Journal Prompt for Friday, 2/25

You have been given a ticket that will allow you to fly anywhere in the world.  Where would you go?  Why?  What will you need to take with you and why?

Homework Woes...

Hi 6A!

Please leave me a post about your homework concerns.  I will not be publishing your concerns, so be honest, but respectful.

Hang in there!
Mrs. Murphy

Gathering Info for Research Projects

Hello 6th Graders!!

This week we continue to learn the "How to's" of writing a research paper!  For today's assignment, each table will be assigned a topic about Ancient Egypt (The Nile, Pharaohs, the pyramids).  Once your group has been assigned a narrow topic, brainstorm a list of questions about the topic.  Each member of the group will then research the questions via the Internet.  Create note cards using notebook paper folded into quarters.  Answer your questions on the note cards, in note card format, making sure to identify your source.  Also, include at least one quotation for one of the questions. 

Pretty soon you will be a Master of Research!

God bless,
Mrs. Murphy

Imagery Lesson Part 2 (2/2/11)

Hello 6th Graders!

We will continue our lesson on Imagery today.  Today's activity will be an independent activity.  Please click on the Hatchet link to the right and click on Descriptive Writing Lesson 3.  You will need to create an imagery chart on paper.  You will need a ruler to create your chart.  Once your chart is created, click on one of the pictures provided (DO NOT PRINT PICTURE).   

As you look at the photograph pretend you are Brian and this is the Canadian wilderness. You are seeing, feeling, experiencing the area for the first time. Fill in your chart with descriptive words describing what you are experiencing.

Now use the words to write a paragraph. Imagine you have just stepped into the wilderness for the first time. You look around. Describe what you feel, see, hear, smell, etc. What are you doing? Do you try to walk around? Do you simply stand still and watch? Include this information in your paragraph.

Your paragraph will need to be handwritten.  The title for your lesson is Imagery Lesson 3.  Use proper handwriting.  Spelling and punctuation will count towards your overall grade.  Take your time and think before you write!

God bless,
Mrs. Murphy

Imagery Lesson - Hatchet (1/31/11)

Happy Monday!

Today we will continue our learning of Imagery.  An author uses Imagery in their writing to help bring the writing alive to their audience.  Imagery helps the reader see, feel, smell, touch, and even taste what the writer is saying.  It makes reading fun and keeps the reader engaged and invested in what the writer is saying.

Click the Hatchet link to the right.  You will work in groups to complete the Descriptive Writing, Lesson Two activity.  You will need to create a chart similar to the one shown on the web page.  Each member of the team should have a specific job.  List your team members on your chart and what their role was in the activity. 

Stay focused and work using inside, quiet voices. 

Happy Writing!
Mrs. Murphy

How To Write a Research Paper

Students,

We will be writing a research paper this month on the history of Catholic Education.  I know the phrase "research paper" sounds intimidating, but it's really not that bad.  We will go over the steps of how to write a research paper in class.  I will be using the link below in class.  You may also want to view this at home to help you when you begin to write your paper.

Happy Researching!
Mrs. Murphy

Writing Research Papers

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