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HOME PACKET DURING CORNONA VIRUS /  HOME STUDY

The packet of work is available here to print  and printed at school for those that come by to pick up by Wednesday, March 18th.  All work should be completed by April 5th, 2020.
6th Grade Direction Sheet and Language Arts Review Pages
5th grade Direction Sheet / Language Arts Review / Math Review
5/6 Story Planner / Main Character / Setting / Science
6th Math Review
5/6 Research a College Sheets
Spelling / Vocabulary all groups
Group 4B
Group 6
Group 7
Group 9
Spelling Groups List

GENIUS HOUR INFORMATION

 On non-Mini course Fridays, students will work on a project they are passionate about.  Genius Hour Projects in the past have included a choreographed dance, makey makey finger pianos, buildings of the Roman Colisium, learning japanese, and ziplines to name a few. 

Want to learn more about Genius Hour? Check this video out! 

SHIPS SAMPLE PARENT LETTER
 
PEACE ASSEMBLY SLIDESHOW- HEROES OF PEACE 2019

ELA PROJECTS

Literature this year in 4th/5th ELA: Wind Cave (4th), Harrowing Ascent of Halfdome (5th), Patty Reed’s Doll, Poppy, By the Great Horn Spoon. 6th Grade Literature this year includes Bridge to Terabithia, Tuck Everlasting, Where the Red Fern Grows, Maniac McGee, Watson's go to Birmingham & Harrowing Ascent of Halfdome
Cool Book Card
Doll Project and Story
Video- school day in Japan
News Article on Long Walk to School
Video - Long Walk to School
Daily life in China
CNN Heroes- Stories of Peacemakers
Nobel Peace Prize Recipients

Biography Project - Due 3/22/18

The kids are starting to read their biographies in class and take notes. They will write an essay and make a poster board after.  
Character Bio Format Pg. 1
Character Research Notes - Page. 2
Character Bio - Page 3
Character Traits - Page 4
Biography Poster Examples
Sample of Character Trait BIO ESSAY
Local Organizations/ Events/ People of Peace
BELLRINGER
DORENE'S ELA BOOK PROJECTS ON SEESAW BLOG
LEVI'S ELA BOOK PROJECTS ON SEESAW BLOG

SCIENCE PROJECTS

Science Project Choices
ENVIRONMENTAL ARTICLES AND VIDEOS
Science Project Directions

TYPING & COMPUTER SKILLS

Typing is a skill that will become increasingly more in demand with the new Common CORE. We recommend: bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/ to build typing skills and fluency with a keyboard. Typing stories, e-mails and letters are all great practice to learning those keys!    

Summer READING

Summer Reading List
Summer Reading
Book Buddy Project
Picture
Summer is a great time to relax, have fun, and enjoy great books! Each student in Upper Department must read 3 books over summer.
You are encouraged to read more than 3 books if you would like!



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