In Language Arts today, the students continued to work on their folktale presentations. They also practiced another listening activity and were given time to work in their vocabulary books. Today was our library day so we spent some time in the library too. We only have one library day left this school year before we need to begin returning books. Please plan accordingly.
Homework:
1. Read for 20 minutes
2. Vocabulary Book Lesson 2 Due Friday
3. Vocabulary Book Lesson 2 Quiz Friday
In Language Arts today, the students continued to work on their Folktale projects. They were given Chromebooks to put their powerpoints together as well as scrapbook paper for the theme component of their presentations. We also practiced doing a listening activity in class.
Tomorrow is our library day. We will only be allowed to check out good fit books one more time after this.
Have a great evening!
Homework:
1. Read for 20 minutes
In Language Arts today the students continued to work on their folktale presentations. The students were given time to collect data and create their powerpoints. We will begin working on the scrapbook theme component next week.
Have a great weekend!
-Ms. Traylor
Homework:
1. Read for 20 minutes
In Language Arts today the students began working on their folktale projects. They were given computers to get their powerpoints set up and begin researching the origins of their folktales. Some students were able to start reading their folktales. At this point, there is not a specific date this presentation will be due. I am hoping that students will be able to complete the project by June 1st but that is a tentative date.
Tomorrow I will not be posting to the blog because the students have their last day of NWEA testing. We will be focusing on the language component.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Homework:
1. Reading Log Due Friday
In Language Arts today the students were given the rubrics for their Folktale projects. On Friday, students were given the opportunity to select their own texts and teammates for this project. The students were given time to sit and plan with their other teammates to determine how they would like to organize their project. Once this was completed and they told me their plans, the students were given their folktale to read for the first time.
I will not be posting to the blog tomorrow because the students will be taking the NWEA Reading Assessment. I encourage all students to read and spend some time in the Language section of Moby Max tonight for some additional practice. One NWEA testing is completed, I will be meeting with each student individually to discuss their goals and set a new one for September.
At this point, I have graded everything I have been given. I will be submitting grades for report cards at 2:55pm this afternoon. Report cards will go home with students on Friday, May 8th.
Have a great evening!
-Ms. Traylor
Homework:
1. 30 minutes on Moby Max Language Due Tomorrow
2. Read 20 Minutes
Today in Language Arts the students looked at an example of a legend and a tall tale. We discussed how this is different from a fable. We also looked at the folktale, Rumpelstiltskin. I have added the video to this blog post.
Today was the last day of the marking period and grades have been submitted. I can no longer accept late work for Fifth Marking Period.
Have a great weekend!
Homework:
1. Read for 20 minutes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mf9_APDfCZk
In Language Arts today the students practiced analyzing their first folktale. We looked at the theme of Message from a Caterpillar as well as the point of view, genre, and figurative language used by the author.
Tomorrow is the last day of the marking period. Please make sure all homework gets turned in.
Homework:
1. Reading Log Due Tomorrow
2. 4 Hours on Moby Max Due Tomorrow
In Language Arts today the students read their first folktale, Message from a Caterpillar. We discussed the theme, genre, POV, and identified figurative language within the poem. We also answered The Big Question, “Do story plots change within different societies? Why do you think this?”
The end of the 5th Marking Period is this Friday. Please make sure all work is submitted by 2:55pm. We will be NWEA testing for Language Arts next Tuesday and Thursday. If you are absent, the make up date will be Monday, May 11th. We will be doing the reading component on Tuesday and the language component on Thursday. Please make sure you are reading books that are going to challenge your reading level. Moby Max will also be available for additional support.
Have a Wonderful Wednesday!
Homework:
1. Read for 20 minutes
2. 4 Hours on Moby Max Due Friday
Today in Language Arts the students were given back their pop quizzes, their Prince and the Pauper Vocabulary Test and Comprehension Test. We discussed QAR strategies from the comprehension assessment. Any student who wants to retake these assessments will have the opportunity to do so on Thursday at 7:20am. If this time does not work, the student will need to speak to me individually to set up a retake time. All retakes must be taken by Friday at 2:55pm.
The class also began our Folktale unit today. The students were introduced to the concept of a Folktale and took notes in their Interactive Notebooks. For any student that missed, I have attached the powerpoint to this blog post.
Have a great evening!
Homework:
1. Read for 20 minutes
2. Unit Reflection Due Tomorrow
3. 4 Hours on Moby Max Due Friday
Today in Language Arts the students took their Prince and The Pauper Vocabulary Test. I should have theses graded by the end of today. We also reviewed and reflected upon “The Big Question” from this unit. The unit reflections will be due on Wednesday. The question is, “If you could trade places with anyone in the world, who would it be and why?”
Tomorrow we will begin our final unit for the school year, Folktales.
Have a great evening!
Homework:
1. Read for 20 minutes
2. Unit Reflection Due Wednesday
3. 4 Hours on Moby Max Due Friday