Arlington Classics Academy - 6th Grade English
6th Grade Writing Assignments
March 19, 2020 – March 30, 2020
  • During your time of remote learning, you will write for 20 minutes every other day.
  • It is preferred that you type your responses on a Google Doc, but you may complete them on notebook paper if necessary.
  • Make sure your document has a complete heading.
  • Each entry needs to be dated and include a title.
  • Part of the assignment is using proper grammar and mechanics, so make sure you have edited and revised your entries prior to submitting them.
  • Please make sure your entry shows evidence of 20 minutes of uninterrupted writing per day. Your entry should be detailed and not just a few sentences.
3/19 (A) and 3/20 (B)       
               A Perfect World
               Describe, in detail, your idea of what a perfect world would be like. What things would be eliminated? 
               What things would be added? How would you take care of the world’s problems?
3/23 (A) and 3/24 (B)
               Memories
               Call your grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc. and ask how they are doing. Find out what their lives were                       like when they were your age. Learn as many new things about them as you can. Ask them to tell you                       about family members who have passed away. Ask them to tell you stories about their lives that they                       want you to tell YOUR great-grandchildren someday. You might even record the conversations! Write                   down the details you learn in your entry.
3/25 (A) and 3/26 (B)
               Written Records of History
               You are living through a moment in history that people will look back on. One day, you will be telling                          your own children what you experienced during the Coronavirus pandemic of 2020. Your words will be                 a first- hand historical account (primary source) of these events that will be of great value in the future.                   In your entry describe what you do with your time, how you are feeling, what you’re thinking, and what                   you’re observing in the world around you.
3/27 (A) and 3/30 (B)
               Complaints
               Take this time to complain about something that feels like a big deal to you right now. Talk about the
               Emotions you are feeling and any injustice (unfairness) you think you are experiencing.

Due dates are posted below, or on Google Classroom and Weebly, are for time management and feedback purposes throughout the season of remote learning. If there are issues with submitting work, please contact me via email at karen.perry@acaedu.net.
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3/31 (A) and  4/1 (B)
            Begin - The Giver by Lois Lowry (Novel DUE) / TCOTW One Pager DUE / Remote                      Learning Writing Assignments DUE 

            Query of the Week: Answer the question of the week on Google Classroom
             Due: Sunday, April 5, 2020 

             The Giver - Introduction Slide Show (view, read each slide, interact, nothing to turn in)

              Lois Lowry - Text Evidence Author Study (Due: Sunday, April 5, 2020)

4/2 (A) and 4/3 (B)

              The Giver- Bias and Anticipation Guide  (Due: Sunday, April 5, 2020)

Priority 2 (Not for a Grade)
             noredink: invitations have been sent to your student Gmail account. Complete the
             noredink Diagnostic assigned to you. (Available: 3/30-4/5)

Bonus Activity: Look for "Bonus Activities" at the end of some assignments. These are 
              not for a grade, and you will not turn anything in. It is an option to extend the lesson.

Priority 3 (Supports for Priorities 1 and 2)
              Utopia Travel Brochure: On Google Classroom (submit for a BONUS grade or just do
               it for fun!)
REMINDERS
             Upload/Turn in ALL Assignments besides noredink directly to the assignment on 
             Google Classrooms.

                I miss all of you SO much. I wish we could still be in our classroom, but we are still  together.
Week 4
  • 4/6 & 4/7: 
    • Complete: Week 4 Question of the Week
    • Read: The Giver - Chapters 1 - 3 
    • Complete: The Giver Novel Study - Part 1: Chapters 1 - 3 
  • 4/8 & 4/9:  
    • ​Read: The Giver - Chapters 4 - 6 
    • Complete: The Giver Novel Study - Part 2: Chapters 4 - 6  
  • 4/10: Catch up day!  Work on any assignments you are behind on.  
  • Thursday, 4/9: 
  • Sunday, 4/12:  Week 4 Assignments Due by 11:59 pm.
  • ​Welcome to our 5th week of remote learning. At this time you are expected to turn in your all of your assignments.
    Send your comments and questions to me via email.

    Work to your best ability because you are preparing for the next year's knowledge expectations and mastery levels.
  • Week 5
  • ​4/13:  Teacher/Student Holiday
  • 4/14 & 4/15:
    • BEGIN: The Giver - Plot Diagram (NOT DUE until Monday, May 11, 2020)
    • ​Read: The Giver - Chapters 7 - 9  
    • Complete: The Giver Novel Study - Part 3: Chapters 7 - 9 
  • 4/16 & 4/17:  - - -
    • Complete: Week 5 - Question of the Week
    • ​Read: The Giver - Chapters 10 - 12  
    • Complete: The Giver Novel Study - Part 4: Chapters 10 - 12
  • Monday, 4/20:  Week 5 Assignments Due by 7:59am

  • ​Week 6
  • 4/20 & 4/21:  ​
    • Complete: Week 6 - Question of the Week
    • ​Read: The Giver - Chapter 13
    • Continue: The Giver - Plot Diagram (NOT DUE until Monday, May 11, 2020)
  • 4/22 & 4/23:  - - -
    • ​Read: The Giver - Chapters 14 - 15 
    • Complete: The Giver Novel Study - Part 5: Chapters 13 - 15
    • Continue: The Giver - Plot Diagram (NOT DUE until Monday, May 11, 2020)
  • ​4/24:  CATCH UP DAY
  • Monday, 4/27:  Week 6 Assignments Due by 7:59am.
  • Welcome to Week 7 of your Remote Learning.  I appreciate your hard work. Great Job for Week 6.
  • ​Week 7
  • 4/27:  CATCH UP DAY
  • 4/28 & 4/29: 
    • ​Complete: Week 7 - Question of the Week
    • ​Read: The Giver - Chapters 16 - 18 
    • Continue: The Giver - Plot Diagram (NOT DUE until Monday, May 11, 2020)
  • 4/30 & 5/1:  
    • ​Complete: The Giver Novel Study - Part 6: Chapters 16 - 18
    • Read: The Giver - Chapters 19 - 21 
    • Continue: The Giver - Plot Diagram (NOT DUE until Monday, May 11, 2020)
  • Monday, 1:00 pm: Zoom Class (BOOK TALK through Chapter 15.  A link to join will be posted on Google Classroom.)
  • Monday, 5/4:  Week 7 Assignments Due by 7:59am.
  • Week 8
  • 5/4 & 5/5: END OF NOVEL 
    • Complete: Week 8 - Question of the Week
    • ​Read: The Giver - Chapters 22 - 23 
    • Complete: The Giver Novel Study - Part 7: Chapters 19 - 23)
  • 5/6 & 5/7:  
    • ​FINISH: The Giver - Plot Diagram (DUE Monday, May 11, 2020)
  • 5/8:  CATCH UP DAY
  • Monday; 5/4  1:00 pm: Zoom Class (BOOK TALK through  Chapter 18.  A link to join will be posted on Google Classroom.)
  • Monday, 5/11:  Week 8 Assignments Due by 7:59am.
  • Week 9
  • 5/11:  PLOT DIAGRAM DUE!  / CATCH UP DAY
  • 5/12 & 5/13:  
    • Watch Ms. Borougerdi's/Mrs. Perry's Chapter 24 - "Alternate Ending" Writing Assignment Introduction and Instructions
    • Chapter 24 Writing Assignment
  • 5/14 & 5/15:  
    • Chapter 24 Writing Assignment
  • Monday: 5/11 1:00 pm: Zoom Class (Discuss writing assignment.  A link to join will be posted on Google Classroom.)
  • Monday, 5/18:  Week 9 Assignments Due by 7:59am.