English Language Arts
Week 13
Six Flags Read to Succeed
In order to boost students' interest and scores in independent reading, all students will be participating in Six Flags' Read to Succeed program! Every student is required to read for a total of 6 hours between now and December 2nd. Each time they read, they will log what they read, for how many minutes, and get you to initial. Students can hand the log in once they have completed the 6 hours or on December 2nd. In exchange, I will award them 6 independent reading points (equal to 6 AR points or 12 Reading Plus lessons) AND a free Six Flags ticket! The ticket can be used anytime over the summer and I will hand them out towards the end of the year.
PJ and Hat Day Friday!
On Friday, students can donate money to wear pajamas and/or a hat to school!
$2=wear pajamas
$2=wear a hat
$4=wear both!!
Masks and costumes are NOT allowed at SMS :)
Argumentative Research Essay
This week, students visited the lab to complete the research portion of their argumentative essays. Next week, students will visit the computer lab to complete the body paragraphs of their essay.
Independent Reading
Students need 8 independent reading points by 10/30 (for a total of 19 so far this year). These points can be earned by taking AR quizzes and/or completing lessons on Reading Plus. For more information click here.
Book Fair!
This year, the 6th grade campus will be having a Book Fair in mid-November! I am really excited because it is a great fundraiser and they always have many great titles and things for kids to purchase. I will keep you posted about the dates and details!
Coming Soon...
Next week, we will take a pre-test for material in quarter 2, go on the Alliance Theater field trip, visit the computer lab to compose the body of our argumentative essay, and read the first two chapters of The Cay (periods 1-5) or Seedfolks (period 6).
Melanie Burdis
Email: mxburdis@atlanta.k12.ga.us
Website: Burdis.weebly.com
Location: 4360 Powers Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA, United States
Phone: (404) 802-5650
Twitter: @Burdis_SMS