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Good morning,

I wish you and your families a warm and restful break. Thank you for all of your hard work this year.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is identity?

2. How did the Sioux tribe use the buffalo?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. How was the identity of the Native Americans taken away?

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page. I will reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments.  

See you next year,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

Remember, we are a community of learners. We support each other.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is assimilation?

2. How did the Native Americans feel about assimilating to European culture?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. How is ethnocentrism related to ethnocentrism?

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page. I will reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments.  

See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

Thank you for being flexible this morning. You are great.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1.  Define annuities.

2.  Why did the Sioux tribe follow the buffalo?

Option two:

In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following prompt.  Describe the Santee Sioux.

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page. I will reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments.  

See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

The Santee Sioux were known for their warrior and hunting culture.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. Where did the Sioux tribe live?

2. Describe a tepee.

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following prompt. According to rumors, why did the Santee Sioux NOT receive their annuities?

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page. I will reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments.  

See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

You are the sunshine of my life.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What was the main food source of the Sioux tribe?

2.  What did many white people think about the Native Americans?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Based on what you know about Sioux culture, make a prediction about the relationship between the Americans and the Sioux tribe.

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page. I will reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments.  

See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

Happy Friday.  Thank you Gevalia for leading a wonderful meditation session this morning.  Please remember to get your homework signed by a parent or guardian.


Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is a binomial?

2. Where did the soldiers build their first fort?

Option two:

Manuelito walked 450 miles to New Mexico. He had to walk an unknown amount more.

Write a binomial to express this scenario.

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page. I will reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments.  

See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

What a wonderful day to learn!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What kinds of food are part of Navajo culture?

2. Where did the Navajo go when they were forced from their homes?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. How would you feel if you were forced from your home?

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page. I will reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments.  

See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

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Hello,

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. Who won the horse race?

2. How did the relationship between the Navajo tribe and the Americans change?

Option two:

In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Why do you think the Americans cheated during the race?

See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

It is a pleasure to spend my days learning and growing with you guys.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is culture?

2. What was the main food source of the Native Americans who lived on the Plains?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. How are the Native Americans who lived on the Plains different than the Navajo?

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page. I will reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments.  

See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

The rain will not stop us!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What promise was in the treaty that Manuelito signed?

2. What tribe did Manuelito belong?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Why did Manuelito find it difficult to hold up the terms of the treaty?

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page. I will reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments.  

See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

You are one in 7 billion. You are incredible.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is a coefficient?

2. What continent was Columbus trying to reach?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following prompt.

 If Christopher Columbus came to North America “x” amount of times plus one trip, write an algebraic expression displaying this information

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page. I will reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments.  

See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

You guys are incredible.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. When was Christopher Columbus born?

2. How did the Tainos treat Columbus when he first arrived?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Columbus thought that the Taino's manners were a sign on weakness. Do you agree or disagree? Explain your answer.

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page. I will reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments.  

See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

Remember, everyone has their perspective. The more you perspectives you hear about an event, the more accurate your information will be.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. Who is the author of Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee?

2. What is Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee about?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. What made Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee different than other history books about Native Americans?

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page. I will reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments.  

See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

Welcome back to school.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What motivates us?

2. What is our new book?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. How do your expected behaviors change based on your environment?

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page. I will reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments.  

See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

Being respectful is just an expectation of any workplace.  It's not always easy, but every day is an opportunity to practice.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

End the following sentences with the appropriate punctuation

1. The boys killed Simon

2. Why did the boys kill Simon

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following prompt. Compare and contrast the themes from Lord of the Flies and The Outsiders

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page. I will reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments.  

See you on Monday,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

It's okay to have feelings. Feelings are part of what make us who we are.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is character motivation?

2. What motivates the boys to kill Simon?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Can characters be motivated by more than one motive? Explain your answer.

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page. I will reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments.  

See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

Knowing the behaviors that are expected at school and work will help you be the best student and worker you can be.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. When can expected behavior change?


2. What rules were the boys breaking?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. How would you address the boys breaking the rules? How would you change their behavior?

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page. I will reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments.  

See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

Rules are important. When a rule doesn't make sense, you have the right to ask questions.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is a rule?

2. Why did Jack start his own group?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. If you were Ralph, how would you feel about Jack starting his own group?

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page. I will reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments.  

See you on Monday,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

Today marks the 5th year that Viemary has been in the United States. Happy anniversary to you, Viemary!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is the quadratic equation?

2. What did Jack kill?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Compare and contrast a quadratic equation and a linear equation.

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page. I will reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments.  

See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Hello students,

Thank you for being flexible and wonderful.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is comparing?

2. Compare Jack and Ralph.

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. What is the difference between comparing and contrasting?

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page. I will reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments.  

See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

Thank you for working so hard today.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is contrasting?

2. Contrast the 'littluns' and Jack.

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following prompt. Contrast Jack and Dally. (Use at least 5 sentences)

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page. I will reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments.  

See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

Happy Monday! It is always great to learn and grow with you guys.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. Sketch the graph of y = x

2. Why did they snatch Piggy's glasses?

Option two:

In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Make a prediction about the boys based on the incident with Piggy's glasses.

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page. I will reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments.  

See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good afternoon,

Happy Friday!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is the graph of a quadratic function called?

2. What do the boys call the "snake-thing"?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. What is the difference between a quadratic function and a linear equation?

Option three:
1. Draw a parabola.

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page. I will reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments.  

See you on Monday,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

BRRRR, it's cold in here, must be some SOCS in the atmosphere!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is another word for a "really good guess"?

2. How do you make an inference?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Why is it important to make inferences?

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page. I will reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments.  

See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

What a wonderful day to be inside working hard!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:

1. What is a leader?

2. Who is the leader of the boys on the island?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Who would make a better leader? Explain your answer.

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any questions or comments please feel free to comment on the bottom of this page. I will reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments.  

See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy