Language Arts for 6-1 /Nov. 17-Nov. 25, 2008

Language Arts for 6-1/Nov. 17-Nov. 25, 2008

November 17----Compose five sentences containing both proper and common nouns. Underline and identify the noun as PRP or Com. due Tuesday, Nov. 18.

November 18--Complete the Singular and Plural nouns worksheet. Study the chart. If you are not sure about the plural spelling of a word, where can you find it? Sheet 34 was Tuesday's homework.
Please help your child stay organized. There should be a pocket in the accordion folder labelled "language arts."

Nov. 19---Compose one sentence that contains a singular possessive noun. Compose one sentence that contains a plural possessive noun. Label the nouns ( Singular Possessive or S.Poss) or ( Plural Possessive-- pl. poss). The work is due in Thursday's class.

Complete the typing of your short story final draft. It is due Friday, Nov. 21.

Nov. 20---Complete the typing of short story, final draft. It is due Friday, Nov. 21.
DUE FRIDAY, NOV. 21----SHORT STORY + PLAN+ WRITTEN DRAFT + any first typed, revised drafts. Proofread your work before you turn it in for a grade.
Students have been given a rubric for self evaluation of the writing project.

We are working on common and proper nouns, singular and plural nouns, and will move to singular and plural possessive nouns.
Our next writing project will be : Writing Persuasive compositions.

NOTE: The ISAT tests are administered in March. Instruction parallels the Illinois Learning Standards. Sixth and Eighth grade students will complete 2 compositions for the ISATs.
There is one narrative and one persuasive composition requirement on the ISAT.
Brooks Middle School students will participate in a Practice ISAT test on Wednesday, January 7, 2009. Reading and Math will be tested . The Language Arts teachers will conduct a practice writing test in class .

The first trimester ends on November 25. Students should turn in all work that will count in the first trimester ASAP. Thank you.