Important Dates!
Thursday/Friday, April 18th & 19th:
OARS Testing
(this is a mock CST test that allows students/teachers/parents to see which standards our students have mastered.
Individual results will be given to each student and practice will be provided for any standards
not scored proficient. This will ensure extra practice before our state testing in May.

Monday, April 29th: Kicks of our Baseball Style Literature Circles for Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry!

Thursday, May 2nd: OPEN HOUSE!
I look forward to seeing you all at open house and celebrating all your child has accomplished this year! (where did the time go? Weren't we just meeting at Back to School Night?)

Tuesday & Wednesday, May 7th and 8th
Tuesday & Wednesday, May 14th and 15th:
CST TESTING!
Make sure your child gets great rest and nutrition as they will be testing. Good luck! YOU'VE GOT THIS! :)

This last quarter will fly by....so do everything you can to stay the course and do your best!! I'm so proud of all of your accomplishments and successes so far! What an outstanding year we've had together!!


Spring Training of Baseball Literature Circles!!!
Let's get ready to....ROll of Thunder, Hear My Cry! Starting Monday, April 22nd we will begin our 5 week Spring Training for Baseball Lit Circles. Students will be reading, discussing, creating, thinking and designing some great material! Stay tuned for upcoming GAME DAYS in our Class Playbook located in Web Files!


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5/16/2013
week of 5/13 - 5/17
Monday, 5/13 - Thursday, 5/16:
1. Jersey Jobs for chapter 5 & 6 of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry are due on Thursday, 5/16 for our group GAME DAY! Be ready to turn in your homework assignment on Thursday for full credit and a concession stand treat!

Friday, 5/17:
1. In class, we will read chapters 7 & 8 of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
***In the case you are absent or will be at Wild Rivers, you are responsible for reading these 2 chapters by Monday for our scouting/reporting time in literature circle groups.
  
5/3/2013
Week of 4/29 - 5/3
Monday, 4/29:
1. CST Review practice
**If you still didn't receive a 70% or higher from last week's standards practice, you need to complete the practice sheets DUE FRIDAY, 5/3
2. Review Spring Training Roll of Thunder PLAYBOOK!
**EXTRA CREDIT: print it out from our Web Files for 3 points extra credit and bring tomorrow!

Tuesday, 4/30:
1. Finish CST Review
2. Start your Roll of Thunder Assignment (check your playbook to see if you have an assignment due this week!)DUE GAME DAY: Thursday, 5/2

Wednesday, 5/1:
1. CST Review
2. Ch. 1 - 2 Assignment (check playbook) DUE THURSDAY!
3. Review chapters 1 & 2 vocabulary, commentary notes, main ideas/details for our 1st BASEBALL GAME ON THURSDAY!

Thursday, 5/2:
1. CST Review due TOMMORROW!
2. GAME DAY!
1/2nd Period: ANGELS vs. DODGERS
6/7th Period: RED SOX vs. ANGELS
***Wear your team's colors and receive extra spirit points! :)
PLAY BALL!!!
  
4/24/2013
Week of 4/22 - 4/26
Get Ready for some SPRING TRAINING!!!!

Each student was assessed by OARS last week (Mock CST test covering all 6th grade standards in 75 questions) to determine which 6th grade state standards he/she may need to practice more in time for mastering 2013's CST State Testing.

If a student scored below a 70% in any standard strand, I will be giving them practic homework in that individual standard this week. ALL PRACTICE IS DUE FRIDAY, 4/26!

We will meet during class to ensure they thoroughly understand and are able to master it come testing time. :)

Because we are individualizing homework according to each students' needs this week, please see and sign their OARS data report.

HOMEWORK FOR WEEK:
1. Discuss and sign OARS data report and bring back to school by Wed., 4/24.

2. Standards Practice: If you scored below Proficient (70%) on any specific standards, please complete practice homework by FRIDAY, 4/26.

3. Let's get ready to.....ROLL OF THUNDER, HEAR MY CRY!

4. Group Poster/Newpaper: DUE Monday, 4/29
**Time will be given in class to complete this
**Each student will be given research/ppt of the information they are responsible for and will need to write 1 summary of info and draw/clip art 1 graphic to represent their summary.

5. Civil Rights Timeline:DUE FRIDAY, 4/26
**Each student will receive an information strip containing a DATE and an EVENT. They need to use the paper provided in class to create one piece of our class timeline of what occurred during the Civil Rights Movement. This will give them a deeper perspective as we read our novel which is set in Mississippi during 1930's and 1940's.

5. Baseball Literature Circles PLAYBOOK!
No better time than spring training, to read our novel and complete our assignments "baseball style"!
Each student will need the PLAYBOOK to refer to over the next 5 weeks. Included in the playbook are important due dates, explanations of classwork, homework and examples provided.
***Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry PLAYBOOK is located under the WEBFILES. Each student receives 3 points extra credit if they print it out and bring it to school by Monday, 4/29.
**If you do not have access to online/printer, one will be provided for each student.

NEXT WEEK:
We will start our novel and join our team for a great season of learning, discussion and deep understanding! PLAY BALL!
  
3/29/2013
Week of 3/25 - 3/29
Monday, 3/25:
1. Spelling/Vocabulary Sentences (17)
*study your words carefully and your 6 starred defiitions for Friday's QUIZ!
*highlight/box each vocab/spelling word in each sentence

2. Study: Greek/Latin Root Words for Friday's Quiz
*Aud-/phon-/phone-

3. Reading Adventure/Movie Poster: DUE APRIL 9th for 15 points

4. B.A.A.C.: Advertisement Project DUE APRIL 15th
*see contract for your deadlines
*this week you will have Tuesday/Thursday of LA class time to finish your Proposal Outline and work as a team on your script, etc
*spring break is an excellent time to get together with your team to create your advertisment! HAVE FUN!

Tuesday, 3/26- Friday, 3/29:

1. Spelling/Vocabulary:
*complete your 17 sentences
*study for Friday's quiz

2. Study: Greek/Latin Roots for Friday's Quiz

3. Grammar: Lesson of the week: COMMAS
*complete your practice pages DUE FRIDAY!
*study your notes for quiz on FRIDAY!

4. REading Adventure/Movie Poster: Due April 9th

5. B.A.A.C. Project Deadlines: see contract
  
3/22/2013
Week of 3/18 - 3/22
This week will be our 4th week of routine skills including: spelling/vocabulary, Greek/Latin Root Words, Grammar Lesson of the Week and WARV.

Also, we will continue to "RESEARCH" magazine print ads for our B.A.A.C. Project! Also, for our Board Meeting on Tuesday, we will learn how to outline properly and students will need to complete an outline of their advertisment proposal for approval by next Tuesday, March 26.

Monday, 3/18:
1. Spelling/Vocabulary: 12 words on the Memoir "Chinatown". Please study your words and definitions for the quiz this Friday!
*12 Spelling Sentences: due Friday!

2. Greek/Latin Roots: spec-/scope-
study the cells and roots of previously learned roots and your new 6 words for this week's quiz!

3. B.A.A.C.: In class you will have one period to complete your Research Analysis sheet using the magazine ads. DEADLINE: Thursday, March 21st.
Feel free to use the internet/tv for commercials, informercials or any other type of advertisment to complete by our next board meeting! :)

Tuesday - Friday:
1. Spelling/Vocab: Sentences/study
2. Greek/Latin Roots: study and review all roots!
3. Grammar: Verb Tense Practice pgs. all DUE FRIDAY!
4. B.A.A.C.: For your deadlines this week, have your research analysis sheet ready to discuss/share/turn in this Thursday, 3/21!
  
3/14/2013
Week 3/11 - 3/15
Monday, 3/11:
In addition to our WEEKLY ROUTINES, we will be launching B.A.A.C. (Bobcat Advertising Agency Company) with our 1st Board Meeting on Tuesday, March 12th. Come dressed to impress for success! :) All information will be included in your Contract/Portfolio! Cannot wait to see all that you will design and create! :)

Q3 Week #3: Spelling/Vocabulary: write 12 sentences using each word correctly in context! Also, try to challenge yourself using excellent diction, correct spelling/captilazation/punctuation!
DUE FRIDAY with QUIZ of words and vocab definitions!
*Q3 Week #3 Vocab/Spelling Words/Definitions are in WEB FILES if you need to print them out.

Grammar:
Lesson this week: Verb Tenses (see notes from Monday's Class or online in WEB FILES)
Practice pgs. 151-157 due THURSDAY!
Quiz will be Friday!

Greek/Latin Roots:
pre-, post- (study 6 examples for Friday's quiz)
Also, you will be held responsible on this Friday's quiz for ALL roots learned so far: anti-, contra-, aque-,aqua-,terr-, terra-, pre-, and post-
Quiz on Friday! Study each root and the examples!

Friday will be our Weekly Skills Quiz covering:
spelling, vocabulary, grammar, roots and our daily warm up skills.
Study each day so you are beyond prepared to do your very best! :)
  
3/7/2013
Week of 3/4 - 3/8
Monday, 3/4:
Weekly skills Routines are in FULL effect!

Spelling/Vocabulary: write 10 sentences using each word correctly in context! Also, try to challenge yourself using excellent diction, correct spelling/captilazation/punctuation!
DUE FRIDAY with QUIZ of words and vocab definitions!

Grammar:
Lesson this week: sub/verb agreement and degrees of adjectives
Practice pgs. 145-315 due THURSDAY!
Quiz will be Friday!

Greek/Latin Roots:
aque-,aqua-,terr-,and terra-
Quiz on Friday! Study each root and the examples!

Friday will be our Weekly Skills Quiz covering:
spelling, vocabulary, grammar, roots and our daily warm up skills.
Study each day so you are beyond prepared to do your very best! :)
  
2/28/2013
Week of 2/25 - 3/1
New Routines Starting THIS WEEK!!
HW:

Q3 Week #1: Spelling/Vocabulary:
write 10 Sentences using your words within context. Box/Highlight each word within the sentence. DUE FRIDAY
Spelling/Vocab Test on FRIDAY!

GRAMMAR: Q3 Week #1
Sub/Verb Agreement: your mini-lesson was on Tuesday in class. Use your notes if needed.
Sub/Verb packet DUE THURSDAY.
Quiz on Friday!

GREEK/LATIN ROOTS Word Study:
Q3/Week #1 Roots: anti- and contra/contro-
draw/paste clip art for each of the 6 root words.
Study the 6 words for your quiz on Friday!

Propaganda Vocabulary:
On Monday/Tuesday, we reviewed 10 popular propaganda techniques used to persuade an audience. Study the definitions of each technique so you are familiar with each of them.
QUIZ on Friday!
***In WEBFILES are the propaganda terms and definitions***

Extra Challenge Assignment: watch a few commercials this week on tv OR be extra observant of the world around you to see if you can identify a propaganda technique used to persuade you to buy or believe in something! Come to class ready to discuss what was being advertised and what techniques did they use to sell!!! Have fun!
  
2/20/2013
Week of 2/19 - 2/22
This week we will be writing our Response to Literature in class. Each night make sure you finish the classwork assigned so you are not too far behind!
Here is our outline:

Tuesday, 2/19:
HW: Finish Body Paragraph #2 Rough Draft (author's message/theme and how the characters, image or setting affect the theme) USE the class model of "Eleven" to help you!

Wednesday, 2/20:
HW: Finish Body #3 Rough Draft (your connection to the theme)

Thursday, 2/21:
HW: Finish: Introduction rough draft

Friday, 2/22:
HW: Finish: Conclusion rough draft

TYPED FINAL DRAFT OF RESPONSE TO LIT DUE Tuesday, Feb. 26th
  
2/13/2013
Week of 2/12-2/15
Tuesday, 2/12:
1. Finish Annotation Notes for The Horned Toad to discuss tomorrow in class
2. Choose a novel for 3rd Quarter Reading Adventure

Wednesday, 2/13:
1. Poetry Coffee House Preparation: POETRY BOOK DUE FRIDAY! Make sure all poems are finished along with reflections, table of contents and dedication page
2. Finish: ICON notes for The Horned Toad

Thursday, 2/14:
IN CLASS: Response to Lit Writing:
modeled "Eleven" body paragraph and Group write
HW: Finish analyzing how 1 character changes over time and write your rough draft for Body #1

FRIDAY:
IN CLASS....Miss Little's Anuual COFFEE HOUSE POETRY READING....can't wait to hear your talents! THANKS SO MUCH for offering to bring in goodies for the class to make our coffee house special! Much Appreciated! :)
  
2/8/2013
Week of 2/4 - 2/8:

  
2/6/2013
Week of 2/4 - 2/8
Monday, 2/4:
1. Writing: The Basics: DICTION
Discuss/Practice "Diction" (strong word choice/correct connotation/using thesaurus/shades of meaning)
2. HW: Diction Practice Packet DUE WED!)

Tuesday, 2/5:
1. Finish Diction Practice
2. Start 3rd Quarter READING ADVENTURE

Wednesday, 2/6:
1. Poetry Reflection: "O Captain, My Captain"
2. Write/Type your Table of Contents for your poetry book (DUE 2/15)
3. Write/Type your Dedication page (at the back of book)

Thursday, 2/7:
1. Poetry Reflection: Foul Shot
2. Finish Poetry Portfolio Book:
all poems, Table of Contents, Dedication, Reflection/thoughts for Foul Shot and O Captain, My Captain
  
2/4/2013
Week of 1/28 - 2/1
Monday, 1/28:

This week we will be learning/analyzing/creating/writing poetry using many different styles.

By next Monday, 2/4, the following poems are due:
1. Alliteration (on any topic of choice)
2. Concrete
3. Personification
4. Free Verse
5. Imagery

TIME WILL BE GIVEN IN CLASS EACH DAY to teach, discuss, show examples and write each poem. Final, published versions of each poem are due Monday, 2/4!

Final Version Requirements:
*typed OR hand written in pen (your choice of color!)
*on half sheet of white bond paper (to fit into your poetry portfolio)
*illustrations for each poem may be however you like (computer generated/hand drawn)
  
1/22/2013
Monday, 1/21 - Friday, 1/25
Monday, 1/21:
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day....NO SCHOOL!

Tuesday, 1/22:
ITEMS DUE:
**SIGNED Reading Adventure (with page #'s totaled)
**Story in a Bag Project Q2
**Extra Credit to be turned in for Q2
HW: review 3.0 notes in comp book for benchmark

Wednesday, 1/23:
NO HW
In class: Q2 Benchmark (both periods will be given)

Thursday, 1/24:
In Class: Benchmark Analysis
Story in a Bag presentations
NO HW!

Friday, 1/25:
NO SCHOOL due to Semester 1 ending!
Have a great weekend!
  
1/15/2013
Week of 1/14 - 1/18
Monday, Jan. 14:
1. Reading Adventure/Story in a Bag: DUE Tuesday, Jan. 22nd! Remember to read and create your Story in a Bag includng 5 objects of SYMBOLISM! :)
2. CHARACTERIZATION Review Practice Sheet for "The Fun They Had" (read in class)due tomorrow!

Tuesday, Jan. 15:
1. Reading Adventure/Story in a Bag: DUE Tuesday, Jan. 22nd! Remember to read and create your Story in a Bag includng 5 objects of SYMBOLISM! :)
2. SETTING Review Practice Sheet for "The Fun They Had" (read in class)due tomorrow!

Wednesday, Jan. 16th:
1. Reading Adventure/Story in a Bag: DUE Tuesday, Jan. 22nd! Remember to read and create your Story in a Bag includng 5 objects of SYMBOLISM! :)
2.TONE/1st PERSON Review Practice Sheet for "The Fun They Had" (read in class)due tomorrow!

Thursday, Jan. 17th:
1. Reading Adventure/Story in a Bag: DUE Tuesday, Jan. 22nd! Remember to read and create your Story in a Bag includng 5 objects of SYMBOLISM! :)
2. THEME Review Practice Sheet for "The Fun They Had" (read in class) due tomorrow!
  
1/11/2013
Week of 1/7 - 1/11
Monday, 1/7:
1. Reading Adventure/Story in a Bag (directions given and written down in class/examples were also shown) DUE TUESDAY, JAN. 22nd
***PRESENTATIONS will be on throughout the week***

Tuesday, 1/8:
1. Reading Adventure/Story in a Bag (directions given and written down in class/examples were also shown) DUE TUESDAY, JAN. 22nd
***PRESENTATIONS will be on throughout the week***

Wednesday, 1/9:
1. Reading Adventure/Story in a Bag: due Jan. 22nd
2. Theme Scenario Practice Sheet: Due Friday!

Thursday, 1/10:
1. 1. Reading Adventure/Story in a Bag: due Jan. 22nd
2. Theme Scenario Practice Sheet II: Due Friday!
3. In Class: you received a GROUP THEME that required you to create a skit to describe the theme to your audience. Make sure you are ready to present on Friday along with your 2 clear examples/evidences of the theme/message

Friday, 1/11:
IN CLASS:
1. Correct/Collect Theme Practice Sheets
2. Perform your group skits and discuss/evaluate theme/message and discuss/evaluate evidence
3. Theme Practice for skits will be turned in and graded! (4 points for skit performance/participation and 10 points for evaluating the 10 class skits with evidence)
  
12/14/2012
Week 12/10 - 12/14
Monday, 12/10:
1. Spelling Activities Week #6: due Friday along with test on Friday!
2. Reading ADventure: make sure you are reading regularly! You may start your Story in a Bag at any point this quarter!

Tuesday, 12/11:
1. Finish Class Notes on CHARACTERIZATION (in comp book)
2. Spelling Activities/Study Week #6 (DUE FRIDAY)
3. Reading Adventure

Wednesday, 12/12:
1.Finish Class notes: SETTING (how it affects characters and/or conflict)
2. Spelling Activities/Study Week #6 (DUE FRIDAY)
3. Reading Adventure

Thursday, 12/13:
1. Finish Class Notes: TONE (comp book)
2. Spelling Activities/Study Week #6 (DUE FRIDAY)
3. Reading Adventure

Friday, 12/14:
1. Finish Class Notes: THEME (comp book)
In class we read "All Summer in a Day" pg. 209 and analyzed elements of fiction
2. Spelling Activities/Study Week #6 Homework Due and TEST!
3. Reading Adventure

  
12/7/2012
Week f 12/3 - 12/7
Monday, 12/3:
1. In Class: computer lab to finish Compare/Contrast Essay, Cover Page ("Title", Genre Compare/Contrast Essay, Name, Date, and Period and picture if you'd like), burrito fold organizers stapled at the bottom. TYPED FINAL DRAFT DUE TUESDAY, 12/4.

Tuesday, 12/4:
1. In class: Start the study of FICTION!! *Class Notes*
2. HW: Forms of Fiction (cut out and highlight key words and glue in composition book
3. Reading Adventure: read a fictional book for 2nd Quarter!

Wednesday, 12/5:
1. In class: Elements of Fiction Notes
2. HW: Study Forms of Fiction for Quiz on FRIDAY!
3. Reading ADventure: read! :)

Thursday, 12/6:
1. In Class: continue elements of fiction notes
2. HW: study forms of fiction for Quiz on FRIDAY!
3. Reading ADventure: read! and start "Story in a Bag" project when you finish the book! You may sign up with miss little anytime during the quarter and present! :) See notes handed out in class this week!

Friday:
1. FORMS OF FICTION QUIZ!
  
12/7/2012
Week of 12/3 - 12/7
Monday, 12/3:
1. In Class: computer lab to finish Compare/Contrast Essay, Cover Page ("Title", Genre Compare/Contrast Essay, Name, Date, and Period and picture if you'd like), burrito fold organizers stapled at the bottom. TYPED FINAL DRAFT DUE TUESDAY, 12/4.

Tuesday, 12/4:
1. In class: Start the study of FICTION!! *Class Notes*
2. HW: Forms of Fiction (cut out and highlight key words and glue in composition book
3. Reading Adventure: read a fictional book for 2nd Quarter!

Wednesday, 12/5:
1. In class: Elements of Fiction Notes
2. HW: Study Forms of Fiction for Quiz on FRIDAY!
3. Reading ADventure: read! :)

Thursday, 12/6:
1. In Class: continue elements of fiction notes
2. HW: study forms of fiction for Quiz on FRIDAY!
3. Reading ADventure: read! and start "Story in a Bag" project when you finish the book! You may sign up with miss little anytime during the quarter and present! :) See notes handed out in class this week!

Friday:
1. FORMS OF FICTION QUIZ!
  
11/30/2012
Week of Nov. 26- Nov. 30th
This week we will have no homework due to IN CLASS WRITING our Compare/Contrast Essays.
Here is our schedule of In Class Objectives if you are absent and need to make anything up.
Monday:
Organzied our Burrito Fold (SDD) and finalized our topic sentences for Similarities, Difference #1 and Difference #2 Paragraphs.

Tuesday:
Computer Lab: typed our Similarities Paragraph
***Learned the Ping Pong Method in using transitional phrases and E's
(refer to white sheet with notes!)

Wednesday:
Computer LAB: type Difference Paragraphs and use notes/tools to help you

Thursday:
In Class: Learn how to write Introduction/Conclusion
(refer to half sheet for step by step directions)
Computer Lab: Type Intro/Conclusion

Friday:
COMPUTER LAB (both periods)
Finish typing essay (DUE TUESDAY) and print and staple in the following order:
TOP: Cover Page (name, date, period, title, illustration)
MIDDLE: essay
BOTTOM: any burrito fold lined paper you used to help you

**KEEP all colored tools/help sheets to file in Writing Portfolio next week!
  
11/6/2012
Week of 11/5 - 11/9
Monday:
1. Spelling Activities (only 2 this week!) and study for sp/vocab test FRIDAY!
2. Finish "How to" projects (see due date in agendas)
3. Reading Adventure Log/Parent Signature/4 Depth & Complexity Icons: DUE THURSDAY! ***Ticket= turned in early!***
4. ALL End of Quarter Extra Credit DUE WEDNESDAY! (bathroom/hw passes)
5. 1st Quarter Benchmark: THURSDAY! Review all 2.0 standards in your composition book for test on Thursday!

Tuesday, 11/6
1. Spelling Activities (only 2 this week!) and study for sp/vocab test FRIDAY!
2. Finish "How to" projects (see due date in agendas)
3. Reading Adventure Log/Parent Signature/4 Depth & Complexity Icons: DUE THURSDAY! ***Ticket= turned in early!***
4. ALL End of Quarter Extra Credit DUE WEDNESDAY! (bathroom/hw passes)
5. 1st Quarter Benchmark: THURSDAY! Review all 2.0 standards in your composition book for test on Thursday!

Wednesday, 11/7:
1. Spelling Activities (only 2 this week!) and study for sp/vocab test FRIDAY!
2. Reading Adventure Log/Parent Signature/4 Depth & Complexity Icons: DUE THURSDAY! ***Ticket= turned in early!***
3. 1st Quarter Benchmark: THURSDAY! Review all 2.0 standards in your composition book for test on Thursday!

Thursday, 11/9:
IN CLASS we will take both periods to take your first quarter benchmark!
HW: 1. Spelling Activities (only 2 this week!) and study for sp/vocab test FRIDAY!



  
11/1/2012
Monday, 10/29 - Friday, 11/2
Monday, 10/29- Thursday, 11/1:
1. Spelling Activities (3) and Test: DUE THURSDAY!
***This week your hw will be due Thursday rather than Friday because of our "How To" presentations on Friday!

2. "How To" Projects Due 11/2, 11/5, and 11/6. You signed up for a time due in class and shouldve written that down in your agendas. Remember to use at LEAST 5 signal transitions/step for your "How To". You needed to chose a creative topic and product (poster, DVD, powerpoint, or your choice!)

3. Reading Adventure and 4 Depth/Complexity Icons: DUE 11/9!
  
10/26/2012
Week of 10/22 - 10/26
Monday, 10/22:
1. Spelling Activities (3) DUE THURSDAY!
Study your words for the test on Friday!

2. Reading Adventure: remember to read 200 pages or finish your book of choice and complete 4 DEPTH & COMPLEXITY Icons (of your choosing) about your book: DUE 11/9!

3. "How To" mini project: DUE 11/2, 11/5 or 11/6:
We discussed this in class and saw many examples of How To Manuals as we analyze 2.0 Expository Test! Remember to come up with a creative topic, a minimum of 5 steps using the proper signal words/transitions and the final product can be a Word Document, poster, power point, or DVD! Have Fun!

Tuesday, 10/23:
1. Spelling/Vocabulary Activities DUE FRIDAY!
STudy your word list for the test on Friday!
2. Reading Adventure: remember to read 200 pages or finish your book of choice and complete 4 DEPTH & COMPLEXITY Icons (of your choosing) about your book: DUE 11/9!


Wednesday, 10/24:
1. Spelling/Vocabulary Activities DUE FRIDAY!
STudy your word list for the test on Friday!
2. Reading Adventure: remember to read 200 pages or finish your book of choice and complete 4 DEPTH & COMPLEXITY Icons (of your choosing) about your book: DUE 11/9!

Thursday, 10/25:
1. Spelling/Vocabulary Activities DUE FRIDAY!
STudy your word list for the test on Friday!
2. Reading Adventure: remember to read 200 pages or finish your book of choice and complete 4 DEPTH & COMPLEXITY Icons (of your choosing) about your book: DUE 11/9!

  
10/19/2012
Monday, 10/15 - Friday, 10/19
Monday, 10/15:
1. Spelling Activities (3):
Word Wheels and "you pick 2" from the menu of choices: DUE FRIDAY!
2. Study for Spelling Test: Friday

Tuesday, 10/16:
1. Spelling Activities and STudy for Test: Friday
2. Finish: Class notes on The Basics of WRiting: Unity

Wednesday, 10/17:
1. Spelling Activities and Study for Test: Friday!
2. Writing Practice: Correct Passage using complex sentences (You need to apply semi colons, conjuctions and/or make into short sentences) DUE FRIDAY!

Thursday:
1. Spelling Activities and Study for Test: Friday!
2. Writing Practice: Correct Passage using complex sentences (You need to apply semi colons, conjuctions and/or make into short sentences) DUE FRIDAY!

Friday:
In class we will accomplish:
1. Spelling HW DUE!
2. Spelling Test Week #2 in class
3. Hot Read for Fluency
4. Writing Practice DUE!
***ANything you didn't finish/complete for the week is WEEKEND HW!***
  
10/9/2012
Week of 10/8 - 10/12
Monday:
1. Writing: Published favorite sentence of Thrilling Sentences due Tuesday (on white paper started in class on Friday, you need to turn your boring sentence into a masterpiece with an illustrated picture either clip art or hand drawn/colored)
2. Spelling: 3 activities due Friday and TEST!
3. Reading ADventure: IVF Summary index card due FRIDAY for our CHECKPOINT!

Tuesday:
1. Spelling: 3 Activities due on Friday and study for quiz on Friday
2. Writing: Topic Sentence practice page due tomorrow
3. Reading Adventure: IVF summary index card due Friday!

Wednesday:
1. Spelling: 3 Activities/Quiz on Friday
2. Writing: Categorize It practice page
3. Reading Adventure: IVF summary card due on Friday!

Thursday:
1. Spelling: 3 Activities/Quiz on Friday
2. Writing: Finish types of sentences class notes if you didn't finish in class
3. Reading Adventure: IVF summary Checkpoint card due FRIDAY!
  
10/2/2012
Week of 10/1 - 10/5
Monday, 10/1:
1. In class Friday: Finish your 6 Super Strategies book mark on the story "Funeral Suits": Due Tomorrow
2. In class Monday: we started reading "Mother/Daughter". Please finish applying your 6 super strategies by highlighting the text and identifying which strategy you prooved in the margin. Due Tomorrow!

Tuesday, 10/2:
1. Writing: Today, we practiced and started learning the differences of RUN-ON sentences and FRAGMENTS. Finish the classwork pg. 10/18 for hw due tomorrow!
2. Reading Adventure...keep on reading nightly! :)

Wednesday, 10/2:
1. Practice pg. Fragments/Run Ons
2. Reading Advenure

Thursday, 10/3:
1. Writing: Practice page on topic sentences
2. Reading ADventure


  
9/25/2012
Week of 9/24-9/28
Monday, 9/24:
1. Grammar: finish defining, practicing your PRONOUN sheet (finish both sides due tomorrow)
2. IN CLASS: finish your "Explode the Moment" Masterpiece Sentence poster with your group. You were given class time to create/produce this awesome project! Can't wait to read them all!

Tuesday, 9/25:
1. Grammar: Adjective/Conjunction/Interjections practice pages DUE FRIDAY! Finish in-class notes so you can use them to help you with the practice!
2. Finish EXPLODE THE MOMENT posters in class by Wednesday!

Wednesday, 9/26:
1. Grammar Practice Pages DUE FRIDAY!
2. Group Grammar Poster: in class you were assigned your group and started your Parts of Speech Poster. Bring in your hand drawn/clip art visual to add to the poster along with your sentence using your P.o.S. by Thursday!

Thursday, September 27th:
1. Grammar: Practice Pages due Friday!
2. In Class: finish Grammar Parts of Speech group poster to present to class
  
9/18/2012
Week of 9/17 - 9/21
Monday, 9/17:
1. Grammar Review (prepositions) Pg. 121/122 due tomorrow
2. Reading Adventure: make sure you have a great novel that you are reading daily and recording in your Reading Adventure!

Tuesday, 9/18:
1. Grammar Review (Verbs) pg. 73/81
2. Read for Reading ADventure
3. Writing: We have learned about Masterpiece Sentences/Exploding the Moment: Think about "food" and come tomorrow ready to EXPLODE THE MOMENT and create a masterpiece sentence using vivid, descriptive sensory details!

Wednesday, 9/19:
1. Grammar Review (Adverbs) pg. 109/110
2. Reading Adventure
3. Writing: Finish Explode the Moment on your favorite "FOOD" and "Jewelry/Clothes/Shoes" Remember to use vivid, sensory adjectives that really paint a picture in your mind! DUE TOMORROW!

Thursday, 9/20:
1. Grammar Review (Nouns) pg. 31/32
2. Reading Adventure

Friday, 9/21:
1. Grammar Review Adjectives) pg. 100/101
*have ready for Monday*
  
9/6/2012
Week of 9/3-9/7:
Monday:
Labor Day...no school!

Tuesday 9/4:
1. Name Card (see sample from class. Go to www.pylusd.org and click on Staff Information and then teachers. Click my name and Lang. Arts and scroll below. Click on FILES to access the example)
DUE THURSDAY!
Front Side: Acrostic Name and picture
Back Side: Answer 4 questions:
1. What activities/responsibilities do you have after school?
2. What hobbies do you enjoy?
3. What was your proudest accomplishment/achievement?
4. Who do you admire or look up to in life?

Wednesday, 9/5:
1. Name Card: Due Thursday

Thursday, 9/6:
1. Autobio Poem: final draft due Tuesday, Sept. 11th (see example in Web Files)

  

 Helpful links

 2012-2013 Miss Little's Syllabus
 Back to School Night
 Effort Rubric
 First Week Activities
 LA 3rd Quarter Persuasion
 Quarter 1: READING 2.0
 Quarterly Reading Adventure
 Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
 SPELLING