- Complete Ex. C-D in Rules p. 12.
- Read Chapter Twelve in The Giver.
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Monday, September 29, 2014
Homework for Tuesday, Sept. 30
- Read Chapter 11 in The Giver.
- Finish Verb Ex. A-B in Rules of the Game p. 12.
Friday, September 26, 2014
Quiz on Monday!
There will be a basic, unintimidating quiz on Monday on the reading thus far.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Homework for Thursday
Just finish Reading Log. If you have questions on 9 and 10 regarding irony, we'll discuss them tomorrow and I will give the first 15 minutes to polish.
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Reading Log Now Due THURSDAY!
Please work in it tonight, and come into class with specific questions for tomorrow!
Monday, September 22, 2014
Vocabulary List 2 - Ch. 3-8 in The Giver
6th Grade English
Vocabulary List 2- The Giver Ch. 3-8
• Flashcards Due Tuesday, September 23- include parts of speech
• 8 Sentences Due Thursday, September 25
• Vocab. Test on Friday, September 26
1. petulant
2. conviction
3. remorse
4. infraction
5. indulgent
6. inadequate
7. lapses
8. serene
9. avert
10. crescendo
11. fleeting
12. meticulous
Vocabulary List 2- The Giver Ch. 3-8
• Flashcards Due Tuesday, September 23- include parts of speech
• 8 Sentences Due Thursday, September 25
• Vocab. Test on Friday, September 26
1. petulant
2. conviction
3. remorse
4. infraction
5. indulgent
6. inadequate
7. lapses
8. serene
9. avert
10. crescendo
11. fleeting
12. meticulous
Friday, September 19, 2014
Reading Log Chapters 1-5 in the Giver due Wed.
Here is the reading log due Wednesday, Sept. 24
The Giver
Reading Log Chapters 1-5
1. Where and when is the story set? What do you think might have occurred in the world before this society was formed?
2. From what point of view is the story told? How do you think this impacts the level of suspense in the story?
3. Why was Jonas apprehensive when an unidentified aircraft flew over the community?
4. What is “precision of language”? Give one example of Jonas being mindful of “precision of language.” Why do you think this is such an important component in the community?
5. Describe Jonas’ family unit. (Describe the different members briefly in bullet point form.)
6. What is Jonas’ reaction to Lily’s comment about his unique eyes? Do you think the community’s preference to treat everyone the same and ignore differences makes the community better or worse than our present-day society? Why or why not?
7. What do you think is being foreshadowed through Jonas’ experience with the apple?
8. In Jonas’ community, the Speaker makes announcements on a regular basis. What does this practice reveal about the society?
9. What is “irony”? (Look it up!)
10. Why is it ironic when Larissa implies that Edna’s life had little meaning?
11. Why do you think children are not allowed to attend celebrations of release in the House of the Old?
12. What are the society’s rules about nakedness and Stirrings? Why do you think these rules exist?
Prediction: What assignment do you think Jonas will receive at the Ceremony of Twelve?
The Giver
Reading Log Chapters 1-5
1. Where and when is the story set? What do you think might have occurred in the world before this society was formed?
2. From what point of view is the story told? How do you think this impacts the level of suspense in the story?
3. Why was Jonas apprehensive when an unidentified aircraft flew over the community?
4. What is “precision of language”? Give one example of Jonas being mindful of “precision of language.” Why do you think this is such an important component in the community?
5. Describe Jonas’ family unit. (Describe the different members briefly in bullet point form.)
6. What is Jonas’ reaction to Lily’s comment about his unique eyes? Do you think the community’s preference to treat everyone the same and ignore differences makes the community better or worse than our present-day society? Why or why not?
7. What do you think is being foreshadowed through Jonas’ experience with the apple?
8. In Jonas’ community, the Speaker makes announcements on a regular basis. What does this practice reveal about the society?
9. What is “irony”? (Look it up!)
10. Why is it ironic when Larissa implies that Edna’s life had little meaning?
11. Why do you think children are not allowed to attend celebrations of release in the House of the Old?
12. What are the society’s rules about nakedness and Stirrings? Why do you think these rules exist?
Prediction: What assignment do you think Jonas will receive at the Ceremony of Twelve?
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Grammar Test Study Sheet- Test on Friday, Sept. 19
Grammar Test on Friday, Sept. 19th
6th Study Sheet for Grammar Test 1
Nouns and Pronouns
NOUNS:
1. Be able to identify the nouns in a sentence! Remember: Nouns are a person, place, thing, idea (or concept, such as a religion or belief), or emotion.
Helpful Noun Suffixes:
-ion (i.e. confusion, compassion, expedition, competition)
-ness (i.e. happiness, loneliness, tenderness, vagueness)
-ist (this is used for a kind of person, i.e. dentist, artist, chemist, clarinetist)
Helpful noun hint: if you can put a, an, the, or my/your/our in front of a word it is a noun!
• It is an honor to help you.
• My decision is final.
• Your anger is obvious.
2. Be able to identify proper and common nouns and punctuate each correctly.
Common nouns: not capitalized! General nouns, such as ocean, street, car, shoe, children
• SEASONS: are considered common nouns- not capitalized, such as winter, spring, summer, fall.
• Subjects: general subjects are NOT capitalized, such as math, science, social studies.
Proper nouns are SPECIFIC NOUNS, languages, brand-names, or titles which are capitalized, such as Uncle Bill, Spanish rice, Nike, Dr. Smith, Spring Street
• Subjects: A specific class like The Chemistry of Painting or History of the Civil War is capitalized. ALSO, all classes that are languages are capitalized, such as English, Spanish, French, etc.
PRONOUNS:
3. Be able to identify pronouns in a sentence.
(see page 6 for full list)
4. Be able to distinguish when to use:
• its vs. it’s
• their vs. there vs. they’re
• your vs. you’re
6th Study Sheet for Grammar Test 1
Nouns and Pronouns
NOUNS:
1. Be able to identify the nouns in a sentence! Remember: Nouns are a person, place, thing, idea (or concept, such as a religion or belief), or emotion.
Helpful Noun Suffixes:
-ion (i.e. confusion, compassion, expedition, competition)
-ness (i.e. happiness, loneliness, tenderness, vagueness)
-ist (this is used for a kind of person, i.e. dentist, artist, chemist, clarinetist)
Helpful noun hint: if you can put a, an, the, or my/your/our in front of a word it is a noun!
• It is an honor to help you.
• My decision is final.
• Your anger is obvious.
2. Be able to identify proper and common nouns and punctuate each correctly.
Common nouns: not capitalized! General nouns, such as ocean, street, car, shoe, children
• SEASONS: are considered common nouns- not capitalized, such as winter, spring, summer, fall.
• Subjects: general subjects are NOT capitalized, such as math, science, social studies.
Proper nouns are SPECIFIC NOUNS, languages, brand-names, or titles which are capitalized, such as Uncle Bill, Spanish rice, Nike, Dr. Smith, Spring Street
• Subjects: A specific class like The Chemistry of Painting or History of the Civil War is capitalized. ALSO, all classes that are languages are capitalized, such as English, Spanish, French, etc.
PRONOUNS:
3. Be able to identify pronouns in a sentence.
(see page 6 for full list)
4. Be able to distinguish when to use:
• its vs. it’s
• their vs. there vs. they’re
• your vs. you’re
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Monday, September 15, 2014
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Homework for Monday, September 15
Please read Chapters 1-3 in The Giver and be prepared for a basic quiz.
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