Last week, while not quite as eventful as the week before, kept us very busy, indeed. The children have been researching topics for their opinion piece in writing. We are so fortunate to have the Chrome Books as we use them very frequently...and I don't have to remember to sign up to use technology 2-3 weeks before. What a benefit!! As a part of the research process, we have stopped to discuss a variety of interesting topics such as wearing uniforms in public school, pay rates for professional athletes and whether students should get paid for good grades. We have been reading lots of opinion essays, dissecting them and working backwards from essay to graphic organizer. We have been working on opinion essay reading in guided reading groups.
This Wednesday, the children will be drawing, painting and cutting out whales to scale; that is, one inch for every foot. They are excited about this project and we look forward to your help. Many of you have volunteered to join us, and we really appreciate your taking time out of your day to help us out.
In addition to the concert Wednesday afternoon and evening, the children will have the opportunity to meet and listen to a gentleman talk about what it's like to live with a disability on Thursday. Not only is John Robinson an amazing human being, but he is also my neighbor. I am looking forward to seeing him talk to the children.
Have a terrific week,
Lester B.
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