Week 20 (1/12) Novel Study

 

This week we started a gross science project with raisins and salty water! We learned about a new game in the gym. It was fun. In art we drew  fish. A GLUE FISH to be exact, it was pretty fun.

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Novel Study:

We are deep into our novel Blended and have been exploring the world of a sixth grade girl adjusting to life with divorced parents (mom is white and dad is African American).  In the midst of this turmoil,   a noose is found in a locker after a history class on the Civil Rights Movement.  We are discovering how literature can be a window into things we have never experienced, yet at the same time mirror our own lives.  This week we took time to watch part of The Long Road to Freedom a documentary about how the CRM included young people who stood up for equality and fairness.   As we continue to follow Izzy, we will explore how love and caring are stronger than hate and how God's love gives us the power to overcome even the worst in ourselves through his forgiveness and strength.

Other highlights:

 

Ruth in Religion: how God works through ordinary people.

Factors in Math

Pronouns in English

The Panama Canal (another documentary) in S.S.

 

 

NEWS:

 

 Report cards came home today. It's a great time to reflect, celebrate, and set goals Ask your child about their One Word Resolution they did in English class.

• January Book Orders will be due next Saturday 1/20. I place orders in the afternoon. The Scholastic website has many more titles than the flyer so check it ou!. If a student wants to use thier "Christmas coupon" towards a book, they hand me the coupon and any cash difference and I will place the order. Our class code is  GV2FP.  

   

  Zion Open House is next Sunday from 12-2p.m. Invite a friend!

   

  MARK TWAIN NOMINEES
  

  
  Looking for a new AR read?  MO Librarians select the best new titles for grades 4-6 each year.  The titles are shared then for students to vote on their favorite - one title to win the Mark Twain Award.  Check out the trailers for this year's books.   Thanks to our amazing librarians Lila's mom and Stella's mom for making our library fun and encouraging reading!  (I love reading these books myself- they are great for adults, too!)

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  Having fun with oil pastels in art
  

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  

  Novel discussion - characterization