HOMEWORK for MARCH 31

Language Arts

~ read 20 minutes.
~ The Hand of Robin Squires assignment for ch.12-14, found below, is due next Wednesday

Here it is:
1.) Even though this is written in the duotangs, neither Grade 6 nor Grade 7 does it at this time.

2.) What do the legends about Glooscap seem to suggest? Give evidence from the story to support your answer.

3.) Match the vocabulary word in the following list with the proper definition below – plentiful, sagamore (pg. 63); vigilance (pg. 66); promontory (pg. 73); revulsion, skewer (pg. 78). Write each word and then its proper meaning out in your notebook. PLEASE watch your spelling!
•more than enough; abundant;
•a high point of land extending from the coast into the water;
•a long pin of wood or metal stuck through meat to hold it together while cooking;
•among Algonquin peoples, an elected ruler or chief of a tribe;
•a strong feeling of disgust or distaste;
•watchfulness or alertness;

4.) How do Robin and Actaudin happen to meet one another?

5.) What things do Robin and Actaudin have in common?

6.) In what ways are the two boys different?

Math
~ finish work not completed in class

Science

~ Grade 6 students are to "Create a Critter". They need to create a creature that describes what gives them good PROTECTION or makes them good PREDATORS. They must name the creature, describe it in words, and draw it in full-colour. It is due for next Tuesday's Science class.

Social Studies
~ finish current events worksheet using www.popmagazine.com as a source for articles. We have been working on current events in Social Studies, and after class discussion, worksheets are distributed. I will be collecting duotangs after several classes, and work needs to be kept up-to-date.

Health

~ in class on Monday, we wrote SMART goals, that is, goals for their lives that are 1) Specific 2) Measurable 3) Attainable 4) Realistic and 5) Timely. Each student was to create 1 goal about eating healthy, and 1 goal about having an active lifestyle. After the creation of 2 goals, the students were to create a 7-day chart to check if they had completed their goals for the day. These charts and SMART goals are due Tuesday.

COMING UP...~ Parent Teacher conferences are tomorrow, March 31, from 6-8, and Thursday from 9-11. There is a sign-up sheet at my door.

~ Scholastic Book Fair in the library this week as well
~ no school on Friday April 2 and Monday April 5

PLEASE REMEMBER...~ Phys Ed is on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, and gym clothes are necessary for the class.

CORRECTION

Tonight's Parent-Teacher conferences are from 6-8, NOT 7-9. Sorry for the miscommunication!

HOMEWORK for MARCH 30

Language Arts

~ no spelling test this week
~ read 20 minutes.
~ The Hand of Robin Squires assignment for ch.9-11, found below, is due tomorrow

Here it is:
1.) Match the vocabulary word in the following list with the proper definition below – aloof, scuttle, plunder (pg.47); booty, mutilated (pg. 48); fastidious, mirth (pg. 52). Write each word and then its proper meaning out in your notebook. PLEASE watch your spelling!
•things taken from the enemy in war; things seized by violence and robbery;
•at a distance; withdrawn; reserved;
•cut or tore off or destroyed a part of a living body;
•cut a hole or holes through the bottom or sides of a ship to sink it;
•hard to please; easily disgusted;
•rob by force;
•merriment or gaiety accompanied by laughter;

2.) What happened to pirates if they got caught?

3.) What do you think it meant when Edward said to Robin, "I see you have found your sea legs," on pg. 50?

4.) Why was Robin surprised at how warm it was on the island?

5.) Study the diagram on pg. 59, and carefully read Robin's description of his father's plan. How does the vault work? Why does Edward think his treasure will be safe there?

6.) When you read the last two paragraphs of Chapter 11, did you have a sneaky feeling that the so-called "inviting" beach wasn't as peaceful as it looked and that something was about to happen? Why?

Math
~ finish work not completed in class

Social Studies
~ finish current events worksheet using www.popmagazine.com as a source for articles. We have been working on current events in Social Studies, and after class discussion, worksheets are distributed. I will be collecting duotangs after several classes, and work needs to be kept up-to-date.

COMING UP...~ Parent Teacher conferences are tomorrow, March 31, from 7-9, and Thursday from 9-11. There is a sign-up sheet at my door.

~ Scholastic Book Fair in the library this week as well
~ no school on Friday April 2 and Monday April 5
~ there will be a banner raising for the recent Middle School basketball victories tomorrow afternoon at 1:15.

PLEASE REMEMBER...~ Phys Ed is on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, and gym clothes are necessary for the class.

HOMEWORK for MARCH 25

Language Arts

~ read 20 minutes
~ The Hand of Robin Squires assignment ch.6-8 was due yesterday. Some students have not been keeping up with assignments on time, as in, weekly. All assignments need to be turned in by tomorrow, or time will have to be made up in Saturday school. Next week is the assignment for ch.9-11, found below, but that doesn't need to be done by Friday, of course.

~ spelling test tomorrow. This week's spelling words are from The Hand of Robin Squires:
rancour
tedious
quay
dispensary
commotion
bulwark

The Hand of Robin Squires assignment on ch.9-11 is due Wednesday. Here it is:

1.) Match the vocabulary word in the following list with the proper definition below – aloof, scuttle, plunder (pg.47); booty, mutilated (pg. 48); fastidious, mirth (pg. 52). Write each word and then its proper meaning out in your notebook. PLEASE watch your spelling!

•things taken from the enemy in war; things seized by violence and robbery;

•at a distance; withdrawn; reserved;

•cut or tore off or destroyed a part of a living body;

•cut a hole or holes through the bottom or sides of a ship to sink it;

•hard to please; easily disgusted;

•rob by force;

•merriment or gaiety accompanied by laughter;

2.) What happened to pirates if they got caught?

3.) What do you think it meant when Edward said to Robin, "I see you have found your sea legs," on pg. 50?

4.) Why was Robin surprised at how warm it was on the island?

5.) Study the diagram on pg. 59, and carefully read Robin's description of his father's plan. How does the vault work? Why does Edward think his treasure will be safe there?

6.) When you read the last two paragraphs of Chapter 11, did you have a sneaky feeling that the so-called "inviting" beach wasn't as peaceful as it looked and that something was about to happen? Why?

Math

~ finish work not completed in class

Social Studies

~ finish Chile earthquake worksheets for Tuesday. We have been working on current events in Social Studies, and after class discussion, worksheets are distributed. I will be collecting duotangs after several classes, and work needs to be kept up-to-date.

COMING UP...

~ Parent Teacher conferences are next Wednesday (March 31) evening, and next Thursday (April 1) morning.
~ Scholastic Book Fair in the library next week as well
~ no school on Friday April 2 and Monday April 5
~ there will be a banner raising for the recent Middle School basketball victories next Wednesday afternoon at 1:15.


PLEASE REMEMBER...

~ Phys Ed is on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, and gym clothes are necessary for the class.

HOMEWORK for MARCH 24

Language Arts

~ read 20 minutes
~ The Hand of Robin Squires assignment ch.6-8 was due today. Some students have not been keeping up with assignments on time, as in, weekly. All assignments need to be turned in by Friday, or time will have to be made up in Saturday school. Next week is the assignment for ch.9-11, but that doesn't need to be done by Friday, of course.

~ spelling test on Friday. This week's spelling words are from The Hand of Robin Squires:
rancour
tedious
quay
dispensary
commotion
bulwark

Math

~ finish work not completed in class

Social Studies

~ finish "What's in a News Story?" worksheet for tomorrow

COMING UP...

~ Parent Teacher conferences are next Wednesday (March 31) evening, and next Thursday (April 1) morning.
~ Scholastic Book Fair in the library next week as well
~ no school on Friday April 2 and Monday April 5
~ there will be a banner raising for the recent Middle School basketball victories next Wednesday afternoon at 1:15.


PLEASE REMEMBER...

~ Phys Ed is on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, and gym clothes are necessary for the class.