The Proof

... is in your notes. Make sure you are keeping on top of the work necessary to complete your Social Studies projects.

Bring in your notes -- either in the organizer handed out in class, or in your notebooks -- that proves you are getting the work done necessary for you to meet the final deadline.

Drafting

We've started our essays and we will continue writing again tomorrow.

In the meantime, keep up with the reading schedule for Hatchet.


May 26
Read Chapter 11-12

May 27
Read Chpts 13-17

Essay Topic: Hatchet

When Brian, the main character in Gary Paulsen's "Hatchet," finds himself stranded in the wilderness, he must find the strength and the tools he needs to adapt and survive.

Tonight, fill out the graphic organizer that will help us with our drafts tomorrow in class.

Imagery

Finish any of the activities that you weren't able to complete as a group for Monday.

Connectors, you will be leading the groups on Monday.

Be prepared by reading Chapters 5-8.

Literary Luminaries

Our Literary Luminaries should be ready to talk about specific passages in tonight's reading. Fill out your forms.

Group members: Finish your character maps ... and read!

We're starting a new book!

Hatchet is a great adventure novel that reminds us that we posses a strong will to live and courage beyond what we think we're capable of.

Get a taste for the book by reading Chapter one and answering the questions that go along with it.

Also, write the definitions of your words. Quiz on Friday.

Here's the reading schedule for the book below:


May 19
Read Chapter 1

May 20
Read Chapter 2-3

May 21
Read Chapter 4

May 22
Read Chapter 5-8

Famous Greeks visit the Grade 6 class

Liora plays Solon, the Athenian lawgiver who restored democracy in Athens.










Jordan brought The Father of Medicine, Hippocrates, to life as he explained his theories on 'modern medicine'










Natalie channels Pythagorus and explains how he discovered his famed Pythagorean Theorem.









Please complete tonight's worksheets on nouns. And be prepared for your presentation as well.

They're Here!

We're testing this week, so we won't be meeting as a class.

However, you should be getting your Ancient Greece presentations together to present next week.

We'll be recording them, so be prepared!