Language Arts: Working on reading our biographies with a purpose.  We co-created questions one might want to know about any person and then put those into subtopics. Throughout the process of reading their biography, students now have subtopics that will shape their notetaking. See visuals above.

Reading: Studied Latin Stems and continued to work on biography notetaking.

SS: Took Quiz

Reading- COMPLETED nonfiction presentations and got caught up on our Latin Stem work.

Social Studies- Practice quiz. Quiz is tomorrow- 1/07/16. If you would care for more practice, visit the Nearpod.com site and use the code- AXOHW

Language Arts time was taken by MAP testing and will be tomorrow as well. Please bring a book to read if you are done.

Reading- Nonfiction reading projects.

Social Studies- Read about the social classes of Ancient Egypt.

Language Arts: Went to the LMC to check out biographies.
Reading: Continued to present nonfiction projects.
Social Studies: Read a chapter on daily life in Egypt

We are starting biographies right after break, IF you would like to go to the library and check out a biography over break, feel free to do so. We are going to our LMC the Monday we get back so you will have the option to check one out in our LMC.

HOMEWORK: Log on to NEARPOD.com and use the code to complete the Language Arts

 

Just a quick note to say that Shelly, Rachel and I seldom have a day that we don't think about how lucky we are to work at such a great school with such great kids and parents.  Since my move to Madison 5 years ago, I'm still often surprised and humbled by the community's dedication and reverence for public education.  As a new parent, I know first-hand that you the parents, entrust us with your most valuable possessions everyday and we're honored by that trust.  I hope you and your family have a wonderful and relaxing holiday break and looking forward to a great 2016...

                 ~Justin Kruger

Language Arts: Presented co-written theme-based literary essays.

Reading: Duffield hour 2- continued nonfiction work

Social Studies: Egypt Brochures

Tomorrow Kruger and Duffield homerooms will spend most of the morning together. Dress for the weather as we may go outside for a part of our time together. Also, feel free to bring a nut-free snack for yourself.