Ms. Sullivan’s Homeroom
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Weekly Homework
Monday, March 18th
Literature: Work on your book talk
Math: Test corrections & parent signature
Science: Study for tomorrow’s test
Reminder: Bring in signed report card copy, parent Camp Hamilton meeting tomorrow night (3/19) at 6:30 in Room 20 (Ms. Sullivan’s room)
Tuesday, March 12th
Language Arts: Finish lesson 5 vocabulary note cards
Literature: Work on book talk, bring your mystery book to school tomorrow
Science: Work on study guide (due Friday)
Reminder: Bring in signed report card copy
Wednesday, March 13th
Literature: Work on book talk
Social Studies: Finish continent info chart
Science: Work on study guide
Math: iReady, bring a circular object tomorrow
Thursday, March 14th
Social Studies: Continent/ocean quiz tomorrow
Science: Finish study guide by tomorrow
Literature: Work on book talk
Reminders: Free dress tomorrow for students who have turned in their family raffle tickets, bring in signed report card copy
Friday, March 15th
Literature: Work on book talks
Science: Study for Tuesday’s test
Reminder: Bring in signed report card copy
Keep scrolling to find assignment
descriptions, study guides, and due dates.
Class Work
Lesson 4 Vocabulary
1. discrimination: n. unfair treatment of someone based on their membership in a group
2. integration: n. a situation in which different groups live together and use the same facilities
3. nonviolence: n. a theory and practice that emphasizes love of all beings and a refusal to respond to violence with violence
4. retaliation: n. an action taken as revenge
5. segregation: n. the separation of a specific racial, religious, or other group from the rest of society
6. unconstitutional: adj. going against the intention and meaning of a country’s constitution
7. civil rights: n. rights to personal liberty; full legal, social, and economic equality
8. boycott: v. to abstain from buying or using
9. justice: n. the quality of being equitable, righteous, and morally equitable
10. equality: n. the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities
11. protest: v. to declare objection or disapproval
12. leader: n. a person who guides and directs
Test: Thursday, February 15th
Pharaoh Trading Card
L.O. I will create a trading card for an Egyptian pharaoh.
S.L.E. Communicate clearly, creatively, and effectively
Choose a pharaoh that you’d like to learn more about. Use the links in Ms. Sullivan’s email or other websites to conduct research.
Requirements
Front:
-Picture of your pharaoh or symbol that represents them (drawn or traced)
-Pharaoh’s name
-Color or sharpie
Back
-8-10 statistics
-Can be written or typed and glued to the back
These could include when your pharaoh ruled, in what dynasty, when they were born, when they died, major accomplishments, what kind of ruler they were, info about their family, if they went by an alternate name, major architectural achievements, etc.
Due: Friday, February 16th
Color Poem
L.O. I will compose a poem using vivid imagery and descriptions.
S.L.E. Articulate ideas clearly, creatively, and effectively.
Follow the template below to write your color poem.
You do NOT need a heading on your paper.
Please don’t change the font style this time.
Due: Tuesday, January 23rd
Personal Narrative: My Autobiography
L.O. I will write a personal narrative about my
life using vivid ideas, correct written conventions, and clear organization.
S.L.E. Articulate ideas clearly, creatively, and
effectively
1) Introduction – Anecdote (funny or interesting story that catches the reader’s
attention)
2) Name and birth date – When were you born? Does your name have special significance?
3) Family – parents, siblings, and pets
4) Hobbies, interests, and talents
5) History of where you have lived and/or traveled
6) Life changing or unforgettable experience
7) Role models
8) Conclusion – Goals
Students will be assessed in the following areas:
*Ideas (specific, vivid ideas and stories)
*Organization (subject/verb agreement, proper syntax)
*Voice (writing in the 1st person)
*Word Choice (use of interesting and descriptive language)
*Sentence Fluency (paragraphs stay on topic, flow of language)
*Conventions (correct use of punctuation and capitalization)
*Presentation (full school heading, neat and orderly paper)
Due: Friday, January 19th
Book Talks
The spring book talk genre is mystery. Please refer to the the Book Talk Info tab for more information.
Literature Reading
We are currently reading:
Current class novel: One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia
Cyber Civics Lesson
Unit 3: Digital Reputation
Executive Functioning Lessons
1) Materials management
2) Time management
3) How to use detail in your homework planner
4) How to use the CUCC method (circle, underline, count, complete) when you receive a project or assignment