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.