Progress Reports will be given out this week.
Reading focus: Analyzing story structure (character, setting, plot) Identifying text features in nonfiction text; Using word parts/compound words
Text: "Lost City: The Discovery of Machu Picchu" pgs. 44-57
TEST on Wednesday Sept. 16
Language focus: Subjects and predicates, compound sentences
TEST on subjects and predicates Tuesday, Sept. 15
Homework: Monday, Sept. 14 (for those who need additional practice on subjects/predicates)
DLR focus: capitalization, punctuation, and grammar
DLRs are completed in class each morning and collected on Friday.
Writing: We will be sharing our response journal writing (completed each week) with each other.
Self-selected reading: Students will read at least 20 min. 3x per week FOR HOMEWORK and record this in their reading log. They will need a parent signature each week. I will check reading logs each Friday.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009
August 31 - Sept. 4, 2009
Reading focus: Analyzing story structure (character, setting, plot); Multiple meaning words
Text: "The Summer of the Swans" pgs. 20-33
TEST on Tuesday, Sept. 1
We will be doing dibels on Tuesday & Thursday of this week.
Language focus: Sentence and sentence fragments; Types of sentences
TEST on Tuesday, Sept. 1
Writing focus: Writing a narrative; work will be completed in class.
DLR focus: punctuation and capitalization
DLRs are completed in class each morning.
Self-selected reading: Students will read at least 20 min. 3x per week and record this in their reading log. They will need a parent signature each week. I will check reading logs each Friday.
Text: "The Summer of the Swans" pgs. 20-33
TEST on Tuesday, Sept. 1
We will be doing dibels on Tuesday & Thursday of this week.
Language focus: Sentence and sentence fragments; Types of sentences
TEST on Tuesday, Sept. 1
Writing focus: Writing a narrative; work will be completed in class.
DLR focus: punctuation and capitalization
DLRs are completed in class each morning.
Self-selected reading: Students will read at least 20 min. 3x per week and record this in their reading log. They will need a parent signature each week. I will check reading logs each Friday.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Mrs. Cates
Reading focus: Analyzing story structure (character, setting, plot)
Multiple meaning words
Text: "The Summer of the Swans" pgs. 20-33
Work not completed in class will be homework. TEST on Tuesday, Sept. 1
Language focus: Sentence and sentence fragments
Types of sentences
Work not completed in class will be homework. TEST on Tuesday, Sept. 1
DLR focus: punctuation
DLRs are completed in class each morning.
Self-selected reading: Students will read at least 20 min. 3x per week and record this in their reading log. They will need a parent signature each week. I will check reading logs each Friday.
Students are required to have (10) A.R. points this nine-week period.
Multiple meaning words
Text: "The Summer of the Swans" pgs. 20-33
Work not completed in class will be homework. TEST on Tuesday, Sept. 1
Language focus: Sentence and sentence fragments
Types of sentences
Work not completed in class will be homework. TEST on Tuesday, Sept. 1
DLR focus: punctuation
DLRs are completed in class each morning.
Self-selected reading: Students will read at least 20 min. 3x per week and record this in their reading log. They will need a parent signature each week. I will check reading logs each Friday.
Students are required to have (10) A.R. points this nine-week period.
Monday, May 11, 2009
May 11 - 15
**A.R. point goal for this grading period is 5 points by May 18. Test percent goal is 85%. Students are required to read at least 60 min./wk. (this can include the weekend), complete a reading log, and have it signed by a parent. Reading logs are checked on Friday. Students need to read at least one fiction and one non-fiction book.
1/2 & 3/4 reading: We will review vocabulary and the story "Seeing Things His Own Way" (pgs. 368-379). TEST ON TUESDAY, MAY 12.
1/2 & 3/4 language: We will learn about propaganda in advertising as a way to persuade. Homework: analyzing an advertisement and commercial. Due on Wednesday.
7/8 reading: We will review vocabulary and "Juan Verdades: The Man Who Couldn't Tell a Lie."
Test on Tuesday, May 12.
On Wednesday we will begin a new story, "Nothing Ever Happens on 90th Street." We will focus on vocabulary words and drawing conclusions. Students should study vocabulary words each night.
Homework: Timed reading: Tuesday, Thursday.
If you have any questions for me, please e-mail me: tlcates@blountboe.net. I will answer your questions as soon as possible.
1/2 & 3/4 reading: We will review vocabulary and the story "Seeing Things His Own Way" (pgs. 368-379). TEST ON TUESDAY, MAY 12.
1/2 & 3/4 language: We will learn about propaganda in advertising as a way to persuade. Homework: analyzing an advertisement and commercial. Due on Wednesday.
7/8 reading: We will review vocabulary and "Juan Verdades: The Man Who Couldn't Tell a Lie."
Test on Tuesday, May 12.
On Wednesday we will begin a new story, "Nothing Ever Happens on 90th Street." We will focus on vocabulary words and drawing conclusions. Students should study vocabulary words each night.
Homework: Timed reading: Tuesday, Thursday.
If you have any questions for me, please e-mail me: tlcates@blountboe.net. I will answer your questions as soon as possible.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Mrs. Cates - May 4 - 8, 2009
**A.R. point goal for this grading period is 5 points by May 18. Test percent goal is 85%. Students are required to read at least 60 min./wk. (this can include the weekend), complete a reading log, and have it signed by a parent. Reading logs are checked on Friday. Students need to read at least one fiction and one non-fiction book.
6th grade reading: We will read "Seeing Things His Own Way" (pgs. 368-379). We will focus on author's purpose. Test will be next week--probably Tuesday.
6th grade language: We will learn about propaganda in advertising as a way to persuade. Homework: analyzing an advertisement and commercial. *Due on Friday*
6th grade spelling: pgs. 97, 99, 100 due on Wedesday (students had time to work on this in class on Monday). TEST on THURSDAY, MAY 7.
5th Period Lit. Skills
We will continue reading Under the Blood Red Sun and work on comprehension questions and vocabulary for each chapter.
7th/8th
We will read "Juan Verdades: The Man Who Couldn't Tell A Lie" (pgs. 251-265). We will focus on character, plot, and setting. Test will be next week--probably on Tuesday.
Spelling: Spelling words will be given out on Monday. Students should study #1-20 for the spelling test. Test on Thursday.
If you have any questions for me, please e-mail me: tlcates@blountboe.net. I will answer your questions as soon as possible.
6th grade reading: We will read "Seeing Things His Own Way" (pgs. 368-379). We will focus on author's purpose. Test will be next week--probably Tuesday.
6th grade language: We will learn about propaganda in advertising as a way to persuade. Homework: analyzing an advertisement and commercial. *Due on Friday*
6th grade spelling: pgs. 97, 99, 100 due on Wedesday (students had time to work on this in class on Monday). TEST on THURSDAY, MAY 7.
5th Period Lit. Skills
We will continue reading Under the Blood Red Sun and work on comprehension questions and vocabulary for each chapter.
7th/8th
We will read "Juan Verdades: The Man Who Couldn't Tell A Lie" (pgs. 251-265). We will focus on character, plot, and setting. Test will be next week--probably on Tuesday.
Spelling: Spelling words will be given out on Monday. Students should study #1-20 for the spelling test. Test on Thursday.
If you have any questions for me, please e-mail me: tlcates@blountboe.net. I will answer your questions as soon as possible.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
04-27-09 / 05-01-09
**A.R. point goal for this grading period is 5 points by May 18(2.5 pts. by April 22). Test percent goal is 85%. Students are required to read at least 60 min./wk. (this can include the weekend), complete a reading log, and have it signed by a parent. Reading logs are checked on Friday. Students need to read at least one fiction and one non-fiction book.
1/2 & 3/4 reading: We will read "The Case of the Phantom Poet" and focus on drawing conclusions and key vocabulary words. TEST ON TUESDAY, APRIL 28.
1/2 & 3/4 language: We will be writing a persuasive letter about making a change at school. All work will be completed in class.
5th Lit. Skills: We will continue reading Under the Blood Red Sun, working on vocabulary and drawing conclusions.
7/8 reading: We will begin a new story "The Great Serum Race." Any work not completed in class will be homework.
If you have any questions for me, please e-mail me: tlcates@blountboe.net. I will answer your questions as soon as possible.
1/2 & 3/4 reading: We will read "The Case of the Phantom Poet" and focus on drawing conclusions and key vocabulary words. TEST ON TUESDAY, APRIL 28.
1/2 & 3/4 language: We will be writing a persuasive letter about making a change at school. All work will be completed in class.
5th Lit. Skills: We will continue reading Under the Blood Red Sun, working on vocabulary and drawing conclusions.
7/8 reading: We will begin a new story "The Great Serum Race." Any work not completed in class will be homework.
If you have any questions for me, please e-mail me: tlcates@blountboe.net. I will answer your questions as soon as possible.
Monday, April 20, 2009
April 20 - 24, 2009
**A.R. point goal for this grading period is 5 points by May 15 (2.5 pts. by April 17). Test percent goal is 85%. Students are required to read at least 60 min./wk. (this can include the weekend), complete a reading log, and have it signed by a parent. Reading logs are checked on Friday. Students need to read at least one fiction and one non-fiction book.
1/2 & 3/4
Reading: We will begin a new story, "The Case of the Phantom Poet." We will be focusing on drawing conclusions. Test on Friday, 4-24-09.
Language: We will be working on persuasive writing this week. Most work will be completed in class.
No spelling this week.
5th
Lit Skills: We are beginning a novel on Tuesday, "Under the Blood Red Sun. We will be working on several reading strategies and language will be incorporated into this.
7th/8th
Reading: We will begin a new story "Rumpelstiltskin's Daughter." We will be focusing on summarzing this week. The students will have vocabulary cards to study with this week. They need to review the words each night. Test on Friday, 4-24-09.
Spelling: Packets will be sent home on Tuesday. Test on Friday, 4-24-09.
If you have any questions for me, please e-mail me: tlcates@blountboe.net. I will answer your questions as soon as possible.
1/2 & 3/4
Reading: We will begin a new story, "The Case of the Phantom Poet." We will be focusing on drawing conclusions. Test on Friday, 4-24-09.
Language: We will be working on persuasive writing this week. Most work will be completed in class.
No spelling this week.
5th
Lit Skills: We are beginning a novel on Tuesday, "Under the Blood Red Sun. We will be working on several reading strategies and language will be incorporated into this.
7th/8th
Reading: We will begin a new story "Rumpelstiltskin's Daughter." We will be focusing on summarzing this week. The students will have vocabulary cards to study with this week. They need to review the words each night. Test on Friday, 4-24-09.
Spelling: Packets will be sent home on Tuesday. Test on Friday, 4-24-09.
If you have any questions for me, please e-mail me: tlcates@blountboe.net. I will answer your questions as soon as possible.
Monday, April 6, 2009
April 6 - 10. 2009
**A.R. point goal for this grading period is 5 points by May 15 (2.5 pts. by April 17). Test percent goal is 85%. Students are required to read at least 60 min./wk. (this can include the weekend), complete a reading log, and have it signed by a parent. Reading logs are checked on Friday. Students need to read at least one fiction and one non-fiction book.
6th grade classes: Testing continues through Wednesday, with make-up testing through Friday.
Students will complete spelling work in class. The spelling test will be on Thursday, April 9. We will also be working on fluency skills in reading.
If you have any questions for me, please e-mail me: tlcates@blountboe.net. I will answer your questions as soon as possible.
6th grade classes: Testing continues through Wednesday, with make-up testing through Friday.
Students will complete spelling work in class. The spelling test will be on Thursday, April 9. We will also be working on fluency skills in reading.
If you have any questions for me, please e-mail me: tlcates@blountboe.net. I will answer your questions as soon as possible.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Mrs. Cates
March 30, 31, April 1-3, 2009
**A.R. point goal for this grading period is 5 points by May 15 (2.5 pts. by April 17). Test percent goal is 85%. Students are required to read at least 3 nights/wk.
for at least 20 minutes each night (this can include the weekend), complete a reading log, and have it signed by a parent. Reading logs are checked on Friday. Students need to read at least one chapter book and at least one non-fiction book.
Reading & Language: We will be taking the ARMT on Monday & Tuesday.
We will begin taking the SAT on Wednesday (4-1-09) and continue through Tuesday of next week.
5th Period Lit Skills: We will continue working on parts of speech.
If you have any questions for me, please e-mail me: tlcates@blountboe.net I will answer your questions as soon as possible.
**A.R. point goal for this grading period is 5 points by May 15 (2.5 pts. by April 17). Test percent goal is 85%. Students are required to read at least 3 nights/wk.
for at least 20 minutes each night (this can include the weekend), complete a reading log, and have it signed by a parent. Reading logs are checked on Friday. Students need to read at least one chapter book and at least one non-fiction book.
Reading & Language: We will be taking the ARMT on Monday & Tuesday.
We will begin taking the SAT on Wednesday (4-1-09) and continue through Tuesday of next week.
5th Period Lit Skills: We will continue working on parts of speech.
If you have any questions for me, please e-mail me: tlcates@blountboe.net I will answer your questions as soon as possible.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Mrs. Cates March 9 - 13, 2009
**A.R. point goal for this grading period is 5 points by March 17 . Test percent goal is 85%. Students are required to read at least 60 min./wk. (this can include the weekend), complete a reading log, and have it signed by a parent. Reading logs are checked on Friday. New this grading period: students need to read at least one chapter book and at least one non-fiction book.
1/2 & 3/4 reading: "The Emperor's Silent Army", pgs. 318-329. We will focus on summarizing, key vocabulary, and prefixes. TEST ON TUESDAY, MARCH 17. All work will be completed in class, unless a student is absent.
1/2 & 3/4 language: We will focus on linking verbs. All work will be completed in class, unless there is a change in schedule, and I will re-post.
5th lit. skills: We will be working on poetry this week. All work should be completed in class.
7/8 reading: "How Tia Lola Came to Stay," pages 133-147. We will focus on making inferences, key vocabulary, and summarizing. Students will have a timed reading on Monday & Thursday.
Students. We will be working on plural words in spelling. Spelling packet will go home on Monday and will be due on Thursday. TEST on Friday.
If you have any questions for me, please e-mail me:tlcates @blountboe.net. I will answer your questions as soon as possible.
1/2 & 3/4 reading: "The Emperor's Silent Army", pgs. 318-329. We will focus on summarizing, key vocabulary, and prefixes. TEST ON TUESDAY, MARCH 17. All work will be completed in class, unless a student is absent.
1/2 & 3/4 language: We will focus on linking verbs. All work will be completed in class, unless there is a change in schedule, and I will re-post.
5th lit. skills: We will be working on poetry this week. All work should be completed in class.
7/8 reading: "How Tia Lola Came to Stay," pages 133-147. We will focus on making inferences, key vocabulary, and summarizing. Students will have a timed reading on Monday & Thursday.
Students. We will be working on plural words in spelling. Spelling packet will go home on Monday and will be due on Thursday. TEST on Friday.
If you have any questions for me, please e-mail me:tlcates @blountboe.net. I will answer your questions as soon as possible.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Mrs. Cates - February 23-27, 2009
**A.R. point goal for this grading period is 5 points by March 17 . Test percent goal is 85%. Students are required to read at least 60 min./wk. (this can include the weekend), complete a reading log, and have it signed by a parent. Reading logs are checked on Friday. New this grading period: students need to read at least one chapter book and at least one non-fiction book. They will also create and present a book report--information will be given to students soon.
1st/2nd & 3rd/4th Periods - reading: "Nothing Ever Happens on 90th Street", pgs. 280-293. We will focus on drawing conclusions and key vocabulary. TEST ON MONDAY, MARCH 1
1st/2nd & 3rd/4th Periods - language: We will study past and future tense verbs.
7th/8th reading: "The Magic Gourd." We will focus on key vocabulary words, cause & effect, and making inferences. TEST on Friday, February 27, 2009.
Thursday-Homework: 1-minute timed reading. Please time your child for one minute, mark errors, and place a bracket at the last word read.
If you have any questions for me, please e-mail me: tlcates@blountboe.net. I will answer your questions as soon as possible.
1st/2nd & 3rd/4th Periods - reading: "Nothing Ever Happens on 90th Street", pgs. 280-293. We will focus on drawing conclusions and key vocabulary. TEST ON MONDAY, MARCH 1
1st/2nd & 3rd/4th Periods - language: We will study past and future tense verbs.
7th/8th reading: "The Magic Gourd." We will focus on key vocabulary words, cause & effect, and making inferences. TEST on Friday, February 27, 2009.
Thursday-Homework: 1-minute timed reading. Please time your child for one minute, mark errors, and place a bracket at the last word read.
If you have any questions for me, please e-mail me: tlcates@blountboe.net. I will answer your questions as soon as possible.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Mrs. Cates - February 17-20, 2009
**A.R. point goal for this grading period is 5 points by March 17 (2.5 points byFeb. 2). Test percent goal is 85%. Students are required to read at least 20 min. 3 times/wk. (this can include the weekend), complete a reading log, and have it signed by a parent. Reading logs are checked on Friday. New this grading period: students need to read at least one chapter book and at least one non-fiction book. They will also create and present a book report--information will be given to students later.
Reading: 1/2 & 3/4
Students will complete a study guide for "Juan Verdades: The Man Who Couldn't Tell a Lie," in class Tuesday. TEST on Wednesday.
On Thursday & Friday we will work on drawing conclusions and figurative langauge.
Language: 1/2 & 3/4
Students will complete writing their folk tale in class and then present the folk tale to the class.
Reading: 7/8
Students will complete a study guide for "Gecko Glue, Cockroach Scouts, and Spider Silk Bridges," in class Tuesday. TEST on Wednesday.
Thursday-Homework: 1-minute timed reading. Please time your child for one minute, mark errors, and place a bracket at the last word read.
On Thursday & Friday we will work in the Triumphs reading book on vocabulary, decoding, making inferences, main idea and details, and using context clues.
If you have any questions for me, please e-mail me: tlcates@blountboe.net I will answer your questions as soon as possible.
Reading: 1/2 & 3/4
Students will complete a study guide for "Juan Verdades: The Man Who Couldn't Tell a Lie," in class Tuesday. TEST on Wednesday.
On Thursday & Friday we will work on drawing conclusions and figurative langauge.
Language: 1/2 & 3/4
Students will complete writing their folk tale in class and then present the folk tale to the class.
Reading: 7/8
Students will complete a study guide for "Gecko Glue, Cockroach Scouts, and Spider Silk Bridges," in class Tuesday. TEST on Wednesday.
Thursday-Homework: 1-minute timed reading. Please time your child for one minute, mark errors, and place a bracket at the last word read.
On Thursday & Friday we will work in the Triumphs reading book on vocabulary, decoding, making inferences, main idea and details, and using context clues.
If you have any questions for me, please e-mail me: tlcates@blountboe.net I will answer your questions as soon as possible.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Mrs. Cates - February 9-13, 2009
**A.R. point goal for this grading period is 5 points by March 17 (2.5 points byFeb. 2). Test percent goal is 85%. Students are required to read at least 20 min. 3 times/wk. (this can include the weekend), complete a reading log, and have it signed by a parent. Reading logs are checked on Friday. New this grading period: students need to read at least one chapter book and at least one non-fiction book. They will also create and present a book report--information will be given to students later.
1/2 & 3/4 periods: reading:"Juan Verdades: The Man Who Couldn't Tell a Lie, pages 250-265. We will work on character, plot, setting, and key vocabulary words.
Spelling: Practice pages 66 & 67 and ABC order. Pages are due on Thursday, 2-12-09. TEST on Friday, 2-13-09.
1/2 & 3/4 periods: language: We will continue working on persuasive writing.
5th period Lit. Skills: We will continue working on writing a persuasive paragraph this week.
7/8 period reading: "Gecko Glue, Cockroach Scouts, and Spider Silk Bridges," pgs. 70-73. We will work on context clues, definitions, making inferences, and analyzing. We will also continue working in our Triumphs reading book.
Homework: timed reading on Tuesday night. Please time your child for (1 minute) marking mistakes and placing a bracket around the last word read.
**Remember to read your A.R. and get your reading log signed.**
7/8 Spelling: workbook pages 13, 14, & 15, these pages are due on Thursday, 2-12-09. TEST on Friday, 2-13-09.
Homework: study spelling words each night.
7/8 language: We will continue working on subjects and predicates this week.
If you have any questions for me, please e-mail me: tlcates@blountboe.net I will answer your questions as soon as possible.
1/2 & 3/4 periods: reading:"Juan Verdades: The Man Who Couldn't Tell a Lie, pages 250-265. We will work on character, plot, setting, and key vocabulary words.
Spelling: Practice pages 66 & 67 and ABC order. Pages are due on Thursday, 2-12-09. TEST on Friday, 2-13-09.
1/2 & 3/4 periods: language: We will continue working on persuasive writing.
5th period Lit. Skills: We will continue working on writing a persuasive paragraph this week.
7/8 period reading: "Gecko Glue, Cockroach Scouts, and Spider Silk Bridges," pgs. 70-73. We will work on context clues, definitions, making inferences, and analyzing. We will also continue working in our Triumphs reading book.
Homework: timed reading on Tuesday night. Please time your child for (1 minute) marking mistakes and placing a bracket around the last word read.
**Remember to read your A.R. and get your reading log signed.**
7/8 Spelling: workbook pages 13, 14, & 15, these pages are due on Thursday, 2-12-09. TEST on Friday, 2-13-09.
Homework: study spelling words each night.
7/8 language: We will continue working on subjects and predicates this week.
If you have any questions for me, please e-mail me: tlcates@blountboe.net I will answer your questions as soon as possible.
Monday, February 2, 2009
**A.R. point goal for this grading period is 5 points by March 17 (2.5 points byFeb. 2). Test percent goal is 85%. Students are required to read at least 20 min. 3 times/wk. (this can include the weekend), complete a reading log, and have it signed by a parent. Reading logs are checked on Friday. New this grading period: students need to read at least one chapter book and at least one non-fiction book. They will also create and present a book report--information will be given to students later.
**Progress reports will be sent home on Friday!**
1/2 & 3/4 periods reading:"The Great Serum Race", pgs. 222-237. TEST TOMORROW, FEB. 3.
1/2 & 3/4 periods language: We will focus on persuasive writing.
5th period Lit. Skills: We will begin working on writing a persuasive paragraph this week.
7/8 period reading: "The Lost City: The Discovery of Machu Picchu," pgs. 44-58. TEST TOMORROW, Feb. 3. Reread story, study vocabulary, and study guide.
7/8 period language: We will be working on subjects and predicates this week.
If you have any questions for me, please e-mail me: tlcates@blountboe.net I will answer your questions as soon as possible.
**Progress reports will be sent home on Friday!**
1/2 & 3/4 periods reading:"The Great Serum Race", pgs. 222-237. TEST TOMORROW, FEB. 3.
1/2 & 3/4 periods language: We will focus on persuasive writing.
5th period Lit. Skills: We will begin working on writing a persuasive paragraph this week.
7/8 period reading: "The Lost City: The Discovery of Machu Picchu," pgs. 44-58. TEST TOMORROW, Feb. 3. Reread story, study vocabulary, and study guide.
7/8 period language: We will be working on subjects and predicates this week.
If you have any questions for me, please e-mail me: tlcates@blountboe.net I will answer your questions as soon as possible.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Mrs. Cates - January 26-30, 2009
**A.R. point goal for this grading period is 5 points by March 17 (2.5 points byFeb. 2). Test percent goal is 85%. Students are required to read at least 20 min. 3 times/wk. (this can include the weekend), complete a reading log, and have it signed by a parent. Reading logs are checked on Friday. New this grading period: students need to read at least one chapter book and at least one non-fiction book. They will also create and present a book report--information will be given to students this week.
1st/2nd & 3rd/4th Periods reading: "The Great Serum Race", pgs. 222-237. We will focus on key vocabulary words, sequencing, symbolism and metaphors. Work will be completed in class.
Language: Identifying and using appositives to make writing more interesting. Using commas to set apart non-essential appositives.
5th Period Lit. Skills: We will continue working in our Best Practices in Reading workbook. Any work not completed in class will be homework.
7th/8th Period reading: "Lost City: The Discovery of Machu Picchu," pgs. 45-59. We will focus on key vocabulary words, character, setting, and plot. Please help your child study these vocabulary words each night. We will try and complete all work in class. Timed reading will be sent home on Wednesday and Thursday.
7th & 8th Period language: Complete subject/simple subject and complete predicate / simple predicate.
If you have any questions for me, please e-mail me: tlcates@blountboe.net. I will answer your questions as soon as possible.
1st/2nd & 3rd/4th Periods reading: "The Great Serum Race", pgs. 222-237. We will focus on key vocabulary words, sequencing, symbolism and metaphors. Work will be completed in class.
Language: Identifying and using appositives to make writing more interesting. Using commas to set apart non-essential appositives.
5th Period Lit. Skills: We will continue working in our Best Practices in Reading workbook. Any work not completed in class will be homework.
7th/8th Period reading: "Lost City: The Discovery of Machu Picchu," pgs. 45-59. We will focus on key vocabulary words, character, setting, and plot. Please help your child study these vocabulary words each night. We will try and complete all work in class. Timed reading will be sent home on Wednesday and Thursday.
7th & 8th Period language: Complete subject/simple subject and complete predicate / simple predicate.
If you have any questions for me, please e-mail me: tlcates@blountboe.net. I will answer your questions as soon as possible.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Mrs. Cates - January 20 - 23, 2009
**A.R. point goal for this grading period is 5 points by March 17 (2.5 points by Feb.2). Test percentage correct goal is 85%. Students are required to read at least 20 minutes 3 times each week (this can include the weekend), complete a reading log, and have it signed by a parent. Reading logs are checked on Friday. New this grading period: students need to read at least one chapter book and at least one non-fiction book. They will also create and present a book report. Information for this will be given to students this week.
1/2 & 3/4 Periods
Reading: Test on "Rumpelstiltskin's Daughter," problem-solution, idioms, literary elements (moral and hyperbole), and key vocabulary words on Wednesday, Jan. 21. Study textbook pages 190-211 and practice "O" workbook pages 59, 60, 61, 63 for the test. Fluency practice and Book Report Introductions will also be done in class.
Language: Test on nouns (singular, singular possessive, plural, plural possessive) on Thursday, Jan. 22. Review practice book pages 51, 52, 53 to study for test. Students will also be working on expository writing in class.
5th Period
Lit. Skills
We will continue working in the Best Practices in Reading workbook. Any work not completed in class will be homework.
7th Period
Reading: Test on "Summer of the Swans," character, setting, plot and key vocabulary words on Jan. 22. Students will have a study guide to study for the test. Students will have a fluency passage on Wednesday. Please time your child for 1-minute and record the number of words read and errors.
Language: Students will be working on sentence types and fragments. Any work not completed in class will be homework.
1/2 & 3/4 Periods
Reading: Test on "Rumpelstiltskin's Daughter," problem-solution, idioms, literary elements (moral and hyperbole), and key vocabulary words on Wednesday, Jan. 21. Study textbook pages 190-211 and practice "O" workbook pages 59, 60, 61, 63 for the test. Fluency practice and Book Report Introductions will also be done in class.
Language: Test on nouns (singular, singular possessive, plural, plural possessive) on Thursday, Jan. 22. Review practice book pages 51, 52, 53 to study for test. Students will also be working on expository writing in class.
5th Period
Lit. Skills
We will continue working in the Best Practices in Reading workbook. Any work not completed in class will be homework.
7th Period
Reading: Test on "Summer of the Swans," character, setting, plot and key vocabulary words on Jan. 22. Students will have a study guide to study for the test. Students will have a fluency passage on Wednesday. Please time your child for 1-minute and record the number of words read and errors.
Language: Students will be working on sentence types and fragments. Any work not completed in class will be homework.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Mrs. Cates December 12-16, 2009
**A.R. point goal for this grading period is 5 points by March 17 (2.5 points byFeb. 2). Test percent goal is 85%. Students are required to read at least 20 min. 3 times/wk. (this can include the weekend), complete a reading log, and have it signed by a parent. Reading logs are checked on Friday. New this grading period: students need to read at least one chapter book and at least one non-fiction book. They will also create and present a book report--information will be given to students in the next week or so.
1/2 & 3/4 Reading
Weekly Theme: Tales of Old
We will be working on identifying idioms, summarizing, and identifying problems & solutions with this week's selection "Rumpelstiltskin's Daughter." Any work not completed in class will be homework.
5th Lit Skills
We will continue working in our Best Practices in Reading workbook.
Work not completed in class will be homework.
7/8 Reading
We will begin working in the Treasures textbook this week. Our weekly theme is Rescue Teams.
We will be working on character, setting, and plot. We will continue to work in the Triumphs textbook also.
1/2 & 3/4 Reading
Weekly Theme: Tales of Old
We will be working on identifying idioms, summarizing, and identifying problems & solutions with this week's selection "Rumpelstiltskin's Daughter." Any work not completed in class will be homework.
5th Lit Skills
We will continue working in our Best Practices in Reading workbook.
Work not completed in class will be homework.
7/8 Reading
We will begin working in the Treasures textbook this week. Our weekly theme is Rescue Teams.
We will be working on character, setting, and plot. We will continue to work in the Triumphs textbook also.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Mrs. Cates January 6-9, 2009
**A.R. point goal for this grading period is 5 points by March 17 (2.5 points byFeb. 2). Test percent goal is 85%. Students are required to read at least 20 min. 3 times/wk. (this can include the weekend), complete a reading log, and have it signed by a parent. Reading logs are checked on Friday. New this grading period: students need to read at least one chapter book and at least one non-fiction book. They will also create and present a book report--information will be given to students in the next week or so.
1/2 & 3/4 Periods: We will review the Benchmark Assessment students were given before break. This is an assessment of the strategies and skills we have worked on so far this year. We will be reviewing and correcting answers, as well as focusing on writing a complete short answer response. We will also be meeting in small groups to work on specific skills (based on student needs). Homework this week: **Read**
7/8 Reading: Students will work on summarizing, character, setting, plot, and decoding skills. Homework: Read.
If you have any questions for me, please e-mail me: tlcates@blountboe.net. I will answer your questions as soon as possible.
1/2 & 3/4 Periods: We will review the Benchmark Assessment students were given before break. This is an assessment of the strategies and skills we have worked on so far this year. We will be reviewing and correcting answers, as well as focusing on writing a complete short answer response. We will also be meeting in small groups to work on specific skills (based on student needs). Homework this week: **Read**
7/8 Reading: Students will work on summarizing, character, setting, plot, and decoding skills. Homework: Read.
If you have any questions for me, please e-mail me: tlcates@blountboe.net. I will answer your questions as soon as possible.
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