Mrs. Wilson's ELA Classroom
October 6-10
Class This Week
We looked at the theme of books. I have been using different versions of The Three Little Pigs to introduce story elements. I used a version for theme as well. Have a discussion with your child about which version of the story was their favorite and then ask what they thought the theme was of that version.
Students should have finished up their Group Books this week. The projects for these books are due on Thursday, October 16. I emailed home the guidelines and rubric at the beginning of this week. I will meet with each group to ensure that they have their plot diagrams filled out so they can be used as a guideline for the project. Students will have Monday- Thursday in class next week to work on their project. I give them this in-class time because I do not make it a habit of letting the Readers Notebooks leave the room (because they may never return).
I had the students map out a plan to help them finish their Book Report Projects by October 28. I would like you to review these plans with your child and sign them so that I know you have seen them.
Skyward Break Down
My grade book is broken down into four categories. These categories are divided into percentages that make up your child's grade. The categories are as follows:
Homework/In-Class Work = 15%
Assessments = 15%
Projects = 35%
Writing Assignments = 35%
Assessments and In-Class Work would include assignments such as the comprehension quizzes or worksheets assigned for assessment.
It is important that your child does well on their Book Report Projects and Group Book Projects to maintain or improve their Language Arts grade this quarter. We will be close to getting in a writing assignment grade before the end of the quarter but I will not guarantee it.
Reminders... Don't forget
1. Picture make-up day is Friday, October 10.
2. Drop- in Conferences are October 16. Last names A-M are from 3:30 - 6:00 PM, Last names N-Z from 6:00-7:30 PM. Scheduled conferences are Tuesday, October 21.
3. Group Book Projects are due Thursday, October 16.
4. Book Report Projects are due Tuesday, October 28.
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Quote of the Week
Funky Friday
Mrs. Wilson's Information
This picture is of my dog, Winston. He is a shar pei mixed with a pug. This is his happy face.
Email: swilson@kewaskumschools.org
Website: kewaskumschools.org
Location: 1676 Reigle Drive, Kewaskum, WI, United States
Phone: 262-626-8427
Twitter: @kms_67_La