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FDA ELA: Win a computer in our test prep raffle!
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Win a computer in our test prep raffle! Complete practice sessions on ACUITY with a 5/6 or 6/6 score and get raffle tickets to be entered in a drawing for a Macintosh laptop! Download the ACUITY scoresheets here. Log in to test prep. This blog is the online home of Mr. Enders's 6th grade classes at Frederick Douglass Academy. The Watsons go to Birmingham. Help for Student bloggers. NY State ELA exam. Waiting for the Rain. Book reports and reviews.
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FDA ELA: Book report forms, reading questions and activities
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Book report forms, reading questions and activities. Even if the book you are reading doesn't have audio with it, you still must fill out questions and/or complete a book review or book report. Download the handouts here or get them from Mr. Enders. The books are listed alphabetically by the authors last name. You must complete ALL the questions, activities and a book report to get credit for reading the book. The Mouse and the Motorcycle. The Skin I'm In. Of a Wimpy Kid. Of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules.
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FDA ELA: Flocabulary
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Can learning new words be fun? Decide for yourself, using the songs and activities below. Song 1: " Too Easy. 8212; lyrics and activities. Song 2: " Rhyme Rehab. 8212; lyrics and activities. Song 3: " Road Trip. 8212; lyrics and activities. Song 4: " The Pony Gangsta. 8212; lyrics and activities. Song 5: " Subway Superman. 8212; lyrics and activities. Song 6: " Born with a mic. 8212; lyrics and activities. Song 7: " The party. Song 8: " They look like us. Song 9: " Battle for the road. Song 14: " Scarface.
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FDA ELA: Dramatic plot structure
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Here is the info you need to complete the outline for the plot of your novel. Remember to fill it in with the information from YOUR story. A what is the setting. Where and when does it take place? B who are the main characters? C will you foreshadow. Give some kind of hint) at what is going to come? A develop the main character or characters. B What do they want? Why do they want it? What do they care about and why? A the most important event in the story. A what are the direct results of the climax?
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FDA ELA: Homework for April 10 - June 18
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Homework for April 10 - June 18. 116: Complete one book from the classroom library and all of the related activities. This means you will turn in a book report, book review. And any chapter questions or vocabulary. Due Friday, April 16. 117: Complete one book from the classroom library and all of the related activities. This means you will turn in a book report, book review. And any chapter questions or vocabulary. Due Friday, April 23. And any chapter questions or vocabulary. Due Friday, April 30. Book ...
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FDA ELA: Specialized high schools in New York City
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Specialized high schools in New York City. Preparation for high school begins before middle school, but 8th and 9th grade is when students sit for the Specialized High School Admissions Test. SHSAT), which determines entrance to the most exclusive and prestigious public schools in the city. To learn more about the schools and the exam, download the SHS handbook. Or click on the links below. The schools that require this exam for entrance are:. Bronx High School of Science. Brooklyn Technical High School.
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FDA ELA: Grammar fun
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Bored over the break? Log in to test prep. This blog is the online home of Mr. Enders's 6th grade classes at Frederick Douglass Academy. The Watsons go to Birmingham. Help for Student bloggers. NY State ELA exam. Waiting for the Rain. Book reports and reviews.
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FDA ELA: Claim-warrant-impact
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For debate and for persuasive speaking and writing, three important terms to know are claim, warrant and impact. A claim is your position or argument. For instance, your answer to the following question:. Should American citizens be allowed to own firearms? Might be: "No, I don't think Americans should own firearms" or "I support the right of American citizens to own firearms.". Click to listen to Lovie's speech. On this subject. See if you can write down her claim, warrant and impact. Log in to test prep.
