Week of November 26th

ELA:  Writing:  Continue with "Theme" "Main Idea" "Central Idea" Plus add in "Tone/Mood" with  poetry - Also lessons on Thesis Statements

           Reading: New Book Clubs start Today (Monday) - Ask your scholar about their new book and make sure they are reading Mon-Thurs every night - Scholars meet every Friday in their Clubs to talk about the novel

Soc. Studies:  California Connections to Mesopotamia
                        Barter Market Brainstorms
                        Job Specialization and Inventions from Mesopotamia

Thanks for reading,
Mr Franey
                       

Week of Nov 5th

ELA:  Finish Maroo of the Winter Caves-Class Novel
           Elements of Plot - Extra Large Paper Assignment with artwork included
           Focus on Themes in Maroo
           Brainstorm Themes - Research Common Themes in Children's Lit
           Writing: Our First 5 paragraph essay "Three Themes in Maroo" with text evidence
           Introduce - Thesis & Hook

Social Studies:  6 traits of a Civilization Sort Game and handout
                          6 traits focus on our American Civilization now compared to the past
                          Introduce the Ancient Civilization of Mesopotamia
                          Mesopotamia Vocabulary Lesson
                          Kahoot Mesopotamia Vocabulary Game online

Thanks for Reading,
Mr. Franey