Language Arts---May 24-June 1, 2011--LaBarbera
1. Predictions for chapters 1-3; 4-6; 7-9 and a reaction to chapter 10 are due NOW. I am grading EVERYTHING in a timely manner... ( sci-fi stories, predictions, spelling test, grammar test....)...
2. Study Prepositions, adverbs, and conjunctions for June 1 test.
3. Spelling post test on four challenge words is May 26...
antidisestablishmentarianism, supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, floccinaucinihilipipification, and pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis...........
Know their meanings-------See class notes.
4. Time permitting: Read a fantasy story... A Wrinkle in Time....... write a short fantasy story...... We will continue grammar lessons to the final hours...... Oral presentations...... We will discuss public speaking and active listening as time permits.
5. Students must return library books to the Media Center by this Friday, May 27.
6. Return books checked out from core teachers . There will be textbook checklist on June 2 to confirm return of books, or students will need to pay for lost books.
7. Continue 20-30 minutes of nightly reading... and Start a summer writing journal. Maintain your writing skills. Compose stories, sky writing messages, a novel..... Write!!!
8. The Navy Pier experience will connect to various curriculum areas: Water cycle, clouds, weather, journal writing, poetry, history of Chicago, architecture, and much more. Students have composed poetry and boat safety rules in class. The teachers will inform students of various follow up activities.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Monday, May 16, 2011
May 16-May 23,2011/ Language Arts/ LaBarbera
May 16-May 23, 2011/Language Arts/LaBarbera
1. Final typed drafts of science fiction short story are due Monday, May 23. Design a cover page for the final draft. Attach the rubric at the back of the packet.
2. Complete the predictions and reactions to The White Mountains.... due May 24
( Extensions open)
3. May 24.... Design futuristic inventions and clothing in class.
4. Study Prepositions --Homework to be assigned.
5. Read Literature text.... Fantasy unit... or novel... The novels and reading book carts are to be returned to our school library on May 23... This will limit checking books out from school. We will continue reading through June 6. Stories in the literature text will be assigned in class .
6. Oral report presentations----With time remaining, we will cover oral presentations and active listening. Brief presentations will be featured in class from May 25-June 6. More information is forthcoming.
7. Students are expected to read thirty minutes nightly for self selected novel reading.
8. Four word challenge spelling list: Post test is May 26.
a)antidisestablishmentarianism----against taking government support away from the church.
b) floccinaucinihilipipification---estimating something is worthless.
c) supercalifragilisticexpialidocious-----very good.
d) pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis-----lung disease of coal miners who inhaled silicon dust.
1. Final typed drafts of science fiction short story are due Monday, May 23. Design a cover page for the final draft. Attach the rubric at the back of the packet.
2. Complete the predictions and reactions to The White Mountains.... due May 24
( Extensions open)
3. May 24.... Design futuristic inventions and clothing in class.
4. Study Prepositions --Homework to be assigned.
5. Read Literature text.... Fantasy unit... or novel... The novels and reading book carts are to be returned to our school library on May 23... This will limit checking books out from school. We will continue reading through June 6. Stories in the literature text will be assigned in class .
6. Oral report presentations----With time remaining, we will cover oral presentations and active listening. Brief presentations will be featured in class from May 25-June 6. More information is forthcoming.
7. Students are expected to read thirty minutes nightly for self selected novel reading.
8. Four word challenge spelling list: Post test is May 26.
a)antidisestablishmentarianism----against taking government support away from the church.
b) floccinaucinihilipipification---estimating something is worthless.
c) supercalifragilisticexpialidocious-----very good.
d) pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis-----lung disease of coal miners who inhaled silicon dust.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Language Arts addendum... on May 10, 2011../ LaBarbera
Language Arts Addendum on May 10,2011../LaBarbera
1. Due dates:
a) Written draft of the science fiction story is due May 16.. Peer conferencing in class.
b) Final typed draft of science fiction story is due May 23.
c) Predictions and reactions to The White Mountains.. .due May 24.
d) In class project on futuristic inventions... on May 24. TBA.
2. Up and Coming:
a) Prepositions and Conjunctions ( guided practice and test by June 6) Study .
b) Fantasy and Laughter reading and writing: Grammar and Writing Text , covering page 650---Preparing a skit, monologue, or presentation. Tips on effective public speaking will be covered. Date of presentations: May 24 to June 6.
Other:
1. Return library books. Pay overdue lunch fees. Find text books you have signed out from your classes and return them on the assigned due dates . You will have to pay full price for missing textbooks. Report cards are held if you owe books to the school library..
2. Select your electives by May 13.
3. Maintain a solid grade point average through the third trimester. This trimester, indeed, counts. School is still in session. Follow rules in the classroom, halls, lunchroom, and school grounds. Follow the school appropriate rules for the dress code. Close your school year with a positive attitude, work completed, and proud that you put forth your best effort.
1. Due dates:
a) Written draft of the science fiction story is due May 16.. Peer conferencing in class.
b) Final typed draft of science fiction story is due May 23.
c) Predictions and reactions to The White Mountains.. .due May 24.
d) In class project on futuristic inventions... on May 24. TBA.
2. Up and Coming:
a) Prepositions and Conjunctions ( guided practice and test by June 6) Study .
b) Fantasy and Laughter reading and writing: Grammar and Writing Text , covering page 650---Preparing a skit, monologue, or presentation. Tips on effective public speaking will be covered. Date of presentations: May 24 to June 6.
Other:
1. Return library books. Pay overdue lunch fees. Find text books you have signed out from your classes and return them on the assigned due dates . You will have to pay full price for missing textbooks. Report cards are held if you owe books to the school library..
2. Select your electives by May 13.
3. Maintain a solid grade point average through the third trimester. This trimester, indeed, counts. School is still in session. Follow rules in the classroom, halls, lunchroom, and school grounds. Follow the school appropriate rules for the dress code. Close your school year with a positive attitude, work completed, and proud that you put forth your best effort.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Language Arts for May 3 to May 13, 2011.. 6-1/ LaBarbera
Language Arts for May 3-May 13, 2011, 6-1 , LaBarbera
1. Test on Adjectives and Adverbs : Monday, May 9. Go online at pearsonsuccess.net with your ID and password to find chapter 16 and review the topics. You have worksheets covering the skills, as well.
a. ) articles--- a, an
b) Identifying Adjectives and the words they modify.
c) Distinguishing between adverbs and adjectives.
2. We are writing a science fiction short story in school and as homework . The written draft is due May 16. We will peer edit and conference. The final typed draft is due May 20-23.
3. We will work on the science fiction project in school and at home. We will design futuristic appliances, clothing, cars, etc. from ideas we find in our research. Recycled materials will be used to create prototypes. No due date is set for this project .
We will work on it in class and determine whether this will become homework.
4. Students will return to reading The White Mountains upon completion of the MAP tests on May 4 and May 5. A written prediction is required for every three chapters of the science fiction novel that is read. The book work will be completed by May 24.
5. Grammar topics up and coming: Prepositions and Conjunctions. We will review all mechanics: punctuation, spelling, capitalization of titles, names, etc.
6. Fantasy and Laughter will be the theme from May 20 to June 7. We will read A Wrinkle in Time or other books with high fantasy. Students will cover the elements of oral presentations in class during May 24-June 6. More info . to follow.
1. Test on Adjectives and Adverbs : Monday, May 9. Go online at pearsonsuccess.net with your ID and password to find chapter 16 and review the topics. You have worksheets covering the skills, as well.
a. ) articles--- a, an
b) Identifying Adjectives and the words they modify.
c) Distinguishing between adverbs and adjectives.
2. We are writing a science fiction short story in school and as homework . The written draft is due May 16. We will peer edit and conference. The final typed draft is due May 20-23.
3. We will work on the science fiction project in school and at home. We will design futuristic appliances, clothing, cars, etc. from ideas we find in our research. Recycled materials will be used to create prototypes. No due date is set for this project .
We will work on it in class and determine whether this will become homework.
4. Students will return to reading The White Mountains upon completion of the MAP tests on May 4 and May 5. A written prediction is required for every three chapters of the science fiction novel that is read. The book work will be completed by May 24.
5. Grammar topics up and coming: Prepositions and Conjunctions. We will review all mechanics: punctuation, spelling, capitalization of titles, names, etc.
6. Fantasy and Laughter will be the theme from May 20 to June 7. We will read A Wrinkle in Time or other books with high fantasy. Students will cover the elements of oral presentations in class during May 24-June 6. More info . to follow.
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