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• Homework will be given on Friday the 6th.
  

• Homework will be due on Friday the 13th.

Amplify Skills – Unit 9

• Recognize all uppercase letters

• Match uppercase letters to their sounds

• Identify differences between uppercase and lowercase letters

• Practice forming uppercase letters through tracing and copying

• Apply uppercase letter knowledge while reading decodable text

• Knowledge Domain 6: Native Americans

• Learn who Native Americans are and how they lived long ago

• Explore homes, food, clothing, and traditions

• Build respect for different cultures

• Develop listening comprehension through read-alouds

• Expand vocabulary related to culture and history

• Participate in discussions using complete sentences

• Differentiation

• Students will work in leveled small groups during independent work time

• Focus on phonics skills and reading fluency

• Assignments will be completed through Google Classroom

• Learning About Ramadan
  

• Understand that Ramadan is a special and blessed month
  

• Learn about fasting, prayer, and doing good deeds
  

• Discuss Suhoor and Iftar
  

• Learn how Muslims worship more during Ramadan
  

• Practice kindness, good manners, and helping others
  

• Enjoy story time and class discussions about Ramadan

🕤 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
(Snack/Bathroom Break: 9:30–9:45)

Unit: Addition & Subtraction Within 10

• Understand that addition means putting groups together

• Understand that subtraction means taking groups apart

• Use objects, drawings, fingers, and equations to solve problems

• Build fluency and accuracy with basic facts

• Add within 10 using pictures and number sentences

• Subtract within 10 by taking away from a group

Small Group Instruction

• Group 1 (Advanced): Add & subtract within 20 using mental math

• Group 2 (On Level): Add & subtract within 10 with guided practice

• Group 3 (Support): Add & subtract within 5 using hands-on models

Science/SEL/Social Studies

Science Fair Practice

• Project: Can Baking Soda and Vinegar Blow Up a Balloon?
  

• Learn what a science fair project is
  

• Practice making predictions and observing results
  

• Share findings with classmates
  

• Learn that mistakes help us learn and grow

Topic: Lesson 8 - Tanween dammah/ Surah Quraish /Dua for good health

• Recognize the shape of Tanween Dumma.

• Identify the place of Tanween Dumma on letters and in words.

• Pronounce each letter of the alphabet with Tanween Dumma.

• Pronounce Tanween Dumma as a Noon Saakina when the Tanween Dumma is at the end of a word.

• Recognize some of the letters that are pronounced but not written.

• Recognize the difference

Homework: Worksheet

Technology

Unit 8 - Lesson 11: Google Docs Project Assignment - Ramadan Journey

Students will read the story “Ramadan Journey” and create a Google Doc with a heading. They will summarize the story in short paragraphs, using proper formatting, and practice writing clearly about Sami’s experiences during the holy month of Ramadan.

Art

Paper Mosaic Art

Students will create a paper mosaic picture using small pieces of paper.

Students will explore shape, color, and texture.

📌 Homework

• Homework will be given on Friday the 6th.
  

• Homework will be due on Friday the 13th.
  

✏️ Spelling Words of the Week

goat, own, boat, mow, bow, coat, cook, good, toast, yellow

• Amplify Skills – Unit 5
  

• Lesson 11: Spelling Alternatives Review (T, TT, -ed)
  

• Lesson 12: Spelling Alternatives Review (D, DD, -ed)
  

• Lesson 13: Spelling Alternatives (F, FF)
  

• Lesson 14: Spelling Alternatives (Introduce V, VV – picture support)
  

• Lesson 15: Writing – Introduce Opinion Writing
  

• Amplify Knowledge – Unit A: Animals & Habitats
  

• Lesson 4: Animals of the East African Savanna Habitat
  

• Lesson 5: Animals of the Temperate Deciduous Forest Habitat
  

• Lesson 6: Animals of the Tropical Rainforest Habitat
  

• Lesson 7: Animals of the Freshwater Habitat
  

• Lesson 8: Animals of the Saltwater Habitat
  

• Daily Literacy Focus:
  Phonics, Phonological Awareness, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Grammar

• Spelling test on Friday

🕌 Islamic Studies

• Islamic Focus:
  Kindness, caring for others, obedience to parents, good manners
  

• Daily Practice:
  Duʿa, Dhikr, Salah, Islamic thought, Islamic manners

• Lesson 20: Add Two-Digit Numbers Using Models
  

• Lesson 21: Add Two-Digit Numbers Using Equations
  

Science Fair Practice

Topic: Lesson 11 - Sukoon with yaa al layna; Surah al kafiroon; Dua for good Health

• Recognize the shape of a Sukoon in the Quran.

• Identify the place of the Sukoon on the letters (و), (ي), and (ء).

• Pronounce each letter of the alphabet with Sukoon correctly including Al-Waw Al-Layyinah, Al-Yaa’ Al-Layyinah, and Al-Hamza.

• Be able to differentiate between the shape of a Sukoon in the Quran and the shape of a Sukoon in non-Quranic script.

• Write the Sukoon on a Hamza in both cases of Waw (و) and Yaa’ (ي). (homework ;workbook

• Get to know the beauty of the sound of Sukoon.

Start learning

• Spelling Word Assessment Friday, 2/13
• Language Arts Homework
• Raz-Kids
• Spelling Worksheet
• Assigned: Monday, 2/9

Lesson 13: Read and Write Three-Digit Numbers

• Session 1: Explore

• Session 2 : Develop

• Session 3: Develop

• Session 4: Refine

As-salamu alaykum, dear parents,This is a reminder that students are required to complete i-Ready 2–3 assessments every single week. These assessments are part of their homework and are graded.Please make sure your child completes the assigned i-Ready work each week, as it is important for their learning progress and academic success.Thank you for your continued support.

Social Studies

Chapter 3: The Word Around Us

• Lesson 1:Talking About Location

• Lesson 2: All About Maps

• Lesson 3: Our Earth

• Quiz lesson 1-2-3 and science fair project

Unit D, Chapter 3: “I Am Seven, I Pray the Right Way”

• Understand that Salah becomes important at the age of seven.

• Perform Salah with proper manners and actions.

• Explain what khushūʿ means in simple words.

• Show focus and respect during Salah.

Bidaya Book

Chapter 6 Evaluation (Lessons 15-20) Page 60

• The student’s performance on the placement test will show exactly what level of knowledge the student is at.
• The placement test is a test of all of the material that is taught in Chapter 6 ,
• so after a student takes the placement test, know exactly which lesson to start with the student on.

Surat Al Duha Memorizing

PE

Lesson 01:

1. Demonstrate agility, balance, and coordination by safely completing each station of the obstacle course.

2. Improve cardiovascular endurance through continuous movement during the course.

3. Follow directions and safety rules while transitioning between obstacles.

4. Apply problem-solving skills to figure out the best way to complete each obstacle.

5. Show perseverance and self-control when facing physical challenges.

6. Demonstrate spatial awareness to move safely around others.

7. Exhibit positive sportsmanship by encouraging peers and waiting turns

Lesson 02:

1. Improve speed and quick reaction time using short bursts of movement.

2. Demonstrate body control and safe movement in limited space.

3. Follow directions and start/stop signals quickly.

4. Show self-discipline and focus during high-energy activities.

5. Encourage peers and demonstrate good sportsmanship.

Health/SEL

• Identify ways to get along with others
  

• Practice kind and respectful behavior
  

• Use words instead of actions to solve problems
  

• Understand that Islam teaches kindness and respect

Technology

Unit 8 - Lesson 11: Email to Teacher about Google Docs

Students use Google Email to send an email to their teacher about how they are doing in class, what they learned in Google Docs, and what they want to learn next.

Spelling Words:

misbehavior mistrust indirect informal subtitle subtotal unfold unequal recount review

Unit 3: Multiplication: Finding Area, Solving Word Problems, and Using Scaled Graphs

Lesson 19: Scaled Graphs: SESSION 1-5

QUIZ ON FRIDAY

SCIENCE

Finalize Science Fair Projects Tuesday and Wednesday

SCIENCE FAIR THURSDAY 2-12

SOCIAL STUDIES

Chapter 5: Citizenship

Lesson 3: Taking Action for a Cause

Unit C - Chapter 6: “Zakah: The Third Pillar of Islam

• Explain what Zakah is, why it is important, and when it is given.

• Understand the difference between Zakah and Sadaqah and name types of Sadaqah.

• Learn to practice kindness and generosity in daily life.

Complete Qaidah

Chapter 12: Stopping Rules Review page 127-134

• Pronounce each letter correctly.
• Recognise a letter as soon as I see it.
• Read all harakahs for the right length of time.
• Join letters when there is a joining symbol.
• Recognise the madd symbols and stretch correctly.
• Read words written in a special way.
• Read four words together, fluently.
• By the end of this level, I should be able to:stop correctly on any word.
• Stop only where stopping is allowed and not stop where it is not allowed.

Surat Al-Layl & Al Shams memorizing

Technology

Unit 8: Lesson 11: Email to Teacher about Google Docs

Students use Google Email to send an email to their teacher about how they are doing in class, what they learned in Google Docs, and what they want to learn next.

• Spelling Word Assessment Friday, 2/13
• Language Arts Homework
• Raz-Kids
• Spelling Worksheet
• Assigned: Monday, 2/9

Lesson 3: Lovin’ the Light Bulb—Research/Introduction to Pitching

• Reading: Read complex informational texts about major inventions and discuss their development and impact.
• Writing: Write an opinion piece about the importance of the light bulb, providing evidence to support their argument.
• Speaking & Listening: Recognize and summarize best practices for making an oral presentation, and analyze sample presentations; Discuss and choose audio recordings to enhance their oral presentations.
• Language: Acquire domain-specific vocabulary associated with the major inventions they are researching.

Lesson 4: Speaking w/ Style

• Speaking & Listening: Use their research to create an oral pitch for their lab’s invention, including facts and details to support their argument; Listen to presentations, take notes, and paraphrase what they have learned about each invention; Use audio recordings to enhance their oral presentations.
• Writing: Write and present a skit with dialogue to show the importance of their lab’s invention.

Lesson 14: Divide Three-Digit Numbers

• Session 1: Explore

• Session 2: Develop

• Session 3: Develop

• Session 4: Refine

Mid Test Unit 3: Multi-Digit Operations and Measurement: Multiplication, Division, Perimeter and Area

This is a reminder that students are required to complete i-Ready 2–3 assessments every single week. These assessments are part of their homework and are graded.Please make sure your child completes the assigned i-Ready work each week, as it is important for their learning progress and academic success.Thank you for your continued support.

Unit D - Chapter 1: The Islamic Year

• Identify the Islamic calendar as a moon-based (lunar) calendar.

• Explain that the Islamic calendar began with the Hijrah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

• Learn the 12 Islamic months in order.

• Understand why the Islamic calendar is important for Muslims.

Rules of Tajwid lesson 19 (a,b,c,d,e )

Review rules of Nūn Sākinah & Tanwīn

1. Define Nūn Sākinah and Tanwīn

2. Identify the four rules of Nūn Sākinah & Tanwīn

3. Recognize the letters of each rule

4. Apply the rules while reciting Qurʾān

5. 🟢Iẕhār (Clear) Letters: ء هـ ع ح غ خ Sound: Clear, no

6. Idghām (Merging) Letters: ي ر م ل و ن Split into two parts:
   a) With Ghunnah (ي ن م و)
   b) Without Ghunnah ((ل ر)

7. Iqlāb (Change)Letter: ب /Change ن → hidden م with ghunnah
   8. Ikhfā’ (Hide) Letters: 15 /Sound: Hidden + ghunnah (2 counts)
   Quran surat Mutaffifeen memorizing 1-6

Lesson 01:

1. Demonstrate agility, balance, and coordination by safely completing each station of the obstacle course.

2. Improve cardiovascular endurance through continuous movement during the course.

3. Follow directions and safety rules while transitioning between obstacles.

4. Apply problem-solving skills to figure out the best way to complete each obstacle.

5. Show perseverance and self-control when facing physical challenges.

6. Demonstrate spatial awareness to move safely around others.

7. Exhibit positive sportsmanship by encouraging peers and waiting turns

Lesson 02:

1. Improve speed and quick reaction time using short bursts of movement.

2. Demonstrate body control and safe movement in limited space.

3. Follow directions and start/stop signals quickly.

4. Show self-discipline and focus during high-energy activities.

5. Encourage peers and demonstrate good sportsmanship.

Health/SEL:

• Assess the understanding of social emotional positive actions learned in unit 03

Technology

Unit 6 - Lesson 11: Introduction to Email

Students understand what email is, identify the parts of an email, and write a simple, polite email to the teacher using a clear subject, greeting, body, and closing

Art

Tape-Resist Snowflake

Students will create a snowflake design using masking tape and explore the resist technique with crayons and watercolor.

Study Science/Social Studies Study Guide

Unit 7: William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream

• Lesson 1: Shakespeare's Life and Language
• Lesson 2: Changes in Everyday Life
• Lesson 3: The Influence and Practices of the Church
• Lesson 4: The Influence and Practices of the Church: A Closer Look
• Lesson 5: The Rise of Reformers

Objectives

• Reading: Analyze the text and make statements about challenges the characters face and support with details from the Act 1, Scene 1.
• Speaking & Listening: Examine Shakespeare’s work, discussing segments of the passage and answering key questions.

Math

Unit 3: More Decimals and Fractions: Multiplication and Division

Lesson 18 Fractions as Divisions

• Explore the idea that when you divide to find equal shares, the size of each share is sometimes a fraction.
• Understand that division and fractions are related.

Social Studies

Unit C – Chapter 5

Lesson 1: Surat-ul-Mursalat (Āyāt 1–15)

• Recite Surat-ul-Mursalat (Āyāt 1–15) correctly with respect.

• Explain the meaning of key words and phrases from the āyāt.

• Describe the main message of these verses.

• Understand Allah’s warnings and reminders about the Day of Judgment.

• Reflect on how these āyāt encourage truthfulness and obedience to Allah.

Rules of Tajwid - Lesson 19 (a,b,c,d,e )

Review Rules of Nūn Sākinah & Tanwīn

1. Define Nūn Sākinah and Tanwīn

2. Identify the four rules of Nūn Sākinah & Tanwīn

3. Recognize the letters of each rule

4. Apply the rules while reciting Qurʾān

5. 🟢Iẕhār (Clear) Letters: ء هـ ع ح غ خ Sound: Clear, no

6. Idghām (Merging) Letters: ي ر م ل و ن Split into two parts:
   a) With Ghunnah (ي ن م و)
   b) Without Ghunnah ((ل ر)

7. Iqlāb (Change)Letter: ب /Change ن → hidden م with ghunnah
   8. Ikhfā’ (Hide) Letters: 15 /Sound: Hidden + ghunnah (2 counts)
   Quran surat Mutaffifeen memorizing 1-6

Lesson 01:

1. Demonstrate agility, balance, and coordination by safely completing each station of the obstacle course.

2. Improve cardiovascular endurance through continuous movement during the course.

3. Follow directions and safety rules while transitioning between obstacles.

4. Apply problem-solving skills to figure out the best way to complete each obstacle.

5. Show perseverance and self-control when facing physical challenges.

6. Demonstrate spatial awareness to move safely around others.

7. Exhibit positive sportsmanship by encouraging peers and waiting turns

Lesson 02:

1. Improve speed and quick reaction time using short bursts of movement.

2. Demonstrate body control and safe movement in limited space.

3. Follow directions and start/stop signals quickly.

4. Show self-discipline and focus during high-energy activities.

5. Encourage peers and demonstrate good sportsmanship.

Health and SEL

• Identify situations when controlling words and actions is important.

• Explain the difference between helpful and hurtful words and actions.

• Demonstrate self-control by using calm words and safe actions.

• Practice “stop–think–choose” before speaking or acting.

• Use positive strategies (deep breathing, counting, asking for help) to manage strong feelings.

• Show respect for others through kind language and appropriate behavior.

Technology

Unit 6 - Lesson 11: Introduction to Email

Students understand what email is, identify the parts of an email, and write a simple, polite email to the teacher using a clear subject, greeting, body, and closing

Art

Tape-Resist Snowflake

Students will create a snowflake design using masking tape and explore the resist technique with crayons and watercolor.

Dear Parents,
The memorization surah homework has been assigned and is due Monday, February 9, inshallah. Please support your child in practicing and being prepared.

6C The Chocolate Collection: End of Unit Assessment

6D - The Greeks -

Sub Unit 1

• Lesson 1: Zeus vs. Prometheus

• Lesson 2: Should humans have fire?

• Lesson 3: Is Zeus Correct?

OBJECTIVES:

• Determine an author’s point of view or purpose

• Cmpare and contrast the structure of two or more texts

School-wide Science Fair happens on Thursday 12th February so lessons will accommodate students needing time.

After the AQAID unit, sixth graders will start with the AKHLAQ unit.

In this unit students will analyse verses from the Qur’an and ahadith regarding bullying and oppression, concluding on their effects.They will also list the consequences on the jealous person before any harm reaches the victim.

As the month of Ramdhan is starting, for Character and Leadership class, students will look at fasting with the lens of developing our character in this month of patience. They will learn what leadership roles we can take- both spiritually and educationally.

Unit 4: Ratio Reasoning: Unit Rates and Percent

Lesson 18: Use Percents to Solve Problems

• Session 1 Homework is due on Tuesday.

• End of Unit 4 Assessment review will take place on Thursday and Friday

End of Unit 4 Assessment Monday

📘 Lesson 12b – يفعل | يفتح | يجعل

• 📖 Understand فعل مضارع (imperfect tense) and how it shows present & future actions in the Qur’an
  
  

• 🔢 Learn that about 8,500 Qur’anic words are in the imperfect tense

• 🏃‍♂️ Practice identifying and conjugating فعل مضارع using TPI (movement-based learning)

• 🔄 Differentiate between فعل ماضٍ and فعل مضارع in meaning and use

• ✋🔊 Use hand signals and voice levels to reinforce tense understanding

• 🧠 Memorize two conjugations at a time for mastery

Chapter 4: Central America & the Caribbean – Working for the Future

• Learn about life in rural communities in the Dominican Republic
  

• Explore Luis’s role as a tour guide in the Samaná Peninsula
  

• Understand how geography affects daily life and tourism
  

Chapter 4, Section 1: Chapter Atlas

• Learn about biodiversity and natural disasters in the region
  

• Understand the impact of tourism and agriculture on the economy and environment
  

• Practice map skills (physical and political features)
  

• Explore the relationship between climate, land use, and biodiversity

Positively Thinking of All the Possibilities

• Students will understand that their thoughts influence their feelings and actions, and that they have the power to choose positive thoughts.

• Students will identify examples of negative and positive thinking, and how each impacts their mood, behavior, and relationships.

• Students will learn and apply strategies to replace negative thoughts with positive, encouraging ones (e.g., affirmations, gratitude, reframing).

• Students will practice self-awareness by recognizing their own thought patterns throughout the day.

Technology

Unit 5: Lesson 8: Google Slides Project: All About Ramadan

Students will use Google Slides to create an informative presentation about Ramadan by organizing information into slides, adding titles, text, and images, and practicing basic digital presentation skills while learning about an important Islamic month.

7D: Poetry & Poe

Sub-unit 2: “The Tell-Tale Heart”

• Lesson 1&2 :Read Like a Movie Director, Part 1&2

• Lesson 3: Examining the Reader's Perspective

• Lesson 4: Comparing the Narrator's and Reader's Perspective

OBJECTIVES:

• Compare and contrast a written story to its presentation through other media forms

• Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of view of characters

School-wide Science Fair happens on Thursday 12th February so lessons will accommodate students needing time.

After the AQAID unit, seventh graders will start with the AKHLAQ unit.

In this unit students will relate to the dangers of spreading rumors. They will also identify ‘Take advantage of five conditions before five’ in relevance to the value of time.

As the month of Ramdhan is starting, for Character and Leadership class, students will look at fasting with the lens of developing our character in this month of patience. They will learn what leadership roles we can take- both spiritually and educationally.

Unit 5: Proportional Reasoning: Percents and Statistical Samples

Lesson 20: Solve Problems Involving Percents

• Session 3 homework is due on Tuesday.

• Session 4 homework is due on Wednesday.

Lesson 21: Solve Problems Involving Percent Change and Percent Error

• Session 1 homework is due on Monday.

📘 3D Weak Verb – شاء

• 🔍 Identify the weak verb شاء and explain why it is weak
  

• ⏳ Recognize past (فعل ماضٍ) and present (فعل مضارع) forms of شاء
  

• ✍️ Use شاء correctly in simple sentences
  

• 🔄 Distinguish between شاء and similar weak verbs like جاء
  

• 📖 Recognize that only certain forms of شاء appear in the Qur’an

🏛️ Chapter 11 – Ancient Greek Civilization

• 👑 Learn about Alexander the Great and his early life
  

• 📚 Discover key influences like Aristotle
  

• ⚔️ Explore early battles, including the Granicus River
  

🛡️ Section 1 – War in Ancient Greece

• 🏹 How the Greeks defeated the Persians
  

• 🏙️ The rise of Athens and its power
  

• ⚔️ Rivalry and wars between Athens & Sparta
  

• 🔍 Compare warring sides and analyze war evidence

NB. All work submitted that is AI-generated will receive an F-grade and no makeups will be allowed.

📚 Homework:

The memorization of the assigned Surah has been posted on Alma for each student and is due Monday, January 26. Students who were absent will remain on the same surah until next week.

8C - Science and Science fiction

Sub-unit 3 - Poetical Science

• Lesson 4: Lovelace's Insights

• Lesson 5: Man and Machines

• 8C - :Science & Science Fiction Unit Reading Assessment

OBJECTIVES:

• Analyze how text makes connections

• Cite textual evidence

• Demonstrate command of the conventions of the English language

School-wide Science Fair happens on Thursday 12th February so lessons will accommodate students needing time.

Eight Graders have started a new curriculum developed by Yaqeen Institute for Middle School. They will study about the Ethics of Desire- a much needed but not much talked about topic. In the first chapter they will learn what is and what is not in their control. What they are responsible and accountable for.

As the month of Ramdhan is starting, for Character and Leadership class, students will look at fasting with the lens of developing our character in this month of patience. They will learn what leadership roles we can take- both spiritually and educationally.

Unit 4: Functions: Linear and Nonlinear Relationships

Lesson 17: Compare Different Representations of Functions

• Session 3 homework is due on Tuesday

Lesson18: Analyze Functional Relationships Qualitatively.

• Session 1 homework is due on Friday.

📘 8d – Mazeed Fīh Verb (أقام)

• 🔍 Identify the verb أقام and explain why it is considered a weak verb
  

• ⏳ Recognize the past (فعل ماضٍ) and present (فعل مضارع) forms of أقام
  

• 🗣️✍️ Use أقام correctly in simple spoken and written sentences
  

Chapter 8 – The American Revolution
Section 1: Declaring Independence

• 🏛️ Learn why the Second Continental Congress acted as the first government
  

• 📖 Understand how Thomas Paine’s Common Sense inspired independence
  

• ✍️ Explore how the Declaration of Independence united and divided Americans
  

• 🔍 Identify main ideas and parts of the Declaration
  

• 🗝️ Learn key terms: Olive Branch Petition, Continental Army, Loyalist
  

• 📝 Practice taking organized notes about the fight for independence