Mrs. Beauford ~ Language Arts & Social Studies

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!!!

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!!!!

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!!!!

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

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

Monday - Continue reading and discuss Chapters 1-3 of The Watson’s Go To Birmingham. Begin comprehension questions from Chapters 1-3. Review Vocabulary words from Chapters 1-3. (6.1.21) (6.2.1)

Homework - Read Chapter 4 of TWGTB. Be prepared to discuss in class. Study vocabulary words from Chapters 1-3.

Tuesday - Continue discussing Chapters 1-3 of TWGTB. Complete comprehension questions from Chapter 1-3. Logic and Enrichment with Mrs. Triplett and Mrs. Beauford. (6.1.21) (6.2.1)

Homework - Study for vocabulary and spelling test tomorrow.

Wednesday - Complete a vocabulary and spelling test on the words from Chapters 1 - 3. Review the main events from Chapters 1 - 3. Finish comprehension questions from Chapters 1 - 3 of TWGTB. Continue reading Chapter 4 and begin chapter 5. Begin comprehension questions from Chapter 4-6 in a group activity. (6.1.10) (6.1.21)

Homework - Chapters 1 - 3 comprehension questions due tomorrow; Chapter 1 - 3 comprehension quiz tomorrow.

Thursday - Complete a comprehension quiz on Chapters 1-3. Review the main events from Chapters 4-5 of TWGTB. Copy vocabulary words from Chapters 4-7. In a whole class discussion, complete a venn diagram comparing 2 characters, Kenny and Byron.  (6.1.10) (6.1.21) (6.3.11)

Homework - Begin Reading Chapter 6.

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

Homework - Continue reading chapters 6 and 7 and be prepared to discuss the main events on Monday.

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!! ONLY 3 WEEKS LEFT IN SCHOOL. STAY FOCUSED!!!!!!

Monday - Continue reading and discuss Chapters 1-3 of The Watson’s Go To Birmingham. Begin comprehension questions from Chapters 1-3. Review Vocabulary words from Chapters 1-3. (6.1.21) (6.2.1)

Homework - Read Chapter 4 of TWGTB. Be prepared to discuss in class. Study vocabulary words from Chapters 1-3.

Tuesday - Continue discussing Chapters 1-3 of TWGTB. Complete comprehension questions from Chapter 1-3. Review vocabulary words from Chapters 1-3 by playing the game Family Feud.  (6.1.21) (6.2.1)

Homework - Study for vocabulary and spelling test tomorrow.

Wednesday - Complete a vocabulary and spelling test on the words from Chapters 1 - 3. Review the main events from Chapters 1 - 3. Finish comprehension questions from Chapters 1 - 3 of TWGTB. Continue reading Chapter 4 and begin chapter 5. Begin comprehension questions from Chapter 4-6 in a group activity. (6.1.10) (6.1.21)

Homework - Chapters 1 - 3 comprehension questions due tomorrow; Chapter 1 - 3 comprehension quiz tomorrow.
Thursday - Complete a comprehension quiz on Chapters 1-3. Review the main events from Chapters 4-5 of TWGTB. Copy vocabulary words from Chapters 4-7. In a whole class discussion, complete a venn diagram comparing 2 characters, Kenny and Byron.  (6.1.10) (6.1.21) (6.3.11)

Homework - Begin Reading Chapter 6.

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

Homework - Continue reading Chapters 6 and 7 and be prepared to discuss the main events on Monday.

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!! ONLY 3 WEEKS LEFT IN SCHOOL. STAY FOCUSED!!!!!!

Enriched LA & Language Arts - Week of April 21-25, 2008

Monday - Introduce the vocabulary words from Chapters 1 - 3 of The Watsons Go To Birmingham. Begin defining these words using context clues. Read and discuss Chapter 1 from the novel.  Discuss the time period during 1963 and what people were doing during that time.

Homework - NONE

Tuesday - Enriched LA - Logic & Enrichment with Mrs. Triplett.  For all other Language Arts classes: Read “The Gold Cadillac” page 339 - 349. Discuss the Civil Rights Movement and segregation.  Students will complete comprehension questions and vocabulary after reading the story. Given a summary of the story, the students will identify parts of speech. (6.1.10) (6.1.21) (6.3.4) (6.3.11) (6.3.12)
(6.1.6) (6.1.10) (6.1.21)

Homework - NONE

Wednesday - Introduce the novel, The Watsons Go To Birmingham - 1963, by Christopher Paul Curtis. Throughout the next couple of weeks, we will be reading this novel in class and completing various activities and graded assignments in and out of class. A copy of the novel will be provided for your child to use at school, but I would highly recommend purchasing a copy of the book. That way, your child can highlight important events and vocabulary words, re-read, etc.

Discuss the time period in which the story takes place and how it is different from the present. Make predictions about what the story will be about. Each classes’ predictions will be recorded on butcher paper and posted in the room. Examine the novel’s key themes: bullies, death, and racism. Discuss these themes. Finish defining these words using context clues, and discuss the definitions. (6.1.4) (6.1.6) (6.1.10) Homework - NONE

Thursday - Continue reading and discussing Chapters 1 - 2 of The Watsons Go To Birmingham - 1963. Complete comprehension questions from Chapters 1 - 2.  (6.1.10) (6.1.21)

Homework - Chapters 1 - 3 comprehension questions due on Monday

Friday - Read and discuss Chapter 3 of The Watsons Go To Birmingham - 1963. Working in cooperative groups, complete a venn diagram comparing 2 characters, Kenny and Byron. Complete comprehension questions from Chapter 3. Grammar - Check workbook pages 51 - 52, Direct Objects. (6.1.21) (6.2.1)

Homework - Chapters 1 - 3 comprehension questions due on Monday

Enriched LA & Language Arts Classes - Week of April 14 - 18, 2008

IT’S TCAP WEEK!!!!! WE HAVE BEEN STUDYING SOOO HARD FOR THIS WEEK AND WE ARE READY THAN EVER BEFORE!!!!

PARENTS,

Please make sure your child gets plenty of rest, eat a balanced breakfast, relax, and think POSITIVE about the TCAP test they have prepared for!! I need your help to make sure this happens!!!

Monday - Review tips and preparations for the TCAP test.

Tuesday - Friday: TCAP TESTING!!!!

WE CAN DO IT!!!!  

Enriched LA & Language Arts - Week of April 7 - 11, 2008  

One more week remaining before TCAP testing.  Make sure you are using your time wisely in class this week.  We are still reviewing as much as possible before the TCAP test.  Please stay focused and  on task!!!!

 TCAP REVIEW

Language Arts Skills - Select an appropriate title that reflects the topic of a written selection.  Rearrange multi-paragraphed work in a logical and coherent order.  Select the best way to combine sentences.  Identify the purpose for writing (to inform, describe, explain, persuade).  Identify sentences irrelevant to a paragraph’s theme or flow.  Evaluate text for fact or opinion.  Draw inferences from selected texts. Recognize point of view in literature.  Select an appropriate summary statement and determine whether the theme is stated or implied.  Analyze the use of similes, metaphors, personification, and hyperbole within context. Using context clues, dictionaries, thesauruses, and glossaries as aids in determining the meanings of unfamiliar words.  Locate and verify information to support opinions, predictions, and conclusions.  Identify stated and implied cause and effect relationships.  Complete graphic organizer.  Select appropriate time-order or transitional words, concluding sentences, supporting sentences, and thesis sentence for well-developed paragraphs.  Identify sentences irrelevant to a paragraph’s theme or flow.  Supply a missing piece of information in an outline.  Rank possible research resources according to reliability.  Identify the correct use of commas within context.  (6.1.6) (6.1.9) (6.1.15) (6.1.16) (6.1.17) (6.1.18) (6.1.22) (6.1.23) (6.1.26) (6.2.1) (6.2.2) (6.2.3) (6.2.6) (6.2.7) (6.2.8) (6.2.9) (6.2.10) (6.2.11) (6.2.12) (6.2.13) (6.2.14) (6.3.4) (6.3.7) (6.3.8)