Monday, January 31, 2011

Language Arts (Sun)

- Persuasive GoAnimate Project due Mon. 2/7 --- make sure you e-mail the link to Ms. Sun on Sunday night 2/6 using the proper format (refer to the handout)!

Language Arts (Yong)

-counterargument practice - "Some may say..., but I say.... Others may argue that..., but I say...."

Social Studies (Alford)

-China test on Thursday

-Chines New Year assignment due: Fri

Social Studies (Yong)

-China test - Ch.19-24 - tomorrow!

- Chinese New Year Feast - Wed! Don't forget to bring your food in a disposable container. If you bring a container that CANNOT be thrown away, please make sure it has your name on it. Please remember to bring serving utensils and that a refrigerator and microwave will not be available. You should bring enough for 12-15 people.

Math 6

- Pg. 310 #12-20; Pg. 295 #48, 50

- Work on COM (minimum entry #3)

- Ch. 5 test analysis due: 2/1

- COM#2 due: 2/17

-quiz corrections and p. sig

Math 6/7

- Pg. 300 #6-14 even; 22, 24

- Work on COM (minimum entry #3)

- Ch. 5 test analysis due: 2/1

- COM#2 due: 2/17

-quiz corrections and p. sig

Science

- work hard on editing your Natural Resources/Global Issues Project this week in class! Project is due Mon. 2/14!

- Natural Resources/Global Issues Project Check-in #2 due Fri. 2/4!

- continue researching for Journey to America's National Parks biome project with your group (collaborate using Google Docs). Keep track of due dates using the calendar!

- online Chapter 16 Review due Mon. 2/7

- Chapter 16 Quiz on Mon. 2/7!

Exploratory (Alford)

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Exploratory (Sun/Yong)

-Please download your final project at:

Advisory (Alford)

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Advisory (Yong)

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Friday, January 28, 2011

Language Arts (Sun)

- finish rough draft of the Persuasive GoAnimate project so you're ready to make the animation next week in class!

Language Arts (Yong)

- no homework

Social Studies (Alford)

- China test 2/2 or 2/3

-Study Guide questions 1-4 due Mon.

Social Studies (Yong)

- Study guide - due Monday! Study for Jeopardy!

- Preparing for Chinese New Year handout - due Wednesday. It would be a good idea to get it done this weekend!

- China test - Tues, 2/1. You will receive the study guide tomorrow in class. On Monday, we will be playing Jeopardy.

- Chinese New Year's Eve Feast - Wed, 2/2

Math 6

-P. sig. on HW packet

-P. sig. on stamp sheet

-Read class news to parents

-COM#2 due 2/17

- Ch. 5 Test Analysis due 2/1

- Ch. 5 Re-retake on 2/1 at brunch in room 13; MUST show Ms. Alford what you have done to study for re-retake

Math 6/7

-P. sig. on HW packet

-P. sig. on stamp sheet

-Read class news to parents

-COM#2 due 2/17

- Ch. 5 Test Analysis due 2/1

- Ch. 5 Re-retake on 2/1 at brunch in room 13; MUST show Ms. Alford what you have done to study for re-retake

Science

- start researching for your biome project


- make sure that you are finished with filming and loading your video footages on to your computer sometime this week --- to ensure that the file will work with the Macbooks next week in class, you can go to Zamzar and have them convert your file FREE for you as a .mov file, then load the .mov file onto your USB to bring to school next Monday for editing

Advisory (Yong)
- Blog entry: Change Through Success
paragraph 1: When was a time when you felt like you truly learned something useful in life? (Academic or personal learning)

Paragraph 2: How did this learning change your life?

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Language Arts (Sun)

- complete rest of  "Robot Coming Through"
- write a "call to action" for the same topic you've been using the last few days

Language Arts (Yong)

- Methods of Support GoAnimate project - due TONIGHT. Please email it to me tonight (yong_aimee@cusdk8.org) with the link of your project. Make sure it is titled: lastname1_firstname1_lastname2_firstname2_persuasive

Social Studies (Alford)

- China test 2/1

-Study Guide questions 1-4 due Mon.

-Han Social Group Brick due: Friday

Social Studies (Yong)

- Thunder: Write one paragraph (4-6 sentences) about what the Silk Road game taught you.

- homework check tomorrow - please bring your workbook tomorrow! We will be checking Ch.22, 23, 24 workbook reading notes.

- China test - Tues, 2/1. You will receive the study guide tomorrow in class. On Monday, we will be playing Jeopardy.

- Chinese New Year's Eve Feast - Wed, 2/2

Math 6

- Pg 304 # 20-34 even

-COM workday #1 1/28

-COM#2 due 2/17

- Ch. 5 Test Analysis due 2/1

- Ch. 5 Re-retake on 2/1 at brunch in room 13; MUST show Ms. Alford what you have done to study for re-retake

Math 6/7

-Pg.296 #12 -26 even

-COM workday #1 1/28

-COM#2 due 2/17

- Ch. 5 Test Analysis due 2/1

- Ch. 5 Re-retake on 2/1 at brunch in room 13; MUST show Ms. Alford what you have done to study for re-retake

Science

- start researching for your biome project


- make sure that you are finished with filming and loading your video footages on to your computer sometime this week --- to ensure that the file will work with the Macbooks next week in class, you can go to Zamzar and have them convert your file FREE for you as a .mov file, then load the .mov file onto your USB to bring to school next Monday for editing

- Biomes Online Scavenger Hunt due tomorrow!


Advisory (Yong)
- Blog entry: Change Through Success
paragraph 1: When was a time when you felt like you truly learned something useful in life? (Academic or personal learning)

Paragraph 2: How did this learning change your life?

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

TURN IN FIELDTRIP PERMISSION SLIPS! If you bring it tomorrow, I will give 50 points per person.

Language Arts (Sun)

- complete "Robot Coming Through" questions #1-5
- pick a Great Beginning method and write one for the same topic you used for last night's homework

• Surprising Statements
• Quotations
• Thought-provoking Questions
• Direct Address
• Strong Opinions
• Anecdote

(remember to refer back to the WriteSmart: Introductions handout if you're unsure about any of the above)

Language Arts (Yong)

- Methods of Support GoAnimate project - due Friday. Please email it to me by Thursday night or earlier (yong_aimee@cusdk8.org). Make sure it is titled: lastname1_firstname1_lastname2_firstname2_persuasive

Social Studies (Alford)

- Han Social Group Brick due: Friday

Social Studies (Yong)

- Create game cards for the Surviving the Silk Road game tomorrow! Please make sure you have one "I Suffer!" card, one "I Succeed!" card, and one "Trading Port" card. On the front of each card, include the name of the game, the type of card, and your group number and letter. Don't forget to WRITE NEATLY! Please keep your rough draft half-sheets to turn in with your cards.

- China test - Tues, 2/1

- Chinese New Year's Eve Feast - Wed, 2/2

Math 6

- Pg 294 # 30-40 even

-COM workday #1 1/28

-COM#3 due 2/17

- Ch. 5 Test Analysis due 2/1

- Ch. 5 Re-retake on 2/1 at brunch in room 13; MUST show Ms. Alford what you have done to study for re-retake

Math 6/7

-COM workday #1 1/28

-COM#3 due 2/17

- Ch. 5 Test Analysis due 2/1

- Ch. 5 Re-retake on 2/1 at brunch in room 13; MUST show Ms. Alford what you have done to study for re-retake

Science

- read through the biome project website for instructions so you can ask Ms. Sun questions about it this week. With your group, decide by tomorrow which national park you'd like to do the project on for the biome you've been assigned.

- print Chapter 16 Section 1, Section 2, Section 3, Section 4 Guided Notes (if you can manage to print back-to-back, you will not only save paper, but it will fit perfectly on four sheets of paper)

- make sure that you are finished with filming and loading your video footages on to your computer sometime this week --- to ensure that the file will work with the Macbooks next week in class, you can go to Zamzar and have them convert your file FREE for you as a .mov file, then load the .mov file onto your USB to bring to school next Monday for editing

- if you didn't get to finish writing down notes for the Planet Earth video, plan to come in at lunch this week to re-watch the video
Monday: "Pole to Pole"
Wednesday: "Fresh Water"
Thursday: "Jungles"
Friday: by request

- finish answering questions for Acid Rain/Sediment Questions (will be stamped TOMORROW --- come at brunch, lunch, or after school if you want to see the Acid Rain/Sediment cards again!)

- complete Biomes Online Scavenger Hunt at home --- due this Friday

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Language Arts (Sun)

-"Dino-mite Discoveries" pg. 17 #1-3
- using the topic you chose in class, write using bullet points:

• thesis statement (using occasion/position or however format)
• main point #1 (evidence)
• main point #2 (evidence)
• main point #3 (evidence)
• 1 counterargument

Language Arts (Yong)

- Methods of Support GoAnimate project - due Friday. Please email it to me by Thursday night or earlier (yong_aimee@cusdk8.org). Make sure it is titled: lastname1_firstname1_lastname2_firstname2_persuasive

Social Studies (Alford)

- Han Social Group Brick due: Friday

Social Studies (Yong)

-100 terms quiz tomorrow - 10 random - don't forget to study!

- Please bring thin markers if you have them at home! We will be using them in class to create game cards.

- Please ask your parents what food you will be bringing to our Chinese New Year's Eve Feast. We will be finalizing plans tomorrow in class.

- Storm - finish Ch.24 workbook reading notes

- China test - Tues, 2/1

- Chinese New Year's Eve Feast - Wed, 2/2

Math 6

-Pg. 300 # 30-46 even

-1 COM work log entry due Wed

-COM workday #1 1/28

-COM#3 due 2/17

- Ch. 5 Test Analysis due 2/1

- Ch. 5 Re-retake on 2/1 at brunch in room 13; MUST show Ms. Alford what you have done to study for re-retake

Math 6/7

-Pg. 286 # 20-30 even; 40-44 even

-1 COM work log entry due Wed

-COM workday #1 1/28

-COM#3 due 2/17

- Ch. 5 Test Analysis due 2/1

- Ch. 5 Re-retake on 2/1 at brunch in room 13; MUST show Ms. Alford what you have done to study for re-retake

Science

- read through the biome project website for instructions so you can ask Ms. Sun questions about it this week. With your group, decide by Thursday which national park you'd like to do the project on for the biome you've been assigned. 


- print Chapter 16 Section 1, Section 2, Section 3, Section 4 Guided Notes (if you can manage to print back-to-back, you will not only save paper, but it will fit perfectly on four sheets of paper)

- make sure that you are finished with filming and loading your video footages on to your computer sometime this week --- to ensure that the file will work with the Macbooks next week in class, you can go to Zamzar and have them convert your file FREE for you as a .mov file, then load the .mov file onto your USB to bring to school next Monday for editing

- if you didn't get to finish writing down notes for the Planet Earth video, plan to come in at lunch this week to re-watch the video
Monday: "Pole to Pole"
Wednesday: "Fresh Water"
Thursday: "Jungles"
Friday: by request

- finish answering questions for Acid Rain/Sediment Questions (will be stamped this Thursday --- come at brunch, lunch, or after school if you want to see the Acid Rain/Sediment cards again!)

- complete Biomes Online Scavenger Hunt at home --- due this Friday

Monday, January 24, 2011

Language Arts (Sun)

- complete "Dino-mite Discoveries" Questions #1-5
- write three different types of topic sentences/thesis for a topic of your choice (pick a topic you feel strongly about!)

• Occasion-Position
• However
• Power Number

Language Arts (Yong)

-lightning - post reflection on edublog - due Tuesday

- Methods of support project - due Friday! Example:
http://goanimate.com/movie/0UdOR5W2iWOw/1

Social Studies (Alford)

Social Studies (Yong)

Finish Ch.23 workbook reading notes - step 2 only

- Chinese New Year's Eve Feast - Wed, 2/2 - TONIGHT - ask parents about what food you might bring!

- 100 terms quiz - 10 random - this Wed, 1/26! I highly encourage you to study!

- China test - Tuesday, 2/1

Math 6

- COM work log entry #1 due 1/26

COM workshop #1 1/28

COM #2 due 2/17

Pg. 827#16-24 even

Pg. 290 #14-28 even

Ch. 5 Test Analysis due 2/1

Ch. 5 Re-retake on 2/1 at brunch in room 13; MUST show Ms. Alford what you have done to study for re-retake

Math 6/7

- COM work log entry #1 due 1/26

COM workshop #1 1/28

COM #2 due 2/17

Pg. 276 #12-22 even

Pg. 280 #14-30 even

Ch. 5 Test Analysis due 2/1

Ch. 5 Re-retake on 2/1 at brunch in room 13; MUST show Ms. Alford what you have done to study for re-retake

Science

- print Chapter 16 Section 1, Section 2, Section 3, Section 4 Guided Notes (if you can manage to print back-to-back, you will not only save paper, but it will fit perfectly on four sheets of paper)

- make sure that you are finished with filming and loading your video footages on to your computer sometime this week --- to ensure that the file will work with the Macbooks next week in class, you can go to Zamzar and have them convert your file FREE for you as a .mov file, then load the .mov file onto your USB to bring to school next Monday for editing

- if you didn't get to finish writing down notes for the Planet Earth video, plan to come in at lunch this week to re-watch the video
Monday: "Pole to Pole"
Wednesday: "Fresh Water"
Thursday: "Jungles"
Friday: by request

- finish answering questions for Acid Rain/Sediment Questions (will be stamped this Thursday --- come at brunch, lunch, or after school if you want to see the Acid Rain/Sediment cards again!)

- complete Biomes Online Scavenger Hunt at home --- due this Friday

Exploratory (Alford)

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Exploratory (Yong/Sun)

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Advisory (Alford)

- personal entry due 1/25

Advisory (Sun)

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Friday, January 21, 2011

Language Arts (Sun)

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Language Arts (Yong)

-lightning - post reflection on edublog

- Methods of support project example:
http://goanimate.com/movie/0UdOR5W2iWOw/1

Social Studies (Alford)

Social Studies (Yong)

-no homework!

Math

- Read class news to parents; COM work log entry #1 due 1/26

COM workshop #1 1/28

COM #2 due 2/17

Science

- Natural Resources/Global Issues Project Check-in #1 due by Sunday night! (Each group only needs to submit one but make sure not all the work falls on one person!)

- online Chapter 15 Review due next Monday 1/24

- if you didn't get to finish writing down notes for the Planet Earth video, plan to come in at lunch next week to re-watch the video!

- if you didn't finish filming during class, make sure all filming is COMPLETED next week outside of class (if you want to ensure that your movie file will work on school laptops, you can convert your video file to a ".mov" file for free at www.zamzar.com --- the only catch is the file has to be smaller than 100MB otherwise you'll have to pay)

- finish answering questions for Acid Rain/Sediment Questions (will be checked next week --- come at brunch, lunch, or after school if you want to see the Acid Rain/Sediment cards again!)

- Chapter 15 Quiz next Mon. 1/24!

Exploratory (Alford)

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Exploratory (Sun)

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Exploratory (Yong)

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Advisory (Alford)

- personal entry due 1/25

Advisory (Sun)

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Advisory (Yong)

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Thursday, January 20, 2011

January Book Orders due tomorrow! You can order online tonight or bring it in to Ms. Sun tomorrow.

Language Arts (Sun)

- for the following statements, write down on a piece of paper whether it's a statement of fact or statement of opinion:

1. The Simpsons have been on for longer than a sixth grader's lifetime.
2. The Simpsons have been on for so long because they are the best animated show on TV.
3. Hilary Clinton should have won the nomination for the Democratic candidate.
4. Hilary Clinton had the opportunity to become the Democratic candidate.
5. Lawson Middle School has 1000 students.
6. Lawson Middle School is really awesome.
7. You should do your homework every night.
8. Completing your homework correctly can boost your grade.

Language Arts (Yong)

-Finish Qin Shihuangdi outline

Social Studies (Alford)

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Social Studies (Yong)

-Finish Ch. 22 workbook reading notes - p. 145-149, steps 2+3 only

Math 6/7

- Make first entry onto COM work log by 1/26; complete Ch. 5 test corrections

Science

- complete the fill-in-the-blanks and COLOR the Food Chain Diagram (due tomorrow)
- online Chapter 15 Review due next Monday 1/24

- if you didn't get to finish writing down notes for the Planet Earth video, plan to come in at lunch next week to re-watch the video!

- continue research for Natural Resources/Global Issues project and don't forget to plan out what you will film TOMORROW is the last day you will have time in class to film! (Bring your own recording device if possible!)
- finish answering questions for Acid Rain/Sediment Questions (if you didn't finish in class): will be checked next week --- come at brunch, lunch, or after school if you want to see the Acid Rain/Sediment cards again!

1. What pH water can fish live in? (ACID RAIN)
2. What pH is considered acidic and basic? (ACID RAIN)
3. What is the effect of acid rain on fish, plants, and soil? (ACID RAIN)
4. What is neutralization? (ACID RAIN)
5. What are some ways to neutralize or solve acid rain problems? (ACID RAIN)
6. What are some ways that sediment can affect water life? (SEDIMENT)
7. What is the connection between sediment and the temperature of water? (SEDIMENT)

- Chapter 15 Quiz next Mon. 1/24!

Advisory (Yong)

- See yesterday's post for an optional blog entry writing prompt

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Language Arts (Sun)

- complete Practice A-C for RC 25. Assessing Author's Evidence

Language Arts (Yong)

- finish outline of three philosophies - need 3 main points, 2 methods of support for each main point

Social Studies (Alford)

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Social Studies (Yong)

- no homework!

Math 6

- EP 10 #23-27--show all steps

- Rd. COM #2, write at least 3 clarifying questions on back of white page

Math 6/7

- EP 11 #28-32--show all steps

- Rd. COM #2, write at least 3 clarifying questions on back of white page

Science

- complete the fill-in-the-blanks and COLOR the Food Chain Diagram
- online Chapter 15 Review due next Monday 1/24

- continue research for Natural Resources/Global Issues project and don't forget to plan out what you will film TOMORROW and Friday when you have time in class to do so! (Bring your own recording device if possible!)
- finish answering questions for Acid Rain/Sediment Questions (if you didn't finish in class): will be checked next week

1. What pH water can fish live in? (ACID RAIN)
2. What pH is considered acidic and basic? (ACID RAIN)
3. What is the effect of acid rain on fish, plants, and soil? (ACID RAIN)
4. What is neutralization? (ACID RAIN)
5. What are some ways to neutralize or solve acid rain problems? (ACID RAIN)
6. What are some ways that sediment can affect water life? (SEDIMENT)
7. What is the connection between sediment and the temperature of water? (SEDIMENT)

Advisory (Alford)

- Personal blog entry due 1/25

Advisory (Sun/Yong)

-12 blog entries total (including academic, personal, tech) by APRIL
- NEW blog entries (now-April) - needs a personal picture (not off google!)
- Personal blog entries:
(paragraph 1) Reflecting on the experience (summary)
(paragraph 2) How it demonstrates change thru ____.

- Optional blog entry: Change thru Experience
(paragraph 1) Reflecting on the experience (summary):
Choose one moment in sixth grade (either at school or at home) that changed the way you viewed life.
(paragraph 2) How it demonstrates change thru experience.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Language Arts (Sun)

- complete Practice A-B in RC 24. Tracing the Development of Authors' Arguments

Language Arts (Yong)

- finish five methods of support practice

- Lightning: Change through Interaction (Trust) blog entry - written on paper. DUE TOMORROW or it will require a parent signature.

Social Studies (Alford)

- Finish Ch. 22 notes if not completed in class

Social Studies (Yong)

- Practice and (mostly) memorize script. Performances start tomorrow!

Math

- Homework Packet due on 1/19; Finish any handouts not completed in class

H/W Packet order

1. blue stamp sheet on top (no staple)

2. H/W in chrono. order (oldest to newest)

3. Handout(s)

4. Corrections pages

Science

- online Chapter 15 Review due next Monday 1/24

- continue research for Natural Resources/Global Issues project and don't forget to plan out what you will film THIS Thursday and Friday when you have time in class to do so!
- complete the seven food chains at the end of the Chapter 15 Section 2 Guided Notes
- complete Skill/Practice Sheet 15.3B: Ecosystem Interactions (due tomorrow)
- finish answering questions for Acid Rain/Sediment Questions (if you didn't finish in class):

1. What pH water can fish live in? (ACID RAIN)
2. What pH is considered acidic and basic? (ACID RAIN)
3. What is the effect of acid rain on fish, plants, and soil? (ACID RAIN)
4. What is neutralization? (ACID RAIN)
5. What are some ways to neutralize or solve acid rain problems? (ACID RAIN)
6. What are some ways that sediment can affect water life? (SEDIMENT)
7. What is the connection between sediment and the temperature of water? (SEDIMENT)

Exploratory (Alford)

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Exploratory (Sun)

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Exploratory (Yong)

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Advisory (Alford)

-personal blog entry due 1/25

Advisory (Sun)

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Advisory (Yong)

-12 blog entries total (including academic, personal, tech) by APRIL
- NEW blog entries (now-April) - needs a personal picture (not off google!)
- Personal blog entries:
(paragraph 1) Reflecting on the experience (summary)
(paragraph 2) How it demonstrates change thru ____.

- Optional blog entry: Change thru Experience
(paragraph 1) Reflecting on the experience (summary):
Choose one moment in sixth grade (either at school or at home) that changed the way you viewed life.
(paragraph 2) How it demonstrates change thru experience.

Friday, January 14, 2011

Language Arts (Yong)

- If you have NOT sent me your problems and solutions template, please email it ASAP! See Thursday's post for details.

-No homework! Enjoy the long weekend!

Social Studies (Alford)

- Continue to review terms

Social Studies (Yong)

-Chinese Philosophies skits - We will be finishing scripts on Tuesday and performing on Wednesday!

Math 6

- P. sig on blue math stamp sheet; Chapter 5 test on 1/18; Homework Packet due on 1/19

Math 6/7

- P. sig on blue math stamp sheet; Chapter 5 test on 1/18; Homework Packet due on 1/19

Science

- continue research for Natural Resources/Global Issues project and don't forget to plan out what you will film next Thursday and Friday when you have time in class to do so!
- complete the seven food chains at the end of the Chapter 15 Section 2 Guided Notes
- complete Skill/Practice Sheet 15.3B: Ecosystem Interactions (due next Wednesday)

Exploratory (Sun/Yong)

- 3-D card project due on Tuesday!

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Storm - tomorrow you will be going to Ms. Alford's class during FIFTH period, and Ms. Yong's class during SIXTH period.

Lightning - tomorrow you will be going to Ms. Yong's class during FIFTH period and Ms. Alford's class during SIXTH period.


Language Arts (Sun)

- grammar pg. 35 Exercise 7 #3-10 all
- complete Practice A-B for RC 22. Unsupported Inferences, Fallacious Reasoning, and Propaganda
- before you go to sleep tonight, make sure you upload your PROBLEM and SOLUTION research templates to Google Docs and share with mysunshineteacher@yahoo.com

- Don't forget about the weekly quiz tomorrow! (will cover Vocabulary Lesson 11, Spelling Lesson 13, demonstrative pronouns/adjectives, indefinite pronouns/adjectives )

Language Arts (Yong)

-Please email me TONIGHT an attachment of your research template (doc, NOT docx). In the email, please include the people in your research group.

Social Studies (Alford)

-Finish Legalism reflection questions using pg. 79

1. How did it feel to learn about Legalism in this way?

2. How was this lesson different from the lessons on Daoism and Confucianism?

3. In which lesson did you feel you learned the most? Why?

4. The teacher led the "discussion" and did not allow students to talk to one another. How was this like Legalism?

5. Why do you think Legalist rulers were unpopular in ancient China?

Social Studies (Yong)

-You will have time in class tomorrow to finish the script and practice before performing on Tuesday (no school on Monday). Remember, it should be mostly memorized.

Math 6

-Complete textbook chapter test--multiples of 4

-Homework Packet due on Wed., Jan. 19

Math 6/7

-Complete textbook chapter test--multiples of 4

-Homework Packet due on Wed., Jan. 19

Science

- print Chapter 15 Section 2 and Section 3 Guided Notes (just print the first page of section 3)
- finish Investigation 15A "Think About What You Observed" on pg. 117 of binder

Exploratory (Alford)

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Exploratory (Sun/Yong)

- if you received an extension on your perspective drawing, it is due tomorrow!
- 3-D card project due next Tuesday

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Language Arts (Sun)

- for the following sentences, state whether that, this, those, these is used as a demonstrative pronoun or demonstrative adjective

1. That shirt is the one you bought last week?
2. Those are the students on Team A.
3. These flowers died due to a lack of water.
4. This bracelet was passed down to me from my grandmother.
5. This is the most romantic movie I've ever seen.
6. That was one delicious meal!

Language Arts (Yong)

-fact vs opinion worksheet - will be checked tomorrow!

- by Friday (Thurs night), please email me your research template (problem or solution) as a Word attachment (doc only, NO newer versions of Word that say docx). Please state in the email who is in your group project.

Social Studies (Alford)

-On pg. 78 of SS notebook, respond to following:

1. How did it feel to learn about Daoism in this way?

2. How was this different from the experience with Confucianism?

3. Which way did you like better?

4. Which way did you learn more?

Why do ou think most Chinese rulers refused to accept Daoism?

Social Studies (Yong)

-Finish Legalism Ch.21.5 wkbk reading notes

- Pros (good) / cons (bad) chart for confucianism, daoism, legalism - at least two pros / cons for each philosophy

- BRING USB tomorrow!!!

Math 6

- Pg. 268 #4-12 even; 24;26

Math 6/7

- Pg. 254 #4-14 even; 26; 28

Science

- continue research for Natural Resources Project!

Exploratory (Alford)

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Exploratory (Sun/Yong)

- Perspective drawing due tomorrow unless you got an extension from Ms. Sun today!

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Language Arts (Sun)

- complete Practice A-C in RC 17. Distinguishing Facts, Opinions, and Supported Inferences

- Problem/Solution Template research notes due on Friday

Language Arts (Yong)

-finish Fact Vs. Opinion worksheet - please read instructions carefully!

Social Studies (Alford)

-On pg. 77 of SS notebook, respond to:

1. How did it feel to learn about Confucianism in the way done in class?

2. "Elder" students sat on desks and led the discussion. How does this reflect the teachings of Confucius?

3. Students learned about Confucius and were rewarded when they could answer questions from memory. How was this like the way the teachings of Confucius influenced government in China?

4. Why do you think Confucianism could have helped end the wars between the competing states during the rule of the Zhou?

Social Studies (Yong)

-finish Ch.21.4 Daoism workbook reading notes

- 100 terms quiz - tomorrow! 10 random words will be chosen.

Math 6

-Pg. 264 #4-10 even

Math 6/7

-Pg. 251 #2-10 even; 22, 24

Science

- in case you haven't finished your Global Issues notes, you need to do so! (will be stamped tomorrow)
- if you're still missing stamps on anything that's NOT GUIDED NOTES, come tomorrow before school to get it stamped!

- Notebook Check tomorrow!

Exploratory (Alford)

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Exploratory (Sun/Yong)

- Turn in missing assignments by Wednesday. Don't forget that progress reports are due this week!

Advisory

- complete cyberbullying if not done already!

Monday, January 10, 2011

Language Arts (Sun)

- complete Practice A, B, C, for:
RC 16. Distinguishing Between Fact and Opinion
RC 10. Proposition-and-Support Organization

- Problem/Solution Template research notes due on Friday

Language Arts (Yong)

-Email Ms. Yong your problem and/or solution research notes by Friday at yong_aimee@cusdk8.org. It must be a doc file (older Word version), NOT a docx file (2008-2011 Word version) or it will be considered late.

Social Studies (Alford)

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Social Studies (Yong)

-Finish Ch. 21.2-21.3 workbook reading notes ONLY for Confucianism. Please do NOT finish the rest of the Ch.21 reading notes in the workbook!

-Print out Ch.20 webquest - due tomorrow!

Math 6

- Pg. 260 #2-18 even; 26

Math 6/7

-- Pg. 246 #4-18 even; 24

Science

- in case you haven't finished your Global Issues notes, they are posted on Edmodo as a pdf for you to finish copying (will be stamped on Wednesday!)

- Notebook Check this Wednesday!

Exploratory (Alford)

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Exploratory (Sun/Yong)

- Turn in missing assignments by Wednesday. Don't forget that progress reports are due this week!

Advisory

- cyber bullying blog - due Tuesday!

- Geography Bee tomorrow- assembly schedule

Friday, January 7, 2011

Language Arts (Sun)

- complete research notes template for problem and solution (will be checked next Friday)

Language Arts (Yong)

- research notes templates can be downloaded at:
https://sites.google.com/site/lawsonteama/language-arts-files-yong

- Please check your PIV for any late or missing work. If you want to turn it in BEFORE progress reports, please come to Tuesday brunch study hall.

Social Studies (Alford)

- Finish web quest, print out, attach to pg. 72 due: Thurs.

BRING USB on MONDAY!

Social Studies (Yong)

- finish Ch. 20 guided reading notes

-Finish Ch.20 webquest - due Tuesday. It can be downloaded at:
https://sites.google.com/site/lawsonteama/social-studies-files

- Please check the PIV for late or missing work. If you want to turn it in BEFORE progress reports, please come to Tuesday brunch study hall.

Math 6 and 6/7

-P sig on quiz and blue stamp sheet; read class news to parents

Science

- get January newsletter signed by Monday (make sure your parents know about the Human Growth & Development Parent Preview - Monday 1/10 @ 6pm Collins Elementary)

- print Chapter 15 Section 1 Guided Notes (need for Monday!!!)

- watch tutorials for iMovie and/or Garageband depending on what you're using for the project (focus on the videos that teach you about the editing aspect)

- continue RESEARCH with your group on your Natural Resources/Global Issues Project topic and continue to fill out the template you were given in Language Arts

- Mid-Trimester Notebook Check next Wed. 1/12!!! (Make sure every blank, every question is complete from pg. 86-106)

Exploratory (Sun/Yong)

- watch out for dates of deadlines!

Advisory

- Cyber bullying Part 1 blog entry on Edublog due by Tues, 1/11/11

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Language Arts (Sun)

- Read "What's On a Space Suit?" and do the Writing prompt in the space provided

Language Arts (Yong)

- research notes templates can be downloaded at:
https://sites.google.com/site/lawsonteama/language-arts-files-yong

Social Studies (Alford)

- Bring USB drive

- Finish chapter 20 notes if necessary

Social Studies (Yong)

-Finish Ch.20 webquest - due Tuesday. It can be downloaded at:
https://sites.google.com/site/lawsonteama/social-studies-files

Math 6

-Pg. 247 #18-28 even; 36; 38

Math 6/7

-Pg. 240 #10-22 even; 30-36 even

Science

- submit the Project Proposal tonight by 10pm. (Do it in Word first so you can save a copy of the information for yourself)

- online Chapter 14 Review due tomorrow!!!

- continue RESEARCH with your group on possible Natural Resources/Global Issues Project topics

- Chapter 14 Quiz tomorrow!!!

- Mid-Trimester Notebook Check next Wed. 1/12!!!

Exploratory (Alford)

-Work on pillow at study halls; new project starts this week!

Exploratory (Sun/Yong)

- watch out for dates of deadlines!

Advisory

- Cyber bullying Part 1 blog entry on Edublog due by Tues, 1/11/11