We also reviewed arguments along with reasons and evidence. In class, we did a flash debate about whether cell phones should be allowed in schools. It was challenging for some because they were assigned a side to argue after reading two different perspectives!
We ended our week looking at Reading Counts reports from the third quarter. They showed how many books each child read and successfully passed quizzes for. Then, the kids had to choose one of those books to create a book talk for. Ask your child to show you his or hers. Clink the link below to see some.
Stoyle Sample
Skeels Sample
Will Sample
This week before Spring Break, we are doing some AIR practice sessions. The first AIR test for your children will involve them reading, answering questions, followed by writing an essay in 90 minutes time. The second Language Arts AIR test is reading multiple passages and answering questions in a 90 minute time frame. So, this week we will partially simulating that and reflecting on our success. Today, the essay was typed about ways to tell time and tomorrow we will analyze the writing using different colors to make sure everything is included. Wednesday will be another simulation of this.
The AIR tests for Language Arts in 5th grade are Friday, April 6 and Tuesday, April 10. Since we will be working on this a lot this week, each class gets to design their Language Arts class on Friday. That should be fun!!
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