Language Arts - Week of Sept. 10-14, 2007
Monday - Continue discussing the elements of a short story focusing on characters and plot. Introduce Collection One, Moments of Truth, page 1, in the Literature book. Introduce vocabulary words, spelling words, and skills from the story of the week, “Just Once,” page 2. Grammar - Continue discussing Linking Verbs, page 316. Complete Exercise 3 page 317, Recognizing Linking Verbs, as guided practice. (6.1.10) (6.1.21) (6.3.4)
Homework – NONE
Tuesday - Read “Just Once”- pages 3 - 9, defining vocabulary words as you read. Identify the literary elements with an emphasis on conflict - internal and external. Grammar Link - Complete “Try It Out” page 13, Irregular Verbs. Grammar - Continue discussing Linking Verbs, page 316. Complete workbook pages 17 - 18, Linking Verbs. (6.1.4) (6.1.6) (6.1.10) (6.1.21) (6.1.22) (6.3.4)
Homework – NONE
Wednesday – Review the sequence of events from “Just Once.” Complete practice on vocabulary words for the test tomorrow. Discuss the difference between fact and opinion. Grammar Link - Complete and check p. 89 in the English workbook, Irregular Verbs. Grammar – Complete and check Exercise 5 page 318, Distinguishing Between Action and Linking Verbs. (6.1.10) (6.1.21) (6.3.4)
Homework - “Just Once” comprehension test tomorrow
Thursday - Listen to “Just Once” on CD, and complete a comprehension test. Grammar - Review the difference between action and linking verbs. Complete Exercise 7 page 319, Distinguishing Between Action and Linking Verbs. (6.1.2) (6.1.9) (6.1.21) (6.1.22) (6.3.4)
Homework - “Just Once” vocabulary test and spelling test tomorrow
Grammar – Quiz on action and linking verbs tomorrow
Friday - Complete a vocabulary and spelling test on the words from “Just Once.” Complete practice on fact and opinion. Grammar Link - Complete a “Quick Check” on Irregular Verbs. Grammar - Complete pages 13 – 14 in the workbook, The Verb, as individual practice. (6.1.2) (6.1.9) (6.1.10) (6.1.21) (6.1.22) (6.3.4)
Homework - NONE
