We had a great week back in action after fall break! It sounds like everyone had exciting and restful breaks with their families. Here's what's been going on in room 21...
* We wrapped up the writing and editing of our narrative rough drafts this week. We will begin writing or typing their final piece on Monday. We focused on adding excellent words to create an awesome image for the reader. We also focused on adding descriptive transition words.
* In reading we are going to wrap up our author study choice book early next week. In lieu of a written assessment for this book the class is going to put their creative side to work. They will work within their author groups to create a presentation of one of the skills we focused on while reading the book. Be sure to ask them about their group collaboration projects next week!
* We embarked on our first research project of the year in social studies. As you know, we wrapped up our study of Native Americans which naturally leads us to the study of Explorers. This week each student chose an explorer to become an 'expert' on . Each student will be one of the great explorers and present to 'tourists' in a living wax museum. We will go through the research process, construct a speech, create a simple costume and finally present their speech during the living wax museum. We will do ALL of this at school except the creation of the simple costume. We are asking that they find things they have at home to use for their costume. We will talk about costume ideas at school over the course of this project. Please plan to join us on Friday, November 13th. We will have a Explorer's Parade beginning at 11:30 followed by the living wax museum. The museum will conclude at 12:15. (The parade and museum will include all of fifth grade)
** Please note that next week is Red Ribbon Week. We will have the following spirit days:
Wednesday: 'Staying Drug Free is no Sweat'
Wear physical fitness clothes or sweats
Thursday: 'Give Drugs the Boot"
Wear boots to school
Friday: Wear Red Day!
I wanted to give an additional shout out to ALL of you who made our auction prior to break a success! The kids had an absolute blast spending their hard earned money!
Have a wonderful weekend!
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