Hello sixth graders. I hope you are ready to get a good grade. This test review will help you even more. Let's work.

III- Identify important details

____1.  Romans believed that volcanoes were formed because _________, their god of fire, worked in a hot forge.

a.  Vulcan     b.  Versuvius                    c.  Venus                    d.  Ventian

 

__2.  In Hawaii the legend says that ________________the  goddess of fire, was the cause of volcanoes.

a.   Namaka               b.  Kilaleu                     c.  Mauna Loa           d.  Pele

 

__3.   The people of Iceland believed that underwater volcanoes erupted because_______________the norse god   of fire was angry.

a.  Sam                      b.  Surtsey                   c.  Iceman                  d.  Namaka

 

__4.  Volcanoes erupt because heat turns rock inside a volcano into_________________.

a.  cracks               b. holes                         c.  magma                 d.  ashes

 

__5.  When magma flows out of a volcano, it is called_________________.

      a.  lava                        b.  caldera                      c.   fault                     d.  cinder

 

__6.  The top of a volcano is called a_________________________.

     a.  fault                       b.  crater                         c.  plate                      d.  caldera

 

__7.  Most volcanoes are found near the________________________shoreline.

      a.  Atlantic      b.  Mediterranean       c.  Pacific                  d.  Caribbean

 

__8.  AA is a type of  Hawaiian lava that is______________________.

     a.  thick                       b.  thin                            c.  red                        d.  rocky

 

__9.  Pahoehoe is a type of Hawaiian lava that is____________________.

    a.  red                          b.  thin                            c.  thick                     d.  smooth

 

___10.  ____________________is the largest volcano in Hawaii.

   a.  Mauna Loa            b.  Kilauea                      c.  Namaka                d.  Honolulu

 

 

 

II- Match the vocabulary

___1. Dormant                                    a. crack on earth’s surface

___2. Core                                         b. center of the earth

___3. Geologist                                  c. inactive volcano

___4. Fault                                        d. section of the earth’s surface

___5. plate                                        e. scientist who studies the earth

 

 

 

Hello fifth -2 graders, I hope your ready to overcome the final test of 2015. It is up to you to get a good grade. Let's practice!

I- Write the Spanish meaning of each word.

Write the Spanish meaning.

1. humanitarian_____________________________

2. obligation________________________________

3. winter____________________________________

4. nicknames________________________________

5. outspoken________________________________

6. forced____________________________________

7. segregation_______________________________

8. average__________________________________

9. foreman__________________________________

 

10.deliver___________________________________

II- Answer the following questions. (10 pts)

1. What was Roberto Clemente’s team when he was 18 years old?

a. Cangrejos de Mayaguez

b. Cangrejeros de Santurce

c. Cangrejeros de Ponce

2. What was Roberto’s baseball team when he was in U.S?

a. Brooklyn Dogs

b. Brooklyn Dancers

c. Brooklyn Dodgers

3. How many hits did Roberto Clemente have?

a. 3000

b. 3.000.000

c. 30,000

4. What was Roberto’s right arm nickname?

a. spectacular arm

b. weak arm

c. deadly arm

 

 

5. Roberto Clemente was upset with the __________________ law in U.S.A which did not allow black people to share with white people.

a. Brooklyn law

b. segregation law

c. Saturday law

6. Roberto Clemente was a _______________________ person.

a. humanitarian

b. small

c. rich

7. In 2002, Roberto Clemente was awarded the________________________.

a. Presidential medal of baseball

b. Presidential medal of Cangrejeros

c. Presidential Medal of Freedom

8.Roberto Clemente died when he was helping people of___________________.

a. Costa Rica

b. Nicaragua

c. Mexico

 

 

 

Adding Prefixes – mid-, mis-, re- 

Add one of these prefixes to the words below.        

1. Teri was told not to ___behave. 

2. Emily had to ___do the math problem. 

 

 

 

IV- A.  Choose the correct tense of the verb to best complete each sentence below.   

1. Jim and Susan _________________________ to school tomorrow.           

                                       (went/will go) 

2. Sam sits down and ______________________ in his notebook.    

                                       (writes/wrote)

3. Mrs. Smith _________________ a song in the talent show next month.  

                              (sang/will sing) 

B. Draw a circle around the action verb in each sentence.  On the line, tell whether the verb is past tense, present test, or future tense.

example:  Daniel  played  baseball yesterday. past tense

1. He will slide into home plate. ______________________

2.Daniel's teammates cheered. ______________________

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fifh graders, get ready for the last test of 2015. Use this review to practice even more.

I-

Adding Prefixes – mid-, mis-, re- 

Add one of these prefixes to the words below.        

1. Teri was told not to ___behave. 

2. Emily had to ___do the math problem. 

3. The children eat lunch at  ___day. 

4. Please ___turn the letter to the correct mailbox. 

IV- A.  Choose the correct tense of the verb to best complete each sentence below.   

1. Jim and Susan _________________________ to school tomorrow.           

                                       (went/will go) 

2. Sam sits down and ______________________ in his notebook.    

                                       (writes/wrote)

3. Mrs. Smith _________________ a song in the talent show next month.  

                              (sang/will sing) 

B. Draw a circle around the action verb in each sentence.  On the line, tell whether the verb is past tense, present test, or future tense.

example:  Daniel  played  baseball yesterday. past tense

1. He will slide into home plate. ______________________

2.Daniel's teammates cheered. ______________________

3.Daniel smiled proudly. ______________________

 

Hello fourth graders, this the test review. Go over it and practice.

I- Directions: Circle the correct auxiliary modal verb in each sentence.   
1) I (could, can) help you with your homework now. 
2) Five years ago, I (cannot, couldn’t) play the piano. 
3) I (can, could) get an A on the test. 
4) I (can, could) run ten miles if I train hard enough. 
5) We (can, could) speak English well. 
6) Matt (could, can) be sick today. 
7) The volleyball team (can, could) go to the Olympics this year if they are lucky.

II- Directions:  Use the words in the list below to make five groups of words.  Each group should have the same vowel sound.  Write the words in the correct columns.

jam ill fed tell tan sit odd cup cot fill ten
 cut not neck jug fish pond pal sun van
 bill dog but will pin pal end fun log send
 land lot bit get fuss sad dot vent lap buff

short a            short e           short i        short o         short u
__________ __________ __________ __________ __________
__________ __________ __________ __________ __________
__________ __________ __________ __________ __________
__________ __________ __________ __________ __________
__________ __________ __________ __________ __________
__________ __________ __________ __________ __________
__________ __________ __________ __________ __________
__________ __________ __________ __________ __________

III- Directions: Decide whether each group of words is a sentence (S) or a fragment (F).  
Example: The big classroom.                                                              ______F_____

1)  Daniel can come.                                                                              1)  ____________
2)  I didn’t know that.                                                                            2)  ____________
3)  Went to the store.                                                                             3)  ____________
4)  Singing loudly all day long.                                                             4)  ____________
5)  Once they get here.                                                                           5)  ____________
6)  What time will they be here?                                                            6)  ____________
7)  Went to the beach and it was fun.                                                    7)  ____________
8)  Without increasing his test scores.                                                   8)  ___________

Fifth graders, here you hace moré práctica. Go for it!

http://www.k12reader.com/worksheet/regular-and-irregular-verbs/

Use this worksheet.

Sixth grande, here you hace moré práctica about compound sentencies. Go forma it!

http://www.easystream.net/lessonquest/language/lessons/compoundsentences.html

Forth grande, this the homework that you will show tour teacher next Thursday, Dec-10,2015. Remember, it is for you tí práctica and eran points.

Use this link to better understand.
http://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/modal-verbs.html

This the exercise you need to do.
Go forma it!
http://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/grammar-exercise-modals.php
Somebody said, learning by doing.

Sixth grande homework
Get ready tí hand it un tí tour teacher on Monday, Dece-7-15

http://www.turtlediary.com/worksheets/ela/grade-3/conjunctions/complete-the-sentence-using-a-coordinating-conjunction/1.html

Sixth graders, this video is going to be very helpful for you to learn more about cause and effect.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSOGw6gDokI

Fifth graders here you have another tool to learn more about regular and irregular verbs.

http://www.turtlediary.com/kids-videos/regular-and-irregular-verbs.html

Hello fourth graders, during today's class we were learning more about regular and irregular verbs. Here you more information! Remember, verbs are really important when you deal with English.
When learn the verbs, English becomes  an easy task.

Use this link to practice even more! I will ask you for that.

 http://www.k12reader.com/worksheet/regular-and-irregular-verbs/view/

Hello fourth graders, during today's class, Mr. Meléndez gave you examples related to modal auxiliaries. Use that information to complete this exercise.

Modal Verbs ­ CAN, CAN'T, COULD, COULDN'T

Complete the sentences with the modals CAN, CAN'T, COULD, COULDN’T. 
1. When Tom was 16, he was a fast runner. He ______ run 200 metres in 22 seconds. 
a)  Can    b) Could   c) Can’t   d) Couldn’t
     2. I'm afraid I ______ come to your party next Saturday.
a) Can    b) Could   c) Can’t   d) Couldn’t 
    3. I'm not in a hurry. I've got plenty of time. I _______ wait.
a) Can    b) Could   c) Can’t   d) Couldn’t 
    4. I was feeling terribly sick yesterday. I ________ eat anything.
a) Can    b) Could   c) Can’t   d) Couldn’t 
    5. Can you speak loudly, please? I _______ hear you very well.
a) Can    b) Could   c) Can’t   d) Couldn’t 
   6. "You look exhausted."   "Yes, I _________ sleep last night.
a) Can    b) Could   c) Can’t   d) Couldn’t


 You can visit this page to learn even more!http://www.esltower.com/GRAMMARSHEETS/modals/modals.html

Sixth grade Volcanoes Nov-9-15

Hello sixth graders, we are learning more about Expository texts.
Please, watch this video! Remember, your teacher could ask questions about it. Be ready!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoudxEM3dRY

We are about to discuss important details about volcanoes. Here you have a video related to Saint Helens volcano.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xP2dreOI8gI

We are about to start discussing the compound sentence. Do you know what it is? Let's learn more!

http://www.turtlediary.com/grade-4-games/ela-games/conjunction-eater.html

Use this game to learn more about it.

Fifth grade newsflash Nov-9-2015

Hello fifth graders, we are now going over the prefixes. Do not forget what these are. Let's review this skill while playing. You can use these games to learn more and more.

http://www.bigbrownbear.co.uk/demo/prefix.htm

http://www.turtlediary.com/grade-1-games/ela-games/prefix-catcher.html

Don't forget the story Happy Birthday Dr. King. It is important that may remember details.
Here you have a summary!

Happy Birthday, Dr. King! (Grade 4 Theme 5 Selection 1 Summary ELL) 
    Jamal and another boy got into a fight on the school bus.  They both wanted to sit in the back of the bus.  Jamal got in trouble at school because he was fighting.  The principal sent a note home to his parents. 
    Jamal’s grandfather was upset about the fight.  Grandpa Jo explained how things were when he was growing up.  He wasn’t allowed to sit in the front of the bus, just because he was African American.  He always had to sit in the back. 
     Martin Luther King, Jr. didn’t think it was fair that people were separated by their color.  He helped African Americans organize a boycott of the buses.  It lasted for more than a year.  Dr. King  organized many other peaceful protests.  He wanted to change unfair laws.  A few years later, the laws were changed. 
     Jamal learned from his grandfather.  He had an idea for a play.  His class could perform the play at the school assembly, which celebrated of Dr. King’s birthday.  Jamal’s play was about two boys who don’t understand Dr. King’s teachings.  They fight over who gets to sit at the back of the bus.  They learn that fighting is not the way to change things.  

Fourth Grade Lost and Found

Hello fourth graders, Remember, you read the Lost and Found, a beautiful story that you can not forget. Keep practicing for the next test. Here you have questions that will help to get ready for the next test. Do it and give your teacher any doubt you might have.

The Lost and Found Reading Assessment Reading:  Word Analysis, Vocabulary, and Fluency Directions:  Read the sentence and find the correct answer.
1. Mona leaned farther and farther into the bin.  Soon only her feet were visible. What does the word visible mean?
 a. covered b. touching c. showing d. hidden
2. The lost and found bin was full of wrinkled clothes. Which word means almost the same as wrinkled?
 a. situations b. rumpled c. worried d. clean

3. My dad had to stop and ask for directions. What does the word directions mean?
 a. sets of conditions at certain moments in time b. not usual, common, or ordinary c. able to be seen d. lines or paths along which someone or something goes, lies, or points

4. It was unusual to see a fox at Lark Ellen! What does the word unusual mean?
 a. concerned or anxious b. able to be seen c. not usual, common or ordinary d. wrinkled or creased

5. Which word means sets of conditions at certain moments in time?
 a. rumpled b. situations c. directions d. visible

6. Which word means concerned or anxious?
 a. worried b. directions c. unusual d. situations

Directions:  Read each sentence.  Choose the base word for the underlined word.
7.  I asked my mother if I could have a cookie.
 a. aske b. ask c. askd d. asking

8. My brother is trying to win the race.
 a. tryi b. tryin c. tried d. try

9. The class lined up outside the door.
 a. line b. lin c. lines d. linn

10. She climbed to the top of  the mountain.
 a. clim b. clime c. climb d. climbe

11. The teacher pointed to the word.
a. pointer b. points c. pointe d. point

Reading:  Comprehension Directions: Read each question.  Choose the best answer.

12. What did Floyd and Wendell miss while waiting to see the principal?
a. the bus b. recess c. math test d. lunch
13. What is Mona looking for in the Lost and Found?
 a. necklace b. lucky hat c. library book d. homework

14. Why do the boys climb into the Lost and Found bin?
 a. to find hats b. to find Mona c. to clean it out

    15. What do the children not see in the Lost and Found bin?
a. cave b. lake c. boat d. giant squid

16. What do the boys start looking for in the Hat Room?
 a. baseball cap b. lucky hats c. candy d. books

17. Where does Mona find her lucky hat?
 a. Hat Room b. bin c. purse d. office

18. What do the children do just after they paddle across the river?
 a. They go into a tunnel that leads to a winding hallway. b. They find a sign that says Hat Room. c. They look at a suit of armor. d. They skip their math test.

19. Which of these events tells you that the story is a fantasy?
a. Mona loses her lucky hat. b. The children find a deep lake in the Lost and Found bin. c. The children take a shortcut to get home. d. The teacher gets angry.

     20. Which of these events happens first in The Lost and Found?
 a. Mona finds her lucky hat in her purse. b. Wendell and Floyd miss a math test. c. Mona disappears into the lost and found. d. Wendell, Floyd, and Mona paddle across the river.

Writing:  Written Language and Conventions Directions:  Read each group of words.  Choose the word that would come first in a dictionary.

 21.  a.  mix b. milk c. mint d. mountain
 22.  a.  send b. stick c. smell d. sea

Directions:  Read each group of words.  Mark A. if the group of words is a sentence and B. if the group of words is a fragment.
 23.  Mona looked for her lucky hat.
a.  sentence b.  fragment

24.  Flipped a coin.
 a.  sentence b.  fragment

25.  The rumpled lucky hat.
a.  sentence b.  fragment

26.  Floyd wanted a hat.
 a.  sentence b.  fragment

27.  Examined a suit of armor.
a.  sentence b.  fragment


Now is time to practice sentences and fragments recognition!   http://www.chompchomp.com/frag01/frag01.01.htm

Otober 1, 2015

Student from the fifth and sixth grade. This is for you to practice and learn even more. Click below and help yourself.

http://www.henryanker.com/Language/Reading/ReadingComprehension5a.swf

http://www.henryanker.com/Language/Language_Skills/Fantasy_Reality_Set_02.swf

http://www.henryanker.com/Language/Vocabulary/Multiple_Meanings_Set_10.swf

October 1,2015
Hello fourth graders. Today I am absent; however, it does not mean that you can learn. Click below and learn more.

http://www.henryanker.com/Language/Language_Skills/Fantasy_Reality_Set_03.swf

http://www.henryanker.com/Language/Vocabulary/Synonyms/Synonyms_Set_3.swf

http://www.henryanker.com/Language/Vocabulary/Antonyms/Antonyms_Set_04.swf

http://www.henryanker.com/Language/Reading/ReadingComprehension4a.swf

See you next Monday!

25-sept-2015
Fifth graders, here you have an game that you should use to learn more about prefixes.
http://www.funenglishgames.com/grammargames/prefixsuffix.html

Sept -18-15
Fifth Graders it is time to learn more about the dictionary, so, look at this and be ready to answer questions in the class.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKflEg11S6g

Sept-18-15 Fourt grade
Esp.Ed Students

Watch this video and learn more about the dictionary and how to use it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYTdJcA4_vk

Hello sixth graders!   Sep-17-15
This is the reading selection that you are going to use in order to answer questions for the next Wednesday. Read it out and answer the questions. Remember, you are practicing to beat the PPAA test. You can do it.

Skateboarding Family

I cannot remember the first time I picked up a skateboard. My father taught my older brother Jacobo to ride one. Then, when I was old enough, Jacobo taught me. Every day after dinner, we would get our boards and ride until it was time for us to go to bed. We never missed a day. Even when I got sick and couldn’t go outside, Jacobo would ride his skateboard in front of the house, so that I could observe him from my bedroom window.

I was never as good as he was, but he always had some words to encourage me. As I got older, I did get better. Jacobo and I would go down by the beach and skate in the parking lot with our friends. It was great fun—until one day when our little sister Valentina insisted that she wanted to come along. Jacobo didn’t seem to mind. He helped put her helmet on and then he’d hold her hand as she tried to balance on the skateboard. To me, it seemed that she was just slowing us down.

Sensing my frustration, Jacobo pulled me aside. He told me that it was my turn to teach Valentina how to ride. I tried to argue, but he wouldn’t have it. Jacobo calmly asked me to think about how I would have felt if he had chosen to leave me behind to go off with his friends. That was the first time I realized what it really meant to be a big brother.

From that day on, I practiced with Valentina every day. When she got sick, I rode outside her window. When she fell, I picked her up. And when Valentina won the national skateboarding championship, I almost cried.

September 14,15
Fifth graders, this the Blog that Mr. Melendez told you about. It is really important that you may be able to look words up in the dictionary.

Soon, you will be working with the dictionary using the internet.

Right now you should improve your reading performance. This could help you. Try it out!

http://www.turtlediary.com/grade-2-games/ela-games/johnny-the-dreamer.html

Let's get ready for the new story Heat Wave!

September 14, 15
Hello fourth graders, today I want you to learn more about adjectives. This is why you should see this video. Click on the following link and learn!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkuuZEey_bs

Use the following worksheet to practice.

https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/grammar-games/adjectives

Keep practicing synonyms and antonyms!

Sixth graders, when reading the selection, pay attention to prefixes and suffixes. Here you have a video that can help you.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUtmHT7DOvI

Hey sixth graders! There you got the point. No class today. However, we can not stop here. Remember, if you own Mr. Melendez a project or homework, this the moment to hand it in to me.

Today's homework: Read the text selection When I was Puerto Rican and be ready to answer comprehension questions. The story can be found in this Blog.



http://teacher.scholastic.com/writeit/cavalcade/pdf/sept2003/p15-21_nonfiction_puertorico.pdf


Memoirs is a genre which allows you to share your experiences. That is what Esmeralda did.

When reading the story, pay attention to prefixes and suffixes.

Hello fifth graders! I know you are happy! Don't worry! Class will be resumed as soon as possible.

At least for now, I want you to remember what the types of sentences are. You also need to know how to recognize them. Nothing better than a game.

https://cdn-jr.brainpop.com/readingandwriting/sentence/typesofsentences/scrollingbackground/

This is also a good game which can help in understanding the sentence structure.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/english/spelling_grammar/sentences/play/


Remember, the personal narrative! Go over the instructions that were given to you last Friday. Don't forget it. If you own Mr. Melendez a homework, bring it up right away.


Here you have more stuff to lehttp://www.softschools.com/quizzes/grammar/punctuation/quiz272.htmlarn.

Hello fourth graders! I know you did not have class today! Let's remember that we are learning the relative pronouns. The following video is going to help you. Watch it and learn.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AG7sh-hsKoo



This site is for you to practice and better understand what relative pronouns are.

https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/relative-clauses/exercises?02

The Non Fiction Book deadline is April 17, 2015. You are going to create your own non fiction story. You could write two paragraphs on each page. You must use simple and compound sentences to deliver your non fiction story. Be creative! You can use pictures to make your story more interesting. Here you can see examples! Warning, Mr. Melendez does not want something you did not create.

Remember sixth graders, you must study for the test. Now, your teacher wants you to learn more about the new topic and unit. Use this information and let us discuss it in class.

Definition: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/memoir

Video showing a sixth grade class memoirs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usIn9CXGBUw

Examples: http://teacher.scholastic.com/writeit/cavalcade/pdf/sept2003/p15-21_nonfiction_puertorico.pdf

Read this and get ready for a new adventure.

Hello fifth grade students! Remember, you must study for the test. Now, I want you to watch this video which is related to the Types of sentences. Learn and practice using this games. Have fun!

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBvqaidxZlQ
Video # 2:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdCOswMeXFQ

Use the video to write examples. Let's discuss them on Tuesday!

Now you can learn and play!
http://www.edontheweb.com/the_ed_files_flash.asp?ModuleID=127&MovieName=Edontheweb3.swf

Hello fourth grade! We are discussing the present progressive and simple present tense. Watch this video and learn more about it. Be ready for the next class as soon as the test gets done.

Go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWWF6kZIivs

Go to this site fun and have fun while playing! : https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/grammar-games/present-simple-and-present-continuous

Hello again! I hope you are enjoying this weekend. I am getting in touch with you because I want you to see the instructions and questions to prepare the survey. You will receive more instructions in the classroom. A rubric will also be given to you in class. Have a nice day !

Survey: Students and School
You are all amazing people, and I am eager to learn more about each of you. Please help me do so by completing the following handout.

Section I Please answer questions 1-6.

1. Do you have brothers or sisters? If so, how many?____________________________________

2. What is your favorite activity?_________________________________________

3. What is your least favorite activity?________________________________________

4. What is your favorite school subject?_______________________________________

5. Have you been involved (or are you hoping to become involved) in any school activities (clubs, sports, etc.)? If so, which ones? _________________________________________________

6. What is your favorite type of music? ____________________________________

7. Do you get help from your parents?_____________



Section II
 Please complete the sentences below.

7. On the weekends I like to…______________________________________________________________

8. A teacher I admire is__________________________because…______________________________________________________

9. If I could go anywhere for a day, I would go…____________________________________________________

10. I learn the most when the teacher…_______________________________________________________________________________

11. I learn the most when I…___________________________________________________________________

12. I don’t like it when teachers…_____________________________________________________________________________

13. I don’t like it when I’m asked to…_______________________________________________________

14. After high school, I will probably…__________________________________________________________

15. My ideal job would be____________________________________________________________________________________



　
 Use these questionnaire to interview 10 students ( 5 boys and five girls). When done, use Excel to represent the answers with a graph. Be ready to present your findings in front of your classmates. You can explain the important findings you got related to how students see education and school.