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.