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Know 45 Common prepositions (there are 150) Be able to list, identify in a sentence and use.
Helping verbs Be able to list, identify in a sentence and use
Linking verbs Be able to list, identify in a sentence and use
Simple sentence notes--- use flip chart—(include information on Infinitives) Worksheets –1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, Simple sentence quiz Paragraph writing with the formulas --4a worksheet—provided in the workbook ---students will write a paragraph with the following criteria 2 sentences—SV 2 sentences--SVV 2 sentences—SSV 2 sentences--SSVV compound sentence notes--- use flip chart Wrkshts -1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a— Compound sentence quiz— Identify all six patterns in evaluation Paragraph writing with the formulas -- 6a worksheet – provided in the workbook -- students will write a paragraph with the following criteria 3 sentences----I, c I 3 sentences—I;I
Week 4- comma usage with prepositional phrases, coordinating conjunctions and subordinating conjunctions.
Evaluation of media- using databases, newspapers and books. Finding and Note taking important information Topic sentences - Then Writing topic and conclusion paragaphs P. 442, 447. speeches and capital letters (preview 204- who fails does Capital letters p208-211 historical importance, time periods and nationalities ex 5,6,8 to review )(preview 218 who ever fails does ex 11,13,14) |
Week 1 memorize the 45 on page 67. Learn more for bonus points.
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Week 3
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=endscreen&v=o2MKrrtPcR4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eomZJHwNkBI&feature=related
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F2JWKY63K0
Handwriting on these worksheets is important. Spelling and punctuation will also be counted as http://studyskills.com/language-arts/what-is-the-greatest-predictor-of-success-in-school/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKQRkW41LzY
How to do a bibliography?
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Informative speech--- 3- 5 minute speech notes, research, writing a rough draft, bibliography, note cards, presentation, and test/evaluation
Research— Library research ------ 1 day--- library Computer research—1 day—class room -- reserve cow Create note cards and rough draft and complete bibliography in the classroom— Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. a. Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically. b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), reasons, and evidence.* d. Establish and maintain a formal style. e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. a. Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. b. Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples. c. Use appropriate transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts. d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. e. Establish and maintain a formal style. f. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.
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Week 6
Feb 21-24
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http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/lesson_images/lesson1155/scaffold.pdf
http://www.acdsnet.org/uploads/file/library/MS_Research_Guide.pdf
http://www.fcps.edu/KeyMS/library/bibliography.html http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/lesson_images/lesson1155/rubric.pdf
This link will take you to the detailed list of assignments for Quarter 3 research paper and speech.
/middleschool/teachers/Pfeifer-Johnson/include/files/files/Research paper baby steps draft 4.docx
If your child's grades do not measure up to what they were last year, it may be simply that s/he has more to do than before and the standards are higher. Often times, it is not that they aren't smart or aren't learning, it's that they are forgeting to do it or are losing it. By now your child has a backpack/folders full of stuff and may need to sort it out. PLEASE check this link to help her/him organize both time and materials. http://studyskills.com/students/study-tips/from-failing-to-4-0/ |
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Presentations— 7-8 students will present each day—4 days Students will draw numbers for presentation order Speeches are timed—3-5 minutes 10 points per day deducted from speech project if students are late All students present a speech |
Week 8/9 March 12-16 |
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capitalization and punctuation unit as needed for the research paper----green grammar book—ch.14, 15,16 (Capital letter rules, end marks, comma rules, semi colon, colon, quotation mark rules)
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Week 7/9 |