Thursday, March 17, 2011

March 17-March 25, 2011.Language Arts/ LaBarbera

March 17-March 25, 2011/ Language Arts/ LaBarbera.

Homework and due dates:

1. Distinguishing features /description of a person---Clip a picture from a magazine and write the complete description of the person. Include hair color, eye color, height, weight, and " distinguishing features." This aligns with our study of mysteries and suspects. Try this: Have someone walk into a room and walk out after a minute. Write a description of that person. How observant are you? Due March 21.

2. Upcoming TEST---March 24.
The test will cover Predicate nouns... eg. John is a student. ( The word " student " is a predicate noun.... See Grammar and Writing text.
The test will include correct use of homonyms . Review your list. Sentences are recorded. You may have them to study.
The test will include research skills and story elements of a mystery.

3. Due by April 8---We are working on the mystery in class. The plot diagram and story map will be completed this week. The written draft is due April 8. The final typed draft is due April 18.

4. All of the work for the research paper is checked and recorded.
Students will have research time in the library computers from March 21-25.... Upon return from spring break... students will complete note cards . There will be instruction about writing an outline, the rough draft, and how to correctly finalize the paper.
Please see previous blog for the due dates related to the research paper.

Other notes:
There were many emails, phone calls, and in person conferences in February. If you have further questions about your child's school progress, please contact me at school.