First and Secondhand Accounts

   Students are comparing first/primary and second/secondary accounts on the same topic. They are supporting their reasoning by writing similarities , differences, focus,details, feelings, and point of view. This is done on a graphic organizer. They have been told to study the lists of text examples in their journals to prepare for the test this coming Friday. We refer to them during daily activities.

    We continue to work on developing an opinion essay. This is different from a narrative ,
 persuasive , and informational essay. Specific vocabulary focused on feelings and thoughts are included. They may write about something they enjoy or despise! Students should be reviewing this vocabulary and sentence starters in their journals.

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Opinion Writing

  We are review the expectations of opinion writing. Students will practice this week with developing a strong paragraph. As they learn to include statements, reasons, facts & examples, and a conclusion, I will be providing guidance. Students will have anchor charts, examples, checklists as resources.

   Students will continue to read 2 passages on the same topic and determine which is firsthand and secondhand accounts. This includes primary and secondary sources. There will be a quiz on Thursday.

   On Friday, they will be given an assessment on vocabulary unit 4. They will have nightly tasks for spelling but also need to study the definitions.

Vocabulary Unit 4 spelling and definitions will be for nightly homework. 

There will not be any formal tests this week. A handful of students are still completing last week's assessments. 

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