11/26-11/30

Tuesday, 11/27.. Due Wednesday, 11/28: Finish Charlotte's Web questions for chapters 1 and 2. If you need to reread the chapters, you can go here: http://www.wenovel.com/book/110/3844.html

Questions for Chapter 1

1. In your own words, describe the problem in this chapter and how it was resolved.
2. What words did the author used to describe the pig?
3. Explain why Fern was able to keep the pig.
4. What is Mr. Arable’s job?

Questions for Chapter 2

1. What is the author comparing Wilbur to, at the beginning of the chapter?
2. Why was Wilbur called a spring pig?
3. Explain why Fern had to get rid of Wilbur.
4. How do you think Fern is feeling about having to sell Wilbur to her Uncle Homer?

Wednesday, 11/28.. Due Thursday, 11/29: Be prepared for a quiz on chapters 1-4 of Charlotte's Web

Friday, 11/30: Review for quiz on Monday, 12/3 for chapters 5-7 of Charlotte's Web

HW 11/19-11/23

Monday, 11/19.. due Tuesday, 11/20:
* Finish reading article about spiders. In your notebook, create 6 questions using Who? What? Where? When? Why? and How? .. Answer the questions you created. Once complete, write a 1 paragraph summary using 5 key facts.

Tuesday, 11/20.. due Wednesday, 11/21:
* Finish two-paragraph writing prompt.
Paragraph 1: What does it mean to be a good friend? Why?
Paragraph 2: Who is your best friend? What do you like most about them? Why?

Wednesday, 11/21.. due Monday, 11/26:
* Complete 6th grade packet. You have work to do for me, Mr. Burgess, and Mr. Charles. Must return on Monday or you'll get no credit!

HW 11/12-11/16

Wednesday, 11/14.. due Friday, 11/16:
* Finish 2 paragraph Thanksgiving prompt
Friday, 11/16.. due Monday, 11/19:
* Finish 2 paragraph holiday prompt
* "Popcorn" reading strategy handout

HW 11/5-11/9

Wednesday, 11/7: "Thanksgiving" explanatory prompt was due Monday, 10/29. You had 6 school days to complete it while you were home because of the hurricane. If it is not handed in by Thursday, 11/8, you will get a zero and a phone call home. Use QU.I.E.T., 4 paragraphs! "Thanksgiving, after all, is a word of action." - W.J. Cameron

Thursday, 11/8: Adverb worskheets due tomorrow.

Friday, 11/9: Parts of speech take home quiz must be completed by Tuesday, 11/13. Failing to complete it will result in a zero.