6th Grade ELA (Period 6A) Assignments
- Instructors
- Term
- 2019-2020 School Year
- Department
- 6th Grade
- Description
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ATTENTION PARENTS AND STUDENTS:
The following assignments are for the week of (3/30-4/3):
1. Mentoring Minds(6A)
Assignment One: Terrance Farming (Pre-Assessment)
Assignment Two: New Science Digs up Old Garbage (Instruction Text)
Please complete assignments on Mentoring Minds FIRST! Both assignments are designed to enhance critical thinking skills. Terrance Farming (Pre-Assessment) passage has 4 questions that needs to be answered and New Science Digs up Old Garbage (Instruction Text) passage has five. Assignments on Mentoring Minds will be GRADED!
2. Compass(6A)
Assignment One: Supported Practice: Using Evidence to Analyze a Text
Assignment Two: Complete the Quiz: Using Evidence to Analyze a Text. These assignments are designed to enhance textual analysis skills. Please take the quiz AFTER completing the Supported Practice. Students have TWO attempts to take the QUIZ.
3. RAZ Kids(6A)
Note: I understand that there was difficulty logging into Raz Kids (A-Z Learning) last week. Student log-in information should be as such:
Student Login Name: messaged individually on Class Dojo (if not received please contact me)
Password: ICON messaged individually on Class Dojo (if not received please contact me)
My (Teacher) Username: h6a010 (last three are zero one zero).
Assignment: READ The Black Stones and take the QUIZ over reading assignment.
NOTE: ALL three assignments will be looked at and graded so PLEASE take the time to complete ALL assignments. Grades will be due Friday April 3rd; however, I will ACCEPT assignments up until Monday April 6th. PARENTS: PLEASE DO NOT FORGET the next WORK package PICK-UP will be Tuesday April 7th 11:00a.m.-1:30p.m. These NEED to be picked up as work packages are GRADED as well. If you have any additional questions please feel free to contact me via Class Dojo (preferably), phone: (832)-767-8533 or email: [email protected] LET’S HAVE A BLESSED AND PRODUCTIVE WEEK! Stay safe and healthy my friends :D
Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
Due:
End of Summer School Writing Assignment
Attention Parents and Students:
We have reached the end of Summer School! WHOO-HOOO!! Way to go Falcons!!
The last and FINAL assignment for 6th grade is….
- Write a thank you letter to Principal McMiller or write about your GREATEST Accomplishment! Instructions are posted on my web-page titled End of Summer School Writing Assignment_6th Grade. This Assignment is a MAJOR grade and will be due June 30th @7pm submitted through Raz-Kids. Instructions over how to submit are posted on my web-page titled Final Draft Submission Instructions.
Let’s finish out the YEAR STRONG!!!!!!
Due:
Summer School Assignments (Week 3) 6.15-6.18
Summer Bridge Program Assignments 6.15.20-6.18.20
Attention Parents and Students Assignments for this week (6/15-6/18) are listed as such:
6th Grade
READING:
- Finish Reading Assessment on Mentoring Minds. Please complete the ten-question Assessment on scratch piece of paper, take a CLEAR picture of it, and send it to me via email: [email protected] The Mentoring Minds Assessment has been assigned to summer school attendees, pleas log-into Mentoring Minds to complete ten question Assessment.
- Reading Quiz Please complete the 15-question Reading Quiz on a scratch piece of paper, take a CLEAR picture of it, and send it to me via email: [email protected]
SOCIAL STUDIES
- Social Studies Quiz Please complete the 15-question Social Studies Quiz on a scratch piece of paper, take a CLEAR picture of it, and send it to me via email: [email protected]
HOW TO: Submit/turn-in assignments: Attention parents and students, to turn-in assignments it is very important that you know the desired turn-in format.
When students’ complete assignments, please take a CLEAR picture of students work and send it to me via email: [email protected] So, for example, this week, students should send their Reading Assessment, Reading Quiz, and Social Studies Quiz before/at Monday June 22nd @9AM.
Vocabulary terms for this week are posted on my web-page titled "6th grade Vocabulary Terms 6.15-18".
Here is the Social Studies link for 6th Grade:
3 Branches of Government:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_k8UEHG7w4
Due:
Summer Bridge Program Assignments 6.8-6.11
Attention Parents and Students Assignments for this week (6/08-6/11) are listed as such:
6th Grade
READING:
- Option 1 or Option 2 Writing Assignment Final Draft due Sunday June 14th (Assignment instructions are posted on web-page titled 6th Grade Writing Instructions). This writing assignment is a major grade.
- Vocabulary Assignment: 6th Grade Vocabulary Assignment and Vocabulary Word Match: 1865_Civil War Word Match
- Read 1865: The End of the Civil War pg.1-10 in Raz-Kids before Zoom Class Thursday, June 11th
SOCIAL STUDIES:
- SS Quiz will be over: Emancipation Proclamation and 1865: The End of the Civil War (15 questions)
HOW TO: Submit/turn-in assignments: Attention parents and students, in order to turn-in assignments it is very important that you know the desired turn-in format.
When students’ complete assignments, please take a CLEAR picture of students work and send it to me via email: [email protected] before Sunday @7pm. So, for example, this week, students should have already sent a picture of their full one-page writing assignment for reading and should send a picture of their two completed quizzes for Reading and Social Studies, Vocabulary Assignments, and their final draft (major grade) writing assignment by Sunday June 14th @7PM.
Vocabulary terms are posted on my web-page titled "Vocabulary 5th and 6th grade 6.8-11" to help assist you with Vocabulary Word Match and Vocabulary Assignment
Instructions on How to Submit Final Draft are posted
Here are the Social Studies video links for 6th Grade:
Emancipation Proclamation Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxqrNTUjDWY&t=205sDue:
6th Grade Summer School Assignments
Attention Parents and Students Assignments for this week (6/01-6/04) are listed as such:
6th Grade
READING:
- Option 1 or Option 2 Writing Assignment (Assignment instructions are posted on web-page titled 6th Grade Writing Assignment).
- Prepositional Phrases Quiz (Quiz is posted on web-page titled 6th Grade Reading Quiz) (15 questions)
SOCIAL STUDIES:
- SS Quiz will be over: Bill of Rights and the Branches of Government (Quiz is posted on web-page titled 6th Grade Social Studies Quiz) (15 questions)
HOW TO: Submit/turn-in assignments: Attention parents and students, in order to turn-in assignments it is very important that you know the desired turn-in format. Starting Monday, June 8th, and for the remainder of Summer school, students will receive assignments every Monday. Assignments will be due every Sunday @7pm.
When students complete assignments, please take a CLEAR picture of students work and send it to me via email: [email protected] before Sunday @7pm. So, for example, this week, students should send a picture of their full one-page writing assignment for reading and a picture of their completed two 15 question quizzes for Reading and Social Studies.
Here is the Social Studies link for 6th Grade:
The Bill of Rights:
Due:
Summer Bridge Program June 2nd-June 30th
FRIENDLY REMINDER:
Instruction for the Summer Bridge Program will begin TOMORROW June 2nd-June 30th. Ms. Keaton and Mr. Harrison will serve as your teachers! There will be NO instructional days on Friday. Summer school hours are 9:00AM - 2:00PM Monday-Thursday. We will focus on Math, Science, Reading, and Social Studies.
Daily Schedule:
9:00AM - 9:15AM = Morning Motivation
9:20AM - 11:30AM = Reading 5th Grade (Keaton) / Math (Harrison) 6th Grade
11:35AM - 12:05pm = Social Studies 5th Grade (Keaton) / Science 6th Grade (Harrison)
12:06PM - 12:25PM = LUNCH
12:30PM - 1:30PM = Reading 6th Grade (Keaton) / Math 5th Grade (Harrison)
1:30PM - 2:00PM = Social Studies 6th Grade (Keaton) / Science 5th Grade (Harrison)
We are looking very forward to working to help your scholars strengthen and maintain their academic foundation for the new school year! Participation WILL help promote final promotion status. Please encourage your scholar to attend their virtual learning sessions and to complete their assignments daily! If you have questions or concerns please forward them to our website @arrowacademy.org!
Summer School Zoom log-in Information for Ms. Keaton (5th/6th Reading & Social Studies):
Meeting ID: 433-113-7856
Password: arrow
Due:
6th Grade English Assignments (5.11-5.15)
ATTENTION PARENTS AND STUDENTS:
Assignment for week (5/11-5/15):
Compass
(6A)
Assignment One: Instruction: Reason & Evidence A (Natural Wonders)
Assignment Two: Supported Practice: A Product that Kills I
Assignment Three: Quiz: Reason & Evidence A (Natural Wonders)
These assignments are designed to enhance students ability to examine for reliability, credibility, and bias; and faulty reasoning such as hyperbole, emotional appeals, and stereotypes. This will help students understand that claims or ideas should be complemented with factual evidence and supporting information. Complete the Instruction/Practice portions before completing the quiz. Assignments will be looked at and GRADED. Refer to anchor charts to help assist you with completing assignments.
Raz Kids
(6A)
Assignment: READ The Necklace and complete QUIZ over reading assignment
TAKE HOME HOMEWORK:
(6A)
Complete The Necklace vocabulary assignments and the Focus Question (given Tuesday May 12th during Food and Work Packet pickup) Instructions on assignment.
NEXT FOOD & WORK PACKET PICKUP: Tuesday May 12th @11:00am-1:30pm
Due:
6th Grade English Assignment (5/4-5/8)
ATTENTION PARENTS AND STUDENTS:
Assignment for week (5/4-5/8):
Compass
(6A)
Assignment One: Instruction: Tracing and Evaluating an Argument and Specific Claims in a Text
Assignment Two: Supported Practice: Tracing and Evaluating an Argument and Specific Claims in a Text
Assignment Three: Quiz: Tracing and Evaluating an Argument and Specific Claims in a Text
These assignments are designed to enhance students ability to analyze characteristics and structures of argumentative texts by identifying the claim, explaining how the author uses various types of evidence to support the argument and identifying the intended audience or reader. Complete the Instruction/Practice portions before completing the quiz. Assignments will be looked at and GRADED. Refer to anchor charts to help assist you with completing assignments.
Raz Kids
(6A)
Assignment: READ The Celebrated Jumping Frog and Calaveras County and complete QUIZ over reading assignment
TAKE HOME HOMEWORK:
(6A)
Complete The Celebrated Jumping Frog and Calaveras County Focus Question (given Tuesday May 5th during Food and Work Packet pickup) Instructions on assignment.
NEXT FOOD & WORK PACKET PICKUP: Tuesday May 5th @11:00am-1:30pm
Due:
6th Grade Assignments (4.27-5.1)
ATTENTION PARENTS AND STUDENTS:
Assignment for week (5/27-5/1):
- Mentoring Minds
(6A)
Assignment One: Assessment: The Fifth Labor of Hercules
Please complete assignments on Mentoring Minds. The Assessment: The Fifth Labor of Hercules is a ten-question assessment designed to test your knowledge and comprehension skills pertaining to drama. This assignment will be looked at and GRADED. Refer to anchor charts to help assist you with completing assignments.
Compass
(6A)
Assignment One: Instruction/Practice: Comparing and Contrasting Two Different Authors’ Presentations of Events
Assignment Two: Quiz: Comparing and Contrasting Two Different Authors’ Presentations of Events
These assignments are designed to enhance student ability to analyze how the setting, including historical and cultural settings, influences character and plot development. Complete the Instruction/Practice portion before completing the quiz. Both assignments will be looked at and GRADED. Refer to anchor charts to help assist you with completing assignments.
- Raz Kids
(6A)
Assignment One: READ The Gift of the Magi and complete QUIZ over reading assignment
NEXT FOOD DISTRIBUTION AND PACKET PICKUP: TUESDAY April 28th @Harvest Academy from 11:00a.m.-1:30p.m.
Due:
Assignment
ATTENTION PARENTS AND STUDENTS:
Assignment for week (4/20-4/24):
(6A)
Assignment One: Instruction Text: Zachiel’s Good Fortune
Please complete assignment on Mentoring Minds. The Instruction Text: Zachiel’s Good Fortune is a five-question assignment. It focuses on the literature skills pertaining to drama. This assignment will be looked at and GRADED. Refer to anchor charts to help assist you with completing assignments.
Compass
(6A)
Assignment One: Instruction/Practice: Plot, Character and Setting
Assignment Two: Quiz: Describing How a Plot Unfolds and Characters Change
These assignments are designed to enhance students ability to analyze the relationships and conflicts among the characters, the influence of setting, including historical and cultural settings, on the plot. In addition, students will analyze how the characters’ internal and external responses develop the plot as well. Complete the Instruction/Practice portion before completing the quiz. Both assignments will be looked at and GRADED. Refer to anchor charts to help assist you with completing assignments.
(6A)
Assignment One: READ The Zoo of Extinct Animals complete QUIZ over reading assignment
NEXT FOOD DISTRIBUTION AND PACKET PICKUP: TUESDAY April 21st @Harvest Academy from 11:30a.m.-1:30p.m.
Due:
Assignment
ATTENTION PARENTS AND STUDENTS:
Assignment for week (4/13-4/17):
- Mentoring Minds
(6A)
Assignment One: Pre-Assessment: Robin Hood and the Golden Arrow
Please complete assignment on Mentoring Minds. The Pre-Assessment: Robin Hood and the Golden Arrow is a four-question assessment. It primarily focuses on literature skills. This assignment will be looked at and GRADED. Refer to anchor charts to help assist you while completing assignments.
Compass
(6A)
Assignment One: Supported Practice: Explaining How an Author develops a Narrator’s Point of View (POW)
Assignment Two: Quiz: Explaining How an Author develops a Narrator’s Point of View (POW)
These assignments are designed to enhance students ability to identify the use of literary devices, including omniscient and limited point of view, to achieve specific purpose. Complete the supported practice before completing the quiz. Both assignments will be looked at and GRADED. Refer to anchor charts to help assist you while completing assignments.
- Raz Kids
(6A)
Assignment One: READ The Monkey’s Paw and complete QUIZ over reading assignment
Due:
Assignment
ATTENTION PARENTS AND STUDENTS:
Assignment for week (4/6-4/10):
- Mentoring Minds
(6A)
Assignment One: Reflection on My Learning
Assignment Two: Revising and Editing a Text
Please complete assignments on Mentoring Minds FIRST! Both assignments are designed to enhance revising and editing skills within a text. The Reflection on my Learning is designed to reflect on student learning. Both assignments will be looked at and GRADED.
Compass
(6A)
Assignment One: Supported Practice: Analyzing a Poem’s Structure and Theme
Assignment Two: Quiz: Analyzing a Poem’s Structure and Theme
These assignments are designed to enhance ability to analyze poem’s structure and theme. Refer to anchor charts to help assist you with assignments. Complete the supported practice before completing the quiz. Both assignments will be looked at and GRADED.
- Raz Kids
(6A)
Assignment One: READ Leo the Lion and complete QUIZ over reading assignment
Due:
Assignment
TTENTION PARENTS AND STUDENTS:
The following assignments are for the week of (3/30-4/3):
(6A)
Assignment One: Terrance Farming (Pre-Assessment)
Assignment Two: New Science Digs up Old Garbage (Instruction Text)
Please complete assignments on Mentoring Minds FIRST! Both assignments are designed to enhance critical thinking skills. Terrance Farming (Pre-Assessment) passage has 4 questions that needs to be answered and New Science Digs up Old Garbage (Instruction Text) passage has five. Assignments on Mentoring Minds will be GRADED!
(6A)
Assignment One: Supported Practice: Using Evidence to Analyze a Text
Assignment Two: Complete the Quiz: Using Evidence to Analyze a Text. These assignments are designed to enhance textual analysis skills. Please take the quiz AFTER completing the Supported Practice. Students have TWO attempts to take the QUIZ.
(6A)
Note: I understand that there was difficulty logging into Raz Kids (A-Z Learning) last week. Student log-in information should be as such:
Student Login Name: messaged individually on Class Dojo (if not received please contact me)
Password: ICON messaged individually on Class Dojo (if not received please contact me)
My (Teacher) Username: h6a010 (last three are zero one zero).
Assignment: READ The Black Stones and take the QUIZ over reading assignment.
NOTE: ALL three assignments will be looked at and graded so PLEASE take the time to complete ALL assignments. Grades will be due Friday April 3rd; however, I will ACCEPT assignments up until Monday April 6th. PARENTS: PLEASE DO NOT FORGET the next WORK package PICK-UP will be Tuesday April 7th 11:00a.m.-1:30p.m. These NEED to be picked up as work packages are GRADED as well. If you have any additional questions please feel free to contact me via Class Dojo (preferably), phone: (832)-767-8533 or email: [email protected] LET’S HAVE A BLESSED AND PRODUCTIVE WEEK! Stay safe and healthy my friends :D