Wednesday

Once again, we had a great day of learning in Room 15.  During readers' workshop, students learned about reading with expression.  Using the book, Goblins in the Castle, we practiced phrasing: grouping words together and pausing to create just the right affect. Below is a passage we used; how would you phrase this sentence?:
Within minutes I was totally lost, not only unable to find Granny Pinchbottom, but also unable to find my way back to the gorge. Clutching Igor's bear, I glanced around nervously, wondering if more goblins lurked in the woods.

In Science, we watched a six minute clip on New Horizon's discoveries on Pluto.  We debated whether scientists were wrong about reclassifying Pluto as a dwarf planet.  Students wrote claims and are VERY ready to write evidence supporting their thinking.  Ask you child, do you think Pluto should be a planet or a dwarf planet? WHY?  Get ready for an earful!

Homework:
-30 min of independent reading
-Home Link 1.8
-Writer's notebook decorated (by Friday)
-5 artifacts in writers' notebook (by Friday)

Reminders:
-Picture day is Friday, Oct 2 at 10 AM