​Ms. Victor:
6th Grade:

​Mr. Bruning:
7th Grade:
​Homework:  

1)Study text pages 164-167 for tomorrow's assessment on the Ending of the Revolutionary War.

2)Next month is Women’s History Month. To note the contributions of women in various fields, pretend the U.S. Postal Service is considering a number of possible honorees. Write a persuasive, two-page essay telling USPS officials why Abigail Adams deserves a stamp. You must cite at least three sources for your argument, provide a clear beginning, middle and end, and indent for paragraphs. If you choose, design a stamp to accompany your letter. This writing project is due Wednesday, March 3.

​Ms. Victor:
6th Grade:

Mr. Bruning:
7th Grade:  Study today's text pages (164-167) and notes for Thursday's assessment on the ending of the Revolutionary War.​

​Mr. Antoine:
8th Grade:

​Ms. Victor:
6th Grade: No homework over the break.

​Mr. Bruning:
7th Grade: No homework over the break.

​Ms. Victor:
6th Grade:

​Mr. Bruning:
7th Grade:HOMEWORK:

Answer the following questions about Valley Forge with a one-paragraph response for each:

1)What were the conditions like that made it so hard for George Washington's soldiers to survive the brutal winter at Valley Forge?  USE RACE FORMAT FOR THIS QUESTION.

2)Pretend you were one of George Washington soldiers at Valley Forge.  Would you have tried to survive the tough winter at Valley Forge or would you fled and tried to return to your home in one of the13 colonies?  Describe how either decision would be very difficult.  YOU DO NOT HAVE TO USE RACE FORMAT FOR THIS QUESTION.

**This assignment is due Thursday, February 11.​

​Mr. Antoine:
8th Grade:

​Ms. Victor:
6th Grade:

​Mr. Bruning:
7th Grade:HOMEWORK:

Answer the following questions about Valley Forge with a one-paragraph response for each:

1)What were the conditions like that made it so hard for George Washington's soldiers to survive the brutal winter at Valley Forge?  USE RACE FORMAT FOR THIS QUESTION.

2)Pretend you were one of George Washington soldiers at Valley Forge.  Would you have tried to survive the tough winter at Valley Forge or would you fled and tried to return to your home in one of the13 colonies?  Describe how either decision would be very difficult.  YOU DO NOT HAVE TO USE RACE FORMAT FOR THIS QUESTION.

**This assignment is due Thursday, February 11.​

Mr. Antoine:
8th Grade: Homework Classkick.com
"A visual history of iconic Black hairstyles" Article (Slides 5-9)

​Ms. Victor:
6th Grade:

​Mr. Bruning:
7th Grade:
Homework:

Write a well-constructed paragraph for each of the following questions:

1. In personal terms, describe what makes Black History Month important to you.

2. What current African-American public figure do you think has done the most outstanding work on behalf of the black community and the country?

**This assignment is due Tuesday, February 9.

​Mr. Antoine:
8th Grade:

​Ms. Victor:
6th Grade:

​Mr. Bruning:
7th Grade:
​HOMEWORK: None-assessment given today.

​Mr. Antoine:
8th Grade:
Homework 2/2/21 Classkick.com (Use Google credentials Not CLEVER login information)

Title: Washington's Salmon Canning Industry depended on Immigrants
(Informational Article)
Exit Ticket/ H.W: slide 5 LETTER A and slide 6.
A. Text feature Analysis: Any inference that you can make?

Title: A DEFENSELESS CREATURE (Realistic Fiction)
A. Visual aid/ Illustration Analysis: What mood/ feeling in this illustration being described? Explain/ Cite evidence in text box
Complete Slides 14 and 15 with strategies

​Ms. Victor:
6th Grade:

Mr. Bruning:
7th Grade: Review the Newsela article, "The Declaration of Independence and its legacy" and text pages 122-125, 131-133 for Tuesday's assessment on the start of the American Revolution.​

Mr. Antoine:
8th Grade: ​

​Ms. Victor:
6th Grade:

Mr. Bruning:
7th Grade: Write a 7-10 response to the following question:
If you were living in one of the 13 colonies in 1775 would you have chosen to be a Loyalist or a Patriot?
Due:  Friday, January 29​

Mr. Antoine:
8th Grade: ​

Mr. Bruning:
7th Grade: ​
​Write two argumentative paragraphs answering the following question:  Which event do you think most pushed colonists toward declaring independence from Britain-the Boston Massacre or the Boston Tea Party?  This assignment is due Wednesday, January 27-One day extension.

Mr. Antoine:
8th Grade: ​