Social Studies

• DOL- A National Symbol- Washington DC
• Sec. 3 Russia Today
• Sec. 3 Assessment-all-homework
• Russia’s Endless Steppe-literature
• Read and discuss
• Sec. 4 The Caucasus
• Sec. 4 Assessment-all-homework
• Ch. 16 Review
• Ch. 16 Standardized Prac. Test
• Thursday- Ch. 16 Test
• ThinkLink Probes
• Unit 4 Southwest and Central Asia
• Map work-physical, political, resources, population, climate
• Map of Asia-following directions
  
• Discuss Facts About Countries
  

Standard Language Arts

• DOL-Critical reading
• Wordly Wise Lesson 17
• Dictionary work
• Grammar-Caught ya- #29 to 38
• Compound verbs, use of commas and apostrophes, verb tense agreement, homophones, quotes
• Finding the subject in sentences begining with here or there
• Direct objects
  
• Use of spelling words in writing assignment
• Spell. practice
• Romeo and Juliet-Review events in story
• Prepare for roles in 4th Act
• Finish Act 4 by Friday
• Oral reading of Act 4
• Spell/definition test
  

APEX Language Arts

• Daily Analogies-characteristics, location, synonyms, whole/part, synonym, and degree
• Grammar-Giggles in the Middle- #32-36
• Completed editing due Friday
• Dictionary work-word origins
  
• Grammar workbook-Direct objects, distinguishing direct objects, direct objects in questions
• Quiz-direct objects
• Romeo and Juliet-assign speaking parts for Act 4
• Vocabulary work for Act 4
• Writing-Persuasive essay-prompt on pg. 237
  
• Comp. questions due Friday
• Identifying characters-roles
  
• Discuss Act 4 on an interpretive and critical level
• Discuss significant quotes
  
• Group work using extended questions from Act 4
• Spell/Def. test on Romeo and Juliet vocabulary and Giggle in the Middle-Friday
• Check on progress of projects
• Word Within a Word List 3- Mystery Questions and analogies
• Possible quiz on first 15 stems from list 3
  

Remember to bring in $4.00 for the new AR program, which is up and running. Due by the 23rd.

Social Studies

• DOL- Lesson 22 The Middle East Region
• Continue presenting European country projects
• Continue Chapter 16 Russia and the Caucasus
• Sec. 1 Physical Geography-HW Assessment on pg. 381 1-4
• Sec. 2 History and the Culture of Russia
• Activities using vocabulary from chapter
• Interpreting a Population map pg. 387
• Population pyramids-compare/contrast statistics-select country, present to class. Be ready to answer questions using the information from the pyramid.
  

Standard Language Art

• Wordly Wise Lesson 16 Test on Friday
  
• DOL-Sentence combining, frequently confused words.
• Continue Romeo and Juliet, Act 3 to be read by Friday
• Act 3 vocabulary
  
• Multiple choice questions due Friday.
• Caught ya Grammar # 30-32 Paragraphing, simple, complex sentences, commas, punctuation and spelling.
• Unit 1 Reading Basics-Sharpen Up TCAP
  

APEX Language Arts

• Daily analogies-week 19-synonyms, temporal, whole/part, agent/object, characteristics, action/object
• Grammar-Giggles in the Middle-#s 29, 30, and 31 Proofing sheet given Wed., due Friday
• Grammar workbook- compound subjects/compound verbs, hard to find subjects, and sentences beginning with there.
• Review Act 2 from Romeo and Juliet.
  
• Discuss vocabulary test from Act 2
  
• Introduce vocabulary from Act 3.
• Present study guide questions, due Friday.
• Assign roles from Act 3.
• Read Act 3 by Friday
• Oral reading of Act 3 Friday
  
• Answered questions due Friday
• Vocabulary test Friday
• Writing-#6 Personal Narrative-prompt found on pg. 234
• Discuss research choices; Research Shakespeare, Research British History 1550-1650, Research World History 1550-1650, or Research Romeo and Juliet. Due Monday March 9th.

Social Studies

• DOG-Lesson 21 The Regions of Central America-map reading/analysis
• The Breakup of Yugoslavia
• Ch. 15 Review pg. 373-375
• Chapter 15 Eastern Europe Test Tuesday
• Video on Russia
• Begin Ch. 16 Russia and the Caucasus
• Map work-physical, political, climate, population, and resources
• Label maps
• Thursday and Friday will be devoted to the presentation of European projects

Standard Language Arts

• DOL-Sentence combining
• Wordly Wise Lesson 15-dictionary work
• Caught ya Grammar-# 25-#29-sent. types, use of apostrophes, verb tense agreement, conjunctions, simile, and run on sentences
• ThinkLink Test B Thursday
  
• Continue novel Romeo and Juliet- discuss questions from Act 1
• Have multiple choice paper due Tuesday
  
• Have Act 2 read by Friday
• Spelling and definition test Friday
  

APEX Language Arts

• Daily analogies-object/function, synonyms, agent/object, object/function, part/whole, and degree
• Grammar- Giggles in the Middle #24-#28, all edits are due on Friday; types of sentences, use of commas (interrupters), homophones, plural rules, sub./pronoun agreement, who vs. whom, abbreviations, foreshadowing, and active vs. passive voice
• Introduction to FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so)
  
• Writing-Expository (Explanatory) essay. Begin Tuesday due Thursday.
• ThinkLink Test B Thursday
• Video on Shakespeare-take notes-quiz afterwards
  
• Continue novel Romeo and Juliet- Reassign roles for Act 2-Act 2 to be read by Thursday
• Novel vocabulary activities – all due no later than Wednesday
• Reading guide comprehension questions due Thursday
• Spelling/definition test on Friday
• Oral reading of Act 2 Thursday
  

Don’t forget to bring in your $4.00 for the new AR program

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Social Studies

• DOG- The West Indies
• Ch. 15 Eastern Europe
• Map work
• Sec. 1 Physical Geography
• H.W. pg. 357 1-4, due Wed.
• Sec. 2 Poland and the Baltic Republic
• Sec. 2 Quiz
• Sec. 3 Inland Eastern Europe
• H.W. Sec. 3 pg. 365 1-3, due Friday
• Sec. 4 The Balkan Countries
• Sec. 4 Quiz and pg. 369 1-4
  

  ******Projects have been delayed until the 12th and 13th of next week

Standard Language Arts

• DOL- Capitalization, spelling, pronoun/antecedent, homophones, quotations, and commas.
• Wordly Wise Lesson 14
• Caught ya Grammar- letter format, run on sentences, commas, and apostrophes.
• Workbook pgs. 41-45 Conjunctions and interjections
• Pass out Romeo and Juliet, assign numbers
• Discuss schedule for readings
• Vocab. from Act 1
• Spelling/Definition Test Friday
• Practice writing
• Writing Assessment Tuesday

APEX Language Arts

• Daily Analogies
• Grammar-Giggles in the Middle #19-23, completely edited by Thursday
• Practice Expository writing-timed
• Writing Assessment Tuesday
• Pass out and assign books-Romeo and Juliet
• Introduce vocabulary from Act 1
• Act 1 to be read by Friday
• Definitions due Tuesday
• Study guide questions due Friday
• Discuss special research projects
• Assign reading parts
• Library work
• Spelling and definition test Friday
• Evaluate oral reading

Romeo and Juliet Field Trip money is due Tuesday. The cost is $8.65.

Social Studies

Ch. 14 Northern Europe

• Map work
• Sec. 1 Physical Geo.
• Sec. 1 Assessment pg. 337 1-4
• Sec. 2 The British Isles
• Label the British Isles map
• Sec. 3 Scandinavia
• History of Finland, Norway, and Sweden
• Map work on Ireland
• Review pg. 349-350 1-12
• Ch. 14 test Thursday
• Continue working on country projects-due next wee

Standard Language Arts

• Daily proofing
• Wordly Wise Lesson 13
• Finding meaning
• Read “America’s First Lady of the Sky”
• Caught ya Grammar-paragraphs, use of commas, strong verbs, prepositional phrases
• Writing-Exposition-daily prompts
• Definition and spelling test Friday
• ThinkLink practice probes

APEX Language Arts

• Daily analogies
• Giggles in the Middle grammar-paragraphing, punctuation, literary devices
• Writing-Exposition-timed-daily prompts
• Taking notes and outlining
• Read “User Friendly”
• Story response and analysis
• Definition and spelling test Friday
• ThinkLink practice probes

Social Studies

• Read/ Discuss Sec. 3 Germany and the Alpine Countries
• Sec. 3 questions
• Ch. 13 Review
• Sec. 1-3 Quizzes
• Ch. 13 Test- Thursday
• Begin Ch. 14 Northern Europe
• Vocab. Sec. 1-3
• Continue working on country project

Standard Language Arts

• Daily Proofing
• Wordly Wise Lesson 12
• Caught ya Grammar #10- #13
• Use vocab. to write essay-due Friday
• Synonyms
• Homophones
• Prefixes
• Read story in lesson 12
• Answer ques.
• Spell./Definition Test- Friday

APEX Language Arts

• Daily analogies-discuss
• Giggles in the Middle grammar- #10-13
• punctuation, quotation marks, use of commas
• Mini lesson on use of commas
• Homework-Handout given-due Friday
• Define vocab. from story-test will be on Friday
• Homework-Vocab and comprehension ques. from “Annabell Lee” due Wed.
• Cluster diagraming-group
• Writing- personal narrative
• Peer editing
• Final draft due Friday

Winterfest Dance- Friday 16th- 7:00-9:30

Remember to support your choice of Winterfest Prince and Princess by donating to Make a Wish.

Social Studies

• Complete Chapter 12 Sec. 4
• Review for test
• Tuesday Ch. 12 Test
• Begin Chapter 13 West Central Europe
• Vocab. Sec. 1-3
• Map work
• Continue work on country research

Standard Language Arts

• DOL- Proofing-Capitalization, punctuation, verb tense
• Vocab. practice-Deadwood adjectives
• Wordly Wise Lesson 11
• Incorporate words into essay
• Finish prob./solution essay
• Read and discuss poem from Lit. book
• Read “Exploring Earth’s Last Frontier”
• Comprehension ques.
• Lesson 11 test-Friday

APEX Language Arts

• Analogies-Characteristics, action/object, grammatical, location, familial, antonym
• Grammar-Types of sentences, use of commas, homophones, alliteration, capitalization/punctuation, verbs, contractions, singular possessive, use of colon, paragraphing.
• Writing-Expository writing in a friendly letter
• Writing- Essay using list 2 words from WWW
• Word Within a Word-Test on prefixes Tuesday. Intro. list on pg.8
• Literature-Response/analysis of poetry, similes/metaphors, cause/effect
• “Annabel Lee” and “Ligeia” by Edgar Allen Poe
• Bring in favorite poem to present and discuss with class
• Write an essay comparing two poems
• Spell./Def. Test- Friday

Library will continue to be held during science until the Science Fair on February 12th. Research projects will be monitored by Mrs. France until then. Library will then be be held during Social Studies.

Social Studies

• Unit 3 Europe and Russia
• Map skills- satellite, physical, political, population, and climate
• Label and color maps
• Select European country – discuss project-report/presentation- due Feb. 2
• Ch. 12 Southern Europe-read/discuss
• Voc. Sec.1-4
• Sec. 1 Physical Geo.
• Sec. 2 Greece
• Sec. 3 Italy
• Sec. 4 Spain/Portugal

Standard Language Arts

• DOL-Proofing
• Adjectives,adverbs, punctuation
• Wordly Wise Lesson 10
• Frequently confused words
• Word study- antonyms
• Writing project
• Lesson 10 test Friday

APEX Language Arts

• Analogies- arithmetical, synonym, antonyms, class, agent/object
• Grammar- new program-Giggles in the Middle an integrated approach to teaching language skills in context. Grammar, usage, mechanics, vocabulary, paragraphing, varied sentence structure, spelling of homophones and commonly misspelled words, use of literary devices, and how to avoid fragments, are all taught within the context of a story. We will begin with an introduction to the story, “The Bizarre Mystery of Horribly Hard Middle School”, and the skills of paragraphing, identifying types of sentences, use of commas, use of verbs, articles, and alliteration. The pupils will receive their spelling words from the week’s sentences. There will be approximately twenty words a week. I know the students will find this approach not only educational but fun at the same time.
• Collection 2: Skills Review Analyze characterization, synonyms, writing
• Write a problem-solution essay Due Thursday
• Definition/ spelling test Friday
• Word Within a Word

Social Studies

• Chapter 11 Pacific South America
• Vocab. Sec. 1-3
• Interpreting an elevation map
• Review game Thursday
• Ch. 11 Test Friday

Standard Language Arts

• Complete A Christmas Carol
• Wordly Wise lesson 9
• write Christmas story using Lesson 9 words
• finding meaning in context
• word study-synonyms
• Wordly Wise test Friday

APEX Language Arts

• Complete A Christmas Carol
• review the main idea and themes
• answer comprehension questions
• become familiar with vocabulary from Staves 3, 4, and 5
• construct a story map
• complete analogies using vocab. from novel
• become aware of the differences between American and British spellings
• trace the development of Scrooge’s character
• character analysis
• practice writing to persuade
• read dialog with expression
• research projects due Thursday-Child Labor Laws, Industrial Era, Victorian England, Queen Victoria, Charles Dickens, character interviews, book covers and posters, Victorian games and toys
• definition test Staves 3, 4, and 5 on Friday
• novel test Friday
• view film

Social Studies

• Ch. 10 Atlantic South America
• Map skills- Reading a physical/ political map of S. America
• Vocabulary-Sec. 1-3
• Read, discuss and answer questions after each questions
• Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina
• Review game Thursday
• Ch. 10 test Friday

Standard Language Arts

• Wordly Wise- Review lesson 5-8
• Continue listening to A Christmas Carol
• Review main themes and ideas
• Writing
• Test on Friday

APEX Language Arts

• Review the main themes and ideas Stave 1
• Read Staves 2 and 3
• Become familiar with the Non-fiction Writing Assignment
• Practice writing to inform
• Do library research
• Dickens and the Victorian/Industrial eras