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| Joe proudly displays his visual representation of The Great Plains after reading a Lewis and Clark journal entry |
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| Another rendition |
Reading first hand accounts really brings life to history! Today we read and discussed Lewis and Clark journal entries. Students noticed how the crew members spelled so poorly, and we brainstormed reasons why that may be the case (conditions, education, it's a 'journal'). Students visualized The Great Plains after reading these passages as evidenced by their impressive paintings and sketches. Looking at present day pictures of Lewis and Clark's journey from this site also helped. You can see a few more pictures from today's sketching here.
On another note, students (as a whole class community) are really progressing in all areas of the curriculum. Their fluency--both orally and in math and writing--is obvious. I hope you're seeing the same thing at home.
Homework for tonight is to:
1. Read for 30 minutes and complete Lewis and Clark Troublesome Portage reading (if not completed in class).
2. Fourth math
Fifth math
3. Spelling
Have a good night!
Quote of the day:
"Because life is a gift, all of us are gifted."
