Handouts from 9/28-10/2

"Strange Visitor"

Analysis of "Strange Visitor"

Writing a Story Lead

Identifying Plot, Conflict, and Setting

Roots Test 2

We will have our second Roots Test this Friday, 9/25/18.

Here is a link to the quizlet for this Roots Test.

Roots Test 2 Quizlet

Prepositions

Today we worked on a preposition memory cue today in class. The purpose is for students to be able to quickly recognize frequently used prepositions in sentences. The students had three options for their memory cue. They were advised to make their choose which option they wanted to complete according to their learning style assessment from the beginning of the year.

Visual Learners: Preposition Picture

Draw a picture that is based around one main object. Draw other items around the main object with prepositions that show their position in relation to the main object. Remember my "Fishy Prepositions" example using a shark as my main object and sea animals positioned around him. You must include at least 25 prepositions.

Auditory Learners: Preposition Song

Write a song using at least 25 prepositions. You can use any tune you choose. Be sure to include prepositions and prepositional phrases in your written lyrics. We listened to a couple of preposition songs in class for inspiration.

Tactile Learners: Preposition Motions

Use one object to demonstrate at least 25 prepositions you can physically do with that object. For example: You could be with the pencil, below the pencil, above the pencil, beside the pencil, etc. You need to write the preposition motions down and be able to act it out in front of the class. 

Tomorrow, we will take notes on a preposition note taker and complete some practice. If you lose your note taker, you can print it out from here. 

Preposition Notetaker and Practice

Figurative Language Notes

Imagery- the picture that a writer creates with vivid words that appeal to the reader’s senses

**All figurative language creates imagery. Imagery is not a type of figurative language, but what figurative language helps to create for the reader.**  _________________________________________________________________________

Idiom- A phrase in which the figurative meaning of the whole group of words is different from literal meaning of each individual word (example: raining cats and dogs, kicked the bucket)

Personification-giving a non-human object human characteristics (example: The Three Little Pigs talk)

Alliteration- Words with the same first consonant sound occurring close together (example: Cara’s crazy cat.)

Simile-a comparison using “like” or “as” (example: as pretty as a flower, cold like an iceberg)

Metaphor- A comparison in which one thing is referred to as if it were (example: Life is a journey.)

Hyperbole- Exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally (example: His feet were as big as a barge.)

Onomatopoeia- A word that mimics the sound of the object or action it refers to (example: buzz, hiss, crackle)

The figurative language test is this Friday, 9/18/15.

Alliteration Story

Today in class we learned about alliteration. We read a story called Dinorella together. This story was based on Cinderella but used alliteration with the letter "D" throughout. Students were asked to re-write a fairy tale using alliteration. The requirements are below.

Alliteration Story

• Rewrite a fairytale using alliteration. I should be able to figure out the story you based it on, but change it to add alliteration with one letter throughout. 
• Use the proper English heading (as always) with the assignment title: Alliteration Story
• The story should be 1-2 pages in length.

I will take up the alliteration story rough draft on Friday for a participation grade. This means I don't expect spelling/punctuation to be perfect, but I am checking to see that you completed the assignment and followed directions. 

Hyperbole Story

On Monday, we learned about hyperbole and how to use it in writing. Students were asked to write a story using hyperbole throughout. The requirements for the story are below:

Hyperbole Story

• Use the proper English heading and the assignment title should be "Hyperbole Story"
• Use the following story starter, "I knew if my parents found out, they would kill me..."
• Write a tall tale using the story starter above. Write about a time when you were in a little trouble, but exaggerate the entire story. 
• The story should be 1-2 pages in length. 

Figurative Language Test: Expectations

Figurative Language Test will be on Friday, September 18, 2015.

Students will continue to take notes on types of figurative language through Wednesday. However, it is never a bad idea to study the notes you already have (rather than waiting until Thursday night to begin).

There are four main sections on this test:
1. Match the type of figurative language to the correct definition.
2. Identify the type of figurative language used in short passages and poems.
3. Interpret the meaning of figurative language used in a passage or sentences.
4. Write an example for each type of figurative language learned in class.

In your notes you should have the definitions for the following terms: Imagery, Idiom, Metaphor, Simile, Personification, Hyperbole, Alliteration, and Onomatopoeia.

Now that you know what will be expected of you…STUDY, STUDY, STUDY!

Go Huskies!

I had such a great time watching the 6th grade park ball team tonight! It was so hard to pick red or white...so I just cheered for all of the huskies!

Metaphor Poem

To continue our study of figurative language, we learned about metaphors and similes today. We read "Karate Kid" in class and discussed that the poem was full of metaphors. Students realized that the poem did not mention Karate (except in the title), but we could still figure out what it was about through the use of metaphors. Students were then asked to write their own metaphor poem. It can be about any activity the student chooses (football, dance, cheer, reading, writing, video games, running, etc.). The requirements for the poem are as follows:

Metaphor Poem Requirements

• 10-15 lines in poem format
• Title it "Metaphor Poem:____" Add your own creative title in the blank after Metaphor Poem
• The poem must contain at least 5 metaphors. The metaphors should be underlined or highlighted. NO similes. 
• The final poem should be written neatly with the proper English heading.

Students were given time in class on Wednesday to write their poem. They will also be able to work on it in class after the Global Scholar test on Thursday. 

The final poem is due at the beginning of class on Friday 9/11/15. 

Reading Class: IDR Project

Reading class only:

If you misplaced the instructions for your IDR project, you can print them again from here.

IDR Project

Subject/Predicate Additional Practice

We reviewed for our subject and predicate quiz for tomorrow. Students took a practice quiz and we went over the correct answers. On the back of the quiz, there are additional practice sentences. These are completely optional for students who want more practice. The link to the key for additional practice is below. 

Additional Practice Key

Reminder: There is a quiz tomorrow on complete and simple subjects and predicates. 

Roots Test 1 Quizlet

Roots Test Quizlet

Reminder: You have a Roots Test this Friday, September 4th.

Simple/Complete Subjects and Predicates

Subject and Predicate Notes/Practice

Here is the note taker we used in class on Tuesday and Wednesday. If you misplaced your copy, you can print it out here.