--Vocabulary building, writing, and learning American Standard English are emphasized.
Spelling post test of 9/11 will be returned to the students. If a student has more than 2 errors on the post test, he/she should write the words missed correctly 3 times. Study the words and definitions. A retake of the test will be offered on Friday, Sept. 19.
--The 6+1 Traits of writing: Ideas, Voice, Organization, Word Choice, Sentence Fluency, Conventions, and Presentation are instructed. Students will learn the rubric for excellence.
--Homework thus far has covered Prefixes, syllabication, definitions, part of speech, and sentence writing. First assignment was due: September 9. Homework counts for 10% of Language Arts grade. MyGradebook is in the construction phase. Information will follow.
--Current Writing Process project which is being completed in class: The student will brainstorm, pre-write, and draft a narrative composition entitled, "All About Me." With skill instruction using graphic organizers, the students will construct a composition with a minimum of 5 paragraphs. The foci of the composition include the elements of narrative writing. The first written draft will be completed by September 19. After teacher/peer conferencing and approval, the student will take the draft home to type a final copy. The student will submit the plan, written draft with revisions, and the final typed copy by September 26. * This date is subject to draft approval.*
How can a parent help his/her child with writing process? Encourage proofreading. Proofread final drafts . The parent might say, " Check paragraph 2 for capitalization." ( rather than do the work for your child...)
-- New list of vocabulary with prefix "bi." ( bipedal... etc.)
--The 6+1 Traits of writing: Ideas, Voice, Organization, Word Choice, Sentence Fluency, Conventions, and Presentation are instructed. Students will learn the rubric for excellence.
--Homework thus far has covered Prefixes, syllabication, definitions, part of speech, and sentence writing. First assignment was due: September 9. Homework counts for 10% of Language Arts grade. MyGradebook is in the construction phase. Information will follow.
--Current Writing Process project which is being completed in class: The student will brainstorm, pre-write, and draft a narrative composition entitled, "All About Me." With skill instruction using graphic organizers, the students will construct a composition with a minimum of 5 paragraphs. The foci of the composition include the elements of narrative writing. The first written draft will be completed by September 19. After teacher/peer conferencing and approval, the student will take the draft home to type a final copy. The student will submit the plan, written draft with revisions, and the final typed copy by September 26. * This date is subject to draft approval.*
How can a parent help his/her child with writing process? Encourage proofreading. Proofread final drafts . The parent might say, " Check paragraph 2 for capitalization." ( rather than do the work for your child...)
-- New list of vocabulary with prefix "bi." ( bipedal... etc.)
Word list for Sept. 16-23: bicolor, bicuspid, bicycle, biennial, bifocals, bilingual, bimonthly, biped, biplane, biweekly.
The student will study the spelling and definition. Find the part of speech, syllabication, and write a sentence (s)using the words in the correct context. The work is due Sept. 22. The post test is Sept. 23.
Archived vocabulary: antisocial, automobile, autobiography, binoculars, biceps, bifocal, centigrade, centimeter, international, intervene, interpret
Archived vocabulary: antisocial, automobile, autobiography, binoculars, biceps, bifocal, centigrade, centimeter, international, intervene, interpret
Up and Coming: We will use Language Network 6 textbooks for grammar instruction, writing workshop, and oral communication activities.
