Stephanie Vasquez

DECEMBER 2011

 

PERSUASIVE WRITING!

"LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!"  LET'S PREPARE TO PERSUADE OUR AUDIENCE USING ONE OF THE PROPAGANDA TECHNIQUES FEATURED IN OUR LESSON!

 

REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR PROPS, BE PREPARED WITH YOUR "LINES" AND CONVINCE US TO BUY YOUR PRODUCT!

October, 2011 Technical Writing

 "What's so 'technical' about Technical Writing anyway?"

Unit II - Technical Writing

We explore the world of technical writing by composing thank-you notes, friendly letters and instructions.

Parents and students, please visit these websites to help reinforce the skills that we are covering in the classroom:

www.superteacherworksheets.com

www.studyisland.com

September 6, 2011

"What makes us who we are?"

This is our Unit Question for our Narrative Writing Unit. We will begin writing a narrative that recounts how one's "culture" influences their beliefs, education, clothing and language.  This will be a great opportunity to talk with your parents about your cultural history.

First Week - August, 2011

 
This will be an exciting year for both you and me...we are now an International Baccalaureate School, students are required to wear standard school attire and we have a new principal!  Wow!  We have loads to celebrate.

This week will be all about gathering information about YOU. We will be assessing your writing and grammar skills through oral and written assessments.  Don't worry, you will do fine!

School Year 2011!

Welcome Back!

Well, we did it...Campbell Middle School is now an International Baccalaureate School!  Go Campbell!

I am looking forward to a new school year filled with many exciting projects and presentations...first order of business for incoming sixth graders would be to learn about the learner profiles and what they mean to you.

Looking forward to meeting you...

Ms. Vasquez

 

 

Language A

September, 2010

International Baccalaureate learner profile for the month of September..."Inquirer".

"They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning. They actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives."

 

 

 

 

Welcome Back!!

Well, you've had a nice short summer to play, dance, and sing...now it's time to get back to work and practice your multiplication tables, write an essay, or read a book ;)

This year, I will be co-teaching with Mrs. Thompson for Language Arts...for information on our classes please visit our blog.

Welcome Back to Campbell Middle School!

Ms. Vasquez

Language A/Literacy - April, 2010

Yes, we are almost there...but the next few weeks are just as important as the rest of the school year.  So hang in there and remain focused as we reinforce the skills that we have learned throughout the year.

Literacy will begin their "IB" project using multimedia...the theme of the project will be "Hunger".  We will research organizations who provide help for people in need and explore how everyone can become involved.

Language Arts and Literacy

 Let's go there!!!!

MARCH 22,2010 - MARCH 31, 2010

Destination:  Study Island

How do I get there? www.studyisland.com

Will I need a passport? No, just use your firstnamelastname and your lunch number
 

PRACTICE!PRACTICE!PRACTICE!

CRCT TESTING WILL BEGIN SOON!

Language A and Literacy

 
March 8, 2010 - March 12, 2010

Language A - "Grammar Centers"  Ready, Set, GO!  C.R.C.T. prep. Grammar centers are a fun way to reinforce what we already know.  Remember GRAMMAR ROCKS!

Literacy - We will continue reading Mark Twain's "A Dog's Tale".  Prepare for group discussion, analysis and questioning.  A "tiered activity" based upon student's A/R grade equivalent will be the final product.