Arendell Parrot Academy

 

Mrs. Donna Hardee

English

Vocabulary/Spelling

Reading

English
Friday, November 20
Classwork:

• Diagram sentences on board done for homework Wednesday night on adjective prepositional phrases.
• Give worksheet on adverb prepositional phrases and show how to diagram.
• Diagram sentence with appositive and explain.
  

Homework:

• Diagram sentences with adverb prepositional phrases on worksheet page 16, Exercise 1, #1-10.  Be sure to underline subjects once, underline verbs twice, and put parentheses around prepositional phrases before you diagram.
  

Monday, November 23
Classwork:

• Give notes on adverb prepositional phrases.
  

• Check homework.  Students will diagram sentences on board to check.

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Homework:

•  Worksheet page 57 on "Preposition or Adverb?"
  

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Vocabulary/Spelling
Friday, November 20
Classwork:

• Cumulative test on lessons 5-8
  

• Due to two-day week, no WW next week!
  

Homework:

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Monday, November 23

Classwork:

• Go over analogies worksheet.
  

• Return Cumulative tests and go over.

• Word challenge
  

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Reading

Monday, November 16

Classwork:

Read together “The Rider” on page 521

Discuss the picture and the feelings that the poem expresses

Homework:

Worksheet pages 23 and 24

Answer Question #2, page 524

Tuesday, November 17

Classwork:

Discuss the question on page 524 and check the worksheet

Finish reading and discussing “The Rider” and begin discussing “Seal”

Homework:

Reread “Seal” and read the three Haiku poems by Buson on page 523

Answer questions 1, 3, 4 and 5 on page 524

Wednesday, November 18

Classwork:

Computer Class

Homework:

Reread “Seal” and read the three Haiku poems by Buson on page 523

Answer questions 1, 3, 4 and 5 on page 524

Thursday, November 19

Classwork:

Discuss the Haiku poems and answer the questions on page 524 to review all of the poems

Review all poetry in this section for test Friday – There will be a discussion question!

Homework:

Study for test

Friday, November 20

Classwork:

Free time to work on memorizing poems, reading AR book, studying for Monday's test, visiting library to get or return books, etc.

Homework:

Study for test on "The Rider," "Seal," and "Haiku."  There will be an essay question.

Work on AR book and poetry memorization!

Reading

Friday:

Classwork:

Show video on Pat Mora – students will take notes using worksheet page 149

Review poetry terms on pages 506 – 507 for quiz on Monday

Begin reading “Maestro” and listen to audio recording

Homework:

Study for the quiz on poetry terms on pages 506 - 507 and complete worksheet page 150

Monday, November 9:

Classwork:

Poetry Terms Quiz

Read “Maestro”

Write a one paragraph summary about what students think the poem is saying

Listen to audio recording of “Maestro”

Homework:

Page 514, question #2 – review the poem

Tuesday:

Classwork:

Discuss “Maestro”

Listen to “The Desert Is My Mother” audio and discuss the poem

Take notes.

Make Venn diagram.

Homework:

Read “Bailando” on page 512, and think about the images that the poem evokes.

Answer Page 514, Question 3.

Review "Maestro" and "The Desert Is My Mother."

Test Friday on 3 poems by Pat Mora

Wednesday:

Classwork:

Computer Class

Homework:

Read “Bailando” – think about the images that the poem evokes

Answer Page 514, Question 3.  Review poems.

Test Friday on 3 poems by Pat Mora

Thursday:

Classwork:

Listen to “Bailando” and discuss the imagery

Discuss questions 1, 3, 4, and 5 on pages 514 and review all poems

Homework:

Study for test on the poems of Pat Mora – There will be an essay question

Friday:

Classwork:

Test on Pat Mora poetry

Homework:

Read pages 516 – 519 and take notes on reading skills and vocabulary builders on page 518

Friday, Oct. 23

Classwork:

Discuss Chapter 16 and begin reading Chapter 17 aloud

Homework:

Finish Chapter 17 for Monday!

Monday, Oct. 26

Classwork:

Discuss the questions for Chapter 17 and finish the discussion of Chapters 16 and 17

Go over the vocabulary for the rest of the book

Introduce Chapter 18

Homework:

Finish reading Chapter 18 for Tuesday and answer the questions

Work on Flash Cards for vocabulary words

Tuesday, Oct. 27

Classwork:

Discussing Chapter 18

Crossword Puzzle groupwork to review the vocabulary words

Homework:

Read Chapter 19

Wednesday, Oct. 28

Classwork:

Computer Class

Homework:

Finish Chapter 19

Thursday, Oct. 29

Classwork:

Discuss Chapter 19 and take notes in class

Homework:

Finish the book and answer all questions by Monday

Friday, Oct. 30

Classwork:

“Vocab” to review vocabulary words for Chapters 16 - 21

Homework:

Make sure you have completed the reading and questions by Monday!

Vocabulary Quiz on Tuesday – Flash cards worth 5 extra points

Book Test – Thursday!

Friday, October 16

Classwork:

Group Guidance

Homework:

Enjoy Your Break!!!!!!

Tuesday, October 20

Classwork:

Return and discuss vocabulary quizzes

Discuss Chapters 12 and 13

Homework:

Read Chapters 14 and 15 by Thursday and be prepared to discuss the questions

Wednesday, October 21

Classwork:

Computer Class

Homework:

Read Chapters 14 and 15 by Thursday and be ready to discuss the questions

Thursday, October 22

Classwork:

Discuss Chapters 14 and 15

Begin reading Chapter 16 if time allows

Homework:

Finish reading Chapter 16 and look over questions to be discussed in class

Friday, October 23

Classwork:

Discuss Chapter 16 and begin reading Chapter 17 aloud

Homework:

Finish Chapter 17 for Monday!

 

  Homework Policy

Homework is posted daily on the website and on the board in class for English, reading, and Wordly Wise vocabulary and spelling. Major tests and projects are posted at least several days in advance.

Homework in any subject is usually given to reinforce instruction given in class. The serious effort of the student to accurately complete the assignment is necessary for understanding. Also, when doing the homework, the student will know if he does not understand the objectives and will hopefully formulate questions to bring back to class the next day for further explanation.

Reading assignments are given almost daily in which the students should read for understanding and answer questions to test their comprehension of the material. If a written homework assignment is not given, the students should review the material. Novels are read together as a class and students are expected to keep up with the reading assignments. Not only are written assignments homework, but reading and studying are considered homework assignments which are just as important.

Working in advance on the Wordly Wise lesson is sometimes helpful in planning for the week. Knowing a heavy week of studying is expected, a student may work ahead during the previous weekend.

Lessons are usually scheduled as follows:

1. Monday night - Parts A & B
2. Tuesday night - Parts C & D
3. Wednesday night - Part E
4. Thursday night - Study for test.
5. Friday - test (definitions and spelling)

At the beginning of each grading period, each student begins with an effort grade of 100 for a cumulative homework grade. Completed assignments which show effort are given full credit. On the other hand, incomplete assignments and assignments which obviously show little effort receive up to five points off of the cumulative grade each time this happens. For example, five incomplete assignments will result in a cumulative homework grade of 75. This grade is averaged in once at the end of the grading period. Occasionally a homework assignment is graded if sufficient instruction has been given to assess the objective.

In short, homework assignments have a purpose. Students will be rewarded with better understanding, as well as better grades, if a conscious effort is made to complete the assignments accurately.

 

 

Homework Policy Homework is posted daily on the website and on the board in class for English, reading, and Wordly Wise vocabulary and spelling. Major tests and projects are posted at least several days in advance. Homework in any subject is usually given to reinforce instruction given in class. The serious effort of the student to accurately complete the assignment is necessary for understanding. Also, when doing the homework, the student will know if he does not understand the objectives and will hopefully formulate questions to bring back to class the next day for further explanation. Reading assignments are given almost daily in which the students should read for understanding and answer questions to test their comprehension of the material. If a written homework assignment is not given, the students should review the material. Novels are read together as a class and students are expected to keep up with the reading assignments. Not only are written assignments homework, but reading and studying are considered homework assignments which are just as important. Working in advance on the Wordly Wise lesson is sometimes helpful in planning for the week. Knowing a heavy week of studying is expected, a student may work ahead during the previous weekend. Lessons are usually scheduled as follows: Monday night - Parts A & B Tuesday night - Parts C & D Wednesday night - Part E Thursday night - Study for test. Friday - test (definitions and spelling) At the beginning of each grading period, each student begins with an effort grade of 100 for a cumulative homework grade. Completed assignments which show effort are given full credit. On the other hand, incomplete assignments and assignments which obviously show little effort receive up to five points off of the cumulative grade each time this happens. For example, five incomplete assignments will result in a cumulative homework grade of 75. This grade is averaged in once at the end of the grading period. Occasionally a homework assignment is graded if sufficient instruction has been given to assess the objective. In short, homework assignments have a purpose. Students will be rewarded with better understanding, as well as better grades, if a conscious effort is made to complete the assignments accurately.