-For reading, we've been focusing on finding symbolism and theme while we read. As a model for this, we read many picture books. We are also looking for symbolism and theme in our read aloud by Grace Lin - Where the Mountain Meets the Moon. I shared this video with students before beginning the read aloud. It is definitely worth watching! We also completed a writing sample for informational writing and we will begin our first informational writing assignment.
Our first week was all about setting up independent reading routines and having some time to dive into our books! In addition to independent reading in class, we had our first Library class! Some of your children may have checked out a book from the "sixth grade section" of our school library. This upcoming week we will focus on symbolism.
We also started reading Motel of Mysteries. Make sure to ask your child about this book! We will be creating our own Classroom of Mysteries where students will pick their own objects in the classroom to misinterpret.
Our first week was all about setting up independent reading routines and having some time to dive into our books! In addition to independent reading in class, we had our first Library class! Some of your children may have checked out a book from the "sixth grade section" of our school library. This upcoming week we will focus on symbolism.
We also started reading Motel of Mysteries. Make sure to ask your child about this book! We will be creating our own Classroom of Mysteries where students will pick their own objects in the classroom to misinterpret.