Welcome Back

Post date: Jan 9, 2018 2:14:46 AM

Happy New Year!

Our first week back we will take a look at why we learn Grammar and why reading comprehension is important to future mobility. All the classes took a GA Drivers practice test to understand why ELA is important in all the little ways in becoming independent adults. We start our nine week adventure into the art of argument with Unit 3. This week we review the pronoun and sentence types as we revise the rough drafts from last quarter with more thought and reflection to the editing/revision process. I will be passing out the next Wordly Wise lesson 5 packet on Thursday. I also look forward to rolling out a new research project called Genius Hour on Fridays that is driven by students’ interests as they pursue a topic to learn the research process by preparing a presentation and product to show others their interest while learning how to cite and evaluate their information.

I look forward to an exciting nine weeks where I hope students will learn the life long appreciation for the argumentative and persuasive techniques in writing, and how the research process is more rewarding and beneficial when the topic holds a personal interest.