1. Since September 4, 2014… Getting to Know You
Examining who we are and how we learn
Exploring our “special gifts” and what makes us “unique”
Two Truths and a Lie
Evaluating each other
Completing an electronic survey

2. Reader’s Workshop Compare process to last year Introduced new elements
Selected a science, fantasy fiction, or free choice text
Filling out a CBF and Validation sheet
First RB Check for session #1
Several 20 minute RW sessions

3. CNN Introducing Science Fiction Unit Reviewing vocabulary
Pre Reading Activities for first narrative
Quick Write Prediction - our world in 2055 using Chromebook

4. Writer’s Workshop
Initiating review of narrative writing using the reading/writing connection
Reviewing four elements of narrative writing
District Writing Sample
Spelling Assessment

5. PLENTY OF DISCUSSION Classes are animated
Students have a variety of interests and opinions
Diversity rules
Bonding is evident--- +
Disclaimer: We will believe only ½ of what they tell us about you, if you will believe ½ of what they tell you about us!