Language Arts - Week of September 17-21, 2007
Monday - Introduce the story of the week, “The Stone,” page 29. Discuss predictions and moral lessons. Define vocabulary words identifying synonyms and antonyms for each. Grammar Link - Review the difference between “don’t” and “doesn’t” and when to use each, p.40. Grammar - Continue discussing the difference between action and linking verbs. Check workbook pages 13-14 if time permits. (6.1.10) (6.3.4)
Homework - Grammar - Complete pages 15-16 in the workbook, The Verb
Tuesday - Read and discuss “The Stone,” page 30 – 37. Complete a brief comprehension quiz on the story. Review vocabulary words, and complete a graphic organizer to sequence the events in the story. Grammar - Check workbook pages 15 – 16, The Verb, and complete practice on action and linking verbs. (6.1.10) (6.1.21) (6.3.3) (6.3.4)
Homework - NONE
Wednesday - Review the vocabulary words and the sequence of events from “The Stone.” Grammar Link - Complete practice on “don’t” and “doesn’t.” Grammar – Complete Exercise 7 page 319, Distinguishing Between Action and Linking Verbs. (6.1.10) (6.1.21) (6.3.3) (6.3.4)
Homework - Skills test on “The Stone” tomorrow
Thursday - Listen to “The Stone” on CD before completing the skills test. Grammar Link - Complete practice on “don’t” and “doesn’t.” Grammar – Complete page 6 in the reading workbook, Identifying Action and Linking Verbs. (6.1.10) (6.1.21) (6.3.3) (6.3.4)
Homework – Spelling and vocabulary tests tomorrow
Friday - Complete a spelling and vocabulary test from “The Stone.” Draw a comic strip of four or five panels to show the main events in this story. Grammar Link - Complete a Grammar Link Check on “don’t” and “doesn’t,” reading workbook page 22. (6.1.10) (6.1.21) (6.3.4)
Homework - NONE
