Students and Parents,
We only have 17 more days of school left! Unbelievable isn't it? This school year has flown by, and we have accomplished much! I am very proud of the work that our Team 602 6th graders have done this year, and hope that they will continue to accomplish great things in our final days in school.
Parents, we are currently reading our classroom novel, "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowery. It is an amazing book that takes place during the Holocaust. In the last few weeks our students have learned a tremendous amount about the Holocaust.
We will be starting our week long Holocaust project on next Monday, which will include the students designing their own Holocaust jewelry, among other things.
The students, also, received new vocabulary words this week. These words were 14 "confusing words" that they should be familiar with, and have a grasp on, before moving on to 7th grade.
I hope you all have enjoyed the school year, and as always, "Happy Reading!"
K. Jones
Team 602
ELA/Reading
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
BOOK TALK SCHEDULE
Parents and Friends,
As discussed on our class syllabus and at Open House last evening, Book Talks will be scheduled. Students will be given the opportunity to choose the date(s) they want. A calendar of the scheduled Book Talks will be posted in the classroom to serve as a reminder to the students. It is the student's responsibility to be aware of and ready for Book Talk dates and deadlines. Book Talks will count as 2 test grades.
Students have had their first trips to the library already, so all should have a book to complete reading, logging and book talks on.
Book Talk Deadlines: October 28th, January 27th and April 27th.
Happy Reading and Writing,
K. Jones
ELA, Team 602
As discussed on our class syllabus and at Open House last evening, Book Talks will be scheduled. Students will be given the opportunity to choose the date(s) they want. A calendar of the scheduled Book Talks will be posted in the classroom to serve as a reminder to the students. It is the student's responsibility to be aware of and ready for Book Talk dates and deadlines. Book Talks will count as 2 test grades.
Students have had their first trips to the library already, so all should have a book to complete reading, logging and book talks on.
Book Talk Deadlines: October 28th, January 27th and April 27th.
Happy Reading and Writing,
K. Jones
ELA, Team 602
NEW VOCABULARY WORDS - TEST FRIDAY!
NEW VOCABULARY WORDS:
1. Definite
2. deny
3. descendant
4. doubtful
5. majority
6. navigator
7. reliable
8. symbol
9. twilight
10. vivid
1. Write the definition and part of speech for each word - due Wednesday, August 31, 2011.
2. Use each word correctly in a sentence - due Thursday, September 1, 2011.
3. Complete pages 5 & 6 of the Vocabulary Workshop book - due Friday, September 2, 2011 (Test Grade)
*** If you are reading this blog in class, refer to www. dictionary.com for definitions and parts of speech.
Happy Reading,
K. Jones
ELA, Team 602
1. Definite
2. deny
3. descendant
4. doubtful
5. majority
6. navigator
7. reliable
8. symbol
9. twilight
10. vivid
1. Write the definition and part of speech for each word - due Wednesday, August 31, 2011.
2. Use each word correctly in a sentence - due Thursday, September 1, 2011.
3. Complete pages 5 & 6 of the Vocabulary Workshop book - due Friday, September 2, 2011 (Test Grade)
*** If you are reading this blog in class, refer to www. dictionary.com for definitions and parts of speech.
Happy Reading,
K. Jones
ELA, Team 602
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Welcome . . .New Vocabulary Words . . 2011-2012
Welcome my new students and families . . .below you will find your first set of vocabulary words. The test is Friday, August 19, 2011.
1. Narrative
2. Conflict (Internal and External)
3. Setting
4. Plot
5. Character
6. Antagonist
7. Protagonist
Our story we are reading is "Just Once" by Thomas Dygard. The test on this story will be Tuesday, August 23, 2011.
I look forward to having a wonderful, rewarding year with our new 6th graders, and parents, please feel free to visit our classroom any time.
Happy Reading,
K. Jones
Team 602, ELA
1. Narrative
2. Conflict (Internal and External)
3. Setting
4. Plot
5. Character
6. Antagonist
7. Protagonist
Our story we are reading is "Just Once" by Thomas Dygard. The test on this story will be Tuesday, August 23, 2011.
I look forward to having a wonderful, rewarding year with our new 6th graders, and parents, please feel free to visit our classroom any time.
Happy Reading,
K. Jones
Team 602, ELA
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Book Talk Instructions - Team 602
Hello students and parents, Our LAST Book Talk for this school year is due before May 10th. This will not be our ordinary book talks of past. For this last book talk, the requirements are: 1. The students must research a career field that they are interested in. (No Sports allowed!) 2. After researching their career choices, each student must create their own book about their career, and then 3.Each student must present a book talk about their book. This PROJECT will count as a Research grade (200 pts) and a Book Talk grade (200 pts) - - so in all, this final book talk counts as FOUR test grades. The students have a choice of whether to create a powerpoint slideshow to go along with their presentation or create a photostory, but again, the use of technology is a REQUIREMENT for this project. For those students who would like to create a photostory, I will provide them with written instructions on how to download the software (free of charge) and instructions on how to use it. Each book must contain an original Book Cover with Title and Author, created by the student; a Table of Contents; and at least 8 pages of print about the career field divided into 4 sections: 1) Why I Chose this Career Field 2) Career Field Educational & Aptitude Requirements (to include colleges or institutions where you can study to enter the field) 3) Future Jobs Outlook in the field and, 4) Glossary of Important Terms related to the Career Field. If you have any questions about this assignment, please feel free to contact me. Happy Reading, K. Jones Team 602 Language Arts and Reading
Thursday, August 12, 2010
August 12, 2010
Welcome to all my 6th grade Reading Moguls! I expect GREAT things from you as we journey into this new school year at East Columbus Magnet Academy.
Congratulations to our wonderful school! We made AYP for the 3rd straight year! . . . .We are now a "School of Distinction."
Below is our first set of VOCABULARY WORDS for Team 602's students:
1. Definite
2. Deny
3. Descendant
4. Doubtful
5. Majority
6. Navigator
7. Reliable
8. Symbol
9. Twilight
10. Vivid
The students need to write the first TWO definitions for each word and its Part of Speech (noun, pronoun, verb, adverb, or adjective).
Vocabulary tests are every Thurday, beginning next Thurday.
Each student was given their first Home Reading Log on Monday, which is due tomorrow (Every Friday). They will also be given a new one each Friday. ALL students are required to read at least 30 minutes per night, and log the reading on the Home Reading Log.
Each student is also required to present Book Talks in my class.
Each student was given a copy of my class syllabus, which includes the Book Talk schedule. We will have ample library time for students to checkout books, which the students use to complete the Reading Log, Book Talk, AND AR Testing requirements.
Parents, please feel free to contact me anytime. I've included my email below.
Happy Reading and Writing,
K. Jones
kjones@mcsdga.net
Congratulations to our wonderful school! We made AYP for the 3rd straight year! . . . .We are now a "School of Distinction."
Below is our first set of VOCABULARY WORDS for Team 602's students:
1. Definite
2. Deny
3. Descendant
4. Doubtful
5. Majority
6. Navigator
7. Reliable
8. Symbol
9. Twilight
10. Vivid
The students need to write the first TWO definitions for each word and its Part of Speech (noun, pronoun, verb, adverb, or adjective).
Vocabulary tests are every Thurday, beginning next Thurday.
Each student was given their first Home Reading Log on Monday, which is due tomorrow (Every Friday). They will also be given a new one each Friday. ALL students are required to read at least 30 minutes per night, and log the reading on the Home Reading Log.
Each student is also required to present Book Talks in my class.
Each student was given a copy of my class syllabus, which includes the Book Talk schedule. We will have ample library time for students to checkout books, which the students use to complete the Reading Log, Book Talk, AND AR Testing requirements.
Parents, please feel free to contact me anytime. I've included my email below.
Happy Reading and Writing,
K. Jones
kjones@mcsdga.net
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
READING PRACTICE EXERCISES
Congratulations to Team 801's Readers, who scored exceptionally well on the GA CRCT Reading Test . . . .Very Well Done!
Students,
Below is the link for you to practice your Reading Skills during these last days/weeks of school. Also please use this link this summer to continue working on your Reading Comprehension skills as you transition into high school:
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/330/reading/pot1.htm
Richness Thru Reading,
Mrs. K. Jones
Team 801 Reading
Students,
Below is the link for you to practice your Reading Skills during these last days/weeks of school. Also please use this link this summer to continue working on your Reading Comprehension skills as you transition into high school:
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/330/reading/pot1.htm
Richness Thru Reading,
Mrs. K. Jones
Team 801 Reading
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