Ms. Small's ELA Class
During the week beginning Feb. 21, 2012, we will study these skills in English/Language Arts class.
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Challenge:
PASS Review
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GRAMMAR
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WORD STUDY
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READING
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WRITING
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Reference Usage
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No Daily-Grams this week
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Word Study 3-5
Using context clues
Creating a study guide
Writing sentences with context clues
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Silent Reading
Summarizing
Comprehension
skills
Critical thinking skills
Reading informational text to identify main idea and supporting details
Finding alphabetized information
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Researching various famous
African Americans through an online WEBQUEST
Note taking
Classifying
Use notes to make a Brace Map as a graphic organizer
Use the Brace Map to write paragraphs
Producing a presentation
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DAILY CLASSWORK ASSIGNMENTS
(Feb. 21-Feb. 24)
Class work is usually assigned daily and is expected to be completed in an appropriate amount of time. All class work should be turned in to the teacher at the end of class.
Monday: Reading summaries; Word Study 3-6: Study Guide; Reading: Class novel.
Check the Useful Links on the left for daily notes and useful websites.
ABOUT ME
I received my Bachelor of Arts degree from Francis Marion University where I majored in English/Secondary Education and minored in Sociology. I earned my Master's degree in English/Education from the University of South Carolina. The SC Dept. of Education considers me as a Highly Qualified teacher of ELA, and I have also completed thirty hours above my Master's degree.
GRADES
Reading tests =20%
Projects =20%
Writing assignments=20%
Grammar/Words Study quizzes=20%
Homework=10%
Class work=10%
HOMEWORK
Homework is typically given Monday - Wednesday nights and is usually an extension of daily class work for that day. Assignments are posted in the class room daily through the SmartBoard lessons and are also listed at this website.
Check the calendar on the left for daily homework assignments, project due dates, and dates of tests.