Feb. 22-26

This week in math students reviewed concepts in fractions, like what a numerator and denominator mean, how to compare different fractions, how to represent fractions and what a mixed fraction looks like. Next week we will learn about improper fractions and how to create equivalent fractions. 

In language we had a guest speaker, Barbara Erochina, come in to do a lesson on spoken word poetry. Students learned about spoken word, and had a chance to write some of their own poetry. We will continue with spoken word next week. 

In literature circle groups, students finished and presented their imovie trailers for their books. I was so impressed with the level of understanding demonstrated, as well as the creativity of their trailers!

In drama we read the book, "Henry's Freedom Box," then created tableaux, which they presented to the class. 

Homework for this week:

1) Read for at least 20 minutes each day. (Challenge yourself by reading grade appropriate texts.) 

2)  Complete the cursive practice. 

3) Read the text, "New Barbies Have Different Body Shapes Than Before" and answer the questions.
4) Bring in old magazines that we can cut up and use for collages about gender stereotypes.

Important upcoming dates:

Tuesday, Mar. 1- pool, gender stereotypes workshop with guest speaker, Michelle Cho
Wed., Mar. 2- French speech contest

Thurs. Mar. 3rd- danceathon
Fri., Mar. 4th- homework due

Best,

Bronwyn Davidson