Bloomfield

Tuesday, May 28th
1. Complete Chapter 12: THE FOOLISH AND THE WEAK (pages 222-232) Write a summary for Chapter 12. media type="youtube" key="TGZbVrv4LdI" width="560" height="315"

Monday, May 27th
1. Have a great Labor Day and find a nice picnic or barbecue to enjoy.


 * FRIDAY, MAY 25TH, IS THE LAST DAY ENGLISH 6 STUDENTS CAN TURN IN MAKE UP WORK FOR FULL CREDIT. AFTER FRIDAY, MAY 25TH, MS. BLOOMFIELD IS IN __NO WAY__ OBLIGATED TO ACCEPT, GRADE, OR GIVE CREDIT FOR MISSING OR LATE WORK AT ALL. THIS HARD DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXPLAINED TWICE TO ALL STUDENTS AND THIS HARD DEADLINE GOES FOR ALL STUDENTS.**


 * THIS MEASURE IS HERE TO PREVENT STUDENTS FROM TURNING IN HUGE PACKETS OF WORK THEY WERE ASSIGNED WEEKS AGO. IT IS ALSO HERE TO PREVENT STUDENTS FROM TRYING TO "MAKE UP" A QUARTER'S WORTH OF WORK AT THE VERY LAST MOMENT.**


 * GOOD STUDENT SKILLS DEMAND THAT STUDENTS STAY CURRENT IN THEIR WORK, STAY RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN GRADES BY CHECKING POWERSCHOOL AND ATTENDING TUTORIAL, AND COMMUNICATE TO TEACHERS WELL AHEAD OF DUE DATES IF THEY NEED EXTRA TIME FOR AN ASSIGNMENT.**


 * ATTEMPTING TO TURN IN PILES OF WORK THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE DAYS, WEEKS, AND MONTHS AGO AT THE END OF THE QUARTER PUTS AN ENORMOUS AND UNFAIR BURDEN ON TEACHERS WHO ARE WRITING STUDENT COMMENTS, A PROCESS THAT TAKES UPWARD 5 TO 8+ HOURS TO COMPLETE FOR NEARLY 90 STUDENTS.**


 * THIS YEAR I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TAKE THAT EXTRA BURDEN ON.**


 * TL;DR: ALL STUDENT WORK MUST BE TURNED IN BY FRIDAY, MAY 25TH, TO COUNT FOR FULL CREDIT.**

Friday, May 25th
1. Read 1/2 of Chapter 12: THE FOOLISH AND THE WEAK.

Work on the Chapter 12 Discussion Questions and read half of Chapter 12. (pages 212-222)

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Thursday, May 24th
1. Complete Chapter Eleven: AUNT BEAST. Read pages to 203-211. Annotate and write a summary. media type="youtube" key="XubRtIGf1eo" width="560" height="315"

Wednesday, May 23rd
1. Read 1/2 of Chapter Eleven: Aunt Beast (194-203) and annotate the story. media type="youtube" key="gEwlkrvy9v8" width="560" height="315"

Tuesday, May 22nd
1. Work on your short story. First choose a genre of fiction: science fiction, fairy tale, historical fiction, realistic fiction, fantasy, anime, fan fiction, romance, horror, western, mystery, comedy, or adventure. You can even mix two genres together if you like.

For exa mple if you did horror/science fiction, you might have a ghost haunting a stranded and lonely space station.

Your challenge with this short story is to use the key words "I'm sorry." at some point in your story.

It doesn't matter how you get to the I'm sorry. It doesn't matter who says it or if they mean it or not. But at some point in the story you must use these key words. The story must be one and a half pages long AT MINIMUM in order to receive credit. A story from your class will be selected randomly to be read tomorrow after the vocabulary test.

2. Work on Memrise to finish studying your vocabulary words. You should practice Memrise by [|following this link].

Monday, May 21st
1. Remember there's a vocabulary quiz on Wednesday. I'll check the Memrise leaderboard on Wednesday at 8 a.m. You should practice Memrise by [|following this link.] 2. Read the second half of Chapter 10 of A Wrinkle in Time (page 193). 3. Finish the Chapter 10 Discussion Questions media type="youtube" key="UOnsRzWLTJg" width="560" height="315"

Friday, May 18th
1. DYRT QUIZ TODAY! 2. Read 1/2 of Chapter 10 (read to page 186). 3. Work on the Chapter 10 discussion questions. These are due on Tuesday. 4. Get on Memrise this weekend.

Thursday, May 19th
1. Prepare for a DYRT Quiz for chapters 5-8 on Friday. I will be doing a book check for chapters 6-9 on Thursday. 2. Work on the new vocabulary words. 3. Start working the list on Memrise. Follow this link: [|WiT Week 2 Vocab]

Wednesday, May 16th
1. Please complete Chapter 9 "IT" 2. Annotate, read, and summarize the chapter

Tuesday, May 15th
1. Please read Chapter 9 "IT" until page 167 in A Wrinkle in Time 2. Annotate, read, and summarize

Monday, May 14th
1. VOCABULARY QUIZ IS TOMORROW (TUESDAY) I am checking the top 10 on Memrise at 8 a.m. on Tuesday. Study here. [|WiT Week 1 Vocab] 2. Read Chapter 8 "The Transparent Column" (to page 158) in __Wrinkle in Time__ This is a super short chapter! 3. Work on the Chapter 8 Discussion Questions

Friday, May 11th
1. Do the sentence diagramming worksheet problems 1-8

2. Read the second half of Chapter 7 "The Man with the Red Eyes" media type="youtube" key="ihV6c4gp0GI" width="560" height="315"

Thursday, May 10th
1. Get 3,000-5,000+ points on Memrise 2. Read half of Chapter 7 "The Man with the Red Eyes" (page 137) media type="youtube" key="f8zhyHqlnp8" width="560" height="315"

Wednesday, May 9th
1. Finish Chapter 6 2. Complete Discussion Questions for Chapter 6 3. Get 500-1000+ points on Memrise https://www.memrise.com/course/1944141/wrinkle-in-time/ [|Wrinkle in Time Memrise]



[[file:WiT Chapter 6 Packet Part 3 of 4.pdf]][[file:WiT Chapter 6 Packet Part 4 of 4.pdf]]
Did you lose your vocab list? You can download one here:

Tuesday, May 8th
1. Please read half of chapter 6 (to page 114) media type="youtube" key="Dnrzb0WBPss" width="560" height="315" media type="youtube" key="yXnqbbYU-4w" width="560" height="315" media type="youtube" key="kB2ULBmjMv4" width="560" height="315"

Monday, May 7th
1. Last day of PARCC no major HW 2. Prepare for a DYRT quiz on chapters 1-5 on Tuesday

Friday, May 4th
Please complete chapter 5

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Thursday, May 3rd
Please read half of chapter 5

Wednesday, May 2nd
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Tuesday, May 1st 2018
1. Read half of Chapter 4 of A Wrinkle in Time until page 74.

2. Do the Chapter 3-4 Packet. It is due on Thursday during class.

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Monday, April 30th 2018
Read chapter 3 of A Wrinkle in Time. Remember to annotate all the odd chapters and do the extension activities for even chapters.

Friday, April 27th
1. Please complete chapter 2 of __A Wrinkle in Time__ and write a chapter summary. 2. You can annotate chapter 2 OR do the discussion questions below. Either option is acceptable. 3. Study your vocab on Memrise

https://www.memrise.com/user/Joslyn_Bloomfield68/courses/teaching/

Thursday, April 26th
1. Please read chapter 1 of __A Wrinkle in Time__, annotate, and write a summary. 2. Please complete the discussion questions for chapter 1. 3. Study your vocab on Memrise

https://www.memrise.com/user/Joslyn_Bloomfield68/courses/teaching/

B Period: Complete the Three-Syllable Word Decoding assignment- it is due on Monday, April 30th
= Wednesday, April 25th = 1. Read pages 7-17 of A Wrinkle in Time. If you're listening to the audiobook, there is a short introduction then chapter 1 will begin. Just keep listening. Feel free to read past page 17. media type="youtube" key="ujmqOhMoFk4" width="560" height="315"

If you lose your book, don't worry. Here is the PDF of the full novel __A Wrinkle in Time__.

2. Please study Memrise for the academic vocabulary words. Please get at least 3,000+ points. https://www.memrise.com/course/1928392/parcc-testing-vocab-2/ If that doesn't work try this https://www.memrise.com/user/Joslyn_Bloomfield68/courses/teaching/



= Tuesday, April 24th = Tonight you will finish typing up your essay. Be sure to format your essay like the example posted on Monday.

Title your essay **Your Name, Ender's Game, Class Period**

Thanks and have a great evening!

= Monday, April 23rd = Wow! What an awesome day we had enjoying the Second Annual ENDER GAMES!

Let's cool down by spending today and tomorrow typing up our essays. Be sure to format your essay like the example below. Title your essay **Your Name, Ender's Game, Class Period**

https://docs.google.com/document/d/14b2Cu5qQ9Gvzgin77D3m1QyvtHiH0XZR24-OPE2wX60/edit

= Friday, April 20th = Now that you have all three body paragraphs and your introduction done, let's wrap it up with the conclusion. Almost every student finished this in class but we'll go over it again here. 1. Restate your thesis statement in different words 2. Make a personal connection (talk about how you relate to the book in your own life) or state your opinion (give your honest opinion about an issue that you weren't able to discuss before or want to offer insight on) 3. Call the reader to action (tell the reader what to do) or call the reader to action by telling the reader what you want them to believe after reading your essay.

All done!

= Thursday, April 19th = Now that you have all three body paragraphs completed, it's time to get your introduction done. 1. The first section of the introduction should introduce a hook that entices readers to read your paper with a question, statistic, fact, or quotation. 2. The second part should include background information about your story. Be sure to include the author's name (Orson Scott Card), the title of the story (Ender's Game), background information about the novel and background information about the character that you're focusing on. 3. The third part should include your thesis statement with the three reasons why you support your idea. Your thesis statement should start one of three ways: ___ is the most guilty because reason one, reason two, reason three.__ _ is least guilty because reason one, reason two, reason three. It is/is not morally acceptable to endanger the lives and dehumanize a small group of children if it would mean humanity would be saved because reason one, reason two, reason three.

Have fun!

= Wednesday, April 18th = 1. Finish your __**third**__ paragraph. Use the template below and answer the question according to your court assignment. At this point you should be able to produce THREE body paragraphs. Each paragraph should present one reason why you are right to prosecute (bring to justice for being most guilty) or defend (protect them because they are the least guilty) the character you chose.

= Tuesday, April 17th =

1. Finish your second paragraph. Use the template below and answer the question according to your court assignment.

Using your own piece of paper or the handout you were given, write an academic paragraph that answers one of the questions below.

Prosecution: Who is the most guilty and why?

Defense: Who is the least guilty and why?

Jury: Is it morally acceptable to endanger and dehumanize a small group of children if it's the only way to save humanity?
 * Court Martial of Graff Documents**
 * Academic Paragraph Graphic Organizer**

= B Period: Complete Prefix in Motion Story Writing Assignment =

The planning guide is due on **Monday, April 9**. You will need to complete the planning document (page 1 of the packet) and at least two character graphic organizers. The graphic organizers are below:

The final story is due on **Wednesday, April 18.** You will need to type the story and share it with me at __**bleebey@latinpcs.org**__.

= Friday, April 13th = Finish Ender's Game. Using your own piece of paper or the handout you were given, write an academic paragraph that answers one of the questions below. Prosecution: Who is the most guilty and why? Defense: Who is the least guilty and why? Jury: Is it morally acceptable to endanger and dehumanize a small group of children if it's the only way to save humanity?

CONGRATULATIONS ON COMPLETING THE BOOK!

= Thursday, April 12th = Complete Chapter 15: SPEAKER FOR THE DEAD [315-324]

= Wednesday, April 11th = Read 1/2 of Chapter 15: THE SPEAKER FOR THE DEAD [Read from 305-314]

= Tuesday, April 10th = Read 3/3 (complete) of chapter 14 Do the Chapter 14 Discussion Questions media type="youtube" key="dbnAW1Z2yMg" width="560" height="315"

= Monday, April 9th = Read 2/3 of chapter 14 media type="youtube" key="NxWF7oqw28Q" width="560" height="315"

= Friday, April 6th = Read 1/3 of chapter 14 Read to page 274 media type="youtube" key="ZqpjnF6UVgY" width="560" height="315"

= Thursday, April 5th = Read 3/3 of chapter 13 [Read to page 255] Complete the Chapter 13: Valentine Study Questions 2. Use Memrise to study your new vocabulary words. The top ten students in the 6th grade will get 10 points for their army a piece. [|Phoenix and Panther Vocab Week 4]

= Wednesday, April 4th = Read 2/3 of chapter 13 (57 minutes total) [Read to page 247]

= Tuesday, April 3rd = 1. Read 1/3 of chapter 13 (57 minutes total) media type="youtube" key="pszh8zjTU4Y" width="560" height="315" 2. Complete the Chapter 12 Discussion Questions

= It's Purple Panther Week all week long! = = PANTHERS, FOREVER! =


 * Monday, March 26th-Monday, April 2nd will be Spring Break. Please enjoy yourself. Remember that chapters 14 and 15 await you when you return from your trip. They are long so it might be a good idea to give a little time to reading them over break if you're on a long car trip or you just can't wait to see how it ends. No spoilers, please!**

= Friday, March 23rd = Holiday! No reading today!

= Thursday, March 22st = Read 2/2 of chapter 12 (51 minutes total)

= Wednesday, March 21st = Read 1/2 of chapter 12 (51 minutes total)

= Tuesday, March 20th = VOCAB TEST TODAY! 1. Read 2/2 of chapter 11 [End on page 199] (55 minutes total) 2. Write a **Letter to Ender**

= Monday, March 19th = THERE IS A VOCABULARY TEST ON THE GREEN SALAMANDER WORDS TOMORROW. STUDYING WOULD BE A GOOD IDEA.

1. Read 1/2 chapter 11 [End on page 185] (55 minutes total) 2. Please fill out the questionnaire that will prepare you for the letter you will write Ender. The questionnaire asks you to give honest opinions about how the adults in your life help you with certain aspects of growing up. You are also to give 1+ specific examples for each part of the questionnaire. It's okay to be honest in your responses and rankings. *Bonus: Need the study list again? Got you.

You can study the words on Memrise by following this link: [|Green Salamander Vocab List 3] = IT'S BLUE PHOENIX WEEK ALL WEEK LONG. = = IT'S UNSURPRISING THE PHOENIX'S RISING! =

= Friday, March 16th = Read 2/2 of chapter 10 [Read to page 172] Yay! A light reading day. Only 10 pages! media type="youtube" key="VUO1VdPFcE0" width="560" height="315"

= Thursday, March 15th = 1. Read 1/2 of Chapter 10 [Read to Page 162] Yay! A light reading day. Only 10 pages! 2. Get 5,000+ points on Memrise.

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= Wednesday, March 14th = 1. Get 3,000+ or play 10-15 minutes of Memrise. This is the link to the Memrise page. [|Green Salamander Vocabulary List 3] 2. Read 3/3 of Chapter 9 (77 minutes total) [Read to page 153] media type="youtube" key="a-AASlbRspA" width="560" height="315"

= Tuesday, March 13th THERE IS A QUIZ ON CHAPTERS 5-9 TOMORROW = 1. Read 2/3 of chapter 9 (77 minutes total) [Read to page 141] 2. Please finish this vocabulary practice worksheet.

Need another definitions worksheet? I got you!

You can study the vocab words for Green Salamander Week on Memrise. Follow this link. [|Green Salamander Vocabulary Week 3] media type="youtube" key="a-AASlbRspA" width="560" height="315"
 * Here's a tip! **

= Monday, March 12th = Read 1/3 of chapter 9 (77 minutes total) [Read to page 133] media type="youtube" key="a-AASlbRspA" width="560" height="315"

= IT'S GREEN SALAMANDER WEEK ALL WEEK LONG! = = WITH SALAMANDER ON DECK, YOU PAY RESPECT OR GET WRECKED! =

= Friday, March 9th = Finish the homework for Thursday over the long weekend and enjoy yourself every chance you get.

= Thursday, March 8th = 1. Complete the "Rat" reading comprehension worksheet.

2. Read the other half of chapter 8 (45 minutes total) media type="youtube" key="ZDTZ7TEBcB8" width="560" height="315" 3. Get at least 3,000+ points on Memrise [|Orange Dragon Vocabulary List]

= Wednesday, March 7th = Read half of chapter 8 (45 minutes total) =media type="youtube" key="ZDTZ7TEBcB8" width="560" height="315"=

= Tuesday, March 6th = 1. Complete the second half of chapter 7 "**Salamander**" 🦎 (56 minutes total) 2. Spend 10 minutes studying on **Memrise**. You can find the link to the **Orange Dragon Vocab** words here: [|Orange Dragon Vocab]



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= Monday, March 5th = 1. Be ready for your vocabulary test today. You will need to turn in your Utopia project in class today. 2. Read half of chapter 7 (56 minutes total) media type="youtube" key="zLdkAj0B4ek" width="560" height="315" 3. Army logo project is due in class on Tuesday. Please double-check to be sure that you've completed it. Scroll down to Tuesday, February 27th for an extra copy of the hand-out. This project should be fully colored. == 4. It's ORANGE DRAGON WEEK FOR VOCAB. Download your vocab sheet here:

= IT'S ORANGE DRAGON WEEK ALL WEEK LONG! = = GET ON THE DRAGON BANDWAGON! WE WIN EM ALL, IT'S TRUE, WE'RE NOT BRAGGIN'! =

= Friday, March 2nd = 1. EVEN THOUGH SCHOOL IS CANCELLED, PLEASE STILL **__FINISH CHAPTER 5__** "Games" AND COMPLETE YOUR **__UTOPIA PROJECTS__**.

**2. Study the vocabulary words for Red Rabbit Week by getting 2,500+ points on Memrise. Set a timer and study for 20+ minutes. [|Click this link for Red Rabbit Week 1.]**

https://www.memrise.com/course/1452009/enders-game-army-vocabulary/5/

* If your group members have not completed their steps, make sure that you have completed __yours__ to the __best__ of your ability. **Every booklet should have a page that lists what every group member did.**
 * A lot of you are very anxious about getting a low grade if your group members did not work on the Utopia project. Please read below:**

*If you are working with your toon, **you will not be personally penalized if the people in your toon did not do their work**. Everyone's grade will reflect their effort. Make your best effort, **complete 3+ pages**, and you will be okay.

***If you decided to do this project alone, you are responsible for having all 10 parts of it done. Even if you decided to do the project alone at the last minute, you are still expected to complete the booklet.**


 * 3. Don't forget about your Army Logo project. It is due on Tuesday. Enjoy spending some time being creative.**


 * Below I have cancelled some assignments. Check them out.**

3. Do this **Quick Write** about CREATIVITY over the weekend. 4. Continue working on your Army Logo. It is due on Tuesday. 5. Be ready for a DYRT Quiz on Chapters 5-6 on Monday
 * Cancelled: You do not have to complete step 3-5. We will do this in class together. You're welcome.**

=media type="youtube" key="f4uiaYtmY1k" width="560" height="315"= = Thursday, March 1st = 1. Read the second half of chapter 5 **"Games"** (36 minutes total) 2. Prepare for the **vocabulary quiz**. 3. **Utopia presentations on Friday**. Check and double-check that you have every part of the assignment done. Be sure that you write the name of whoever did each page on the back of the page. If there is someone in your group who did not contribute, their grade will reflect their choice.



= Wednesday, February 28th = 1. Read half of chapter 5 **"Games"** (36 minutes total) **READ TO PAGE 45** media type="youtube" key="cAChIzj6te8" width="560" height="315"

= Tuesday, February 27th = 1. Read chapter 4 (20 minutes) **"Launch"** (Audiobook Part 1) media type="youtube" key="eqMUHeYXurs" width="560" height="315" (Audiobook Part 2) media type="youtube" key="VTtg_LzYJZY" width="560" height="315"

2. There will be a **DYRT** **Quiz** on Chapters 1-4 on **Wednesday (tomorrow)**. Be prepared. 3. Take home **Quick Write**

= Monday, February 26th 🐇= =** IT'S RED RABBIT WEEK! **= =** MESS WITH RABBIT AND GET DROPPED LIKE A BAD HABIT! **=

1. Read Chapter 3 **"Graff"** (20 minutes) media type="youtube" key="roM2Q5HL9Kw" width="560" height="315" 2. Please begin working on your **Army Logo** project. This project is due on Tuesday, March 6th. == =**Friday, February 23rd**=
 * 1. Please complete a second part of your Utopia project to your highest ability.**
 * 2. Double-check that both parts that you have completed so far are high-quality, on color paper, fully colored, and ready to be added to a booklet. If you are making a Google Slide Show of this, please remember that you will need a physical copy of it as well.**
 * 3. If you misplaced your copy of Ender's Game here is an electronic copy you can add to your Kindle or iPad or read on your phone when you're on the go.**

=**Thursday, February 22nd**= media type="youtube" key="B5dhkWcJZJY" width="560" height="315"
 * 1. Please read Chapter 2 of Ender's Game**
 * Annotate, write a chapter summary, and read.**

=**Wednesday, February 21st**=
 * 1. A, B, C, E, & F Period:**
 * Please read, annotate, and write a summary for chapter 1 of Ender's Game.**

=media type="youtube" key="SgmyogEo_vc" width="560" height="315"= =**Tuesday, February 20th**= Use this checklist to ensure that you finished all 10 parts of your booklet. You only need to complete one part of the project tonight.
 * 2. Chapters A, C, E, & F:**
 * Please complete this worksheet in addition to doing step 1.**
 * 1. Do one part of your Utopia/Dystopia project tonight at the highest possible quality.**



=**Friday, February 16th**=
 * 1. Finish both pages of this handout.**

=**Thursday, February 15th**=
 * 1. Please complete this short story analysis for Harrison Bergeron**

=**Wednesday, February 14th**=
 * Please complete this two page comprehension quiz on "All Summer in a Day"**
 * 1. [[file:All Summer in a Day Comprehension Test Page 1 of 2 Pages.pdf]] [[file:All Summer in a Day Comprehension Test Page 2 of 2 Pages.pdf]]**

=**Tuesday, February 13th**=
 * 1.** **No homework today. Rest up from our test. You deserve a little break!**

=**Monday, February 12th**=
 * 1. Study for the End of Book test.**
 * If you missed the movie in class, you can read it here.**

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=**Test Tuesday! There will be an end of book test on Tuesday.**=

=Friday, February 9th= 1. Work on your vocabulary words. Begin to work on lists A and G.

=Thursday, February 8th= 1. Please finish one side of your Harrison Bergeron Worksheet. =media type="youtube" key="pUwA59ItMOc" width="560" height="315"= =Wednesday, February 7th= 1. If you are reading Zora and Me, please finish reading your book completely.

=Tuesday, February 6th= 1. NTS - Please read and annotate the epilogue. 2. ZAM - Read Chapters 18-21. Annotate your book and write a summary for each chapter. 3. WTMMTM - Read Chapters 48. Annotate your book and write a summary for each chapter.

=Monday, February 5th= 1. NTS, ZAM - Read Chapters 16-17. Annotate your book and write a summary for each chapter. 2. WTMMTM - Read Chapters 46-47. Annotate your book and write a summary for each chapter.

Friday, February 2nd
1. NTS, ZAM - Read Chapters 14-15. Annotate your book and write a summary for each chapter. 2. WTMMTM - Read Chapters 44-45. Annotate your book and write a summary for each chapter.

Thursday, February 1st
1. NTS, ZAM - Read Chapters 12-13. Annotate your book and write a summary for each chapter. 2. WTMMTM - Read Chapters 39-43. Annotate your book and write a summary for each chapter.
 * Students had a class period to get ahead in their reading.**

Wednesday, January 31st
1. NTS, ZAM - Read Chapters 10-11. Annotate your book and write a summary for each chapter. 2. WTMMTM - Read Chapters 36-39. Annotate your book and write a summary for each chapter.

I will check to see that this assignment is completed on Friday. If you have not gotten your book back, please make a point of picking it up in the classroom tomorrow so that you'll have everything you need to do your homework.

Tuesday, January 30th
1. Prepare to share your rap with the class tomorrow. You are responsible for writing 6+ rhyming lines of your own.

The topic MUST BE one or more of the 8 Parts of Speech. It cannot be on any subject you choose.

It should be informational and it should be something that a fifth grader could listen to and immediately understand.

Do you need help rhyming? No problem. Go to www.rhymezone.com to add your rhymes. Are you unsure of what it looks like to create a song about the parts of speech? Check these out.

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Monday, January 29th
1. **Please bring headphones or earbuds that do not have the iPhone 7 jack to school on Monday and Tuesday.** Please complete this worksheet

Thursday, January 24th
B Period HW: Write a quiz for Chapter 10 of ZAM or Chapter 37 of WTMMTM with ten questions. You will swap this quiz with another student and receive a grade. You should not put the answers on your quiz so that the other student will have a chance to answer themselves. If you do not complete this homework assignment you will get a zero quiz grade AND a zero HW grade.

A, C, E, and F Period HW:


 * Please bring headphones or earbuds that do not have the iPhone 7 jack to school on Monday and Tuesday.**

Please do every question on the worksheet. Not sure what **Preposition** is? No sweat. Watch this video. media type="youtube" key="MLbJRSd_FtA" width="560" height="315"

Not sure what a **Prepositional Phrase** is? No sweat. Watch this video. media type="youtube" key="H19pVzLfw2U" width="560" height="315"

Wednesday, January 24th
1. Please write 10 multiple choice questions about your book on the chapters you have read so far. Indicate the correct answer by circling it or highlighting it.

If you are reading NTS or ZAM you should have finished your summaries and annotations for chapters 7-9 by Thursday's class. If you are reading WTMMTM you should finish your summaries and annotations for chapters 20-36 by Thursday's class.

Tuesday, January 23rd
1. Please read, annotate, and write a summary for your book. NTS and ZAM: Do so for Chapter 9 WTMMTM: Do so for Chapters 33-36

Monday, January 22nd
1. Please read, annotate, and write a summary for your book. NTS and ZAM: Do so for Chapter 8 WTMMTM: Do so for Chapters 27-32

Friday, January 19th
1. Please read, annotate, and write a summary for your book. NTS and ZAM: Do so for Chapter 7 WTMMTM: Do so for Chapters 20-26

Thursday, January 18th
1. Please complete both sides of the conjunction worksheet.

Wednesday, January 17th
1. Write a story using 8 or more adverbs. The funnier, scarier, sadder, weirder, or sillier - the better.

Tuesday, January 16th 2018
1. Make a priority of getting your Student Academic Goal Planning Sheet into your advisor. You can find an extra copy here. This is mandatory for all sixth grade students.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!
There will be a SPELLING BEE in Ms. Bloomfield's class for all periods on January, 22nd to determine the top 5 spellers in the sixth grade. There will then be a spell off between the top 5 to determine the top two and one alternate speller. Yes, there will be sweet treats waiting for our top spellers.

Please review the spelling words.

Friday, January 12th 2018
1. Please enjoy your long weekend and do something kind to celebrate the memory of Martin Luther King Jr. 2. Get your academic goal sheet signed and turned into your advisor.

Thursday, January 11th 2018
1. Study guide: == __On this Friday (January 12th) we will have a Vocabulary and Parts of Speech Test.__ B Period will take a spelling test and a Vocabulary Test on Friday and do the Parts of Speech portion of the test on Tuesday when we return from holiday break. ==

I have created a study guide for the test. It can be downloaded here. The notes for the test were posted on the Wiki on Tuesday, January 9th and can still be accessed. Finally, the vocabulary words are are follows:
 * aloof, cow, coarse, frippery, gaudy, tantalize, punctilious, monotonous, retort, grotesque.**

You can find the link to practice vocabulary and spelling on Memrise here: https://www.memrise.com/course/1797599/january-5-12-vocabulary/


 * Students must know how to spell and define the vocabulary words. The Jeopardy review game is was also posted on Wednesday.**

Wednesday, January 10th 2018
1. Get as many points on Memrise as you possibly can. You can find the link to Memrise here: https://www.memrise.com/course/1797599/january-5-12-vocabulary/ //* Remember that on Thursday morning I will determine which are the five students with the highest scores on Memrise and add 10 points to their class period.// 2. Please read, annotate, and write a 3+ chapter summary for these chapters tonight. I will check your books during the Vocabulary and Parts of Speech test on Friday.

WTMMTM Chapters 17-20, NTS Chapter 6, ZAM Chapter 6
== 3. __On this Friday (January 12th) we will have a Vocabulary and Parts of Speech Test.__ You will need to know how to identify a pronoun, noun, verb, and an adjective (including articles) in a sentence and know the spelling and definition of your 10 vocabulary words. == 4. Didn't get enough of Jeopardy?! You can play here for free to review for the test on Friday: [|5-12 January Review Game]

Tuesday, January 9th 2018
1. Get **1000+** points on **Memrise** //* Remember that on Thursday morning I will determine which are the five students with the highest scores on Memrise and add 10 points to their class period.// 2. Do **questions 1-6** on this **Parts of Speech worksheet**. __Read the directions__ and label and identify the parts of speech for the first six questions.

Forgot the notes? No problem
8 Parts of Speech (1-4 adjectives and articles, nouns, pronouns, and verbs) Need the PowerPoint, too? I got you.

Monday, January 8th
1. Draw and color a color picture of a Hig Pig using one of our vocabulary words with a clue at the bottom. On the back write the vocabulary word we should have guessed.

The words you can choose from are: **aloof, cow, coarse, frippery, gaudy, tantalize, punctilious, monotonous, retort, grotesque.**


 * What's a Hig Pig:**
 * To make a Hig Pig you have to think of a word (or two words or an ending syllable) that rhymes with the vocabulary word. Then you have to describe what the rhyming words are.**


 * For example a funny long necked animal is a "laugh giraffe" i would show this by drawing a picture of a giraffe telling jokes and then put the clue at the bottom and the answer on the back.**


 * To use a vocabulary word: for example a picture of a diamond being covered in water would be "slippery frippery" I would write the clue on the front with the colored in image and the answer on the back.**

2. Get 500+ on Memrise by clicking this link: https://www.memrise.com/course/1797599/january-5-12-vocabulary/

Friday, January 5th Finish your vocabulary study worksheet #4. Use this PowerPoint to finish writing in your definitions.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/14EFBN7R71jKhNVg4RW1DYKt6r-hS3SwRbNXb3opi2_Y/edit?usp=sharing

Thursday, January 4th Enjoy the Snow Day!

Tuesday, January 2nd

WTMMTM: Read chapter 10-13 and write chapter summaries

ZAM, NTS: please read chapter 4 and write a 3+ sentence chapter summaries

GIVER: Read chapters 1-2 and write a 3+ chapter summary

Wednesday, January 3rd

WTMMTM: Read chapter 14-16

ZAM, NTS: please read chapter 5 and write a 3+ chapter summary

GIVER: Read chapter 3-4 and write a 3+ chapter summary

Tuesday January’s WTMMTM: Read chapter 10-13 and write chapter summaries ZAM, NTS: please read chapter 4 and write a 3+ sentence chapter summaries GIVER: Read chapters 1-2 and write a 3+ chapter summary

Wednesday WTMMTM: Read chapter 14-16 ZAM, NTS: please read chapter 5 and write a 3+ chapter summary GIVER: Read chapter 3-4 and write a 3+ chapter summary

Word Sorts (B period only)
Your sorts for your spelling test are below. The spelling test will be on **Friday, January 12**. Please be sure to practice sorting and spelling your words at home.

Tuesday, December 12th
1. Please read and annotate for 30 minutes tonight.

Monday, December 11th
Please read and annotate chapters 1 and 2 of your book club book. If there is any group work you still need to complete, please do so. media type="youtube" key="0YFZ6oQ6dYA" width="560" height="315" media type="youtube" key="F9yoIN3bptA" width="560" height="315"

Reading Zora and Me but still haven't gotten a book? You can read and annotate the PDFs below.

[[file:ZAM Chapter 2 pg 6-7.pdf]][[file:ZAM Chapter 2 pg 8-9.pdf]][[file:ZAM Chapter 2 pg 10-11.pdf]][[file:ZAM Chapter 2 pg. 12-13.pdf]]
WTMMTM: Please define and make a poster for all 6 words. Each poster should have two images that represent the word, one image that is the antonym of the word, the definition of the word, the use of two colors, and the word itself for full credit. ZAM: Please answer questions 1, 2, and 3 completely for full credit. NTS: Please color in and label the map. Answer one of the essay questions in two paragraphs for full credit.
 * Book Group Work:**

Friday, December 8th
Please finish your book club assignments

Thursday, December 7th
1. Please answer the disucssion questions for "Lather and Nothing Else" below

Need the story again to answer the questions? No problem:
Need the audiobook again? I got you. media type="youtube" key="zo_3R6pjqac" width="560" height="315"

Wednesday, December 6th
Please listen to the first chapter of your "book club" book. media type="youtube" key="vgjENsSBkJA" width="560" height="315" media type="youtube" key="0YFZ6oQ6dYA" width="560" height="315"

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Tuesday, December 5th
1. Please complete the worksheet for "Lather and Nothing Else" for full credit.

Monday, December 4th
1, Please read for 2 steps (30 minutes) 2. Finish [|"Lather and Nothing Else"]and make annotations for a grade. (Click the link if you need to download or view the story) Listen to the audiobook to support your reading. media type="youtube" key="zo_3R6pjqac" width="560" height="315"

Friday, December 1st
1. B Period:

Please write the third version of your story. In this third version you should write out the whole story in 1+ paragraphs from the third person omniscient perspective (using people's names and pronouns like she, he, they, and it). This was a frequently missed assignment that is still due. If you did not turn your assignment in on Friday it is due on Monday. If you had your homework pass signed, you still need to complete the assignment for full credit.

1. Please complete your three page "Pre Reading Packet"

To help you finish it, I've included digital versions of all three books. If you're curious about the other two books, feel free to spend some time reading.



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Thursday, November 30th
1. B Period: Please write the third version of your story. In this third version you should write out the whole story in 1+ paragraphs from the third person omniscient perspective (using people's names and pronouns like she, he, they, and it). This was a frequently missed assignment that is still due. If you did not turn your assignment in on Friday it is due on Monday. If you had your homework pass signed, you still need to complete the assignment for full credit.

Wednesday, November 29th
1. Please write the third version of your story. In this third version you should write out the whole story in 1+ paragraphs from the third person omniscient perspective (using people's names and pronouns like she, he, they, and it).

In order to help you with this project, I've provided a model. You can find a completed Three Part Story Project by clicking the example below.

I will be checking that you have completed all three parts of this writing project on Thursday.

Tuesday, November 28th
1. Please plan your story and write the second version. In this second version you should write out the whole story in 1+ paragraphs from the first person narrative perspective (using I, we, me, my, and us pronouns). In this story you will write from the place of a different narrator. The narrator can be a character in your story.

Monday, November 27th
== 1. Please plan your story and write the first version. In this first version you should write out the whole story in 1+ paragraphs from the first person narrative perspective (using I, we, me, my, and us pronouns). ==

Friday, November 17th
1. Please complete the storyboard activity that I modeled in class. If you lost your paper please get a blank sheet of paper and divide it evenly into six squares. Use all six squares to depict the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

2. Please choose which assignment you would like to complete over the weekend.
 * Writing Assignment**
 * Directions: Please complete both sheets for full credit.**
 * Reading Assignment**
 * Directions: Please read the first two sheets. Then complete the entire packet for full credit.**

==A NOTE ON ESSAYS. I needed longer than anticipated to read 91 five paragraph essays. For that reason, I will push back the due date of the final essay to the Friday after Thanksgiving. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Of the essays I've already read, I am very impressed. The sixth grade has done an amazing job on this assignment overall. Be proud of yourself.==

Thursday, November 16th
1. Please read the short story __The Sniper__.

This version of the story has more difficult vocabulary and scenes with more detail and action. Here is the "audiobook" of the advanced version of the story. This will help you understand the story as you read along. media type="youtube" key="Qniva4k947o" width="560" height="315"

This version of the story has simplified vocabulary and less action scenes but is easier to understand.

The Sniper Homework Questions. Directions answer 16+ of the 19 questions on these worksheets. Please be sure to answer the last question as part of your 16. If you want to do the entire worksheet you are able to do so. Some of the questions are more difficult than others. Push yourself.



Wednesday, November 15th
1. Finish questions 8-15 on this Narrative Perspective Worksheet.

2. Review the video on Point of View. media type="youtube" key="6OGMlrRSALY" width="560" height="315"

Tuesday, November 14th
Do questions 1-7 of the Identifying Narrative Perspective (aka Identifying Point of View) worksheet. In case you missed it, here are the completed notes from today. [|Notes on Narrative Perspective aka Point of View] PDF of the Notes:

Monday, November 13th
No homework. You deserve a break.

Friday, November 10th
Enjoy the long weekend.

Thursday, November 9th
Please type up your three body paragraphs and "share" your essay with me on Google Drive by 8 p.m.

Wednesday, November 8th
Please type up your introduction and conclusion paragraphs.

Tuesday, November 7th
Please use this template in order to format your essay. [|Paper Format for Outsiders Essay]

Monday, November 6th
Study for your vocabulary test tomorrow by getting 3,000+ points on Memrise tonight. You can also use this Vocabulary PowerPoint as a study guide. It has pictures that can help you remember the meaning of the words. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1uHvJ8pXrex1cyVUy2t9tw18e_z8m4vaKP2OjrF4fdHc/edit?usp=sharing

Friday, November 3rd
Continue to type up your outline and create your first draft of your essay. You can email it to me using Google Docs by November 9th. Get 3,000+ points on Memrise before Monday.

Thursday, November 2nd
Type up your outline and create your first draft. You can email me it to me using Google Docs by November 9th.

If you have not received your outline back, please ask your sub to hand it back to you.
Get 3,000+ points on Memrise before Monday.

Wednesday, November 1st
1. Read the article called "Teaching teens to keep an eye on tomorrow to get through today" for your reading level. You can self-level by choosing a read that is "just right" for you or challenge yourself by trying something more difficult. All the articles have the same information in them. PLEASE ANSWER THE QUESTIONS ON THIS WORKSHEET AND TURN IT IN FOR CREDIT.

You can access the text here: Black Level (4-5 grade) Purple Level (5-6 grade) Bronze Level (6-7 grade)

Tuesday, October 31th
1. Finish your Elements of Plot worksheet for The Outsiders 2. Enjoy Halloween

Monday, October 30th
1. Read Chapter 12 of __The Outsiders__ media type="youtube" key="RNEIOaVgX98" width="560" height="315"

Friday, October 27th
1. Read Chapter 11 of __The Outsiders__. media type="youtube" key="Lp74tRsoqcA" width="560" height="315"

Thursday, October 26th
1. Read Chapter 10 of __The Outsiders__. media type="youtube" key="nbLywgT7xLk" width="560" height="315"

Wednesday, October 25th
1. Recover from the field trip.

Tuesday, October 24th
1. Read Chapter 9 of __The Outsiders__. media type="youtube" key="cEb9DjnchaU" width="560" height="315"

[[file:OUTSIDERSVocabularyList.pdf]]
https://www.memrise.com/course/1683837/the-outsiders-rumble/

Monday, October 23rd
1. Complete your three paragraph outline by revising the notes that were made by Ms. Bloomfield. If you did not receive feedback because you did not turn your outline in on time, were absent, or you lost your paper please spend time revising your outline and turn in all three outline paragraphs in class on Tuesday.

Did you lose your paper or do you need a template? Use this.

Friday, October 20th
1. Work on your outline by completing this worksheet for the second and third boy paragraphs.

Thursday, October 19th
1. Work on your outline by finishing this worksheet for the first body paragraph.

Wednesday, October 18th
Read Chapter 8 of The Outsiders. Prepare for a quiz on chapters 5, 6, and 7.

Tuesday, October 17th
1. Finish your Character Change worksheet on both sides. Notes will be checked on Wednesday at the beginning of class.

Monday, October 16th
1. Please read Chapter 7 of __The Outsiders__.

Friday, October 13th
1. Make 10,000+ points on Memrise. https://www.memrise.com/course/1683837/the-outsiders-rumble/

Thursday, October 12th
Parts of plot worksheet.

Wednesday, October 11th
1. Read Chapter 6 media type="youtube" key="x5_u9NNuWZk" width="560" height="315" 2. Make 1,500+ points on Memrise. Here is the link: https://www.memrise.com/course/1683837/the-outsiders-rumble/

Tuesday, October 10th
You can find the vocabulary for Memrise by following this link: https://www.memrise.com/course/1683837/the-outsiders-rumble/ media type="custom" key="29371979"

1. Make a Memrise Account (if you don't have one). 2. Make 800+ points on Memrise (I will be checking) 3. Study your new vocab words

Monday, October 7th
Please continue to prepare for your vocabulary test on Tuesday. You can find all the vocabulary resources for the entire book in this document. You can find the vocabulary list specific to our test on Tuesday on page 3 of this document. You should know the definitions of the words in the list and be able to use or place them in a sentence.  

Friday, October 6th
1. Prepare for a vocabulary test on Tuesday 2. In order to prepare for the test, play this jeopardy review game. http://www.superteachertools.us/jeopardyx/jeopardy-review-game.php?gamefile=2296534#.WdePxxNSygA Click the link to play

Thursday, October 5th
Please complete your Instagram homework. Scroll down to pages 20-23 to find the correct file.

Friday will be DEAR day for the sections above. You have earned a day of options. You will have the option to read your own book, read a book from our library, do an artistic activity with your reading, or listen to an audiobook. If you choose to listen to an audiobook you must bring your own headphones. You will not be permitted to get headphones from your locker or Ms. Dobler so please come prepared before entering the classroom.
 * A, C, E, F Period Only**

We will do a fun in-class activity in lieu of DEAR Day.
 * B Period:**

Wednesday, October 4th
1. If you did not finish the quiz in class you can complete it for homework. You can download the quiz here. 1. Read chapter 5 of The Outsiders. This chapter takes about 20 minutes to listen to.

Tuesday, October 3rd
1. Please read the article on bullying you were assigned in class. 2. Answer the questions on the last page of the packet.
 * A, C, E, and F Period:**

Each of these is at a different level of difficulty.

Green Grade Level 6.1 Purple Grade Level 6.5 Orange Grade Level 7

Please write an academic paragraph that answers this question "How does 'Thank You Ma'm' show an example of contrast and contradiction?"
 * B Period Only:**

Monday, October 2nd
1. Please read chapter 4 of The Outsiders 2. You can find the audiobook here: media type="youtube" key="C5FGDlmDgZc" width="560" height="315"

Friday, September 29th
1. Please read Chapter 3 of The Outsiders. The audiobook can be found here. media type="youtube" key="5XjiYW_wjLM" width="560" height="315" 2. Please answer the Chapter 2 discussion questions and add it to page 16 of your Interactive Notebook.

Thursday, September 28th
1. Elements of Plot Homework 2. Please read "Thank You, M'am" by Langston Hughes 3. You can access the audiobook version of the short story here:

Wednesday, September 27th
1. DYRT Quiz 2

Tuesday, September 26th
1. DYRT Quiz 1

Monday, September 25th
1. Read Chapter 1 of __The Outsiders__ 2. Finish your character trait worksheet.

Friday, September 22
1. Please complete the Plot Homework worksheets.



Thursday, September 21
Please complete the graphic organizer you were given and answer this question in an academic paragraph. "Why did the greasers create their own unique style?"

Wednesday, September 20
1. Everyone except A period. Check over your notes from Tuesday to ensure they are complete. Read the article. 2. A period. Work on your academic paragraph by answering one of these questions in a 5+ sentence paragraph.

How was the greaser’s style influenced by celebrities?

Why did the greasers create their own unique style?

How did the war affect the way people dressed?

In what ways were the greasers rebellious?

How are the greasers and their gangs similar to gangs today?

Tuesday, September 19
Please finish your notes completely. Read the article on Greasers.

[[file:Prediction Graphic Organizer.docx]]
Greaser Article:

Monday, September 18th
1. Finish your Prediction Notes if you did not finish them in class 2. **Answer this question on page 7 of your Interactive Notebook with 3+ sentences.** //"What is one important thing that happened in the 1960's. Why was it important?"// You can use Google, the library, your parents, your grandparents, or research to come to an answer.

Friday, September 15th
1. Work on Comic Creator. With this assignment you are supposed to depict a conflict in Hoodoo using seven panels. The assignment should be in color. You have Thursday night and Friday night to complete it.

Thursday, September 14th
1. If you performed: complete the skit reflection worksheet (found on Sept. 13th) 2. If you did not perform read for 20+ minutes 3. Work on Comic Creator. With this assignment you are supposed to depict a conflict in Hoodoo using seven panels. The assignment should be in color. You have Thursday night and Friday night to complete it.

Wednesday, September 13th
1. If you performed: complete the skit reflection worksheet 2. If you did not perform read for 20+ minutes

Tuesday, September 12th
1. **Write out your skit** for tomorrow on page number 6 in your notebook. 2. Finish your **conflict skit planning** worksheet which should be on pages 4 and 5 of your interactive notebook.

Monday, September 11th
1. Complete the Chapter 25-26 Take Home Quiz for __Hoodoo__.

Friday, September 8th
1. Complete the Chapter 22-23 Take Home Quiz for __Hoodoo__.

Thursday, September 7th
1. Complete the chapter 17-21 Take Home Quiz for __Hoodoo__.

Wednesday, September 6th
1. Complete the Chapter 12-16 Take Home Quiz for __Hoodoo__.

Tuesday, September 5th
1. Complete the Chapter 8-11 Take Home Quiz for __Hoodoo__.

Friday, September 1st
1. Complete the Chapter 4-7 Take Home Quiz for __Hoodoo__.

2. Please use your book to help answer questions. 3. Please do not lose your Comic Strip If you have not finished __Hoodoo__ here is a link to the audiobook version. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B3LeIe6fU_VqM3VIQUJlY3hJS3M?usp=sharing

Thursday, August 31st
1. Complete the Chapter 1-3 Take Home Quiz for __Hoodoo.__ 2. Please use your book to help answer questions. If you have not finished __Hoodoo__ here is a link to the audiobook version. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B3LeIe6fU_VqM3VIQUJlY3hJS3M?usp=sharing

Wednesday, August 30th
1. Read for 20+ minutes, please. 2. Finish numbering the pages of your interactive notebook

Tuesday, August 29th
1. Bring your interactive notebook to school

Monday, August 28th
1. Read for 20+ minutes, please

Friday, August 25th
1. Answer 2+ questions for the Quick Write worksheet. Be sure to use your book to find evidence.

If you did not read __Hoodoo__ over the summer answer questions 1 and 3.

Question 3 asks you to use the book as a reference. You can view or download the page below.

Thursday, August 24th
1. Students should bring their copy of __Hoodoo__ to school with them for Friday's class.

Wednesday, August 23rd
1. Get to bed on time 2. Please come ready to discuss __Hoodoo__ 3. Please finish __Hoodoo__ if you have not already and let me know immediately if you do not have a book. 4. You can find the audiobook of __Hoodoo__ by clicking the link below https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B3LeIe6fU_VqM3VIQUJlY3hJS3M?usp=sharing

Hoodoo Audiobook
Students can access the audiobook version of __Hoodoo__ by Ronald L. Smith by using this Google Drive folder. Each audio file is numbered by chapter.

SUMMER READING!
You can find out all the incredible and fun summer reading books for rising 7th graders by clicking this link: http://latinpcs.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/7-and-8-Reading-List-SU17-PDF.pdf

If you are a rising 6th grader joining my class next year find the books you'll need to read this summer by clicking this link: http://latinpcs.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/5-and-6-Reading-List-SU17-PDF.pdf

Wednesday, May 31st
1. Write paragraph 2 of your DBQ 2. If you are not sure how to structure your DBQ check out the template below. 3. Remember that your topic sentences should state which two characteristics of STEAL you are going to be discussing in your paragraph. ==

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Tuesday, May 30th
1. Write the first paragraph of your Trickster DBQ. 2. If you have lost your DBQ packet please download it here:

The purpose of this DBQ is to have you compare and contrast two characters using STEAL characterization. You will compare and contrast them based off of Speech, Thoughts, Effect on Others, Actions, or Looks.

If you need some resources: You can also find more Anansi stories at: www.anansistories.com If you'd like to check out some more animated stories (and How Anansi brought stories to the world) go to: www.myths.e2bn.org/mythsandlegends Finally, if you'd like to find hundreds of stories go to www.worldoftales.com

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Friday, May 26th
1. Enjoy your weekend!

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Thursday, May 25th
1. Go to bed early. ==

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Wednesday, May 24th
1. Please edit and proofread your paper and finish up your second draft. Turn in the second and final draft by sharing the document on Google Docs or by turning in a paper copy to Ms. Bloomfield. ==

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Tuesday, May 23rd
1. Please type up and edit your myth. There will be a writing workshop tomorrow. Please bring your completed paper with you. ==

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Monday, May 22nd
1. Look at step 5 in your packet. This is your plot planning document. You should have already written your introduction (the first 1-4) steps and the middle (steps 5-7) on your plot planning document already. For homework you will complete your story by writing steps 8-10. ==

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Friday, May 19th
1. Look at step 5 in your packet. This is your plot planning document. You should have already written your introduction (the first 1-4) steps on your plot planning document already. For homework this weekend please write up steps 5-7 from your plot planning document. Be sure to be descriptive and creative. ==

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Thursday, May 18th
1. Finish step 8. Add dialogue to your paper by having your characters talk to each other. ==

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Wednesday, May 17th
1. Finish steps 4, 5, 7 in class. 2. Go to step 5 in your packet. Write the introduction of your myth by writing down parts 1, 2, 3, (and if you have time 4) of what you've planned on your story.

Tuesday, May 16th
1. Finish steps 2 and 3 in your packet. 2. Download the Myth Planning Packet in case you lose any pieces of your own packet. ==

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Monday, May 15th
1. Please go to http://www.worldoftales.com/ and select and read a story, myth, or legend. 2. Write a summary for the story on your own paper. 3. Be prepared to present the story orally (to tell the story) in class.

Monday-Friday, May 6th-May 12th
1. Enjoy the weather ==

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Friday, May 5
1.Turn in your paper if you have not done so already.

Thursday, May 4
1. Turn in your paper on Graff. ==

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Wednesday, May 3
1. Edit and proofread your completed paper. 2. **Final Paper Due on Friday** ==

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Tuesday, May 2
1. **Finish your conclusion.** ==

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Monday, May 1
1. Check your body paragraphs to make sure there are transition words and topic sentences for each paragraph. 2. **Complete your introduction by working with the graphic organizer below.** 3. Please remember that papers are individual assignments and cannot be submitted by more than one person. It's okay to work together by asking a friend for help but no one can submit a joint paper. ==

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Friday, April 28th
1. Write three paragraphs that prove that Graff is either guilty or not guilty of war crimes.

If you need more information about this assignment please download the entire packet below labeled "Court Martial of Colonel Graff" and read the documents.

2. If you're already done with your three paragraphs please start on your introduction.



Thursday, April 27th
1. Please write the first paragraph of your essay.

Wednesday, April 26th
1. Write a letter to Graff about the conflicts Ender faces in Battle School. Please follow the directions on the worksheet. ==

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Tuesday, April 25th
1. Read Chapter 15 (41 minutes)

Monday, April 24rd
1. Read Chapter 14 part 2 (50 minutes) 2. Theory of Relativity ==

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Friday, April 21st
1. Read Chapter 14 part 1 (50 minutes) - read at least half of this chapter over the weekend so that you may read the other half on Monday night comfortably. Pace yourself. Make time to read. Enjoy the audiobook or audioplay. 2. Get 25,000+ points on Memrise. ==

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Thursday, April 20th
Homework 1. Read Chapter 13 (57 minutes) 2. Get 20,000+ points on Memrise.

Wednesday, April 19th
1. Read Chapter 12: Bonzo (51 minutes) 2. Write Ender a letter after the conclusion of this chapter. ==

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Tuesday, April 18th
1. Students are to get 12,000+ points for the month on Memrise. 2. Remind them that they can gauge whether or not they’ve met the mark by clicking the “Month” tab on Memrise. 3. This is the link to Memrise again. https://www.memrise.com/course/1452009/enders-game-army-vocabulary/

=Excellent News!!! Excellent News!!! Excellent News!!!= I was able to locate a new audiobook version of Ender's Game. It is an audio-play which means that it is a play that you can listen to. It's different from the audiobook because it is more dramatic and it is shorter but does not leave anything out the way the graphic novel does. If you are having a difficult time with the book please begin to listen to the audioplay by following the link below:

You can find where we have left off in our reading at 3 hours and 56 minutes into this program. Fast forward the time bar until you get to that point and listen in for a treat.

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Monday, April 17th
1. No school. Read Chapter 11: Veni Vidi Vici (55 minutes)

Friday, April 14th
1. Read Chapter 10 (31 minutes) 2. Army Logo Competition Due Date

Thursday, April 13th
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Wednesday, April 12th
1. Read Chapter 9 (77 minutes) ==

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Tuesday, April 11th
1. Read chapter 8 (45 minutes) 2. Complete the Mind Game and Chapter 7 comprehension questions

Monday, April 10th - Ender's Game Vocab Quiz 1
1. Begin studying beginner list B or advanced list H on Memrise. 2. Finish the take home DYRT Quiz for chapters 6-7. 3. Make sure you are keeping up with your reading.

Friday, April 7th
1. Read **Chapter 7** (56 minutes) 2. Study for the **List A (beginner)** and **List G (advanced) vocabulary quiz on Monday, April 10th **. 3. Get 5,000+ points on Memrise for full vocabulary homework credit this week.
 * 4. Beat Ms. Bloomfield's final Memrise score by Sunday at 5 p.m. for 10 points of extra credit. **Come at me, bro.**

Thursday, April 6th
1. Read Chapter 6 (25 minutes) 2. Open the document called "Ender's Game Comprehension Questions." 3. Do the worksheet that says "Chapter 5" 4. Get 2,500+ points on Memrise.

Wednesday, April 5th
1. Read Chapter 5 (36 minutes) 2. Get at least 1000+ points on Memrise tonight. 3. Study your vocabulary words for to list A and list G. 4. Here is the link to the Memrise course once more: Ender's Game Memrise Vocabulary https://www.memrise.com/course/1452009/enders-game-army-vocabulary/ ==

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Tuesday, April 4
1. Read Chapter 4 (20 minutes) 2. Do the "Bullying and Insults" exercise. 3. Choose an Army Logo to create. This is due on Friday, April 14th. 4. Download the Army Logo here if you lose your copy:

Monday, April 3
1. Read Chapter 3 (20 minutes) 2. Finish Utopia creation 3. Toon Leaders: Finish Toon Evaluation 4. Army Logo Sign Up ==

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Thursday, March 23rd 2017
Enjoy Spring Break.

Wednesday, March 22nd 2017
1. Speak to your group about who will do each part of the Utopia project. 2. Select just **one part** to do for homework. 3. COMPLETE the part you signed up for as homework. 4. If you did not do your homework yesterday make sure that you complete TWO parts of the assignment to catch yourself up.

The Vocabulary Battle Is On!
Please use Memrise to practice the vocabulary words for the first 5 chapters of the book. You can follow the link to the website and sign in.

[|Ender's Game Army Vocabulary] ==

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Tuesday, March 21st 2017
1. Speak to your group about who will do each part of the Utopia project. 2. Select just one part to do for homework. 3. COMPLETE the part you signed up for as homework.

You can download the complete packet below: This sheet is used by Toon Leaders to assess their group's teamwork and performance: ==

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Monday, March 20th 2017
1. Please read chapter 2. 2. Review list A for beginner vocabulary and list G for advanced vocabulary for this week. ==

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Want to Check the Notes?
Forgot your toon? Check the class PowerPoint below. [|English Notes PowerPoint] ==

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Friday
Read chapter 1 of Ender's Game. Forgot your book, no problem. Here is an online version of the novel. Here is the audiobook once more. media type="youtube" key="40AskRLQLe4" width="560" height="315"

Thursday
1. Make a book mark for your new novel **Ender's Game**

Wednesday
1. Prepare for your test on Thursday. ==

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Tuesday, March 14th
1. No school. Enjoy the snow. ==

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Monday, March 13th
1. Please complete the Figurative Language worksheet below: 2. Please study for the open-book Unit 3 Test which will cover figurative language, tone, mood, and your book club book.
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Friday, March 10th
1. Complete your book club book once and for all this weekend. 2. Want to review the Mood and Tone notes? Look at the Prezi below for a few good memories from class.

NOTES SLIDESHOW: PLEASE USE THIS TO REVIEW MOOD

https://prezi.com/w8twp4rn_91g/identifying-mood/

I tried to embed it but the file wouldn't cooperate. Click the link above to view the presentation.

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Commonly Missed Assignments
1. Direct and Indirect Characterization Worksheet 2. Character Social Media 3. 3-2-1 Reading Assignment

4. Tone and Mood Notes for Review 5. Figurative Language Flash Card Review Resource
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6. Figurative Language Bookmarks
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Thursday, March 9th
1. Please finish your novel tonight. If you are not done tonight please have it completed by the weekend. 2. Check out the audiobooks below: The Watsons Go to Birmingham

media type="youtube" key="rt2UJZQwx48" width="560" height="315" Walk Two Moons media type="youtube" key="47lzmlJlPpI" width="560" height="315" Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry media type="youtube" key="wnuhScqq-J0" width="560" height="315"

media type="custom" key="29064653" Copy and paste this link into your browser to hear the entire audiobook for Roll of Thunder https://archive.org/details/RollofThunderHearMyCry/RollofThunderDisc7.mp3

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon media type="youtube" key="0YFZ6oQ6dYA" width="560" height="315"

I tried to add the Where the Mountain Meets the Moon audiobook I downloaded from Audible but there was no way to share it to a group of people. I will have a listening station set up for this book soon.

Wednesday, March 8th
1. Field trip. No homework.

Tuesday, March 7th
1. 1. Please read and ANNOTATE for each chapter. At the end of the chapter write down three important things that happened, two examples of figurative language, and one example of indirect characterization as proof that you have read. Turn in a physical copy to me.

Sasquatch in the Paint: Read chapters 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 Where the Mountain Meets the Moon: Read chapters 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37 Underground Abductors: Read the rest of the book The Watsons go to Birmingham: Read chapter 14 Walk Two Moons: Read chapters 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 Watsons: Chapter 11

If you are like me and sometimes get sleepy or distracted while reading, try an audiobook. ==

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Friday, March 3rd
1. ** Please read and ANNOTATE for each chapter. At the end of the chapter write down three important things that happened, two examples of figurative language, and one example of indirect characterization as proof that you have read. Turn in a physical copy to me. **

**Watsons**: Chapter 10
 * Sasquatch in the Paint: ** Read chapters 22, 23, 24, 25, 26
 * Where the Mountain Meets the Moon: ** Read chapters 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
 * Underground Abductors: ** Read Chapters 19, 20, 21
 * The Watsons go to Birmingham: ** Read chapter 13
 * Walk Two Moons: ** Read chapters 24, 25, 26, 27

If you are like me and sometimes get sleepy or distracted while reading, try an audiobook.


 * The Watsons go to Birmingham:**

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rt2UJZQwx48&list=PLJgmvTk0BuJ0Za7yXISJshOWeeOwPBC5u


 * Walk Two Moons:**

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47lzmlJlPpI&list=PLwzdi80uZ8msknDyMHBELFrMfBH3pxRhr

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtsuzlyKAOa78z9fMsi1V3eLL4bAdmJaO
 * Where the Mountain Meets the Moon: (this audiobook is incomplete)**

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnuhScqq-J0&list=UUGyrkiwpRZd8s06MSlBV-cw
 * Roll of Thunder:**


 * Sasquatch in the Paint**: Sorry, I could not find this as an audiobook online. If you find it, please do let me know.

If you would like to get a jump on our new book Ender's Game you can listen to the full AUDIO BOOK at this link: media type="youtube" key="JmRVb1Vgo-Q" width="560" height="315"

Friday, March 3rd
1. Come ready to perform your book squad song on Monday or send the link or file to my email this weekend. 2. Please read and ANNOTATE for each chapter. At the end of the chapter write down three important things that happened, two examples of figurative language, and one example of indirect characterization as proof that you have read. Turn in a physical copy to me.

Sasquatch in the Paint: Read chapters 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 Where the Mountain Meets the Moon: Read chapters 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 Underground Abductors: Read Chapters 16, 17, 18 The Watsons go to Birmingham: Read chapter 12 Walk Two Moons: Read chapters 20, 21, 22, 23 ==

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Thursday, March 2nd
1. Record or practice your book club song. 2a. Email Ms. Bloomfield a link to the youtube account your recorded the song on or email me the song in some way. OTHERWISE 2b. Come ready to preform your song on Friday 3. Get someone else's opinion on your song so far. ==

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Wednesday, March 1st
1. Do your Social Media worksheet 2. Get someone's opinion on your rap/song so far 3. Read ahead in your book club book 4. Bring your headphones to school ==

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Tuesday, February 27th
1. Complete "Rap On" worksheet by coming up with 8 rhyming lines that you can add to a song about your book club book. - The song that students are creating will be due on Friday of this week. It should be about a CONFLICT, EVENT, CHARACTER, or THEME from the book. - If you need help rhyming your lyrics please go to [|www.RhymeZone.com] for tips. 2. Know what instrumental song you want to sing or rap to. 3. Read ahead in your book club book. 4. Please bring your headphones or earbuds to school again tomorrow. ==

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Monday, February 26th
All books: 1. Write an alternative ending to one of your favorite chapters in your book club book so far. 2. Identify what the chapter is and then write a short story of (15+ sentences or filling the entire page) about a different creative way you would like the chapter to end. 3. Stories should include **eight examples** of figurative language. You may use any type of figurative language twice. 4. To remind you here are the nine types of figurative language:

1. Onomatopoeia 2. Allusion 3. Idiom 4. Alliteration 5. Oxymoron 6. Hyperbole 7. Personification 8. Simile 9. Metaphor ==

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Friday, February 24th
Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry: Write a poem using at least four types of figurative language. The subject of your poem could be about a character you like, a situation that happened in the story, a conflict in the story, or about the way the book makes you feel. Please use this creative exercise as a chance to express your unique point of view about what you are reading.

Please read and ANNOTATE for each chapter. At the end of the chapter write down three important things that happened, two examples of figurative language, and one example of indirect characterization as proof that you have read. Turn in a physical copy to me. Sasquatch in the Paint: Read chapters 15, 16, 17 Where the Mountain Meets the Moon: Read chapters 16, 17, 18 Underground Abductors: Read Chapters 13, 14, 15 The Watsons go to Birmingham: Read chapter 11 Walk Two Moons: Read chapters 16, 17, 18, 19

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Thursday, February 23rd

 * Please read and ANNOTATE for each chapter. At the end of the chapter write down three important things that happened, two examples of figurative language, and one example of indirect characterization as proof that you have read. Turn in a physical copy to me.**

Roll of Thunder: Read chapter 8 Sasquatch in the Paint: Read chapters 11, 12, 13, 14 Where the Mountain Meets the Moon: Read chapters 12, 13, 14, 15 Underground Abductors: Read chapters 10, 11, 12 The Watsons Go to Birmingham: Read chapter 10 Walk Two Moons: Chapter 12, 13, 14, 15

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Wednesday, February 22nd
Please read and ANNOTATE for each chapter. At the end of the chapter write down three important things that happened, two examples of figurative language, and one example of indirect characterization as proof that you have read. Turn in a physical copy to me.

Roll of Thunder: Read chapter 7 Sasquatch: Read chapters 8, 9, and 10 Where the Mountain Meets the Moon: Read chapters 8, 9, 10, and 11 Underground Abductors: Read chapters 7, 8, and 9 The Watsons Go to Birmingham: Read chapters 8, 9 Walk Two Moons: Read chapters 9 and 10

If you like audiobooks here are some links for some of the novels.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtsuzlyKAOa78z9fMsi1V3eLL4bAdmJaO
 * Where the Mountain Meets the Moon: (this audiobook is incomplete)**

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnuhScqq-J0&list=UUGyrkiwpRZd8s06MSlBV-cw
 * Roll of Thunder:**


 * Sasquatch in the Paint**: Sorry, I could not find this as an audiobook online. If you find it, please do let me know.

(There is no audiobook. Here is a link to the companion text: Nat Turner by Kyle Baker)
 * Underground Abductors:**

[[file:Kyle Baker, Nat Turner Part 1 - Home.pdf]]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rt2UJZQwx48&list=PLJgmvTk0BuJ0Za7yXISJshOWeeOwPBC5u
 * The Watsons go to Birmingham:**

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47lzmlJlPpI&list=PLwzdi80uZ8msknDyMHBELFrMfBH3pxRhr
 * Walk Two Moons:**

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Tuesday, February 21st
1. 2 sided Alliteration/Oxymoron Worksheet


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=== There will be a Figurative Language Quiz on February 22nd. Please study these literary vocabulary words: simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, oxymoron, alliteration, onomatopoeia, idiom, and allusion. You should be able to identify what these words mean. You should be able to identify them in a poem or story. You should be able to explain what they add to the story. You should be able to use each of these kinds of figurative language in your own work. ===

Monday, February 20th
1. No school. Want to do a few extra skill building drills on our day off? These are completely optional ways to practice your skills before the test.


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Friday, February 17th
1. **Idioms 1 and 2**


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2. **Idiom Illustration Competition:** - Students are to choose an idiom from the document below "Common Idioms." - They will illustrate the idiom taking up the page and coloring it in - They will write down the meaning of the idiom - They will write down the origin of the idiom - They will use the idiom in their own original sentence - The best project wins for their period


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Thursday, February 16th
1. This is a reminder that all green folders will be re-checked and collected on Friday. Please be sure to finish up any more Book Squad work you are missing. 2. Complete the onomatopoeia and allusion worksheets.


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Wednesday, February 15th
1. Please complete the Simile and Metaphor Sort and Convert worksheet. This worksheet is two pages.

Tuesday, February 14th
1. Please complete the Metaphor and Personification worksheets.


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Monday, February 13th
1. Please complete the Simile worksheet.


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=== There will be a Figurative Language Quiz on February 22nd. Please study these literary vocabulary words: simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, oxymoron, alliteration, onomatopoeia, idiom, and allusion. You should be able to identify what these words mean. You should be able to identify them in a poem or story. You should be able to explain what they add to the story. You should be able to use each of these kinds of figurative language in your own work. === ==

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Friday, February 3rd
1. Read chapter 8 in your book club book. If you are reading Rolling Thunder read to page 160. 2. Finish your original storyboard. 3. Study for the quiz on Wednesday. The study guide is below.



January Make Up Work
1. If you might have missed a homework assignment in January or early February, feel free to download a new copy from this file.

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Thursday, February 2nd
1. Do the Grapefruit vs. Lemon compare and contrast worksheet. 2. Begin to study for a sentence diagramming quiz on Wednesday.

Wednesday, February 1st
1. Please color and decorate your storyboard and turn in the finished product tomorrow. 2. If you misplaced your story or the directions you can find them in the file below:

Tuesday, January 31st
1. Please complete the Olympic games compare and contrast.

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Monday, January 30th
1. Please complete the grizzly bear vs. polar bear compare and contrast worksheet. ==

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Friday, January 27th
1. Please read for 20 minutes.

Thursday, January 26th
1. Compare and contrast for Eiffle Tower vs. Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Wednesday, January 25th
1. Please complete the compare and contrast worksheet for pitcher plant vs. venus flytrap. ==

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Tuesday, January 24th
1. Complete the Compare and Contrast Worksheet for Venus Fly Traps vs. Pitcher Plants. 2. Be sure to put three examples in all three sections of the graphic organizer.

Monday, January 23rd
1. Read for 20 Minutes 2. Complete the Compare and Contrast Worksheet for the Leaning Tower of Pisa vs. The Eiffel Tower. ==

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Friday, January 13th
1. Finish writing a summary of chapters 1-7 of your book. This is a paper grade. This summary should be at least 10+ sentences long. This assignment is due before school on Monday.

Thursday, January 12th
1. Write a summary of chapters 1-7 of your book. This is a paper grade. This summary should be at least 10+ sentences long. This assignment is due before school on Monday. ==

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Wednesday, January 11th
1. Prepare for the written Scripp's spelling test for tomorrow 2. Do your sentence diagramming worksheet ==

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Tuesday, January 10th
1. Continue to practice your Scripp's Spelling Bee words. 2. Prepare for a reading quiz for chapters 1-6 (or 1-4 if you are reading Rolling Thunder) of your book. ==

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Monday, January 9th
1. Prepare for a quiz on Chapters 1-6 of your book. 2. Study the Scripp's Spelling Bee words you were given. You can download the worksheet below.



Friday, January 6th
1. You have been granted an extension on your assignment for Thursday. Read chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. If you are reading Roll of Thunder please read chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4. 2. Have a great weekend and stay warm!

Thursday, January 5th
1. Read to chapter 6 in your book. 2. Answer 15+ questions from the Book Squad "Show Offs" packet. 3. Read **chapter 6** of your Book Squad book unless you are reading //Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry//. This squad will read to chapter 4.

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Wednesday, January 4th
Read for 20 minutes today. Read up to chapter 3 of your Book Squad book. ==

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Tuesday, January 3rd
1. Get ready for a "Preparedness Quiz." Be sure to have these 5 items: Black Reading Notebook Green Reading Log Paper Pencil Book Squad Book ==

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Tuesday, Dec. 20
ENJOY YOUR BREAK!!!!!!!!!!!!! ==

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Monday, Dec. 19
1. The final paper is due on Google Docs by 7 pm. Please share it with me for full credit. 2. Please read for 20 minutes. ==

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If you have lost your writing prompt or aren't sure what the paper is about please download a new copy of this file:



 * The completed paper with all an introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion are due on Dec. 19th. Please "share" this document with me on the 19th to receive full credit. Any papers that are shared after the 19th will lose points for each day that they are late. Make a plan to be sure that you are ready to succeed now so that you can get your work finished over the weekend and enjoy break without any worries. **

Friday, Dec. 16
1. Work on your paper over the weekend. 2. Please be sure to show that you have **formatted** **your** **paper** properly using the checklist we went over in class. 3. Please share your final version of your paper to my email jbloomfield@latinpcs.org 4. Bring your reading log to class that shows you've read for at least 1 hour this week for full credit. ==

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Thursday, Dec. 15
1. Please read your "book squad" book for 20 minutes. 2. Continue to work on your paper. ==

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Wednesday, Dec. 14
1. Please type up the conclusion that we wrote in class on Wednesday and add it to your paper this evening. 2. Read for 20 minutes. ==

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Tuesday, Dec. 13
1. Please type up the introduction that we wrote in class on Monday and add it to your paper this evening. 2. Read for 20 minutes. ==

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Monday, Dec. 12
1. **Please fill out your reading log for everyday of this week**. By the end of the week you will need to have read for two hours total. That breaks down to 20 minutes a day. Feel free to read longer than that. Just know that your reading log will be checked.

2. For homework, **please type up the three page outline you did for the weekend and share it as a Google Doc**.
 * You are only responsible for typing up the first three body paragraphs.**

We will continue to work on the introduction and conclusion in class.

Notes on the Paper:
Here are some possible themes to choose from if you need an idea: s Honor Among Thieves s Isolation (being made to feel alone) s Difficult Relationships Between Boys and Girls s Feeling Like an Outsider s Struggles Between Rich and Poor s Finding Your Identity s Everything Changing s Loyalty s Violence

Thursday, Dec. 8th
1. Read for 20 minutes and fill out your reading log. 2. Have your parent sign your reading log for full credit. 3. Complete your three page outline. If you lose your paper you can find a copy below.

I have also included an electronic copy of //The Outsiders// book in case you've lost yours.

The new due date for the rough draft is December 13th, 2016. Please have your first draft completed and shared with me on Google Doc.

Wednesday, Dec. 7th
No homework.

Tuesday, Dec. 6th
1. Fill out your reading log for Tuesday by reading for 20 minutes. 2. Have your parent sign for full credit. 3. Answer questions for your Book Squad Olympics assignment. ==

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Monday, Dec. 5th
1. Fill out your reading log for the first time. If you lose yours you may print a new one using the file below. 2. Have a parent sign your log after reading for 20 minutes. 3. Welcome to Unit 3!

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Thursday, Dec. 1
1. Go online and Google the book you were assigned. 2. Identify the setting, culture, and time period the book happens. 3. Come to school with 3+ facts about the setting, culture, people, or time period. You can make all three facts about one thing or make the facts about different things. Bring a total of three facts for full credit.

Here is a link to the Google Doc that contains the booklist: https://docs.google.com/a/latinpcs.org/document/d/1UV1s0iQ10klk1-BEbQycGv0haWHltWuKh62_lsHbiks/edit?usp=sharing ==

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Wednesday, Nov. 30
Read the poem and answer the questions on the fourth page of the Two Brothers document.

Tuesday, Nov. 29
Answer question 4 on "The Two Brothers" document. ==

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Monday, Nov. 28th
Answer questions 1-3 on "The Two Brothers" document which is attached below.

"The Two Brothers" document can be found here:

Tuesday Nov. 22
Read for 30+ minutes

Monday Nov. 21
Read for 30+ minutes

Friday 11/18
Please fill out the (Main Idea) Topic Sentence and Evidence and Explanation sections only for supporting detail A of your thesis statement.

Homework Help: I wanted to teach this paper in small steps rather than give students a large assignment that they would have to fend for themselves on. That said, **this outline is only for the first body paragraph of the essay**. The thesis statement should be at the top and include an opinion that follows this template:

= "(character's name)'s **changes in The Outsiders helps us understand the** (implicit/explicit) **theme of** (the theme the student has chosen to write about) **BECAUSE** (reason 1, reason 2, and reason 3). =


 * For this part of the outline you will only have to write about the first reason which will become your first body paragraph. **

You will create this first body paragraph by writing a topic sentence and then three pieces of evidence and three explanations of that evidence in order to support the topic sentence.

This is essentially going to become your first paragraph of the paper. **There are two other outline sheets for the other two paragraphs but students won't receive those until they successfully submit the outline for the first paragraph.**

If you have any more questions about this section of the paper feel free to message me. I'm here to help.

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Thursday 11/17
Please **fill out the "thesis" section of the outline only.** You can find the outline below.



THERE WILL BE A FINAL OUTSIDERS TEST ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21st. PLEASE STUDY THE BOOK AND REVIEW EACH CHAPTER.
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Wednesday 11/16
1. There will be a vocabulary quiz today. Please refer to your notes before coming to class so that you will be prepared. 2. Begin studying for The Final Outsiders Test 3. Read Chapter 12 ==

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Tuesday 11/15
Study for your chapter 10-12 vocabulary quiz. Read Chapter 11. Finish your Chapter 10-11 Comprehension Questions.

Read the Article [[file:Are Fears, Worries, and Hard Times Ahead for American Muslims?.docx]]
After reading the article identify the thesis statement.

Remember a thesis statement is an opinion backed up by three main ideas.

After you identify the thesis statement and the main ideas (or topic sentences) write them into the graphic organizer below. Finally, explain how the main ideas are supported with evidence.



If you did not get all the notes today, you can refer to this PowerPoint.

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Friday 11/11
Enjoy your day off

=Thursday 11/10= Read for 30 minutes

Wednesday 11/9
No homework ==

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Tuesday 11/8
Turn in your reflection, blurb, or chapter 7-9 questions if you have not already.

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**Public Service Announcement:**
==**For Quarter 2 until the end of the school year students will be penalized for turning in homework that is incomplete, off topic, or for failing to turn in assignments. This will begin to directly affect your final grade immediately. Please make a point to turn in your homework everyday as this is the best way to sharpen your reading and writing skills outside of school.**==


 * Friday**
 * 1. Prepare and study for a VOCABULARY and READING quiz for chapters 7-9 on Monday.**
 * 2. Write a reflection on your performance today that answers 3+ questions below in complete sentences. This should be 8+ sentences for full credit.**

[[file:Theme Reflection HW.docx]]

 * You may find the vocabulary list below:**


 * Thru. November 3**


 * Read Chapter 9 of __The Outsiders.__ Continue working on your recitation, illustration, or script. Come ready to present for the Friday Showcase.**


 * Wed. November 2**


 * Read Chapter 8 of __The Outsiders__.**


 * 1. Memorize the poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay" to recite and explain on Friday.**
 * 2. Illustrate the poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay" to display and explain on Friday.**
 * 3. Plan a script to act out the poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay" to act out and explain on Friday.**

Nature's first green is gold, Her hardest hue to hold. Her early leaf's a flower; But only so an hour. Then leaf subsides to leaf. So Eden sank to grief, So dawn goes down to day. Nothing gold can stay.


 * November 1**


 * Read Chapter 7 of __The Outsiders__. There will be a reading quiz on this chapter on Wednesday.**


 * October 31**


 * Get out your sewing machine and make your best costume. But don't do any homework, it's Halloween.**


 * October 28th**


 * Read for 30+ minutes over the weekend. Go on an adventure.**


 * October 27th**
 * 1. Read Chapter 6**
 * 2. Answer these questions:**

1) Johnny makes a surprising decision. What is it? Why does Dally plead with him to change his mind?

2) Why does Ponyboy feel responsible for the burning of the church?

3) Who is injured most badly in the fire and how?

4) At the end of this chapter, Ponyboy realizes how Darry really feels about him. What is Darry’s fear? How does Ponyboy understand this?

5) Have you ever felt angry at your parents for decisions they have made “in your best interest” or “for your own good?” Tell us about it. Did you eventually understand why they made that decision?


 * October 26th**


 * Create a vocabulary story using between 6-8 of the vocabulary words for chapters 3-6. The story can be about anything you wish. Click the worksheet for more details.**


 * October 25th**


 * Fill out the crossword puzzle attached using the vocabulary words for chapters 5-6.**


 * October 24th**

Read Chapter 5


 * October 21st**

https://quizlet.com/161832544/chapter-3-4-vocab-flash-cards/
 * Read for 30+ minutes over the weekend.**
 * Make sure to study your vocabulary words. You can use this Quizlet to study this weekend.**


 * October 20th**

Read Chapter 4 Practice vocabulary words for chapters 3-4. They can be found on the wikispace page.


 * Just in case you need to re-take the Conflict Quiz here is a handy study guide:**



Complete the homework on Inferences.
 * October 19th**

Below are the notes on inferences:

Review the Chapter 3-4 vocabulary words.


 * October 18th**
 * 1. Finish the Time Spotter worksheet**
 * 2. Write your alternate beginning and ending to "Tell-Tale Heart" on the Change the Story worksheet.**
 * You can find the homework by printing from this PDF:**
 * If you're curious about Foreshadowing please listen to the video below.**

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 * October 17th**


 * 1. Read Chapter 3 of __The Outsiders__**
 * 2. Complete the second S.T.E.A.L. characterization worksheet.**

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 * You can listen to the audiobook here:**

Friday 10/14 Students will read Chapter 2.

Thursday 10/13 Study your vocabulary for chapters 1-2.

Wednesday 10/12

HW: Students will complete the S.T.E.A.L. worksheet for homework on their own.

Tuesday 10/11

Please read Chapter 1 of __The Outsiders__.


 * These are the readings for the test. Please re-read these texts so that you will be ready for the test on Thursday, Oct. 6th.**

Please spend at **least 30+ minutes reading over the weekend.**
 * Sept. 30th**

Spend some time reviewing your notes for conflict, elements of plot, sensory details, dialogue, and main idea. =There will be a test on Thursday, October, 6th.= The focus will be sensory details, dialogue, and main idea.

The two readings "Wild Boy" and "Your Lifestyle Has Already Been Designed" will be our featured texts during the test. You will be expected to retain your knowledge of the four conflicts and the five elements of plot.


 * Sept. 29th**

Fill out the main idea worksheet/graphic organizer for main idea of the article "Your Lifestyle Has Already Been Designed" by David Cain.

Tips: Remember to start from the bottom.

On the DETAILS space you are to write evidence for what you think one of the most important ideas in the story is.

Usually the main idea is made up of multiple important points. In the IDEA space you will identify one of the biggest ideas. Sometimes stories have more than one important idea. This area you space to include at least two.

In the main idea space you will write what you think the main idea is considering your two big ideas.

If you still need a little help, don't be shy about emailing me with questions.


 * Sept. 28th**

Open our reading for today to the second page. R ead the section "A Culture of Unnecessaries" and write a 4+ response that describes the main idea with a supporting point from the text. 

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">**Sept. 27th**
 * Read the rest of "Wild Boy." Complete the graphic organizer for main idea.**


 * Sept. 26th**
 * Please submit your completed narrative essay by "sharing" your Google Doc to my email. My email address is jbloomfield@latinpcs.org.**

1. **Spend 30+ minutes in DEAR** time this weekend reading the new books you checked out from the library. 2. Finish all changes to your **narrative essay** and send them in to me by Sunday evening. Have a great weekend!
 * Sept. 23rd**

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">**Sept. 22nd** 1. Finish your sensory detail handout if you were not able to complete it in class. 2. Work on your narrative essay.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">**Sept. 21st**

Write a 5+ sentence story with two examples of dialogue and two examples of sensory details. Sensory details are descriptions that engage your sense of touch, taste, smell, sight, and sound.

**Sept. 20th** **Please make dialogue corrections to this text:** Correct the passage with proper use of indentation, punctuation, and dialogue.

I told him Papa was fine and handed him a slip my grandpa had given me. They sure are some fine looking pups he said. You’ll have to go around the door. I’m sure my feet never touched the ground as I flew around the building. He unlocked the door, and I stepped in, looking for the dogs. I couldn’t see anything but boxes, barrels, old trunks, and some rolls of barbed wire. The kindly stationmaster walked over to one of the boxes. Do you want the box and everything in it he asked. I told him I didn’t want to the box, just the wiggly puppies inside. How are you going to carry them he asked. I think they’re a little too young to follow behind you without a leash.

**Sept. 19** **1.** Correct any mistakes in **dialogue** that you have on your narrative essay. **2. Write a dialogue exchange** between two famous or infamous famous people. **Each person must speak at least three times.** Make sure to use **proper grammar, indention, and punctation.**

**Sept. 16th** Please submit your second draft (the one with revisions from your peer review partner) by Saturday morning. You will see comments on Sunday night or Monday morning. If you'd like to review for your quiz please find the Jeopardy review PowerPoint attached to this message. The best way to review is to consult your Interactive Reading Notebook from pages 2-10 and study your notes. Have a great weekend!

**Friday, Sept. 9th** Students will complete a first draft of their narrative writing assignment over the weekend and bring a copy of the completed draft to class on Monday for a peer review session.

Students will write the **exposition** of their narrative writing assignment to turn in at the beginning of class. In their **exposition** they will introduce the characters, time period, and setting. The exposition will end with an **exciting force** (the discovery of the source of eternal life)**.**
 * Thursday, Sept. 8th**

**Students will continue to brainstorm for their story with a narrative writing graphic organizer.**
 * Wednesday, Sept. 7th**

**Tuesday, Sept. 6th** **Students will begin to brainstorm for their story with a narrative writing graphic organizer.**

**UPDATED!**
 * You can download a digital copy of __Tuck Everlasting__ below. Have an amazing and safe Labor Day! **

**Friday, Sept. 2nd** **Homework** ** Bring your book __Tuck Everlasting__ with you to class on Monday. ** **Use this afternoon to re-read your favorite 3+ chapters of __Tuck Everlasting__. Refresh yourself on the story and the role of each character. Be ready to discuss the book on Monday.** ** If you did not finish the summer reading over break, that will be no excuse on Monday. ** ** Be sure to finish it over the weekend. ** **If you do not have a book, contact me privately and we will work something out.** **You can download the book below:**

**Thursday, Sept. 1st** **Homework** **Write an 8+ sentence reflection about your experience being an actor, creating your own script, using costumes and props, and learning about conflict through theatre.** **Answer at least three of these questions in your response:** **1. How did this activity help you remember what different types of conflicts could look like?** **2. What new ideas would you add to this if you were teaching someone about conflict using theater/drama?** **3. Did you feel like you nailed your performance?** **4. How did preparing ahead of time help you feel more confident?** **5. What was the best and worst part of your experience acting or observing today?**

**Wednesday, August 31st** **Homework** For homework you will rehearse the script for **15-20+ minutes** at home with your sister, brother, friends, mother, or father. Make sure that you remember your lines and treat yourself to a little fun for a job well done once you get them down. Be sure to **remember to bring any props or costumes** that you would like to use to school with you on Thursday. **Practice makes perfect and you can never be too prepared.** Have fun! You'll find the rubric you are being graded by in the document below. Don't forget that you will also assess/grade your classmates as they perform. =

= HOMEWORK

Tuesday, August 30th
For homework complete this handout

The document asks you to list 5 different conflicts for each of the scenarios.

These are the possible scenarios.

1. Man vs. Man, Man vs. Group, Internal Conflict 2. Man vs. Man, Man vs. Another Man, External Conflict* 3. Man vs. Nature, Internal Conflict, Man vs. Man 4. Man vs. Group, Man vs. Self, Internal Conflict 5. Man vs. Self, External Conflict, Man vs. Nature 6. Man vs. Nature, Man vs. Self, Internal Conflict


 * (remember that this one requires you to have a Man vs. Man conflict with two individual people. For example: Harry Potter vs. Voldemort and also later Harry Potter vs. Snape)


 * A note on the last section:**

Many people seemed uncertain about how to complete the bottom part of the sheet which asks you to combine three conflicts (one from each category) into one idea. This is actually easy if you tell yourself a story about the conflicts.

For example, if your group had the first pairing (Man vs. Man, Man vs. Group, Internal Conflict) and you looked down your list to find different elements to combine into a skit it might go something like this.

From your Man vs. Man section you could take an example like, "a girl steals a necklace from her sister" and for Man vs. Group you could take an example like "a person's family confronts them about something they did wrong" and from Internal Conflict "a person can't decide if they should tell the truth or not." These are three elements from three different sections of the worksheet that you will use your imagination to make into a skit or story about conflict.

Here's a story idea I thought of that I can write in the last section of the text based on the ideas that I pulled from each section (Man vs. Man, Man vs. Group, Internal Conflict):

"A girl steals from her sister and has to confront her family about the truth, she is really emotionally unsure about what to do."

For the final section you are pulling one idea from each category and combining them into one made-up story.

** Sixth Grade English ** //<span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 14pt;">“It was books that taught me that the things that tormented me most were the very things that connected me with all the people who were alive, or who had ever been alive.” — James Baldwin // //<span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 14pt;"> “That is part of the beauty of all literature. You discover that your longings are universal longings, that you’re not lonely and isolated from anyone. You belong.” —F. Scott Fitzgerald // <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">In the quote above, James Baldwin and F. Scott Fitzgerald beautifully summarize one of the most exciting and amazing parts about reading—the ability to learn from and connect with people from all over the world, from many different time periods, and from an exceptional number of backgrounds. Over the course of the year, we will embark on an exciting pathway that will allow us to begin uncovering the meaning behind these quotes and their messages about the importance of literature. This class is about making connections between all parts of a story, poem, song, or article—from the strength of an individual word on a page to the greater theme or central idea of a complete piece of writing—to our own lives and our own loyalties.

<span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">In 6th grade English, students will continue to sharpen, deepen, and strengthen their abilities to read, interpret, analyze, and critique increasingly complex short stories, poems, novels, and literary nonfiction. In addition, students will further develop their abilities to craft narrative, argumentative, and expository texts while continuing to work towards mastering grammar and the conventions of the English language. Finally, sixth graders will also practice public speaking and active listening skills regularly.


 * __<span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">Daily Supplies __**

<span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">Students are required to arrive to class with the following every day:


 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Courier New&#39;;">o <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">2 5-subject, black, spiral bound notebooks (One for reading and one for writing)
 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Courier New&#39;;">o <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">Black Folder
 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Courier New&#39;;">o <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">Pen/Pencil, Colored Pencils, Tape, Scissors
 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Courier New&#39;;">o <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">Their homework planner/agenda
 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Courier New&#39;;">o <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">The required class readings
 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Courier New&#39;;">o <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">An independent reading book


 * __<span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">Unit Breakdown and Anchor Texts __**

<span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">I. Listening to the Author (Anchor Text: //Tuck Everlasting// and select Short Stories) <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">II. Authors’ Tools (Anchor Text: //The Outsiders//) <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">III. Questioning the Author (Anchor Text: //Monster)// <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">IV. Comparing the Author (Anchor Text: //The Giver)// <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">V. Preparing for 7th Grade (Anchor Texts: //The Pearl// and //Ender’s Game)//


 * __<span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">Grade Breakdown: __**

<span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">Select classwork and homework assignments will be collected for a grade. This section of the grade will also include Interactive Notebook checks.
 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Courier New&#39;;">o //<span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">Classwork & Homework //<span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">(30%)

<span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">This category includes reading quizzes, grammar assessments, and traditional multiple choice and short answer quizzes on class and subject material. Students will be given advanced notice before every closed book test or quiz. There will be “pop” open-notes and annotation quizzes.
 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Courier New&#39;;">o //<span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">Tests & Quizzes //<span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">(25%)

<span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">This category can also be termed “summative” or “long term” assessments and it is made up of long term, multi-draft writing assignments; formal speeches; and formal, lengthy group projects that are normally completed at the end of a unit.
 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Courier New&#39;;">o //<span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">Projects & Papers //<span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">(25%)

<span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">In keeping with the mission of WLPCS, all students are expected to participate daily in class. Participation, dialogue, and actively engaging with class material are all critical to learning. Preparation includes coming to class with all required supplies and with the mindset to engage fully in the activities for the day. Students will be graded weekly on their participation.
 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Courier New&#39;;">o //<span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">Participation & Preparation //<span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">(20%)


 * __<span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">Interactive Notebooks __**

<span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">Over the course of the year, students will build and compile two Interactive Notebooks (IN)—one for reading classes and one for writing classes. These notebooks will house important readings, notes, practice, writing project information, and study materials for students. Not only will students be learning the skills and content associated with the core curriculum of this class, but they will also be guided through lessons on organization and study habits. When students are absent, it is important they attend tutorial in order to update their INs in order to have all notes and materials necessary to successfully understanding class material. More information on INs will be taught and distributed over the course of the first two weeks in class.


 * __<span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">Homework Policy __**


 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Courier New&#39;;">o <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">Daily Homework__:__ Late homework will **not** be accepted except in the case of illness, an __excused__ appointment, or significant family events. Failure to submit homework results in “0” points for that homework assignment.


 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Courier New&#39;;">o <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">Long-Term HW: For every day that a long term paper, project, or assignment is late, the letter grade will be lowered by **one** full letter grade.

<span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">Please know that assigned homework is both important and not only required for student growth and learning, but also is many times necessary for success in the next day’s class. If a student gets “stuck” on an assignment or if there is a problem with the daily assignment, please do not hesitate to email me and we will work through the individual situation together to find a solution.


 * __<span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">Class Expectations __**

<span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">The following four expectations will be held consistently throughout the year:
 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Courier New&#39;;">o <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">Respect for **Self**
 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Courier New&#39;;">o <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">Respect for **Others**
 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Courier New&#39;;">o <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">Respect for the **Right to Learn**
 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Courier New&#39;;">o <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">Respect for **Property**

<span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">I expect a lot from English 6 students because I know they can give a lot. Officially in the middle school environment and role models for a younger class, 6th graders will be held to all behavior guidelines explained in the Code of Conduct in the Washington Latin Family Handbook. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated in English 6 as it interrupts the learning of the whole class.

<span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">I do realize, though, that some days are better than others and a Monday morning in the middle of February may not feel the same as the first Monday of the school year. If a student realizes her or she needs to take a reset/quick break, he or she can let me know and that effort and self-awareness will be applauded and honored and not condemned while we work //together// to make class a success that day. Open communication and self-awareness are critical to the functioning of the class and also to continued personal development in middle school.

<span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">Finally, I expect English 6 students to take risks. Raise your hand and think through your ideas, even if they are not right on track. That is the point of school!


 * __<span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">Contacting Me/Questions __**

<span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">Thank you for taking the time to read this syllabus! If you have any questions, concerns, comments, or just want to talk further about the class, please do not hesitate to contact me. I am readily available by email and am eager to connect and talk about how to make this a successful year for all English 6 students!

<span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">Best, <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">Jos Bloomfield <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">jbloomfield@latinpcs.org

<span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;">http://wlpcsmiddleschool.wikispaces.com/Bloomfield