Language Arts for 6-1/Dec. 15-19, 2008
1. Monday, Dec. 15.. Worksheet on Nouns and Their Jobs. ... due Tuesday.. 12/16.
We will cover a Mixed Review of Nouns this week. The pretest on Pronouns will take place in class.
2. Persuasive Composition number 1---The written draft is due for approval this
Thursday , Dec. 18 in class. Check for every element of the paper. Do you have details to the details? Did you include source information, experiences, examples? Is the audience of the document clearly identified in the introduction?
First typed drafts are due Mon. Jan. 5, 2009.
Final typed drafts are due Thursday, January 8, 2009
Up and coming: ISAT PRACTICE test is Jan. 7 , 2009
We will practice writing a persuasive composition within 45 minutes during one class session in January.
The poetry of Langston Hughes will be read and shared during Black History Month.
More information to follow.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Literacy Skills for Dec. 15-19, 2008/6-1 team
Literacy Skills for December 15-19, 2008/ 6-1 Team
HOOT projects are due this week . They will continue through January 8, 2009.
Upon completion of the novel the student must submit an AR test.
The entire class will have several options for the historical fiction unit we will cover in January.
Titles include: Island of the Blue Dolphins, Where the Red Fern Grows, The Wednesday Wars, Number the Stars, and the book, Bud, Not Buddy. There will be predictions , vocabulary instruction, comprehension activities, and discussion for all for the novels. More information is forthcoming.
Heads up.....
During winter break, students should consider reading a biography for Black History Month. The "Challenges of Life" reports are due between Feb. 6-20. We will be covering a historical fiction novel in January.
Reminder: Wed. Jan. 7-- All GBMS students will participate in a PRACTICE ISAT test for reading and math in the first 3 class periods of that day.
Up and Coming for Jan. 5-9, 2009
Extended responses are due: Jan. 12, 20, and 27.
Prompt selections. Pick one for each week: a.) Compare and contrast the main character to you or someone you know well. Cite the similarities and differences. b) With great detail, describe the setting of the story in the sections you read through the week. c.) Describe a main problem of any character you read about through the week. How does the character proceed to solve the problem? How do you relate to the character?
HOOT projects are due this week . They will continue through January 8, 2009.
Upon completion of the novel the student must submit an AR test.
The entire class will have several options for the historical fiction unit we will cover in January.
Titles include: Island of the Blue Dolphins, Where the Red Fern Grows, The Wednesday Wars, Number the Stars, and the book, Bud, Not Buddy. There will be predictions , vocabulary instruction, comprehension activities, and discussion for all for the novels. More information is forthcoming.
Heads up.....
During winter break, students should consider reading a biography for Black History Month. The "Challenges of Life" reports are due between Feb. 6-20. We will be covering a historical fiction novel in January.
Reminder: Wed. Jan. 7-- All GBMS students will participate in a PRACTICE ISAT test for reading and math in the first 3 class periods of that day.
Up and Coming for Jan. 5-9, 2009
Extended responses are due: Jan. 12, 20, and 27.
Prompt selections. Pick one for each week: a.) Compare and contrast the main character to you or someone you know well. Cite the similarities and differences. b) With great detail, describe the setting of the story in the sections you read through the week. c.) Describe a main problem of any character you read about through the week. How does the character proceed to solve the problem? How do you relate to the character?
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Literacy Skills for December 8-12, 2008/ 6-1
Literacy Skills for Decemer 8-12, 2008/ 6-1\
Due Monday, December 8--- Extended response ( minimum 4 paragraphs)
Assigned: For Monday, December 15--- Read 30 minutes nightly. The prompt for the extended
response is : Analyze how a problem is solved in the story. There may be several problems identified. Point out ( Describe) two attempts the character(s) made to solve the problem. Describe the attempt that was successful. Use the 4 point rubric for your extended response. Include a brief description about how YOU solve a small problem? Are you resourceful?
The projects for HOOT have been satisfactory. A criteria list for superior projects will be distributed. At this juncture, the final draft of a project should be typed neatly, labelled neatly, and accurate. Cross outs, misspelled words, information without a listed source, and messy work will not be accepted.
HOOT project presentations will continue until all have been presented .
Upon completion of the required novel, students are to read AR novels of their choice.
We recommend that a second novel in the genre under study be considered.
Historical fiction is the next genre we will study. There are 3 options and differentiation offers all options to all students.
Note of information: On January 7, 2009, all of the GBMS students will complete a PRACTICE ISAT test with a group of students and their teacher. Group lists are being formulated.
Accommodations for students with IEPs or 504 will be made.
Due Monday, December 8--- Extended response ( minimum 4 paragraphs)
Assigned: For Monday, December 15--- Read 30 minutes nightly. The prompt for the extended
response is : Analyze how a problem is solved in the story. There may be several problems identified. Point out ( Describe) two attempts the character(s) made to solve the problem. Describe the attempt that was successful. Use the 4 point rubric for your extended response. Include a brief description about how YOU solve a small problem? Are you resourceful?
The projects for HOOT have been satisfactory. A criteria list for superior projects will be distributed. At this juncture, the final draft of a project should be typed neatly, labelled neatly, and accurate. Cross outs, misspelled words, information without a listed source, and messy work will not be accepted.
HOOT project presentations will continue until all have been presented .
Upon completion of the required novel, students are to read AR novels of their choice.
We recommend that a second novel in the genre under study be considered.
Historical fiction is the next genre we will study. There are 3 options and differentiation offers all options to all students.
Note of information: On January 7, 2009, all of the GBMS students will complete a PRACTICE ISAT test with a group of students and their teacher. Group lists are being formulated.
Accommodations for students with IEPs or 504 will be made.
Language Arts for Dec. 8-12, 2008 for 6-1
Language Arts for December 8-12, 2008 for 6-1
December 8--Post test in class for trimester 2, vocab. list #1.
In class- We will work on persuasive composition #1
Homework: Write 10 sentences for vocab. list #2.
Study for Wednesday's grammar test on nouns.
December 9--- Work on composition in class.
Study for grammar test on nouns .
December 10-- Ten sentences are due for vocab. with the suffix - less.
Study the definitions.
The post test on Nouns----singular and plural, common and proper, and singular and plural possessive nouns.. is .. today, Dec. 10.
The post test on vocab. with -suffix -able and suffix -less is Friday , Dec. 12.
Study.
The persuasive composition that is being worked on in class covers a student selected topic.
Students are given instruction on organizing, planning, and writing persuasively.
Use a thesaurus for varied word choice.
December 11... Study for vocabulary test of Dec. 12.
The written draft of the first persuasive should be in progress . I am checking every student's work daily. The goal for the first written draft is Thursday, Dec. 18, with extensions if needed.
I will extend the final typed draft from Jan. 8 to Jan. 13, if necessary.
December 8--Post test in class for trimester 2, vocab. list #1.
In class- We will work on persuasive composition #1
Homework: Write 10 sentences for vocab. list #2.
Study for Wednesday's grammar test on nouns.
December 9--- Work on composition in class.
Study for grammar test on nouns .
December 10-- Ten sentences are due for vocab. with the suffix - less.
Study the definitions.
The post test on Nouns----singular and plural, common and proper, and singular and plural possessive nouns.. is .. today, Dec. 10.
The post test on vocab. with -suffix -able and suffix -less is Friday , Dec. 12.
Study.
The persuasive composition that is being worked on in class covers a student selected topic.
Students are given instruction on organizing, planning, and writing persuasively.
Use a thesaurus for varied word choice.
December 11... Study for vocabulary test of Dec. 12.
The written draft of the first persuasive should be in progress . I am checking every student's work daily. The goal for the first written draft is Thursday, Dec. 18, with extensions if needed.
I will extend the final typed draft from Jan. 8 to Jan. 13, if necessary.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Language Arts for December 1-5,2008
Vocabulary: acceptable, detachable, honorable, imaginable, laughable, portable, refundable, renewable, repairable, washable. Ten sentences are due Friday, December 5. The post test on these words and their definitions is Monday, Decmeber 8.
There will be a pre test on a second group of vocabulary words with the suffix -less.
breathless, effortless, fearless, motionless, odorless, penniless, reckless, speechless, tireless, worthless. Ten sentences on this list is due Wednesday, December 10. The post test on both lists is Friday, December 12.
Writing Process: We will begin lessons on persuasive writing in class. The student will complete plans and graphic organizers. Students will be guided through the process. The written draft will be completed in class. Students are not to take their work home during the process.
Due date for written draft... will be announced.
Grammar Review: We will review all of our work with nouns. The Grammar Test for second trimester is Wednesday, December 10. The test will cover common and proper nouns, singular and plural nouns, and singular and plural possessive nouns. A text may be signed out for study.
There will be a pre test on a second group of vocabulary words with the suffix -less.
breathless, effortless, fearless, motionless, odorless, penniless, reckless, speechless, tireless, worthless. Ten sentences on this list is due Wednesday, December 10. The post test on both lists is Friday, December 12.
Writing Process: We will begin lessons on persuasive writing in class. The student will complete plans and graphic organizers. Students will be guided through the process. The written draft will be completed in class. Students are not to take their work home during the process.
Due date for written draft... will be announced.
Grammar Review: We will review all of our work with nouns. The Grammar Test for second trimester is Wednesday, December 10. The test will cover common and proper nouns, singular and plural nouns, and singular and plural possessive nouns. A text may be signed out for study.
Literacy Skills for December 1-5, 2008/ 6-1
Literacy Skills for December 1-5, 2008/ 6-1
Thirty minutes of nightly reading are expected of all students.
Due: December 8, 2008: Extended Response ( Use HOOT or your current AR novel.)
Prompt: Identify Cause and Effect: Describe an event that causes the character to react. Highlight a statement in the section you read that shows a chain of events occurred as a response to an action or statement of one of the characters in the story. Your extended response must follow the rubric. Do not retell the story. Respond to the prompt.
HOOT Projects are due as the book is being completed. There are extensions through December since students are completing the book at varying rates.
Accelerated Reader tests must be completed by all students.
The second trimester begins December 1, 2008.
Thirty minutes of nightly reading are expected of all students.
Due: December 8, 2008: Extended Response ( Use HOOT or your current AR novel.)
Prompt: Identify Cause and Effect: Describe an event that causes the character to react. Highlight a statement in the section you read that shows a chain of events occurred as a response to an action or statement of one of the characters in the story. Your extended response must follow the rubric. Do not retell the story. Respond to the prompt.
HOOT Projects are due as the book is being completed. There are extensions through December since students are completing the book at varying rates.
Accelerated Reader tests must be completed by all students.
The second trimester begins December 1, 2008.
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