**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.
Monday, May 11, 2009
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.
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