Miss Scherer's Weekly Update
Team 5B Humanities
Our Week (September 23rd to 27th)
This week, our learners were introduced to The 7 Continents, the 4 Oceans and the Compass Rose. They labeled a world map and took a quiz on Thursday. Their quiz scores are on the Portal.
The learners continued to practice to determine the elements of plot of various texts. They practiced using context clues to determine unknown words. The students participated in a context clues scavenger hunt around the classroom! They also continued to practice identifying imagery and figurative language used in various passages. The students took an ELA formative assessment on Friday. The test scores will be posted on the Portal by tonight.
We also had a successful fire drill and reverse evacuation drill. The students had a blast on Disney Day!
Next Week (September 30th to October 4th
Looking Ahead...
Essential Questions for this week:
1. What obstacles did Explorers and their crews face during the time of Exploration?
2. What are the seven reasons for Exploration?
Learners will begin an Exploration Simulation Activity this week!
An Explorers study guide will go home on Tuesday, October 1st. We will test on Tuesday,
October 8th.
3. How is the Main Idea of a text determined?
4. What is a generalization and how can I tell if it is valid?
5. How can I include imagery in poetry?
Important Dates to Remember
10/2: Picture Day
10/8: Rain Forrest Assembly
10/10: Early Dismissal
10/11: NO SCHOOL
10/14: NO SCHOOL
10/17 to 10/24: Fall Book Fair w/ Monday 10/21 Family Night
Cycle Days
Monday: Day 6
Tuesday: Day 1
Wednesday: Day 2
Thursday: Day 3
Friday: Day 4