Classroom Update 2/23

Today in class we learned 2 new nonfiction features! We learned about graphs and diagrams. Diagrams are a labeled picture. Graphs are a visual representation that helps a reader better understand information. It was really tough to find graphs in our books, so we had...

Headphones for PARCC

PARCC testing is quickly coming up.  Please send in a pair of headphones or earbuds (in a labeled Ziploc bag) for your child to keep here at school by Thursday, February 26th.  These headphones/earbuds will be required during the testing.  If you will be unable to...

Smisking Afternoon Update 2.21.15

Writing As students wrap up their research on their chosen topic, we have moved on to new parts of our nonfiction writing packet. On the “Be a Teacher” page, they are using the notes they have taken to create question and answer based facts on their topic....

PARCC

Believe it or not, PARCC testing will begin the week of March 2nd.  Our class took an ELA PARCC practice test this morning  to help get accustomed to the format of the test.  We are asking that you send earbuds to school with your student in a ziploc bag that will...