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.

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*

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