Everyone does well on spelling

We took our spelling test today and every single person did well!

 

In writer’s workshop we started our argumentative writing for the other opinion. In argumentative, it is important to be able to argue both points. Earlier this week, they picked a side for an argumentative piece -- a piece that presents a point of view.  Once they had chosen the side they believed, I had them write the other side.  This helps young writers look at information from another point of view.  After those pieces were finished, I let them argue for the side they said they believed in at first.  I am eager to see if writing counter to their personal opinion makes their pieces stronger.

 

In science we were in the computer lab.

Writers finish argumentative pieces

 

In writer’s workshop today we had the opportunity to type our argumentative pieces, if we hadn’t already.

 

In spelling we played a game called “Sparkle.”

 

In science we reviewed chapter 10 and answered our questions we were to have finished yesterday. We will have a test next week. I am not yet sure of the day, but I do know it will not be Monday.

Writers finish argumentative pieces

We should have finished up our argumentative pieces today. Many were able to type it today.
 

In spelling, we took turns at the Smart Board on spellingcity.com.
 

In science we finished chapter 10 and if your child didn’t finish his/her assignment, he/she will have some homework. There are questions on page 343 that are to be answered.

Writers have to take positions they don't agree with to develop their argumentative skills

Today we worked on our argumentative piece. Each child took a stand on an issue, but the assignment was to argue for the other option.

 

In science we finished our drawing and writing notes from yesterday. We also read from a science newspaper. Ask your child about these. They are wonderful. We also added a wave diagram to our science notebooks.

 

Remember our spelling words are on spellingcity.com for your child to practice.

Students use writing and drawing to facilitate learning in science

We chose ten words from the first ten spelling lessons for a review lesson his week. No one made a 100 on the pretest, so we will be reviewing these words.

 

In writers’ workshop we continued with argumentative writing.

 

In science we did a lesson using writing and drawing to show what we learned from given sections of our text. Lessons such as these will help us with our reading skills as much as our science.

 

It was great to see everyone back from spring break!

6th graders 'energetic' as they look forward to spring break

The blog will be on spring break next week too.  See you back here
a week from Monday

Oh my goodness! The energy in today’s classes could keep a small country going! You would think next week is spring break…oh yeah, it is!

 

We took our spelling tests and worked on our writing.

 

In Science we finished our newspapers and did the crosswords. These newspapers are from a company in Utah and are for science. It is nonfiction reading and a great classroom tool. I am hoping to get them for 6^th grade. I am going to go to donorschoose.org and apply.

 

Have a great spring break!

Students do crossword, work on argumentative writing, and read article about space

In spelling we did a crossword puzzle using our words and their definitions.

In language we continued working with our prewrite lesson for our argumentative writing lesson.

In science those that didn’t finish their test yesterday were given time to do so. We also read an article about space, discussed it , and then did a Quick Write and Draw activity.

Class continues to develop skills in expository writing

Today we discussed expository writing and the class had to tell me what it was and where it was found. We then took a pretend situation and started a pre write on it.

We took our 9 week’s test in science.

Also, the book fair is open. We went as a class to preview it today.

9-weeks science test is tomorrow

It is great to be back. I am feeling a little better, and am no longer contagious.

 

We will be taking our spelling test on Thursday this week.

 

In science we reviewed for our 9 week’s test we will be taking tomorrow.

 

I sent home notes with those who requested a conference. I am unable to be here Thursday evening, as my senior son has his last band concert Thursday night. I sent home times, as well, for Friday. I apologize for any inconvenience. If Friday’s time doesn’t work, I will work with you to reschedule.

Students review skills in writer's workshop

Today we worked with plurals as a skill review in writer's workshop.

In science we read and discussed more of chapter 10.

I will see everyone tomorrow.

Students raise money to tape assistant principal to the wall

In spelling we had to unscramble our words. This week’s list had some
words that were new to us.   

In science we read and answered questions over parts of chapter 10. We
will be taking our 9 weeks’ test next Tuesday. I am anxious to see how the
children do, as I helped write it this time.  Of course, I didn’t tell them
because I didn’t want them to think they had an advantage.  Since we
aren’t able to copy the test, I don’t remember what is on it.

 

Tomorrow is bring-a-dollar-to-tape-Mrs. Balderama-to-the-wall-in-the-
cafeteria day.  Broadmoore had had fun this week, but more importantly,
we have raised money for a great cause!

Writers do lesson on how to give directions on paper

In writer’s workshop today we did a class share lesson on writing instructions. I wrote one direction at a time, and the children did as it said. For example the first one was to get 9 shapes from our container. They were told to make what I had made. Of course, since they didn’t have enough information they couldn’t do it. In the end everyone came up with the shape I had made. 

 

This is an important competency for young writers -- how to take an idea and translate it into print.  If you have ever tried to follow someone's written directions on anything from how to cook to how to put together a piece of furniture to how to reach a destination by car, you know how confusing directions can be.  It's really hard to take an idea and reduce it to written directions
 

In science we took today to get caught up on any unfinished work. With report cards coming up, I wanted them to have some time to finish anything they were missing. Since I do duty almost daily, I rarely am able to have them come in at recess, and when I do, many forget to come in. They were allowed to work on any missing work from any class.

Tomorrow is deadline for finishing science posters

In spelling we wrote our words in rainbow style.

 

In science I gave the students the day to work on their posters. It will be the last day to work in the classroom on these.

 

Today we collected $7.25 for our service project, Pasta for Pennies. Tomorrow a child may sit where he/she wants for a dollar.

Friday: computer lab day for sixth grade

Today was computer lab day in science.
 

We took our spelling test. And some that were unable to type their poems yesterday did so today.
 

Have a great weekend!