Language Arts for 6-1/LaBarbera/September 28-October 2, 2009

Language Arts for 6-1/LaBarbera/September 28-October 2, 2009

1. Homework: Vocabulary List for this week: ambidextrous, ambivalent, archenemy, beneficial, benefactor, biography, cyclone, deform, divide, introduction, deduct, excel, forewarned, parameter, ultraviolet, validity.\
Write the word. Divide the words into syllables, using a dictionary. Write the part of speech, the definition, and a sentence for each word. This work will be checked in class on Friday, October 2 ( It should be at least half completed.)
The completed assignment is due Monday, October 5, 2009. It will be graded and recorded. The post test on the correct spelling and definitions is Tuesday, October 6.

2. In Class: We are organizing narrative compostion number two. Write a sequential narrative about an important memory. Select a time in your life that was special to you and memorable. In your spiral, begin organizing the introduction. You will use graphic organizers in class. Include what the event was , who was there, what happened, and why it will be a memory for a long a time. Include your feelings about the event and use words that bring the memory to life for the reader. ( word choice).
Estimated time : The first written draft will be completed by Friday, October 9.
Estimated conferencing, revising, and typed final draft completion.... by October 15.

3. In class: : We will cover four kinds of sentences: declarative interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory. Instruction will cover fragments, run ons, simple and complete subject and predicate. What are the elements of a complete sentence? These topics will be embedded in the second narrative writing project.

4. Up and coming: Oral reports, listening activity, adventure story, poetry.