Today in ELA 5/28

I Can...
~write an informative piece, which examines a topic and conveys ideas.
~interpret information presented in diverse formats and explain how it contributes to the topic under study.
~I can produce clear coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate for sixth grade tasks, purposes, and audiences. 


Activities:
Today we are working on completing our notes.  When finished we will move on to writing the introduction and crafting a thesis.  

Click Here to Craft Your Thesis

Click Here for Outline with Questions to Answer

Astro.wisc
Constellation Guide
EasyBib~Mrs. Kowalski
https://kidskonnect.com/science/stars-constellations/

Homework:
Work on finishing notes

Today in ELA 5/26

I Can...
~write an informative piece, which examines a topic and conveys ideas.
~interpret information presented in diverse formats and explain how it contributes to the topic under study.
~I can produce clear coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate for sixth grade tasks, purposes, and audiences. 


Activities:
Today we are working on completing our notes.  When finished we will move on to writing the introduction and crafting a thesis.  

Click Here for Outline with Questions to Answer

Astro.wisc
Constellation Guide
EasyBib~Mrs. Kowalski
https://kidskonnect.com/science/stars-constellations/

Homework:
Work on finishing notes

Today in ELA 5/21

I Can...
~write an informative piece, which examines a topic and conveys ideas.
~interpret information presented in diverse formats and explain how it contributes to the topic under study.
~I can produce clear coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate for sixth grade tasks, purposes, and audiences. 


Activities:
Today we are working on completing our notes for the introduction and 1st body paragraph.  If those are completed we will move on to the 2nd body paragraph.  
Astro.wisc
Constellation Guide
EasyBib~Mrs. Kowalski
https://kidskonnect.com/science/stars-constellations/

Homework:
Finish Galaxy/Constellation Art

Today in ELA 5/20

I Can...
~write an informative piece, which examines a topic and conveys ideas.
~interpret information presented in diverse formats and explain how it contributes to the topic under study.
~I can produce clear coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate for sixth grade tasks, purposes, and audiences. 


Activities:
Astro.wisc
Constellation Guide
EasyBib~Mrs. Kowalski
https://kidskonnect.com/science/stars-constellations/

Homework:
Finish Galaxy/Constellation Art

Today in ELA 5/19

I Can...
~write an informative piece, which examines a topic and conveys ideas.
~interpret information presented in diverse formats and explain how it contributes to the topic under study.
~I can produce clear coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate for sixth grade tasks, purposes, and audiences. 


Activities:
Astro.wisc
Constellation Guide
EasyBib~Mrs. Kowalski
https://kidskonnect.com/science/stars-constellations/

Homework:
Finish Galaxy/Constellation Art

Today in ELA 5/15

I Can...
~write an informative piece, which examines a topic and conveys ideas.
~interpret information presented in diverse formats and explain how it contributes to the topic under study.
~I can produce clear coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate for sixth grade tasks, purposes, and audiences. 


Activities:
Finish Galaxy Art/Constellation Research
Astro.wisc
Constellation Guide
EasyBib Tutorial~Mrs. Kowalski

Homework:
Finish Galaxy/Constellation Art

Today in ELA 5/14

I Can...
~write an informative piece, which examines a topic and conveys ideas.
~interpret information presented in diverse formats and explain how it contributes to the topic under study.
~I can produce clear coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate for sixth grade tasks, purposes, and audiences. 


Activities:
Galaxy Art
Research a constellation and myth
Astro.wisc
Constellation Guide

Homework:
Finish constellation and myth for your galaxy.

Today in 5/13

I Can...
~write an informative piece, which examines a topic and conveys ideas.
~summarize informational text while leaving out my personal opinion.  
 ~interpret information presented in diverse formats and explain how it contributes to the topic under study.
~gather information from multiple sources print and digital and assess credibility of those sources.


Activities:
Constellations & Ancient Civilizations
Astronomy Libguide
Take notes to include in a summary of background information

Homework:
Summarize, Paraphrase, or Improve Notes

Today in ELA 5/12

I Can...
~write an informative piece, which examines a topic and conveys ideas.


Activities:
EasyBib

Homework:
Sign-in to Google Chrome (Set-up using school username/password)

Today in ELA 5/11

I Can...
~write an informative piece, which examines a topic and convey ideas.


Activities:
EasyBib
Constellation Research 

Homework:
Finish Constellation Research (5- Pic, Myth, Major Stars) 
Extra: Try downloading the Star Chart App!

Today in ELA 5/8

I Can...

-use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to develop experiences and events, in poetic verse. 

Writing Workshop:

Finish Rough Copy (If not already completed)
Type Final Copy in Word
Print and Mount onto Construction Paper (With a Glue Stick)

Important Links For Class:

Instant Poetry Template

Different Types of Poems

Play Links:
Sea Monster's Rage Part 1
Seas Monster's Rage Part 2
Pandora's Box
The Story of Demeter and Persephone Part 1
The Story of Demeter and Persephone Part 2

Homework:

Finish Card and Give it to Mom for Mother's Day!

Today in ELA 5/6

I Can...
-identify precise language and domain-specific vocabulary related to the 
topic. 

-use a variety of techniques to engage the reader and establish context. 

-use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory 

language to develop experiences and events.

Writing Workshop:

Poetry

Instant Poetry Template

Different Types of Poems

Homework:

Finish Rough Copy