Sixth Grade Language Arts February 25-March 1

Reading

• On Monday 2/25, we read chapter 6 of Roll of Thunder.
• On Monday 2/25, chapter 6 vocabulary was introduced.
• On Tuesday 2/26, we discussed Elements of a story with regard to Roll of Thunder. Students were given a handout/ outline for this in class. This assignment will be due Friday, 3/1.
• On Tuesday 2/26, students took an open book/open note comprehension test on Roll of Thunder.
• On Thursday 2/28, Students were given a reading assignment which will be due on Tuesday, 3/5. Read chapter 7 of Roll of Thunder and follow the student directives to complete a summary of the chapter.
• On Friday 3/1, Library time and Free Reading Friday. Complete reading logs.

Writer's Workshop

• On Monday 2/25, students were re-introduced to writer's workshop. The minilesson for the day focused on my expectations for what the students are to accomplish during the workshop.
• On Tuesday 2/26, minilesson for writer's workshop focused on "What do I need to do before a writing conference?" 

Spelling and Vocabulary

• Spelling lesson 20 is due Wednesday 2/27
• Wordly Wise lesson 14 is due Wednesday 2/27
• Spelling and Wordly Wise test is on Wednesday 2/27
• On Wednesday 2/27 Spelling and Wordly Wise Test
• On Wednesday 2/27 New spelling lesson 21 and Wordly Wise lesson 15 was introduced for next week's homework.

Science

• On Tuesday 2/26, students worked with a partner to read, review and research in completing the study guide pages 167,168. Most students were able to complete the assignment within the class period. This assignment is due Thursday, 2/28.
• On Thursday 2/28 Students corrected pages 167,168 in class.
• On Friday 3/1 Students viewed a video on the planets, comprehension quiz followed at the end.