Language Arts – Week of January 14-18, 2007

January 13, 2008 at 9:51 pm · Filed under Uncategorized




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!!!

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