Sparkle

Remember to study your vocab words tonight for our test tomorrow! Also, here's a #tbt to two hours ago, when Andy won his first round of Sparkle ever, and then did the best victory dance in history. (And by victory dance, I mean he knocked over all the vocab jars in excitement, and it was awesome.)

Shenanigans...

I had a lot of fun with you all during our "peasant" activity today. Check the chalkboard tomorrow for more messages to King Ptolemy.

P.S.: I spotted a potato in my classroom, lurking next to the smartboard. Be careful. It looks suspicious.

P.S.S.: Shadow words are awesome. We spelled "love" today - spread some love to your fam when you go home today <3

Subjects and Predicates Practice

Directions: For each sentence given below, underline the subject once and the
predicate twice.

1. The runner appeared at the starting line.
2. The student arrived late to class because he woke up late.
3. John looked out of the window to check the sky.
4. The audience grew very restless waiting for the play to start.
5. The air in the classroom smelled fresh.
6. I felt exhausted from the anticipation.
7. The owners grew flowers all around their house.
8. The race track looks very wet because it has been in the rain many hours.
9. The horse tastes the hay and oats without hesitation.
10. Birds fly often in the blue sky.
11. Birds like to land in green trees.
12. Bird watchers must always wait with patience.
13. The company pays for medical insurance.
14. The bank will keep a record of your work.


From: Englishlinx.com

Welcome Back!!!

WOW, guys! Is it really that time already?! I'm looking forward to seeing some familiar faces and to meeting new ones. It's going to be a great year! Stay tuned for details coming soon regarding how to check this blog for homework assignments, upcoming projects, and fun stuff we'll be doing in class. :) I hope everyone had a wonderful summer and can't wait to catch up with all of you tomorrow!!!

Hellloooooo 6th grade. Here is all the info you'll need for your book report project. Remember to budget your time accordingly and pace your reading in order to complete your report on time.

Your book report project is due on Wednesday, May 25th

Identifying Literary Elements
Your report will need to identify the following literary elements in the story you choose:

1. Theme - Identify the theme of your story and briefly explain why that's the theme you chose.

2. Setting - Include location and time.

3. Main characters - Identify the main protagonist, the main antagonist, and give an example of a static character and a dynamic character.

4. Conflict - Identify the main conflict that drives the story.

5. Plot - Summarize the plot by identifying the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

The Work (dun dun dunnnn!)
There are two parts to this project. Part 1 is Identifying Literary Elements. Part 2 is an oral presentation.You have a few options for Part 2 of your book report.

Options for Part 2:

1. Video News Report
Present your information via a "news broadcast." You can feature your friends/family if their parents give you permission. Get creative! Maybe... have a Plot segment instead of Sports? Please make sure that if you create a video containing the literary elements for your book that the video is in a format which can be shared with me/displayed on the classroom screen.

2. Book in a Box
Redecorate a cereal box to advertise your story. The box must include all of the Literary Elements, so take time to plan the layout of your box. Example: Instead of listing ingredients on the side, list the main characters and the static/dynamic characters.

3. Book Report Sandwich
Make a 3D representation of your story by turning into a sandwich! Nommmm! The top slice of bread should contain the title of the book and the author's name. Then the rest of your sandwich should identify the literary elements. For example, the lettuce should contain the plot summary, the tomato slice should contain the main characters, etc. If you use paper, be sure to staple your sandwich together!

4. Newspaper Front Page
*This must be typed*
Using a template from Word or from the Web, create a news story about your book by dedicating the first page of a newspaper to the story. You will need to identify the literary elements using different newspaper columns, "photographs," etc. Suggestions: Use a date that fits in with the setting of the story; draw/scan pictures of the characters as you imagine them; conduct imaginary character interviews and type them up into columns...

Grading
Your rubric is as follows (total of 100 points):

Part 1 - Identifying Literary Elements
Name on project - 2 pts.
Theme - 10 pts.
Setting - 10 pts.
Characters - 8 pts.
Conflict - 10 pts.
Plot summary - 20 pts.
Creativity - 10 pts.

Part 2 - Oral Presentation
Preparedness - 10 pts.
Speaking (be loud and clear!) - 10 pts.
Eye Contact - 5 pts.
Sources properly cited - 5 pts.


If you're reading this before we discuss it in class, don't stress. I will be going into detail during class. :)

Westing Game Essay

This essay assignment will be completed next Wednesday, April 13th, in class. You may use your notes, your characterization chart, and book as you write. This assignment must be typed and should follow the format rules for all typed assignments.

You will need to write three paragraphs:

In the first paragraph, you will identify the theme of The Westing Game and will give at least three pieces of evidence from the text which support your theme.


In the second paragraph, you will identify the conflict in the story and will also give at least three pieces of evidence form the text which support the conflict you've chosen.

Finally, in the third paragraph, you will choose a dynamic character and, using details from the text, explain how this character develops/changes over the course of the novel.

Questions to prepare for reading check, Westing Game chapters 15 and 16

1. How much is the prize worth?

2. What is the thing on which the five people in the driveway cannot agree?

3. Describe the interaction between Grace and Jake. What might this suggest about their relationship? (We will talk more about how the third-person omniscient point of view in this story gives us insight.)

4. What connection does George Theodorakis have to the Westing family (according to the photos examined by J. Ford and Sandy)?

5. What is the rumor about why/how Violet Westing died? How is this story connected to Angela Wexler?***2 pts.

6. What happens to Angela during her bridal shower?

7. What does Turtle thank Angela for when she sees her in the hospital?