Welcome to 6th Grade English with Mrs. Moss! I am so glad that you are here and in my class this year.
Feel free to contact me at mossdt@vestavia.k12.al.us
Class Expectations:
1. Be on time to class and in your seat when the tardy bell rings.
2. Raise your hand to be called on.
3. Do not criticize anyone.
4. Do not interrupt your teacher or your classmates.
5. Wait to be dismissed when the bell rings by Mrs. Moss.
HOMEWORK FOR MONDAY, MARCH 8:
1. Students completed ARMT Practice.
2. Students continued to read our class novel, Stargirl, in class together.
HOMEWORK FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 9:
1. Students completed ARMT Practice.
2. Students continued to read our class novel, Stargirl, in class together.
HOMEWORK FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10:
1. Students completed ARMT Practice.
2. Students continued to read our class novel, Stargirl, in class together.
HOMEWORK FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 11:
1. Students continued to read our class novel, Stargirl, in class together.
HOMEWORK FOR FRIDAY, MARCH 12:
1. Students continued to read our class novel, Stargirl, in class together.
2. Students received their Research Project grades.
Have a fantastic Spring Break!!
HOMEWORK FOR MONDAY, MARCH 22:
1. Students began taking the SAT-10 Practice Test in class today.
2. We will finish the second part of the SAT-10 Practice Test in class tomorrow.
3. Our student teacher, Miss Cornutt, started today. She will be with us for seven weeks. Her last day will be Friday, May 7th.
HOMEWORK FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 23:
1. We checked the first half of the SAT-10 Practice Test.
2. Students completed the second half of the SAT-10 Practice Test in class today. It is homework if not finished in class. We will check it tomorrow.
HOMEWORK FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24:
1. We checked the second half of the SAT-10 Practice Test in class today.
2. Students completed the following SAT practice from the literature textbook: pages 2-3, 54-56, 58-59, 60-61, and 114-115. We will check this tomorrow.
HOMEWORK FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 25:
1. Today we checked SAT practice from the literature textbook.
2. Students completed the following SAT practice from the literature textbook: pages 118-119, 212-213, 214-215, 239-241, and 253-255. We will check this tomorrow.
HOMEWORK FOR FRIDAY, MARCH 26:
1. We checked the SAT practice from the literature textbook.
2. Students viewed the video: Taking Reading Comprehension Tests" in class.
3. Students took a quiz on the video.
No homework. The ARMT Reading test is Monday, March 29.
Have a nice weekend.
HOMEWORK FOR MONDAY, MARCH 29:
1. Today the students took the ARMT Reading Test.
2. We started reading the class novel, Four Perfect Pebbles, in class together.
No Homework.
HOMEWORK FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 30:
1. Today the students took the ARMT Math Test.
2. Students read the class novel, Four Perfect Pebbles, in class together.
No Homework.
HOMEWORK FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31:
1. Today the students took the SAT Reading test,
2. Students read the class novel, Four Perfect Pebbles, in class together.
3. Students began working on Vocabulary from the novel.
4. The Vocabulary Test will be Friday, April 9th.
No Homework.
HOMEWORK FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 1:
1. Today the students took the SAT Math test.
2. Students read the class novel, Four Perfect Pebbles, in class together.
3. Students continued to work on the Vocabulary from the novel.
4. The Vocabulary Test is Friday, April 9th.
HOMEWORK FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 2:
1. Today the students read the class novel, Four Perfect Pebbles, in class together.
2. Students continued to work on the Vocabulary from the novel.
3. Vocabulary is DUE Monday, April 5th. It is homework if not finished in class.
4. The Vocabulary Test is Friday, April 9th.
HOMEWORK FOR MONDAY, APRIL 5:
1. Today we checked vocabulary homework.
2. Vocabulary Test is this Friday, April 9th.
3. Students continued to read our class novel, Four Perfect Pebbles, together in class.
4. Students work each day on the work packet during the reading of the novel. The work packet is DUE Thursday, April 8th.
HOMEWORK FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 6:
1. Students continued to read our class novel, Four Perfect Pebbles, together in class.
2. Students work each day on the work packet during the reading of the novel. The work packet is DUE Thursday, April 8th.
3. Vocabulary Test is this Friday, April 9th.
HOMEWORK FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7:
1. Students finished reading our class novel, Four Perfect Pebbles, together in class.
2. Students work on the work packet during the reading of the novel.
3. The work packet is DUE tomorrow, Thursday, April 8th.
4. Vocabulary Test is this Friday, April 9th.
HOMEWORK FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 8:
1. Today we checked the Four Perfect Pebbles work packet.
2. We reviewed for the Vocabulary Test that is tomorrow, Friday, April 9th.
3. Homework: Study for your Vocabulary Test!!
HOMEWORK FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 9:
1. Vocabulary Test in class today.
2. Pleasure read after the test.
3. Comprehension Test on Four Perfect Pebbles will be next Friday, April 16th.
HOMEWORK FOR MONDAY, APRIL 12:
1. Comprehension Test on Four Perfect Pebbles this Friday, April 16th.
2. Today Ms. Cornutt, our student teacher, started her unit, Persuasive Writing.
3. Students discussed the difference between fact and opinion.
4. No Homework.
HOMEWORK FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 13:
1. Comprehension Test on Four Perfect Pebbles this Friday, April 16th.
2. Students discussed topics for Persuasive Writing.
3. Students chose their topic for their Persuasive Writing Paper.
4. Students wrote their topic sentence.
HOMEWORK FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14:
1. Sixth Grade Field Trip!
HOMEWORK FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 15:
1. Comprehension Test on Four Perfect Pebbles tomorrow.
2. Students discussed Persuasive Writing Strategies.
3. Students worked on supporting details.
HOMEWORK FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 16:
1. Comprehension Test on Four Perfect Pebbles in class today.
2. Students discussed opposing ideas and counter arguments.
3. Students worked on their own opposing ideas.
HOMEWORK FOR MONDAY, APRIL 19:
1. Students discussed the use of Graphic Organizers.
2. Students used a Graphic Organizer to organize their persuasive paper.
HOMEWORK FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 20:
1. Yearbook Day.
2. Students signed yearbooks in class.
3. Graphic Organizer from Monday is due tomorrow.
HOMEWORK FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21:
1. Students worked on Appropriate Voice for their persuasive papers.
2. Students started the Introduction and Body Paragraphs for the persuasive paper in class.
HOMEWORK FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 22:
1. Students worked on Transitions for their persuasive papers.
2. Students completed the Body Paragraphs for the persuasive paper in class.
HOMEWORK FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 23:
No School.
HOMEWORK FOR MONDAY, APRIL 26:
1. Students worked on conclusions.
2. Rough Drafts are DUE tomorrow!!
HOMEWORK FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 27:
1. Students worked on Revising their persuasive paper in class today.
2. Students read pages 240-250 in the Write Source about Revising.
3. Students worked with their peers on Peer Revising.
4. Typed Final Drafts are DUE Monday, May 3rd!
HOMEWORK FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28:
1. Enrichment Conference today.
HOMEWORK FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 29:
1. Students typed Final Drafts of their persuasive paper in class.
2. Typed Final Draft of the persuasive paper is DUE Monday, May 3rd!
HOMEWORK FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 30:
1. Students typed Final Drafts of their persuasive paper in class.
2. Typed Final Draft of the persuasive paper is DUE Monday, May 3rd!
HOMEWORK FOR MONDAY, MAY 3:
1. Students turned in their Persuasive Final Copy if they did not turn it in on Friday.
2. Students started reading our class novel, Surviving the Applewhites, together in class.
HOMEWORK FOR TUESDAY, MAY 4:
1. Students completed Journal Entry #1 in class today. This is the first one in a series of 10.
2. Students continued to read our class novel, Surviving the Applewhites, together in class.
HOMEWORK FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 5:
1. Students completed Journal Entry #2 in class today. This is the second in a series of 10.
2. Students continued to read our class novel, Surviving the Applewhites, together in class.
HOMEWORK FOR THURSDAY, MAY 6:
1. Students completed Journal Entry #3 in class today. This is the third in a series of 10.
2. Students continued to read our class novel, Surviving the Applewhites, together in class.
HOMEWORK FOR FRIDAY, MAY 7:
Pirates Day!
HOMEWORK FOR MONDAY, MAY 10:
1. Students completed Journal Entry #4 in class today. This is the fourth in a series of 10.
2. Students continued to read our class novel, Surviving the Applewhites, together in class.
HOMEWORK FOR TUESDAY, MAY 11:
1. Students completed Journal Entry #5 in class today. This is the fifth in a series of 10.
2. Students continued to read our class novel, Surviving the Applewhites, together in class.
HOMEWORK FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 12:
1. Students completed Journal Entry #6 in class today. This is the sixth in a series of 10.
2. Students continued to read our class novel, Surviving the Applewhites, together in class.
HOMEWORK FOR THURSDAY, MAY 13:
1. Students completed Journal Entry #7 and Journal Entry #8 in class today. This is the seventh and eighth in a series of 10.
2. Students finished reading our class novel, Surviving the Applewhites, together in class.
HOMEWORK FOR FRIDAY, MAY 14:
1. Students completed Journal Entry #9 and Journal Entry #10 in class today. This is the ninth and tenth in a series of 10.
2. Students turned in all 10 Journal Entries today.
3. Students completed vocabulary for Surviving the Applewhites in class.
HOMEWORK FOR MONDAY, MAY 17:
1. Students completed a Character Chart for Surviving the Applewhites in class.
2. There are 11 characters included on the chart.
3. Include on the chart how the character is related to the Applewhite family and a short description of the character.
HOMEWORK FOR TUESDAY, MAY 18:
1. Students started working on a Character Activity involving the Characters of Surviving the Applewhites.
2. Students draw a picture of the characters and include details from the novel to describe the character.
3. Add details that you infer he/she might possess. Be prepared to share your reasoning.
4. You will complete this activity for all 11 characters from your Character Chart.
HOMEWORK FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 19:
1. Continue to work on your Character Activity.
2. Share our Character Activities at the end of the period.
3. Students turned in the Vocabulary Chart, Character Chart, and Character Sketches/Descriptions at the end of the period.
HOMEWORK FOR THURSDAY, MAY 20:
1. Students started watching "The Sound of Music" in class today.
2. The characters in Surviving the Applewhites put on the play, "The Sound of Music" in our class novel.
HOMEWORK FOR FRIDAY, MAY 21:
1. Students continue to watch "The Sound of Music" in class today.
English Department Philosophy and Activities:
The English Department strives to relate the study of English to a wide variety of learning experiences. We incorporate into our program opportunities to improve skills in grammar, spelling, vocabulary, writing, research, reading, listening, thinking, speaking, and technology.
We place a high priority on the writing process. Rough drafts allow students to refine ideas and make revisions based on careful proofreading, editing, and teacher suggestions. Our aim is to encourage students to express themselves and to learn grammatical, mechanical, and organizational skills through written application.
Sixth Grade English Policies:
TESTS
1. English test days are Tuesday and Friday. Material will be reviewed during class on the day before the test. Missing the review day does NOT exempt students from taking the test on the assigned day. You may have a quiz on any day of the week.
2. Test dates will be posted in advance on my homework page.
CLASS WORK AND HOMEWORK
3. All writing is to be done on wide-ruled loose-leaf paper or in a spiral notebook. All handouts and/or worksheets are to be kept in the student's pocket folder.
4. Any student who comes to class without homework during the first three nine week grading periods will be given a zero for that day's homework score. The student may bring it in later that day or the next school day for half credit. Half credit is better than a zero! The zero will remain if the work is not turned in the following day. No half credit will be given the last nine weeks of school.
5. Students should always write assignments in his or her planner even though homework assignments are posted on the school's website, http://www.vestavia.k12.al.us/pizitz/. Not all changes make it to the website in time so all assignments, directions, and due dates given in class are correct and final.
IF YOU ARE ABSENT
6. Absent students have two days per absence to complete any classwork or homework missed. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO TESTS OR ASSIGNMENTS PREVIOUSLY ASSIGNED. If possible get the assignment from a friend or from the school's website to keep from getting behind.
MAKE-UP WORK
7. Upon returning to school from an absence, students should check the assignment board to see what assignments were missed. This is the responsibility of the student. A zero will be given for any work not turned in by the designated make-up time. Make-up work must be checked during homeroom, before school, and/or after school so new material will not be missed. Absences should be avoided unless vitally necessary. It is difficult for a student to do make-up work and current work. When a student has a special pre-excused absence approved by Mr. Miles, the student is responsible for getting all assignments that will be given during the absence before leaving; these are DUE ON THE DAY THE STUDENT RETURNS TO SCHOOL.
SUPPLIES
8. All students need to have the recommended supplies, materials, and homework in class each day. The following supplies and materials are recommended for class each day: a binder with plenty of wide-ruled loose-leaf paper, blue/black pens, red pens, pencils, highlighters, the Holt Reader, pocket folder, student planner, and a pleasure reading book.
9. We will read the following novels together throughout the school year: Surviving the Applewhites, Four Perfect Pebbles, Rules, and Marley.
DAILY CLASS PROCEDURES
10. Healthy snacks are always welcome.
11. Students are to read the board, be quietly seated, and ready to begin class when the tardy bell rings.
A set of textbooks for literature and grammar will be housed in the classroom for student use. The students will not be responsible for keeping up with these textbooks throughout the year. The textbooks will be available for student check-out when a student is absent or does not finish an assignment in class. Students will return the textbook the following day.
If you get caught in the act of helping others, displaying a positive attitude, or excelling in English class you may receive an A-slip!! :)
If you are curious about what you will be learning in English class this year, you have come to the right place. This information is subject to change. Let's take a look:
AUGUST: Biopoems, Vocabulary, Sentence Types, Sentence Structure, Prepositions, Prepositional Phrases, Objects of the Preposition, Subjects and Predicates, Library Orientation, and Reading Comprehension
SEPTEMBER: Rules, Similies and Metaphors, Parts of Speech, Writing Process, Poetry Writing, Subjects and Predicates, Nouns and Pronouns, and Reading Comprehension
OCTOBER: Narrative Writing, Letter Writing, Writing Dialogue, Writing Story Leads, Using a Thesaurus, AVL training, Figurative Language, Word Usage, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, and Literature Circles
NOVEMBER: Marley, Parts of Speech, Verbs, Direct Objects, Indirect Objects, Verb Tenses, Paragraph Formula, Summarizing, Word Usage, Synonyms, Context Clues, Reading Comprehension, Literature, and the Alabama Virtual Library
DECEMBER: Holiday Research, Poetry, Vocabulary, Word Usage, Literature, and Reading Comprehension
JANUARY: Literature, Research, Vocabulary, Note Taking, Paraphrasing, Outlining, Reference Skills, Word Usage, and Reading Comprehension
FEBRUARY: Four Perfect Pebbles, Parts of Speech, Descriptive Writing, Literature, Vocabulary, Adjectives and Adverbs, Writing Process, Context Clues, Synonyms, and Reading Comprehension
MARCH: SAT Preparation, ARMT, Parts of Speech, Vocabulary, Capitalization and Punctuation, Author Study, Prepositions, Interjections, Conjunctions, Word Usage, and Reading Comprehension
APRIL: SAT Preparation, ARMT, Vocabulary, Expository Writing, Literature, and Reading Comprehension
MAY: Surviving the Applewhites, Vocabulary, Word Usage, Reading Comprehension, and Persuasive Writing
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