Today’s quick-write topic was to "capture" a moment in time from this weekend. A focus for student-writers is to slow down and be sure to include details of 'little things'. One way to teach is to model, so I wrote this piece this morning in front of the children before they practiced for themselves. Click here to view my quick-write about a moment in time while running a race on Saturday.
Focus and intensity ensued. Click here for one student's example (also keep in mind that this particular student has lots of practice with this type of quick-writing).
By the way....as hard as it is to wake up and get going after a long weekend, seeing the enthusiastic kids burst into the door this morning made the tough transition so much easier.
Everyone is progressing in all areas! Thanks for all you've been doing at home!
By the way....as hard as it is to wake up and get going after a long weekend, seeing the enthusiastic kids burst into the door this morning made the tough transition so much easier.
Everyone is progressing in all areas! Thanks for all you've been doing at home!
Homework for tonight:
1. There is no reading log this week. Instead, students have two days to complete the Why Do People Move? interview sheet. I’m giving two days in case your child would like to set up a phone interview with someone outside of the immediate family.
2. Fourth grade math: a) do multiplication sheet
b) a newspaper/magazine clipping that shows a type of graph (could be line, bar, circle or even a line plot)
Fifth grade math click here
Fifth grade math click here
3. Sign and return Dîa De Los Muertos Permission Slip (and indicate if you can drive).
Just an FYI...no spelling today....
Just an FYI...no spelling today....
Have a nice night!
Jed
