Hello 6th Grade Students!
This week we started reading a novella, The Gold Cadillac, about an African-American family. From watching the PowerPoint presentation and video about the story and reading the beginning few pages, what predictions can you make? Address the following questions in your answer: Why do you think 'Lois' mother was not happy that the father purchased a brand new Cadillac? Do you think 'Lois' mother will eventually come around and want to keep the car, or will she ask the father to return it? Finally, please address the setting of the novella, (time and place). How does the setting contribute to your predictions? They are an African-American family living during segregation in the 1950's. What kind of complications might the family come across as they drive around in their new car in a segregated society. How do you think white Americans will react to their new car?
Friday, December 9, 2011
Friday, December 2, 2011
The Importance of Respect
Hello 6th Grade Students!
As you know, this month's Character Education word is "Respect." We all know how important it is to truly understand the meaning of respect. Based on the video we watched today and what you already know, please define the word "respect" in your own words. What does it mean to you? How do you show respect to others? (Parents, teachers, friends, even strangers). Do you require respect from others? If so, who? Include details in your answer.
Have a wonderful weekend!
As you know, this month's Character Education word is "Respect." We all know how important it is to truly understand the meaning of respect. Based on the video we watched today and what you already know, please define the word "respect" in your own words. What does it mean to you? How do you show respect to others? (Parents, teachers, friends, even strangers). Do you require respect from others? If so, who? Include details in your answer.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Friday, November 4, 2011
The All-American Slurp
Hello 6th Grade!
This week we read a story about a Chinese family trying to fit in with American culture. What were some of the challenges each of the family members faced as they tried to blend in with American life? Please give some specific examples from the story.
Have a wonderful weekend!
This week we read a story about a Chinese family trying to fit in with American culture. What were some of the challenges each of the family members faced as they tried to blend in with American life? Please give some specific examples from the story.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Friday, October 21, 2011
"Dragon, Dragon How Do You Do?"
Hello 6th grade students!
After finishing Dragon, Dragon, think about the character of the youngest son, who was successful at slaying the mischievous dragon. Why do you think that he, from all of the cobbler's sons, was able to slay the dragon? What did he do differently and why? How were his actions and character different from his older brothers'? Give examples to explain your answer.
Have a wonderful weekend!
After finishing Dragon, Dragon, think about the character of the youngest son, who was successful at slaying the mischievous dragon. Why do you think that he, from all of the cobbler's sons, was able to slay the dragon? What did he do differently and why? How were his actions and character different from his older brothers'? Give examples to explain your answer.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Friday, October 14, 2011
The Importance of Honesty
Hello 6th Grade!
Today we discussed how important it is to be an honest person. After watching today's video on honesty, please tell me which story you liked best, (the princess and frog, George Washington, or the story of Morning Light and her two evil sisters). Which of these stories best conveyed to you the importance of honesty? Explain your answer with examples from the video.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Today we discussed how important it is to be an honest person. After watching today's video on honesty, please tell me which story you liked best, (the princess and frog, George Washington, or the story of Morning Light and her two evil sisters). Which of these stories best conveyed to you the importance of honesty? Explain your answer with examples from the video.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Friday, October 7, 2011
The King of Mazy May
Hello 6th Grade!
Are you excited about your long weekend?
Before you go off and have some fun, let's think about this week's short story, The King of Mazy May, and its hero, Walt. What did you think about Walt's character? How did his heroic actions describe his character? Point out specific actions by Walt and how those actions describe his many wonderful characteristics.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Are you excited about your long weekend?
Before you go off and have some fun, let's think about this week's short story, The King of Mazy May, and its hero, Walt. What did you think about Walt's character? How did his heroic actions describe his character? Point out specific actions by Walt and how those actions describe his many wonderful characteristics.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Monday, October 3, 2011
"Eleven"
Hello 6th Grade!
Last week we read Eleven, a story where the narrator's birthday turned upside down at school. If you'll recall, Rachel was mistaken as the owner of an "ugly red sweater" and because she did not have the courage or confidence to explain that the sweater did not belong to her, she had a miserable birthday. Do you think her birthday would have been different if she had spoken up to the teacher and the rest of the class and explained that the sweater did not belong to her? Do you think she would have been less upset and not cried in class? Could Rachel have avoided her bad day at school simply by speaking up? Explain your answers.
Last week we read Eleven, a story where the narrator's birthday turned upside down at school. If you'll recall, Rachel was mistaken as the owner of an "ugly red sweater" and because she did not have the courage or confidence to explain that the sweater did not belong to her, she had a miserable birthday. Do you think her birthday would have been different if she had spoken up to the teacher and the rest of the class and explained that the sweater did not belong to her? Do you think she would have been less upset and not cried in class? Could Rachel have avoided her bad day at school simply by speaking up? Explain your answers.
Friday, September 16, 2011
The Importance of Responsibility
Hi everyone!
We finally and officially figured out today that Sarine was the first person to sign up on our blog, so I want to congratulate Sarine! Congratulations, you get the extra credit, and it will be counted in your upcoming progress report grade!
This week we discussed the importance of Responsibility and you all wrote wonderful essays explaining what Responsibility means to you. After watching today's video on that topic, please tell me which story you liked best : the story of Icarus, the boy who flew too high; the story of King Alfred; or the story of the old woman and her three children. Also, please discuss which one of the three stories best explained to you the importance of Responsibility. Why did you like that story more than the others?
Have a wonderful weekend!
We finally and officially figured out today that Sarine was the first person to sign up on our blog, so I want to congratulate Sarine! Congratulations, you get the extra credit, and it will be counted in your upcoming progress report grade!
This week we discussed the importance of Responsibility and you all wrote wonderful essays explaining what Responsibility means to you. After watching today's video on that topic, please tell me which story you liked best : the story of Icarus, the boy who flew too high; the story of King Alfred; or the story of the old woman and her three children. Also, please discuss which one of the three stories best explained to you the importance of Responsibility. Why did you like that story more than the others?
Have a wonderful weekend!
Saturday, September 10, 2011
The Bracelet
Hi everyone,
After reading "The Bracelet" we discussed how the bracelet was a symbol of Ruri's friendship with Laurie. Do you have something that is a symbol of your friendship with one of your friends? If so, explain what it is and what it means to you? Did you lose it, at some point, like Ruri or do you keep somewhere safe. Explain your Answer.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Friday, September 2, 2011
All Summer In a Day
Hi everyone!
Ready to start the long weekend? Before we all do that, let's think a bit about the story we read this week and the film version we watched in class. Who can point out some differences between the story, "All Summer In a Day" and the short film version we watched in class? Compare and contrast the story and the film. Which did you like better, the story or the film? Both? Why? Explain your answers.
Have a wonderfully, fun and safe weekend!
Ready to start the long weekend? Before we all do that, let's think a bit about the story we read this week and the film version we watched in class. Who can point out some differences between the story, "All Summer In a Day" and the short film version we watched in class? Compare and contrast the story and the film. Which did you like better, the story or the film? Both? Why? Explain your answers.
Have a wonderfully, fun and safe weekend!
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Welcome, 6th Grade Students!
Hello, 6th Grade Students!!
I am very glad to have you in my English class this year! I hope it is a great, new and interesting experience for you to be in Middle School.
After finishing reading Just Once, did any of you think of a time when you had a "hang up" about something that you wanted to accomplish, like the Moose wanted to accomplish carrying the ball? Please share your thoughts!
I am very glad to have you in my English class this year! I hope it is a great, new and interesting experience for you to be in Middle School.
After finishing reading Just Once, did any of you think of a time when you had a "hang up" about something that you wanted to accomplish, like the Moose wanted to accomplish carrying the ball? Please share your thoughts!
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