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Welcome to the students page! Scroll through this page to find classroom expectations, homework assignments, recommended reading list, and links to helpful student resources. Students, this page is designed to keep you informed on classroom happenings throughout the school year. Please feel free to check this page often for updated assignments and changes in our normal classroom schedule.
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Homework Assignments
Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Write vocab words 3 times each Write 12 sentences using the 12 vocab words Begin studying vocab words for the test on Friday Create flash cards to study for Friday's test Spelling Test Today! Read Soc. Studies Pgs 10-14 Draw a map of Michigan. Be sure to include a legend Finish map of Michigan Map of Michigan is due. Read Soc. Studies Pgs 17-24 No Homework Do math practice problems 1-8 on page 25 Do math comprehension problems 10-14 on page 29 No Homework. Test Today! Do practice math problems 1-5 on page 34 Do practice math problems 1-3 on page 36 Read Science book page 12-15 Draw a diagram of the wetlands Work on diagram of the wetlands Type a one page, double- spaced paper about the diagram of the wetlands Continue work on diagram and paper on the wetlands. Remember all is due on Monday
Note: We will be having a field trip to Chenery Auditorium to see a Christmas concert on December 13th, 2007 from 9:20am to 11:45am. Permisson slips will be sent home on November 26th, 2007. Please respond no later than December 10th, 2007. This is a free concert for students and volunteers.
Recommended Reading List for Sixth Graders:
1. Nothing But the Truth By: Avi
2. Tuck Everlasting By: Natalie Babbitt
3. The Birchbark House By: Louise Erdrich
4. On the Farside of the Mountain By: Jean Craighead George
5. Shiloh By: Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
6. Homecoming By: Cynthia Voigt
7. Charlotte's Web By:E.B White
8. Harriet the Spy By: Louise Fitzhugh
9. Island of the Blue Dolphins By: Scott O'dell
10. Sounder By: William Armstrong
STUDENT RESOURCES THAT CONNECT WITH CLASSROOM ASSIGNMENTS:
Michigan State Map Collection
This site provides students with a collection of Michigan maps that they can use as an outline for the Michigan maps that they will be creating. This site provides numerous maps that will serve as a great resource to students during their map making assignment.
http://geology.com/state-map/michigan.shtml
Wetlands Information
This site will provide students with information for their wetland projects including:information on various ecosystems that are not just limited to wetlands, information on fresh water wetlands, information on why the wetlands are in danger. This will be a valuable resource to students when they are working on their wetland assignment.
http://www.mbgnet.net/
Fractions
This site will provide students help with fractions. This site will help students with adding, multiplying, subtracting and dividing fractions. This a great resource to students who are struggling with the math concepts we are learning in class.
http://www.mathleague.com/help/fractions/fractions.htm
Writing Process
This site will provide students with assistance on the writing process. It covers all elements of the writing process such as, thesis statement, avoiding plagiarism, etc. This will be a great resource for students, once we begin our research paper assignment in January.
http://www.csuohio.edu/writingcenter/writproc.html
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School Phone: 269-384-1040 (hours: 8am - 4pm Mon-Fri)
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Last Updated: 11-16-07
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