Terrific Tuesday!

What we did in class today:

Language Arts:

We continued drafting our literary essays, focusing on introductions, conclusions, and evidence.

Creative Communications is an optional poetry and essay contest for our kids. Extra credit will be given. I'm available to edit.

Social Studies:
We began our China book club reading today. Each child is reading either Chu-Ju's House, Red Scarf Girl, or Dragonwings.

Homework

Language Arts

1. Read 20 minutes. Post your reading to the reading log on http://56reading.wikispaces.com/

2. Write for at least five minutes on your Daily Writing Blog on your Weebly site. Write your choice of genre: narrative, expository, poetry, media reviews, memoir, et. al.

3. R&E #5 starts March 16. Students will pretend to be a character in the book and will convince the class why to read the book. Students must pick a character and stay "in character" as they present. SEE THREE VIDEO EXAMPLES BELOW.

Social Studies

1.Current Events Week 2'ers. Post to Moodle by Wednesday March 11. Responses by March 13. Ask your student for details. The assignment is clearly explained on Moodle.

2. BONUS opportunities! Moodle Sports and Entertainment Current Events.