Hello 6th Grade Students!
Welcome to second semester!
This week we read and discussed some wonderful poems in class by Gwendolyn Brooks, Shakespeare and Ogden Nash. From all the poems we read, ("Cynthia in the Snow," "Full Fathom Five," "Nash Menagerie") which was your favorite? Why? Which poetic devices (alliteration, onomatopoeia, rhyme, meter) did you like best in the poem you chose?
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Friday, December 9, 2011
The Gold Cadillac
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?
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 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!
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