Here's what is happening this week:
* Reading Log - Due Monday, March 5
* Mr. Towe will be out for training on Thursday - there will be a substitute.
Writing -
Argumentative Writing - This week we'll finish our body paragraphs, and work on Introductions and Conclusions. We'll also work on edits & revisions.
A good Introduction paragraph includes: a Hook, your Claim and an introduction to your Reasons.
Reading - Reading Log - Due Monday, March 5th.
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 -
We finished the Geography of India, and this week studying one of the earliest Indian settlements, Mohenjodaro. We'll be acting as archaeologists and examining artifacts from this ancient city in order to try to learn about the lives of the people of Mohenjodaro.