Wow! Fast day today!
All classes worked on finishing their ISTEP practice prompt writing today. Some of you were absent for the Mary Frank visit this morning, so you will finish on Monday. I have seen such significant improvements in writing - keep it up! Also, remember to transfer what you lean in lang arts to other content areas. Effective writing applies to every subject in school. For the rest of your life, you will be judged on how effectively you speak and write. It's that important.
Enjoy your weekend! You have done a terrific job of trying to settle back into a school schedule.
DMS 6th graders: Best. Students. Ever.
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Still snowy...spring, where are you? We're waiting...
Parents and Students: ISTEP testing is the week of March 11, 12, and 13. Since it is always best for students to test in a familiar space, please try to avoid absences (for appointments, etc.) on those days. When students make up a test, it may be in an area of the school that is unfamiliar to them...this can make a difference in their performance. Let's make this a great ISTEP year!
All classes: Students, you have been working so hard practicing short and long responses to writing. I am amazed at how much oyu have learned! Now, the challenge is to take what you have learned in language arts and apply it to your other classes! Carry that information in your big 'ole brains down the hall and into other classrooms. You have many tools from which to choose!
P. 1,4 practiced short short answer responses from Jackie's Nine.
P. 2,5,6 practiced long written responses form Persuasion.
All classes have 9 acuity activities due tomorrow!
Stay warm tonight!
Parents and Students: ISTEP testing is the week of March 11, 12, and 13. Since it is always best for students to test in a familiar space, please try to avoid absences (for appointments, etc.) on those days. When students make up a test, it may be in an area of the school that is unfamiliar to them...this can make a difference in their performance. Let's make this a great ISTEP year!
All classes: Students, you have been working so hard practicing short and long responses to writing. I am amazed at how much oyu have learned! Now, the challenge is to take what you have learned in language arts and apply it to your other classes! Carry that information in your big 'ole brains down the hall and into other classrooms. You have many tools from which to choose!
P. 1,4 practiced short short answer responses from Jackie's Nine.
P. 2,5,6 practiced long written responses form Persuasion.
All classes have 9 acuity activities due tomorrow!
Stay warm tonight!
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Hello!
P. 1,4: We started Jackie's Nine today! I am so excited to dig into the life of Jackie Robinson and all that he stood for in our nation. We began with his daughter's memories of her dad; she knew he played baseball, but she was shielded from his civil rights activities. We are focusing on main ideas, details, and inferences, and this will lead into a writing prompt.
H/W: Nine acuity activities for Friday. You must pass nine!
P. 2,5,6: Today we analyzed the poems of Robert Frost and tied them into the decisions that students have made in their lives. This will become a writing prompt, so remember that you must have a completed chart on p. 18 of Persuasion. Choose a decision that had implications...not something like which kind of juice you chose. I know, you're only in 6th grade, but I am sure you have had to make a decision you felt was important.
H/W: Complete p. 18 of Persuasion (if not completed already). Nine acuity activities for Friday. You must pass nine!
Have a wonderful evening!
P. 1,4: We started Jackie's Nine today! I am so excited to dig into the life of Jackie Robinson and all that he stood for in our nation. We began with his daughter's memories of her dad; she knew he played baseball, but she was shielded from his civil rights activities. We are focusing on main ideas, details, and inferences, and this will lead into a writing prompt.
H/W: Nine acuity activities for Friday. You must pass nine!
P. 2,5,6: Today we analyzed the poems of Robert Frost and tied them into the decisions that students have made in their lives. This will become a writing prompt, so remember that you must have a completed chart on p. 18 of Persuasion. Choose a decision that had implications...not something like which kind of juice you chose. I know, you're only in 6th grade, but I am sure you have had to make a decision you felt was important.
H/W: Complete p. 18 of Persuasion (if not completed already). Nine acuity activities for Friday. You must pass nine!
Have a wonderful evening!
Monday, February 24, 2014
Hello!
Well, I think we might actually have a full week of school! The kids may not be excited, but I am absolutely looking forward to getting "back on track."
P. 1,4: Today we began by practicing with semicolons for writing using sentence variety. Students learned the 3 major rules of using a semicolon. The good news is that semicolons are so easy to use, yet they make a 6th grader writer look so impressive! After that, we did a very literal activity...students actually drew pictures of a toolbox, and then wrote all the writing strategies (tools) that we they have been learning and using. This helps them visualize reaching into a toolbox and pulling out strategies that work.
H/W: Begin your acuity activities! Nine activities due on Fri. Feb 28. Every student wrote down the skills they were to use as focus activities. These are their low scoring skills that need practice.
P. 5: Today we began by practicing with semicolons for writing using sentence variety. Students learned the 3 major rules of using a semicolon. The good news is that semicolons are so easy to use, yet they make a 6th grader writer look so impressive! After that, we did a very literal activity...students actually drew pictures of a toolbox, and then wrote all the writing strategies (tools) that we they have been learning and using. This helps them visualize reaching into a toolbox and pulling out strategies that work. Students also went into their Persuasion books and analyzed "Hyla Brook," keeping the themes of "change" in mind. We pulled out evidence to support the theme.
H/W: H/W: Begin your acuity activities! Nine activities due on Fri. Feb 28. Every student wrote down the skills they were to use as focus activities. These are their low scoring skills that need practice.
P. 2,6: Class started with a quick Wordmaster review session, and then students took the Wordmaster II analogy test. After grading the test, they practiced with semicolons for writing using sentence variety. Students learned the 3 major rules of using a semicolon. The good news is that semicolons are so easy to use, yet they make a 6th grader writer look so impressive.
H/W: Begin your acuity activities! Nine activities due on Fri. Feb 28. Every student wrote down the skills they were to use as focus activities. These are their low scoring skills that need practice.
Have a great evening!
Well, I think we might actually have a full week of school! The kids may not be excited, but I am absolutely looking forward to getting "back on track."
P. 1,4: Today we began by practicing with semicolons for writing using sentence variety. Students learned the 3 major rules of using a semicolon. The good news is that semicolons are so easy to use, yet they make a 6th grader writer look so impressive! After that, we did a very literal activity...students actually drew pictures of a toolbox, and then wrote all the writing strategies (tools) that we they have been learning and using. This helps them visualize reaching into a toolbox and pulling out strategies that work.
H/W: Begin your acuity activities! Nine activities due on Fri. Feb 28. Every student wrote down the skills they were to use as focus activities. These are their low scoring skills that need practice.
P. 5: Today we began by practicing with semicolons for writing using sentence variety. Students learned the 3 major rules of using a semicolon. The good news is that semicolons are so easy to use, yet they make a 6th grader writer look so impressive! After that, we did a very literal activity...students actually drew pictures of a toolbox, and then wrote all the writing strategies (tools) that we they have been learning and using. This helps them visualize reaching into a toolbox and pulling out strategies that work. Students also went into their Persuasion books and analyzed "Hyla Brook," keeping the themes of "change" in mind. We pulled out evidence to support the theme.
H/W: H/W: Begin your acuity activities! Nine activities due on Fri. Feb 28. Every student wrote down the skills they were to use as focus activities. These are their low scoring skills that need practice.
P. 2,6: Class started with a quick Wordmaster review session, and then students took the Wordmaster II analogy test. After grading the test, they practiced with semicolons for writing using sentence variety. Students learned the 3 major rules of using a semicolon. The good news is that semicolons are so easy to use, yet they make a 6th grader writer look so impressive.
H/W: Begin your acuity activities! Nine activities due on Fri. Feb 28. Every student wrote down the skills they were to use as focus activities. These are their low scoring skills that need practice.
Have a great evening!
Friday, February 21, 2014
Finally Friday!
So excited to see the DMS production of Mulan tonight! Many of our most talented students are in this production, and they have been working very hard. I know it will be outstanding!
P. 1,4: After lateral thinking puzzles (our Friday fun), We launched into a mini lesson on the use of semicolons. While grading writing prompts, I noticed an overuse of short, simple sentences. So,
compound sentences and semicolons should help students become writers who know and use sentence variety. After that, our new book, Jackie's Nine, was introduced. The author is Sharon Robinson, Jackie Robinson's daughter. It is a compilation of short stories about the people who display the virtues her dad exemplified; it is an inspirational and rich text. Students will not keep the book; it is being used as a class set.
H/W: Work on your acuity activities!
P. 5: After lateral thinking puzzles (our Friday fun), We launched into a minilesson on the use of semicolons. While grading writing prompts, I noticed an overuse of short, simple sentences. So, compound sentences and semicolons should help students become more writers who know and use sentence variety. We went back into out Persuasion books and shared thoughts and group responses about "Change" that we see around us. Students created and analyzed support for the generalizations about change.
H/W: Work on your acuity activities!
P. 2,6: After lateral thinking puzzles (our Friday fun), We launched into a minilesson on the use of semicolons. While grading writing prompts, I noticed an overuse of short, simple sentences. So, compound sentences and semicolons should help students become more writers who know and use sentence variety.
After that, student groups generated analogies using Wordmaster words. The groups tries to stump the class
by writing thoughtful word relationships. They also had to defend the type of analogy written.
H/W: Wordmaster test on Monday (the real thing...not one of my quizzes!) Don't forget Hassaan's studystack with all 50 words. go to studystack.com and search DMS Wordmasters I & II. Review the 16 analogy types from one of your practice sheets!
Enjoy the weekend!
So excited to see the DMS production of Mulan tonight! Many of our most talented students are in this production, and they have been working very hard. I know it will be outstanding!
P. 1,4: After lateral thinking puzzles (our Friday fun), We launched into a mini lesson on the use of semicolons. While grading writing prompts, I noticed an overuse of short, simple sentences. So,
compound sentences and semicolons should help students become writers who know and use sentence variety. After that, our new book, Jackie's Nine, was introduced. The author is Sharon Robinson, Jackie Robinson's daughter. It is a compilation of short stories about the people who display the virtues her dad exemplified; it is an inspirational and rich text. Students will not keep the book; it is being used as a class set.
H/W: Work on your acuity activities!
P. 5: After lateral thinking puzzles (our Friday fun), We launched into a minilesson on the use of semicolons. While grading writing prompts, I noticed an overuse of short, simple sentences. So, compound sentences and semicolons should help students become more writers who know and use sentence variety. We went back into out Persuasion books and shared thoughts and group responses about "Change" that we see around us. Students created and analyzed support for the generalizations about change.
H/W: Work on your acuity activities!
P. 2,6: After lateral thinking puzzles (our Friday fun), We launched into a minilesson on the use of semicolons. While grading writing prompts, I noticed an overuse of short, simple sentences. So, compound sentences and semicolons should help students become more writers who know and use sentence variety.
After that, student groups generated analogies using Wordmaster words. The groups tries to stump the class
by writing thoughtful word relationships. They also had to defend the type of analogy written.
H/W: Wordmaster test on Monday (the real thing...not one of my quizzes!) Don't forget Hassaan's studystack with all 50 words. go to studystack.com and search DMS Wordmasters I & II. Review the 16 analogy types from one of your practice sheets!
Enjoy the weekend!
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Hello!
Today students took the Predictive C acuity test. If you were on the field trip during class, you will make it up tomorrow during science class in Lab A.
H/W: P. 2,6 - Wordmasters analogy test Monday on the words from I and II, so 50 words total. You can go to studystack.com and search "DMS Wordmasters I & II" and do activities with both lists combined. Thank you for creating this, Hassaan Khan!
Enjoy you evening!
Today students took the Predictive C acuity test. If you were on the field trip during class, you will make it up tomorrow during science class in Lab A.
H/W: P. 2,6 - Wordmasters analogy test Monday on the words from I and II, so 50 words total. You can go to studystack.com and search "DMS Wordmasters I & II" and do activities with both lists combined. Thank you for creating this, Hassaan Khan!
Enjoy you evening!
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Hello!
You may have missed some or all of class due to the science field trip. If you miss my class tomorrow because of the field trip, please report to Lab B during your science class to take Predictive C for language arts.
All classes today color coded their prompt writing, and some classes did a partner check. You now have quite a tool box of ideas for prompt writing, so no staring into space pondering what to write! In periods 2,6 we started word families for Wordmaster words.
H/W: All classes will take Acuity Predective C tomorrow. This is an assessment which predicts ISTEP performance. Practicing acuity activities at home will be a big help!
P. 2,6: Wordmaster analogy test on Monday, Feb. 24
Have a good night!
You may have missed some or all of class due to the science field trip. If you miss my class tomorrow because of the field trip, please report to Lab B during your science class to take Predictive C for language arts.
All classes today color coded their prompt writing, and some classes did a partner check. You now have quite a tool box of ideas for prompt writing, so no staring into space pondering what to write! In periods 2,6 we started word families for Wordmaster words.
H/W: All classes will take Acuity Predective C tomorrow. This is an assessment which predicts ISTEP performance. Practicing acuity activities at home will be a big help!
P. 2,6: Wordmaster analogy test on Monday, Feb. 24
Have a good night!
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Today flew by...wow!
Today we had a shortened 2 hour delay schedule, but then it was shortened a little more to allow for our all-school read time. Classes went by quickly!
All classes today finished their Timed Writing Prompt. Some students also were able to finish their color coding of the prompt, but if you didn't, don't worry. We will get to that tomorrow.
All students taking the appositive/preposition retake: You will take the retest tomorrow during lunch. Your slip with parent signature is your ticket. No ticket, no retake! On my previous blog I have links to help you practice with appositives and prepositions.
H/W: All classes will take the acuity Predicitive C on Thursday. This is a different date from the original date because of the delay. The best way to prepare is to go acuity@home and work on your assignments. Remember to log them on your paper.
H/W P.2,6: The Wordmasters test will be on Monday, Feb. 24. Continue to go to studystack.com and do the activities and flashcards
Thank you for being so focused today (period 4...well...we'll work on it) :)
Today we had a shortened 2 hour delay schedule, but then it was shortened a little more to allow for our all-school read time. Classes went by quickly!
All classes today finished their Timed Writing Prompt. Some students also were able to finish their color coding of the prompt, but if you didn't, don't worry. We will get to that tomorrow.
All students taking the appositive/preposition retake: You will take the retest tomorrow during lunch. Your slip with parent signature is your ticket. No ticket, no retake! On my previous blog I have links to help you practice with appositives and prepositions.
H/W: All classes will take the acuity Predicitive C on Thursday. This is a different date from the original date because of the delay. The best way to prepare is to go acuity@home and work on your assignments. Remember to log them on your paper.
H/W P.2,6: The Wordmasters test will be on Monday, Feb. 24. Continue to go to studystack.com and do the activities and flashcards
Thank you for being so focused today (period 4...well...we'll work on it) :)
Friday, February 14, 2014
Happy Valentine's Day!
For all classes, today was a Timed Writing Prompt practice. This was done to help prepare for the writing portion of ISTEP. Hopefully, you felt you had a lot of tools to choose from to make your response robust! SUPER JOB staying focused and on-task.
For those of you retaking the appositive and preposition quiz, I have links below to help you practice. The retake is next Wednesday during lunch, and your ticket is the signed slip (parent signature). Try to bring your lunch that day.
H/W: All classes - Predictive C is Tuesday. Please take the time to practice acuity activities this weekend. It is worthwhile for you to do this; it is a skill builder and helps you become familiar with the testing format.
H/W p. 2,6: The Wordmasters test will be next Friday! Yikes! Please keep studying, and go to studystack.com for activities. DMS Wordmasters 2013 and DMS Wordmasters II
Prepositional Phrase Practice Links
http://aliscot.com/bigdog/prep_exercise.htm
http://esl.about.com/library/quiz/bl_prepphrase1.htm
http://teachro.publiccomputingservices.org/grammarpractice/preposition/prep.htm
Appositive Phrase Practice Links
http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/topic/appositive-phrase
https://www.sinclair.edu/centers/tlc/pub/handouts_worksheets/grammar_punctuation_writing/phrase_appositive.pdf
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Hello!
P. 1,4: Today we reviewed the parts of our writing prompt and prepared for a graded timed writing prompt tomorrow.Please see the sample prompts below and practice the prewrite for them. Remember, the three questions in the prompt are the essential questions, and these go in the middle of your for your "reasons."
H/W: Do practice prewrites to prepare for prompt tomorrow. They are below.
P. 2,6: Wordmaster quiz was today. We also began out persuasion unit by filling out a chart about a "choice" that was important in your little 6th grade lives. Whether you're 12 or 90, you make important choices everyday.
H/W: Do practice prewrites to prepare for prompt tomorrow. They are below.
P. 5 Students practiced writing the conclusion of their prompt today. We also revisited The Road Not Taken and explored and annotated its meaning in relation to decisions and change.
H/W: Do practice prewrites to prepare for prompt tomorrow. They are below.
Sample Prompts:
Yesterday when you got home from school, there was a letter waiting for you. When you opened it, you found a check inside - and nothing else! What was the value of the check? Who do you think sent it? What will you do now with it?
Write a narrative essay about the day you got the check.
P. 1,4: Today we reviewed the parts of our writing prompt and prepared for a graded timed writing prompt tomorrow.Please see the sample prompts below and practice the prewrite for them. Remember, the three questions in the prompt are the essential questions, and these go in the middle of your for your "reasons."
H/W: Do practice prewrites to prepare for prompt tomorrow. They are below.
P. 2,6: Wordmaster quiz was today. We also began out persuasion unit by filling out a chart about a "choice" that was important in your little 6th grade lives. Whether you're 12 or 90, you make important choices everyday.
H/W: Do practice prewrites to prepare for prompt tomorrow. They are below.
P. 5 Students practiced writing the conclusion of their prompt today. We also revisited The Road Not Taken and explored and annotated its meaning in relation to decisions and change.
H/W: Do practice prewrites to prepare for prompt tomorrow. They are below.
Sample Prompts:
1) The Mysterious Check
Yesterday when you got home from school, there was a letter waiting for you. When you opened it, you found a check inside - and nothing else! What was the value of the check? Who do you think sent it? What will you do now with it?
Write a narrative essay about the day you got the check.
2) Favorite TV Show
Everyone watches TV, although some people watch more than others. What is your favorite TV show? Is the show enjoyable to all audiences or just people your age? Why is it your favorite?
Write a persuasive essay that convinces someone who has never watched your favorite show to watch it.
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Hello everyone!
Thank you for a great day today! You are doing a wonderful job being attentive and on-task.
P. 1,4: Today we continued with the body and conclusion tips for ISTEP writing. Come in tomorrow with your conclusion finished.
H/W: Finish conclusion of the ISTEP practice prompt. Remember: restate claim, summarize reasons, and add pathos.
P. 2,6: We continued with ISTEP writing today; we reviewed body paragraph and wrote conclusions. Persuasion books were also distributed.
H/W: Wordmaster quiz on words 13-25 tomorrow. Some words from 1-12 are also included on the quiz, as well as a few words from Wordmaster I. Review the words!
P. 5: As part of "The Road Not Taken," today students discussed times when they were faced with a difficult decision. We also continued with the body paragraph of ISTEP writing.
H/W: Finish the body paragraph of the ISTEP prompt
See you tomorrow!
Thank you for a great day today! You are doing a wonderful job being attentive and on-task.
P. 1,4: Today we continued with the body and conclusion tips for ISTEP writing. Come in tomorrow with your conclusion finished.
H/W: Finish conclusion of the ISTEP practice prompt. Remember: restate claim, summarize reasons, and add pathos.
P. 2,6: We continued with ISTEP writing today; we reviewed body paragraph and wrote conclusions. Persuasion books were also distributed.
H/W: Wordmaster quiz on words 13-25 tomorrow. Some words from 1-12 are also included on the quiz, as well as a few words from Wordmaster I. Review the words!
P. 5: As part of "The Road Not Taken," today students discussed times when they were faced with a difficult decision. We also continued with the body paragraph of ISTEP writing.
H/W: Finish the body paragraph of the ISTEP prompt
See you tomorrow!
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Greetings!
Remember to be completing about 4 acuity activities per day and recording them on your log sheet!
P. 1,4: After Divergent trivia we continued with ISTEP writing. It is so essential that you realize that this style of writing is important and necessary; it will improve your skills as a writer and test-taker. I am feeling very encouraged by the understanding that I see..it seems to "make sense." Continue to work hard!
H/W: Finish your body paragraph of "Better Gym." The prompt is below if you need to review it. The body is addressing the question in a general statement, addressing a detail, using a transition, and adding a +1 statement of explanation.
P. 2,6: Today students worked with words 13-25 of Wordmasters through a group writing activity. We reviewed the definitions to make sure they are all covered. After that, we transitioned to ISTEP writing by finishing up the introduction part of the prompt using our specific format.
H/W: Please finish the introduction paragraph of the"Best Gym" prompt. Remember the format of definition, borrowed words, claim, parallelism (reasons in a balanced sequence), counter-claim. Don't forget those borrowed words!
P. 5: We officially started out Persuasion unit today! I love this unit! We kicked it off with terms that will be learned, and then applied some of those terms to "The Road Not Taken." After that we transitioned to ISTEP writing.
H/W: Complete the chart on p. 18 of Persuasion. Don't do the work on p. 19. We will complete the introduction of Best Gym together in class.
If you need a refresher on the Better Gym prompt:
Your principal has received money for new gym equipment. She is asking all sixth grade students for their opinion about what should be purchased. What would you like to be able do during gym class? What equipment would be necessary for this activity? Why is this the best use of the money?
Remember to be completing about 4 acuity activities per day and recording them on your log sheet!
P. 1,4: After Divergent trivia we continued with ISTEP writing. It is so essential that you realize that this style of writing is important and necessary; it will improve your skills as a writer and test-taker. I am feeling very encouraged by the understanding that I see..it seems to "make sense." Continue to work hard!
H/W: Finish your body paragraph of "Better Gym." The prompt is below if you need to review it. The body is addressing the question in a general statement, addressing a detail, using a transition, and adding a +1 statement of explanation.
P. 2,6: Today students worked with words 13-25 of Wordmasters through a group writing activity. We reviewed the definitions to make sure they are all covered. After that, we transitioned to ISTEP writing by finishing up the introduction part of the prompt using our specific format.
H/W: Please finish the introduction paragraph of the"Best Gym" prompt. Remember the format of definition, borrowed words, claim, parallelism (reasons in a balanced sequence), counter-claim. Don't forget those borrowed words!
P. 5: We officially started out Persuasion unit today! I love this unit! We kicked it off with terms that will be learned, and then applied some of those terms to "The Road Not Taken." After that we transitioned to ISTEP writing.
H/W: Complete the chart on p. 18 of Persuasion. Don't do the work on p. 19. We will complete the introduction of Best Gym together in class.
If you need a refresher on the Better Gym prompt:
Your principal has received money for new gym equipment. She is asking all sixth grade students for their opinion about what should be purchased. What would you like to be able do during gym class? What equipment would be necessary for this activity? Why is this the best use of the money?
Monday, February 10, 2014
Welcome back (I feel as though I am always saying that!)
Ok, so I am hoping we can have uninterrupted instruction this week!
To prepare for ISTEP, I suggest that all students practice acuity@home each day. It would be very helpful for you to do about 4 language arts activities every day. Because of all our days off, it is difficult for me to justify time in the computer lab practicing acuity, so it would be worth your time to do it at home. I am able to squeeze it in at certain times (for example, following a quiz) but there is plenty you can do in acuity independently at home. Acuity is designed with ISTEP in mind, so it is worthwhile to spend time practicing the activities. Remember, 80% is passing.
Today all classes had a quiz on using appositive phrases and prepositional phrases in writing. This is part of our ISTEP prep. After the quiz, we went to the lab for acuity practice.
H/W: I would like for everyone to have their Better Gym prewrite (not prompt) completed for tomorrow.
P. 2, 6: Wordmasters words 19-25 due tomorrow. This includes definitions, illustration, sentences. Quiz on 13-25 on Thursday.
If you need a refresher on the Better Gym prompt:
Your principal has received money for new gym equipment. She is asking all sixth grade students for their opinion about what should be purchased. What would you like to be able do during gym class? What equipment would be necessary for this activity? Why is this the best use of the money?
See you tomorrow!
Ok, so I am hoping we can have uninterrupted instruction this week!
To prepare for ISTEP, I suggest that all students practice acuity@home each day. It would be very helpful for you to do about 4 language arts activities every day. Because of all our days off, it is difficult for me to justify time in the computer lab practicing acuity, so it would be worth your time to do it at home. I am able to squeeze it in at certain times (for example, following a quiz) but there is plenty you can do in acuity independently at home. Acuity is designed with ISTEP in mind, so it is worthwhile to spend time practicing the activities. Remember, 80% is passing.
Today all classes had a quiz on using appositive phrases and prepositional phrases in writing. This is part of our ISTEP prep. After the quiz, we went to the lab for acuity practice.
H/W: I would like for everyone to have their Better Gym prewrite (not prompt) completed for tomorrow.
P. 2, 6: Wordmasters words 19-25 due tomorrow. This includes definitions, illustration, sentences. Quiz on 13-25 on Thursday.
If you need a refresher on the Better Gym prompt:
Your principal has received money for new gym equipment. She is asking all sixth grade students for their opinion about what should be purchased. What would you like to be able do during gym class? What equipment would be necessary for this activity? Why is this the best use of the money?
See you tomorrow!
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Welcome back!
Right back to learning today! Students are doing a great job of transitioning back and forth to school mode! Remember to look in your planners and on blogs to remind yourself what you had for homework, and come back to school prepared.
All classes today had a review on writing with appositives and prepositional phrases. Then we focused on a prompt example from ISTEP. Students have nailed the prewrite, and now they are learning how to write a quick and concise introduction. We're getting there! This takes practice, practice...especially because it's timed.
Homework:
P. 1,4: Appositive phrase and Prepositional phrase quiz tomorrow. Please finish your "best gym" prewrite.
P. 5: Appositive phrase and Prepositional phrase quiz tomorrow
P. 2,6: Appositive phrase and Prepositional phrase quiz tomorrow. Wordmaster words 19-25 due Tues. (definition, picture, sentence). Remember, all definitions for a word should be represented.
Stay warm!!
Right back to learning today! Students are doing a great job of transitioning back and forth to school mode! Remember to look in your planners and on blogs to remind yourself what you had for homework, and come back to school prepared.
All classes today had a review on writing with appositives and prepositional phrases. Then we focused on a prompt example from ISTEP. Students have nailed the prewrite, and now they are learning how to write a quick and concise introduction. We're getting there! This takes practice, practice...especially because it's timed.
Homework:
P. 1,4: Appositive phrase and Prepositional phrase quiz tomorrow. Please finish your "best gym" prewrite.
P. 5: Appositive phrase and Prepositional phrase quiz tomorrow
P. 2,6: Appositive phrase and Prepositional phrase quiz tomorrow. Wordmaster words 19-25 due Tues. (definition, picture, sentence). Remember, all definitions for a word should be represented.
Some
Common Prepositions: about,
above, across, after, against, along, among,
around, as, at, before, behind, below, beneath, beside, between, beyond, by,
down, during, for, from, in, inside, into, near, of, off, on, onto, outside,
over, past, since, than, through, to, toward, under, until, up, upon, with,
within, and without.
around, as, at, before, behind, below, beneath, beside, between, beyond, by,
down, during, for, from, in, inside, into, near, of, off, on, onto, outside,
over, past, since, than, through, to, toward, under, until, up, upon, with,
within, and without.
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Hello!
P. 1,4: Today students worked on getting to know more about appositive phrases in their writing. We have seen a need for this across curriculum, and it will be very helpful in their ISTEP writing. This not only shows them how to add details, but correct comma use as well. We continued with practicing writing prompts and using parallelism, transitions, and details.
H/W: Appositive and prepositional phrase quiz Friday. Hold onto all the papers we have used for this!
P. 5: Today students worked on getting to know more about appositive phrases in their writing. We have seen a need for this across curriculum, and it will be very helpful in their ISTEP writing. This not only shows them how to add details, but correct comma use as well. We continued with practicing writing prompts and using parallelism, transitions, and details.
H/W: Appositive and prepositional phrase quiz Friday. Hold onto all the papers we have used for this!
P. 1,4: Today students worked on getting to know more about appositive phrases in their writing. We have seen a need for this across curriculum, and it will be very helpful in their ISTEP writing. This not only shows them how to add details, but correct comma use as well. We continued with practicing writing prompts and using parallelism, transitions, and details.
H/W: Appositive and prepositional phrase quiz Friday. Hold onto all the papers we have used for this!
P. 5: Today students worked on getting to know more about appositive phrases in their writing. We have seen a need for this across curriculum, and it will be very helpful in their ISTEP writing. This not only shows them how to add details, but correct comma use as well. We continued with practicing writing prompts and using parallelism, transitions, and details.
H/W: Appositive and prepositional phrase quiz Friday. Hold onto all the papers we have used for this!
P. 2,6: Students took the Wordmaster quiz for words 1-12 today. These were reviewed and graded in class. After that we worked with appositive phrases. The emphasis here is adding details, not just nouns, in different parts of the sentences. Tomorrow we will use these in the prompt writing.
H/W: Appositive and prepositional phrase quiz Friday. Hold onto all the papers we have used for this!
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Monday, February 3, 2014
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P.1,4: Students went to the computer lab today to revise their argument writing papers. I will not be regrading the papers, but I will give credit for proof of revision that shows a strengthened argument. Students were to read my feedback and make necessary changes. Thanks for your effort!
H/W: Complete appositive 2 sheet for tomorrow.
P. 2,6: Students practiced Wordmaster words with partner Pictionary and using groups of the words in a sensible sentence. I am hoping all the visuals will help make connections for the students. We had some interesting pictures!
H/W: Definitions, pictures, and sentences for Wordmaster 13-18 due Wed.
Quiz tomorrow on words 1-12. Remember to review Wordmaster I words!
P. 5: I handed out the William and Mary Persuasion books that students will be using for our new unit! The student handbooks are great because they contain all the texts and documents we will be using, so they are able to annotate and take notes right in the book. We got the character writing ready to hang in the hall and also completed some acuity assignments.
H/W: Complete appositive 2 sheet for tomorrow.
Thanks everyone! See you tomorrow!
P.1,4: Students went to the computer lab today to revise their argument writing papers. I will not be regrading the papers, but I will give credit for proof of revision that shows a strengthened argument. Students were to read my feedback and make necessary changes. Thanks for your effort!
H/W: Complete appositive 2 sheet for tomorrow.
P. 2,6: Students practiced Wordmaster words with partner Pictionary and using groups of the words in a sensible sentence. I am hoping all the visuals will help make connections for the students. We had some interesting pictures!
H/W: Definitions, pictures, and sentences for Wordmaster 13-18 due Wed.
Quiz tomorrow on words 1-12. Remember to review Wordmaster I words!
P. 5: I handed out the William and Mary Persuasion books that students will be using for our new unit! The student handbooks are great because they contain all the texts and documents we will be using, so they are able to annotate and take notes right in the book. We got the character writing ready to hang in the hall and also completed some acuity assignments.
H/W: Complete appositive 2 sheet for tomorrow.
Thanks everyone! See you tomorrow!
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