Mrs. Beauford ~ Language Arts & Social Studies

Monday – Begin discussing the Elements of Literature in Poetry.  Read and discuss pages 620 – 621.  Discuss rhyme (end rhyme and internal rhyme), alliteration, meter, and free verse.  (6.1.13) (6.1.18) (6.1.20) (6.1.25)
Writing – Complete outline on a given topic.  Begin writing rough draft.  Essay requirements and prompt will be given in class. (6.2.1)
Homework - Grammar – Quiz on Wednesday on combining sentences

Tuesday – Writing – Continue writing rough draft of 5-paragraph essay.
LOGIC and Enrichment with Mrs. Triplett and Mrs. Beauford
Homework- NONE

Wednesday – Introduce various types of figurative language.  Give definitions and examples of simile (p.633), metaphor (p.633), personification (p.622), onomatopoeia (p.622), alliteration (p.620), and imagery (p.622).  (6.1.13) (6.1.18)
Grammar – Complete a quiz on combining sentences.  Begin discussing Adverbs, page 340.  Introduce the questions adverbs answer and the parts of speech adverbs modify.  Complete Exercise 17 page 340, Identifying Adverbs.  (6.2.9) (6.3.4) (6.3.8)
Writing – Continue writing rough draft of 5-paragraph essay.  Peer edit essay when rough draft is complete.

Thursday – Read and discuss “The Sea…,” page 623.  Answer the discussion questions on page 625 to help the reader understand the poem.  Identify personification, onomatopoeia, and imagery in context.  Identify the rhyme scheme of the poem.  (6.1.13) (6.1.18) (6.1.20) (6.1.25)
Grammar - Review adverbs and the questions they answer.  Complete Exercise 22 page 345, Identifying Adverbs and the Words They Modify, using individual dry erase boards.  Complete workbook pages 29 - 30, The Adverb, as individual practice. (6.3.4)
Writing – Finish final draft of 5-paragraph essay.
Homework – Grammar – Complete Exercise 18 page 341, Identifying Adverbs and the Words They Modify

Friday – THINK LINK FOCUS – Figurative Language – simile, metaphor, personification, onomatopoeia, alliteration, and imagery.  (6.1.13) (6.1.18) (6.1.20) (6.1.25)
Grammar – Check Exercise 18 page 341, Identifying Adverbs and the Words They Modify.  (6.3.4) Discuss the difference between adjectives and adverbs, page 342 - 343.  Complete Exercise 19 page 343, Distinguishing Between Adverbs and Adjectives, as guided practice, and Exercise 23 page 345, Adjective or Adverb, as individual practice.   (6.3.4)
Writing – Finish final draft of 5-paragraph essay.
Homework – NONE

Monday – Begin discussing the Elements of Literature in Poetry.  Read and discuss pages 620 – 621.  Discuss rhyme (end rhyme and internal rhyme), alliteration, meter, and free verse.  (6.1.13) (6.1.18) (6.1.20) (6.1.25)
Writing – Complete an outline on a given topic.  Begin writing rough draft.  Essay requirements and prompt will be given in class. (6.2.1)
Homework - Grammar – Quiz tomorrow on combining sentences

Tuesday – Introduce various types of figurative language.  Give definitions and examples of simile (p.633), metaphor (p.633), personification (p.622), onomatopoeia (p.622), alliteration (p.620), and imagery (p.622).  (6.1.13) (6.1.18)
Grammar – Complete a quiz on combining sentences.  Begin discussing Adverbs, page 340.  Introduce the questions adverbs answer and the parts of speech adverbs modify.  Complete Exercise 17 page 340, Identifying Adverbs.  (6.2.9) (6.3.4) (6.3.8)
Writing – Continue writing rough draft of 5-paragraph essay.
Homework – Grammar – Complete Exercise 18 page 341, Identifying Adverbs and the Words They Modify

Wednesday – Grammar – Review adverbs and the questions they answer.  Check Exercise 18 page 341, Identifying Adverbs and the Words They Modify.  Complete Exercise 22 page 345, Identifying Adverbs and the Words They Modify.  (6.3.4)
Writing – Finish writing rough draft of 5-paragraph essay.  Peer edit rough draft and begin writing final draft.
Homework- NONE

Thursday – Read and discuss “The Sea…,” page 623.  Answer the discussion questions on page 625 to help the reader understand the poem.  Identify personification, onomatopoeia, and imagery in context.  Identify the rhyme scheme of the poem.  (6.1.13) (6.1.18) (6.1.20) (6.1.25)
Grammar - Discuss the difference between adjectives and adverbs, page 342 - 343.  Complete Exercise 19 page 343, Distinguishing Between Adverbs and Adjectives, as guided practice, and Exercise 23 page 345, Adjective or Adverb, as individual practice.   (6.3.4)
Writing – Finish final draft of 5-paragraph essay.
Homework – Grammar - Complete workbook pages 29 - 30, The Adverb

Friday – THINK LINK FOCUS – Figurative Language – simile, metaphor, personification, onomatopoeia, alliteration, and imagery.  (6.1.13) (6.1.18) (6.1.20) (6.1.25)
Grammar – Check workbook page 29 – 30, The Adverb.  (6.3.4)
Writing – Finish final draft of 5-paragraph essay.
Homework – NONE

Monday - NO SCHOOL – Martin Luther King Holiday!!!

Tuesday – LOGIC and Enrichment with Mrs. Triplett and Mrs. Beauford. Grammar Link – Review Subject/Verb Agreement. (6.3.3)
Homework – Grammar Link – Quiz tomorrow on Subject/Verb Agreement

Wednesday – Review the spelling and vocabulary words from the story. (6.1.10)
Grammar Link – Complete practice on Subject/ Verb Agreement with Compound Subjects. Complete quiz on Subject/Verb Agreement. (6.3.3) Grammar – Finish and check workbook page 71 - 72, Combining Sentences. (6.2.9) (6.3.8)
Homework – “Ta-Na-E-Ka” comprehension skills test tomorrow

Thursday – Complete the comprehension skills test from “Ta-Na-E-Ka.” Review spelling and vocabulary words for the test tomorrow. (6.1.10) (6.1.15) (6.3.3)
Grammar – Complete practice on combining sentences. (6.2.9) (6.3.8)
Writing – Review organization for 5-paragraph essay. Complete an outline on a given prompt. (6.2.1)
Homework – Spelling and vocabulary tests tomorrow

Friday – Complete a spelling and vocabulary test from the story, “Ta-Na-E-Ka.” (6.1.10)
THINKLINK FOCUS – Combining Sentences. (6.2.9) (6.3.8)
Grammar - Complete practice on combining sentences. (6.2.9) (6.3.8)
Writing– Begin writing rough draft of 5-paragraph essay. (6.2.1)
Homework – NONE

Monday - NO SCHOOL – Martin Luther King Holiday!!!

Tuesday – Discuss the sequence of events and conflict of “Ta-Na-E-Ka.” Review the spelling and vocabulary words from the story. (6.1.10)
Grammar Link – Complete practice on Subject/ Verb Agreement with Compound Subjects. (6.3.3)
Grammar – Complete and check workbook page 71 - 72, Combining Sentences. (6.2.9) (6.3.8)

Homework – “Ta-Na-E-Ka” comprehension skills test tomorrow

Wednesday – Complete the comprehension skills test for “Ta-Na-E-Ka.” Review spelling and vocabulary words for the test tomorrow. (6.1.10) (6.1.15) (6.3.3)
Grammar Link – Complete practice on Subject/Verb Agreement. (6.3.3)
Grammar – Complete practice on combining sentences. (6.2.9) (6.3.8)
Writing – Review organization for 5-paragraph essay. Complete a outline on a given prompt. (6.2.1)
Homework – Spelling and vocabulary tests tomorrow

Thursday – Complete a spelling and vocabulary test from the story, “Ta-Na-E-Ka.” (6.1.10)
Grammar – Complete practice on combining sentences. (6.2.9) (6.3.8)
Writing – Begin writing rough draft of 5-paragraph essay. (6.2.1)
Homework – NONE

Friday – THINKLINK FOCUS – Combining Sentences. (6.2.9) (6.3.8)
Grammar - Complete practice on combining sentences. (6.2.9) (6.3.8)
Writing – Continue writing rough draft of 5-paragraph essay. (6.2.1)
Homework – NONE

Monday- Discuss the vocabulary for Collection 2, page 43 (Holt Reader). Introduce the story of the week, “Ta-na-e-ka,” page 134. Introduce and copy the spelling words and define vocabulary words using context clues from the story. (6.1.10) Grammar Link - Discuss subject/ verb agreement, page 143. Complete “Try It Out,” and page 115 in the English workbook, Subject/ Verb Agreement, as practice. (6.3.3)
Grammar – Introduce the 4th technique for combining sentences, forming adjective and adverb phrases, page 32. Complete Exercise 4 page 32, Combining by Using Clauses, as guided practice. (6.2.9) (6.3.8)
Homework – NONE

Tuesday – Logic and Enrichment with Mrs. Triplett and Mrs. Beauford. Review ways to combine sentences. (6.2.9) (6.3.8)

Homework – Read “Ta-Na-E-Ka,” page 134-141 and be prepared for class discussion.

Wednesday – Read and discuss “Ta-Na-E-Ka,” page 134 – 141 (page 46 – 57 Holt Reader). Identify the literary elements from “Ta-na-e-ka” with an emphasis on sequence of events and conflict (internal and external). Review the spelling and vocabulary words from the story. Vocabulary and Comprehension, page 59 (Holt Reader). (6.1.10) (6.1.21) Grammar – Review the ways to combine sentences. Complete Exercise 12 page 444, Combining by Using Clauses, as individual practice. (6.2.9) (6.3.8)

Homework – “Ta-na-e-ka” comprehension skills test tomorrow

Thursday - Listen to “Ta-na-e-ka” on CD. (6.1.10) (6.1.15)
Grammar Link - Practice on subject/ verb agreement by completing workbook page 115, Subjects and Verbs. (6.3.3) Grammar - Complete workbook page 71 - 72, Combining Sentences, as individual practice. (6.2.9) (6.3.8)
Homework - Grammar – Complete Exercise 15 & 16 page 447, Combining Sentences Using Phrases

Friday – Grammar – Finish workbook page 71 - 72, Combining Sentences, as individual practice. (6.2.9) (6.3.8) Check Exercise 16 page 447, Combining Sentences Using Phrases. Writing - BRAINPOP – 5-paragraph essays and The Writing Process. Watch the review movie and complete a quiz on the information from the movie.(6.2.1)
Homework -Enjoy your 3-day weekend!!!

Monday - Discuss the vocabulary for Collection 2, page 43 (Holt Reader). Introduce the story of the week, “Ta-na-e-ka,” page 134. Introduce and copy the spelling words and define vocabulary words using context clues from the story. (6.1.10) Grammar Link - Discuss subject/ verb agreement, page 143. Complete “Try It Out,” and page 115 in the English workbook, Subject/ Verb Agreement, as practice. (6.3.3)
Grammar – Introduce the 4th technique for combining sentences, forming adjective and adverb phrases, page 32. Complete Exercise 4 page 32, Combining by Using Clauses, as guided practice. (6.2.9) (6.3.8)
Homework – NONE

Tuesday – Read and discuss “Ta-Na-E-Ka,” page 134 – 141 (page 46 – 57 Holt Reader). Identify the literary elements from “Ta-na-e-ka” with an emphasis on sequence of events and conflict (internal and external). Review the spelling and vocabulary words from the story. (6.1.10) (6.1.21)
Grammar – Review the ways to combine sentences. Complete Exercise 12 page 444, Combining by Using Clauses, as individual practice. (6.2.9) (6.3.8)
Homework – Grammar – Complete Exercise 16 page 447, Combining Sentences Using Phrases

Wednesday – Vocabulary and Comprehension, page 59 (Holt Reader). (6.1.10)
Grammar – Check Exercise 16 page 447, Combining Sentences Using Phrases. (6.2.9) (6.3.8) THINKLINK FOCUS - Grammar & Vocabulary Practice Probes.
Homework – Review vocabulary words.

Thursday - Grammar Link - Practice on subject/ verb agreement by completing workbook page 115, Subjects and Verbs. (6.3.3) Grammar - Complete workbook page 71 - 72, Combining Sentences, as individual practice. (6.2.9) (6.3.8)
Homework - Grammar – Complete Exercise  15 page 447, Combining Sentences Using Phrases

Friday – Grammar – Finish and check workbook page 71 - 72, Combining Sentences, as individual practice. (6.2.9) (6.3.8) Writing - BRAINPOP – 5-paragraph essay and the writing process.  Watch the review movie and complete a quiz on the information from the movie.
Homework - Enjoy your 3-day weekend!!!