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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

• 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

• 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

🌙 Islamic Studies

• 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

Topic: Lesson 8 Tanween ad dammah; Surah Al Qadr; Dua for Ramadan

• 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 between Dumma and Tanween Dumma.

Homework: Worksheet

• Skill: I will perform skills and movements at the right time.
• Cognitive: I will discuss health- and skill-related fitness.
• Fitness: I will perform activities and skills that will enhance my fitness.

📌 Homework Note

No homework will be assigned during Ramadan so our students can enjoy worshiping Allah and focusing on their Ramadan acts of worship. Jazakum Allahu khair.

• Amplify Skills – Unit 5 (Unit Completion)
  

• Lesson 19: Spelling Alternatives Review (L patterns)
  

• Lesson 20: Unit Review & Practice Assessment (Word Recognition & Grammar)
  

• Amplify Knowledge – Unit 8 & 9
  

• Unit 8: Animals & Habitats — Domain Review & Assessment
  

• Unit 9: Fairy Tales — Sleeping Beauty, Rumpelstiltskin
  

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

🕌 Islamic Studies

• Ramadan Unit
  

• Meaning of Ramadan
  

• Fasting and worship
  

• Good deeds and manners

• Unit Review
  

• Unit 5 Final Test

Topic: Lesson 12 Shaddah with

Word; Surah al Qadr/Dua for Ramadan

• Recognize the shape of a Shaddah.

• Identify the place of the Shaddah in words and on letters.

• Pronounce each letter of the alphabet with a Shaddah correctly.

• Be able break the letter with a Shaddah on it into two letters: one with Sukoon and one without

Homework: Workbook

• Skill: I will perform skills and movements at the right time.
• Cognitive: I will discuss health- and skill-related fitness.
• Fitness: I will perform activities and skills that will enhance my fitness.

Art

Little Lanterns for Ramadan

Students will create a Ramadan lantern using construction paper and gems to practice cutting, gluing, and decorating skills.

• Raz-Kids
• Assigned: Monday, Feb. 16

Lesson 13: Read and Write Three-Digit Numbers

• Session 3: Develop

• Session 4: Refine

We will have a quiz on Lesson 14 if we finish the lesson, inshallah.

Ramadan

• Know Ramadan is the month of fasting

• Know Muslims fast from Fajr to Maghrib

• Practice good deeds in Ramadan

• Develop happiness and excitement for Ramadan

Project

• Discuss: “Why do we learn the Qur’an?”

• Show a sample project

• Explain expectations using pictures/examples

• Let students choose their project type

Reading Quran Juz 30 dua for ramadan

PE

Lesson 1: 12 hoops of fitness

• Skill: I will perform skills and movements at the right time.
• Cognitive: I will discuss health- and skill-related fitness.
• Fitness: I will perform activities and skills that will enhance my fitness.

• PSR: I will cooperate with my partner.

Art

🌙 3D Ramadan Lantern

Students will create a 3D paper lantern by folding, cutting evenly spaced lines, and shaping the paper to form a round lantern.

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

• UNIT REVIEW

• UNIT TEST TUESDAY

SOCIAL STUDIES

Chapter 5: Citizenship

• CHAPTER REVIEW

• TEST TUESDAY

Ramadan

• Understand the purpose of fasting.

• Learn fasting builds patience and self-control.

• Learn Suhoor, Iftar, Taraweeh, charity, and Qur’an reading.

• Realize fasting improves behavior and character.

Project

• Discuss: “Why do we learn the Qur’an?”

• Show a sample project

• Explain expectations using pictures/examples

• Let students choose their project type

Reading Quran Juz 30 dua for ramadan

Art

🌙 Hanging Moon & Stars Ramadan Craft

Students will create a decorative Ramadan hanging craft using a crescent moon and stars while practicing cutting, gluing, and neat craftsmanship.

Lesson 14: Divide Three-Digit Numbers

• Session 3: Develop

• Session 4:Refine

We will have a quiz on Lesson 14 if we finish the lesson, inshallah.

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.

Project

• Discuss: “Why do we learn the Qur’an?”

• Show a sample project

• Explain expectations using pictures/examples

• Let students choose their project type

Reading Quran Juz 30; Dua for ramadan

Art

Colorful Ramadan Kareem 🌙

Students create a bright watercolor artwork that celebrates Ramadan by painting the words “Ramadan Kareem” using color.

NO SCHOOL: 18th, 19th, and 20th

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

• Lesson 4: The Influence and Practices of the Church: A Closer Look
• Lesson 5: The Rise of Reformers
• Lesson 6: Upper Class, Workmen, and Fairies

Objectives:

Reading: Examine Act 1, Scene 2 and demonstrate their understanding of the text by answering key questions and making inferences about the characters in the play

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

Ramadan

• Learn deeper wisdom of fasting and intention (niyyah).

• Understand exemptions and making up missed fasts.

• Study the last ten nights and Laylatul Qadr.

• Reflect on personal improvement and lasting life changes.

Project

• Discuss: “Why do we learn the Qur’an?”

• Show a sample project

• Explain expectations using pictures/examples

• Let students choose their project type

Reading Quran Juz 30; Dua for ramadan

This week has only TWO days of instruction due to the PD day and the Parent-Teacher Conferences.

ELA pre-Ramadan Activities where students will research and write about Ramadan, and how it was first celebrated in the USA. Other visual literacy activities will be completed.

After completing the Aqidah unit, sixth grade students have begun their Akhlaq unit. They are studying Qur’anic verses and hadith about bullying and oppression, discussing their impact on individuals and communities. Students will also explore jealousy and identify how it harms the one who carries it even before it affects others.

Test on Tuesday, Feb. 17

Students are introduced to how Islam views personal desires and emotions. We discuss that feelings and attractions are a natural part of Allah’s creation, and students learn the important difference between having thoughts and choosing actions. The focus is on accountability, self-awareness, and respectful understanding of oneself and others.

Unit 4: Ratio Reasoning: Unit Rates and Percent. ..

• End of Unit 4 assessment review on Monday

✨ Ramadan Reflection;

1️⃣ 99 Names of Allah – Ramadan Planner 🤍
Students will create a special Ramadan planner centered around the 99 Names of Allah. For each name, they will:

• 📖 Explore its meaning
• 🕋 Connect it to a related Ayah or Hadith
• 🤲 Write a personal duʿā’
• This activity will help students reflect on Allah’s attributes and apply them in their daily lives.
• 2️⃣ Ramadan Quran Tracker 📚
• Students will maintain a tracker to record their daily Qur’an reading progress. This will encourage:
• 🗓️ Consistency
• 🌱 Personal reflection
• 🎯 Goal setting throughout the month

Chapter 4, Section 1: Chapter Atlas
(Central America and the Caribbean)

Regional biodiversity, natural disasters, tourism, and agriculture.

• How climate affects plants, animals, and land use
  

• The economic importance of tourism and farming
  

• Environmental challenges in the region
  

• Identifying major physical and political features on a map

TABATA TO IMPROVE

• Skill: I will perform fitness exercises with proper form and a focus on safety.
• Cognitive: I will choose fitness activities in order to maintain or improve my overall level of fitness.
• Fitness: I will use a heart rate monitor to track and adjust exercise intensity so that I am working in my target zone.
• Personal & Social Responsibility: I will work independently and with consideration for others.

This week has only TWO days of instruction due to the PD day and the Parent-Teacher Conferences.

ELA pre-Ramadan Activities where students will research and write about Ramadan One activity is:a research writing assignment in which students choose one of the five pillars of Islam or another topic related to Ramadan to explore.

After finishing the Aqidah unit, seventh grade students have moved into their Akhlaq unit. They are learning about the dangers of spreading rumors and false information, and reflecting on responsibility in speech and communication. They will also study the hadith about “taking advantage of five before five” and connect it to the importance of using time wisely.

Test on Tuesday, Feb. 17

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.

🌙📖 Ramadan Quran Tracker Initiative

As we welcome the blessed month of Ramadan, students will be participating in a special Ramadan Quran Tracker activity.

• 📖 Record their daily Qur’an reading progress
• 🗓️ Track consistency throughout the month
• 🤲 Reflect on their goals and personal growth

🏛️🌍 Chapter 11: Ancient Greek Civilization

Section 2: Alexander’s Empire

This week, students will be learning about the rise of Macedonia and the expansion of Alexander’s empire.

• 👑 Macedonia’s defeat of the Greek city-states
• ⚔️ Alexander’s conquest of vast territories
• 🌎 The spread of Hellenistic (Greek) culture across his empire

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

Dear Parents,

This is a reminder that the assigned Surah memorization is due on the 23rd.

Please encourage your child to practice for 10 minutes daily to ensure confident and accurate recitation.

Thank you for your support. 🌟

This week has only TWO days of instruction due to the PD day and the Parent-Teacher Conferences.

ELA pre-Ramadan Activities where students will research and write about Ramadan. They will read “Gifts of Ramadaan” by Kris Ellis and base their writings in a similar manner.

Students are introduced to how Islam views personal desires and emotions. We discuss that feelings and attractions are a natural part of Allah’s creation, and students learn the important difference between having thoughts and choosing actions. The focus is on accountability, self-awareness, and respectful understanding of oneself and others.

Parent Teacher Conference

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.

🌙📖 Ramadan Quran Tracker Initiative

As we welcome the blessed month of Ramadan, students will be participating in a special Ramadan Quran Tracker activity.

• 📖 Record their daily Qur’an reading progress
• 🗓️ Track consistency throughout the month
• 🤲 Reflect on their goals and personal growth

Chapter 8: The American Revolution
Section 2: The Colonies at War

This week, students will be learning about the early battles of the American Revolution and how the colonies fought for independence.

• ⚔️ Key battles and strategies of the Continental Army in the North
• 🎖️ Washington’s victories at Trenton and Princeton
• ⭐ Why the victory at Saratoga was a turning point
• 🤝 How European allies helped the American cause

TABATA TO IMPROVE

• Skill: I will perform fitness exercises with proper form and a focus on safety.
• Cognitive: I will choose fitness activities in order to maintain or improve my overall level of fitness.
• Fitness: I will use a heart rate monitor to track and adjust exercise intensity so that I am working in my target zone.
• Personal & Social Responsibility: I will work independently and with consideration for others.