Tuesday, August 6, 2013

August 8, 2013 Update

It has been a GREAT kick off to a new year! I love finding out new things about my students every day! 
Here are some updates about what's going on in the classroom:

We have been busy learning about the Learner Profile Traits and what types of characters in our books might exhibit these traits!  The International Baccalaureate learner profile is the IB mission statement translated into a set of learning outcomes.Take a look at the wordle below to find out what these traits are: 



In Social Studies, we are learning how early Native American cultures developed in North America.
 We will also begin focusing on how some of the tribes used their environment to obtain food, clothing, and shelter!

In Reader's Workshop, we are learning how to choose a "just right" book, how to build reading stamina, and how to formulate obtainable reading goals. 

In Writer's Workshop, we have been busy setting up our writing notebook. The students have enjoyed brainstorming their "writing territories" and I have enjoyed sharing mine! Writing territories are any genre, passion, or idea that a student might want to write about during the year. As we continue becoming acquainted with all of the writing procedures, we will be learning more about how to carry out the writing process. Here is some more information on the formal process: 


Check back for updates! As always, contact me with any questions!

Sarah Ary
sary@csdecatur.net



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