Language Arts/6-1/LaBarbera/Nov. 30-Dec. 4, Part One.

Language Arts/6-1/Nov. 30-Dec. 4, 2009-Part One.

1. On Monday, Nov. 30-- In preparation for the author visit, many activities have been planned.
Student schedule sequence is: Class periods 1,2,3, 7,8,9, 4,5,6 ....Then, go to Advisory for session one , followed by 4 additional literacy/story rotations within the school. The activities revolve around the book , The Sledding Hill, by Chris Crutcher.
Your advisor will give you the details for room locations.
2. On Tuesday, Dec. 1-- Go to class period one.... Literacy Skills, where there will be reading of novels and reading activities. This is a " READ IN" for the entire school until 4th period lunch. You will go to your fifth and sixth period classes . At 7th period, you will go to your Advisory class which will be brought to the school auditorium for the assembly with guest author, Chris Crutcher. Mr. Crutcher is the author of " The Sledding Hill."After the one hour assembly, you will return to Advisory until dismissal at 3:30 p.m.

In- Class Language Arts...
a) New word list for Word Study---- Prefix "counter". The list will be given here after the pre-test. Word List: contraband, contradict, contrarian, contrary, contrast, counterbalance, counterclockwise, counterexample, counterfeit, counterintuitive. Write a sentence for each word. A short paragraph or story which includes these words are acceptable.
b)Work on the first written draft of the persuasive composition. Class lessons will cover introductions, tone, audience, and maintaining your position . Details to support your position are strong with research or quoting a source. The first written draft of Persuasive *1 is due December 11. After conference, revision, and approval, the final typed draft is due December 15-18 with extensions open to Jan. 8.
c)Grammar study will continue from Language Network and our Pilot Text: Literature by Prentice Hall. TBA
d) Persuasive speaking--- Upcoming lessons will cover techniques of persuasion --bandwagon and testimonial.
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