Entries from August 2007 ↓

1. prance

2. encroach

3. smitten

4. allude

5. fleet

6. parallel

7. horizontal

8. vertical

9. bliss

10. drench
Tuesday September 4. 2007 = *Quiz for all classes*

*Enriched ONLY -turn in 3 vocabulary cartoons*

*ENRICHED ONLY– create 3 vocabulary cartoons* –word, pronunciation, part of speech, definition(s), Sounds like: (clue), Cartoon with caption, and 3 sentences.

AR Book and Test INFORMATION
4+ points
Grade Level: 5.0-8.0
Must have green dot!

Regular Lang. Arts
AR test due: September 21

Enriched Lang. Arts AR test due dates:
September 14
September 28
Spinner Book Report
1st Nine Weeks Book Report
Due Date (All classes): October 3, 07
Requirements (All classes):
You will create a spinner with two pieces of paper. One (or more) piece(s) will fit on top of the other. I will provide you with a brass paper fastener for the center. You must cut out an information window in the top piece so that you can see information on the bottom sheet. You may use any materials to create this, and it may be in any shape.
You must make this project in color, legible, and neat.
Please make sure that the following information is on each sheet.
*Example will be shown in class on Wednesday, August 29, 07.
Top sheet: (Top sheet must spin or move)
Title
Author
AR points
AR level
Your name
Class period
Lang. Arts
*Illustrate the setting or main characters.
* Use a themed item stemming from the setting or main characters for the information on the bottom sheet.
Bottom sheet:
Divide into 4 even parts:
1. main characters (In two paragraphs describe characters physically and emotionally)
2. setting (In one or two paragraphs describe the place, time, climate, culture…)
3. plot (In three or more paragraphs summarize the story .)
4. opinion (In 2 paragraphs describe what you thought about the book- good and bad.)

1. abduct

2. guerrillas

3. buffoon

4. flounder

5. culture

6. elegant

7. inhabit

8. goad

9. fertile

10. aqueduct

Tuesday August 28. 2007 = *Quiz for all classes*

*Enriched ONLY -turn in 3 vocabulary cartoons*

*ENRICHED ONLY– create 3 vocabulary cartoons* –word, pronunciation, part of speech, definition(s), Sounds like: (clue), Cartoon with caption, and 3 sentences.

Parents and students,

  Today I sent home a “test” with my students.  This is not a graded test.  Instead, it is something to get your student thinking.  Hopefully, students shared these with parents, siblings, etc.  I was thinking it may involve some problem solving /critical thinking–aloud:)  I will go over the answers with  the students in class on Tuesday.  Have a great night!

Parents,

   Please send back as much information as soon as possible.  We do understand that we sent A LOT home to you.  We would love to have it all back before Friday, if possible.  Please have your student complete the textbook damage sheet and bring it back as soon as he/she can.  Thank you for all your help!  Today was a wonderful day!  We are soooo happy with all of our students!  This year is going to be GREAT!