We were able to have about six Taiwanese practicum students with us during the month of May. We learned so much from them and their time flew by!

Tomorrow is the 6th grade middle ages faire at Velma Hamilton. It will take place from 8:15-10:45 on the soccer field, please consider stopping by!

Students are recording their podcasts and are so creative in the process. We cannot wait to hear them once they are submitted.

Homework:

ELA: Podcast due Monday
Reading: We are still missing MANY May reading logs
Math: Mr Kruger- R & P 9.2.2 # 44-48 pg 492

Students are able to use their iPhones or their Chromebooks once they start their recording. If able, please add the app to CB or phone by Wednesday for Anchor.fm. Some ideas for podcasts that students are using: climate change, a Q & A regarding 9/11, gun laws, yanny vs laurel debate, women's rights, code red drills in school, information about the Punic Wars, etc....

Homework:
ELA: Podcast script written out by beginning of class on Wednesday

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