A huge, heartfelt thanks for all the cute gifts and thoughtful cards from parents and students. I was touched by your kindness and I am so appreciative! Thank you for making me feel so valued as a teacher! :)
Week 39? I can hardly believe it! As I look back over the school year, I am amazed at how students have grown both physically and mentally and I am so very proud of them. I just love this group of students and I will miss them. I'm excited as we wind down our school year and prepare for the summer. I'm committed to finishing strong and I encourage all students to do all they can to pull up their grades.
Instead of Novel Projects as we finish our novels this week, we will be engaging in class debates. Using evidence from the book, students will argue which character is the best based on certain criteria. This is a fun way to demonstrate knowledge and analysis of literature and I think the students will have a blast. Please make sure your student attends school to be able to complete all the coursework.
As far as Extra Credit, here are the options--all late work/extra credit is due Friday, May 16th.
FOR EFFORT
- Reading Comprehension Exercises (in the basket in my room). 3 completed exercises = 1 missed planner check (10 points). You can do as many of these as you want.
FOR ACADEMIC
- Re-do/Revise any Academic Assignment from this trimester
- Do a Writing Contest (20 points). They are available in my room in the basket
If your student is behind or needs extra time to catch-up on work, I am here before school and I'm usually here until 3pm. I'm happy to help in any way needed. Please contact me with any questions or concerns at rachel.robins@washk12.org or 435-652-4742. Thanks!
Utah-in-the-News
These students were absent or in the school play on Friday, so they will need to present Utah-in-the-News on Monday, May 12th. Thank you!
Tailor, Lucy, Mo, Kobe, Berkley and Skylar
Week 39
May 16-May 20
Monday, May 16th
Poetry Bellwork
1st Period: FINAL Literature Circle
Finish Esperanza Rising/Introduce Class Debates
Learning Objective: I can learn and practice writing a specific type of poetry. I will understand how to participate in a class debate, defend my character and analyze text.
Tuesday, May 17th
Poetry Bellwork
Novel Tests
Learning Objective: I can learn and practice writing a specific type of poetry. I can demonstrate my knowledge of the novel I have read through a skills-based novel assessment.
Wednesday, May 18th
Poetry Bellwork
Prepare for Class Debate
Learning Objective: I can learn and practice writing a specific type of poetry. I can work with a group, prepare an argument for a literary character and acknowledge the other side of the argument.
Thursday, May 19th
Poetry Bellwork
Class Debates
Learning Objective: I can learn and practice writing a specific type of poetry. I can work with a group, prepare an argument for a literary character, acknowledge the other side of the argument and engage in a debate with other members of the class.
Friday, May 20th
Enrichment for Student who have completed 100% of their coursework
Homework Hall for students who are missing work
Learning Objective: Students who have worked hard will celebrate learning while struggling students have one last chance to catch up.