This was the last week of our spider study! Students started the day by updating their portfolios with their weaving and web replica artwork. They then used the form of concrete poetry to synthesize what they have learned about spiders and abstract art.

After lunch, the students learned about the Claim, Evidence, Reasoning method of crafting a convincing argument. This is used at all grade levels in the Boise School District (as well as nationally and the collegiate level) in both language arts and scientific writing. Each student crafted a CER response to the question "Are spiders artists?" and/or "Are spiderwebs abstract art?" Student's arguments were then recorded on their digital portfolios.

Next week, we will move onto a study of skyscrapers as we continue to ponder this year's theme of "How wonder inspires."

UPCOMING: There will be no GATE the week of November 29-December 3.