We are currently working very hard in writing. Moreover, I am reviewing the characteristics of each genre of writing: narrative, informational, and persuasive. These are the genres that will be on the Georgia Writing Assessment Wednesday, March 2nd. The test will be given in homeroom. Students will be given two hours to write on a given prompt. Please stress to your child the importance of performing well on this test.
In language arts, we are continuing to study verbs. This week our focus will be on verb tense and subject-verb agreement. This a very important grammar skill that is essential to good writing.
I am looking forward to another wonderful week!
Monday, February 14, 2011
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
The Week of January 31-February 4th
We are beginning our study of persuasive writing. We will look at samples of students work on the Georgia Department of Education website. Moreover, we will discuss the characteristics of persuasive writing. In language arts, we will focus on main and helping verbs. The students will need to study their list of the most common helping verbs. All students except 5th period will have a quiz on them on Thursday. I am looking forward to another wonderful week!
****The 5th grade Writing Assessment is March 2nd.
****The 5th grade Writing Assessment is March 2nd.
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