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stlawrencemsmalek
St. Lawrence Elementary and Middle Schools 6th and 7th Language Arts Teacher
http://www.saintlawrence.org
 

Welcome to Ms. Malek's Webpage

    St. Lawrence Student Creed: As a student of St. Lawrence I solemnly promise to work hard and always try my best.
  • I believe... I can use Jesus' Teachings to become a better student.
  • I will achieve... by studying and working hard on my assignments.
  • I will succeed... and become a good citizen of the world and a better follower of Jesus Christ.

    1. My office hours-Tues/Thurs/Friday 3:00pm-3:30pm (by appointment only)
    2. Homework Center hours: Mon (Ms. Malek)/Tues (Ms. Zigler)/Thurs (Mrs. White) 3:15-4:00pm
    3. Check Connection Extentions every Wednesday for weekly school updates. Red button at the bottom left of the school webpage. www.saintlawrence.org
    4. If students are pulled out during class for Friendship Groups it is their responsibility to make up any assignments done in class.
    5. 6/7th Current Events ( Due every Wednesday 7th grade, and every other Thursday for 6th Grade) Current Event Directions (updated)
    6. New format for 6th Grade 1) 3 sentence summary 2) 5-10 sentences opinion.
    7. Articles can be found from a variety reputable newspaper services: SJ Mercury News, SF Chronicle/Gate, BBC, CNN, Times, & MSNBC.
    8. Current Events Rubric page must be attached to every current event. Current Events Rubric
    9. 6th Book Report #2 Due Date: 1) Select an autobiography or biography book report of at least 125 pgs. by Friday November 6th (bring book to class to receive credit). 2) Book should be read by Friday Dec. 4th 3) Graphic organizer should be completed by Tuesday Dec. 8th 4) Rough draft of written portion due Friday Dec. 11th 5) Final draft for oral presentation and written work due Tuesday Dec. 15th
    10. 7th Vocabulary Test Unit 4 Thursday Nov. 12
    11. Students may use this Vocab. Chart Template when creating their vocabulary charts for each unit. If all sections in this document are filled in, the student should recieve full credit.
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        Read this disclaimer: Assignments are posted here for the entire week, but stuff happens and assignments change. If you want to be absolutely sure of the nightly homework, check the board in the classroom or call a friend.

      Monday-

        6-101-
        1. Spelling Pgs. 85-87 Due Thursday
        2. Current Events due Thursday
          6-103 - Same as above.
            7A-
            1. Current Events #6 Due Wednesday
            2. Spelling Pgs. 85-87 Due Thursday.

          Tuesday

            6-101 -
            1. Spelling Pgs. 85-87 due Thursday.
            2. Found Poem Due Friday
            3. Study for Dictation Test #9 Wednesday:
              1. Two figures were silhouetted on the wall.
              2. “Please answer the questions consecutively,” said Dad.
              3. Paul said, “I am a very disciplined worker.”
              4. “Dad worked for the government until his retirement,” said Julie.
      • 6-103- Same as above.
    7-102-
    1. Spelling Pgs. 85-87 Due Thursday.
    2. Current Event #6 Due tomorrow
    3. Gramma txt Pg. 229 Ex. 4 #1-5, Pg. 230 Ex. 5 #1-10 Due Thursday
    4. Study for Dictation Test #9 Wednesday:
      1. “You mean he’s really alright?” asked Charlie. “Even after going up that awful pipe?”
      2. “He’s very much alright,” said Mr. Wonka.
      3. “He’s changed!” said Grandpa Joe. “He used to be fat! Now he’s thin as a straw!”
      4. “Of course he’s changed,” said Mr. Wonka, laughing. “He got squeezed in the pipe.”

    Wednesday

      6-101-
      1. Current Events- 3 sentence summary, one paragraph opinion
      2. Grammar txt. Pg. 222 Ex. 4 #1-10, Pg. 223 Ex. 5 #1-10 Due Friday
      3. Spelling Pgs. 85-87Due Thursday
      4. Vocab Chart Unit 6 due Tuesday
      6-103- Same as above. 7A-
      1. Spelling Pgs. 85-87 Due Thursday
      2. Grammar Pg. 229 Ex. 4 #1-5, Pg. 230 Ex. 5 #1-10 Due Thursday
      3. Vocab Pgs. 61-64 due Friday

    Thursday

      6-101-
      2. Study for Spelling Test Unit 13
        6-103 - Same as above.
          7A-
          2. Study for Spelling Test Unit 13

        Friday

          6-101-
          1. Study for Spelling Pre-test Unit 14Monday If you pass, you don't have to take the test on Friday.
          2. Check PowerSchool and make up any missing assignments.
            6-103 - Same as above.
              7A-
              1. Study for Spelling Pre-test Unit 14 Monday If you pass, you don't have to take the test on Friday.

              Essay Rules

              All rough drafts must be attached to the back when handing in an essay.

              Word Processing

              • Font: Arial or Times New Roman
              • Size: 12 pt.
              • Double Spaced
              • Heading in the upper left-hand corner
              • No extra spaces between the paragraphs and each paragraph must begin indented.
              Handwritten
              • Each paragraph is to be indented.
              • Written in pen in best handwriting
              • Skip lines
              • Heading in the upper left-hand corner
              IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have a computer at home and you do not have the ability to print, either email me a copy or save it to the flash drive and I'll be able to open it up on my computer.

              Proper Heading

              A proper heading at the top left-hand side of each paper needs to look like the following:

              Name (First, Last) #
              Assignment
              Class currently attending and homeroom
              Date

              Example:
               Christina Smith #24
              Compare/Contrast Essay FD
              L.A. 8-106
              August 31, 2006

              PowerSchool Codes

              U = Ungraded (I haven't graded the papers yet, or the papers haven't yet been collected)
              RE = Redo (0 points) (The student has his/her paper and needs to redo and turn it in for credit)
              M = Missing (0 points)
              AB = Absent (0 points)
              EX = Excused
              If a number or assignment is in blue, click on it and more information will appear.

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