3PA Update

This week, students will be moving on to a new book entitled Sachiko Means Happiness. Initially, students will be shown images of elderly people in order to determine their emotions/feelings.  The goal of this learning activity is to assist students in making strong connections with the main character in the story.  It will also enable them to infer the emotions/feelings of the character with more ease.  My hope is that these images will also evoke compassion and sympathy among every learner.  We will be completing a first read and then venture into a close read of this text.   Learners will be having in-depth discussions about their reading and will be asked to identify the various themes and the generalizations of change that are apparent in the text.  Students will also focus on symbolism and perspective.  Finally, learners will be reviewing plot development and begin working on a plot development chart in connection with the story.

Reminder:  Last week, I sent home a parent homework sheet that will help me to prepare for conferences.  If possible, please have your child return this form by Thursday, November 14th. Thank you!

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