Sixth+Grade+Advanced+English

Independent Reading: READO What can you say about a book? //The Sword and The Stone// by T.H. White ** This quarter we will be reading //The Sword in the Stone// which is the first book (section) of //The Once and Future King//. I will be referring to the book as TOAFK. :)** **If you have an Ipad or Kindle at home, you may want to purchase the**  **version that includes the "click and define" feature. (The reader clicks on the word that he or she does not understand and a definition pops up.)**  **The vocabulary in this book is challenging.**

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Vocabulary help: Etymology Dictionary Folk Tales breakdown AmericanFolklore

Differences among fables, fairy tales, myths, and legends
Open book image for your poem (download the image and copy and paste your poem onto the image)

** Cyclops with one eye ** ** Eros, god of love (hands to heart) ** ** (pause) Up above (point up) ** ** Helios ran the sun ** ** Hermes ran past everyone (run) ** ** Dionysis, god of wine (drink, tilt head back) ** ** All the gods were fine. ( thumbs up sign) **
 * Gaea, Earth married sky **

(music) Hades of the Underworld (point down) Zeus ran after all the girls (run) Io, became a cow ( horns) Hera- jealous anyhow Arachne- could weave (weaving motion) Spider- would you believe? (spider motion from song) Ares, god of war ( finger guns) We can’t take myths anymore! We didn’t start mythology It was always burning Since the world’s been turning. We didn’t start mythology. No, we didn’t light it But we tried to write it. ( hold up signs and dance) Artemis of the moon Pan would play a little tune ( play pretend flute) Demeter, god of growing things Persephone Poseidon of the sea ( swim breast stroke ) With his trident, he was free (three fingers) God-dess A-phro Di-te Beau-ty Athena, who was she? She gave us the olive tree. (hands up like trees) Humans- just like us (point to self) Fire from Prometheus. Echo, did you hear? ( cup hand behind ear) Vanished from Narcissus, dear His reflection was his date, Nemesis decrees his fate. We didn’t start mythology It was always burning Since the world’s been turning. We didn’t start mythology. No, we didn’t light it But we tried to write it. (signs and dance)

Break the law, Antigone ( breaking karate type motion) Argus with his eyes can see ( finger glasses) Watch out, he never blinks. Solve the riddle of the sphinx! ( point finger at head like thinking) Spartans, Trojan Horse They hid in the horse, of course ( gallop :) Pegasus a horse too Winged, Pegasus he flew. (fly- arms out) (music) Pandora- curious Hera was furious ( make furious face, hands on hips) Twelve jobs for Heracles Cleaning stables was a breeze (cleaning motion) King Midas- golden touch He loved money way too much Phaethon drove too fast ( drive hands on steering wheel) Now he’s someone of the past. (point and look behind you) We didn’t start mythology It was always burning Since the world’s been turning. We didn’t start mythology. No, we didn’t light it But we tried to write it. (hold up signs and dance) Jason, Golden Fleece Oedipus was not at peace. (peace sign) Odysseus and Circe It’s all in mythology Achille’s and his heel were there (lift heel) Callisto became a bear ( bear claws) When he saw his friend was gone Cygnus became a swan. ( look sad, tears) Three sisters- they were fate Medusa had a bad hair date ( mess up hair) Mount Olympus, it was great What else do I have to say?

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Argument: Monday's Lesson and Homework. link you letter document here Formal Argument Letter components: Writer •introduces claim I would not have any smokers in my movies for several reasons. •organizes the reasons and evidence clearly First of all smoking sets a bad example for children Another reason not to promote smoking is it ages and wrinkles skin I also turns teeth yellow and may lead to gum disease and decay •supports the claim with clear reasons and relevant evidence demonstrating an understanding of the topic. Finally, smoking is a very expensive habit. A heavy smoker spends thousands of dollars each year on cigarettes.

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=Lois Lowry Newberry Award Speech = =Freedom v Responsibility Edmodo code: tcevsf= =Code: tcevsf Take the Grammar Quiz= =Comparison/contrast essay = When you finish a paper, check grammar in this site = = =Writing = Assignments will teach students to clearly communicate ideas as well as appreciate the writing process by composing narrative, expository, argumentative, extended responses, analytical pieces, and poetics. There is no occasion when a first draft is the final draft. The hope is for students to learn and to appreciate the art and power of revision. To that end, all drafts must be turned in after each revision. Papers should be typed and double-spaced.. The student's name, date, and class period must be in the upper left hand corner of the top page. All written work must meet MLA writing standards. These will be studied and reinforced in readings and writings to encourage clarity of expression. Students will also be using The Magic Lens curriculum by Michael Clay Thompson. Students will review and correctly use all parts of speech, parts of the sentence, phrases, clauses, and punctuation. ===This will be studied using Word Within the Word curriculum by Michael Clay Thompson as well as literary texts. Word parts and use of context will be studied as a way of determining meaning. Stem List 1 Practice list 1on Unit 1 Quizlet [|__Stem Unit #2 List__][|__Stem Unit #2 Quizlet__] ===
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 60%;">Throughout the school year, students are expected to read independently on a daily basis. While students will be given the opportunity to read independently during most class periods, students are expected to read independently at home throughout the school year. Additionally, students are expected to complete a[|READ-O]Board to be exposed to a variety of genres throughout the school year. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 60%;">All assignments will be posted on my homework page and on the calendar in the classroom. I encourage students and parents to sign up for Remind 101 for daily update homework reminders. Students are required to record the homework in their assignment notebook every day.
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 60%;">Sixth Grade Advanced English 2013-2014 Ms. Foughner <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 60%;">Contact Information: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 60%;">Phone: 224-(224) 765-3316 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 60%;">email: jfoughner1@nssd112.org

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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 60%;">Welcome to sixth grade advanced English. The course curriculum focuses on the reading-writing connection and is divided into several overlapping themes. The overarching theme for the year will be on the ways conflict shapes identity. All the literature will connect to that theme.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 60%;">We will look for patterns in grammar, vocabulary, spelling, text, symbolism, literary techniques and more. Students will learn to clearly communicate ideas as well as appreciate the writing process by experimenting with several types of writing. To encourage clarity of expression and vocabulary development, the students will study grammar, usage, and mechanics as well as spelling and word study. __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 60%;">Advanced English Goals: __ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 60%;">Develop critical readers, writers, and thinkers <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 60%;">Read like writers and write like readers <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 60%;">Read and write at least a grade above (7+) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 60%;">Build ability to persevere in the face of challenge <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 60%;">Make mistakes and learn from them Year Plan <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 60%;">Which character in Alice In Wonderland are you? http://quizfarm.com/quizzes/new/milelk/which-alice-in-wonderland-character-are--you/index.php
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 60%;">Quarter One: August 22- October 25Module 1: Conflict Leads To Change•What is change?•What causes change?•When does change occur?•Who experiences change, and how?•How does change shape identity? Texts For Module 1: * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 60%;">Alice In Wonderland,
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 60%;">Short Stories
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 60%;">Primary Sources
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 60%;">Poetry
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 60%;">Independent Reading ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 60%;">Quarter Two: October 28- January 17Module 2: Conflict shapes Perspective•What is perspective?•What shapes perspective?•What perspective matters (and who/what decides)?•What is the value of seeking perspective? Texts For Module 2: * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 60%;">book groups Peter Pan, Wind In The Willows
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 60%;">Short Stories
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 60%;">Primary Sources
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 60%;">Poetry
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 60%;">Independent Reading ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 60%;">Quarter Three: January 21- March 28Module 3: Conflict creates (and arises from) Choice•What is choice?•How are choices made?•What makes choice hard (or easy)?•What happens when choices are made? Texts For Module 3: * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 60%;">The Giver ( Dystopian/sci-fi) ( Companion novel-A Wrinkle in Time)-Twelve Angry Men (Play)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 60%;">Short Stories
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 60%;">Primary Sources
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 60%;">Poetry
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 60%;">Independent Reading ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 60%;">Quarter Four: April 7- June 6Module 4: Conflict shapes Identity•What is identity?•What shapes identity?•How is identity revealed (or "seen")?•When/how does identity change? Texts For Module 4: * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 60%;">The Sword in the Stone (optional)) The Outsiders, No Promises in the Wind
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 60%;">Short Stories
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 60%;">Primary Sources
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 60%;">Poetry
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 60%;">Independent Reading ||

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 60%;">video of Mr. Lessmore