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

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

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