Ms. Jackson:
6th Grade: ​
​Today you will be analyzing an informational text entitled "Opinion: Nike takes stand on NFL player protests with Kaepernick ad"
1. Download the file in which you will read the article​
2. The worksheet is composed of 4 multiple choice questions and 1 short response question in which you MUST use evidence from the text to support your inference​
3. The worksheet is editable OR complete your work on a separate document and send it back to me on Google Classroom. If you are having difficulties, have your parents send a picture of your work on class dojo.

Ms. Jackson:
6th Grade: ​
​Today you will be analyzing an informational text entitled "PRO/CON: Protesting the national anthem in the land of the free
1. Download the file (assessment) in which you will read the article​
2. The worksheet is composed of 8 multiple choice questions​
3. The worksheet is editable OR complete your work on a separate document and send it back to me on Google Classroom. If you are having difficulties, have your parents send a picture of your work on class dojo.

​Ms. Giordano
7th Grade: ​​Complete and submit work on Google Classroom by the end of the day

​Ms. Jackson:
6th Grade: No Homework

​Ms. Giordano
7th Grade: ​​Complete and submit work on Google Classroom by the end of the day

​Ms. Jackson:
6th Grade:
Good Morning Scholars,
​
There is no class today due to professional development for ELA teachers. The work for today consists of three different versions of the classic Tall Tale "John Henry." After each selection there are several multiple choice questions for you to answer. Please create a new document that includes only your answers to the questions, because the worksheet is not editable. This assignment is due at 5:00 PM. Stay safe and have a blessed day.

​Ms. Giordano
7th Grade: ​​Complete and submit work on Google Classroom by the end of the day

​Ms. Edouard:
8th Grade:
Wednesday 5/27- CommonLit: “On a Mountain Trail” by Henry Perry Robinson

• Assignment will be posted in the Classwork Section. Remember to use RACE/RAFT format for short responses for Full Credit.

​Ms. Jackson:
6th Grade:
​Unit 6: Elements of a Tall Tale
Today you will analyze a tall tale entitled "Stormalong"

1. Download the file and read the tall tale " Stormalong"
3. At the bottom of the story, you will see an "Exaggeration Worksheet". The worksheet provides exaggerated statements about the main character. Your task is to find and cite details from the story to support that exaggerated statements about the character. On the next page, you will answer two short response questions by including two details to support your analysis.
3. The worksheet is EDITABLE or you can complete your work on a separate document and send it back to me on Google Classroom. If you are having difficulties, have your parents send a picture of your work on class dojo.

​Ms. Giordano
7th Grade: ​​Complete and submit work on Google Classroom by the end of the day

​Ms. Edouard:
8th Grade:
​Tuesday May 26: CommonLit: "A Dead Woman's Secret" by Guy de Maupassant

• Please check the Classwork section of Google Classroom for the assignment of the day. There will be a passage, multiple choice and short response questions. Work is due by end of the day, unless stated otherwise.

• Scholars will  log in to CommonLit  by clicking "Login with Google" and using their school email.

​Ms. Jackson:
6th Grade:
Today you will be taking an assessment based on your understanding of elements of a folktale
​
1. Download the file (assessment) and read the poem entitled " The Four Dragons" ​
2. The test is composed of 8 multiple choice questions ONLY!! DO NOT answer the discussion questions at the bottom of the worksheet ​
3. The test is EDITABLE!! OR complete your work on a separate document and send it back to me on Google Classroom. If you are having difficulties, have your parents send a picture of your work on class dojo.

Ms. Giordano
7th Grade: ​​Complete and submit work on Google Classroom by the end of the day
​Journal ​

Ms. Jackson:
6th Grade:
Unit 6: Traditional Stories
Today you will analyze the development of the theme is short stories ​
​
1. Download the file and read each passage/ story. There are 9 passages ​
2. Below each passage is a multiple choice question ​
3. Read and analyze the text and how the events unfold through out the story to develop the theme, then select the best answer choice. ​
4. The worksheet is  EDITABLE or you can complete your work on a separate document and send it back to me on Google Classroom. ​
If you are having difficulties, have your parents send a picture of your work on class dojo.

​Ms. Giordano
7th Grade: ​​Complete and submit work on Google Classroom by the end of the day
​Journal 

​Ms. Edouard:
8th Grade:
Thursday 5/21- CommonLit: “The Tell- Tale Heart” by Edgar Allen Poe​

• Please check the Classwork section of Google Classroom for the assignment of the day. There will be a passage, multiple choice and short response questions. Work is due by end of the day, unless stated otherwise.

• Scholars will  log in to CommonLit  by clicking "Login with Google" and using their school email.

​Ms. Jackson:
6th Grade:
Unit 6: Traditional Literature
Today you will analyze a folktale and answer questions ​
​
1. Download the file and read the folktale "The Tyrant Who Became a Just Ruler"​
2. Below the folktale, there are 5 questions for you to answer. The first 3 questions are multiple choice (select one answer). Questions 4&5 are short response and requires two supporting details and an inference. ​
3. The worksheet is EDITABLE!! or you can complete your work on a separate document and send it back to me on Google Classroom. If you are having difficulties, have your parents send a picture of your work on class dojo.

​Ms. Giordano
7th Grade: ​​Complete and submit work on Google Classroom by the end of the day

Ms. Jackson:
6th Grade:
Today you will continue analyzing the elements of a folktale by looking at the development of characters in the story
​
1. Download the file and read the folktale "OOKA and The Honest Theif" ​
2. The worksheet is composed of 5 questions. Questions 1-3 requires you to find and cite details to support the description of the character. For questions 4 & 5  you MUST use TWO DETAILS to support your analysis (answer) for each question-RACE ​
3. The work is EDITABLE!! Or you can complete your work on a separate document and send it back to me on Google Classroom. If you are having difficulties, have your parents send a picture of your work on class dojo.

​Ms. Giordano
7th Grade: ​​Complete and submit work on Google Classroom by the end of the day

​Ms. Jackson:
6th Grade:
​Unit 6: Traditional Stories
Today you will analyze the elements of an African folktale ​
​
1. Download the file and read the folktale​
2. Below the text is a story elements graphic organizer ​
3. Read and analyze the text and how the events unfold through out the story.​
4. When you are finished reading, complete the graphic organizer using details from the story​
5. The worksheet is  EDITABLE or you can complete your work on a separate document and send it back to me on Google Classroom.
If you are having difficulties, have your parents send a picture of your work on class dojo.

​Ms. Giordano
7th Grade: ​​Complete and submit work on Google Classroom by the end of the day

​Ms. Edouard:
8th Grade:
Monday May 18: CommonLit: "The Sniper" by Liam O'Flaherty

• Please check the Classwork section of Google Classroom for the assignment of the day. There will be a passage, multiple choice and short response questions. Work is due by end of the day, unless stated otherwise.

• Scholars will  log in to CommonLit  by clicking "Login with Google" and using their school email.​