1/14

HW due Wednesday: 

1. Read Water article. Highlight 3 big ideas and respond to the two questions at the end (In what ways does water impact the Earth and influence life? What are some of water’s basic qualities?) 

1/13

HW due Tuesday:

1. Silent reading material in class!!!

2. Thank You M'am - Written Response

Complete the work that we spent time on in class... Why does Mrs. Jones take Roger home?

Using R.A.C.E., make a claim with at least 2 pieces of direct evidence from the text that support your response.

Restate the question
Answer the question
Cite evidence
EXPLAIN how your evidence supports your claim

Reminder that you need to have your Term 2 service learning hours complete by Tuesday, January 21st and that Term 2 ends on Friday, January 24th. 

Check out our updated winter field studies (and adult volunteer sign-up) on the side of the blog. 

1/9

HW due Friday:

1. Essential Skills Vocabulary Card
-Pick 1 Essential Skill that you have not already worked on and create a vocabulary card for it that includes the name, an explanation of what it means to you, and an image representing that skill.

Curiosity
Discipline + Self-Control
Empathy + Solidarity
Grit + Perseverance
Gratitude
Optimism
Critical Consciousness

1/8

HW due Thursday: 

-No field study tomorrow

1. Read NewsELA article on Curiosity (if you can't access this link, search curiosity in NewsELA and click on the article titled "Curiosity changes the brain to boost memory and learning"). After reading the article write down 1 question you had while reading and create an image that represents a "fixed mindset" and a "growth mindset" based off our learning at the end of class today.

1/7

HW due Wednesday: 

1. Post Winter Break - Reading and Life Check In - This is a 5 point assignment. Treat it as such. You can respond in writing or verbally record your responses. This should not take more than 20 minutes to complete unless you want to really have fun with your drawings. 

1/6/2020!!!

Welcome back to the flow of school in the new year and new decade!!! It was great seeing you all today.

HW due Tuesday:

1. The only homework you have this afternoon/evening is to make sure you continue reading daily for at least 20 minutes and to bring in choice silent reading material for tomorrow morning. 

Morning Meeting Survey

Morning Meeting Survey: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7X02koMapt5YhY34CWlxbtUmpt3j9x-qDPz7nqvaxn3fPkg/viewform?usp=sf_link