Happy Friday Families,
Thank you so much for your continued support with your child’s learning. As we have monitored and adjusted, we are hoping your students are finding this distance learning is becoming more manageable.
Late Work: We have had some emails in regards to late work. We want families to know that we are being very flexible and know that students’ schedules are all different. Although we put a due date in google classroom, students are not being penalized or having points taken off their work if it is turned in “late”. We just want them to engage as often as possible and complete work when able.
Math: This week, we switched gears a little bit and completed the data portion of the chapter. Students learned to create line plots and then interpret data displayed on line plots. Although the book talked about fair share, that is not part of the standard; therefore students did not need to complete that portion.
ELA: This week for writing, we focused on the steps in the writing process and how this can really improve our writing. I chunked the writing task so that students had the opportunity to focus on organizing their thoughts when brainstorming, using these ideas to create a draft, and then an opportunity evaluate the effectiveness of their evidence, as well as revise & edit. For reading, we have begun focusing on RI.8, I can explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text.
Science/Social Studies:
This week we began our unit on weather and climate. We first took a look at the difference between weather and climate, and then we made some observations that described one or the other. We also completed an online investigation that looked at the different factors that affect climate. Next week, we will be focusing on Social Studies. Additionally, I have had a lot of emails about redoing/retaking work. Students may redo any of the work that is taken as an academic grade. If students choose to redo an assignment, please have them redo the assignment on the original document. Students should not erase any of their original work. Instead they should make their corrections in blue so that they can see their growth. Additionally, students must share AND resubmit their work in google classroom.
Grand Canyon Update: If you paid with a credit card for the field trip, please check your email for additional information in regards to refunds. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Maldag.
Stay safe & healthy,
Mrs. Melton
Ms. Maldag
Ms. Long