We will begin our "In the Bag" speeches on Monday, May 20. Students will receive a district speaking score for their presentation based on: ideas and content (details, main ideas); organization (clear beginning, middle, end, and transitions); language (good word choices, grammar, humor, metaphor, simile use); delivery (eye contact, good speed, volume, energy, fluency, no fillers, body language); and visual aids (large enough to see, enhances presentation, uniqueness).
Assignment
Students are to select three unique items that symbolize who they are and place them in a small (or large) paper sack.
Students will write a 2-3 minute informative speech telling about these objects and what the objects mean to them.
Students are to: - use transition words or phrases (first, next, furthermore, in addition, additionally, etc.)
- use at least 5 adverbs in the speech (underlined on note cards)
- use 5 note cards to organize what they will say.
Following is how students are to use the cards:
Card 1 Introduction
Students are allowed to write their entire introduction on this card.
Card 2-4 Item cards
Write about the three items on each of card using bullet-pointed speaking reminders, not sentences
A. Describe each unique item chosen
B. Share why it shows who you are
C. Be sure to include transition words
D. Include an ending for each paragraph
E. Place directions for yourself in parentheses
(Example: "Take award out of the bag now")
Card 5 Conclusion
Students are allowed to write their entire conclusion on this card.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Latin America Research Links
NOTE: If your site appears broken or in Spanish and there isn't a button to translate, use wikipedia and wikitravel as jumping off points (use the tips Miss Buck gave in class)
Note about resources: Although every website that this page links to was reviewed, sites change over time and many sites have links to other sites that I have not reviewed. Remember the surf-safe mantra: never give out your full name or other personal information online. You wouldn't tell a stranger this information, and you shouldn't tell it to anyone online either...none of the sites below should ask you for your information. If you find a site that you feel should be removed based on content, please let Miss Buck know.
A note about Wikipedia: Miss Buck is well aware of the fact that anyone can write anything on Wikipedia. However, Miss Buck believes that Wikipedia is a good jumping off point for your research on this assignment...you are working for a travel company and the information Wikipedia provides is detailed enough to get you started.
Where to begin:
CIA World Fact Book
a. Click on the link above.
b. Choose your country from the drop down menu
c. Scroll down, reading the map and information as you go. Use this information to complete your country profile
a. Scroll down until you find your country
b. Read all country information to complete your country profile
Other General Latin America Links:
1. Virtual Tourist
2. WikiTravel
3. Lonely Planet
4. Country Reports
5. Foders
Other General Latin America Links:
1. Virtual Tourist
2. WikiTravel
3. Lonely Planet
4. Country Reports
5. Foders
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Bolivia
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Cuba
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Grenada
Guyana
Guatemala
Haiti
Honduras
Jamaica
Mexico
Official Site
Wikipedia
Travel Mexico
National Geographic
Chichen Itza at Wikipedia
Chichen Itza at Meso Web
Ancient Observatories
Wikipedia
Travel Mexico
National Geographic
Chichen Itza at Wikipedia
Chichen Itza at Meso Web
Ancient Observatories
Nicaragua
Paraguay
Peru
Puerto Rico
Saint Lucia
St. Kitts and Nevis
Suriname
Trinidad and Tobago
Uruguay
Venezuela
Monday, March 4, 2013
Week of March 4, 2013
Language Arts
Vocabulary & Spelling
"cred" = believe
accreditation (n) - granting approval or belief in a school
credential (n) - a document that proves a person is believeable
credible (adj) - believeable; reliable
credit (v) - to believe that someone will do something
creditor (n) - a person who believes that he will be paid back the money that he loaned
credulous (adj) - tending to believe too easily; easily convinced; easily fooled
creed (n) - a set of religious beliefs or principles
discredit (v) - to refuse to believe; to reject as untrue
incredible (adj) - not believeable; improbable; unlikely
incredulous (adj) - doubting; unwilling or unable to believe
Vocabulary sheet (definitions, sentences [using the vocabulary word correctly], and picture/symbol of word) is due on Friday, March 8.
Vocabulary and spelling test this Friday, March 8.
Pronouns
We are continuing with our study of pronouns this week. Last week, students learned about "object" and "subject" pronouns -- completed two in-class assignments and took a quiz on Friday. Those scores are in Edline.
Social Studies
Vikings - End of Unit
Test on Tuesday, March 5.
Viking assignments due on Tuesday:
1. Webquest #1
2. Webquest #2
3. "Digging for the Truth" video note-taker
4. "Horrible Histories" video note-taker
5. ABC Chart
6. Viking Vocabulary Sheet
Next up...our neighbors to the north: Canada!
Vocabulary & Spelling
"cred" = believe
accreditation (n) - granting approval or belief in a school
credential (n) - a document that proves a person is believeable
credible (adj) - believeable; reliable
credit (v) - to believe that someone will do something
creditor (n) - a person who believes that he will be paid back the money that he loaned
credulous (adj) - tending to believe too easily; easily convinced; easily fooled
creed (n) - a set of religious beliefs or principles
discredit (v) - to refuse to believe; to reject as untrue
incredible (adj) - not believeable; improbable; unlikely
incredulous (adj) - doubting; unwilling or unable to believe
Vocabulary sheet (definitions, sentences [using the vocabulary word correctly], and picture/symbol of word) is due on Friday, March 8.
Vocabulary and spelling test this Friday, March 8.
Pronouns
We are continuing with our study of pronouns this week. Last week, students learned about "object" and "subject" pronouns -- completed two in-class assignments and took a quiz on Friday. Those scores are in Edline.
Social Studies
Vikings - End of Unit
Test on Tuesday, March 5.
Viking assignments due on Tuesday:
1. Webquest #1
2. Webquest #2
3. "Digging for the Truth" video note-taker
4. "Horrible Histories" video note-taker
5. ABC Chart
6. Viking Vocabulary Sheet
Next up...our neighbors to the north: Canada!
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Week of February 11, 2013
This week in class....
Language Arts
ODES
Students are finishing their odes and will present to the class on Wednesday...ask your student to present his or her ode to you -- in dramatic fashion! The ode assignment was for students to write a loving tribute(using rhyme scheme, simile, metaphor, personification, and hyperbole) to a non-living thing...like, french fries (Miss Buck's favorite!).
Students will receive a writing and speaking score for this assignment. Classes will vote on their favorites to present to the rest of the sixth grade classes on Valentine's Day in the Lecture Hall.
Vocabulary/Spelling
We will resume vocabulary and spelling next week...watch for it!
Social Studies
Studies of Native American cultures is underway and student groups are becoming experts in particular Native American cultures from specific geographic locations in North America. Groups will create an informational poster of their region's cultural elements and present to the class on Tuesday, February 19th. A Native American test will follow the next day.
Reading
We are testing in OAKS all week. Students should get a good night's rest and eat well this week.
Language Arts
ODES
Students are finishing their odes and will present to the class on Wednesday...ask your student to present his or her ode to you -- in dramatic fashion! The ode assignment was for students to write a loving tribute(using rhyme scheme, simile, metaphor, personification, and hyperbole) to a non-living thing...like, french fries (Miss Buck's favorite!).
Students will receive a writing and speaking score for this assignment. Classes will vote on their favorites to present to the rest of the sixth grade classes on Valentine's Day in the Lecture Hall.
Vocabulary/Spelling
We will resume vocabulary and spelling next week...watch for it!
Social Studies
Studies of Native American cultures is underway and student groups are becoming experts in particular Native American cultures from specific geographic locations in North America. Groups will create an informational poster of their region's cultural elements and present to the class on Tuesday, February 19th. A Native American test will follow the next day.
Reading
We are testing in OAKS all week. Students should get a good night's rest and eat well this week.
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Week of Dec. 17, 2012
Social Studies
We are beginning to learn more about the elements of cultures (tradition, economy, institutions, food, housing, language, government, and technology) and how they are interrelated and influence our daily living.
Language Arts
Students are learning about the four kinds of sentences and practicing identifying and using them in writing. The four kinds of sentences are:
declarative: the most common kind of sentence; makes a statement about a person, place, thing, or idea. Ending punctuation is a period.
interrogative: this kind of sentence is used to get a reader's attention; it asks a question. Ending punctuation is a question mark.
imperative: this sentence often appears in dialogue or directions; it gives a command. Ending punctuation is usually a period.
exclamatory: this sentence should only be used occassionally to retain its emphasis; it shows strong emotion or feeling. Ending punctuation is an exclamation point.
Students will be writing a short piece using a variety of sentence types, incorporating power verbs and sensory details.
Miscellaneous
Those students scheduled to go on the movie incentive trip today will instead attend on Wednesday, December 19th.
We are beginning to learn more about the elements of cultures (tradition, economy, institutions, food, housing, language, government, and technology) and how they are interrelated and influence our daily living.
Language Arts
Students are learning about the four kinds of sentences and practicing identifying and using them in writing. The four kinds of sentences are:
declarative: the most common kind of sentence; makes a statement about a person, place, thing, or idea. Ending punctuation is a period.
interrogative: this kind of sentence is used to get a reader's attention; it asks a question. Ending punctuation is a question mark.
imperative: this sentence often appears in dialogue or directions; it gives a command. Ending punctuation is usually a period.
exclamatory: this sentence should only be used occassionally to retain its emphasis; it shows strong emotion or feeling. Ending punctuation is an exclamation point.
Students will be writing a short piece using a variety of sentence types, incorporating power verbs and sensory details.
Miscellaneous
Those students scheduled to go on the movie incentive trip today will instead attend on Wednesday, December 19th.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Week of December 10, 2012
Language Arts
Continuing with Homophones!
Persuasive Writing
After the break, we will start work on the "Design Star" project in Social Studies and students will work on writing persuasively to "sell" their business idea.
Social Studies
Geography Bee
Students are participating in the National Geography's Geography Bee (preliminary round) in class this week. Top finishers will move onto school semi finals.
Chapter 5 - TEST THIS FRIDAY, DEC. 14TH
Students will receive a study guide this on Wednesday and we'll review in class for the Chapter 5 test THIS FRIDAY, December 14th! To date, students have read the entire chapter and completed note-taking sheets, as well as participated in class discussions regarding the material contained in the three sections of this chapter. The final assessment will include multiple choice and short answer questions.
Students will be allowed to use a notecard on the test (provided by me, 3x5, handwritten)
Miscellaneous
We will have an AM Assembly schedule this Friday as we enjoy a morning of music presented by the band and choir in the gymnasium!
I am available after school on Thursday until 3:30 for retakes or extra help! Late bus is at 3:45 and is available for those students who live inside city limits. This will be the last day to retake "graph" vocabulary and spelling assessments.
Miss Buck on "Ellen"
Well, if you missed it, you missed a good laugh. I don't sing or hum well and my skills in this area were put to the test on the "Ellen" show Monday, Dec. 10th. I flew to Southern California to visit my sister and her family last week and attended the taping of the show on Thursday. I was selected from about 300 audience members to participate in a game called "Humdingers" (I had to hum a tune and the guest, Fergie--from the pop group "Black Eyed Peas"--had to guess the song). Although she was unable to guess (at Ellen's urging) I was able to earn a pair of nice headphones for my embarrassment (my son, Adam was the lucky recipient -- early Christmas gift).
Click below for a good chuckle!
http://www.ellentv.com/videos/0-avug7792/
Continuing with Homophones!
- In pairs, students created quick skits incorporating homophone pairs and classmates had to guess and spell the homophones.
- Independently, students are creating comic strips of their homophone skits. Four boxes, full color, correct spelling, and neat! In class assignment.
Persuasive Writing
After the break, we will start work on the "Design Star" project in Social Studies and students will work on writing persuasively to "sell" their business idea.
Social Studies
Geography Bee
Students are participating in the National Geography's Geography Bee (preliminary round) in class this week. Top finishers will move onto school semi finals.
Chapter 5 - TEST THIS FRIDAY, DEC. 14TH
Students will receive a study guide this on Wednesday and we'll review in class for the Chapter 5 test THIS FRIDAY, December 14th! To date, students have read the entire chapter and completed note-taking sheets, as well as participated in class discussions regarding the material contained in the three sections of this chapter. The final assessment will include multiple choice and short answer questions.
Students will be allowed to use a notecard on the test (provided by me, 3x5, handwritten)
Miscellaneous
We will have an AM Assembly schedule this Friday as we enjoy a morning of music presented by the band and choir in the gymnasium!
I am available after school on Thursday until 3:30 for retakes or extra help! Late bus is at 3:45 and is available for those students who live inside city limits. This will be the last day to retake "graph" vocabulary and spelling assessments.
Miss Buck on "Ellen"
Well, if you missed it, you missed a good laugh. I don't sing or hum well and my skills in this area were put to the test on the "Ellen" show Monday, Dec. 10th. I flew to Southern California to visit my sister and her family last week and attended the taping of the show on Thursday. I was selected from about 300 audience members to participate in a game called "Humdingers" (I had to hum a tune and the guest, Fergie--from the pop group "Black Eyed Peas"--had to guess the song). Although she was unable to guess (at Ellen's urging) I was able to earn a pair of nice headphones for my embarrassment (my son, Adam was the lucky recipient -- early Christmas gift).
Click below for a good chuckle!
http://www.ellentv.com/videos/0-avug7792/
Friday, November 30, 2012
Week of December 3, 2012
Note: I will have a substitute teacher on Thursday and Friday, December 6 & 7 this week. I would like to remind students of the school rules while I am out:
Language Arts
No vocabulary/spelling words until after winter break!
We will continue our study and use of verbs this week.
Be responsible
Be respectful
Give your best effort
Have integrity
Language Arts
No vocabulary/spelling words until after winter break!
We will continue our study and use of verbs this week.
Social Studies
We are diving into Chapter 5 in the textbook, Interacting with our Environment which covers natural resources, land use, and people's effect on the environment. There will be a unit assessment before winter break.
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