Friday, March 1, 2013
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Exploring Reviews...6th Grade
EXPLORE THE WORLD OF REVIEWS
Follow directions and Click on the links Below to
Explore!
1.) Pick a book that you have considered reading and search
for that book title from one of the book dealers below. They will be rated with a star system and
people’s comments and reviews about the books will be in special section for
reviews. Read a book review from each site:
2.) Watch 2 video book reviews on YouTube:
3.) Go to the following links and search for Restaurants in
Trussville: What do people think?
4.) 4.)Watch a video review on two the following products on
You Tube:
5.) Many students choose to make posters and the restaurants
around town will put them up as displays to advertise! Go the following website to see what some
students have created in years past.
EVERYONE'S A CRITIC...6th Grade
THE HTMS REVIEW PROJECT:
In the upcoming week Dr. Gilchrist's classes along with the
other 6th grade English classes will be doing student reviews! Students will pick to do one review of a
business or product in Trussville, AL.
The review can be a book, place, product, business, store, restaurant,
or movie. In the next week, 6th
grade students will be learning about how to write opinion pieces, how to
support ideas and thoughts with persuasive details, and also learn the needed
skills that will allow them to write towards specific audiences.
Here are the Requirements:
1.) Students must write one review (either negative or
positive) and turn it in for a writing grade.
Students need to give sound reasons to support their opinion in the
review. (100 points.)
2.) Once the rough draft review has been "checked
off," edited, and enhanced, they are allowed to move forward with a final
draft. This draft must be accompanied by
a visual representation of some kind.
Students can creatively express their reviews through online blogs,
videos, YouTube, consumer reviews, Urban spoon, the local newspaper, and even
posters hung in the windows of the businesses themselves! I will help students find the correct outlet
for their creative strengths and parents can help as well.
3.) Students will rate each product, movie, book, store,
restaurant, and or business with the HTMS REVIEW rating system. The system revolves around awarding 1-5 Husky
Paws. Five paws is the most excellent
category and a rating of a 1 paw, which represents the most negative product
reviews.
Happy Reviewing!
EXAMPLES from a
slightly different assignment with 8th graders from last year can be
found at
and video examples from students in past years can be found
at
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Poetry Out Loud Evaluation Sheet
Click on the link below for the printable pdf version of the Rubric:
http://poetryoutloud.org/uploads/fl/6c26eed9b8/evaluation_sheet.pdf
http://poetryoutloud.org/uploads/fl/6c26eed9b8/evaluation_sheet.pdf
POETRY OUT LOUD: Feb 20th
Poetry Out Loud is a National Recitation Competition for Students; however, it will also be a requirement for this 9-weeks in 6th grade English. This is a 100 point grade and poems should be memorized and recited on Feb 20th. Start MEMORIZING and working on PRESENTATION skills!
Students will be assessed using the following Rubric:
1= very weak 6=Outstanding
Each category (with the exception of the last) is worth 6 points.
Physical Presence (1-6)
Voice and Articulation (1-6)
Appropriateness of Dramatization (1-6)
Level of Difficulty (1-6)
Evidence of Understanding (1-6)
Overall Performance (2-12)
Total Number of Points Earned:_____________
Students may recite any poem of their choice with the exception of song lyrics. The poem must be at least seven lines in length.
Go to http://poetryoutloud.org/poems-and-performance/video-recitation-series for more information and examples of excellent poetry presentation skills.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Dr. G’s Expository Book REQUIREMENTS:
Table of Contents:
The table of contents contains a
creative title (beyond listing the topic) for each chapter with a page number.
Introduction:
The introductory page contains an
original attention grabber and detailed overview of the book.
Chapters:
The book contains more than four
chapters. A chapter consists of at least
one paragraph and two text features. Paragraphs
should contain exceptional detail and use of language to convey the information
to the reader.
Transitions:
Advanced transitional words and
phrases are used to enhance the flow of sentences and paragraphs. (Examples: in addition to, moreover, on the
contrary, etc.)
Vocabulary:
The book contains at least seven
challenging content-specific vocabulary words.
Words are written in bold-face type throughout the text and defined in a
glossary at the end of the book.
Expository Text Features:
Each chapter contains more than
two expository text features, and more than three different types are used in
the entire book. Examples: maps, photos,
captions, annotations, charts, graphs, timelines, subtitles, and labels.
Works Cited:
At least 5 sources required. These are to be documented on the sources
page in the book. Use the proper MLA
citation by using our notes from class OR you may use son of citation machine
at http://citationmachine.net/index2.php
Conventions:
The book contains no errors in
conventions that have been taught in class.
Creativity:
The final draft is exceptionally
detailed and can be colorful. The cover
includes an appropriate title, illustration, and author’s first and last name. Other add-ons can be, but are not limited to
a title page, about the author section, fun-facts, dedication, back cover
including a summary or reviews.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
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