Language Arts --LaBarbera----6-1 /August 29-September 2, 2011
1. Homework for Monday, August 29, 2011:
Select a novel to read at home this week. Read for at least 20 minutes . Select a question from the yellow Reading Reflection packet. Write a brief response or at least 5 sentences which answer the question. If there is more than one question in your choice, answer all of them.
Bring the booklet to school tomorrow, Tuesday, August 30. I will check your work and return the booklet to you. You will continue reading and responding to 3 additional questions by Tuesday, September 6. By that time, you will have read nightly, answered 3 additional questions,and have your parent sign the booklet to confirm he/she has observed you reading nightly.
The second assignment is to review the vocabulary for "The Greyling." The vocab. sheet was distributed in class. Study the word, part of speech, pronunciation, and definition. Read the sentence that shows the word used in the correct context. Bring the sheet to class tomorrow.
If you have questions about homework, email llabarbera@op97.org
Monday, August 29, 2011
Thursday, August 4, 2011
August 22-August 26,2011--LaBarbera---Language Arts
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Welcome to Sixth Grade, Team 6-1 Language Arts --- Ms. LaBarbera (Teacher)
1. Bring a spiral notebook, pen, and student planner to every class.
2. Note the rules of the classroom. (Raise your hand to share ideas. Wait quietly when another student is being assisted or sharing. No name calling, swear ( curse or cuss) words, obscenities, insulting gestures, nor put downs, or bullying. Keep hands and feet to yourself. Have supplies and homework ready for every classs. Follow school rules , dress code, technology etiquette, and basic good manners. Be familiar with District 97 school policy for effective student behavior.
3. Update your Oak Park library card. Be ready to check out library books or use the reference sections of the library. Show your card to Language Arts teacher within the first 2 weeks of school.
4. Select a realistic fiction novel for self selected nightly reading during these opening days of school. Nightly reading for a minimum of 20 minutes per evening is expected. Responses to reading will include a variety of formats , including writing, drawing, composing, discussing, poetry, and others.
5. Writing projects will be conducted which will reflect grammar and skill instruction .
News and notes:
MAP testing will occur in Language Arts class on August 31 for Math and Reading. These tests are completed by students on Dell notebooks in class. Parents will receive score info.
The Brooks Cookout is September 1 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The Brooks Curriculum Night for Parents is September 15 from 7-9 p.m.
Please contact Ms. LaBarbera at Brooks with questions or homework concerns.
Welcome to Sixth Grade, Team 6-1 Language Arts --- Ms. LaBarbera (Teacher)
1. Bring a spiral notebook, pen, and student planner to every class.
2. Note the rules of the classroom. (Raise your hand to share ideas. Wait quietly when another student is being assisted or sharing. No name calling, swear ( curse or cuss) words, obscenities, insulting gestures, nor put downs, or bullying. Keep hands and feet to yourself. Have supplies and homework ready for every classs. Follow school rules , dress code, technology etiquette, and basic good manners. Be familiar with District 97 school policy for effective student behavior.
3. Update your Oak Park library card. Be ready to check out library books or use the reference sections of the library. Show your card to Language Arts teacher within the first 2 weeks of school.
4. Select a realistic fiction novel for self selected nightly reading during these opening days of school. Nightly reading for a minimum of 20 minutes per evening is expected. Responses to reading will include a variety of formats , including writing, drawing, composing, discussing, poetry, and others.
5. Writing projects will be conducted which will reflect grammar and skill instruction .
News and notes:
MAP testing will occur in Language Arts class on August 31 for Math and Reading. These tests are completed by students on Dell notebooks in class. Parents will receive score info.
The Brooks Cookout is September 1 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The Brooks Curriculum Night for Parents is September 15 from 7-9 p.m.
Please contact Ms. LaBarbera at Brooks with questions or homework concerns.
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