* Students were given copies of Missing Work Reports in class last week and have until Spring Break to find or resubmit missing assignments. Families can check for missing assignments through the Infinite Campus Portal.
* Missing Reading Logs can be turned in if students have them, but have not turned them in.
Here's what is happening this week:
* Reading Log - Due Monday, March 19
* Mr. Towe will be out for training on Thursday - there will be a substitute.
Writing -
Argumentative Writing -
Argumentative Essays will be graded by Monday. To check your grade open your Essay document through the Google Classroom. Grades and comments are in-bedded into your document.
If you choose to make corrections and resubmit for a better grade, share and send me a note, or let me know.
Oral Presentations -
This week we'll finish preparing our Oral Presentations with an Infographic. Infographics are like a poster with visuals and big ideas linked to the topic. Monday & Tuesday we will talk about some ways to prepare and practice.
Here are some helpful links for this project:
How to make an Inforgraphic.
Example of an Inforgraphic
Oral Presentation Rubric
Reading - Reading Log - Due Monday, March 19th.
All classes have a goal for number of students turning in Reading Logs, so that we can earn a class reward!
Students are expected to complete at least 150 minutes of Independent Reading each week with parent/guardian signatures for their reading times.
Reading Groups - Reading groups will continue to meet this week and set new goals to complete their weekly reading, a Literacy Circle task and a GIST/summary of the the week's reading for your meeting day.
Social Studies -
This week we'll be learning about the physical features, climate and vegetation in the different regions of China, and determining where are the best locations for building settlements.