https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60 6th Grade Gifted ELA en-us 2016-09-02 16:34:19 UTC 2023-02-10 10:03:45 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Templeball.png susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/121914309 *This week in ELA:
*Daily Reading Practice---each day, quiz Friday
*We will be learning 6 Close Reading  "signposts" for Notice and Note.
*Vocabulary quiz Wednesday over words from last week--new words will be given for next week.
* We will work on  a Milestone Practice essay for a daily grade.
* We will continue to work on our personal narratives that will be counted as a test grade.
* We will continue working on strategies to bring out feelings and details in our writing. 
* Reading Homework will be due Thursday, September 8, 2016

]]> 2016-09-06 18:32:37 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/121914309 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/123577218 *Daily Reading Practice---"The Road Not Taken" --quiz Friday
Topics this week:
*Conflict--- "Ghost of the Lagoon" from the Language of Literature book
*Theme---" Feathers and Fools"
* Students will use NoRedInk.com to complete a diagnostic quiz over grammar.
* Vocabulary quiz over the remaining literary terms will be Wednesday.
*There is no reading homework assigned for this week. Reading homework will resume next week.
* A TEST over all literary terms is planned for Wednesday, September 21, 2016



]]> 2016-09-13 18:18:48 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/123577218 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/125745531
This week we are publishing our personal narratives and working on pronouns.
We will begin review for the 9 weeks test next week. Look for a study guide coming soon!
Reading Homework letter due September 22, 2016.
Narrative Writing Continuum

]]> 2016-09-22 14:46:59 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/125745531 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/125875904
2nd page of Narrative Writing Continuum]]> 2016-09-22 21:19:13 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/125875904 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/126383990 2016-09-26 14:27:31 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/126383990 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/126383991 Monday and Tuesday---we will continue working with pronouns.
We will also be finishing all typing of personal narratives.
Students will self-assess using the narrative continuum.
Wednesday---we will begin review for the final exam.
Thursday---Reading HW due.]]> 2016-09-26 14:27:32 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/126383991 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/127338824 Study Guide for the Final Exam


]]> 2016-09-29 17:20:28 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/127338824 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/131751695 *We are finishing review of pronouns this week and will have a Pronoun test Thursday, October 20, 2016. Students should complete the Noredink.com  assignment to help prepare for the test.
* We are also starting a new reading and writing unit.

The reading unit is Social Issues: Developing Critical Literacies.
The writing unit is The Literary Essay: From Character to Compare/ Contrast.
*The reading homework letter prompt is on Edmodo as well as in agendas and will be due Friday, October 21, 2016.


]]> 2016-10-19 12:25:09 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/131751695 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/132813725 There will be NO reading homework for this week.
Pronoun re-take test will be Thursday.
If you feel you need tutoring, I will conduct a tutoring session Tuesday, October 25 from 2:45-3:30.]]> 2016-10-24 18:24:52 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/132813725 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/132815170 Topics to be discussed:
Complex sentences
subordinating conjunctions
commas
stereotypes
literary essay]]> 2016-10-24 18:28:08 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/132815170 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/134734651 We are still in our social issues book club books and writing literary essays.
We will have the complex sentence test this week.

Topics/ concepts discussed this week:
literary essays
complex sentences
perspective
debate]]> 2016-11-02 12:23:26 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/134734651 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/135753048 We are still in our social issues book clubs and writing literary essays.
The topics of discussion this week:
*debate
* author's choice
* theme

]]> 2016-11-07 13:35:38 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/135753048 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/137782045 This week we will be reading across texts and genres to compare ideas and revise understandings.
Topics of discussion:
*stereotype
* gender roles
* research
*theme

Tuesday night HOMEWORK: 
Research relevant social issues articles from the "lens" of your choice
(race, class, gender, language, immigration, or religion).
Suggestions for reputable sites:
IndyKids
NewsELA
NYTimes
US News and World Report
Scholastic
Time for Kids

]]> 2016-11-15 16:06:27 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/137782045 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/140276632 This week we will be writing a thematic essay over a character from the book club book. 
Topics of discussion:
Thesis
Theme
Conclusion
Quoting texts
Punctuating quotes]]> 2016-11-28 18:10:40 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/140276632 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/141866906 This week we will be writing a compare/contrast essay about theme.
Other topics of discussion:
Compare/ Contrast
Theme
Run- on sentences
Fragments
Literary language
Thesis]]> 2016-12-05 19:51:40 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/141866906 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/142192124

I want to make sure my students have the materials they need to succeed, so I've created a classroom project request through DonorsChoose.org, an award-winning charity. 

Donations of any size will help my kids. Right now, any contribution you make to my project will be doubled by Anonymous Donor. Your donation will brighten my students' school year, and you'll get heartfelt thank yous from my class and photos of your gift in action. 

Here's my classroom request: 

Social Issues: Spotting the Problem 

To have your donation matched dollar for dollar, just make a contribution on that project page - donations will be doubled automatically, but only while funding lasts. 

If you know anyone who is passionate about education, please pass this along. My students and I greatly appreciate your support. 

Susan]]> 2016-12-07 02:07:37 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/142192124 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/145365798 I'm pleased to report that the Donors Choose project was fully funded! We will begin using the materials next week in the "warm up."
* We will begin an informational reading and writing unit this week.
Topics for this week:
Explicit vs. Implicit
text structure
teen activism


Tomorrow students will complete an on-demand informational essay. (it may be any topic they are passionate about)They will have 45 minutes to complete the essay.
Homework for tonight:
Collect any materials or information that will assist in writing on-demand writing piece.]]> 2017-01-04 19:36:58 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/145365798 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/146234148 We will be reading and writing non-fiction.
It is imperative that students bring a non-fiction book to class each day for independent reading.
Topics for this week:
explicit vs. implicit
text structure
text features
big (main) idea]]> 2017-01-10 13:30:42 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/146234148 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/147526820 Topics for this week:
narrative non-fiction
text structure 
text features
theme
tone]]> 2017-01-17 13:43:44 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/147526820 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/148853073 Topics for this week:
Non-fiction writing
sensory details
figurative language
text structure
text features
transitions
complex sentences
pronoun-antecedent agreement]]> 2017-01-23 19:45:29 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/148853073 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/149310536 Research one of the following topics. Take notes or print and bring to class for tomorrow.
Malala
teen activism
bullying
environment
abandoned pets
child labor
Girls' Education]]> 2017-01-25 14:07:57 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/149310536 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/150317032 We are using the research from last week to begin a non-fiction booklet.
This week we will be working on leads/ introductions, transitions, complex sentences, and pronoun agreement.
Thursday and Friday of this week we will be completing the Write Score Assessment.

]]> 2017-01-30 17:32:52 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/150317032 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/150656403 We are working on a non-fiction booklet in class each day.
Students should  bring the article or notes from last weeks' homework  to language arts class each day to assist in the writing.

]]> 2017-01-31 19:16:02 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/150656403 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/151827877 This week students will be using  media center time to search and print graphics for the booklets.
We will finish drafting and begin editing and revising.
Topics for discussion:
text features
text structure]]> 2017-02-06 14:38:02 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/151827877 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/152115987 * note: glossary should contain at least 5 vocabulary words]]> 2017-02-07 13:22:50 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/152115987 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/152117499 Study guide]]> 2017-02-07 13:27:32 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/152117499 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/153475229 * Non-fiction booklets due Monday
* Test over text features and text structure- Tuesday
* Reading and Writing non-fiction

]]> 2017-02-13 16:16:02 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/153475229 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/155560677 We will be finishing Unit 3, and will start a test prep/ Fantasy unit.
We will be working on narrative writing.

]]> 2017-02-22 18:47:00 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/155560677 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/156755831 We will be reviewing for the mid-term in class this week.
Language arts mid-term will be March 14, 2017 due to the Jekyll Island field trip next week.
In order to prepare for the test, students need to review the text structure sheet given to them in class today as well as the text feature quiz posted on Padlet and Edmodo.
The mid-term test will also consist of a reading passage with multiple choice questions as well as constructed response questions.

]]> 2017-02-28 15:36:29 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/156755831 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/158633193 We are reading fantasy novels in class and preparing for the mid-term as well as the Georgia Milestones.

Language Arts mid-term will be March 14, 2017. Students may use the text feature study guide posted on Padlet and Edmodo to study for the mid-term. It will also consist of two reading passages with multiple choice questions as well as constructed response questions.

Write Score results are in, and I will be reviewing the scores with students. ]]> 2017-03-08 12:56:42 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/158633193 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/158764243 Conclusions Powerpoint]]> 2017-03-08 18:23:11 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/158764243 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/159710058 Monday--Test Prep
Tuesday--Mid-term
Wednesday--STEM activity
Thursday-- Test Prep
Friday---Test Prep]]> 2017-03-13 15:21:55 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/159710058 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/159714181 Study guide]]> 2017-03-13 15:31:31 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/159714181 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/159789823 Power Point used in class today to teach strong sentences.]]> 2017-03-13 18:31:24 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/159789823 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/160608070 2017-03-16 17:20:42 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/160608070 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/160778212 2017-03-17 13:01:38 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/160778212 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/161285019 * We will continue with test prep for the Ga. Milestones:
Concepts/Skills we will review
*Transitions
* Metaphors
* Conflict
*Theme
*Point of View
* Argumentative writing
* Informational writing


]]> 2017-03-20 18:12:16 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/161285019 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/161289904 2017-03-20 18:25:06 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/161289904 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/161613632 2017-03-21 18:05:48 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/161613632 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/161939844 2017-03-22 18:52:26 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/161939844 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/164332339 This week in language arts students will be reading, writing, and responding to poetry.
Topics for Discussion
* free verse
*stanza
*refrain
*rhyme
*rhythm
*repetition
* rhyme scheme
*haiku
*limerick]]> 2017-04-03 13:45:07 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/164332339 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/164658719 complete original poem if you did not finish in class.]]> 2017-04-04 16:09:53 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/164658719 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/164662316 2017-04-04 16:20:44 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/164662316 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/165648991 We will complete our study of poetry this week and will have a test Wednesday, April 12.
* Students should be able to apply strategies learned in class to answer the questions on the test.
We will also review essay writing strategies in preparation for the GA Milestones Assessment. ]]> 2017-04-10 12:24:03 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/165648991 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/165651176 Link to Poetry Prezi]]> 2017-04-10 12:36:48 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/165651176 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/166229808 April 13, 2017---for a daily grade.
Write an essay using the techniques from the  Argument Essay power point. Do not start your essay with "yes" or "no".]]> 2017-04-13 12:03:03 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/166229808 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/166231231 2017-04-13 12:13:07 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/166231231 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/166526258 We will be reviewing for the GA Milestones. 
http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Documents/Milestones/Study-Resource%20Guides/Milestones_StudyGuide_GR06_11-16.pdf]]> 2017-04-17 11:46:25 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/166526258 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/166587500
Grammar quiz Thursday, April 20, 2017.]]> 2017-04-17 16:50:26 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/166587500 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/167117887 Power Point used in class today.

]]> 2017-04-19 19:15:18 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/167117887 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/167118019 2017-04-19 19:15:50 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/167118019 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/169167408
Non-fiction Unit
* We will be reading informational text.
* Informational/ technical writing.

]]> 2017-05-01 13:50:47 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/169167408 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/169248517 2017-05-01 18:05:32 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/169248517 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/170486979
*We are continuing to work on informational/technical writing.

Upcoming events:
* Field trip-- Wednesday, May 10
* Tiger Daze-- Wednesday, May 17
* Final Exams-- May 23 and May 24
*****IMPORTANT****** Please remind students that it is important to remain focused  and on -task these last few weeks!

]]> 2017-05-08 12:29:45 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/170486979 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/171829671 Upcoming events:
Tiger Daze--Wednesday, May 17
Study guide for final ---Wednesday, May 17
Final Exams for ELA---Tuesday, May 23]]> 2017-05-15 13:29:41 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/171829671 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/172153127 Standards to be tested on the final:
6.1--Cite text evidence
6.2 --Determine central idea
6.4--  Determine the meaning of words and phrases
6.5--Analyze how a particular sentence, or a paragraph fits into the overall structure of the text.
6.6--Determine author's point of view or purpose
6.8--Evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text.]]> 2017-05-16 17:17:38 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/172153127 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/172871964 ELA final----Tuesday, May 23]]> 2017-05-19 18:44:44 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/172871964 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/173416825 Edmodo code:   qpbqk8]]> 2017-05-23 15:09:55 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/173416825 susan_lee https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/173603765 kfd8yq]]> 2017-05-24 12:06:28 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_lee/es86cvw6hr60/wish/173603765