Right now, your students are retaking the grammar portion of the Unit test on Think Central. We are working on a test taking strategy that I hope will help boost some of yesterday's scores. The wording is difficult, but this is the new reality! Let's think of this Unit Test as a great experience in exposure to the new Common Core testing format and rigor.
I hope that all 201 families enjoy a restful and festive Thanksgiving. I am assigning some enrichment activities this weekend that will help give your child an academic boost. I know that many families have plans this weekend and won't have internet access. They are not mandatory! Here they are:
- ST Math at home. I am feeling quite competitive about ST Math this year. Let's try to be #1 in the pod!
- Study Island: make sure that you are following the NWEA path, and not looking under Ginn assignments. The NWEA path will take you on your personalized learning path.
- Extra Math:Your child is coming home with a letter that explains how this site works. On the letter, your child has a PIN number.
- Calm Classroom Essay contest:
- restate the prompt as part of your opening
- describe at least three calming techniques that can be used in everyday situations
- provide clear descriptions, support and elaboration
Rubric:
Conceptually Clear: The topic is clear throughout the essay
Excellent Use of Calming Techniques and examples
Creativity: My ideas are creative. My word choice is strong.
Originality: My writing is original. My sentences are fluent and interesting to read.
Thoughtfulness: My writing shows that I have really thought about the topic and applied my ideas to the prompt.
Conventions: My writing does not contain grammatical, spelling or punctuation error. I indent and use proper formatting.
Writing should be 3 to 5 paragraphs
The winning student will win a pizza party for their family! The class with the most participation will earn a special prize.
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