This week we are going to finish the Inquiry Projects we started a month ago. Although projects are due November 5 in final form, this will be the last week of instruction on the project and expectations for this research essay. If your child is missing school any time in the next week, please refer to the notes section of this blog to make sure you are updated with the requirements for completed projects.
This is also Red Ribbon Week and Spirit Week. Please see the note under each day for activity options.
Tuesday: Wear red today. Absentee picture day. Students will be given notes on how to write a paragraph citing sources. They will also have a chance to practice and begin drafting their Inquiry Project essay.
Wednesday: Team jerseys to "team up against drugs." Students will be given notes on how to write an introduction, supporting, and conclusion paragraphs, synthesizing their research.
Thursday: Crazy hair and socks day. Students will be shown how to write a bibliography and create the rubric for the grading of the project.
Friday: Awards Assembly, 10am. Half day-- no lunch. It will be a choice day for middle schoolers. My classroom will be the celebration room for Autumn/Dia De Los Muertos/Halloween. I will provide seasonal art (not necessarily holiday-related) and kids may bring goodies to share. Please bring enough for 30 kids to share. I'll have napkins and plates.
Studio Day work (November 2): The day will be devoted to finishing up the Inquiry Projects. Please check back for a grading rubric. It's important to note that students will only receive credit if the project comes in on a piece of paper.
If you have any questions, please let me know. Have a wonderful week,
Terri K
