6th Grade ELA Per. 6A (Harvest Preparatory Academy) //hpa.arrowacademy.org/apps/classes/963972/assignments/ Class Name: 6th Grade ELA Per. 6A Instructor(s): Kaelynn Keaton en-us SchoolSitePro <![CDATA[Due: 07/01/2020]]> //hpa.arrowacademy.org/homeworkItem5858250 //hpa.arrowacademy.org/apps/classes/963972/assignments/

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….

 

  1.       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!!!!!!


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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:

  1.       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: kaelynn.keaton@arrowacademy.org The Mentoring Minds Assessment has been assigned to summer school attendees, pleas log-into Mentoring Minds to complete ten question Assessment.
  2.       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: kaelynn.keaton@arrowacademy.org 

SOCIAL STUDIES

  1.       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: kaelynn.keaton@arrowacademy.org

 

 

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: kaelynn.keaton@arrowacademy.org  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

 


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Attention Parents and Students Assignments for this week (6/08-6/11) are listed as such:

6th Grade 

 

READING:

  1. 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. 
  2. Vocabulary Assignment: 6th Grade Vocabulary Assignment  and Vocabulary Word Match: 1865_Civil War Word Match
  3. Read 1865: The End of the Civil War pg.1-10 in Raz-Kids before Zoom Class Thursday, June 11th

 

SOCIAL STUDIES:

  1. 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: kaelynn.keaton@arrowacademy.org 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=205s

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Attention Parents and Students Assignments for this week (6/01-6/04) are listed as such:

6th Grade

 

READING:

  1. Option 1 or Option 2 Writing Assignment (Assignment instructions are posted on web-page titled 6th Grade Writing Assignment).
  2. Prepositional Phrases Quiz (Quiz is posted on web-page titled 6th Grade Reading Quiz) (15 questions)

 

SOCIAL STUDIES:

  1. 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: kaelynn.keaton@arrowacademy.org 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: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoeYhKCcW_Q&t=257s


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ATTENTION 5th and 6th grade parents AND young scholars: 

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
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4331137856?pwd=L2RCODZDYllpQy9vV2ZaMHg0c01JQT09
 
Let's have fun learning & see you tomorrow! :D 

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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


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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


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ATTENTION PARENTS AND STUDENTS:

 

Assignment for week (5/27-5/1):

 

 

  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.

 

 


  1. 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.

 

 

 

  1. 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.

 


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ATTENTION PARENTS AND STUDENTS:

 

Assignment for week (4/20-4/24):

 

 

1. 
Mentoring Minds

(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.

 

 

2. 
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.

 

 

3. Raz Kids

(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.


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ATTENTION PARENTS AND STUDENTS:

 

Assignment for week (4/13-4/17):

 

 

  1. 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.

 

 


  1. 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.

 

 

  1. Raz Kids

(6A)

 

Assignment One: READ The Monkey’s Paw and complete QUIZ over reading assignment  


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