Weekly Happenings

NAEP TEST

Tuesday, January 31 
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Continuing national assessment of student performance and educational achievement in U.S. elementary and secondary schools, public and private.

For more information regarding the NAEP click https://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/about/

Great Depression Project

Suggested Breakdown for Project Completion

This is only a suggestion to help anyone who needs a more detailed layout. Students are NOT required to use this project breakdown!

During completion of this project, homework will be limited to a weekly rotation of either spelling or Moby Max Informational Text. 

January 16-February 3^rd

Research for narrative and complete either the provided graphic organizer or one of your choice to assist you in writing.

February 6^th-10^th

Draft narrative

February 13^th -17^th

Revise and edit draft narrative/complete final draft of narrative

February 20^th- March 2^nd

Plan and complete project portion of the assignment

Main Idea VS Theme

Our goal this week will be to differentiate between main idea and theme. Students will be using previous novels from the year as well as our current novel, Bud, Not Buddy to reach this goal.