Weekly Assignment Guide 2017-2018 Week of 8/14/17 High School ELA - III/IV WA 1: Identify the author’s of view in a text (literary, informational, opinion, and who is speaking). Letter: p Communication Word: again Story: RW Grade 2 Unit 5 Soccer Friends LA: What is a Sentence? (starts/ends) Writing: Draft - Persuasive/Argument Math - Geometry Unit 1, WA 1: Identify examples of angles, circles, perpendicular parallel lines, and line segments. Science - Biology WA 1: Begin a project for Science Fair (Think of a problem, come up with a hypothesis, and begin to take data). Social Studies - World WA 1: Using maps of countries or continents, highlight changes of boundaries over time. Standards: LAFS.910.RI.2.AP.6a; LAFS.1112.RI.2.AP.6a Standards: MAFS.912.G-CO.1.AP.1a Standards: SC.912.N.1.In.2 Standards: SS.912.G.4.In.i Week of 8/21/17 High School ELA - III/IV WA 2: Evaluate the author’s claim in a story to determine if supported by text evidence. Letter: b Communication all done Story: RW Grade 2 Unit 5 Soccer Friends LA: Nouns (person, place or thing) Writing: Edit - Persuasive/Argument Math - Geometry Unit 1, WAs 2 & 3: Describe the rotations and reflections of a rectangle, parallelogram, trapezoid, or regular polygon that maps each figure onto itself. Science - Biology WA 2: Continue Science Fair project (Make observation, take data and begin to create display board). Social Studies - WA 2: Describe significant facts about the Byzantine Empire, including: the extent of the territory, key leaders, and a cultural contribution. Standards: LAFS.910.RI.3.AP.8c; LAFS.1112.RI.3.AP.8c Standards: MAFS.912.G-CO.1.AP.3a Standards: SC.912.N.1.In.2 Standards: SS.912.W.2.In.a, SS.912.W.2.In.d
Weekly Assignment Guide Week of 8/28/17 High School ELA - III/IV WA 3: Compare and contrast how two or more authors write about the same topic. Letter: t Communication Words: all gone/gone Story: Find Soccer Nonfiction book. LA: (action) Writing: Final - Persuasive/Argument Math - Geometry Unit 1, WAs 2 & 3: Describe the rotations and reflections of a rectangle, parallelogram, trapezoid, or regular polygon that maps each figure onto itself. Science - Biology WA 3: Continue Science Fair project (Make observation, analyze data, summarize and write conclusion). Social Studies - World WAs 3 & 4: Identify similarities and differences of the Byzantine and Roman Empires. Standards: LAFS.910.RI.4.AP.10c, LAFS.910.W.2.AP.5c, LAFS.1112.RI.4.AP.10c, LAFS.910.W.2.AP.5c Standards: MAFS.912.G-CO.1.AP.3a Standards: SC.912.N.1.In.1 Standards: SS.912.W.2.In.c Week of 9/4/17 High School ELA - III/IV WA 4: Summarize the key details of a story. Letter: d Communication Word: different Story: RW Grade 2 - Unit ?? - Amira’s Petting Zoo LA: Adjectives Writing - Math - Geometry Unit 1, WAs 4 - 6: Explore the process of defining: translations in terms of parallels lines Science - Biology WA 4: Complete Science Fair project (Complete the display board and Present the project). Social Studies - World WAs 3 & 4: Identify similarities and differences of the Byzantine and Roman Empires. Standards: LAFS.910.RL.1.AP.1d, LAFS.1112.RL.1.AP.1a Standards: MAFS.912.G-CO.1.AP.4a Standards: SC.912.N.1.In.1 Standards: SS.912.W.2.In.c
Weekly Assignment Week of 9/11/17 High School ELA - III/IV WA 5: Determine the meaning of figurative phrases used in text (similes). Letter: f Communication Word: help RW Grade 2 - Workshop p. 315-325 LA: Simile Writing: Edit - Math - Geometry Unit 1, WAs 4 - 6: Explore the process of defining: reflections in terms of perpendicular lines Science - Biology WA 5: Compare living and non-living things to explain how living things are special (cells: animals, plants, and humans). Social Studies - WAs 5 & 6: researching at least two Western-European medieval civilizations, create a cultural replica (i.e. shields, tools, castles). Standards: LAFS.910.RL.2.AP.4a, LAFS.1112.RL.2.AP.4a Standards: MAFS.912.G-CO.1.AP.4a Standards: SC.912.L.14.In.1 Standards: SS.912.W.2.Pa.e Week of 9/18/17 High School ELA - III/IV WA 6: Retell a story in sequence using first, next, then and last. Letter: s Communication Word: look Story: RW Grade 2- A Different Set of Stars LA: Parallel Structure Writing - Final - Math - Geometry Unit 1, WAs 4 - 6: Explore the process of defining: rotations in terms of circles Science - Biology WA 6: Create a model of a plant or animal cell, including their major parts and functions (including the cell membrane, nucleus, and cytoplasm). Social Studies - World WAs 5 & 6: After researching at least two Western-European medieval civilizations, create a cultural replica (i.e. shields, tools, castles). Standards: LAFS.910.RL.2.AP>5a, LAFS.910.W.1.AP.1c, LAFS.1112.RL.2.AP.5a, LAFS.1112.W.1.AP.1d Standards: MAFS.912.G-CO.1.AP.4a Standards: SC.912.L.14.In.2 Standards: SS.912.W.2.Pa.e
Weekly Assignment Guide Week of 9/25/17 High School ELA - III/IV WA 7: Collaborate to find text features (photos and captions) to support an author’s point of view in a narrative. Letter: k Communication Word: more Story: RW Grade 2 – Workshop: Lightning Lives LA: Synonyms Writing: Draft - Math - Geometry Unit 2, WA 7: Identify shapes created by crossed-sections of figures. Science - Biology WA 7: Explain how new cells are created (cell division). Social Studies - World WAs 7 & 8: Create a visual representation showing the contributions of the peasants, artisans, and merchants in feudal Japan. Standards: LAFS.910.RL.2.AP.6b; LAFS.1112.RL.2.AP.6b Standards: MAFS.912.G-MD.2.AP.4a Standards: SC.912.L.16.Su.6 Standards: SS.912.W.2.In.t Week of 10/2/17 High School ELA - III/IV WA 8: Compare at least two different sources with a similar theme (nonfiction text and blog/social media) and explain why they are/are not credible. Letter: g Communication Word: stop Story: RW Grade 2 - LR: How Butterflies Came to Be LA: Punctuation Writing: Edit - Math - Geometry Unit 2, WA 8: Use geometric shapes and their properties to describe objects (dice has 6 faces, 12 edges and 8 vertices just like a cube). Science - Biology WA 8: Connect parts of plants (leaf, stem, root, and flower) to their functions (food production, support, water transport, and reproduction). Social Studies - World WAs 7 & 8: Create a visual representation showing the contributions of the peasants, artisans, and merchants in feudal Japan. Standards: LAFS.910.SL.1.AP.2a; LAFS.1112.SL.1.AP.2a Standards: MAFS. 912.G-MG.1.1 (Standard) Standards: SC.912.L.14.Su.4 Standards: SS.912.W.2.In.t
Weekly Assignment Guide Week of 10/9/17 High School ELA - III/IV WA 9: Provide a summary of the central idea in an informational text. Letter: a Communication Word: what Story: RW Grade 2 - Workshop: Eagles and Eaglets LA: Multi-Meaning Word Writing: Final - Math - Geometry Unit 2, WA 9: Draw a conclusion about the relationship between density and area, and density and volume; using real-world models (the more objects in a space/container, the denser it is). Science - Biology WA 9: Investigate fossils and relate them to their species. Social Studies - World WA 9: Investigate and prepare a report on the achievements of Charlemagne. Standards: LAFS.910.RI.1.AP.2d, LAFS.910.W.1.AP.2b, LAFS.1112.RI.1.AP.2d, LAFS.1112.W.1.AP.2b Standards: MAFS.912.G-MG.1.AP.2a Standards: SC.912.L.15.Su.1 Standards: SS.912.W.2.In.k Week of 10/16/17 High School ELA - III/IV WA 10: Describe how the two main characters of the story interact with each other. Letter: o Communication Word: I Story: RW Grade 2 - Anthology: Lola and Tiva LA: Active & Passive Verbs Writing: - Math - Geometry Unit 2, WAs 10 & 11: Design and create a geometric figure to satisfy physical restrains or minimize cost (Fit a rectangular prism in a square box; pack 3 watermelons in a suitcase to prevent breaking). Science - Biology WA 10: Classify living organisms into kingdoms (animal, plants, and fungus). Social Studies - World WAs 10 & 11: Write a report or create a presentation featuring the important social and economic characteristics of Ghana. Standards: LAFS.910.RI.1.AP.3b; LAFS.1112.RI.1.AP.3b Standards: MAFS.912.G-MG.1.AP.3a Standards: SC.912.L.15.In.2 Standards: SS.912.W.3.In.j
Weekly Assignment Guide Week of 10/23/17 High School ELA - III/IV WA 11: Determine the meaning of figurative language (metaphors). Letter: m Communication Words: he-him-his Story: RW Grade 2 Unit 6 Week 5 - LR: A Fantastic Day LA: Metaphors Writing: Edit - Math - Geometry Unit 2, WAs 10 & 11: Design and create a geometric figure to satisfy physical restrains or minimize cost (Fit a rectangular prism in a square box; pack 3 watermelons in a suitcase to prevent breaking). Science - Biology WA 11: Recognize that different living things produce a greater number of offspring than other living things (fish, turtle). Social Studies - World WAs 10 & 11: a report or create a presentation featuring the important social and economic characteristics of Ghana. Standards: LAFS.910.RI.2.AP.4a; LAFS.1112.RI.2.AP.4a Standards: MAFS.912.G-MG.1.AP.3a Standards: SC.912.L.15.In.5 Standards: SS.912.W.3.In.j Week of 10/30/17 High School ELA - III/IV WA 12: Identify what medium is best used for presenting certain of information (maps, charts, photographs). Letter: n Communication she-her-hers Story: RW Grade 2 - LR: Government Rules LA: Proper Nouns Writing: Final - Math - Geometry Unit 3, WAs 12 & 13: Compare at least three circles and their diameters to state whether the circumferences increased or decreased. Science - Biology WA 12: Compare characteristics (traits) of living thing between the offspring and the parent. Social Studies - World WAs 12 & 13: List and relate to the other, achievements and/or contributions of the Asian and African civilizations. Standards: LAFS.910.RI.3.AP.7a, LAFS.910.W.1.AP.3a, LAFS.1112.RI.3.AP.7a, LAFS.1112.W.1.AP.3a Standards: MAFS.912.G.C.1.AP.1a Standards: SC.912.L.16.Su.1 Standards: SS.912.W.3.Pa.m Weekly Assignment Guide
Week of 11/6/17 High School ELA - III/IV WA 13: Present an argument for or against a stated claim & comment a peer’s claim (The Frontier time period is the best time to live). Letter: l Communication Words: you - your Story: RW Grade 2 - LR: The Life of a Homesteader LA: Opinion Words Writing: Draft Math - Geometry Unit 3, WAs 12 & 13: Compare at least three circles and their diameters to state whether the circumferences increased or decreased. Science - Biology WA 13: Investigate the fact that DNA exists in all living organisms, and draw conclusions about the purpose of DNA (responsible for physical traits and characteristics- speed, height, hair/eye color). Social Studies - World WAs 12 & 13: List and relate to the achievements and/or contributions of the Asian and African civilizations. Standards: LAFS.910.SL.1.AP.3d; LAFS.1112.SL.1.AP.3d Standards: MAFS.912.G.C.1.AP.1a Standards: SC.912.L.16.Su.2 Standards: SS.912.W.3.Pa.m Week of 11/13/17 High School ELA - III/IV WA 14: Underline the pronouns in the story and/or replace nouns with pronouns. Letter: r Communication Word: don’t Story: RW Grade 2 - Workshop: Soccer Friends LA: Pronouns: I, You, He, She, It We, They Writing: Edit Math - Geometry Unit 3, WAs 14 & 15: Use appropriate formulas to calculate volume for cylinders, pyramids and cones Science - Biology WA 14: Investigate and report how science is used to develop new food and/or medicine (biotechnology). Social Studies - World WAs 14 & 15: Describe how early Meso and South American cultures (Olmec, Zapotec, Chavin) had an effect on later civilizations. Standards: LAFS.910.L.3.AP.4d; LAFS.1112.L.3.AP.4d Standards: MAFS.912.G-MD.1.AP.3a Standards: SC.912.L.16.Su.4 Standards: SS.912.W.3.In.o Weekly Assignment Guide
ELA - III/IV WA 17: Locate antonyms the author used in the story. Letter: z Story: RW Grade 2 - Workshop: Tornado LA: Antonyms Math - Geometry Unit 3, WAs 16 & 17: Use the distance formula to calculate perimeter and area of polygons plotted on a coordinate Science - Biology WAs 17 & 18: Research different ecosystems, and create a presentation showing how the living things there can be affected by changes in the environment (disruption to food supply, weather, and introduction of predators). Social Studies - World WAs 16 - 18: After researching at least two Meso and South American civilizations, create replicas for 3 out of the 4 cultural areas: agriculture, architecture, astronomy, and mathematics. Standards: LAFS.910.L.3.AP.6a; LAFS.1112.L.3.AP.6a Standards: MAFS.912.G-GPE.2.AP.7a Standards: SC.912.L.17.In.2 Standards: SS.912.W.3.In.r Week of 12/18/17 High School ELA - III/IV WA 18: Draw conclusions (inferences) on text evidence and illustrations. Letter: j Story: RW Grade 2 - Workshop: Dive Teams LA: Adjectives Writing Persuasive/Argument Math - Geometry Unit 4, WA 18: Determine if two figures are similar, based on their properties. (i.e. Science - Biology WAs 17 & 18: Research different ecosystems, and create a presentation showing how the living things can be affected by changes in the environment (disruption to food supply, weather, and introduction of predators). Social Studies - World WAs 16 - 18: researching at least two Meso and South American civilizations, create replicas for 3 out of the 4 cultural areas: agriculture, architecture, astronomy, and mathematics. Standards: LAFS.910.RI.1.AP.1a; LAFS.1112.RI.1.AP.1a Standards: MAFS.912.G-SRT.1.AP.2a Standards: SC.912.L.17.In.2 Standards: SS.912.W.3.In.r Weekly Assignment Week of 1/8/18 High School ELA - III/IV Math - Geometry Science - Biology Social Studies - World
RW Grade 2 - Workshop: Taking Care of Pepper LA: Predicate Standards: LAFS.910.W.1.AP.1a; LAFS.1112.W.1.AP.1a Standards: MAFS.912.G-GPE.2.AP.5a Standards: SC.912.L.18.Su.6 Standards: SS.912.W.9.In.f, SS.912.G.4.In.g Week of 2/12/18 High School ELA - III/IV WA 24: Write an expository text including introduction, two supporting details and a conclusion on the causes and effect of beach erosion. Letter: e Story: RW Grade 2 - Workshop: Into the Sea LA: Prepositional phrases: in, at, of Writing Persuasive/Argument Math - Geometry Unit 5, WA 24: When a line, construct other lines that are either perpendicular or parallel to it. Science - Biology WAs 24 & 25: Sequence and then compare the life cycles of different plants (fruits, vegetables, trees, grass, etc.). Social Studies - World WAs 24 & 25: Using at least two sources (artifacts, imagines and/or auditory/written sources), with differing points of view, compare information found about the discovery of America. Standards: LAFS.910.W.1.AP.2a; LAFS.1112.W.1.AP.2a Standards: MAFS.912.G-CO.4.AP.12e; MAFS.912.G-CO.4.AP.12f Standards: SC.912.L.15.Pa.1 Standards: SS.912.W.1.In.e Weekly Assignment Guide Week of 2/19/18 High School ELA - III/IV WA 25: Write about a hero with an introduction, two supporting details and a conclusion to support your claim. Math - Geometry Unit 5, WAs 25 & 26: Measure lengths of line segments and angles to discover: a) congruent angles when parallel lines are cut with Science - Biology WAs 24 & 25: Sequence and then compare the life cycles of different plants (fruits, vegetables, trees, grass, etc.). Social Studies - World WAs 24 & 25: at least two sources (artifacts, imagines and/or auditory/written sources), with differing points of view, compare information
LA: Subjects Writing Persuasive/Argument Standards: LAFS.910.SL.1.AP.1a; LAFS.1112.SL.1.AP.1a Standards: MAFS.912.G-C.1.AP.2a Standards: SC.912.L.18.In.5 Standards: SS.912.W.4.10 - Regular Standard Week of 3/12/18 High School ELA - III/IV WA 28: Collaborate with a peer to speech to present formally and informally. Letters: ~ng Story: RW Grade 2 - Workshop: Happy New Year! LA: Similes Math - Geometry Unit 6, WAs 28 & 29: Construct the inscribed and circumscribed circles of a triangle. Science - Biology WAs 28 & 29: Conduct a review of the advertisements for health information, products, and services, (including magazine articles, diet or nutritional supplements, energy drinks, exercise videos or equipment, fitness and health professionals) and draw conclusions about the validity of the information found. Social Studies - World WAs 28 & 29: Produce and execute a demonstration highlighting an idea developed during the Scientific Revolution (choice of: the revolution of planets, the pendulum or the microscope). Standards: LAFS.910.SL.2.AP.6a; LAFS.1112.SL.2.AP.6a Standards: MAFS.912.G-C.1.AP.3a Standards: HE.912.B.3.In.a Standards: SS.912.W.4.In.f Weekly Assignment Guide Week of 3/26/18 High School ELA - III/IV WA 29: Use a graphic organizer to describe a speech. Letters: sh~ Story: LA: Punctuation: Quotation Math - Geometry Unit 6, WAs 28 & 29: Construct the inscribed and circumscribed circles of a triangle. Science - Biology WAs 28 & 29: Conduct a review of the advertisements for health information, products, and services, (including magazine articles, diet or nutritional supplements, energy drinks, exercise videos or equipment, fitness Social Studies - WAs 28 & 29: Produce and execute a demonstration highlighting an idea developed during the Scientific Revolution (choice of: the revolution of planets, the pendulum or the microscope).
clubs, and health professionals) and draw conclusions about the validity of the information found. Standards: LAFS.910.RI.4.AP.10a; LAFS.1112.RI.4.AP.10a Standards: MAFS.912.G-C.1.AP.3a Standards: HE.912.B.3.In.a Standards: SS.912.W.4.In.f Week of 4/2/18 High School ELA - III/IV WA 30: Compare and contrast reading a story to listening to an audio version of the story. Letters: ~zh Story: LA: Adjectives Math - Geometry Unit 6, WAs 30 & 31: Construct an equilateral triangle, a square, and a regular hexagon, which are each inscribed in a circle. Science - Biology WA 30: Role-play a situation where you help a friend who has signs of an illness (stomachache, toothache, and headache) by asking questions, actively listening, communicating with an adult. Social Studies - World WAs 30 - 32: Create a unique piece of art to display during the Art Showcase Standards: LAFS.910.RL.3.AP.7a; LAFS.1112.RL.3.AP.7a Standards: MAFS.912.G-CO.4.AP.13a Standards: HE.912.B.4.In.d Standards: SS.912.W.5.In.b, SS.912.W.4.Pa.c Weekly Assignment Guide Week of 4/9/18 High School ELA - III/IV WA 31: Draw meaning from, and note similarities between at least two poems. Letters: ~ch Story: RW Grade 2 – Anthology: Books to the Ceiling, I’ve Got This Covered, Eating While Reading LA: Metaphors Math - Geometry Unit 5, WAs 30 & 31: Construct an equilateral triangle, a square, and a regular hexagon, which are each inscribed in a circle. Science - Biology WAs 31 & 32: Create a commercial to convince people to stay healthy through the practices of exercise and healthy eating. Social Studies - World WAs 30 - 32: Create a unique piece of art to display during the Art Showcase
Standards: LAFS.910.RL.4.AP.10a; LAFS.1112.RL.4.AP.10a Standards: MAFS.912.G-CO.4.AP.13a Standards: HE.912.B.5.In.2 Standards: SS.912.W.5.In.b, SS.912.W.4.Pa.c Week of 4/16/18 High School ELA - III/IV WA 32: Make appropriate comments on a character’s problem and solution. Letters: wh~ Story: RW Grade 2 – Workshop: A Difficult Decision LA: Suffix: -ful, -less Math - Geometry Unit 7, WAs 32 & 33: Transform a geometric figure using rotation, reflection, and translation using graph paper, tracing paper, or geometric software. Science - Biology WAs 31 & 32: Create a commercial to convince people to stay healthy through the practices of exercise and healthy eating. Social Studies - World WAs 30 - 32: Create a unique piece of art to display during the Art Showcase Standards: LAFS.910.SL.1.AP.1c; LAFS.1112.SL.1.AP.1b Standards: MAFS.912.G-CO.1.AP.5a Standards: HE.912.B.5.In.2 Standards: SS.912.W.5.In.b, SS.912.W.4.Pa.c Weekly Assignment Guide Week of 4/23/18 High School ELA - III/IV WA 33: Make a list of plural and singular nouns on a topic (farm animals, people). Letters: ~oo Story: LA: Plural Math - Geometry Unit 7, WAs 32 & 33: Transform a geometric figure using rotation, reflection, and translation using graph paper, tracing paper, or geometric software. Science - Biology WAs 33 & 34: Investigate how your school supports healthy living. Then, write thank you notes to staff members citing the specific ways they help support the school (Coach teaches physical fitness, nurses provide health screenings, cafeteria staff provide Social Studies - WA 33: Find and communicate components of political or economic systems from European countries that were used in the early Americas.
LAFS.910.SL.2.AP.5a; LAFS.1112.SL.2.AP.5a MAFS.912.G-SRT.3.AP.8a HE.912.B.6.In.1 SS.912.W.9.In.b Week of 5/14/18 High School ELA - III/IV WA 36: Complete a short research project. Letters: ~ow Story: RW Grade 2 – Workshop: The Life of a Dollar Bill LA: Organization: strong conclusion Math - Geometry Unit 7, WAs 35 & 36: Using the Pythagorean Theorem and a calculator, solve for the missing side of a triangle (i.e. a2+b2=c2: any of the variables can be solved for). Science - Biology WAs 35 & 36: Research and create a checklist containing healthy hygiene practices. Then, assess yourself using that checklist. Social Studies - WAs 35 & 36: Report on the results of the post-1945 economic increase in regards to at 2 of the following: medical and technological advances, consumerism, or standard of living. Standards: LAFS.910.W.3.AP.7a; LAFS.1112.W.3.AP.7a Standards: MAFS.912.G-SRT.3.AP.8a Standards: HE.912.B.6.In.1 Standards: SS.912.W.9.In.b