1. Welcome to sixth grade! 08/06/2019
Beginning of Class Procedures:
DO NOT BRING YOUR BACKPACK UNTIL YOU GET YOUR LOCKER.
You’ll get a locker around the 3rd week of school, after you return all of your paperwork.
Go get your breakfast NOW. Do not wait.
Breakfast is over at 9:15. First period will begin immediately after announcements.
If you are not eating, you must read something of your choice. Help yourself to the books on the bookshelf. HOMEROOM = SILENCE

2. Language Arts – Warm Up 08/06/19
First, read the letter. Everyone should be silent so we can focus on reading.
Purple = from Ms. Thurman
Pink = from Mrs. Guglielmi (1st Period Only)
Blue = from Mr. Lilley (2nd Period Only)

3. Language Arts – Work Session 08/06/19
Essential Question: How can I effectively communicate the task?
Standard: ELACC6W4 - Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

4. Language Arts – Closing Session 08/06/19
All About Me Letter
You will write a letter informing me of all the things you think I should know about you.
Some ideas to include:
Where you’re from
Your family/pets
Hobbies
Fun facts
Places you’ve traveled/want to visit
Your letter must be AT LEAST four paragraphs. Remember, a paragraph consists of at least five sentences each.

5. Language Arts – Closing Session 08/06/19
Revising/Editing
As you review your work, add sensory language and correct any mistakes.
If you did not finish your letter in class, you may finish it tonight for homework. It is due tomorrow.
Don’t forget! Your parent homework is due by Friday, August 9, 2019.

6. The Daily 5 Language Arts – E.L.T. 08/06/19
You will need your notebook every day.
We will complete at least 3 of the 5 every day.
Must Do:
Reading
Writing
Pick One:
Word Work
Read to Someone
Listen to Reading

7. The Daily 5 E.L.T. Notebook Language Arts – E.L.T. 08/06/19
We will section our E.L.T. notebooks into these 3 sections using Post-Its:
Reading (pages 1-26) (Red Post-It)
Includes:
Read to Self
Read to Someone
Listen to Reading
Writing (pages 27-50) (Chartreuse Post-It)
Word Work (pages 51-end) (Purple Post-It)

8. Reading Language Arts – E.L.T. 08/06/19 Read a book of your choice.
When you finish the book, see me to complete your book recommendation form.
You must read at least 3 books this nine weeks and complete the corresponding book recommendation.
You will have time in class to read, but you could also read on your own, too.
You may certainly read more to earn more points!

9. Writing Language Arts – E.L.T. 08/06/19
Choose one of the following topics and write at least one paragraph (5 complete sentences) about it.
If you could become a cartoon character who would you be?  Why? What would you do?
If you could change 3 things about school, what would you change? What would you do instead?
If you could only have a computer OR a TV, which would you pick?  Why?
What do you think makes the best lunch?  Why?
If you could do whatever you wanted right now, what would you do?
Free write about a topic of your choice.

10. 3rd Option of the Day Language Arts – E.L.T. 08/06/19
Choose one of the following options to complete:
Word Work – See me for the work
Read to someone
Listen to reading
Remember, if you are disruptive during this time, I will choose the work for you.