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LANGUAGE ART
Daily Homework and Study Practices
Activities ~ Lessons ~ Homework
This homework is intended to complement the academic teachers homework, they
should never have to do double work. If they are already doing this homework
for another teacher then they can turn in the same homework for me unless
specified otherwise.
Please, have your child read a minimum of 20 minutes per day 7 days per week
and then have them summarize what they read about on the writing on their
reading log 4 times weekly. (2 sentence summary) For the other three days of
the week your child may tell you verbally what they read about. If you don't
think that your child comprehends what they are reading, have them read out
loud to you and see if the reading level of the book is right for your
child. If you have any questions PLEASE don't hesitate to call me at work or
home. 706 863-2275 and we are the only Belchyk in the book!
Writing, Grammar and Punctuation will be the focus of LA class until January.
In February we will begin focusing on Reading, Literature, Elements of
Literature, Genre, and Poetry.
Writing Essential Questions are:
1- What is the best way to organize your thoughts and write an essay that
conveys meaning?
2- How do you convince or persuade your audience to think like you want them
to think?
3- What are the parts of a 3.8 paragraph?
4- How does good grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, and spelling effect your
essays?
***Please note that best practices in education suggest that you NOT use
repetitive writing as punishment; especially for reluctant writers.***
Practice
Please, have your child write a 3.8 paragraph each day, 3-5 days a week.
A 3.8 paragraph should include:
A topic sentence, 6 supporting sentences, and a summary sentence
T- topic sentence...restate the topic or topic question.
1- Write a sentence with A BIG IDEA about the topic with an example.
2- Write another sentence with a 2nd example of the first big idea.
3- Write a sentence with a 2nd BIG IDEA about the topic with an example.
4- Write another sentence with a 2nd example of the 2nd big idea.
5- A 3rd sentence with a 3rd BIG IDEA about the topic with another example.
6- Write another sentence with a 2nd example of the 3rd big idea.
S- Summarize what you just said by stating or telling the purpose for writing
the paragraph.
Example Daily Paragraph TOPICS-
Below are some example topics for your child to write a paragraph.
-What is the best way to convince your parents to go to YOUR vacation
dream spot this summer?
- Who is your best friend? What qualities does this person have that makes
you want to be best friends with him or her?
- What makes you unique or an individual?
- If you could travel anywhere in the world where would it be and why?
-Do memories hinder or help people in their effort to learn from the
past and succeed in the present?
-Should some beliefs be forgotten? Think of some bad beliefs and decided if
they would best forgotten or never forgotten.
-Do we value only what we struggle or work for?
-If you could have one wish granted what would it be? Why? Would it benefit
only you or would it benefit others too?
The Hardest part of writing can be Brainstorming the idea, concept or topic.
The following is an activity to help your child become a better BRAINSTORMER!
What is the topic?_______________________
Write down five synonyms or words that mean the exact same thing as the topic
Topic Synonyms:
1-_______________________
2-_______________________
3-_______________________
4-_______________________
5-_______________________
Write down 3 BIG IDEAS about the TOPIC and two examples about each big idea
BI #1- _______________________
ex 1 _______________________ ex 2_______________________
BI #2- _______________________
ex 1 _______________________ ex 2_______________________
BI #3- _______________________
ex 1 _______________________ ex 2_______________________
Complete one of these brainstorming activities each day to be a better
writer!
Here are some topics or concepts you can use for this activity:
Best gift
Favorite book
Movie
sport
leisure time
friends
www.aaamath.com is a website that has an excellent multiplication game. If
your child plays the game and prints out the result they will be given extra
credit.
Home work assignments should not take more than 1 1/2 - 2 hours per
afternoon. If your child is spending more than this amount of time on
homework, then he or she should work for 1 1/2 hours and then stop. Homework
is intended to support what is being taught in class. No new skills will be
sent home for homework.
