As January is coming to an end - so is the end of the 2nd marking period. It is time to remind all of you that the 25 BOOK CAMPAIGN is still on. At this point you should all be reading your 13th book. Remember, you must finish your 25th book by June. Some of you have already surpassed that! (Congrats to Paris of 734! You're on your 46th book and you are OFF THE CHARTS! ) As far as our genre studies go, here's where we are:634: Remember to bring in your 2nd draft of your Katherine Paterson Author Study. We will be finishing it up tomorrow. By Wednesday, we will begin our Persuasive Writing Genre Study. 734: Remember to bring in all your polling report drafts -including the cover sheet and graphs.834: Bring in your final proposal letter (as well as all the drafts) for your Journalistic Feature Article, including the cover sheet. Bring in all your research for your article.Hi Corina, Kimberly, Jamie. Thanks for your comments. Keep 'em coming! * I do enjoy reading and responding to your comments. PLEASE make sure you sign your name so that I can comment and give you appropriate recognition for your comments.
Posted by Mrs. Varga at 12:43 PM
I am sure you are all relieved that the ELA tests are over. I know I am! I am so looking forward to continuing to explore the world of literature with all you guys. 834- start looking at journalistic feature articles that interest you. Check out the layout, the illustrations, the lead, and the point the writer is trying to make. Did you decide what topic you want to explore for your feature article yet? 734 - How are your survey questions coming along? Remember to include questions whose results would compel your audience into action after reading your polling report and executive summary. 634 - We are finishing up our Katherine Paterson author study. Does Jip: His Story remind you of any other Paterson books you've read? Think about all the different conflicts that Jip experiences. We'll be comparing and writing about the Paterson books we've read. See you all in school. Jamie, thanks for your comment. I don't know when the test scores will be made available. I'll let you know as soon as I know!
Posted by Mrs. Varga at 9:01 PM
Hello 634, 734 & 834. Today was DAY 1 of the ELA Test. I know you tried your best today, and I know many of you were nervous. Have a good night's rest and a good breakfast tomorrow. Don't get stressed. That goes for you too Kathy!!! See you all tomorrow.
Posted by Mrs. Varga at 7:47 PM
Hello all you girls & guys from 634, 734, & 834! Hope you are enjoying this three day weekend. Just a reminder to have a good night's sleep on Monday, and a healthy breakfast on Tuesday morning. The ELA testing begins on Tuesday. We've worked hard and practiced a lot, so you are well prepared. If you've got any questions or concerns - or - if you just want to say 'hi,' leave me a comment. See you Tuesday.
Posted by Mrs. Varga at 4:39 PM
We are all working hard on our reading,writing, and listening strategies for the ELA test, which begins January 17th. This coming week, we will be analyzing and learning from the practice tests we took. It's a great way to learn from our mistakes!
Kimberly from 639 -thank you for your good wishes. I wish you and your family a happy new year.
To Anonymous - to answer your question, a constructed response should have an introductory sentence, at least 2 details, and a concluding sentence. An EXTENDED response does need to be longer. It needs an introductory paragraph, a body, and a concluding paragraph.
I would love to hear from all you girls & guys. Click on 'comments' and leave me a note.
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