Monday, September 27, 2010

AR Book Report - Due 10/22

Today students went to the IMC to check out an AR Book (accelerated reader). The accelerated reader program tests students with comprehension questions about the book. Students will need to take and turn in the AR report by 10/22. Students must take the AR either in my classroom or Mrs. Mastny's during a LA/Rdg. period or during study hall in my room.

If you are unhappy about your grade then you may do ONE of two options:

1. Select another book to read and replace that AR test with the one you did poorly on.

OR

2. Complete a plot structure worksheet which will show that you have read/understood the book. Points will be added to the overall grade of the report.

AR book reports are worth 30 points.

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Period 6&8 - Short Story Study Guide

Study Guide

Review the basic story elements and order of events for the following stories:

“7th Grade”
“Thank You Ma'am”
“Names/Nombres”
“Zebra”
“Rikki-Tikki-Tavi”

You will be tested on the following vocabulary – use your literature book to look up the definitions:

scowl -
linger -
presentable -
suede -
initial -
chaotic -
wince -
intricate -
scuttle -
cower -

Friday, September 17, 2010

What we have been up to!

If you weren't able to attend curriculum night I wanted to make sure everyone is aware of what has been happening in LA and Reading.

Language Arts
We are currently working on rough drafts for our narrative unit. Next week we will focus on sensory details and peer editing!




Reading - Regular Classes


Short story unit. Reading stories from out literature textbook. There will be a short story test in a couple of weeks. Next week...my favorite, "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi"


Advanced Reading
Reading strange stories from out textbook. Stories include, "The Tell-Tale Heart" and next week, "The Monkey's Paw" and "The Hitchhiker"!




For all reading classes - REMEMBER your book report is due on Thursday 9/23!!!!!!
Have a great weekend!

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Names/Nombres - Name activity

“Names/Nombres”

Use the following websites to generate 10 facts regarding your first and last name:

Go to Learning Center

www.ancestry.com

On the lower right side of the page – type your name
Do this for your surname (last name) and first name

www.behindthename.com

Use this website to find additional facts about your name.

Friday, September 3, 2010

Book Report - due 9/23

POSTER BOARD - STORY BOARD BOOK REPORT FICTION
Due – September 23, 2010


1. PLOT EXPLANATION (10 points) – (minimum 5 squares, including a detailed explanation underneath each picture. At least 2-3 sentences)



2. DELIVERY (10 points) – (eye contact, voice level, smoothness, demonstrates knowledge of book)


3. STORY BOARD (10 points) ( effort, color, neatness, 5 squares minimum, title and author, your name and class period)



Total points = _________/30