7th/8th Reading: We will learn the academic vocabulary word "distract" and "controversial." We will also continue to learn about r-controlled syllables and focus on the characteristics of and Opinion Essay.
6th Reading: We will be reading the story "The Hardest Maps to Make" and answering comprehension questions about it. We will also complete a blueprint for reading and writing on the story "The Hardest Maps to Make."
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Thursday, January 24, 2013
January 28-February 1
7th/8th Reading: We will be having a test on helping verbs, subjects and direct objects. Make sure you study. We will also fill out a K-W-L chart and review singular and plural nouns.
6th Reading: We will have a test over antonyms at the end of the week? What is an antonym? What does the word ancient mean? We will also be reviewing singular nouns.
6th Reading: We will have a test over antonyms at the end of the week? What is an antonym? What does the word ancient mean? We will also be reviewing singular nouns.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
January 21-25
7th/8th Reading: This is the beginning of the 2nd semester. We will be reviewing stressed syllables and prefixes. We will also prepare to write an expository paragraph by completing an informal outline.
6th Reading: This is the beginning of the 2nd semester, so start off on the right foot. We will be writing a summary pragraph on Tuesday and review how to diagram simple sentences.
6th Reading: This is the beginning of the 2nd semester, so start off on the right foot. We will be writing a summary pragraph on Tuesday and review how to diagram simple sentences.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
January 14th-18th
This is the last week of the semester. Please get your work turned in.
7th/8th Reading: This week we will be reading the story "Way to Go." We learned the vocabulary words from this story last week. As we read try to see if you know what the vocabulary words mean. We will also be watching the movie "Finding Forrester" on Wednesday and Thursday. Make sure you get your permission slips turned in by January 16th.
6th Reading: This week we will be taking a spelling test and preparing to write a summary paragraph. We will also be watching a Wishbone Tom Sawyer movie.
7th/8th Reading: This week we will be reading the story "Way to Go." We learned the vocabulary words from this story last week. As we read try to see if you know what the vocabulary words mean. We will also be watching the movie "Finding Forrester" on Wednesday and Thursday. Make sure you get your permission slips turned in by January 16th.
6th Reading: This week we will be taking a spelling test and preparing to write a summary paragraph. We will also be watching a Wishbone Tom Sawyer movie.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
January 7-11
I hope you had an amazing Christmas and a Happy New Year!
7th/8th Reading: The students will be taking the OAKS Reading test this week during their English classes. This week we are going to be reviewing prefixes. We will also be focusing on transition words and practicing stressed syllables.
6th Reading: The students will be taking the OAKS Reading test this week during their English classes. This week This week we will be staring Lesson 7 in Unit 2. Students will review singular possessive nouns and continue identifying main ideas and supporting details and transition words.
7th/8th Reading: The students will be taking the OAKS Reading test this week during their English classes. This week we are going to be reviewing prefixes. We will also be focusing on transition words and practicing stressed syllables.
6th Reading: The students will be taking the OAKS Reading test this week during their English classes. This week This week we will be staring Lesson 7 in Unit 2. Students will review singular possessive nouns and continue identifying main ideas and supporting details and transition words.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
OAKS Reading Test
Students will beginning taking the OAKS Reading test the week we get back from Christmas break. Make sure you get a good nights rest as well as eat a healthy breakfast.
December 17-21
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
7th/8th: This week students will be reviewing what a direct object is as well as continuing practice with stressed syllables. We will also review contractions. We will read the Polar Express and then watch the movie. Students will be required to compare and contrast the movie to the book.
6th: This week students will focus on the predicate of a sentence. They will read the story "A Map is a Sandwich" and complete a variety of activities. We will also read the Polar Express and watch the movie. Students will be required to compare and contrast the movie to the book.
7th/8th: This week students will be reviewing what a direct object is as well as continuing practice with stressed syllables. We will also review contractions. We will read the Polar Express and then watch the movie. Students will be required to compare and contrast the movie to the book.
6th: This week students will focus on the predicate of a sentence. They will read the story "A Map is a Sandwich" and complete a variety of activities. We will also read the Polar Express and watch the movie. Students will be required to compare and contrast the movie to the book.
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