3RD PERIOD-6TH GRADE ELA-CAMPBELL Assignments

Check out the links below and practice your grade-level grammar activities!

1) View the attached videos as a review with complex sentences and how complex sentences are properly punctuated.
2) Directions: Punctuate the sentences (#1-10 by looking at the clauses and determining whether they need a comma or not. In addition, identify the independent and dependent clauses in the complex sentences by completing the following steps: AN EXAMPLE HAS BEEN DONE FOR YOU!
KEY:
If the clause is independent, change the text to the PURPLE
If the clause is dependent, change the text to the GREEN
If the complex sentence needs a comma, type the comma in RED.
If the complex sentence does not need a comma, leave the sentence alone.

* Use the attached Subordinating Conjunctions Slide as a review to help you determine which part of the complex sentence is the dependent clause.

Instructions: Go to the attached website and practice the following activities:
1)Comma Chameleon. This interactive activity will provide additional practice with sentence structures and proper comma, semi-colon and punctuation usage in sentences.

2) Magical Capitals.This interactive activity will provide additional practice with proper capitalization usage with sentences and nouns.

Friday’s Reading Corner
1) Read a grade level novel. You can choose a book on your own or you can use the link below to access a grade level to the audio version of the novel or reading unit.
2) As you reflect on Friday’s Bellringer, utilize the reading strategies presented and discussed as a guide when reading comprehensively. Enjoy your day reading!

Simple and Compound Sentences With Proper Punctuation Exercise

1) View the attached videos as a review with simple and compound sentences and how compound sentences are properly punctuated.
2) Directions: On the attached document, punctuate the following sentences by looking at how the clauses are connected. Determine if the sentences are simple or compound by doing the following:
KEY:
If it is a simple sentence type, “S” on the line in PURPLE.
If it is a compound sentence type “CD” on the line in GREEN.
If the sentence needs a comma, type the comma in RED.
If the sentence needs a semicolon, type the semi-colon in BLUE.
* Use the attached Coordinating Conjunctions Slide as a review of the FANBOYS with meanings and examples.

1) View and complete the following activities on Study Island based on your grade level (6th/7th grade) that covers the following for Varied Sentence Structures:
• Lesson
• Flash Cards
• Practice
Link: https://www.studyisland.com/login

2) View and complete the following activities on Study Island based on your grade level (6th/7th grade) that covers the following for Punctuation Usage:
• Lesson
• Flash Cards
• Practice
Link: https://www.studyisland.com/login
*There is not a turn in for this assignment. Please practice these concepts!

Directions:
1) View the following portion of the video: “Get in the Game Video Tutorial” that covers the following:
• Compound-Complex Sentences
• Practice Exercise on Identifying Compound -Complex Sentences Parts 1 and 2


2) Use the attached document, "Identifying Compound-Complex Sentences Exercises" to complete activities on helping identify these types of sentences. Don’t forget it is a two-page document! Please use the tutorial, "Get in the Game" as needed as a resource. If you are unable to log on to "Get in the Game”, please use the YouTube videos located in the Resources tab on sentences structures and punctuation as a resource as well. Good luck!

Directions: Students will choose a common theme topic (ONE) from the list below and develop three different sentence structures based on the theme. (See Attached Document)

See the example below:
Theme Topic: honesty
Simple sentence: My friends were honest about the situation.
Compound sentence: Jane did not tell the truth, for she lied on the student.
Complex: When Jane went home, she told her mother the truth.

DON'T FORGET TO USE YOU THE ATTACHED RESOURCES TO THE ASSIGNMENT AS A GUIDE!!

As you prepare to read during the “Friday’s Reading Corner,” think about the reading strategies (see attached chart) you plan to use as you navigate through the reading unit or novel. Answer the following questions (SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENT) with complete sentences and correct grammar/punctuation.

Number your responses but DO NOT WRITE OUT THE QUESTIONS. In end, try to apply these strategies or techniques during your reading session. Enjoy your day reading!

Friday’s Reading Corner
1) Read a grade level novel. You can choose a book on your own or you can use the link below to access a grade level to the audio version of the novel or reading unit.
2) As you reflect on Friday’s Bellringer, utilize the reading strategies presented and discussed as a guide when reading comprehensively. Enjoy your day reading!

Directions: Students will complete the sentence structure practice on identifying simple, compound and complex sentences. Students will type their name on the document. There are three (3) fill in the blank and (7) seven sentences on a two page document. (See attached)

1)The students fill in the blank with the correct sentence structure (simple, compound and complex) for the first section.
2)The students will highlight the independent clause (red) and highlight the dependent clause (pink) for second for the different sentence structures for the second section.
3)Upon completion, the student will check over their work, then submit for grading.
*There are (10)-ten statements on a two page document. (See attached)*

You will have your own choice in choosing 2 (two) Cinco De Mayo Day inspired language tasks you’ll complete! You will have two days to complete the task! On the attached Google document, you’ll find the Digital Choice Board assignment with all your options. YOU HAVE TWO DAYS TO COMPLETE ASSIGNMENT!

Instructions: USE THE TEXT (READING PASSAGE) IN THE DOCUMENT TO HELP COMPLETE THE TASKS!
1) Read over the document
2) Select the two (2) tasks from the Choice Board that interest you the most and complete them. Remember: you have two days to complete this task. (Instructions for each activity are on the slides that follow.)
3) Read the directions carefully for your tasks .
4) Make sure you carefully follow the directions for the two (2) tasks you chose.
3) Please turn in or submit work per completion.

VERY IMPORTANT: *Google Document templates have been attached to the assignment to use for the two (2) tasks chosen. Only use the attached documents that correlate with your chosen tasks. Rename the document with the TITLE of the task(s) and your name! Please see attached information. Enjoy!

Read over the sentences listed below. Correct the sentences by rewriting the sentences correctly in your comment response area. Hint: There are (5) five errors total in the sentences below! Good luck!

1. Cinco de Mayo means "the fifh of May" in Mexcan Spanish.

2. It is a hollday that is celebraded in the town of Puebla, Mexico and
in the Untied States.

Happy Cinco De Mayo Day! As mentioned in today's bellringer, Cinco De Mayo Day is May 5th and what better way to celebrate it than learn about it!:)
Instructions:
1) Students will go into the Google Document for the Cinco De Mayo Day 6th Grade Reading Passage (two-page short reading passage).
2) As you read the passage, please be sure and follow the directions in the text box above the text in the Google document.
3) In addition, complete the graphic organizer based on the reading passage. It will be completed in the Google document as well. Again, follow the directions above the graphic organizer in the Google document.
3) Lastly, complete the multiple choice questions based on the reading passage. Again, follow the directions above the multiple-choice questions in the Google document.
4) Please check over work, then turn in or submit work per completion.

IMPORTANT: You will have three days to complete the task!

May 5th is “Cinco de Mayo Day!” This day marks the Mexican Army’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla. Using resources in the classroom, learn five (5) facts about this event, Mexico and/or the Mexican culture. Summarize your findings in your own words.

Directions: Using the attached link, learn five (5) facts about this event, Mexico and/or the Mexican culture. List the five facts you find interesting and type on the attached Google document. Good luck!

Read over the sentences listed below. Correct the sentences by rewriting the sentence correctly in your comment response area. Hint: There are four errors. Good luck!

1. People honor Arbor Day by planting tree’s.
2. The official day is the last Friday in April, but sum states uses a different day thats better for planting

NOTE: ANYONE IS WELCOME TO COMPLETE THE RE-TAKE QUIZ FOR A HIGHER SCORE! IF YOU CHOOSE NOT TO RETAKE THE QUIZ BECAUSE YOU PASSED, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO TAKE THIS QUIZ!

SEE THE FORMER QUIZ: Sentence Structure Quiz-10 Multiple Choice Questions-assigned April 3rd for your current score.

Complete the attached quiz on simple, compound and complex sentence structures. Please see the document for further instructions. Submit for grading upon completion. Good luck!:)

Directions: Read each of the following sentences and identify whether each one is the following: (S) simple, (CC) compound, or (CX) complex. Also, identify the independent and dependent clauses of the sentences by changing the color of the font. If it is an independent clause, change the color to Purple. If it is a dependent clause, change the color to Blue. DO NOT HIGHLIGHT!! DON’T FORGET TO USE YOUR ATTACHED RESOURCES FOR SENTENCE STRUCTURES AND INDEPENDENT AND DEPENDENT CLAUSES AS A GUIDE!! GOOD LUCK!! :)

REMEMBER YOU HAVE A MAKE-UP QUIZ ON SENTENCE STRUCTURES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29TH FOR YOUR DAILY ASSIGNMENT! EVERYONE'S WELCOME TO RETAKE! STUDY AND REVIEW!! MRS. C.

As we continue to take this journey with virtual learning in Google classroom, I've noticed that some of you might not be quite sure how to locate areas that help you understand what to do or what to look for or check on with the ELA instructional lessons. So, let's see!:)

Directions: On the attached Google Doc, take the Google Classroom Questionnaire Survey on the TWO-PAGE DOCUMENT. It consists of five (5) questions that require you to answer in complete sentences to the best of your knowledge with online learning in Google Classroom. Good luck!

Friday’s Reading Corner
1) Read a grade level novel. You can choose a book on your own or you can use the link below to access a grade level to the audio version of the novel or reading unit.
2) As you reflect on Friday’s Bellringer, utilize the reading strategies presented and discussed as a guide when reading comprehensively. Enjoy your day reading!

As you prepare to read during the “Friday’s Reading Corner,” think about the reading strategies (see attached chart) you plan to use as you navigate through the reading unit or novel.

Answer the question, "Does Reading Really Improve Your Writing,?" using a compound sentence. Don't forget to use correct grammar/punctuation. (SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS)

Number your response but DO NOT WRITE OUT THE QUESTION. In end, try to apply these strategies or techniques during your reading session. Enjoy your day reading!

Happy Earth Day! As mentioned in today's bellringer, Earth Day is April 22nd and what better way to celebrate it than learn about it!:)

Instructions:
1) Students will go into the Google Slides Powerpoint for the Earth Day Reading Passages (three short reading passages).
2) As you read the passages, please be sure and follow the directions in the text box next to each slide and complete the activity on the Google slide.
3) In addition, you will have to write two RACES strategy paragraphs ( RACES strategy) in response to to the writing prompt for each reading passage. It will be completed on the given Google slide. Again, follow the directions in the text box next to each slide and complete the activity on the Google slide.
3) Please turn in or submit work per completion.

IMPORTANT: You will have two days to complete the task!

Read over the sentence listed below. Correct the sentence by rewriting the sentence correctly in your comment response area. Hint: There are (4) four errors in the sentence! Good luck!

1.On April 22, 1970 an estimated 20 million american celebrated the first Earth Day with activitys in schools, colleges, cities, and towns.

You will have your own choice in choosing 2 (two) Earth-Day inspired language tasks you’ll complete! You will have two days to complete the task! On the attached Google Slides Powerpoint, you’ll find the Digital Choice Board assignment with all your options.

Instructions:
1) Read over the Google slides
2) Select the two (2) tasks that interest you the most and complete them. Remember: you have two days to complete this task. (Instructions for each activity are on the slides that follow.)
3) Please turn in or submit work per completion.

VERY IMPORTANT: I’ve attached a Google doc to this assignment post for you to do your work on. You can do both tasks in the same document. Make sure you include a TITLE so I know which tasks you’ve done! ENJOY!!

Writing Prompt: National Look Alike Day is observed annually on April 20th. This day was created as a fun day to look like another person. Do you already look like someone? If not, whom would you like to look like?

Directions: Respond to writing prompt on attached Google Doc in paragraph format. (4-5 sentences) Answer the question(s) in the prompt. Provide details and examples to support your writing. Please include different sentence structures within your writing (simple, compound, complex, etc.). Don't forget to pull key words from the prompt when responding to the question.

FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE ALREADY COMPLETED THIS ASSIGNMENT FROM FRIDAY, APRIL 10TH, PLEASE DO NOT RESUBMIT IT!:)

As you prepare to read during the “Friday’s Reading Corner,” think about the reading strategies (see attached chart) you plan to use as you navigate through the reading unit or novel. Answer the following questions (SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENT) with complete sentences and correct grammar/punctuation.

Number your responses but DO NOT WRITE OUT THE QUESTIONS. In end, try to apply these strategies or techniques during your reading session. Enjoy your day reading!

Directions: Read the quote, copy the quote and follow the directions in the Powerpoint listed below. Be sure and type your response on the blank slide in within the Google slides.

Complete the document identifying punctuation usage from Study Island 6th grade Punctuation Exercise document (Googles Doc)
• Submit or turn in for grading/feedback

Read over the sentence listed below. Correct the sentence by rewriting the sentence correctly in your comment response area. Hint: There are (6) six errors in the sentence! Good luck!

1. When Congress put and end to the rolling of Easter eggs on the lawn of the capitol in 1878, president Rutherford B Hayes invited children to role there eggs on the White House lawn.

Complete the document identifying various sentence structures from Study Island 6th grade Varied Sentence Structures Exercise document (Googles Doc)
• Submit or turn in for grading/feedback

Directions: Identify the following parts of the compound-complex sentence by typing the parts of the sentence in the allotted boxes (table) on the attached Google document.

Please see the link below to help with identifying compound-complex sentences.

On this day in 1743, our third President, Thomas Jefferson, was born. As a young child, Jefferson was an enthusiastic student. He would often spend up to 15 hours a day studying! How would you compare yourself to Jefferson as a student?

Directions: Respond to the question (How would you compare yourself to Jefferson as a student?) in paragraph format on the attached Google document. (4-5 sentences) Provide details and examples to support your writing. Don't forget to pull key words from the prompt when responding to the question.

Friday’s Reading Corner
1) Read a grade level novel. You can choose a book on your own or you can use the link below to access a grade level to the audio version of the novel or reading unit.
2) As you reflect on Friday’s Bellringer, utilize the reading strategies presented and discussed as a guide when reading comprehensively. Enjoy your day reading!

As you prepare to read during the “Friday’s Reading Corner,” think about the reading strategies (see attached chart) you plan to use as you navigate through the reading unit or novel. Answer the following questions (SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENT) with complete sentences and correct grammar/punctuation.

Number your responses but DO NOT WRITE OUT THE QUESTIONS. In end, try to apply these strategies or techniques during your reading session. Enjoy your day reading!

Directions: Read the quote, copy the quote and follow the directions in the Powerpoint listed below. Be sure and type your response on the blank slide in within the Google slides.

Directions:
1) View the following portion of the video: “Get in the Game Video Tutorial” that covers the following:
• Compound-Complex Sentences
• Practice Exercise on Identifying Compound -Complex Sentences Parts 1 and 2


2) Use the attached document, "Identifying Compound-Complex Sentences Exercises" to complete activities on helping identify these types of sentences. Don’t forget it is a two-page document! Please use the tutorial, "Get in the Game" as needed as a resource. If you are unable to log on to "Get in the Game”, please use the YouTube videos located in the Resources tab on sentences structures and punctuation as a resource as well. Good luck!

Read over the sentences listed below. Correct the sentences by rewriting the sentences correctly in your comment response area. Good luck!

1. April is national poetry month.
2. Its a time when kids’ can enjoy the fun of vurse.

1) View the attached videos as a review with complex sentences and how complex sentences are properly punctuated.
2) Directions: Punctuate the sentences (#1-10 by looking at the clauses and determining whether they need a comma or not. In addition, identify the independent and dependent clauses in the complex sentences by completing the following steps: AN EXAMPLE HAS BEEN DONE FOR YOU!
KEY:
If the clause is independent, change the text to the PURPLE
If the clause is dependent, change the text to the GREEN
If the complex sentence needs a comma, type the comma in RED.
If the complex sentence does not need a comma, leave the sentence alone.

* Use the attached Subordinating Conjunctions Slide as a review to help you determine which part of the complex sentence is the dependent clause.

Directions: Students will choose a common theme topic (ONE) from the list below and develop three different sentence structures based on the theme. (See Attached Document)

See the example below:
Theme Topic: honesty
Simple sentence: My friends were honest about the situation.
Compound sentence: Jane did not tell the truth, for she lied on the student.
Complex: When Jane went home, she told her mother the truth.

DON'T FORGET TO USE YOU THE ATTACHED RESOURCES TO THE ASSIGNMENT AS A GUIDE!!

Directions: Students will complete the sentence structure practice on identifying simple, compound and complex sentences. Students will type their name on the document. There are three (3) fill in the blank and (7) seven sentences on a two page document. (See attached)

1)The students fill in the blank with the correct sentence structure (simple, compound and complex) for the first section.
2)The students will highlight the independent clause (red) and highlight the dependent clause (pink) for second for the different sentence structures for the second section.
3)Upon completion, the student will check over their work, then submit for grading.
*There are (10)-ten statements on a two page document. (See attached)*

Today is National Student-Athlete Day (NSAD)! It is observed annually on April 6th and provides an opportunity to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of student-athletes. This day celebrates the student athletes who excel both on the field and in the classroom. Why do you think student athletes might be important in the school and/or in the community?

Directions: Respond to in paragraph format on the attached PowerPoint slide. (4-5 sentences) Provide details and examples to support why you think student athletes might be important in the school and/or in the community. Don't forget to pull keywords from the prompt when responding to the question. Try to include various sentence structures such as compound and complex sentences to support your writing. Lastly, check over writing for correct grammar and punctuation.

Simple and Compound Sentences With Proper Punctuation Exercise

1) View the attached videos as a review with simple and compound sentences and how compound sentences are properly punctuated.
2) Directions: On the attached document, punctuate the following sentences by looking at how the clauses are connected. Determine if the sentences are simple or compound by doing the following:
KEY:
If it is a simple sentence type, “S” on the line in PURPLE.
If it is a compound sentence type “CD” on the line in GREEN.
If the sentence needs a comma, type the comma in RED.
If the sentence needs a semicolon, type the semi-colon in BLUE.
* Use the attached Coordinating Conjunctions Slide as a review of the FANBOYS with meanings and examples.

Directions: In paragraph format, write about what you like! It can be based on how working online in Googles classroom has been for you, what measures you’re taking to stay safe during this time, your classes, your favorite food or TV show, it’s up to you! Respond on the attached Google Doc. Watch grammar and punctuation! Please keep it student appropriate! Have fun!

Instructions: Students will take a multiple choice questions quiz. Students will type their name, date and class period on the document. There are (10)-ten multiple choice questions on a two page document. (See attached) The students will read over the clause or sentence within the question and highlight, in blue, the correct answer choice. An example has been done for student understanding on the quiz. Students will check over work, then submit for grading. *There are (10)-ten multiple choice questions on a two page document. (See attached)*

Read the quote, copy the quote and follow the directions in the Powerpoint listed below.

Directions:
1) View the first part of the video tutorial, "Get in the Game" that covers the following areas:
• Complex Sentences
• Practice Exercise on Identifying Complex Sentences

2) Use the attached document, "Combining and Practicing Complex Sentences Exercises" to complete activities on helping identify these types of sentences. Don’t forget it is a two-page document! Please use the tutorial, "Get in the Game" as needed as a resource. If you are unable to log on to "Get in the Game”, please use the YouTube videos located in the Resources tab on sentences structures and punctuaiton as a resource as well. Good luck!

Directions:
1) View the first part of the video tutorial, "Get in the Game" that covers the following areas:
• Compound Sentences
• Practice Exercise on Identifying Compound Sentences

2) Use the attached document, "Creating Compound Sentences" to complete activities on helping identify these types of sentences. Please use the tutorial, "Get in the Game" as needed as a resource. Good luck!

Read over the sentences listed below. Correct the sentences by rewriting the sentences correctly in your comment response area. Good luck!

1. danny played an april fools’ day joke on him best friend gary

2. frank said joking ly you have a lot of bugs in youre hair

See instructions on the attached Googles Doc form.

Directions:
1) View the first part of the video tutorial, "Get in the Game" that covers the following areas:
• Subject and Predicate
• Independent Clause
• Dependent Clause
• Practice Exercise on Identifying Independent and Dependent Clauses in a Sentence

2) Use the attached document, "Identifying Independent Clauses and Dependent Clauses" to complete activities on helping identify these clauses. Please use the tutorial, "Get in the Game" as needed as a resource. Good luck!

On March 30, 1993, the Peanuts comic strip character Charlie Brown hit his first game-winning home run. What is a moment in your life that you are most proud of and why?

Directions: Respond to in paragraph format. (4-5 sentences) Provide details and examples to support your writing. Don't forget to pull key words from the prompt when responding to the question.

Please click the link to go to this assignment.

Read the quote and follow the directions in the powerpoint listed below.

Please click the link to go to this assignment. From this point on, please annotate and provide marginal notes to the text (s)(SEE YOUTUBE Video) and provide the RACES strategy (paragraph) when responding to the open end questions online.

Read over the sentences listed below. Correct the sentences by rewriting the sentences correctly in your comment response area. Good luck!

1. i taught mrs jackson and she how too use the computer

2. larry couldn’t hardly get his car to start after it stopped on the way to work

On this day, pancakes were first made. Many would consider pancakes to be their favorite breakfast food. Would you? What is your favorite food to eat for breakfast?

Directions: Read the prompt (question for the day) and respond in paragraph format. Provide details and examples to support your writing. Have fun

See instructions below by clicking on Bellringer Powerpoint. Please respond in the comment area. Mrs. C.