Maypearl Independent School District |
400 Panther Lane |
6th Grade Language Arts
Mrs. Scott
NOVEL STUDY |
AR POINTS |
ASSIGNMENTS |
Our study of Greek Mythology will encompass the reading of several familiar Greek myths in short story form. I look forward to the activities and games that go along with this unit. We finish the study with group projects based on the myths in different game formats.
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10 AR Points of outside reading are required each six weeks. These 10 points are weighted as a test grade for each six weeks. 888888888888 AR points are due on May 21. This is a test grade! |
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ORAL BOOK REPORT SIGN UPS WILL BEGIN SOON FOR THE 2ND SEMESTER. YOUR STUDENT WILL BE REQUIRED TO SIGN UP FOR A DATE TO PRESENT AN ORAL REPORT ON ONE OF HIS/HER FAVORITE BOOKS. They will also be expected to turn in a "Sandwich Book Report" prior to presentation.
Oral Book Report Requirements: TITLE,AUTHOR,MAIN CHARACTERS, PROBLEM/CONFLICT, 3 MAJOR EVENTS, RESOLUTION, GENRE, AND RATING BY STUDENT They will then be asked questions about their books by their classmates. |
All Spelling and Writing Assignments will be done in cursive handwriting for the 2nd semester. *************
THE LIBRARY WILL CLOSE FOR THE YEAR ON MAY 21. MAKE SURE YOUR STUDENT HAS RETURNED ALL CHECKED OUT BOOKS AND PAID FINES SO THEY WILL RECEIVE A REPORT CARD AT THE END OF THE YEAR.
*** All library books are due on Friday, May 21. They school library will close on this date for inventory. *** gods flipbooks are due 5/19 Power Point biographies are due 5/19 |
To promote and enhance their reading skills, I ask that each student read 15-20 minutes each evening. They should have at least one library book in their possession at any time. WE GO TO THE LIBRARY DURING CLASS EACH WEDNESDAY.
Supplies *************** Please make sure your student has pencils and notebook paper. 5th 6 Weeks Reward Again, the teachers are planning a fun event for the end of the 5th six weeks for our students who are maturing into Middle Schoolers. No more than Demerits and no late or missing work will be required. *************** Please check your student's planner regularly to see if there are any demerits that have been assigned that you are not aware of. |
Week of May 24 Spelling list #16 for Period 1 MONDAY: Read Odysseus-Voyage of Odysseus Complete myth element charts Mythology Review Power Point Presentations *Test tomorrow-Mythology Final TUESDAY: Myth Final Work on Heracles cartoon strips Monster Cards Air Hogs Game for AR 100 point people -Hercules movie (fill in 12 labors) THURSDAY: Power Point Presentations Finish Heracles Cartoons FRIDAY: 1/2 Day EARLY RELEASE Power Point Presentations Webquest on Poetry(Computer Lab) http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/pages/webpoetrycw.html#task
*Check wth your student about overdue book fines.....they add up fast!
********************************************* IT WOULD BE VERY HELPFUL TO YOUR STUDENT IF THEY HAD A FLASHDRIVE TO USE IN OUR CLASS. THIS IS NOT REQUIRED, JUST SUGGESTED. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ MRS. SCOTT'S EMAIL: |
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