Last week we concluded our unit on writing personal narratives. We have learned so much since the beginning of the year! Our stories started off being about broad topics that were hard for us to do a thorough job providing the exciting details. We learned to narrow our topics down to a "small moment" so that we could write enough detail that enabled our readers to make a mental image of what was happening in our stories. Next, we helped our stories come to life by making them talk and move in our words and illustrations. Finally, using several mentor texts, we learned to emulate some author's craft moves, such as using ellipses to build suspense, using "pop-out" words for emphasis, and writing exact actions for the characters. We celebrated by sharing our very best work with each other!
Last week we visited Saluda Shoals to learn about trees through some hands-on experiences. Students learned how to look for signs of insects on tree bark using a magnifying glass, how to determine the age of a tree by counting its rings, and made leaf rubbings from different types of tree leaves. We categorized the different purposes for trees, whether as animal homes, for human recreation, or in man-made products. We had an exciting nature walk during which our expert guide educated us on the various trees and plants that grow there.
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February 2017
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