Monday, May 10, 2010

May 10

Good evening! This week's homework is as follows:

Monday- Spelling 5 x's each, Compare/Contrast essay, sign Daily Word Work, Read chapters 1-4 in Island of the Blue Dolphins and answer comprehension questions.

Tuesday- Spelling page 94, Practice book page 233, Grammar page 117, Read chapters 5-6

Wednesday- Spelling p. 95, Practice book pages 237-238, Grammar page 118, Read chapters 7-9

Thursday- Spelling p. 96, Practice book page 240, Grammar page 119, Read chapters 10-12

Friday- Read chapters 13-16

*Comprehension questions are located in the literature circle packet, and they should be completed each night.


G.A.T.E.

Tri-fold posters are due tomorrow!

Monday, May 3, 2010

May 3

Good evening! Due to NJ ASK testing, there will be no homework this week. Good luck!

Monday, April 26, 2010

April 26

Good afternoon! The sixth graders have been working hard reviewing for the NJ ASK. Students will be completing either an essay or pages in their review packets for homework. Also, please remind students, if they have not done so already, to hand in the "What the American Flag Means to Me" essay. These are being submitted for a writing contest!

Tonight's homework is as follows:
*Pages 54, 58, and 73 in review packet
*Flag essay

Have a great day!

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

March 23

Good evening! The students are doing an excellent job with our story Tuck Everlasting. We are continuously finding examples of personification and similes. The homework for this week is as follows:

Tonight:
Main Idea sheet, Spelling page 70, complete assigned job, read chapters 12-13

Wednesday:
Spelling page 71, Grammar page 88, complete assigned job, read chapters 14-16

Thursday:
Spelling page 73, Grammar page 89, read chapters 17-19

Spelling, selection, and vocab tests on Friday!


G.A.T.E

Students will be receiving a letter regarding their 4th marking period projects next Tuesday/Thurday during their G.A.T.E periods.