April 26-May 3,2010/Language Arts/6-1/LaBarbera

April 26-May 3, 2010/LaBarbera/6-1/Language Arts

1. Final typed draft of free verse poem is due today, April 26.
2. This work was started in class..... It is .....In progress-and it is homework....---Write science fiction short story or fantasy story. ( Read page 896-900 for "James and the Giant Peach" as an example of a short fantasy story. See Literature Text. ) Use the template distributed in class OR use the plot diagram to confirm your plan. Final typed draft is due May 14-17.

3. New Word Study list: ( To be administered on Thurs. 4/29: Prefixes hypo-and hyper:
hypoallergenic; hypocrisy; hypodermic;hypogeal; hypoglycemia;hypotension;hypothesis; hypothyroidism; hyperactive; hyperbole; hypercritical; hyperextend; hyperglycemia; hypersensitive; hypertension; hyperthermia; hyperthyroidism; hyperventilate. hypoglossal.
Learn the definitions and spelling. Sentences due date and test To BE Announced.

4. The Book Fair at Brooks will be May 18-20. Students have until May 5 to accumulate AR points in Lit. Skills. The point total will equal a dollar amount in coupons to spend at the Book Fair (only.).

Up and Coming:
Grammar lessons...gerunds.... subordinate clauses.... preparation for the May 11-12 benchmarks test.
Oral reports..