Yesterday after studying adjectives, we completed some fun on-line mad libs (remember those?) The kids wanted to know the web site. Here it is:
http://www.eduplace.com/tales/
It’s a fun way to reinforce the parts of speech. Enjoy!
Yesterday after studying adjectives, we completed some fun on-line mad libs (remember those?) The kids wanted to know the web site. Here it is:
http://www.eduplace.com/tales/
It’s a fun way to reinforce the parts of speech. Enjoy!
What a great idea . . . donate them to prisons where they can be appreciated and really used!
Spartans Book Project
No later than October 4 Select the book you will be reading. Requirements for the book:
No later than October 17 Finish reading your book. Make sure you’ve written down the title and author and any important information in case you need to return the book to the library.
Choose ONE of the following three projects to complete and present to the class. Do only one
On October 27 and October 28 – Everyone will be given 2 minutes (no more) to present their book and project to the class.
Grades will be based on the following:
Presentation 30 points
(ability to hear, organized presentation that doesn’t run to far below or too far over 1-2 minutes, clearly practiced a presentation to discuss their project and the book.)
Project 50 points
(clearly followed required rules for the chosen project, neat, organized, well done.)
Written 20 points
(well written information to accompany project that includes required information, is grammatically correct and easy to read and clearly shows student read the book.)
I sent out an email about this (and explained it in class) but there still seems to be some confusion. I do NOT give vocabulary/spelling words and tests every week. I apologize for any confusion. Studying and learning the spelling and meaning of those ten words every week is just too much for the students and, quite honestly, it is impossible for me to read and grade more than 1,500 sentences each week. I do them a couple times a month.
Because I only give homework once a week (handed out and explained on Monday and due on Friday) the students should know on Monday what is due that week. In addition, the students are supposed to write in their agenda EVERY DAY and any reminders about homework and tests are ALWAYS put on the board in advance as reminders. I always remind them about upcoming tests. Please make sure your child is writing in his/her agenda each day as it is very important.
Next week I’ll be sending homework out on Tuesday (since we don’t have school on Monday) and it will be due on Friday. It does not involve vocabulary or spelling. I will be sure to let everyone know the next time we have one of those tests.
I am in the process of creating a Spartans Newsletter, written completely by 6th grade Spartans. I’ll be discussing it with the students tomorrow. If your child would like to contribute (Creative Corner: poetry; Spotlight On: interview someone; Check it out: book review; etc.) please have him/her see me. Anyone who wants to contribute as a writer will be allowed to create an article for it. We will be working on it during Study Hall.
Scholastic is offering four more writing contests that I’ll be telling the kids about today. They are in the September issue of the magazine we’re reading.
All entries must be received by October 20.
Email Ms. Dehr (Judith.dehr@jefferson.kyschools.us) for copies of the articles from the magazine.