READING
This week we will finish creating the imaginary kingdom projects. The students will do this in class. The are to be finished by Friday (Pajama Day) at the end of the day. Check your student's agenda for daily assignments.
MONDAY: Bridge to Terabithia Unit Test
TUESDAY: Bridge to Terabithia movie-to-text comparison
WEDNESDAY: Introduction to haiku. HAIKU HIKE in the Land Lab (bring boots and proper clothing!)
THURSDAY: Work on haiku
FRIDAY: PAJAMA DAY!
WRITING
This week will explore the poetic form of haiku. The students will listen to, read, and create haiku.
We will continue with learning parts of speech, focusing on pronouns.
This week's mini-lessons will focus on analyzing character traits and feelings.
SPELLING
haiku
syllable
stanza
kigo
wabi
Students will continue working on their in-class creation of an imaginary realm. They are excitedly working on these ... ask your student about them!
HOMEWORK
See your student's agenda for daily assignments. They will be posted here as they occur.
Don't forget ...
Read 20 minutes (or more!) each day
