Week in Review in 182 8.31.18
This first week of school went by so fast! I am enjoying getting to know your children during these first days of school. We spent a lot of time team building and reinforcing routines so when we dive deeper into academics, they will not only know where to get their notebooks but have trust in me and their peers. This trust is important going forward as we continue to build our 6th-grade community of learners. Check out our team photo below.
We are kicking off Language Arts with reading realistic fiction. They learned how the workshop model works and how important sharing and talking is to the learning process. The big ideas for the year are: Why is reading essential to my growth as a person and empowerment? How can reading and discussing texts deepen understanding? How do readers understand and enjoy a broad range of reading genres? Why is the author's purpose important to my understanding of texts? These questions are important because they underscore why the study of reading matters. Today we touched on the author's purpose. It's as easy as PIE (Persuade, Inform, Entertain). Reading through the lens of why the author is writing helps with thinking critically about the text. It also helps us observe the author's craft which will help us when we become the author and start writing entertaining, informative and persuasive pieces.
You might have noticed a myriad of forms this week. I am happy to report that the return rate was the best I've ever seen and we will start using iPads next week. Every student has been issued a new iPad and it is in a case with a built-in keyboard. If you are unsure if you purchased insurance for the iPad, please contact the District Office.
Have a wonderful long weekend. Let your child know that this weekend is a great time to read a book. Whether you're going on a long car ride or hanging out in the yard, a book can take you anywhere!
I look forward to seeing you at Go to School Night on September 5 at 6:30.
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