Hello sixth graders, you have been told that a second test will be ready for you on Thursday, January 30, 2019. This is a second opportunity for you to be successful. It is obvious that you must study to get a good grade; however, Mr. Melendez has prepared thisTEST REVIEW for you to be ready for this test. It is your parent's responsability to make sure that you are getting ready. Let's see!

Themes: MAIN IDEA- COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS- CAUSE AND EFFECT

I-Coordinating conjunctions
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Here you have a video. 

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II- Main Idea

At the store we use coupons to save money. Coupons may come in the mail. Sometimes they are in the newspaper. You can get them in the store's ad, too. Usually you need to cut the coupon out.

What is the main idea of the passage?

a. Coupons save money.

b. Coupons can be found in different places.

c. You must cut coupons out of the ad.

d. You may find a coupon at the store.

2. Susan got a basket for a present. She uses it to carry many things. She puts food in the basket. She keeps toys in the basket. She even puts her kitten in the basket.

What is the main idea?

 a. We need baskets.

b. Baskets should be big.

c. Susan uses her basket a lot.

d. Susan doesn't like to use the basket.

3. Frank likes to go swimming. He swims every day that he can. He likes to swim in Blue Lake. Many of Frank's friends go swimming there too. Frank is a good swimmer.

What is the main idea?

a. Frank likes to swim often.

b. Frank does not swim alone.

c. Frank is the best swimmer in town.

d. Frank swims every Saturday.

4. Eskimos hunt animals. They use animals for food. They also use animal skins to make clothes. Eskimos only hunt animals they need. They do not hunt for fun.

What is the main idea?

 a. Eskimos eat fish.

b. Eskimos hunt for food and clothes.

c. Eskimos never hunt.

d. Eskimos hunt for fun.

5. Have you ever visit the city? Many people live in the city. There are many tall buildings in the city. Many people work in the city.

What is the main idea?

 a. Everyone lives in the city.

b. The city is fun.

c. There are many people in the city.

d. The city is a good place to live.

Do you like to drink milk? Milk is very good for you. It helps you grow strong. You can drink milk with lunch or dinner. Milk and cookies are a good snack.

What is the main idea?

a. Milk is best with fruit.

b. Cows give milk.

c. Milk is good for you.

d. You should drink milk in the morning.

Squirrels live in the park. They are gray and fluffy. They pick up nuts off the ground. Then they hide the nuts. They run up and down trees.

What is the main idea? 

a. To show how to catch a squirrel

b. To tell about squirrels

c. To tell what squirrels eat

d. To show where squirrels live

Dogs are good pets. There are many kinds of dogs. Some dogs are big. Some are small. Many dogs like to play and do tricks.

What is the main idea?

 a. People needs dogs.

b. Dogs like people.

c. People like dogs.

d. Dogs make good pets

Michael has a baby sister. He loves his sister very much. He helps dress her. He helps feed her. He likes to take her for walks. He helps her learn to talk.

What is the main idea?

a. To tell about Michael and his baby sister

b. To tell about Michael's big family

c. To show why babies are nice

d. To tell about Micheal and his baby brother

Bears love to eat honey. They like it because it is sweet. Bears look for honey in the woods. They climb trees to get it. They will eat all the honey they find.

What is the main idea?

 a. Bears like to eat pies.

b. Bears like honey.

c. Bears like to catch bees.

d. Bears like to climb trees.

III- Let's practice Cause and Effect.

A Smashing Performance! DIRECTIONS: Read the story. Complete the chart below. 

Raymond wanted to be in the school talent show, but he wasn’t getting much support from his friends. “I hate to tell you this, Ray,” Peter said, “but you don’t  have any real talent.” “I can play the guitar,” Ray said.  Peter looked at him doubtfully, but Ray didn’t care. He signed up for the talent show. He practiced day and night, so that he could play the one song he knew without making a mistake. On the day of the talent show, Ray was very excited. He was going on right after Frank’s skateboard demonstration. He was so excited, that when his turn came, he hurried out to the stage without making sure that Frank and his skateboard had been cleared away. Ray stepped on Frank’s skateboard and sailed across the stage, off the other side, and down into the audience with a crash. As he hit the ground, he struck a chord with a loud twang, and his guitar strings popped. Ray was mortified, but suddenly everyone began to clap. Ray’s performance was the most exciting thing they had seen all day! 

         CAUSE                                                                                EFFECT

1._____________________________                          ________________________________

2. _____________________________                         ________________________________

3. _____________________________                        _________________________________

4._____________________________                         _________________________________

5. _____________________________                        __________________________________

Hello Sixht graders, This is the next step related to our PBL. (Homework # 2) You must be ready to get more information.

Group #  1:  Answer the following questions:

Which are considered to be acidic food items?   WHY?

Group # 2: Answer the following question:   

Who was the first person that describe how cancer appears in the human body?

Group # 3:  Answer the following question:

How does the cancer cell get its energy to stay alive? Explain this process.

Group # 4: Answer the following question:

Which are the most powerful alkaline food items?

Important Note: The information you will need will be available at the school's library.

Hello Fifth graders, this is the review that you need. Follow instructions and clarify doubts.

I- Prefixes
Watch this video to review your knowledge.

1. Prefixes

Let's pracitce!

Use RE- UN - DIS

1. ______________ please
2. ______________ able
3. ______________ draw
4. ______________ happy
5. ______________ agree
6. ______________ usual
7. ______________ tell
8. ______________ equal
9. ______________ obey
10. _____________ write

II- The Parts of the PLot

II- Match the parts of the Plot

___1. Exposition                       a. the story is coming to a close

___2. Rising Action                   b. events happen to make the story more interesting.

___3. Climax                             c. the story finishes

___4. Falling Action                  d. the story begins and characters are introduced

 ___5. Resolution                       e. the most suspenseful part of the story

III- Read the following story and put the events next to the correct Part of the Plot.

Directions:  Below are the main components of Goldy Locks and the Three Bears.  Place each component where it belongs on the Plot Diagram by placing its letters next to the correct sentence.   

___1. She tries all three bears’ porridge, and then she tries all of their chairs, breaking Baby bear’s chair. 

___2. Goldy Locks runs away from the cabin and never goes back again. 

___3. She decides to sleep, so she tries all the beds and falls asleep in Baby bear’s bed. 

___4. Mama, Papa, and Baby bear noticed that someone had eaten their porridge and broke the chair. 

___5. Goldy Locks stumbles upon a cabin when the owners were not home and goes inside. 6. Goldy Locks runs down the stairs and out the door. 

___7. Mama, Papa, and Baby bear return home. 

___8. The bears find Goldy Locks asleep in Baby bear’s bed, causing her to scream, “Help!” 

R= Resolution

EX= Exposition

CL= Climax

FA= Falling Action

RA= Raising Action

IV- Story Elements

Do you remember the story elements?  Watch this video and learn moreee...

Story Elements

Story Elements. Read each paragraph. Choose the time and place clues:

I. Mary and her sister Sally went to the movies.  They saw a real good movie. When they left for home, it was night and late. They had a good time.

Time:___________________________                  Place:___________________________________    \ 

                                                                                                         /                                        

2. Timmy woke up early in the morning. He jumped from his bed to his parents’ room, ne was so happy because he was going 'to celebrate his birthday.

Time:___________________________                  Place:___________________________________

3. The players are on the field. The team is ready to begin the game. George’s team has the ball. Peter kicks

    the ball. The men and woman cheer.

(when?) Time:_______________________________________________

(where?) Place:______________________________________________

(who?) Characters:___________________________________________

4. The young man stretched out in his sleeping bag near the lake. He could smell the fir and smoke from the campfires. He knew that tonight the only things that would rain on him were starlight and pine needles from fir trees.

(when?) Time:_______________________________________________

(where?) Place:______________________________________________

(who?) Characters:___________________________________________

Hello fourth graders, the test will be soon in your hands. In order to be ready you must complete this test review to clarify doubts. Remember, your teacher will discuss this review during the week.

Here you have a videos to review your knowledge: 
Sentences and Fragmets
Sentence and Fragments 2

I - Correct each fragment so that it is a sentence.

1. Forgot the eggs. _________________________________________


2. Plays the flute. _________________________________________


3. After she already said yes. _______________________________________


 4. Before the play. _____________________________________

II- DIRECTIONS: Read each group of words. If it is a complete sentence. circle the happy face.  If it is a fragment, circle the sad face.

  ____1. Have a lemonade!
  ____2. Going to put my hair up.
  ____3. Has the car been repaired?
  ____4. Please call the doctor.
  ____5. Although we warned him.
  ____6. Not having a clue.
  ____7. Norma will babysit.
  ____8. Tom called.
 ____ 9. I like that face cream.


III- Sequencing
What is sequence?

Watch this video: Transitional Words

Surprise! 
DIRECTIONS: Read the story. Then put the events in order.

  Susan woke on Monday morning with a happy thought: It’s my birthday! Usually she liked to stay in bed until her mother was almost angry with her, but this morning she jumped right up and ran downstairs.  “Good morning!” her mother said. But she did not say happy birthday. Confused, and a little hurt, Susan sat down and had her breakfast. On the bus, on the way to school, her best friend talked about Pokémon, and Minecraft, and what her mother had packed her for lunch, but she did not say happy birthday.  After school, Susan had her piano lesson. Her piano teacher asked her about her weekend, and told her about a vacation she had coming up, but she did not say happy birthday. Susan was very upset by the time she walked home later that afternoon. No one had remembered her birthday! She let herself into the house and headed to the kitchen for a snack. But she only got as far as the dining room. She heard a crowd of people yell, “Surprise!” and when she saw the streamers, the balloons, and the beautiful cake, she was so happy - and relieved - that she almost started to cry. All of her friends and family - and even her piano teacher - were at the surprise party. Susan was very, very surprised!
 Use numbers to put events in order.

 ___Susan’s best friend does not say happy birthday. 
___Susan hears a crowd of people yell, “Surprise!” 
___Susan wakes up thinking about her birthday. 
___Susan’s piano teacher does not say happy birthday. 
___Susan’s mother does not say happy birthday. 
___Susan is happy and relieved that no one forgot her birthday. 
___Susan walks home sadly.

IV- Short Vowels

Use this video to learn MOREEEEE.

1. Short Vowels




 

Hello Sixth graders, You are about to take test # 3. In order to ready, you must review your knowledge and practice. Here you have a test review which is going to improve your performance during the test.

I- ABYFONS Usage

Watch this tutorial: 

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

Use this game to learn more about it.

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

Cause and Effect Video

III-Getting the Main idea is easy. Here you can practice!

1. Michael has a baby sister. He loves his sister very much. He helps dress her. He helps feed her. He likes to take her for walks. He helps her learn to talk.

What is the main idea?

a. To tell about Michael and his baby sister

b. To tell about Michael's big family

c. To show why babies are nice

d. To tell about Micheal and his baby brother

2. Bears love to eat honey. They like it because it is sweet. Bears look for honey in the woods. They climb trees to get it. They will eat all the honey they find.

What is the main idea? 

a. Bears like to eat pies.

b. Bears like honey.

c. Bears like to catch bees.

d. Bears like to climb trees.

3. There is a rabbit hole in the field. A rabbit family lives there. Five baby rabbits live there. They are brown. They can hop fast.

What is the main idea? 

a. To tell about five baby rabbits

b. To show where all rabbits live

c. To show why rabbits hide

d. To tell that rabbits love to eat carrots

4. William loves peanuts. He could eat them any time. He eats them after school. He eats them after dinner. He even puts them on ice cream.

What is the main idea? 

a. Peanuts are good for you.

b. Peanuts are easy to grow.

c. William eats lots of peanuts.

d. William only eats peanuts after dinner

Hello 6-A, you are going to start another PBL (Problem Based Learning). In 2018, students from 6-A
 are going to develop a project related to THE ALKILINE DIET. This is strange for you, for it requires a little bit of research. That is exactly what you are going to do. We are going to work together to learn more about this term. On Tuesday, November 27, 2018, your teacher will set the groups and the instructions to develop the final project. These are the steps to follow:

I- What do you know about THE ALKALINE DIET?
     Is it related to healthy life style?
     Is ALAKLINE DIET a good way to eliminate cancer?
     Do we need to know science to understand it?
     Is everybody able to use the ALKALINE DIET?
     Will this project improve our health?

II- Goup # 1will answer the following question:
     What is the ALKALINE DIET?
Use this link to get information:     
1. Alkaline Diet
2. Alkaline Diet
3. Alkaline  Diet

III- Group # 2 will answer the following question:
Which are examples of alkaline food? Each group member will bring 3 examples of alkaline food.

IV- Group # 3 will list 4 benefits of an alkaline diet.
Use this link to get information:
Alkaline Diet Benefits


V-  Group # 4 will answer the following question:
     What is the evidence against the Alkaline Diet and its benefits?

Use these links to get more information:
Alkaline Diet Review

VI- Group # 5 will answer the following questios or questions:
Is there any evidence related to how Alkaline Diet can eliminate cancer?
*Bring a summary and its evidence or source.

Fourth graders, you are now learning the SHORT VOWELS. Nothing better than learning it while playing. Here you have a game for you to play and learn more words. Remember you are going to locate short vowels words. you are also going to learn something about long vowel words.

Watch this video!




Let's play!:

Another short vowels game

Another!