Language Arts for January 4-11,2010/6-1/LaBarbera
ALL OF THE BROOKS STUDENTS WILL COMPLETE A PRACTICE ISAT TEST ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6 FROM 9:10 A.M. TO 10:40 A.M. THE STUDENTS WILL COMPLETE A PRACTICE READING TEST AND A PRACTICE MATH TEST. STUDENTS MUST BRING A #2 PENCIL AND THEIR CALCULATORS.
For Tuesday, January 5-------Study homonym pairs. Complete worksheet #109 What is an Adverb? Review class notes. Be able to distinguish an adjective from an adverb.
1. Grammar: Study homonyms for second quiz.--The second quiz will cover homonym pairs, adjectives defined and used in sentences, adverbs (defined) and their use in sentences. The second quiz will follow instruction, or approximately Jan . 14.
Study Language Network text --Adjectives and adverbs. A study guide for homonyms and adjectives was distributed for the second time on Jan. 4. Study!
2. Clip an advertisement that has catch words, phrases, slogans, symbols, motivation techniques .Due Now. .
Up and coming---Present a 2 minute persuasive advertisement or stance on an issue. Date --to be announced. A handout will be distributed in class on Jan. 5.
3. Writing Process will cover the plan for an adventure story. A rubric will be provided. Lessons will focus on story elements and 6+1 Traits of writing. The instruction for this project will occur in class this week. Due dates will be announced.
4. Vocabulary---- We are working on word choice, descriptive writing, and applying what we learn about adjectives and adverbs in our upcoming writing pieces.
5. Persuasive Composition #2----The student will plan, write, conference, and bring a first draft to a first typed copy . The teacher will assess writing progress . The student has a choice out of 5 prompts.The first written draft should be completed by January 11. First typed draft .... extended to Jan. 15 after conference with classmates and teacher approval.
Final Typed drafts due Jan. 22. ( Extensions are possible. )
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Literacy Skills for January 4-8, 2010/6-1/LaBarbera
Literacy Skills for January 4-15, 2010/6-1/LaBarbera
1. Due: Monday, January 11-----Submit the title of the biography you will read for the second biog. report. Write one paragraph describing the importance/significance of the person you chose to read about. You should begin reading the book with the Biography sheet ( 6 critical thinking questions) nearby. The critical thinking report for this assignment is due February 23.
Due: January 11-15----Three historical fiction/lit. skills projects ( One for those who entered the class later). Be prepared to present one of the projects in small group. The projects are due January 15.
Due by January 28---Complete the written work for the historical fiction novel, AR test, and written essay exam.
Complete AR tests for books as they are completed.
Note: A group of Lit. Skills students will be working with GTD/Differentiation /Ms. Pietrzak starting Jan. 11 , for three weeks. A second group will begin Feb. 1 for three weeks.
Up and Coming:
Mystery, Science Fiction/Fantasy
1. Due: Monday, January 11-----Submit the title of the biography you will read for the second biog. report. Write one paragraph describing the importance/significance of the person you chose to read about. You should begin reading the book with the Biography sheet ( 6 critical thinking questions) nearby. The critical thinking report for this assignment is due February 23.
Due: January 11-15----Three historical fiction/lit. skills projects ( One for those who entered the class later). Be prepared to present one of the projects in small group. The projects are due January 15.
Due by January 28---Complete the written work for the historical fiction novel, AR test, and written essay exam.
Complete AR tests for books as they are completed.
Note: A group of Lit. Skills students will be working with GTD/Differentiation /Ms. Pietrzak starting Jan. 11 , for three weeks. A second group will begin Feb. 1 for three weeks.
Up and Coming:
Mystery, Science Fiction/Fantasy
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Literacy Skills post for December 10./6-1/LaBarbera
Literacy Skills post for December 10/ 6-1/LaBarbera
1. Written work for the historical fiction novel is due tomorrow, December 11.
2. AR tests and novel exams are completed after the work is submitted.
3. Three projects are due Jan. 11, 12, 13. One project will be presented to the large group.
4. Complete research on the geography and history of the time in which your novel story takes place. Share your findings in class.
5. Continue independent reading.
For the upcoming week, the student has 2 options:
Either submit 2 reading reflections on December 14 OR, submit one thorough extended response that reflects nightly reading on Jan. 4, 2010.
We will continue extended response writing.
ALL STUDENTS AT BROOKS WILL PARTICIPATE IN AN ISAT PRACTICE TEST ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2010. Students have been assigned classrooms for the test , per the October 6 practice test .
Progress report cards have been distributed to students . Check your child's backpack for a progress report . Sign the first line of the envelope and have your child return the envelope to his/her advisory teacher tomorrow or Monday. Thank you.
1. Written work for the historical fiction novel is due tomorrow, December 11.
2. AR tests and novel exams are completed after the work is submitted.
3. Three projects are due Jan. 11, 12, 13. One project will be presented to the large group.
4. Complete research on the geography and history of the time in which your novel story takes place. Share your findings in class.
5. Continue independent reading.
For the upcoming week, the student has 2 options:
Either submit 2 reading reflections on December 14 OR, submit one thorough extended response that reflects nightly reading on Jan. 4, 2010.
We will continue extended response writing.
ALL STUDENTS AT BROOKS WILL PARTICIPATE IN AN ISAT PRACTICE TEST ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2010. Students have been assigned classrooms for the test , per the October 6 practice test .
Progress report cards have been distributed to students . Check your child's backpack for a progress report . Sign the first line of the envelope and have your child return the envelope to his/her advisory teacher tomorrow or Monday. Thank you.
Language Arts for 6-1/posted Dec. 10
Language Arts for 6-1 /posted December 10
1. Clip an advertisement which has a "catch phrase", "catch words," a slogan, a symbol, or a mascot. What advertisement strategy is being applied? Bandwagon? Testimonial? Visual appeal? Age bracket?
2. The first written draft of persuasive composition one is due tomorrow, December 11.
The first typed drafts will be accepted through Monday, December 14. Final typed drafts of persuasive composition number one is due Thursday, December 17.
3. There is a short quiz on selected homonyms and work with adjectives on Wednesday, Dec. 16.
4. Persuasive comp. #2 involves independent prompt selection, planning, writing, and conferring with peers before the first typed is submitted to the teacher. Final typed drafts are due the 2nd week in January or approximately Jan. 12, 13, 14.
Did you see your child's first trimester report card? They were distributed to students today in Advisory. (Thurs., Dec. 10)
1. Clip an advertisement which has a "catch phrase", "catch words," a slogan, a symbol, or a mascot. What advertisement strategy is being applied? Bandwagon? Testimonial? Visual appeal? Age bracket?
2. The first written draft of persuasive composition one is due tomorrow, December 11.
The first typed drafts will be accepted through Monday, December 14. Final typed drafts of persuasive composition number one is due Thursday, December 17.
3. There is a short quiz on selected homonyms and work with adjectives on Wednesday, Dec. 16.
4. Persuasive comp. #2 involves independent prompt selection, planning, writing, and conferring with peers before the first typed is submitted to the teacher. Final typed drafts are due the 2nd week in January or approximately Jan. 12, 13, 14.
Did you see your child's first trimester report card? They were distributed to students today in Advisory. (Thurs., Dec. 10)
Friday, December 4, 2009
Literacy Skills for 6-1/LaBarbera/December 7-11,2009
Literacy Skills for 6-1/LaBarbera/December 7-11,2009
1. Lit. Skills Work: Student's Choice: Submit 2 reading reflections or one extended response on Monday, December 14 OR Monday, January 4, 2010. Late work will have reduced points. ( The extended response prompt is: Compare the setting in the novel you are currently reading with where you live. How are they alike? How are they similar? How does the author describe the setting in the novel? How would you describe your community or neighborhood? )
Ten definitions of significant vocabulary in your historical fiction novel are due
Friday, December 11.
2. The predictions and reasons for the beginning and middle of the novel you are reading are due Friday, December 11. Continue with the final prediction /reason for the end of the novel.
READ THE NOVEL. .....
Money Earned project is due from all students....December 14.
3. You should be reading or should have completed one historical fiction novel with the assigned comprehension work. Turn the comprehension work into your Lit. Skills folder.
Three Tic Tac Toe projects are due. ......( extended to....)...
January 11,12,and 13, 2010. Be prepared to present at least one project in class.
Refer to the projects rubric . The creativity and originality of a project are high priorities in the "superior" range.
4. Upon completion of all written work, discussion, projects, and AR test, there is a short essay exam on the historical fiction novel. It will include geography, history, and significance of the novel. Final tests : due by January 29.
A second historical fiction novel may be read by students . Write a prediction and a final reaction for the novel.
During Winter Break.... Enjoy life. Read.
1. Lit. Skills Work: Student's Choice: Submit 2 reading reflections or one extended response on Monday, December 14 OR Monday, January 4, 2010. Late work will have reduced points. ( The extended response prompt is: Compare the setting in the novel you are currently reading with where you live. How are they alike? How are they similar? How does the author describe the setting in the novel? How would you describe your community or neighborhood? )
Ten definitions of significant vocabulary in your historical fiction novel are due
Friday, December 11.
2. The predictions and reasons for the beginning and middle of the novel you are reading are due Friday, December 11. Continue with the final prediction /reason for the end of the novel.
READ THE NOVEL. .....
Money Earned project is due from all students....December 14.
3. You should be reading or should have completed one historical fiction novel with the assigned comprehension work. Turn the comprehension work into your Lit. Skills folder.
Three Tic Tac Toe projects are due. ......( extended to....)...
January 11,12,and 13, 2010. Be prepared to present at least one project in class.
Refer to the projects rubric . The creativity and originality of a project are high priorities in the "superior" range.
4. Upon completion of all written work, discussion, projects, and AR test, there is a short essay exam on the historical fiction novel. It will include geography, history, and significance of the novel. Final tests : due by January 29.
A second historical fiction novel may be read by students . Write a prediction and a final reaction for the novel.
During Winter Break.... Enjoy life. Read.
Language Arts for 6-1/LaBarbera/December 7-11,2009
Language Arts for 6-1/LaBarbera/December 7-11,2009
1. First written draft of Persuasive Composition #1 is due Thursday, December 10.
For drafts that were approved last week, the first typed draft is due Dec. 10.
All written drafts will be approved on Dec. 10 and Dec. 11. The final typed draft with the plan, braindrops, written draft, and all of the revisions are due Thursday, December 17. Extensions will be provided for those who have been absent . If additional skill instruction is necessary, extensions will be given .
2. December 9 through the first two weeks of January:
Persuasive Composition #2---- The student will be given 5 prompts . Select one prompt. Given the graphic organizers ( varied levels), the student will pre-write, plan, write the first draft,conference with classmates, and submit a first typed draft. Students have been provided with rubrics for excellent writing. Refer to the isbe.com website .
This project will start in school. Various components will be assigned for homework.
3. In- class instruction will focus upon parts of speech--adjectives and adverbs. We will use the Language Network text and the Pearson Literature Text. More information to follow.
4. Up and Coming--Analyzing persuasive techniques in advertising.
Are there any parent "guest speakers?"
Students: Clip an advertisement with a "catch phrase" , a "slogan," or uses an animal as its mascot.
1. First written draft of Persuasive Composition #1 is due Thursday, December 10.
For drafts that were approved last week, the first typed draft is due Dec. 10.
All written drafts will be approved on Dec. 10 and Dec. 11. The final typed draft with the plan, braindrops, written draft, and all of the revisions are due Thursday, December 17. Extensions will be provided for those who have been absent . If additional skill instruction is necessary, extensions will be given .
2. December 9 through the first two weeks of January:
Persuasive Composition #2---- The student will be given 5 prompts . Select one prompt. Given the graphic organizers ( varied levels), the student will pre-write, plan, write the first draft,conference with classmates, and submit a first typed draft. Students have been provided with rubrics for excellent writing. Refer to the isbe.com website .
This project will start in school. Various components will be assigned for homework.
3. In- class instruction will focus upon parts of speech--adjectives and adverbs. We will use the Language Network text and the Pearson Literature Text. More information to follow.
4. Up and Coming--Analyzing persuasive techniques in advertising.
Are there any parent "guest speakers?"
Students: Clip an advertisement with a "catch phrase" , a "slogan," or uses an animal as its mascot.
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