Language Arts/ LaBarbera
September 26-30,2011
1. Four reading responses are due Monday, October 3. Students are expected to read books of their choice at home. The responses reflect the connection and thinking related to the book's theme, characters, setting, and plot.
2. A short story or ten sixth grade sentences are due Friday, September 30 . The post test on the vocabulary with mis- prefix..... will be Friday, 9/30/.
3. In class.... Students are in the pre-writing phase for narrative composition number two. Students will have a choice in the prompt. After the written draft has been completed, the direction to create a google doc for the first typed draft will be given.
4. In class--We are beginning a Contemporary Realistic Fiction unit. There will be predictions written in class for every 3 chapters . The students will have a project assigned which will include technology. There will be literature circle discussions and a plot diagram will be completed after the book is read to the end.
5. Rubrics for projects, written drafts, extended reading responses, and other written work will be provided to student and parent.
Other : Soon parents will receive information regarding student led portfolio/parent -teacher conferences .
Monday, September 26, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
Language Arts/ LaBarbera/September 19-23,2011
Language Arts/LaBarbera/September 19-23,2011
1. Spelling test on prefix , bi... See word list. Paragraph and five sentences using the word in the correct context are due Tuesday, September 20.
2. Quiz on simple and complete subjects and predicates is Wednesday, September 21.
3. New Homework:... Three reading responses on characterization are due Monday, September 26. See the web page for the 9 choices. The three completed activities are due Monday, September 26.
4. Up and Coming: We will begin narrative composition 2 , a realistic fiction novel study, and continue with parts of speech in grammar lessons. We now have Google Apps with a user name and password. Our upcoming adventure story will use the new account. More information is forthcoming.
Students are expected to read for at least 20 minutes nightly in personally selected novels. The nightly reading benefits impact pace, comprehension, and an appreciation of literature.
1. Spelling test on prefix , bi... See word list. Paragraph and five sentences using the word in the correct context are due Tuesday, September 20.
2. Quiz on simple and complete subjects and predicates is Wednesday, September 21.
3. New Homework:... Three reading responses on characterization are due Monday, September 26. See the web page for the 9 choices. The three completed activities are due Monday, September 26.
4. Up and Coming: We will begin narrative composition 2 , a realistic fiction novel study, and continue with parts of speech in grammar lessons. We now have Google Apps with a user name and password. Our upcoming adventure story will use the new account. More information is forthcoming.
Students are expected to read for at least 20 minutes nightly in personally selected novels. The nightly reading benefits impact pace, comprehension, and an appreciation of literature.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Language Arts/LaBarbera/Sept. 12-16,2011
Language Arts/LaBarbera/Sept. 12-16, 2011
1. Four reading responses are due Monday, September 19. The booklet was distributed on Monday, Sept. 12.
2 Final and first typed drafts are due September 14--Wednesday...... Proofread the draft against your rubric. Grades and comments are on the draft and in Power School.
3. We will complete reading The Cay in class through next week. A new unit on characterization and contemporary realistic fiction will begin next week.
4. There is a quiz on simple subjects and predicates on Wednesday, Sept. 20. Class lessons, practice, and study guides will be provided.
Please use the main web page to find assignments .
1. Four reading responses are due Monday, September 19. The booklet was distributed on Monday, Sept. 12.
2 Final and first typed drafts are due September 14--Wednesday...... Proofread the draft against your rubric. Grades and comments are on the draft and in Power School.
3. We will complete reading The Cay in class through next week. A new unit on characterization and contemporary realistic fiction will begin next week.
4. There is a quiz on simple subjects and predicates on Wednesday, Sept. 20. Class lessons, practice, and study guides will be provided.
Please use the main web page to find assignments .
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Language Arts/ 6-1/LaBarbera for Sept. 6-9,2011
Language Arts/LaBarbera /6-1/September 6-9,2011
HOMEWORK:
1. Read 20 -30 minutes nightly. Write two reading responses due Friday, September 9,2011. Accuracy, neatness, promptness are important.
2. Spelling sentences for prefix --uni--. Compose 10 sentences ( or a creative paragraph), using each of the ten words. The sentences should show you understand the definition of the words. A post test and the written work is due on Tuesday, September 14.
3. The written narrative composition should be completed today. A conference with the teacher will show your paper should be brought to a first typed draft or a final typed draft. All typed drafts are due September 14.
4. Show me your OP library card.
HOMEWORK:
1. Read 20 -30 minutes nightly. Write two reading responses due Friday, September 9,2011. Accuracy, neatness, promptness are important.
2. Spelling sentences for prefix --uni--. Compose 10 sentences ( or a creative paragraph), using each of the ten words. The sentences should show you understand the definition of the words. A post test and the written work is due on Tuesday, September 14.
3. The written narrative composition should be completed today. A conference with the teacher will show your paper should be brought to a first typed draft or a final typed draft. All typed drafts are due September 14.
4. Show me your OP library card.
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