The students had a new lesson on linking verbs today. This information can be found on page 316 of the Writing and Grammar book.
Homework: The students were to tear out page 17/18 from their workbooks and complete it for homework. Follow the directions given on the sheet. Do all of the parts.
The students finished sharing their Fairy Tales aloud in class today (Wednesday.)
We will have library tomorrow (Thursday.) The students need to remember to bring their library books to class. Each student should take an AR test by March 6.
We will be doing Think Link testing on Friday.
This week, the students have been working with partners to create their own fairy tales. Each fairy tale should include three fairy tale elements (found on page 270 of the reading book,) three similes, and three metaphors. It should be at least two written pages long and include a one page colored illustration. These will be shared in class tomorrow.
Homework: The students were instructed to tear out grammar workbook page 13/14 to complete for homework. Both sides should be completed. Follow the directions given. For the writing application, your paragraph should have five or more sentences.
Today the students had a new lesson on verbs. This information can be found in the Writing and Grammar book, pages 314-315. They completed an assignment from the tan books that are in the classroom.
Classes B and C also completed a review on similes and metaphors. Classes A and D will do this tomorrow.
Homework: The students were to tear out workbook page 15/16 on action verbs to complete for homework. Complete both sides and follow the directions given. Write good, sixth grade sentences for the Writing Application part.
There will be a test on similes and metaphors on Wednesday. We will review in class before the test.
Today, classes A, B, and C reviewed similes and metaphors and completed two worksheets. They began a third activity which we will complete tomorrow. If you were absent, please see me for this work.
Class D worked on their journal entries begun Friday on comparing and contrasting “The Emperor’s New Clothes” and “King Long Shanks.”
Homework: The 4-H Piggy Banks were due today. Demonstrations are due Thursday, but students may bring their materials before then. The students were to choose completing the piggy bank or the demonstration. Students may complete both if desired. If you are completing the piggy bank but did not bring one today, please do so by tomorrow.
