In 1st period language arts students will be using a critique sheet to check their character sketches. This essay follows the same format as the persuasive essay. The checklist ensures that the students have all the required components of the character sketch, that detail is included and that the student used correct grammar, punctuation, and grammar. After critiquing their own, they will peer edit a classmate's, then conference. Final drafts are due on Wednesday, March 23. On Tuesday, we will begin learning about quotations and how to use it correctly within our writing.
In 3rd period reading class, we will continue reading Taking Sides by Gary Soto. We will continue to learn new vocabulary while strengthening our inferencing skills and predicting skills. Students will also complete a character map of the characters we have met so far.
In 6th period RtI reading, we will continue doing activities that focus on inferencing skills. On Friday, the students are excited to play the spelling game Boggle.
In 8th period math, we have finished the fraction unit! This week we will learning about range, mean, median, and mode. After spring break we will begin the "money" unit.
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