Monday 10/1/12 is our first Reading test. This guide may help you prepare.
1. Re-read "Ransom of Red Chief." Study the vocabulary words.
Part of the test is comprehension questions on this story as well as questions that address our vocabulary words.
2. Knowledge and skills
Literary Elements --
Character -- be able to define character
and identify the following:
Static and Dynamic
Round and Flat
Protagonist and Antagonist
How does an author reveal characters to us? (5 ways)
Be able to describe how we place character traits into three categories of
Physiology, Psychology, and Sociology (what does each mean?0
Be able to identify the Four Points of View.
Identify the three components of setting.
What is the difference between an essential and a backdrop setting?
What is an irony?
Be able to identify three types of ironies: situational, verbal, dramatic
Friday, September 28, 2012
Friday, September 21, 2012
Language Arts Week of 9/24/12
Due Monday, 9/24/12 "I am from....." poem and journal entry #5 describing governments
READING:
1. "Ransom of Red Chief" by O. Henry
Literary focus: irony
vocabulary and analysis of irony in story & power relationships
assessment test will include literary elements studied to date (character, point of view)
2. Literature Circle teams will be assigned (let me know on Monday if you have already read The Hunger Games or seen the movie)
Books will be handed out; we will be reading the first five chapters this coming week.
WRITING:
1. We'll examine the writing process and review the traits of good writing.
2. Compositions for the week will include: Let me introduce myself
What America means to me
3. Informational text -- summarize an article from a newspaper or magazine (Current Events)
4. Simple Solutions -- Parts of Speech
READING:
1. "Ransom of Red Chief" by O. Henry
Literary focus: irony
vocabulary and analysis of irony in story & power relationships
assessment test will include literary elements studied to date (character, point of view)
2. Literature Circle teams will be assigned (let me know on Monday if you have already read The Hunger Games or seen the movie)
Books will be handed out; we will be reading the first five chapters this coming week.
WRITING:
1. We'll examine the writing process and review the traits of good writing.
2. Compositions for the week will include: Let me introduce myself
What America means to me
3. Informational text -- summarize an article from a newspaper or magazine (Current Events)
4. Simple Solutions -- Parts of Speech
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Language Arts 9-12-12
Greetings Class of 2013,
Sorry, I am not receiving any emails from you because the email system has been down since Monday.
Mrs. Wms.
Sorry, I am not receiving any emails from you because the email system has been down since Monday.
Mrs. Wms.
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Language Arts 9-10-12 "What's in a Name?"
"What's in a Name" Assignment:
Some of you requested the details on our assignment......
Answer the following questions with the help of your parents. Write your answer in a good essay.
Write out your name creatively using block letters, swirls, patterns, etc. Add a picture if you have it.
What's your full name?
Were you named after someone? Why?
What does your name mean?
What names did your parents consider before deciding on the one you have?
Why did they choose your name?
What is your name's country of origin? (ex. "Ivan" has Russian origins)
What is your nick-name? How did you get that nick name?
If you could change your name, what would you name yourself?
Some of you requested the details on our assignment......
Answer the following questions with the help of your parents. Write your answer in a good essay.
Write out your name creatively using block letters, swirls, patterns, etc. Add a picture if you have it.
What's your full name?
Were you named after someone? Why?
What does your name mean?
What names did your parents consider before deciding on the one you have?
Why did they choose your name?
What is your name's country of origin? (ex. "Ivan" has Russian origins)
What is your nick-name? How did you get that nick name?
If you could change your name, what would you name yourself?
Friday, September 7, 2012
Language Arts 9-7-12
Creative Writing:
draft your version of the poem "I am From..."
use the poem and the worksheet that gives you the formula to follow.
Don't worry about scratch outs and additions. We'll be typing our final copies next week.
Your draft is due 9/14
draft your version of the poem "I am From..."
use the poem and the worksheet that gives you the formula to follow.
Don't worry about scratch outs and additions. We'll be typing our final copies next week.
Your draft is due 9/14
Thursday, September 6, 2012
LANGUAGE ARTS Week of 9/4/12
Welcome Back! An amazing journey awaits you.
Language Arts is a 90 minute block which meets daily.
Common Core Standards now drive our classroom.
Remember our keys to a successful year:
1. Personal Best
2. Positive Attitude
3. Respect
4. Responsibility
5. Teamwork
READING:
This week: READ, READ, READ!
Read the mystery novel you chose. Your book report will be a detailed drawing including labels of two settings you encountered in your novel. Give short explanations of the importance of these settings to your story. Your drawing should include the title and author of your book. DUE: Monday, September 17th.
Journal entries:
Continue or finish journal entries started in class.
WRITING:
We took our REACH ASSESSMENT on Thursday focusing on Dr. Martin Luther King's speech "I Have a Dream."
"What's in a Name?" Assignment
(see handout) Due Tuesday, September 11th
Begin reviewing the 7 parts of speech using the "help pages" in the back of your planner.
OTHER NEWS:
Scholastic Book orders
Language Arts is a 90 minute block which meets daily.
Common Core Standards now drive our classroom.
Remember our keys to a successful year:
1. Personal Best
2. Positive Attitude
3. Respect
4. Responsibility
5. Teamwork
READING:
This week: READ, READ, READ!
Read the mystery novel you chose. Your book report will be a detailed drawing including labels of two settings you encountered in your novel. Give short explanations of the importance of these settings to your story. Your drawing should include the title and author of your book. DUE: Monday, September 17th.
Journal entries:
Continue or finish journal entries started in class.
WRITING:
We took our REACH ASSESSMENT on Thursday focusing on Dr. Martin Luther King's speech "I Have a Dream."
"What's in a Name?" Assignment
(see handout) Due Tuesday, September 11th
Begin reviewing the 7 parts of speech using the "help pages" in the back of your planner.
OTHER NEWS:
Scholastic Book orders
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