Fun read for at least twenty minutes and have your parent sign that you read.
Halloween is on Thursday! Party begins after the parade which is at 2:00 PM :)
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Monday, October 28, 2013
HW
Complete and design reading strategy projects.
1. Genre
2. Question the title
3: Think while reading
4. Vocabulary Box
Draw a graphic organizer inside the book.
O:
A2: ""2 E1:
C:
Fun read for 20 minutes :)
1. Genre
2. Question the title
3: Think while reading
4. Vocabulary Box
Draw a graphic organizer inside the book.
O:
A2: ""2 E1:
C:
Fun read for 20 minutes :)
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
ELA hw
Please review your long composition. I will be grading them this weekend based on two specific elements:
1. Neat Handwriting and Effort
2. The elements that make a story "mad exciting" (character, setting, conflict, climax, resolution)
**If you need to rewrite your story please do before Friday.
Vocabulary Quiz Friday
You will be quizzed on your vocabulary words this Friday. You will have to fill the word next to the meaning using a word bank, and write the word in a specific type of sentence (declarative, imperative, interrogative, exclamatory)
Sympathetic
Persuade
Enchanted
Ransacked
Cordial
Prophecy
Consternation
Traitor
Cavern
Eager
Read 20 minutes and show your parent the book you are reading. Have you parent sign your agenda after you have read for twenty minutes.
1. Neat Handwriting and Effort
2. The elements that make a story "mad exciting" (character, setting, conflict, climax, resolution)
**If you need to rewrite your story please do before Friday.
Vocabulary Quiz Friday
You will be quizzed on your vocabulary words this Friday. You will have to fill the word next to the meaning using a word bank, and write the word in a specific type of sentence (declarative, imperative, interrogative, exclamatory)
Sympathetic
Persuade
Enchanted
Ransacked
Cordial
Prophecy
Consternation
Traitor
Cavern
Eager
Read 20 minutes and show your parent the book you are reading. Have you parent sign your agenda after you have read for twenty minutes.
HW for Laprise Homeroom Only
Please purchase Playdough for North America Project and bring to school Friday. The project will be held on Monday.
Complete "Cartoon Strip" on how the Earth and Oceans were formed:)
Be Creative!
HW
Social Studies HW (Laprise Homeroom only)
Create a comic strip on how our Earth and Oceans were formed. (Be creative)
Show your parents my letter about purchasing Playdough for our Social Studies Project on Monday.
English and Language Arts Homework
Review your long composition for spelling and end marks ( . ? ! )
I will be grading your long compositions this weekend and I will be looking for two elements:
1. Elements that make a story "mad" exciting (Character, setting, conflict, climax, resolution)
2. Neat Handwriting
You have all week to "freshen" up your long composition before your final grade
Free read 20 minutes and have your parent sign your agenda after you have read
Vocabulary Quiz on Friday on The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe words
You will have write the word next to the definition and write the word in a specific type of sentence:
*Declarative
*Imperative
*Interrogative
*Exclamatory
Create a comic strip on how our Earth and Oceans were formed. (Be creative)
Show your parents my letter about purchasing Playdough for our Social Studies Project on Monday.
English and Language Arts Homework
Review your long composition for spelling and end marks ( . ? ! )
I will be grading your long compositions this weekend and I will be looking for two elements:
1. Elements that make a story "mad" exciting (Character, setting, conflict, climax, resolution)
2. Neat Handwriting
You have all week to "freshen" up your long composition before your final grade
Free read 20 minutes and have your parent sign your agenda after you have read
Vocabulary Quiz on Friday on The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe words
You will have write the word next to the definition and write the word in a specific type of sentence:
*Declarative
*Imperative
*Interrogative
*Exclamatory
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Monday, October 21, 2013
Homework
1. Long composition must be finished by tomorrow (October 22, 2013) Writing and Book Design
2. Bring in a "symbol" object to class on Wednesday and be able to explain what kind of symbol it is to you. Do not bring in anything expensive or something that can break... just something that is special to you.
Example: Ms. Shilale wears a best friend ring on her index finger. It is a symbol of friendship between my cousin Antonia. As you can see, a ring circles my finger symbolizing that it never stops... just like my friendship.
3. Free read 20 minutes each night! The more you read the more you know! :)
**Tell parents what book you are reading have them sign your agenda that you have completed
2. Bring in a "symbol" object to class on Wednesday and be able to explain what kind of symbol it is to you. Do not bring in anything expensive or something that can break... just something that is special to you.
Example: Ms. Shilale wears a best friend ring on her index finger. It is a symbol of friendship between my cousin Antonia. As you can see, a ring circles my finger symbolizing that it never stops... just like my friendship.
3. Free read 20 minutes each night! The more you read the more you know! :)
**Tell parents what book you are reading have them sign your agenda that you have completed
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Homework/ Annoucements
Please make sure that you are working on your final draft at home as well as in school. "Tap in" and make sure your writing is clear and makes sense. Last, have fun writing! Your stories are all so creative!
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Homework
This week we are wrapping up our fantasy unit. Homework this week will be a little different, and all of our effort is going towards Long Composition Writing.
Today during class we are going to practice editing and revising.
Revising Strategies:
1. "Tap in" to make sure your story makes sense
2. Circle all punctuation marks " " ? ! , ' .
3. Circle all misspelled words and look them up in the dictionary
4. Replace boring words with spicy words :)
5. "Tap in" again to make sure your story makes sense and flows
MUST HAVE: Capital letters must be used in the beginning of your sentences and for all proper nouns.
Tuesday night: Final draft of step 1 and step 2
Wednesday night: Final draft of step 3 and step 4
Thursday night: Final draft of step 5 and complete book cover. Practice reading your final draft.
Today during class we are going to practice editing and revising.
Revising Strategies:
1. "Tap in" to make sure your story makes sense
2. Circle all punctuation marks " " ? ! , ' .
3. Circle all misspelled words and look them up in the dictionary
4. Replace boring words with spicy words :)
5. "Tap in" again to make sure your story makes sense and flows
MUST HAVE: Capital letters must be used in the beginning of your sentences and for all proper nouns.
Tuesday night: Final draft of step 1 and step 2
Wednesday night: Final draft of step 3 and step 4
Thursday night: Final draft of step 5 and complete book cover. Practice reading your final draft.
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Study:)
Please ask for pledges for the Spell-a-thon.
Study all your words tonight:
1. Fantasy
2. Conflict
3. Climax
4. Setting
5. Character
6. Plot
7. Resolution
8. Theme
9. Reading
10. Genre
Study the open response graphic organizer:
O:
A: " " E:
C:
You will be expected to draw a graphic organizer tomorrow for your test and write a final draft.
Last, you will have a reading test identifying story elements (setting, character, conflict, climax, and theme). The more you read and think about these elements that better you will do!
Study all your words tonight:
1. Fantasy
2. Conflict
3. Climax
4. Setting
5. Character
6. Plot
7. Resolution
8. Theme
9. Reading
10. Genre
Study the open response graphic organizer:
O:
A: " " E:
C:
You will be expected to draw a graphic organizer tomorrow for your test and write a final draft.
Last, you will have a reading test identifying story elements (setting, character, conflict, climax, and theme). The more you read and think about these elements that better you will do!
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
HW
Tuesday night:
1. Write the last 5 words 5 times each.
2. Prepare for your test by practicing open response format
-Draw graphic organizer first, then write your final draft in your reading journal.
Use your Mr. Tumnus open response as a guide.
1. Write the last 5 words 5 times each.
2. Prepare for your test by practicing open response format
-Draw graphic organizer first, then write your final draft in your reading journal.
Use your Mr. Tumnus open response as a guide.
Monday, October 7, 2013
HW/ Test Announcements
Please read for 20 minutes and respond. If you have reached the conflict or climax please record the details in your journal to help you better prepare for your test on Thursday.
Also, write the first FIVE words of your spelling list 5 times each in your reading journal.
Fantasy, Conflict, Climax, Setting, Character. The Spell-a-thon Fundraiser Test will be held on Thursday as well.
Review the open response format daily to help prepare for the open response question that will be given on Thursday. Practice making the graphic organizer at home, and practice writing open responses to help you study.
HINT HINT HINT: The open response question will be about personality traits, therefore it would be a great idea to practice the format using the main character from your homework book.
Also, write the first FIVE words of your spelling list 5 times each in your reading journal.
Fantasy, Conflict, Climax, Setting, Character. The Spell-a-thon Fundraiser Test will be held on Thursday as well.
Review the open response format daily to help prepare for the open response question that will be given on Thursday. Practice making the graphic organizer at home, and practice writing open responses to help you study.
HINT HINT HINT: The open response question will be about personality traits, therefore it would be a great idea to practice the format using the main character from your homework book.
Thursday, October 3, 2013
HW
Reading Homework
Read and respond in reading journal. Please make sure that you are writing the main idea of what happened.
Reading Test: Thursday, October 10, 2013
On your reading test you will have to identify the main character(s), setting, conflict, climax, and resolution from a short story.
Also, you will have to write an open response in the correct format.
HINT: The response question will be focused on a main character's personality.
FORMAT:
Opening (According to the text, _____________________________)
Answer (2 sentences that completely answer the question)
Text support (2 sentences from the text "quoted")
Explanation (One sentence that proves your text support is correct)
Closing (In conclusion, _______________________________)
Social Studies Homework
Study your study guide. Your test will be multiple choice and fill in the blank using a word bank.
Finish coloring your "Word Expert Cards" (theory, plate tectonics)
Read and respond in reading journal. Please make sure that you are writing the main idea of what happened.
Reading Test: Thursday, October 10, 2013
On your reading test you will have to identify the main character(s), setting, conflict, climax, and resolution from a short story.
Also, you will have to write an open response in the correct format.
HINT: The response question will be focused on a main character's personality.
FORMAT:
Opening (According to the text, _____________________________)
Answer (2 sentences that completely answer the question)
Text support (2 sentences from the text "quoted")
Explanation (One sentence that proves your text support is correct)
Closing (In conclusion, _______________________________)
Social Studies Homework
Study your study guide. Your test will be multiple choice and fill in the blank using a word bank.
Finish coloring your "Word Expert Cards" (theory, plate tectonics)
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
HW
Please read and respond in your reading journal.
Try to complete rough draft by the end of the week.
Goal: Step 5 done by Friday
P.S. I added more games on the Grammar Page
Try to complete rough draft by the end of the week.
Goal: Step 5 done by Friday
P.S. I added more games on the Grammar Page
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Please reread your fantasy story for homework tonight. Pencil in details that truly explain:
1. The main characters (What they look like, personality)
2. The setting of your fantasy world (use descriptive language... colors, smells, scenery,weather, etc)
3. The conflict (Why is your bad guy so bad? What is his or her background story on why he/she is so angry? Make sure you develop a creative idea)
4. The climax (How is your problem solved? Did you explain the climax set by step? Is it full of action? Is your climax creative?)
5. The resolution (How did it all end? How do you find your wardrobe to go back to real life?)
Please spend 30 minutes adding details and descriptive words. Remember, there is no such thing as "I'm done". You can always add details to make it better!
1. The main characters (What they look like, personality)
2. The setting of your fantasy world (use descriptive language... colors, smells, scenery,weather, etc)
3. The conflict (Why is your bad guy so bad? What is his or her background story on why he/she is so angry? Make sure you develop a creative idea)
4. The climax (How is your problem solved? Did you explain the climax set by step? Is it full of action? Is your climax creative?)
5. The resolution (How did it all end? How do you find your wardrobe to go back to real life?)
Please spend 30 minutes adding details and descriptive words. Remember, there is no such thing as "I'm done". You can always add details to make it better!
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