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=7th GRADE--D.D.E.M.S. school year 2015-2016 =

Wooo HOOO! Let s have a great school year!21-School year---English Language Arts- = = =Mrs. Kim Thompson Room 212 English Language Arts Reading =

Email me with your concerns. Kim.Stewart@pgcps.org or text me 301-704-9061 cell Homework: Read every night for 30 minutes and write a short summary in journals. * Additional homework Refer to homework projects Edmodo.com We will be having MSA dittos for homework soon--- WE want our students to S.O.A.R. at BSMS S--BE successful O-BE organized A-BE accountable R-BE respectful!!!!!

Do you want your child to soar? Yes--- My goal is for your child to become a well rounded scholar and to soar in life. August /Sept 2013

Please make sure that your child has an agenda book ($2) and has a 3 inch binder

Complete information sheet and return to the school so that I have all contact information for parents

Thank you and we will have a great school year.

Contact me Kim.Stewart@pgcps.org cell 301-523-1150 text me Can I text you and send you pictures to keep you informed? Aug 20 homework: Complete final draft of All About Me essay

=Eng 6 - = Unit 1--Reading Strategies Unit 2-Poetry Unit 3-Narrative Unit 4-Informational Text Unit 5-Critical Thinking Unit 6-Drama Unit 7-Folktales Unit 8-Author's Study

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=Eng 6 - = Unit 1--Reading Strategies Unit 2-Poetry Unit 3-Narrative Unit 4-Informational Text Unit 5-Critical Thinking Unit 6-Drama Unit 7-Folktales Unit 8-Author's Study

=<span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Your child has been given a study guide and packet = =<span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Please study so that they will pass ! =

<span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">May 30th--Original folktale or fable is due <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">typed and must have an illustration = Agenda books <span style="color: #008000; font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Students need an agenda book to write down all assignments. Many do not have one and it allows him or her to "get away" with saying I have no homework. The book will allow you to see what the assignments are. = <span style="color: #008000; font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">__Agenda books are $3__ in school store and it is an investment in your child's education.

<span style="color: #ff6600; display: block; font-family: "Apple Chancery"; font-size: 20pt; text-align: center;">Homework: Author’ s Study <span style="color: #ff6600; display: block; font-family: "Apple Chancery"; font-size: 20pt; text-align: center;">April 22-26, 2013 <span style="color: #ff6600; display: block; font-family: "Apple Chancery"; font-size: 20pt; text-align: center;">Project due ~ April 26 2013, Friday <span style="color: #ff6600; display: block; font-family: "Apple Chancery"; font-size: 20pt; text-align: center;">* Monday We are beginning a unit on Author’s Study. This week, your homework is to select an author and complete an author’s study.

In class, our author will be Langston Hughes. WE will be studying Langston Hughes all week. You will conduct research; compare work s of Langston Hughes, and present information to the class Friday. // How does the author’s life affect his or her work? // Homework: When was he or she born? Where is he or she from? When did he or she begin writing? What were his or her inspirations? What was his or her first work? What is his her family life like? Is he or her married? Where does he or she live? Etc Pretend that we know nothing; your job is to tell us everything about this author.
 * 1) 1. Select an author
 * 2) 2. Research the author

Select three pieces to compare and contrast. Use the elements of a narrative or poem to analyze his or her work. We will be doing this in class this week.
 * 1) 3. Compare pieces of work (read his work) poems, stories, or books

-Author’s life -Comparing work
 * 1) 4. Display information on a poster, timeline, or a PowerPoint to be shared with the class. Be original. Amaze me with your imagination. Tell us about your author.
 * 2) 5. A written paper is submitted also. 2 parts of paper. Writing Criteria is also incorporated in the paper.

Please visit my class website if you have any questions. Or email me Kim.Stewart@pgcps.org


 * Ms. Williams is going on a field trip on Friday so Monday is the absolute last day to turn in the project.

<span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Reading Groups: Your child is in a reading group according to data from assessments -FAST and SRI scores
==<span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Your child will need reading journals, colored markers, pencils, pens, highlighters, scissors, erasers, __jump drive (flash drive)__, & paper. == <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Your child will be completing projects at school (3rd quarter) and will be using the internet to do research.

<span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">We are now working in Reading groups: <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Eagles---Advanced Students <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Ravens--Proficient Students <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Blue Birds---Basic Students

<span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">Your child will have projects and more aggressive work. He or she will need a flash drive to store information for Power points, research, etc. Please send your child to school with school supplies everyday.

=Happy New Year Everyone!= Hello, I am Mrs. Kimberly Biggers Stewart **Thompson (recently married)** I am the sixth grade Language Arts /English teacher at Benjamin Stoddert Middle School

I have created this webpage to help you with keeping up with the projects and the goings on in our English / Language Arts Classroom room 120

Please feel free to email me with any questions or concerns. Kim.Stewart@pgcps.org

Rewards--classroom praise, phone calls home, letters home, good grades, leadership roles, jobs,
Your child will serve as a class leader

Big Goal in English Language Arts--- Students will be able to pick up and text or book or any genre read and comprehend what he or she reads so that he or she is able to transfer that information in his or her life and life experiences.

Unit 1 Introduction to Reading Strategy Instruction Unit 2 Poetry Unit 3 Narratives Unit 4 Informational text Unit 5 Critical Thinking Unit 6 Drama Unit 7 Author Study Unit 8 Folklore

We are currently on informational text or reading for information. Unit 4 Informational Text Students are reading to get information and then are able to use that information in his or her daily lives.

Upcoming events and Assignments: Assignments and due dates are underlined. = = =**January 2013**= =**Students will turn in final draft of narrative. Due : //__Jan. 15th typed up__// and ready to present .**= =**Students were to write a short story with a lesson or a message. We read //Seeds of Honesty//.**= =**The theme was "Honesty is the best policy".**=


 * January ; __Research paper & artifact on famous African American due__** __ January 31th __

** We will be reading to be informed. **

 * Students will be working on informational text. **


 * 2 Projects **
 * 1. __African American Research Papers- Students will complete a research paper on a specific famous African American in history__. Then students will have to present the person to the class. **
 * Students must use a Powerpoint or a poster within their presentation. Remember the purpose is to give us information about a famous African American person in history. **


 * There are 2 pieces __1. Research paper 2. Artifacts__ **
 * __ex a bus for Rosa Parks__ **
 * __a statue of Martin L. King__ **
 * __A speech on a poster for Malcolm X__ **
 * __etc.__ **


 * __BE CREATIVE!!!__ **

** Imagine that you are trying to change someone's mind about guns. Are guns dangerous? or are people dangerous? **

 * 2. Students will present a persuasive argument **
 * Students will gather information and articles about gun control and how the country is "up and arms" about the violence in schools. **
 * Cite evidence. **
 * Cite news on teacher input. **
 * Interview ---teachers and parents **


 * Topic: Gun control **


 * There was a massacre in Connecticut. Do you think it is appropriate for teachers to come to school with a weapon to protect his or her students? In Utah, teachers learned how to operate a gun. **

__** Part 2: Orally presentation.--- Students will present their presentations to the class. **__ __** Powerpoint, pie chart, graph, poster, any other information that may help persuade others to see your point of view. **__
 * Do you think there should be laws against assault weapons? If so, explain. **
 * Students should chose a side of the argument and will create a powerpoint to present and to persuade the class towards your postition. **

MORE INFORMATION:

**February---Projects will be on display for the month of February ( all around the school)**

 * So, do your best! Go over the top !**

**February is African American History Month. Your child will be required to complete a research paper on a famous or an important African American.**

 * Interview parent sheet.**
 * 1) **Michael Jackson**
 * 2) **Rosa Parks**
 * 3) **Jesse Jackson**
 * 4) **Reggie Jackson**
 * 5) **Robert Griffin III**
 * 6) **Langston Hughes**
 * 7) **Martin Luther King Jr.**
 * 8) **Ray Lewis**
 * 9) **Dr. Maya Angelow**
 * You may select your own person.**

= Be Creative! =


 * Create an artifact to depict that person's work.**
 * ex a bus with Rosa Parks**
 * A record for Michael Jackson**
 * a baseball for Reggie Jackson**
 * A football made of tissue paper and construction paper**

There will be an African American program in February. Some students will be asked to participate. More information will be provided.

**March we have 2 Women's Projects that are due March 15, 2013** change of due date

 * Projects will be displayed during the month of March**

**1__. Research Paper-Select an influential woman from history and type a one page report on her. Please include a picture with your one page report.__**
==__**2. Art project--- Create a depiction of the character or the person that you are writing your research paper on. ex. You can have Rosa Parks on a bus, a stage in a shoe box for Oprah, a stage for Whitney Houston, etc.**__==

=March is Womens' Month=

**March 2013-We will have a research paper due__.__**
During the month of March, youwebsiter child will complete a research paper on a famous Woman in History and he /she will have a project based task for Womens' Month.

=** MSA We are gettting ready for MSA **= = = =** MSA test taking strategies **=

1. Read entire text 2. Reread when needed 3. Tell the difference a true answer and a correct answer 4. Read all of the answer choices 5. Use text features 6. Use process of elimination 7. Paraphrase the questions 8. Use text to answer questions