Scholastic Books September 24, 2010
Posted by mmccarthy in : Miss McCarthy , comments closedIncluded in this week’s Friday Folder is a Scholastic Book Order forms. Ordering books is a great way to continue building your child’s library at home. Let them know that reading is a very important part of their lives and can be truly enjoyable.
If you would like to place an order this month, please complete the order form on the back page. Then, send the order form back to school, along with a check made payable to Scholastic Books in an envelope with your child’s name on it. Or you can order on-line. Return the order form and money by Friday, Oct. 1st.
Please do not feel obligated to purchase books. I simply wanted to share this incredibly easy and inexpensive way to start building something for your child that they can enjoy for a lifetime!
Realistic Fiction Book 2010 September 10, 2010
Posted by mmccarthy in : Miss McCarthy , 16commentsPlease post a comment below about your realistic fiction book you are reading now. In your paragraph please include:
1) The book name
2) The setting
3) The main characters
4) The plot so far
5) Finally, your favorite part up till now with a prediction of what will happen next.
Check it over for correct spelling and grammar before you submit it. It should be a paragraph you are proud to have other people read.
When it asks you for an e-mail you can type xx@xx.com.
Figurative Language Sites June 2, 2010
Posted by mmccarthy in : Miss McCarthy , add a commentHere are some sites you can go to when you are done makeing your figurative Language poster.
http://library.thinkquest.org/J0112392/
http://www.newton.k12.ks.us/tech/fling3.html
http://www.quia.com/hm/80390.html
http://www.worsleyschool.net/socialarts/simile/page2.html
http://www.funbrain.com/idioms/index.html
http://www.llas.ac.uk/materialsbank/mb044/U2Ex9.htm
Try as many as you can.
World Culture Book March 12, 2010
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Trailblazers, post a comment below about your World Culture book:
1) What book are you reading?
2) What is the book mainly about?
3) What kind of examples of culture have you seen in your book so far, give specific examples.
4) Any other info you would like to share about our book to the class.
Word Cell Quiz January 25, 2010
Posted by mmccarthy in : Miss McCarthy , 3commentsOn Friday, Jan. 29th the trailblazer students will be taking their 3rd word cell quiz. This will be over lessons #1-15. All students have their papers in the word cell section of their L.A. binder. Making flash cards or reviewing ahead of time would be a good idea.
Students- post some of your favorite word cell examples to this blog
Book Orders January 8, 2010
Posted by mmccarthy in : Miss McCarthy , add a commentIncluded in this week’s Friday Folder is a Scholastic Book Order forms. Ordering books is a great way to continue building your child’s library at home. Let them know that reading is a very important part of their lives and can be truly enjoyable.
If you would like to place an order this month, please complete the order form on the back page. Then, send the order form back to school, along with a check made payable to Scholastic Books in an envelope with your child’s name on it. Return the order form and money by Friday, January 15th.
Please do not feel obligated to purchase books. I simply wanted to share this incredibly easy and inexpensive way to start building something for your child that they can enjoy for a lifetime!
Realistic Fiction Unit November 24, 2009
Posted by mmccarthy in : Miss McCarthy , 2commentsAre you enjoying your realistic fiction book? Blog here about your book; who are the protagonist and antagonist? What are some of the conflicts in your book? How do you like switching LA teachers, or ask and answer questions about your novel.
Language Arts Writing Club- Extra Credit November 6, 2009
Posted by mmccarthy in : Miss McCarthy , comments closedDo you love to write? Or maybe you’d love to but are unsure how to get started. Provoke your creativity and pick up writer’s tricks and fun ways to express yourself through writing.
Mrs. Liedke at the Mayfield Branch of the Cuyahoga Library wants to help you discover the inner writer in you on Thursday, November 19th from 6:30-7:30pm. Bring your writing to Miss McCarthy and receive extra credit in your language arts class.
Word Cell Quiz coming soon October 14, 2009
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This week will be the 5th week for word cells, this means we will have our first word cell quiz soon. (We will take a cumulative quiz every 5 lessons)
Word cells are “parts” of a word, better knows as prefixes and suffixes. 3-4 word cells are introduced every Wednesday and homework is always due on Thursday.
Parents, you could help your child by pointing out prefixes and suffixes when you see them, making flash card of the word cells and their meaning, or just help them come up with example for each word.
Students, the best way to review for the upcoming quiz is to look over your past word cell sheets from the word cell section of your binder. Make flash cards if you need to, or use a buddy to quiz you.
Post some of your favorite example from lessons 1-5 as a comment on this blog.
L.A. Extra credit- Oct 15th October 12, 2009
Posted by mmccarthy in : Miss McCarthy , comments closedDo you love to write? Or maybe you’d love to but are unsure how to get started. Provoke your creativiy and pick up writer’s tricks and fun ways to express yourself through writing.
Mrs. Liedke at the Mayfield Branch of the Cuyahogo Library wants to help you discover the inner writer in you on Thursday, October 15th from 6:30-7:30pm. Bring your writing to Miss McCarthy and recieve extra credit in your language arts class.