We are doing another “paragraph-a-week” assignment as part of homework in Language Arts this week! I was really excited when I introduced this new topic to the students today because several asked: “Can we write more than one paragraph?” To which I enthusiastically responded: “OF COURSE! That would be fantastic!” This week they need to have their rough draft paragraph (checked over and signed by an adult), and then their final copy paragraph. It’s possible to do both on the back of the sheet, so if that is what your student does there’s no need to worry about stapling three papers together. If, however, they elect to write more than the minimum requirement, just make sure they have all their writing when they submit it. They will work on this for homework on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, and will turn it in on Thursday. They may NOT use a homework pass for this, as it’s the only homework they have from me for the first part of this week. Can’t wait to see their creative responses :-).

Today we pulled from the Signs of Fall writing the students worked on this week for homework, and created fall imagery poetry! We used Walt Whitman’s “I Hear America Singing” poem as a mentor text, and reviewed how imagery in writing uses descriptive language to help to evoke our senses in order to give us a clear picture of what an author (or poet) is trying to share. We then looked at an example of a fall imagery poem based on Whitman’s free verse and style, and the students tried their hand at creating their own. The result was FANTASTIC! The students used a template with five leaf outlines (one for each sense) and really got into using descriptive language! We’ll finish this up on Monday, and then cut out the leaves to create a vertical fall imagery poem that we can display. Until then, here’s a sampling of the great imagery the students demonstrated with their poems:

“I taste the hot cocoa inside. It tastes like eating clouds with the marshmallows.”
“I see leaves falling off trees, they float and twirl while they dance.”
“I hear the laughter from the children playing in the freshly fallen, crunchy leaves.”
“I feel the warmth of the mug in my hands as I drink the cider that I love.”
“I can smell the air changing to a fresh scent with a hint of fireplaces burning.”

Today marks the second week of students receiving a “respect reward” for consistently demonstrating respect for others and for the school environment throughout the week. Those students who have shown respect will be receiving extra recess at the end of today. Last week’s students had a great time with this, and we are excited for this week’s group of respectful students to enjoy it as well! Congratulations and thank you to all of our students who have earned this reward, and thank you to families for your support!

 

Here are some websites that might help you study!

 

http://www.aprenderespanol.org/vocabulario/numeros-1-100.html

Hello families,

As you are aware, in math right now we are working a lot with ratios.  Today we started working with ratio tables.  Here are two video resources that might help you to complete tonight’s homework.

 

Please don’t hesitate to ask questions if you need more help with it!  See you tomorrow!

HW 10/22
Math – Compare ratio tables wrksht
ELA – bookmark/ Signs of Fall due
Science – dice wrksht
Ind/Soc – Tenement house
Spanish – Exam

We finished our class novel, Walk Two Moons, on Monday and I presented the students with a choice board for what they could do for their final project. I am SO excited with the options and can’t wait to see what the students come up with! They have been given opportunities to work on it throughout the week, and will have some dedicated project days next week as well. Looking forward having them demonstrate their creativity and comprehension!

Last week we used a mentor text to learn about imagery — descriptive writing that often uses figurative language to help readers imagine what is happening in the text. Extending upon this, the students will be working on “Signs of Fall” writing this week to try to incorporate imagery into a paragraph that describes the Fall season. This is due Friday, 10/23. I am excited to see what they come up with!

Science – Animal worksheet (Hide and Seek)

Individuals and Societies – None

Math – None

Spanish – study #’s 0 – 100

ELA – Bookmark section

Spanish – Study numbers, get test signed

Math – Worksheet (front and back)

ELA – Bookmark

Science – Finish hide and seek paper if not done

Individuals and Societies – None