Weekly Wrap Up
Week of 1/5/16-1/8/16
ELA Summary
We worked on a jigsaw activity where we read nonfiction narratives: "Camping with the President" or Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World. We wrote summaries of different events in the text. We then switched groups and shared our summaries.
We also explained relationships between events in Malala's life. We wrote about how events were related in "A Life in the Woods" and Shipwreck.
A Special Appearance
We had Bobby Zirkin, a Senator from Maryland, come to talk to 4th and 5th graders about his job. We debated issues that Senator Zirkin presented to us. We "killed the bill" for school uniforms. Ryan Wahler, "the gentleman from Baltimore County," proposed that companies that pollute the environment be taxed. Ryan's bill passed!
We also saw a presentation from Jump Rope For Heart. (The packet will be coming home soon).
Spelling List 13
accommodate aggressive bask carcass
conceal frail gorge morsel protrude
ripple slither sluggish snout taper
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What's Happening Next Week?
Friday, January 15 Geography t-shirt/hat spirit day
Friday, January 15 TRASH FREE LUNCH DAY--Please pack a trash-free lunch! We have our eyes on the Green Team prize!
Wordly Wise test
Tuesday, January 12--Wordly Wise test (List 12)
Friday, January 15 is our spelling test (List 13)
Stem Fair
Stem Fair packets/summary are due January 15th.