Homework Policy Homework is a daily requirement (including weekends and holidays). Students are expected to read at home everyday for at least 30 minutes. Please sign or initial any test papers that may require your signature. Homework is due the day after it is assigned. Late homework assignments will not receive full credit unless accompanied by a signed note from a parent or guardian.
June 21, 2012 1. Vocabulary test Friday, June 22nd. Bring your spelling/vocabulary notebook to class on Friday.
June 20, 2012 1. Complete grammar worksheet. 2. Vocabulary Test Friday, June 22, 2012.
June 15, 2012 1. Vocabulary Words - Use at least 5 vocabulary wrods in a paragraph. 2. Complete the grammar worksheet on prepositions.
June 14, 2012 1. Vocabulary Words - Write a complete sentence for each word. 2. Complete the grammar worksheet on prepositions.
June 13, 2012 1. Vocabulary Words - Write each word 4 times each and put into ABC order. 2. Complete the Cricital Thinking question worksheet on the story "How to Save A Baby Elephant."
June 12, 2012 1. Vocabulary Words - Write a synonym and antonym for each vocabulary word that has one. 2. Worksheet - Rewrite the letter correctly using correct punctuation and capilatization.
June 11, 2012 1. Vocabulary Words - Write the syllabication and parts of speech for each word.
June 8, 2012 1. Vocabulary Words - ajar, infamous, narrative, overture, gigantic, mull, hearth, wilt, lax, stalemate 2. Write a definition for each vocabulary word. 3. Complete the homophone worksheet.
June 6, 2012 1. Spelling Words - Write a sentence for words 11-20. 2. Spelling Test on Friday, June 8, 2012. 3. Write a friendly letter to anyone you choose to and tell them about your school year and what you plan to do over the summer vacation. Draw an envelope using your name and the school address for the return address. 700 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.
June 1, 2012 1. Spelling Words-Write each word 4x each and put into ABC order. 2. Spelling Words-Write a complete sentence for words 1-10. 3. Complete the grammar worksheet on commonly confused words, Imply Vs. Infer.
May 31, 2012 1. Spelling Words - Write syllabication and parts of speech for each word. 2. Complete the worksheet about the article "The Dust Bowl". 3. Adverb test Friday.
May 30, 2012 1. Spelling Words - Define spelling words 11-20. 2. Complete Idiom worksheet 3. Adverb test on Friday.
May 29, 2012 1. Spelling Words - Write the definitions for the first 10 words. (affluent, discrimination, fleeting, shabby, poetry, resentment, prejudice, famous, reflect biography, castoff, feverishly, segregate, renaissance, journalists, poet, theater, invitation, experience, poem). 2. Complete the worksheet on Idioms.
May 25, 2012 1. Complete the adverb worksheet. 2. Vocbulary Test on Tuesday, May 29. Study definitions, syllablication, parts of speech, synonyms and antonyms. Word List #14
May 24, 2012 1. Complete the adverb worksheet. 2. Complete vocabulary sheet on choosing the right word.
May 23, 2012 1. Complete the worksheet on adverbs. 2. Persuasive Essay - Final copy of essay should be completed.
May 22, 2012 1. Select five vocabulary words from word list 14 and write a meaningful paragraph. 2. Persuasive Essay - Review your second draft so you can write your final copy in class on Wednesday.
May 21, 2012 1. Complete the reading worksheet. 2, Persuasive Essay - Complete your second rough draft.
May 18, 2012 1. Vocabulary Words - Write a complete sentence for each word. 2. Continue to work on your rough draft for your argumentative essay. 3. Spelling Test Monday.
May 17, 2012 1. Vocabulary Words - Write each word 4 times each and put into ABC order. 2. Spelling Test Friday, May 18, 2012. Study spelling of words for list #13, and the definitions. 3. Study for your Math Quarterly Exam which will be Friday, May 18th.
May 16, 2012 1. Vocabulary Words - Write a synonym and antonym for each word that has one. 2. Spelling Test Friday, May 17th. 3. Study for your Social Studies quarterly exam.
Homework for May 15, 2012 1. Vocabulary Words - Write the syllabication and parts of speech for each word. 2. Study for your Science Quarterly Exam.
Homework for May 14, 2012 1. Vocabulary Words - Write a definition for each word. (beneficiary, pamper, veto, clutter, hospitable, dismantle, timidity, lair, futile, shirk) 2. Sensory Poem Project is due tomorrow, May 15. 3. Study for your Spanish quarterly exam.
Homework for May 11, 2012 1. Spelling Words: Write a complete sentence for each spelling word. 2. Study for your literacy quarterly exam which is Monday, May 14th. 3. Sensory Poem Project is due May 15th.
Homework for May 10, 2012 1. Spelling Words: Write a synonym and antonym for each word that has one. 1. Continue to work on the Sensory Poem Project which is due May 15. 3. Study for the literacy quarterly exam.
Homework for May 9, 2012 1. Spelling Words: Write each word 4x each and put into ABC order. 2. Complete the possessive noun worksheet. 3. Reminder: Sensory poem project is due May 15.
May 8, 2012 1. Spelling Words - Write the syllabication and parts of speech for each word. 2. Complete the possessive noun worksheet. 3. Vocabulary Test, Wednesday, May 9th. 4. Continue to work on your Sensory Poem Project.
Homework for May 7, 2012 1. Spelling Words: foghorn, hypothermia, incarcerate, ingenious, punctuate speculate, warden, fashion, adjective, penitentiary, technology, blog, network, advantage, enhance, debate, addict, episode, option, prisoner. 2. Write a definition for each spelling word. 3. Begin working on your Sensory Poem project. 4. Review for your Quarterly ELA exam.
Homework for May 4, 2012 1. Vocabulary Words - Write a complete sentence for each word. 2. Read the article "Are you a Screen Addict?" Then complete the information on page 12.
Homework for May 3, 2012 1. Vocabulary Words - Write each word 4 times each and put into ABC order. 2. Analyzing a Poem: Read the poem "Vow". Then complete the worksheet. 3. Adjective Test Friday, May 4th.
Homework for May 2, 2012 1. Vocabulary Words - Write a synonym and antonym for each word that has one. 2. Complete the adjective worksheet. 3. Adjective Test on Friday, May 4th.
Homework for May 1, 2012 1. Vocabulary Words - Write the syllabication and parts of speech for each word. 2. Complete the worksheet on adjectives. 3. Spelling test tomorrow on words in list #13.
Homework for April 30, 2012 1. Define each vocabulary word. (Words for this week - surplus, grueling, bellow, notorious, botch, morbid, parasite, dilapidated, lavish, farce. 2. Complete the adjective worksheet. 3. Spelling Test Wednesday, May 2, 2012. 4. April Reading Log Sheet is due tomorrow, May 1st.
Homework for April 25, 2012 ***The math test continues on Thursday and Friday. Therefore, I will not see class 706 for regular classwork. 1. Spelling Words: a. Write each word 4x each and put into ABC order. b. Write a complete sentence for each word. 2. Read the play "The Curse of King Tut." Complete the quize worksheet.
Homework for April 24, 2012 1. Write the syllabication and parts of speech for each spelling word. 2. Complete the worksheet on figurative language. 3. Review for your state Math Test.
Homework for April 23, 2012 1. Spelling Words for the Week: hyperbole, brink, simile, writhing, haiku, jostle, frantic, ballad, onomatopoeia, allusion, gritty, fate, feverishly, battering ram, sonnet, profound, rehabilitation, rhyme, repetition, irony. 2. Write a definition for each spelling word. 3. Short quiz Tuesday on the story "Head Trauma." Make sure you know details about article on page 9 "Confessions of a Teenage Concussion Queen". There will be two short response questions on the quiz.
Homework for April 20, 2012 1. Today's lesson took two periods, so the Vocabulary test scheduled for today will be given Monday, April 23, 2012. 2. Starting Monday, make sure you have your own in class SSR book for reading. Using an SSR book from the classroom libray will not count. 3. Complete the two worksheets relating to the article we read in class on "Head Trauma". Vocabulary Practice and Critical Thinking Questions.
Homework for April 18, 2012 1. Vocabulary test Friday, list #12 words. 2. Review test prep booket for short and extended responses. 3. Bring at least two to three #2 pencils and a highlighter. 4. Go to bed early and eat a good breakfast in the morning. 5. Get to school on time.
Homework for April 16, 2012 1. State ELA Test, April 17th, 18th, and 19th. 2. Make sure you have at least 2 to 3 #2 sharpened pencils with clean erasers. 3. A highlighter. 4. Go to bed early. Get up early to eat a good breakfast. 5. Review some of the reading worksheets you were given from previous homework assignments. Review passages with inferences, context clues, etc. 6. Review the test prep booklet. 7. Good Luck!!!
Homework for April 5, 2012 1. Literacy Holiday Packet - This packet will be graded. Do not lose this packet. Because this packet will be graded, if it is not done a grade of zero will be recorded. 2. Test Prep Booklet - Complete all the remaining stories. This includes any short answer or extended responses. 3. The Literacy Holiday Packet and Test Prep Booklet must be returned on April 16th. All work must be completed in both. NO EXCUSES.
Homework for April 4, 2012 1. Vocabulary Words: Write each word 4 times each and put into ABC order. 2. Write a synonym and antonym for each vocabulary word. 3. Write a sentence for each vocabulary word.
Homework for April 3, 2012 1. Vocabulary Words - Write the syllabication, parts of speech for each word. 2. Write a paragraph about a topic of your choice using at least 5 vocabulary words.
Homework for April 2, 2012 1. Spelling test, April 3, 2012. Study the definitions, syllablicatin, parts of speech. 2. Reading comprehension worksheet. 3. Vocabulary Words - casual, downtrodden, puny, regal, flounder, erode, melancholy, ratify, quibble, graphic. a. Write a definitin for each vocabulary word.
Homework for March 30, 2012 1. Spelling Words - Write a complete sentence for each word. 2. At Home Reading Log sheet is due on Monday, April 2. 3. Short Answer Response - We have been discussing conflict in class and how it can lead to change. Write one to two paragraphs about a conflict you have encountered or know about. What type of conflict was it, what was the resolution and how did it lead to change.
Homework for March 29, 2012 1. Watch a news program tonight or read a newspaper article. Select a topic from them and write down which of the four conflicts it falls under. Explain why you think it is that particular conflict.
Homework for March 28, 2012 1. Spelling Words - Write each word 4 times each and put into ABC order. 2. Complete the Main Idea worksheet. 3. Personification Poem due tomorrow, March 29th
Homework for March 27, 2012 1. Spelling Words - Write the syllablication and parts of speech for each word. 2. Continue to work on your personification poem.
Homework for March 26, 2012 1. Spelling Words for the week: resource, wizard, poetry, metaphor, foreground, idol, culprit, rhythm, inefficient, humane, tackle, void, personification, essay, forfeit, headache, lifetime, alliteration, demean, multiple. 2. Write a definition for each spelling word. 3. Write a rough draft for your personification poem.
Homework for March 23, 2012 1. Identifying Theme worksheet. 2. If you did not submit your free verse poem, it is due Monday.
Homework for March 22, 2012 1. Reading Comprehension worksheet. 2. Redo your free verse poem.
Homework for March 21, 2012 1. Author's Purpose worksheet.
Homework for March 20, 2012 1. Complete the Fact and Opinion Worksheet. 2. Vocabulary Test Wednesday.
Homework for March 19, 2012 1. Write a poem about the topic of your choice that illustrates the characteristics of free verse. 2. Vocabulary Test Wednesday. Study the definitions, parts of speech, antonyms synonyms, syllabication.
Homework for March 16, 2012 1. Complete the reading worksheet with a short answer response. 2. Vocabulary Words - Write each word 4 times each and put into ABC order. 3. Final submission of "The Lottery Project" is due on Monday. Points will be deducted due to late submission.
Homework for March 15, 2012 1. Vocabulary Words - Write a complete sentence for each word. Read the definitions before writing the sentences. 2. Complete the work sheet on the Author's Purpose.
March 14, 2012 1. Vocabulary Words - Write a synonym and antonym for each word. 2. Complete the author's purpose worksheet. 3. Quiz Thursday on the Author's point of view.
March 13, 2012 1. Vocabulary Words - Write the syllabication and parts of speech for each word. 2. Complete the Author's point of view worksheet. 3. Quiz Thursday on the Author's Point of View.
March 12, 2012 1. Vocabulary Words for the this week: accelerate, parch, gruesome, persist, ordeal, bystander, entice, vital, canvass, stifle. 2. Write a definition for each vocabulary word. 3. Complete the author's point of view worksheet.
March 9, 2012 1. Spelling Test Monday. 2. Author's Point of View Worksheet. 2. Projects are due Monday, March 12.
March 8, 2012 1. Spelling Words - Write a complete sentence for each spelling word. 2. Complete the Inference Character Trait worksheet.
March 7, 2012 1. Spelling Words - Write each word 4 times each and put into ABC order. 2. Complete the Inference Character Trait Worksheet. 3. Reminder: Both projects are due on Monday, March 12.
March 6, 2012 1. Spelling Words - Write the syllabication and parts of speech for each word. 2. Complete the characater analysis worksheets. 3. Study for a pronoun quiz on Wednesday, March 7, 2012.
March 5, 2012 1. Spelling Words- Write a definition for each spelling word. Spelling Words: century, generation, villager, barren, presentable, suede tongs, mural, tackle, restrain, lottery, ancestor, conservation, frail, mistrust, cartilage, loathe, incidental pretzel, bouquet. 2. Complete the drawing conclusion worksheet. 3. Reminder: Project or projects are due March 12.
March 2, 2012 1. Vocabulary Test Monday. Study the definitions, spelling of the words, synonyms and antonyms. 2. Complete the Drawing Conclusion worksheet. 3. Work of your projects
March 1, 2012 1. Vocabulary Words-Write a complete sentence for each word. 2. Complete the Noun worksheet. 3. Quiz on Friday, "The Lottery". 4. Information on two projects were sent home today. a. Project #1 - Short Story Project - Write a newspaper article discussing the events of June 27 (The Lottery). Be sure to include the who, what, where, when, and why in the column. The project is due March 12. Any project submitted after March 12, 5 points will be deducted from the grade each day it is late. b. Project #2 - Extra Credit Project - Write a short story with no more than two pages. Include the elements of fiction. Design a cover page for your story. The cover page must include the title of your story, a picture that relates to the story, your name and class. On a third page, explain in one paragraph the theme of your story and what person is the story being told. This is also due March 12 and THIS PROJECT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE. 5. PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR PROJECT OR PROJECTS ON TIME!!!
February 29, 2012 1. Vocabulary Words - Write a synonym and antonym for each word. 2. Complete two worksheets on Pronouns (subject and object). 3. At Home Reading Log Sheet is due March 1, 2012. 4. Quiz Friday on the short story "The Lottery". Study the definitions of the vocabulary words. Be able to define the elements of a short story. Know the questions that were given to you on the story.
February 27, 2012 1. Vocabulary Words - Write the syllablication and parts of speech for each word. (browse, frustrate, pending, preview, utmost, dynamic, inimitable, prescribe, scrimp, vengeance). 2. At Home Reading Log Sheet due on March 1, 2012. 3. Reading Worksheet.
February 17, 2012 1. Complete the Mid-Winter Packet. The information will be graded. 2. February At Home Reading Log Sheet is due March 1, 2012. 3. Continue to write down ideas, characters, theme, setting, etc. for your short story.
February 16, 2012 1. Inference quiz on Friday. 2. Copy vocabulary words: browse, frustrate, inimitable, pending, prescribe scrimp, utmost, vengeance, preview, dynamic. 3. Write a definition for each word.
February 15, 2012 1. Complete the worksheet on inference. Support your answers 2. Begin writing the setting for your short story.
Homework for February 14, 2012 1. Complete the reading worksheet. 2. Begin brainstorming ideas for writing your own short story.
February 13, 2012 1. Respond to the following questions in your Reading Response Journal. a. What do you think is the purpose of the lottery in the village? Why do you think people continue to participate in it? b. Why do you think the lottery is such a long-standing tradition in the village? c. Does this compare to anything you know in real life? Explain.
2. Study for the spelling test. Test will be Tuesday if you do not have music. If you have music, the test will be on Wednesday.
February 10, 2012 1. Spelling Words: Write a complete sentence for each word. 2. Complete all pages of the inference worksheet. 3. Inference quiz on Monday.
February 9, 2012 1. Spelling Words: Write each word four times each and put into ABC order. 2. Reading sheet using the skill of inferencing. 3. The story "The Lottery", finish answering questions 1-11.
February 8, 2012 1. Spelling Words: Write the syllablication, parts of speech, synonyms and antonyms for each word. 2. Reading: Inference skill, Complete the worksheet using the skill on how to identify inferences in reading.
February 6, 2012 1. Spelling Words: profusely, ritual, lapse, jovial, defiantly, boisterous, paraphernalia, complex, wheeze, twitter, serenade, garnish, retrospect fedora, complacent, fortify, ingest, jurist, optic, pleat. 2. Write a definition for all 20 spelling words. 3. Complete the reading worksheet on the skill making inferences.
February 3, 2012 1. Vocabulary Words - Write a complete sentence for each word. Read the definitions before writing the sentences. 2. Reading Worksheet - Using the skill drawing conclusions. 3. Reading Respond Journal - Using your at-home reading book respond to the following: Topic - Are there any parts of this work that were confusing to you? Which parts? Why do you think you got confused? 4. All Reading Respond Journals will be collected on Monday, February 6. 5. Reminder: Vocabulary test Monday, February 6.
February 2, 2012 1. Vocabulary Words: Write each word 4 times each and put into ABC order 2. Reading Worksheet: Skill - Drawing Conclusion. 3. Essay Writing is due Friday. First and Second Drafts and the Final Copy. 4. Vocabulary Test Monday.
February 1, 2012 1. Vocabulary Words: Write the synonym and antonym for each word. 2. Reading Worksheet identifying the skill drawing conclusions. 3. Complete final draft of the essay writing "Where would you rather live"? Miami or Southern California. In you final draft use details from the story to support your opinion. 4. Bring in 2 two pocket folders to use for reading. 5. Bring to class highlighters and colored pens for peer editing.
January 31, 2012 1. Vocabulary Words - Write the syllablication and parts of speech for each word. 2. January At Home Reading Log Sheet is due tomorrow, February 1.
January 30, 2012 1. Vocabulary Words, List #9 - anonymous, eradicate, reluctant, marginal, prominent, makeshift, dupe, quaint, grim, snare. 2. Write the definition for each vocabulary word. 3. The story "The Lottery", answer questions 1, 2, 3. 4. January At Home Reading log sheet is due Wednesday, February 1, 2012.
January 27, 2012 1. Reading Worksheet with short responses. 2. Reading Response Journal: At Home Book Topic: How is one of the charaters different from you? How is this character similar to you?
January 26, 2012 1. Reading comprehension sheet. 2. Spelling Test, Friday. Study definitions, syllabications, parts of speech, synonyms and antonyms.
January 25, 2012 1. Reading Comprehension Sheet. 2. Singular and Plural Noun Test Thursday. Make sure you study the rules for changing singular nouns to their plural form. 3. Spelling Test Friday. Study the definitions, syllabication, parts of speech synonyms and antonyms.
January 24, 2012 1. Reading Comprehension sheet. 2. Study for Singular and Plural noun test Thursday. 3. Spelling Test Friday.
Homework for January 23, 2012 Dear Parents: Today is the first day of the third marking period. The second marking period ended on Friday, January 20, 2012. 1. Write a complete sentence for each spelling word in list #9. 2. Complete plural noun worksheet. 3. Singular and Plural Noun test on Thursday, January 26. 4. Spelling Test Friday, January 27.
January 20, 2012 1. Spelling Words - Write each word 4x each and put into ABC order. 2. The at home reading book or your SSR book - Reading Response Journal Topic: Do any incidents, ideas, or actions in this work remind you of your own life or something that happened to you? Explain.
ATTENTION PARENTS: The second marking period ended today. The third marking period will begin on Monday, January 23, 2012. During the third marking period, Class 706 is scheduled to go to the music lab with Mr. Kanakaris on Tuesdays period 1. They will not have a literacy period on Tuesdays. However, if Mr. K. is absent, they will have literacy with me.
January 19, 2012 1. Spelling Words-Write a synonym and antonym for each word. 2. Complete Section B of the worksheet Read, Think, Explain.
January 18, 2012 1. Spelling Words-Write the syllabication and parts of speech for each word. 2. Complete the vocabulary worksheet.
January 17, 2012 1. Spelling words for this week. vengeful, calculator, oasis, blueprint, tableau, paranormal, scan feeble, fluoride, envy, plague, rattled, eyelet, allegedly recluse, eccentricity, skepticism, tuberculosis, alluring, chowder. 2. Define all 20 words. 3. Singular and Plural Noun worksheet 4. Bring in a #2 pencil. McGraw Hill Reading Assessment Test tomorrow.
January 13, 2012 1. Singular and Plural Noun worksheet. 2. Reading Response Journal - Based on the bookj you are reading at home, respond to the following journal entry. a. Entry - What quality(ies) of which character strike you as a good characteristic(s) to develop within yourself over the years? Why?
January 12, 2012 1. Singular and Plural worksheet. 2. Vocabulary Test Friday. 3. Study for the Spanish midterm exam.
January 11, 2012 1. Grammar Worksheet. 2. Study for a vocabulary test on Friday. 3. Math Midterm will be given tomorrow.
Homework for January 10, 2010 1. Noun quiz tomorrow. 2. Vocabulary test Friday, January 13, 2012 3. Study for Social Studies Test for Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012.
Homework for January 9, 2012 1. Complete the reading worksheet on short written responses. 2. Study for your Science midterm exam.
Homework for January 6, 2012 1. Vocabulary Words a. Write a synonym and antonym for each word. b. Write each word 4x each and put into ABC order. c. Write a complete sentence for each word. 2. Literacy Midterm Exam is Monday, January 9, 2012. Go over the review sheet you were given over the Christmas vacation.
Homework for January 5, 2012 1. Vocabulary Words - Write the syllabication and parts of speech for each word. 2. Noun quiz Friday. 3. Study for the Literacy midterm exam.
Homework for January 4, 2012 1. Vocabulary Words- consolidate, grimy, tactful, fallible, fickle, dominate, uncertainty, iota, potential, rural. 2. Vocabulary Words- Write a definition for each word. 3. Noun test on Friday 4. Everyday bring your journal and your own SSR book for class. 5. Spelling Test tomorrow.
Homework for January 3, 2012 1. Reading worksheet. 2. Spelling Test on Wednesday, January 4, 2012. 3. At Home Reading Log is due tomorrow, Jan. 4, 2012. 4. Bring in a 1 subject notebook and a marble notebook tomorrow, Jan. 4, 2012.
Homework for December 23, 2011 1. Spelling Words - Write a complete sentence for each spelling word. 2. Complete the Holiday Helper. 3. Midterm Review Sheet. Midterm exams will begin the week of January 9th.
To Class 706 and their families: Merry Christmas and have a Happy and Healthy New Year. Mrs. Dillard
Homework for December 22, 2011 1. Spelling Words - Write each word 4 times each and put into ABC order. 2. After the Christmas holiday, make sure you have a 1 subject notebook for class work and a marble notebook for Reading Responses. 3. Holiday Helpers will be given to students tomorrow (Dec. 23, 2011). All students must sign for their holiday helpers. 4. Midterm Review sheet will also be given tomorrow, December 23, 2011. Students sign for the review sheets.
Homework for December 21, 2011 1. Spelling Words - Write a synonym and antonym for the words that have one. 2. Start you essay at home on the title "Where Would You Rather Live". Use details from the story to help with your writing. Students will continue to work on their essays in class tomorrow.
Homwork for December 20, 2011 1. Spelling Words - Write the syllabication and parts of speech for each word. 2. Read the article "Where would you Rather Live"
Homework for December 19, 2011 1. Spelling Words - Write a definition for each spelling word. 2. Complete the Common and Proper Noun worksheet. 3. Literacy Midterm Review sheet will be given to students on Wednesday December 21st. The following will be the focus: a. Vocabulary words in context b. Identify the four types of sentences c. Identify the correct spelling of words (list 1-7) d. Story editing e. Definitions of vocabulary words f. Extended Response Writing - Paragraph Writing g. Listening passage and writing short answer responses. h. Identify the main idea in passages
4. Holiday Helper will be given out also on Wednesday, December 21. The holiday helper will be graded.
Homework for December 16, 2011 1. Vocabulary Words-Write a complete sentence for each word. 2. 2 editing worksheets. 3. Vocabulary test Monday, December 20. Spelling of words, definitions, syllabication, parts of speech, synonyms, antonyms.
Homework for December 15, 2011 1. Vocabulary Words - Write each word 4x each and put into ABC order. 2. Reading Comprehension sheet. 3. Noun worksheet.
Homework for December 14, 2011 1. Vocabulary Words - Write a synonym and antonym for each word. 2. Reading worksheet on the story we read in class on "Lexi Youngberg".
Homework for December 13, 2011 1. Vocabulary Words- Write the syllabication and parts of speech for each word. 2. Main Idea Worksheet
Homework for December 12, 2011 1. Vocabulary Words for this week - ancedote, docile, radiant, fugitive, maul, ultimate, substantial, counterfeit, tamper, entreat. 2. Write a definition for each word. 3. Complete the Main Idea Worksheet
Homework for December 9, 2011 1. Spelling Words - Write a complete sentence for each word. 2. Reading comprehension worksheet. 3. Spelling Test Tuesday. 4. Biography Project is due Monday, December 12.
Homework for December 8, 2011 1. Spelling Words - Write a synonym and antonym for each word. 2. Reminder: Biography project is due December 12th. 5 points will be deducted from the grade each day after the 12th.
Homework for December 7, 2011 1. Spelling Words- Write each word 4 times each and put into ABC order. 2. Complete worksheet on sentence fragments. 3. Biography project is due December 12, 2011
Homework for December 6, 2011 1. Spelling Words - Write the syllabication and parts of speech for each word. 2. Complete the worksheet on sentence fragments.
Homework for December 2, 2011 1. Complete the Reading Worksheet entitled "Deborah Sampson revolutionary Soldier". Pages 34 -41. 2. Vocabulary Test Monday - Study the definitions, parts of speech, syllabication, antonyms, synonyms, and spelling of the words.
Homework for December 1, 2011 1. Vocabulary Words - Write a complete sentence for each word. Underline the word you use in the sentence. 2. Subject and Predicate quiz, Friday, December 2, 2011.
Homework for November 30, 2011 1. Vocabulary Word - Write a synonym and antonym for each word. 2. Complete the complete predicate worksheet 3. At Home Reading Log is due tomorrow, Dec. 1, 2011
Homework for November 29, 2011 1. Vocabulary Words - Write the parts of speech and syllabication for each word. 2. Spelling test Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011 3. At home Reading Log is due December 2, 2011 4. Reminder - Biography Project is due December 12. 5. Suject and Predicate worksheet
Homework for November 28, 2011 1. Vocabulary Words for this week. hostile, inflammable, fruitless, inflict, scurry buffoon, controversial, malignant, mortify, orthodox, sodden, alliance, bewilder, spirited, wince, dishearten, virtual, void, wayward, procure. 2. Vocabulary Words-Define each word. 3. Subject/Predicate worksheet 4. Spelling test tomorrow. 5. At Home Reading Log is due Thursday, December 1, 2011.
Homework for November 23, 2011 1. Spelling Words a. Write each word 4 times each and put into ABC order. b. Write a synonym and antonym for each word that has one. c. Write a complete sentence for each word. 2. Subject and predicate worksheet. 3. Reading worksheet 4. Spelling Test, Tuseday, November 29. Study - definitions, syllablications, parts of speech, antonyms, synonyms.
Homework for November 22, 2011 1. Spelling words - Write the parts of speech and syllabication for each spelling word. 2. Complete paragraph worksheets pages 45 & 46.
Homework for November 21, 2011 1. Spelling Words for this week: shuffle, vehicle, ghetto, theory, renovate, scramble ornament, nonsense, lyric, juvenile, confetti, quotation, violation, enlighten, epitaph insinuate, hosiery, idle, pedestrain, graffiti 2. Spelling Words - Write a definition for each word. 3. The biography you read in school today, write a paragraph about the experiences that made this person important.
Homework for November 18, 2011 1. Vocabulary test Monday, Nov. 21. 2. Write a paragraph. a. Make you have a main idea. b. Supporting sentences. Example topics you for paragraph. 1. Favorite place to eat. 2. Favorite pet. 3. Best friend.
Homework for Novembefr 17, 2011 1. Vocabulary Words - Write a complete sentence for each word. 2. Complete the paragraph worksheet. 3. Short quiz Friday. Four types of sentences.
Homework for November 16, 2011 1. Vocabulary Words - Write synonyms and antonyms for each word. 2. Complete paragraph worksheets 3. Types of sentence quiz, Friday, November 18, 2011
Homework for November 15, 2011 1. Vocabulary Words - Write the parts of speech and syllabication for each word. 2. Complete the 4 types of sentences worksheet.
Homework for November 14, 2011 1. Vocabulary words - animated, yearn brood, indulge, culminate, verify, ingredient luster, unique, singe, goad, oration, drone, peevish, downright, miscellaneous, seethe, literate, loom, upright. 2. Write the definition for each vocabulary word. 3. Study for the spelling test on Tuesday, November 15.
Homework for November 10, 2011 1. Spelling Words - Write a synonym and antonym for each word that has one. Write each word 4x each and put into ABC order. Write a complete sentence for each word. Look over the definitions before you write the sentence. 2. Find a newspaper article then complete the 5w chart. Make sure the article is attached to the chart. If you use the internet to find an article, make sure the article has the New York Times or Daily News printed on the article. 3. Study for the spelling test. The test will be given on Tuesday, November 15. 4. Selection for the biography project is due next week by Friday, November 18th.
Homework for November 9, 2011 1. Spelling words - write the syllabication and parts of speech for each word. 2. Read a newspaper article and complete the 5w chart. 3. Selection for the person for your biography project is due before Nov. 18th. 4. Study for spelling test. Definitions, syllabication, parts of speech, synonyms, antonyms. 5. Bring in a sharpened #2 pencil tomorrow for a reading test. Once the test is scored, it will be used as a test grade for the second marking period.
Homework for November 7, 2011 1. This week's spelling words - hospice, symmentry, assassination, thermostat mezzanine, chaperone, bizarre, dreadful, negotiate, trivial, predecessor, option, obligate, lease, nautical, maneuver, panic, recline, hygiene 2. Define all 20 words. Write the first two definitions. 3. Complete the editing worksheet. 4. Selection of the person for your biography project is due by November 18.
Homework for November 4, 2011 1. Complete the reading worksheet which will be given to you. 2. Vocabulary test on Monday, November 7, 2011 a. Study the following: spelling of the words, definitions, syllabictions, synonyms antonyms and parts of speech. 3. Start visiting the library to select the person for your biography project. All the information on the project will be given to you on Monday, November 7. The person you select must be approved by the teacher. The book must have 100 pages or more.
Homework for November 3, 2011 1. Write a complete sentence for each vocabulary word. 2. Complete the cause and effect worksheet that will given to you. 3. Study for vocabulary test for Monday.
Homework for November 2, 2011 1. Vocabulary words- Write a synonym and antonym for each word. 2. Draw a venn diagram comparing Rosa Parks and Wilma Rudolph. What obstacles did each of them face? How did they overcome these obstacles.
Homework for November 1, 2011 1. Write the syllabication and parts of speech for each vocabulary word. 2. Start thinking about the person you would like to do your biography project on. The book you select must be more than 100 pages. Also, the person you select must be approved by the teacher.
Homework for October 31, 2011 1. Vocabulary words for this week: available, cater, customary, dissuade, entrepreneur firebrand, hazard, homicide, indifference, indignant, indispensaable, lubricate, mutual, pelt, plague, poised, regime, retard, transparent, unscathed. 2. Define all 20 vocabulary words. 3. Spelling test will be given on Nov. 1, 2011 4. At home reading log sheet is due Nov. 1, 2011