Bly LA 6

On Thursday the students will have a reading test.  This will be on finding the main idea in a text which we have been working on for a few weeks.  There will be a section that the students will have to read that they have not seen before. There will also be a comprehension section on a short story we have been studying together all week. Here is a link to the story if they would like to review and discuss it at home:  Grade 6: short story for test

The students have been working on finding and communicating the main idea through a variety of texts.  They had a small assignment to create their own comic that represented one main commentary, message, lesson or theme. Here is the rubric for this assignment, which will be marked on Thursday, January 25 Comic 4 3 2 1 Main idea/Style The comic contains a thoughtful message style of humour is effective The main idea is present yet predictable Style is mostly maintained Main idea is present but difficult to identify or stated explicitly Attempt at maintaining the style Does not contain a message no attempt at a consistent style Representation The main idea can be clearly understood the visual allow the reader to interpret the comic easily The main idea is generally understood...

ELA is currently working on reading strategies.  The first one we are concentrating on is summary/finding the main idea. Here are a few videos that provide clues to help with this strategy Main idea video -1 Main idea video - 2

Editing checklist: - capital letters - spelling - variety of vocabulary - paragraph structure - style (informative/formal) - punctuation - transition words

Example:  In conclusion, there are many exciting reasons to make Calgary your home.  From the outdoor lifestyle, lively culture and the strong economy Calgary is a city that offers a lot.  How can you not be happy when you have all this at your fingertips.

Here is a link to how to write a strong paragraph. writing paragraphs Example of a body paragraph written together in class: Red- topic sentence and concluding sentence Blue - Reasons Green - explanation/supporting details There are many upsides to living in Calgary, such as the lifestyle. First of all, Calgary offers close proximity to the mountains. One example of this is that it is a short drive to visit the Rocky Mountains.   In the mountains you can do a variety of activities such as skiing, hiking, mountain biking and leisurely strolls. Also, Calgary offers a unique culture. There are a lot of festivals, like the famous Calgary Stampede.   Calgary boasts a new and improved Science Center for adults and kids of all ages. Those are some of the many advantages of living in Calgary.

Introduction – a) Hook (question/fact/statistic)                                b) Introduce your topic in a general way                               c) State your purpose, thesis or over arching research question                              d) Briefly state the three specific areas you will be covering in the paper Introduction – Have you thought about the meaning of Christmas? The tradition of Christmas began as a religious celebration, which has changed over the years.   Today’s modern version of Christmas includes other custom...