Hello Parents, Students & Colleagues!
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I will provide updates on current projects and assignments and any other important information we need throughout the year.
Sorry for the inconvenience and I look forward to seeing you on Twitter!
Ms. Kyle
Friday, February 25, 2011
Monday, November 8, 2010
Week #11
*No school this Thursday or Friday - Veteran's Day Holiday*
November 8 - November 12, 2010
November 8 - November 12, 2010
6th Grade Language Arts
Even though this is a short week, we have so many things to cover! We will be adding to our list of foreign words and taking a quiz on Wednesday to check our progress. Here are the words you need to study for the quiz on Wednesday:
foyer
bazaar
rogue
hammock
hors d'oeurve
a la carte
souvenir
buffet
patio
ukulele
chow
rodeo
lasso
corral
bronco
You will need to know the meaning of each word and it's language of origin. Making flashcards and quizzing yourself is a great way to study. Remember, if you make flashcards for these words, SAVE them so you can use them to study for the benchmark exam on December 15th.
We will also be learning how to write friendly letters this week and continuing to use proper punctuation in all our writing, including colons and semicolons.
Homework
Monday: Complete Semicolons & Colons practice, pages 173-174. Study for your foreign words quiz on Wednesday!
Tuesday: Write a rough draft of your friendly letter & have an adult or sibling quiz you on your foreign words for the quiz tomorrow!
Wednesday: Write a final draft of your friendly letter and read it to an adult.
Thursday: Read for at least 20 minutes (10 pages or 1 chapter) from your silent reading book and write a summary (10 words or more) about what you read. Read you summary to an adult and have them initial your Home-School Connections paper.
Friday: Read for at least 20 minutes (10 pages or 1 chapter) from your silent reading book and write a summary (10 words or more) about what you read. Read you summary to an adult and have them initial your Home-School Connections paper.
I hope you all are having a great week and please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks!
Ms. Kyle
Monday, November 1, 2010
Week #10
*Sorry for the missing post last week. With the Unit 1 Common Assessment and parent-teacher conferences, we were so busy!*
November 1 - November 5, 2010
Parent-teacher Conference Week - Minimum Day All Week!
Unit 2 begins this week! Here are our new focus standards:
Word Analysis 1.3 - Recognize the origins and meanings of frequently used foreign words in English and use these words accurately in speaking and writing.
Reading Comprehension 2.6 - Determine the adequacy and appropriateness of the evidence for an author’s conclusions.
Writing Strategies 1.1 - Choose the form of writing (e.g., personal letter, letter to the editor, review, poem, report, narrative) that best suits the intended purpose.
Writing Strategies 1.6 - Revise writing to improve the organization and consistency of ideas within and between paragraphs.
Writing Conventions 1.3 - Use colons after the salutation in business letters, semicolons to connect independent clauses, and commas when linking two clauses with a conjunction in compound sentences.
Homework
Monday: Finish copying your Unit 2 Standards & Teach an adult 3 of the words and definitions from the Word Masters #7 list. Remember to get your Home-School Connection Record signed!
Tuesday: Read for at least 20 minutes (10 pages or 1 chapter) from your silent reading book and write a summary (10 words or more) about what you read. Read you summary to an adult and have them initial your Home-School Connection Record.
Wednesday: Write a Story Blaster using all six of the words on the Word Masters #7 list. Remember to use the words in order and check your spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Underline or highlight each word in the story and get your Home-School Connection Record signed.
Thursday: Read for at least 20 minutes (10 pages or 1 chapter) from your silent reading book and write a summary (10 words or more) about what you read. Read you summary to an adult and have them initial your Home-School Connections paper.
Friday: No homework!
This week, we are focusing on the reading comprehension standard you will be covering in your language arts classes.
Reading Comprehension 2.3 - Identify and trace the development of an author’s argument, point of view, or perspective in text.
Remember to get all your spelling and language arts assignments done on time. If you need help, don't hesitate to let me know!
I hope you all are having a great week and please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks!
Ms. Kyle
November 1 - November 5, 2010
Parent-teacher Conference Week - Minimum Day All Week!
6th Grade Language Arts
Unit 2 begins this week! Here are our new focus standards:
Word Analysis 1.3 - Recognize the origins and meanings of frequently used foreign words in English and use these words accurately in speaking and writing.
Reading Comprehension 2.6 - Determine the adequacy and appropriateness of the evidence for an author’s conclusions.
Writing Strategies 1.1 - Choose the form of writing (e.g., personal letter, letter to the editor, review, poem, report, narrative) that best suits the intended purpose.
Writing Strategies 1.6 - Revise writing to improve the organization and consistency of ideas within and between paragraphs.
Writing Conventions 1.3 - Use colons after the salutation in business letters, semicolons to connect independent clauses, and commas when linking two clauses with a conjunction in compound sentences.
For a link to all the English language arts standards, visit:
http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/documents/elacontentstnds.pdf
http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/documents/elacontentstnds.pdf
Homework
Monday: Finish copying your Unit 2 Standards & Teach an adult 3 of the words and definitions from the Word Masters #7 list. Remember to get your Home-School Connection Record signed!
Tuesday: Read for at least 20 minutes (10 pages or 1 chapter) from your silent reading book and write a summary (10 words or more) about what you read. Read you summary to an adult and have them initial your Home-School Connection Record.
Wednesday: Write a Story Blaster using all six of the words on the Word Masters #7 list. Remember to use the words in order and check your spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Underline or highlight each word in the story and get your Home-School Connection Record signed.
Thursday: Read for at least 20 minutes (10 pages or 1 chapter) from your silent reading book and write a summary (10 words or more) about what you read. Read you summary to an adult and have them initial your Home-School Connections paper.
Friday: No homework!
7th Grade Language Arts Elective
This week, we are focusing on the reading comprehension standard you will be covering in your language arts classes.
Reading Comprehension 2.3 - Identify and trace the development of an author’s argument, point of view, or perspective in text.
Remember to get all your spelling and language arts assignments done on time. If you need help, don't hesitate to let me know!
I hope you all are having a great week and please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks!
Ms. Kyle
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Week #8
October 17 - October 22, 2010
This week we are finishing our "Character Sketch Essay" and we'll be reviewing for Common Assessment #1 which we will take on Thursday, October 21st. There are no "Word Masters" words this week, so check the Home-School Connection Record for each night's connection.
Monday: Complete your rough draft of the "Character Sketch" essay and read it to an adult. Have them initial your Home-School Connections paper and bring tomorrow for peer editing.
Tuesday: Complete your final draft of the essay. Remember to write it in blue or black ink only, or type it in size 12 font, double-spaced.
Wednesday: Study your notes for Common Assessment #1. Get lots of sleep and eat a good breakfast tomorrow morning!
Thursday: Read for at least 20 minutes (10 pages or 1 chapter) from your silent reading book and write a summary (10 words or more) about what you read. Read you summary to an adult and have them initial your Home-School Connections paper.
Friday: No homework!
This week, we are focusing on our "1000 Words Project" so bring your paintings every day and your list of words. We have plenty of resources in the classroom and I'd be happy to help you with designing your project.
In addition, we will be working on Unit 1 standards in preparation for the first Common Assessment next week. Remember to bring all your notes and handouts from your language arts classes as we will be reviewing each standard in class.
I hope you all are having a great week and please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks!
Ms. Kyle
6th Grade Language Arts
This week we are finishing our "Character Sketch Essay" and we'll be reviewing for Common Assessment #1 which we will take on Thursday, October 21st. There are no "Word Masters" words this week, so check the Home-School Connection Record for each night's connection.
*IMPORTANT REMINDERS*
Common Assessment #1 is on Thursday, 10/21 so get lots of sleep Wednesday night and eat a good breakfast on Thursday morning. I can't wait to see how much we've learned this year! Good luck!
Due to the test, we will not be able to visit the library together this week, so remember to bring in your library books that are due on Thursday, October 21st and return or renew them.
Final draft of the "Character Sketch" Essay is due Wednesday, October 20th
Common Assessment #1 is on Thursday, 10/21 so get lots of sleep Wednesday night and eat a good breakfast on Thursday morning. I can't wait to see how much we've learned this year! Good luck!
Due to the test, we will not be able to visit the library together this week, so remember to bring in your library books that are due on Thursday, October 21st and return or renew them.
Final draft of the "Character Sketch" Essay is due Wednesday, October 20th
Homework
Monday: Complete your rough draft of the "Character Sketch" essay and read it to an adult. Have them initial your Home-School Connections paper and bring tomorrow for peer editing.
Tuesday: Complete your final draft of the essay. Remember to write it in blue or black ink only, or type it in size 12 font, double-spaced.
Wednesday: Study your notes for Common Assessment #1. Get lots of sleep and eat a good breakfast tomorrow morning!
Thursday: Read for at least 20 minutes (10 pages or 1 chapter) from your silent reading book and write a summary (10 words or more) about what you read. Read you summary to an adult and have them initial your Home-School Connections paper.
Friday: No homework!
7th Grade Language Arts Elective
This week, we are focusing on our "1000 Words Project" so bring your paintings every day and your list of words. We have plenty of resources in the classroom and I'd be happy to help you with designing your project.
In addition, we will be working on Unit 1 standards in preparation for the first Common Assessment next week. Remember to bring all your notes and handouts from your language arts classes as we will be reviewing each standard in class.
I hope you all are having a great week and please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks!
Ms. Kyle
Monday, October 11, 2010
Week #7
October 11 - October 15, 2010
6th Grade Language Arts
This week we are working on our focus standard: Writing Strategies 1.2.2 - Develop the topic with supporting details and precise verbs, nouns, and adjectives to paint a visual image in the mind of the reader.
6th Grade Language Arts
This week we are working on our focus standard: Writing Strategies 1.2.2 - Develop the topic with supporting details and precise verbs, nouns, and adjectives to paint a visual image in the mind of the reader.
We will be learning how to write a "Character Sketch Essay" and students will be choosing a character to write about and writing an essay this week. There are no "Word Masters" words this week, so check the Home-School Connection Record for each night's connection.
*There will be a Standards Quiz on Friday on W.S. 1.2.2*
*There will be a Standards Quiz on Friday on W.S. 1.2.2*
Homework:
Monday: Complete the Selection Quiz for "Nadia the Willful" and summarize the story for an adult. (Students do not need to write the summary down, they just need to verbally summarize it for an adult or older sibling.) Also, decide on a character you would like to write your "Character Sketch Essay" about.
Tuesday: Read for at least 20 minutes (10 pages or 1 chapter) from your silent reading book and write a summary (10 words or more) about what you read. Read your summary to an adult and have them initial your Home-School Connections paper.
Wednesday: Complete the Sentence Patterning Chart and Essay Outline for the character you are writing your "Character Sketch Essay" about.
Thursday: Read for at least 20 minutes (10 pages or 1 chapter) from your silent reading book and write a summary (10 words or more) about what you read. Read you summary to an adult and have them initial your Home-School Connections paper. Also, study your notes on "shades of meaning" for the Standards Quiz tomorrow!
Friday: No homework!
7th Grade Language Arts Elective
This week, we are focusing on our spelling assignments for Rule 4 as well as continuing to practice important test-taking strategies. We are also beginning work on our "1000 Words Project" so bring your paintings every day and your list of words. We have plenty of resources in the classroom and I'd be happy to help you with designing your project. Remember to bring a flash drive if you have one, both for the project and our spelling summaries.
In addition, we will be working on Unit 1 standards in preparation for the first Common Assessment next week. Remember to bring all your notes and handouts from your language arts classes as we will be reviewing each standard in class.
I hope you all are having a great week and please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks!
Ms. Kyle
I hope you all are having a great week and please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks!
Ms. Kyle
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Week #6
October 4 - October 8, 2010
This week we are reading the story, "Nadia the Willful" and continuing with our discussion of character traits and how they effect plot and the resolution of conflict in stories. We will also begin working on writing strategies and our focus standard:
Writing Strategies 1.2.2 - Develop the topic with supporting details and precise verbs, nouns, and adjectives to paint a visual image in the mind of the reader.
*There will not be a standards quiz this week, but there will be a Word Masters Quiz on Friday!*
Word Masters #5
banish
decree
ponder
willful
sentimental
severe
Don't forget to study your Word Masters words all week and practice them with the definitions and kinesthetic movements.
Homework:
Monday: Teach an adult at least three of the Word Masters words with the definitions and movements. Have them initial your Home-School Connections paper.
Tuesday: Read for at least 20 minutes (10 pages or 1 chapter) from your silent reading book and write a summary (10 words or more) about what you read. Read your summary to an adult and have them initial your Home-School Connections paper.
Wednesday: Write an original story using all 6 of this week's Word Master words IN ORDER and illustrate your story with a picture.
Thursday: Read for at least 20 minutes (10 pages or 1 chapter) from your silent reading book and write a summary (10 words or more) about what you read. Read you summary to an adult and have them initial your Home-School Connections paper. Also, study your notes on "shades of meaning" for the Standards Quiz tomorrow!
Friday: No homework!
This week, we are focusing on our spelling assignments for Rule 3 as well as continuing to practice important test-taking strategies. We are also beginning work on our "1000 Words Project" so bring your paintings every day and your list of words. We have plenty of resources in the classroom and I'd be happy to help you with designing your project. Remember to bring a flash drive if you have one, both for the project and our spelling summaries.
I hope you all are having a great week and please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks!
Ms. Kyle
6th Grade Language Arts
This week we are reading the story, "Nadia the Willful" and continuing with our discussion of character traits and how they effect plot and the resolution of conflict in stories. We will also begin working on writing strategies and our focus standard:
Writing Strategies 1.2.2 - Develop the topic with supporting details and precise verbs, nouns, and adjectives to paint a visual image in the mind of the reader.
*There will not be a standards quiz this week, but there will be a Word Masters Quiz on Friday!*
Word Masters #5
banish
decree
ponder
willful
sentimental
severe
Don't forget to study your Word Masters words all week and practice them with the definitions and kinesthetic movements.
Homework:
Monday: Teach an adult at least three of the Word Masters words with the definitions and movements. Have them initial your Home-School Connections paper.
Tuesday: Read for at least 20 minutes (10 pages or 1 chapter) from your silent reading book and write a summary (10 words or more) about what you read. Read your summary to an adult and have them initial your Home-School Connections paper.
Wednesday: Write an original story using all 6 of this week's Word Master words IN ORDER and illustrate your story with a picture.
Thursday: Read for at least 20 minutes (10 pages or 1 chapter) from your silent reading book and write a summary (10 words or more) about what you read. Read you summary to an adult and have them initial your Home-School Connections paper. Also, study your notes on "shades of meaning" for the Standards Quiz tomorrow!
Friday: No homework!
7th Grade Language Arts Elective
This week, we are focusing on our spelling assignments for Rule 3 as well as continuing to practice important test-taking strategies. We are also beginning work on our "1000 Words Project" so bring your paintings every day and your list of words. We have plenty of resources in the classroom and I'd be happy to help you with designing your project. Remember to bring a flash drive if you have one, both for the project and our spelling summaries.
I hope you all are having a great week and please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks!
Ms. Kyle
Monday, September 27, 2010
Week #5
September 27 - October 1, 2010
6th Grade Language Arts
This week we are finishing up with the story, "President Cleveland: Where are You?" by Robert Cormier and analyzing its characters and plot. We will be moving on to a new standard this week, Word Analysis 1.5: Understand and explain shades of meaning in related words (e.g. softly and quietly). We will continue to practice our capitalization rules and this weeks Standards Quiz will cover the three standards we've focused on so far this year. We have new Word Masters words this week, however, there is no quiz this Thursday.
Word Masters #4
lethargic
6th Grade Language Arts
This week we are finishing up with the story, "President Cleveland: Where are You?" by Robert Cormier and analyzing its characters and plot. We will be moving on to a new standard this week, Word Analysis 1.5: Understand and explain shades of meaning in related words (e.g. softly and quietly). We will continue to practice our capitalization rules and this weeks Standards Quiz will cover the three standards we've focused on so far this year. We have new Word Masters words this week, however, there is no quiz this Thursday.
Word Masters #4
lethargic
indignant
innovative
inhibit
prudent
punctual
Don't forget to study your Word Masters words all week and practice them with the definitions and kinesthetic movements.
Homework:
Monday: Teach an adult at least three of the Word Masters words with the definitions and movements. Have them initial your Home-School Connections paper.
Tuesday: Read for at least 20 minutes (10 pages or 1 chapter) from your silent reading book and write a summary (10 words or more) about what you read. Read your summary to an adult and have them initial your Home-School Connections paper.
Wednesday: Write an original story using all 6 of this week's Word Master words IN ORDER and illustrate your story with a picture.
Thursday: Read for at least 20 minutes (10 pages or 1 chapter) from your silent reading book and write a summary (10 words or more) about what you read. Read you summary to an adult and have them initial your Home-School Connections paper. Also, study your notes on "shades of meaning" for the Standards Quiz tomorrow!
Friday: No homework!
Don't forget to study your Word Masters words all week and practice them with the definitions and kinesthetic movements.
Homework:
Monday: Teach an adult at least three of the Word Masters words with the definitions and movements. Have them initial your Home-School Connections paper.
Tuesday: Read for at least 20 minutes (10 pages or 1 chapter) from your silent reading book and write a summary (10 words or more) about what you read. Read your summary to an adult and have them initial your Home-School Connections paper.
Wednesday: Write an original story using all 6 of this week's Word Master words IN ORDER and illustrate your story with a picture.
Thursday: Read for at least 20 minutes (10 pages or 1 chapter) from your silent reading book and write a summary (10 words or more) about what you read. Read you summary to an adult and have them initial your Home-School Connections paper. Also, study your notes on "shades of meaning" for the Standards Quiz tomorrow!
Friday: No homework!
7th Grade Language Arts Elective
This week, we are focusing on our spelling assignments for Rule 2 as well as continuing to practice important test-taking strategies. We will be typing our spelling paragraphs in class, so please bring a flash drive if you have one available.
I hope you all have a great week and please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks!
Ms. Kyle
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