Week of October 23-27, 2017

Welcome Back Falcons!
     You all have been doing well, and I must thank you for it.  Make sure to continue paying close attention in class, so you can continue to excel.  Remember that what you learn now is the foundation for the future; therefore, make sure that you learn everything well.  This way you have a better understanding of the material and are able to make those learning connections. 
     This week we will be going over Personal Narrative Writing, and makes sure that you stay focused.  This way you don't struggle and learn everything with ease.  We will be reviewing Compound Sentences, and we will learn about Complex Sentences. I promise that as long as you stay focused you will do great.  If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask I am here to help  you.
     Let me remind you how important it is that you attend school daily.  If you miss out one day, you miss out on a lot, so try your best to be here everyday.  I know that sometimes we may have inevitable situations that occur.  Those situations are understandable.
     Reminders:
*This week we have the Fall Festival on Thursday, October 26, 2017.
*On Friday, October 27, 2017 students don't have school.
Thank You,
Ms. Narvaez

October 16-20, 2017

Welcome Back Falcons!
     We are beginning a new week, and I know that you all will continue to do amazing.  Each and everyone of you is extremely intelligent, and there is no doubt in my mind that you will be able to learn everything with ease.  Please make sure to give it your all, so that you can continue to succeed.
     This week we will be going over Compound Subjects and Compound Predicates.  We will also be going over Compound Sentences.  Let me not forget to mention that we are going to be looking at Personal Narratives, and I am really excited about it.
     Students, please remember that attendance is extremely important.  If you all miss a day, then you miss out on a lot; therefore, try to be here everyday.  Although, as I have previously stated, inevitable situations are understandable.
     *Please do not forget to bring your $5.00 for your Fall Festival Contribution by October 20, 2017.
     Thank you,
Ms. Narvaez

Compound Subjects and Compound Predicates

     Compound Sentences

Write a brief paragraph about what this means to you, and how it applies to your life.

October 9-13, 2017

Welcome Back Falcons!
     We are beginning the second six weeks of school, and so far you all have been doing great!  Keep it up, and I promise you all will go far.  Each and everyone of you is capable of doing so much more, so do not limit yourself.  Continue to give it all you've got!
     This week we will be going over Subjects and Predicates and Simple Subjects and Simple Predicates.  As long as you continue to remain focused in class, you will will understand it without a problem.  Remember that if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.  This is the only way you will learn and get any confusions or doubts out of the way.
     Attendance is extremely important, if you are out one day, you miss out on a lot; therefore, I ask that you try your best to be here.  I do understand that inevitable situations are understandable.
     Please continue to be on your best behavior and give it your all so you can continue to succeed in everything you do.
Thank you,
Ms. Narvaez
     View the following videos, so that you can get a preview of what we will be covering this week.

School House Rock (Subjects and Predicates)

     Simple Subjects and Predicates

Extra Credit: Read the following quote and provide me your interpretation of it.

Week of October 2-6, 2017

Welcome Falcons!
     Here we are beginning the month of October.  I must state that it seems like the months are flying by.  I'm glad to say that so far it has been a pleasure having you all.  You all have been doing great!  Please keep it up.
     As I mentioned this past Thursday, you all will be testing this week, so make sure you stay focused and remain attentive in class.  This way you can retain all the information that will prepare you for the test.  You all will be taking notes, so make sure you take good notes.  I promise if you take good notes, the test will be easier for you; however, this is ultimately up to you.  Therefore, give it your 100% and make sure to study.
     Students, I can't stress how important it is for you to attend school daily.  This is the only way you will continue to do well.  Remember that if you miss one day, you miss out on a lot.  I ask that you try to be present everyday.  Although, inevitable situations are understandable.
     The following videos are the one's that were provided the previous weeks; however, I inserted them together, so that you can view them at your convenience.
Thank you,
Ms. Narvaez

Parts of Speech

Nouns

Verbs

Kinds of Sentences

Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

Subject-Verb Agreement

*I know this may seem self explanatory; however, explain to me what this means to you, and provide me with a personal experience on a construction paper neatly written and decorated or illustrated for  Extra Credit.

Week of September 25-29, 2017

Welcome Mighty Falcons!
     We are beginning a new week, and I'm proud to announce that you all are doing really well!  You all are ready to come in, and those of you assigned to distribute journals are ready to do so, and begin writing on the journal topic given right away.  I want to thank you for being prepared and ready to start class.  This truly shows that you all are dedicated, devoted, and ready to give it all you've got.  Please continue doing so, and I promise you will be able to accomplish a lot.
     This week we will be going over: Subject-Verb Agreements, Problems in locating the Subject, Collective Nouns and Other Special Subjects, and Indefinite Pronouns.  I have no doubt that you all will learn this with ease because each and everyone of you is intelligent.  If you ever feel that you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.  I'm here to help you, so when in doubt, just ask.
Let me remind you all that daily attendance is extremely important.  When you are absent, you are missing out on a day of instruction, and you end up falling behind, so I ask that you try your best to be here daily.  Inevitable situations are completely understandable.
Please view the following video and take well-written notes.  When you are done with your notes, make sure to show them to me for Extra Credit #1.
Thank you,
Ms. Narvaez

Subject-Verb Agreement Video

   
Extra Credit #2

Read this quote carefully and think about what you think it means.  What is Lily Tomlin implying? On a clean sheet of paper, write down what you believe Lily Tomlin means by it.  Make sure to provide details.  Please don't forget that this is going to be submitted for your writing class; therefore, you must write legible, punctuate correctly, and spell correctly.  

Week of September 18-22, 2017

Welcome back 6th Grade Falcons!
     I would like to thank each and everyone of you for another phenomenal week!  I have to admit you all have been doing amazing, and I have to thank you for it.  I promise that your dedication, devotion, and hard work will take you far; therefore, continue to give it all you've got, so you can continue to excel.
     Students, this week we will be going over the different types of sentences (Monday and Tuesday), Simple, Compound and Complex (Wednesday and Thursday), and you all will be having a Test (on Friday).  I have no doubt that you all will learn this with ease.  I state this because you all have been doing really well, so keep up the Great Work!
     Another thing, I needed to add is that you all did Awesome at the Book Fair.  When we went to visit, you all behaved extremely well.  I want to thank all of you.  Oh!  I must also thank those of you that purchased items.  Do not forget to read and make sure that you test that way you can be a part of the events going that Mrs. Olivares, the librarian, mentioned.
     Let me remind you that if you ever have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.   I don't want you to be embarrassed.  That's what I'm here for.
Students, please make sure that you try your best to be here daily.  Remember that attendance is crucial.  If you miss a day, you miss out on alot; therefore, please try your best to be here daily. Inevitable situations are understandable, but I repeat please try your best to be present daily.
     Let's give this week everything we've got, so that you can be well prepared for a better future.  Remember there aren't limits to education.  It' is up to you to decide how far you want to go.  You are the conductor of your future, and I know that each and everyone of you have the potential to go far.  You just have to remain focused.
Thank you,
Ms. Narvaez
*Extra Credit: Please view the Following Videos and Create an Original Activity (On Your Own) based on one of the videos you viewed.

Types of Sentences Video

Simple, Compound, and Complex Video

Week of September 11-15, 2017

Welcome Mighty Falcons!
     We are starting the 3rd week of school, and I must say that it flew by.
I want to thank every single one of you for behaving so well.  I must say that I am really impressed, so please keep it up.  Let me add that for the most part, the majority of you are ready to begin as soon you are in class, and those of you that distribute journals have taken the responsibility on and do a great job.  I'm referring to the fact that you all distribute them with ease by passing them out without shouting students names out, or even tossing, or throwing them around, and I commend you all for that.  As for the rest of you, once again thank you for your attendance, undivided attention to me and your peers, and your willingness to be ready to learn as soon as you come.  Let's continue with this amazing behavior.
     Students' this week we will continue with Parts of Speech; however, we will focus on Nouns (Monday and Tuesday) and Verbs (Wednesday and Thursday) and a Test (Friday).  I have no doubt in my mind that you all will do amazing and learn this quickly.  After all, this is something I'm sure that you've already gone over; therefore, this is more like a review for you.  I ask that you continue to come in focused and ready to give it your all.  Each and everyone of you is extremely smart, and there shouldn't be a reason why you fall behind.
Reminder:
The Book Fair at Ringgold Middle School will still be going on this week from September 11-15, 2017, so you still have time to purchase that book, books, or items that you were interested in.
Please view the following videos, so you get to see a preview of what we will be going over this week and get ahead.
Thank you,
Ms. Narvaez

Nouns Video

Verbs Video