Writer's Workshop:
This week we started working on memoirs. The students brought a memento from a special time in their lives and shared why it was so important to them. They also shared how it has changed them or made an impact on their lives. We also discussed the difference between a personal narrative and a memoir.
Next week we will continue to work on memoirs. We will be focusing on people that have made an impact on their lives and why they are so important to them.
Special Events:
October 31st: 6th grade choir will perform at Linn-Mar. They sound wonderful.
October 31st: PBIS assembly
November 1st: 12:00 dismiss
November 10th: 1:00 dismiss (End of 1st Trimester)
November 15th: 1:00 dismiss (Conferences)
November 20th: 1:00 dismiss (Conferences)
November 22nd-24th-No School (Thanksgiving Break)
I want to thank all of the students and parents that brought treats, drinks and supplies for making our Halloween party a success! Everything was delicious. I can't believe how creative you are!
Have a great weekend:
Mrs. Mattison
Writer's Workshop:
This week the students finished their Honey West stories and presented them to the class. We have used the EETCHY tool which is part of the Expanding Expression program to write their stories. There are 7 parts to the EETCHY tool they are:
Green Group: What group is involved?
Blue Do: What do they do? Or, what did you do? (A brief overview, save details for pink parts)
What does it look like? Describe visual details. Paint a picture in your reader's mind. (add an illustration, describe the setting.)
What Was It Made Of? How would they/you feel?
Pink Parts: Describe and sequence important parts and events in the story. (The bulk of the details/story goes here.
White Where? Where do you need to make changes? Look back at your writing. Does it flow in a logical order? Edit your text. (Improve word choice)
What Else Do I Know? Is there anything else you need to add? Provide a summary or closing.
Higher level thinking: (i.e., How would you have felt if that happened to you?)/Lesson learned/Moral of the story.
We worked together on the beginning of the story and the students completed it by adding their pink parts. They also had to complete the white where and what else do I know.
Next week we will begin working on Memoirs.
Special Video:
Three students decided to make a video of a candy bar they designed in Writer's Workshop. Jonah Thompson, Caden Wallace, and Keylen Bigley. Check it out, it is adorable.
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Assembly:
We also had NTC come in and act out plays about money. The students learned about interest, taxes and savings. The students were even involved in some of the plays. I have included some of pictures of the event.
Upcoming Events:
October 18th: 1:00 Dismiss
October 27th: Halloween Parties
October 27th: 1:00 Dismiss (See Friday folder for Halloween party note.)
October 31st: PBIS Assembly, and 6th grade choir will perform at Linn-Mar
Writer's Workshop:
This week the students finished their rough drafts of their "Honey West" story. Next week we will write our final drafts and present them to the class. In the weeks to come, the students will be learning how to write memoirs.
Pictures: Working of Revising and Editing
Upcoming Events:
October 18th: 1:00 Dismiss
October 27th: 1:00 Dismiss (Fall/Halloween Party)
October 31st: Halloween, PBIS Assembly, and 6th grade choir will perform at Linn-Mar
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