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May 18, 2012 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL---NO LANGUAGE ARTS CLASSES HAVE A GREAT SUMMER! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- May 17, 2012 Sponge: 7th grade Spelling Question Classwork: Students finished working on their brochure, and we started presenting them in class. Students completed a Language Arts yearlong reflection. Homework: Bring money for River Jam tomorrow! -------------------------------------------------------------- May 16, 2012 Sponge: 7th grade Spelling Question Classwork: Students turned in their novels and character sheets. We continued working on our brochure Homework: Brochure due at the end of class tomorrow! -------------------------------------------------------------------- May 15, 2012 Sponge: 7th grade Spelling Question Classwork: Continued working on our brochure. Homework: Novel and blue character sheet due tomorrow! Brochure due Thursday! ----------------------------------------------------- May 14, 2012 Sponge: 7th grade Spelling Question Classwork: Ms. Roberson introduced the last assignment of the year---the Expository Brochure. Homework: We will work on the brochure every day this week. Brochure will be due THURSDAY! NOVEL and Blue character sheet due WEDNESDAY! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- May 11, 2012 Sponge: Brain teaser Classwork: Students took their last reading and vocabulary quiz of the year! Homework: Character projects due Monday! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- May 10, 2012 Sponge: Why is it so important that Mae Tuck not go to the gallows? Classwork: We read chapters 22-24 together, and students finished the novel on their own. Students continued working on their character projects and studying for tomorrow's quizzes. Homework: Vocabulary and reading quiz tomorrow! Character project due Monday! Crossword due tomorrow! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ May 9, 2012 Sponge: Why did the constable let the Man in the Yellow Suit go ahead to the Tuck's house? Classwork: We read chapters 19-21 together, and students started working on their vocabulary crossword puzzle. Homework: Journal Check tomorrow! Reading and vocabulary quiz Friday! Character project due Monday! May 8, 2012 Desktop Stores---No Language Arts class ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- May 7, 2012 Sponge: Why didn't Miles' family drink from the spring? Classwork: LA Post-assessment. Students continued working on their character assignment. Homework: Desktop stores tomorrow! Wear your team shirt! Vocabulary quiz on Friday! Reading quiz on Friday! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- May 4, 2012 Sponge: Brain teaser Classwork: Students turned in their figurative language assignment, and they put up their desktop stores flyers, and we took our Ch. 12-18 reading quiz. Homework: Have a nice weekend! -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
May 3, 2012 Sponge: How did the Man in the Yellow Suit gain possession of the wood? What did Jesse ask Winnie to do? Classwork: We read chapters 17 and 18 together, and Ms. Roberson introduced the character analysis assignment. Homework: Reading quiz tomorrow! Figurative Language due tomorrow! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- May 2, 2012 Sponge: How does Angus Tuck feel about living forever? Give specific examples from the story. Classwork: Students turned in their desktop stores flyers. We read chapters 15 and 16 together, and students copied down their new list of vocabulary words. Students continued working on their figurative language assignment. Homework: Figurative Language due Friday! Reading quiz on Friday! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- May 1, 2012 Sponge: What are you going to do to make your flyer stand out? Classwork: Students read chapters 12-14 silently and answered comprehension questions about the reading. Students started working on their desktop stores flyer. Homework: Desktop Stores Flyer due tomorrow! Reading quiz Friday over chapters 12-18! ------------------------------------------------------------- April 30, 2012 Sponge: Find one example of figurative language in the chapters we have read so far. Classwork: Students learned about the Desktop Stores Flyer assignment, and we completed a figurative language activity. Homework: We will work on the Desktop Stores Flyer, but it is due on Wednesday ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- April 27, 2012 Sponge: Brain teaser Classwork: Students turned in their foldables and crossword puzzles. We did an L to J and took our vocabulary and reading quizzes. Homework: Have a nice weekend! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- April 26, 2012 Sponge: In what ways is the Tuck's home different from Winnie's? Classwork: We reviewed yesterday's reading, and answered questions about the events from chapters 6-11. We read an article about the Fountain of Youth, and students wrote a written response. Students were able to start working on their crossword puzzle. Homework: Foldable due tomorrow! Crossword puzzle due tomorrow! Vocabulary and Reading quiz tomorrow. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- April 25, 2012 Sponge: Name 5 events that prove the Tuck's amazing story. Classwork: Students answered questions about chapter 6, and we compared and contrasted Miles and Jesse Tuck. Students read in small groups chapters 9-11. Homework: Vocab and reading quiz Friday! Foldable due Friday! Journal Check Friday! Recovery Project due May 15 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- April 24, 2012 Sponge: Did Winnie know that drinking the water makes you immortal? Classwork: We reviewed chapter 5 and then we read chapters 6-8 together. Then, we discussed the vocabulary words and continued working on our foldables. Homework: Recovery project due May 15! Reading and vocab quiz Friday! Vocabulary foldable due Friday! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- April 23, 2012 Sponge: Why did Jesse act so nervous when Winnie wanted to drink from the concealed spring? Classwork: Students copied down the rest of the vocabulary words, and students created a vocabulary foldable. Homework: Foldable due on Friday! Reading and Vocabulary quiz Friday! ------------------------------------------------------------- April 20, 2012 Sponge: Brain teaser Classwork: Students received their CRCT folders and took their Ch. 1-5 reading quiz. Homework: Have a great weekend! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- April 19, 2012 Sponge: What did Mae Tuck mean when she said, "The worst is happening at last?" Classwork: Students learned about Bloom's Taxonomy, and we brainstormed some questions for tomorrow's reading quiz. We voted on the best similes! Homework: Study for tomorrow's reading quiz over chapters 1-5. ------------------------------------------------------------ April 18, 2012 Sponge: How would you describe Angus Tuck, Mae Tuck and Winnie Foster's personalities? Classwork: We read chapters 4 and 5 in class. Homework: Reading quiz over chapters 1-5 Friday! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- April 17, 2012 Sponge: How would you describe Mae's one special obhect? How do you know it is important to her? Classwork: Students copied down their vocabulary words for chapters 1-5. We read chapter 3 and started our simile assignments. Homework: Simile assignments due (in color) tomorrow! Reading quiz on Friday! -------------------------------------------------------------- April 16, 2012 Sponge: How would you describe the cottage that was introduced in the first chapter? How would you describe the wood? Classwork: Students received their "Important People/Places" handout for the novel. This sheet will be due on Tuesday, May 15. We read chapter 2 and started our simile assignment. Homework: Create a bookmark if you want! ----------------------------------------------------------------- April 13, 2012 Sponge: If you had the chance to stay young forever, would you take it? Why or why not? Classwork: Journal Check. Students turned in their CRCT folders. Ms. Roberson passed out our new novel, "Tuck Everlasting." We read the prologue and chapter 1. Homework: Create a bookmark if you want! Missing grades due by WEDNESDAY! -------------------------------------------------------------- April 12, 2012 Sponge: Look through your CRCT Folder. Get any missing pages from the back table. Classwork: Students finished their expository essay questions and started working on a bookmark for the upcoming novel unit. Homework: CRCT Folder due tomorrow!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ April 11, 2012 Sponge: CRCT practice question Classwork: Students took a practice CRCT, and Ms. Roberson answered any questions that the students had about tomorrow's LA test. Homework: Practice OAS test due tonight by 9:00! Journal check on Friday! CRCT Folder due date has been moved to Friday! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- April 10, 2012 Sponge: CRCT research practice question Classwork: Ms. Roberson went over some research basics, and we completed the glossary of terms. Then, students reviewed the different types of expository writing and each student received an expository essay to read and answer questions about. Homework: 6th OAS CRCT practice test due tomorrow by 9:00 p.m.! CRCT folder due Thursday. (Complete and in order). Journal Check on Friday! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- April 9, 2012 Sponge: CRCT research practice question Classwork: Ms. Roberson congratulated students on their 2nd place Gramma' Slamma' performance! Well done! We went over "Collective Nouns, Abstract Nouns, and Concrete Nouns." We continued our Glossary of Terms, and we started taking notes on expository writing. Homework: 6th Grade CRCT OAS Practice Test due Wednesday night by 9:00! This is a QUIZ grade!! CRCT folder due Thursday! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 30, 2012 No Sponge Gramma' Slamma'! Go Team C! Have a great spring break! --------------------------------------------------------- March 29, 2012 Sponge: CRCT research-practice question Classwork: Students turned in their glogs/flyers. Ms. Roberson returned their Pronoun Tests, and we went over them. We talked about tomorrow's gramma' slamma', and we worked on our glossary of terms. Homework:Meet in room F101 tomorrow during your Language Arts class for the gramma' slamma'. Wear your team shirts and bring any missing assignments or you won't be able to participate! ------------------------------------------------------- March 28, 2012 Sponge: Write the sentence. Label the subjects, verbs, direct/indirect objects, and prepositional phrases. Then, identify the adjective clause and the relative pronoun. The kitten that has the cute face will go home with Amanda. Classwork: Students turned in last night's homework and we took our pronoun test. Homework: Flyers/Glogs due tomorrow! Wear your team shirt on Friday! Ms. Roberson's classes meet in room F101 on Friday! --------------------------------------------------------------------- March 27, 2012 Sponge: Write the sentence. Label subjects, verbs, direct/indirect objects, prepositional phrases. Then, identify the adjective clause and the relative pronoun. Ms. Roberson, who teaches daily, brought us a bouquet of flowers. Classwork: Ms. Roberson spent some time reviewing the table of contents for their CRCT folders, we went over exercise 8 on page 37 to review Relative pronouns. We did L to J, worked on a possessive and subject/object pronoun worksheet and started our homework. Homework: Pronoun test tomorrow! "Nines are Everywhere" worksheet due tomorrow! Glogs/flyers due Thursday! Wear your team shirt on Friday for the Gramma' Slamma'! --------------------------------------------------------------------- March 26, 2012 Sponge: Write the sentence. Circle the interrogative pronoun. Who is the star of the team? Classwork: Ms. Roberson took some time to review all of the parts of the sentence from the sponge. We went over the test we had on Friday, and we put it into our CRCT folder. We learned about relative pronouns: 1. Relative pronouns-that, which, who, whom, whose 2. Relative pronouns begin Adjective clauses. (Clauses that describe a noun/pronoun) 3. The relative pronoun acts as the subject and the subordinating conjunction in the sentence. After we learned about relative pronouns, we took a Pronoun Check up to get ready for Wednesday's test. Homework:Pronoun OAS test deadline has been extended to Tuesday, March 27 by 9:00 p.m. Glogs/flyers due Thursday! Pronoun test Wednesday! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 23, 2012 Sponge: Write the sentence. Put commas around the appositive phrase. On the line, tell what word the appositive phrase is describing. Ms. Roberson the teacher with the accent is teaching us about pronouns.______ Classwork: L to J. Students took their Punctuation and Pronoun test. Students worked on their glogs/flyers. Homework: Pronoun OAS test due Monday by 9:00 p.m.! Pronoun Test Wednesday! Glogs/Flyers due Thursday! Gramma' Slamma' Friday! Go Team C! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 22, 2012 Sponge: Circle the personal pronouns and underline the indefinite pronoun. Neither of us saw the movie, so we didn't recommend it. Classwork: We went over the answers to our study guide, and then we went to the Media Center to work on our glogs and flyers. Homework: Punctuation and Pronoun test tomorrow! Pronoun OAS test due Monday by 9:00 p.m.! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- March 21, 2012 Sponge: Label all of the pronouns in each sentence. Identify if they are personal, reflexive, intensive, interrogative, indefinite, or demonstrative. Classwork: Students turned in their Facebook projects. Ms. Roberson quickly reviewed Possessive Pronouns, and students took a check-up over demonstrative and indefinite pronouns. Ms. Roberson introduced the flyers/glogster assignment. (We will work on this assignment tomorrow. It is not for homework tonight.) Homework: Punctuation and Pronoun Test Friday! A NEW OAS TEST HAS BEEN ASSIGNED: The Pronoun Practice test is due Monday by 9:00 p.m. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 20, 2012 Sponge: Write each sentence. Tell which sentence has a demonstrative pronoun and which has a demonstrative adjective. That student is doing well. That is an excellent paper! Classwork: Students had a journal check followed by L to J. We wrote down a few terms in our CRCT Glossary, and students started working on their Punctuation and Pronoun Study Guide. Homework: Facebook project due tomorrow! Punctuation and Pronoun test Friday! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 19, 2012 Sponge: Write each sentence. Tell which sentence has the word "these" as a pronoun and which sentence has "these" as an adjective. These are my worksheets These dogs are dirty. Classwork: Students learned the difference between Demonstrative Adjectives and Demonstrative Pronouns. Ms. Roberson reminded students about their homework assignments, and we set up our CRCT folders with pages 1 and 2. We reviewed page 33, exercise 5. (Reflexive, intensive, personal pronouns), and students began taking notes on Demonstrative, Indefinite, and Interrogative pronouns. Homework: Demonstrative Pronoun and Preposition worksheet due tomorrow! Georgia OAS "6th Punctuation Practice" due tonight by 9:00! Facebook project due Wednesday! Punctuation and Pronoun test Friday! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- March 16, 2012 Sponge: Write the sentence. Circle the pronoun and underline the antecedent. The students are learning that they enjoy pronouns. Classwork: Students worked on their facebook projects. Students took notes on pronouns and completed pages 33-35, exercises 6 and 7. Ms. Roberson taught students how to tell the difference between reflexive and intensive pronouns. Homework: Punctuation and Pronoun test Friday! Georgia OAS punctuation test due Monday by 9:00 p.m.! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 15, 2012 Sponge: Write the sentence. Circle the pronoun and underline the word the pronoun is replacing. When the school bus arrived, it was late. Classwork: Students took notes on "antecedents," and we looked at a paragaph that didn't have any pronouns, and we fixed it. Students worked on their biography projects. Homework: Ms. Roberson assigned all students a Georgia OAS CRCT practice online test. It is called "6th Punctuation Practice." Students were given a username and password from their math teacher (it is on the access page in the agenda). Students need to go to www.georgiaoas.org, put in their username and password, then select "Teacher Assigned Tests." The Georgia OAS test is due Monday by 9:00 p.m. The Facebook Biography project is due WEDNESDAY! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
March 14, 2012 Sponge: We reviewed the punctuation pop quiz from Monday. Classwork: Students took the pronoun pre-test, and we worked on our unforgettable personalities facebook pages. Homework: Bring in your printed pictures for your facebook page! Punctuation and Pronoun test on Friday, March 23! ----------------------------------------------------------------- March 13, 2012 Sponge: Write down tonight's homework. Classwork: We had a special guest visitor who taught us about fables, folktales, myths and fairy tales. Homework: BioBook Rough draft due TOMORROW! --------------------------------------------------------------------- March 12, 2012 Sponge: Punctuate the sentences. Tell what rule each punctuation applies to: The strange furry animal was brought to the vet after the storm. The teacher needs to be prepared to teach punctuation conjunctions or spelling. Classwork: Students took a punctuation pop quiz. Students learned the requirements of the BioBook Rough Draft assignment that is for homework, and students had some extra time to finish last week's biography test. Homework: BioBook Rough draft due WEDNESDAY! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 8, 2012 Latin America Day-No Language Arts classes! -------------------------------------------------------------------- March 7, 2012 Sponge: Correct the punctuation. Tell what rule the correction applies to. The class had a sub yesterday weren't they wonderful? We went on vacation on March 5, 2009 April 7, 2010 and May 12, 2011. Classwork: Students took their biography story test. Homework: Save pictures of your person onto a flash drive. Bring to class on Monday! ------------------------------------------------ March 6, 2012 Sponge: Correct the punctuation. Then tell what rule the correction applies to. The following students need to report to the clinic Stacy, Gregory, and Steve. There is only one word to describe our trip wonderful. Classwork: Students watched a short video about Abraham Lincoln and Harriet Tubman. We took our vocabulary quiz, and students worked on their biography projects. Homework: Bring in a 3-prong folder by tomorrow! Bring in two website print-outs by tomorrow! Biography story test tomorrow! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 5, 2012 Sponge: Why did Storm watch with interest as the stove was being loaded onto the sled? Classwork: Students took notes on Semi colons and Colons. We worked on page 279 in the grammar book, and students answered practice questions about Wednesday's biography story test. Homework: Vocabulary quiz tomorrow! Bring in a 3-prong folder by Wednesday! Bring in 2 website print outs by Wednesday! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ March 2, 2012 Sponge: Write the sentence. Add any necessary punctuation. Write what comma rule the punctuation applies to: Our teacher Ms. Brown loves pink. Classwork: Students took the Language Arts Checkpoints assessment. Students worked on their biography outlines. Homework: Study for your vocabulary and biography tests next week! Bring a 3-prong folder by Wednesday! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ March 1, 2012 Sponge: Answer the following in a complete sentence: How did Frederick Douglass feel about Abraham Lincoln at the end of the story? Be specific. Classwork: Students learned about their upcoming biography project and were able to start gathering information from their biography books. Ms. Roberson passed out the sentence structure test, and we went over some commonly missed answers. Students worked on pages 271 and 275 in their grammar books. Homework: Bring in a 3-prong folder by Wednesday! Study for your vocabulary quiz on Tuesday! You will need a flash drive for your biography project. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- February 29, 2012 Sponge: Write each sentence. Add any necessay punctuation. Then, write what comma rule the added punctuation applies to. After I stopped crying I washed my face The smelly old cat jumped in the bath tub. Classwork: Ms. Roberson answered questions about this week's vocabulary words. We read "The Mysterious Mr. Lincoln" and Ms. Roberson checked to make sure students brought their biography books. Students answered questions about the story. Homework: Study for your vocabulary quiz and biography test next week! Bring in a 3-prong folder by WEDNESDAY! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- February 28, 2012 Sponge: Answer the following question in a complete sentence: Describe the white woman who told Harriet, "If you ever need anything..." Explain how she was important to the story. Classwork: Students took notes on Commas. We went to the Media Center to check out biographies. Homework: Bring in your biography book by tomorrow! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ February 27, 2012 Sponge: Diagram this sentence: I studied my notes, so I will get a good grade. Classwork: Ms. Roberson made a few announcements about some upcoming assignments. (The biography test has been moved to March 7. Students are required to check out ONE biography from the Media Center or the public library. The biography must be easily readable, and the book must be appropriate for school.) We read the biography of Harriet Tubman, "A Glory Over Everything." Students received their new vocabulary list. Homework: Bring in a biography book by Wednesday! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ February 24, 2012 Sponge: Label the sentence structure: Harriet Tubman was a hero and an amazing person. Classwork: Students took their sentence structure test and completed a KWL chart about the Underground Railroad. Homework: Have a great weekend! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- February 23, 2012 Sponge: Label the sentence structure: You smile when you talk about Language Arts, for you like it best! Close the door, and turn off the lights. Classwork: Students took their vocabulary quiz, and we reviewed for tomorrow's test. Homework: Sentence structure test tomorrow! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- February 22, 2012 Sponge: Label the sentence structure: Money filled the bag; it spilled on the floor. You like me, and I like you. Classwork: Students answered two questions about last night's reading. We completed an iPad review activity. Students studied their vocabulary words. Homework: Vocabulary quiz tomorrow! Sentence Structure test Friday! -------------------------------------------------------------------------- February 21, 2012 Sponge: Label the sentence type for the following sentences: Since we had the dance, I was happy and you were sad. Around the world, there are zoos with plenty of animals. Classwork: Students took a sentence structure pop quiz, and we went over it as a class. Students completed a "Storm" activity, and students started reading "Brother" in their literature books. Homework: Vocabulary quiz has been moved to Thursday! Sentence structure worksheet is due tomorrow! Finish reading "Brother" by tomorrow! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- February 16, 2012 Sponge: Diagram this sentence: "It rained, but we marched anyway." Classwork: Students were given a few extra minutes to work on yesterday's quiz. We read the short biography, "Storm," and students received their grades for their persuasive essays. Homework: Pamphlets due Tuesday! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- February 15, 2012 Sponge: Write the sentence. Label all of its parts. Tell what kind of sentence it is. It rained, but we marched anyway. She eats candy, yet she doesn't like sweets. Classwork: Students took their subordinating conjunction and coordinating conjunction quiz. Then they took their sentence structure quiz and worked on their sentence structure pamphlet. Homework: SENTENCE STRUCTURE PAMPHLET DUE DATE CHANGED TO TUESDAY! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- February 14, 2012 Sponge: Diagram the following sentence: The cat is nice to me because I pet her. Classwork: Students reviewed yesterday's pop quiz/check-up. Students wrote down their new list of vocabulary words. Then, students worked on their sentence structure pamphlets. Homework: Sentence structure and conjunction quiz TOMORROW! Pamphlet due THURSDAY! Vocabulary Quiz on Wednesday, February 22nd! -------------------------------------------------------------------------- February 13, 2012 Sponge: Write the sentence. Label all the parts, and tell what kind of sentence it is. "I studied hard and got good grades in sixth grade." Classwork: Students took a "Pop Quiz/Check-up" on conjunctions and sentence structure. Students continued working on their sentence structure pamphlets. Homework: Study for Wednesday's conjunction quiz and sentence structure quiz! ----------------------------------------------------- February 10, 2012 Sponge: Write the sentences. Follow the steps to identify the sentence's structure. After she talked to the class, the students listened. The cat is nice to me because I give her food. Classwork: L to J. Students learned how to fold their pamphlets, and students continued working on the assignment. Homework: Have a nice weekend! Pop quiz on Monday! Shhhhhhhhh! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- February 9, 2012 Sponge: Write the sentence. Follow the steps to identify the sentence's structure. Ms. Roberson talked to us about the game Monopoly as if she did not like the game, although she loves it. Classwork: Students had a surprise journal check. We went over yesterday's pop quiz. Ms. Roberson introduced the Sentence Structure pamphlet assignment. Homework: Be ready for the next pop quiz! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- February 8, 2012 Sponge: Students wrote down the definitions of each type of sentence structure: 1. Simple: One independent clause and no subordinate clause.
2. Compound: Two or more independent clauses, usually joined by a comma and a conjunction.
3. Complex: One independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
4. Compound-Complex: Two or more independent clauses and at least one subordinate clause.
Classwork: Students took notes on the steps needed to identify sentence structure: Then, students took a "POP quiz" 1. Label all subjects and verbs. 2. Count how many “pairs/groups” of subjects and verbs that you have. 3. Circle any subordinating conjunctions. 4. Put a BOX around any coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS). a. In order to have a subordinating/coordinating conjunction, you have to have a subject and verb after the conjunction. 5. Start underlining: a. Dependent clauses will start with the subordinating conjunction. (Underlined twice) b.Independent clauses USUALLY start with the subject. (Underlined once). 6. Once you have your underlines, determine what kind of sentence it is. Homework: Practice the song and study for the next pop quiz. -------------------------------------------------------- February 7, 2012 Sponge: Write each clause. Label all subjects and verbs. Circle any subordinating conjunctions and tell what kind of clause it is. "Until she looked in the mirror." "Sarah saw her reflection." Classwork: Students reviewed page 91, and then students completed page 100 and 101 in the grammar book. Homework: Finish the grammar book work! ---------------------------------------------------------------- February 6, 2012 Sponge: Independent vs. dependent clauses Classwork: Students took notes on Sentence structure, and we practice the subordinating conjunction song. Homework: Practice the song at home! -------------------------------------------------------------
February 2, 2012 Sponge: Underline the independent clause once and the dependent clause twice. When the kids cheered, we won the game. We passed the test since we studied hard. Classwork: Students practiced the subordinating conjunction song. We took notes from the grammar book and completed page 91, exercise 10. Homework: Practice the subordinating conjunction song! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ February 1, 2012 Sponge: Diagram these sentences: The teachers seem nervous. The teachers gave many blue slips. Classwork: Students continued working on their debate script and puppets. Homework: Essays due Thursday! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- January 31, 2012 Sponge: Diagram these sentences: Ms. Roberson is lovely. The lovely Ms. Roberson ate pizza. Classwork: Ms. Roberson introduced the Debate Puppet Show assignment. Homework: Didn't turn in your persuasive essay? Bring it by Thursday! --------------------------------------------------------------- January 30, 2012 Sponge: Checkpoints Persuasive question Classwork: Students used the iPads to practice coming up with counterarguments for various claims. Homework: Didn't turn in your persuasive essay? It is due by THURSDAY! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ January 27, 2012 Sponge: Checkpoints review question Classwork: L to J. Students finished typing their persuasive essays. Homework: Essays are due on Monday! ------------------------------------------------------------------- January 26, 2012 Sponge: Checkpoints review question Classwork: Students worked in the A180 computer lab to type their persuasive essays. Homework: We will finish typing tomorrow! Be ready to turn in all rough drafts and editing sheets tomorrow! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- January 25, 2012 Sponge: Checkpoints review question Classwork: Students learned how to incorporate research into their persuasive essays. We completed a peer editing activity. Homework: Didn't bring in any research? Tomorrow is your last chance! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- January 24, 2012 Sponge: Checkpoints review question Classwork: Ms. Roberson checked students' rough drafts. Then, students completed a writer's workshop to make their writing better. Homework: Bring in any missing work! --------------------------------------------------------------- January 23, 2012 Sponge: "This was the worst day of his life." That statement is an example of what? Classwork: Students looked at some sample essays in order to mimic some of the authors' writing styles. Students continued working on their rough drafts. Homework: Rough draft due tomorrow! -------------------------------------------------------------------------- January 20, 2012 Sponge: In poetry, what is a STANZA? Classwork: Students continued working on their rough drafts. Homework: Bring in a website with information that can support one or all of your arguments. Here's an example: I am writing an essay about why I should get my driver's license. I brought in the website address: www.youngdrivers.com. There, I found the following quote, "90% of all drivers who took a defensive course were less likely to get into an accident." Students should bring in a printed paper with the information or students can hand-write the website information. Students will need to access the website next week, so copy carefully! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Are you interested in earning some extra credit? Enter the "If I Were Mayor Contest!" The essays for consideration are due to me by February 17. I will submit them to the contest. Students must turn the essays in to me in order to receive extra credit. For more information about the contest and the rules, please visit the Georgia Municipal Association website at http://www.gmanet.com/Essay.aspx January 19, 2012 Sponge: Checkpoints Review Question Classwork: Students learned how to write their introductory paragraphs, and students learned about the research requirement for their essays. Students continued working on their rough drafts. Homework: Bring in at least one website that can support one or all of your arguments by Monday. (You may have to get creative! Ask a parent for help!) Here's an example: I am writing an essay about why I should get my driver's license. I brought in the website address: www.youngdrivers.com. There, I found the following quote, "90% of all drivers who took a defensive course were less likely to get into an accident." Students should bring in a printed paper with the information or students can hand-write the website information. Students will need to access the website next week, so copy carefully! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ January 18, 2012 Sponge: Checkpoints Poetry question Classwork: Students voted on their favorite inventions. Students discussed acceptable transition words like "consequently, additionally, undoubtedly, similar to, etc." Students should NOT use the following transitions: "First, next, then, last." Students continued working on their brainstorming and rough drafts. Homework: Bring in any missing assignments! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- January 17, 2012 Sponge: Students answered a Checkpoints review question. Classwork: Students finished presenting our inventions, and Ms. Roberson revealed the topics for the persuasive essays. Ms. Roberson reviewed the requirements for the brainstorm sheets, and students began brainstorming. Homework: Decide on your topic tonight! --------------------------------------------------------------------- January 13, 2012 Sponge: Answer the following question: What is a counterargument? Classwork: Students continued working on their inventions, and students began presenting their inventions for the competition. Homework: If you did not finish your invention, it is due on Tuesday! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- January 12, 2012 Sponge: Answer the following question: What is PATHOS? Classwork: Students continued working on their inventions. Homework: If you think you need more advertisements, bring them in! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ January 11, 2012 Sponge: Answer the following question: What is LOGOS? Classwork: Students had a journal check. Ms. Roberson talked about the counter-argument and how to write it in the product description, and students worked on their inventions. Homework: Didn't bring in good advertisements? Bring in some more! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- January 10, 2012 Sponge: Why would an author use BIG NAMES in a persuasive writing piece? Classwork: Students learned how to write a convincing counter-argument, and students continued working on their invention activities. Homework: Didn't bring in your ziploc bag of 3 advertisements? Bring them in tomorrow for 10 points off. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- January 9, 2012 Sponge: Answer the following question in your journal: What is the purpose of persuasive writing? Classwork: Students took notes on persuasive strategies. Ms. Roberson introduced an "Invention Activity." Homework: Bring in at least 3 advertisements in a ziploc bag by tomorrow. -------------------------------------------------------------------- January 6, 2012 Sponge: Write down at least 3 things you would change about River Trail. Classwork: Students watched a video and took notes on Persuasive Writing Strategies. We took our Sentence Structure Pre-test. Homework: By TUESDAY! Bring in 3 advertisements (cut from newspapers or magazines), and bring them in a ziploc bag with your name on it. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- January 5, 2012 Sponge: Now that you have completed one semester of 6th grade, think of your goals for this semester, and write down at least 3 school-related goals you plan to accomplish. Classwork: Ms. Roberson talked about the verb bowl, students received their grades for their verb tests and verb projects. We filed our tests and finished our clock buddies for the semester. Homework: None ------------------------------------------------------------ December 22, 2011 Sponge: None Classwork: Verb Bowl Homework: Have a great break! See you next year! ---------------------------------------------------------------- December 21, 2011 Sponge: Write the sentence. Label all subjects and verbs. Label the direct/indirect objects. Tell me the truth about the situation! Classwork: Students took their verb test. Homework: Verb Bowl tomorrow! Wear your team shirt! ------------------------------------------------------------ December 20, 2011 Sponge: Write the sentence. Label all subjects and verbs. Label the direct/indirect objects. Did you bring the cake from my favorite restaurant? Classwork: Students put their verb projects on the wall for students to see. We made positive comments about each project. We reviewed yesterday's check-up, and students were allowed to ask questions about tomorrow's test. Homework: Verb Test tomorrow! Verb Bowl Thursday! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- December 19, 2011 Sponge: We will watch the plane (rise, raise) in the air. Classwork: Students took another look at the Verb Pre-test, and students then completed a partner check-up. Homework: Verb Project due tomorrow! Verb Test on Wednesday! Wear your team shirt for Thursday's Verb Bowl! -------------------------------------------------------------------------- December 16, 2011 Sponge: Choose the correct verb: The responsbility (lies, lays) on my shoulder. Classwork: Students took notes on confusing verbs, and we continued working on our Verb Projects. Homework: Verb projects due Tuesday! Verb Test Wednesday! Verb Bowl Thursday! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- December 15, 2011 Sponge: Write the sentences. Label everything you can! Legends are heard for generations. I have been giving many gifts this season. Classwork: Students took a pop quiz and continued working on their verb projects. Homework: Journal check tomorrow over the journal from December 12!
December 14, 2011 Sponge: Write the sentence. Label the subjects and verbs. Label action verbs, linking verbs, DOs, IOs, PAs, PNs and cross out any prepositional phrases. The principal made the announcement yesterday. The students grew angry over the decision. Classwork: Students continued working on their verb projects. Homework: Verb Test December 21! Verb Bowl December 22! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- December 13, 2011 Sponge: Write the sentence. Underline the verb phrase and circle the helping verbs. The teacher had not been preparing her students! Classwork: Students took the first semester Checkpoints Post-Assessment. Students continued working on their Verb Project. Homework: Verb test December 21! Verb Bowl December 22! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- December 12, 2011 Sponge: Write the sentence. Label the subject and verb phrase. Circle the helping verbs. Where have you been all day? He should have given me the trophy. Classwork: After talking about all of the "free" answers students were given on the quiz, students received their grades for their Verb Quiz. Ms. Roberson introduced the Verb Project (in class project), and students started working on their rough drafts. Homework: Some students have a HELPING VERB assignment. Get it to me tomorrow! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- December 9, 2011 Sponge: Diagram each sentence. I should have been working over the weekend. Ms. Brown and Ms. Roberson danced and sang at the concert. Classwork: L to J. Students worked on their verb quiz. Homework: Have a nice weekend! Verb Bowl December 22nd! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ December 8, 2011 Sponge: Label the subjects and verbs. Tell if the verb is Transitive (it has a D.O.) or Intransitive (It doesn't have a D.O.) The detective finally solved the case! Imagine a city of gold! Classwork: Students checked their answers to the verb packet against the answer sheet. We played a trash can review game to get ready for tomorrow's quiz. Homework: Quiz tomorrow! Study, study, study! Help session tomorrow at 7:55! -------------------------------------------------------------------- December 7, 2011 Sponge: Write the sentence. Label the subject and verb. Cross out any prepositional phrases and label the predicate adjectives. Temperatures remain steady in the coastal areas. Something about the situation looked strange to me. Classwork: Ms. Roberson informed students that these two sponge questions will be on the quiz! (Numbers 18 and 22, respectively.) We went over the answers to yesterday's study guide, and students worked with partners to complete a verb packet. Homework: Verb/Diagramming Quiz on Friday! Finish the verb packet tonight! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ December 6, 2011 Sponge: Write each sentence. Label the subject and verb. Label any Predicate Nouns or Direct Objects. Tell if the verb is action or linking. Barack Obama is our president. My father supports the president. Classwork: After reviewing the sponge, Ms. Roberson reminded students that there are a few linking verbs that are very common, and if students see these words in a sentence, and they are alone (no other verbs in the sentence), then they will be linking: is, am, are, was, were, seems. Students wrote down the formula for a PA/PN: Subject + Linking verb + Whaaaat? Then ask if the answer is a noun or adjective=PA/PN Students then went over yesterday's guided notes about Subject complements. Students received their Verb Quiz study guide and started checking their answers against the answer key. Homework: Diagramming and verb quiz on Friday! Verb Bowl December 22nd! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ December 5, 2011 Sponge: Write the sentence. Label the subject and predicate. Tell if the verb is action or linking. My grandmother must have written the note. (FYI-this sentence is on Friday's quiz. It is a sentence that will be diagrammed. Thanks for checking the website!) My grandmother seems tired. Classwork: Students wrote down the 6 topics that will be on Friday's quiz: Helping verbs, direct/indirect objects, transitive/intransitive verbs, linking verbs/predicate adjectives/predicate nominatives, diagramming, blast from the past. Students took notes on Linking verbs. Students completed a guided reading in the grammar book about subject complements. Homework: Verb/Diagramming quiz on Friday! Verb Bowl December 22nd! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- December 2, 2011 Sponge: Look at the following diagram stems. Pick which one has a transitive verb and write your own sentences to fit the diagrams. Classwork: L to J. Students attended the Book Fair. Homework: Verb Bowl December 22! Verb/Diagramming Quiz December 9! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- December 1, 2011 Sponge: Write the sentence. Label the subject and verb. Label the verb as transitive or intransitive. Diagram the sentence. Ms. Roberson is a teacher. Classwork: Students were reminded that Action verbs are the only verbs that can have direct objects. Also, students were reminded that linking verbs will ALWAYS be intransitive. Ms. Roberson wrote down the formula for finding direct and indirect objects (the formulas will be on your next quiz!). We went over the 2nd half of yesterday's worksheet (verb practice), and we watched the Book Fair video. Homework: Verb and Diagramming quiz Friday, December 9! Verb Bowl December 22! Book Fair tomorrow! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 30, 2011 Sponge: Write the sentence. Label the subject, verb, direct and indirect objects. Then, diagram the sentence. Ms. Roberson left us many blue slips. Classwork: Students completed guided notes on transitive and intransitive verbs. We practiced direct objects and indirect objects. Homework: Verb and Diagramming quiz on Friday, December 9! Book Fair this Friday! ---------------------------------------------------------- HAVE YOU FORGOTTEN THE HELPING VERB SONG? IT WILL BE ON YOUR NEXT QUIZ! Helping Verbs! Helping Verbs! There are 23.... Am, is are! Was and were! Being, been, and be! Hey! Have, has, had! Do, does, did! Shall, should, will, and would! There are 5 more helping verbs: may, might, must, can, could! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 29, 2011 Sponge: Write the sentence. Label the subject, verb, direct object and indirect object. The boy gave the mouse a cookie. Classwork: Students wrote notes in the journals about indirect objects: 1. The formula to find an indirect object is: S+action verb+D.O.+to whom/for what=Indirect object. 2. You must have a Direct Object in order to have a indirect object 3. The indirect object will always come after the verb but before the direct object. Students learned how to diagram an indirect object. Ms. Roberson talked about the upcoming verb bowl. We took notes on linking verbs, action verbs, transitive/intransitive verbs. Students wrote a reflection for the counselor. Homework: Verb and Diagramming Quiz on Friday, December 9! Verb Bowl December 22nd! Book Fair and Ms. Brown's (student teacher) LAST DAY! :-( -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 28, 2011 Sponge: Diagram this sentence: Dogs and cats howled and meowed at the full moon. Classwork: Class spelling bee Homework: Verb Bowl December 22nd! Book Fair Friday! Journal check tomorrow over TODAY'S sponge! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- November 22, 2011 Sponge: Diagram this sentence: She danced and sang around the house! Classwork: Students finished their iPad presentations, and we watched/voted on our favorite videos. Homework: Have a great Thanksgiving! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 21, 2011 Sponge: Diagram this sentence: Sonny and Cher performed a great show! Classwork: Students used IPads to create a puppet show of a scene from The Watsons Go to Birmingham. Homework: Forget you novel? Bring it tomorrow! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ November 18, 2011 Sponge: Diagram this sentence: Mickey Mouse celebrated his birthday with style! Classwork: Students completed L to J. We took our last Watsons quiz. Homework: Novels will be turned in on Monday! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 17, 2011 Sponge: Diagram this sentence. The scary vampire must have bitten him. Classwork: We continued our discussion from yesterday. Students silently read chapter 15 and the epilogue. For students who finished, they diagrammed 4 sentences. Homework: Quiz tomorrow over chapters 13-epilogue! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 16, 2011 Sponge: Diagram this sentence: Several athletes broke many records. Classwork: Students read an article and timeline on the Birmingham Church Bombing. We discussed our feelings and wrote a reflection. Homework: Reading quiz Friday! Chapters 13-epilogue. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 15, 2011 Sponge: Diagram this sentence: During the storm, the children slept. Classwork: We read chapter 14 and had a class discussion about the Birmingham Church Bombing of 1963. Homework: Reading quiz on Friday! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 14, 2011 Sponge: Diagram this sentence: The students took papers from the table. Classwork: We read chapter 13 and discussed what happened to Kenny at the lake. We went over Friday's quiz. Homework: Bring in any missing assignments. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 11, 2011 Sponge: Diagram this sentence: The candidates voted on election day. Classwork: L to J. Students took their vocabulary quiz and reading quiz. Homework: Turn in any missing assignments. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 10, 2011 Sponge: Diagram this sentence: The students answered the phone. Classwork: We had a journal check. Students worked on a graphic organizer for the 4 most troublesome vocabulary words. We played a review game for tomorrow's quiz. Homework: Vocabulary organizer due tomorrow! Reading quiz and vocabulary quiz tomorrow! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 9, 2011 Sponge: Write the sentence. Label the subject, verb, direct object (if there is one), and prepositional phrase. The candidates voted on election day. Classwork: Students turned in their character map/acrostic poems. Students learned how to diagram sentences! They loved it! Homework: Vocabulary and reading quiz Friday! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 8, 2011 Sponge: Write the sentence. Label the subject, action verb, and direct object. Cross out any prepositional phrases. During class, the teacher took notes on verbs. Classwork: Students took a pop quiz over chapter 10. We read chapter 11, and students started working on their homework. (Read chapter 12 and continue working on the acrostic poem/character map.) Homework: Vocabulary and comprehension quiz Friday! Read chapter 12! Character Map and Acrostic Poem due by Friday! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 7, 2011 Sponge: Write the sentence. Lable the subject and action verb. Cross out any prep phrases. Label the direct object. The students answered the phone after school. Classwork: Students took notes on Direct Objects: 1. Direct objects will only be found after ACTION verbs. 2. To find the Direct Object, say Subject +Action Verb+ Whaaaaat? Your answer is the Direct Object. 3. Not every sentence will have a direct object. 4. A direct object will never be in a prepositional phrase. 5. The direct object must be a noun or a pronoun. Students wrote down their new vocabulary words, and we continued working on our acrostic poems and character maps. Homework: READ CHAPTER 10. Be ready for a pop quiz tomorrow! Vocabulary and reading quiz on Friday! ------------------------------------------------------------------- November 4, 2011 Sponge: Write the sentence. Label the simple subject. Label the helping verbs and main verb. The students should have enjoyed the pep rally last week. Classwork: Students took their comprehension quiz over chapters 6-9. They worked on their acrostic poems. Homework: Turn in any missing assignments! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- November 3, 2011 Sponge: Write the sentence. Cross out any prepositional phrases. Label the subject, helping verbs, and main verbs. Classwork: We reviewed chapter 9 and worked on a character map for Joetta. Students then created their own character map and began working on an acrostic poem. Homework: Reading quiz tomorrow! Chapters 7-9! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 2, 2011 Sponge: Write the sentence. Label the subject. Label the helping verbs with an HV and the main verb with an MV. The homecoming queen should have been saving her money for her prom dress. Classwork: Students took a pop quiz over chapter 8. We read chapter 9 together and went over last night's homework. Homework: Be ready for your Comprehension quiz on Friday! (NOT open book- over chapters 6-9). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ November 1, 2011 Sponge: Students wrote down the list of 12 common linking verbs. Classwork: Ms. Roberson talked a little about linking verbs, and then we read chapter 7 together. Students started reading chapter 8. Homework: Finish chapter 8! (Be ready for a pop quiz tomorrow!). Complete the linking verb and helping verb worksheet. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- October 31, 2011 Sponge: Write each sentence. Label the subject and verb. Tell if the verb is action or linking. Ms. Brown teaches well. She seems nice. Classwork: Students wrote down their vocabulary words for the week. We read chapter 6 together, and students received their grades for their Spooky Preposition Picture books. Homework: Be safe! ------------------------------------------------------------------ October 28, 2011 Sponge: Answer the following question in a complete sentence. Why did Kenny feel sorry for Larry Dunn even though Larry was bullying everyone else? Classwork: Ms. Roberson had a novel/journal check while students completed their L to J quizzes. We finished chapter 5 and students began working on their open book quiz. Homework: Finish the open book quiz at home! Due Monday! No excuses! Answer in complete sentences! -------------------------------------------------------------------- October 27, 2011 Sponge: Write each sentence. Label the subject and predicate. Cross out any prepositional phrases, and tell if the verb is Action or Linking. The coach threw the ball over the fence. The students were smart about verbs. Classwork: We had a pop quiz over chapter 4. We presented our GLOGS on the laptops. We continued reading chapter 5. Homework: Be ready for an open book quiz tomorrow! --------------------------------------------------------------------- October 26, 2011 Sponge: How did each of the following characters react to Byron's unfortunate sticky situation? Joetta, Wilona (mom), and Daniel (dad) Classwork: Ms. Roberson reviewed the homework and the Glogster requirements. We had a pop quiz over yesterday's reading. Students read chapters 3 and 4 silently. Homework: Finish chapter 4. Glogs are due tomorrow! Thank you notes due tomorrow! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- October 25, 2011 Sponge: Answer the following question in a complete sentence. Which character (Kenny or Byron) can you identify with more? Classwork: After some discussion, we finished chapter 1 and began reading chapter 2. Homework: Glogs due TOMORROW! Thank you notes due Thursday! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- October 24, 2011 Sponge: Answer in a complete sentence. Is your family weird? Have they ever done anything to embarrass you? Classwork: Students began writing teacher thank you notes. Ms. Roberson distributed the Watsons Go to Birmingham novels, and we started reading chapter 1. Homework: Glogster Glog due Wednesday! ------------------------------------------------------------------- October 21, 2011 Sponge: Write the sentence. Label the simple/complete subject and predicate. Beyond the solar system lies the mystery of space. Classwork: L to J. Students took their verb pretest and transferred the answers from their beginning of the year pretest onto the correct answer sheet. We assigned the novels. Homework: Have a good weekend! ---------------------------------------------------------- October 20, 2011 Sponge: Now that you've had a chance to work on your GLOG, list some questions or concerns you might be having. Classwork: Students continued working on their GLOGs. Homework: Preposition Book due TOMORROW! --------------------------------------------------- October 19, 2011 Sponge: Write the sentence. Put parentheses around the prep phrases. Tell what kind of phrase it is. The book about birds from North America has won many awards for photography in nature. Classwork: We went over some of the reminders for the Glogster KWL assignment. Students began working on the computers. Homework: Preposition Book due FRIDAY! ----------------------------------------------------- October 18, 2011 Sponge: Answer in a complete sentence: What is a KWL chart? Describe the last time you used one. Classwork: Students reported to the Media Center to learn how to create a GLOG on Glogster. We started brainstorming what our KWL chart would look like on Glogster. Homework: Preposition Book due date has been MOVED TO FRIDAY! Turn it in early if you want! -------------------------------------------------------------- October 14, 2011 Sponge: Write the sentence. Label the prepositional phrase. Draw an arrow to the word the phrase is describing and tell what question that phrase is answering. Tell if it is an Adjective or an Adverb phrase. Sally usually brushes her teeth with baking soda. Classwork: L to J. Students took their preposition test. Homework: Preposition project due Wednesday! -------------------------------------------------------- October 13, 2011 Sponge: Write the sentence. Label the prepositional phrase. Draw an arrow to the word the phrase is describing and tell what question that phrase is answering. Tell if it is an Adjective or an Adverb phrase. Did you walk home on Halloween? Classwork: We reviewed for tomorrow's test. Students continued signing up for Glogster, and we continued working on our projects. Homework: Be ready for tomorrow's preposition test! Project due Wednesday! ---------------------------------------------------------------- October 12, 2011 Sponge: Write each sentence. Label the prepositional phrase. Draw an arrow to the word the phrase is describing and tell what question that phrase is answering. Tell if it is an Adjective or an Adverb phrase. After she went home, Sally slept a lot! Planes were going to roar over the trees and the houses. Classwork: We practiced Adverb phrases. Students continued working on their projects. Ms. Roberson had students sign up for a Glogster account. Homework: Be ready for Friday's preposition test. Study your sponges! ---------------------------------------------------------------- October 11 2011 Sponge: Write the sentence. Label the prepositional phrase. Draw an arrow to the word the phrase is describing and tell what question that phrase is answering. Tell if it is an Adjective or an Adverb phrase. She did not send an email to Ms. Smith or Ms. Brown. Classwork: We practiced our Adjective Prepositional phrases. Then, we took a "Pop Quiz" over the adjective and adverb questions. Ms. Roberson showed students how to create the picture book foldable, and she explained the different requirements of the project. Homework: Be ready for the preposition test on Friday! -------------------------------------------------- October 10, 2011 Sponge: Write the sentence. Label the prepositional phrase. Draw an arrow to the word the phrase is describing and tell what question that phrase is answering. Tell if it is an Adjective or an Adverb phrase. I found a picture of my aunt in the attic. Classwork: Ms. Roberson went over the Adverb exercise on Page 84 of the grammar book, we continued with Harris Burdick presentations, and Ms. Roberson introduced the Spooooky Picture Book project. Homework: PREPOSITION TEST HAS BEEN MOVED TO FRIDAY! THERE WILL BE A POP QUIZ TOMORROW! THANK YOU FOR READING TODAY'S LESSON. You must write each question that goes with Adjectives and Adverbs Adjective questions: which one, what kind, how many, how much Adverb questions: when, where, why, how, how often ----------------------------------------------------------------- October 7, 2011 Sponge: Write the sentence. Label the prepositional phrase. Draw an arrow to the word the phrase is modifying. Tell if it is an Adverb or an Adjective phrase. The test about prepositions will be on Wednesday. Classwork: L to J. Students signed Thank You cards for our Harris Burdick visitors, and we talked about the 3 steps to finding out if a prep phrase is an Adjective or an Adverb. 1. Find the phrase 2. Ask When/Where (to determine if it's one of the easy Adverb phrases) 3. Look at the word closest to the phrase We went over exercise 4 on page 80, and Ms. Roberson read the baby book, "Where is Baby's Belly Button?" Homework: Study the adjective and adverb questions! Preposition test on WEDNESDAY! ------------------------------------------------------------- October 5-6, 2011 Sponge: Write the sentence. Label the preposition, the object, and the phrase. Draw a line to the word the phrase is describing. She put the candy in the basket. / After class, the teacher signed a late pass. Classwork: Ms. Roberson introduced the Harris Burdick project to the parents, and we presented our wonderful stories! Homework: Be ready for the preposition test on Wednesday! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- October 4, 2011 Sponge: Write the sentence. Label the preposition, the object, and the phrase. Draw a line to the word the phrase is describing. During the summer months, I read a lot! Classwork: Ms. Roberson talked about the presentations tomorrow, and students were able to practice presenting their stories in front of a peer. Homework: Preposition test moved to WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12! ------------------------------------------- October 3, 2011 Sponge: Write the sentence. Label the subject and verb. Circle the preposition, put an M over the modifiers, and underline the object of the preposition. Then, draw an arrow to the word the prepositional phrase is describing. The man in the blue suit is a car salesman. Classwork: Students took notes over Adjective and Adverb phrases. Students finished putting together their Harris Burdick projects, we went over our Preposition Quizzes, and students worked on page 80 in the grammar book. Homework: Tacky Day on Friday! Preposition test Friday! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ September 30, 2011 Sponge: Label the subject and verb. Circle the preposition, put an M over the modifiers, and underline the object of the preposition. I wrote a letter to my husband and my sister. Classwork: L to J. Students took their preposition quiz. Students continued working on their Harris Burdick Essays and pictures. Homework: Harris Burdick project due Monday! Preposition test Friday! Tacky Day on Friday! --------------------------------------------------------------------- September 29, 2011 Sponge: Label the subject and verb. Circle the preposition, put an M over the modifiers, and underline the object of the preposition. Ms. Roberson lives near the airport in a large house. Classwork: Students continued putting together their Harris Burdick projects and started working on their homework Homework: Grammar book exercise 10 on page 64. #1-10 (Write the sentences) ---------------------------------------------------------- September 28, 2011 Sponge: Label the subject and verb. Circle the preposition, put an M over the modifier, and underline the object of the preposition. We have a preposition quiz on Friday. Classwork: Checkpoints Homework: Preposition quiz Friday! --------------------------------------------------------------- September 27, 2011 Sponge: Label the subject and verb. Circle the preposition, put an M over the modifier, and underline the object of the preposition. Four of my friends wrote books. Classwork: Students met in the computer lab to start typing our Harris Burdick essays. Homework: Preposition Quiz on Friday! Bring back parent invitations! ----------------------------------------------------- September 26, 2011 Sponge: Label the subject and verb. Circle the preposition, put an M over the modifier, and underline the object of the preposition. Over my shoulder, I saw a spider on the wall. Classwork: Students met in the computer lab to start typing our Harris Burdick essays. Homework: Preposition Quiz on Friday! Bring back parent invitations! -------------------------------------------------------------------- September 23, 2011 Sponge: Write the sentence. Label the simple subject and simple predicate. Circle the preposition and put parentheses around the prepositional phrase. Put an M over any modifiers. After she talked to him, he ran away. Classwork: L to J. Students continued editing/revising their rough drafts. Ms. Roberson introduced the second part of the Harris Burdick assignment. Homework: Be ready to type on Monday! Preposition Quiz Friday! ----------------------------------------------------------- September 22, 2011 Sponge: Write the sentence. Label the simple subject and simple predicate. Circle the preposition and put parentheses around the prepositional phrase. Put M over any modifiers. When we are in the computer lab, we are on our best behavior. Classwork: Students took a preposition song pop quiz. Students worked with their peers to edit and revise their rough drafts. Homework: Parent permission forms due tomorrow! --------------------------------------------------------------
September 21, 2011 Sponge: Write the sentence. Label the simple subject and simple predicate. Circle the preposition and put parentheses around the prepositional phrase. Put M over any modifiers. The principal is going to speak with us soon. Classwork: Students participated in a Writer's Workshop to make their essays better. Homework: Be ready for a preposition song pop quiz! Parent invite forms due tomorrow! --------------------------------------------------------------------------
September 20, 2011 Sponge: Write the sentence. Label the simple subject and simple predicate. Circle the preposition and put parentheses around the prepositional phrase. Put M over any modifiers. The food is by the sink. Ms. Jones is going to teach Social Studies. Classwork: Students completed a dialogue activity, and students continued working on their rough drafts. Homework: Bring back parent invitation by Friday! Rough draft due tomorrow! ----------------------------------------------------------- September 19, 2011 Sponge: Write the sentence. Label the simple subject and simple predicate. Circle the preposition and put parentheses around the prepositional phrase. Put M over any modifiers: Can you come to my house after school? Classwork: Students sang the preposition song. We continued writing our rough drafts. Homework: Practice the preposition song! Bring back parent invitations by Friday! --------------------------------------------------------------- September 16, 2011 Sponge: Write the sentence. Circle the preposition and put parentheses around the prepositional phrase. Put M over any modifiers: Social Studies is going to be held after lunch. Classwork: L to J. Students worked on their brainstorming and rough drafts. Homework: Practice the preposition song. ------------------------------------------------------------- September 15, 2011 Sponge: Write the sentence. Circle the preposition and put parentheses around the prepositional phrase. Put M over any modifiers. After the birthday party, the child slept all night. During Math class, the nice teacher passed papers to us. Classwork: Students finished their brainstorming, and then we started writing our rough drafts. Homework: Practice the preposition song! ------------------------------------------------------------------- September 14, 2011 Sponge: Write the sentence. Circle the preposition and put parentheses around the prepositional phrase. Trees grow in the garden. Classwork: Students learned the preposition song. We played a "Where is it" game with prepositions. Students practiced labeling prepositional phrases. Then, students began brainstorming for their narrative essays. Homework: Practice the preposition song! ---------------------------------------------------------------- September 13, 2011 Sponge: Write each sentence. Circle the preposition and put parentheses around the prepositional phrases. I found your book in the hallway. Did you study for the quiz in Math? Classwork: Students had a journal check, Ms. Roberson taught students the preposition song, and then students went around to all 14 Harris Burdick drawings to take notes. Homework: Start thinking about your Harris Burdick story! ------------------------------------------------------------------- September 12, 2011 Sponge: Label the subjects, predicates and prepositions in the following sentence: Bullying will not take place at River Trail Middle School. Classwork: Students attended an Anti-Bullying assembly. Homework: Practice the Helping Verb song! ------------------------------------------------------------
September 9, 2011 Sponge: Label the subjects and predicates in the following sentences: Ms. Smith talked about multiplication facts. After class, Ms. Chambers signed a late pass. Classwork: L to J. Students learned about Harris Burdick, and we brainstormed some observations and inferences about some of the Harris Burdick drawings. Homework: Practice the helping verb song! ------------------------------------------------- September 8, 2011 Sponge: Label all subjects and predicates in the following sentence: The fussy toddler did not listen to his mother. Classwork: Students took the preposition pre-test, we went over yesterday's subjects and predicates test, and we went to the Media Cener to check out books. Homework: Practice the Helping Verb Song! ----------------------------------------------------------- September 7, 2011 Sponge: Label all subjects and predicates in the following sentence: After P.E., the students ran to their lockers. Classwork: Students took their Subjects and Predicates test. Homework: Practice the Helping Verb song! -------------------------------------------- September 6, 2011 Sponge: Write the sentence. Label simple/compound subjects and predicates. 1. Be seated. 2. Will Anna and Carla set the table before lunch? Classwork: Students worked in their grammar books on pages 21 and 22 in preparation for the Subjects and Predicates test tomorrow. Homework: Subjects and Predicates test tomorrow! -------------------------------------------------------------------- September 2, 2011 Sponge: Answer each question in a complete sentence: Is "NOT" a verb? What is the subject of an imperative sentence? Is it possible to have more than one verb in the simple predicate? Classwork: Ms. Roberson taught students the Helping Verb song, and students learned how to do L to J. Homework: Teach the helping verb song to a family member! Subjects and predicates test on Wednesday! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- September 1, 2011 Sponge: Write the sentence. Underline the complete subject once and the complete predicate twice. Label the simple subject and simple predicate with an S and a V. Do not touch that tree frog! Classwork: We practiced labeling subjects and predicates, and we took our vocabulary quiz. Homework: Comprehension questions for "All American Slurp" are due tomorrow! Subjects and Predicates test Wednesday! ------------------------------------------------------------------- August 31, 2011 Sponge: Write the sentence. Underline the complete subject once and the complete predicate twice. Label the simple subject and simple predicate with an S and a V. The brightly colored bird did not play in the birdcage. Classwork: Students took a compound subjects/predicates check-up, and students created a vocabulary foldable for their quiz tomorrow. Homework: Vocabulary foldable due tomorrow! Vocabulary quiz tomorrow! Comprehension questions from All American Slurp are due Friday! -------------------------------------------------------------------- August 30, 2011 Sponge: Write the sentence. Underline the complete subject once and the complete predicate twice. Label the simple subject and simple predicate with an S and a V. The parents and teachers worked together and discussed important topics on Curriculum Night. Classwork: Students had a journal check, we discussed the important things to remember while giving a presentation. Students presented their "Put Yourself in a Book" projects. Homework: Vocabulary quiz Friday! "Slurp" questions due Friday! ------------------------------------------------------- August 29, 2011 Sponge: Write the sentence. Underline the complete subject once and the complete predicate twice. Label the simple subject and simple predicate with an S and a V. Did the whole class write the sponge? Classwork: Students took notes on Subjects and Predicates. Then, students worked on their story comprehension questions and studied for Thursday's vocabulary quiz. Homework: Vocabulary quiz Thursday! Journal check tomorrow! "Put Yourself in a Book" presentations tomorrow! -------------------------------------------------------------- August 26, 2011 Sponge: Write down all 23 helping verbs: am, are, is, was, were, be, being, been, do, does, did, shall, will, may, must, might, have, has, had, can, could, would, should. Classwork: Students turned in their projects, and Ms. Brown read the "All American Slurp." Students worked on comprehension questions for the short story. Homework: Journal check on Tuesday! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ August 25, 2011 Sponge: Label the subjects and predicates of the following sentence. Tell what kind of sentence it is: "Can the students pass the test?" Classwork: Students took notes on Natural and Inverted sentences; students copied their vocabulary words, and they continued working on their project. Homework: Projects due tomorrow! Journal check on Tuesday! ---------------------------------------------------------- August 24, 2011 Sponge: Label the subjects and predicates of the following sentence: "Ms. Brown and Ms. Smith will give you a test soon." Classwork: Students received and filed their pre-tests. We received our vocabulary words for the literature unit, and students continued working on their projects. Homework: Books checked out yesterday are due September 6! Project due Friday! Sentence worksheet due tomorrow! ------------------------------------------------------------ August 23, 2011 Sponge: Name two reasons why a student might go to the Media Center. Classwork: Students had a Media Center orientation today with Ms. MacMillan. Homework: Books checked out today are due September 6! ---------------------------------------------------------- August 22, 2011 Sponge: Label each group of words as a sentence or a fragment: "On the bus" and "We ride on the bus" Classwork: Ms. Roberson completed a materials check. She went over the new classroom rules, we talked about our behavior in the Media Center tomorrow, and we continued working on our book projects. Homework: Didn't have your materials today? Bring them tomorrow! ------------------------------------------------------------------ August 19, 2011 Sponge: What is a fragment? Give an example of one. Classwork: Students continued working on their "Put Yourself in a Book" projects. Homework: Materials check on MONDAY! Make sure you have your composition notebook, binder, and 5 dividers! The dividers should say: Grammar, Writing, Literature, L to J, and Important Handouts. ------------------------------------------------------------- August 18, 2011 Sponge: In writing, what is the difference between 1st person and 3rd person? Classwork: Students came up with classroom rules, and Ms. Roberson introduced the "Put Yourself in a Book" project. Homework: Cover all textbooks. Materials check on Monday ---------------------------------------------------------- August 17, 2011 Sponge: Why is it important to have classroom rules? Classwork: Students took the 6th Grade Pre-Test and the Subjects and Predicates Pre-test. Students brainstormed a list of classroom rules. Homework: Cover all textbooks. Picture due tomorrow! -------------------------------------------------------------- August 16, 2011 Sponge: List 3 characteristics of a good teacher and 3 characteristics of a good student. Classwork: Ms. Roberson gave students a new seating chart, we went over the classroom rules, and students started working on their "Clock Buddies." Homework: Syllabus signature due tomorrow! Picture due Thursday! Cover all textbooks by FRIDAY! ----------------------------------------- August 15, 2011 Sponge: Students filled out "Student Information Sheets" while Ms. Roberson took attendance. Classwork: We had introductions, Ms. Roberson talked about 1st day procedures, and students received a copy of the syllabus. Homework: Bring in a picture of yourself. Cover ALL textbooks, Syllabus signature due Wednesday! -----------------------------------------------------------------------
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