Language Arts for March 9-13,2009--6-1 Team

Congratulations to the students for their excellent work on the ISATs.

Language Arts for March 9-13,2009--6-1 Team

1. The written draft of the research paper is due Thursday, March 12.
I will check all of the papers in class. The Works Consulted pages will be returned to students so they can include them in the final paper.
2. Final typed drafts of the research paper are due Thursday, March 19.
Remember: Cover page, outline, research paper, Works Consulted page, blank page, rubric page, in a clear plastic folder. Refer to Research Basics for labelling pages with your last name and number of page.

3. Vocabulary list : graphology, dermatology, psychology, ecology, anthropology,
psychology, biology, geology, sociology, cardiology.
Write the definition, part of speech , and a sentence that uses the word in context.
The written work is due Friday, March 13 . The post test is March 13 for periods 7,8,9. and March 16 for periods 1 and 2. ( due to different pre test dates.).

4. The Pronouns test that was postponed on Feb. 10..... etc.
We will review pronouns this week and take the test on March 18.
During the 3rd trimester we will cover adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and
clauses.

5. Oral report project--Rough draft of plan due April 10.
During the 3rd trimester, students will research and memorize poetry, essays, and speeches. In small groups of 3, 2 or one person.... the student will present a poem, excerpt of a speech, song,an opinion statement, or other options. The individual student or small group will present the literature in front of the class during April 13-23. Each presentation is between 2-4 minutes. A date will be assigned to each presentation.

A. Decide who you will work with. Alone? Pair? Trio?
B. Select one of the options on the sheet distributed in class. ( Poetry, song, speech., etc.)
C. Organize the presentation. Who will introduce the piece? Will there be musical background?
What technology will you use?

D. Research the poems or speeches. You may decide to write the opinion statement or the poem.. or the lyrics to the song. for the presentation.. Divide the work evenly in your group.

E. Practice the presentation. Every member must have equal time to speak , make eye contact, and create audience rapport.
F. We will have instruction on public speaking in class. Practice will be provided through the trimester as students prepare the final project.