Language Arts /September 27-October 1,2010

Language Arts/September 27-October 1,2010/LaBarbera/6-1
This list is subject to change during the week as instruction occurs.
Homework and Notes:
1.
For Monday, October 4---Select TWO reading response choices . ie.a) Draw a sketch .... b) Write a prediction; c) Compose a two verse poem or song.... etc. See the packet that was distributed.
The responses reflect separate nightly reading sessions.
2. Study for the Nouns Test--- for Tuesday, Sept. 28. Common , proper, compound nouns will be covered. Demonstrative pronouns, pronouns and their antecedents will be tested. We refer to the parts of speech in writing process sessions. Sheet 7 was assigned today, due tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 28.
3. Extra Credit Option: Students may research Swans , in conjunction with The Summer of the Swans novel. Reports, posters, or summaries are due no later than October 12, for extra credit .
4. An assignment is posted in the Pearson website. Check the site periodically and I will inform students when there is an assignment that is required.
5. A new spelling list will be studied later in the week. A pretest will be administered. As we build vocabulary using prefixes and suffixes, we are also studying vocabulary from our novels.
Word Study: bicolor; bicuspid; bicycle; biennial; bifocals; bilingual; bimonthly; biped; biplane; biweekly; unicellular; unicorn; unicycle; unidirectional; unify; unilateral; unique; unison; unit; unitard. Compose a sentence or use several words in a paragraph, indicating your understanding of the meaning of the words. DATE : To be announced.
Students are to select ten words from the list. Use the words in the correct context in your sentences. Ten sentences are due October 5. No post test.... yet... We will build on this list and have a post test with words containing different prefixes . TBA ( to be announced.)
Vocabulary for the novel, HOOT--ambush, vandalism, monetary, humidity, skeptical, doggedly, sarcasm, menace, consternation, snidely, balefully, provoke, sinewy, gored, disgruntled, dispatcher, forthrightly, civilized. ( Chapters 1-5) The students will have time in class to locate the words in the novel and use a dictionary to jot definitions. This activity is not homework at this time.
Notes: We are going to begin our Novel study/Literature text/mini skill lessons as we also proceed with writing our autobiographical narrative composition. We are busy during the 80 minute Language Arts block. If you have questions, please contact me at school.\

If you have entered the Pearson website for students, there is a prefix activity for students to try. I have reserved the Dell Laptops for students to use in my class next Thursday and Friday. We will explore the text, activities, practice tests, and essay scorer. Eventually, students will compose an essay and have it scored by ESSAY SCORER . The feedback is valuable for revisions.