Shelly & Justin 20/21 Blog

Hello all. Reminder that all students in 6th grade can pick up some clay that we will use in Social Studies class in the next couple of weeks. We will use the clay when discussing early ancient writing. The building is open Monday-Friday from 8am-4pm. Please reach out if you would like me to deliver the clay to your house.  In Language Arts we are wrapping up our book unit. During this unit, we started each class with a mini lesson on a specific element of fiction (plot structure, character traits, symbolism). After the students had time to read a bit, they completed a journal prompt tied to the element of fiction that was taught that day. We will finish next week as we tie our books into some of the 13 principles of the Black lives matter movement.   There will be a written and visual art piece to this closing assignment.  In Social Studies, we are finishing up a week of taking focused notes using Cornell notes. Students will answer the essential question for this c...

Happy November! Quarter 2 started today so students should have one or two classes that switch for 7th OR 8th hour. Report cards will be finalized on Wednesday, so they are subject to change up until then. Here is quick video to watch regarding the new report cards. In Social Studies, we shifted last week to analyzing campaign ads, looking at who gets to vote and why, learning about the electoral college, and uncover our values that may lead to who you may vote for. Next week, we will learn about the shift from hunters and gathering to farmers. During this unit, students will learn how to take Cornell notes. If possible, please print out a few copies of the Cornell Note template found in your email as it will help students next Monday. If you want some note templates dropped off, please let me know. Students can also use a notebook and set up their notes using the Cornell style.  In ELA, we have switched to a book unit. Students chose a fiction book they are reading while we discus...