In Language Arts today the students were introduced to the point of view rap song.  We will be using this tool to help us remember the different types of point of view.

The students also learned how to write a constructed response.  We specifically focused on author’s purpose as well as how to use and cite textual evidence to support our thinking.

Lastly, the students played a game to help them learn their vocabulary words.

All late assignments are due at 3:05 today.  I will not be able to accept (vocab word) any assignment that was due Friday, October 7th or earlier.

Have a great weekend!

Homework:

1. Read for 20 minutes
2. Article of the Week Response Due Monday

In Language Arts today the students read the story, “Eleven.”  While they were reading, they identified the author’s purpose for writing the story. Tomorrow, we will be working on creating a response about the author’s purpose and using textual evidence to support our thinking.

The students also continued to learn about point of view.

Lastly, the students were given time to work with the words on the word wall.

Next Friday is the end of the marking period which means all late work is due tomorrow.  Any assignment that is not turned in by 3:05 will not be accepted by any teacher.

Have a great evening!

Homework:

1. Reading Log Due Tomorrow
2. Summer Learning Due Tomorrow
3. All Late Work Due Tomorrow

Today in Language Arts the students learned about point of view.  We discussed that there are four different perspectives a story can come from and they were given a flow chart to help them find the right point of view in a text.  This was glued into their interactive notebooks.

The students also learned about the last two types of text features.

Lastly, the students reviewed the text features within their article of the week and how this helps them gain a better understanding of the article.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Homework:

1. Read for 20 minutes
2. Summer Learning Due Friday
3. All Late Work Due Friday

In Language Arts today the students wrapped up their vocabulary word wall.  They then presented the words to their classmates.  I will have a picture of our word wall on the blog post tomorrow.

The students also continued to learn about text features and we applied what we have learned to our article of the week. We read the article in class today too.

Lastly, the students began learning about point of view.

I sent home progress reports with students who have a 70% or lower as their grade for this marking period.  The students were asked to have the progress report signed and returned by Friday.  A majority of the students received this grade due to missing work.  All students can turn in any missing assignment between now and Friday for full credit.

Have a great evening!

Homework:

1. Read for 20 minutes
2. Summer Learning Due Friday
3. All Late Work Due Friday

In Language Arts today the students built their first interactive word wall.  These will be the vocabulary words they are tested on in the future.  Typically, vocabulary tests occur two to three weeks after the wall is created. I will also be giving the students the link to a website where they can play games with their vocabulary words.

The students also continued to learn about text features and they looked for text features they have learned about in their article of the week.

Have a great evening!

Homework:

1. Read for 20 minutes
2. Summer Learning Due Friday
3. All Late Work Due Friday

In Language Arts today the students turned in their reading log.  They also continued to learn about text features and reviewed author’s purpose.

Lastly, the students spent time on a website we use called MobyMax.  This is a website that furthers their skills in reading, grammar, vocabulary, mathematics, and science.  In our class, we will be focusing primarily on the grammar portion.  The students will be provided with activities through the program that reinforce the grammar that we are learning about in class.  We have not started grammar lessons yet and will not be doing so until the second marking period. Today the students took the placement test to set up the program and practiced logging in.  Like most Language Arts assignments, the students will be provided with class time to work in MobyMax and will only be required to do this at home if they do not complete the program during class time.

Please pay close attention to the homework assignments on today’s post.  The first marking period ends two weeks from today and since it is the beginning of the year and we haven’t had a lot of assignments, completing each task is crucial.  The reading log/book summary for the summer learning assignment is in the grade book as summative per district requirements.  That means it counts as a test grade.  All students have until next Friday to submit this assignment.  Please make sure that the assignment is completed or it will greatly impact grades for first marking period.

Have a fantastic weekend!

Homework:

1. Read for 20 minutes
2. Article of the Week Main Idea Response Due Monday
3. Summer Learning Assignment Due Friday
4. All Late Work Due Friday