Week 3

FULL MOON THIS WEEK!

The students are learning the POWER way of writing.  This method will be used to practice formal writing in class.  The students earned a lot of scholar dollars by participating in class and showing what they know about the helpful hints.  Way to Go Class!!  We will also be working together on our first writing prompt over the next few weeks until everyone becomes familiar with the process... after all, our Writing SoL is in March!

This week we also continued to practice word study expectations.  Everyone seemed to really enjoy Calling All Artists where everyone's creativity was put to the test.  Also, our first word study test was this week!

Still setting the groundwork for a successful school year, all classes read A Penguin and the Pea by Janet Perlman.  It is a simple read with great use of vocabulary that follows a simple yet familiar plot.  We will practice all literature circle roles with this story.  It is my goal that all students know the expectations so that they will be able to complete each role independently when they are assigned.  

This week we worked on the literature circle role, Word Wizard.  Students worked in groups to define interesting or unfamiliar words and then presented the words to the class.  Words of interest included BEDRAGGLED, WHIMSY, and LAMENTED. Cool!

Please remember to check Portal for updated grades!  We are finishing up our geography vocabulary for VA Studies and there will be a quiz Wednesday!  Please be on the look out for project information next week.