Language Arts
Monday- analyze fact and opinion pg686 reading examples-overhead –In English identify hard to find subjects pg394 6.3
Tuesday- read and analyze a book review pgs687-688–analyze opinions pg689–in English use There and Here correctly pg386 6.3
Wednesday- read a short story “The Dog of Pompei” a fiction piece pg692-review vocabulary in English distinguish direct from indirect object pg398-399 6.3
Thursday- complete this week’s story–HW prepare an application pg 708 following book directions–choose direct and indirect objects in a paragragh 6.1
Friday- complete a prefix-suffix activity–chap review test chap 19 using the book as a guide
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MONDAY—poetry test HW read THE DOG OF POMPEI PG692
TUESDAY-ex 30 Writing Application-HW ex 25 pg 453
WEDNESDAY-invert sentences for variety pg452
THURSDAY-vary sentence beginnings pg453
FRIDAY-vary sentence length
SOCIAL STUDIES
MONDAY- the growth of trade in Africa chap11-and the everyday life in medieval Africa pg362
TUESDAY- distinguish primary from secondary source-Venn diagram
WEDNESDAY- the importance of the Sahara desert
THURSDAY- Compare maps with different projections
FRIDAY-write a paragragh about the advantages and disadvantages of using each kind of map projections
Language Arts
Monday-continue the study of poetry pg650-read a ballad JOHN HENRY pg651–in English complete a diagnostic test over all forms of punctuation pg557 6.3.04
Tuesday-complete a sequence chart pg655-reading-using the main events from JOHN HENRY-review end marks pg573 ex 5 6.3.04
Wednesday- review the elements of poetry for test on Thursday- reading book beginning on pg 620-in English review the comma,colon, and the semicolon pg564 6.3.04
Thursday- test over the elements of poetry-in English review the correct use of quotation marks and underlining pg578 6.3.04
Friday-International Day Events
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MONDAY-complete the diagnostic test on pg557-all form of punctuation 6.3.04
TUESDAY-writing application pg 563 6.3.04
WEDNESDAY-proofread a passage for commas in English pg568 6.3.04
THURSDAY-writing application pg 573 6.3.04
FRIDAY-International Day Events
Social Studies-
Monday- Spanish class
Tuesday-review for test over chap 10 the Byzantine Empire on Thursday
Wednesday-Guidance
Thursday–test over the Byzantine Empire
Friday- International Day Events
Language Arts
Monday- school holiday
Tuesday-analyze the different forms of poetry pg620(reading) in English revise sentences adding appositive phrases pg432-HW–ex30 pg432 6.3
Wednesday- review all types of figurative language found in a poem pg622-reading–classify phrases and clauses pg433 6.3
Thursday- read a Dr Seuss poem beginning on pg 627 HW reread again and identify 5 idioms used in the poem, in English rewrite sentences effectively pg429 according to book directions
Friday- review “propaganda techniques”–bring art supplies to illustrate your favorite technique–in English work in grammar workbook writing and punctuating sentences effectively 6.3
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Monday- school holiday
Tuesday-review techniques of writing a good poem–write a Haiku using adjectives and adverbs 6.3
Wednesday-compare/contrast metaphor and extended metaphor pg658 6.1
Thursday-illustrate your favorite poem that you have read in class using 2 examples of figurative lang studied in class –bring art supplies
Friday- test over “figurative language” 6.1
SOCIAL STUDIES
Monday- school holiday
Tuesday-ch00se one of the three dynasties studied in chap 9 and write an essay comparing and contrasting each dynasty 6.1
Wednesday-present in class orally
Thursday- T-CAP review using the T-CAP books
Friday-using the maps on pgs 348-349 determine the distance by using a map scale 6.3
Friday-
Language Arts
Monday- AR tests have been delayed until further notice due to a problem in the writing lab
Tuesday-review inference and the main idea pg 444 reading book-this week’s short story is “Brother” pg 445–in English punctuate phrases pg416–6.1 HOMEWORK REREAD THIS WEEK’S SHORT STORY
Wednesday- complete a vocabulary activity pg 450 reading using a “thesarus” in English punctuate appositive phrases correctly pg 421 6.1 review different types of fiction for test on Thursday
Thursday- test over different types of fiction-in English identify and punctuate prep phrases correctly
Friday- compare/contrast the main idea in 2 informational articles using a Venn diagram 6.1
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MONDAY- The Ar tests have been delayed until further notice due to a problem in the writing lab–today’s work in reading is pg 454 the test practice and writing compound and complex sentences
TUESDAY-WRITING APPLICATION EX 13 PG 423 BRING ART SUPPLIES
WEDNESDAY-CHOOSE A TOPIC FOR A ‘CONCRETE POEM’
THURSDAY- FINAL COPY DUE OF POEM( test over nonfiction types of writings)
FRIDAY- WRITE A ‘HAIKU’ POEM
SOCIAL STUDIES
Monday- the Spanish teacher teaches Spanish today
Tuesday- T_CAP review over different types of civilization
Wednesday- T_CAP review over different types of religions
Thursday-chap 10 growth in China pg326
Friday-skill lesson –compare maps with different scales pg348
Language Arts
Monday -Bring your AR book to class for reading after today’s assignment-AR tests begin on Feb 11-Monday–review point of view pgs418-419 6.1 HOMEWORK REREAD TODAY’S LESSON
Tuesday-review topic and main idea pg420 read a Hans Christian Anderson selection pg421 6.2
Wednesday- school wide writing assessment –read an autobiography STORM 6.3 PG427HOMEWORK REREAD THIS WEEK’S STORY FOR TEST ON FRIDAY-REVIEW VOCAB
Thursday- review point of view, types of non-fiction, and the autobiography STORM for test on Friday
Friday- test over this week’s story –bring AR book to read after the test-AR TESTS BEGIN ON MONDAY FEB11 IN THE WRITING LAB
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MONDAY- complete the PRACTICE in reading pg 419-bring art supplies to complete today’s assignment–AR tests begin on Monday-Feb 11th
TUESDAY-review the 15 common usage problems in chap21-revise a passage to eliminate sentence errors
WEDNESDAY-school wide writing assessment test
THURSDAY-Apex with Mrs Triplett
FRIDAY- reading test–revise sentences with misplaced modifiers and run-ons in chap21 pg470
SOCIAL STUDIES
MONDAY-UNDERSTAND NATIONAL SYMBOLS IN CHAP9PG317-bring art supplies to complete the Think and Apply section pg317
TUESDAY-EXPLORE THE HISTORY OF KNIGHTS PG318-complete a vocabulary activity 6.1.1
WEDNESDAY-WRITE A BRIEF SUMMARY ABOUT THE ORIGIN OF THE MEDIEVAL KNIGHT USING THE 5 NEW VOCABULARY WORDS THAT HAVE BEEN INTRODUCED IN YOUR WRITING ASSIGNMENT using you book as a guide 6.1.1
THURSDAY-AFTER READING AN ARTICLE ABOUT CHARLEMAGNE’S COAT OF ARMS design your own personal coat of arms using art supplies to make colorful and identify the different parts of the shield HOMEWORK REVIEW CHAP 9′S VOCAB FOR TEST ON FRIDAY 6.1.1
FRIDAY-
Thursday-
Language Arts
Monday- AR tests are scheduled in the writing lab Feb4-bring book to class to read after completing work- in reading review cause and effect pg 366 review parts of a 5 paragragh essay OPEN BOOK TEST OVER MEDUSA’S HEAD–THE MYTH 6.1.11
Tuesday-read HE LION, BRUH BEAR, AND BRUH RABBIT-a folk tale HOMEWORK REREAD TODAY’S FOLKTALE pg367 assign topic for essay begin writing rough draft and graphic organizer ( topic YOUR FAVORITE HERO AND WHY) 6.1.11
Wednesday-read THE FOX and the CROW and THE WOLF and the HOUSEDOG pgs371-373-complete the Reading Check pg374 review homophones pg375 peer edit essay in class 6.1.11
Thursday-essays are due( typed or written neatly in black ink-no pencil) which were assigned on Monday
Friday-blue workbook activity in class assignment-bring AR book to read after daily work
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MONDAY- review the parts of an essay-assign topic-WHAT is YOUR FAVORITE ROOM in YOUR HOUSE and WHY
TUESDAY-work on rough draft and graphic organizer-peer edit
WEDNESDAY-essays are due on Thursday-typed
THURSDAY- present in class
FRIDAY-bring AR books to class for last minute reading before being tested on Friday in the computer lab over your AR book
SOCIAL STUDIES
MONDAY- the Spanish teacher will be checking folders today
TUESDAY- introduce the Byzantine Empire pg297-summarize the disagreements that divided the Christian Church 6.1
WEDNESDAY-complete the vocabulary and review questions in chapter 9 lesson 1 pg297 6.1
THURSDAY-bring art supplies to create your own mosaic
FRIDAY-Critical Thinking Skill pg302 understanding point of view
LANGUAGE ARTS-
Monday-school holiday
Tuesday-read a myth and identify vocab that goes along with this week’s story pg351–bring Ar book to class to read after completing today’s work–in English complete the review on pg 441 combining sentences HOMEWORK READ AR BOOK 6.1
Wednesday-continue reading MEDUSA’S HEAD PG358–HOMEWORK REREAD THIS WEEK’S STORY 6.1.01 in English combine sentences by adding subordinate clauses pg444
Thursday- TEST OVER THIS WEEK’S STORY-bring AR book to read after test
Friday-bring art supplies to illustrate your favorite idiom from this week’s story review analogies and complete a handout over 5 analogies 6.1.06
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MONDAY- school holiday
TUESDAY-combine sentences effectively ex10 and ex 11 pg 443 HOMEWORK:COMPLETE AT HOME IF NOT FINISHED AT THE END OF THE CLASS PERIOD 6.2
WEDNESDAY-combine sentences using phrases pg 445-HOMEWORK ex 19 pg447 writing application due Friday 6.2
THURSDAY-Mrs Tripplet–ex 15 pg 447 6.2
FRIDAY-test over this week’s story bring Ar book to read after test
SOCIAL STUDIES
Monday- school holiday
Tuesday- open book test over chap 8 using your notes along with your textbook
Wednesday- review the telescopic timeline make a telescopic timeline of 8 important events in your life color and illustrate due Thursday- 6.5.1
Thursday-in Unit 5 read THE MOUNDS OF CAHOKIA and list in sequence 5 important events that occurred in this article pg293
Friday-begin reading about the Byzantine Empire pg 297 complete the vocab in lesson 1-summarize the disagreements that divided the Christian church and compare Christianity to other religions 6.1.3
Language Arts
Monday-In reading discuss and review multiple meanings and better understand compare/contrast–complete a cluster diagram over multiple meanings–in English review all types of punctuation complete ex c and d pg 618 6.3.03
Tuesday- define and review analogies–overhead activity–read SEPARATE BUT EQUAL PG332– HOMEWORK PG334 IN THE READING BOOK
WEDNESDAY- Introduce the short story LA BAMBA pg337- review the elements of the plot elements -apply to the story
Thursday- assign a book report-over an AR book-no project or written report required just be prepared to take a test over your book in the computer lab-testing will begin in two weeks- specific directions will be given in the library when you go on your designated day
FRIDAY-complete a sequencing chart of 5 main events taken from this week’s story-test over the parts of a business and a friendly letter
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MONDAY-assign a book report–AR book-explain the elements of a AR book report HOMEWORK-EX E PG619
TUESDAY-Proofread a paragragh for correct punctuation and capitalization
WEDNESDAY-writing dialogue pg 619 ex H
THURSDAY-use commas, semicolons, correctly pg 618-HOMEWORK EX F PG 619
FRIDAY- test over the correct use of all types of punctuation in chap 27
SOCIAL STUDIES
MONDAY- the Spanish teacher will begin her classes today-bring pencil and a notebook for class
TUESDAY-discuss the beginnings of Christianity in lesson 4 in chapter 8-compare and contrast with other religions previously studied
WEDNESDAY-read the FOOTSOLDIER- PG 271 list 5 good points and 5 bad points in sentence form of being a footsoldier(chap 
THURSDAY-read constructing a telescoping time line pg 279-construct your own timeline
FRIDAY- bring a newspaper to class and look for articles that show how religion affects modern society in chapter 8
Language Arts
Monday-review the different kinds of fiction pg308-reading book-create a cluster diagram showing the different types of fiction–in English review the rules of capitalization in chap 27–no homework–6.3
Tuesday-read an interview with Rosa Parks I WAS NOT ALONE pg 311 reading book-in English review the capitalization rules for proper nouns and proper adjectives in chap 27 HOMEWORK reread I WAS NOT ALONE pg 311 in the reading book and complete the practice section on pg 315 6.1.01
Wednesday- review certain rules for capitalization for test on Thursday–complete the suffix and prefix skill on pg 315 in the reading book– test over the different types of fiction on Thurs 6.3.03
Thursday-test over the different types of fiction–complete the handout over prefixes and suffixes in reading-HOMEWORK bring your favorite pleasure book to read on Friday during reading
Friday-pleasure reading for 15 minutes after today’s work from your favorite book–complete a cause/effect activity-handout–write a business letter requesting a refund on a defective product using your English book as a guide–NO HOMEWORK
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MONDAY- PROOFREAD FOR CAPITALS FOR NAMES OF PEOPLE AND PLACES–homework- pg601 6.1
TUESDAY-complete pg 606-due on Wednesday-read THE GOLDEN CADILLAC-TEST ON WED
WEDNESDAY-rewrite a friendly letter correcting mistakes in chap 27-no homework-TEST on Thursday OVER THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF FICTION
THURSDAY-test over THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF FICTION–bring your favorite book to read after the test
FRIDAY_use all rules of capitalization to correct errors in a paragragh in chap27 pg618–6.3–no homework
SOCIAL STUDIES
MONDAY- study Ancient Rome pg.255 lesson 1 identify vocab and answer the review ques-6.1 review and explain the term “bartering”
TUESDAY-writing activity pg260-pretend you are a politician and you are writing a political speech 6.5 complete a handout over “bartering.”
WEDNESDAY- study lesson 2-the roman empire pg261-compare historical maps pg266-6.3
THURSDAY-read about military life in Rome pgs268-271 6.1-write out 10 facts about military life you learned after reading the article-DUE FRIDAY-test over vocab on FRIDAY
FRIDAY- test over lesson 1 and lesson 2 vocab in chap8-present facts about military life
Language Arts
Monday-the story of the week is KING LONG SHANKS pg283-identify chars of a folk tale-in English review the uses of apostrophes and hypens-NO HOMEWORK 6.1
Tuesday-in reading complete reading and summarizing KING LONG SHANKS PG283 –in English punctuate dialogue 6.1 no homework
Wednesday-write your own modern version of this week’s fairy tale using the book as a guide-present to the class on Thursday–in English supply punctuation marks correctly in sentences 6.3 HOMEWORK BRING FAIRY TALE TO CLASS ON THURS
Thursday-present fairy tales orally-in English use aposrophes in contractions correctly-no homework
Friday- Christmas break
Social Studies
Monday- complete the main idea in chap7-Greece bring art supplies to make colorful 6.5
Tuesday-create a Grecian menu with all of your favorite Grecian foods using chap 7 as a guide-bring art supplies 6.1
Wednesday-present menus to the class-be prepared to share recipes 6.1
Thursday- holiday party
Friday- Christmas break
Enriched English
Monday-revise punctuation in a paragragh pg596 6.3 NO HOMEWORK
Tuesday-write your favorite modern fairy tale using dialogue 6.3 NO HOMEWORK
Wednesday-present fairy tales orally 6.1.01 NO HOMEWORK
Thursday-use commas, semicolons, and colons correctly in paragragh form 6.3 NO HOMEWORK
Friday- Christmas break
