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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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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
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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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