Here is all the homework for the next two weeks:
March 14, 2003
Dear Parents,
This is a message from Mr. Porter, your child’s Language Arts Teacher at PS 34. I am writing to tell you about the book report due in my class on Tuesday, April 1, 2003.
This month’s assignment is slightly different than in past months. This month, everyone will be reading Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, the classic novel by Robert Louis Stevenson. We will NOT be reading this book in class. It will be your child’s responsibility to read the book each night for homework and then prepare a brief analysis of the chapter. You can help by monitoring your child’s progress. Here is the homework schedule we’ll be using.
Homework for Monday night, March 18 – Read and analyze Chapter 1.
Tues – Chapter 2. Wed – Chapter 3. Thurs – Chapter 4.
Homework for Monday night, March 24 – Read and analyze Chapter 5.
Tues – Chapter 6. Wed – Chapter 7. Thurs – Chapter 8.
Over the weekend of Sat/Sun March 39-30 – Read and analyze Chapters 9+10.
Book report due on Tuesday, April 1, 2003.
Here is a checklist of all the things the book report MUST include:
n Cover
o Student’s name, Date, Subject: Language Arts, Period, Marking Period: 1
o Title of Book
o Extra Credit for an illustration
n Introduction
o Title of Book
o Author’s Name
o Names of the Main Characters
n At least one paragraph about the beginning of the book
o A quote from the beginning of the book with the page number
n At least one paragraph about the middle of the book
o A quote from the middle of the book with the page number
n At least one paragraph about the end of the book
o A quote from the end of the book with the page number
n A recommendation explaining whether you liked the book and why
n Extra Credit if it’s typed
Your child’s homework for tonight is to choose a book, show you this paper, fill out the lines below telling me what book they have chosen, get your signature, and return it to me Monday, March 17. If the name of the book is not filled out, or your signature does not appear below, your child will not receive full credit for this homework assignment.
Thanks for your help and cooperation. -Mr. Porter
Student’s name:
The book that I will be reading is: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, by Robert Louis Stevenson
I understand the assignment that my child has to turn in on Tuesday, April 1, 2003. I will monitor his/her progress and help to ensure that the book report is completed on time.
Parent’s signature:
Friday, March 14, 2003
Tuesday, March 11, 2003
2003 Language Arts GEPA
Day 1 – Wednesday, March 12, 2003
1) Picture Prompt – 25 minutes. Use PPPS (person, place, problem, solution) to pre-write your story. Use details that appeal to your senses, think about what you would see (colors), hear and smell if you were in the picture. Read what you wrote before time is up, touching each word, to check for spelling, grammar and punctuation.
2) Narrative Reading – 40 minutes. Don’t leave any multiple choice items blank. Use the process of elimination to make an educated guess. Use SLAMS to answer the open-ended question. Write complete sentences, think about the length of your answer and fill up the lines you are given, answer all parts of the question, check your mechanics (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and support your answer with information from the text (perhaps by including a sentence that begins: In the selection, it says, “ …..”)
3) Persuasive Reading – 35 minutes. Don’t leave any multiple choice items blank. Use the process of elimination to make an educated guess. Use SLAMS to answer the open-ended question. Remember, in the open-ended question, they will probably ask some form of the question, “What’s your opinion on this topic?”
Day 2 – Thursday, March 12, 2003
1) Persuasive Essay – 45 minutes. Write a 5 paragraph essay in the ORRIA format: In my opinion …; My first reason is …; My second reason is …; Imagine if …; The following action should be taken: …. Read what you wrote before time is up, touching each word, to check for spelling, grammar and punctuation.
2) Persuasive Reading -- 35 minutes. Don’t leave any multiple choice items blank. Use the process of elimination to make an educated guess. Use SLAMS to answer the open-ended question. Remember, in the open-ended question, they will probably ask some form of the question, “What’s your opinion on this topic?”
3) Revise/Edit/Re-write – 25 minutes. Use the first 5 minutes to make editor’s marks and organize the essay into paragraphs. Use the next 18 minutes to re-write. You will have to add some information of your own to make it a good essay. Use the final 2 minutes to read what you wrote, touching each word, to check for spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Day 1 – Wednesday, March 12, 2003
1) Picture Prompt – 25 minutes. Use PPPS (person, place, problem, solution) to pre-write your story. Use details that appeal to your senses, think about what you would see (colors), hear and smell if you were in the picture. Read what you wrote before time is up, touching each word, to check for spelling, grammar and punctuation.
2) Narrative Reading – 40 minutes. Don’t leave any multiple choice items blank. Use the process of elimination to make an educated guess. Use SLAMS to answer the open-ended question. Write complete sentences, think about the length of your answer and fill up the lines you are given, answer all parts of the question, check your mechanics (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and support your answer with information from the text (perhaps by including a sentence that begins: In the selection, it says, “ …..”)
3) Persuasive Reading – 35 minutes. Don’t leave any multiple choice items blank. Use the process of elimination to make an educated guess. Use SLAMS to answer the open-ended question. Remember, in the open-ended question, they will probably ask some form of the question, “What’s your opinion on this topic?”
Day 2 – Thursday, March 12, 2003
1) Persuasive Essay – 45 minutes. Write a 5 paragraph essay in the ORRIA format: In my opinion …; My first reason is …; My second reason is …; Imagine if …; The following action should be taken: …. Read what you wrote before time is up, touching each word, to check for spelling, grammar and punctuation.
2) Persuasive Reading -- 35 minutes. Don’t leave any multiple choice items blank. Use the process of elimination to make an educated guess. Use SLAMS to answer the open-ended question. Remember, in the open-ended question, they will probably ask some form of the question, “What’s your opinion on this topic?”
3) Revise/Edit/Re-write – 25 minutes. Use the first 5 minutes to make editor’s marks and organize the essay into paragraphs. Use the next 18 minutes to re-write. You will have to add some information of your own to make it a good essay. Use the final 2 minutes to read what you wrote, touching each word, to check for spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Monday, March 10, 2003
Friday, March 07, 2003
Thursday, March 06, 2003
Wednesday, March 05, 2003
Monday, March 03, 2003
Dear Parents,
From Monday, March 10, 2003, to Thursday, March 14, all of our eighth graders will be taking the Grade Eight Proficiency Assessment (the “GEPA” exam). This is a state test given to eighth graders in reading, writing, math and science. All eighth graders in the entire state of New Jersey will be taking this test at the same time.
This is a very important exam for your child. The GEPA tests skills that are necessary for eighth graders to have in order to eventually succeed on the High School Proficiency Assessment, which is the high school graduation test.
You can help by doing the following:
§ Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep each night the week of the exams.
§ Make sure your child attends school on time each day.
§ Our school will be providing breakfast for all our eighth graders, so please make sure they arrive at school on the exam days at 8:10 am for breakfast.
§ Encourage your child to do the best that he or she can do on the exam.
§ Congratulate your child on his or her efforts and achievements.
We have been working very hard with your children all year long to prepare for this exam. With your help, we are confident that our eighth graders will perform to the best of their abilities.
Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at the school. (201) 915-6550.
From Monday, March 10, 2003, to Thursday, March 14, all of our eighth graders will be taking the Grade Eight Proficiency Assessment (the “GEPA” exam). This is a state test given to eighth graders in reading, writing, math and science. All eighth graders in the entire state of New Jersey will be taking this test at the same time.
This is a very important exam for your child. The GEPA tests skills that are necessary for eighth graders to have in order to eventually succeed on the High School Proficiency Assessment, which is the high school graduation test.
You can help by doing the following:
§ Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep each night the week of the exams.
§ Make sure your child attends school on time each day.
§ Our school will be providing breakfast for all our eighth graders, so please make sure they arrive at school on the exam days at 8:10 am for breakfast.
§ Encourage your child to do the best that he or she can do on the exam.
§ Congratulate your child on his or her efforts and achievements.
We have been working very hard with your children all year long to prepare for this exam. With your help, we are confident that our eighth graders will perform to the best of their abilities.
Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at the school. (201) 915-6550.
