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.