Language Arts:
Today in Reader’s Workshop we were for 20 minutes. Please remember to always have a chapter book with you in the classroom.
In Writer’s Workshop, we discussed what the “writing workshop should look like and sound like. We continued to write on something we are an “authority on” and shared our writing.
Grammar: Both 5th and 6th grade received grammar packets. They started them in class and they are due on Monday, October 3rd, 2011
Homework: Read for 20minutes
Grammar packet due on Monday
Social Studies: Completed the reading notes of lesson 2, American Indians and Their Land.
Quiz for lesson 2 is on Wednesday, October 5th
Homework: Review for quiz. Play game for lesson 2 on Learntci
Reminders:
- Rouge River field trip is Monday, October 3rd.
- Goal setting starts the week of October 10th. If you are not able to come in please feel free to email in your goals.
Geography Bee Information:
I am so excited to tell you that BCS is going to hold a Geography Bee this year. Students in grades 4-8 are eligible to participate. We have scheduled the school-wide Bee for Tuesday, January 10th. It will be held during the Choice Hour period. The winner of the school bee will take a written test to qualify for the National Geographic State Bee.
The National Geographic Society runs the National Bee and provides the materials for the school bee.
Mr. Braisted has agreed to teach a Choice Hour class during 2nd Quarter for students in grades 4-8 who wish to learn more about Geography and prepare for the Bee together. However, anyone in grades 4-8 can sign up for the Bee - students do not need to be in the Geography Choice Hour in order to participate in the Bee.
There is also a very fun GeoBee Challenge app available for iPad, iPod touch, and other mobile devices that students can use to quiz themselves. The website National Geographic Bee - National Geographic has a wealth of information and activities for students interested in the bee as well as study materials for students who want to prepare on their own.
