Today we analyzed 4 poem choices for their themes. Once we agreed on common themes across the poems, each student picked one that they will compare and contrast with the story they did their project on. Students created a Venn Diagram or Double Bubble Map to capture evidence to support their similar and different themes.  If this was not completed in class it is homework due at the beginning of class! The stories were posted on Monday’s blog post. Here are the poem choices: Compare and Contrast Essay Poems

Compare and contrast examples:

Conferences:  Spring conferences are structured differently than Fall conferences.  We have invited the families of students that we really need to talk to about academic progress. If you did not receive a phone call from us, we do not need to see you concerning your student. If your student has been earning A’s and B’s in their classes, it is not necessary for you to attend this time around. That being said all are welcome to attend conferences but keep in mind these will be one-on-one private conferences which take more time and require more patience. We apologize for the wait in advance! Conferences end at 6:30 pm, please arrive by 6:00 pm if you need to speak to all of your student’s teachers.

Extra Credit Opportunity:   Read your Personal Narrative aloud at Math and Literacy Night TOMORROW 6:00-7:30 pm for 5 points summative! Sign up is FULL! Please be on time during your time slot!

Homework

• Compare and Contrast your poem choice with your project story choice
• Personal Narrative – this was due weeks ago and I am still missing several! Get this to me by March 29th or it’s a zero!
• 60 minutes reading chapter book (over the course of the week!)
• One-Pager #5 & #6– due March 29th