Language Arts - Week of September 17 - 21, 2007
Language Arts
Week of September 17 – 21, 2007
Monday - Introduce the story of the week, “The Stone,” page 29. Discuss predictions and moral lessons. Define vocabulary words using context clues from the story. Grammar Link - Review the difference between “don’t” and “doesn’t” and when to use each, p.40. Grammar - Discuss the difference between action and linking verbs. Complete Exercise 5 page 318, Distinguishing Between Action and Linking Verbs, as guided practice. Introduce a song to help students learn the common linking verbs. (6.1.10) (6.3.4)
Homework – Grammar - Complete pages 13 – 14 in the workbook, The Verb
Tuesday - Read and discuss “The Stone,” page 30 – 37. Complete a brief comprehension quiz on the story. Finish defining vocabulary words using context clues from the story. (6.1.10) (6.1.21) (6.3.3) (6.3.4)
Homework - NONE
Wednesday - Review the vocabulary words and definitions from “The Stone.” Complete a graphic organizer to sequence the events in the story. Grammar Link - Complete practice on “don’t” and “doesn’t.” Grammar - Check workbook pages 13 – 14, The Verb. Complete Exercise 7 page 319, Distinguishing Between Action and Linking Verbs. Practice the linking verb song. (6.1.10) (6.1.21) (6.3.3) (6.3.4)
Homework - Skills test on “The Stone” tomorrow
Thursday - Listen to “The Stone” on CD before completing the skills test. Begin drawing a comic strip to illustrate the main events from “The Stone.” Grammar Link - Complete practice on “don’t” and “doesn’t.” Grammar – Complete page 6 in the reading workbook, Identifying Action and Linking Verbs. (6.1.10) (6.1.21) (6.3.3) (6.3.4)
Homework – Spelling and vocabulary tests tomorrow
Friday - Complete a spelling and vocabulary test from “The Stone.” Continue drawing a comic strip to illustrate the main events in this story. (6.1.10) (6.1.21)
Homework - NONE
