Polar Tourism?

In Readers' Workshop, the kids read a debate regarding polar tourism.  They then used their comparing matrix to gather and record authors' points of view and supporting evidence.  Using their matrix, and with a partner, the kids wrote about the issue, comparing the different authors' points of views.  What students are writing is incredible. So proud of them! Take a look at some examples below (please excuse their orientation, I couldn't "rotate" the pictures).

As you know, the kids took the Mathematics portion of PARCC today.  This will continue into tomorrow (1-3).  Just a friendly reminder, please encourage your child (if possible) to leave their phones at home, if applicable.  Thank you for your cooperation!


Homework: 

• No homework during PARCC testing; however, you can still encourage your child to read :)

Reminders:

• Math PARCC Testing: Thursday-Friday
• English Language Arts PARCC Testing: Monday-Wednesday (next week)
• Donuts with Dads:
• Last names A-K: March 23, 7:30-8:30 AM
• Last names L-Z:  March 24, 7:30-8:30 AM
• In-School Book Fair for our class:  Monday, March 23, 3 PM 
• Reading Fair: March 26, 6-7:30 PM
• Scholastic Book Fair: March 26, 6-7:30 PM
• Missing classroom books: 
• Exclamation Mark 

Classroom Supplies:

Thank you,

Ms. Smith