft
HMWK: It's friday! Have a great safe weekend
Week 7
This week I am hoping that we will be able to finish The Witch of Blackbird
Pond. I have a project for Social Studies as well. For an extra credit
opportunity you may make a movie poster for the Witch of Blackbird Pond for
10 points. As always, if you have any questions or concerns don’t hesitate
to ask, e-mail, or call me.
Monday10/19
LA: Corn Pudding share, Finish discussion on the trial of Ann Hutchinson,
and Read chapters 9 & 10 in class
SS: Colonization! (Find two primary documents in class)
HMWK: Colonization project (handouts will be given 10/19 and read chapters
11,12,&13 in The Witchof Blackbird Pond
Tuesday 10/20
LA: Conventions activity and discuss Witch of Blackbird Pond homework
SS: Colonization video??
HMWK: Spelling worksheet (due Thursday 10/22) and colonization project
Wednesday 10/21
LA: Debate on Witch of Blackbird Pond
SS: Power point on colonization
HMWK: red chapters 14, 15, and 16 write a summary and questions and colony
project
Thursday 10/22
LA: Group activity read chapter 17 in class
SS: Your colonization presentations
HMWK: read chapter s 18 & 19 with discussion questions and practice for the
spelling test
Friday 10/23
LA: Spelling test and read the conclusion of The Witch of Blackbird Pond
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. 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 on Witch of Blackbird Pond chapters 1-2
SS: Columbus
HMWK: read through the primary documents of Columbus (handed out Monday) and
chapters 5&6 of Witch of Blackbird Pond
*both readings must be done by Wednesday 10/14
Tuesday 10/13:
LA: Conventions and discussion on Witch of Blackbird Pond chapters 2-4
SS: Guest workshop
HMWK: vocabulary and spelling worksheet
Wednesday 10/14:
LA: Witch of Blackbird Pond discussion chapters 5&6
SS: Native American Creation stories
HMWK: 7&8 in Witch Of Blackbird Pond by Friday
Thursday 10/15:
LA: Witch of Blackbird Pond discussion
SS: Native American story presentations
HMWK: read chapters 8,9 & 10 of Blackbird Pond and Research on your "Explorer"
Friday 10/16:
LA: Discussion on chapters 8,9 & 10 of Witch of Blackbird Pond and Primary
document of Ann Hutchinson Trial
SS: The "Explorer Presentaions" and colonization
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
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