Due Tuesday:
- Write on a piece of paper an issue relating to refugees that you would like to address in a persuasive letter and also who that letter could be sent to
This doesn't have to be your final decision

End of term is Thursday! Turn in all late work by Wendesday!

6th Grade Math:
Section 2.1 starts on page 26, #1-6 (use back of labsheet from class today for problem 3-5) Extra Credit: 16, 17, 20, 21

Due Monday:
- Final draft of 'Prison Cell' poem (this was worked on in class last Friday and this Monday)
- Read 'Climate Change' article and answer the 4 questions on the back

END OF TERM IS NEXT THURSDAY! SERVICE REFLECTIONS NEED TO BE TURNED IN BY THEN...AND ALL MISSING WORK!!!

Today was a day of finishing things. We finished the read aloud and finished making the "hot spot" posters.

There is no new homework for core class tonight. Read read read, and keep track of your reading in your reading log.

This morning we began warming-up towards our persuasive piece. We will be gathering evidence/data and forming our opinions and next week begin writing a letter on whether or not the United States should raise it's cap on the number of refugees it allows per year.

Due Thursday:
- Reading response
- Mercy Corps field study

Due Monday:
- Final draft of 'Prison Cell' poem (this was worked on in class last Friday and this Monday)

END OF TERM IS NEXT THURSDAY! SERVICE REFLECTIONS NEED TO BE TURNED IN BY THEN...AND ALL MISSING WORK!!!

6th Grade Math
- due Thursday: Problems 16-27 (31-33, 36-38 extra credit) starts on page 12

Today we continued the read aloud, which almost had me crying when Marie's dad got shot by the rebel soldier. (I held it together...but I don't know if I'll have such luck as the story intensifies.) We also had a guest teacher come. Lynn Vandercamp came and taught/reviewed with the students how pollutants in the water affect animals and humans. The homework tonight relates to this.

Due Friday
-Read pages 6-10 in the refugee packet and answer the questions
-Complete worksheet relating to Lynn's Bio-accumulation lesson

And as always, read at least 20 minutes each night and record your reading in your reading log.

Due Friday:
Worksheet for pages 6-11 in Refugee reading packet

Due Wed 1/18/12
-Simulation Reflection
-Writing Prompt for Read Aloud (see below)

Choose one of the following prompts to write about:
1. You are a journalist who is hiding in the trees watching the soldiers steal the truck. Write your article telling the outside world what is going on.

2. You are a soldier in the group that stops Marie's family. What are you thinking as your lead soldier hurts Joseph and takes the family's money and truck? Are you in agreement with what he is doing or not? Could you stop him if you wanted to? Write your thoughts.

3. You are one of Marie's sisters. What are you thinking as you creep into the bush hoping to get away from the rebels? Write down your thoughts until you reach the truck.

No School Monday

Due Tuesday, Jan. 17:
- Refugee simulation reflection -- (copied front/back worksheet)
-Answer the questions about the Real Life Exhibit in your ecore journal
-Continue reading 20 minutes each night

Wednesday, Jan. 18th: Late Opening

We went to the Real Life Exhibit today. It was a striking experience, one that brought up strong emotions. A big thank you to the volunteers who helped make this trip possible. I so appreciate the parents of this class and your willingness to be involved in so many ways.

Due Friday, Jan. 13th
-Answer the questions about the Real Life Exhibit in your ecore journal
-Continue reading 20 minutes each night

Tomorrow is the Refugee Simulation. Students need to bring a lunch.

Due Thursday:
- Reading Response
- Bring a lunch for field study

Due Friday:
- Read 2 articles about refugees and legislation and answer the questions on a separate piece of paper
- Bring a lunch to eat after the simulation!

Due Tuesday:
- Final draft of "I Come From" poem from perspective of Tea Party refugee character

Due Wednesday:
- Readings on the Journey Home worksheet (read pages 1-5 in reading packet and answer worksheet questions)

Volunteer Opportunities:
1. Thursday 1/12 - be a chaperone/driver to the Real Life Exhibit 10:30-1:00 pm
2. Friday 1/13 - participate in the Refugee Simulation 9:30-2:30 (a minimum of 4 volunteers needed)

6th Grade Math:
Test Tuesday!
-Complete word problems from review sheet and 5 additional practice problems from the other side of the worksheet (choose 5 to do that you didn't do in class)
-Come prepared to take the test or have questions you want Sarah K to go over before you take the test!

Due Monday, Jan. 9th:
- Service Learning Reflection
- Illustrated Human Right Poster
- I Am From poem preparation (one side only)
- I Am From poem rough draft

Volunteer Opportunities:
1. Thursday 1/12 - be a chaperone/driver to the Real Life Exhibit 10:30-1:00 pm
2. Friday 1/13 - participate in the Refugee Simulation 9:30-2:30 (a minimum of 4 volunteers needed)

We will be having a Tea Party next week on Tuesday, January 10th. The students have been given a Tea Party Role. Each student will take on the role of a refugee. They will read about the refugee and share that person's story as if it is their own. The homework tonight is in preparation for that day.

Due Friday, Jan. 9th:

Read your refugee story
Complete the worksheet/guide - signed by a parent

Due Thurs - Reading response
- reading log up to date

Due January 9th
- Service Reflection (for a school, community, or multicultural experience -- refer to What? SoWhat? Now What? questions)
- Illustrated Human Right

6th Grade Math:
Due Thursday- #5-10, 30-35 extra credit-- starts on page 56

Students have been asked to keep a reading log of their daily reading. They are expected to read 20 minutes a night. If one night's reading is missed, it can be made up the next night. The weekly expectation is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Welcome Back! It was great to see everyone today and hear some highlights of winter break. We launched our January study of refugees today with a silent discussion of photos and quotes from refugees and a discussion about what rights humans around the world should all have. I am excited about all we will be learning and exploring around this topic.

Homework:

Due Wed - Extra credit superhero story
- Pg. 19 service reflection

Due Thurs - Reading response
- reading log up to date

Students have been asked to keep a reading log of their daily reading. They are expected to read 20 minutes a night. If one night's reading is missed, it can be made up the next night. The weekly expectation is 2 hours and 20 minutes.