**Have a wonderful, relaxing, family-filled Winter Break!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Goldberg
1.) Movie snacks for tomorrow (Friday) - *optional
*REMINDER: 2nd Quarter ends tomorrow (Friday, December 20th).
1.) ALL make-up / missing work for Language Arts - due TODAY!
*REMINDER: 2nd Quarter ends this Friday, December 20th.
1.) Fully charge your Chromebook for the ELA OST Benchmark Practice Test - Part #2 tomorrow - WEDNESDAY
2.) FINISH any and all missing or make-up work for Language Arts - due by: tomorrow (WEDNESDAY)
*REMINDER: 2nd Quarter ends this Friday, December 20th.
1.) Fully charge your Chromebook for the ELA OST Benchmark Practice Test - TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY
2.) FINISH any and all missing or make-up work for Language Arts - due by: WEDNESDAY
*REMINDER: 2nd Quarter ends this Friday, December 20th.
1.) Keep reviewing "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" Vocabulary (10 words) - TEST on MONDAY (on words and story)
1.) Play two (2) Blookets on "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi Vocabulary" (*link in our Google Classroom) for practice - due tomorrow (FRIDAY)
2.) **7th & 8th PERIODS: "Greek Myth Planning Sheet" and Rough Draft of Greek Myth (*in our Google Classroom) - due tomorrow (FRIDAY)
1.) Play two (2) Blookets on "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi Vocabulary" (*link in our Google Classroom) for practice - due by: FRIDAY
2.) **7th & 8th PERIODS: "Greek Myth Planning Sheet" and Rough Draft of Greek Myth (*in our Google Classroom) - due by: FRIDAY (*extended deadline!)
1.) Complete "Add Punctuation to Complex Dialogue" Edpuzzle video (*posted in our Google Classroom) for practice - due tomorrow (WEDNESDAY)
2.) FINISH "Greek Myth Planning Sheet" and Rough Draft of Greek Myth (*in our Google Classroom) - due tomorrow (WEDNESDAY)
1.) Complete "Add Punctuation to Complex Dialogue" Edpuzzle video (*posted in our Google Classroom) for practice - due by: WEDNESDAY
2.) FINISH "Greek Myth Planning Sheet" and Rough Draft of Greek Myth (*in our Google Classroom) - due by: WEDNESDAY
1.) Complete "Writing Foundations" packet (*all) - due tomorrow (FRIDAY)
1.) Complete "Writing Foundations" packet (*all) - due by: FRIDAY
1.) Complete "Writing Foundations" packet (*all) - due by: FRIDAY
2.) "Retake Plan" for Greek Word Parts Test (**if needed) - due tomorrow (WEDNESDAY)
1.) Complete "Writing Foundations" packet (*all) - due by: FRIDAY
2.) "Retake Plan" for Greek Word Parts Test (**if needed) - due by: WEDNESDAY (*must be signed)
*NONE* -
Have a wonderful, relaxing, fun, and family-filled Thanksgiving Break! :)
Sincerely,
Mrs. Goldberg
1.) NONE. *But if you have been absent, please complete all L.A. make-up work (check our Google Classroom and this L.A. homework blog...)
1.) NONE. *Unless you have been absent and have make-up work. Please complete all make-up work for Language Arts by checking in our L.A. Google Classroom and look for the homework assignments on this website homework blog.
1.) Complete Journal Prompt #8 (at least 6 sentences) - due tomorrow (FRIDAY)
*PICK ONE:
#1 - MAKE YOUR OWN GREEK MYTH
Create your own short Greek myth! Use at least one Greek god or goddess.
Could be a:
-origin myth
-hero journey
-myth with a moral / lesson
-OR-
#2 - Favorite Greek God or Goddess? (*or invent one)
Tell us about your favorite Greek god or goddess.
-Explain who they are (use details! – powers, where they live, what they rule over, who they are related to, etc.)
-Explain why you like that god or goddess
2.) *STUDY* for Greek Word Parts TEST (use "Make Words with Greek Word Parts" as a Study Guide) - tomorrow (FRIDAY)
**REMINDER: TEST on Greek Word Parts (meanings and example words) - tomorrow (Friday, November 22nd)
1.) Complete Journal Prompt #8 (at least 6 sentences) - due by: FRIDAY
*PICK ONE:
#1 - MAKE YOUR OWN GREEK MYTH
Create your own short Greek myth! Use at least one Greek god or goddess.
Could be a:
-origin myth
-hero journey
-myth with a moral / lesson
-OR-
#2 - Favorite Greek God or Goddess? (*or invent one)
Tell us about your favorite Greek god or goddess.
-Explain who they are (use details! – powers, where they live, what they rule over, who they are related to, etc.)
-Explain why you like that god or goddess
2.) *STUDY* for Greek Word Parts TEST (use "Make Words with Greek Word Parts" as a Study Guide) - this FRIDAY
**REMINDER: TEST on Greek Word Parts (meanings and example words) - this Friday (November 22nd)
1.) Complete at least three (3) Blookets (links in our Google Classroom) to study our Greek Word Parts - due tomorrow (WEDNESDAY)
2.) *STUDY* for Greek Word Parts TEST (use "Make Words with Greek Word Parts" as a Study Guide) - this FRIDAY
**REMINDER: TEST on Greek Word Parts (meanings and example words) - this Friday (November 22nd)
1.) Complete at least three (3) Blookets (links in our Google Classroom) to study our Greek Word Parts - due by: WEDNESDAY
2.) *STUDY* for Greek Word Parts TEST (use "Make Words with Greek Word Parts" as a Study Guide) - this FRIDAY
**REMINDER: TEST on Greek Word Parts (meanings and example words) - this Friday (November 22nd)
1.) NONE. *Have a great weekend!*
Thank you for participating in the annual BMS Rake Out and helping your community members! :)
1.) Complete "Story Openings" worksheet (*both sides) - due tomorrow (FRIDAY)
2.) Finish Greek Word Parts project - due tomorrow (FRIDAY)
3.) Complete "Reflection Sheet" side (*and get signed) - due tomorrow (FRIDAY)
**REMINDER: Rake Out this Friday, (tomorrow), November 15th!
1.) Complete "Story Openings" worksheet (*both sides) - due by: FRIDAY
2.) Finish Greek Word Parts project - due by: FRIDAY
3.) Complete "Reflection Sheet" side (*and get signed) - due by: FRIDAY
**REMINDER: Rake Out this Friday, November 15th!
1.) Add words to "Make Words with Greek Word Parts" worksheet - due tomorrow (WEDNESDAY)
2.) Finish Greek Word Parts project - due by: FRIDAY
3.) Complete "Reflection Sheet" side (*and get signed) - due by: FRIDAY
**REMINDER: Rake Out this Friday, November 15th!
1.) Add words to "Make Words with Greek Word Parts" worksheet - due by: WEDNESDAY
2.) Finish Greek Word Parts project - due by: WEDNESDAY
3.) Complete "Reflection Sheet" side (*and get signed) - due by: FRIDAY
**REMINDER: Rake Out this Friday, November 15th!
1.) Complete "Greek Mythology" packet (read and activities) - due tomorrow (FRIDAY)
**last page is optional
1.) Complete "Greek Mythology" packet (read and activities) - due by: FRIDAY
**last page is optional
1.) Complete "Greek Mythology" packet (read and activities) - due by: FRIDAY
**last page is optional
**If you haven't finished this already:
1.) Complete Journal Prompt #7 (at least 6 sentences -OR- 6 lines if you are writing a poem)
*PICK ONE:
#1 - SHOW, DON’T TELL:
Describe your Halloween costume in great detail, without naming what you are.
Try to appeal to your five senses (sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing). If you’re not trick-or-treating this year (or are not dressing up), pick a favorite Halloween costume of yours from years past.
-OR-
- due by: MONDAY
1.) Complete Journal Prompt #7 (at least 6 sentences -OR- 6 lines if you are writing a poem)
*PICK ONE:
#1 - SHOW, DON’T TELL:
Describe your Halloween costume in great detail, without naming what you are.
Try to appeal to your five senses (sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing). If you’re not trick-or-treating this year (or are not dressing up), pick a favorite Halloween costume of yours from years past.
-OR-
- due by: MONDAY
HAVE AN AMAZING, FUN, & SAFE HALLOWEEN! :)
1.) Complete Journal Prompt #7 (at least 6 sentences -OR- 6 lines if you are writing a poem)
*PICK ONE:
#1 - SHOW, DON’T TELL:
Describe your Halloween costume in great detail, without naming what you are.
Try to appeal to your five senses (sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing). If you’re not trick-or-treating this year (or are not dressing up), pick a favorite Halloween costume of yours from years past.
-OR-
- due by: FRIDAY
1.) Complete "Writing Concluding Sentences Practice" (in our Google Classroom) - due tomorrow (WEDNESDAY)
1.) Complete "Writing Concluding Sentences Practice" (in our Google Classroom) - due by: WEDNESDAY
1.) Complete "Writing Supporting Sentences Practice" (in our Google Classroom) - due tomorrow (FRIDAY)
1.) Complete "Writing Supporting Sentences Practice" (in our Google Classroom) - due by FRIDAY
1.) Complete "Writing Topic Sentences Practice" (in our Google Classroom) - due tomorrow (WEDNESDAY)
1.) Complete "Writing Topic Sentences Practice" (in our Google Classroom) - due by: WEDNESDAY
1.) Read in your SSR book for 30 minutes (minimum) and record your page numbers. - due tomorrow (FRIDAY)
**REMINDER: 1st Quarter ends tomorrow, FRIDAY, October 18th. Make sure all of your missing and make-up work is done in all classes.
1.) Read in your SSR book for 30 minutes (minimum) and record your page numbers.
- due by: FRIDAY
2.) Complete "Retake Plan" and get *signed* (if needed) for the L.A. Terms to Know Test - ***Deadline Extended! Due by: tomorrow (THURSDAY)
**REMINDER: 1st Quarter ends this FRIDAY (October 18th). Make sure all of your missing and make-up work is done in all classes.
1.) Complete Journal Prompt #6 (at least 6 sentences -OR- 6 lines if you are writing a poem)
The Cage
Write from the perspective of someone or something that is in one.
*This is a creative writing prompt, but the goal is to be descriptive so that we can guess what your someone or something is. Practice showing, not just telling.
- due tomorrow (WEDNESDAY)
2.) Complete "Retake Plan" and get *signed* (if needed) for the L.A. Terms to Know Test - due by: WEDNESDAY
**REMINDER: 1st Quarter ends this FRIDAY (October 18th). Make sure all of your missing and make-up work is done in all classes.
1.) Complete Journal Prompt #6 (at least 6 sentences -OR- 6 lines if you are writing a poem)
The Cage
Write from the perspective of someone or something that is in one.
*This is a creative writing prompt, but the goal is to be descriptive so that we can guess what your someone or something is. Practice showing, not just telling.
- due by: WEDNESDAY
2.) Complete "Retake Plan" and get *signed* (if needed) for the L.A. Terms to Know Test - due by: WEDNESDAY
**REMINDER: 1st Quarter ends this FRIDAY (October 18th). Make sure all of your missing and make-up work is done in all classes.
1.) Complete "L.A. Terms to Know Vocab. Test STUDY GUIDE" (in our Google Classroom) - due tomorrow (THURSDAY)
*REMINDER: Test on Language Arts Terms to Know (all 34 terms) *tomorrow, Thursday, October 10th.
WHAT TO STUDY:
-"L.A. Terms to Know Vocab. List" (in our L.A. Google Classroom)
-"L.A. Terms to Know Vocab. Practice Part #1" (in our L.A. Google Classroom)
-"L.A. Terms to Know Test Study Guide" (in our L.A. Google Classroom)
-Quizlet
-Blookets (posted in our L.A. Google Classroom)
1.) Complete "Keeping Verb Tenses Consistent" worksheet (*both sides) - due tomorrow (WEDNESDAY)
2.) Complete "L.A. Terms to Know Vocab. Test STUDY GUIDE" (in our Google Classroom) - due by: THURSDAY
*REMINDER: Test on Language Arts Terms to Know (all 34 terms) this Thursday, October 10th.
WHAT TO STUDY:
-"L.A. Terms to Know Vocab. List" (in our L.A. Google Classroom)
-"L.A. Terms to Know Vocab. Practice Part #1" (in our L.A. Google Classroom)
-"L.A. Terms to Know Test Study Guide" (in our L.A. Google Classroom)
-Quizlet
-Blookets (posted in our L.A. Google Classroom)
1.) Complete "Keeping Verb Tenses Consistent" worksheet (*both sides) - due by: WEDNESDAY
2.) Complete "L.A. Terms to Know Vocab. Test STUDY GUIDE" (in our Google Classroom) - due by: THURSDAY
*REMINDER: Test on Language Arts Terms to Know (all 34 terms) this Thursday, October 10th.
WHAT TO STUDY:
-"L.A. Terms to Know Vocab. List" (in our L.A. Google Classroom)
-"L.A. Terms to Know Vocab. Practice Part #1" (in our L.A. Google Classroom)
-"L.A. Terms to Know Test Study Guide" (in our L.A. Google Classroom)
-Quizlet
-Blookets (posted in our L.A. Google Classroom)
1.) NONE. **Enjoy your weekend! Good luck to BMS Cross Country runners & BMS volleyball players at their meet & tournament this weekend! :)
1.) On Quizlet (**make sure you are signed in): Complete Test for "L.A. Terms to Know" and play "Match" Game (at least once) due tomorrow (FRIDAY)
1.) On Quizlet (**make sure you are signed in): Complete Test for "L.A. Terms to Know" and play "Match" Game (at least once) due by: FRIDAY
1.) Complete the last column (either an easy-to-understand synonym -OR- an example) in "L.A. Terms to Know Vocab. List" (in our Google Classroom) #1-34 (all terms) (*use Thesaurus.com) - due by: WEDNESDAY
1.) Complete (go through) "Flashcards" and "Learn" (for at least 10 minutes) on Quizlet for the "Language Arts Terms to Know" vocab. (***make sure you are signed in) both due tomorrow (WEDNESDAY)
2.) "Retake Plan" (if needed) for Editing Quiz Retake due by: THURSDAY (*must be signed)
1.) Complete (go through) "Flashcards" and "Learn" (for at least 10 minutes) on Quizlet for the "Language Arts Terms to Know" vocab. (***make sure you are signed in) both due by: WEDNESDAY
1.) NONE. **Enjoy your long weekend! :)
**OTHER REMINDERS:
**NO SCHOOL this Friday (Sept. 20th) - Teacher/Staff Professional Day
1.) STUDY for "Proofreading and Editing Quiz" tomorrow - play the Quizizz review game in our Google Classroom - due tomorrow (THURSDAY)
1.) Complete "Punctuation, Capitalization, and Spelling" packet (*all of it) due tomorrow (WEDNESDAY)
1.) Complete "Punctuation, Capitalization, and Spelling" packet (*all of it) due by: WEDNESDAY
1.) Read for 30 minutes (*at least) in your SSR book and record (write down) your page numbers (ex. pages # 3 - 45) due tomorrow: **FRIDAY
2.) Complete "Goal Sheet" (one side) and *get signed* due tomorrow: **FRIDAY
**OTHER REMINDERS:
**Picture Day is this Friday, Sept. 13th! All order forms are online (check our L.A. Google Classroom for the link!)
1.) Read for 30 minutes (*at least) in your SSR book and record (write down) your page numbers (ex. pages # 3 - 45) due by: FRIDAY
2.) Complete "Goal Sheet" (one side) and *get signed* due by: FRIDAY
**OTHER REMINDERS:
**Picture Day is this Friday, Sept. 13th! All order forms are online (check our L.A. Google Classroom for the link!)
1.) Complete Journal Prompt #4 (must be 6-8 complete sentences) due tomorrow (WEDNESDAY)
2nd & 3rd Periods:
Describe one of the problems/conflicts in your story (SSR book).
How do you think it will be resolved?
(If you already know how it is resolved, explain how the problem gets fixed.)
**Include two words with negative connotations and highlight them.
7th & 8th Periods:
Describe one of the problems/conflicts in your story (SSR book).
How do you think it will be resolved?
(If you already know how it is resolved, explain how the problem gets fixed.)
**Include one word with a negative connotation and highlight it.
2.) Complete "Goal Sheet" (one side) and *get signed* due by: FRIDAY
**OTHER REMINDERS:
**Picture Day is this Friday, Sept. 13th! All order forms are online (check our L.A. Google Classroom for the link!)
1.) Complete Journal Prompt #4 (must be 6-8 complete sentences) due by: WEDNESDAY
2nd & 3rd Periods:
Describe one of the problems/conflicts in your story (SSR book).
How do you think it will be resolved?
(If you already know how it is resolved, explain how the problem gets fixed.)
**Include two words with negative connotations and highlight them.
7th & 8th Periods:
Describe one of the problems/conflicts in your story (SSR book).
How do you think it will be resolved?
(If you already know how it is resolved, explain how the problem gets fixed.)
**Include one word with a negative connotation and highlight it.
2.) Complete "Goal Sheet" (one side) and *get signed* due by: FRIDAY
**OTHER REMINDERS:
**Picture Day is this Friday, Sept. 13th! All order forms are online (check our L.A. Google Classroom for the link!)
1.) Read for 30 minutes (*at least) in your SSR book and record (write down) your page numbers (ex. pages # 3 - 45) due tomorrow (FRIDAY)
2.) Complete pages 235-237 (#1-5) in "Denotation and Connotation" packet due tomorrow (FRIDAY)
1.) Read for 30 minutes (*at least) in your SSR book and record (write down) your page numbers (ex. pages # 3 - 45) due by: FRIDAY
2.) Complete pages 235-237 (#1-5) in "Denotation and Connotation" packet due by: FRIDAY
1.) Read for 30 minutes (*at least) in your SSR book and record (write down) your page numbers (ex. pages # 3 - 45) due by: FRIDAY
1.) Complete Journal Prompt #2 (must be 6-8 complete sentences) due tomorrow (FRIDAY)
2nd & 3rd Periods:
Name a character you would like to meet (from your SSR book) and explain why. How does the race, gender, or ethnicity of the character impact (affect) the story?
7th & 8th Periods:
Name a character you would like to meet (from your SSR book) and explain why.
*Make sure your paragraph has a topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence
*Must be a full paragraph (6-8 complete sentences)
1.) Complete Journal Prompt #2 (must be 6-8 complete sentences) due by: FRIDAY
2nd & 3rd Periods:
Name a character you would like to meet (from your SSR book) and explain why. How does the race, gender, or ethnicity of the character impact (affect) the story?
7th & 8th Periods:
Name a character you would like to meet (from your SSR book) and explain why.
*Make sure your paragraph has a topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence
*Must be a full paragraph (6-8 complete sentences)
1.) Complete "Got Style?" Learning Style Inventory packet due by: WEDNESDAY
1.) Get "Classroom Contract" *signed* due: tomorrow (FRIDAY)
2.) Complete "Things My Teachers Should Know About Me" worksheet (one side) due: tomorrow (FRIDAY)
1.) Get "Classroom Contract" *signed* by: FRIDAY
2.) Complete "Things My Teachers Should Know About Me" worksheet (one side) due by: FRIDAY
1.) Get all Language Arts supplies due: tomorrow (WEDNESDAY)
2.) Get / bring in an SSR book (book of your choice) due: tomorrow (WEDNESDAY)
1.) Get all Language Arts supplies by: WEDNESDAY
2.) Get / bring in an SSR book (book of your choice) by: WEDNESDAY