LITERACY SKILLS for Nov. 9-16,2009/LaBarbera
Homework: All students are to read 30 minutes nightly. Select ONE novel for this week's assignment. The students will be compiling an extended response through four separate reading sessions. ONE extended response ( four paragraphs ) is due Monday, November 16.
1. Tiers 1-3--( All students)--Biography report with responses to six critical thinking questions.This report is due November 13-20.
2. Tier 1--Completed HOOT, 5 superior projects, objective test, AR test with greater than 90% accuracy. Students should read GIFTED by Evangelista and take the AR test . These students will do different work , not more work.
Tier 2-Satisfactory completion of HOOT, satisfactory projects, completed all tests. Read an AR book within your zone of proximal development ( reading range) and take the AR test.
Tier 3--These students are completing the novel, HOOT. Projects were missing, late or unsatisfactory. Time is being given to read the novel, complete the projects and the tests.
Up and Coming: Biography reports in cooperative groups. Nov. 16.
Up and Coming: New genre: Historical fiction
Preliminary activities for historical fiction novel reading will take place in class this week.
Book choices: Where the Red Fern Grows, Island of the Blue Dolphins, Other ( negotiable.)
Activities: TBA
--Author visit is December 1--
Family Literacy Night is December 1- from 6:00-8:30 p.m.
All students should be reading nightly for a minimum of 20 minutes. :)
Monday, November 2, 2009
Language Arts for 6-1/LaBarbera/Nov.9-19,2009
Language Arts for 6-1/LaBarbera/Nov. 9-19,2009
1. In Class this week:
Study for Nov. 12 retake of Language Arts grammar test if your score on test #1 was below 72%.
Several students are in the school play Thursday morning. Make up the test on Friday.
Homework for Monday, Nov. 9-----Read the rubric. Study the elements for 6 ( Read across.) Study the elements for 5. (Read across the row. )
Up and Coming:
--Persuasive composition writing.
Be able to propose a position on an issue. Cite three distinct reasons. Back up your reasons with research, facts, statistics, and experiences. Be able to present a typed five paragraph persuasive composition. ( November -January.)
--Oral report--Given one minute and forty seconds, persuade your listeners to your point of view. Be prepared. ( How to use note cards correctly.) ( Nov.-December) We will cover public speaking topic in class.
--Prentice Hall/Pearson--Pilot Test --Nov. 17, 18, 19.
--Adventure story writing---Many students are ready to plan their adventure story. Work toward entering your story in the Oak Park School District 97 "Writing Celebration." ( Final drafts are due in early January. More information to follow.
1. In Class this week:
Study for Nov. 12 retake of Language Arts grammar test if your score on test #1 was below 72%.
Several students are in the school play Thursday morning. Make up the test on Friday.
Homework for Monday, Nov. 9-----Read the rubric. Study the elements for 6 ( Read across.) Study the elements for 5. (Read across the row. )
Up and Coming:
--Persuasive composition writing.
Be able to propose a position on an issue. Cite three distinct reasons. Back up your reasons with research, facts, statistics, and experiences. Be able to present a typed five paragraph persuasive composition. ( November -January.)
--Oral report--Given one minute and forty seconds, persuade your listeners to your point of view. Be prepared. ( How to use note cards correctly.) ( Nov.-December) We will cover public speaking topic in class.
--Prentice Hall/Pearson--Pilot Test --Nov. 17, 18, 19.
--Adventure story writing---Many students are ready to plan their adventure story. Work toward entering your story in the Oak Park School District 97 "Writing Celebration." ( Final drafts are due in early January. More information to follow.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Literacy Skills for 6-1/LaBarbera/October 21-October 30, 2009
Literacy Skills for 6-1/LaBarbera/October 21-October 30, 2009
1. HOOT-
One project due each day---October 26-30. Select one project from each column: Setting, Characterization, Author, Vocabulary, and Literary Mix. Every project must have a minimum of one half to one page explanation of the project. Accuracy, neatness, and promptness are included in the rubric for project presentations.
2. Complete reading the novel HOOT, no later than November 2.
Complete the AR test and the objective test with one essay question by November 5.
3. Biography reports---Select and read your novel. Complete the biography report sheet no later than the week of November 13-20.
4. Research---Every student will be assigned to research a topic related to conservation/HOOT/ Florida/raptors/burrowing owls, etc. We will use the computers in the media center on Tuesday, October 27. Five facts on every topic that is researched will be written and presented in class at a later date.
5. Up and coming: Historical Fiction.
Extended Responses. Biography reports.
6. Four reading reflections are due Monday, October 26.
Four reflections will be assigned on Monday, October 26, some with a new format. The next set of reflections will be due Monday, November 2.
We will be heading toward "extended response" writing . These responses follow a formula and a rubric. More information will follow.
1. HOOT-
One project due each day---October 26-30. Select one project from each column: Setting, Characterization, Author, Vocabulary, and Literary Mix. Every project must have a minimum of one half to one page explanation of the project. Accuracy, neatness, and promptness are included in the rubric for project presentations.
2. Complete reading the novel HOOT, no later than November 2.
Complete the AR test and the objective test with one essay question by November 5.
3. Biography reports---Select and read your novel. Complete the biography report sheet no later than the week of November 13-20.
4. Research---Every student will be assigned to research a topic related to conservation/HOOT/ Florida/raptors/burrowing owls, etc. We will use the computers in the media center on Tuesday, October 27. Five facts on every topic that is researched will be written and presented in class at a later date.
5. Up and coming: Historical Fiction.
Extended Responses. Biography reports.
6. Four reading reflections are due Monday, October 26.
Four reflections will be assigned on Monday, October 26, some with a new format. The next set of reflections will be due Monday, November 2.
We will be heading toward "extended response" writing . These responses follow a formula and a rubric. More information will follow.
Language Arts/6-1/LaBarbera/October 21-Oct. 30.
Language Arts . 6-1/LaBarbera/October 21-October 30, 2009
Book Fair---November 11 ( 10%sales tax)
1. Grammar Test announcement: Wednesday, October 28, Language Arts periods 2,3,5,6.
Topics: What is a noun? Identifying the subject and predicate in a sentence. Four kinds of sentences: imperative, declarative, exclamatory, and interrogative; distinguish a fragment or a run-on from a sentence; common and proper nouns; singular and plural nouns.
Check out a Language Network textbook for overnight study. Sign out with name, number of the book, and date of check out in class. See Ms. L. Return the book no later than October 29. Study guides are being formulated in class.
2. LITERATURE--Instructional lessons include: distinguish fact from opinion; identifying the author's perspective ( first or third person); plot diagram; continue---prediction.
The students are reading short stories in the text. Vocabulary, the BIG Question, and other critical thinking activities are included. Illinois Learning Standards for literacy are included in these lessons. Homework is not assigned, unless necessary.
3. Vocabulary unit-- A new unit of vocabulary containing the prefix " uni" will be presented on Wednesday. What does "uni" mean? Look it up.
unicellular, unicorn, unicycle, unidirectional, unify, unilateral, unique, unison, unit, unitard. We will review the words for a writing assignment we will complete in class.
4. Up and coming: Oral presentations ; persuasive composition writing; preparation for the November 17, 18, 19 LITERATURE test on units 1-2-3.
Book Fair---November 11 ( 10%sales tax)
1. Grammar Test announcement: Wednesday, October 28, Language Arts periods 2,3,5,6.
Topics: What is a noun? Identifying the subject and predicate in a sentence. Four kinds of sentences: imperative, declarative, exclamatory, and interrogative; distinguish a fragment or a run-on from a sentence; common and proper nouns; singular and plural nouns.
Check out a Language Network textbook for overnight study. Sign out with name, number of the book, and date of check out in class. See Ms. L. Return the book no later than October 29. Study guides are being formulated in class.
2. LITERATURE--Instructional lessons include: distinguish fact from opinion; identifying the author's perspective ( first or third person); plot diagram; continue---prediction.
The students are reading short stories in the text. Vocabulary, the BIG Question, and other critical thinking activities are included. Illinois Learning Standards for literacy are included in these lessons. Homework is not assigned, unless necessary.
3. Vocabulary unit-- A new unit of vocabulary containing the prefix " uni" will be presented on Wednesday. What does "uni" mean? Look it up.
unicellular, unicorn, unicycle, unidirectional, unify, unilateral, unique, unison, unit, unitard. We will review the words for a writing assignment we will complete in class.
4. Up and coming: Oral presentations ; persuasive composition writing; preparation for the November 17, 18, 19 LITERATURE test on units 1-2-3.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Language Arts Note for October 15,2009/6-1/LaBarbera
Language Arts Note for October 15, 2009/6-1/LaBarbera
Announcing: Grammar Test in Language Arts classes 2, 3,5, and 6.
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Topics : Subject and Predicate ( simple and complete); What is a Noun? Common and Proper Nouns--Singular and Plural Nouns------Identifying Four Kinds of Sentences ( Declarative, Exclamatory, Interrogative, and Imperative)---Distinguishing Fragments, Run-Ons, and Complete Sentences.
Source for studying: Study Guides , Language Network text book, materials from Literature text, and class instruction notes /activities.
Need help? Inform Ms. L. to arrange for review and a hall pass ---before the test ---at lunch time on Monday, October 26.
Announcing: Grammar Test in Language Arts classes 2, 3,5, and 6.
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Topics : Subject and Predicate ( simple and complete); What is a Noun? Common and Proper Nouns--Singular and Plural Nouns------Identifying Four Kinds of Sentences ( Declarative, Exclamatory, Interrogative, and Imperative)---Distinguishing Fragments, Run-Ons, and Complete Sentences.
Source for studying: Study Guides , Language Network text book, materials from Literature text, and class instruction notes /activities.
Need help? Inform Ms. L. to arrange for review and a hall pass ---before the test ---at lunch time on Monday, October 26.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Literacy Skills/6-1/LaBarbera/Week of October 13-19, 2009
Literacy Skills/6-1/LaBarbera/Week of October 13-19, 2009
1. HOOT--
Vocabulary work includes learning definitions of new words within the context of the novel.
Use a dictionary to write definitions of assigned words in class.
Comprehension Work--We will be reading Chapters 10-14 . Other written work includes "Dealing with Bullies", researching raptors, "Persistence Pays Off" and other activities. Several students would like to make a burrowing owl art project .
Literary Discussion--Be prepared to discuss the conflicts in the novel, HOOT. Draw a plot diagram that includes setting, characters, plot, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
Projects---One project from each column is assigned . The projects will be presented in class on October 26-30. All projects should be neat, labelled correctly, typed neatly, and presented with a minimum of one half page typed explanation of its significance . Extensions on the due date are possible.
AR ---All students are required to read AR books and complete the tests for them.
Independent reading is evaluated on the progress report card.
Read nightly for at least 20 minutes.
If you have a reading assignment in a content area, take notes.
1. HOOT--
Vocabulary work includes learning definitions of new words within the context of the novel.
Use a dictionary to write definitions of assigned words in class.
Comprehension Work--We will be reading Chapters 10-14 . Other written work includes "Dealing with Bullies", researching raptors, "Persistence Pays Off" and other activities. Several students would like to make a burrowing owl art project .
Literary Discussion--Be prepared to discuss the conflicts in the novel, HOOT. Draw a plot diagram that includes setting, characters, plot, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
Projects---One project from each column is assigned . The projects will be presented in class on October 26-30. All projects should be neat, labelled correctly, typed neatly, and presented with a minimum of one half page typed explanation of its significance . Extensions on the due date are possible.
AR ---All students are required to read AR books and complete the tests for them.
Independent reading is evaluated on the progress report card.
Read nightly for at least 20 minutes.
If you have a reading assignment in a content area, take notes.
Language Arts/Team 6-1/LaBarbera/ Week of October 13-October 16, 2009
Language Arts/6-1/LaBarbera/Week of October 13-October 16, 2009
1. Writing Process---First typed drafts are due Tuesday, October 13.
Final typed drafts, once approved by the teacher, are due October 16.
( There are exceptions due to absences.)
Before you submit your paper for a grade: Proofread your work. Check for correct spelling , punctuation, capitalization, grammar, use of quotation marks, and balance of details. Check the rubric on the blog. Check for run-ons. Run-ons are errors.
2. Literature book---We are reading two short stories and covering the elements of Plot, characterization, identifying setting, rising and falling action, and how to tell if the conflict has been resolved.
Units one, two, and three will be covered in class. A test on the skills of prediction, fact and opinion, plot, grammar skills , parts of speech, singular and plural nouns, etc., will be covered on November 17, 18, and 19 in Language Arts class.
3. Vocabulary: We will work on the skills in our literature book and include the vocabulary from the stories we are reading in our Word Journal ( spiral notebooks.) The use of a dictionary is a constant. The small paperback dictionaries are handy for class work.
Homework: There will be homework per instruction and the need for further practice. I will update the blog when homework is assigned.
Vocabulary work: Write a sentence for each of the following words. Ten sentences are due Monday, October 19.
coexist, cohesive, communication, community, compatible, commiserate, committee, coincidence, compare, combine. ( What does the prefix "co"- or "com"- mean? )
The post test will cover correct spelling and the definitions of the words. Your sentences should indicate you have used a dictionary to learn the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Other: Do you have your appointment set for the student- led porfolio conference? Please contact your advisor if you do not yet have an appointment.
We will be stuffing the portfolios on October 19 . You will complete a student self-evaluation for your work before the portfolio conference. Work samples will be in the porfolio.
1. Writing Process---First typed drafts are due Tuesday, October 13.
Final typed drafts, once approved by the teacher, are due October 16.
( There are exceptions due to absences.)
Before you submit your paper for a grade: Proofread your work. Check for correct spelling , punctuation, capitalization, grammar, use of quotation marks, and balance of details. Check the rubric on the blog. Check for run-ons. Run-ons are errors.
2. Literature book---We are reading two short stories and covering the elements of Plot, characterization, identifying setting, rising and falling action, and how to tell if the conflict has been resolved.
Units one, two, and three will be covered in class. A test on the skills of prediction, fact and opinion, plot, grammar skills , parts of speech, singular and plural nouns, etc., will be covered on November 17, 18, and 19 in Language Arts class.
3. Vocabulary: We will work on the skills in our literature book and include the vocabulary from the stories we are reading in our Word Journal ( spiral notebooks.) The use of a dictionary is a constant. The small paperback dictionaries are handy for class work.
Homework: There will be homework per instruction and the need for further practice. I will update the blog when homework is assigned.
Vocabulary work: Write a sentence for each of the following words. Ten sentences are due Monday, October 19.
coexist, cohesive, communication, community, compatible, commiserate, committee, coincidence, compare, combine. ( What does the prefix "co"- or "com"- mean? )
The post test will cover correct spelling and the definitions of the words. Your sentences should indicate you have used a dictionary to learn the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Other: Do you have your appointment set for the student- led porfolio conference? Please contact your advisor if you do not yet have an appointment.
We will be stuffing the portfolios on October 19 . You will complete a student self-evaluation for your work before the portfolio conference. Work samples will be in the porfolio.
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