Language Arts/6-1/LaBarbera/may 26-June 4, 2009
1. Final grades will be posted in mygradebook.com . They will include the final narrative composition, oral presentation, and class participation in the grammar lessons, friendly letter activity, and business letter/ envelope writing. Class participation will be evaluated.
2. Students will take home their writing process folders before June 4. The titles of the writing pieces will be on the yellow folder . Parent/ Guardian is asked to sign a note or recycled envelope/paper indicating you have seen the contents of the writing process folder. All of the 6-1 students composed a minimum of 8 writing pieces in LaBarbera's Writing Process classes.
3. The schedule for this week:
May 26-----Field trip. We will return by 9th period.
May 27 ---Awards Assembly + Advisory. Full school day.----Many students will be receiving awards for improved academic work or school awards in the Tribute to Excellence recognition ceremony.
May 28--Full School Day--- Start cleaning out your locker of unrecognizable food, objects, or old papers. Bring the proper school supplies to all of your classes.
May 29----Boat Cruise on the "Spirit of Chicago."---Full day field trip. Dress neatly. Bring a jacket or sweater. Students must remember they represent GBMS when we are on a field trip.
June 1--First three periods of the day----"Career Day" at Brooks.
June 2,3,4---Full days of Classes. Say "Thank you" to your teachers, elective teachers, teaching assistants, lunchroom supervisors, Assistant Principal Henricks , the Principal, and goodbye friends you will not see in the summer.
June 5--One hour of class/advisory. Last Day of school is June 5. :>)
****Make sure you have returned all library books, AR books, text books, and paid any overdue lunchroom fees. You will receive your report card on June 5.---promoted to Grade 7.
***All lockers must be completely empty no later than June 4.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Literacy Skills/6-1/LaBarbera/May 26-June 4, 2009
Literacy Skills/ 6-1 / LaBarbera/May 26-June 4, 2009
1. The Science Fiction futuristic projects were presented in class on Friday, May 22. Creativity, originality, and visionary qualities were apparent. The grades will be posted under " Projects" in mygradebook.com
2. Please return all of the "White Mountains" novels to the box . Make sure your name is crossed off for returning the book.
3. Read a second sci-fi, fantasy, or genre of choice novel .
4. The AR points will be included in the "Independent Reading" grade in Lit. Skills.
5. A recommended reading list will be placed in your report card envelope on June 5.
Other recommendations:
An Oak Park library card is a school supply requirement. Take care of that this summer.
Read good literature. Write about it. Become an expert about a subject. Read.
1. The Science Fiction futuristic projects were presented in class on Friday, May 22. Creativity, originality, and visionary qualities were apparent. The grades will be posted under " Projects" in mygradebook.com
2. Please return all of the "White Mountains" novels to the box . Make sure your name is crossed off for returning the book.
3. Read a second sci-fi, fantasy, or genre of choice novel .
4. The AR points will be included in the "Independent Reading" grade in Lit. Skills.
5. A recommended reading list will be placed in your report card envelope on June 5.
Other recommendations:
An Oak Park library card is a school supply requirement. Take care of that this summer.
Read good literature. Write about it. Become an expert about a subject. Read.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Literacy Skills for May 4-22, 2009/ 6-1/LaBarbera
Literacy Skills for May 4-22, 2009/ 6-1 /LaBarbera
1. Copies of The White Mountains by John Christopher were distributed today. Students are responsible for reading the novel and returning it to the Media Center box in the classroom no later than May 22. Predictions, reactions, and character analysis will be included. We will have several futuristic discussions in class.
2. See April 23-May 1 Lit. Skills post--PROJECT--Due May 22, 2009.
Science Fiction project: Select from choices given--Either design a communication device OR design futuristic clothing. Include all of the details: functions, cost, user-friendly? , and advertisement. Be prepared to present the project in class on Friday, May 22.
3. Independent Reading---Students will continue reading independently through the end of the school year. Thirty minutes of reading are expected. AR tests are part of independent reading . The Scholastic Book Fair will be at GBMS during the week of May 18-21, 2009
Up and Coming:
Make sure you return all of the library books you checked out from the school media center no later than May 29. Your report card is held for a week when you still have books checked out.
If you borrowed science, social studies, math, or language arts text books, they are due back to school by at least May 29.
1. Copies of The White Mountains by John Christopher were distributed today. Students are responsible for reading the novel and returning it to the Media Center box in the classroom no later than May 22. Predictions, reactions, and character analysis will be included. We will have several futuristic discussions in class.
2. See April 23-May 1 Lit. Skills post--PROJECT--Due May 22, 2009.
Science Fiction project: Select from choices given--Either design a communication device OR design futuristic clothing. Include all of the details: functions, cost, user-friendly? , and advertisement. Be prepared to present the project in class on Friday, May 22.
3. Independent Reading---Students will continue reading independently through the end of the school year. Thirty minutes of reading are expected. AR tests are part of independent reading . The Scholastic Book Fair will be at GBMS during the week of May 18-21, 2009
Up and Coming:
Make sure you return all of the library books you checked out from the school media center no later than May 29. Your report card is held for a week when you still have books checked out.
If you borrowed science, social studies, math, or language arts text books, they are due back to school by at least May 29.
Language Arts for 6-1 Team/ May 4-May 20, 2009
Language Arts for 6-1 Team/May 4-May 20, 2009
1. Grammar Test---Adverbs, Adjectives, Making Comparisons, Identifying nouns as predicate adjectives, Identify words that are modified. This test is scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, 2009.
We will continue instruction through June 4 , covering prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections.
2. Writing Process---Draft in progress--- "Advice for Incoming Sixth Graders." The student will plan and compose a five paragraph narrative composition which includes 3-5 pieces of advice for incoming sixth graders. The student will conference with classmates for correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, paragraphing, and capitalization. Correct your draft! Final typed draft of the composition is due May 18-20.
3. Other types of writing--Students will receive instruction for writing friendly letters, letters of complaint, letters of compliment, and how to address an envelope.
4. Story writing----TBA.
A variety of sources will be shared for students to send their writing-- Contests, critiques,
and/ or publication of favorite writing pieces .
1. Grammar Test---Adverbs, Adjectives, Making Comparisons, Identifying nouns as predicate adjectives, Identify words that are modified. This test is scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, 2009.
We will continue instruction through June 4 , covering prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections.
2. Writing Process---Draft in progress--- "Advice for Incoming Sixth Graders." The student will plan and compose a five paragraph narrative composition which includes 3-5 pieces of advice for incoming sixth graders. The student will conference with classmates for correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, paragraphing, and capitalization. Correct your draft! Final typed draft of the composition is due May 18-20.
3. Other types of writing--Students will receive instruction for writing friendly letters, letters of complaint, letters of compliment, and how to address an envelope.
4. Story writing----TBA.
A variety of sources will be shared for students to send their writing-- Contests, critiques,
and/ or publication of favorite writing pieces .
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