Language Arts for Jan. 20-23,2009/Team 6-1

Language Arts for Jan 20-23, 2009/Team 6-1

1. Test on Pronouns on Friday, Jan. 23.
The test will cover "What is a Pronoun?'.; "Pronouns and Their Antecedents."; "Subject Pronouns."
Be able to proofread a paragraph that contains nouns that can be replaced with pronouns. Be able to replace subject pronouns correctly in sentences. Be able to locate the antecedent of a pronoun. Be able to identify personal pronouns in sentences.

2. All 6-1 students must select a topic and write 5 questions relating to that topic by Jan. 30. We will have lessons in the classroom as well as the media center with Ms. Nelson. All 6-1 students will produce a research paper in accordance with instruction from Research Basics. More information will be posted here. Due dates will be posted.

3. This week we will plan and write an expository composition .
The written draft will be completed next week. Final due date of typed draft: Feb. 2.