Miss Scherer's Weekly Update
5B Humanities
Our Week (December 3rd to 6th)
Students:
- read a passage about Elizabeth Blackwell and determined how she had a positive effect on others. They demonstrated their understanding as they completed a sample TDA with a partner. They marked the text as they searched for examples, text evidence and explanations.
- completed a Graded TDA. They read a passage about Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan. They determined how Anne had a positive effect on Helen's life. They marked the text as they searched for examples, text evidence and explanations. They completed a graphic organizer to help them to write an essay.
- learn how to "elaborate" upon their writing.
- continue to work on their Exploration Simulation Narrative Essay.
- My goal is to complete all grading (TDA, Exploration Narrative, Book Bistro Projects) by the end of the week! Send coffee! :)
Looking Ahead (December 9th to 13th)
Students will:
- have one make-up day to complete TDAs and Exploration Narratives
- practice using Context Clues in various types of passages to help them to comprehend what they have read.
- practice determining the "Author's Purpose" in various types of texts.
- practice identifying and using Nonfiction Text Features.
- practice giving an "Alternate Title" to various passages.
Cycle Days
Monday: Day 1
Tuesday: Day 2
Wednesday: Day 3
Thursday: Day 4
Friday: Day 5
Important Dates to Remember
12/10: BC Band Concert at 7:00PM
12/11 and 12/12: BC Holiday Shop from 5:30-8:00PM
12/16: Comfy Clothes Spirit Day
12/17: White Out Spirit Day
12/18: Christmas Accessories Spirit Day
12/19: Red/Green/Ugly Sweater Spirit Day; Carole Sing at 2:00PM
12/20: Favorite Christmas Movie Character Spirit Day; Classroom Parties
12/23 to 1/1: Winter Break
1/16 Teacher/Student Swap Spirit Day
1/17 and 1/20: No School (Professional Development)
1/24: Brain Assembly
1/31: Jersey Spirit Day
2/13: Red/White/Pink/Hearts Spirit Day
2/24: Spring Picture Day
2/28: Crazy Sock/Crazy Hair Spirit Day
4/15 to 4/17: Spring Book Fair
4/20 to 4/24: ELA PSSA
4/27 to 5/8: Math and Science PSSA
5/11: 5th Grade Field Day
5/20: BizTown Field Trip
6/3: Last Day of School