Week of February 6-10, 2017

Welcome Falcons!
     This week remember we do not have school on Monday, February 6, 2017, and I'm sure you are all ecstatic about this; however, make sure to return to school on Tuesday, February 7, 2017.  Remember that as I've stated before, I do understand inevitable situations.
     As promised, this week we will begin discussing Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone By: J.K. Rowling.  I know that many of us are excited, and I really can't wait to have you all participate in the class discussions, and let me not forget to mention the activities and projects, so I am asking you to make sure that you keep up with your readings.  I do not want any of you to fall behind.  Remember that I can tell who read and who didn't.  It really shows during the class discussions because the students that are consumed with the reading are the ones that know exactly what is going on in the reading.
     Over the weekend, I'm going to ask you to read Chapters 1-3.  I believe in you, and I know that you will get it done.  You have a long weekend, so there really shouldn't be a problem with the time. More than likely you will have a short Quiz on Tuesday, so you need to be prepared.  I expect to see plenty of 100's.  I'm going to stress: Read, Read, and Read.
     Remember to remain focused, dedicated,and devoted.  Continue to give it all you've got in order to do Exceptionally well.

     *Let me not forget to mention that most of you did phenomenal with Esperanza Rising.  The class discussions were truly amazing.  Please keep up the Great Work!
     *View the following Movie clip and on a separate sheet of  paper illustrate a scene that you saw in the movie clip and you read about in the book.  Explain in detail what the scene is about for Extra Credit.  If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
Thank you,
Ms. Narvaez

Week of January 30- February 3, 2017

Welcome Falcons!
     Here we are beginning a new week.  It seems like the days are flying by.  Well, we have finally finished with Esperanza Rising, and I'm glad you all enjoyed it.  You all did Amazing with the class discussions.  I must admit that I was truly impressed.  Whenever, I asked questions you all knew the answers or would immediately grab your book and begin to look for the answer.  Way to go 6th graders keep it up! By continuing with this attitude, I know you all will do great!
     As promised, this week, we will be reading The Phantom Tollbooth, a play from our Literature book.  I don't even want to tell you what it's about because I love to see your expressions when you all are reading.  The fact that you all get consumed with the reading is simply awesome!  Then when you all ask me questions, or I listen to you all asking each other questions is just even better.  So... You're just going to have to wait and read in class to find out what it's all about, but I promise you all are going to really enjoy it.
     When we finish reading the play, we will be analyzing poems.  I know I'm certain some of you aren't too fond of poems, but I promise after we finish, you are going to appreciate it.  Plus many of you like music and poetry is very similar to it, so  I'm sure everyone is going to do just fine.
     Oh! Students please make sure you come to school everyday.  It's extremely important that you show up.  Remember that if you miss one day, you miss out on a lot, and as I have stated before, I completely understand inevitable situations, but please try your best to be present.
     Students next week we will begin to read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by: J.K. Rowling.  Please make sure to start bringing in $9.00, so that I can purchase the book for you.  It's extremely important that everyone has the book.  This way you aren't struggling with assignments, homework, quizzes, tests, or projects.  It's important that everyone knows exactly what is occurring during the reading.  You can't afford to just sit and listen to the discussion.  You are only hurting yourself, so please make an effort to get the book.  Remember that you can also check the book out at your school library.
     Let's continue to give it all we've got, so that all of you can be on that road to success.  I'm looking forward to another phenomenal week.
     I have added a video that about rhyme scheme.  Make sure to view it and bring in a poem or even a song in which you have labeled the rhyme scheme correctly.
Thank you,
Ms. Narvaez

   

January 23-27, 2017

Welcome Falcons!

     We are starting another week, and I'm so excited.  Please remember to remain focused and make sure to stay on task.  It's important that we keep in mind that we all need to give it all we've got to succeed and be the best that we can be.
     Especially because every single one of you is extremely intelligent; therefore, there is no excuse for not doing your work, turning in missing assignments, or passing any tests.  You all have the potential to go above and beyond.  This is why I stress that you all continue to be the amazing students that you are and devote and dedicate yourselves to learning.  I promise it will help you in the long run.
     This week we will continue reading Esperanza Rising, and I must admit that it is getting so... good.  I'm really glad that you all are enjoying the story because I get really excited when I ask questions and you all know the answers.  I love the fact that I can ask my students anything, and they know the answer, and if they don't know it, they dash to their book to find the answer/answers.
     Please continue to keep up the Phenomenal Work! Oh! Also make sure to attend school every day.  By missing one day, you end up missing out on a lot.  As I have previously mentioned, I completely understand inevitable situations.
     It is through dedication and hard work that we will all be able to obtain Level III.  Let's get it together, and give it all we've got.  That way we can rise to the top!

Please view the following video for extra credit.  On a separate sheet of paper explain what are the relations you encountered with the slides in the video and the book.

  
Let's make it another Phenomenal Week!
Thank you,
Ms. Narvaez

Week of January 16-20, 2017

Welcome Falcons!
     This week we will continue reading Esperanza Rising by: Pam Munoz Ryan.  I'm so excited to see how much you all are consumed with the book.  The fact that I listen you all talk about it with such enthusiasm is without a doubt thrilling.  I especially love that when I ask questions, every single one of you has their hand up and is ready to provide a response.
     I must admit that I'm extremely proud of you all.  As students, you all are demonstrating that you're willing to give it all you've got to succeed.  This readiness will definitely lead you to the road to success.
     I need to remind you that it's really important that you read your assigned Chapters in order to be prepared for the class discussion the following day.  By reading assigned Chapters, it will also allow you to be ready for assignments that must be completed.
     Students keep in mind that STAAR is right around the corner, and you all need to be prepared.  If you all do not stay focused, it can affect you.  Since our goal is to do the best that we can, we must remain dedicated, devoted and focused in order to be prepared for anything that is headed our way.
     On Friday we will have another Quiz over the Chapters read.  Please make sure to read so you can do extremely well on the test.  Reading the assigned Chapters will allow you to get the results you want.
     Attendance is extremely important.  Remember that if you are absent one day, you end up missing out on a lot.  This then leads you to fall behind, and we cant's afford this.  Please make sure to come every day, and as I have stated before, I completely understand inevitable situations.  
     Watch this short video that was made based on Esperanza Rising.  For extra credit, create a Venn Diagram that is nice, neat, and unique.  You must include: similarities and differences you encountered within the novel and the video.  I hope you enjoy it.

Thank you,
Ms. Narvaez
   

   

January 9-13,2017

Happy New Year and Welcome Back Falcons!

     I'm so looking forward to seeing each and everyone of you and giving it our 100%.  Remember that we need to stay focused and give it everything we have in order to excel.  I will continue to remind you that you all are extremely intelligent and have the potential to reach any goal you set your mind to; however, you must put your dedication, time and effort in order to accomplish anything.  As I have previously stated, athletes literally practice day and night in order to enhance their athletic ability.  It is with this in mind, that I ask you to give it everything you've got in order to reach Level III.

     I am completely aware that you all are out for the Holidays.  As you know, we will be reading Esperanza Rising By: Pam Munoz when we return, so for part of your assignment you need to do Research on the Great Depression.  You must write a 1 page paper about the Great Depression, and the effects it caused during the 1930's. 

     I have included a video on Reading Strategies.  Please make sure to view it and provide notes about the video. YES... It will be for extra credit.

     I can't wait to Continue with our Sensational Year! Let's keep up the Good Work and Impress Everyone with what we've Got! Go 6th Grade!

Thank You,

Ms. Narvaez

     

Week of December 12-16, 2016

Welcome Falcons!
     We are now starting the week before we are out for the holidays.  This is it.  I know that we are all extremely excited and looking forward to it; however, you all still need to stay focused and give it your all.  We will continue working on passages just like I mentioned, so I need you to remember that despite the fact that the holidays are right around the corner, you must continue to be on top of things.
     I want to thank all of you for everything.  You all have been doing amazing; however, remember that you all still need to work and do what's necessary to prepare yourself for what may come your way.
     Once again I will remind you that you are extremely intelligent and you need to keep the drive going in order to improve and better yourself.  Keep in mind that I believe in you, and I know that you are capable of doing really well, but it is up to you to get it done.
     Oh! If you all didn't bring in the money for Esperanza Rising,  please make sure you order it, check it out from the library, or purchase it at a Book Store.  Remember that everyone needs to get the book.  I will not allow any excuses.

Thank you,
Ms. Narvaez

December 5-9, 2016

Welcome Back Falcons!

     Students we are starting another week.  Don't forget that this week you all will be testing. On Tuesday you will take the Reading test. Remember that it's important that you get plenty of rest, sleep well, eat well, and try to remain as calm as possible.
     I understand that sometimes you may feel a little bit nervous, and it's completely normal.  We all tend to feel that way.  Just remember to breathe in and out slowly and remain cool, calm, and collective.  Everything will turn out fine.  Make sure to believe in yourself, use strategies, take your time, and you aren't playing races, so please take it easy and pace yourself.
     Once again I will repeat that each and everyone of you is extremely intelligent and can do extraordinarily well if you put your dedication, time, and effort.  Remain focused so that you can do your best.  Remember with hard work everything is possible.
     Students also please make sure to attend school daily.  It is extremely important that you show up otherwise you end up missing out on a lot.  Oh!  Of course I do understand inevitable situations.
 I added a short motivational video for you to view.  I hope you enjoy it.  Try to come up with some short motivational lyrics on your own for extra credit and turn them in to me.

Thank you,

Ms. Narvaez