It seems like it has been crazy the last few weeks but here is an update. I hope everyone had a great week off!
Lent began on Ash Wednesday during our week off. Since we have returned to school, we have been following a Lenten Journey display in our classroom. Each day, we look at the path I have created and discuss what we can do each day to help us grow closer to God during this Lenten season. The ideas are very simple including saying a prayer for those who are less fortunate than us, donating what we can to children who are suffering, smiling to help brighten someone's day or sending a card or email to someone who is sad. Be sure to ask your child what we are discussing and encourage them to be active participants.
Last week in L.A. we began our Newspaper Article unit. We have engaged in a variety of discussions about the elements of newspapers, what makes an effective and informative article and how students can use information given to them to create their own articles.
This week students are working on completing an article analysis of an article they are responsible for choosing. We are also examining the role of reporters and how they create questions to ask in interviews.
At home please encourage your children to look at newspapers (online or paper) and discuss the different elements and what techniques the writers use to keep the reader informed.
A HUGE THANK YOU to those students that have completed all of their Tic-Tac-Toe assignments!!! A lot of hard work has gone into them and I look forward to going through them.
Reminder: if you have not yet completed your assignments, please get them to me as soon as possible.
Let's have a great week :)
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