5PA Update

I am so happy to be returning to our normal routine.  Last week, I was able to meet with students on Thursday and Friday.  We spent this time responding to some higher-level thinking questions which were related to "The Great Blackberry Pick".  Students used a routine entitled "Chalk Talk" which encourages learners to respond to questions through written conversations rather than oral.  Students worked collaboratively in groups and were given 5-7 minutes to respond to each question. At the end, we shared out two thought-provoking responses per team.  It was evident that students used critical thinking skills and analysis to compose their comments.  

During the upcoming week, we will be taking some time to discuss race and the role it plays in our everyday lives. I will be reading aloud Let's Talk About Race by Julius Lester as an introduction to this topic.  We will also begin reading Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson and focusing on imagery. This piece of work is an autobiography of the author's life and is written in a poem format.  Students LOVE sketching! Our focus on imagery will enable them to "doodle" about our learning.  Finally, we will begin building background for an upcoming story entitled "Literary Lessons" by Louisa May Alcott.  If time permits, we will begin reading the text.  I am looking forward to a great week of learning!

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