February 17th, 2011
Class activities for Thursday, February 17
Spelling: We reviewed spelling patterns for long vowel sounds. This will be the skill tested on next week’s spelling and skill test.
Cursive: Ten cursive sentences of seven or more words each are due on Fridays.
Reading: Today was a discussion day in Literature Circles.
Writing: We continued to review core democratic values. Today, we discussed Justice and Common Good.
The Letter to the Editor persuasive writing project will be due March 4. Students will be asked to select a public policy issue and make an argument for or against it. Here are a few websites showing public policy issues:
- ProCon.org – Pros and Cons of Controversial Issues
- Public Agenda for Citizens: Understanding the Issues
- Student Voices-News and Discussion on Current Events and Politics
- PollingReport.com Issues
This week, we will be reviewing core democratic values of our country. Students can also start to consider which public policy issue they would like to write about. Here’s an overview of this persuasive letter project, and here’s a checklist to help with writing the letter.
Math: We continued to review mixed numbers and improper fractions today. Homework is to finish Journal pp. 127-128.
Science: We reviewed the analysis from the data toss experiment.
Social Studies: We discussed and took notes about core democratic values.
- Yellow magnets: 0
- Orange magnets: 0
- Red magnets: 0
- STAR Awards: 0
- Magnets moved this week (goal: 10): 0
Check your student’s Personal and Social Growth grade at SnapGrades to see if your student moved their magnet. Need help with SnapGrades?
Notes:
- Sign up for Spring Parent Teacher Conferences at mrhowd.com/conferences
- View or edit the spring “Paper and Coffee” juice volunteer list.
- View our class calendar.
- Check grades, assignments, and attendance at SnapGrades.
Our Mission: Every student in Room 130 leaves improved and prepared for 6th grade.
