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

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