6th Grade Teddy Roosevelt Questions

Directions:  Answer each question using complete sentences.  You must restate the question in your answer.  **If you completed this in class, then you do not have to do it for homework.

1. How did Roosevelt get the nickname of the “trustbuster”?
2. What was a muckracker?
3. According to Roosevelt, what was the obligation of civilized nations?  What does it mean?  What do you think of this idea?
4. What was the purpose of Theodore Roosevelt’s Square Deal?
5. Why is Roosevelt called the conservation president?
6. What do you think it means to speak softly and carry a big stick?

6th Grade Social Studies Week 11 Test

The next social studies test is scheduled for Friday, December 14th.  Study guides will be sent home on Wednesday. 

6th Grade Social Studies Week 11 Test

The next social studies test is scheduled for Wednesday, December 5th.  We will review in class on Monday, and a study will go home that day as well.

6th Grade "Farmers Get Organized" Questions

1. What were the reasons the farmers organized together?
2. How did the Grange help farmers?
3. How was the Alliance different from the Grange?
4. How was the Alliance more political than the Grange?
5. What was the other name for the Populist Party?
6. Which party did the Populist Party join?

**These questions are not necessarily homework.  I have posted them for the children who did not complete the in-class assignment.  This is due tomorrow.

6th Grade Social Studies Questions

Directions:  Please answer each question with a complete sentence.  Restate the question in your answer.

1. List three facts you learned about Brigham Young.
2. What's a glazier?
3. How were early Mormons treated by their neighbors in Illinois?
4. Why did Young suggest moving to Utah?

**These questions are only posted for the children who did not complete the in-class assignment.  This is not a separate homework assignment.

6th Grade Social Studies Writing Projects Due Tomorrow

The 6th grade Industry Giants writing projects are due TOMORROW.  I have told the children that if they have any questions they may e-mail me before 7:00 p.m. tonight, and I will help them in any way that I can.  My e-mail address is attached to the original project directions that they received on Monday, November 5th. 

Mrs. Hill

6th Grade Industry Giants Writing Project

Industry Giants Writing Project

Directions:  You will complete a three paragraph research paper about one “giant” company of today.  The project is due on Wednesday, November 14^th.  You will be asked to bring in a rough draft of your work no later than Monday, November 12^th, for me (Mrs. Hill) to check.  You may choose one of the companies listed below to research.  No more than two people will be allowed to research a single company.  You must do all of your own research and writing – this is not a group assignment.  The details of the project are outlined below.

The company that I will be researching is __________________________________________.

 

Content – Your three paragraph writing project will contain the following information, and adhere to the following format:

·         The first paragraph will provide a short, but informative history of the company.  You must include the date that the company was founded.

·         The second paragraph will present a brief biography of the company’s CEO/founder.  You must include information about the person’s birth date and place and educational background.  If the original CEO/founder of the company is deceased, you must provide information about his/her death.

·         The third paragraph will describe the uniqueness of the company’s “product”, and how it contributes to the present day economy in a positive manner.  *You will receive a hint about this information when you choose the company that you will research.

 

Writing – Your writing project must comply with the following guidelines about proper grammar and mechanics usage, and composition:

·         Your writing project will consist of three well written paragraphs.

·         Your paragraphs must be made up of 4-6 sentences.

·         The first line of each paragraph must be indented.

·         All sentences must be complete (no fragments or run-ons).

·         You must use varied sentence structure – a combination of compound sentences, complex sentences, simple sentences, and appositives. 

·         Your final paper must not contain any spelling or grammatical errors.

·         Your final copy of your paper must be typed in Times New Roman 12 font and single spaced.

·         Your paper must have a title that is centered at the top of your paper.  Your name, date, and subject must be typed in the upper right hand corner (just like we do in class).

·         You must hand in a hard copy of your paper no later than November 14^th.

 

Bibliography – Your paper will include a bibliography (list of the resources you used to get your information).  We will go over the bibliography format in class, and yours must follow it exactly.  You must use two resources to research your company – only one may be an internet website or webpage.  Your second resource will be a book, magazine, or newspaper.  The bibliography format is laid out on the page that you were handed in class.

6th Grade Social Studies Test

The 6th graders are bringing home a study guide for their test on the Civil War.  The study guide is due on Thursday, and the test will be Friday.  I have advised the children to begin the study guide tonight, so they can ask any necessary questions in class over the next few days.  We will be going over the study guide in class and reviewing over the next few days.