Work on Writing - Persuasive Writing
Good morning boys and girls, Mrs. Hunt here! I am SO sorry I had to be absent today, you all know how much I DISLIKE being absent. To help you get ready for our next writing assignment, everyone needs to learn a little bit about what climate and climate change is. Ms. Reynolds and I found the PERFECT website that we'd like you to do a THOROUGH (reading/viewing) of. After looking at all the parts of the website I want you to answer the following questions. I will be home looking at your answers as they are submitted, remember to do your VERY BEST work!
Be sure to visit ALL of the links within the "Learn the Basics" Tab and watch ALL of the videos and THEN answer the questions in the below form!
Be sure to visit ALL of the links within the "Learn the Basics" Tab and watch ALL of the videos and THEN answer the questions in the below form!
Debating Michael Collins
Below is an example of a fifth grade debate. We will be using this sample to discuss the points of a debate as you prepare for your own debate.
Michael Collins: The Forgotten Astronaut Article
How Michael Collins Became the Forgotten Astronaut Article
Michael Collins: Fast Facts Article
Moon Landing 45th Anniversary: Who is Michael Collins The Forgotten Astronaut Article
How Michael Collins Became the Forgotten Astronaut Article
Michael Collins: Fast Facts Article
Moon Landing 45th Anniversary: Who is Michael Collins The Forgotten Astronaut Article
Introduction to The daily Five
The Daily Five is a way of structuring the reading block so every student is independently engaged in meaningful literacy tasks. These research based tasks are ones that will have the biggest impact on student reading and writing achievement, as well as help foster the children who love to read and write. Students receive explicit whole group instruction and then are given independent practice time to read and write independently while we provide focused, intense instruction to individuals and small groups of students.
When it is up and running smoothly, students will be engaged in the Daily Five, which are comprised of:
One thing you’ll notice that may be a change for you is a direct decrease in the number of worksheets your child brings home. While worksheets keep students busy, they don’t really result in the high level of learning that I want for your child. Instead, your child will be taught to select “Good Fit Books” or books they can read, understand, and are interested in, which they will read during the Daily 5. They will be spending most of their time actually reading, which research supports as the number one way to improve reading. We anticipate the motivation and enjoyment of reading will skyrocket when this gift of choosing their own books is accomplished by extended practice and specific reading instruction for each individual child.
As you can see, we are excited about giving your child the opportunity to be involved in a structure that will have a positive effect on their education. Please think of our classrooms as you visit garage sales or clean your own child’s bookcase. It is our goal to make our classroom library as appealing as your favorite bookstore for browsing.
~Mrs. Hunt & Ms. Reynolds
When it is up and running smoothly, students will be engaged in the Daily Five, which are comprised of:
- Read to Self
- Read to Someone
- Work on Writing
- Listen to Reading
- Word Work
One thing you’ll notice that may be a change for you is a direct decrease in the number of worksheets your child brings home. While worksheets keep students busy, they don’t really result in the high level of learning that I want for your child. Instead, your child will be taught to select “Good Fit Books” or books they can read, understand, and are interested in, which they will read during the Daily 5. They will be spending most of their time actually reading, which research supports as the number one way to improve reading. We anticipate the motivation and enjoyment of reading will skyrocket when this gift of choosing their own books is accomplished by extended practice and specific reading instruction for each individual child.
As you can see, we are excited about giving your child the opportunity to be involved in a structure that will have a positive effect on their education. Please think of our classrooms as you visit garage sales or clean your own child’s bookcase. It is our goal to make our classroom library as appealing as your favorite bookstore for browsing.
~Mrs. Hunt & Ms. Reynolds