Literacy Skills for 6-1/LaBarbera/October 21-October 30, 2009
1. HOOT-
One project due each day---October 26-30. Select one project from each column: Setting, Characterization, Author, Vocabulary, and Literary Mix. Every project must have a minimum of one half to one page explanation of the project. Accuracy, neatness, and promptness are included in the rubric for project presentations.
2. Complete reading the novel HOOT, no later than November 2.
Complete the AR test and the objective test with one essay question by November 5.
3. Biography reports---Select and read your novel. Complete the biography report sheet no later than the week of November 13-20.
4. Research---Every student will be assigned to research a topic related to conservation/HOOT/ Florida/raptors/burrowing owls, etc. We will use the computers in the media center on Tuesday, October 27. Five facts on every topic that is researched will be written and presented in class at a later date.
5. Up and coming: Historical Fiction.
Extended Responses. Biography reports.
6. Four reading reflections are due Monday, October 26.
Four reflections will be assigned on Monday, October 26, some with a new format. The next set of reflections will be due Monday, November 2.
We will be heading toward "extended response" writing . These responses follow a formula and a rubric. More information will follow.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Language Arts/6-1/LaBarbera/October 21-Oct. 30.
Language Arts . 6-1/LaBarbera/October 21-October 30, 2009
Book Fair---November 11 ( 10%sales tax)
1. Grammar Test announcement: Wednesday, October 28, Language Arts periods 2,3,5,6.
Topics: What is a noun? Identifying the subject and predicate in a sentence. Four kinds of sentences: imperative, declarative, exclamatory, and interrogative; distinguish a fragment or a run-on from a sentence; common and proper nouns; singular and plural nouns.
Check out a Language Network textbook for overnight study. Sign out with name, number of the book, and date of check out in class. See Ms. L. Return the book no later than October 29. Study guides are being formulated in class.
2. LITERATURE--Instructional lessons include: distinguish fact from opinion; identifying the author's perspective ( first or third person); plot diagram; continue---prediction.
The students are reading short stories in the text. Vocabulary, the BIG Question, and other critical thinking activities are included. Illinois Learning Standards for literacy are included in these lessons. Homework is not assigned, unless necessary.
3. Vocabulary unit-- A new unit of vocabulary containing the prefix " uni" will be presented on Wednesday. What does "uni" mean? Look it up.
unicellular, unicorn, unicycle, unidirectional, unify, unilateral, unique, unison, unit, unitard. We will review the words for a writing assignment we will complete in class.
4. Up and coming: Oral presentations ; persuasive composition writing; preparation for the November 17, 18, 19 LITERATURE test on units 1-2-3.
Book Fair---November 11 ( 10%sales tax)
1. Grammar Test announcement: Wednesday, October 28, Language Arts periods 2,3,5,6.
Topics: What is a noun? Identifying the subject and predicate in a sentence. Four kinds of sentences: imperative, declarative, exclamatory, and interrogative; distinguish a fragment or a run-on from a sentence; common and proper nouns; singular and plural nouns.
Check out a Language Network textbook for overnight study. Sign out with name, number of the book, and date of check out in class. See Ms. L. Return the book no later than October 29. Study guides are being formulated in class.
2. LITERATURE--Instructional lessons include: distinguish fact from opinion; identifying the author's perspective ( first or third person); plot diagram; continue---prediction.
The students are reading short stories in the text. Vocabulary, the BIG Question, and other critical thinking activities are included. Illinois Learning Standards for literacy are included in these lessons. Homework is not assigned, unless necessary.
3. Vocabulary unit-- A new unit of vocabulary containing the prefix " uni" will be presented on Wednesday. What does "uni" mean? Look it up.
unicellular, unicorn, unicycle, unidirectional, unify, unilateral, unique, unison, unit, unitard. We will review the words for a writing assignment we will complete in class.
4. Up and coming: Oral presentations ; persuasive composition writing; preparation for the November 17, 18, 19 LITERATURE test on units 1-2-3.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Language Arts Note for October 15,2009/6-1/LaBarbera
Language Arts Note for October 15, 2009/6-1/LaBarbera
Announcing: Grammar Test in Language Arts classes 2, 3,5, and 6.
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Topics : Subject and Predicate ( simple and complete); What is a Noun? Common and Proper Nouns--Singular and Plural Nouns------Identifying Four Kinds of Sentences ( Declarative, Exclamatory, Interrogative, and Imperative)---Distinguishing Fragments, Run-Ons, and Complete Sentences.
Source for studying: Study Guides , Language Network text book, materials from Literature text, and class instruction notes /activities.
Need help? Inform Ms. L. to arrange for review and a hall pass ---before the test ---at lunch time on Monday, October 26.
Announcing: Grammar Test in Language Arts classes 2, 3,5, and 6.
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Topics : Subject and Predicate ( simple and complete); What is a Noun? Common and Proper Nouns--Singular and Plural Nouns------Identifying Four Kinds of Sentences ( Declarative, Exclamatory, Interrogative, and Imperative)---Distinguishing Fragments, Run-Ons, and Complete Sentences.
Source for studying: Study Guides , Language Network text book, materials from Literature text, and class instruction notes /activities.
Need help? Inform Ms. L. to arrange for review and a hall pass ---before the test ---at lunch time on Monday, October 26.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Literacy Skills/6-1/LaBarbera/Week of October 13-19, 2009
Literacy Skills/6-1/LaBarbera/Week of October 13-19, 2009
1. HOOT--
Vocabulary work includes learning definitions of new words within the context of the novel.
Use a dictionary to write definitions of assigned words in class.
Comprehension Work--We will be reading Chapters 10-14 . Other written work includes "Dealing with Bullies", researching raptors, "Persistence Pays Off" and other activities. Several students would like to make a burrowing owl art project .
Literary Discussion--Be prepared to discuss the conflicts in the novel, HOOT. Draw a plot diagram that includes setting, characters, plot, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
Projects---One project from each column is assigned . The projects will be presented in class on October 26-30. All projects should be neat, labelled correctly, typed neatly, and presented with a minimum of one half page typed explanation of its significance . Extensions on the due date are possible.
AR ---All students are required to read AR books and complete the tests for them.
Independent reading is evaluated on the progress report card.
Read nightly for at least 20 minutes.
If you have a reading assignment in a content area, take notes.
1. HOOT--
Vocabulary work includes learning definitions of new words within the context of the novel.
Use a dictionary to write definitions of assigned words in class.
Comprehension Work--We will be reading Chapters 10-14 . Other written work includes "Dealing with Bullies", researching raptors, "Persistence Pays Off" and other activities. Several students would like to make a burrowing owl art project .
Literary Discussion--Be prepared to discuss the conflicts in the novel, HOOT. Draw a plot diagram that includes setting, characters, plot, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
Projects---One project from each column is assigned . The projects will be presented in class on October 26-30. All projects should be neat, labelled correctly, typed neatly, and presented with a minimum of one half page typed explanation of its significance . Extensions on the due date are possible.
AR ---All students are required to read AR books and complete the tests for them.
Independent reading is evaluated on the progress report card.
Read nightly for at least 20 minutes.
If you have a reading assignment in a content area, take notes.
Language Arts/Team 6-1/LaBarbera/ Week of October 13-October 16, 2009
Language Arts/6-1/LaBarbera/Week of October 13-October 16, 2009
1. Writing Process---First typed drafts are due Tuesday, October 13.
Final typed drafts, once approved by the teacher, are due October 16.
( There are exceptions due to absences.)
Before you submit your paper for a grade: Proofread your work. Check for correct spelling , punctuation, capitalization, grammar, use of quotation marks, and balance of details. Check the rubric on the blog. Check for run-ons. Run-ons are errors.
2. Literature book---We are reading two short stories and covering the elements of Plot, characterization, identifying setting, rising and falling action, and how to tell if the conflict has been resolved.
Units one, two, and three will be covered in class. A test on the skills of prediction, fact and opinion, plot, grammar skills , parts of speech, singular and plural nouns, etc., will be covered on November 17, 18, and 19 in Language Arts class.
3. Vocabulary: We will work on the skills in our literature book and include the vocabulary from the stories we are reading in our Word Journal ( spiral notebooks.) The use of a dictionary is a constant. The small paperback dictionaries are handy for class work.
Homework: There will be homework per instruction and the need for further practice. I will update the blog when homework is assigned.
Vocabulary work: Write a sentence for each of the following words. Ten sentences are due Monday, October 19.
coexist, cohesive, communication, community, compatible, commiserate, committee, coincidence, compare, combine. ( What does the prefix "co"- or "com"- mean? )
The post test will cover correct spelling and the definitions of the words. Your sentences should indicate you have used a dictionary to learn the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Other: Do you have your appointment set for the student- led porfolio conference? Please contact your advisor if you do not yet have an appointment.
We will be stuffing the portfolios on October 19 . You will complete a student self-evaluation for your work before the portfolio conference. Work samples will be in the porfolio.
1. Writing Process---First typed drafts are due Tuesday, October 13.
Final typed drafts, once approved by the teacher, are due October 16.
( There are exceptions due to absences.)
Before you submit your paper for a grade: Proofread your work. Check for correct spelling , punctuation, capitalization, grammar, use of quotation marks, and balance of details. Check the rubric on the blog. Check for run-ons. Run-ons are errors.
2. Literature book---We are reading two short stories and covering the elements of Plot, characterization, identifying setting, rising and falling action, and how to tell if the conflict has been resolved.
Units one, two, and three will be covered in class. A test on the skills of prediction, fact and opinion, plot, grammar skills , parts of speech, singular and plural nouns, etc., will be covered on November 17, 18, and 19 in Language Arts class.
3. Vocabulary: We will work on the skills in our literature book and include the vocabulary from the stories we are reading in our Word Journal ( spiral notebooks.) The use of a dictionary is a constant. The small paperback dictionaries are handy for class work.
Homework: There will be homework per instruction and the need for further practice. I will update the blog when homework is assigned.
Vocabulary work: Write a sentence for each of the following words. Ten sentences are due Monday, October 19.
coexist, cohesive, communication, community, compatible, commiserate, committee, coincidence, compare, combine. ( What does the prefix "co"- or "com"- mean? )
The post test will cover correct spelling and the definitions of the words. Your sentences should indicate you have used a dictionary to learn the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Other: Do you have your appointment set for the student- led porfolio conference? Please contact your advisor if you do not yet have an appointment.
We will be stuffing the portfolios on October 19 . You will complete a student self-evaluation for your work before the portfolio conference. Work samples will be in the porfolio.
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