Monday's Homework November 30th

6th Grade

English:  Chapter 13  complements

                Ex. 1  Write all sentences; follow directions

                Ex. 2  Write out sentences #1-10

Literature:

                Memorize your part of "Life Doesn't Frighten Me".  Be ready by Wednesday.

                AR reading

7th Grade

Writing:  Using prepositions and conjunctions in writing;  Writing Solutions book pg. 161 #1

               We're getting ready to write reviews for different musical selections. 

Literature:  AR reading

8th Grade

Literature:  Finish study questions for the novel.   Begin to look for a 1/2 to 1 inch binder, and a     pack of clear acetate paper holders for the binder.   We will be putting together a project to end our study of Fahrenheit 451.  Test will not be until the binder is complete.  Binder  is due next Monday.  Please make sure all of your essays are up to date.  Check older posts to find out the topics.  

Tuesday's Homework November 24

6th Grade

Literature:  Begin to memorize "Life Doesn't Frighten Me at All".  You will recite the poem with your pod on Wednesday of next week.  

Keep reading!    It would be great if you are ready to take an AR quiz when you get back.  Remember it will be the start of the new trimester:)

7th Grade

AR reading

8th Grade

Finish reading Fahrenheit 451; answer study guide questions.  Test on the book will not be until Thursday or Friday of that week.

Enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday!    

Monday's Homework Nov. 23

6th Grade

English:  Retest Tuesday/ prepositional phrases

Religion:  Confessions/ Tuesday

Literature:  Last day to take AR quiz

7th Grade

Literature:  Latin root( miss)  cut an paste rocket ships onto paper; write a sentence for each word.

8th Grade

Literature:  Finish Fahrenheit 451.  Answer questions on study guide.  Due Monday.

Friday's Homework Nov. 20th

6th Grade

Writing:  Science research paper 

Literature:  AR reading/ last day to quiz is Tuesday

English:  Test is postponed until Tuesday;  study prepositional phrases

7th Grade

Literature:  Read story about the BMX bikes; answer "A"questions

Writing: science research paper

8th Grade

Remember to complete the study questions for Part II of novel

Writing:  Science research paper

Thursday's homework Nov. 19

6th Grade

English:  Finish story booklet

Writing;   Science research paper

Literature:  AR reading

7th Grade

Literature:  "Amigo Brothers"   Vocab. work, red check questions, "A" questions

AR reading

Writing:  Science research paper

English:  prepositional phrases  

8th Grade

Writing:  Essay due tomorrow

Literature:  Questions for Part II section are due Monday

Finish the book and other study questions by the Monday after Thanksgiving.

Wednesday's Homework

6th Grade

English:  Illustrate adverb phrases

Literature:  AR reading

Writing:  Science Research Paper

7th Grade

Literature:  Skill page

English:  Illustrate adjective phrases

Writing:  Print out the Time magazine article on the Opinion template/ single-space/ 2 cols.

Work on science research paper

8th Grade

Writing/ literature:  We're sharing"Back in a Minute " stories in front of class.  Bravo!  You're doing a great job.  

Remember you should be up to page 110 in Fahrenheit 451;  essay due Friday

Science Research Paper 

Tuesday's Homework

6th Grade

English:  Finish illustration of adjective phrases;  keep studying; retest on Friday

Literature:  AR reading

Writing:  Work on science research paper

7th Grade

Literature:  Latin root/ miss    Finish Mars Mission worksheet

Writing:  Print out "Struggling Students..." essay for Time magazine

              *Single-space/ 2 columns/ no heading    Due Thursday.

               Also work on science research paper.

8th Grade

Literature:  Read up to page 110 by tomorrow.

Writing:  Hand-write 2 pages /  see yesterday's assignment

Also work on science research paper.

Monday's Homework

6th Grade

Literature:  skill page 296

Religion:  Test/ chapter 5   Tuesday

English:  We had a test today.  Prepositional phrases   You may retake the test on Friday.  Make sure you are studying.

7th Grade

Latin Roots (folio)    Finish writing a story using 7 words, illustrate

8th Grade

Literature/writing  -  Read to page 110 by Wednesday

Essay Due Friday:  (2 hand-written pages) (in cursive writing)

Topic:  Write two pages on the character you believe to be the antagonist.  Why is this character opposed to Montag?  How does this character force him to reevaluate himself?  Use passages from the text to support your conclusions.  

Friday's Homework

6th Grade

English:  Test on chapter 12/ Monday

Literature: "Greyling"  vocabulary work, read story, answer "A" questions

7th Grade

Work on science research report.

AR reading

8th Grade:

Literature/ Writing

Fahrenheit 451   Read to page 91;  be ready for a discussion and short quiz on Monday.

Essay Topic (Please handwrite a good copy of the essay.  It should be in a letter format; at least a page long.)

Write a letter to Captain Beatty responding to his ideas about education and his charge that  "a book is a loaded gun" (page 58).  Do you agree or disagree with his ideas?  In your letter, explain your own ideas about education and the value of books.    Due Monday.

Thursday's homework

6th Grade

Writing:  Rewrite the "Leaf" story if you did not finish it in class today.

English:  Keep studying adjective and adverb phrases.  Test will be Monday.

Literature:  A.R reading

7th Grade

Writing:  Time magazine articles will be returned to you on Monday.  You will then change them into 2 columns and print it on the template.

Literature:  "All Summer in a Day"  by Ray Bradbury   Vocabulary work, red check questions, "A" questions in Review and Assess.

8th Grade

Literature:  Read up to page 68;  Answer questions on worksheet.  Be ready for a quiz.

Tuesday's Homework

6th grade

Writing:  What a creative bunch of students you are!!  Your leaf stories were wonderful!  Thank you for reading them aloud in class.  I know that took a dose of courage.   We will rewrite them in class on Thursday.  See if you can find an interesting leaf to put on your story.

English:  Remember to study adjective phrases, and adverb phrases.  Review concept cards.

Literature:  AR reading   Only a few weeks left to reach your goal.  Be a team player,and help your class reach our 100 percent goal.  

Religion:  School Mass on Friday/ 9:30

Reminders:  Brown envelopes, conference slips, field trip permission slips

7th Grade

Literature:  AR reading;  Keep up the good work.  Your class is almost to the 100% mark!

Latin Roots:  folio/  finish the illustrations of 4 words; plus the other work from yesterday.

English:    Retest will be Friday.

8th Grade

Literature:   Good discussion today on the symbolism and character development in the novel, Fahrenheit 451.  Remember to continue reading to page 68, and to answer the second page of study questions by this Friday.  Be ready for a quiz about this section on Friday.

Writing:  Take the opportunity to improve your grade on your writing assignment.  Rewrite your story, "Back in a Minute", if your score was too low.  Now you know how Ray Bradbury felt when the publishers rejected his story.  Don't be discouraged!  Keep trying.  Writing is a process.  

Due Thursday morning:  "Walls", a hand-written personal essay. I'm looking forward to reading these thoughtful observations.  

Field trip this Thursday.

Enjoy your day off.  Remember to say a prayer for our soldiers, and veterans today.

Monday's Homework

6 th Grade:

ENGLISH:  Study adjective and adverb phrases/ chapter 12  

                Test will be Friday

WRITING:  "Last Leaf on the Tree"  Using the worksheet and your notes as a guide, write a one page story.  Please handwrite your rough draft.

RELIGION:  Everlasting life

7th Grade

Latin Root:  folio      Complete two worksheets.  Remember to color them also.

Time magazine essays will be returned this week.  They should be turned into 2 columns, and printed on the template.

8th Grade

WRITING:  

 "Walls"   Can you identify a wall in your own family, community or society?  It could be a physical wall, like the Berlin Wall, made of concrete or metal, stones  or bricks.  Or it might be a "wall" in a figurative sense, such as a breakdown in communication between two groups of people.  What are some of the effects that the wall has had on your family, community or society?  What do you think might happen if the wall were to come down?  Handwrite a one page essay answering these questions.  Due Thursday morning.

LITERATURE:    

Read up to page 31 in Fahrenheit 451.  Answer study questions on the front side of the study sheet.  

Friday's Homework Nov. 6th

6th Grade Homework
• English:   Adverb phrases   Ex. 5, 6 
  
• Literature:  Spelling worksheet/ (ie, ei)
  
• Writing: Research for science fair
  
• Religion:  chapter 5    Moses. 
  
• Field trip:  Nutcracker Ballet
• Have you returned your permission slip and $5.00?


7th Grade Homework

• English:   
  
• Literature:  "The Night the Bed Fell" by James Thurber    -Skill page 260
  
• Writing:   Have you turned in your Time magazine article?  "Struggling students and sports"  
• Field Trip:  Nutcracker Ballet 
•  Have you returned your permission slip and $5.00?
8th Grade Homework
• English:  Chapter 12  Review action verbs, linking verbs, transitive/intransitive verbs
  
• Literature:  Bring in your own copy of Fahrenheit 451 . 
  
• Read to page 31 by Tuesday.
• Answer study questions #1- 9               
• Writing:  In-class essay  Write a page about your favorite book, and how it made a "profound impact" on you.
• Field trip- Thursday, November 12th Have you returned your permission slip and $3.00?

Thursday's homework

6th Grade Homework
• English:   Chapter 12 - Adjective Phrases  Ex. 3, 4 
  
• Literature:  Two worksheets
  
• Writing: Have you turned in your leaf paper?
  
• Religion:  chapter 5    Moses. 
  


7th Grade Homework

• English:  Chapter 14    Make a concept card for Prepositional phrase; complete ex. 4,5,6  write out sentences 
  
• Literature:  "The Night the Bed Fell" by James Thurber    -Vocabulary work, "A" questions
  
• Writing:   Have you turned in your Time magazine article?  "Struggling students and sports"
• 
  
8th Grade Homework
• English:  Chapter 12  Review action verbs, linking verbs, transitive/intransitive verbs
  
• Literature:  Bring in your own copy of Fahrenheit 451 by Friday. Read handouts "Fifties"
  
• Read to page 31 by Tuesday.
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• Writing:  Type final draft of short story, "Back in a Minute" Due Friday. Be ready to share the story with the class this week.

Homework

6th Grade Homework
• English:   Chapter 12 - Adjective Phrases  Ex. 3, 4 
  
• Literature:  Two worksheets
  
• Writing: Have you turned in your leaf paper?
  
• Religion:  chapter 5    Moses. 
  


7th Grade Homework

• English:  Chapter 14 
  
• Literature:  "The Night the Bed Fell" by James Thurber    -Vocabulary work
  
• Writing:   Have you turned in your Time magazine article?  "Struggling students and sports"
• 
  
8th Grade Homework
• English:  Chapter 12  Review action verbs, linking verbs, transitive/intransitive verbs
  
• Literature:  Bring in your own copy of Fahrenheit 451 by Friday. Read handouts "Fifties"
  
•                Be ready to teach the class about your group's topic. 
• Writing:  Type final draft of short story, "Back in a Minute" Due Friday. Be ready to share the story with the class this week.

Tuesday, November 3rd

6th Grade Homework
• English:   Chapter 12 - make concept card for the term:  Prepositional Phrase 
  
• Literature: Latin root/ folio     Complete sentence and leaf paper
  
• Writing:  
  
• Religion:  chapter 5   We are learning about Moses. 
  


7th Grade Homework

• English:   
  
• Literature:  Latin root/ folio   Complete sentence and leaf paper
  
• Writing:   


8th Grade Homework
• English: 
  
• Literature:  Bring in your own copy of Fahrenheit 451 by Wednesday.
  
• Writing:  Type final draft of short story, "Back in a Minute"  Due Friday.
•  Be ready to share the story with the class this week.
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• Come to the lecture tonight at 7pm, Assumption Hall   Earn extra credit.