Week 10 at a Glance

Recapping Week 9 of Essentials.  We looked at the compound structure, declarative purpose, S-Vl-PN pattern sentences with EEL tasks 1-4 on the analytical task sheet.  Loading the grammar, we delved into the linking verbs and the verb anatomy of "to be" and chart K.  In writing, we practiced taking notes from interesting facts/details but from a longer source text.

Here is a quick preview of Week 10:  We will be looking at the compound structure, declarative  purpose, S-Vl-PA pattern sentences with EEL tasks 1-4.  Loading the grammar, we will focus on adjectives and chart L while reviewing charts C,D,G, & K (Verbs, Principal Parts of Verbs, 112 Model Sentences of Compound Structure, Verb Anatomy of "To Be").  

In writing, we will explore the next structural model, the STORY SEQUENCE, from Unit III of the IEW Teaching Writing:Structure and Style.  This model is designed to help your child write narratives. I will collect the French and Indian War papers to be read on 10/25/11 at the beginning of class.  Lesson 10 will take the entire class and any left-over time will be used for vocabulary review.  Vocabulary Quiz #3 will be given during the week of 11/8/11-11/14/11.  

Don't forget your memorization work.  The "grab bag" is available for those who memorize 6 charts.

Have a wonderful week! 

Week 9 at a Glance

Recapping Week 8 of Essentials.  We looked at the compound structure, interrogative purpose, S-Vt-DO pattern sentences with EEL tasks 1-4 on the analytical task sheet.  Loading the grammar, we delved into the prepositional phrase and chart J.  In writing, we were introduced to the Introductory Sentence with a Final Clincher for the short essay (1-3 paragraphs).

Here is a quick preview of Week 9:  We will be looking at the compound structure, declarative  purpose, S-Vl-PN pattern sentences with EEL tasks 1-4.  Loading the grammar, we will focus on linking verbs and chart K while reviewing charts C & D (Verbs & Principal Parts of Verbs).  In writing, we will continue practicing taking notes from interesting facts/details but from a longer source text.  I will collect the Mayflower papers and the Colonial papers for our bound end-of-the-year writing book.

I will also take time to update our chart memorization puzzle…… so if your child/children have memorized any of the charts to your satisfaction, I will take a look at the work and mark off the chart puzzle piece. 



Have a wonderful week! 

Week 8 at a Glance

Recapping Week 7 of Essentials.  We looked at the compound structure, imperative purpose and Noun of Direct Address, S-Vt-DO pattern sentences with EEL tasks 1-4.  Loading the grammar, we were introduced to adverbs and chart I.  In writing, we learned the structure for the short essay (1-3 paragraphs) and how to take notes from facts and interesting details, rather than sentences.  We also learned how to make a clincher from the topic sentence.

Here is a quick preview of Week 8:  We will be looking at the compound structure, interrogative purpose, S-Vt-DO pattern sentences with EEL tasks 1-4.  Loading the grammar, we will focus on prepositions and chart J while reviewing charts E, G, I  (Nouns, 112 Model Sentences for the Compound Structure, & Adverbs).  In writing, we will go over some "tricky words" and discuss any questions regarding the writing assignment.  The majority of our writing class will be designated for presenting our Mayflower papers.


Have a wonderful week! 

Week 7 at a Glance

Recapping Week 6 of Essentials.  We looked at the compound structure, declarative and exclamatory purpose, S-Vt-DO pattern sentences with EEL tasks 1-4.  Loading the grammar, we were introduced to conjunctions and charts G and H (112 Model Sentences for the Compound Structure and Conjunctions).  In writing, we added the Prepositional Sentence Opener and continued with our "Senses & Emotion" words to dress-up our writing.
 
Here is a quick preview of Week 7:  We will be looking at the compound structure, imperative purpose, S-Vt-DO pattern sentences with EEL tasks 1-4.  Loading the grammar, we will focus on adverbs and chart I while reviewing chart E.  In writing, we will go over Lesson 7, Topic Sentences & Clinchers.

Our class photo will be rescheduled per Simone Gremillion. 

Have a wonderful week! 

Week 6 Assignment

IEW: U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons

And Essentials of English Language

Week 6 Assignment

IEW – writing assignment

a.  Study vocabulary words, weeks 1 -5

b.     Suggested 2-week  writing schedule:    

Tues.           9/20  CC

Wed.           9/21   Paragraph 1 KWO page 24 HBW Student Book

Thurs.                   9/22  Rough Draft

Fri.              9/23  Brainstorming activity page 25 HBW Student Book

Mon.            9/26  Paragraph 2 & 3 (combined) KWO page 26 HBW Student Book

Tues.           9/27  CC

Wed.           9/28  Rough Draft

Thurs.                   9/29  Brainstorming activity page 27 HBW Student Book

Fri.              9/30  Editing; re-write and add dress-ups and openers

Mon.            10/3   Final draft and illustrate copy for end of year book                  

                             Follow checklist on page 35 (3 paragraphs) or substitute checklist on page 6 of Substitute Source Text (2 paragraphs).

EEL assignment

a.      Work on memorizing and copying Charts A,B,C,D,E,& F; new Charts G & H

b.      Daily practice sentence (#2-5) and the analytical task sheet (EEL tasks 1-4)

c.       Week 6 EEL editing exercises

·         Review the punctuation and capitalization rule, spelling rule, and homophones

      d.  OPTIONAL:  Our Mother Tongue Lessons 7 & 21

Week 5 Assignment

IEW: U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons

And Essentials of English Language

Week 5 Assignment

IEW – writing assignment

a.     Make and learn your vocabulary words for Lesson 4.

b.  Take vocabulary Quiz #1, covering words from weeks 1 & 2

c.     Suggested 2-week  writing schedule:

Tues.           9/20  CC

Wed.           9/21   Paragraph 1 KWO page 24 HBW Student Book

Thurs.                   9/22  Rough Draft

Fri.              9/23  Brainstorming activity page 25 HBW Student Book

Mon.            9/26  Paragraph 2 & 3 (combined) KWO page 26 HBW Student Book

Tues.           9/27  CC

Wed.           9/28  Rough Draft

Thurs.                   9/29  Brainstorming activity page 27 HBW Student Book

Fri.              9/30  Editing; re-write and add dress-ups and openers

Mon.            10/3   Final draft and illustrate copy for end of year book

EEL assignment

a.      Work on memorizing and copying Charts A,B,C,D,E,& F

b.      Daily practice sentence (#2-5) and the analytical task sheet (EEL tasks 1-4)

c.       Week 5 EEL editing exercises

·         Review the punctuation and capitalization rule, spelling rule, and homophones

Week 6 at a Glance

Recapping Week 5 of Essentials.  Delving into the dialectic, we tackled the analytical tasks sheet, EEL tasks 1-4 of an interrogative sentence.  In writing, we focused on using action verbs and imagery in our paragraph
 
Here is a quick preview of Week 6:  We will be looking at the compound structure, declarative and exclamatory purpose, S-Vt-DO pattern sentences with EEL tasks 1-4.  Loading the grammar, we will focus on conjunctions and charts G and H (112 Model Sentences for the Compound Structure and Conjunctions).  In writing, we will look at the Prepositional Sentence Opener.

This week we want to continue loading the grammar by memorizing our charts A-H.  Copying the chart is a great learning tool!  And remember to "scale" the memorization work to the needs of your child/children.  As your child memorizes a chart, have him/her bring in a copy of the memorization work you require for your home and we will add a sticker to their "Grammar Puzzle".  This is just a small positive reinforcement to support your efforts at home. 

Have a wonderful week!