Readers’ Workshop
This week we will be exploring how the objects a character keeps
close almost always reveal something important about the person. We will use
this opportunity to reflect on our own lives, considering what objects we hold
dear and what that might reveal about what is important to us. Check out the blog for strategies to help
students connect with characters on a deeper level.
Please note that, as of this week, Reader’s Response Journals will
no longer be accepted late.
Writers’ Workshop
We will begin our persuasive
drafts this week. These drafts will take on different
forms (i.e. letter, article, conversation), depending on which menu choice your
child chose. Regardless of form, every student's
first paragraph should clearly state their intent/opinion on the issue they are
addressing. From there, the following paragraphs should
introduce and support three arguments. Different argument styles were discussed and recorded in your
child's notebook last week. Look for their
notes and ask them which arguments they are planning to use; they should choose
the three that will best convince their audience that their opinion is right. Each draft will end with a conclusion paragraph, which restates
the author's opinion and summarizes the main points of the piece. The tentative due date for final drafts is Friday, December 14th.
Skills Block
Students will be tested on spelling List 12 this week.
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