Language Arts Note... April 27/ LaBarbera
1. Homework: Research an article on futuristic technology by Tuesday, May 3. Be prepared to share your findings. What is on the horizon for telephones, automobiles, school, or appliances? Select a topic that interests you . Read the article and contribute your facts in class.
2. Study the science fiction vocabulary. You should use a dictionary and the book , The White Mountains to learn the meaning of the word in the context of the story. What is " companionable silence?"
3. Study your adjectives and adverbs notes, text, and practice sheets.
The test has been moved to Monday, May 9.... since the MAP tests for sixth grade have now been scheduled for Wednesday, May 4 and Thursday, May 5. Please take note.
4. Silent reading of self selected novels OR science fiction OR fantasy.... is expected through the end of the school year for at least 20 minutes per night...
5. The projects for science fiction will be worked on in class and at school. Due dates will be announced. The list of choices has been distributed.
6.. Congratulations upon the completion of the research paper. Almost everyone had the paper ready today.. I will begin reading, grading, and recording the grades today. Each paper is given time for a fair grade. The grades will be recorded in Power School after the midterm progress reports are printed this week. A rubric will be used for grading . If a paper and its parts earn an unsatisfactory grade, the student will be given time to revise and correct the work.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Language Arts/ LaBarbera/April 25-29,2011/6-1
Language Arts/LaBarbera/April 25-29,2011/Team 6-1
1. Homework: Go online at PHSchool.com , code eak 6002, Use your language arts username and password ( Your name in lower case and la(last four digits of your ID).
Study adjectives and adverbs. Test : Friday, April 29. ( If you are in the play, we can adjust the date . )
2. RESEARCH PAPER FINAL TYPED DRAFT IS DUE Wednesday, APRIL 27. Include the cover page, outline, research paper ( with numbered pages...eg.... Schmoe, page 2.), the Works Consulted Page, the blank page.... in a clear , plastic folder.
3. Due Tuesday, April 26---Respond to three science fiction questions. We will discuss these in cooperative groups. We will discuss five questions, so think about all of them.
In-Class.
Science fiction introduction:
Vocabulary for the novel The White Mountains, by John Christopher...
As you read the novel, these words will be important to understand:
inconsequential, capping, rhythmic ticking, vagrant, tripod, overtures of friendship, anguish, fallabilities, snug, ....the fight against domination, a tall man, very swarthy.... camomille tea, workmanship, crossroads, encounter, companionable silence, permanent restlessness, enormous burnished tentacles, immediate vicinity, perplexity, shuddered, compassion, sullen.
To be announced:
For the Science fiction unit....
First assignment due..in first week : Read an article from a magazine, online, or newspaper which illustrates, describes, or explains future technology. For example.... telephones, automobiles, home appliances, school technology. What's new? What's on the way??? Be prepared to summarize the information and share in class.
Long term project:
Choices: Use scraps, doo dads, household items, recycled parts, to create a template of a futuristic invention, work of art, clothing, or useful tool. Due date to be announced.
Or..... Write a piece of futuristic music. Be prepared to present in class. Bring your instrument. OR create a vocal group and arrange a vocal presentation.
OR.... Design a piece of clothing for the future. Create a poster of fashion... Or.... create the actual article of clothing that might be worn in 6000 AD.....
OR.... Use technology.. Create a Wordle.... a Glog,.... or Photo Story....OR propose a technology project that will illustrate a futuristic concept . Present your proposal for approval by the teacher.
We will all read The White Mountains as a base or common novel for our science fiction discussions. Identify the elements of science fiction that distinguish it from other genres.
Write a prediction and reason after reading 3 chapters at a time in the novel. Include a statement that tells whether your previous prediction was correct. Due dates for this will be announced.
MAP testing takes place in Sixth grade on May 2 and May 3. Scores will be compared with Fall MAP results.
Please contact me at school with questions or concerns.
Ms. L.
1. Homework: Go online at PHSchool.com , code eak 6002, Use your language arts username and password ( Your name in lower case and la(last four digits of your ID).
Study adjectives and adverbs. Test : Friday, April 29. ( If you are in the play, we can adjust the date . )
2. RESEARCH PAPER FINAL TYPED DRAFT IS DUE Wednesday, APRIL 27. Include the cover page, outline, research paper ( with numbered pages...eg.... Schmoe, page 2.), the Works Consulted Page, the blank page.... in a clear , plastic folder.
3. Due Tuesday, April 26---Respond to three science fiction questions. We will discuss these in cooperative groups. We will discuss five questions, so think about all of them.
In-Class.
Science fiction introduction:
Vocabulary for the novel The White Mountains, by John Christopher...
As you read the novel, these words will be important to understand:
inconsequential, capping, rhythmic ticking, vagrant, tripod, overtures of friendship, anguish, fallabilities, snug, ....the fight against domination, a tall man, very swarthy.... camomille tea, workmanship, crossroads, encounter, companionable silence, permanent restlessness, enormous burnished tentacles, immediate vicinity, perplexity, shuddered, compassion, sullen.
To be announced:
For the Science fiction unit....
First assignment due..in first week : Read an article from a magazine, online, or newspaper which illustrates, describes, or explains future technology. For example.... telephones, automobiles, home appliances, school technology. What's new? What's on the way??? Be prepared to summarize the information and share in class.
Long term project:
Choices: Use scraps, doo dads, household items, recycled parts, to create a template of a futuristic invention, work of art, clothing, or useful tool. Due date to be announced.
Or..... Write a piece of futuristic music. Be prepared to present in class. Bring your instrument. OR create a vocal group and arrange a vocal presentation.
OR.... Design a piece of clothing for the future. Create a poster of fashion... Or.... create the actual article of clothing that might be worn in 6000 AD.....
OR.... Use technology.. Create a Wordle.... a Glog,.... or Photo Story....OR propose a technology project that will illustrate a futuristic concept . Present your proposal for approval by the teacher.
We will all read The White Mountains as a base or common novel for our science fiction discussions. Identify the elements of science fiction that distinguish it from other genres.
Write a prediction and reason after reading 3 chapters at a time in the novel. Include a statement that tells whether your previous prediction was correct. Due dates for this will be announced.
MAP testing takes place in Sixth grade on May 2 and May 3. Scores will be compared with Fall MAP results.
Please contact me at school with questions or concerns.
Ms. L.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Language Arts for April 14-April 20,2011/LaBarbera
Language Arts for April 14-20,2011/LaBarbera
1. -There is a quiz on Adjectives on Thursday, April 14. This quiz includes identifying adjectives, proper adjectives, possessive adjectives, and demonstrative adjectives, as well as articles. Study your practice sheets that you have completed .
2. The outline for the research paper is due Friday, April 15. Your outline is not the paper... It is a road map , a brief guide through the paper . Your outline is created using Webspiration or following the examples that have been provided. Your outline is NOT Roman numeral One, followed by 13 letters of the alphabet .
3. The final typed draft of the mystery is due Monday, April 18.
Attach the pink sheet/rubric to the final draft . All of the mysteries will be scored in a timely manner; they will be recorded in Power School .
4. We will be covering Adverbs next week. See chapter 16 of Grammar and Writing. Use your computer access.
5. The written draft of the research paper follows the completed outline. The final typed draft of the research paper is due April 25-27.
Up and Coming: The next genre(s) is Science Fiction and Fantasy.
We will be reading a variety of books for this unit.
---The third MAP test is scheduled for May 2 and 3 for grade 6.
---Students are assigned to read self selected novels for a minimum of 20 minutes per night through the last day of school.
1. -There is a quiz on Adjectives on Thursday, April 14. This quiz includes identifying adjectives, proper adjectives, possessive adjectives, and demonstrative adjectives, as well as articles. Study your practice sheets that you have completed .
2. The outline for the research paper is due Friday, April 15. Your outline is not the paper... It is a road map , a brief guide through the paper . Your outline is created using Webspiration or following the examples that have been provided. Your outline is NOT Roman numeral One, followed by 13 letters of the alphabet .
3. The final typed draft of the mystery is due Monday, April 18.
Attach the pink sheet/rubric to the final draft . All of the mysteries will be scored in a timely manner; they will be recorded in Power School .
4. We will be covering Adverbs next week. See chapter 16 of Grammar and Writing. Use your computer access.
5. The written draft of the research paper follows the completed outline. The final typed draft of the research paper is due April 25-27.
Up and Coming: The next genre(s) is Science Fiction and Fantasy.
We will be reading a variety of books for this unit.
---The third MAP test is scheduled for May 2 and 3 for grade 6.
---Students are assigned to read self selected novels for a minimum of 20 minutes per night through the last day of school.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Organizing Note Cards... for the Research Paper.
April 6
Fifty note cards should be completed by Friday, April 8.
You should have about 20 note cards for each source you have.
Step 1: Organize cards into separate piles by category.
Ask yourself: Which cards ( or what informatin) could go together in a paragraph?
Step 2: Give each pile a category name. This will eventually become a Roman numeral in your outline and what you create your topic sentence around when you begin drafting.
Ask yourself: What one or two words describes what this pile of information is about?
Step 3: Order the cards within each pile, then order the piles themselves. The entire stack of cards should be in the exact order you would write about them in your paper. Ask yourself: How should I order my facts within each paragraph? How should I order the paragraphs themselves?
Step 4: Decide what you should do with the cards that don't fit into any of your piles or with each other. NEVER create a pile of cards for " other" or " interesting facts." Don't use the cards or use one or two in your introductin if they are attention grabbing.
Ask yourself: Would these cards that don't fit into any of my piles fit into my introduction because they are attention grabbing?
Step 5: You are ready to begin your outline.
( See the blog entry on Webspiration.)
Fifty note cards should be completed by Friday, April 8.
You should have about 20 note cards for each source you have.
Step 1: Organize cards into separate piles by category.
Ask yourself: Which cards ( or what informatin) could go together in a paragraph?
Step 2: Give each pile a category name. This will eventually become a Roman numeral in your outline and what you create your topic sentence around when you begin drafting.
Ask yourself: What one or two words describes what this pile of information is about?
Step 3: Order the cards within each pile, then order the piles themselves. The entire stack of cards should be in the exact order you would write about them in your paper. Ask yourself: How should I order my facts within each paragraph? How should I order the paragraphs themselves?
Step 4: Decide what you should do with the cards that don't fit into any of your piles or with each other. NEVER create a pile of cards for " other" or " interesting facts." Don't use the cards or use one or two in your introductin if they are attention grabbing.
Ask yourself: Would these cards that don't fit into any of my piles fit into my introduction because they are attention grabbing?
Step 5: You are ready to begin your outline.
( See the blog entry on Webspiration.)
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Homework-- update on April 5./Language Arts.
Homework update for April 5/Language Arts.
1. Reaction to the mystery---1-2 paragraphs. Include your reaction to the author's writing, the plot, the suspense. This was due March 25... extended for some to NOW.
2. Ten note cards per night this week= 45 -50 cards completed with notes on them by this Friday, April 8.
3. First draft of the written mystery is due this Friday, April 8. Work on this at home AND at school. YOU MUST bring this work to school for daily credit and check on your progress.
4. There is a quiz on Adjectives.... on April 14. SHEET 22 .. TOP SECTION IS DUE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 IN CLASS.
Nightly reading is still a requirement. Students who have completed reading one mystery may enjoy self selection until April 15 ( science fiction.). You may read a book in the fantasy genre and sci fi...... for the upcoming unit.
1. Reaction to the mystery---1-2 paragraphs. Include your reaction to the author's writing, the plot, the suspense. This was due March 25... extended for some to NOW.
2. Ten note cards per night this week= 45 -50 cards completed with notes on them by this Friday, April 8.
3. First draft of the written mystery is due this Friday, April 8. Work on this at home AND at school. YOU MUST bring this work to school for daily credit and check on your progress.
4. There is a quiz on Adjectives.... on April 14. SHEET 22 .. TOP SECTION IS DUE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 IN CLASS.
Nightly reading is still a requirement. Students who have completed reading one mystery may enjoy self selection until April 15 ( science fiction.). You may read a book in the fantasy genre and sci fi...... for the upcoming unit.
Using Webspiration to Make Your Outline.
Using Webspiration to Make Your Outline
Directions:
1. Go to this web address: http://www.webspirationclassroom.com/
2. Sign in :
Org ID= WWS
Username= labarbera
Password= labarbera
3. Diagram
4. Type your topic in the Maine Idea circle.
5. Use Rapid Fire ( lightning bolt icon) to add your categories to your topic circle.
6. Use Rapid Fire to add the details on your notecards to each category circle.
7. To view your entire web if it goes off the page, click the little "mountain" icon on the very bottom of the right side of the screen *( Fit to Window.)
8. Click on the far left icon to turn your diagram into an outline. Edit/revise in this view. You can click back and forth between the diagram and the outline.
9. To save it the first time:
--document
--Close
--Rename
--Name it your last name and period# ( ex. Nelson Per.2)
--Rename
--Sign out ( if you are done for the day.)
10. When you go back to finish:
--Sign in
--Open
--Double click on your document
--Continue working
--Document will automatically save now on
11. To log out:
--Document
--Close
--Sign out
--OK
12. To Print ( from outline view)
--Click on Documents in Webspiration
--Print
--Do not use File>>>>>Print from the web browser!
Directions:
1. Go to this web address: http://www.webspirationclassroom.com/
2. Sign in :
Org ID= WWS
Username= labarbera
Password= labarbera
3. Diagram
4. Type your topic in the Maine Idea circle.
5. Use Rapid Fire ( lightning bolt icon) to add your categories to your topic circle.
6. Use Rapid Fire to add the details on your notecards to each category circle.
7. To view your entire web if it goes off the page, click the little "mountain" icon on the very bottom of the right side of the screen *( Fit to Window.)
8. Click on the far left icon to turn your diagram into an outline. Edit/revise in this view. You can click back and forth between the diagram and the outline.
9. To save it the first time:
--document
--Close
--Rename
--Name it your last name and period# ( ex. Nelson Per.2)
--Rename
--Sign out ( if you are done for the day.)
10. When you go back to finish:
--Sign in
--Open
--Double click on your document
--Continue working
--Document will automatically save now on
11. To log out:
--Document
--Close
--Sign out
--OK
12. To Print ( from outline view)
--Click on Documents in Webspiration
--Do not use File>>>>>Print from the web browser!
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