Language Arts for January 4-11,2010/6-1/LaBarbera

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. )