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.