Welcome to Mrs. Burke's Literacy Workshop 7

October 29, 2009

ALL CLASSES :
IF YOU ARE ABSENT on the first day of a new "VOCAB" unit, please use the first link below to find the interactive audio for that unit. Familiarize yourself with the words before you try the homework! The audio presentation is an extremely useful tool if you want to review the words as well.

NOTE: IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE ABSENT ON NOV 4th, SEE ME ASAP TO SCHEDULE A MAKE UP TO TAKE BEFORE YOU LEAVE!
Block 3/4:
VOCAB 1- 3
Study! Review in school and at home:)
TEST = Wed. Nov 4th: pronunciation, part of speech, spelling, definition, synonym, antonym, completing, original sentence:)
Play review games below!
WTRFG
We will be finishing final copies in school - by next week.
GRAMMAR/USAGE
Comma review...
WRITING
5 paragraph essay is almost completed. Make sure you use the info from the mini-lessons, check your spelling and utilize the proper format:)

Block 5/6:
VOCAB 1- 3
Study!
TEST = Wed. Nov 4th: pronunciation, parts of speech, spelling, definitions, synonyms, antonyms, completing...
Play review games below!
WTRFG/Author Webquest
All draft paragprahs should be completed.
SPEECH, 5 OPEN-ENDED Questions and 2 Mentor Gems are due on Tuesday, Nov 10th!
GRAMMAR/USAGE
...Comma rules are yours now! What about apostrophes???
WRITING
Pay attention to Billy's traits...The 5 paragraph essay is almost finished!

Block 7/8:
See Block 1/2

Keys to Success