March 20, 2009
Today is the last day of Term 3. Our last term of the year begins on Monday! Doesn't time fly?
Here are some highlights of what will be happening during Term 4:
(Notice that I'm beginning each of the following lines with a verb -- something we will DO.)
= Asking -- What is a hero? What is a leader?
= Writing to explain -- "What is a hero?" (MYAccess)
= Reading the novel Stand Tall by Joan Bauer.
= Comparing ideas about heroes and leaders in Stand Tall, The Giver, The Outsiders, Words By Heart, and Ice Story
= Reading a self-selected book that is approved by the teacher and a parent or guardian.
= Creating an ad, article, or review to "sell" the self-selected book.
= Telling other students about the self-selected book.
= Being SENTENCED! What is a sentence? What does it take to create complete, correct, interesting sentences? (including subject-verb agreement)
= Practicing test-taking skills.
= Reviewing what we've learned through this year.
= Testing -- Yes, state core testing is coming.
The Book Approval for the Book-of-the-Month Assessment is due by April 1 (sooner is better).
The Book-of-the-Month Assessment will be due by (tentatively) May 6.
No late or revised work for Term 4 (or before) will be accepted after May 20.
