To my almost middle schoolers,
This is the time of year where we reflect on all that we have done in 5th grade and look forward to all that you will accomplish. I have had a wonderful time with both my morning class and afternoon class, teaching you, listening to you, and going a little crazy with you as we have inched our way to the end of the year. You have all made tremendous growth and I know you will transition to middle school in style and with excitement.
Thank you for being yourselves and sharing all that makes you interesting, funny and unique. It has been a true pleasure seeing you each day and making memories that will last a lifetime. Enjoy your summers and please remember to let me know how you're doing in the months to come. I look forward to hearing about all your experiences and successes.
Love,
Mrs. French
In your response write a letter to me or a friend (blog name) you may not be going to middle school with to tell us your thoughts.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Friday, June 3, 2011
Weekly Reader's Response Due Friday 6/3/2011
Think about the plays you will be performing for the classes next week...
How is reading a play different from reading other types of texts? Use
examples from our class discussion and your own understanding
to support your answer.
Additionally, what do you like about plays? Do you prefer to perform a large
role or do smaller supporting roles? Explain your response.
If you could write a play about something, what would the title be and what
would the play be about? Give us a glimpse of your creative thinking!
How is reading a play different from reading other types of texts? Use
examples from our class discussion and your own understanding
to support your answer.
Additionally, what do you like about plays? Do you prefer to perform a large
role or do smaller supporting roles? Explain your response.
If you could write a play about something, what would the title be and what
would the play be about? Give us a glimpse of your creative thinking!
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Weekly Reader's Response Due Friday 5/27/11
You did an absolutely amazing job on your biography Living Museum presentations this week!
All of the visitors to the museum over Tuesday and Wednesday were so impressed with your
hard work and understanding of your topics.
What did you like about the presentations? Is there anything you would change for future 5th grade
classes? Give me your feedback in 5-7 sentences.
All of the visitors to the museum over Tuesday and Wednesday were so impressed with your
hard work and understanding of your topics.
What did you like about the presentations? Is there anything you would change for future 5th grade
classes? Give me your feedback in 5-7 sentences.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Weekly Reader's Response Due Friday 5/20/11
We are preparing for our "Living Museum" presentations next week. As you think about the biographical subjects you have been reading about, what stands out most to you about the person? Do you feel like the person is indeed a "hero" as we have discussed in class?
Going back to the museum, what do you know about museums? When you have visited a museum in the past, what have you seen, learned, and observed while you were there? How will what you know about museums impact your presentation next week?
Follow our blogging guidelines when you are writing your responses. Your response should answer all parts of the post in complete sentences.
Going back to the museum, what do you know about museums? When you have visited a museum in the past, what have you seen, learned, and observed while you were there? How will what you know about museums impact your presentation next week?
Follow our blogging guidelines when you are writing your responses. Your response should answer all parts of the post in complete sentences.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Weekly Reader's Reponse Due Friday 5/6/2011
You have been reading your biographies for a week...write about what you have learned about
your subject. Include information you think others would be interested in knowing about your subject
and make sure you are writing in complete sentences with correct punctuation and spelling.
Your response should be at least 5-8 sentences in length.
your subject. Include information you think others would be interested in knowing about your subject
and make sure you are writing in complete sentences with correct punctuation and spelling.
Your response should be at least 5-8 sentences in length.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Weekly Reader's Response Due 4/29/11
Our next BIG assignment is to select a biography about a person you are interested in learning more about.
Have you decided who you would like to read about yet? If so, tell us who the person is. If not, tell us who
you are thinking of reading about. Are you having trouble deciding who to read about? Think about what you're interested in and ask me, your parents, or a friend if they know a person that fits into your interests.
What do you think will be different or similar about reading a biography compared to reading other texts?
Do you think all the same strategies apply? What purpose questions will you have when reading about
a person you don't know much about?
Write in complete sentences and make sure to answer all sections of the blog.
Have you decided who you would like to read about yet? If so, tell us who the person is. If not, tell us who
you are thinking of reading about. Are you having trouble deciding who to read about? Think about what you're interested in and ask me, your parents, or a friend if they know a person that fits into your interests.
What do you think will be different or similar about reading a biography compared to reading other texts?
Do you think all the same strategies apply? What purpose questions will you have when reading about
a person you don't know much about?
Write in complete sentences and make sure to answer all sections of the blog.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Weekly Reader's Response Due Friday 4/15/11
Yipee, Spring break is almost here! We can all use some days to rest and rejuvenate to prepare for the last few weeks of school.
Do you have big plans for Spring break? Are you traveling somewhere special? Visiting someone you haven't seen in awhile?
Tell us about your Spring break plans. Even if you are staying home and
just playing with friends and family, share what you hope to have a chance
to do.
Write your response with 5-8 sentences. Use proper grammar, spelling
and punctuation.
Do you have big plans for Spring break? Are you traveling somewhere special? Visiting someone you haven't seen in awhile?
Tell us about your Spring break plans. Even if you are staying home and
just playing with friends and family, share what you hope to have a chance
to do.
Write your response with 5-8 sentences. Use proper grammar, spelling
and punctuation.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Weekly Reader's Response Due 4/8/2011
Science MSA is over, what did you think? When you read science tests what do you do differently than when you read other tests? Are there specific techniques and strategies that help you understand a science-based article, that you would not use for other reading?
What areas of science have we reviewed over the last couple weeks? Of all the topics, videos and acitvities we have covered which have been the ones you liked the best?
Make sure to write your responses in complete sentences and check your spelling, punctuation and grammar before submitting your post.
What areas of science have we reviewed over the last couple weeks? Of all the topics, videos and acitvities we have covered which have been the ones you liked the best?
Make sure to write your responses in complete sentences and check your spelling, punctuation and grammar before submitting your post.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Reader's Reponse Weekly Journal Due 3/18/11
MSA is finally over! Yay! You all did a great job and worked very hard!
We would like your feedback about the tests.
Please answer the following questions honestly and let us know how you
felt about the tests.
1. Did you feel like the LA portion of the test was easy, just right, or too hard?
2. What would you recommend the teachers do next year to better prepare students
for the LA portion of the MSA tests?
3. How did you feel about Math?
4. Were there problems and skills that you were not prepared for? If so, which ones?
5. What is your opinion of MSA testing? Do you think its necessary? Do you have a recommendation
for a better way to test 5th grade skills?
Answer all these questions completely and explain your feelings as much as possible.
We would like your feedback about the tests.
Please answer the following questions honestly and let us know how you
felt about the tests.
1. Did you feel like the LA portion of the test was easy, just right, or too hard?
2. What would you recommend the teachers do next year to better prepare students
for the LA portion of the MSA tests?
3. How did you feel about Math?
4. Were there problems and skills that you were not prepared for? If so, which ones?
5. What is your opinion of MSA testing? Do you think its necessary? Do you have a recommendation
for a better way to test 5th grade skills?
Answer all these questions completely and explain your feelings as much as possible.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Literature Circle Summary
You have been involved in your literature circles for about a week.
How are you feeling about the groups and the meetings? Do you
find the jobs easy to understand?
Write a 5-8 sentence summary about what you have read so far in
your assigned book. Include the name and author of your book in the
summary. Include predictions about how your book will
develop and end.
How are you feeling about the groups and the meetings? Do you
find the jobs easy to understand?
Write a 5-8 sentence summary about what you have read so far in
your assigned book. Include the name and author of your book in the
summary. Include predictions about how your book will
develop and end.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Weekly Reader's Response Due 2/11/11 - Novels for You
When you select a novel to read what strategies do you use? Think back to the beginning of the year when we talked about how to choose a book. Is there a particular genre you prefer? If so, which one is it.
We are going to start literature circles soon. What do you find difficult and fun about literature circles? Are there aspects of reading a book with a group that you wish you could change?
Explain your thoughts in 3-5 sentences.
We are going to start literature circles soon. What do you find difficult and fun about literature circles? Are there aspects of reading a book with a group that you wish you could change?
Explain your thoughts in 3-5 sentences.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Middle School Here We Come!
We are moving into the last half of 5th grade! In just a few short months you will be going to middle school!
Your teachers will begin talking to the middle school about your transition and you will have a chance
to visit both Oakdale Middle School and TJ Middle School very soon. As you think ahead to the
next chapter of your school years answer the following questions:
1. Do you feel prepared academically?
2. What concerns or questions do you have about middle school?
3. What could your elementary school teachers do to help you feel ready?
4. Do you know what to expect in middle school?
Answer these questions in complete sentences and include any additional questions or concerns you have.
Your teachers will begin talking to the middle school about your transition and you will have a chance
to visit both Oakdale Middle School and TJ Middle School very soon. As you think ahead to the
next chapter of your school years answer the following questions:
1. Do you feel prepared academically?
2. What concerns or questions do you have about middle school?
3. What could your elementary school teachers do to help you feel ready?
4. Do you know what to expect in middle school?
Answer these questions in complete sentences and include any additional questions or concerns you have.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Weekly Reader's Response Due Monday 1/10/11
There are few times in school when you actually get to learn about something you are truly interesed in...
well, now is your chance!
As we begin looking for topics that you are interested in researching for our next research projects, think about events in history that you have heard of and may want to learn more about, or a person you find fascinating but don't know much about. Maybe there is a hobby you have but you don't know much about its history or how it has changed over time. These are all great ways to find a topic that you can become an expert in.
In a 5-8 sentence paragraph write about some topics that you may want to research further and why you think the topic may or may not be easy to find information about.
well, now is your chance!
As we begin looking for topics that you are interested in researching for our next research projects, think about events in history that you have heard of and may want to learn more about, or a person you find fascinating but don't know much about. Maybe there is a hobby you have but you don't know much about its history or how it has changed over time. These are all great ways to find a topic that you can become an expert in.
In a 5-8 sentence paragraph write about some topics that you may want to research further and why you think the topic may or may not be easy to find information about.
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