Archive forMay, 2008

Enriched La & Language Arts – Week of May 19-23, 2008

Monday – Review study questions from Chapters 1-15 of “The Watson’s Go To Birmingham,” for a Unit Test on Wednesday. Discuss the main events and literary elements from Chapters 11-15. (6.1.21)

Homework – None

Tuesday – FIELD DAY!!!!!

Homework – None

Wednesday – Complete a final exam from The Watson’s Go To Birmingham. Complete activities lessons from TWGTB. (6.1.10) (6.1.21)

Homework – None

Thursday – READING LOCK-IN!!!! We will be on an abbreviated schedule for the day.  Students will complete a Reading Comprehensive End of the Year test.

Homework – None

Friday – Last day of School. Review for 7th grade.

Homework – HAVE A WONDERFUL SUMMER BREAK!!!!  See You In August!!! :-)

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Enriched Language Arts – May 12-16, 2008

Monday – Read and discuss Chapter 9-10 of TWGTB. Introduce vocabulary words from Chapters 8 – 12 using context clues. Complete study questions from 1-6 and begin working on Chapters 7-8. (6.1.6) (6.1.10) (6.1.21) (6.3.11)

Homework – Complete study guide questions from Chapters 9-10. (10 points)

Tuesday – Review the main events from Chapters 8-12 of TWGTB. Review vocabulary & spelling words from Chapters 8-12. Logic and Enrichment with Mrs. Triplett and Mrs. Beauford (6.1.21)

Homework – Read Chapters 11-12 and complete study guide questions.

Wednesday – Review the definitions for the vocabulary words from Chapters 8 – 12. Read and discuss Chapter 13-15 of TWGTB. Design a comic strip illustrating the main events through Chapter 15 (comic strip must include at least 8 frames and only the main events). (6.1.10) (6.1.21) (6.3.11)

Homework – Quiz tomorrow on Chapter 8-12 spelling words.

Thursday – Complete a quiz on Chapter 8 spelling words. Continue reading and discuss Chapters 13-15. Complete study guide questions for Chapters 13-15. Review vocabulary words from Chapters 8 – 12. Continue working on the comic strip illustrating the main events through Chapter 15. (6.1.10)

Homework – NONE

Friday – Complete a vocabulary test on Chapters 8-12.  Finish comic strips illustrating the main events of TWGTB. Review for Final Exam on Wednesday for TWGTB.  (6.1.21)

Homework – Have A Wonderful Weekend!!! Only one week remaining until Summer Break!!!!

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Language Arts – Week of May 12-16, 2008

Monday – Read and discuss Chapter 9-10 of TWGTB. Introduce vocabulary words from Chapters 8 – 12 using context clues. Complete study questions from 1-6 and begin working on Chapters 7-8. (6.1.6) (6.1.10) (6.1.21) (6.3.11)

Homework – Complete study guide questions from Chapters 9-10. (10 points)

Tuesday – Review the main events from Chapters 8-12 of TWGTB.  Begin working on study guide for Chapters 11-12. Review vocabulary & spelling words from Chapters 8-12. (6.1.21)

Homework – Read Chapters 13-15 and complete study guide questions.

Wednesday – Review the definitions for the vocabulary words from Chapters 8 – 12. Continue reading and discuss Chapter 13-15 of TWGTB. Design a comic strip illustrating the main events through Chapter 15 (comic strip must include at least 8 frames and only the main events). (6.1.10) (6.1.21) (6.3.11)

Homework – Quiz tomorrow on Chapter 8-12 spelling words.

Thursday – Complete a quiz on Chapter 8 spelling words. Continue reading and discuss Chapters 13-15. Review vocabulary words from Chapters 8 – 12. Continue working on the comic strip illustrating the main events through Chapter 15. (6.1.10)

Homework – NONE

Friday – Complete a vocabulary test on Chapters 8-12.  Finish comic strips illustrating the main events of TWGTB. Review for Final Exam on Wednesday for TWGTB.  (6.1.21)

Homework – Have A Wonderful Weekend!!! Only one week remaining until Summer Break!!!!

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Enriched Language Arts – Week of May 5-9, 2008

Monday – Continue reading chapters 6 and begin reading chapter 7 of TWGTB. Identify the literary elements in the story through Chapter 7, characters, setting, conflict. Review vocabulary words from Chapters 4-7 by playing Family Feud. (6.1.10) (6.1.21)

Homework – Continue reading Chapter 7. Study vocabulary words for quiz on Wednesday.

Tuesday – Review inferences and main ideas. Review spelling and vocabulary words from Chapters 4-7. Logic and Enrichment with Mrs. Triplett and Mrs. Beauford. (6.1.10) (6.1.21) (6.3.4)

Homework – Continue reading for Book Report and Accelerated Reading test.

Wednesday – Complete an activity on the main characters in TWGTB. Work in groups discussing ideas. Complete a quiz on Chapters 4-7 vocabulary. Begin reading Chapters 8-10 of TWGTB.
Homework – None

Thursday – Continue reading Chapters 8-10 of TWGTB. Introduce vocabulary words from Chapters 8-12. Define words using context clues while reading.

Homework – None

Friday – Career Day!!

Homework – None

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Language Arts – Week of May 5-9, 2008

Monday – Continue reading chapters 6 and begin reading chapter 7 of TWGTB. Identify the literary elements in the story through Chapter 7, characters, setting, conflict. Review vocabulary words from Chapters 4-7 using context clues while reading the story. (6.1.10) (6.1.21)

Homework – Continue reading Chapter 7. Study vocabulary words for quiz on Wednesday.

Tuesday – Discuss Chapters 4 – 6 before reviewing Chapter 7 of TWGTB. Review inferences and main ideas. Review spelling and vocabulary words from these chapters by playing Family Feud. (6.1.10) (6.1.21) (6.3.4)

Homework – Continue working on reading for Book Report and Accelerated Reading test.

Wednesday – Complete an activity on the main characters in TWGTB. Work in groups discussing ideas. Complete a quiz on Chapters 4-7 vocabulary. Begin reading Chapters 8-10 of TWGTB.
Homework – None

Thursday – Continue reading Chapters 8-10 of TWGTB. Introduce vocabulary words from Chapters 8-12. Define words using context clues while reading.

Homework – None

Friday – Career Day!!

Homework – None

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