Writing This Week

What a great short week this has been.  I think teachers like days off just as much as the kids.  I am enjoying teaching Language Arts so much.  After a few years of just Math, it's nice to shake things up a bit.

Language Arts 6:

We are getting some creative writing, or descriptive paragraphs, ready to submit for publication in the next few weeks.  To prepare for this, we took an in depth look at the characteristics of creative people.

(digital graphics courtesy of KPM Doodles)

We focused on Awareness and Imagination this week.  We went outside and spent 10 minutes in silence to pay attention to what each of our senses experienced.  We recorded this information on our log sheet.

The next day, we began writing and editing statements and supporting details for each of our senses.  Whether the 10 minutes were a miserable experience or an enjoyable experience, it is fun to see how each student is putting their paragraph together.  

I think the introductory sentence was the most difficult for them to come up with.

Remember:  Tomorrow is a Spelling Test.  I hope everyone has completed their Spelling City.

Math 6:  Tomorrow is our Ch. 6 Test.  Wow - we should call it Tests with Mrs. Burke day.  Next week we will begin multiplying and dividing fractions/mixed numbers.

Math 7:  We will continue working with fractions/mixed numbers and begin some geometry studies.  Hmmm... what will we do with jars, string, and rulers????

Band:  Chair Tests tomorrow and Counting Quiz!!  Be ready.  

Have a great Friday!!!