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"We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams"

Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Homework for Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Vocabulary: Find definitions for 5 new words
Reading: Chapter 8 in Mixed-Up Files Think about: Any new clues Claudia and Jamie have uncovered.
Math: Chapter 13 pgs. 733-734

Friday, May 27, 2016

Homework for Friday, May 27, 2016

Vocabulary: Study for test on Tuesday
Math: Chapter 13 pgs (shared during Math)
Writing: Work on completing your graphic novel

Thursday, May 26, 2016

Homework for Thursday, May 26, 2016

Vocabulary: Illustrate your words
Writing: Work on completing the final copy DUE: Tuesday!
Reading: Read Chapter 6 of Mixed-Up filed. Record any "clues" you find on a post-it.

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Homework for Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Vocabulary: Synonyms and Antonyms
Writing: Work on you graphic novel
Math: Chapter 11 pgs. 631-632. You may do Chapter 11 Review at back of the book. Test tomorrow.

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Homework for Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Vocabulary: Write 7up sentences for each word
Writing: Work on your Graphic Novel final copy

Monday, May 23, 2016

Homework for Monday, May 23, 2016

Vocabulary: Find definitions for 5 new words
Writing: Work on final copy of Graphic Novel
Math: Chapter 11 pgs 617 and 618

Friday, May 20, 2016

Homework for Friday, May 20, 2016

Vocabulary: Study for Monday's test
Reading: Read chapter 4. Think about the parts of the plot: exposition (setting and background story), characters, conflict, resolution. When thinking about the characters, think about their roles in the mystery. What is the mystery?

Thursday, May 19, 2016

Homework for Thursday, May 19, 2016

Vocabulary: Illustrate words
Social Studies: History Fair Project DUE tomorrow!!

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Homework for Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Vocabulary: Find synonyms and antonyms
Reading: Read chapter 3. Think about: Is there foreshadowing in this chapter? If so, predict what it might be hinting at happening later in the plot.
Social Studies: History Fair projects DUE Friday!

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Homework for Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Vocabulary: 7up sentences for your vocabulary words
Reading: Chapter 2 Think about: Where do you see foreshadowing?
Writing: Continue to work on rough draft IF needed
Social Studies: History Fair projects DUE Friday!

Monday, May 16, 2016

Homework for Monday, May 16, 2016

Vocabulary: Find definitions for 5 new words
Reading: Finish chapter 1 of new book
Writing: Work on your draft/final copy

Friday, May 13, 2016

Homework for Friday, May 13, 2016

Vocabulary: Make flashcards
Writing: Finish rough draft of your graphic novel superhero stories

Thursday, May 12, 2016

Homework for Thursday, May 12, 2016

Vocabulary: Illustrate your 5 words
Reading: Complete any missing work from the Fantasy section of your Reader's Response Notebook. It will be collected and graded tomorrow
Math: Review Math terms, especially the names and properties of quadrilaterals, the types of lines we studied, symmetry and pattern.

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Homework for Thursday, May 11, 2016

Vocabulary: Synonyms and Antonyms
Reading: Chapter 24, 25 and epilogue. Think about: Did the conflict resolve itself the way you predicted it would? Did the story end the way that you wanted?
Math: Chapter 10 pgs 591-592

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Homework for Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Vocabulary: Write a 7up sentence for each word
Reading: Read chapters 22 and 23.  Think about: How do you think the conflict will come to a resolution?
Math: Chapter 10 pgs. 585-586

Monday, May 9, 2016

Homework for Monday, May 9, 2016

Vocabulary: Find definitions for the 5 new words
Reading: Read chapters 20 and 21. Think about: What are the consequences of the Tucks actions? How are they altered because of there immortality?
Math: Chapter 10 pages 579-580

Friday, May 6, 2016

Homework for Friday, May 6, 2016

Vocabulary: Study for test
Reading: Read chapters 18 and 19. Think about: Have your thoughts on the Stranger changed? What is the conflict in the story?

Thursday, May 5, 2016

Homework for Thursday, May 5, 2016

Vocabulary: Complete an illustration for each word
Reading: Read chapters 16 and 17 Think about: Winnie's thoughts on mortality? What does she think about living forever?
Math: Chapter 10 pgs 571-572 review the chapter so far!

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Homework for Wednesday, May 4, 2016

May the Fourth be with you young Jedis!
Vocabulary: Synonyms and Antonyms
Reading: Read chapters 14 and 15 Think about: What is a recurring topic that also comes up in these chapters? Can you identify a theme? (Remember: The author believes...)
Math: Chapter 10 pgs. 565 and 566

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Homework for Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Vocabulary: Write 7up sentences for each word
Reading: Read chapters 12 and 13. Think about: What topics have you seen repeated in the chapters so far? What do you think a theme of the text may be?
Math: Chapter 10 pgs. 559-560

Monday, May 2, 2016

Homework for Monday, May 2, 2016

Vocabulary: Find definitions for 5 words
Math: Complete Chapter 10 pgs 553-554
Reading: Read Chapters10 and 11. Think about: What are some topics that you have noticed in the text?