Agenda/Homework 1/29-2/2

Language Arts

Root Words Quiz 1/29. Assigned 1/22

* “Honoring Black History Month”. Work Presented 1/29. All instructions are presented on Google Classroom. Due 2/6 @ the beginning of class.

* Focus: Study Sync

Unit: “ The Powers that Be”

* Work Explained & Groups Presented 1/22.

-Please know that all work and due dates are posted on GC

History

1/29-2/2

Unit: Southeast Asia

Unit Focus: Understanding the History and Legacy of Vietnam

* Reading and Discussions 1/29.

* Classwork on Slide Deck 1/29

* Slide Deck due 1/30 @ the beginning of class!

Unit Focus: The Legacy and History of the Khmer Empire

* Reading and Discussions 1/30

* Work on Slide Deck 1/30

* Slide Deck due 1/31 @ the beginning of class.

Unit Focus: The History and Legacy of Angkor Wat

* Reading and Discussions 1/31

* Work on Slide Deck 2/1

Cumulative Final: Empires of Asia (Korea, Vietnam, Angkor Wat, Khmer Empire)

Work on Study Guide 2/1.Due 2/2

In-class Review 2/2

Final 2/5

Agenda/Homework 1/22-1/26

Language Arts

Unit: Analyzing Political Cartoons

Focus:  *Understanding Persuasive Appeal

* Understanding the Role of Symbolism in Writing

* Political Cartoon Packet Explained & Presented 1/22. Due 1/25.

Summative Assessment: * Working on/designing a Political Cartoon 1/25-126. Due 1/26 @ the end of class.

Most of the work on this assignment must be completed in class. You may spend fifteen to twenty minutes at home polishing classwork.

* Monthly Grammar Review 1/22. Standards Assigned 1/22. Due 2/19.

Vocabulary Focus: Root Words

* Lesson I Presented /Explained/ Worksheet Completed 1/22. Due 1/23

Lesson II Presented /Explained/ Worksheet Completed 1/23. Due 1/24

* In- Class Review 1/24. Please spend some time at home perusing the given lists.

* Lesson I-II Quiz 1/29

History (1/22-1/26)

Unit: The Legacy of Korean Culture

Students, you can work with a mate or by yourself on the assigned slide deck. Do remember to put your name(s) on the slide deck and your response(s). Thank you!

*Reading and Discussions (Classwork)

*Work on Slide Deck 1/22 - 1/23. Due 1/23 at the end of class.

Understanding the use of symbolism in the Korean Culture (Cross-Curricular Unit)

Assignment Presented & Explained 1/24

Classwork 1/24 - 1/26. The assignment is due 1/26 @ the end of class.

Polite Reminders:

Literary Devices Quiz 1/22. Assigned 1/10. In-Class Review 1/19

Prefixes & Suffixes Retakes (-this is optional)

Book Talk (Teacher Conferences) Assigned 1/10. Due 2/12

Agenda/Homework 1/16-1/19

Language Arts

Book Talk

* Assigned, Presented, and Explained 1/10. Due 2/12.

* Book Check 1/15

Unit: Literary Analysis and Appreciation

Focus: Reviewing/Revisiting Literary Devices.

Work due 1/16. Please peruse GC for specific instructions-thank you!

Most work on this unit will be worked upon in class, Making judicious use of class time will result in little to no homework.

* Literary Terms Quiz Assigned 1/10. Quiz 1/18 Moved to 1/22 due to MAP - you are welcome!

Vocabulary Focus: Understanding Prefixes & Suffixes.

In Class Review 1/16

Work Presented & Explained 1/10. Slide Deck due 1/12 @ the end of class. Please know that you must spend 15 minutes at home reviewing the material. This slide deck will also serve as a study guide for your upcoming test.

* Test 1/17

* Monthly Grammar Review 1/19. Standards Assigned 1/19. Due 2/9.

* Vocabulary Classwork 1/19.

History

Focus: A Cross-Curricular Unit

Unit: The Contributions of China to World Civilizations

Writing Focus: Formal Letter Format Presented & Explained 1/10

Project Presented and Explained 1/10. Students, please peruse the examples posted on Google Classroom. Get inspired!

  • Classwork 1/10 - 1/18.

  • Project Due 1/19 at the beginning of class. Please know that you must spend a minimum of twenty minutes at home every day augmenting & polishing classwork. Thank you!

Polite Reminders:

Book Talk Assigned 1/10.

Book Check 1/16

Book Talk ( Teacher Conference) Begin 2/5. Here’s hoping you are enjoying your selected reading:)

Agenda/Homework 1/10-1/12

Language Arts

Book Talk

* Assigned, Presented, and Explained 1/10. Due 2/12.

* Book Check 1/15

Unit: Literary Analysis and Appreciation

Focus: Reviewing/Revisiting Literary Devices.

Work due 1/17. Please peruse GC for specific instructions-thank you!

Most work on this unit will be worked upon in class, Making judicious use of class time will result in little to no homework.

* Literary Terms Quiz 1/18

Vocabulary Focus: Understanding Prefixes & Suffixes.

In Class Review 1/16

Work Presented & Explained 1/10. Slide Deck due 1/12 @ the end of class. Please know that you must spend 15 minutes at home reviewing the material. This slide deck will also serve as a study guide for your upcoming test.

* Quiz 1/17

History

Focus: A Cross-Curricular Unit

Unit: The Contributions of China to World Civilizations

Writing Focus: Formal Letter Format Presented & Explained 1/10

Project Presented and Explained 1/10. Students, please peruse the examples posted on Google Classroom. Get inspired!

  • Classwork 1/10 - 1/18.

  • Project Due 1/19 at the beginning of class. Please know that you must spend a minimum of twenty minutes at home every day augmenting & polishing classwork. Thank you!

Agenda/Homework 12/11-12/15

Language Arts

We are at the end of this novella. We will now culminate our final reading and get ready to present a final project

* Final Project Presented & explained 12/7

* Classwork on Project 12/7-12/13. Due 12/14

Review for upcoming ELA Semester I Final. We have been revisiting & reviewing important concepts presented & worked on (-in class) these sixteen weeks (Monthly Grammar Standards Review) The presented exercises will help you refresh your memory & consolidate all learned concepts.

The Study Guide was posted on GC on 11/17. Semester I Final -12/18. Moved to 12/19

* Semester I Final Review (Classwork) 12/11-12/18.

-The Study Guide was posted on GC on 11/17.

Semester I Final -12/18

Unit: Writing Focus: Response to Literature

Over the next two weeks, we will be working on a unit on literary analysis. Our goal will be, not only to analyze but also, to provide an appreciation by the way of a written response. All work will be done in class. Students, keeping your health and well-being in mind; we will, now try to submit all individual assignments digitally. All required documents and handouts are posted on Google Classroom for your perusal.

Classwork:

  • Reading and Discussions 12/11

  • Prewrites Assigned & Completed 12/14

  • Break-up:

    - Analyzing a Character/Draft Your Character Analysis

    - Stating your Thesis and writing a Summary Statement

* Work on Rough Draft 12/18 . You will have two class periods to work on your draft.

* Self/Peer Edits 12/20.

* Final Copies Due 12/21.

History

Focus: Civilizations of America DBQ

Students, remember to use PEA & TAGS & underline all textual evidence. Please know that you will have ample class time to work on the said assignment. You must, however, spend some time at home polishing classwork- thank you!

* Assigned and Presented 12/7.

* Classwork on DBQ 12/7 - 12/11.

* DBQ with Cover and Explanation due 12/12 at the beginning of class.

Unit: The Silk Road & the Contributions of China to World Civilizations

Focus: The Legacies of Chinese Inventions

Travels on the Silk Roads

* Reading & Discussions (Classwork) 12/13.

* Silk Road Documents Presented, Discussed & Assigned 12/13. Due 12/19 at the end of class.

It is imperative that you remember to submit the entire slide deck on GC on 12/19. Know that you will have plenty of class time to work on the presented slide deck. Here’s hoping you made judicious use of your time!

Polite Reminders:

Adopting Families

Dear students, there is no better time than the present to be charitable & giving. It is at this time that “want” is acutely felt. Let us get together& make a few families happy this winter season!

Note to Students: Do remember that all writing related to projects needs to be submitted as a doc on GC and a hard copy needs to be presented to me - thank you.

Kindly bring your “In Pursuit” book to class on Monday- thank you!

Agenda/Homework 12/4-12/8

Language Arts

Novella: The Pearl

We are at the end of this novella. We will now culminate our final reading and get ready to present a final project/take a final exam. You see, here you have a choice. Choose wisely…

*The Pearl Chapter VI Reading and Discussions 12/4. Prompts/Vocabulary Presented and Explained 12/4. Due 12/5

* Character Charts: Please continue augmenting your Character Charts. Presented

* Character Charts checked off 12/7. Moved to 12/8

Pearl Packet due 12/11

Final Project Presented & Explained 12/7. Due 12/14

Vocabulary (Classwork)

Work on Semester One Study Guide. 12/4-12/8. This will be checked off for points. Printed Study Guide due 12/11

Book Talk: (October/November)

* Book Talk due 12/8. Assigned 10/30.

* Teacher Conferences begin 12/8

Note to Students: Do remember that all writing related to projects needs to be submitted as a doc on GC and a hard copy needs to be presented to me - thank you.

History

Focus: The Legacies of Aztec Civilization

Reading and Discussion (Classwork) - Notebook Assigned. Students, please know that you must complete questions pertaining to the reading for that day. The notebook will be checked off on a daily basis. Here is the break-up:)

  • Section 3.1 Assigned 12/4. Due 12/5 at the beginning of class.

  • Section 3.3 Assigned 12/5. Due 12/6 at the beginning of class.

Focus: The Legacies of Inca Civilization

Reading and Discussion (Classwork) - Notebook Assigned. Students, please know that you must complete questions pertaining to the reading for that day. The notebook will be checked off on a daily basis. Here is the break-up:)

  • Section 1.3 Assigned 12/6. Due 12/7 at the beginning of class.

  • Section 1.4 Assigned 12/7. Due 12/8 at the beginning of class.

Focus: Civilizations of Americas DBQ

Students, remember to use PEA & TAGS & underline all textual evidence. Please know that you will have ample class time to work on the said assignment. You must, however, spend some time at home polishing classwork- thank you!

* Assigned and Presented 12/7.

* Classwork on DBQ 12/7 - 12/11

* DBQ with Cover and Explanation due 12/12 at the beginning of class.

Polite Reminders:

Semester I Final 12/18. Study Guide Assigned 11/17

*Extra Credit - History due 12/8

*Extra Credit - Language Arts due 12/15

Note to Students: I reiterate - please remember that all writing related to projects needs to be submitted as a doc on GC and a hard copy needs to be presented to me - thank you

Agenda/Homework 11/27-12/1

Language Arts

Semester I Final

* Final 12/18. Study Guide Posted 11/17.

  • Format Presented & Explained. 11/27

  • Work on Study Guide 11/27-12/5. Due 12/6

Students, the next two units are specifically designed to help you consolidate all learned concepts- you are welcome! You must spend some time every day mulling over all learned concepts.

Novella: The Pearl

We are at the end of this novella. We will now culminate our final reading and get ready to present a final project/take a final exam. You see, here you have a choice. Choose wisely…

Work on Character Charts 11/27-11/28

*The Pearl Chapter V Reading and Discussions 11/29. Prompts/Vocabulary Presented and Explained 11/29. Due 11/30.

* Character Charts: Please continue augmenting your Character Charts

* Vocabulary (Classwork)

Book Talk: (October/November)

* Book Talk due 12/8. Assigned 10/30. Presentations/Teacher Conferences begin 12/8.

Students, in the coming weeks, you will be rewarded some class time to work on your book project. Ensure that all assigned class work is completed before venturing on to work on the assigned reading task.

History

Unit III: American Civilizations

Herein, you will learn to:

*Describe the important accomplishments of the Maya, Aztecs, and Incas in the areas of science and technology, arts and architecture, and language and writing.

*Respond to critical thinking questions and challenges related to the assigned DBQs.

Focus: The Legacies of Mayan Civilization

*The Geography of Mesoamerica (Section 1.1) Presented & reviewed in class on 11/27.

Reading and Discussion (Classwork) - Notebook assigned. Students, please know that you must complete questions pertaining to the reading for that day. The notebook will be checked off on a daily basis. Here is the break-up:) The notebook, however, needs to be submitted on 12/2 at the end of class on GC.

  • Section 2.2 Assigned 11/27. Due 11/29 at the end of class.

  • Sections 2.3 - 2.4 Assigned 11/30. Due 12/1 at the end of class.

Adopting Families

Dear students, there is no better time than the present to be charitable & giving. It is at this time that “want” is acutely felt. Let us get together& make a few families happy this winter season!

Polite Reminders:

*Extra Credit - History due 12/8

*Extra Credit - Language Arts due 12/15

Note to Students: I reiterate - please remember that all writing related to projects needs to be submitted as a doc on GC and a hard copy needs to be presented to me - thank you

Agenda/Homework 11/13-11/17

Language Arts

Semester I Final

* Study Guide Posted 11/17. Final 12/18.

Focus: StudySync

Unit: Getting Along

Please remember to bring your book to class- thank you!

Students, you will have ample class time to work on this unit. You may spend some time at home polishing written responses.

*Reading, Discussions, and Working on Prompts 11/7-11/16

* Study Guide Assigned 11/13

* In-Class Review 11/16

* Getting Along Packet due 11/16

* Getting Along Unit Test 11/17

Novella: The Pearl

We will be reading this novella in its entirety in class. Students, though the story makes for a simple read, yet, within its simplicity, is a complex tale filled with imagery, symbolism, and thematic significance.

*The Pearl Chapter IV Reading and Discussions 11/13 Prompts/Vocabulary Assigned and Explained 11/13. Classwork on Prompts 11/14. Due 11/15. Please make judicious use of the time provided. All incomplete classwork is to be regarded as homework for the day!

*Character Charts Assigned and Explained 10/17. Students, you need to continue to augment your character charts on an ongoing basis. All charts will be collected for points at the end of this unit.

Polite Reminders:

Book Talk Assigned 10/30. Due 12/8. Please bring your book to class every day this week. Time permitting, you will be allowed to start/augment written work starting the first week of December- You are welcome!

History

Cross-Curricular Unit: Trailblazers

Presented 11/13

* Readings & Discussions 11/13-11/16. You will have time to work on the assigned prompts in class. Incomplete classwork is to be regarded as homework for the day!

* Slide Deck due 11/17 @ the beginning of class!

Agenda/Homework 11/6-11/9

Language Arts

Novella: The Pearl

We will be reading this novella in its entirety in class. Students, though the story makes for a simple read, yet, within its simplicity, is a complex tale filled with imagery, symbolism, and thematic significance.

*The Pearl Chapter III Reading and Discussions 11/6. Prompts/Vocabulary Assigned and Explained 11/6. Due 11/9. You have ample time to complete all your assigned work in class. Efficient & judicious use of class time will result in little to no homework. Make me proud!

* In-Class Review 11/9

* Quiz (Chapters II & III) 11/13

*Character Charts Assigned and Explained 10/17. Students, you need to continue to augment your character charts on an ongoing basis.

* All charts will be collected for points at the end of this unit.

* Monthly Grammar Review 11/3. Standards Assigned 11/6. Due 12/7

* Vocabulary (Classwork). Please save all assigned & graded vocabulary exercises- thank you!

Focus: StudySync

Unit: Getting Along

Please remember to bring your book to class- thank you!

Students, you will have ample class time to work on this unit. You may spend some time at home polishing written responses.

*Reading, Discussions, and Working on Prompts 11/8- 11/17 (Classwork) Students, do remember that incomplete classwork is to be regarded as the homework for the day!

* Study Guide Assigned 11/13

* Getting Along Slide Deck due 11/17

* In-Class Review 11/27

* Getting Along Unit Test 11/28

History

The Cultural Legacy of West Africa

* Africa Final Project: Presented, Explained & Assigned 11/6.

* Classwork on Project 11/7 - 11/8. (The framework for this project is posted on GC).

Kindly pay heed to all given instructions & due dates. Thank you!

* Submission: 11/9 at the beginning of class.

Polite Reminders:

- DBQ Assigned and Explained 11/2. Classwork on DBQ 11/2 - 11/6. DBQ and its corresponding cover are due 11/7. You will be allowed to put your packet together in class. Please come armed with all completed, & printed polished work.

*Africa Unit - Extra Credit Assigned 11/2. Due 12/8. Please do come to me with any and all original project ideas that you may want to work on- it would please me immensely to consider & contemplate your ideas

* Book Talk (November) Assigned & Explained 10/30. Due 12/8

Agenda/Homework 10/30-11/3

Language Arts

Novella: The Pearl

We will be reading this novella in its entirety in class. Students, though the story makes for a simple read, yet, within its simplicity, is a complex tale filled with imagery, symbolism, and thematic significance.

Focus: Understanding Setting & the Role it Plays in Plot Development

* Character Charts Assigned and Explained 10/30. Students, you need to continue to augment your character charts on an ongoing basis. All charts will be collected for points at the end of this unit.

* The Pearl Chapter I Reading and Discussions 10/30

* La Paz Questions / Chapter I Prompts & Vocabulary Presented & Explained 10/30.

* Classwork on assigned prompts: 10/31. You have class time to work on the assigned prompts. Printed hard copy due 11/2

* The Pearl Chapter II Reading & Discussions 11/2

* Prompts/Vocabulary Assigned and Explained 11/2.

* Work on assigned prompts/ Augment Character Charts 11/3

Time permitting, you may read!

* Book Talk (November) Assigned & Explained 10/30. Due 12/7

* Visit to the Library 10/30

* Monthly Grammar Review 11/3. Standards Assigned 11/6. Due 12/7

History

The Cultural Legacy of West Africa

Students, herein, you will:

* learn about the orature (oral arts), written traditions, music, and visual arts of West Africa

* Learn to describe the importance of written and oral traditions in the transmission of African history and culture

* explain how African cultural achievements of the past continue to shape the world today

-Work Presented & Explained 10/25

Most work must be completed in class. Incomplete classwork is to be regarded as homework for that day!

- Slide Deck Due 10/30 @ the start of class

Most work must be completed in class. Incomplete classwork is to be regarded as homework for that day!

- DBQ Assigned and Explained 11/2. Classwork on DBQ 11/2 - 11/6. DBQ and its corresponding cover are due 11/7 @ the beginning of class.

-Know that all assigned work is posted on G.Classroom:)

Polite Reminders:

* 10/31 Minimum Day

* 11/1 No School