Language Arts for April 5-16, 2010/6-1/LaBarbera
I. Word Study: Learn the correct spelling ,definition, and part of speech . Learn the meaning of the suffixes - ian and -or. ( a person who...)
a. A vocabulary list and definitions were provided. Study.
Study: centenarian, dictator, governor, inventor, juror, legislator, librarian, octogenarian, translator, veterinarian.
Find 3 words ending with -ian suffix. .. Find 3 additional words ending in the -or suffix.
Homework: Write a sentence using each word in the correct context. --due Monday, April 12. The work should be neat, accurate, and turned in on time. Typed papers or work completed in black ink on looseleaf paper will be accepted.
Assessment: Given an expository paragraph with words missing, complete the sentences using the correct vocabulary word. This will be assigned on April 12 in class. Study.
II. Writing Process.
Design an invitation OR create 2 greeting cards. -----Due April 13-14-15.
The assignment has 2 options. Option #1: Create an invitation to a party that reflects your personality. It may be a party for present day or the future. Examples: Celebrating your first flight in space.... your Academy Award... a Life Achievement Award party, a sport party, an end of the school year party, etc.
Include in your invitation: theme, when, where, time, menu, special guest performance, entertainment, music, clothing guests should wear, special requests- example-- a code word or artifact for entry into the party, a donation to charity, and when do you need the RSVP? The purpose of the project is to create an invitation that reflects your "voice." Voice is an element of the 6+1 traits of writing. Your voice brings the reader into your paper. The invitation is a symbol of your voice. The invitation should be typed neatly. Many students use creative envelopes, baskets, origami, and other encasements for the invitation.
Option #2: A second option is to create 2 greeting cards with special messages inside. Once again, your "voice" should be heard. Create a free verse poem, short verses, etc. that you would send to a close friend . The second card would have a message for a distant friend or associate, close relative, a coach, a service worker, etc. In essence,your personality would be reflected in the greeting.---Due April 13, or 14, no later than April 15.
See me for help .
III. Literature Text book.----GRAMMAR ---We will be reading poetry and starting a free verse poem in class.
We will be covering units 4,5,6 in class for structured grammar lessons, reading sections of the text, and testing the skills that are covered within the units. A benchmark test will be administered for units 4,5,6 in the middle of May.
IV Oral Reports
In the month of April students will work on oral presentations that will be shared during the first two weeks of May.
Options:Due date to be announced:
Create a product for a 2-4 minute commercial. or Present a humorous skit ( 4 minutes) with 2 classmates
( school appropriate.)... or...Present a poetry presentation with 2 classmates..( 4 min.). ... or present a serious monologue ( 4 min.), ....... or... We will discuss other options in class. You may work with a classmate or two on the project. A rubric will be provided for this project.
V. Research paper follow-up
Several students still have to type a cover page, type an outline , or make many corrections in the paper. Papers with grades of 80% and below must be corrected and turned in as soon as possible .
A midterm progress report will be distributed in the next week.
** Before the school year ends, all students should clear lunchroom fees, return overdue library books, return texts to teachers , and other responsibililties . In order to receive the official report card on the last day of school, which states you are " promoted to grade 7", you must clear out these tasks.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Literacy Skills for April 5-16, 2010/LaBarbera/6-1
Literacy Skills for April 5-16, 2010/LaBarbera/6-1
New: Complete AR tests for mystery unit.
Futuristics unit: In preparation of the futuristics unit, students will be given several topics for research. Communication, transportation, education, fuel sources, clothing, medical advances are topics to explore .
We will work in this unit between approximately. April 5-May 3. .. ( May 6- Novel exam)
a. What is a plan for the future of ( example: communication)?
b. In the United States, who is at the forefront promoting advancements in the field of communication, transportation, education, medical.. etc. ?
c. What is the projected cost to the manufacture a cell phone of the future? Research.
d. When will the advanced computer, car, device be used by the average consumer?
e. What do YOU see as a problem for moving communication and transportation devices forward ? Cost? Resources? Govt. Regulations? International cooperation? Other?
f. What would YOU invent for a future ( example: communication device...... transportation vehicle...... fuel source..... other.... )?
Research these topics through the unit. Be prepared to share your findings by April 26-30.
a. After preliminary activities and discussions, students will begin reading the novel, The White Mountains by John Christopher.
b. The research file ( May 3) , futuristics fashion show* (approx. May 6), and a novel exam on The White Mountains ( taken by May 6) will be highlights of the futuristics unit.
Extended Responses----An extended response is due Monday, April 12 and one extended response is due Monday, April 26.
The prompts are: April 12----Identify the problem maker and the problem solver in the story you are reading. Explain how you determined who is the antagonist and the protagonist in the story.
If you are reading an informational text, share at least 5 new facts you learned.
Prompt for April 26: Compare and contrast characters in the novel you are reading. Who is a strong personality? Who needs guidance? Who has the most intelligence? What clue do you have that helps you determine intelligence of the characters?
May 6* Futuristic fashion show. Create a piece of clothing that could be worn in the future. You may use old clothes , gadgets, pipe cleaners, aluminum foil, recycled objects, etc. OR create a poster that shows samples of futuristic clothing . Answer the questions: When do you predict clothing like this would be worn? Why? How much do you think this clothing will cost in the future? More information to follow.
Wanted: CD with instrumental music with futuristic theme or tone.
New: Complete AR tests for mystery unit.
Futuristics unit: In preparation of the futuristics unit, students will be given several topics for research. Communication, transportation, education, fuel sources, clothing, medical advances are topics to explore .
We will work in this unit between approximately. April 5-May 3. .. ( May 6- Novel exam)
a. What is a plan for the future of ( example: communication)?
b. In the United States, who is at the forefront promoting advancements in the field of communication, transportation, education, medical.. etc. ?
c. What is the projected cost to the manufacture a cell phone of the future? Research.
d. When will the advanced computer, car, device be used by the average consumer?
e. What do YOU see as a problem for moving communication and transportation devices forward ? Cost? Resources? Govt. Regulations? International cooperation? Other?
f. What would YOU invent for a future ( example: communication device...... transportation vehicle...... fuel source..... other.... )?
Research these topics through the unit. Be prepared to share your findings by April 26-30.
a. After preliminary activities and discussions, students will begin reading the novel, The White Mountains by John Christopher.
b. The research file ( May 3) , futuristics fashion show* (approx. May 6), and a novel exam on The White Mountains ( taken by May 6) will be highlights of the futuristics unit.
Extended Responses----An extended response is due Monday, April 12 and one extended response is due Monday, April 26.
The prompts are: April 12----Identify the problem maker and the problem solver in the story you are reading. Explain how you determined who is the antagonist and the protagonist in the story.
If you are reading an informational text, share at least 5 new facts you learned.
Prompt for April 26: Compare and contrast characters in the novel you are reading. Who is a strong personality? Who needs guidance? Who has the most intelligence? What clue do you have that helps you determine intelligence of the characters?
May 6* Futuristic fashion show. Create a piece of clothing that could be worn in the future. You may use old clothes , gadgets, pipe cleaners, aluminum foil, recycled objects, etc. OR create a poster that shows samples of futuristic clothing . Answer the questions: When do you predict clothing like this would be worn? Why? How much do you think this clothing will cost in the future? More information to follow.
Wanted: CD with instrumental music with futuristic theme or tone.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Literacy Skills for 6-1/LaBarbera/March 18-March 26, 2010
Literacy Skills for March 18-26, 2010/LaBarbera/6-1.
1. Complete reading the mystery . The novel exam is due March 25.
2. Book jacket project is due March 22-25.
3. Gather websites for upcoming unit on "Futuristics." Find articles and websites with current data on future fuel sources, transportation vehicles, communication devices, medical procedures, education systems, space travel options, and the future of international business.
4. Complete AR tests by early May for points earned that will warrant purchase coupons for the May Book Fair.
5. Next Unit: Science Fiction novel ---The White Mountains by John Christopher.
6. Project: To be announced.
1. Complete reading the mystery . The novel exam is due March 25.
2. Book jacket project is due March 22-25.
3. Gather websites for upcoming unit on "Futuristics." Find articles and websites with current data on future fuel sources, transportation vehicles, communication devices, medical procedures, education systems, space travel options, and the future of international business.
4. Complete AR tests by early May for points earned that will warrant purchase coupons for the May Book Fair.
5. Next Unit: Science Fiction novel ---The White Mountains by John Christopher.
6. Project: To be announced.
Language Arts for 6-1/LaBarbera/ March 18--March 26, 2010
Language Arts for 6-1/LaBarbera/March 18-March 26, 2010
1. Homework for March 19---- Worksheet 121 due Friday, March 19----What is a Preposition?
There will be instruction, guided practice, extended learning, and evaluation on prepositions and appositives through March 26. There will be review, quiz, and graded test on these topics by Thursday, April 8. ( We covered pages 148-150 in the Language Network textbook . We also completed page 550, Exercise Bank, top section, #2,4,6,8,10 on Thursday, March 18.)
2. The RESEARCH PAPER is due Monday, March 22. See "Research Basics" for the appropriate font, margins, organization, and rubric insertion instructions.
3. We will resume Word Study, Writing Process, and Grammar instruction after spring break. We have to cover units 4,5, and 6 of the Literature (Pilot) text by the middle of May. There is a benchmarks test in Mid-May on these units. The units include instruction on prepositions, appositives, gerunds, principal parts of verbs, simple and perfect verb tenses, universal theme, myths, dialogue in drama, fables and folk tales. ( The Language Network book contains specific lessons on many of these topics. )
4. Other styles of writing: advertisements, commercials, sky writing messages, free verse poetry, and sci-fi or fantasy story.
1. Homework for March 19---- Worksheet 121 due Friday, March 19----What is a Preposition?
There will be instruction, guided practice, extended learning, and evaluation on prepositions and appositives through March 26. There will be review, quiz, and graded test on these topics by Thursday, April 8. ( We covered pages 148-150 in the Language Network textbook . We also completed page 550, Exercise Bank, top section, #2,4,6,8,10 on Thursday, March 18.)
2. The RESEARCH PAPER is due Monday, March 22. See "Research Basics" for the appropriate font, margins, organization, and rubric insertion instructions.
3. We will resume Word Study, Writing Process, and Grammar instruction after spring break. We have to cover units 4,5, and 6 of the Literature (Pilot) text by the middle of May. There is a benchmarks test in Mid-May on these units. The units include instruction on prepositions, appositives, gerunds, principal parts of verbs, simple and perfect verb tenses, universal theme, myths, dialogue in drama, fables and folk tales. ( The Language Network book contains specific lessons on many of these topics. )
4. Other styles of writing: advertisements, commercials, sky writing messages, free verse poetry, and sci-fi or fantasy story.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Language Arts for 6-1/LaBarbera/March 11-March 17, 2010
Language Arts for 6-1/March 11-March 17, 2010
1. THE OUTLINE SHOULD BE COMPLETED. THE WRITING OF THE RESEARCH PAPER IS IN PROGRESS.
a. The written draft of the research paper must be completed no later than March 17. Students are encouraged to peer edit their papers.
b. THE FINAL TYPED DRAFT OF THE RESEARCH PAPER IS DUE MARCH 18-22.
2. Students are evaluated on their preparation in class for this project. We have utilized the library and computers. We have gathered sources and note cards. The students used http://mywebspiration.com for the creation of an outline. The Works Consulted page was created through easybib.com
The document, RESEARCH BASICS, gives instruction on margins, font, size, spacing, and page numbering. The class lessons have covered: Writing an introduction. How to preview keypoints in an introduction, how to cover the answers to 5 research questions in the paper, and how to write a conclusion to a research paper.
Your child has written two narrative compositions, two persuasive compositions, and an adventure story in this class. A narrative and a persuasive were written in timed sessions of the ISATs last week.
The research paper should be a representation of the student's best writing.
1. THE OUTLINE SHOULD BE COMPLETED. THE WRITING OF THE RESEARCH PAPER IS IN PROGRESS.
a. The written draft of the research paper must be completed no later than March 17. Students are encouraged to peer edit their papers.
b. THE FINAL TYPED DRAFT OF THE RESEARCH PAPER IS DUE MARCH 18-22.
2. Students are evaluated on their preparation in class for this project. We have utilized the library and computers. We have gathered sources and note cards. The students used http://mywebspiration.com for the creation of an outline. The Works Consulted page was created through easybib.com
The document, RESEARCH BASICS, gives instruction on margins, font, size, spacing, and page numbering. The class lessons have covered: Writing an introduction. How to preview keypoints in an introduction, how to cover the answers to 5 research questions in the paper, and how to write a conclusion to a research paper.
Your child has written two narrative compositions, two persuasive compositions, and an adventure story in this class. A narrative and a persuasive were written in timed sessions of the ISATs last week.
The research paper should be a representation of the student's best writing.
Up and coming ....( March, April , May, etc.)..Third Trimester :
Literature Pilot Text book... Benchmarks test#2 is Mid-May, 2010.
Illinois Learning Standards ..... affixes ( suffixes, prefixes).
Language Network text-----Class lessons covering prepositions, appositives, and gerunds.
Writing in other styles: Advertisements, jokes, fortune cookie fortunes, sky writing messages, free verse poetry...., summaries.
Mechanics: Capitalization and punctuation.
Writing Process: Fantasy or Sci-Fi Story.
Literacy Skills for 6-1/LaBarbera/March 11-17, 2010
Literacy Skills for 6-1/LaBarbera/March 11-17, 2010
1. Extended response due Monday, March 15.
How do you connect with the characters in the story? Do you identify with one character? How? Do you identify with the problem of the character? How would you solve the problem of the character?
2. Complete AR tests and mystery novel exams in class.
3. Preview/ Research..... The next unit is Futuristics and Science Fiction.
Start researching future communication, education, transportation, fuel sources, space vehicles, and how business will be conducted in the distant future. Students will research in the library during class as well as read the novel, The White Mountains, by John Christopher.
4. READ.
5. For the March 22 reading response. Create a "book jacket." Sell a favorite book or mystery novel by drawing, sketching, photographs, clip art, etc. Include the summary for the inside of the "jacket." You may be creative.... Find an old jacket or take large paper and create a " jacket" , covering it with artifacts from the story. "Sell" the ( reading of the) book to your classmates.
1. Extended response due Monday, March 15.
How do you connect with the characters in the story? Do you identify with one character? How? Do you identify with the problem of the character? How would you solve the problem of the character?
2. Complete AR tests and mystery novel exams in class.
3. Preview/ Research..... The next unit is Futuristics and Science Fiction.
Start researching future communication, education, transportation, fuel sources, space vehicles, and how business will be conducted in the distant future. Students will research in the library during class as well as read the novel, The White Mountains, by John Christopher.
4. READ.
5. For the March 22 reading response. Create a "book jacket." Sell a favorite book or mystery novel by drawing, sketching, photographs, clip art, etc. Include the summary for the inside of the "jacket." You may be creative.... Find an old jacket or take large paper and create a " jacket" , covering it with artifacts from the story. "Sell" the ( reading of the) book to your classmates.
Reminder: The Biography report for Women in History Month is due April 23. Pick up a copy of the "Challenges in Life" critical thinking sheet for this project. :)
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Literacy Skills for 6-1/LaBarbera/March 3-March 10, 2010
Literacy Skills for 6-1/LaBarbera/March 3-March 10, 2010
1. Mystery story projects are due March 15-16-17, first typed drafts.
Final typed drafts are due March 22. The story elements of a mystery should be included.
Please do not have the story end with ... " and then he woke up and it was all a dream."
Take the time to write a plot that slowly unfolds.
2. A written exam and AR test are due on the mystery novel that was read in class.
3. This is the third trimester. Students MUST complete AR tests as proof of independent reading , in addtion to assigned extended responses in class.
4. There is no extended response due on Monday, March 8.
Independent reading should continue for 30 minutes per night through the end of the school year. Ask your child what he/she is reading.
5. Upon completion of one mystery, read a second mystery from the literature grid or AR cart.
Up and Coming:
The next literature unit is Science Fiction with the novel, The White Mountains, by John Christopher. We will have a "futuristics" unit that will include reading , writing, and creative problem solving activities . Stay tuned for info. on the culminating activity of the unit.
For students who recently completed the rotation with Ms. Pietrzak:
A. Begin research of futuristic transportation, communication, clothing, education, medical advances, space travel, and/or music.
Using your research, begin to think of a design for one of the following: a. a futuristic town or city, b) a futuristic transportation system.... c) a futuristic communication device or system ...
. d) a futuristic space travel vehicle.... e. futuristic clothing
B. The project will involve planning, designing, using recycled materials to show a template, and sharing of data . Specific details will be posted soon.
1. Mystery story projects are due March 15-16-17, first typed drafts.
Final typed drafts are due March 22. The story elements of a mystery should be included.
Please do not have the story end with ... " and then he woke up and it was all a dream."
Take the time to write a plot that slowly unfolds.
2. A written exam and AR test are due on the mystery novel that was read in class.
3. This is the third trimester. Students MUST complete AR tests as proof of independent reading , in addtion to assigned extended responses in class.
4. There is no extended response due on Monday, March 8.
Independent reading should continue for 30 minutes per night through the end of the school year. Ask your child what he/she is reading.
5. Upon completion of one mystery, read a second mystery from the literature grid or AR cart.
Up and Coming:
The next literature unit is Science Fiction with the novel, The White Mountains, by John Christopher. We will have a "futuristics" unit that will include reading , writing, and creative problem solving activities . Stay tuned for info. on the culminating activity of the unit.
For students who recently completed the rotation with Ms. Pietrzak:
A. Begin research of futuristic transportation, communication, clothing, education, medical advances, space travel, and/or music.
Using your research, begin to think of a design for one of the following: a. a futuristic town or city, b) a futuristic transportation system.... c) a futuristic communication device or system ...
. d) a futuristic space travel vehicle.... e. futuristic clothing
B. The project will involve planning, designing, using recycled materials to show a template, and sharing of data . Specific details will be posted soon.
Language Arts for 6-1/LaBarbera/March 3-March 10,2010
Language Arts for 6-1/LaBarbera/March 3-March 10, 2010
1. All students must complete their note cards this week. The cards should be shuffled into categories and details. As soon as the cards are organized by Category and Detail, the student is ready to create the outline for the paper.
Options: a)Use http://www.mywebspiration.com/
This site helps students create their outline for the research paper. Click on Outline, rather than Diagram.
b.) Use Research Basics, Page 16-----Format the outline so that there is a title, an introduction, a body which will have categories in line with the 5 questions that were to be answered in the paper.
2. March 8-12----Students will be writing the research paper in the spiral designated for the project. Please encourage your child to do the work. Checking for grammar, spelling, punctuation, or capitalization errors is acceptable. Avoid embellishing your child's written draft to "flawless perfection."
3. The written draft of the research paper must be completed no later than March 15.
Students may peer edit first typed drafts.
4. The teacher will accept and grade ALL of the final typed drafts on March 18 and no later than March 22. The paper is encased in a clear plastic folder... with a title page , the outline, the paper, the Works Consulted page, and blank page..... typed in a 12 or 14 pt. font that is NOT handwriting.
We will resume our Language Network and pilot Literature text program during the week of March 8-12. It will be important that students recognize the writing of the paper should be 90% completed by Monday, March 15.
1. All students must complete their note cards this week. The cards should be shuffled into categories and details. As soon as the cards are organized by Category and Detail, the student is ready to create the outline for the paper.
Options: a)Use http://www.mywebspiration.com/
This site helps students create their outline for the research paper. Click on Outline, rather than Diagram.
b.) Use Research Basics, Page 16-----Format the outline so that there is a title, an introduction, a body which will have categories in line with the 5 questions that were to be answered in the paper.
2. March 8-12----Students will be writing the research paper in the spiral designated for the project. Please encourage your child to do the work. Checking for grammar, spelling, punctuation, or capitalization errors is acceptable. Avoid embellishing your child's written draft to "flawless perfection."
3. The written draft of the research paper must be completed no later than March 15.
Students may peer edit first typed drafts.
4. The teacher will accept and grade ALL of the final typed drafts on March 18 and no later than March 22. The paper is encased in a clear plastic folder... with a title page , the outline, the paper, the Works Consulted page, and blank page..... typed in a 12 or 14 pt. font that is NOT handwriting.
We will resume our Language Network and pilot Literature text program during the week of March 8-12. It will be important that students recognize the writing of the paper should be 90% completed by Monday, March 15.
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