Hello my (sometimes) favorite 5/6 Graders. I know you are all very saddened I am not here today. But don't worry: I WILL BE HERE TOMORROW! :)

This part is superrrrrrr important. Please read this. PLEASE: WHEN YOU TAKE YOUR QUIZ ON NEWSELA, YOU WILL NOTTTTT SUBMIT IT ON THE IPAD. THIS MESSES IT UP FOR THE OTHER CLASSES. PLEASE PLEASE POR FAVOR DO NOT SUBMIT THE ANSWERS ON THE IPADS! Instead write the answers on separate sheet. PLEASE! I am very nervous someone will submit on iPad :(


Ok now time for your assignment. 

Both grades do same assignment 

1. Use an iPad and go to newsela.com and sign in (remember BOTH username and password= rivera101.blogspot.com
2. Click on binder and the article "Dancing gives 11 year old..."
3. Make sure the Lexile level is 810 FOR EVERYONE (or close to it)
4. Read. Write main idea of the article on separate sheet. Answer 4 questions.
5. DO NOT SUBMIT THE QUIZ ON THE SITE!
6. Whatever time is left over is yours. 
7. Be awesome and give work to teacher. 

AGAIN PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT ANY ANSWERS ON IPADS

Anti-bully Info and VIdeos.

Today, we had an AMAZING lesson about anti-bullying. I am very proud of all of you for the maturity you've shown today. Below are the videos and a website with some great information!

5th Grade Video Number 1
5th Grade Video Number 2

6th Grade Video 1
6th Grade Video 2


Anti-Bullying website!

QUIZZZZZZ TIME
1. One sheet of paper.
2. No TE needed.
3. COMPLETE SENTENCES.



1. What does Annie tell Moose to do at the beginning of the chapter? Why? 
2. What did Piper do with the baseball from 105?  
3. How does Scout think Piper and Moose feel about each other? 
4. What is Piper’s plan to talk to 105? 
5. How does Piper know that Natalie cares about 105? 
6. Why does Piper need Natalie? 
7. What has Piper found out about 105 so far? 
8. What question has Moose’s whole family been avoiding? 
9. What does Piper say that makes Moose angry enough to grab her neck?
10. Why is Piper so interested in finding connections to criminals?

Al Capone

Answer following on one sheet with everyone's name.

Idiot. 
1. How does Moose feel about what happened with Natalie? (Give another description than "upset" or "sad")
2. What does Piper mean when she says "This is the beginning"?
3. In this chapter, Moose thinks a lot in SHORT sentences. Why do you think the author told this chapter like that?

Tall For Her Age.
4. What has changed in Natalie's life recently that may be the reason why she is improving?
5. Why are Moose's parents so happy at the beginning of this chapter?
6. Why is Moose so upset at the end?

Practice PARCC

PARCC PRACTICE

Al Capone Lit Circles

Directions:

1. Get in groups and FINISH jobs. (5-10 mins)

2. SHARE your jobs to each other. (10 mins)

3. Answer questions below on ONE sheet of paper (10 mins)

4. Hold your breath (10 mins)

5. Pass out (10 mins)

6. Wake up and do it again (20 mins)

7. Enjoy your weekend (4,320 minutes)

QUESTIONS

1. Why does Moose like it when Natalie makes a joke? (hint-not JUST because she is funny...think deeperrrrrrrr)

2. Moose doesn't want Piper to find a ball for Scout, but he doesn't know why. Why do YOU think he doesn't?

3. Moose risks a LOT to get the baseball. EXPLAIN if you think it was worth it or not.

4. Why does Moose freak out when he sees Natalie with a con?

5. Who do you think the convict was that Natalie was talking to and why?

Alcatraz/Al Capone Scavenger Hunt

With a partner, complete a scavenger hunt using the internet to find the TREASURE!

One sheet of paper. ReSTATE the question in your answer. Take turns writing and looking up the info.


1. Alcatraz is in what city?
2. How old was Al Capone when he died?
3. How many visitors every month could inmates on Alcatraz have?
4. Why did Alcatraz finally close?
5. Why did Al Capone go to jail?
6. Alcatraz had what nickname? (hint-there are 2 but I will accept either one)
7. Name an Alcatraz prisoner.
8. I was the first warden of Alcatraz. Who am I?
9. How many years did I serve as warden?
10. The zip code of Alcatraz is...
11. What famous massacre was Al Capone a part of?