Today in Language Arts the students continued to learn about theme.\u00a0 We read the poem, “Message from a Caterpillar” and the short story, “Ant and Grasshopper”. Then, we practiced identifying the theme for both.\u00a0 We practiced writing a CER response together using “Message from a Caterpillar” and we wrote one for “Ant and Grasshopper” independently.\u00a0 If the CER response for “Ant and Grasshopper” was not finished by the end of class it is homework that is due tomorrow.<\/p>\n
The students also started working on a project in class today.\u00a0 I have added the checklist for this project to the rubric.\u00a0 They students were given a preview of short stories to choose from.\u00a0 They were given time in class today and will be given all of class tomorrow to work on this project.\u00a0 They are required to read the story they chose and create a presentation that will be due on Monday.\u00a0 This presentation must include key vocabulary from the story, figurative language, a summary of what they read, and a CER on the theme. This presentation will be done on Slide through their gmail accounts.\u00a0 They are also working in a group to complete this assignment.\u00a0 We will be presenting on Monday.<\/p>\n
One-Pager Number Six was also given to the students.\u00a0 I have attached the directions to this blog post too.\u00a0 One-Pagers Five and Six are both due on Thursday, March 29th which is the last day of the marking period.<\/p>\n
Don’t forget tomorrow is game day!\u00a0 The students will go directly to their core classes at the beginning of the day and we will spend the last hour of school playing games in our Advisory.\u00a0 This is a PBIS reward.<\/p>\n
Have a great evening!<\/p>\n
Homework:<\/p>\n