Language Arts for 6-1/May 3-7, 2010/LaBarbera

Language Arts for 6-1/May 3-7,2010/LaBarbera

1. Due Wednesday, May 5---Sentences for vocabulary with hypo- and hyper- prefix.
Test on spelling and definitions---Wed. May 5.

2. By Friday, May 7, complete the writing of the science fiction or fantasy story.
May 14----Final typed draft of the science fiction or fantasty story is due.

3. In class only.---We are completing the activities, stories, and practice tests for the Pilot text benchmarks test, scheduled for May 10, 11 and 12.

4. Up and Coming---
On May 19-20--Students will complete the table of contents of their yellow writing process folders. All students have had the experience of two narrative compositions, one adventure story, two persuasive compositions, one Research paper, one science fiction story, one free verse poem, and independent writing pieces. Students will self-assess their writing progress, take home the folder of completed work, and I will request signature or initial to confirm you have seen your child's folder of writing process work for this school year.

5. Oral interpretation of literature/Speech presentations..... May 20-June 1.
TBA