In Language Arts today we practiced talking to the text as we looked at various articles focusing on robots.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

-Ms. Traylor

Homework:

1. Read for 20 minutes

In Language Arts today the students began to prepare for the MSTEP.  We also went to the book fair, which will be open all week.

Have a great St. Patrick’s Day!

-Ms. Traylor

Today in Language Arts we discussed the MSTEP Prep that will be taking place this week.  I explained that this test is the replacement for the MEAP.  We will be taking the Language Arts component at the end of May.  The students were also given their tests back.  We looked at the scores and discussed retakes.  The students were also notified of their final grade for the marking period and retests were scheduled.  We also reviewed the QAR strategies using our comprehension tests to practice.  We discussed how we can use these strategies to help us with the MSTEP.

Parent Teacher Conferences will be taking place on Monday from 3:30 to 6:30.  If one of the teachers has a concern about your child, you will be contacted.  All parents are welcome to attended however, we are only contacting parents of children we have concern for.  Since it is conference week, that means it is book fair week too!  The students will be going to the book fair tomorrow during Language Arts.  I have encouraged students to make a list of books they would be interested in reading if they are coming to conferences.  If parents are not coming to conferences, students have been encouraged to bring their money tomorrow so that they can purchase new books if they choose to do so.

Have a great evening!

-Ms. Traylor

Homework:

1. Read for 20 minutes

In Language Arts today, the students reviewed for their vocabulary and comprehension tests.  We also discussed potential connections we could have had to The Jacket.  At this point, all of the compare/contrast essays I have been given have been graded.  I will have grades completely up to date by 4pm this afternoon.

Tomorrow we will be taking our comprehension and vocabulary tests.  I will have these assignments graded, as well as the interactive notebooks check and reading log, as soon as possible.

-Ms. Traylor

Homework:

1. Reading Log Due Friday

2. Interactive Notebook Check Friday

3. Comprehension Test Friday

4. Vocabulary Test Friday

Today in Language Arts, the students reviewed theme and the POA.  We also discussed how to use the information in the POA to create a summary for homework.  I have scanned the notes from class into this blog post for students to use.

Have a wonderful Wednesday! (alliteration)

-Ms. Traylor

The Jacket POA

Homework:

1. Read for 20 minutes

2. Summary Paragraph Due Tomorrow

3. Comprehension/Vocab. Test Friday

4. Interactive Notebook Check Friday

5. Reading Log Due Friday

In Language Arts today the students reviewed the author’s craft for The Jacket.  We looked at the numerous examples of figurative language found in the story as well as the genre and point of view.  Today was also a library day for the students.  They were taken to the library to select new good fit books.

Have a great evening!

-Ms. Traylor

Homework:

1. Read for 20 minutes

2. The Jacket Author’s Craft Response

In Language Arts today, the students hovered for words they do not know in The Jacket.  These words were added to the word wall.  We also listened to the reading of the story.

Have a great evening!

-Ms. Traylor

Homework:

1. Read for 20 minutes

In Language Arts today we finished our presentations on story elements for Jeremiah’s Song.  The class also read the pre-reading for The Jacket and we made predictions about the story based upon the pre-reading and title.  We will read this story on Monday.

Have a great weekend!

-Ms. Traylor

In LA today, the students wrapped up their preparations for their presentations. They then presented their story element to the class.  Audience members were responsible for taking notes.

Have a great evening!

-Ms. Traylor

Homework:

1. Reading Log Due Tomorrow

2. Success Starters Due Tomorrow 2/11, 2/25, 2/26, 3/3, 3/4, 3/5

3. All Late Work Due Tomorrow

In Language Arts today the students continued to work on their projects within their literature circles.  Tomorrow the students will be given time to finish their projects, practice their presentations, and present their work. Our class also discussed the importance of inferring and using those skills to determine what happened to Grandpa Jeremiah in the story.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Homework:

1. Read for 20 minutes

2. All late work due Friday