This next week will lead into a short unit on writing explanatory paragraphs, we call it A.C.E.S. It's the same method used at the middle-school. The goal is for students to develop foundational skills that will carry them into 8th grade and beyond. This is an excellent formula they can use to write informational pieces. The text (both video and articles) are highly engaging and interesting. It should be a great week. Halloween is always a fun day at school too. This year, we'll go to the library then do a Reader's Theater or "The Raven" by Edgar Allen Poe clip (I'll let the kids choose). The school will be sending a message about appropriate costumes.
As always, please contact me with any questions or concerns. I am your partner in helping your student succeed! My email is rachel.robins@washk12.org or call the school after-hours at 652-4742. Thanks so much, enjoy your week!
Week 12 Schedule
October 26th-30th
Monday, October 26th
Wednesday War Novel Project Presentations
Free Reading
Honors: Newspaper Day
Honors: Newspaper Day
Tuesday, October 27th
Free Reading
Introduce A.C.E.S. paragraph (explanatory)
Model A.C.E.S. (do paragraph as a class)
Wednesday, October 28th
Book Orders Due Today
A.C.E.S. Paragraph Practice: Group
Why do some people enjoy thrill rides?
FLEX: CFA #2 Reteaching
FLEX: CFA #2 Reteaching
Thursday, October 29th
A.C.E.S. Paragraph Practice: Individual
A.C.E.S. Paragraph Practice: Individual
Why is sugar harmful to teens?
Free Reading (if finished with paragraph)
Friday, October 30th
Spirit Day: Wear your Halloween Costume
Book #9 Due Today
Spirit Day: Wear your Halloween Costume
Book #9 Due Today
Library Day
Legend of Sleep Hollow Reader's Theater OR
The Raven by Edgar Allen Poe (student choice)
We have a lot to celebrate this week! Congrats to both Shaylee Johnson and Carston Herman who were published in the newspaper over the last 2 weeks!
Congrats to students who are winning writing contests!!! Gavin Gough placed 3rd in the St. George Book Festival Poetry Contest. Reflection Literacy Contest winners: Emily Ord (2nd place) and Katelynn Lima (1st place-S) and Skye Oliver (2nd place-S). Keep up the good work writers!!
Well done Shaylee!
Great writing Carston!
Emily and Gavin: the award-winning writers! (pictures of Katelynn and Skye coming soon). Props to Jonah too who won for photography in the Reflections contest!
6th period enjoyed listening to the 6th and 7th grade Honors Choirs. Do we have a fantastic music program or what?
Writing thank-you's for our amazing principals!
4th period enjoyed supporting the band at their concert
Way to go Intermediate Band: they were seriously good!!
Excellent behavior from 4th period at the concert.
5th period did a great job completing projects
More fun in 5th period today!
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