The fifth graders had some time to share their lead paragraphs for their informational essays with their peers today. The passion and energy that the students infused in these leads was awesome to hear. The later stages of the writing session were directed towards continuing their research. The progress being made on a daily basis in encouraging.
Time was also spent today in examining in great detail the Boston Massacre. The students were presented with an engraving done by Paul Revere, watched a short video and completed a time line of events activity.
Homework
Science - Practice MCAS question due on Friday May 5th
Reading - 30 minutes of quiet reading per night
Blog - Write about a problem that the main character in your fantasy book has faced in the early stages of the novel. Make a prediction as to how the character will overcome the problem. This post should be at least four paragraphs in length and is due Friday May 5th.
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