Duffield's room was all about the class project for the Middle Ages Faire today. The mosaics are coming along- though it is tedious. Most of the students are putting in 100% effort!

Reading: Duffield- Poetry packet, interpretations and memorization are all due tomorrow.

Math: No homework

Science: No homework

Language Arts: Worked on narrative poetry and discussed the poetry checklist sheet- see above. Homework: Final poetry is due 6/3/16

Reading: Continued to work on our poetry interpretation packet. Homework: Packet and interpretation and a poem memorized due 6/1/16

SS- Continued working on our final Middle Ages Full Class Project

Math: Closure pg 424- 426- due Tuesday if you did not complete it yet

Science: No homework- We are trying to figure out if air has mass. See pictures above of the experiment.

Language Arts: Started creating a type of narrative poem. We completed the planning for those today- see poster above. Tomorrow, we will create these poems.

Reading: Started a poetry interpretation assignment today. Students need to read all poems in their packet, find evidence of literary devices, interpret a poem and memorize a poem. Homework: Poetry interpretation packet due: 6/1/16

Social Studies: Started our whole class project of mosaic stained glass for the Middle Ages Faire. See above for the first draft

Math: Pg 421

Science: Does Air Have Mass Lab due on Friday.

Language Arts: Discussed metaphor and simile. We also read and interpreted Harlem by Langston Hughes and wrote our own dream poems. See above for some examples!

Reading: Performed our Reader's Theater.

Social Studies: Continued to work on our group Middle Ages Faire Project.

Math: Pg 415-416

** PJ Day is tomorrow for Duffield/Franco Homeroom**

Language Arts: Discussed the literary devices- hyperbole & imagery today in class. We also looked at Storyteller's Poems. Homework- 10-15 minutes of writing poetry

Reading: Reader's Theater review of all of the different aspects to keep in mind while presenting.   We will present in class tomorrow.

SS: Worked on our class stained glass mosaic Middle Ages project. See above- we have more paper to cut tomorrow:) Also, note the hand-made soaps wrapped and ready to sell at the Faire! Homework: People of the Middle Ages packets due tomorrow. 

Math: R & P pg 411

Science: none

Language Arts: Focused on more literary devices and speaking directly to the subject style poems. Homework- 10-15 minutes of writing poetry & bring a towel or small blanket to class tomorrow so we can write our spring haikus outdoors.

Reading: Practiced Reader's Theater and got some expert advice on our scripts.

SS: Worked on our Medieval Packets

Math: pg 407-408 problems 8-79 to 8-83 (If this was not done by today)

Science: Test corrections due tomorrow

Language Arts & Reading- Attended the 8th grade musical theater class dress rehearsal of Lion King Jr. If you can make it tonight or tomorrow night at 7:00 pm, it is worth it!

SS- Worked on Medieval Ages articles and packet.

Math: Same as last night

Science: Test corrections due Friday

Language Arts: Made lists of some characteristics of poetry and spoke about seeing the world through a poet's eyes. Homework: Spend 15 minutes sitting and observing ordinary objects around you through a poet's eyes. For example: Clock- time keeper of the future

Reading: New Reader's Theater group. 

SS: Finished a Cathedral video and summary sheet

Math: pg 407 problems 79-83

Science: DOL Reflection

Language Arts: We started our poetry unit today and discussed noticings in different poetry books. See above for some examples. 

Reading: Started our second round of Reader's Theater. 

SS: Homework- make sure you know what your GUILD is and who you are working with. I would suggest writing a quick blurb of 3-4 sentences to solidify your ideas. 

Math: Mr K- no homework

Science: Diversity of Life reflections are due on Wednesday. 

Language: Poetry starts on Monday!

Reading: Performed our Reader's Theater for a different 6th grade class.

SS: Continued our study of castles. GUILD ideas are due on Tuesday, May 17th.

Math: R & P pg 407 problem 74 & 78

Science: Diversity of Life reflections due Tuesday.

** HIGH ROPES course is tomorrow. BRING: a lunch, dress in layers, wear sunblock, closed-toed shoes, and a positive attitude.

Language Arts: Poetry starts on Monday. Bring a book to class tomorrow.

Reading: Assigned a nonfiction article- annotate, summarize and answer questions. Due tomorrow.

SS- Middle Ages Castle Packet- due tomorrow at the END of SS class.

Math: R & P 404

Science: Test corrections due Friday and self-reflection (Diversity of Life) due Tuesday, May 17th.

** Friday we are going to the HIGH ROPES COURSE. Be prepared for all kinds of weather- dress in layers **

Language Arts: Poetry will start this week- hoping for Thursday!

SS- Annotated and summarized a Middle Ages article.

Math: No math homework

Science:  Reflection on the Diversity of Life Notebook is due Tuesday May 17th. Test corrections are due on may 13th.

Language Arts: Continued to read our realistic pieces to the class

Reading: Finished up our Reader's Theater, for now!

Social Studies: Information was given about the Middle Ages Faire

Math: No homework

Science: Test corrections due Friday

**  Here is some more information about the ropes course and which obstacles you may take part in. 

High Challenge Course

Ascending 25-45 feet into the trees or poles, the High Challenge course includes elements designed to give individuals the opportunity to challenge themselves with the support and encouragement of the group. The experience includes instruction on climbing harnesses, an introduction to the climbing system, personal goal setting, and the opportunity to try a variety of thrilling challenges. This experience concludes with an opportunity for participants to reflect on their accomplishments and challenges, and what lessons they will take home. High elements include:

• Burma Bridge (School Forest)
• Cat Walk (both courses)
• Centipede (School Forest)
• High Inclined Log (School Forest)
• Hour Glass (School Forest)
• Multivine Traverse (both courses)
• Pole Jump (trapese)
• Tired Two Line (School Forest)
• Two Line Bridge (both courses)

Language Arts: Continued to read our realistic fiction pieces

Reading: Presented some of our Reader's Theater

SS- Watched a Japan Video

Math: No homework

** Thanks for all the nice kind words for teacher appreciation week!

Language Arts: Started our author share with our realistic fiction pieces.

Reading: We start presenting our Reader's Theater tomorrow.

SS- Video on Japan

Math: no homework

Science: no homework

Sci Quiz Tomorrow 5/5 - We created study guide: Blue represents where we covered the answers

NEARPOD CODE:

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Language Arts: Last day to work on realistic fiction pieces is TOMORROW in class as they are due on Thursday by 7:00 am.

Reading: Practiced our Reader's Theater

SS: Prepared and summarized Japan Unit- Socratic Seminar is tomorrow in class.

Math: Mr K's class: 8-38

Science: Bring a new notebook to class on Thursday! Test is also on Thursday.