Mrs. Beauford ~ Language Arts & Social Studies

Monday - Continue reading chapters 6 and begin reading chapter 7 of TWGTB. Identify the literary elements in the story through Chapter 7, characters, setting, conflict. Review vocabulary words from Chapters 4-7 by playing Family Feud. (6.1.10) (6.1.21)

Homework - Continue reading Chapter 7. Study vocabulary words for quiz on Wednesday.

Tuesday - Review inferences and main ideas. Review spelling and vocabulary words from Chapters 4-7. Logic and Enrichment with Mrs. Triplett and Mrs. Beauford. (6.1.10) (6.1.21) (6.3.4)

Homework - Continue reading for Book Report and Accelerated Reading test.

Wednesday - Complete an activity on the main characters in TWGTB. Work in groups discussing ideas. Complete a quiz on Chapters 4-7 vocabulary. Begin reading Chapters 8-10 of TWGTB.
Homework - None

Thursday - Continue reading Chapters 8-10 of TWGTB. Introduce vocabulary words from Chapters 8-12. Define words using context clues while reading.

Homework - None

Friday - Career Day!!

Homework - None

Monday - Continue reading chapters 6 and begin reading chapter 7 of TWGTB. Identify the literary elements in the story through Chapter 7, characters, setting, conflict. Review vocabulary words from Chapters 4-7 using context clues while reading the story. (6.1.10) (6.1.21)

Homework - Continue reading Chapter 7. Study vocabulary words for quiz on Wednesday.

Tuesday - Discuss Chapters 4 - 6 before reviewing Chapter 7 of TWGTB. Review inferences and main ideas. Review spelling and vocabulary words from these chapters by playing Family Feud. (6.1.10) (6.1.21) (6.3.4)

Homework - Continue working on reading for Book Report and Accelerated Reading test.

Wednesday - Complete an activity on the main characters in TWGTB. Work in groups discussing ideas. Complete a quiz on Chapters 4-7 vocabulary. Begin reading Chapters 8-10 of TWGTB.
Homework - None

Thursday - Continue reading Chapters 8-10 of TWGTB. Introduce vocabulary words from Chapters 8-12. Define words using context clues while reading.

Homework - None

Friday - Career Day!!

Homework - None

Monday - Continue reading and discuss Chapters 1-3 of The Watson’s Go To Birmingham. Begin comprehension questions from Chapters 1-3. Review Vocabulary words from Chapters 1-3. (6.1.21) (6.2.1)

Homework - Read Chapter 4 of TWGTB. Be prepared to discuss in class. Study vocabulary words from Chapters 1-3.

Tuesday - Continue discussing Chapters 1-3 of TWGTB. Complete comprehension questions from Chapter 1-3. Logic and Enrichment with Mrs. Triplett and Mrs. Beauford. (6.1.21) (6.2.1)

Homework - Study for vocabulary and spelling test tomorrow.

Wednesday - Complete a vocabulary and spelling test on the words from Chapters 1 - 3. Review the main events from Chapters 1 - 3. Finish comprehension questions from Chapters 1 - 3 of TWGTB. Continue reading Chapter 4 and begin chapter 5. Begin comprehension questions from Chapter 4-6 in a group activity. (6.1.10) (6.1.21)

Homework - Chapters 1 - 3 comprehension questions due tomorrow; Chapter 1 - 3 comprehension quiz tomorrow.

Thursday - Complete a comprehension quiz on Chapters 1-3. Review the main events from Chapters 4-5 of TWGTB. Copy vocabulary words from Chapters 4-7. In a whole class discussion, complete a venn diagram comparing 2 characters, Kenny and Byron.  (6.1.10) (6.1.21) (6.3.11)

Homework - Begin Reading Chapter 6.

Friday - Continue reading chapters 6 and begin reading chapter 7 of TWGTB. Identify the literary elements in the story through Chapter 7, characters, setting, conflict. Define vocabulary words from Chapters 4-7 using context clues while reading the story. (6.1.10) (6.1.21)

Homework - Continue reading chapters 6 and 7 and be prepared to discuss the main events on Monday.

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!! ONLY 3 WEEKS LEFT IN SCHOOL. STAY FOCUSED!!!!!!

Monday - Continue reading and discuss Chapters 1-3 of The Watson’s Go To Birmingham. Begin comprehension questions from Chapters 1-3. Review Vocabulary words from Chapters 1-3. (6.1.21) (6.2.1)

Homework - Read Chapter 4 of TWGTB. Be prepared to discuss in class. Study vocabulary words from Chapters 1-3.

Tuesday - Continue discussing Chapters 1-3 of TWGTB. Complete comprehension questions from Chapter 1-3. Review vocabulary words from Chapters 1-3 by playing the game Family Feud.  (6.1.21) (6.2.1)

Homework - Study for vocabulary and spelling test tomorrow.

Wednesday - Complete a vocabulary and spelling test on the words from Chapters 1 - 3. Review the main events from Chapters 1 - 3. Finish comprehension questions from Chapters 1 - 3 of TWGTB. Continue reading Chapter 4 and begin chapter 5. Begin comprehension questions from Chapter 4-6 in a group activity. (6.1.10) (6.1.21)

Homework - Chapters 1 - 3 comprehension questions due tomorrow; Chapter 1 - 3 comprehension quiz tomorrow.
Thursday - Complete a comprehension quiz on Chapters 1-3. Review the main events from Chapters 4-5 of TWGTB. Copy vocabulary words from Chapters 4-7. In a whole class discussion, complete a venn diagram comparing 2 characters, Kenny and Byron.  (6.1.10) (6.1.21) (6.3.11)

Homework - Begin Reading Chapter 6.

Friday - Continue reading Chapters 6 and begin reading Chapter 7 of TWGTB. Identify the literary elements in the story through Chapter 7, characters, setting, conflict. Define vocabulary words from Chapters 4-7 using context clues while reading the story. (6.1.10) (6.1.21)

Homework - Continue reading Chapters 6 and 7 and be prepared to discuss the main events on Monday.

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!! ONLY 3 WEEKS LEFT IN SCHOOL. STAY FOCUSED!!!!!!

Enriched LA & Language Arts - Week of April 21-25, 2008

Monday - Introduce the vocabulary words from Chapters 1 - 3 of The Watsons Go To Birmingham. Begin defining these words using context clues. Read and discuss Chapter 1 from the novel.  Discuss the time period during 1963 and what people were doing during that time.

Homework - NONE

Tuesday - Enriched LA - Logic & Enrichment with Mrs. Triplett.  For all other Language Arts classes: Read “The Gold Cadillac” page 339 - 349. Discuss the Civil Rights Movement and segregation.  Students will complete comprehension questions and vocabulary after reading the story. Given a summary of the story, the students will identify parts of speech. (6.1.10) (6.1.21) (6.3.4) (6.3.11) (6.3.12)
(6.1.6) (6.1.10) (6.1.21)

Homework - NONE

Wednesday - Introduce the novel, The Watsons Go To Birmingham - 1963, by Christopher Paul Curtis. Throughout the next couple of weeks, we will be reading this novel in class and completing various activities and graded assignments in and out of class. A copy of the novel will be provided for your child to use at school, but I would highly recommend purchasing a copy of the book. That way, your child can highlight important events and vocabulary words, re-read, etc.

Discuss the time period in which the story takes place and how it is different from the present. Make predictions about what the story will be about. Each classes’ predictions will be recorded on butcher paper and posted in the room. Examine the novel’s key themes: bullies, death, and racism. Discuss these themes. Finish defining these words using context clues, and discuss the definitions. (6.1.4) (6.1.6) (6.1.10) Homework - NONE

Thursday - Continue reading and discussing Chapters 1 - 2 of The Watsons Go To Birmingham - 1963. Complete comprehension questions from Chapters 1 - 2.  (6.1.10) (6.1.21)

Homework - Chapters 1 - 3 comprehension questions due on Monday

Friday - Read and discuss Chapter 3 of The Watsons Go To Birmingham - 1963. Working in cooperative groups, complete a venn diagram comparing 2 characters, Kenny and Byron. Complete comprehension questions from Chapter 3. Grammar - Check workbook pages 51 - 52, Direct Objects. (6.1.21) (6.2.1)

Homework - Chapters 1 - 3 comprehension questions due on Monday

Enriched LA & Language Arts Classes - Week of April 14 - 18, 2008

IT’S TCAP WEEK!!!!! WE HAVE BEEN STUDYING SOOO HARD FOR THIS WEEK AND WE ARE READY THAN EVER BEFORE!!!!

PARENTS,

Please make sure your child gets plenty of rest, eat a balanced breakfast, relax, and think POSITIVE about the TCAP test they have prepared for!! I need your help to make sure this happens!!!

Monday - Review tips and preparations for the TCAP test.

Tuesday - Friday: TCAP TESTING!!!!

WE CAN DO IT!!!!  

Enriched LA & Language Arts - Week of April 7 - 11, 2008  

One more week remaining before TCAP testing.  Make sure you are using your time wisely in class this week.  We are still reviewing as much as possible before the TCAP test.  Please stay focused and  on task!!!!

 TCAP REVIEW

Language Arts Skills - Select an appropriate title that reflects the topic of a written selection.  Rearrange multi-paragraphed work in a logical and coherent order.  Select the best way to combine sentences.  Identify the purpose for writing (to inform, describe, explain, persuade).  Identify sentences irrelevant to a paragraph’s theme or flow.  Evaluate text for fact or opinion.  Draw inferences from selected texts. Recognize point of view in literature.  Select an appropriate summary statement and determine whether the theme is stated or implied.  Analyze the use of similes, metaphors, personification, and hyperbole within context. Using context clues, dictionaries, thesauruses, and glossaries as aids in determining the meanings of unfamiliar words.  Locate and verify information to support opinions, predictions, and conclusions.  Identify stated and implied cause and effect relationships.  Complete graphic organizer.  Select appropriate time-order or transitional words, concluding sentences, supporting sentences, and thesis sentence for well-developed paragraphs.  Identify sentences irrelevant to a paragraph’s theme or flow.  Supply a missing piece of information in an outline.  Rank possible research resources according to reliability.  Identify the correct use of commas within context.  (6.1.6) (6.1.9) (6.1.15) (6.1.16) (6.1.17) (6.1.18) (6.1.22) (6.1.23) (6.1.26) (6.2.1) (6.2.2) (6.2.3) (6.2.6) (6.2.7) (6.2.8) (6.2.9) (6.2.10) (6.2.11) (6.2.12) (6.2.13) (6.2.14) (6.3.4) (6.3.7) (6.3.8)

Join us for 6th grade TCAP Preparation Night

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

5:30 - 6:30

There will be a quick general meeting in the cafeteria. Then, parents will meet with Team 6B in the GMS Computer lab for more details. You will receive helpful hints, online practice sites, TCAP tips, and ideas of what you can do to ensure that your child does well on the TCAP test. Please read the TCAP page to the right for information on websites that will be helpful during this time.

We hope to see you there!!!

Don’t forget to bring treats for the week of TCAP!!!

Enriched Language Arts
Week of March 31 – April 4, 2008

Monday- Benchmark Test #1 – Additional practice on REORGANIZING TEXT.  (6.2.6)
Homework – NONE

Tuesday – Logic and Enrichment with Mrs. Triplett and Mrs. Beauford
Homework – COME TO TCAP PREPARATION NIGHT TOMORROW NIGHT – 5:30 – 6:30

Wednesday – Benchmark Test #1 – Additional practice on REORGANIZING TEXT.  (6.2.6)
Homework – NONE

Thursday – Benchmark Test #2 – Additional practice on THESIS STATEMENT.  (6.2.13)
Homework – NONE

Friday – Benchmark Test #2 – Additional practice on THESIS STATEMENT AND PROPAGANDA.  (6.2.13) (6.1.27)
Homework – NONE

Benchmark Test  #1 –Language Arts Skills - Select an appropriate title that reflects the topic of a written selection.  Rearrange multi-paragraphed work in a logical and coherent order.  Select the best way to combine sentences.  Identify the purpose for writing (to inform, describe, explain, persuade).  Identify sentences irrelevant to a paragraph’s theme or flow.  Evaluate text for fact or opinion.  (6.1.9) (6.1.17) (6.1.18) (6.1.22) (6.1.23) (6.1.26) (6.2.2) (6.2.3) (6.2.6) (6.2.7) (6.2.9) (6.2.10) (6.3.7) (6.3.8)

Benchmark Test #2 – Language Arts Skills - Draw inferences from selected texts. Recognize point of view in literature.  Select an appropriate summary statement and determine whether the theme is stated or implied.  Analyze the use of similes, metaphors, personification, and hyperbole within context.   (6.1.9) (6.1.17) (6.1.18) (6.1.22) (6.1.23) (6.1.26) (6.2.2) (6.2.3) (6.2.6) (6.2.7) (6.2.9) (6.2.10) (6.3.7) (6.3.8)

Language Arts
Week of March 31 – April 4, 2008

Monday- Benchmark Test #1 – Additional practice on REORGANIZING TEXT. (6.2.6)
Homework – NONE

Tuesday – Benchmark Test #2 – Additional practice on REORGANIZING TEXT. (6.2.6)
Homework – COME TO TCAP PREPARATION NIGHT TOMORROW NIGHT – 5:30 – 6:30

Wednesday – Benchmark Test #2 – Additional practice on THESIS STATEMENT. (6.2.13)
Homework – NONE

Thursday – Benchmark Test #2 – Additional practice on THESIS STATEMENT. (6.2.13)
Homework – NONE

Friday – Benchmark Test #2 – Additional practice on PROPAGANDA. Show Powerpoint presentation on PROPAGANDA. (6.1.27)
Homework – NONE

Benchmark Test #1 –Language Arts Skills - Select an appropriate title that reflects the topic of a written selection. Rearrange multi-paragraphed work in a logical and coherent order. Select the best way to combine sentences. Identify the purpose for writing (to inform, describe, explain, persuade). Identify sentences irrelevant to a paragraph’s theme or flow. Evaluate text for fact or opinion. (6.1.9) (6.1.17) (6.1.18) (6.1.22) (6.1.23) (6.1.26) (6.2.2) (6.2.3) (6.2.6) (6.2.7) (6.2.9) (6.2.10) (6.3.7) (6.3.8)

Benchmark Test #2 – Language Arts Skills - Draw inferences from selected texts. Recognize point of view in literature. Select an appropriate summary statement and determine whether the theme is stated or implied. Analyze the use of similes, metaphors, personification, and hyperbole within context. (6.1.9) (6.1.17) (6.1.18) (6.1.22) (6.1.23) (6.1.26) (6.2.2) (6.2.3) (6.2.6) (6.2.7) (6.2.9) (6.2.10) (6.3.7) (6.3.8)