This document provides a review of adverbs including what parts of speech they modify, the questions they answer, examples of adverbs in sentences and what they modify, whether the adverbs can be moved within the sentences, and comparative and superlative forms of example adverbs. Key details covered are that adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs, answer how, when, where, or to what extent questions, and examples show identification and placement of adverbs within sentences.
The document contains a review of chapters 10 and 11 of a social studies textbook. It includes multiple choice questions about ancient Greek and Spartan society and culture. The questions cover topics such as the main political unit of ancient Greece (polis), the practice of politics (government), who held the highest status (aristocrats), the composition of the phalanx (foot soldiers), who held power under democracy (male citizens), Sparta's organization as a military state due to fear of helots, where Spartan boys lived (barracks), Spartan values (fitting in), and more.
This document provides information about lines of latitude, lines of longitude, hemispheres, and seasons. It defines parallels and meridians, and identifies important lines like the Tropics, Equator, and Prime Meridian. It also identifies the continents and oceans that fall within the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western hemispheres. Seasons occur because Earth's axis is tilted at about 23 degrees, causing the sun's rays to hit Earth at a more direct angle during summer than winter.
The document defines and provides examples of different types of nouns: concrete nouns, abstract nouns, collective nouns, and proper nouns. It also defines common nouns. Examples are given for each type of noun.
The document appears to be a study guide or assessment review for a lesson on early human beings and prehistoric cultures. It covers topics like anthropology, fossils, determining the age of fossils, Paleolithic era, hunter-gatherer societies, migration patterns of early humans, comparisons of Neanderthals and Homo sapiens, and cave paintings discovered in France. The document consists of questions and short answers about concepts addressed in the lesson.
The document defines three types of sentences: simple sentences containing one independent clause, compound sentences containing two or more independent clauses joined with coordinating conjunctions or semicolons, and complex sentences containing one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Examples are provided for each sentence type to illustrate their structures.
This document reviews compound and complex sentences. It defines that a compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction, semicolon, or conjunctive adverb. A complex sentence contains one independent clause and one dependent clause. Examples are provided of identifying subjects, predicates, clauses, and conjunctions in sentences. Common coordinating conjunctions are represented by the acronym FANBOYS. The document distinguishes between simple, compound, and complex sentences.
This document defines and describes various landforms and bodies of water. It explains that a bay is an area of water bordered by land on three sides, a gulf is a larger body of water partly surrounded by land, and a peninsula is a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides. It also defines deltas, isthmuses, straits, lakes, mountains, hills, plains, plateaus, rivers, waterfalls, fjords, valleys, glaciers, archipelagos, seas, and oceans.
This document provides a review of adverbs including what parts of speech they modify, the questions they answer, examples of adverbs in sentences and what they modify, whether the adverbs can be moved within the sentences, and comparative and superlative forms of example adverbs. Key details covered are that adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs, answer how, when, where, or to what extent questions, and examples show identification and placement of adverbs within sentences.
The document contains a review of chapters 10 and 11 of a social studies textbook. It includes multiple choice questions about ancient Greek and Spartan society and culture. The questions cover topics such as the main political unit of ancient Greece (polis), the practice of politics (government), who held the highest status (aristocrats), the composition of the phalanx (foot soldiers), who held power under democracy (male citizens), Sparta's organization as a military state due to fear of helots, where Spartan boys lived (barracks), Spartan values (fitting in), and more.
This document provides information about lines of latitude, lines of longitude, hemispheres, and seasons. It defines parallels and meridians, and identifies important lines like the Tropics, Equator, and Prime Meridian. It also identifies the continents and oceans that fall within the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western hemispheres. Seasons occur because Earth's axis is tilted at about 23 degrees, causing the sun's rays to hit Earth at a more direct angle during summer than winter.
The document defines and provides examples of different types of nouns: concrete nouns, abstract nouns, collective nouns, and proper nouns. It also defines common nouns. Examples are given for each type of noun.
The document appears to be a study guide or assessment review for a lesson on early human beings and prehistoric cultures. It covers topics like anthropology, fossils, determining the age of fossils, Paleolithic era, hunter-gatherer societies, migration patterns of early humans, comparisons of Neanderthals and Homo sapiens, and cave paintings discovered in France. The document consists of questions and short answers about concepts addressed in the lesson.
The document defines three types of sentences: simple sentences containing one independent clause, compound sentences containing two or more independent clauses joined with coordinating conjunctions or semicolons, and complex sentences containing one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Examples are provided for each sentence type to illustrate their structures.
This document reviews compound and complex sentences. It defines that a compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction, semicolon, or conjunctive adverb. A complex sentence contains one independent clause and one dependent clause. Examples are provided of identifying subjects, predicates, clauses, and conjunctions in sentences. Common coordinating conjunctions are represented by the acronym FANBOYS. The document distinguishes between simple, compound, and complex sentences.
This document defines and describes various landforms and bodies of water. It explains that a bay is an area of water bordered by land on three sides, a gulf is a larger body of water partly surrounded by land, and a peninsula is a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides. It also defines deltas, isthmuses, straits, lakes, mountains, hills, plains, plateaus, rivers, waterfalls, fjords, valleys, glaciers, archipelagos, seas, and oceans.
The document provides information about ancient Mesopotamian civilizations such as Sumer, Babylon, and Persia. It discusses the location of Mesopotamia between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. It describes Sumerian social classes and religions like polytheism. Important figures mentioned include Hammurabi, Ashurbanipal, Nebuchadnezzar II, Cyrus the Great, Cambyses II, and Darius the Great. The document also covers Phoenician trade and the development of their alphabet.
This document provides information about different types of verbs including action verbs, linking verbs, helping verbs, and past participles. It defines these verb types and provides examples. Action verbs tell what the subject is doing, linking verbs connect the subject to a predicate noun or adjective, and helping verbs help express tense and voice. A past participle usually ends in "ed".
This document provides a review of different types of pronouns including definitions and examples. It defines pronouns as words used in place of nouns and antecedents as words that pronouns replace. Various pronoun types are discussed such as subject and object pronouns, possessive pronouns, indefinite pronouns, intensive pronouns, and reflexive pronouns. Examples of each pronoun type are provided and answered through multiple choice questions.
This document provides a review of different types of pronouns including definitions of pronouns, antecedents, indefinite pronouns, and subject and object pronouns. It gives examples of identifying pronouns and their antecedents in sentences. It concludes that tomorrow's quiz will focus on defining pronouns, antecedents, indefinite pronouns, and identifying subject and object pronouns in sentences.
The document provides guidance on how to write strong paragraphs, including using a topic sentence, supporting details in the body, and a closing sentence. It demonstrates this structure with an example paragraph about the benefits of participating in a neighborhood cleanup day, such as improving the community, saving the city time and money, and creating a safer environment.
This document provides a quick review of nouns and pronouns. It defines nouns as people, places, things, or ideas and lists examples of each. It also defines pronouns as words that take the place of nouns. The document explains that personal pronouns are used as subjects and gives examples of personal pronouns like he, she, it. It includes pictures with prompts to write nouns about what is seen and thoughts/feelings evoked. Overall, the document reviews noun and pronoun definitions and examples.
This document outlines Mr. Alpert's classroom expectations contract. It lists expectations for student behavior, such as being quiet and respectful, being prepared with materials, and not talking when the teacher is talking. It emphasizes respecting others, their property, and not bullying or lying. Consequences for violations are described, such as detentions. The contract is signed by the student and parent to acknowledge agreement. Rewards are also outlined for individual good behavior and whole class excellence, such as extra free time or open seating.
The sixth grade core syllabus outlines subjects covered including integrated language arts, reading, writing, speaking and social studies. Content areas are integrated to help students make connections across subjects. Reading includes fiction, non-fiction and building vocabulary and analysis skills. Writing focuses on finding voice and using conventions across narrative, persuasive and expository modes. Speaking includes formal presentations. Social studies covers geography, history, cultures, economics and current events to provide context. The syllabus also outlines classroom procedures, grading, retakes, contact information, rules, and appropriate digital resource use.
This summer travel itinerary includes visits to Crater Lake in Oregon, the coastal city of Dubrovnik in Croatia, and portions of neighboring Montenegro. Additional destinations are Prague in the Czech Republic and Zurich in Switzerland. The summer concludes with participation in the Hood to Coast relay race in Oregon.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise stimulates the production of endorphins in the brain which elevate mood and reduce stress levels.
Vikings were not as unhygienic as commonly believed. They regularly bathed, washed their hair and faces, and used combs. Most Vikings lived on farms rather than in towns. Their homes were typically long wooden buildings shared by the entire family. While Vikings could be violent, this was a common characteristic of many cultures during their time period.
The document contains a series of multiple choice questions that test parts of speech and grammar concepts like nouns, verbs, pronouns, subjects, objects, and possession. It asks the reader to identify examples of these concepts and choose the correct multiple choice answer for each question.
The document outlines Mr. Alpert's classroom expectations for students during the 2012-2013 school year. It states that students must choose to follow the expectations and acknowledges that choices have consequences. The expectations include entering and leaving class quietly and respectfully, being on time and prepared, asking permission to leave one's seat, not speaking when Mr. Alpert is speaking, following school rules, and treating classmates and the teacher with respect. Students who do not follow the expectations may face consequences like losing free time, detention, calls or emails home, parent conferences, or office referrals.
The document provides information about ancient Mesopotamian civilizations such as Sumer, Babylon, and Persia. It discusses the location of Mesopotamia between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. It describes Sumerian social classes and religions like polytheism. Important figures mentioned include Hammurabi, Ashurbanipal, Nebuchadnezzar II, Cyrus the Great, Cambyses II, and Darius the Great. The document also covers Phoenician trade and the development of their alphabet.
This document provides information about different types of verbs including action verbs, linking verbs, helping verbs, and past participles. It defines these verb types and provides examples. Action verbs tell what the subject is doing, linking verbs connect the subject to a predicate noun or adjective, and helping verbs help express tense and voice. A past participle usually ends in "ed".
This document provides a review of different types of pronouns including definitions and examples. It defines pronouns as words used in place of nouns and antecedents as words that pronouns replace. Various pronoun types are discussed such as subject and object pronouns, possessive pronouns, indefinite pronouns, intensive pronouns, and reflexive pronouns. Examples of each pronoun type are provided and answered through multiple choice questions.
This document provides a review of different types of pronouns including definitions of pronouns, antecedents, indefinite pronouns, and subject and object pronouns. It gives examples of identifying pronouns and their antecedents in sentences. It concludes that tomorrow's quiz will focus on defining pronouns, antecedents, indefinite pronouns, and identifying subject and object pronouns in sentences.
The document provides guidance on how to write strong paragraphs, including using a topic sentence, supporting details in the body, and a closing sentence. It demonstrates this structure with an example paragraph about the benefits of participating in a neighborhood cleanup day, such as improving the community, saving the city time and money, and creating a safer environment.
This document provides a quick review of nouns and pronouns. It defines nouns as people, places, things, or ideas and lists examples of each. It also defines pronouns as words that take the place of nouns. The document explains that personal pronouns are used as subjects and gives examples of personal pronouns like he, she, it. It includes pictures with prompts to write nouns about what is seen and thoughts/feelings evoked. Overall, the document reviews noun and pronoun definitions and examples.
This document outlines Mr. Alpert's classroom expectations contract. It lists expectations for student behavior, such as being quiet and respectful, being prepared with materials, and not talking when the teacher is talking. It emphasizes respecting others, their property, and not bullying or lying. Consequences for violations are described, such as detentions. The contract is signed by the student and parent to acknowledge agreement. Rewards are also outlined for individual good behavior and whole class excellence, such as extra free time or open seating.
The sixth grade core syllabus outlines subjects covered including integrated language arts, reading, writing, speaking and social studies. Content areas are integrated to help students make connections across subjects. Reading includes fiction, non-fiction and building vocabulary and analysis skills. Writing focuses on finding voice and using conventions across narrative, persuasive and expository modes. Speaking includes formal presentations. Social studies covers geography, history, cultures, economics and current events to provide context. The syllabus also outlines classroom procedures, grading, retakes, contact information, rules, and appropriate digital resource use.
This summer travel itinerary includes visits to Crater Lake in Oregon, the coastal city of Dubrovnik in Croatia, and portions of neighboring Montenegro. Additional destinations are Prague in the Czech Republic and Zurich in Switzerland. The summer concludes with participation in the Hood to Coast relay race in Oregon.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise stimulates the production of endorphins in the brain which elevate mood and reduce stress levels.
Vikings were not as unhygienic as commonly believed. They regularly bathed, washed their hair and faces, and used combs. Most Vikings lived on farms rather than in towns. Their homes were typically long wooden buildings shared by the entire family. While Vikings could be violent, this was a common characteristic of many cultures during their time period.
The document contains a series of multiple choice questions that test parts of speech and grammar concepts like nouns, verbs, pronouns, subjects, objects, and possession. It asks the reader to identify examples of these concepts and choose the correct multiple choice answer for each question.
The document outlines Mr. Alpert's classroom expectations for students during the 2012-2013 school year. It states that students must choose to follow the expectations and acknowledges that choices have consequences. The expectations include entering and leaving class quietly and respectfully, being on time and prepared, asking permission to leave one's seat, not speaking when Mr. Alpert is speaking, following school rules, and treating classmates and the teacher with respect. Students who do not follow the expectations may face consequences like losing free time, detention, calls or emails home, parent conferences, or office referrals.