I want you to know that your children give me a full and complete daily update on how many days are left before Winter Break, how many school days that is, and how many days until Christmas. I'm sure you hear this update as well. Glad I can share the love. :)
This week in Language Arts: Reading and Wrting are somewhat combined this week, as we are working on two different types of writing. Instructionally, we are continuing to work on our new writing strategy called Cubing, which shows students how to address a prompt in 6 different ways. So far we have learned two ways: anecdote and sensory snapshot. We are practicing in class daily. We will learn one more side (compare/contrast) before the break.
In Social Studies, students will work independently as a "real estate agent," trying to sell a Native American group in Texas on coming to live at his/her mission. Students who have to "sell" the same mission, might plan some ideas together or share some resources, but the advertisement will be completed independently. The kids are pretty excited about it.
Please check the Upcoming Dates...lots of things going on the next 6 days!