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
