Writer's Workshop:
This week I taught the students different ways to write dialogue. They also wrote their rough drafts for their memoirs. Next week they will finish revising and editing their rough drafts on Monday and type their final drafts on Tuesday. They need to be finished by the time they return from break on November 27th. The rough drafts I have read so far are amazing.
The students will be presenting their memoirs to the class on November 27th and 28th. We will begin Christmas Around the World on November 29th.
Book Orders are due on November 29th
Upcoming Events:
November 15th: 1:00 dismiss (Conferences)
November 20th: 1:00 dismiss (Conferences)
November 22nd-24th-No School (Thanksgiving Break)
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Friday, November 10, 2017
Writer's Workshop:
This week we worked on making timelines for our memoirs. We also started our outlines for our memoirs. Next week the students will learn different ways to write dialogue. They will be using dialogue in their memoirs. They will also be writing their rough drafts. When they are finished they will revise and edit them. They will be working on their final drafts the week of Thanksgiving. They are due when we get back from Thanksgiving break. I am excited to read them.
Student Moving:
Hillary is moving to Cedar Rapids. We will miss her a lot!!
Veteran's Day Program:
This is one of the most amazing events! Thank-you to all of the Veterans for all you have done. Here are some pictures from the program that brings tears to my eyes every year. I can not believe the talent in this district!
Upcoming Events:
November 15th: 1:00 dismiss (Conferences)
November 20th: 1:00 dismiss (Conferences)
November 22nd-24th-No School (Thanksgiving Break)
This week we worked on making timelines for our memoirs. We also started our outlines for our memoirs. Next week the students will learn different ways to write dialogue. They will be using dialogue in their memoirs. They will also be writing their rough drafts. When they are finished they will revise and edit them. They will be working on their final drafts the week of Thanksgiving. They are due when we get back from Thanksgiving break. I am excited to read them.
Student Moving:
Hillary is moving to Cedar Rapids. We will miss her a lot!!
This is one of the most amazing events! Thank-you to all of the Veterans for all you have done. Here are some pictures from the program that brings tears to my eyes every year. I can not believe the talent in this district!
November 15th: 1:00 dismiss (Conferences)
November 20th: 1:00 dismiss (Conferences)
November 22nd-24th-No School (Thanksgiving Break)
Friday, November 3, 2017
October 30-November 3
Writer's Workshop:
This week during writing we continued to talk about memoirs. The students shared stories about mementos that brought back special memories. In addition, they talked about people that have influenced them in their lives.
Next week we will continue to discuss different ways to write memoirs. They will organize their ideas and start planning their memoirs.
Iowa Assessments:
Next week the students will be taking the Iowa Assessments. They will be taking these tests in the morning. Please make sure your child gets a good night sleep and has a good breakfast.
Special Events:
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)
This week during writing we continued to talk about memoirs. The students shared stories about mementos that brought back special memories. In addition, they talked about people that have influenced them in their lives.
Next week we will continue to discuss different ways to write memoirs. They will organize their ideas and start planning their memoirs.
Iowa Assessments:
Next week the students will be taking the Iowa Assessments. They will be taking these tests in the morning. Please make sure your child gets a good night sleep and has a good breakfast.
Special Events:
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)
Friday, October 27, 2017
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
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
Thursday, October 19, 2017
October 16th-20th
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.
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
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
Friday, October 13, 2017
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
Book Orders due 10/20/17
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
Book Orders due 10/20/17
Friday, September 29, 2017
Homecoming Week:)
Writer's Workshop:
This week we used the "Eetchy" to write a summary of the "Honey West" television show. We filled in an outline sheet together. The sheet had all of the categories covered using the Eetchy.
Next week, we will discuss how to revise and edit our papers. I will also be conferencing with the students individually. I will be looking at their work on DOLs and their Honey West summary.
Homecoming:
This has been a fun and exciting week! The students had a blast dressing up and so did the teachers! I love the way they all pull together. This is a great group of students to work with! I have included some pictures of the students this week.
Bobcat Dash: Is tomorrow:)
Upcoming Events:
September 30th: Bobcat Dash
October 4th: 1:00 Dismiss
October 9th: No School
October 18th: 1:00 Dismiss
October 27th: 1:00 Dismiss
Have a great weekend:)
This week we used the "Eetchy" to write a summary of the "Honey West" television show. We filled in an outline sheet together. The sheet had all of the categories covered using the Eetchy.
Next week, we will discuss how to revise and edit our papers. I will also be conferencing with the students individually. I will be looking at their work on DOLs and their Honey West summary.
Homecoming:
This has been a fun and exciting week! The students had a blast dressing up and so did the teachers! I love the way they all pull together. This is a great group of students to work with! I have included some pictures of the students this week.
Bobcat Dash: Is tomorrow:)
Upcoming Events:
September 30th: Bobcat Dash
October 4th: 1:00 Dismiss
October 9th: No School
October 18th: 1:00 Dismiss
October 27th: 1:00 Dismiss
Have a great weekend:)
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