Important Happenings
Monday (E-day)
Tuesday (F-day)
Wednesday (G-day) Chapel Day; Math Assessment
Thursday (A-day)
Friday - Good Friday; No Classes
FYI
Reading Workshop
4 nights - 30 minutes
Last week, students learned to identify social issues by studying a character's actions/reactions in the face of an issue. In those critical scenes, character's often reveal an important lesson around the issue that the author is intending to bring to the readers attention. Students also learned to carefully consider what the characters in their text desire most and what their desire can teacher them about life in this characters shoes.
This week, students will learn to identify stereotypes in their texts and consider what it really means to be a member of that stereotyped group. Next, they will determine whether they agree or disagree with how the author is representing a group and what they are ultimately learning about that particular stereotype.
*Our book club meeting will take place on Tuesday and Thursday. All students should come prepared with their best jots to share with their groups.
Writing Workshop
Homework:
Please complete the WPP prompt called, "A Tiny Person." Writers must include a gripping introduction, clear sequence in well developed body paragraphs, and a thoughtful ending. Dialogue should be included, but should not overwhelm the narrative. I expect to see meaningful dialogue tags! Transitions should be used to connect sections of the text and to make it flow together and sentence structure should vary. Good Luck!
In Class:
Last week, students began analyzing two opposing articles to collect information on the argument, "Should chocolate milk be served in schools?" They have received a multitude of resources to read, outline, and have begun to prepare themselves for choosing their claim.
This week, students will continue to sift through their resources to ensure they make a fully informed decision on which side of the argument they will defend. They will then learn to structure their notes accordingly and prepare for their first draft.
Math Workshop
3 nights - 30 minutes
We will complete our lessons for Unit 9 on Monday. Parts A & B of our assessment will take place on Wednesday, March 23rd. The Open Response for this unit will be on Thursday, March 24th. We will review in class this Tuesday.
Study Links
Monday 9.9
Social Studies
This week we will finish our discussions around Benjamin Franklin and wrap up any final 'exit-slip' assessments. Each 'exit-slip' helps to build our reading comprehension skills and ensure we have grasped core content for this unit. Students should be going over the exit slips and their chapter readings to begin preparing for our future assessment on this unit.
Word Study
Sort #12 Assessment will be on Wednesday, March 30th. Sort #12 is a little different than previous sorts. Students will be given a more traditional spelling assessment on Friday based on the words they need to work on from the pre-assessment.
Monday (E-day)
Tuesday (F-day)
Wednesday (G-day) Chapel Day; Math Assessment
Thursday (A-day)
Friday - Good Friday; No Classes
FYI
- Easter Holiday Break - Friday, March 25th - Monday, March 28th. Students return to class on Tuesday, March 29th.
- Math Tutorial will be held on Monday & Word Study/TTL Tutorial will be held on Wednesday from 3:00-3:25pm.
Reading Workshop
4 nights - 30 minutes
Last week, students learned to identify social issues by studying a character's actions/reactions in the face of an issue. In those critical scenes, character's often reveal an important lesson around the issue that the author is intending to bring to the readers attention. Students also learned to carefully consider what the characters in their text desire most and what their desire can teacher them about life in this characters shoes.
This week, students will learn to identify stereotypes in their texts and consider what it really means to be a member of that stereotyped group. Next, they will determine whether they agree or disagree with how the author is representing a group and what they are ultimately learning about that particular stereotype.
*Our book club meeting will take place on Tuesday and Thursday. All students should come prepared with their best jots to share with their groups.
Writing Workshop
Homework:
Please complete the WPP prompt called, "A Tiny Person." Writers must include a gripping introduction, clear sequence in well developed body paragraphs, and a thoughtful ending. Dialogue should be included, but should not overwhelm the narrative. I expect to see meaningful dialogue tags! Transitions should be used to connect sections of the text and to make it flow together and sentence structure should vary. Good Luck!
In Class:
Last week, students began analyzing two opposing articles to collect information on the argument, "Should chocolate milk be served in schools?" They have received a multitude of resources to read, outline, and have begun to prepare themselves for choosing their claim.
This week, students will continue to sift through their resources to ensure they make a fully informed decision on which side of the argument they will defend. They will then learn to structure their notes accordingly and prepare for their first draft.
Math Workshop
3 nights - 30 minutes
We will complete our lessons for Unit 9 on Monday. Parts A & B of our assessment will take place on Wednesday, March 23rd. The Open Response for this unit will be on Thursday, March 24th. We will review in class this Tuesday.
Study Links
Monday 9.9
Social Studies
This week we will finish our discussions around Benjamin Franklin and wrap up any final 'exit-slip' assessments. Each 'exit-slip' helps to build our reading comprehension skills and ensure we have grasped core content for this unit. Students should be going over the exit slips and their chapter readings to begin preparing for our future assessment on this unit.
Word Study
Sort #12 Assessment will be on Wednesday, March 30th. Sort #12 is a little different than previous sorts. Students will be given a more traditional spelling assessment on Friday based on the words they need to work on from the pre-assessment.