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A weekly update about what happened last week, what's happening this week, and what we have to look forward to in the future!
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Welcome to another week! You still have time to make a first payment on the Washington D.C. trip! Just have your child bring the payment to his or her homeroom teacher! In class, we are moving into a deeper study of theme. Here are the learning targets based on the Common Core standards we will be covering. Students will be using these learning targets to create goals for themselves concerning this unit. RL 1- I can provide textual evidence and reasoning to support a claim (CER) RL 1- I can make inferences based on events and dialogue I can back up my inference claims using CER RL 2- I can explain the difference between the topic and theme of a literary work. I can predict the theme or themes of a literary work based on statements relating to the book. I can provide textual evidence of an author’s theme by identifying events and dialogue that support that theme. I can write an objective summary of a text. RL 3- I can provide textual evidence that shows how the author moves the plot forward. I can provide textual evidence that reveals aspects of a character. RI 1-I can find the central idea of a nonfiction/informational piece of text. I can make inferences based on information in nonfiction texts. RI 2- I can provide an objective summary of a nonfiction text. W2, W4, W5- I can write to explain my claims fully using CER. I can write a clearly organized paragraph explaining my claims and using CER. I will strengthen my writing with input from my peers as well as help others strengthen theirs.
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Hello! I hope this week finds everyone well.
We are continuing on from last week and wrapping up our General Identity Unit. I hope to move on to our Unit 2 with reading "Jonathan Livingston Seagull" and working with: Theme CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) Central Idea Writing well organized paragraphs Quizlet vocabulary and reading logs are due on Friday. Hi folks! Sorry for the tardy post!
Top of the list important: Progress reports went home last Thursday and are due back, signed no later than Friday. If you or your child has misplaced the progress report, but you did see it, please email me and let me know. Also, if have not received or seen one at all, let me know and I will email you a copy :) and Students should be reading a book for their fiction book report project! The written work assignment will be sent out in November, but advance planning and reading is a must! This week is a continuation of identity study. In an effort to curb drama, bullying, teasing, etc., our reading focus has been about empathy. The skills we are studying/honing are: Using CER strategy as a way to answer questions. C claim....make your claim or give your answer E Evidence....provide textual evidence, straight from the reading, that proves your claim. R Reasoning....provide your reasons for choosing this evidence (How does it specifically prove your claim is correct). This search for textual evidence and making supportable claims is ongoing and will last all year. The reading and work will get more challenging to match the skill level of each student as much as possible. We are also working on: Writing objective summaries Determining the meaning of words in context Academic discussion Understanding point of view AND perspective and how they are related (or not). Washington DC trip info has gone home. If you have any questions, whether it be logistics, finances, etc., please do not hesitate to call or email me for information. I hope everyone has a wonderful rest of the week....Hopefully, you'll hear from me again on Sunday :) Ms. L Hello again.
We are still working on the same material as last week. We have spent a great deal of time working on providing evidence and reasoning for their claims. We are spending a lot of time on this because problem solving and critical thinking skills are imperative for communication and for comprehending what is read. These are the cornerstone skills that students need to succeed as we move forward in the year. You can help at home! Whenever your child asks for something, ask them to give evidence to support the claim that they need it :) Progress Reports Progress reports go home this Tuesday. Please be sure you have the ability to sign in to PowerSchool and check your child's grades! If you do not know how to do this, please, please, call the office and they will get you what you need! Once singed up, you can check your child's grades whenever you want and see the exact assignments if something is missing! Tailgate Open House Please come out to our open house Wednesday from 3:30-5:30. It's a great opportunity to meet your child's teachers in a fun, laid back setting. Free hot dogs and a little fun for extra credit! Afterwards, stay for your Warcolts' first home football game. I look forward to seeing everyone! |
Ms. Krista Langlois Imagine the craziest roller coaster ride you've ever been on...Now add super hormones, social angst, mother bears (and daddy bears), a big dash of "Dumb and Dumber" humor, ego, legislative red tape, gracious humility and humanity when least expected, tears, heartbreaks, hugs, high fives, knuckle bumps, amazing moments of learning, and a huge love for what you do...multiply that by about 200...shake it all up together and label it a calling...It's the greatest job in the world (even when it isn't)! There is nothing else I could imagine doing.
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