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