Enriched Language Arts – January 14-18, 2008
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!!!
