2nd Period-English 6 2022-2023 Assignments

Use this form to record the books you read during genre study along with any other book you complete for the rest of the year.
You may list more than 10 books but make sure that you include at least six different genres.


Rate the book on a scale of "1" being you wouldn't recomend it to a rat and "10" being every human being should read this book NOW!


***YOU MUST HAVE READ AT LEAST SIX DIFFERENT GENRES TO FULLY PARTICPATE IN THE CELEBRATION***


You will turn this in by Friday, June 2, at 5 pm in order to participate in the Celebration to held on Tuesday, June 6





You may list more than 10 books but make sure that you indlude at least six different genres.




Rate the book on a scale of "1" being you wouldn't recomend it to a rat and "10" being every human being should read this book NOW!




***YOU MUST HAVE READ AT LEAST SIX DIFFERENT GENRES TO FULLY PARTICPATE IN THE CELEBRATION.




You will turn this in by Friday, June 2, at 5 pm in order to participate in the Celebration to held on Tuesday, June 6

Directions:
You will have one class period to plan, write, and proofread a final “essay” about the character Ling. 
Your essay should be about how Ling changed over the course of the novel. 
You need two pieces of evidence quoted from the text to support your thinking. 
The tabs allowed open today are this document, Textual 
Evidence Graphic Organizer, and Grammarly. 
Follow the format we reviewed (Thesis statement, context 1, evidence 1, reasoning 1, transition sentence, context 2, evidence 2, reasoning 2, summary)

Directions:
You will have one class period to plan, write, and proofread a final “essay” about the character Ling. 
Your essay should be about how Ling changed over the course of the novel. 
You need two pieces of evidence quoted from the text to support your thinking. 
The tabs allowed open today are this document, Textual 
Evidence Graphic Organizer, and Grammarly. 
Follow the format we reviewed (Thesis statement, context 1, evidence 1, reasoning 1, transition sentence, context 2, evidence 2, reasoning 2, summary)

Directions:
You will have one class period to plan, write, and proofread a final “essay” about the character Ling. 
Your essay should be about how Ling changed over the course of the novel. 
You need two pieces of evidence quoted from the text to support your thinking. 
The tabs allowed open today are this document, Textual 
Evidence Graphic Organizer, and Grammarly. 
Follow the format we reviewed (Thesis statement, context 1, evidence 1, reasoning 1, transition sentence, context 2, evidence 2, reasoning 2, summary)

Directions: 
During the next class, you will write an On-Demand describing how Ling changes from the beginning of Revolution is Not a Dinner Party. You will need one piece of evidence to show how she was at the beginning of the novel and one piece that show how she has changed at the end for a total of two pieces of text evidence.

Use this graphic organizer to prepare your evidence with page numbers for the On-Demand Essay.

Since this will be an On-Demand, you can only have two tabs open: one with the assignment and one with the planner. YOU CANNOT USE THE DIGITAL COPY DURING THE ON-DEMAND–---ALL OTHER TABS MUST BE CLOSED AND REMAIN CLOSED UNTIL THE END OF THE PERIOD.

It is highly recommended that you print this out, once completed, if you have access to a printer, as having a hard copy will be easier to navigate during the On-Demand than reading from your computer.

Directions: 
During the next class, you will write an On-Demand describing how Ling changes from the beginning of Revolution is Not a Dinner Party. You will need one piece of evidence to show how she was at the beginning of the novel and one piece that show how she has changed at the end for a total of two pieces of text evidence.

Use this graphic organizer to prepare your evidence with page numbers for the On-Demand Essay.

Since this will be an On-Demand, you can only have two tabs open: one with the assignment and one with the planner. YOU CANNOT USE THE DIGITAL COPY DURING THE ON-DEMAND–---ALL OTHER TABS MUST BE CLOSED AND REMAIN CLOSED UNTIL THE END OF THE PERIOD.

It is highly recommended that you print this out, once completed, if you have access to a printer, as having a hard copy will be easier to navigate during the On-Demand than reading from your computer.

You will need to read/listen to Ch. 19 as homework.

Ch. 19. Pig Fat  12 minutes

You will need to read/listen to Ch. 19 as homework.

Ch. 19. Pig Fat  12 minutes

Directions: 
During the next class, you will write an On-Demand describing how Ling changes from the beginning of Revolution is Not a Dinner Party. You will need one piece of evidence to show how she was at the beginning of the novel and one piece that show how she has changed at the end for a total of two pieces of text evidence.

Use this graphic organizer to prepare your evidence with page numbers for the On-Demand Essay.

Since this will be an On-Demand, you can only have two tabs open: one with the assignment and one with the planner. YOU CANNOT USE THE DIGITAL COPY DURING THE ON-DEMAND–---ALL OTHER TABS MUST BE CLOSED AND REMAIN CLOSED UNTIL THE END OF THE PERIOD.

It is highly recommended that you print this out, once completed, if you have access to a printer, as having a hard copy will be easier to navigate during the On-Demand than reading from your computer.

You will need to read/listen to Ch. 19 as homework.

Ch. 19. Pig Fat  12 minutes

While we can’t “time heist” back to the future, we can reflect on our experience over the past  year.
Write a postcard to your August 2022 self.
What would you tell you about the lessons you have learned this past year as a sixth-grade student?

Use the sentence starters as a guide for your thoughts (or write your own completely original postcard). 
My expectation is that you write at least ten quality sentences.

***DUE BY END OF THE PERIOD***

While we can’t “time heist” back to the future, we can reflect on our experience over the past  year.
Write a postcard to your August 2022 self.
What would you tell you about the lessons you have learned this past year as a sixth-grade student?

Use the sentence starters as a guide for your thoughts (or write your own completely original postcard). 
My expectation is that you write at least ten quality sentences.

***DUE BY END OF THE PERIOD***

While we can’t “time heist” back to the future, we can reflect on our experience over the past  year.
Write a postcard to your August 2022 self.
What would you tell you about the lessons you have learned this past year as a sixth-grade student?

Use the sentence starters as a guide for your thoughts (or write your own completely original postcard). 
My expectation is that you write at least ten quality sentences.

***DUE BY END OF THE PERIOD***

Copy and paste the final version of your poems under the appropriate headings below.

Please feel free to be as creative as you desire. Change the background, layout, or font, or even add an appropriate picture,

If you are feeling ambitious, you may use Canva (if you are familiar with the app)

Copy and paste the final version of your poems under the appropriate headings below.

Please feel free to be as creative as you desire. Change the background, layout, or font, or even add an appropriate picture,

If you are feeling ambitious, you may use Canva (if you are familiar with the app)

Copy and paste the final version of your poems under the appropriate headings below.

Please feel free to be as creative as you desire. Change the background, layout, or font, or even add an appropriate picture,

If you are feeling ambitious, you may use Canva (if you are familiar with the app)

Instructions:

You will write a poem that shows the contrast between Ling at the beginning of the novel (as a “little flower”) and at the end of the novel (as an “angry tiger”). You will choose words/phrases from specific chapters that clearly show the change in her character and then arrange them into two side-by-side poems.
Step 1. Choose chapters from the novel that represent Ling as a “little flower” and an “angry tiger.” 

Step 2. Choose a chapter from the novel and search for sensory details and figurative language that give the feeling of Ling as both a “little flower” and an “angry tiger.” 

Step 3. Rearrange the sections of text that you chose to create a two-column, compare/contrast poem.

Instructions:

You will write a poem that shows the contrast between Ling at the beginning of the novel (as a “little flower”) and at the end of the novel (as an “angry tiger”). You will choose words/phrases from specific chapters that clearly show the change in her character and then arrange them into two side-by-side poems.
Step 1. Choose chapters from the novel that represent Ling as a “little flower” and an “angry tiger.” 

Step 2. Choose a chapter from the novel and search for sensory details and figurative language that give the feeling of Ling as both a “little flower” and an “angry tiger.” 

Step 3. Rearrange the sections of text that you chose to create a two-column, compare/contrast poem.

Instructions:

You will write a poem that shows the contrast between Ling at the beginning of the novel (as a “little flower”) and at the end of the novel (as an “angry tiger”). You will choose words/phrases from specific chapters that clearly show the change in her character and then arrange them into two side-by-side poems.
Step 1. Choose chapters from the novel that represent Ling as a “little flower” and an “angry tiger.” 

Step 2. Choose a chapter from the novel and search for sensory details and figurative language that give the feeling of Ling as both a “little flower” and an “angry tiger.” 

Step 3. Rearrange the sections of text that you chose to create a two-column, compare/contrast poem.

Use this form to record the books you read during genre study along with any other book you complete for the rest of the year.
You may list more than 10 books but make sure that you include at least six different genres.


Rate the book on a scale of "1" being you wouldn't recomend it to a rat and "10" being every human being should read this book NOW!


***YOU MUST HAVE READ AT LEAST SIX DIFFERENT GENRES TO FULLY PARTICPATE IN THE CELEBRATION***


You will turn this in by Friday, June 2, at 5 pm in order to participate in the Celebration to held on Tuesday, June 6





You may list more than 10 books but make sure that you indlude at least six different genres.




Rate the book on a scale of "1" being you wouldn't recomend it to a rat and "10" being every human being should read this book NOW!




***YOU MUST HAVE READ AT LEAST SIX DIFFERENT GENRES TO FULLY PARTICPATE IN THE CELEBRATION.




You will turn this in by Friday, June 2, at 5 pm in order to participate in the Celebration to held on Tuesday, June 6

Use this form to record the books you read during genre study along with any other book you complete for the rest of the year.
You may list more than 10 books but make sure that you include at least six different genres.


Rate the book on a scale of "1" being you wouldn't recomend it to a rat and "10" being every human being should read this book NOW!


***YOU MUST HAVE READ AT LEAST SIX DIFFERENT GENRES TO FULLY PARTICPATE IN THE CELEBRATION***


You will turn this in by Friday, June 2, at 5 pm in order to participate in the Celebration to held on Tuesday, June 6





You may list more than 10 books but make sure that you indlude at least six different genres.




Rate the book on a scale of "1" being you wouldn't recomend it to a rat and "10" being every human being should read this book NOW!




***YOU MUST HAVE READ AT LEAST SIX DIFFERENT GENRES TO FULLY PARTICPATE IN THE CELEBRATION.




You will turn this in by Friday, June 2, at 5 pm in order to participate in the Celebration to held on Tuesday, June 6

Using your book or the ebook, identify two pieces of evidence from the text.

1) The first piece of evidence shows how Ling at the beginning of the book is like a "little flower".
     -- You may use evidence from any of the chapters in Part 1
2) Using the samples as models for your writing, show your reasoning on why the text evidence supports your claim.
3) The second piece of evidence shows how LIng has changed to an "angry tiger" by the beginning of part 3.
    --You may use evidence from any chapter in Part 2 or Part 3 (Angry Tiger or further)
4)  Using the samples as models for your writing, show your reasoning on why the text evidence supports your claim.


***THIS STEP WILL BE IMPORTANT FOR THE NEXT ASSIGNMENT DURING THE FOLLOWING CLASS***

Using your book or the ebook, identify two pieces of evidence from the text.

1) The first piece of evidence shows how Ling at the beginning of the book is like a "little flower".
     -- You may use evidence from any of the chapters in Part 1
2) Using the samples as models for your writing, show your reasoning on why the text evidence supports your claim.
3) The second piece of evidence shows how LIng has changed to an "angry tiger" by the beginning of part 3.
    --You may use evidence from any chapter in Part 2 or Part 3 (Angry Tiger or further)
4)  Using the samples as models for your writing, show your reasoning on why the text evidence supports your claim.


***THIS STEP WILL BE IMPORTANT FOR THE NEXT ASSIGNMENT DURING THE FOLLOWING CLASS***

Using your book or the ebook, identify two pieces of evidence from the text.

1) The first piece of evidence shows how Ling at the beginning of the book is like a "little flower".
     -- You may use evidence from any of the chapters in Part 1
2) Using the samples as models for your writing, show your reasoning on why the text evidence supports your claim.
3) The second piece of evidence shows how LIng has changed to an "angry tiger" by the beginning of part 3.
    --You may use evidence from any chapter in Part 2 or Part 3 (Angry Tiger or further)
4)  Using the samples as models for your writing, show your reasoning on why the text evidence supports your claim.


***THIS STEP WILL BE IMPORTANT FOR THE NEXT ASSIGNMENT DURING THE FOLLOWING CLASS***

For the next class period, you will need to read/listen to Ch. 16 

If you chose to listen to the provided audio, here is a breakdown of the time per chapter. 

Ch. 16. Too Proud to Bend    10 minutes

For the next class period, you will need to read/listen to Ch. 16 

If you chose to listen to the provided audio, here is a breakdown of the time per chapter. 

Ch. 16. Too Proud to Bend    10 minutes

For the next class period, you will need to read/listen to Ch. 16 

If you chose to listen to the provided audio, here is a breakdown of the time per chapter. 

Ch. 16. Too Proud to Bend    10 minutes

On each slide, write a sentence using the vocabulary word provided in the box that says, “your sentence.” 
There are also MOTO Note assistance on each slide if you need help reading any part of the slide. 
Click on the purple speaker on the slide to listen for more help.

On each slide, write a sentence using the vocabulary word provided in the box that says, “your sentence.” 
There are also MOTO Note assistance on each slide if you need help reading any part of the slide. 
Click on the purple speaker on the slide to listen for more help.

On each slide, write a sentence using the vocabulary word provided in the box that says, “your sentence.” 
There are also MOTO Note assistance on each slide if you need help reading any part of the slide. 
Click on the purple speaker on the slide to listen for more help.

Part 2: Bamboo in the Wind  Socratic Discussion Graphic Organizer


Directions: 
Use this graphic organizer to prepare notes for a Socratic discussion on Part 2: Bamboo in the Wind. 
Write FOUR of your own open-ended questions and prepare discussion notes and evidence. 

YOU MUST INCLUDE CHAPTER AND PAGE NUMBERS WITH YOUR QUESTION BECAUSE WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR TEXT EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT OUR THINKING.

You are more than welcome to prep for more than 4 questions; add more rows to this document as needed.  

It is highly recommended that you print this out, once completed, if you have access to a printer, as having a hard copy will be easier to navigate during the Seminar than reading from your computer.

Part 2: Bamboo in the Wind  Socratic Discussion Graphic Organizer


Directions: 
Use this graphic organizer to prepare notes for a Socratic discussion on Part 2: Bamboo in the Wind. 
Write FOUR of your own open-ended questions and prepare discussion notes and evidence. 

YOU MUST INCLUDE CHAPTER AND PAGE NUMBERS WITH YOUR QUESTION BECAUSE WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR TEXT EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT OUR THINKING.

You are more than welcome to prep for more than 4 questions; add more rows to this document as needed.  

It is highly recommended that you print this out, once completed, if you have access to a printer, as having a hard copy will be easier to navigate during the Seminar than reading from your computer.

Part 2: Bamboo in the Wind  Socratic Discussion Graphic Organizer


Directions: 
Use this graphic organizer to prepare notes for a Socratic discussion on Part 2: Bamboo in the Wind. 
Write FOUR of your own open-ended questions and prepare discussion notes and evidence. 

YOU MUST INCLUDE CHAPTER AND PAGE NUMBERS WITH YOUR QUESTION BECAUSE WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR TEXT EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT OUR THINKING.

You are more than welcome to prep for more than 4 questions; add more rows to this document as needed.  

It is highly recommended that you print this out, once completed, if you have access to a printer, as having a hard copy will be easier to navigate during the Seminar than reading from your computer.

Directions: Identify two passages that show a change (in character, plot, conflict, or setting) in chapters 11 or 12. 
Recopy the passage and then explain what has changed from Part 1 of the book, before the revolution began.
YOU MUST HAVE ONE CHANGE FROM CH. 11 AND ONE CHANGE FROM CH. 12
***Complete sentences that have been spell-checked will get full credit!!!***

Directions: Identify two passages that show a change (in character, plot, conflict, or setting) in chapters 11 or 12. 
Recopy the passage and then explain what has changed from Part 1 of the book, before the revolution began.
YOU MUST HAVE ONE CHANGE FROM CH. 11 AND ONE CHANGE FROM CH. 12
***Complete sentences that have been spell-checked will get full credit!!!***

Directions: Identify two passages that show a change (in character, plot, conflict, or setting) in chapters 11 or 12. 
Recopy the passage and then explain what has changed from Part 1 of the book, before the revolution began.
YOU MUST HAVE ONE CHANGE FROM CH. 11 AND ONE CHANGE FROM CH. 12
***Complete sentences that have been spell-checked will get full credit!!!***

Before class on Tuesday, May 16, you will need to read/listen to Ch. 14

If you chose to listen to the provided audio, here is a breakdown of the time per chapter.  

Ch. 14.  Shopping With Mother 15 minutes

Before class on Tuesday, May 16, you will need to read/listen to Ch. 14

If you chose to listen to the provided audio, here is a breakdown of the time per chapter.  

Ch. 14.  Shopping With Mother 15 minutes

Before class on Tuesday, May 16, you will need to read/listen to Ch. 14

If you chose to listen to the provided audio, here is a breakdown of the time per chapter.  

Ch. 14.  Shopping With Mother 15 minutes

For Friday, you will need to read/listen to Ch. 11-12. We will listen to Ch. 11 during class and Ch. 12 will be homework

If you chose to listen to the provided audio, here is a breakdown of the time per chapter.  I have provided  both chapters together so you will need to pace yourself

Ch. 11.  Dark Clouds 15 minutes
Ch. 12. Would I Ever See Him Again?  15 minutes

For Friday, you will need to read/listen to Ch. 11-12. We will listen to Ch. 11 during class and Ch. 12 will be homework

If you chose to listen to the provided audio, here is a breakdown of the time per chapter.  I have provided  both chapters together so you will need to pace yourself

Ch. 11.  Dark Clouds 15 minutes
Ch. 12. Would I Ever See Him Again?  15 minutes

For Friday, you will need to read/listen to Ch. 11-12. We will listen to Ch. 11 during class and Ch. 12 will be homework

If you chose to listen to the provided audio, here is a breakdown of the time per chapter.  I have provided  both chapters together so you will need to pace yourself

Ch. 11.  Dark Clouds 15 minutes
Ch. 12. Would I Ever See Him Again?  15 minutes

Now that you have selected which option you will be doing for the Propaganda Project, chose the Planning document you will need to use.


When you turn in the assignment, you will need to delete the other four options so that Mr. Waste can clearly see the work you have done.
***REmember--EVERY option has a writing portion that must be turned in. If you are working with a partner, each of you will need to turn in a copy of your script***
****

Now that you have selected which option you will be doing for the Propaganda Project, chose the Planning document you will need to use.


When you turn in the assignment, you will need to delete the other four options so that Mr. Waste can clearly see the work you have done.
***REmember--EVERY option has a writing portion that must be turned in. If you are working with a partner, each of you will need to turn in a copy of your script***
****

Revisions for Character Compare & Contrast Essay Writing Task

You could revise your essay if you scored under 80% on your Theme Essay Writing Task. 
You can only get up to a B as a total score.

The conditions for revisions are as follows:
Copy and paste the entire theme essay below the line on this document.
Focus on the two areas that Mr. Waste has highlighted in your rubric for your revisions.
You must highlight in yellow any changes you make so that Mr. Waste can easily see them and compare them to the previous version. 
Your essay must be double-spaced, 12 pt font (Arial or Times New Roman).
Some of your revisions may only need you to review how to write citations correctly. In contrast, others may need you to rewrite significant sections (rewrite your reasoning, add context if missing, add final thought to your conclusion, etc.).

If you would like to conference with Mr. Waste at Flex, during a break, or before/after school, please contact him through email.

***YOU MUST EMAIL MR. WASTE WHEN YOU COMPLETE REVISIONS SO THAT HE WILL CHECK YOUR WORK***


The due date for revisions is 5:00 pm on Friday, May 5, 2023.

On each slide, write a sentence using the vocabulary word provided in the box that says, “your sentence.” 
There are also MOTO Note assistance on each slide if you need help reading any part of the slide. 
Click on the purple speaker on the slide to listen for more help.

On each slide, write a sentence using the vocabulary word provided in the box that says, “your sentence.” 
There are also MOTO Note assistance on each slide if you need help reading any part of the slide. 
Click on the purple speaker on the slide to listen for more help.

Read the article before completing the two parts of Reading Comprehension (both Writing Prompt and Quiz).
This is a scored assignment so do not rush.

***DUE BY THE END OF THIS PERIOD***

Read the article before completing the two parts of Reading Comprehension (both Writing Prompt and Quiz).
This is a scored assignment so do not rush.

***DUE BY THE END OF THIS PERIOD***

Read the article before completing the two parts of Reading Comprehension (both Writing Prompt and Quiz).
This is a scored assignment so do not rush.

***DUE BY THE END OF THIS PERIOD***

Read the article before completing the two parts of Reading Comprehension (both Writing Prompt and Quiz).
This is a scored assignment so do not rush.

Read the article before completing the two parts of Reading Comprehension (both Writing Prompt and Quiz).
This is a scored assignment so do not rush.

Directions:
For five of the words listed in the chart, you will be creating a tweet showing that you understand the word.
Choose a character from Revolution that will be sending the tweet. Add their name, picture, and username to the slide.
Compose the tweet (including the vocabulary word!) and add hashtags.
See the example on Slide #2.
20 pts Total
--2 pts for correct use of the word in a tweet
--2 pt for format  (identifying the character, picture, username)

Directions: Please answer thoughtfully. Before turning in, proofread writing for spelling, punctuation, and capitalization!



If you aren't sure about the Signposts, please go back to your slide deck to use as a reference.

Directions: Please answer thoughtfully. Before turning in, proofread writing for spelling, punctuation, and capitalization!



If you aren't sure about the Signposts, please go back to your slide deck to use as a reference.

For Monday's class, you will need to read/listen to Ch. 6

If you chose to listen to the provided audio, here is a breakdown of the time per chapter.  

Ch. 6. Will Butterflies Land on Me?    13 minutes

For Monday's class, you will need to read/listen to Ch. 6

If you chose to listen to the provided audio, here is a breakdown of the time per chapter.  

Ch. 6. Will Butterflies Land on Me?    13 minutes

On each slide, write a sentence using the vocabulary word provided in the box that says, “your sentence.” 
There are also MOTO Note assistance on each slide if you need help reading any part of the slide. 
Click on the purple speaker on the slide to listen for more help.

THERE WILL BE CLASSTIME GIVEN TO COMPLETE THIS ASSIGNMENT SO DO NOT FINISH AS HOMEWORK.

On each slide, write a sentence using the vocabulary word provided in the box that says, “your sentence.” 
There are also MOTO Note assistance on each slide if you need help reading any part of the slide. 
Click on the purple speaker on the slide to listen for more help.

This is an open-book reading check so please use give specific text examples to support your answers.
Ch. 4. Homemade Ice Cream and German Chocolate
Ch. 5. "Bloodsucking Landlord"
Please write complete sentences to show your bet thinking--good luck.

This is an open-book reading check so please use give specific text examples to support your answers.
Ch. 4. Homemade Ice Cream and German Chocolate
Ch. 5. "Bloodsucking Landlord"
Please write complete sentences to show your bet thinking--good luck.

This is an open-book reading check so please use give specific text examples to support your answers.
Please write complete sentences to show your bet thinking--good luck.

This is an open-book reading check so please use give specific text examples to support your answers.
Please write complete sentences to show your bet thinking--good luck.

For the next class, you must read/listen to Ch. 1-3.
The E-book can be found as Material in Google Classroom.
If you are in class today, we will read Ch. 1 and 2 during class.  You will need to complete Ch. 3 as homework.

If you are absent, please listen and read Ch. 1-3

If you listen to the provided audio, here is a time breakdown per chapter.  I have provided all three chapters together, so you will need to pace yourself
Ch. 1.     0-16:44   17 minutes
Ch. 2.    16:45-25:04 9 minutes
Ch. 3.    25:05-37:30  15 minutes

****There will be a Check for Understanding at the beginning of the next class, so make sure you take your time to complete the reading****

For the next class, you must read/listen to Ch. 1-3.
The E-book can be found as Material in Google Classroom.
If you are in class today, we will read Ch. 1 and 2 during class.  You will need to complete Ch. 3 as homework.

If you are absent, please listen and read Ch. 1-3

If you listen to the provided audio, here is a time breakdown per chapter.  I have provided all three chapters together, so you will need to pace yourself
Ch. 1.     0-16:44   17 minutes
Ch. 2.    16:45-25:04 9 minutes
Ch. 3.    25:05-37:30  15 minutes

****There will be a Check for Understanding at the beginning of the next class, so make sure you take your time to complete the reading****

Complete the two IXLs 6.EE.3 Identify vague pronoun references and IXL 6.EE.4 Identify all of the possible antecedents


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Complete the two IXLs 6.EE.3 Identify vague pronoun references and IXL 6.EE.4 Identify all of the possible antecedents


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On each slide, write a sentence using the vocabulary word provided in the box that says, “your sentence.” 
There are also MOTO Note assistance on each slide if you need help reading any part of the slide. 
Click on the purple speaker on the slide to listen for more help.

Make sure that you are capitalizing, using correct punctuation, and avoiding run-on sentences.

On each slide, write a sentence using the vocabulary word provided in the box that says, “your sentence.” 
There are also MOTO Note assistance on each slide if you need help reading any part of the slide. 
Click on the purple speaker on the slide to listen for more help.

Make sure that you are capitalizing, using correct punctuation, and avoiding run-on sentences.

Complete the two IXLs 6.EE.1 Identify pronouns and their antecedents and 6.EE.2 Use the pronoun that agrees with the antecedent


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Complete the two IXLs 6.EE.1 Identify pronouns and their antecedents and 6.EE.2 Use the pronoun that agrees with the antecedent


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Our next class novel is set in China in 1972, at the height of China’s Cultural Revolution. What is the Cultural Revolution? Great question! 

Today, you will explore different stations and gather as much information as you can on this important historical event. 

Click on the links for each station and answer the questions.

Due by the end of the period.

Our next class novel is set in China in 1972, at the height of China’s Cultural Revolution. What is the Cultural Revolution? Great question! 

Today, you will explore different stations and gather as much information as you can on this important historical event. 

Click on the links for each station and answer the questions.

Due by the end of the period.

Revisions for Theme Essay Writing Task

You could revise your essay if you scored under 80% on your Theme Essay Writing Task. 
You can only get up to a B as a total score.

The conditions for revisions are as follows:
Copy and paste entire theme essay below line on this document.
Focus on the two areas that Mr. Waste has highlighted in your rubric for your revisions.
You must highlight in yellow any changes you make so that Mr. Waste can easily see them and compare them to the previous version. 
Your essay must be double spaced, 12 pt font (Arial or Times New Roman).
Some of your revisions may only need you to review how to write citations correctly. In contrast, others may need you to rewrite significant sections (rewrite your reasoning, add context if missing, add final thought to your conclusion, etc.).

If you would like to conference with Mr. Waste at Flex, during a break, or before/after school, please contact him through email.


The due date for revisions is 5:00 pm on Monday,, March 27, 2023.

Revisions for Theme Essay Writing Task

You could revise your essay if you scored under 80% on your Theme Essay Writing Task. 
You can only get up to a B as a total score.

The conditions for revisions are as follows:
Copy and paste entire theme essay below line on this document.
Focus on the two areas that Mr. Waste has highlighted in your rubric for your revisions.
You must highlight in yellow any changes you make so that Mr. Waste can easily see them and compare them to the previous version. 
Your essay must be double spaced, 12 pt font (Arial or Times New Roman).
Some of your revisions may only need you to review how to write citations correctly. In contrast, others may need you to rewrite significant sections (rewrite your reasoning, add context if missing, add final thought to your conclusion, etc.).

If you would like to conference with Mr. Waste at Flex, during a break, or before/after school, please contact him through email.


The due date for revisions is 5:00 pm on Monday,, March 27, 2023.

Follow all steps on the assignment in order to plan for the essay you will be writing on Thursday, March 23.

Follow all steps on the assignment in order to plan for the essay you will be writing on Thursday, March 23.

Follow the instructions to draft your Character Compare/Contrast Essay.

Follow the instructions to draft your Character Compare/Contrast Essay.

Complete the two IXLs 6.KK.3 Identify Prepositional Phrases and 6.KK.4 Prepositions: Review


SS of 95

Complete the following learning activities during class today.
1) Watch the Movie with Pause Points
2) Movie Quiz Graded Mode
3) Challenge (Review Mode)
4) If completed early, free read

Complete the two IXLs 6.KK.1 Identify Prepositions and 6.KK.2 Identify Prepositions and Their Objects


SS of 95

You have two IXLs for author's purpose and tone--remember you must reach a smart score of 85 to complete the assignment.
2 pts for each the completed IXL

Please get as far as you can on this planning document. You will be writing your essay during class so get as much done as you can. Use the examples and materials (videos, Writers Notebook) to help you plan. You may work with your table members only if you are whispering.

DO NOT TURN IT IN UNTIL AFTER DRAFTING DURING THE NEXT CLASS!

Today you will write an essay examining the theme of your short story.

You may use only use your Planner and materials from your Writer’s Notebook as you write your essay. I cannot answer any questions about the content of your essay during the writing time–you will have 50 minutes to write, and revise your essay.

In your writing, make sure you:

Write a lead and introduction for your essay.
Establish an umbrella claim (thesis) that you will prove
Use transition words to show your contrasts and comparisons.
Paragraph structure to layout your mini claims, evidence from the text, and strong reasoning to support your claim
The correct method to frame and cite your text evidence
Write a conclusion for your story restating your claim and giving the reader a final thought about the theme


12 pt Arial or Times New Roman Font
Double spaced.

Make sure to reread as a final check and look for errors.

Each member of the group will be responsible for different sections of the poster (one will need to be an artist).

Follow the Directions below:
Your group will be given a story (no you don’t get to choose) and read it aloud.
After your group has read the story, answer the questions below:    
-Who are the characters in your story?
-What is the universal problem (a problem we all as people can relate to) your character is dealing with?
-Create a theme statement as a group (what is the author trying to say about life?) and write it down. 


During the next class, complete the following Poster Tasks:
Your Poster Tasks: 
The title of your story.
You must draw a cover for your story. 
You must have a summary of your story written down (4-5 sentences) 
You must name a character along with 1 or 2 character traits.
Write down your group theme statement.

Complete the following learning activities during class today.
1) Watch the Movie with Pause Points
2) Movie Quiz Review Mode
3) Movie Quiz Graded Mode
4) If completed early, read the related readings

You have an IXL for theme practice--remember you must reach a smart score of 95 to complete the assignment.
2 pts for the completed IXL

Complete the following tasks during class today.
1)  Watch the Movie on your own.
2) Complete the Movie Quiz (Review Mode)
3) Complete the Movie Quiz (Graded Mode)
4) Complete the Challenge (Review Mode)
If you do not complete it today during class, you must complete it as homework.

Now it is your turn. 
Write three possible themes for your short story.
After you have written three, choose the theme that you feel is the umbrella claim that you will be able to find the most supporting evidence from the text and highlight it in yellow.

Use the example from "Raymond's Run" to help in your thinking.

You have an IXL for theme practice--remember you must reach a smart score of 85 to complete the assignment.
2 pts for the completed IXL

Complete the 2 IXLs (6.I.1 Trace an argument and I.2 Vocabulary review: Trace an argument).


SS of 85 for both IXLS

You have an IXL for theme practice--remember you must reach a smart score of 85 to complete the assignment.
2 pts for the completed IXL


I have included the video we watched in class in case you are absent or need extra support.

Directions:
Write about your main character in CCERS paragraph format.
Push beyond just retelling the story.
Make me think!
Explain why your character is the way they are. But, focus on your claim!
Create a claim that encompasses who your character is.

With the members of your team, fill out the required information.

Today you will write an essay examining the character of Squeaky from “Raymond’s Run”.

You may use only use your Planner and materials from your Writer’s Notebook as you write your essay. I cannot answer any questions about the content of your essay during the writing time–you will have 35 minutes to write, and revise your essay.
In your writing, make sure you:

Write a lead and introduction for your essay.
Establish an umbrella claim (thesis) that you will prove
Use transition words to show your contrasts and comparisons.
Paragraph structure to layout your mini claims, evidence from the text, and strong reasoning to support your claim
The correct method to frame and cite your text evidence
Write a conclusion for your story restating your claim and giving the reader a final thought about the theme


12 pt Arial or Times New Roman Font
Double spaced.

You will have an opportunity to make final revisions during the next class.
Make sure to reread as a final check and look for errors.

Complete the 2 IXLs (6.FF.1 Choose between subject and object pronouns and 6.FF.2 Compound subjects and objects with "I" and "me).


SS of 85 for both IXLS

Your Task: On your desk, you have an essay outline (it should be familiar to you). With your elbow partner do the following on Google Classroom: 
Read the essay aloud. 
As you read, highlight different elements of the essay based on the outline. 
The color coding key is on the outline.

Now that we have read the short stories, it is time for you to let me know which story you are interested in writing about as part of our Literary Essay unit. You will be ranking the five stories 1-5 with 1 being the story you are most interested in and 5 is the story you are least interested in.

While I will not guarantee that you will have your first or second (or even third choice), I will consider your thoughts before assigning the story you will work on over the next month.


I will NOT be assigning groups based on your friends--it will be based on my assessment of your writing so far.


Showing serious interest based on the story's content, connection to the story, or understanding of the material based on the previous Google Forms will influence my decisions.


The final question asks you to make your case for why I should give you your first choice--impress me, and it might just happen.

Directions:
Read over the 3 following student examples.
Steal one of their writing strategies and write about what Squeaky really wants.
Length isn’t the goal here, it is writing time!
You will write on page 4 of this document.
Set a timer for 15 minutes and go!

Read the story and answer the questions on the Google Form.

***I have included Youtube video in case you prefer to listen to the story***

***You must complete the reading and answer the questions on the form in order to get credit on the assignment***

Read the story and answer the questions on the Google Form.

***I have included Youtube video in case you prefer to listen to the story***

***You must complete the reading and answer the questions on the form in order to get credit on the assignment***

Annotated Three Little Pigs Body Paragraphs


Copy and paste your two Body Paragraphs from last week’s Three Little Pigs Essay onto this document below the line.


Using the color code system, annotate Body Paragraphs Two and Three.


If you are unable to use any of the five annotations (colors), you need to revise and add them to your paragraphs.


Use only the five colors to annotate so others may read your writing.


After color-coding, use the comments to identify your annotations by name (mini claim, context, evidence, reasoning, summary).


Body Paragraph Structure 
Mini Claim - State reason supporting umbrella claim (light green)
Context - Gives reader necessary background from the story (yellow)
Evidence  - Text evidence including direct quotes (light blue)
Reasoning - How the evidence supports mini claim  (light red)
Summary - Reconnects to Mini Claim/transition into next paragraph (orange)

Read the story and answer the questions on the Google Form.

***I have included Youtube video in case you prefer to listen to the story***

***You must complete the reading and answer the questions on the form in order to get credit on the assignment***

Today in class, we began Essay Boot Camp.
After discussing Box and Bullet Essay structure, the class watched "The Three Little Pigs" (materials may be found under Topic Literary Essay Resources.

After, students brainstormed using the claim: "The third pig is admirable because...." to come up with three reasons to support the claim. In the Shared Essay, we wrote the basic introduction and body Paragraph 1.

For Homework, complete the essay (body paragraph 2, body paragraph 3, and conclusion) after copying/pasting the introduction and first paragraph.
This will be a Homework Check at the beginning of class on Friday.

Read the story and answer the questions on the Google Form.

***You do not need to answer questions that are on the digital copy***

***You must complete the reading and answer the questions on the form in order to get credit on the assignment***

Read the story and answer the questions on the Google Slide.


***You must complete the reading and answer the questions on the form in order to get credit on the assignment***

Final Speech


WE WILL HAVE CLASS TIME TODAY AND THURSDAY TO COMPLETE--THIS SHOULD ONLY BE WORKED ON IN CLASS. IT IS NOT HOMEWORK AND SHOULD NOT BE WORKED ON OVER BREAK. IF YOU ARE ABSENT, YOU WILL HAVE PLENTY OF TIME TO WORK ON THIS AFTER BREAK.

Write your final speech below. 
Write the whole speech out - word for word (in first person—I, my, mine).
It must be double-spaced in Arial 12 font.

Hooks:
--interesting question
--a shocking statistic
--declarative quote
--engaging anecdote (very short story)
 
You will not have this paper with you on the day of. 
You will use the speech to create your six notecards after we return from break.
When making notecards, we will adjust the size of the font.

You will have today's class and time on Monday to complete the research for your speech (Biography Speech Outline).

DIRECTIONS:
Select your top three trailblazers for the speech project.
Feel free to do additional research online before you commit to three choices. 
Be sure to use credible and trustworthy websites! 


YOU MUST FILL IN THE GOOGLE FORM BEFORE LEAVING CLASS TODAY
**If you know of another civil rights pioneer that is NOT listed, please write his/her name on the form.**

Byron’s Instagram Project
***DO NOT MOVE ONTO THIS STEP UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE OUTLINE ON THE ASSIGNMENT SHEET***

Now, it is time to create Byron’s social media posts!
To review, look at example on slide 2.
Then, create your posts and then add your evidence.
Finally, to help, replace all of the highlighted sections with your own ideas.

We have almost finished Watsons, and it is time for you to show me all you have learned! Throughout the book, we have seen the character, Byron, go through an evolution of change. For this project, you must channel your inner Byron because you will create an Instagram for him!


This outline must be completed before you are allowed to move on to Byron's Social Media Project which will be assigned after we complete the novel. It will be worth 25 PRODUCT points and will be due on Friday, December 9.


***WE WILL WORK ON THIS IN CLASS--YOU WILL NEED WAIT UNTIL AFTER WE READ CHAPTER 15 TO COMPLETE***

Your Tasks:
Create a social media account for Byron consisting of “3 posts” (You can do more if you’d like)
Create a profile name for Byron’s Instagram account (Remember, choose a name that Byron would come up with).
Pick 3 character traits that show how Byron changed throughout the book.
Find 3 pieces of evidence (correctly framed) that support your character trait choices.
Write a piece of reasoning for each quote that explains his behavior at that moment in the book.
Each post must have an image that relates to your piece of evidence (hand-drawn, Google drawings, or Design a collection of Google images)

Requirements for each Instagram Post:
Caption: Character Trait and “scene” in the book.
Comments:
Two comments must be a character from the book responding to Byron’s post.
Information Box:
Character Trait again
Your direct quote from the book.
The reasoning for your quote.
Remember, the reasoning is your explanation of how your evidence supports your quote selection and explains why Byron has changed.

Follow the instructions from Mr. Waste and on the slides in order to complete this activity.

Please read/listen to Watsons Ch. 11 before the next class.
Chapter 11 is 19 minutes long so plan accordingly.
Here is the audio for Ch. 11.


I have also included the audio for Ch. 10 (15 minutes) in case you were absent today.

TASK
Write two poems that describe two moments in Chapter 10. My suggestions for the moments (but you can choose your own!) are:
Kenny’s fear at the rest stop (including his adventure in the bathroom) -- pgs. 145-146 
The feeling Kenny describes when the Watsons are driving through “God’s beard” -- pgs. 147-148


REQUIREMENTS
Together, your poems must include:

One example of simile
One example of metaphor
One example of hyperbole
One example of personification
At least two vocabulary words from chapters 1-11
At least one use of commas, dashes, parentheses to set off extra information

Today's assignment is to write a CER (Claim-Evidence-Reasoning) paragraph for Byron based on chapters 5 - 10 of The Watsons Go to Birmingham–1963.


Use the Larry Dun Character Trait CER  example as a model to write your own paragraph.

It must include:
The complete title of the book in italics and the full name of the author
An introductory phrase to introduce the evidence
A direct quote from the text as your evidence
Correct citation of author's last name and page number 
Explanation of why this evidence supports the claim.


Use the Character Trait List to choose one character trait as your claim for Byron:


Remember to double-space and indent the beginning of the CER paragraph!

On each slide, write a sentence using the vocabulary word provided in the box that says, “your sentence.” 

There are also MOTO Note assistance on each slide if you need help reading any part of the slide. 
Click on the purple speaker on the slide to listen for more help.



***Complete sentences with proper capitalization and punctuation must be used in order to get credit***

Follow the instructions on the form. 


Answer questions to the best of your ability.
You may use your book as a reference.
All written answers must be complete sentences with correct capitalization and punctuation.

Please read/listen to Watsons Ch. 9 before the next class (22 Minutes).
Here is the audio for Ch. 9

On each slide, write a sentence using the vocabulary word provided in the box that says, “your sentence.” 

There are also MOTO Note assistance on each slide if you need help reading any part of the slide. 
Click on the purple speaker on the slide to listen for more help.



***Complete sentences with proper capitalization and punctuation must be used in order to get credit***

Byron’s Instagram Post
1)Grab a paper Instagram template from the back table.
2)You are going to pretend that you are Byron and that Instagram was around in the 1960s. Byron (you) of course has a secret account!
3)Pick one part of the story so far that you think Byron would “Post” on Social Media.
4) You can pick any scene from chapters 1-5 to post about.
5)Your post must have the following:
-Create a fake Instagram handle (username) for Byron - what would Byron call himself?
-Then, draw a “photo” of the scene that Byron would post.
-You then need to write a caption for your “photo”
-Finally, pick two characters from the book that would comment on his post, and write in their comments.

Please listen/read Chapter 6 if absent.

Then complete the Close Reading assignment (to be done in class).

1) Complete the 6th Grade  IXL DD.7 Form the singular or plural possessive


***You must get a SS of 80 or more to receive credit on each IXL***

Today you will be writing a CER (Claim-Evidence-Reasoning) paragraph for Byron based on the first four chapters of The Watsons Go to Birmingham–1963.
Use the Kenny Character Trait CER  example as a model to write your own paragraph.

It must include:
The complete title of the book and the full name of the author
An introductory phrase to introduce the evidence
A direct quote from the text as your evidence
Correct citation of author's last name and page number 
Explanation of why this evidence supports your thinking.


Use the word bank below to choose one character trait as your claim for Byron:
selfish          conceited        imaginative       mean    mischievous     rude        sneaky        lazy           tough    stubborn

On each slide, write a sentence using the vocabulary word provided in the box that says, “your sentence.” 

There is also MOTO Note assistance on each slide if you need help reading any part of the slide. 
Click on the purple speaker on the slide to listen for more help.



***Complete sentences with proper capitalization and punctuation must be used in order to get credit***

1) Read or Listen to Ch. 3 of Watsons
21.34 minutes

2) Complete Close Reading:
Answer the questions on the document in full and complete sentences. 
Make sure to use correct grammar and spelling.
 Find examples from the book to support your thinking!

After completing the activity in class and watching the video, please share your thoughts on this journal question.

1) Complete the 6th Grade  IXL DD.6 Identify plurals, singular possessives, and plural possessives


***You must get a SS of 80 or more to receive credit on each IXL***

Today, you are writing the final Personal Narrative Flashdraft. You will have 30 minutes to draft as much of your new story as you can. There will be additional time given to revise and edit but you may not work on this outside of the class.
You can only use a 12 font and  Arial or Times New Roman on this assignment.
It must be double-spaced.
You must indent five spaces (hit tab) to begin each new paragraph.
Remember to use paragraphs, leads, figurative language, sensory details, capitalization, and punctuation–all the things you know how to do to make a powerful story.

***WE WILL TURN IN ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM EACH DAY--YOU CAN ONLY WORK ON THE DOC DURING CLASS***
***REVISIONS BEFORE TURNING IN WILL BE DONE ON OTHER CLASS DAYS DURING ASSIGNED TIMES***

On each slide, write a sentence using the vocabulary word provided in the box that says, “your sentence.” 

There are also MOTO Note assistance on each slide if you need help reading any part of the slide. 
Click on the purple speaker on the slide to listen for more help.



***Complete sentences with proper capitalization and punctuation must be used in order to get credit***

As we go through the slide show, fill in the highlighted sections on the notes.
Afterward, fix the sentences at the end.

After completing the activity in class and watching the video, please share your thoughts on this journal question.

Use this rubric as you begin to think about your final Personal Narrative draft.
You will be scored based on this rubric for Product Points to begin the second quarter.

You will need to complete and turn in the FINAL FlashDraft Goal Setting Sheet by 5 PM on Friday, October 14

Open up your Slowing It Down and copy and paste the entire narrative onto this new document.
Revise your ending to resolve any problems, tie back to the big meaning of your story, and leave the readers with a final message.
Think about your ENTIRE STORY and add a title.

Follow the instructions to complete this activity.

Open up your What is My Story About? and copy and paste the entire narrative onto this new document.
Select one scene/sentence in your flash draft to slow down in order to create detailed moments. 
Do this, by adding details, tension, and varying sentence lengths.
Highlight these moments in light blue.

1) Complete the 6th Grade  IXL F.1 Identify sensory details

2) Complete the 6th Grade CC.7 Is it a complete sentence, a fragment, or a run-on?
***You must get a SS of 80 or more to receive credit on each IXL***

Insert at least THREE new ideas into your draft to weave together the internal and the external story and bring out the real meaning of your story. 


Highlight in red.

Instead of taking a boring quiz on run-on sentences, you will prove your understanding of what a run-on sentence is and how to fix it by creating an informational storyboard. You can be as creative as you want with your storyboard; you could depict a rap, a play, a comic strip, a presentation, or anything else your mind dreams up! You will be graded on the following criteria (click here for the rubric):

The storyboard explains the difference between a run-on sentence and a complete sentence.
Run-on sentence: Two complete thoughts smushed together without proper punctuation
Complete sentence: A complete thought separated from another complete thought by a comma + conjunction, semicolon, or period
Storyboard explains the three ways to fix a run-on sentence: comma + conjunction, semicolon, period
The storyboard contains clear and neat drawings and text
The storyboard is made with care, thoughtfulness, and creativity

Mr. Waste will be providing a rough draft sheet and final poster paper.


You will have work time IN CLASS on Tuesday/Wednesday to work on the project

Due Dates:
At the beginning of class Tuesday/Wednesday, 10/4-10/5: Rough storyboard draft due!
At the beginning of class Thursday/Friday, 10/6-10/7: Final storyboard draft due!

Good morning,
Attached is a mentor text, "Thank You Mr. Falker" that we will use in Writer's Workshop during the next class. Please read over the entire story and answer the 3 questions on the Google doc by the end of the day. 

Make sure to write in complete sentences with proper capitalization and punctuation.

Thanks!

During class, we learned how to "Zoom in on the Moment".

After the lesson, you will open up your FlashDraft Leads document in order to pick TWO (2) places to insert snapshots into your narrative.

Copy and paste the entire narrative onto this new document.

Make sure you are using at least THREE SENSORY DETAILS in each snapshot and that they are highlighted in yellow.

1) Complete the 6th Grade  IXL P.1 Use personification

2) Complete the 6th Grade W.1 Determine the meaning of idioms from context

***You must get a SS of 80 or more to receive credit on each IXL***

On the following slides, write three different types of lead (thoughts, flashback, climax).

You may use one or both of your narrative ideas as the basis for your leads.
However, you will be able to copy and paste this lead next week when you draft your narrative.

For every lead you try, try to include the following:
Start right in the middle of the story
Precise details of the moment, including actions
Dialogue
The narrator’s inner thinking


 (Hint---If stuck, look back to the Leads slide deck from class for examples! It is located under the topic Narrative Writing)


This assignment is worth 10 product points. 
6 points for completion and 4 based on the quality of lead as graded by the rubric for Narrative Writing.

 Topics: Run-On Sentences -- Features: Quiz

Based on the concept(s) that you need help with, navigate through this slideshow and complete the activities. You will be taking a quiz at the end, so make sure to do your best work! 
To view the slides, click PRESENT. To edit the slides, exit out of PRESENT mode.

1) Complete the 6th Grade  IXL CC.5 Is it a complete sentence or a fragment?

2) Complete the 6th Grade  IXL 6.CC.6: Is it a complete sentence or a run-on?

***You must get a SS of 80 or more to receive credit on each IXL***

Today, you are going to be rewriting an old draft (or if you want to push yourself, write a new story). This will be called a Flash Draft. What that means is you are going to have 30 minutes to do your absolute best writing! Yes, you are rewriting an old draft, but not copying it word for word. Rewrite means to rewrite it – from memory. 

You can only use a 12 font and  Arial or Times New Roman on this assignment.

Remember to use paragraphs, sensory details, capitalization, punctuation–all the things you know how to do to make a powerful story. We will be revising this story over the next few weeks so don’t worry if it isn’t perfect but getting as much of the  story onto a document will be very helpful to YOU as we move forward.

Good luck–I can’t wait to read your story!

Next class, you are going to be rewriting an old draft (or if you want to push yourself, write a new story). This will be called a Flash Draft. What that means is you are going to have 30 minutes to do your absolute best writing! Yes, you are rewriting an old draft, but not copying it word for word. Rewrite means to rewrite it – from memory. But, before you write on Thursday or Friday, I want you to set some goals for yourself.

Directions: 
Write one new true story about yourself! Remember, try your best, and apply one of the writing goals that you wrote down in your notebook! The goal tonight is to write as much as you can. Either write for 20 minutes or get to 1 full page. You can always go past that if you’d like!

Scoring:
4 pts---Followed all directions and writing shows evidence of thought and 20 minutes of writing time
3 pts---Followed directions and evidence of writing

2 pts---Did not follow directions but wrote a little bit

1 pt----Did not complete assignment

1) Independently watch the video

2) Complete the 6th Grade IXL DD.1 Identify common and proper nouns

***You must get a SS of 80 or more to receive credit***

Do your best---it should seem very familiar to you.

Today you will begin studying for the No Excuse Word Post-Test--this is the first big Product Grade you will be getting in English, so study and do your best.


***Test will be Friday, September 16 at the beginning of class as your Do Now!***

1) Open the slide show and watch the short videos (focus on words you had trouble with)
2) Look at the examples and then write your own creative sentences (this will help you anchor the concepts in your mind).

Professor Hulk

Instructions: Instructions: 
After viewing the movie as a class,
1) Work alone or with a partner to complete the worksheet (each partner will need to turn it in).
2) After, take the Review Quiz to show how well you understand the Parts of Speech.

You have a choice--
1. To continue working on your map  OR
2.  To start a personal narrative about a PERSON that matters to you  OR
3.  To start a personal narrative a PLACE  that matters to you
Set a timer for  20 minutes and write a narrative or draw your map. Work for the entire time and cross the finish line!

*** THIS WILL BE A HOMEWORK CHECK AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS ON WEDNESDAY, 9/14***

Good Morning,
There are some words that you just have to know and you should not make mistakes spelling them at any time--we call them "No Excuse Words."

Today you will write three goals that you would like to achieve as a writer during this unit.


Make sure that you have labeled your second section in the Table of Contents as "My Writing Goals" and included both today's date and the page number of where you wrote your three goals.


Be prepared to share your goals with the rest of the class on Thursday.
***THIS WILL BE A HOMEWORK CHECK AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS***

Your Assignment: 
Create an 8-page booklet using the 8 types of figurative language we went over in class. 
The topic of your booklet is You! Using figurative language, describe yourself. 
Hobbies
Likes/Dislikes
Pets
Family 
Favorite Places
You Choose!
This will help me get to know you better and give you the opportunity to use figurative language surrounding your everyday life. 

Your Task:
1 piece of figurative language per page. 
Provide a definition for each type of figurative language (do not copy and paste off Google) 
Create an original example of each type of figurative language. 
Add an image that represents or relates to your example. 
Use Color
***EXAMPLE INCLUDED--DRAWINGS ARE PREFERABLE BUT IF YOU CHOSE TO PRINT IMAGES, THEY MUST BE PRINTED AT HOME. I WILL NOT PRINT AT SCHOOL FOR YOU***

Proofread your work. Make sure it is neat and easy to read! Click on this link to see how it will be graded. Yes, it is going to be graded :).
10 product pts
5 process pts
15 pts total

Your classmates want to know more about you. Use the sentence starters to "fill in the blanks" about what they should know about you.


Make sure to either insert a picture of yourself onto the doc or you can even glue a picture onto your printed copy.

I have included an example of my own of how the inserted picture should look on the page.


***YOU MUST PRINT OUT A COPY AT HOME TO BRING IN OR HAVE A CONVERSATION WITH MR. WASTE AND YOUR PARENTS/GUARDIANS ABOUT WHY YOU NEED TO MAKE ALTERNATIVE ARRANGEMENTS***


The printed copy will need to be turned in at the beginning of class.

Supplies

The following supplies will be needed specifically for English this year.  
THIS WILL BE A HOMEWORK CHECK AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS
 **Please let me know if you cannot meet this deadline.**

a charged Chromebook
earbuds/headphones
pencils
black or blue pens
a free reading book (Must bring every day to school even if you do not have English)
one composition book (about 50 pages). THIS CAN NOT BE A SPIRAL NOTEBOOK.

I’m really eager to understand what you can do as writers of narratives, of stories, so today, will you please write the best personal narrative, the best true story, that you can write? Make this be the story of one time in your life. You might focus on just a scene or two. You’ll only have this class period of 40 minutes to write this true story, so you’ll need to plan, draft, revise, and edit in one sitting. Write in a way that allows you to show off all you know about narrative writing.

In your writing, make sure you:

Write a beginning for your story.
Use transition words to tell what happened in order.
Elaborate to help readers picture your story.
Show what your story is really about.
Write an ending for your story.


***Please close all tabs and windows--you should only have the tab with the assignment open. You may use spelling and grammar tools in Google Docs but no other outside assistance***

Do your best and have fun,
Mr. Waste

Today in class, we learned the procedures Professor Hulk would like you to use when sending an email to any staff member at Fisher. Use the Google Slide to draft and write an email to Professor Hulk aka Mr. Waste.

Due Wednesday, August 24

Good Morning Trojans,

A syllabus is an outline for what we will be studying together, containing the important rules and procedures you will be following throughout the 2022-2023 school year. This is also the information that your parents will be receiving during Back to School Night on Thursday, September 1.


***You must have all supplies by Monday, August 29***