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.