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Mrs. Sochacki at Holy Trinity Catholic School |
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 6th Literature AssignmentsACCELERATED READER Book Finder Website: http://www.arbookfind.com/ Accelerated Reader Quizzes Introducing....our wiki!!! Please enter here to add your book review to our middle school wiki!!! READ! Please always bring personal reading material - a book of your choice - to class. What makes a story good? great? How does the author catch your attention? What type of writing is interesting to you? When you read, can you imagine yourself in the story? Is it almost real? How did the author write right into your imagination? http://wordle.net/ WORDLE First Quarter Literary Terms Notes: Setting, Characterization, Plot, Theme Review your notes! Open notes quiz on GAME to play to review the Literary Terms: http://www.quia.com/hm/562973.html
Independent Reading Book chosen by Monday 9/21/09 please.First Quarter 6th Grade Independent Reading Projects are due: Monday, Oct. 26, 2009
First quarter Independent Reading Project: Sixth grade students will write a brief review of their chosen book. The audience for this review is other middle school students at our school. The purpose of the review is to reveal just enough information about the book to interest other middle school readers without giving away the whole story. Also included in the review will be a fascinating quote from the book. This quote can be a piece of interesting dialogue, an especially well written description, or a terrific example of a literary element such as alliteration, simile, or metaphor. Your chosen quote could just be a really exciting moment in the story that really grabs the reader's attention. Sixth grade students need to include the name of the main character and the most often used setting in their review. Think carefully, choose wisely, and write with excitement! Your review should be no longer than about half of a page, typed, double spaced, 12 point font. Think concise and powerful writing! Bring your rough draft to class on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 so we can help classmates refine their writing. "Fools" by Neil Simon GAME http://www.quia.com/jg/1758199.html "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros We will begin this selection on M 9/21/09 Students will receive their packet on M 9/21/09 Words to Know & Spelling Skillbuilder dueT 9/22/09 Comprehension Questions - Full sentence responses please. These are due TH 9/24/09 Active Reading - done in class on M 9/28/09 Literary Analysis - done in class on F 9/25/09 Grammar Skillbuilder - due M 9/28/09 Review for Test - T 9/29/09 Test on Eleven - TH 10/1/09
President Cleveland, Where Are You? by Robert Cormier Words to Know & Spelling Skillbuilder due TH 10/8/09 Comprehension Questions - Due F 10/9/09 We will go over our answers in class. Students are asked to write a complete answer on their own. Credit is given for attempt made in full sentence format. Active Reading - done in class M 10/12/09 Literary Analysis - done in class on TH 10/15/09 Grammar Skillbuilder - due TH 10/15/09 Review for Test - M 10/19/09 Test - T 10/20/09
Scout's Honor by Avi Words to Know and Spelling Skillbuilder due TH 10/22/09 Comprehension Questions - Due F 10/23/09 We will go over our answers in class. Students are asked to write a complete answer on their own. Credit is given for attempt made in full sentence format. Active Reading - done in class M 10/26/09 Literary Analysis - done in class on T 10/27/09 Grammar Skillbuilder - dueTH 10/29/09 Review for Test - F 10/30/09 Test - M 11/2/09 Second Quarter 6th Grade 2nd Quarter Independent Read when you have a minute or two of waiting! Read when you are finished with a test! Read for the FUN of it! Students are asked to read a book from the Accelerated Reader list of books. Using the Accelerated Reader Bookfinder, please tell Mrs. Sochacki the title and author of the book you chose from the list. You must have this filled in by _Friday, November 21_. Most of the Holy Trinity School library books are on the Accelerated Reader list. Also, you can use the Kent District Library to check out a book. Go to KDL.org to find one of the titles. When finished reading the book, you will complete the Accelerated Reader online Quiz. The quiz needs to be completed by Friday, January 8, 2010. When you finish reading your book, take the quiz at the beginning of computer class. Mrs. Whitson will allow students to take their Accelerated Book quizzes at the beginning of computer class. You make not take the quizzes at home. You may not use the book for the quiz. Please enjoy reading your book, talk about your book with friends, and take your online quiz thoughtfully. Please take your time to answer the questions on your quiz carefully. Your "log in" for taking your quiz is the same you use to check your grades online. Mrs. Sochacki and Mrs. Whitson have copies of the directions for taking the quizzes. Just ask when you are ready. Always happy to help!
Nadia the Willful by Sue Alexander Words to Know and Spelling Skillbuilder due T 11/10/09 Comprehension Questions - Due TH 11/12/09 We will go over our answers in class. Students are asked to write a complete answer on their own. Credit is given for attempt made in full sentence format. Active Reading - done in class F 11/13/09 Literary Analysis - done in class on M 11/16/09 Grammar Skillbuilder & Vocabulary Skillbuilder - Context Clues - due T 11/17/09 Review for Test - TH 11/19/09 Test - F 11/20/09
End of Unit 1 - Taking notes on: M 11/30/09 & T 12/1/09 Reviewing for test on: TH 12/3/09 & F 12/4/09 & M 12/7/09 TEST on: TH 12/10/09 MOVED DUE TO SNOW DAY TO MON 12/14/09 ----------------------------------------------- Unit 1 Part 2 Courage in Action " Matthew Henson at the Top of the World " This is a true and great story about facing intense adversity and overcoming extreme obstacles in life! Words to Know & Spelling Skillbuilder due F 12/18/09 Comprehension Questions - Full sentence responses please. These are due M 12/21/09 Active Reading - done in class on T 12/22/09 Literary Analysis - done in class on M 1/4/10 Grammar Skillbuilder - due T 1/5/10 Review for Test - M 1/11/10 Test on - T 1/12/10 PROJECT - working on in class, due at the end of class time on M 1/11/10
" Summer of Fire " by Patricia Lauber p114 informative nonfiction
Summer of Fire REVIEW GAMES - http://www.quia.com/rr/301491.html This game covers the comprehension questions and the Words to Know. Summer of Fire chronological order game is here - http://www.quia.com/rd/78855.html Third Quarter In-Class we will be reading and examining: "Ghost of the Lagoon" by Armstrong Sperry p124 short story Words to Know due Active Reading - done in class and as class reads selection aloud - predictions - probably Comprehension Questions - Due We will go over our answers in class. Students are asked to write a complete answer on their own. Credit is given for attempt made in full sentence format. Spelling Skillbuilder - due Literary Analysis [conflict - internal/extrenal] - done in class probably on Grammar Skillbuilder [predicate nouns and predicate adjectives]- We will work on this together in class probably on Review for Test - Project - We will begin the project on . Test - Tues Play both of these games to help review for the test! http://www.quia.com/pop/199933.html Ghost of the Lagoon review game - play for money! Ghost of the Lagoon by Armstrong Sperry - review matching challenge game. Look at the Flashcards first. Then try Matching. Most challenging is Concentration!!!
"For the Fun of It" by Amelia Earhart - p 135 autobiography Words to Know due F 1/30/09 Active Reading [author's purpose - entertain, inform, explain, express an opinion, persuade ] - done in class - probably M 2//09 Comprehension Questions - Due M 2/2/09 We will go over our answers in class. Students are asked to write a complete answer on their own. Credit is given for attempt made in full sentence format. Spelling Skillbuilder - due F 1/30/09 Literary Analysis [autobiography] - done in class probably on T 2/3/09 Grammar Skillbuilder [subjects in unusual order] - We will begin work on this together in class probably on Tues 2/3/09 and they will need to have it complete by Thur 2/5/09. Project - We will begin the project on TH 2/5/09. It will be due on the test day, Review for Test - Test - Author Study - Gary Paulsen Author Study Web Site - Gary Paulsen http://www.randomhouse.com/features/garypaulsen/ "Older Run" essay p154 "A Life in the Day of Gary Paulsen" interview p163 from "Woodsong" memoir p165 In-class project - Writing using sensory details: sight, sound, smell, touch, taste Due M 3/9/09 Review Unit 1 Part 2 - TH 3/12/09, F 3/13/09 Unit 1 Part 2 TEST - M 3/16/09 Third Quarter - Independent Reading Projects - Genre: you pick! Try something NEW! Make Reading Your GOAL! Directions page handed out to students on Jan 2009.
Pick ONE of the following projects to create, display, and explain to your classmates. For the third quarter you may choose your own book. Please choose your project and tell Mrs. Sochacki which project you are planning on completing. You will be given in-class time to begin working on this project. Lined paper and construction paper are available in the classroom. Use your imagination! Be creative! Have FUN! You are responsible for completing this project by the due date!#1 Cartoon - Summarize the plot by creating a cartoon version of the novel. Use about six to eight frames of white on construction paper. Write a paragraph explaining each frame. You can use a few pieces of construction paper and staple them together. Be prepared to explain your project to the class. #2 Setting Change - Move the setting of the story by changing the time and the place. What would the novel be like now? Draw six to eight scenes from the story in the new setting. Write about how the story would change and stay the same for each scene that you draw. Also write about how the main character would behave differently and how he/she would behave differently. #3 Newspaper Interview - Pretend you are a newspaper reporter whose job is to interview one of the characters. In writing, explain why you chose to interview this character. Write your interview being careful to label who is speaking each time. Ask at least seven questions and give more than simple answers. Final interview needs to be typed or very neatly handwritten. #4 Poetry - Write a poem about one of the novels. Include something about the characters, setting, plot, and theme. Type or very neatly handwrite your poetry. Illustrate important elements of your poetry. Minimum of 6 stanzas with at least two lines each. #5 Music - Choose a familiar melody, such as Mary Had a Little Lamb, and change the lyrics so they pertain to the novel. Handwrite or type the song. Add illustrations to highlight important elements of your new song. #6 Report – Write a classic book report telling us about the setting, characters, rising action, climax, and solution to the problem. Tell us why you liked this book. Talk about the author’s writing style and what you liked about it. Neatly handwrite or type your report.
Projects are DUE: March FRIDAY, March 13, 2009----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fourth Quarter Treasure Island Map of Caribbean area: http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/carib.htm Treasure Island - the book online http://etext.virginia.edu/toc/modeng/public/SteTrea.html Books (2 Versions - classic and paraphrased) and Packet Passed out Fri 4/18/08 Due Dates for Packet will be posted. CH 1 T 3/17/09 CH 2 TH 3/19/09 CH 3 M 3/23/09 CH 4 T 3/24/09 CH 5 TH 3/26/09 CH 6 F 3/27/09 PART 1 QUIZ M 3/30/09 CH 7,8 T 3/31/09 CH 9,10 TH 4/2/09 CH 11,12 F 4/3/09 PART 2 QUIZ F 4/3/09 PART 3 CH 13, 14, 15 M 4/14/09 QUIZ PART 3 M 4/14/09 OPEN BOOK/NOTES PART 4 CH 16, 17 TH 4/16/09 CH 18, 19 F 4/17/09 CH 20,21 M 4/20/09 QUIZ PART 4 M 4/20/09 PART 5 CH 22, 23, 24 T 4/21/09 CH 25, 26, 27 TH 4/23/09 QUIZ PART 5 TH 4/23/09 PART 6 CH 28, 29, 30 F 4/24/09 CH 31, 32, 33, 34 T4/28/09 FINAL BOOK TEST F 5/1/09 ASSIGNMENTS IN DDITION TO CHAPTER NOTES Ship Ahoy! : TH 3/19/09 Spirit of Adventure: M 3/23/09 Up with the Jolly Roger (choose ONE): TH 3/36/09 Geographical Setting: T 3/24/09 Extra vocabulary page 13: TH 3/26/09 PAGE 14: F 3/27/09 PAGE 15: M 3/30/09 PAGE 16: T 3/31/09 Bring a Character to Life: TH 3/26/09 Making Comparisons: F 3/27/09 Treasure Map Project: Begin in class:M 3/30/09 Final Map due: TH 4/16/09 A Jolly Puzzle (crossword) Due: TH 4/2/09 Seaworthy! : F 4/3/09 Pirate Poetry rough draft of limerick due: F 4/17/09 final poetry on special paper due: M 4/20/09 From Whose Point of View: TH 4/16/09 The Plot Thickens: F 4/17/09 From Jim: T 4/21/09 What if? : F 4/24/09 Literary Analysis: BEGIN TH 5/7/09 Pirate Project - chosen and parent signature due: TH 4/2/09 final project due: T 5/5/09
Fourth QuarterIndependent Reading Projects6th grade – Puppets, Plays and Pairs : With a partner, buddy, classmate or friend, choose your own book that is NOT from the reading list. Please pick a book at least 200 pages in length and appropriate reading level. You two will create an imaginative project that reflects the main characters, setting and plot of the story. Create a mini version of your chosen book in play format to perform with handmade puppets. You will turn in a typed or very, very neatly hand written script of your play. Typed is always preferred. You and a friend or friends will perform your short play for the class. Play length should be around three minutes with a five minute maximum. Your play needs to give enough information about the story to demonstrate you have a good grasp of the book, but do not reveal the whole climax. Just give enough information to make your audience want to read the book but don’t give the whole story away! OR your play can be a brief re-enactment of an especially exciting event in the story. The main focus is your choice of characters and how you write the script. Puppets can be simple wooden craft sticks, paper bags, paper plates, socks or felt. Your book must be chosen by _______TUES APRIL 14, 2009 Rough draft of script is due by ___MON MAY 4, 2009 FINAL project is due by _MON MAY 18, 2009 Parent Signature: _______ TUES APRIL 14, 2009________________ . 6th Grade Literature Second Semester Exam Study Guide COMPREHENSION Literature Genres – Be able to describe, distinguish, and identify these literary genres: Fiction Realistic Historical Science Fantasy Traditional: myth, legend, fable, folktale, tall tale, parable Nonfiction Autobiography Biography Informational/Technical such as: Science books History books Reference books Software manuals Communication Media – newspapers, magazines Factual Stories Diaries, Journals Poetry – free verse, concrete, form, meter, rhythm, rhyme Drama Literary AnalysisSetting Characters Plot Conflict Internal (person vs self) External (person vs person) (person vs nature) Theme
Critical Analysis – evaluate, interpret, infer, conclude Summarize Paraphrase Comprehend cause and effect Formulate predictions Identify topic, main idea & supporting details Identify fact versus opinion Compare and contrast story elements Sequence events Draw conclusions based on text Identify complications in the plot Real world connections – Be able to relate a literary work to reality. Literary Devices – be able to define, identify and create: Figurative language Simile Metaphor Personification Alliteration Hyperbole Onomatopoeia Flashback Foreshadowing Imagery
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