UCMS Parent Night

4/11 @ 6 PM for parents of rising 6th graders

3/25

SS Geography test will be Wednesday!

Figurative language mini book and genre project are both due NO LATER THAN Friday!

Write spelling in ABC order by last letter.  If we alphabetized our classmates this way, our order would be:
Isabella
Alyssa
Lance
Blake
Kane
Cheyenne
etc.

DPA Results

Two of our classmates competed in 4-H District Project Achievement over the weekend.  Congratulations to Nathan for placing 2nd overall in the Workforce Preparation category!

 Jordan took 1st place in the Geology category!

We are so proud of all of our Union County 4-Hers!

UCMS Parent Orientation

On Thursday, 4/11, UCMS is hosting a parent night for the parents of rising 6th graders.  The meeting will begin at 6:30.

This Month's Genre Project

"Award-Winning Books"

Assigned 3/5/13

Project due NO LATER THAN Fri. 3/29/13

This month’s genre project is not based on a specific literary genre; rather, you are to read a book that has won an award of some sort.  It needs to be an AR book that you quiz on by the end of the month.  You will share your book and its award(s) using one of the projects below, including an oral presentation {10 pts.}.  You may share your project before the 30^th.  Whatever project you choose to create, be sure to include the following information:

• Title of book, author, and genre {10 pts.}
• Award(s) and what the award(s) mean(s)  {20 pts.}
• A summary of the plot, characters, and setting (without giving away the ending) {30 pts.}
• A recommendation of the book {10 pts.}

Here are a few project suggestions.  If you have an idea not on the list, be sure to get your idea approved before beginning.  Make sure that no matter what project you choose, you include all of the abovementioned elements and that it is appropriate to your book {10 pts.}!

• Create a new book jacket (front/back cover), a mobile, or a diorama (complete with illustrations and award).
• Create a timeline showing a chain of important events from the book.
• Dress as one of the characters and act out a characterization, or put on a puppet show.
• Fill a paper bag with symbols or artifacts from the book. You will need to explain how each one relates to the book you read.
• Talk to the class about your book by saying a little about the author, explain who the characters are and explain enough about the beginning of the story so that everyone will understand what they are about to read. Finally, read an exciting, interesting, or amusing passage from your book. Stop reading at a moment that leaves the audience hanging and add something like, "If you want to know more you'll have to read the book." If the book talk is well done almost all the students want to read the book.
• Appeal to your classmates’ stomachs by making an edible book report! Locate a recipe for a food dish that plays a role in a book or one that represents the setting of the book. When you share the food with your classmates, you will need to explain how the dish relates to the book read.
• Create a map highlighting places described in the story. Many of the map’s features should be based on information provided by the book’s author. The map might show the immediate neighborhood or community in which the book takes place; if the author offers ample description of the home or another place as the central setting for the book, then your map might detail that place. In most cases, the completed maps will involve some conjecture on the part of the mapmaker. Explain his or her reasoning when you present your map and book to the class.

Whatever you choose, make sure that your project is neat (as in legible and creative) {10 pts.}!  Both your AR test score and your project score will count as a reading test grades. 

This Week's ELA

Unit 6, Week 2: “Skunk Scout”

Spelling: Words from Mythology

Monday: Write spelling words CORRECTLY in your agenda in ABC order (due Tues.)

Tuesday: Write your spelling words 3x each IF YOU MADE 85 OR BELOW on last week’s test (due Wed.)

Wednesday: Finish a spelling choice if you made less than 100% on last week’s test or this week’s pretest (due Thursday)

Study your spelling words Monday-Thursday for your test on Friday!

1.     subtraction

2.     transportation

3.     missile

4.     portable

5.     export

6.     committee

7.     respect

8.     transport

9.     tractor

10.  spectator

11.  attraction

12.  dismiss

13.  inspector

14.  distract

15.  spectacle

16.  inspect

17.  mission

18.  import

19.  intermission

20.  suspect

Vocabulary:

1.     guaranteed: (v) made sure or certain

2.     supervise: (v) to watch over or direct

3.     frustrated: (v) kept from doing something

4.     coordination: (n) the ability of parts of the body to work together well

5.     ease: (v) to move slowly or carefully

6.     scenery: (n) the sights of place or region

7.     bundle: (n) group of things held together

8.     fused: (v) to blend or unite

TESTED SKILLS/ STRATEGIES: making judgments while reading

GRAMMAR FOCUS: negative words

Congrats!

We're so proud of our "rad readers" Will, Kane, Zack, Matthew, Evelyn, Guage, Jordan, and Alexander!