6B ELA (Academies of Math & Science) //www.amsschools.org/apps/classes/892816/assignments/ Class Name: 6B ELA Instructor(s): B Nixon en-us SchoolSitePro <![CDATA[Due: 05/31/2019]]> //www.amsschools.org/homeworkItem5219453 //www.amsschools.org/apps/classes/892816/assignments/ This week is writing intensive.
We will be working around the clock on 2 writing pieces. 
 
Students must have the final drafts of their the 
1. Personal Narrative
2. Argumentative/Informative Essay
typed by Friday! 5/31/2019
 
We will be working on peer reviews/talks and writing conferences in class. However, in order to meet the deadline, with well written work, students must be working on these things at home as well!
 

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Homework: Students are tasked with beginning their personal narratives based on something they portrayed in their Heart Map. Page 1 due tomorrow. 
 
Here are 6th grade samples:
http://msmcclure.com/?page_id=945
 
 

]]> Thu, 23 May 2019 14:09:23 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/23/2019]]> //www.amsschools.org/homeworkItem5218193 //www.amsschools.org/apps/classes/892816/assignments/ 1. Reading Log- Read for 30 minutes talk about the elements of plot you've observed in  your book so far.
2. Finish Heart Map! In Color
 

]]> Thu, 23 May 2019 14:11:13 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/22/2019]]> //www.amsschools.org/homeworkItem5217077 //www.amsschools.org/apps/classes/892816/assignments/ Tonight students will read for 3” minutes and write a 5 sentence summary on their reading log.
 
Additionally, students will need to complete their Heart Map and have it ready for coloring tomorrow.

]]> Tue, 21 May 2019 18:37:51 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/21/2019]]> //www.amsschools.org/homeworkItem5216340 //www.amsschools.org/apps/classes/892816/assignments/ Due for all classes!
Today we began to review Elements of Fiction. Tonight the students are tasked with reading for 30 minutes and writing a 5 sentence paragraph describing the setting of the book they are reading so far. Students are NOT writing the typical summary. I will be checking that the students wrote descriptively about the setting!
 
Also, students only receive one copy of the reading log each time it is assigned. If a student misplaces their copy they may complete the log in a notebook with all the same components or print a copy from my Resources page!

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Due to NWEA testing we are continuing with our individual NWEA Map Learning Paths. Each student must receive 5 Blue ribbons on their NWEA Map Path for Reading Topics by Friday. 
 
Please message me on Class Dojo with any questions about other assignments!

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Each student must receive 5 Blue ribbons on their NWEA Map Path for Reading Topics by Friday. 
 
Please message me on Class Dojo with any questions about other assignments!

]]> Wed, 08 May 2019 07:49:03 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/03/2019]]> //www.amsschools.org/homeworkItem5203297 //www.amsschools.org/apps/classes/892816/assignments/ Each student must receive 5 Blue ribbons on their NWEA Map Path for Reading Topics by Friday. 
 
Please message me on Class Dojo with any questions about other assignments!

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Tonight's homework:
1. Finish Introduction and Body Paragraph 1.
 
2. Study Test Prep Vocabulary Words -- Quiz is tomorrow. Any student that absent and it is not an emergency will receive a 0.
Remember, each student must be in full uniform! No more jean Fridays.

If students still need to email me their articles, my email is bnixon@amscamelback.org
 
If a student misplaces their Writing Packet: Print a new one from my "Resources from Class" page.
https://www.amsschools.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1006513&type=u&pREC_ID=1600129

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Tonight’s homework:

 

1. Figurative Meaning Packet (1-10)

 

2. Study Test Prep Vocabulary Words (Quiz on Friday!!)

 

3. Students must find and print or email me 2 articles as evidence for their essay.

-  my email: bnixon@amscamelback.org

 

-  the article must be credible. Must have an author for each article. CANNOT be sample essays, stories, student blog postings, or power points.

 

 

Reminders!

AZMERIT IS NEXT WEEK — please be sure to send you child to school on time each day! 

 

Again, there is a vocabulary quiz on Friday, March 29th.

 

6A: Send students to school with a signed report card tomorrow, Thursday, March 28th.


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