Tomorrow, you will write a compare/contrast essay based on the novel and movie, Summer of Fear. Review your graphic organizers in preparation and bring them in to be submitted for a grade.
Also, plan your essay by reviewing the notes below. If you bring this print out to class tomorrow, you can use it on the assessment.
Be prepared! You will only have 40 minute to write!
Compare/Contrast Essay
1. Introduction: Make mention of Lois Duncan's novel and the movie. Give a one sentence description of the plot. Say that they are very similar, very different or have many important (or interesting) similarities and differences. YOU choose your side.
2. Body Paragraph ONE: , choose one IMPORTANT way that they are similar. Examples: How was a certain character portrayed? Or, was the setting the same? Was a conflict portrayed in the same way? Show how they are similar. Why do you think that the movie/producer chose to keep it the same?
3. Body Paragraph TWO: Choose one significant difference. Why do you think the movie producer changed it for the movie? Was it a good choice to make the change? Or, was it a poor decision? Why?
4. Conclusion: In this paragraph, give a brief, general summary of the most important similarities and differences. What to you told the better story, the film or the novel?
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Two Things!
1. SUMMER OF FEAR MOVIE PERMISSION SLIPS
All students must return a signed permission slip by TOMORROW to watch Summer of Fear on Monday. The movie has a PG-13 rating due to a VERY brief scene which includes mild violence. Students who are not permitted to view the movie (and students failing to bring in a signed permission slip by tomorrow) will be given an alternative assignment.
2. ESSAY CONTEST ENTRIES DUE NEXT WEDNESDAY!
Essay Contest:Honor Heroes
The New Jersey Education Association and the Trenton Thunder professional baseball team are sponsoring a student essay contest open to all New Jersey public school students.
The topic of the contest is “My Hero Works at School.” Students are encouraged to write a short, thoughtful essay about a school employee that has had a positive impact on them. Essays should be no more than 250 words.
Three winners will be selected. Each winning student, the school employee he or she writes about, and a total of eight of their family members and friends will be guests of NJEA and the Trenton Thunder at the Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010, Thunder home game, the annual NJEA Back-to-School game.
Each winning student and the school employee he or she writes about will participate in pre-game ceremonies and receive commemorative certificates. Participants should be available to attend the game. No substitute dates are available.
Entries must include the student’s name, home address, home phone number, school name and address, and grade level.
Bring your submission to Ms. Restaino or Ms. Berhang by Wednesday, May 26, 2010.
All students must return a signed permission slip by TOMORROW to watch Summer of Fear on Monday. The movie has a PG-13 rating due to a VERY brief scene which includes mild violence. Students who are not permitted to view the movie (and students failing to bring in a signed permission slip by tomorrow) will be given an alternative assignment.
2. ESSAY CONTEST ENTRIES DUE NEXT WEDNESDAY!
Essay Contest:Honor Heroes
The New Jersey Education Association and the Trenton Thunder professional baseball team are sponsoring a student essay contest open to all New Jersey public school students.
The topic of the contest is “My Hero Works at School.” Students are encouraged to write a short, thoughtful essay about a school employee that has had a positive impact on them. Essays should be no more than 250 words.
Three winners will be selected. Each winning student, the school employee he or she writes about, and a total of eight of their family members and friends will be guests of NJEA and the Trenton Thunder at the Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010, Thunder home game, the annual NJEA Back-to-School game.
Each winning student and the school employee he or she writes about will participate in pre-game ceremonies and receive commemorative certificates. Participants should be available to attend the game. No substitute dates are available.
Entries must include the student’s name, home address, home phone number, school name and address, and grade level.
Bring your submission to Ms. Restaino or Ms. Berhang by Wednesday, May 26, 2010.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Monday, May 17, 2010
Monday:
Finish reading Summer of Fear tonight
*Reading Quiz on Ch. 14-17 tomorrow
Tuesday:
Study for the Vocab Test on Friday
Read your Personal Reading Book (PRB)
Wednesday:
Study for the Vocab Test on Friday
Read your Personal Reading Book (PRB)
Presentations tomorrow!!
Thursday:
Study for the Vocab Test TOMORROW!!!
Read your Personal Reading Book (PRB)
Friday:
Start preparing for Summer of Fear test Tues. 5/25
Finish reading Summer of Fear tonight
*Reading Quiz on Ch. 14-17 tomorrow
Tuesday:
Study for the Vocab Test on Friday
Read your Personal Reading Book (PRB)
Wednesday:
Study for the Vocab Test on Friday
Read your Personal Reading Book (PRB)
Presentations tomorrow!!
Thursday:
Study for the Vocab Test TOMORROW!!!
Read your Personal Reading Book (PRB)
Friday:
Start preparing for Summer of Fear test Tues. 5/25
Friday, May 14, 2010
Happy Friday!
Homework:
If you haven't already done so, read chapters 15 & 16 in Summer of Fear! :) Enjoy!!!!
Also, work on the essay contest listed below if you're planning to enter. Essays are due Wednesday, May 26! :)
If you haven't already done so, read chapters 15 & 16 in Summer of Fear! :) Enjoy!!!!
Also, work on the essay contest listed below if you're planning to enter. Essays are due Wednesday, May 26! :)
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Summer of Fear Final Project
On Thursday, May 20th, LAL students will be presenting PowerPoints and creative interpretations of their group's theme as a culmination to Summer of Fear. The project will be worked on in class. A link to the specs and rubrics are below.
https://docs.google.com/a/fpks.org/Doc?docid=0ASU0zURZ1Bk_ZGNqNTd3bmRfNTVmem1zbXFjbg&hl=en
https://docs.google.com/a/fpks.org/Doc?docid=0ASU0zURZ1Bk_ZGNqNTd3bmRfNTVmem1zbXFjbg&hl=en
Monday, May 10, 2010
NEWS! Book Report and Essay Contest!
In an effort to promote and motivate students to read books of their own choosing, all sixth grade students are required to read at least 1 book and complete a book report sheet by Wednesday, June 16th. This book report will count as a 100 pt. quiz grade. To motivate students to read even more, students can read up to 5 points more for every book and book report they complete thereafter!
On Friday, every sixth grader took out a novel of their choice to read for this assignment. They were instructed to bring this book to EVERY class EVERY day, so that should their be time in any class, they can read! Students will also be given time to read in math lab.
See your LAL teacher if you'd like a second book report sheet!
Also, we have a new essay contest!!! This one is about the heroes that you might have at school!!! Here is the information: https://docs.google.com/a/fpks.org/Doc?docid=0ASU0zURZ1Bk_ZGNqNTd3bmRfNTNmODlzY21kNw&hl=en.
On Friday, every sixth grader took out a novel of their choice to read for this assignment. They were instructed to bring this book to EVERY class EVERY day, so that should their be time in any class, they can read! Students will also be given time to read in math lab.
See your LAL teacher if you'd like a second book report sheet!
Also, we have a new essay contest!!! This one is about the heroes that you might have at school!!! Here is the information: https://docs.google.com/a/fpks.org/Doc?docid=0ASU0zURZ1Bk_ZGNqNTd3bmRfNTNmODlzY21kNw&hl=en.
HOMEWORK FOR THE WEEK OF 5.10.10
Hello all!
Spring has sprung and I know that with all of this nice weather comes baseball, softball, and an overall desire to be outside! Therefore, to help the students better use their time, I am posting the homework assignments for the entire week. Students are welcome to work ahead and get their assignments out of the way so that they can enjoy the weather or go about their afterschool lives stress-free!!!
Monday:
Read SOF Ch. 9 & 10 - update graphic organizer
Vocab 13 - Completing the Sentence/Highlight CC
Tuesday:
Read SOF Ch. 11 & 12 - update graphic organizer
Vocab 13 - Syn. & Ant.
**SOF Reading Quiz Ch. 9-12 tomorrow!
Wednesday:
Read SOF Ch. 13 - update graphic organizer
Vocab 13 - Choosing the Right Word/Highlight CC
Thursday:
Read SOF Ch. 14 - update graphic organizer
Study for Daily Edit/Easily Confused Word II Quiz tomorrow!!!
Friday:
NONE!!! :)
Have a great week!
Spring has sprung and I know that with all of this nice weather comes baseball, softball, and an overall desire to be outside! Therefore, to help the students better use their time, I am posting the homework assignments for the entire week. Students are welcome to work ahead and get their assignments out of the way so that they can enjoy the weather or go about their afterschool lives stress-free!!!
Monday:
Read SOF Ch. 9 & 10 - update graphic organizer
Vocab 13 - Completing the Sentence/Highlight CC
Tuesday:
Read SOF Ch. 11 & 12 - update graphic organizer
Vocab 13 - Syn. & Ant.
**SOF Reading Quiz Ch. 9-12 tomorrow!
Wednesday:
Read SOF Ch. 13 - update graphic organizer
Vocab 13 - Choosing the Right Word/Highlight CC
Thursday:
Read SOF Ch. 14 - update graphic organizer
Study for Daily Edit/Easily Confused Word II Quiz tomorrow!!!
Friday:
NONE!!! :)
Have a great week!
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