Daily Homework by Tori Thon https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6 en-us 2018-07-24 14:58:05 UTC 2025-11-02 00:57:42 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Watchclock.png August 1, 2018 torithon4 https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/271821587 Bring a book to read during REACH.

Also, get the forms from your school folder signed if you have not already done so. Remember that you cannot get a lock until you have submitted your forms. ]]> 2018-08-02 21:16:08 UTC https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/271821587 August 13, 2018 torithon4 https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/272931778 Facebook activity is due tomorrow - Tuesday, August 14. 

This is your first graded assignment, so make sure that you turn it in on time. ]]> 2018-08-13 20:02:24 UTC https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/272931778 August 14, 2018 torithon4 https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/273040388 Each student should have two composition notebooks for ELA by Wednesday, August 15. ]]> 2018-08-14 12:21:10 UTC https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/273040388 August 17, 2018 torithon4 https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/273816526 All composition notebooks must be in class by Monday, August 20.

Bring a book cover to class.

Work on reading for your book report!

Finally - Have a great weekend!]]> 2018-08-17 20:50:06 UTC https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/273816526 August 22, 2018 - For REACH only torithon4 https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/274692105 Here are the directions for the letter to your parent/guardian. Remember that this is optional homework for tonight. We will finish the letter in class tomorrow:


Write a letter to your parent/guardian. 

Tell them about your experience so far in 6th grade:
-What’s your favorite class/teacher?
- What do you like best about Pine Mountain?
- How is middle school different than elementary school?
- Anything else you want them to know 

Here's a way to start in case you are stuck:

August 22, 2018

Dear Mom,

Sixth grade has been really fun so far! I have made some new friends, and I get to see some of my old ones. 
]]> 2018-08-22 19:06:00 UTC https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/274692105 August 27, 2018 torithon4 https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/275559677 Vocabulary is due tomorrow for 5 points off.
To get to vocabulary:
1. Go to Ms. Carother's blog (click the picture below)
2. Click on the link to the class OneNote Notebook (below the picture of the   bulletin board)
3. Click on the tab that says "On Level Vocabulary"
4. Click on the PDF icon and download - it's safe to download
     You should see the book pages for unit 1

Remember:
Choosing the Right Word
Synonyms
Antonyms
All go on one sheet of paper

Complete the sentence - on a separate piece of paper. This one is a quiz grade!]]> 2018-08-27 14:57:49 UTC https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/275559677 August 28, 2018 torithon4 https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/275841070 Color and cut out the two conjunctions worksheets that you received in class today.
Bring the pieces in a ziplock bag to class tomorrow. 
Here are some pictures showing you what the worksheets should look like once cut out and colored. Remember, you can use any colors that you want:

]]> 2018-08-28 12:47:29 UTC https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/275841070 torithon4 https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/275841540 2018-08-28 12:48:40 UTC https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/275841540 torithon4 https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/275841916 2018-08-28 12:49:55 UTC https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/275841916 torithon4 https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/275842036 2018-08-28 12:50:22 UTC https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/275842036 August 30, 2018 torithon4 https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/276737463 Last call for vocabulary homework. Assignments were due on Monday. 

Click the link below to see the pages from Unit 1. ]]> 2018-08-30 19:55:00 UTC https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/276737463 Week of September 10 torithon4 https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/279182611 Book reports are due on Friday, September 14. You need to be working on this throughout the week - Don't wait until the last minute!

Vocabulary Workshop Unit 2 due Monday, September 17. ]]> 2018-09-09 18:09:09 UTC https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/279182611 The Circuit torithon4 https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/289936422 Use this copy of The Circuit to help you prepare for Tuesday's summative assessment. (Click on the image to view the .pdf)]]> 2018-10-06 17:59:20 UTC https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/289936422 Walk Two Moons Packet Ch. 10-15 torithon4 https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/297410545 Due Monday, October 29. Use this attachment if you misplaced your packet:

]]> 2018-10-26 14:28:34 UTC https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/297410545 Walk Two Moccasins Writing Assignment torithon4 https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/298713565 Paragraph needs to be typed and shared no later than Friday, November 2. 

Writing Prompt:
Someone left a strange message on Phoebe's front steps that said, "Don't judge a man until you walk two moons in his moccasins." What do you think this message meant? Do you think Sal walks in other people's moccasins? Are there times when you think she should try this? Explain. 

Remember to use the R.A.C.E.S. strategy to help you write your constructed response!]]> 2018-10-30 19:14:46 UTC https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/298713565 Walk Two Moccasins Writing Assignment Part 2 torithon4 https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/299959962 After sharing your paragraph, print it out and do the following:


  1. Underline where you restated the question as a fact in red.
  2. Underline your answer in yellow.
  3. Underline where you cited evidence (gave an example from the book) in green. 
  4. Underline where you explained how their evidence supports their answer in blue.
  5. Underline where you sum everything up in orange.
Your printed, underlined paragraph is due Monday, November 5!
 
]]> 2018-11-02 19:13:06 UTC https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/299959962 Walk Two Moons Ch. 1-22 Study Guide torithon4 https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/300540371 Review this PowerPoint to help you study for the test on Wednesday, November 7!]]> 2018-11-05 15:55:51 UTC https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/300540371 Explanatory Writing Final Draft torithon4 https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/311354158 Due Friday, December 14

Writing prompt:
Explain how internal and external forces cause one character from the novel to grow or change.

Look through the attached PowerPoint for some helpful tips and reminders about explanatory writing!

Also, keep scrolling for the proficient student example that we have been using in class. It might help you to review the example when writing!]]> 2018-12-05 14:03:52 UTC https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/311354158 Proficient Student Example torithon4 https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/311383921 Double click to make it bigger!]]> 2018-12-05 14:53:24 UTC https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/311383921 Walk Two Moons Assessment torithon4 https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/313036201 Use this PowerPoint presentation to help you study for next Thursday's test! (Test on December 20, 2018)]]> 2018-12-10 17:02:02 UTC https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/313036201 Walk Two Moons Assessment torithon4 https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/315273316 Follow this link to view the Sway that will help you study for the test. Click on the picture, then choose the option that says "Open in New Window."

If that does not work, copy and paste this URL into your browser:
https://sway.office.com/9jIyIGJWvhpaljjQ?ref=Link

]]> 2018-12-17 17:51:59 UTC https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/315273316 Argument Writing Elements https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/315737871 Use this video to help you remember the important elements of argument writing:
claim
reasons
evidence

]]> 2018-12-19 00:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/315737871 Argument Group Project Instructions torithon4 https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/336876710 2019-03-01 15:17:55 UTC https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/336876710 Revised Argument Extended Response victoria_thon https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/343356368 Use this article to help you with your rough draft]]> 2019-03-20 14:38:38 UTC https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/343356368 Transition Words victoria_thon https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/343365936 To help you with your revised essay

]]> 2019-03-20 14:53:29 UTC https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/343365936 Rules for Punctuating Dialogue torithon4 https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/351950705 Review this video to help you with using dialogue in your narrative writing!]]> 2019-04-16 13:00:46 UTC https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/351950705 Narrative Writing - Helpful Tips torithon4 https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/352315015 Review this powerpoint to help you with tomorrow's narrative writing assignment. ]]> 2019-04-17 15:00:48 UTC https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/352315015 Types of Poetry - Poetry Book Project torithon4 https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/356239917 Review this PowerPoint to help you with the different poetic forms for your poetry book assignment. ]]> 2019-05-02 14:59:29 UTC https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/356239917 Figurative Language Notes torithon4 https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/356630507 Use these notes to help refresh your memory on the different types of figurative language required in your poetry book!]]> 2019-05-03 14:56:32 UTC https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/356630507 Rise of Nazism Notes https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/411926001 4th period: use this powerpoint to complete your notes. This will be on your test. ]]> 2019-11-15 17:16:29 UTC https://padlet.com/torithon4/yn342nbkyup6/wish/411926001