finish preposition handouts
write sentences for lesson 6 and 7 vocab words (12) Create sentences that go with this weeks writing. At least three of the sentences should be in your writing.
Revise three paragraphs from lessons 6 and 7 to include who/which clause, topic sentence, and final clincher.
Use checklist for final copy.
(make up work?)
Monday, September 26, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
Assignments due Sept. 27
Lessons 6 and 7
draft of 3 paragraph report
pages 33-43
handouts - prepositions and find the errors.
Suggested pacing:
Tue.-class
Wed - Preposition worksheet/paragraph 1 use checklist
Thur - keyword and draft paragraph 2 use checklist
Fri. - keyword and draft paragraph 3 use checklist
Mon. - print out draft of 3 paragraphs/find the errors worksheet/choose book
What book are you reading for the first quarter? Due October 20
Be prepared to tell me. See links for book suggestions. Must be at your grade level.
You will write a critique on the book - see page 99 for outline and 102 for sample. You will not have to mark dress-ups etc., but are expected to use what you know in the critique. You have the option to watch a classic literature movie and write a critique, but must read at least one book each semester. Extra critiques turned in equals extra points, up to 100 depending on quality of critique. (Limited to 6 extra critiques a semester.) Movies must be pre-approved.
draft of 3 paragraph report
pages 33-43
handouts - prepositions and find the errors.
Suggested pacing:
Tue.-class
Wed - Preposition worksheet/paragraph 1 use checklist
Thur - keyword and draft paragraph 2 use checklist
Fri. - keyword and draft paragraph 3 use checklist
Mon. - print out draft of 3 paragraphs/find the errors worksheet/choose book
What book are you reading for the first quarter? Due October 20
Be prepared to tell me. See links for book suggestions. Must be at your grade level.
You will write a critique on the book - see page 99 for outline and 102 for sample. You will not have to mark dress-ups etc., but are expected to use what you know in the critique. You have the option to watch a classic literature movie and write a critique, but must read at least one book each semester. Extra critiques turned in equals extra points, up to 100 depending on quality of critique. (Limited to 6 extra critiques a semester.) Movies must be pre-approved.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Assignments
Lesson 5 - The Plant of Life due September 30
Find the mistakes #4
Write sentences for lesson 5 vocab words using five-sense words. Indicate whether it is look, sound, feel, smell, or taste. Try to write sentences you can use in your writing.
example: The hideous serpent greedily devoured the plant and slithered away. (look)
pgs 25-29
Put all three paragraphs together (see sample on page 31)
complete checklist, print and mark paper.
contest- who can correctly use the most vocab words in the story.
Find the mistakes #4
Write sentences for lesson 5 vocab words using five-sense words. Indicate whether it is look, sound, feel, smell, or taste. Try to write sentences you can use in your writing.
example: The hideous serpent greedily devoured the plant and slithered away. (look)
pgs 25-29
Put all three paragraphs together (see sample on page 31)
complete checklist, print and mark paper.
contest- who can correctly use the most vocab words in the story.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Grammar sheets
If you did not pick up the grammar sheets you can get them from this weeks online grammar bank link on the right. Look for the number, such as 18.2 - chapter 18 and find the right sheet - print it out. I take from different grade levels each week, (The are usually the same anyways.)
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