Please log on to LearningAlly.org and add some books to your bookshelf to read. I will be checking this website to make sure you added some books. The password for everyone is progress1 (all lowercase) You can find your usernames here:
1. Read the article- "Kids Turn to Videogames Amid Virus". Complete the quiz and writing activity at the end of the article and complete assignment on google classrooms. 2. Read chapter 15 in your Religion textbook and try the chapter quiz at the end (page 182). I also made a quizlet of important terms and prophets to know for chapters 15-20. Check it out here- https://quizlet.com/_88dw28?x=1qqt&i=1odyuv 3. Science- Research the topic "color". Write a one paragraph description of your research and email to Mrs. Dawson ([email protected]) *complete pages 98-99 in your workbook. Tuesday 3/24
1. ReadWorks article- "Temporary Employment" (complete all activities) (class code- EHWAUC password- 1234) 2. Refer to google classrooms for the Chapter 15 Religion assignment.
1. ReadWorks Informational Fiction- "The Art of Singing" (complete all activities) (class code- EHWAUC password- 1234) 2. Read 30 pages of any book on Learning Ally (I will be checking and it will count as a classwork grade!) learningally.org 3. Check Mrs. Dawson's weebly for a science quiz for today! Her assignment will be posted on my Google Classroom on Monday, 3/30
Week of 3/30-4/3
Monday 3/30
1. Find a social studies article on dogonews.com and use the outline I posted on google classrooms to complete a current events report. 2. ELA- Buckle Down Test Prep Book read Unit 2: Writing (pages 145-152 *skip page 153*). Follow the writer’s checklist and answer questions 1-4 on page 154 and complete page 156 in your test prep book. This will count as your brainstorming/outlining and help you write your letter to Mr. Blues! Typed letter will be due Wednesday (on google classroom- check for full assignment) 3. Science- video uploaded on google classroom. Check Mrs. Dawson's weebly for the assignment.
Tuesday 3/31
1. Read chapter 16 in your religion textbook pages 183-191. Answer the following questions on google classroom: What is a remnant and what did the prophet Isaiah say about a remnant of God’s people? How would this message help others grow closer to God? (pages 184-185) 2. Buckle Down Test Prep Book- Read Lesson 12: Persuasive Writing pages 175-178 in your test prep book. Complete practice activity on page 179 in your book. 3. ReadWorks Article- "Women Who Made A Difference" (choose any article in the set) class code- EHWAUC password- 1234
Wednesday 4/1
1. Buckle Down Test Prep Book page 180- Read the article, “Get Them Off Those Devices!” (I am including a picture of the story on google classroom for those of you that may not have your book). Complete the persuasive writing prompt on page 181 and follow my essay outline on google classroom. Essay due Friday typed and submitted through google classroom. Once again, please re-watch the video I posted on how to properly upload an assignment. You can do this essay on google docs and just attach it to your submission. Please do not write a whole essay within a comment, I will not be able to correct it or grade it! 2. Religion- try the chapter quiz on page 194 of your textbook (all of these quizzes that I am asking you to complete will be collected and graded when we return to school) 3. Women's History Month- watch the video on this website and answer the questions that follow- https://edpuzzle.com/assignments/5e81ef5c178c873f8539147f/watch
Thursday 4/2 1. Newsela article- "Who ruled the world? In ancient Egypt, oftentimes it was a woman" complete activities (quiz and writing prompt) class code- ZBAYJQ https://newsela.com/assignment/2001523265/?classroom_id=2000827027&return_url=/pro-binder/assignments 2. Religion- Answer the following questions on google classroom: Define the terms vocation and blasphemy. What was Jeremiah’s vocation? How do you think this vocation will help him grow closer to God? (pages 190-191)
Friday 4/3
*PERSUASIVE ESSAY IS DUE TODAY!*
1. ReadWorks Nonfiction Article- Nefertari's Tomb (class code- EHWAUC) 2. Religion- Continue to practice with the quizlet I made for chapters 15-20 : https://quizlet.com/_88dw28?x=1qqt&i=1odyuv
Week of 4/20-4/24 Monday 4/20
1. Book Report due Friday, 4/24. Follow the template I uploaded onto Google Classroom. Try to use a new book you have read during your time in quarantine!
2. ELA- Watch this video on Edpuzzle: (class code - boivvup) https://edpuzzle.com/assignments/5e9cc34b70979d3efa14cfdd/watch Complete the activities at the end of the video as well as the following on Google Classroom: Write 3 sentences for each word (there, their, and they're) and 1 sentence using all 3 words together. Make sure to use each word in its proper context!
3. Religion- Read chapter 17- “The Exile and the Journey Home” pages 195-203. Try the chapter quiz on page 206.
4. Social Studies- Use readworks.org to complete an article a day on Early American History. There are different articles to choose from in the set, so you may choose one a day to complete and answer the questions that follow. YOU SHOULD HAVE COMPLETED AT LEAST 5 ARTICLES BY THIS FRIDAY, 4/24 (class code- EHWAUC password- 1234)
2. Religion- Define each of the following terms from chapter 17 and give an example of how God plays a role in each (to be done on Google Classroom) hope, lamentation, proverb, and superstition (textbook pages 196-200)
3. Social Studies "Article A Day" on readworks.org
2. Religion- Answer the following questions on Google Classroom: 1. Describe the message of the prophet Ezekiel and explain how it helped the people in exile. 2. What does the prophet Isaiah say about hope? According to Isaiah, how will God save his people?
3. Social Studies "Article A Day" on readworks.org
Thursday 4/23
*I created an assignment on Google Classroom with a fun creative activity sent from Miss Lindsey that you can print out and complete at home!*
Your book report is due tomorrow, please don't forget!
2. Religion- Answer the following on Google Classroom: On page 200 of your Religion textbook, it lists seven different books that are part of the Wisdom Literature of the Old Testament. Choose 2 books that you think are the most important to know and explain why in your own words.
3. Social Studies "Article A Day" on readworks.org
Friday 4/24
1. ELA- Book Report due today on Google Classroom or sent in an email to me
3. Social Studies "Article A Day" on readworks.org
Week of 4/27-5/1
Monday 4/27
1. ELA- Check Google Classroom everyday for a new assignment. This week we will be exploring the Titanic. First, you will create a KWL Chart on google docs to upload to google classroom. Use this website to help you get started and make sure to research the Titanic! https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/worldhistory/titanic/ Log in- missmuro6 password- 123456
2. Religion- read chapter 18 " A Strong People" (pages 207-215). Try the chapter quiz on page 218.
3. Social Studies Current Events- Template is up on Google Classroom. 2 Reports due Thursday, 4/30
Tuesday 4/28
*For today's Zoom call at 10:00am- https://zoom.us/ Click "join a meeting" Meeting ID #: 205 947 8639 password: 6thgrade
1. ELA- Watch this video on the Titanic and complete all activities at the end: https://edpuzzle.com/assignments/5ea6ee7ec4fbed3f09127dad/watch Continue researching facts and coming up with questions for your KWL Chart on the Titanic. Your essay will be due Friday (outline posted on Google Classroom).
2. Religion- On google classroom, answer the following: Define the term parable (page 211). Give an example of how the story of Jonah is a parable and explain why the story is symbolic.
3. Social Studies Current Events due Thursday- use www.dogonews.com
Wednesday 4/29
1. ELA- Read 3 different accounts of the survivors of the Titanic (pictures of each account are on Google Classroom). Complete the "Comparing Multiple Accounts" chart based on each story. Watch the following videos to help you gather more information for your essay: How the Titanic Sank- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSGeskFzE0s Titanic Wreck Footage- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52MdkP0JgKk
2. Religion- Complete the following on Google Classroom: Compare and Contrast the Jewish feasts of Purim and Hanukkah (you may make a Venn Diagram). Find 5 differences and 2 similarities using your religion textbook and the internet if you need to. What does each feast day celebrate and why is it so important to the Jewish religion?
*Titanic Essay due tomorrow. Follow the outline I posted on Google Classroom.*
2. Religion- Answer the following on Google Classroom: Describe each of the 3 groups within the Hasidim (page 214). Give 2 details about each group and explain why the groups within the Hasidim were formed.
3. Social Studies Current Events- 2 reports due today. Use the template I posted on Google classroom and upload onto there
Friday 5/1
1. ELA- Titanic Essay due today uploaded as Google Docs file. Please check everything over before submitting your final draft and make sure you followed the outline posted on Google Classroom, where you will submit your essay!
1. ELA- Check Google Classroom for your assignment. Using the Elements of Literature PowerPoint, answer the questions on Setting and Characters.
2. Religion- Read Chapter 19 pages 219-227. Answer the following on Google Classroom: What did the angel tell Mary? How do you think Mary felt about this? What did the angel tell Joseph? How did Joseph respond and how do you think he felt?
1. ELA- Check Google Classroom for your assignment. Using the Elements of Literature PowerPoint, answer the questions on Conflict.
2. Religion- Answer the following on Google Classroom: What do Elizabeth’s words tell us about Mary? What did the angel tell Zechariah? What is special about John?
3. Social Studies- Complete the following on Google Classroom: Compare and contrast Cinco de Mayo to another Mexican holiday of your choice. Include who celebrates each holiday, any special traditions, types of food served, symbols or colors of the holiday, activities that people participate in that day, etc. You should have 3 similarities and AT LEAST 5 differences. Use the internet for research to help you.
Wednesday 5/6
1. ELA- Check Google Classroom for your assignment. Using the Elements of Literature PowerPoint, answer the questions on Theme.
2. Religion- Answer the following on Google Classroom: Define the word Incarnation. Who does the Incarnation represent and how do you know?How do you think Mary and Joseph felt when they could not find Jesus and why?
3. Social Studies- Complete the “Article A Day” for Instruments and Crafts in Latin America on readworks.org (class code- EHWAUC password- 1234) *You should have AT LEAST 3 articles completed by Friday*
Thursday 5/7
1. ELA- Check Google Classroom for your assignment. Using the Elements of Literature PowerPoint, answer the questions on Symbols and Author’s Tone.
2. Religion- Answer the following on Google Classroom:Why was Judea a divided country? What was John’s role in all of this? How did he become known as John the Baptist?
3. Social Studies- Complete the “Article A Day” for Instruments and Crafts in Latin America on readworks.org (class code- EHWAUC password- 1234) *You should have AT LEAST 3 articles completed by tomorrow*
Friday 5/8
1. ELA- Check Google Classroom for your assignment. Using the Elements of Literature PowerPoint, answer the questions on Literary Terms.
3. Social Studies- Complete the “Article A Day” for Instruments and Crafts in Latin America on readworks.org (class code- EHWAUC password- 1234) *You should have AT LEAST 3 articles completed due today*
1. ELA- Complete Assignment on Google Classroom for the Mood and Tone PowerPoint.
Create a timeline for your time in quarantine! Track the Covid-19 virus and explain when/how it started, when it was the most serious, how many cases, etc. Use the internet to help you for your research. Full assignment and guidelines are up on Google Classroom. This will be due Friday, 5/15.
2. Social Studies- Complete the ReadWorks Nonfiction- “The Holocaust”
3. Religion- Chapter 22 “Jesus, Teacher and Healer” Read pages 248-255. Try the chapter quiz on page 258!
Tuesday 5/12
1. ELA- Complete Assignment on Google Classroom for the Making Connections PowerPoint
2. Religion- Answer the following on Google Classroom: What is the Kingdom of God? What did Jesus tell his followers about the Kingdom of God?
3. Social Studies- Complete the ReadWorks Nonfiction- “The Holocaust- Denmark: Resistance to Nazi Germany” (class code: EHWAUC password: 1234)
Wednesday 5/13
1. ELA- Complete Assignment on Google Classroom for the Making Connections PowerPoint
2. Religion- Answer the following on Google Classroom: Define the word Beatitude. Choose 2 of the Beatitudes and explain their meanings in your own words. Describe how Jesus’s disciples can live these Beatitudes.
3. Social Studies- Complete the ReadWorks Nonfiction- “Life Under the Nazis” (class code: EHWAUC password: 1234)
Thursday 5/14
1. ELA- Complete Assignment on Google Classroom for the Making Connections PowerPoint
2. Religion- Answer the following on Google Classroom: What is a miracle? Why did Jesus work miracles? Choose one of the miracles Jesus performed and explain how it changed people’s lives.
3. Social Studies- Complete the ReadWorks Nonfiction- “War Stories” (class code: EHWAUC password: 1234)
Friday 5/15
Zoom at 9am. It's okay if you cannot make it today, we will meet again Monday! Meeing ID: 720 9336 4129 password: 6thgrade
1. ELA- Covid-19 Timeline due today on Google Classroom
2. Religion- practice with the Quizlet I made for terms for chapters 22-26 https://quizlet.com/_8duehx?x=1qqt&i=1odyuv
3. Social Studies- Complete the ReadWorks Nonfiction- “Eyewitness to History: Children of War”
Week of 5/18-5/22
Monday 5/18
*Zoom has been changed to tomorrow (Tuesday, 5/19) at 10am with myself and Miss Berardi*
1. ELA- Complete Assignment on Google Classroom for the Kobe Bryant article/poem.
2. Social Studies- Complete the ReadWorks Nonfiction "Introduction to Memorial Day" (class code: EHWAUC password: 1234)
3. Religion- Read Chapter 23 "Jesus, Redeemer, and Savior" pages 260-267. Try the chapter test on page 268.
Tuesday 5/19
1. ELA- Complete Assignment on Google Classroom for comparing and contrasting Kobe Bryant's poem to another poem called "Fast Break" about Dennis Turner.
2. Religion- Answer the following on Google Classroom: What was the Last Supper? What did Jesus give to his disciples at the Last Supper? How do Christians celebrate this?
3. Social Studies- Complete the ReadWorks Nonfiction "Celebrating Memorial Day" (class code: EHWAUC password: 1234)
Wednesday 5/20
1. ELA- Complete Assignment on Google Classroom for the poem "Rose That Grew From Concrete".
2. Religion- Answer the following on Google Classroom: What happened as Jesus took his last breath? Why is the day Jesus died called "Good Friday"? If you were able to visit the holy places shown on pages 262-263, what would you pray for?
3. Social Studies- Complete the ReadWorks Nonfiction "Memorial Day: Flags and Red Poppies" (class code: EHWAUC password: 1234)
Thursday 5/21
1. ELA- Complete assignment on writing a Free Verse Poem. Choose one of the topics listed on Google Classroom. Look at the pictures I posted of examples and watch these videos on free verse poetry to help you prepare: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ChBrlO33_4
2. Religion- Answer the following on Google Classroom: Define the term Resurrection. Why did people refuse to believe that Jesus had risen? What enables us to believe in the Resurrection?
3. Social Studies- Complete the ReadWorks Nonfiction "Memorial Day: The First Day of Summer" (class code: EHWAUC password: 1234)
Friday 5/22
1. ELA- Your Free Verse Poem is due today on Google Classroom. Upload a picture or google doc with your finished poem. Remember to be creative!!
2. Religion- practice with the Quizlet I made for terms for chapters 22-26 https://quizlet.com/_8duehx?x=1qqt&i=1odyuv
3. Social Studies- Compare and Contrast the holidays of Memorial Day and Labor Day on Google Classroom. You may create a Venn Diagram.
Week of 5/26-5/29
Tuesday 5/26
*Zoom meeting ID: 753 1902 7007 and password: 6thgrade
2. Religion- Read Chapter 24 "The Church Begins" pages 271-279. Try the Chapter Quiz on page 282. Answer the following questions on Google Classroom: What is the mission Jesus passed on to his disciples? What did Jesus' disciples do after he returned to Heaven? What is the Pentecost?
3. Social Studies- Complete the ReadWorks Nonfiction "Grade Six in Edmonton" (class code: EHWAUC password: 1234)
Wednesday 5/27
1. ELA- Complete Assignment on Google Classroom for comparing and contrasting two Fairy Tales written by the Grimm Brothers.
2. Religion- Answer the following on Google Classroom: Why did Saul persecute Christians? What changed Saul's life and what was the result of this? Why is Paul considered to be a great leader of the early Church?
3. Social Studies- Complete the ReadWorks Nonfiction "News Debate: Spouting Off" (class code: EHWAUC password: 1234)
Thursday 5/28
*Zoom today at 10am. Meeting ID:722 2705 0027 Password: 6thgrade
2. Religion- Answer the following on Google Classroom: What is a martyr? Describe the following saints by providing 3 important facts about each: Saint Lawrence, Saint Cecilia, Agnes, and Saint Martin
3. Social Studies- Complete the ReadWorks Nonfiction "News Debate: Pajama Game" (class code: EHWAUC password: 1234)
Friday 5/29
1. ELA- Complete Assignment on Google Classroom for writing your own Fairy Tale. Follow the Writer's Checklist and grading rubric I posted!
2. Religion- practice with the Quizlet I made for terms for chapters 22-26 https://quizlet.com/_8duehx?x=1qqt&i=1odyuv
3. Social Studies- Complete the ReadWorks Nonfiction "The Inside Scoop" (class code: EHWAUC password: 1234)
Week of 6/1-6/5
Monday 6/1
*Zoom today at 10am. Meeting ID:473 620 8554 Password: 6thgrade
2. Religion- Read Chapter 25 "The Bible and the Church Today" pages 283-291. Try the Chapter 25 Quiz on page 294 and upload a picture of it onto Google Classroom.
3. Social Studies- Complete the ReadWorks Nonfiction on Civics and Government titled "Not Scared, Prepared" (class code: EHWAUC password: 1234)
2. Religion- Answer the following on Google Classroom: 1. Why is God the "author" of Scripture? 2. What is the Bible? What are 2 differences between the Old Testament and the New Testament? 3. What are 2 types of books or writings found in the New Testament? Describe each of them.
3. Social Studies- Complete the ReadWorks Nonfiction on Civics and Government titled "A Constitution For Kids" (class code: EHWAUC password: 1234)
2. Religion- Answer the following on Google Classroom: 1. Who is our model for just and right living? Explain why. 2. Explain the "new commandment" in your own words. How can we live out this commandment? 3. What are the 7 sacraments of Christian initiation? What sacraments have you received? Choose one sacrament you think is important to our religion and explain why.
3. Social Studies- Complete the ReadWorks Nonfiction on Arts and Culture titled "Lunch Around the World" (class code: EHWAUC password: 1234)
1. ELA- Complete assignment on Google Classroom for writing your "Middle School Survival Guide" letter to a 5th grader.
2. Religion- Answer the following on Google Classroom: 1. What is Catholic Social Teaching? What (or who) is the foundation for Catholic Social Teaching? 2. Choose 2 themes of Catholic Social Teaching (page 290). Write one paragraph for EACH theme explaining them in your own words and giving an example for each. Answer the questions in the chart on page 291 for the 2 themes you chose in your paragraphs.
3. Social Studies- Complete the ReadWorks Nonfiction on Technology and Engineering titled "News Debate: Virtual Ed" (class code: EHWAUC password: 1234)
Friday 6/5
1. ELA- Complete Assignment on Google Classroom for writing a "Middle School Survival Guide" letter to a 5th grader due today.
3. Social Studies- Complete the ReadWorks Nonfiction on Technology and Engineering titled "Remote Control Classroom" (class code: EHWAUC password: 1234)
3. Social Studies- Keep working on your timeline due Friday
Wednesday 6/10
1. ELA- Read the "Making Friends" narrative fiction paired texts "Lonely" and "Lizzie Escapes" and answer all questions on ReadWorks (class code: EHWAUC password: 1234)