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August 28, 2006
Thank you for visiting the Write-Spot Connection!
In language arts this week we will continue discussing what good readers and writers do.
We will read a narrative story by Hemingway called "A Day's Wait" in your literature textbook. You will answer the first four questions at the end of the story. Questions are due Tuesday. Remember: Neatness and organization are important considerations.
Writing-Coach Tip:
If you are writing large~please scale down. The title of a paper should not be extra large! The title sits on the line and is the same size as the rest of your paper.
We will discuss what good readers do BEFORE, DURING, and AFTER reading.
We will also be taking a look at elements of story as we read this short story.
On Tuesday you will receive a spelling list. There will be a quiz on Friday.
REMINDER: Be sure you take your grammar text home and leave it until the last week or two of school. The literature textbook must come to class each day for the first quarter.
Remind your parents about Parent Night~ Tuesday at 6:30 P.M. They should go to the theater first.
Homework for Tuesday:
Writing Project:
"From the Desk of . . ." Writing four paragraphs on selected topics. Due Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday.
Take care,
Write-On!
Mrs. Worthington
(Chief in charge of classy work!)
Posted by Worthington at 08:08 AM
August 19, 2006
Thank you for visiting!
I have had a grand time reading your baseline, portfolio narratives about a time when you said, "Ouch!"
This week we will continue writing and reading narratives. We will use our literature text,Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul, and other sources, as well.
Some of the essential questions we will address during the week are:
1. How do authors vary their sentences?
2. Why do authors use hyphens when they write?
3. Why is presentation of work important?
4. How do you read fluently?
5. What are the elements of story?
6. How do you restate the question when you respond to literature?
7. How do authors show conflict in a story?
See you Monday!
Mrs. Worthington
(Chief in charge of classy work!)
Reminder:
You will need your folder and your binder by Monday.
Posted by Worthington at 10:18 PM
Testing
Posted by Worthington at 09:02 AM
I am having a grand time reading your portfolio narratives about a time when you said, "Ouch!" Congratulations on your baseline portfolio writing.
Next week we will continue to write personal narratives, and we will read personal narratives in our literature text and Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul, as well.
Some of the essential questions we will address for the second week of school are as follows:
Why and how do writers use hyphens?
Why is spelling important? How can you take responsibility for
improving your own spelling? What are some no-miss words that
you should not miss in the seventh grade?
How can vary sentence patterns?
How can you improve the written presentation of your work?
How can you build a rich and varied vocabulary?
How can you make your handwriting more legible?
Reminders:
On Monday you should have your folder and binder for language arts.
See you soon!
Write-On!
Mrs. Worthington
(Chief in charge of classy work!)
Posted by Worthington at 08:05 AM
August 12, 2006
YES! You are officially in the seventh grade!
Welcome to your seventh grade language arts class where you will hone and tweak your skills in all of the arts of language: the art of reading, the art of writing, the art of speaking, the art of listening, and, of course, the art of thinking!
Writing Studio is a highlight of this class, and often you will collaboratively write with a friend or two. I bet you can guess who my favorite authors are! I am looking forward to hearing your voice as I read your writings. Writing is a window to the mind; you show your thinking when you write.
Lucky me to be your teacher and your writing coach for this school year. :)
Tips and hints for the first day:
Bring your summer reading project Monday or Tuesday. Proofread it carefully for any lingering errors.
Bring a reading book for DEAR reading. The media center will not be ready for students to check out books for a week.
Bring your pencil pouch, or pencil box, on the first day. Please, sharpen your pencils at home before you come to school. You should always have at least 5 pencils among the other items in your pouch or box. Your writing tool pouch should go to all of your academic classes. (You do not need a separate one for language arts.)
Please make sure you bring "wide-lined paper" to class (No college-ruled paper.)
AND~the most important thing to bring is YOU--with a wide smile and an eager attitude to learn new things.
See you soon!
Write~On!
Mrs. C.L. Worthington
(Chief in Charge of Classy Writing!)
Posted by Worthington at 07:40 PM
