- We are working on a physical science unit on chemistry. They will be completing in- class activities in which they will be learning to identify that matter is made of smaller units called molecules and atoms. They will also be learning to distinguish between mixtures and compounds.
- Students will be working in small groups to learn about these topics and share with each other.
Reading
- We are now working on Unit 4. This unit is called "Justice". Students will be working to answer the question: What is justice? This unit will focus on social studies concepts as well, so some of the assignments during this unit will count toward students' social studies grades.
- This week students will be reading the biography "Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez" by Kathleen Krull.
- The comprehension skills we will be working on are: explain text structure: sequence, and make inferences.
- The test will be on Thursday, 12/10.
Writing
- We are now working on Unit 4. This unit is called "Justice". Students will be working to answer the question: What is justice? This unit will focus on social studies concepts as well, so some of the assignments during this unit will count toward students' social studies grades.
- This week's writing project is to research a Civil Rights Activist. The is the prompt: You are a history teacher at a local high school. You want to teach your students about Americans who have worked to protect human rights. Research and write a short biography about a well-known civil rights activist. Think about how this person's beliefs and accomplishments compare to those of Cesar Chavez. You will then take on the persona of your activist and present an actual speech of his or hers to the class.
- We will work on this project during class, however, students may need to work on some of the assignment at home. Students will be graded according to the research rubric posted on the top right column of this page.
- This assignment is due on Thursday, December 10.
Spelling
- This week we will be working on spelling verbs ending in -ed and commonly misspelled words.
- The words are: appointed, associated, bribed, compromised, dedicated, elected, enforced, guaranteed, inaugurated, implied, interpreted, negotiated, nominated, persecuted, ratified, gilt, guilt, insight, incite.
- The spelling test will be on Thursday, December 10.
Grammar
- Students will be working on using helping verbs and present-progressive tense.
- Students are encouraged to take good grammar notes and to review their notes before each test.
- The grammar test will be on Thursday, December 10.
Math
- We are working on Chapter 7: Multiply Fractions.
- We will complete lessons 7.2-7.6.
- There will be one page of math homework assigned nightly.
- There are many resources available on ThinkCentral to help students.
- Every Friday, we will be having a multiplication timed test. Students should be practicing their multiplication facts daily.
Small Group Reading
- Students will be placed into leveled small groups based on the results of their Unit 3 scores.
- Students will be reading the following books this week: Cesar Chavez: Fighting for Farmworkers, Strike Now!, Iqbal, Dolores Huerta: Voice for the Working Poor.
- Students will also be completing learning stations during our small group reading time. All of these activities go along with our Unit 4 theme of justice. Students will turn in a packet of their work which will also count toward their social studies grades.