Burlock's Bees

Sixth Grade Language Arts Bulletin

Archive for January, 2009


Upcoming Events

Dear Parents,

Journalism

The eighth grade class has completed the first edition of the Equestrian Times.  Please read a copy on the McClure blog.

AVID

We welcome our AVID tutors, Ms. Gici and Ms. Lewis.  Seventh grade students participated in tutorials, while eighth grade students completed College Profiles (ABAC and KSU).

Enjoy your afternoon!

Early Release & Conference Week

Students will be released at 2:15 this week.

Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for this week.

The Connections schedule alternates daily.

Monday/Wednesday/Friday     7th grade Journalism /8th grade AVID

Tuesday/Thursday    7th grade AVID/8th grade Journalism

Please enjoy your time, as well as prepare for upcoming CRCT testing.

Thanks,
Mrs. Burlock

Week 2 Third Nine Weeks

Greetings,

This is our first full week of the third nine weeks grading period. 

AVID Students:

We have been working on our binders.  I suggested students purchase a 3-inch EZ Rings binder.  This is a durable binder that should last for the remainder of the year.  The binder is available at Office Max, and possibly other stores such as Staples.

We created a flip book for SLANT. 

Students recorded notes on the STAR Notetaking Strategy.

We will have a celebration Friday for students who have not received a mark on their behavior card as well as a binder celebration.

Journalism:

We are in the process of selecting a title for the newspaper.  Please encourage fellow students to take the survey on the McClure homepage. 

Students will need to complete their picture for the press pass.

Please download the form and insert your picture. Download student_journalist.xls

Thanks

Power Point Notes

Download journalism_editor_positions.ppt                     

Download journalism_daily_edits.ppt 

Download notes.ppt

It’s A New Year and New Beginnings!

Welcome AVID Students!

Many of you are new to the AVID program.  Welcome, we are excited to have you become a part of the program.

Here’s our agenda for the week.

Tuesday: Ice Breaker

Wednesday:

8th Grade – Party Mixer and Syllabus

7th Grade – Bingo and Syllabus

Thursday:

Learning Styles Inventory

Friday: Celebrations

Journalism:

What an exciting time!  I look forward to working with you.

Journalism is a fast-paced operation.  We are off to a great start.

Assignment #1: You’re A Star Baby!  Peer Interview

Pre-test

Assignment #2: What’s In a Name: Design the McClure Student Newspaper Cover Page

Assignment#3: Interest and Position Selections