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!