Week of March 15, 2010

 Note: Snow make-up day is Friday, 3/19.
Lunch orders are due by 3/19.

Composition:
Begin working on final draft of Essay 5

(descriptive essay based on photo given to you).
It is due Friday, 3/26.

Literature:
Keep up with Much Ado about Nothing questions.
Be practicing for your group's scene.
Act IV scenes will be filmed on or after Wednesday, 3/17.
Be working on sonnet--due Thursday, 3/18.

Be working on outside reading.
Book Report 3-3 is due 3/22.
Quarter 3 Outside Reading Bibliography is due 3/24.

Vocabulary:

Be reviewing Unit 12 using Brain Games.
Spelling/Sentences Test is Tuesday, 3/23.
Theme: Spring is in the Air
Book Test is Thursday, 3/25.
Complete Unit 1-12 Review (pp. 138-149)

if not finished on Friday, 3/19.

Religion:
Be prepared to film infomercials on Wednesday, 3/24.
Be studying for Unit 4 (chaps. 13-16) test:
It's on Thursday, 3/25.
Use Brain Games to review for matching and fill-ins.

Week of 3/8
 

Note: Snow make-up day is Friday, 3/19.
Scholastic book orders are due Wednesday, 3/10.
Upper School Dance on Friday, 3/12.

Composition:
Begin working on rough draft of Essay 5

(descriptive essay based on photo given to you).
It is due 3/10.

Literature:
Keep up with Much Ado about Nothing questions.
Be practicing for your group's scene.
Act III scenes will be filmed on or after Wednesday, 3/10.
Act IV scenes will be filmed on or after Wednesday, 3/17.
Be working on sonnet--due Thursday, 3/18.

Be working on outside reading.
Book Report 3-3 is due 3/22.
Quarter 3 Outside Reading Bibliography is due 3/24.

Vocabulary:

Be reviewing Unit 11 using Brain Games.
Spelling/Sentences Test is Tuesday, 3/9.
Theme: ACC Basketball
Book Test is Thursday, 3/11.
Complete Unit 12 (pp. 131-137) if not finished on Friday, 3/12.

Religion:
Begin working on prophets infomercial; script is due 3/12.
Be prepared to film infomercials on Wednesday, 3/24.

 Week of 3/1

Note: Snow make-up day is Friday, 3/19.
Scholastic book orders are due Wednesday, 3/10.

Composition:

"Delicious Description" due 3/3.
Begin working on rough draft of Essay 5

(descriptive essay based on photo given to you).
It is due 3/10.

Literature:
Be working on outside reading.
Book Report 3-2 is due Monday, 3/1.
Book Report 3-3 is due 3/22.

Vocabulary:

Be reviewing Unit 11 using Brain Games.

 Grammar:
The focus is now on capitalization and punctuation.
Study for quiz (it's Thursday, 3/4) by reviewing chapters 19-21 in your grammar text.
Note: Looking over the post-tests would be particularly helpful!

Religion:
Begin working on prophets infomercial; script is due 3/12.

 Week of 2/22

 Field trip on Wednesday, 2/24!
Note: Snow make-up day is Friday, 3/19.

Composition:

Be working on final adjustments to Essay 4 (narrative):
A Day in the Life of an Inanimate Object (of your choice) in Ancient Rome.

Remember, this should be in first person, from the perspective of the object.
Publishable copy is due 2/24.
"Delicious Description" due 3/3.
Begin working on rough draft of Essay 5

(descriptive essay based on photo given to you).
It is due 3/10.

Literature:
Be working on outside reading.
Book Report 3-2 is due Monday, 3/1.

Vocabulary:

Be reviewing Unit 10, using Brain Games.

Spelling/Sentences Test will be on Tuesday, 2/23.

Theme for sentences: The Olympics..

Book Test will be on Thursday, 2/25.
Complete Unit 11 Review (pp. 124-130)
if not finished in class on Friday, 2/26.

 Grammar:

The focus is now on capitalization and punctuation.
Homework (pp. 365, A, and 369, B) will be due Thursday, 2/25.

Religion:
Be working on your psalm, due Wednesday, 2/24.


Week of 2/15

NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY, 2/15!

Return permission slips for 2/24 field trip!
Lunch orders are due 2/19.

Note: Snow make-up day is Friday, 3/19.

Composition:

Be working on final adjustments to Essay 4 (narrative):
A Day in the Life of an Inanimate Object (of your choice) in Ancient Rome.

Remember, this should be in first person, from the perspective of the object.
Publishable copy is due 2/24.

Literature:
Be working on outside reading.
Book Report 3-2 is due Monday, 3/1.

Vocabulary:

Complete Unit 10 (pp. 117-123)
if not finished in class on Wednesday, 2/10.

Grammar:

We will wrap up on verbs and verb tenses and begin to focus on capitalization and punctuation.
Handouts on verbs and verb tenses will be distributed for homework and are due Thursday, 2/18.

There will be a quiz on verbs and verb tenses Friday, 2/19.
Use incomplete classwork handouts and text pp. 292-308 to review.

Religion:
Be working on your psalm, due Wednesday, 2/24.
Psalms quiz will be Thursday, 2/18.

Week of 2/8

Return permission slips for 2/24 field trip!
Scholastic book orders due 2/12.
 

Composition:

Be working on revisions to Essay 4 (narrative):
A Day in the Life of an Inanimate Object (of your choice) in Ancient Rome.

Remember, this should be in first person, from the perspective of the object.

Final draft due Friday, 2/12.
publishable copy is due 2/24.

Literature:
Be working on outside reading; Book Report 3-1 is due Monday, 2/8.

Review short story handouts (selections from literature text) for test on Friday, 2/12.
Information is under "Upcoming Tests".

Completed handouts are due day of test.

Vocabulary:

Complete Unit 10 (pp. 117-123)
if not finished in class on Wednesday, 2/10.

Grammar:

The focus is now on verbs and verb tenses.
There will be a quiz on verbs and verb tenses Friday, 2/19.

Religion:
Be working on Unit 3 skits.
Filming is rescheduled for Wednesday, 2/10.
Be working on your psalm, due Wednesday, 2/24.
Psalms quiz will be Thursday, 2/18.

 Week of 2/1

It's Catholic Schools Week!
Monday is Student Appreciation Day.
Dress: Wear a colorful tie with your uniform!

Tuesday is Staff Appreciation Day.
Dress: Wear your uniform--shirts untucked!

Wednesday is Parent Appreciation Day.
Parents are welcome for breakfast from 7:30-8:30 a.m.
(more information to come)
Dress: Dress Down for Free in work clothes and boots!

Thursday is Teacher Appreciation Day.

Dress: Wear a funky hat with your uniform!

Friday is Celebrate STM Day.

We will enjoy a concert by the band Flowers for Faye in the afternoon.

Composition:

Be working on revisions to Essay 4 (narrative):
A Day in the Life of an Inanimate Object (of your choice) in Ancient Rome.

Remember, this should be in first person, from the perspective of the object.

Final draft due Friday, 2/12.

Literature:
Be working on outside reading; Book Report 3-1 is due Monday, 2/8.

Be working on medieval project components.

We will have four periods in the computer lab (Fridays, 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29)
to facilitate completion of your newspaper articles (due 1/22)
and coat of arms (due 2/3).
The coat of arms is for a character which you would add to your novel if you could.

Be working on short story handouts (selections from literature text). 

Select three stories from each handout to read, then complete chart and answer questions on reverse on looseleaf.
The second handout should be completed by Monday, 2/1.

Vocabulary:

Be reviewing Unit 9, using Brain Games.

Spelling/Sentences Test will be on Tuesday, 2/2.

Theme for sentences: Catholic Schools Week.

Book Test will be on Thursday, 2/4.
Complete Units 1-9 Review (pp. 105-116)
if not finished in class on Friday, 2/5.

Grammar:

The focus is now on verbs and verb tenses.
Complete Warriner, p. 298, A & B, and p. 307, C by Thursday, 2/4.

Religion:
Be working on Unit 3 skits.
Scripts are due Wednesday, 2/3.
Filming is Thursday, 2/4.

Week of 1/25

Composition:

Be working on Essay 4 (narrative):
A Day in the Life of an Inanimate Object (of your choice) in Ancient Rome.

Remember, this should be in first person, from the perspective of the object.

Rough draft due Wednesday, 1/27.

Literature:
Be working on outside reading; Book Report 3-1 is due Monday, 2/8.

Be working on medieval project components.

We will have four periods in the computer lab (Fridays, 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29)
to facilitate completion of your newspaper articles (due 1/22)
and coat of arms (due 2/3).
The coat of arms is for a character which you would add to your novel if you could.

Begin working on short story handouts (selections from literature text). 

Select three stories from each handout to read, then complete chart and answer questions on reverse on looseleaf.
The first handout should be completed by Thursday, 1/28; the second handout should be completed by Monday, 2/1.

Vocabulary:

Begin reviewing Unit 9, using Brain Games.

Spelling/Sentences Test will be on Tuesday, 2/2.

Theme for sentences: Catholic Schools Week.

Book Test will be on Thursday, 2/4.

Grammar:

Be practicing prepositions/prepositional phrases for quiz on Thursday, 1/28.

Religion:
Begin reviewing Unit 3 (Chapters 9-12) for test on Tuesday, 1/26.
Review using Unit 3 Review under Brain Games for Religion.
 

Week of 1/18

No school on Monday, 1/18.
Lunch orders due by Wednesday, 1/20.

Composition:

Be working on Essay 4 (narrative):
A Day in the Life of an Inanimate Object (of your choice) in Ancient Rome.

Remember, this should be in first person, from the perspective of the object.

Rough draft due Wednesday, 1/27.

Literature:
Be working on outside reading; Book Report 3-1 is due Monday, 2/8.

Be working on medieval project components.

We will have four periods in the computer lab (Fridays, 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29)
to facilitate completion of your newspaper articles (due 1/22)
and coat of arms (due 2/3).
The coat of arms is for a character which you would add to your novel if you could.
Begin working on short story handouts (selections from literature text). 

Select three stories from each handout to read, then complete chart and answer questions on reverse.
The first handout should be completed by Thursday, 1/28; the second handout should be completed by Monday, 2/1.

Vocabulary:

Begin reviewing Unit 8, using Brain Games.

Spelling/Sentences Test will be on Tuesday, 1/19.

Theme for sentences: Life in Ancient Rome.

Book Test will be on Thursday, 1/21.
Complete Vocab. Unit 9, pp. 98-104, if not completed in class on Friday, 1/22.

Grammar:
Complete prepositions/prepositional phrases handout, due Thursday, 1/21.

Be practicing this grammar topic for quiz on Thursday, 1/28.

Religion:
Begin reviewing Unit 3 (Chapters 9-12) for test on Tuesday, 1/26.
Review using Unit 3 Review under Brain Games for Religion.

Test information will be posted under Upcoming Tests by Monday, 1/18.
 

Week of 1/11

Lunch orders due by 1/20.
6B Mass is Friday, 1/15.

Composition:

Be working on Essay 4 (narrative):
A Day in the Life of an Inanimate Object (of your choice) in Ancient Rome.

Remember, this should be in first person, from the perspective of the object.

Rough draft due Wednesday, 1/27.

Literature:
Book Report 2-3 due Monday, 1/11.
Bibliography for Quarter 2 book report books due Wednesday, 1/13.

Be working on medieval handouts (due 1/15) and other project components.

We will have four periods in the computer lab (Fridays, 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29)
to facilitate completion of your newspaper articles (due 1/22)
and coat of arms (due 2/3).
The coat of arms is for a character which you would add to your novel if you could.

Vocabulary:

Begin reviewing Unit 8, using Brain Games.

Spelling/Sentences Test will be on Tuesday, 1/19.
Theme for sentences: Life in Ancient Rome.

Book Test will be on Thursday, 1/21.

Grammar:
Complete prepositions/prepositional phrases handout, due Thursday, 1/14.

Be practicing this grammar topic for quiz on Thursday, 1/28.

Religion:
Begin reviewing Unit 3 (Chapters 9-12) for test on Tuesday, 1/26.
Review using Unit 3 Review under Brain Games for Religion.

Test information will be posted under Upcoming Tests.

Week of 1/4

1:45 dismissal on Wednesday, 1/6--don't forget your $1.
Mission Day Friday, 1/8--please be generous.

Composition:

Begin working on Essay 4 (narrative):
A Day in the Life of an Inanimate Object (of your choice) in Ancient Rome.

Remember, this should be in first person, from the perspective of the object.

Rough draft due Wednesday, 1/27.

Literature:
Book Report 2-3 due Monday, 1/11.
Bibliography for Quarter 2 book report books due Wednesday, 1/13.

Be working on medieval handouts (due 1/15) and other project components.

We will have four periods in the computer lab (Fridays, 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29)

to facilitate completion of your newspaper articles (due 1/22)
and coat of arms (due 2/3).
The coat of arms is for a character which you would add to your novel if you could.

Vocabulary:

Complete Unit 8, pp. 91-97, if not completed on Friday, 1/8.

Begin reviewing Unit 8, using Brain Games.

Spelling/Sentences Test will be on Tuesday, 1/19.

Book Test will be on Thursday, 1/21.

Week of 12/21

   Week of 12/14

"Shoebox Christmas" due 12/18.
Lunch Orders due 12/18.

Composition:
Be ready for editing activities for Essay 3
on Monday and Wednesday, 12/14 and 12/16.
Be ready to write your final draft of Essay 3 on Friday, 12/18.

Literature:
Be reading your medieval novel for book report 2-3,
due Monday, 1/11. 

Vocabulary:
Be reviewing Unit 7 (use link on "Brain Games").
Unit 7 Spelling/Sentences Test is Monday, 12/14.
(Theme: Christmas)
Unit 7 Book Test is Wednesday, 12/16.

Religion:
Be ready to film skits this week.
You will have one more opportunity to rehearse before filming.

  
Week of 11/30

Wednesday, 12/2 is dress down day and 1:45 dismissal.
Don't forget your dress down dollar!
Friday, 12/4 is Mission Day--please be generous.

Composition:
Be working on publishable copy of Essay 2 
(comparison-contrast essay on two books read 
for first two book reports).
It is due Wednesday, 12/2.
Be thinking of topic for Essay 3
("how-to"/process essay).
Your outline is due Monday, 12/7.
A rough draft will be written in class on Friday, 12/11.

Literature:
 Be working on outside reading.
Book report 2-2 is due Monday, 12/7.
Be independently reading and working on The Odyssey questions.
Chapters XIX-XXIV questions are due on Tuesday, 12/15.
Be ready for a quiz on The Odyssey XIX-XXIV on Tuesday, 12/15.
 
Vocabulary:
Complete Vocabulary Unit 7 (pp. 84-90) 
if not completed in class on Friday, 12/4.
Be reviewing Unit 7 (use link on "Brain Games").
Unit 7 Spelling/Sentences Test is Monday, 12/14.
Unit 7 Book Test is Wednesday, 12/16.

Religion:
Check out the information for the Unit 2 (Chapters 5-8) test on Thursday, 12/3
under Upcoming Tests
and use the Unit 2 review game 
under Brain Games.

Week of 11/23

Food items for Thanksgiving service project should be brought to in no later than 8:15 am, Monday, 11/23.
No school on Wednesday through Friday, 11/25 through 11/27, 
due to Thanksgiving holiday.

Composition:
Be working on publishable copy of Essay 2 
(comparison-contrast essay on two books read 
for first two book reports).
It is due Wednesday, 12/2.

Literature:
 Be working on outside reading.
Book report 2-2 is due Monday, 12/7.
Be working on The Odyssey questions.
Remember, as we finish each chapter in class, 
be working on the "good copy" of your answers.  
Chapters XIII-XVII questions are due on Tuesday, 11/24.
Be ready for a quiz on The Odyssey XIII-XVIII on Tuesday, 11/24.
 
Vocabulary:
Be reviewing Unit 6 (use link on "Brain Games").
Unit 6 Book Test is Monday, 11/23.

 Religion:

Check out the information for the Unit 2 (Chapters 5-8) test on Thursday, 12/3
under Upcoming Tests
and use the Unit 2 review game

under Brain Games.

 Week of 11/16

Scholastic Book orders due 11/20.

Lunch orders and payment for December are due 11/20. Composition:
Be working on final draft of Essay 2 
(comparison-contrast essay on two books read 
for first two book reports).
It is due Wednesday, 11/18.

Literature:
 Be working on outside reading.
Book report 2-1 is due Monday, 11/16.
Book report 2-2 is due Monday, 12/7.

Be working on The Odyssey questions.
This week, we will be discussing Chapters XIII-XVIII.
Remember, as we finish each chapter in class, 
be working on the "good copy" of your answers.  
Chapters XIII-XVII questions are due on Tuesday, 11/24.
Be ready for a quiz on The Odyssey XIII-XVIII on Thursday, 11/24.
 
Vocabulary:
Begin reviewing Unit 6 (use link on "Brain Games").
Unit 6 Spelling/Sentences Test is Friday, 11/20.
Theme: The Perfect Thanksgiving.
Unit 6 Book Test is Monday, 11/23.
 
Grammar:
Our topic now is parts of speech:
nouns, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, verbs,
conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections.
Be working on your homework handouts.
They are due Friday, 11/13.
 
Religion:
Wrap up centers handouts for Exodus unit.
Your completed packet with cover sheet is due by Wednesday, 11/18.

Week of 11/9
 
No school on Monday or Tuesday, 11/9 and 11/10, 
due to Diocesan Conference.

Scholastic Book orders due 11/20.

Composition:
Be working on final draft of Essay 2 
(comparison-contrast essay on two books read 
for first two book reports).
It is due Wednesday, 11/18.

Literature:
 Be working on outside reading.
Book report 2-1 is due Monday, 11/16.
Be working on The Odyssey questions.
Remember, as we finish each chapter in class, 
be working on the "good copy" of your answers.  
Chapters VII-XII questions are due on Thursday, 11/12.
Be ready for a quiz on The Odyssey VII-XII on Thursday, 11/12.
 
Vocabulary:
Begin reviewing Unit 5 (use link on "Brain Games").
Unit 5 Spelling/Sentences Test is Wednesday, 11/11.
Theme: My Pet (real or imagined).
Unit 5 Book Test is Friday, 11/14.
 Complete Unit 6 (pp. 65-71) is not completed in class on Friday.

Grammar:
Our topic now is parts of speech:
nouns, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, verbs,
conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections.
This week's topic is the -tions.
Homework handouts on conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections are due Friday, 11/20.
 
Religion:
Wrap up centers handouts for Exodus unit.
Your completed packet with cover sheet is due by Wednesday, 11/18.

 Week of 11/2

Quarter 1 Report Cards go home Monday.

This week:
1:45 p.m. Dismissal on Wednesday, 11/4 for conferences.
11:30 a.m. Dismissal on Thursday and Friday, 11/5 and 11/6 for conferences.

Make-up picture day is 11/3.

Yearbook orders are due 11/4.

No school on Monday or Tuesday, 11/9 and 11/10, 
due to Diocesan Conference.

Composition:
Be working on rough draft of Essay 2 
(comparison-contrast essay on two books read 
for first two book reports).

It is due Wednesday, 11/4.

Literature:

 Be working on outside reading.

Book report 2-1 is due Monday, 11/16.

Be reading The Odyssey--this week we cover XI and XII.
Remember, as we finish each chapter in class, 
be working on the "good copy" of your answers.  
Chapters VII-XII questions are due on Thursday, 11/12.

Be ready for a quiz on The Odyssey VII-XII on Thursday, 11/12.
 

Vocabulary:

Begin reviewing Unit 5 (use link on "Brain Games").

Unit 5 Spelling/Sentences Test is Wednesday, 11/11.
Theme: My Pet (real or imagined).

Unit 5 Book Test is Friday, 11/14.

Grammar:
Quiz on Sentence Issues (run-ons and fragments) and Types

(by structure: S, CD, CX and by purpose: D, E, IM, IN)
on Tuesday, 11/3.
Work on review handouts to help you prepare.

Week of 10/26

Quarter 2 begins this week.

This week 11:30 a.m. Dismissal on Friday, 10/30.
Halloween Carnival is that evening!

Make-up picture day is 11/3.

Yearbook orders are due 11/4.

Composition:
Be working on rough draft of Essay 2
(comparison-contrast essay on two books read
for first two book reports).

It is due Wednesday, 11/4.

Literature:

 Be working on outside reading.

Book report 2-1 is due Monday, 11/16.
Outside reading bibliography is due Friday, 10/23.

Be reading The Odyssey--this week we cover X.
Remember, as we finish each chapter in class,
be working on the "good copy" of your answers. 
Chapters VII-XII questions are due on Thursday, 11/12.

Be ready for a quiz on The Odyssey VII-XII on Thursday, 11/12.
 

Vocabulary:

Begin reviewing Unit 4 (use link on "Brain Games").

Unit 4 Spelling/Sentences Test is Monday, 10/26.
Theme: How to Survive the First Quarter of Sixth Grade.

Unit 4 Book Test is Wednesday, 10/28.

Finish Vocabulary Unit 5 (pp. 58-64) if not finished in class

on Thursday, 10/29.

Grammar:
Sentence Types by function discussed.
(declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory).
Handouts are due Thursday, 10/29.
 
 Week of 10/19

Wednesday, 10/21 is a free dress down day!

Lunch orders are due 10/20.
Scholastic Book Orders are due 10/23.
Make-up picture day is 11/3.

Yearbook orders are due 11/4.

Composition:
Be working on outline for Essay 2
(comparison-contrast essay on two books read
for first two book reports).

It is due, with Book 1 and Book 2 handouts attached,

by Friday, 10/23.

Also, publishable copy of Essay 1 is due Friday, 10/23.
Be sure to save the rubric, outline, and drafts

in the composition section of your binder.

Literature:

 Be working on outside reading.

Book report 1-3 is due Wednesday, 10/21.
Outside reading bibliography is due Friday, 10/23.

Be reading The Odyssey--this week we cover VII, VIII, and IX.
As we finish each chapter in class,
be working on the "good copy" of your answers. 
Chapters VII-XII questions are due on Thursday, 11/12.

Be ready for a quiz on The Odyssey VII-XII on Thursday, 11/12.
 

Vocabulary:

Begin reviewing Unit 4 (use link on "Brain Games").

Unit 4 Spelling/Sentences Test is Monday, 10/26.
Theme: How to Survive the First Quarter of Sixth Grade.

Unit 4 Book Test is Wednesday, 10/28.

 
Grammar:
Sentence Types by structure discussed.
(simple, compound, complex).
Handouts are due Thursday, 10/22.
 

Library: 
Be prepared to give your sixty second book talk

on your Book 1 in library the week of 10/19. 
 

Religion:
"Joseph's Coat" due Wednesday, 10/21.
As we are finishing Chapter 4, check out the information for the Unit 1 (Chapters 1-4) test on Thursday, 10/22
under Upcoming Tests
and use the Unit 1 review game

under Brain Games.

 Week of 10/12

Scholastic Book Orders are due 10/23.

Composition:
Be working on publishable copy of Essay 1
(persuasive essay on your best or worst vacation).

It is due, with no attachments, on Friday, 10/23.

Be sure to save the rubric, outline, and drafts

in the composition section of your binder.
This week, we'll revisit the picture books and talk about possible ways to organize Essay 2
(comparison-contrast essay
on the books you read for the first two book reports).

Literature:

 Be working on outside reading.

Book report 1-3 is due Wednesday, 10/21.

Begin reading of The Odyssey--this week we cover V and VI.
Be ready for a quiz on The Odyssey I-VI on Friday, 10/16.
Have chapters I-VI questions complete by Friday, 10/16.

Vocabulary:

Be reviewing Unit 3 (use link on "Brain Games").

Unit 3 Spelling/Sentences Test is Monday, 10/12.
Theme: The Odyssey!

Unit 3 Book Test is Wednesday, 10/14

Library: 
Book 2 Handout is due to Mrs. Dekle or Mrs. Williams
by Monday, 10/12.

Be prepared to give your sixty second book talk

on your Book 1 in library the week of 10/19. 
This week, we'll talk about outlines for Essay 2!

Religion:
As we are finishing Chapter 4, check out the information on the Unit 1 (Chapters 1-4) test on Thursday, 10/22
under Upcoming Tests
and use the Unit 1 review game

under Brain Games.

Week of 10/5

Wednesday, 10/7 is early dismissal--at 1:45 p.m.
Wednesday, 10/7 is also a Dress Down Day--don't forget your $1.

Composition:
Be working on final draft of Essay 1
(persuasive essay on your best or worst vacation).

Staple in the following order:

-rubric

-outline

-rough draft

-final draft
Final draft is due Friday, 10/9. 

  Literature:
 Be working on outside reading.
The first two books you read should be by the same author,
so hopefully you made a good choice!
Book report 1-2 is due Wednesday, 10/7.
Begin reading of The Odyssey--this week we cover III and IV.
Have chapters I-VI questions complete by Friday, 10/16.

Vocabulary:

Begin reviewing Unit 3 (use link on "Brain Games").

Unit 3 Spelling/Sentences Test is Monday, 10/12.

Unit 3 Book Test is Wednesday, 10/14

Grammar:
This week's topics are sentence fragments and run-ons.
Complete any handouts by Thursday, 10/8.

Library: 
Book 2 Handout is due to Mrs. Dekle or Mrs. Williams
by Monday, 10/12.

Be prepared to give your sixty second book talk

on your Book 1 in library the week of 10/19. 

Week of 9/28

 IOWA testing is this week; please strive to arrive on time

and come prepared with an ample supply of #2 pencils!

Gift wrap orders (information distributed 9/2) are due 9/30.

Friday, 10/2, is Mission Day--please be generous.

Composition:
Be working on final draft of Essay 1
(persuasive essay on your best or worst vacation).
Final draft is due Friday, 10/9. 

  Literature:
 Be working on outside reading.
The first two books you read should be by the same author,
so make a good choice!
Book report 1-2 is due Wednesday, 10/7.
Begin reading of The Odyssey--this week we cover I and II.
Have chapters I-VI questions complete by Friday, 10/16.

Vocabulary:

Begin reviewing Unit 2 (use link on "Brain Games").

Unit 2 Spelling Test is Monday, 9/28.

Unit 2 Book Test is Wednesday, 9/30.

Complete Vocabulary Unit 3, pp. 35-41

if not completed in class on Friday, 10/2.

Grammar:

Be reviewing for quiz on subjects and predicates

 (simple, compound, complete, and the diagramming of them)

on Friday, 10/2.

Library: 

Book 1 Handout is due to Mrs. Dekle or Mrs. Williams

by Monday, 9/28.

Book 2 Handout is due to Mrs. Dekle or Mrs. Williams

by Monday, 10/12.

Be prepared to give your sixty second book talk

on your Book 1 in library the week of 10/19. 

Week of 9/21

 
Gift wrap orders (information distributed 9/2) are due 9/21.
Group picture orders and payment are due on or before 9/22.
Scholastic Book orders and payment are due 9/25.
 

Composition:

Be working on Essay 1 draft 

(persuasive essay on your best or worst vacation).

Draft is due Friday, 9/25.

Literature:
Be working on outside reading.
The first two books you read should be by the same author,

so make a good choice!

Book Report 1-1 is due Wednesday, 9/23.

Vocabulary:

Begin reviewing Unit 2 (use link on "Brain Games").

Unit 2 Spelling Test is Monday, 9/28.

Unit 2 Book Test is Wednesday, 9/30.

Week of 9/7

No school Monday, 9/7--it's Labor Day!

Gift wrap orders (information distributed 9/2) are due 9/21.

Composition:

Begin working on outline for Essay 1

(persuasive essay on your best or worst vacation).

Outline is due Friday, 9/18 and draft is due Friday, 9/25.

Literature:

Work on myths handout (front side) using literature book;

have this completed by Friday, 9/11.

Be working on outside reading.

The first two books you read should be by the same author,

so make a good choice!

Book Report 1-1 is due Wednesday, 9/23.

Vocabulary:

Begin reviewing Unit 1 (use link on "Brain Games").

Unit 1 Spelling Test is Monday, 9/14.

Unit 1 Book Test is Wednesday, 9/16.

Religion:
Be working on "1 Idea/3 Ways" project.

It is due Wednesday, 9/16.

 Week of 12/7

Be independently reading and working on The Odyssey questions.
Chapters XIX-XXIV questions are due on Tuesday, 12/15.
Be ready for a quiz on The Odyssey XIX-XXIV on Tuesday, 12/15.
The Odyssey Wrap-Up Project assigned this week;
class time will be allocated to work on this.
Completed project is due Monday, 12/21.

Upper School Dance Tuesday, 12/22.
11:30 a.m. dismissal on Tuesday, 12/22.
Christmas Break 12/23 through 1/3--back to school on Monday, 1/4.

Composition:
Be ready for proofreading of Essay 3 on Monday, 12/21.

Literature:
Be reading your medieval novel for book report 2-3, 
due Monday, 1/11. 

Dress: Wear your uniform!

Spelling/Sentences Test will be on Tuesday, 3/9.

Theme for sentences: Spring Sports.

Book Test will be on Thursday, 3/11.

Tuesday, 12/8 is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception--6A has prepared the mass. Quarter 2 Progress Reports go home Wednesday, 12/9.
Scholastic Book Orders due 12/11.

"Shoebox Christmas" due 12/18.
Lunch Orders due 12/18.

Composition:
Be thinking of topic for Essay 3
("how-to"/process essay).
Your outline is due Monday, 12/7.
A rough draft will be written in class on Friday, 12/11.

Literature:
 Be working on outside reading.
Book report 2-2 is due Monday, 12/7.
Be reading your medieval novel for book report 2-3, 
due Monday, 1/11.

Be independently reading and working on The Odyssey questions.
Chapters XIX-XXIV questions are due on Tuesday, 12/15.
Be ready for a quiz on The Odyssey XIX-XXIV on Tuesday, 12/15.
The Odyssey Wrap-Up Project assigned this week;
class time will be allocated to work on this.
Completed project is due Monday, 12/21.
 
Vocabulary:
Be reviewing Unit 7 (use link on "Brain Games").
Unit 7 Spelling/Sentences Test is Monday, 12/14.
(Theme: Christmas)
Unit 7 Book Test is Wednesday, 12/16.

Religion:
Be ready to film skits this week and next.
You will have one more opportunity to rehearse before filming.

 Week of 3/22

Composition:
Begin working on final draft of Essay 5

(descriptive essay based on photo given to you).
It is due Friday, 3/26.

Literature:
Keep up with Much Ado about Nothing questions.
Be practicing for your group's scene.
Act V scenes will be filmed on or after Monday, 3/22.

Be working on outside reading.
Book Report 3-3 is due 3/22.
Quarter 3 Outside Reading Bibliography is due 3/24.

Vocabulary:

Be reviewing Unit 12 using Brain Games.
Spelling/Sentences Test is Tuesday, 3/23.
Theme: Spring is in the Air!
Book Test is Thursday, 3/25.
Complete Unit 1-12 Review (pp. 138-149)

if not finished on Friday, 3/19.

Religion:
Be prepared to film infomercials on Wednesday, 3/24.
Be studying for religion test on Unit 4 (chaps. 13-16);
it's on Thursday, 3//25.
Information is under upcoming tests; use Brain Games to review for matching and fill-ins.

 Week of 3/15