August 31, 2006
Your Noun Mini-projects are due tomorrow, Friday, August 31. If you are absent on Friday, your project is due Tuesday, September 5.
The DOL and MLA paper-heading quiz will be Wednesday, September 6.
Everything caught-up? Read your novel and update your reading log.
Posted by Cushman at 04:04 PM
August 30, 2006
Performance Series Test tomorrow. Bring your agenda, novel, sweater, and homework to class.
Complete collective noun worksheet.
Noun-Mini Project due Friday 9/1.
QUIZ DATE CHANGED! THE FRIDAY DOL & PAPER HEADING QUIZ HAS BEEN CHANGED TO WEDNESDAY, 9/6.
Posted by Cushman at 05:20 AM
August 29, 2006
1. Complete the abstract noun worksheet.
2. Noun project due Friday, 9/1
3. DOL & MLA paper heading quiz Friday, 9/1
4. Language Arts & Reading Performance Series Testing Wednesday & Thursday, 8/30 & 8/31
Be sure to bring your agenda, homework, novel, and a sweater or jacket.
Posted by Cushman at 03:31 PM
Check-out these fun sites to practice grammar!
http://www.funbrain.com/grammar/
http://classroom.jc-schools.net/basic/la-grammar.html
http://www.chompchomp.com/exercises.htm
http://www.quia.com/jg/65832.html
Posted by Cushman at 06:00 AM
August 28, 2006
How to navigate to the Online Exercise Bank.
click: Textbook Resources (left menu bar)
click: Language Arts
click: Writing & Grammar
click: Copper (Under Student)
click: Online Exercise Bank (left menu bar)
Click on lesson
Posted by Cushman at 04:06 PM
Complete workbook page 3--Compound Nouns.
Many students need to return their syllabi and student information sheets.
NOUN PROJECT: (Quiz Grade--due Friday, 9/1) Fill each box with 10 correctly spelled examples of each type of noun. Use you notes or Writing and Grammar book for assistance. Remember Presentation counts!
Posted by Cushman at 03:31 PM
August 26, 2006
Please return signed syllabus and information sheet Monday.
Don't forget the weekend bonus!
Posted by Cushman at 05:03 PM
August 24, 2006
1. Have parents sign your syllabus.
2. Parents should fill out student information sheet.
3. Purchase two book covers by Monday.
4. Complete workbook p. 2. The Writing Application assignment has been modified to: Write 10 abstract nouns.
5. Complete Journal : How to make make an A in Mrs. Cushman's class...
Posted by Cushman at 03:16 PM
August 23, 2006
1. Have your syllabus signed.
2. Have student info. sheet completed by your parent.
3. Complete Workbook page 1.
Posted by Cushman at 03:17 PM
Complete two entries on your reading log.
You will need two book covers by Monday for your two language arts books.
Complete the exercises on page 14 in your literature book on notebook paper. Do not forget to use your correct paper heading.
Posted by Cushman at 03:16 PM
Complete two entries on your reading log.
You will need two book covers by Monday for your two language arts books.
Complete the exercises on page 14 in your literature book on notebook paper. Do not forget to use your correct paper heading.
Posted by Cushman at 03:14 PM
The Performance Series is a national, curriculum-based test that measures student achievement in reading, math, and language arts. These tests are given in all Cobb County elementary and middle schools. Certain high school students may also participate. These tests are multiple choice and are taken on a computer. Each test will take about an hour and will have about 50 questions. Results from these tests will provide the school with important information about the specific strengths and weaknesses of students in the areas tested. These tests do not count as a grade in any class and are only one measure of what and how well students are learning. This is NOT a high stakes test. It is one tool used by teachers to help identify the instructional needs for their classrooms in order to meet the needs of all students. If you have any questions, please feel to call or email Mrs. Jackson, the sixth grade counselor.
Posted by Cushman at 07:28 AM
August 17, 2006
"Catch-up night" If you have not completed your two journal entries for this week, please make sure they are completed. Also, make sure your binder is set-up. Read your novel for 30 minutes or read two chapters.
If you have Play Dough or clay, bring a fist size amount Monday.
Posted by Cushman at 01:20 PM
August 16, 2006
Journal Write: Pretend you are your 5th grade teacher. What would she tell me about you? Use a friendly letter format. If you have forgotten, you can go to the Internet to review.
If you have play dough or clay. bring about a fist-full Monday or use mine.
Posted by Cushman at 04:49 PM
August 15, 2006
1. Tomorrow is the last day to bring your summer reading.
2. Finish organizing your binder.
3. Journal Write: My first days of middle school were...
4. For Monday: Bring a fist size amount of used play dough or clay. If you would like to make a large amount to share, see the recipe below.
Homemade Play-Doh
3 Cups flour
1 1/2 Cup salt
3 Tablespoons cooking oil
1 Cup water
1 Tablespoon food coloring
Mix and store in an air tight container.
Posted by Cushman at 04:00 PM
August 14, 2006
I hope your first day of middle school went smoothly.
Your language arts homework is:
1. Bring your novel.
2. Summer reading is due Wednesday
3. Bring your language arts supplies--white binder, dividers, journal, and pack of paper.
Please put your name on everything!
Posted by Cushman at 03:47 PM
August 08, 2006
Welcome to middle school! I am looking forward to meeting you.
Posted by Cushman at 03:03 PM
