Books & Class Work
Sixth - Eighth Grade
English Language Arts
Week 1 Language Arts - Focus Book
The World of Animals is about the different species and varieties of animals found throughout the world. What's your favorite animal? Was it mentioned in the book?
Find worksheets here to accompany the reading.
Family Literacy Activity / Actividades de lectoescritura para la familia
Extra reading: Sea Creatures ; Jane Goodall
Week 2 Language Arts - Focus Book
Package Design combines concepts of math and reading to learn more about how packages work to transport and store any item. As you read, try solving every "Let's Explore Math" section you find.
Find worksheets here to accompany the reading.
Family Literacy Activity / Actividades de lectoescritura para la familia
Extra reading: All About Mechanical Engineering ; How Do They Make That?
Week 3 Language Arts - Focus Book
Towns and Cities takes readers through an exploration of mathematical concepts as they relate to the buildings and environment that surrounds us. Practice using the "Let's Explore Math" sections throughout the text to build understanding.
Find worksheets here to accompany the reading.
Family Literacy Activity / Actividades de lectoescritura para la familia
Extra reading: Abraham Lincoln ; The Constitution and The Bill of Rights
Week 4 Language Arts - Focus Book
The Newsies Strike is a short historical fiction text exploring the role of "newsies" in history. Do you think you would enjoy working as a "newsie"?
Find worksheets here to accompany the reading.
Family Literacy Activity / Actividades de lectoescritura para la familia
Extra reading: My Store In The Mall
Week 5 Language Arts - Focus Book
Night Skies allows the reader to take a trip through the solar system to explore planets and stars existing among us. After reading, try using a star chart to see if you can identify stars and planets from your own back yard!
Find worksheets here to accompany the reading.
Family Literacy Activity / Actividades de lectoescritura para la familia
Extra reading: Astronomers Through Time ; The Wonder of Outer Space
Science
Book #1 Science
Investigating Storms leads the reader on a scientific adventure through all the different causes and effects of different kinds of storms.
Resources for practice can be found here.
Book #2 Science
Global Warming reveals the dangers of our changing environment and how it affects both humans and animals living on planet Earth.
Resources for practice can be found here.
Math
Middle school students will be using Khan Academy to participate in online courses to build their mathematical skills. Check with your teacher to get the code for their class to join easily. If you do not have a code, please follow the provided directions to get set up.