MRS. GARRETSON                                                                 Class Announcements and Reminders: Many students did not do their summer reading.  This must be done, even at this late date.  We have three assignments associated with summer reading which mean three grades. The Agenda is the most accurate source for Homework. PARENTS!!!!! Extra help is always available   - see me SIXTH GRADE ENGLISH Please note that the summer reading project is explained below Friday's homework.   MRS. GARRETSON Monday   1/30/12 Complete Shet #8 on Types of Sentences African American Book Project Due Tomorrow Honors only Due Thursday, Febrary 2nd Vocabulary pages 11, 12, 13, 14 Tuesday 1/31/12 Sheet on types of sentences  #9 Project due today Honors vocabulary Unit 1 Wednesday 2/1/12 Sheet on sentences Quiz on 1st 26 prepositions Honors make sure Unit 1 is done in vocabulary Thursday February 2, 2012 Worksheet #11   African American Book Project We selected a book from our library about an African American who made a difference in society.   African American Book Project Due January 31, 2012 Rough copy on regular paper due January 12, 2012 1. Read your book 2.  Identify at least five important events in this person's life and how this person has improved the world.   3.  Complete a rough draft of your final project.  Must be turned in by 1/12/12 for a teacher check.  Will be returned immediately.   4.  When you are ready to create your book, you will need 4 pieces of letter size construction paper which I will give you.   5.  Fold each piece in half to create two panels on each paper.   6.  Glue or tape the edges of the papers together vertically.   7.  Once all of the papers are attached you will have eight panels.  The timeline should fold like an accordion when completed.   Each panel should have a careful illustration and text.  See rubric for more information about how your project will be assessed.   The Rubric:   Your writing must do the following for you to pass this assignment.   1. Text will include details 2.  Events of the person's life are in order and dates are shown.   3.  It can be read easily (writing is legible) 4.  Panel 8 includes a complete paragraph on how this person has made a difference in the lives of others.   5.  No mistakes in using capitals, periods, and spelling.   Your picture should:   1.  Be in colored pencil or marker.   2.  Show careful work.   3.  Appropriately illustrate what you have written about on that panel.   Wednesday 1/4/12 Handout on Colon/Semi colon African American Book Project   Thursday 1/5/12 Complete handout # 126 commas African American Book Project Subordinate Conjunctions after, although, as, as if, as long as, as soon as, before, because, even though, for, how, if, since, till, though, until, unless, when, whenever, where, wherever, whether, while, why Past due assignments below Many of you did not turn in the 5 paragraph back pack persuasive today. It was due!!! Turn it in on Monday.  Following is the writing prompt. Back Pack Essay As a result of some students carrying items that are against school rules, the school district is reconsidering the"policy on backpacks" in the school's classrooms.  The school board president is asking students to write letters supporting or opposing this proposal.  Think about the effect this would have on you and the students in your school.  What are the advantages?  What are the disadvantages?  What is your point of view? Write a leter to the school board president in which you support or oppose the decision to allow backpacks in the school's classroom.  Use examples and other evidence to support your decision.   Song, Poem, Speech Instructions Struggle, Demonstration, Hero, Screaming, Sharing, Leader, Celebration,  Barricades, Townships, Friendship, Burning, Dignity, shine, Hunger, Precious, Crash, Future, Bitter, Hunger, Disaster, Difference, Freedom, Panic, Silence, Respect, Communication, Interaction, Education, Language, Silence, Hope, Heart Complete poem, song,  or speech based on the graffiti words keeping in mind "Be the Change."   Use the graffiti vocabulary in your writing Keep in mind what you are thinking and feeling while you are writing.   Graffiti Words REMINDER    SUMMER READING PROJECT IS DUE 10/10/11                                                                 Summer Reading Project Complete any ONE of the following assignments:   1.      Summarize the book in poem form with rhyme, rap, song, etc. (minimum of 20 lines) 2.      Top 10 list  - list ten things you learned from this book.  (in poster form) 3.      Create a collage on poster board of relevant quotes, pictures, images from the book. 4.      Construct a diorama (three dimensional scene which includes models of people, buildings, plants, and animals)of one of the main events of the book.  Include a written description of the scene.   5.      Create a mini-comic book relating to a chapter or scene from the book.   We will be presenting to the class.     ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Writing Prompt:   You decide to write a letter to the board of education expressing your opinion on the use of cameras in classrooms.   Remember 5 paragraph persuasive Intro - must list 3 reasons Reason 1 Reason 2 Reason 3 Conclusion must list 3 reasons Remember:   What is the question I am supposed to answer? Who is your reader? What is your opinion? What is the form? Explanatory essay.   1. - explain quote 2. - explain painting 3.  - explain how painting fits quotation Must  have at least 2 paragraphs.   African American Book Project Due January 31, 2012 1. Read your book 2.  Identify at least five important events in this person's life and how this person has improved the world.   3.  Complete a rough draft of your final project.  Must be turned in by 1/14/11 for a teacher check.  Will be returned immediately.   4.  When you are ready to create your book, you will need 4 pieces of letter size paper which I will give you.   5.  Fold each piece in half to create two panels on each paper.   6.  Glue or tape the edges of the papers together vertically.   7.  Once all of the papers are attached you will have eight panels.  The timeline should fold like an accordion when completed.   Each panel should have a careful illustration and text.  See rubric for more information about how your project will be assessed.   The Rubric:   Your writing must do the following for you to pass this assignment.   1. Text will include details 2.  Events of the person's life are in order and dates are shown.   3.  It can be read easily (writing is legible) 4.  Panel 8 includes a complete paragraph on how this person has made a difference in the lives of others.   5.  No mistakes in using capitals, periods, and spelling.   Your picture should:   1.  Be in colored pencil or marker.   2.  Show careful work.   3.  Appropriately illustrate what you have written about on that panel.