Homework for Aug 31-Sept 4

Posted on August 31, 2009 by chris618

Announcements

Mini Book report is due on Friday. Use the book you read in August.

Math Chapter 1 test on Friday or next Tuesday, depending upon our speed.

Weekend

  • Read 1/2 hour in English every day and record it in reading log.
  • Math review next Tuesday, Chapter 1 test on Wednesday.
  • Have a great Labor Day weekend!

Wednesday Evening

  • Math core: page 60-61:  7-17 odd; 18, 19, 21,23,25,26,27,29,31; 34-47 all
  • Math Challenge: page 60-61:   20-47 all
  • Read 1/2 hour and record in log
  • Mini Book report due on Friday; Due Thurs (tomorrow) if you are out on Friday!

Tuesday Evening

  • Math pg 73: 46-49
  • English: Read 1/2 hour and record in log
  • Work on mini book report which is due Friday.

Monday Evening

  • 6A: REDO Math Core: pgs 55-56: 9-23 odds; 24, 25-35 odds; 37-40; 42-51
  • 6A: REDO Math Challenge: pgs 55-56: 25-51 all problems
  • Look up and write word meanings for words from Westing Game.
  • Read half hour and record in reading log. Due tomorrow.
  • Vocab builder sheets due tomorrow.
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Homework for August 24-30

Posted on August 24, 2009 by chris618

Announcements

  • Please bring in your blue Yosemite voting forms
  • Vocabulary Builder sheets due Tuesday Sept. 1

Friday Evening

  • Math Core: pgs 55-56: 9-23 odds; 24, 25-35 odds; 37-40; 42-51
  • Math Challenge: pgs 55-56: 25-51 all problems
  • Look up and write word meanings for:trifle, chandelier, tenant, bookie
  • Read half hour and record in reading log
  • Vocab builder sheets

Thursday Evening

  • No math tonight due to math benchmark testing today.
  • Re-read Lit book story Sound of Summer Running for quiz tomorrow.
  • This could count toward your half hour of English for the evening.
  • Vocabulary Builder due on Tuesday.

Wednesday Evening

  • No math homework due to benchmark testing
  • Math quiz tomorrow. Review parts of chapter 1 if you need to.
  • Read 1/2 hour and record it in your log.
  • Work on Vocabulary Builder sheet, due Tuesday

Monday Evening

  • Read 1/2 hour and record it in your log.
  • No math tonight due to benchmark testing today. :-(
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Homework for Aug. 17-21

Posted on August 17, 2009 by chris618

Weekend

  • Math pgs 46-47: 15, 17, 19, 30, 31, 33, 35, 37, 38, 39
  • Read 1/2 hour each day and record it in your log

Thursday Evening

  • Math page 43: all problems
  • Vocab test tomorrow: last chance to study!

Wednesday Evening

  • Finish poster of yourself if you didn’t finish in class
  • Class 6B: finish 4 questions on “They’re Made of Meat”
  • Keep preparing for test on Vocab list 2 for Friday
  • Read 1/2 hour in English
  • Math pg. 40: 10-26 evens; pg 41: 38-44 all problems

Tuesday Evening

English Work!

  • Finish Literary Devices poster(s)
  • Prepare for the vocabulary test on Friday
  • Read 1/2 hour every evening

Monday Evening

  • Math pp40-41: 11-27 odds; 28,29,31,33,34,35,36
  • Vocabulary List 2 (see next post down page)
  • Read in English 1/2 hour every day!
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Vocabulary List 2

Posted on August 17, 2009 by chris618

argument: giving several reasons to support your point
“Her argument for having a free dress day every day was really poor.”

assert: to say with confidence or force
“The teacher asserted her voice which made everyone stop and look.”

citation: to quote a passage, a reference, or a person who is an authority
“Give three citations of your research for each part of your report.”

conclusion: the final part of an article that summarizes the earlier parts, and a statement of opinion or decision
“Be sure your report’s conclusion includes your opinion.”

evidence: reasons which will prove or disprove an argument
“Is there any real evidence that space aliens exist?”

express: to put thoughts into words; to show or reveal
“Please express yourself without being unkind to others.”

inference: a hint or suggestion; to learn or understand without being directly told (this word is similar to infer – it’s just a different form)
“What inference can you draw from Harry Potter’s actions?”

passage: a part or section of a written work
“Read the passage from Hoot and answer the following questions.”

simile: figurative speech comparing two dissimilar things which uses “like” or “as.”
“Playing chess with Abby is like trying to out think a computer.”
“His temper is like a volcano.”

summarize: to make a brief description of the facts or actions of a story
“Please summarize the story in 200 words or less.” (this word is similar to summary)

thesis: the subject, or main idea of a story or piece of writing
“Be sure to put a thesis sentence in your introductory paragraph.”

tone: the writer’s attitude toward the material or reader (playful, formal, intimate, angry, serious, ironic, outraged, baffled, tender, etc.)
“I couldn’t take the story seriously because of the author’s humorous tone.”

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Vocabulary List 1

Posted on August 13, 2009 by chris618

6th Grade Spelling and Vocabulary
Week 1

accurate: to have no error or defect; true
“Her test paper was extremely accurate and had no mistakes.”

alternating: switching back and forth (example: girl-boy-girl-boy-girl-boy)
“We have math in the morning on alternating weeks.”

alliteration: a literary technique where multiple words start with the same sound
“Big Billy broke his bicycle while riding to the store.”

cite: to quote or mention in support of an argument
“Please cite your sources when your write your report.”

detail: a very small part of a bigger piece, sometimes very intricate or difficult
“Give me all of the details about Carly breaking up with George.”

diagram: a drawing or picture used to instruct or explain
“Examine the diagram to see how the earth recycles rocks.”

infer: to figure something out by reasoning, and not being directly told; to hint or suggest
“Am I to infer that  your homework is not done because you were out late last night?”

metaphor: figurative speech comparing two dissimilar things which does not use “like” or “as.”
“The cat was a bolt of lightning.” “Your hurtful words just added fuel to the fire.”

source: anything or place from which something comes or is obtained; origin
“I went to the original source of the story, and found that Juan’s dog really did eat his homework!”

suggests: to bring to mind; to offer for consideration
“Your growling stomach suggests we should stop for lunch.”

summary: a brief description of the facts or actions of a story
“Please give me a summary of your summer activities.”

unsupported: no proof or example
“It was an interesting story, but the statement that space aliens abducted him was completely unsupported.”

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Homework for Aug 10-14 2009

Posted on August 10, 2009 by chris618

Welcome back to school! You are a great group of students, and I’m looking forward to working with you this year!

If you haven’t already purchased a planner, please be sure to bring $5 to cover the cost.

Thursday Evening

  • Math page 31, questions 1-10; pages 32-33, odd numbered problems. Show work!
  • Last chance to study for tomorrow’s vocabulary test. See posting above for words if you have lost your sheet.

Tuesday Evening

  • Math pp 28-29 odd problems only. Show work!
  • Vocab list for test on Friday

Monday Evening

  • Study vocaubulary list 1 for test on Friday: spellings and definitions
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Sixth Grade Supply List

Posted on June 22, 2009 by chris618

Each student will need:

  • 1 box (qty 12) of #2 pencils
  • small pencil sharpener
  • erasers
  • 1 box (qty 10-12) of blue or black ballpoint pens
  • 1 box of markers
  • 1 box of colored pencils (optional)
  • pencil pouch
  • 3 spiral notebooks
  • ruler: 12 inch & centimeter scale
  • calculator (optional)
  • pair of scissors
  • protractor
  • compass (math)
  • Adelante planner

For the classroom

  • 1 box of Kleenex
  • 1 ream of copy paper
  • 1 ream of lined binder paper
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Have a Great Summer!

Posted on June 18, 2009 by chris618

I hope you all have a safe and wonderful summer. I enjoyed our year together and will miss you. Please come back and visit, and tell next year’s 6th graders what it’s like to be a 7th grader at a new school!

  • If you would like the picture files of your classroom portraits, just send me an email, and I’ll send them off to you.
  • Look for more pictures from our year to appear on the maestrochris.com web site later this summer!
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Yosemite Info

Posted on May 22, 2009 by chris618

If you need the equipment list of what to take to Yosemite, click here.

Contact info:

  • We call and update Adelante every day. Call Adelante at 482-5999.
  • Contact us through the Yosemite Institute for non-emergencies: (209) 379-9511
  • Maestro Chris’ Cell Phone (emergency only; coverage intermittent): (650) 533-5593
  • Ponch Robles’ Cell Phone (emergency only; coverage intermittent): (650) 703-3406

Students not going on the trip

Report to the office on Tuesday to pick up your work and classroom assignments. Your work will be used to grade you instead of the notebook grade that students on the trip will get.

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Homework for May 11-17

Posted on May 13, 2009 by chris618

Weekend

Wednesday Evening

  • Math pg. 455, problems 3-30; show proportions for # 3-18
  • Reading log

Tuesday Evening

  • Math pg. 455 even numbers
  • Reading Log
  • Science test tomorrow on plate tectonics
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