| 6th Grade Reading: Unit 1 |
Comprehension: |
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Sequence |
Vocabulary |
Selection Vocabulary: (tested)
Cove: a small, sheltered bay
Disaster: any terrible or very unpleasant event
Jolt: a sudden jerk, shock, or jar
Peninsula: piece of land almost completely surrounded by water, or extending far out into the water
Submerged: underwater; covered by water
More Words to Know: (not tested)
Boom: a long pole or beam, used to extend the bottom of a sail
Capsized: turned bottom side up; overturned
Mast: a long pole of wood or metal set upright on a boat to support the sails and rigging
Port: the left side of a boat or aircraft when facing forward
Starboard: the right side of a boat or aircraft when facing forward |
"Jerry Takes Off" and "Tony and the Snark" |
We are reading two stories in class that have to do with water! I was a lifeguard/swim instructor this summer, so I have a lot to share. We will focus on SEQUENCE and CAUSE AND EFFECT using these stories.
Homework:
8/28- Get Policies paper signed by parent/guardian.
8/29-Take home "Family Times". (I sent this home too early!)
8/30- write short journal entry on the back of the vocabulary paper using all 5 vocabulary words correctly.
8/31- If we finish everything in class...NO HOMEWORK! ENJOY YOUR LONG WEEKEND!
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Week 2: Author's Viewpoint Vocabulary |
Selection Vocabulary: (tested)
Abuse: rough or cruel treatment
Dedication: devotion to a purpose
Hateful: showing strong dislike
Hostility: extreme dislike
Prejudice: an unreasonable dislike of an idea, group of people, and so on
Racial: of or involving groups of people with similar ancestry
Tremendous: incredible; extraordinary
More Words to Know: (not tested)
Extraordinary: very unusual or remarkable; tremendous
Intimidate: to make afraid; frighten; influence by fear
Segregation: separation of people by race, especially in schools, housing, and the like
Self-control: control of your actions, feelings, and so on |
"Play Ball" and "Teammates" |
Author's Viewpoint is the way an author thinks about the subject of his or her writing.
These stories are both about Baseball. Teammates is about the story of Jackie Robinson's courage to overcome difficulties due to segregation. |
Week 3: Cause and Effect Vocabulary |
Selection Vocabulary: (tested)
Adobe-
Authentic-
Concrete-
Converted-
Heritage-
Normal- |
