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🔤 Skills Unit 5 – Phonics & Reading

• Learn new letter sounds: b, l, r, and short u.

• Practice blending, reading, and spelling CVC words.

• Build words by changing individual sounds.

• Strengthen handwriting and letter formation.

• Learn our new Tricky Word: blue.

📖 Knowledge Unit 2 – The Five Senses

Through engaging read-alouds, students will:

• Develop listening comprehension and vocabulary.

• Identify main topics and important details.

• Answer questions and express ideas in complete sentences.

• Practice descriptive language, drawing, and early writing.

🔬 Science – The Five Senses

• Learn about the five senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch.

• Identify the body parts we use for each sense.

• Discover how our senses help us explore the world around us.

• Compare different sounds, smells, colors, tastes, and textures.

• Use describing words like soft, rough, loud, quiet, sweet, and sour.

• Understand how our senses help keep us safe.

• Enjoy fun, hands-on activities to explore all five senses!

Chapter 6: Muhammad ﷺ, My Prophet

Students will learn about Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as a child and as a young man, including his early life, family, and good character. They will learn that he was truthful, honest, kind, and trustworthy and understand how to follow his example in daily life.

Quiz on Friday (10/30)

Topic: Lesson 4 The Alphabet Letters with Kasra (ـــِــ); Surah Al Maun/Dua for Sad or In Trouble.

• Recognize the shape of a Kasra.

• Know the difference between a Fat-ha and a Kasra.

• Identify the place of the Kasra on letters.

• Pronounce each letter of the alphabet with a Kasra.

• Pronounce the Kasra correctly in words made up of two, three, and four letters.

• Pronounce new words using the “Sound It Out” Method.

Homework: Worksheet

📌 Parent Reminder

Spelling words: rose, bone, cone, hole, poke, nose, gave, make, broke, stone

Reminder: Students are encouraged to continue practicing at home using our online learning platforms: i-Ready Math, i-Ready Reading, and Raz-Kids. These platforms help reinforce the skills we are learning in class and support students' individual learning needs.

Students will explore light and how to make areas brighter or darker.

Chapter 2, Lesson 4: Buying and Selling

Students will learn about buying and selling goods and services.

Quiz: Wednesday, October 28

Topic: Lesson 5 - Words with Dammah/Surah Al Masad with the meaning

• Pronounce the Dumma in words made up of two letters.

• Pronounce new words using the “Sound It Out” Method.

• Practice writing words in the workbook.

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

• Identify the place of the Dumma on a letter.

• Pronounce each letter of the alphabet with a Dumma.

• Know the difference between a Dumma, a Kasra, and a Fat-ha.

PE

Lesson 01:

Shooting skills

1. Identify and demonstrate the basic steps of proper basketball shooting.

2. Use their eyes, hands, arms, and legs to aim and shoot toward a target.

3. Practice shooting from an appropriate distance for their grade level.

4. Demonstrate sportsmanship, take turns, and encourage classmates.

5. Improve shooting accuracy through repeated practice.

Lesson 02:

1. Develop coordination: Demonstrate control of body movements while navigating an obstacle course.

2. Improve balance and agility: Safely jump, hop, crawl, weave, and change direction while completing obstacles.

3. Build strength and endurance: Participate in physical activities that develop muscular strength and cardiovascular fitness.

4. Practice spatial awareness: Move safely around obstacles and classmates while maintaining appropriate personal space.

5. Demonstrate problem-solving: Follow directions and choose safe ways to complete different challenges.

6. Develop teamwork and sportsmanship: Encourage classmates, take turns, and demonstrate respect and responsibility.

7. Follow safety rules: Complete the obstacle course while following instructions and using equipment appropriately.

Health/ SEL:

Unit Review

Review the lesson using positive action to treat other the way we want to be treated.

Technology

Unit 3: Introduction to the Internet

Lesson 6: What is the Internet?

• Learn what the Internet is and how we use it in everyday life.
• Explore simple activities such as watching videos, playing learning games, and finding pictures.
• Learn basic Internet safety rules.

Art

Colorful Autumn Tree Painting

Students will explore warm fall colors and create colorful autumn tree paintings using different painting techniques while developing creativity and fine motor skills.

Spelling Word Assessment Friday, Oct. 23

Language Arts Homework

Spelling Worksheet

• Assigned: Monday, October 19
• Due: Friday October 23

Unit 1: Whole Numbers: Place Value, Comparison, Addition, and Subtraction

Lesson 5: Solve Two-Step Word Problems

• Session 1: Explore

• Session 2: Develop

• Session 3: Develop

• Session 4: Refine

Quiz on Lesson 5. will be on Friday or Monday. I will confirm the date in advance.

Science/Social Studies

Chapter 2: Why aren’t the chalta seeds getting what they need to grow?

• Lesson 2.1: Exploring Plant Parts

• Lesson 2.2: A Plant Is a System

• Lesson 2.3: Investigating How Roots and Leaves Grow

Knowledge 3: Ancient Greece

• Lesson 4: The Olympic Games
• Lesson 5: All for Sparta
• Lesson 6: Athens and the Olive Tree

Objectives

• Recount key features of ancient Greek civilization.
  

• Explain Greek city-states, including Sparta, and describe daily life.
  

• Describe the ancient Olympic Games and their influence today.
  

• Locate Athens on a map and explain its name.
  

• Understand and use key vocabulary and phrases (Spartan, ideal, and common sayings).
  

• Use adjectives to show shades of meaning.
  

• Identify and create different sentence types.
  

• Record information about ancient Greece using a graphic organizer.

Skills 3 - Lesson 1

Spelling Alternatives: The /ae/ Sound and Its Spellings

• Identify and produce words with the /a/ sound and its spellings.
  

• Sort words by /a/ sound spelling patterns.
  

• Review previously taught Tricky Words.
  

• Read a text with understanding and answer key questions.
  

• Spell words with /er/, /or/, /ar/ patterns and the Tricky Word some.

Unit B, Chapter-6 "The Happy Marriage"

• Describe how Prophet Muhammad ﷺ treated people with kindness, fairness, and respect.

• Identify the good manners of Khadijah (RA) and why she respected the Prophet ﷺ.

• Name the children of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and Khadijah (RA).

• Explain how family members can show love and respect to each other.

Lesson 12: Alif Mamduda Long (باَ) and Short (بَـ)

• Recognize the shape of the Long Alif and the Short Alif.

• Pronounce each letter of the alphabet correctly with Fat-ha and compare its pronunciation with that of the Long and Short Alifs.

• Recognize that the difference between the long and the Short Alif is only in their shape, not in the way that they are pronounced.

• Pronounce the Long and Short Alif.

• Recognize that the Short Alif is only written in the Quran.

• Get to know the beauty of the sound of the Long Alif and the Short Alif.

Surat Al Zalzala Memorizing

SUrat Al Bayina Reading

PE

Lesson 01:

Shooting Skills

1. Identify and demonstrate the basic steps of proper basketball shooting.

2. Use their eyes, hands, arms, and legs to aim and shoot toward a target.

3. Practice shooting from an appropriate distance for their grade level.

4. Demonstrate sportsmanship, take turns, and encourage classmates.

5. Improve shooting accuracy through repeated practice.

Lesson 02:

1. Develop coordination: Demonstrate control of body movements while navigating an obstacle course.

2. Improve balance and agility: Safely jump, hop, crawl, weave, and change direction while completing obstacles.

3. Build strength and endurance: Participate in physical activities that develop muscular strength and cardiovascular fitness.

4. Practice spatial awareness: Move safely around obstacles and classmates while maintaining appropriate personal space.

5. Demonstrate problem-solving: Follow directions and choose safe ways to complete different challenges.

6. Develop teamwork and sportsmanship: Encourage classmates, take turns, and demonstrate respect and responsibility.

7. Follow safety rules: Complete the obstacle course while following instructions and using equipment appropriately.

Health/ SEL

• Explain the difference between an accident, a conflict, and bullying.
• Use four powerful steps to stop bullying safely.

🎨 Art

Watercolor Ice Cream Cone

• Learn how to draw a simple ice cream cone using basic shapes and colors.
• Practice using watercolor paints and paintbrushes to create a colorful ice cream cone painting while developing creativity, fine motor skills, and painting techniques.

SPELLING WORDS: Focus: Words with the long o sound, and distinguish between 1 and 2 syllable words.

rocket pocket hold told often grow throne so sew most almost both coach open also

ELA

Unit 2 Animal Classification

Lesson 12 Live Bearing Milk Producers

• Identify clue words used to signal a contrast or comparison of mammals.
• Compare two texts on mammals using a graphic organizer.
• Record key information about mammals.

Lesson 13 Jane Goodall

• Identify information presented in a media clip about Jane Goodall.
• Determine the main idea and supporting details about Jane Goodall from the media clip and reading.
• Begin drafting an informative writing piece about a select vertebrate’s characteristics and classification, clearly stating ideas, facts, and details.

Lesson 14 "Scientist that Classify Animals" and "Vertebrates Around the World"

• Use text features to quickly locate information about scientists who classify animals.
• Ask and answer questions about vertebrates around the world.
• Continue drafting an informative writing piece about an animal’s characteristics and classification, clearly stating ideas, facts, and details.

Lesson 15 Unit Assessment

• Use conventional spelling patterns when adding the suffix –es to root words.
• Read on-level stories with purpose and understanding.
• Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

Friday:

SPELLING TEST, Grammar Lesson: Capitalization; when and where

BOOK CLUB: Discuss the next 4 chapters in their Assigned book.

Math

Unit 2: Inheritance and Traits in Plants

Lesson 6: Inheritance and Traits in Plants

• REVIEW Tues/Wed
• TEST on THURSDAY
• Inheritance and traits project Friday

Lesson 7b (92 -96) : Alphabet Letters with Shaddah (ـــّــ)

• 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 with a Harakah.

• Get to know the beauty of the sound of a Shaddah.

Surat Al Balad (1-20) Memorizing

Surat al Fajr Reading

PE

Lesson 01:

Shooting Skills

1. Identify and demonstrate the basic steps of proper basketball shooting.

2. Use their eyes, hands, arms, and legs to aim and shoot toward a target.

3. Practice shooting from an appropriate distance for their grade level.

4. Demonstrate sportsmanship, take turns, and encourage classmates.

5. Improve shooting accuracy through repeated practice.

Lesson 02:

1. Develop coordination: Demonstrate control of body movements while navigating an obstacle course.

2. Improve balance and agility: Safely jump, hop, crawl, weave, and change direction while completing obstacles.

3. Build strength and endurance: Participate in physical activities that develop muscular strength and cardiovascular fitness.

4. Practice spatial awareness: Move safely around obstacles and classmates while maintaining appropriate personal space.

5. Demonstrate problem-solving: Follow directions and choose safe ways to complete different challenges.

6. Develop teamwork and sportsmanship: Encourage classmates, take turns, and demonstrate respect and responsibility.

7. Follow safety rules: Complete the obstacle course while following instructions and using equipment appropriately.

Health/ SEL:

"Managing Yourself Responsibly,"

3rd-grade students learn that managing their personal assets directly impacts their self-concept. The framework defines 8 core resources that every child has the power to manage: time, energy, thoughts, actions, feelings, money, talents, and possessions.

Technology

Lesson 6 Introduction to the Internet

• Students learn what the Internet is and how it connects computers around the world.
• They explore different ways we use it, such as watching videos, playing games, and finding information safely.

🎨 Art

Watercolor Leaf Printing:

• Explore different leaf shapes and textures and learn how to create leaf prints using watercolor paints.
• Identify and use fall colors such as red, orange, yellow, and brown to create beautiful, colorful leaf-printing artwork while developing creativity and painting skills.

Spelling Word Assessment Friday, October 23

Language Arts Homework

Spelling Worksheet

• Assigned: Monday, October 26,2025
• Due: Friday October 30, 2025

Unit 2: Operations: Multiplication, Division, and Algebraic Thinking

Lesson 7: Multiplication and Division in Word Problems

• Session 1: Explore

• Session 2: Develop

• Session 3: Develop

• Session 4 :Refine

The quiz on Lesson 7 will be on Friday or next Monday. The date will be confirmed, insha’Allah.

Unit B, Chapter-5 "The Battle of Uhud"

1. Explain why the Quraysh wanted revenge after the Battle of Badr.

2. Describe how both sides prepared and planned for the Battle of Uhud.

3. Identify the key events during the battle, especially when the Muslims disobeyed the Prophet’s ﷺ command.

4. Explain how Prophet Muhammad ﷺ showed courage, leadership, and patience during danger.

5. Recognize the lessons learned from the Battle of Uhud — obedience, unity, and faith in Allah.

Lesson 17 b -Ra Mutaharrikah- page 40-42

• Identify the letter Rā’ (ر) when it has a Harakah (Fatḥah, Ḍammah, or Kasrah).

• Pronounce Rā’ Mutaharrikah correctly.

• Recognize examples of Rā’ Mutaharrikah from the Qur’an.

Quran Surat Al Alaa Memorizing Surat Al Tariq Reading

English Language Arts

Science

Unit B - Chapter 4: "Surah Nuh"

• Identify Surah Nuh as a Makki Surah revealed about Prophet Nuh (AS).

• Recognize that Prophet Nuh (AS) was the first messenger sent to his people.

• Explain how Prophet Nuh (AS) invited people to worship Allah alone.

• Describe the methods Nuh (AS) used — encouragement (targhīb) and warning (tarhīb).

• Reflect on lessons of patience, persistence, and care in guiding others to good.

Lesson 17 b -Ra Mutaharrikah- page 40-42

• Identify the letter Rā’ (ر) when it has a Harakah (Fatḥah, Ḍammah, or Kasrah).

• Pronounce Rā’ Mutaharrikah correctly.

• Recognize examples of Rā’ Mutaharrikah from the Qur’an.

Quran Surat Al Inshiqaq Memorizing

Technology

Lesson 4 Introduction to Docs

• What Docs are and their uses.
• Show examples of simple spreadsheets.
• Demonstrate how to create a Doc.
• Show basic formatting (e.g., Write a paragraph, changing colors, different font type)

Art

Warm Cool Colors Landscape Painting

• Students will learn to identify warm colors (red, orange, and yellow) and cool colors (blue, green, and purple).
• They will explore how these colors create different feelings in artwork and use them to paint a colorful landscape while developing creativity and painting skills.

6B: Mysteries & Investigations

Sub-unit 3: “The Speckled Band”

* Lesson 3: "We shall see if the inside throws any light.."

* Lesson 4: What does the Furniture say?

* Lesson 5: Which Clues Does Holmes Use?

* Lesson 6: Flex Day

* Extension Activities : Mini-project

OBJECTIVES:

* Cite textual evidence to support analysis

* Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed

* Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English

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Sixth graders will complete researching, presenting and discussing Islamic topics. They are developing public speaking and presentation skills: explaining, asking and answering questions.

More details, guidelines, topics and grading criteria are all in their Islamic Studies Google Classroom

Presentation Rubric

There will be a test on Thursday, October 29 based on the presentations done in this week. Presentation notes

Here is a study sheet for that. They also have their own hand written notes in their Islamic Studies notebook.

Unit 2: Decimals and Fractions: Base-Ten Operations, Division with Fractions, and Volume

Lesson 7: Add, Subtract, and Multiply Multi-Digit Decimals

• Lesson 7 quiz is scheduled for Monday, 10/26.

Lesson 8: Divide Whole Numbers and Multi-Digit Decimals

• Session 1 homework is due on Wednesday

• Session 2 homework is due Thursday

• The Q1 Surah Al-Ikhlas Test has been sent home with your child.

📝 Homework

• Assigned: Monday, October 19

• Due: Monday, October 26
  
  📚 Upcoming Test
  
  

• Lesson 12a — Surah Al-Falaq Test

• Date: Tuesday, October 27

• Students should review the meanings and lesson material for Surah Al-Falaq in preparation for the test.

🌟 Arabic – Lesson 4b: هي، مسلمة، مسلمات

• Learn and practice the Arabic pronouns هو (he) and هي (she).

• Understand how to form feminine nouns by adding ة (Taa Marbuta) to masculine words.

• Identify and use masculine and feminine forms in spoken Arabic.

• Practice vocabulary such as مسلم، مسلمة، مسلمات.

✏️ Class Activities:

• Take notes and practice new vocabulary.

• Complete exercises in the Arabic workbook.

• Participate in speaking and gender-identification activities.

• Take a short quiz after completing the lesson.

💻 Google Classroom & Study Materials

All lesson materials, notes, and resources will be posted on Google Classroom for review and reference. Materials are also available in Course 1.

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📚 Core Concepts 7.2: Families and Societies

• Identify family relationships and understand social structures and classes.

🗣️ Core Concepts 7.3: Language

• Explore the role of language in culture.

• Identify major world languages and where they are spoken.

🌎 Core Concepts 7.4: Religion

• Understand the connections between religion, ethics, and culture.

• Identify where major world religions are practiced.

✏️ Class Activities
Students will take notes, participate in discussions, and complete Google Docs assignments.

💻 Google Classroom
All lesson materials and notes will be available on Google Classroom for review.

7B - Character and Conflict

Sub Unit 2 - A Raisin in the Sun

• Lesson 12: "What can we do for you Mr. Lindner?"

• Lesson 13: "Lemme tell you -"

• Lesson 14: Idealist or Realist?

• Lesson 15" "You teach him good."

• Lesson 16: Flex Day

OBJECTIVES:

* Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact

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

Seventh graders will complete researching, presenting and discussing Islamic topics. They are developing public speaking and presentation skills: explaining, asking and answering questions.

More details, guidelines, topics and grading criteria are all in their

Islamic Studies Google Classroom

Presentation Rubric

There will be a test on Friday, October 30 based on the presentations done so far.

Hadeeth Presentation Project Homework

Here is a study sheet for that. They also have their own hand written notes in their Islamic Studies notebook.

Unit 2: Numbers and Operations: Add and Subtract Rational Numbers.

Lesson 10: Add and Subtract Positive and Negative Numbers

• Session 1 and 2 homework is due on Tuesday.

• Session 3 homework is due on Wednesday.

• Lesson 10 quiz is scheduled for Thursday, 10/29

Unit 2 assessment review begins on Thursday, 10/29.

Qur’an Memorization

• Memorization Homework Due: Monday, October 26.

• Students should practice their assigned Surah or Ayats for at least 10 minutes daily.

🌟 Qur’an – Lesson 2b: No Guidance for Munafiqeen

Surah Al-Baqarah: Ayahs 8–10

We will continue working on Lesson 2b, focusing on hypocrisy and the importance of maintaining a sincere and faithful heart.

📝 Grammar – Lesson 2a: Weak Verb كان

This week, we will begin Lesson 2a: Weak Verb كان.

• Understand the conjugation patterns of weak verbs with a weak letter in the middle.

• Practice conjugating كان in singular, dual, and plural forms.

• Apply these patterns to read, write, and construct sentences using similar weak verbs.

✏️ Class Activities:

• Take notes and review conjugation patterns.

• Practice verb conjugations through guided exercises.

• Complete workbook activities and sentence-writing practice.

📄 Q1 Grammar Tests

The Q1 Grammar Tests for Lessons 1b and 1c have been sent home with your child. Please review them together.

💻 Google Classroom

All lesson materials, notes, and practice resources will be posted on Google Classroom for reference and review.

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Chapter 2: Beginning of Civilization

Section 2: Cities and Civilizations

Students will learn how early farming villages grew into cities and how the first civilizations developed.

• Understand how farming villages developed into cities as populations increased.

• Explore the rise of early civilizations in fertile river valleys.

• Identify common features of civilizations, including government, economy, and social structure.

• Learn about the ancient city of Uruk.

8B - Liberty and Equality

Sub Unit 4 - The Boys War

* Lesson 1: What makes a Civil War?

* Lesson 2: What does a Civil War Make?

Sub Unit Sub-unit 5: The Gettysburg Address

* Lesson 1: A New Nation

* Lesson 2: Dedicate

* Lesson 3: How a President Revises

OBJECTIVES:

* Analyze how a text makes connections among and distinctions between individuals,

* Conduct short research projects to answer a question

Khushoo in Salah and Congregational Prayers

Homework Posters options:

• Compare and Contrast things that make and break your Khushoo.

• Table of Nafl Salah (Times and Virtues)

• Best and worst place and rows for Men and Women

• Importance of Salah in Jama’at / Masjid

Next Topic: Nikah and Mahram

Unit 2: Geometric Figures: Transformations, Similarity, and Angle Relationships

Lesson 7: Describe Angle Relationships in Triangles

• Lesson 7 quiz is scheduled for Monday, 10/26.

Lesson 8: Graph Proportional Relationships and Define Slope

• Session 1 homework is due on Wednesday.

• Session 2 homework is due on Thursday.

📖 Qur’an Memorization

• Memorization Homework Due: Monday, October 26.

• Students should practice their assigned Surah or Ayats for at least 10 minutes daily.

• Please remind your child to check their individual Google Sheet to review their assigned memorization and track their progress.
  
  📚 Upcoming Grammar Test
  
  

• Lesson 6d — Grammar: أَسْلَمَ

• Test Date: Wednesday, October 28

Students should review:

• The 7 pronouns

• Past tense forms

• Present tense forms

• The rules for changing أَسْلَمَ with each pronoun

💻 All test materials and review resources available on Google Classroom.

🌟 Qur’an – Lesson 7a: Rescue from Phir'oun

Surah Al-Baqarah: Ayahs 49–50:

This week, students will learn about how Allah rescued Bani Israel from Fir'oun and reflect on His blessings, mercy, and protection during difficult times.

Recognize Allah’s blessings and understand how He helps His believers during times of hardship and oppression.

• Learn key Quranic vocabulary, including بَلَاء (Balaa'), which can refer to a test or trial and, depending on context, a blessing.

• Reflect on the importance of gratitude, repentance, and trust in Allah during difficult times.

• Understand that Allah is fully aware of everything, including acts of injustice, and that His help comes according to His wisdom.

✏️ Class Activities:

• Read and discuss the meanings of Ayahs 49–50.

• Take notes and practice key vocabulary.

• Complete workbook exercises and reflection questions.

• Discuss real-life examples of gratitude, patience, and trusting Allah.

💻 Google Classroom & Memorization Tracker

All lesson materials, notes, and resources will be available on Google Classroom for review.

Parents: Please encourage your child to check their individual Google Sheet regularly to stay updated on their assigned Surah or Ayahs and memorization progress.

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📚 Chapter 5: The 13 English Colonies

📚 Upcoming Social Studies Test

• Chapter 4 — Sections 1, 2, and 3
  Sections Covered:

Section 1: The Fall of Two Empires
Section 2: Spain Builds a Vast Empire
Section 3: French, Dutch, and Swedish Colonies

• Test Date: Tuesday, October 27

• All test materials will be posted on Google Classroom.

• A study guide will also be sent home with your child to help them prepare.

Section 1: English Settlers in Virginia

• Explain why English settlers migrated to North America.

• Explore the challenges settlers faced in Jamestown.

• Understand how economic and social systems shaped the colony.

Section 2: Pilgrims Found Plymouth Colony

• Understand why the Pilgrims left England for America.

• Learn about the importance of the Mayflower Compact.

• Explore how Native Americans helped the Plymouth Colony survive.

💻 Google Classroom:
All lesson materials and notes will be available on Google Classroom for review.

Technology

Unit 2: Advanced Digital Skills

Lesson 5: Email & Online Communication

Students will learn how to write and send clear, professional emails, practice proper email etiquette, and understand safe and responsible online communication.

Art

Architectural Blueprint Challenge

• Learn about blueprints and building designs.
• Practice drawing lines and shapes.
• Design their own buildings using rulers.
• Improve creativity and drawing skills.