Are you studying for the CDA? Did you take your journal home to look at definitions and examples? The 3 most important things you could study before Thursday are:
*prepositions/prepositional phrases
*subject/predicate- simple subject/simple predicate (verb)
complete subject/complete predicate
compound subjects/compound verbs
*subject/verb agreement
Get ready! Know your organizational structures...what is an extraneous detail?
-Ms. M.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Thursday, September 15, 2011
6th grade...READ THIS FIRST 9-15-11
Follow these directions for the lab assignment:
1. Read the bio. on Gary Soto: http://eolit.hrw.com/hlla/authorbios/index2.jsp?author=7garysoto&WebLogicSession=Tm8ksKx1ZSYM5TQ1M6Y2B2B8xcJs7XLUV23roa1t1rfKaDtv7GUi|8121286389490268350/-1062731312/6/6001/6001/7002/7002/6001/-1
2. Go to "Cheetah Chat"...the Cheetah link on the left...and take the poll at the top...ethnicity...click your race.
3. Go to Moodle and then REFLECTION 1. Answer the journal questions online in the threaded discussion: 1. Hispanic Heritage 2. Sharing Our Stories
*3rd/5th...also answer the EXTENSION activity about how Gary Soto/Ritchie Valens contributed to Hispanic literature*
4. Answer one of the following journal topics related to your in class reading. You may do this in Word in the lab if you wish:
Writing tie-in- Journal topics- choose ONE of the following and write a one page response in your composition book: (assignment is due during class next Thursday 9/30/10)
1. This selection references vinyl records. Research types of recording devices and compare vinyl records, cassettes, CDs, and current MP3s. How has music recording changed over the years?
2. In the story Manuel has to perform publicly in front of his school. Have you ever had to perform in front of an audience? If so, when. Describe the feeling of performing and compare/contrast with Manuel's feelings while performing.
3. Many actors/actresses have to deal with stage fright or may have "butterflies" about performing. Find an article or a book about public speaking. How might you deal with anxious feelings?
4. Read a short biography about Ritchie Valens. Write a one page summary of his life as a performer. You may include details such as the movie that chronicled his life.
http://www.ritchievalens.com/ (Ritchie Valens- OfficialWebsite )
All classes: Make sure you have turned in the narrative topic 1 from last lab day and your "I AM" poem. Also, I am missing several grammar assignments. You have had worksheets on VERBS, PRONOUNS, and "La Bamba" verb tense WS. If you have been absent you are responsible for making this up.
Finished with all that? You may begin working on topic 2 and 3 (your choices) from your Narrative sheet: Autobiographical incident. You will choose one of these to extend into an essay. Study for your CDA next Thursday- all grammar.
Enjoy your 1/2 day... ;)
Ms. M.
1. Read the bio. on Gary Soto: http://eolit.hrw.com/hlla/authorbios/index2.jsp?author=7garysoto&WebLogicSession=Tm8ksKx1ZSYM5TQ1M6Y2B2B8xcJs7XLUV23roa1t1rfKaDtv7GUi|8121286389490268350/-1062731312/6/6001/6001/7002/7002/6001/-1
2. Go to "Cheetah Chat"...the Cheetah link on the left...and take the poll at the top...ethnicity...click your race.
3. Go to Moodle and then REFLECTION 1. Answer the journal questions online in the threaded discussion: 1. Hispanic Heritage 2. Sharing Our Stories
*3rd/5th...also answer the EXTENSION activity about how Gary Soto/Ritchie Valens contributed to Hispanic literature*
4. Answer one of the following journal topics related to your in class reading. You may do this in Word in the lab if you wish:
Writing tie-in- Journal topics- choose ONE of the following and write a one page response in your composition book: (assignment is due during class next Thursday 9/30/10)
1. This selection references vinyl records. Research types of recording devices and compare vinyl records, cassettes, CDs, and current MP3s. How has music recording changed over the years?
2. In the story Manuel has to perform publicly in front of his school. Have you ever had to perform in front of an audience? If so, when. Describe the feeling of performing and compare/contrast with Manuel's feelings while performing.
3. Many actors/actresses have to deal with stage fright or may have "butterflies" about performing. Find an article or a book about public speaking. How might you deal with anxious feelings?
4. Read a short biography about Ritchie Valens. Write a one page summary of his life as a performer. You may include details such as the movie that chronicled his life.
http://www.ritchievalens.com/ (Ritchie Valens- Official
All classes: Make sure you have turned in the narrative topic 1 from last lab day and your "I AM" poem. Also, I am missing several grammar assignments. You have had worksheets on VERBS, PRONOUNS, and "La Bamba" verb tense WS. If you have been absent you are responsible for making this up.
Finished with all that? You may begin working on topic 2 and 3 (your choices) from your Narrative sheet: Autobiographical incident. You will choose one of these to extend into an essay. Study for your CDA next Thursday- all grammar.
Enjoy your 1/2 day... ;)
Ms. M.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
"La Bamba"- all 6th graders
"La Bamba"You will read this short narrative story about Manuel. It is written in 3rd person narration with lots of figurative language. For example, you will be asked to find similes with a partner after finishing the selection.
Notes: simile- a comparison between two unlike things using the word like or as or resembles. See also class reference book: Handbook of Literary terms (brown book on bookshelf).
References to help you understand the selection: Ritchie Valens- singer; Gary Soto- author
Writing tie-in- Journal topics- choose one of the following and write a one page response in your composition book: (assignment is due during class next Thursday 9/30/10)
1. This selection references vinyl records. Research types of recording devices and compare vinyl records, cassettes, CDs, and current MP3s. How has music recording changed over the years?
2. In the story Manuel has to perform publicly in front of his school. Have you ever had to perform in front of an audience? If so, when. Describe the feeling of performing and compare/contrast with Manuel's feelings while performing.
3. Many actors/actresses have to deal with stage fright or may have "butterflies" about performing. Find an article or a book about public speaking. How might you deal with anxious feelings?
4. Read a short biography about Ritchie Valens. Write a one page summary of his life as a performer. You may include details such as the movie that chronicled his life.
http://www.ritchievalens.com/ (Ritchie Valens- Official Website)
Hear the jukebox! http://www.ritchievalens.com/jukebox.html
Extension assignment: 3rd/5th: Read a brief bio. on Gary Soto, author of "La Bamba."
http://eolit.hrw.com/hlla/authorbios/index2.jsp?author=7garysoto&WebLogicSession=Tm8ksKx1ZSYM5TQ1M6Y2B2B8xcJs7XLUV23roa1t1rfKaDtv7GUi|8121286389490268350/-1062731312/6/6001/6001/7002/7002/6001/-1
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Narrative Topics and more reminders...
Reminders: 3rd, 4th, 5th: see cheetah link (below/left)
All 6th grade classes...have you:
1. Completed your "I am" poem, typed it, and put it in your folder?
2. Typed your first journal (see topics below), printed it, and put it in your folder?
3. Turned in your New Mall Questionaire? (last week's homework)
4. (3rd/5th periods): completed "Mother to Son" and "It's Your Turn!" poem?
5. Completed the verb homework- due Thursday; Having trouble? See the links/videos posted
Middle School NarrativePrompts
Directions: We all have different experiences that help shape our stories, our voices, and our points of view. The following list of topics is a guide to help you during your journal writing for our narrative unit. Put a “1” by your first choice, a “2” by your second choice, and a “3” by your third choice. Please keep this sheet in your binder to refer back to.
Think about a time when something unexpected happened. Write a narrative in which you tell about an unexpected event that happened to you or someone you know. Be sure to include specific details so that a reader can follow your story.
Think of your best day in school. What happened that makes this day stand out in your memory? Write a story for a friend that tells about what happened on this day.
Feelings: Emotions often leave a strong impact upon our stories. Think of a feeling you’ve had in the past (sadness, joy, anger, fear) and share that experience with the reader. Remember to set the scene surrounding this emotion. What were you feeling? Who was there? Include specific details that “show” not “tell” the reader about your experience.
“Happy Birthday to you…” Think of the most memorable birthday you can remember. How old were you? What makes this birthday memorable? Did you receive a special gift or was it memorable for some other reason? Use your voice and style to show us your unique point of view of that day.
Hobbies: We all have different things we enjoy. Describe to the reader your favorite hobby. Do you play sports? Have an unusual collection? Love to read or write? Can you simply not live without games, tv, or your iPod? In a narrative writing explain why this particular hobby is most important to you. Don’t forget to explain details to the reader.
Awards: Have you ever received an award (certificate, medal, trophy) that gave you a sense of pride? Set the stage for your story by sharing the details of that day with the reader. Be sure and describe the setting, your feelings, and why this award was significant to you.
Analogies: What animal best describes you? Think of specific characteristics and attributes of this animal and what you have in common. In a narrative writing explain this comparison to the reader citing examples of how you are similar to this animal. Other options…compare yourself to a car, your favorite singer or actor, a tree, insect, or other object: I am like _____________________ because ______________________.
Time Capsule: Write a letter to be included in a time capsule describing yourself and your generation. Try to include specific events that were significant in your life.
Attributes: What do you most like about yourself? You may use physical features, but also explain some of your internal attributes (caring, friendly, brave, strong, courageous). Share an example of when you have exhibited this part of your character.
Friday, September 2, 2011
New message for 3rd, 4th, and 5th periods!
Your site has now moved to: masoncreekpc.blogspot.com
You are welcome to still use all the resources on mcneillmasterminds, but information specifically for you and your projects will be posted there in conjunction with our Moodle work.
One more thing- we need to talk about some of your comments in "The Vent" and discussion threads in the lab. If you wouldn't say it in class, please don't say it online. It is against school policy, your internet protocol, and my classroom expectations. I see all your print. DO NOT "chat" in "The Vent" unless I am there to moderate.
Thanks for your cooperation ;) There are still some messages for you below. Try your online textbook login over the weekend. Also, I responded to most of you on your reflections.
-Ms. M.
You are welcome to still use all the resources on mcneillmasterminds, but information specifically for you and your projects will be posted there in conjunction with our Moodle work.
One more thing- we need to talk about some of your comments in "The Vent" and discussion threads in the lab. If you wouldn't say it in class, please don't say it online. It is against school policy, your internet protocol, and my classroom expectations. I see all your print. DO NOT "chat" in "The Vent" unless I am there to moderate.
Thanks for your cooperation ;) There are still some messages for you below. Try your online textbook login over the weekend. Also, I responded to most of you on your reflections.
-Ms. M.
Moodle...say what?
All classes...please log in to Moodle and enroll. Directions: click Moodle on this web page (middle/right side). Username- your firstlast name with no spaces. Password: mcneill. If you have trouble please see me and sign a list so I can work on it for you.
What is Moodle? Moodle is a way I can help you in class by posting important information, documents, forms, resources, links....and more. There are also some specific ways we will use the discussion threads and "chat." There are appropriate ways to use this interface- so- do not enter a chat or discussion until I have directed you to do so. The discussion topics are not to say "Hey...wassup!" to your friends. It is a way for me to give you a discussion question or topic to discuss with our class...we will just be responding online instead of in a journal or the classroom. Sometimes we will use this in class (if we have a lab day or the mini computers). Other days I may ask you to do an online assignment. If you do not have a computer/internet we will work out another way for you to participate. I suggest you buddy up with someone, get a public library card (Pines card), or see one of your teachers when you finish work early and ask about using our class mini computer.
Also, you will be getting your online password soon for our online Holt grammar book.
(3rd, 4th, and 5th periods): Important message- We will begin your semester project soon (Digital Storytelling project). It is helpful if you have a digital camera, internet access, and either Powerpoint, MediaPlayer, or access to the site I hope we can figure out how to use (because it's awesome)- Voicethread.com. There is a link to Voicethread on Moodle as well. We begin your narrative with the journal prompts you picked yesterday. You will journal on all three topics of your choice (you did one yesterday), and then develop one of those ideas into an "autobiographical incident." The extension/culmination of this activity is the digital storytelling project- details and rubric to come. You may want to bring a two pocket folder with clips next week to start assembling your project packet.
It's going to be a great year...can't wait to see what my "cheetahs" can do with "room to run." Can you reach 70 mph? (reference to our in class reading/analogy)
-Happy Writing!
-Ms. M.
What is Moodle? Moodle is a way I can help you in class by posting important information, documents, forms, resources, links....and more. There are also some specific ways we will use the discussion threads and "chat." There are appropriate ways to use this interface- so- do not enter a chat or discussion until I have directed you to do so. The discussion topics are not to say "Hey...wassup!" to your friends. It is a way for me to give you a discussion question or topic to discuss with our class...we will just be responding online instead of in a journal or the classroom. Sometimes we will use this in class (if we have a lab day or the mini computers). Other days I may ask you to do an online assignment. If you do not have a computer/internet we will work out another way for you to participate. I suggest you buddy up with someone, get a public library card (Pines card), or see one of your teachers when you finish work early and ask about using our class mini computer.
Also, you will be getting your online password soon for our online Holt grammar book.
(3rd, 4th, and 5th periods): Important message- We will begin your semester project soon (Digital Storytelling project). It is helpful if you have a digital camera, internet access, and either Powerpoint, MediaPlayer, or access to the site I hope we can figure out how to use (because it's awesome)- Voicethread.com. There is a link to Voicethread on Moodle as well. We begin your narrative with the journal prompts you picked yesterday. You will journal on all three topics of your choice (you did one yesterday), and then develop one of those ideas into an "autobiographical incident." The extension/culmination of this activity is the digital storytelling project- details and rubric to come. You may want to bring a two pocket folder with clips next week to start assembling your project packet.
It's going to be a great year...can't wait to see what my "cheetahs" can do with "room to run." Can you reach 70 mph? (reference to our in class reading/analogy)
-Happy Writing!
-Ms. M.
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