Language Arts for April 5-16/6-1/LaBarbera

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.
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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.