Hello all,
I apologize for not updating you on last week's classes. This week, when not in NECAP testing, students will be continuing their work on the book units, taking a closer look at the main characters of the books those characters' motivations. When the books are completed, we will be writing an in-class response to literature about this topic, so students have started organizing their thoughts to that end. It grows even more critical that students keep apace with the nightly readings so they will be able to best show what they've learned about the characters. Thank you for your continued support around this.
In addition to the book units, students have begun delving into the first writing trait - ideas. We have taken a look at some benchmark papers and debating their merits in this trait. Students have passionately argued their positions and it's giving us all a better sense of what makes a strong written piece in terms of its ideas. We will soon revisit a piece that was written earlier this year and revise it along these lines. Ask your child what the difference is between snorkeling and scuba diving.
As always, feel free to be in touch with any questions or concerns.
Jana
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