Tonight's homework is to get the (ok-to-go-home-again) weekly test signed and to work on 2 math review worksheets.
It took a while for kids to get back into the swing this morning, but we all made it to "the zone". We began a little math test prep today to show everyone the kinds of strategies they'll need to have ready to work through some very complex problems on the state test. How about 3 step word problems written deliberately to confuse? There is very little material available to help prepare kids this year so you may expect to see some review material that's been around earlier this year.
Everyone worked on some persuasive writing today. Just a paragraph to convince a reader to try something fun and new. Everyone wrote a draft from notes made earlier then revised using a "fix it!" checklist. Then everyone partnered with a classmate to help each other improve their work. Final copies were completed with spelling help from the dictionary.
Our library time was used to continue writing a brochure for visitors to a Washington, D.C. monument. This has stretched out much longer than I hoped because the books we ordered took weeks and weeks to arrive. So I think we're all looking forward to finishing up and moving on!
The whole school participated in a "sheltering in place" drill this afternoon. That's the procedure we would use in case of very high wind. Everyone is well away from any windows, facing a wall and covering head with hands. Our spot is in the cafeteria hallway, probably the safest spot in the building for that kind of weather.
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