Language Arts/October 4-8,2010/LaBarbera

Language Arts/ October 4-8, 2010/LaBarbera


Homework : 1. Vocabulary-- Complete writing the definitions of vocabulary from the novel, HOOT The 10 definitions are due Tuesday, October 5.
2. Ten spelling sentences for prefix words ---uni... and bi--- are due Tuesday, October 5.
3. Students have been assigned 2 (two) reading extended responses due Tuesday, October 12.
Refer to the four choices and the four point rubric. A level of depth is expected in an extended response. Read the rubric. Details are shared through experiences, analysis, and connection with the section that has been read. Students are expected to read novels they did not read in a previous grade, ie. Students should actually read a new novel for 30 minutes and write a response. The students should not write about books they read a year ago.
4. Writing Process----- All of the drafts have been checked for completion. The student is responsible for typing the draft to a final copy. Submit the plan, the written rough draft , and the typed final copy by Friday, October 8. ( Students who have been absent receive an extension to October 12.). The narrative rubric will accompany the paper with a grade. Following the 6 + 1 traits of writing: organization, sentence fluency, ideas, voice, conventions, presentation--- the paper will receive a grade and a rubric score.

5. A prefix assignment was placed on the Pearson website. Several students have completed it. We will have Dell Laptops in our classroom this week. I will guide students to find the assignment pages and grammar practice sections.
6. Up and Coming: Differentiated writing projects. Students will have varied prompts and timelines. The goal is to provide appropriate challenge for all students.
Other notes: The quality of work that is submitted is important. Students are expected to use dark ink or type final drafts . The heading is :
First and last name of the student.
Language Arts ( class period)
Date:
This information is placed on the left side of the paper on the lines.
Reading responses require the titles of the books that are read.
Students must proofread their work for correct grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.
--The research on swans is due October 12...( location, food, predators, survival rate, life span)
A midterm progress report will be issued October 14.
Please check Power School as grades are entered regularly.