Language Arts/LaBarbera/Aug. 30-Sept. 3, 2010

Language Arts/ LaBarbera/August 30-September 3,2010.

Homework for Wednesday, September 1, 2010:
-Complete your two reading responses due this Friday, September 3.
-Complete the reading survey distributed in today's class by Friday, September 3.
-Look up the word " truth" in the dictionary.
-Begin thinking about the ( pre-writing) content of an upcoming autobiographical narrative composition we will begin in Language Arts class. What are your interests and hobbies? What are your goals and dreams? Who are the friends or family that influence you ? Stay tuned.
1. Students are bringing home a letter from Ms. LaBarbera with email address, voice-mail number, and blog address. It is in the Language Arts slot of the accordion folder.
2. Homework for August 30:
a) Read and study the Rules for Spelling Sheet. Notice the exceptions to the rule.
b.) Continue reading your novel at home for 30 minutes a night. New choices were distributed for reading responses. Select two activities from the list. This work will be collected
Friday, September 3.
c.) Check the blog for a developing vocabulary/word study list and other assignments.
We are in the process of introducing the new texts and activities for Language Arts.
Other notes: We are easing our way into the new textbooks for Literature as well as the new Grammar and Writing Textbook. Students will receive access codes . The books are online. There are activities, practice quizzes, and other materials online for students to complete .
The main office of the school will distribute the access code to Power School, or the electronic gradebook. You will have access to your child's grades 24/7. There is a mid-term progress report sent home during the middle of October, prior to parent-teacher conferences. Samples of your child's work are saved in a portfolio you will view during the October conference. The first trimester ends November 23. A report card will be issued December 10.
Incentives: Near the end of the school year an Honor Roll Recognition breakfast is held to acknowledge students who have been on the Brooks Honor Roll for the first and second trimesters.