Due Dates

Hello,

Annotation forms are due Wednesday, May 27th!!

Portfolio check will be on Friday, May 29th!!

Check with your students and make certain they have completed all components for both items!

Thanks,

Ms. Kimbrough

HW for May 18th - June 1st/EOC

Hey!!

I want TOTAL focus on our '25' Book Count!!!

Be advised that this will count as a grade so do your BEST to reach this goal!!!!

EOC's will be on Monday & Tuesday and this will cover Reading Comprehension and grammar. Students should use the strategies we have worked on all year such as reading the questions prior to the passage, the elimination strategy with incorrect answers, and predicting the text. This is just a suggestion for some strategies to use on this exam!

Good Luck!!

Ms. Kimbrough

TISSUE/TISSUE/TISSUE.......................

Yes, we are all OUT!!!

With this season of blowing, sneezing, sniffling, coughing and running, we have used up all that has been so kindly donated to Team A!!

If we could get your assistance with this matter for the last month of this school year, that would be 'Awesome' as that is why we are Team "A"!!! (We are Awesome) ;-)

Thanks for all you do and for all of your kind thoughts, gifts and wishes for "Teacher Appreciation Week" as we really do feel appreciated!

Thanks,
Ms. Kimbrough, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Putnal and Mr. Manias

HW for the Week of May 11th - 15th

Hello,

M-F

We will continue to read 30 minutes nightly!!

Let continue to complete and turn in our annotation forms!

Thanks,
Ms.Kimbrough

HW for the week of May 4th-8th

Hello,

Our homework for this week will be our nightly reading of 30 minutes!

We are in the final stretch of this school year and we want all of our students to reach our reading goal of '25' books!

Parents, please keep encouraging your students to read and log into their annotation forms.

Thanks,
Ms. Kimbrough

HW for the Week of April 27th-May 1st

Hello,

Mon. & Tues. - Work on and complete "4" Square. This assignment will be taken up on Wed. April 29th!
Wed. - 30 minutes of reading
Thurs. - "NO HOMEWORK" - World of Nations field trip /Talent Show!!!
Fri. - 30 minutes of reading

Let's be mindful that summer is almost near! Let's stay focused and on task!!

Ms. Kimbrough

HW for the Week of April 20th - 24th

Hello,

We had a very successful "Living Museum"!! Thanks for all of yoru hard work and dedication with this project! It was a great success!

Homework- Adv. & Gifted -

Be mindful, if students read the play this could count as their nightly reading and recorded in their reading logs. ;-)

Students will work on their "4" Square for Act II - The PhantomTollbooth

This assignment will be due April 29th!

Have a Great week!

HW for April 13th-17th

Hello,

Playbills are due TOMORROW!!!!

If turned in on Tuesday 85% or lower, if on Wednesday 70% or lower and then a 0% after Wed. This does not apply if a student is absent on either of those days.

Read 30 minutes nightly to continue your goal of reading 25 books. Students will log their nightly reading into their new 9 weeks reading log. Each student also have the choice to continue working in Compass Odyssey.

Gifted Students will continue working on their Living Museum project. We will present our Living Museum on April 17th during 5th & 6th Periods!!!

Thanks,
Ms. Kimbrough

Gifted - We will continue with Monster - Assignment #5 after the Living Museum!

HW for April 6th - 9th

Welcome Back!

Spring Break is almost over but I hope you enjoyed every minute of it as I DID!!!

We will begin our Drama Unit for the last nine weeks of this school year!! Yea!!

Parents & Students - If you have any Playbill's at home, please send to school so we may see different examples and types of different plays. Thanks!

Students will create a final product - a Playbill to demonstrate their understanding of the purpose and elements of a drama. We will begin this in class on Monday and Tuesday and students will complete at home. We as a class will decide on a due date!

Read 30 minutes nightly to continue your goal of reading 25 books. Students will log their nightly reading into their new 9 weeks reading log. Each student also have the choice to continue working in Compass Odyssey.

Gifted Students will continue working on their Living Museum project. We will present our Living Museum on April 17th during 5th & 6th Periods!!!

I look forward to seeing you on Monday!!!

Ms. Kimbrough

Spring Break & Poetry Cafe'

NO HOMEWORK DURING SPRING BREAK !!! Rest and Relax!!! I plan too!!!
I will not give out any new Reading Log forms until we return from Spring Break!

Mon./Tues. - Practice poem to present for our Poetry Cafe' (memorized or read)
No grade will be given for this activity~~
Wed./Thurs. - Poetry Cafe'

We will need assistance with drinks and snacks for this activity. ;-)

I will divide the classes up to bring snack to ensure we will have enough for a two-day span.

Wed. - 2nd, 4th & 5th Period's will bring drinks and snacks.
Thurs. - 1st & 3rd Periods will bring drinks and snacks.
(If you will send drinks, you can send those early as I will ice them down so they can be ready)

Suggested menu: If you have other ideas, please share with me via email.
Bagels - Panera's or Healthy Bagels ( My students love the 'Anything' & 'Cinnamon Crunch' bagels from Panera's)!
Cream cheese and/or butter
Doughnuts and/or doughnut holes
Muffins
Cinnamon rolls
Fruit
Juice - Individual containers.
Milk - Individual containers
Water - Individual containers.
Paper products - Small plates and napkins


This is a 'new' activity we are trying and would like to make it fun and very successful so I am open to any suggestions and/or ideas!

P.S. Parents, you are cordially invited even if your 'child' may not approve. ;-)

Thanks,
Ms. Kimbrough

HW for the Week of March 16th-20th

Hello,

Adv. & Gifted:

Mon. Begin "Friendship Dictionary"
Tues. Complete and return Final
Wed. Work on "Friendship Dictionary"
Thurs. Work on Presentation of Friendship Dictionary
Fri. 30 minutes of READING

Gifted - Students should have memorized their bio and poem of their chosen poet. Each student should be able to recite upon request!!

Monster - Complete Activities # 3-5

Have an enjoyable weekend!

Ms. Kimbrough

HW for the Week of March 9th-13th

NO HOMEWORK - FCAT Week

Some tips to remember!

Remember to:
Get plenty of rest the night before testing.
Set an alarm and ask someone to check to make sure I am up in plenty of time.
Shower in the morning to feel more alert.
Eat a good breakfast before leaving for school.
Arrive at school on time on testing days.
Check the schedule every day, so that I know what to expect.
Answer every question, even those that are difficult. (There is no penalty for guessing.)
Read all the answer choices before deciding on the best answer.
Avoid spending too much time on any one item. (This is a timed test.)
Keep my concentration throughout the test.
Write on the test to help me think.
Check frequently to make sure I am in the right place on my answer sheet. (Getting off by one number can be disastrous!)
Take a deep breath or stretch a little bit every now and then to stay alert.

YOU can do it!!

Ms. Kimbrough

HW - Week of March 2nd-6th

Hello,

Adv.
Mon. - R & A pg. 247
Tues. Complete and turn in Polished Piece of Writing Prompt #4
Wed. R & A pg. 249
Thurs. R & A pg. 250
Fri. 30 minutes of reading

Gifted
Mon. R & A pp. 247 & 249
Tues. Complete and turn in Polished Piece of Writing Prompt 34
Wed. R & A pg. 250
Thurs. Work on Living Museum poet and Monster Activity #2
Fri. Work on Living Museum poet and Monster Activity #2

We are looking at presenting our Living Museum the last week in March prior to Spring Break!
We plan to finalize all details and we will send out the information to all parents and students!

I have gotten wonderful participation from Monster and I look forward to much more!
We will start to take time on Friday and review and discuss this book - Monster Friday!!!

Thanks for all you do at home!
Ms. Kimbrough

HW for the Week of February 23rd-27th

Hello!!

Enjoy your weekend!

Adv.
Mon. R & A pg. 142 #1-4
Complete Polished Piece and return to portfolio
Tues. R & A pp. 741 & 742
30 minutes of reading and began reviewing for test.
Wed. Study for test on Similes, Metaphors, Personification, Alliteration and Onomatopoeia.
Thurs. 30 minutes of reading.
Fri. 30 minutes of reading.
(I gave my students a break this week) ;-)

Gifted
Mon. Complete Polished Piece and return to portfolio and begin Assignment #2 for Monster.
Tues. R & A pp. 741 & 742
30 minutes of reading and begin reviewing for test.
Wed. Study for test on Similes, Metaphors, Personification, Alliteration and Onomatopoeia.
Thurs. Work on Assignment #2 for Monster.
Fri. Work on Assignment #2 for Monster.

Gifted students will or have already picked an American Poet for our Living Museum. If you have not do so very soon and give your information to your recorder in your class.

Remember, you must give a brief bio, chose and memorize a poem and pick a costume of the poet or poem you will recite!

I'm excited about this project!

More details to follow so stay tuned!!!

Thanks,
Ms. Kimbrough

Monster - Gifted Homework Activities

Hello,

We are now on-line with these assignments for Monster. Yea!

To access, you must visit Landon's website and go to Mrs. Flynn's Blog, click on Gifted News on the right hand side.

Once there, you must complete Assignment #1 in each section. The sections are Reading Assignments, Mini Assignments, Vocabulary Assignments and Study Guide Assignments.

Being that we can now input our work into this site, Let's Go!! :-)

I would like for you to complete all assignment #1 prior to moving on to Assignment #2 in each section. There is no time limit but I would like to complete both this week if possible.

All assignments will be graded!!

**VERY IMPORTANT** When you input your answers make sure you click on Ms. Kimbrough at the bottom on the last tab BEFORE you submit.

YOU MUST CLICK ON MY NAME - Ms. Kimbrough!!!

Thanks!

HW for the Week of February 17th-20th

Adv.
2/17 30 minutes of reading
2/18 30 minutes of reading
2/19 Polished Pieces
2/20 R & A p. 141 #1-4

Gifted
2/17 R & A p. 729 #1-4, p. 730 #1-4
2/18 30 minutes of reading
2/19 Polished Pieces
2/20 R & A p. 141 & 142

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

HW for the Week of February 9th-13th

Advance Classes:
Mon. - R & A pg. 719 #1-4, pg. 720 # 1-4
Tues. Integrate Language Skills pg. 722
Wed. - Nightly Reading
Thurs. - Nightly Reading
Fri. - R & A pg. 729 # 1-6
R & A, pg. 730 # 1-4

Gifted Classes:
Mon. Create a Limerick (Portfolio Item)
Tues. R & A pg. 719 # 1-4, pg. 720 #1-4, pg. 722 #1-9
Wed. Nightly Reading
Thurs. Complete poem and rehearse for Tuesday's recital
Fri. Complete 5 paragraph essay
Complete metaphorical poem and rehearse.

MONSTER ACTIVITIES:
Mon. - Anticipation Guide
Tues. - Read pp. 1-42

Supplies, Supplies, Supplies

Hello,

During this season, we use a large amount of Kleenex.

We need and would love to have some more Kleenex and Clorox wipes as well!

We also have gone through (3) Electric Pencil Sharpeners?? We are in desperate need of one or two that is very sturdy as you can imagine how many pencils are sharpened on a daily basis??!

If you could purchase one or have one just laying around at home, in your office or somewhere, it would be greatly appreciated!

Please send the items in by your student!

Thanks,
Ms. Kimbrough

HW for Feb. 2nd - 6th/Monster Extension

Hello,

As an entire 6th Grade ELA Dept., we are extending the deadline to ensure ONLY my 1st & 5th period students are prepared and ready to start this book, Monster by Walter Dean Myers by Feb. 9th!! Yea!

Be mindful that students should read 30 minutes nightly and log into their reading logs.

Mon. Students will pre-read, "Jimmy Jet and His TV Set."
Tues. Review and Assess, p. 707 #1-3
Wed. Review and Assess, p. 712 #1-5
Thurs. & Fri. Students will review R & A from this week.

Monsters

Hello,

This is an assignments for the students in my 1st & 5th periods ONLY.

I would like for ALL student to either purchase or check out from the library Monsters by Walter Dean Myers by Monday, February 2nd.

We will work with this book through our nightly reading and different activities and assignments this nine weeks.

Thanks,
Ms. Kimbrough

HW for Jan. 26th-30th

** Internet Activities are due this WEEK**

Mon. Read for 30 minutes/complete expository essay at home pg. 258
Tues. Read for 30 minutes/complete expository essay at home pg. 258
Wed. Read for 30 minutes/complete expository essay at home pg. 258
Thurs. Read for 30 minutes/complete expository essay at home pg. 258
Fri. Read for 30 minutes/complete expository essay at home pg. 258

ipod case WINNERS!!!

I awarded the ipod cases to those students who have an ipod nano that exceeded their reading goal for this nine weeks of "13" books or more toward their "25" Book Count.

Kudos to the following students:
Alexa - 45
Aubrey - 19
Brittany - 19
Putty - 18
Madison - 16
Ashlen - 14
Alex - 13

Honorable Mention goes to Riley (17 Books) who would have been eligible BUT was at the BCS Championship game in Miami, Florida so he will receive a camera case!

Thanks and enjoy,
Ms. Kimbrough

HW for Jan. 12th-15th - Creating a Webquest

This week in class we will initiate the beginning process for creating our very own Webquest. This week in class we will actually get all information, resources, Internet websites, collaboration with peers and Ms. Kimbrough. On next week, we will use the Mac computer and continue our adventure with our very first Webquest!

Mon. - Thurs. Read 30 minutes out of a Chapter Book; log in reading (Working toward the Reading Standard 25 books for the year) Students will take time to become more familiar with Webquests and what they plan on creating for their own by using the Internet at home. Teacher has provided sources to students.

Students are to continue working on their Internet Activity project to be turned in the week of Jan. 26th-30th by class periods.

HW for Jan. 5th-12th - 9 wks. Exam - Jan. 12th

It's me again...............

Mon. Jan. 5th - Reread The Shut-Out pg. 532
Tues. Jan. 6th - Reread Letter to Scottie & Olympic Diary pg. 542 & 545
Wed. Jan. 7th - Reread My Papa, Mark Twain, The Drive-In Movies & Space Shuttle Challenger, pg. 554
Thurs. Jan. 8th - Reread Restoring the Circle, How the Internet Works and Turkeys pg. 572
Fri. Jan. 9th - Voc. Quiz (19) terms from Unit 7 - Nonfiction
Sat. & Sun. - Review all informatin for exam.
Complete wordle.net activity using all (19) vocabulary terms as it will be due on Mon. Jan. 12th!

I strongly encourage all students to review these stories, vocabulary as well as their Review & Assess question. Please utilize phschool.com by reviewing additional questions and taking the self-assessments test.

phschool.com - Internet Activity Project

All students will complete an Internet Activity for Unit 7 - Nonfiction via phschool.com!
The (2) options available is to Create a Baseball Hall of Fame or Create an Ad for a Drive-In Movie theater. I expect to see great creativity and usage of Internet Resources for this project!

The due dates are by periods listed below:
1st-Jan. 26th
2nd-Jan. 27th
3rd-Jan. 28th
4th-Jan. 29th
5th-Jan. 30th

Enjoy,
Ms. Kimbrough

Writing Portfolio's

Hello All,

We are almost half way through this academic year!! At the close of this nine weeks we will have completed (6) writing pieces in our writing portfolio's. The portfolio's are kept in class but students are allowed to take home the pieces to complete and then return to their folders. I have also given each student a table of contents and a rubric for their essay writing as well. Please be advised that each nine weeks each student will receive a grade for this piece.
Thanks, Ms. Kimbrough

The steps in the Writer's Workshop is prewriting, drafting, revise, edit and publish!