Common Core Standards: This week we will be studying Subject and Object Pronouns, Pronouns and Antecedents, Possessive Pronouns, Who and Whom, and Indefinite and Reflexive Pronouns. Our words for the next two weeks are ego, hatch, intrepid, propulsion, silt, submersible, tentacles, converts, devise, efficiency, generated, percentage, proclaimed, reproduce, transmitted, bondage, commissioned, earthen, encounter, homesteaders, settlement, captive, companionship, existence, ordeal, primitive, sanctuaries, stimulating, conquer, destiny, expedition, insulated, isolation, navigator, provisions, verify Next vocabulary test will be on Friday, March 6, 2015 Remember Forensics is this week too! The kids will have a great experience and get to meet several hundred other kids. Please remind them that they represent our school, community and families while they are competing! I know they will go great! Let me know if you need anything and stay warm this week!! Mrs. Kief Mrs. Ann Kief 6th Grade Teacher/RtI Assistant Coordinator Chequamegon Middle School Glidden Campus 6th Grade Weekly Update
Mrs. Kief’s Classroom Touching Spirit Bear written by Ben Mikaelsen · Chapters 19-25 (Mon. ~ Fri.) · Vocabulary Test #4 (Thurs.) · Illustration of setting as described in the novel (Due Friday) Common Core Standards: · Cause and effect · Inferring · Unfamiliar words · Word choice · Description · Possessive pronouns Vocabulary: composure, chop, rafters, grimacing, sullen, gingerly, galvanized, resignation, persistence, breaching, orcas, omen, bough, steely, maggot Save the dates: Mr. Bill Harris to present on Electricity (2-9); Spring Fling Dance/Parent Meeting (2-10); Early Dismissal and Hat Day for St. Jude’s Donation (2-13); No School Monday (2-16) Touching Spirit Bear
Ben Michaelsen Common Core Standards: Graphic Sources, Summarizing, Great and Latin Roots, suffixes: -ian, -ant, -ent, -ist , past/present/future tenses Vocabulary: defy, feign, bizarre, meager, cough, shrouded, banishment, conjure, spew, grimace, skiff, brandish, trawler, mosey, muted, dawdle, sullenly, chafe, composure, incessant, ricochet, ashen, solitary, teem Reading Chapters 3 to 10 v Points to discuss at home: v At.`oow – explain what it is and ask if your family has an item that is passed down from generation to generation. v Healing Circle – what is the purpose of this Circle and what would you and your parents hope that the offender and victim would learn during this time? v What are some things you would be willing to eat if you are stranded on an island and have lost your ability to hunt game? v On a scale of 1-5 with one being sure survival and 5 being death where would you rank Cole. What makes you believe this? How does your response compare to where your parents would rank him. *** EXTRA CREDIT: Please share your parent’s thoughts with the class by completing the google form, and submit their responses with the class. Forensics is underway and we have our trip to the ski hill this week. We also have the Spelling Bee this week! There is a lot in a short time! Hope you all enjoy the activities! 6th Grade Weekly Update Mrs. Kief’s Classroom Touching Spirit Bear written by Ben Mikaelsen · Chapters 19-25 (Mon. ~ Fri.) · Vocabulary Test #4 (Thurs.) · Illustration of setting as described in the novel (Due Friday) Common Core Standards: · Cause and effect · Inferring · Unfamiliar words · Word choice · Description · Possessive pronouns Vocabulary: gluttonous, delirium, roiled, bile, relinquish, redemption, writhed, haphazard, charred, flitting, rivulets, gunwales, ingenuity, irked, chuffs, torrents, reverently, quarry, vaulted gorge awning. Save the dates: Mr. Bill Harris to present on Electricity (2-9); Spring Fling Dance/Parent Meeting (2-10); Early Dismissal and Hat Day for St. Jude’s Donation (2-13); No School Monday (2-16) |
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