Language Arts/ 6-1/September 20-24, 2010/LaBarbera

Language Arts /6-1/September 20-24,2010/LaBarbera

Homework for the week.... so far...
1. Pre- test in class this week: List #2/ prefix --"un"/not or none
Vocabulary : uncertain, uncommon, unconscious, undecided, unexpected, unmistakable, unnecessary, untidy, unwise, unworthy. Study the spelling and definitions. Write a sentence for each word that shows you understand the meaning of the word. We will use these words in class discussions, novel reviews, and written work. We will start the work in class. The due date is Friday, September 24. The post test on this list is Monday, September 27.
2. Grammar review--Nouns, common and proper; pronouns-personal pronouns. We will cover demonstrative pronouns. A test on Nouns will take place on September 28. We are creating study guides in class. They should be in the student's accordion folder and Language Arts spiral notebook. Students should be able to identify common and proper nouns, pronouns, antecedents, and demonstrative pronouns.
3. Reading work---Self selected novels for independent reading. The yellow booklet is for this week's reading responses. Four written or typed responses are due Monday, September 27. We will be covering characterization, setting, and plot. Graphic organizers will be shown to illlustrate the structure of the novels .

New posting---September 22\
In class , students are pre-writing an autobiographical narrative composition. Using a "braindrops" graphic organizer, a topic and sub-topics are written in the drops. A "plan" is prepared with complete sentences that will be elaborated in the written draft. A yellow first draft will contain five complete paragraphs after there is instruction on a) how to write an introduction; , b) discussion about complete sentences, fragments,and run-ons; c)instruction and review of paragraphing, capitalization, punctuation, and correct spelling in a written draft. Students will write the entire project in class. I will be able to assess levels of writing. After peer conferencing and revisions, the draft will be approved by the teacher. The final draft is typed. A due date will be established.