We had a chance to choose our topic for our podcast today. There are so many different topics that students are interested in and they will start writing their scrips on Monday.

Homework:

Reading: Reading Log DUE now!
Science: Optional- 2.5 family homework


** PLEASE join us next Friday for the Middle Ages Faire. The processional starts at 8:15 and will last about 15 minutes. The students will then sell their products or services until about 10:45. It is a day NOT to miss!

Students were asked to think about the different ways to tell a story in a podcast and we focused on: community, a moment in history, both sides of a debate, what you would change about the world, and something that kids understand but grownups do not. We will have students pick their topics tomorrow and start writing scripts. IF they have a smart phone, they will be able to use them in class for starting on Monday to record their podcast. We hope to have students upload the free app- ANCHOR for recording purposes.

Homework:

Reading: Read Logs due tomorrow!
Math: Mr Kruger: SA Volume due Monday

Today we started to practice our new Reader's Theater script. We have the next couple of days in class to practice and then we will present them to our reading class. We also started a podcast unit and will create our own in ELA class. More to come on this......

Homework:

ELA: Listen to 5-10 minutes on any podcast
Science: Critical Juncture Test Tomorrow & 2.3 for homework
Math; Mr Kruger- #29

Some students drew some very rough sketches of their figurative portraits as portraits without the figurative.

Homework:
Science: 2.2
Math Mr Kruger: R & P 9.1.2 #24-28 pg 441
Reading: Logs due on Friday!

THANKS to all! Our arts integration showcase was a highlight of the year. The student work will be sent home in the next week or so. Make it a peaceful weekend.

Field trip tomorrow- dress for the weather, bring food, and wear closed toed shoes:)

ELA: FINAL MEMOIR due tomorrow at 7:20 am!
Science: 2.1 Step 3 & 4 DUE FRIDAY
Math: 9.1.1 #10-14 DUE FRIDAY

Today we did a LOT of revising and editing for our memoirs. I am not sure about the students, bu after 4 class periods of editing, I am exhausted. Above are previews our our arts integration watercolors that will be on display on Friday.

Homework:
ELA: FINAL VERSION of introduction, conclusion, and vignette #1 due tomorrow AND edited versions of vignette #2 & 3 due tomorrow.
Science: 1.5 #4
Math Mr Kruger: TEST Rate and unit was today

This week is already flying by! We have the high ropes on Thursday of this week so that is part of the quick pace. We also have the memoir share and arts integration on Friday, May 24th from 7:50-8:45.

Homework:
Science: 1.4 Reading ozone
Math Mr Kruger: Test review
ELA: Intro & conclusion & vignette #1 edited and revised!

Today we spoke about our memoir writing and the arts integration piece. Our showcase day is Friday, May 24th from 7:50 am-8:45 am, so we have a lot of work to do. We may have to write more at home in the next week to finish our written piece. In Social Studies, the Middle Ages Faire has taken over. Please let me know if you have questions. We would love for you to join us on Friday, June 7th from 8:15-10:45.

Homework:
Science: Ice Melt Diagram
Math- Mr Kruger- 8.3.3 #116-120 pg 421

We started talking about the Middle Ages Faire which we have historically done as the European Middle Ages. We will open it up to any geographical place in the world as long as it is during the time period of 500-1500. Please save the date: June 7th from 8:15-10:45 to come to Velma Hamilton and enjoy the day!

Homework:

Math Mr Kruger: 8.3.1 #90-94 pg 411
Reading: Reading Log & practice fluency

Homework:

Science- finish argument

Today in ELA, we focused on taking our bullet points (vignette ideas) for our memoirs and tried to find themes to fir our stories. Students are asking themselves, "What do I want the reader to know about me?" Some themes:

Disappointment

Hard work pays off

Happiness/Excitement

Loss/grief

Accomplishments

Loyalty

Friendship

Traditions

Poverty

Love

Devotion

Decisions

Change

Independence

Family

Success

Culture

Heartbreak

Growing up

Determination

Responsibility

Dedication

Milestones

Divorce

Reflection

Influences

Parenting

Conflict

Belonging

Hope

Regret

Fear

Homework:

ELA: Write down at least 2-3 themes with 3-4 bullet points underneath each theme (SEE EXAMPLES ABOVE)- due tomorrow

Math: Mr Kruger- MAP testing tomorrow

Science: pg 91

We are headed to the High Ropes Course at Kennedy Elementary. We do not have all the permission slips so make sure you reach out to Mr Kruger or Duffield if you need another set of forms. They were emailed a while back to all guardians as well. 

Homework:

Science: pg 85

Mr Kruger Math- Data project

Reading- Reading Logs due!

Today we had MAP Reading testing in Social Studies and so we have another work day for our Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome projects on Monday. In ELA, we did 25 minutes of really great writing based on their memories that will shape their memoirs.

Homework:

MAP testing tomorrow for Reading! We will take the test in Social Studies
Science: Study for test