Literacy Skills for 6-1/LaBarbera/April 23-May 1, 2009

Literacy Skills for 6-1/LaBarbera/April 23-May 1, 2009

1. Vocabulary test on Shakespeare's Secrets is on Thursday, April 23.
Students have been assigned vocabulary aligned with the novel.
2. Comprehension questions and a story map for Shakespeare's Secrets test / April 27-28.
3. Introduction to Science Fiction/Fantasy----- our next unit.
Students will be assigned to read : A Wrinkle in Time, or The White Mountains, Or The House of the Scorpion, or The Giver, or The Dark is Rising. We will use literature circles for novel discussions.
4. Silent reading 30 minutes per night is an ongoing assignment. Independent reading should conclude with an AR test or submit a prediction/reaction paragraph.
5. Final projects for Lit. Skills: May 1-May 22, 2009--Science Fiction Unit.
a. Science Fiction-- Choices--Design a communication device for the future. Sketch and /or create. Use recycled objects. Attach a thorough explanation of the functions, capabilities, cost, and who would use the device. ( family, business, other. ) How much would it cost in the year 2019? Create an advertisement for your device.
b. Design clothing of the future for adult or children. ( shoes, hats, etc. ) Include a technological feature. ( Attach an explanation for the item. ) Create a template of the item.
c. Create your own idea. Teacher approval needed by May 8.
d. Take AR tests. The points are included in the independent reading portion of your Lit. Skills final grade.