Week 12/ Week 13

QUICK REMINDER: NO SCHOOL ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH, AS IT IS VETERANS DAY.

Reading: Last week we continued to read Patty Reed's Doll. This week we will finish the book on Thursday. Students are going to be given a menu of different projects to do individually on this book, they will pick only one. I will go over these with the class on Monday. Students will have a week to decide which one they want to do. These projects will be done in class, but may require them to bring some supplies from home depending on what project they choose to do.

5th Grade Writing: We reviewed and wrote an evidence based term paragraph. On Wednesday and Thursday students worked on a word builder worksheet. They did this individually and in partners. This week I will introduce a common core opinion prompt and we will start writing opinion papers that are due on Thursday.

4th Grade Writing: We learned how to write an evidence based term paragraph. Students then worked in partners on their own evidence based term paragraph. This coming up week, we will work on language standards. These standards include ordering adjectives and correctly using frequently confused words.

Projects: Students were introduced to their new project on Human Systems and Environment. Monday all 4th and 5th grade classes had a walking field trip to the old A&K building. Students were asked to observe and try and figure out why the old Walmart building was chosen for our school instead of the old A&K building. This was our entry event to the project.  On Tuesday, we went over the rubric as a class and students were reminded how VERY IMPORTANT a rubric is and why they should be using them everyday while working on their project. If you have a chance, ask your child if they remember anything about the rubric they were introduced to on Tuesday. Students were also assigned their groups and started researching. This week they will continue to research and start writing their chapters to the book we are creating. Here is a couple pictures from Monday in the rain :)

Maverick: Our first trip to Maverick was a success. This will not be our only trip to Maverick, the class will hold different challenges throughout the year to earn more trips :)

Here is a quick picture of Maverick..

I hope everyone as a GREAT weekend! :)