Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Weekk of April 2 - Classwork and Homework

No School - Monday, April 2

If you need homework help, make use of M/W/F morning resource time or make an appointment after school to meet with Ms. Barnes.

LANGUAGE ARTS

Reading/Writing
Grammar - review noun, verb, adjective, subject, predicate, adverb,diagramming sentences,

"Smiley Face Tricks" for writing - 8 tips to enhance/improve students' writing. These will be covered over the next few weeks: magic 3, figurative language, specific details for effect, repetition for effect, expanded moment, humor, hyphenated modifier, full circle ending

"Spring Break" writing - Full Circle Ending

RLW Book Project - choice books - students will choose a genre and read and discuss in book groups