Ms. Dawkins - Language Arts

Enriched Language Arts

Week of January 28 – February 1, 2008

Monday – Grammar – THINK LINK FOCUS - Practice on combining sentences to review for a quiz tomorrow.  (6.2.9) (6.3.8)

Writing – Complete t-chart on a given topic.  Begin writing rough draft.  Essay requirements and prompt will be given in class. (6.2.1)

Homework - Grammar – Quiz tomorrow combining sentences

Tuesday – Begin discussing the Elements of Literature in Poetry. Discuss rhyme (end rhyme and internal rhyme), alliteration, meter, and free verse.  Introduce various types of figurative language.  Give definitions and examples of simile, metaphor, personification, onomatopoeia, alliteration, and imagery. (6.1.13) (6.1.18) (6.1.25)

Grammar – Complete a quiz on combining sentences.  Begin discussing Adverbs, page 340.  Introduce the questions adverbs answer and the parts of speech adverbs modify.  Complete Exercise 17 page 340, Identifying Adverbs.  (6.2.9) (6.3.4) (6.3.8)

Writing – Continue writing rough draft of 5-paragraph essay. 

Homework – NONE

Wednesday – Grammar – Complete Exercise 18 page 341, Identifying Adverbs and the Words They Modify (6.3.4)

Writing – Peer edit rough draft of 5-paragraph essay.

LOGIC and Enrichment with Mrs. Triplett and Ms. Dawkins. 

         Homework- NONE

Thursday – Read and discuss “The Sea…,” page 623.  Answer the discussion questions on page 625 to help the reader understand the poem.  Identify personification, onomatopoeia, and imagery in context.  Identify the rhyme scheme of the poem.  (6.1.13) (6.1.18) (6.1.20) (6.1.25)

Grammar - Review adverbs and the questions they answer.  Complete Exercise 22 page 345, Identifying Adverbs and the Words They Modify, using individual dry erase boards.  Complete workbook pages 29 - 30, The Adverb, as individual practice. (6.3.4)

Writing – Peer edit 5-paragraph essay.

         Homework – NONE

Friday – THINK LINK FOCUS – Figurative Language – simile, metaphor, personification, onomatopoeia, alliteration, and imagery.  (6.1.13) (6.1.18) (6.1.20) (6.1.25)

Grammar – Check pages 29 – 30 in the English workbook. (6.3.4)

Writing – Begin typing final draft of 5-paragraph essay.

         Homework – NONE

Language Arts

Week of January 28 – February 1, 2008

2^nd and 3^rd period

Monday – Grammar – THINK LINK FOCUS - Practice on combining sentences.  (6.2.9) (6.3.8)

Writing – Complete t-chart on a given topic.  Begin writing rough draft.  Essay requirements and prompt will be given in class. (6.2.1)

Homework - Grammar – Quiz tomorrow on combining sentences

Tuesday – Begin discussing the Elements of Literature in Poetry. Discuss rhyme (end rhyme and internal rhyme), alliteration, meter, and free verse.  Introduce various types of figurative language.  Give definitions and examples of simile, metaphor, personification, onomatopoeia, alliteration, and imagery. (6.1.13) (6.1.18) (6.1.20) (6.1.25)

Grammar – Complete a quiz on combining sentences.  Begin discussing Adverbs, page 340.  Introduce the questions adverbs answer and the parts of speech adverbs modify.  Complete Exercise 17 page 340, Identifying Adverbs.  (6.2.9) (6.3.4) (6.3.8)

Writing – Continue writing rough draft of 5-paragraph essay. 

Homework – Grammar – Complete Exercise 18 page 341, Identifying Adverbs and the Words They Modify

Wednesday – Review and give examples of figurative language - simile, metaphor, personification, onomatopoeia, alliteration, and imagery. (6.1.13) (6.1.18) (6.1.20) (6.1.25)

Grammar – Review adverbs and the questions they answer.  Complete Exercise 18 page 341 and Exercise 22 page 345, Identifying Adverbs and the Words They Modify.  (6.3.4)

Writing – Finish writing rough draft of 5-paragraph essay.

         Homework- NONE

Thursday – Read and discuss “The Sea…,” page 623.  Answer the discussion questions on page 625 to help the reader understand the poem.  Identify personification, onomatopoeia, and imagery in context.  Identify the rhyme scheme of the poem.  (6.1.13) (6.1.18) (6.1.20) (6.1.25)

Grammar - Discuss the difference between adjectives and adverbs, page 342 - 343.  Complete Exercise 19 page 343, Distinguishing Between Adverbs and Adjectives, as guided practice. (6.3.4)

Homework – Grammar - Complete workbook pages 29 - 30, The Adverb

Friday – THINK LINK FOCUS – Figurative Language – simile, metaphor, personification, onomatopoeia, alliteration, and imagery.  (6.1.13) (6.1.18) (6.1.20) (6.1.25)

Grammar – Check workbook page 29 – 30, The Adverb. Continue discussing the difference between adjectives and adverbs.  (6.3.4)

Writing – Finish rough draft and peer edit essays.

         Homework – NONE

Language Arts

Week of January 28 – February 1, 2008

4^th period

Monday – Grammar – Review the ways to combine sentences.  Complete Exercise 16 page 447, Combining Sentences Using Phrases, and Exercise 54 page 572, Combining Sentences.

THINK LINK FOCUS - Practice combining sentences to review for a quiz tomorrow. (6.2.9) (6.3.8)

Homework - Grammar – Quiz tomorrow on combining sentences

Tuesday – Grammar – Complete a quiz on combining sentences.  (6.2.9) (6.3.8)

Writing – Review the organization for 5-paragraph essay.  Complete t-chart on a given topic. Essay requirements and prompt will be given in class. Write introduction paragraph together.  (6.2.1)

Homework – NONE

Wednesday – Writing – Continue writing rough draft of 5-paragraph essay.  Write 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd paragraphs together. 

         Homework- NONE

Thursday – Introduce various types of figurative language.  Give definitions and examples of simile, metaphor, personification, onomatopoeia, alliteration, imagery, and rhyme. (6.1.13) (6.1.18) (6.1.20) (6.1.25)

Grammar - Begin discussing Adverbs, page 340.  Introduce the questions adverbs answer and the parts of speech adverbs modify.  Complete Exercise 17 page 340, Identifying Adverbs. (6.3.4)

Homework –  NONE

Friday – Read and discuss “The Sea…,” page 623.  Answer the discussion questions on page 625 to help the reader understand the poem.  Identify personification, onomatopoeia, and imagery in context.  Identify the rhyme scheme of the poem.  (6.1.13) (6.1.18) (6.1.20) (6.1.25)

Grammar – Complete Exercise 18 page 341, Identifying Adverbs and the Words They Modify. (6.3.4)

Writing – Finish rough draft of 5-paragraph essay.

         Homework – NONE

Enriched Language Arts

Week of January 21 – 25, 2008

Monday -    NO SCHOOL – Martin Luther King Holiday

Tuesday – Review the sequence of events and conflicts from “Ta-Na-E-Ka.”  (6.1.21)
Grammar – Finish and check workbook page 71 - 72, Combining Sentences. (6.2.9) (6.3.8)
Writing – BRAINPOP – 5-paragraph essays.  Watch the review movie and complete a quiz on the information from the movie.
Homework – NONE

Wednesday – Review the spelling and vocabulary words from the story. (6.1.10)
LOGIC and Enrichment with Mrs. Triplett and Ms. Dawkins.
Homework – “Ta-Na-E-Ka” comprehension skills test tomorrow

Thursday – Listen to “Ta-Na-E-Ka” on CD and complete the comprehension skills test. Review spelling and vocabulary words for the test tomorrow. (6.1.10) (6.1.15) (6.3.3)
Grammar Link – Complete Exercise 3 page 523, Subject/ Verb Agreement with Compound Subjects.  (6.3.3)
Grammar – Complete practice on combining sentences. (6.2.9) (6.3.8)
Homework – Spelling and vocabulary tests tomorrow

Friday – Complete a spelling and vocabulary test from the story, “Ta-Na-E-Ka.”  (6.1.10)
THINKLINK FOCUS – Combining Sentences.  (6.2.9) (6.3.8)
Grammar - Complete practice on combining sentences. (6.2.9) (6.3.8)
Writing – Review organization for 5-paragraph essay. Complete a t-chart on a given prompt. (6.2.1)
Homework – NONE

Language Arts
Week of January 21 – 25, 2008

2nd & 3rd period

Monday -    NO SCHOOL – Martin Luther King Holiday

Tuesday – Discuss the sequence of events and conflict of “Ta-Na-E-Ka.” (6.1.21)
Grammar – Complete and check workbook page 71 - 72, Combining Sentences. (6.2.9) (6.3.8)
Writing – BRAINPOP – 5-paragraph essays.  Watch the review movie and complete a quiz on the information from the movie.
Homework – “Ta-Na-E-Ka” practice test tomorrow

Wednesday – Complete an open-book comprehension test on “Ta-Na-E-Ka.” Review spelling and vocabulary words. (6.1.10) (6.1.15) (6.1.21) (6.3.3)
Grammar Link – Complete practice on Subject/Verb Agreement.  (6.3.3)
Homework – “Ta-Na-E-Ka” comprehension test tomorrow

Thursday – Listen to “Ta-Na-E-Ka” on CD and complete the comprehension skills test. Review spelling and vocabulary words for the test tomorrow. (6.1.10) (6.1.21) (6.3.3)
Grammar Link – Complete Exercise 3 page 523, Subject/ Verb Agreement with Compound Subjects.  (6.3.3)
Grammar – Complete practice on combining sentences. (6.2.9) (6.3.8)
Homework – Spelling and vocabulary tests tomorrow

Friday – Complete a spelling and vocabulary test from the story, “Ta-Na-E-Ka.”  (6.1.10)
THINKLINK FOCUS – Combining Sentences. (6.2.9) (6.3.8)
Grammar - Complete practice on combining sentences.  (6.2.9) (6.3.8)
Writing – Review organization for 5-paragraph essay. Complete a t-chart on a given prompt. (6.2.1)
Homework – NONE

Language Arts

Week of January 21 – 25, 2008

4th period

Monday -    NO SCHOOL – Martin Luther King Holiday

Tuesday – Discuss the sequence of events and conflict of “Ta-Na-E-Ka.” (6.1.21)
Grammar Link – Complete workbook page 118, Subject/ Verb Agreement.  (6.3.3)
Grammar – Begin working on Exercise 10 page 442, Combining Sentences. (6.2.9) (6.3.8)
Homework – “Ta-Na-E-Ka” comprehension skills test tomorrow

Wednesday – Listen to “Ta-Na-E-Ka” on CD and complete the comprehension skills test. (6.1.10) (6.1.15) (6.1.21)
Grammar – Continue working on Exercise 10 page 442, Combining Sentences. (6.2.9) (6.3.8)
Homework – NONE

Thursday – Review spelling and vocabulary words for the test tomorrow. (6.1.10)
Grammar Link – Complete practice on Subject/Verb Agreement.  (6.3.3)
Grammar – Check Exercise 10 page 442, Combining Sentences.  Discuss the 3rd technique for combining sentences, forming compound sentences, page 31.  Complete Exercise 3 page 31, and Exercise 11 page 443, Forming Compound Sentences.  (6.2.9) (6.3.8)
Homework – Spelling and vocabulary tests tomorrow

Friday – Complete a spelling and vocabulary test from the story, “Ta-Na-E-Ka.”  (6.1.10)
THINKLINK FOCUS – Complete practice on combining sentences. (6.2.9) (6.3.8)
Homework – NONE

Enriched Language Arts

Week of 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.  (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 “Ta-Na-E-Ka,” page 134 – 141 (page 46 – 57 Holt Reader), answering the guided reading questions as you read.  Review the spelling and vocabulary words from the story.  Complete Vocabulary and Comprehension, page 59 (Holt Reader).  (6.1.10) (6.1.21)

Homework – Grammar – Complete Exercise 16 page 447, Combining Sentences Using Phrases

Wednesday – Grammar – Check Exercise 16 page 447, Combining Sentences Using Phrases.  Complete Exercise 12 page 444, Combining by Using Clauses. (6.2.9) (6.3.8)

LOGIC and Enrichment with Mrs. Triplett and Ms. Dawkins.

Homework – NONE

Thursday - Comprehension quiz on “Ta-Na-E-Ka.”  Identify the literary elements from the story with an emphasis on sequence of events and conflict (internal and external).  Review spelling and vocabulary words from the story.  Check Vocabulary and Comprehension, page 59 (Holt Reader).  (6.1.10) (6.1.21)

THINK LINK FOCUS – Distinguishing literary genres.  (6.1.20)

Grammar Link - Discuss subject/ verb agreement.  Complete and check pages 117 - 118 in the English workbook, Subject/ Verb Agreement.  (6.3.3)

Homework – STUDY ISLAND- Literary Genres

Friday – THINK LINK FOCUS – Combining Sentences.  (6.2.9) (6.3.8)

Grammar – Review the ways to combine sentences. Complete workbook page 71 - 72, Combining Sentences, as individual practice. (6.2.9) (6.3.8)

Writing - Review the t-chart and organization of 5-paragraph essay.  Begin t-chart and rough draft for essay.  (6.2.1)

     Homework - NONE

Language Arts

Week of January 14 – 18, 2008

2^nd & 3^rd period

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 – 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 “Ta-Na-E-Ka,” page 134 – 141 (page 46 – 57 Holt Reader).  Define vocabulary words using context clues from the story. (6.1.10) (6.1.21)

Homework – Grammar - Complete Exercise 16 page 447, Combining Sentences Using Phrases

Wednesday – Finish reading and discussing “Ta-Na-E-Ka.” Identify the literary elements from “Ta-Na-E-Ka” with an emphasis on sequence of events and conflict (internal and external). Define vocabulary words using context clues from the story. Complete and check Vocabulary and Comprehension, page 59 (Holt Reader). (6.1.10) (6.1.21)

Homework – NONE

Thursday – Complete a comprehension quiz on “Ta-Na-E-Ka.”  Discuss the sequence of events.  (6.1.21)

Grammar Link - Discuss subject/ verb agreement. Complete pages 117 - 118 in the English workbook, Subject/ Verb Agreement.  (6.3.3)

Grammar - Review the ways to combine sentences. Check Exercise 16 page 447, Combining Sentences Using Phrases. (6.2.9) (6.3.8)

Homework – STUDY ISLAND – Literary Genres

Friday – THINK LINK FOCUS – Combining sentences. (6.2.9) (6.3.8)

Grammar – Complete workbook pages 71 – 72, Combining Sentences. (6.2.9) (6.3.8)

     Homework - NONE

Language Arts

Week of January 14- 18, 2008

4^TH PERIOD

THINK LINK FOCUS – Distinguishing literary genres, completing analogies (6.1.20) (6.1.24)

STUDY ISLAND – Literary Genres  (6.1.20)

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 - Continue working on Exercise 13 page 445, Combining Sentences Using Phrases. (6.2.9) (6.3.8)

     Homework – NONE

Tuesday – Review characterization, inferences, and conflict.  Read “Ta-Na-E-Ka,” page 134 – 141 (page 46 – 57 Holt Reader), answering the guided reading questions as you read.  (6.1.10) (6.1.21)

Homework – NONE

Wednesday – Identify the literary elements from “Ta-Na-E-Ka” with an emphasis on sequence of events and conflict (internal and external). Define the vocabulary words from the story. (6.1.10) (6.1.21)

Homework – NONE

Thursday – Complete a comprehension quiz on “Ta-Na-E-Ka.”  Review the spelling words and the definitions of the vocabulary words.  (6.1.10)  (6.1.21)

Grammar - Introduce the 2nd technique for combining sentences, making compound subjects and verbs, page 30.  Complete Exercise 2 page 30, Forming Compound Subjects and Verbs. (6.2.9) (6.3.8)

Homework – STUDY ISLAND – Literary Genres

Friday – STUDY ISLAND – Analogies and Literary Genres

Grammar Link - Discuss subject/ verb agreement.  Complete page 117 in the English workbook, Subject/ Verb Agreement.  (6.3.3)

     Homework - NONE

Language Arts

Week of January 7 – 11, 2008

Monday – 2nd and 3rd period - Complete and check the Diagnostic Test for Collection 2, Characters. Review characters, plot, complications, and climax, pages 124 – 125. (6.1.21)
Grammar - Begin discussing sentence-combining techniques.  Introduce the 1st way to combine sentences, inserting words or phrases, page 29.  Complete Exercise 1 page 29, Combining with Words or Phrases. (6.2.9) (6.3.8)
Homework – NONE

4th period - Grammar - Begin discussing sentence-combining techniques.  Introduce the 1st way to combine sentences, inserting words or phrases, page 29.  Begin Exercise 1 page 29, Combining with Words or Phrases. (6.2.9) (6.3.8)
Homework – NONE

Tuesday – 2nd and 3rd period - Introduce and read the story of the week, from Bud, Not Buddy, by Christopher Paul Curtis pages 127 – 130. (6.1.21) (6.1.2)
Grammar - Introduce the 2nd technique for combining sentences, making compound subjects and verbs, page 30.  Complete Exercise 2 page 30, Forming Compound Subjects and Verbs, as guided practice.  Complete Exercise 10 page 442, Combining Sentences, as individual practice. (6.2.9) (6.3.8)
Homework – NONE

4th period – Complete and check the Diagnostic Test for Collection 2, Characters.  Review characters, plot, complications, and climax, pages 124 – 125.  Begin reading the story of the week, from Bud, Not Buddy, by Christopher Paul Curtis pages 127 – 130. (6.1.21) (6.1.2)
Homework – NONE

Wednesday – 2nd and 3rd period - Grammar – Finish and check Exercise 10 page 442, Combining Sentences, as individual practice. Complete Exercise 13 page 445, Combining Sentences Using Phrases. (6.2.9) (6.3.8)
Homework – NONE

4th period – Finish reading and discussing the story of the week, from Bud, Not Buddy, by Christopher Paul Curtis pages 127 – 130. (6.1.21) (6.1.2)
Grammar - Continue discussing the 1st technique for combining sentences.  Finish Exercise 1 page 29, Combining Words and Phrases. Begin Exercise 13 page 445, Combining Sentences Using Phrases. (6.2.9) (6.3.8)
Homework - NONE

Thursday – 2nd and 3rd period - Review the difference between facts and inferences. (6.1.17)
Grammar – Finish checking Exercise 13 page 445, Combining Sentences Using Phrases. (6.2.9) (6.3.8)
Homework – Quiz tomorrow

4th period – Review the difference between facts and inferences. (6.1.17)
Grammar – Continue working on Exercise 13 page 445, Combining Sentences Using Phrases. (6.2.9) (6.3.8)
Homework - Quiz tomorrow

Friday – Complete a quiz on inferences.  (6.1.17)
Grammar - Discuss the 3rd technique for combining sentences, forming compound sentences, page 31.  Complete Exercise 3 page 31 and Exercise 11 page 443, Forming Compound Sentences.  (6.2.9) (6.3.8)
Homework – NONE

4th period – Complete a quiz on inferences.  (6.1.17)
Grammar – Continue working on Exercise 13 page 445, Combining Sentences Using Phrases. (6.2.9) (6.3.8)
Homework - NONE