Today in 6F

We've had another productive day in 6F! The schedule was a bit different today so we had a "zigger zagger day". We started the day with reading instead of writing due to the schedule in the computer lab. We read Just a Dream by Chris Van Allsburg, a picture book about being good to the environment. Students summarized this in their journals in one sentence. This skill seems to be getting easier for most students. Students read for the remainder of the time while I did reading conferences with individuals.

Homework: Log 25 due Tuesday; Book Talk due by May 1st; Always bring book to class

In writing, we typed final drafts and worked on process papers for the free choice piece of writing. Students also uploaded their stories to the classroom blog on the server and commented on others' writing.

Finally, 6F took their cell quiz for science. In 6S science, we read a book called Why I Look Like Me and You Look Like You to begin our study of genetics. Also, students began a scavenger hunt with their books on the topics that we will talk about in genetics. I love this unit!

Social Studies current event is due May 3. There is a quiz on South American countries and capitals on April 21. Tomorrow is the last day for the clothing part of the food drive. Also, students need to bring in their field trip money and permission slips for the Oceans movie.