Today, we took a writer's walk outside the school. Students were tasked with using their senses to help them compile some possible ideas to write about at a later date. Thankfully the weather cooperated.
In reading, students were given a log and guideline to better guide them in their focus. During the school year, students will be responsible for writing in their notebooks and on the class blog about the books that they are engaged with. Students were also handed a checklist of prompts which they are welcome to use to help generate ideas.
I also wanted to alert everyone that the class library is now open for business.
Students are allowed to take one (1) book out at a time if they so choose. I would still encourage all of my students to have an independent reading book of their own in school with them from home.
Homework for 9/8
Math - first page (front and back) of math packet
Reading - 30 minutes of quiet reading. By Friday, students should have made at least one post into their reader's notebook about the book that they are reading.
Tomorrow, students will be responsible for creating an opinion writing sample that will be graded using a rubric. I would strongly encourage all of my students to spend some time tonight thinking about an issue or topic that they feel strongly about. Students will be given 45 minutes during our ELA block tomorrow to complete this task.
Don't forget to get homework planner signed on a daily basis.
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