Friday, October 31, 2014

Topics for the first quarter test

8th Grade 

Vocabulary words from September 15 through October 14 
Nouns: subject, direct obj., O of P, SC, direct address, appositive
Verbs: transitive, intransitive\
Agreement: subject & predicate
Gerund phrases
compound sentences
complex sentences

compound complex sentences
Identifying Theme with supporting details 
The structure of a plot. 
Argument writing 
Comparative essay writing


7th Grade 

Vocabulary words from September 15 through October 14 
Pronouns: personal, relative
Verbs: action/linking, principal parts, regular, irregular
coordinate, correlative
Verbs: transitive, intransitive
Adverbs: manner, place, time, cause
Recognize and use phrases: preposition, appositive, infinitive, participles
Verbs: transitive, intransitive
simple sentences
compound sentences
complex sentences
Adjectives: comparative/superlative
Argument writing 
Comparative essay writing

6th Grade

 Vocabulary words from September 15 through October 14 
Nouns: subject, direct object, 
object of preposition, subjective complement, direct address
Adjectives:  linking verb
Adverbs: manner, place, time
Prepositions: introduce phrases
simple sentences
compound sentences
Pronouns: subject, direct object, object of preposition
linking verb complement
The elements of a myth and ledges 
Comparative essay writing

5th Grade 

Vocabulary words from September 15 through October 14 
Nouns: definition, common, proper, collective, plural, collective, possessive, abstract
Pronouns: personal, reflective, relative
Verbs: action/being, regular/irregular / principal parts – present, past, present participle, past participle,
Conjunctions
Prepositions
simple and compound sentences
Adverbs: manner, place, time
Agreement: subject & predicate
Simile and Metaphor 
Understanding poems 
Comparative essay writing

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Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Reminders for Parents

Reminders for the week of October 27:

1. Unit exam topics for ELA and Religion will be posted on the 31 make sure your children are bringing home their notebooks to study.

2. 7th grade will be having a Halloween party. 5$ for the pizza party is due by Thursday. They also need to bring in a bag of candy for the Halloween parade if they want to take part in the festivities.

3. If costumes are inappropriate students will not be able to take part in ANY of the festivities so please make sure your child's costume is appropriate.
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Monday, October 27, 2014

8th Grade October 27

ELA WEEKLY LESSONS

arguments
relevant evidence
support claims
logical reasoning
credible sources
counterclaims
explicit textual evidence
implicit textual evidence
setting
Theme 
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7th Grade October 27

ELA WEEKLY LESSONS

biography
 diction
poetry term  tone 
 poetry term imagery
research
central ideas
elaborating
contribute
information
views


Due Thursday: Main idea worksheet. 
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6th grade week of October 27

LESSONS
ELA
Religion



ELA 
Protagonist
Antagonist
Setting
Rising Action
Main Conflict
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
Dialogue
 Sensory Details

 Hera and Aphrodite have different attitudes toward Echo.  Describe how Hera and Aphrodite treat Echo, and explain how they affect Echo’s fate.  Support your ideas with details from the story.  

Link to the story
http://dpmsbirdhouse.wikispaces.com/file/view/Echo+%26+Narcissus.pdf 

 Religion 
 Egypt
Israelite 
Moses
Pharaoh 
Midian 
Exodus 
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5th Grade Week of October 27

Lessons
ELA
Religion



ELA

figurative language
similes
metaphors
character
characterization
characterize
idioms
adages
proverbs
evidence


The cage is another symbol in “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”. What might the cage represent?

Religion

Confirmation
sponsor
Anoint
christian Initiation
Holy Spirit
Laying of hands
witness
candidates
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Monday, October 20, 2014

Dear Parents,

Here are a few reminders for the week of October 20, 2014;
  • Interm Assessments Tuesday 10/21 ELA and Thursday 10/23 Math
  • Students must hand in all homework and projects the day they are due. If they are not in they will receive a zero (0).
  • There will be an ELA exam on Friday for all classes
  • We are working on the Safe Environment Curriculum this week if you would like to see the out line and lesson plans feel free to go to the link  http://www.archny.org/childrens-curriculum/
  • Unit 2 begins for all classes this week. Remind students to make sure their notebooks are in order. 
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8th Grade October 20

ELA Lesson


Weekly Vocabulary words

agrarian
country
countryside
genre
rural
rustic
simple sentence 
compound sentence
complex sentence
compound-complex sentence. 

Weekly vocabulary words Due Tuesday 
WB pg 86 1-8 questions and answers Due Wednesday 
WB pg 86 #'s 9-15 questions and answers Due Thursday 
Due Friday in 5 sentences students must summarize chapter 1 on L.L. 
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7th grade Week of October 20

ELA Lesson

biography
character conflict
external conflict 
internal conflict 
diction
 graphical autobiography
poetry  tone
poetry imagery

WB pg 70 #'s 1-7 questions and answers

Using Chapter 1 of The Voyage of Patience Goodspeed  create and fill-in the summary chart.


Title
Author
Central Characters’ Names
Central Conflicts
Key Plot Events
Resolution of Conflicts
















Finish the draft stated in class: Due Friday 
Write a three paragraph essay explaining how Nick Vujicic is a example of a life of perseverance. 
Make sure you express the challenges he faced through his childhood. 
What made him become a speaker, what influences in his life help guide his path. 
Over all why has he persevered? 
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6th Grade Week of October 20

LESSONS
ELA
Religion



ELA 

 etymology
oral tradition
 plot
pourquoi tale
monotheism
polytheism
myths
legends
tall tales
narrative

 WB pg 39 #'s 1-5, 11-14, and 17-20 answers only

Religion

This week is safe environment Curriculum. 




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5th Grade Week of November 20

Lesson Plans
ELA
Religion


ELA 
 metaphor
soliloquy
informational text
poetry
homonyms
homophones
simile
figurative language
simple sentence
compound sentence 

Weekly Vocabulary words Due Tuesday 
Due Wednesday WB pg 99 1-11 questions and answers 
Due Thursday WB pg 106 Questions and answers 

 Due Monday: Publish your compare and contrast story. On L.L. make sure I can read your handwriting. 

Religion 

Safe Environment Curriculum  


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Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Reminders for Week of October 14

Dear Parents,

Here are a few reminders for the week of October 14, 2014;
  • Students must hand in all homework and projects the day they are due. If they are not in they will receive a zero (0).
  • There will be an ELA exam on Friday for all classes
  • 5 and 6 will have a Religion on Monday
  • This is the last week of unit 1 make sure your child's notebook is up to date, and isn't missing work.
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8th grade week of October 14

ELA WEEKLY LESSON 

WEEKLY Vocabulary
subject verb agreement
connotative meaning
explicit textual evidence
implicit textual evidence
literal
figurative language
setting
theme

Due Thursday WB. Pg 55 #'s 1-6
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7th Grade Week of October 14

ELA WEEKLY LESSON 


Weekly vocabulary
Prepositions
coordinate
Conjunctions
appositive
transitive
intransitive
dialogue
monologue
plot
protagonist

 Due Thursday WB pg 70 #'s 1-10 write out the sentence circle the preposition.
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6th grade week of October 14

WEEKLY LESSONS
ELA 
RELIGION

ELA
plot                     
setting
point of view
theme
     expression
    intonation
volume.
    tone
     voice
 demonstrating 

Due Wednesday  weekly vocabulary words
Due Thursday    WB. Pg. 122 #'1-4 Questions and answers
Due Friday Comparative essay that students have been working on in class L.L.

Religion

patriarch
Canaan
faith
providence
pharaoh
The Liturgical year
Ordinary Time
Triduum
Easter
Christmas
Advent
Lent

Due Wednesday Weekly vocabulary words 
Due Friday WB pg 18 on L.L. questions and answers. 
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5th Grade Week Of October 14

WEEKLY LESSONS
ELA 
Religion

ELA

Weekly Vocabulary
Adjective
comparative adjective
superlative adjective
coordinate conjunctions
direct address
action verbs
paraphrase
nonfiction
character development
fiction

Religion
Baptism
catechumenate
chrism
Rite of Christian Initiation of adults (RCIA)
anointing
Liturgy

Godparents
The Liturgical year
Ordinary Time
Triduum
Lent
Advent
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Monday, October 6, 2014

8th Grade Week of October 6

ELA Lesson

Weekly Vocabulary

Gerund phrases

appositive
explicit textual evidence
implicit textual evidence
figurative language
literal language
 theme
setting
connotative meaning
Expository Writing

Due Tuesday weekly Vocabulary words 
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7th Grade Week of October 6

ELA Lesson


Weekly Vocabulary
Prepositions
coordinate
Conjunctions
appositive
transitive
intransitive
dialogue
monologue
plot
protagonist

Weekly Vocabulary words due Tuesday 
Due Thursday Workbook pg 48 #'s 1-10 Questions and answers
After reading "My Brother Sam is Dead" you will create a 2 page paper explaining what makes one of the characters in the novel believable.  You must use QUOTES (with page numbers) 
Consider the following as you prepare for this assignment:
    What WORDS does the character use that are believable?
    What ACTIONS make the character believable?
    What RELATIONSHIPS make the character believable?
     What about the character's APPEARANCE makes him/her believable?    How does the character's PERSONALITY make him/her believable?
    How is the character important to the THEME of the novel?
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6th Grade Week of October 6

Lesson Plans
ELA
Religion


ELA

Weekly vocabulary
pronoun
subject pronoun
object pronoun
antecedent
possessive pronoun
sequel
prequel
interviews
character development


Due Tuesday weekly vocabulary words
Due Wednesday workbook pg 23 #1-5 and page 24 #1-5 and #11-16 answers only
Due Thursday Workbook pg 26 #'s 1-6 and pg 27 #'s 1-6 answers only. If students has not finished developing questions for parent/ adult interview it must be completed for homework.
Interview of a parent/adult due Friday. Question answer from


Religion

patriarch
Canaan
faith
providence
pharaoh
Abraham
Israelite
Joseph
Genesis
Covenant

Due Tuesday weekly vocabulary words
Due Thursday on L.L pg 17
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5th grade Week of October 6

Lesson Plans
ELA
Relgion


ELA

Weekly vocabulary
Adjective
comparative adjective
superlative adjective
coordinate conjunctions
direct address
action verbs
paraphrase
nonfiction
character development
fiction

Weekly vocabulary words due Tuesday
Due Wednesday pg 35 #1-5 and pg 38 1-5 answers only
Due Thursday pg 45 #1-6
Due Friday Finish drafting and brainstorming essay. What was or should have been completed in class, a Venn Diagram  and the first draft of the essay.

* reminder ELA project is due October 10

Religion

Weekly vocabulary

Baptism
catechumenate
chrism
Rite of Christian Initiation of adults (RCIA)
anointing
Liturgy
Godparents
white garment
Easter Candle
celebrant

Weekly vocabulary words due Tuesday
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