Easter Recces Work For all Classes

All work is to be completed in the Ready New York Assessment book. This is the thin paperback book.

Follow these rules when completing  the work.......

1. All work must be on loose-leaf.

2. Short answers (short response) must be answered in the R.A.P Method we have been working on for the past 3 weeks....
R.... restate the question..... A... answer the question....... P.... prove your answer correct with at least 2 details from the text.

3. There must be a planning page completed before each essay. This is your time to plan out your essay, make sure you are answer each question, and supporting it with details... This can be a graphic organizer, bullet points, or a outline.

4. All Essays must be at least three paragraphs long....

Pages 

8th Grade  pg 39-49 and 86-96 

7th Grade    pg 37-47 and 86-96 

6th Grade   pg 37-47 and 84-92 

5th Grade   pg 34-45 and 83-93 

8th Grade Week of March 23

Weekly Lesson


1. scene:  the place where any event occurs.
2. screenplay:  the scenario or script of a motion picture.
3.flashback: a past event that interrupts the forward action of a play, movie, novel, or the like.
4.staging: the act or process of preparing or putting on a theatrical production.
5.script:  the written text of a dialogue, play, movie, or the like.
6.dialogue: talk between two or more people or between characters in a play, film, novel, or the like.
7.drama:  a theatrical work, especially one that is serious rather than primarily comedic in nature; play.
8.tone:the pitch, accent, or stress of a word, group of words, or speaking voice, especially as an expressive quality.
9.stage:  a platform upon which lectures, music, or theatrical productions are performed.
10.monologue:  a long speech, poem, series of stories, or the like delivered by a single speaker.
11.inflection:  a change in the pitch or tone of a voice; modulation.

7th Grade Week of March 23

Weekly Lesson


1.future:  time that is yet to come.
2.science fiction:  fiction in which scientific findings, capabilities, or speculations provide an essential basis for the imagined events.
3. fantasy: imagination or something imagined, especially if fanciful, exaggerated, or bizarre.
4.clone:  an organism or group of organisms produced asexually from a single ancestor and genetically replicating it.
5.outer space:  space beyond the defined boundaries of a celestial body, especially the earth.
6. DNA:  abbreviation of deoxyribonucleic acid; any of several acids occurring mainly in cellular nuclei and involved in the transmission of hereditary traits and the formation of proteins..
7. timeline: a graphic presentation of a chronology of events and their dates, listed from left to right along a horizontal line or in a vertical column.

6th Grade week of March 23

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1. inference: a conclusion derived from inferring.
2.suspect: to believe the guilt of (someone) without knowing all the facts.
3. sleuth:  a detective.
4.enigma: a puzzling, seemingly contradictory, or mysterious phenomenon, statement, drawing, or the like.
5.mystery: an obscure matter that arouses curiosity and eludes understanding, often a religious or spiritual truth.
6. evidence: the basis for belief; that which constitutes proof of something.
7. alibi: to provide an excuse in someone's defense.
8. investigate:  to systematically examine or search into.
9.investigator:  a person who makes a careful search for information usually in order to answer a question.



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Lent
Fasting
Prayer
Almsgiving
Stations of the Cross
Triduum
Holy Thursday
Good Friday
Holy Saturday
Easter Sunday

5th Grade week of March 23

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1. rhyme: a word that ends with the same vowel sound or vowel and consonant combination as another word beginning with a different sound or cluster of sounds.
2.conflict: to be in strong opposition or disagreement; differ.
3.symbolism::  the practice of expressing things, as in art or literature, by means of symbols.
4.ballad:  a narrative poem or song.
5. meter:  the rhythmic arrangement of measured units or feet of poetry, or a particular rhythmic arrangement.
6.metaphor: a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is used to describe one thing in terms of another in a nonliteral way, such as "drowning in work".
7.characterization:  a representation or portrayal of a person's unique qualities.
8. simile:  a figure of speech in which two dissimilar things are likened, often linked by "like" or "as," as in, "March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb". (Cf. metaphor.)
9. scheme: any organization of parts viewed as a whole.



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Weekly Vocabulary words
Lent
passion Sunday
Triduum
Holy Thursday
Good Friday
Holy Saturday
Easter Sunday

8th Grade week of March 16

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Due Thursday: Finish work started in class for homework.  Must students should be finishing their essay.

7th Grade week of March 16

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Due Thursday: Finish work started in class for homework.  Must students should be finishing their essay.

6th grade week of March 16

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Unit 4 exam is Monday




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Unit 4 exam is Tuesday

Must finish creation papers by Thursday they were started during class.

5th Grade Week of 16

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ELA Project Due Wednesday




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8th Grade Week of March 9

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Due Tuesday: Finish short answer classwork. New York Progress 140-145 be sure to use the R.A.P method to complete the short answers.


1.explanatory:  serving to clarify or account for.
2.mood:  in grammar, a kind of verb inflection that indicates the way in which the speaker intends an utterance to be understood, whether as a wish or supposition, a demand, or a fact; mode.
3. irony:  a manner of using language so that it conveys a different or opposite meaning to that which is literally expressed in the words themselves. __________ is often used as a literary technique, especially to produce humor or pathos.
4.perspective: the ability to perceive the relationships between aspects of a subject and to evaluate their relative importance.
5.tone: the pitch, accent, or stress of a word, group of words, or speaking voice, especially as an expressive quality.
6. humor: the ability to express, perceive, or understand what is funny or amusing.
7.analyze: to separate into parts for close scrutiny; examine.

7th Grade Week of March 9

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1. idea: anything existing in the mind as a product of mental activity or awareness, such as a conception or image.
2.tone: the pitch, accent, or stress of a word, group of words, or speaking voice, especially as an expressive quality.
3.coordinate:  arranged or able to be arranged harmoniously.
4.fantasy: imagination or something imagined, especially if fanciful, exaggerated, or bizarre.
5.synthesize:  to bring together or combine (separate elements) to form a whole.
6. edit: to add to, delete, correct, or rearrange (written material or film segments).
7.imagery: images, especially figurative ones, in art or writing.
8. dialogue: an exchange of opinions or thoughts in an effort to reach agreement or mutual understanding.
9. adjective in grammar, a word that modifies a noun or noun equivalent.
10.monologue: a long speech, poem, series of stories, or the like delivered by a single speaker.
11.diction: word choice and arrangement in speech or writing, especially as a reflection of forcefulness or effectiveness.

6th Grade Week of March 9

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1. investigator: a person who makes a careful search for information usually in order to answer a question.
2. evidence: the basis for belief; that which constitutes proof of something.
3. enigma: a person, group, or organism whose nature, purpose, or behavior seems inexplicable.
4.reason:  a basis for explaining or justifying a belief, action, opinion, or event.
5. reasoning:  the process of using reason to draw conclusions based on a premise or known facts.
6. alibi:  the legal defense of establishing one's location away from the scene of a crime during its commission.
7. inductive: serving to persuade, cause, or influence someone to take a course of action.
8. inference:  a conclusion derived from inferring.
9.solve: to find an answer to (a problem or the like).
10. problem:  a question or circumstance that causes difficulty or uncertainty.
11.investigate: to systematically examine or search into.
12.mystery:  an unknown, unexplainable, or secret matter.
13.deduction:  the act of subtracting or deducting.



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5th Grade Week of March 9

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1. comprehension;  the act, process, or product of comprehending; understanding.
2.accuracy: the condition or quality of being precise, correct, or without error.
3. resolution:  a solution or satisfactory end to a quarrel, conflict, or legal dispute.
4. foreshadow: to signal or indicate beforehand; presage; prefigure.
5.idiom:  a verbal expression that cannot be understood merely by knowing the individual meanings of its elements, as with the phrase "break down," meaning "to lose one's mental stability."
6. style:  the manner in which something is said or done.
7. analyze:  to separate into parts for close scrutiny; examine.
8. climax: in a literary or dramatic work, the point at which a conflict reaches a crucial juncture.
9.imagery: images, especially figurative ones, in art or writing.
10. dialogue:  talk between two or more people or between characters in a play, film, novel, or the like.



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8th Grade March 2

LESSONS

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Weekly Vocabulary Words

Ready New York pg 40-42 on L.L. Complete the answers as they are competed in class.

1.	tone		a sound with reference to its pitch, strength, or duration.
2.	mood		in grammar, a kind of verb inflection that indicates the way in which the speaker intends an utterance to be understood, whether as a wish or supposition, a demand, or a fact; mode.
3.	evidence		the basis for belief; that which constitutes proof of something.
4.	sufficient		enough; adequate.
5.	detail		to describe or tell with all the particulars.
6.	central		being the main point of contact and dominant influence for all parts of a system or organization.
7.	theme		the central topic of a speech, discourse, sermon, essay, or other literary work.
8.	poetry		poems collectively.
9.	irony		a manner of using language so that it conveys a different or opposite meaning to that which is literally expressed in the words themselves. __________ is often used as a literary technique, especially to produce humor or pathos.
10.	information		knowledge or facts that come from investigation, observation, or study.
11.	motivation		the act or process of motivating.

7th Grade March 2

WEEKLY LESSONS

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Weekly Vocabulary words Due Tuesday

1.	screenplay		the scenario or script of a motion picture.
2.	adverb		in grammar, a word that modifies a verb, adjective, other __________, adverbial phrase, or sentence.
3.	similarity		the state or quality of being like or alike; resemblance.
4.	conflict		to be in strong opposition or disagreement; differ.
5.	illustration		something that clarifies; example.
6.	dramatic		pertaining to or like a theatrical work, such as a play.
7.	feature		an element of the face such as the eyes, nose, or chin.
8.	adjective		in grammar, a word that modifies a noun or noun equivalent.
9.	dictate		to say or read aloud (something) in order that it may be recorded or written down by someone else.
10.	dialect		a variety of a language that is peculiar to a region, social class, or occupation and that differs from the standard language in pronunciation, usage, and vocabulary.
11.	dialogue		a literary work in the form of a discussion between persons.

Due Friday Ready New York  pg 32-34 in Notebook

6th Grade March 2

WEEKLY LESSONS

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Classwork 

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Weekly Vocabulary words due Tuesday

1.	central		being the main point of contact and dominant influence for all parts of a system or organization.
2.	courageous		characterized by bravery or courage.
3.	convince		to cause to accept or believe; persuade (often followed by "of").
4.	conviction		the process or act of finding a person guilty of a crime or misdemeanor.
5.	contribute		to give individually or with others to a common fund or collective effort.
6.	perspective		the ability to perceive the relationships between aspects of a subject and to evaluate their relative importance.
7.	reason		a basis for explaining or justifying a belief, action, opinion, or event.
8.	information		knowledge or facts that come from investigation, observation, or study.
9.	recognize		to be able to distinguish what something is based on knowledge of the features or characteristics of that thing.
10.	advocate		to urge support or acceptance of.

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5th grade March 2

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Weekly Vocabulary words due Tuesday
Ready New York pg. 38-39 on L.L.

1.	illustrate		to make something clear with examples.
2.	similarity		the state or quality of being like or alike; resemblance.
3.	multimedia		having or involving the use of several communications media.
4.	imagery		mental pictures collectively.
5.	correct		to make accurate; remove mistakes from.
6.	adjective		in grammar, a word that modifies a noun or noun equivalent.
7.	idiom		a verbal expression that cannot be understood merely by knowing the individual meanings of its elements, as with the phrase "break down," meaning "to lose one's mental stability."
8.	difference		a particular instance of being unlike or not the same as something else.
9.	poem		a piece of writing, often in rhythmic verse and sometimes rhyming, that is characterized by vivid, compressed language and strong emotional force.

ELA Unit 4 project Due March 18

·    Compose an original story that is set within a real historical context like the Mexican Civil War, Civil Rights Movement, Civil War, or any even that has happen throughout history in which there has been conflict within countries. Include a fictional character with a conflict to grow from, and incorporate authentic facts, photos, and artwork of the event you will be writing about.

    This story must include the following: 

     1. A historical event 

     2. An original plot, characters, and events. 

     3. It must be based off the historical event, and actual events must be within the your original story. 

     4. you must include authentic facts, photos, and artwork

     5. the story must be at least 2 pages 

     6. Times New Roman, size 12 if this is not followed it will be an automatic -30 points. 

     7. This paper must be typed and handed in the day it is do. I will not print out this paper for the students. No excuse will be accepted for this project. 

     8. If the project is not in on time the students will get a zero (0) 

     

More notes will be given during class. It is your child's responsibility to listen to the instructions, and follow along. 

 below are some questions to help GUIDE your writing:

• What is the time period? 
• What is my point of view?
• Who were the important (possibly famous) people during my time period?
• What is the occupation of my main character(s)?
• What is the setting?  (Climate?  Landscape?  City/country?  Animals?  Plant life?)
• What was the culture?  (Language, traditions, ethnic background)
• Faith/religion?  View of life?
• How much money does my character have?  What kind of material possessions?
• Does my character live in dangerous times?  How does he/she defend self/family?
• What social level is my character?  (Example: noble? serf? warrior?)
• Character’s education?  Literate?  Learned?
• Costuming?  What did character look like?
• Food?  Nourishment?  Farming?
• Medical care?
• Transportation and technology?
• What was daily life like for my character?
• Use your five senses: what does your character see, smell, hear, touch, and taste?
•  Who are the main characters?  
• What is the setting? 
•  What is the conflict? 
• What kind of conflict is it? Remember, the basic conflict is the core of the story. The historical details are merely dressings we add to spruce up the tale and make it even more realistic.
•  Person vs. person , Person vs. self , Person vs. environment 
• Who will narrate the story? A character (1st person), or an outsider (3rd person)?

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