English Writing:
This past week students are writing poems about themselves following a specific pattern. Reviewing the writing process stages is natural throughout this project, and I have observed some impressive skills displayed by my awesome authors! I am writing one of my own at the same time. I am a writer, too! We are all writers. J
This week we will publish our good copies in the computer lab.
Finally, we will print these insights into our personalities and display them in the hallway outside our classroom.
Reading:
We will continue to examine, compare and contrast the character traits (ambitious, rude, energetic, determined, brave, hard-working, etc.) possessed by various characters in a book.
Author’s reveal characters and their traits in a number of different ways:
Through what a character says and the way he or she says it.
Through what others say about him or her.
Through his or her actions.
Through what he or she feels or thinks.
While reading at home, ask your child –
“What character traits does this person (character) show?” and “What have they done/said to prove they possess this character trait?”
Remembrance Day Ceremony- This Friday, November 9th our school will be having a remembrance day ceremony in the gymnasium starting at 11:45 a.m. I would kindly ask for students to wear something red. Poppies will be handed out in the morning. Donations are welcomed.
Progress Reports- Will be sent home this Thursday, November 8th.
You will find an interview form in the envelope. Please make sure to sign and return the interview form ASAP.
Animal Cards- I am almost done marking this project. I apologuze for the delay. I am hoping to send them hope later this week.
Dioramas- Most students have finished making their dioramas. They are still working on the written portion of the project as well as preparing themselves to present this project to the class. Just a reminder that this project is to be completed entirely at school :-)
The dioramas will be on display in the hallway outside our class until November 16th. Parents if you wouldn't mind taking your child's diorama hope after interviews that would be greatly appreciated.
Physical Education- I will be sending home a rubric for your child's progress during our Basketball unit. Please read over it with your child, sign it and return it to school. Thank you!
Our next unit will be volleyball.
