We will be working on the following Georgia Performance standards (GPS)



ELA6R2: The student understands and acquires new vocabulary and uses it correctly in reading and writing



ELA6W1: The student produces writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure, sets a context and engages the reader, maintains a coherent focus throughout, and provides a satisfying closure.





ELA6W2: The student demonstrated competence in a variety of genres.



ELA6W4 The student consistently uses the writing process to develop, revise, and evaluate writing.



ELA6C1: The student demonstrates understanding and control of the rules of the English language, realizing that usage involves the appropriate application of conventions and grammar in both written and spoken formats.



*Note* Class and homework assignments are subject to change depending on how much of the material was covered and or masterd in class.



Independent Reading Assessment per nine weeks:



1 completed = 79/C

2 complete = 89/B

3 or more completed = 100/ A

February 1-5-10

Monday  

Agenda

1. smart start/gps/eq

2. Before you read activities/define words to own for the story: "The Bracelet" pg 356-360

3. listen to the story on audiotape/class discussion/comprehension follow-up questions

Homework

1. research the duties and resposibilities of the Mayor of Columbus 

2. bring in a box of sweetheart  valentine candy

3. read A.R. book/do a book project 

Tuesday

Agenda

1. smart start/GPS/EQ

2. grammar- define clause/ present examples/student practice

3. wkbk pg 76

4. discuss researched information about the Mayor's job discuss the Mayor Essay & the I Have A Dream Essay. Students must choose one or the other to complete. Essaya are due on or before Feb. 26th

Homework 

1. book project/read book

2. essay

Wednesday

1. smart start/GPS/EQ

2. notebook test

3. grammar classwork Ch. 4  the independent clause: define, student examples & practice holt pg 89

4. wkbk pg 77

Homework

1. read library book/a.r. project

Thursday

Agenda

1.  smart start/GPS/EQ

2. return notebook test papers

3. grammar: subordinate clause/define/examples & student practice pg 90 in holt book 

4. wkbk pg 78

Homework

1. book project/read A.R. book

2. essay  

Friday

Agenda

1. smart start/GPS/EQ

2. ind & sub clauses classwork

3. work on/proofread essays

Homework

1. book project/read book

2. essay