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Team 1
Mrs. J. Calendrillo
Language Arts Literacy
Extra Help available after school Tuesday through Friday-- Just let me know!
Please e-mail any concerns: jcalendrillo@wyckoffschools.org
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Weekly Homework and Dates Calendar
| Buzz Words/Key Concepts | Monday 11/17/08 |
Tuesday 11/18/08 |
Wednesday 11/12/08 |
Thursday 11/13/08 |
Friday 11/14/08 |
Writing Focus: (Personal Narrative) How Writers Generate Ideas, Focusing on a Small Moment, Using a Timeline of Events, Making a Movie in Your Mind, Slowing Time Down, Leads (Action), Showing Instead of Telling Reading Focus: Classroom library, Choosing a "just right" book, Reading is thinking, Keeping a Reading Record, How to Buzz Effectively in Class, Types of Fiction & Nonfiction, Character Mentor Texts: Avi's "Teacher Tamer" and "The Goodness of Matt Kaiser," "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros Current Read Aloud Novel: Francie by Karen English *Independent Reading: 30 min./5 days at home...Shoot for a little more than last week! Set daily goals using bookmark log! c |
1. Read & Log Post-it thinking about character 2. Word Study: test today, Begin new words tonight. Word, p#, context sentece for each- 3 words 3. Writer's Notebook: Get rubric signed. Add an entry. * Food drive! |
1. Read & post-it retelling events from chapter 2. Word Study: synonyms & definitions for all three words 3. Writer's Notebook: Work on Places & Moments Chart (min. 3 places w/ 3 moments each) *Food drive! |
1. Read & Log Post-it thinking about character 2. Word Study: part 4 of wheels- antonyms or what the word is NOT 3. Personal Narrative: check for specific nouns, proper nouns where effective *Final copy and all drafts due Friday |
1. Read & Log Post-it thinking about character 2. Word Study: Create original sentences (one per word, using word and context clues) 3. Personal Narrative: Print and proofread final copy using peer feedback from class *Final copy and all drafts due tomorrow! |
Word Study Test Monday (Practice spelling, completing wheel, and using in a sentence) Wheel includes: synonyms, definition, symbol/picture, antonyms Read!
It's not too late! Parent Homework: "Introducing My Child" Letter Please write a letter to me so I have a better understanding of your child and his or her strengths and needs. Thank you for all of the beautiful letters you've written...all unique and full of love. :) |
Homeroom 6C Reminders |
Thanksgiving Food Drive! | Help needy families! | Check e-mail blast for Friday Folder info!
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Featured Authors/Internet Challenges:
Who is Karen English? Find out more about the author of our read aloud...
Is there a Noble, Alabama? What was life like during the Truman administration?
Do you know Sharon Creech (Love That Dog, Absolutely Normal Chaos)? She has a new book out...Check out her web site!
Remember Roald Dahl? His books are not just for little kids! Check out his web page...www.roalddahl.com
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