Writer's Workshop:

This week in writer's workshop the students read their letters to the upcoming 6th graders aloud to the class.  They also shared their favorite parts about Camp Wapsie.  We finished the week with an escape room activity.
Next week we will wind things down.  Monday we have an author (Mrs. Nekvinda) coming to talk to all of the 6th grade classes.  Tuesday is move up day so the 6th graders will watch a movie in the music room.  Wednesday we will free write and Thursday we will create books about our 6th grade year.
This will be my last post for the year.  I have really enjoyed teaching your child and watching them grow as a writer.  I hope you have a great summer.

Mrs. Mattison

05/07/18-05/11/15

Writer's Workshop:

This week we finished our biographies.  The students did an amazing job!  We also did a writing project for Mother's Day.  The students also wrote letters to the students that will be in 6th grade next year.  Each one of the fifth graders will get a letter.  
Next week we will be going to Camp Wapsie.  This will be my 18th year going to Wapsie.  It is such a fun experience and the food is delicious.  

Upcoming Events:


May 8th-10th:  6th grade move-up day
May 14th and 15th-Camp Wapsie
May 16th-Normal day-Snow make-up day
May 21-  Mrs. Nekvinda (Author) coming to talk to my class 
May 23-Talent Show

May 25th-1:00 Dismiss (Last Day of School

April 30-May 4th

Writer's Workshop:

This week the students finished working on their Biographies.  Some of the students presented them today and the rest of them will present them next week.  
Next week, the students will work on a special surprise for their moms.  They will also write letters to the 5th graders for move up day.  


Upcoming Events:

May 8th-10th:  6th grade move-up day
May 14th and 15th-Camp Wapsi
May 16th-Normal day-Snow make-up day
May 21-  Mrs. Nekvinda (Author) coming to talk to my class 
May 25th-1:00 Dismiss (Last Day of School

April 23-27

Writer's Workshop:

The students finished presenting their persuasive essays this week.  They also started working on biographies this week.  They will continue to work on the biography packet next week.  The following week they will create a google slide show or glogster presentation with their information.  They seem really excited about this project and I can't wait to read their biographies.

Upcoming Events:


May 2nd-1:00 Dismiss
May 14th and 15th-Camp Wapsi
May 16th-Normal day-Snow make-up day
May 21-  Mrs. Nekvinda (Author) coming to talk to my class 
May 25th-1:00 Dismiss (Last Day of School

04/09/18-04/13/18

Writer's Workshop:

This week the students looked up research to support their arguments.  We also discussed the importance of writing the information in their own words to avoid plagiarism.  They started their outline for their essay using a graphic organizer to help them organize their research.  I also taught them how to write command sentences.  They will use these in their essays to make them more effective. 
Next week we will continue to finish our rough drafts.  They will type their final drafts on Tuesday and Wednesday.  On Thursday and Friday they will read their essays aloud to the class.  

Upcoming Events:

April 18th-1:00 Dismiss
April 20th-Breakfast Buddies
May 2nd-1:00 Dismiss
May 14th and 15th-Camp Wapsi
May 16th-1:00 Dismiss

May 25th-1:00 Dismiss (Last Day of School

April 2-April 6

Writer's Workshop:

This week the students learned how to use description to frame an issue, they learned how to use sarcasm to set the tone, and they looked up research that will support their opinion.  Next week we will talk about plagiarism and the importance of using your own words.  We will also discuss how to write command sentences.  Finally, they will start their rough drafts.

Upcoming Events:

March 30th- No School
April 4th- 1:00 Dismiss
April 6th-The Talk
April 18th-1:00 Dismiss
May 2nd-1:00 Dismiss
May 14th and 15th-Camp Wapsi
May 16th-1:00 Dismiss

May 25th-1:00 Dismiss (Last Day of School)

Writer's Workshop:

This week we analyzed different persuasive essays.  We discussed arguments and counter arguments.  The students also chose their topics for their persuasive essays.  They learned about researching information for charts and graphs to support their arguments.  They also learned how to organize their ideas for a persuasive essay.  They will use what they learned to organize their own essays.

Book Orders Due:  April 6th


Upcoming Events:

March 30th- No School
April 4th- 1:00 Dismiss
April 6th-The Talk
April 18th-1:00 Dismiss
May 2nd-1:00 Dismiss
May 14th and 15th-Camp Wapsi
May 16th-1:00 Dismiss
May 25th-1:00 Dismiss (Last Day of School)