Agenda/Homework 9/23-9/27

Language Arts

Focus: StudySync

Unit: In Pursuit

CCSS Standards Addressed:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.3,

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.3 A, B & C

Skills Addressed:

- Understanding Informational Text & Structure

- Understanding the use of figurative language as it appears in writing

- Understanding Connotation & Denotation

* Reading and Discussions/Prompts Assigned 9/16. Due 9/17

Reading: “Rikki-Tiki-Tavi”

*Reading 9/18.

* Reading for Understanding (Character Chart)- Worksheet Assigned

* Work on Assigned Prompts/ Work on Cover & Edits 9/18- 9/23. Students, you are rewarded a class period, every day, to work on your assigned/distributed work. Please know it is your responsibility to use class time efficaciously! Incomplete classwork is to be regarded as homework!

* StudySync Packet due 9/24

In Pursuit Study Guide Assigned and Explained 9/19

Work on Study Guide 9/19-9/23.

*In Pursuit Unit Final Review 9/23

*In Pursuit Final 9/24

Vocabulary: ECW List One Presented 9/23. Quia 9/27

Grammar (Classwork)

Literary Terms Quiz: 10/1

Time permitting you will be allowed to work/polish your writing for your reading project: C.I.A.B. :)

History

Unit I Chapter III: The Islamic World

Students, herein we will:

*Learn to explain how geography affected patterns of life in the Arabian Peninsula, in the sixth century, including the role of towns and the establishment of trade routes to Asia, Africa, and Europe, as well as the products that traveled along them

*Learn to trace the origins of Islam and the life and teachings of Muhammad, including Islamic teachings about Judaism and Christianity

*Learn to summarize the spread of Islam from Muhammad’s lifetime to the mid-700 C.E.

Slidedeck posted on GC. Check GC and your organizer for due dates. Thank you!

Unit I Chapter III: The Islamic World

In-class reading & discussions will accompany every reading.

All work and due dates are posted on GC & the whiteboard.

Polite Reminders:

Book Talk: “Character In A Bag” Assigned & Explained 9/3 Students, this was assigned as a month-long project. Here’s hoping you managed your time well & worked diligently! Reading Project due 10/3. Presentations begin 10/3. Make me proud!🤗

*Monthly Grammar Standards Assigned in August. Due 9/27

* Literary Terms Quiz Study Guide Assigned 9/26. Quiz 10/2

-Dear students, you were requested to save all your assigned spelling handouts. Here’s hoping they are all in one designated section. Please bring your Study Sync book & your selected novel to class every day.

Thank you!

Agenda/Homework 9/16-9/20

Language Arts

Focus: StudySync

Unit: In Pursuit

CCSS Standards Addressed:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.3,

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.3 A, B & C

Skills Addressed:

- Understanding Informational Text & Structure

- Understanding the use of figurative language as it appears in writing

- Understanding Connotation & Denotation

* Reading and Discussions/Prompts Assigned 9/16. Due 9/17

Reading: “Rikki-Tiki-Tavi”

*Reading 9/18.

* Reading for Understanding (Character Chart)- Worksheet Assigned

* Work on Assigned Prompts/ Work on Cover & Edits 9/18- 9/23. Students, you are rewarded a class period, every day, to work on your assigned/distributed work. Please know it is your responsibility to use class time efficaciously! Incomplete classwork is to be regarded as homework!

* StudySync Packet due 9/24

In Pursuit Study Guide Assigned and Explained 9/19

Work on Study Guide 9/19-9/23.

*In Pursuit Unit Final Review 9/23

*In Pursuit Final 9/24

Vocabulary (Classwork)

Grammar (Classwork)

Time permitting you will be allowed to work/polish your writing for your reading project: C.I.A.B. :)

History

Unit I Chapter III: The Islamic World

Students, herein we will:

*Learn to explain how geography affected patterns of life in the Arabian Peninsula, in the sixth century, including the role of towns and the establishment of trade routes to Asia, Africa, and Europe, as well as the products that traveled along them

*Learn to trace the origins of Islam and the life and teachings of Muhammad, including Islamic teachings about Judaism and Christianity

*Learn to summarize the spread of Islam from Muhammad’s lifetime to the mid-700 C.E.

Slidedeck posted on GC. Check GC and your organizer for due dates. Thank you!

Unit I Chapter III: The Islamic World

In-class reading & discussions will accompany every reading.

All work and due dates posted on GC & on the white board.

Focus: DBQ

Topic: The Three Faiths: Assigned and Presented

* Classwork on DBQ 9/30-10/03. Due 10/4. Check GC for due dates. Thank you!

Polite Reminders:

Book Talk: “Character In A Bag” Assigned & Explained 9/3 Students, this was assigned as a month-long project. Here’s hoping you managed your time well & worked diligently! Reading Project due 10/3. Presentations begin 10/3. Make me proud!🤗

*Monthly Grammar Standards Due 9/27

-Dear students, you were requested to save all your assigned spelling handouts. Here’s hoping they are all in one designated section. Please bring your Study Sync book & your selected novel to class every day.

Thank you!

Agenda/Homework 9/9-9/13

Language Arts

Spelling Focus: Spelling Rules

*Rule V: Words ending in “-ful.” (Classwork)

- Worksheet Presented and Explained 9/9. Due 9/10

Study Sync

Unit: In Pursuit

Reading: “Call of the Klondike”

Skills Addressed

- Exploring Common Text Structures - Assigned and Explained 9/6 (Classwork).

- Reading and Discussions 9/9. Prompts assigned 9/9. Due 9/10 at the start of class.

Reading: The Other Side of the Sky

Focus: Understanding & Supporting Theme

Skills Addressed:

- Making Inferences

- Citing Textual Evidence

* Reading & Discussions 9/10

* Work on Prompts 9/10. Due 9/11

Reading: “New Directions”

Skills Addressed:

- Understanding Informational Text & Structure

- Understanding the use of figurative language as it appears in writing

- Understanding Connotation & Denotation

* Reading and Discussions/Prompts Assigned 9/11. Due 9/12

Writing Focus: The Informative Paragraph

History

Unit I Chapter II: The Byzantine Empire

Students, herein, you will :

* Learn to explain the importance of the city of Constantinople & how it emerged as the capital of the Byzantine Empire

* Describe the importance of the reign of Justinian I and the lasting impact of the new code of laws organized during his reign

* Trace the development of the Eastern Orthodox Church & its relations with the West

Unit I Chapter II: The Byzantine Empire

Chapter II Section II

*Section 2.1: The Church Divides - Reading and Discussions 9/9 Prompts assigned 9/9

- Due 9/9 by 8:30 P.M.

*Section 2.3: The End of an Empire - Reading and Discussions 9/10 Prompts assigned 9/10

- Due 9/10 by 8:30 P.M.

DBQ: Justinian’s Code.

-Assigned & Presented 9/11

-Work on the Prompts/Cover/ Cover explanation 9/11- 9/13 due 9/13 @ the end of class. Please know that corroborating with your partner will pay off nicely!

* Chapter II, Section 2 Review /Study Guide Assigned 9/16

* Work on Study Guide 9/16

* In-class Review 9/17. Test 9/18

Polite Reminders:

Book Talk: “Character In A Bag” Assigned & Explained 8/12. Students, this was assigned as a month-long project. Here’s hoping you managed your time well & worked diligently! Reading Project due 9/26. Presentations begin 9/26. Make me proud!🤗

*Character in a Bag Assigned 8/12. Presentations begin 9/26

*Monthly Grammar Standards Assigned 8/23. Due 9/23

-Dear students, you were requested to save all your assigned spelling handouts. Here’s hoping they are all in one designated section. Please bring your Study Sync book & your selected novel to class every day.

Thank you!

Agenda/Homework 9/3-9/6

Language Arts

Spelling Focus: Spelling Rules

* Rule IV Presented & Explained Assigned 9/3. Due 9/4.

* Vocabulary Lesson Three (classwork) 9/3. Quiz (I-III) 9/5I hope you have heeded my advice & spent ten minutes every day reviewing your vocabulary words!

Unit: Monthly Grammar Review

Students, each month, we will revisit and review grammar concepts learned in grades I-VI. You will be assigned review exercises and then evaluated on your understanding and mastery. Please spend some time at home every day reviewing and concretizing learned standards. The last quarter will be dedicated to visiting seventh-grade standards that align with CCSS.

Monthly Grammar Review 9/4

Standards Assigned 9/4 Due 10/1

Focus: Reading Comprehension: Book Talk (September)

* Presented & Explained 9/3.

- Book Selection 9/3. We will be visiting our wonderful library this Tuesday. If you have a book that you want to read, just run it by me:) This is your first reading project. Make me proud!

-Presentations begin 10/3.

Study Sync…a walk-through 9/4 Please bring your In Pursuit book to class every day!

Unit: In Pursuit

Reading Focus: Barrio Boy

Skill Focus:

* Understanding the importance of annotating (-handout on GC)

* Understanding the theme & developing the skills needed to ascertain one or more ideas central to the text

* Participating effectively in a range of conversations to express ideas &, more importantly, build upon the ideas of others

You will start addressing these prompts in class. Know that you may need to spend 10-15 minutes at home polishing classwork. Thank you!

* Reading & Discussions 9/4.

• Classwork on Prompts 9/5

* Prompts due 9/6

You will start addressing these prompts in class. You need to spend 10-15 minutes at home polishing classwork. Thank you!

History

Unit I Chapter II: The Byzantine Empire

Students, herein, you will :

* Learn to explain the importance of the city of Constantinople & how it emerged as the capital of the Byzantine Empire

* Describe the importance of the reign of Justinian I and the lasting impact of the new code of laws organized during his reign

* Trace the development of the Eastern Orthodox Church & its relations with the West

*1.1 The Geography of the Byzantine Empire 9/3. Due 9/3.

*1.2 Justinian and Theodora 9/4. Due 9/4

*1.4 Life in Constantinople - Reading and Discussions (Classwork) 9/4

Cross-Curricular Unit: Constantinople Advertisement

Focus: Ethos, Pathos, & Logos

* Assigned, Explained, and Presented 9/5. Due 9/9 @ the beginning of class!

Polite Reminders:

*Book Talk: Character in a Bag. Presentations 10/3

*Monthly Grammar Standards due 10/1

Please remember to charge your laptops - thank you!

Agenda/Homework 8/26-8/30

Language Arts

Spelling Focus: Spelling Rules (Classwork)

* Rule III: Doubling Up

- Worksheet Presented and Explained 8/26. Due 8/27

* Vocabulary (Lesson III) (Classwork) 8/30

* Vocabulary Quiz (I-III) 9/4

Lit. Unit: The Folktale. (Classwork)

Literary Terms/Types of Characters Project Assigned & Presented 8/26

- Classwork on Project 8/26- 8/30. Due 8/30 @ the end of class

History

Unit I Chapter I: The Roman Empire

*Ancient Rome DBQ Assigned and Explained 8/23

* Classwork 8/26-8/29. Due 8/30 - at the beginning of class

Polite Reminders:

Vocabulary Quiz (Lessons I-III) Assigned 8/24. Quiz 9/4

*Please remember to charge your laptops - thank you!

Agenda/Homework 8/19-8/23

Language Arts

Spelling Focus: Spelling Rules (Classwork)

* Rule II: Changing “y” to “ies”

- Worksheet Presented & Explained 8/20. Due 8/21. Students, You are advised to review your spelling rules on a regular basis. There will be a cumulative final at the end of this unit- thank you!

Lit. Unit: The Folktale. (8/19-8/23) (Classwork)

Literary Terms/Types of Characters Project Assigned & Explained 8/20

Students, by reading & analyzing tales from the world over, you will learn to:

* Determine theme & analyze its development over the course of the tale

* Analyze how particular elements of a story interact (i.e., how setting shapes the characters or plot)

* Analyze how the author develops the point of view of different characters.

- Analysis/Working on Assigned Prompts

Due 8/23 @ the end of class

Literary Terms/Types of Characters Project : Assigned & Explained 8/23

* Classwork on Project 8/26-8/29. Due 8/29 @ the end of class

* Grammar (Classwork

* Vocabulary (Classwork)

History

Unit I Chapter I: The Roman Empire

Students, we will start working on assigned worksheets in class. Make judicial use of class time! All incomplete work is to be regarded as homework - thank you! Work will be checked off on a regular basis in class.

* Paz Romana 8/19

*Section 1.4 - Engineering. Prompts Due 8/20.

*Section 1.5 - Latin and Literature. Prompts Assigned 8/20. (CW). Due 8/21

*Section 1.6 - Art, Architecture, and Law. Prompts Assigned/-Roman Law/ Rights of Citizens Presented & Assigned 8/21. Due 8/22. You have a class period to work on this assignment.

Incomplete work is to be regarded as the homework for the day- thank you!

-Government Then & Now Assigned 8/22. In-class Discussion.

- Internal Weaknesses 8/22. Due 8/23

• DBQ presented & Explained 8/23.

-Classwork on DBQ 8/23-8/28. DBQ is due on 8/29 @ the beginning of class!

Students, we will start working on assigned worksheets in class. Make judicial use of class time! All incomplete work is to be regarded as homework - thank you! Work will be checked off & reviewed on a regular basis in class.

Polite Reminders

Composition Book Check 8/26. Please follow the given instructions. Kindly ensure that all printed handouts are filed in the right section of your binder- thank you!

Just a note to say thank you for the kindness & generosity of spirit that all of you display in class- I am grateful 🙏🏼

Agenda/Homework 8/12-8/16

Language Arts

* Diagnostic Testing. Over the next couple of weeks, MAP testing starts Monday. These scores will enable me to know you, & thereby, assist you in reaching your goals :) Please do come to class well-rested. Eat a hearty breakfast - this always helps!

*My Hue due 8/12.

Elements of Folklore: An Introduction

We will be revisiting learned literary devices in an attempt to understand how writers use them to express their ideas and enhance their writing. Literary devices highlight important concepts in a text, strengthen the narrative, and help readers connect to the characters and themes. Let’s begin….

* Handout Presented & Explained 8/13. We will revisit all learned terms in class over the next couple of weeks.

In Class Review 8/26

Literary Terms Test: 8/27

Lit. Unit: The Folktale. (8/14-8/26)

Students, by reading & analyzing tales from the world over, we will learn to:

* Determine the theme & analyze its development over the course of the tale

* Analyze how particular elements of a story interact (i.e., how the setting shapes the characters or plot)

* Analyze how the author develops the point of view of different characters.

Students, herein, we will be discussing the elements of a folktale, revisiting & reviewing literary terms, all with an emphasis on understanding the theme, elements of a plot & the use of symbols in writing. You will also learn to decipher static & dynamic characters. Doing so will help you hone/ develop your ability to recognize & understand literary terms as they appear in all your readings.

* Reading & Discussion (Classwork)

* Work on Assigned Prompts: Please know that you will have ample time in class to work on the assigned prompts. Staying on task equates to little or no homework 🤗. Do not forget your title cover slide & put your names- thank you!

* Polished work due 8/28 at the beginning of class.

Spelling Focus: Spelling Rules

* Rule I: I Before E, Except After C

-Rules Assigned and Explained 8/12. Assigned 8/12. Assignment checked off 8/14.

Students, do remember that incomplete classwork has to be regarded as homework for the day.

Focus: Punctuation:

Understanding Titles (Classwork) 8/16

Vocabulary (Classwork) 8/16

History

Unit: Five Themes of Geography

*Five Themes of Geography Study Guide Assigned & Reviewed 8/8

* Work Due 8/15

* Review for Upcoming Quiz 8/14

*Quiz 8/15

Unit I Chapter I: The Roman Empire and Christianity

We will begin by revisiting concepts learned in sixth grade. We will, then, venture forth to appreciate the legacy of Rome & culminate the unit with a discussion on the downfall of Rome.

Students, herein, you will

* Study the early strengths and lasting contributions of Rome (e.g. significance of Roman citizenship; rights under Roman law; Roman art; architecture, engineering, and philosophy; preservation and transmission of Christianity) and its ultimate internal weaknesses (e.g. rise of autonomous military powers within the empire, undermining of citizenship by the growth of corruption and slavery, lack of education, and distribution of news)

* Discuss the geographic borders of the empire at its height and the factors that threatened its territorial cohesion

* Introduction to Rome -Video 8/16

*Unit 1 Map Assigned and Discussed 8/16.

* Augustus and the Pax Romana: Herein, we will discuss the achievements of the great Roman Empire. In Class Discussion/ Start work on Prompt 8/13. Prompt due 8/14.

*Roman Achievements - In-Class Discussion- 8/15.

*1.3 Growth and Trade - Prompts assigned 8/14. (Classwork). Due 8/15

*1.4 Roman Engineering - Prompts assigned 8/16. Most all work must be completed in class!

--Work due 8/19 @ the beginning of class!

Polite Reminders:

* Supplies Check 8/14.

Agenda/Homework 8/8-8/9(2024)

Welcome back to another great school year!

Dear Students, 

This year, like many others, is certain to bring with it many new and exciting experiences. The emphasis in our class this year will be to continue building on content knowledge with a greater focus on informational texts & primary sources. I will endeavor to help you hone and augment your academic vocabulary and build on grammar fundamentals. Our enriched Language Arts and History course aligns with CCSS and includes additional readings with increased complexity. This is designed to excite & challenge you to imbibe all that our textbook adoption (Study Sync) has to offer. Students also know that debates, role-playing, thought experiments, & games (time permitting) will be a regular part of your classes. I look forward to teaching all of you!

Language Arts

* Classroom Procedures/Expectations/Course Overview 8/8. Due 8/9.

* Statement of Academic Accountability. Document Assigned & Explained & Collected- 8/8.

“My Hue” (CW) Assigned & Explained 8/8. Classwork 8/8 & 8/9. Due 8/12.

* Letter to Teacher (CW) 8/9. 

* Signed Parent Letters due 8/9

* Supplies Check 8/14

Elements of Folklore

Focus: Revisiting & Reviewing Foundational Concepts in Reading & Writing

We will be revisiting learned literary devices in an attempt to understand how writers use them to express their ideas and enhance their writing. Literary devices highlight important concepts in a text, strengthen the narrative, and help readers connect to the characters and themes. Let’s begin….

* Project Presented & Explained 8/9.

-Students, please bring in a folktale from your culture to class on 8/12. Please know that you do not necessarily, need a hardbound book; a printed version will suffice.)

History

* Getting to Know Your Textbook Questionnaire 8/8 (Classwork)

* “The Five Themes of Geography” - This is an in-class project. Herein, we will begin by reviewing the organizer for time periods - G.R.A.P.E.S. We will then commence a discussion on “The Five Themes of Geography”. Please do collaborate with your assigned group. Your participation and behavior will impact your grade. Good luck!

Project Assigned & Explained 8/8

* Classwork 8/9-8/12

* Due 8/13.

* In-Class Review 8/12

* Quiz 8/13

Polite Reminders

Do bring a folktale to share !

Good News!!!

Many of you know this- right?

Students, I just wanted to let you know that you are able to sign in to our HPMS Library Catalog using your Google account. To reach the catalog, click the link on the front page of our website, “QUICK LINKS,” listed on the bottom right. To access all our e-books, you need to click DESTINY DISCOVER on the left menu of the catalog. All students of HPMS can check out e-books through DESTINY DISCOVER without going to the Library. The library now has a reference section, too - Check it out!