Christmas Story for our buddies...

Hi 6th Graders!

Some of you have been asking for story ideas for your buddy story.  Below are a few that I have come up with..  Hopefully they will help inspire you!  Another great way to come up with a story idea is to read some children's Christmas stories.  You can find some online to read or you might even have some in your house!

Good luck!
Mrs. Murphy

Story Ideas...

Write a letter to your buddy from a "magic" elf or from Santa
Taking a ride on Santa's sleigh
Baking cookies with the Gingerbread man
A story about living on Candy Cane Lane
A story about what would happen if Santa got sick on Christmas
A story about a tall elf

Holiday Card Exchange Project

Dear 6th Grade,

Happy Monday!  Below are the group assignments for the card exchange.  Keep in mind your audience when creating the card and focus on your presentation.  Cards and letters will be due on Friday.

God bless,
Mrs. Murphy

6A
Table 1 - Kindergarten Classes

1. Glenview Elementary; Prince George, BC, Canada; Miss Zogas' Class
2. Espy Elementary; Nixa, MO; Ms. Binder's Class

Table 2 -

1. Calvary School; Grade - Lab; Murrieta, CA; Ms. Wagner's Class
2. Oak Hall Episcopal School;Grade - Kindergarten; Ardmore, OK; Mr. Wallis' Class

Table 3 - Second Grade Classes

1. Brennan Woods Elementary School; High Ridge, MO; Ms. Hirtz's class
2. Highland Park Elementary School; Pflugerville, TX; Ms. Kimbell's class

Table 4 -

1. Random Lake Elementary School; Random Lake, WI; Grade 3; Ms. Barber's class
2. Spring Cove Elementary School; Roaring Spring, PA; Grade 1; Ms. Biddle's class

Table 5 -

1. PDS; Memphis, TN; Grade PK; Ms. Dearman's class
2. Dewey Elementary School; Quincy, IL; Grade K; Ms. Stutzman's class

Table 6 -

1. Suamico Elementary; Suamico, WI; Grade 1; Ms. Gabryszek's class
2. W.S. Hawrylak; Saskatchewan, Canada; Grade 4; Ms. McMurty's class

6B

Table 1

1. Irvin Elementary School; Concord, NC; Grade 4; Ms. Hoff's class
2. St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School; Alexandria, VA; Grade 2; Ms. Cura's class

Table 2

1. Dickinson Elementary; DePere, WI; Grade 4; Mrs. Norder's class
2. Middleburg Elementary School; Middleburg, FL; Grade 1; Ms. Galvan's class

Table 3

1. Daniel Boone Elementary School; Wentzville, MO; Grade 2; Ms. Knauper's class

Table 4

1. Kress Elementary School; Kress, TX; Grade 1; Ms. Warren's class

Table 5

1. Presbyterian Day School; Memphis, TN; Grade 3; Ms. Creasman's class

Table 6

1. Rochester Elementary School; Rochester, IL; Grade 1; Ms. Kuhlmann's class

*If you only have one school listed more will be added soon!

Turkey Stories

Hello 6th Graders!

Here are the guidelines for your Turkey Story assignment.

• You are to create a story about a turkey for a First Grade audience.
• The story should be no more than one page in length.
• Use vocabulary geared towards a first grader.
• Use descriptive language.
• Make sure you have used punctuation correctly.

Assignments:
11/18 -

1. Complete rough draft that was started in class.
2. Print out your story.
3. Read it out loud to yourself and write in any corrections that you see (and hear) are needed.
4. Read your story to an adult.  Have the adult critique your story.  Add in any suggestions to your story.

11/19

1. Be prepared to type final draft in class today (11/19/10).  All stories must be completed by Monday (11/22/10).

I am looking forward to reading your stories...and I know your little buddy is, too!

If you have any questions, please let me know!

Gobble, gobble!
Mrs. Murphy

What do you think?

Dear 5th Grade Parents,

It's your turn to post!  What do you think?

God bless,
The Sixth Grade Students and Teachers

Sample Biography - Harry Potter Kids! Biography of Emma Watson

Biographies

Hi Everyone!

Last week we read, Matthew Henson at the Top of the World.  The genre of this book was biography.  A biography is a story about some one's life.  Do you think that one day someone will write a biography about you?  If you were a writer (and you are!) who would you write a biography about?

This week we are going to read some short biography's and take a try at writing one, too!

Happy Writing!
Mrs. Murphy

How to write a biography

Personal Narratives

Hello!  :-)

This week we begin looking at Personal Narratives.  I think you will enjoy this type of writing because...it's all about YOU!  This type of writing is always fun to write and especially enjoyable to read. 

Here are some links to help you learn more about personal narratives.

http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/kids/hh/writeideas/articles/0,28372,606653,00.html
http://home.earthlink.net/~jhholly/pnarrative.html
http://its.leesummit.k12.mo.us/writing.htm

Types of Writing...

Hi!
This week we will continue our writing using the story Miss Nelson is Missing.  I have included a reading of this story below for you to enjoy and to help refresh your memory of the story.  Remember...we stopped reading the story mid-way.  Be good and only listen to the point where Miss Nelson has not yet returned.  We will continue our writing this week with a compare and contrast activity.  I wonder who will compare and contrast!  LOL
Have a great week!
Mrs. Murphy

Miss Nelson is Missing

Common Proofreading Marks

Hello HFCS Students!

Here is a link to help you interpret common proofreading marks and common abbreviations.  I hope this helps you in the editing process of your writing!

Happy Writing!
Mrs. Murphy

http://webster.commnet.edu/writing/symbols.htm