Last week, all grades and classes presented the first theme book activity. It was a great learning experience. Students taught their peers about dogs, sports, horses, we learned a pirate game, how to draw a variety of new things, were treated to a modeling show, learned about Hannukah and sang "We Shall Overcome". The list goes on. What a talented group of students. Everyone who presented managed to overcome their stage fright and put on a wonderful show. We have a few more to see this week and I am really looking forward to them.
This week 5th graders will be enjoying a visit and workshop from the Burning Coal Theater out of Raleigh! (6th graders are next week!) Shakespeare in the Modular will take place on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and it promises to be a terrific treat for all involved!I will supplement Burning Coal with some in-class activities.
6th grade will learn about argument, persuasion and propaganda. We will examine old War posters, modern advertising directed at teenagers, we will write persuasively and create our own posters and perhaps, have a debate. These activities will take us into the Christmas break.
One note about Theme book #2, title due Monday Dec. 7th, we will not be able to have a feast on the 8th of January. Regulations preclude bringing any food product into a classroom but store-made food, so we will have to forego that activity. Book II, non-fiction, will not have an activity associated with it. Just the book report.
This week is Spirit Week
Tuesday: Sports Day
Wednesday: Twin Day
Thursday: School Spirit Day
Should be an exciting couple of weeks!
