October 27. 2015

	Tuesday October 27
Grade	4th-5th Grade Class	6th-8th Grade Class
Bible	N/A	Bible Test Peer Test, students need to write 2x’s each verse they missed
Social Studies	Adventist Pioneer Reports/Project Step 2 10 Facts Due Oct 30	Adventist Pioneer Reports/Project Individual conference to monitor progress Rough Draft Due Oct 30
Spelling	Spelling City [4 completed assignments]	Spelling City [4 completed assignments]
Reading Plus Individual	Individual Conference to monitor Reading Plus progress [4 completed assignments]	Individual Conference to monitor Reading Plus progress [4 completed assignments]
Reading Group	Ben Carson Wednesday	Ben Carson Wednesday
Grammar	Identifying Simple Subjects https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RFFgfvpoNk	Identifying Simple Subjects https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RFFgfvpoNk
Writing	Personal Narrative Topic- Something I Overcame Worked on Rough Draft	Personal Narrative Topic- Something I Overcame Worked on Rough Draft Wednesday

October 26, 2015

	Monday October 26
Grade	4th-5th	6th-8th
Bible	N/A	James 1-2:1-20
Social Studies	Adventist Pioneer Reports/Project Step 1 Paraphrase Due Oct 30	Early Release
Spelling	Spelling City [2 completed assignments]	Early Release
Reading Individual	Individual Conference to monitor Reading Plus progress [ 2 completed assignments]	Early Release
Reading Group	Ben Carson [Tuesday]	Early Release
Grammar	Simple Subjects Will discuss Tuesday	Early Release
Writing	Personal Narrative Topic- Something I Overcame [Tuesday]	Early Release

October 22, 2015

Bible
New Memory Verses James 2:10-15 NIV84

Bible [New Verses]

James 2:1-15

10 For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it. 

11 For he who said, "Do not commit adultery," also said, "Do not murder." If you do not commit adultery but do commit murder, you have become a lawbreaker. 

12 Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, 

13 because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment!
14 What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? 

15 Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. 

16If one of you says to him, "Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed," but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it? 


History
View the Democrat Presidential Debate
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mr1KJR5UZjM




Language Arts
Grammar Topic

Complete Subject and Predicate
A sentence can be divided into two halves: the complete subject and the complete predicate. The complete subject is made up of all the words that tell who or what the sentence is about. The complete predicate includes the verb and all the words that tell what happened in the sentence. Every word in the sentence belongs either in the complete subject or complete predicate.

Helpful Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdUXxdmhIsw

4th-5th - In class Assignment
6th-8th Assignment
On Your Own 1-3 and 20-24
example: The 6th grade class likes to play basketball.

2nd Quarter Expectations

Below is a basic overview of {NAD and Common Core Standards} what your child will be learning 2nd Quarter in Language Arts.

Reading Literature
	CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL. Craft & Structure Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including those that allude to significant characters found in mythology (e.g., Herculean).
	CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.4.5 Craft & Structure Explain major differences between poems, drama, and prose, and refer to the structural elements of poems (e.g., verse, rhythm, meter) and drama (e.g., casts of characters, settings, descriptions, dialogue, stage directions) when writing or speaking about a text.

Reading: Informational Text
	CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI. Craft & Structure Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words or phrases in a text relevant to a grade 4 topic or subject area
	CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI. Craft & Structure Describe the overall structure (e.g., chronology, comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution) of events, ideas, concepts, or information in a text or part of a text.
	CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI. Craft & Structure Compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same event or topic; describe the differences in focus and the information provided.

Writing
	CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W. Production and Distribution of Writing Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.)
	CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W. Production and Distribution of Writing With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
	CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W. Production and Distribution of Writing With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting..

Language
	CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.Conventions of Standard English Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Use correct capitalization.
	b. Use commas and quotation marks to mark direct speech and quotations from a text.
	c. Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence.
	d. Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed.
	CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.3 Knowledge of Language Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening. a. Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely.*
	b. Choose punctuation for effect.
	c. Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion)

Speaking and Listening
	CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL. Comprehension and Collaboration Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
	CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL. Comprehension and Collaboration Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points

History Report

Step 1: Thesis Statement            

[15 points] Due Date

​October 15

, 2015

Step 2: 10 Facts  with Biography notes    

[25 points]  Due Date

​October 16

, 2015     

Example:

Internet Website Article: Author (Last Name, First Name) “Article Title.” Title of Website. Date of Access. Website URL Example: Dawe, James. “Jane Austen page.”. Jane Austen Website. 14 Mar, 2004

1.       It is known for a fact that a vehicle will run on water. There are a few things you would need to do in order to make your car run on tap water.

First, you need to rest proof your exhaust system. Most of the vehicles that run on water combine water and gas together making it a hybrid vehicle. It would only take a little bit of gas to keep your exhaust system dry so by using both gas and water you would eliminate the need for opening up the head to check the exhaust system. There are a lot of kits that people can buy on the market today that cost just under $200. These kits will allow you to convert your car into running with gas and water.

Example of not a lot of information provided:

Eswararamanan, VR. “How To Run A Car On Tap Water?”.

2.       The process of turning water into fuel is based in science, but whether or not it will improve your gas mileage (as these sites claim) is debatable

Example of enough information

Clark, Josh.  "Can I convert my car to run on water?"  19 May 2008.  HowStuffWorks.com. <http://auto.howstuffworks.com/fuel-efficiency/fuel-consumption/water-fuel.htm>  27 January 2015

3.  Allen, Mike. “The Truth About Water-Powered Cars: Mechanic's Diary”  2 July 2008.  popularmechanics.com. http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/alternative-fuel/gas-mileage/4271579

Step 3: Art Picture     

[15 points]      Due Date

​October 19

, 2015

Step

​4

: Find an interesting YouTube Video [ under 5 minutes] about your candidate

[25 points]      Due Date

​October 25

, 2015

Step

​5

: Write your conclusion statement

[15 points]      Due Date

​October 26

, 2015

Help

http://openstudy.com/study#/updates/4f150ff7e4b0b9109c922c43

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvs9IpA5O2s

Step

​6

: Rough Draft that includes your Thesis Statement (your opinion that you proved)

[50 points]

​October 27

, 2015

Step

​7

: Have at least 5 peer comments on your Rough Draft

[10 points]

​October 28

, 2015

Step

​8

: Final Draft        

[100 points]  Due October

​29

, 2015

Step

​9

: Enter into WPPonline.com

[10 points]   Due Date Due Oct 2, 2015

Step 1

​0

: Share in class   

[25 points]     Due Date October 3

​0​

, 2015

A	B	C	D
325-293	292-260	259-228	227-195

October 14, 2015

Due to a Florida Conference Principal Meeting that is scheduled in Apopka on Thursday; I will need to make arrangements to have my parent-teacher conferences next Wednesday, October 21, 2015. Please either email or text me your email address so that I may send you an electronic sign up sheet. If you are unable to attend and/or would prefer to have a phone conference that can also be arranged. My contact information is (480) 206-4584 or mbarajas.edu@gmail.com.

Sunday, October 18 from 8am to 1pm we will be having our JAA/Church Yard Sale. 7th and 8th grade students who will be going to Williamsburg need to arrive by 7. Trucks are needed to be able to transport items from the school to the church parking lot.

Attention Middle School Basketball Parents! We will be having a short parent/team meeting Thursday, October 22, 2015 @4:30 to discuss all matters associated with JAA association with the new athletic league.

Please visit our classroom blog for more information on assignments, news and other announcements.   http://barajasjaaclassroomblog.blogspot.com/

Social Studies Project

Step 1: Thesis Statement            

[15 points] Due Date September 21, 2015

Step 2: 10 Facts  with Biography notes    

[25 points]  Due Date September 21, 2015     

Example:

Internet Website Article: Author (Last Name, First Name) “Article Title.” Title of Website. Date of Access. Website URL Example: Dawe, James. “Jane Austen page.”. Jane Austen Website. 14 Mar, 2004

1.       It is known for a fact that a vehicle will run on water. There are a few things you would need to do in order to make your car run on tap water.

First, you need to rest proof your exhaust system. Most of the vehicles that run on water combine water and gas together making it a hybrid vehicle. It would only take a little bit of gas to keep your exhaust system dry so by using both gas and water you would eliminate the need for opening up the head to check the exhaust system. There are a lot of kits that people can buy on the market today that cost just under $200. These kits will allow you to convert your car into running with gas and water.

Example of not a lot of information provided:

Eswararamanan, VR. “How To Run A Car On Tap Water?”.

2.       The process of turning water into fuel is based in science, but whether or not it will improve your gas mileage (as these sites claim) is debatable

Example of enough information

Clark, Josh.  "Can I convert my car to run on water?"  19 May 2008.  HowStuffWorks.com. <http://auto.howstuffworks.com/fuel-efficiency/fuel-consumption/water-fuel.htm>  27 January 2015

3.  Allen, Mike. “The Truth About Water-Powered Cars: Mechanic's Diary”  2 July 2008.  popularmechanics.com. http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/alternative-fuel/gas-mileage/4271579

Step 3: Art Picture     

[15 points]      Due Date September 21, 2015

Step 4: Write a letter to your delegate and ask for a bumper sticker

[35 points]      Due Date September 25, 2015

Sample letter

http://www.samplelettersworld.com/sample-letters/endorsement-letters/2594-endorse-a-political-candidate-sample

-letter-1

Step 5: Find an interesting YouTube Video [ under 5 minutes] about your candidate

[25 points]      Due Date September 28, 2015

Step 6: Write your conclusion statement

[15 points]      Due Date September 29, 2015

Help

http://openstudy.com/study#/updates/4f150ff7e4b0b9109c922c43

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvs9IpA5O2s

Step 7: Rough Draft that includes your Thesis Statement (your opinion that you proved)

[50 points] September 30, 2015

Step 8: Have at least 5 peer comments on your Rough Draft

[10 points] September 31, 2015

Step 9: Final Draft        

[100 points]  Due October 1, 2015

Step 10: Enter into WPPonline.com

[10 points]   Due Date Due Oct 2, 2015

Step 11: Share in class   

[25 points]     Due Date Due October 3, 2015

A	B	C	D
325-293	292-260	259-228	227-195