Language Arts/ 6-1/LaBarbera/September 26-30,2011

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 .