Monday

Had a good time in LA today demonstrating prepositional phrases without words. The winning demonstration: "above the core of the earth!" which, of course, we are all demonstrating at every living moment (nod to Michael H.)

We also continued our analysis of descriptive and narrative writing. I shared several student samples of descriptive paragraphs and our 4 point rubric (1. 3/5 senses addressed; 2. vivid vocabulary; 3. at least one simile; 4. a distinct lead and conclusion.)

On Wednesday, 9/1/10, students will take their Language Usage NWEA test in the computer lab. I have stressed repeatedly the importance of doing one's best on these assessments. Students should remember to bring their reading book to class that day, too, just in case they finish before classmates. We will also have a short quiz over prepositional phrases after the NWEA. Students will be allowed to use their preposition lists.

Have a great evening, everyone.

Fondly,
Mrs. Venekamp