It has been a pretty quiet morning around here. I think a lot of kids are tired whether it be from a busy week, the weather or just getting back in the routine of school. It will be good to rest this weekend!
Instead of the WIN block this morning, we used it as a catch up time. Students worked on the Portfolio Update that was due today as well as time for their persuasive essays. Some students had the opportunity to work on their element cubes as well. It's nice to have a "catch up" time in the schedule.
In reading today, we read aloud and have some great discussions around slavery and people in that time of history. It's difficult to believe, for most children, how people in our history could be so cruel. It is my intention to tie this topic into how we treat one another in today's society. I look forward to the discussions that read aloud time brings on everyday. So, so, so important!
We continue our discussion of the story element of setting. How authors reveal setting is the focal point. Implicit clues as well as explicit clues are important for students to be able to find within the stories we read as well as the books they read on their own.
Ask about the rap song that I played today! Fun!
In science for 6S, we went to the library to have more review about citations, just like 6F did yesterday. Those element cubes are due Monday for both classes.
Have a super weekend!
