Language Arts Note... April 27, 2011. /LaBarbera/...

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.