Today we kicked off 2nd quarter by reflecting on some of our work from 1st quarter. I also handed back writing portfolios and students pulled the works they will highlight at their conferences.
We started a new series of word work with more Greek and Latin roots and cognates. We will learn 3 new roots and their cognates each time we meet. At the end of 15 sets, students will have a take-home test, which is currently scheduled for Thursday, October 21.
We also had a class discussion about revising the memoir drafts students wrote last quarter. Students will write a second memoir or heavily revise the first draft they wrote. The final draft of this memoir is due Tuesday, October 19.
Agenda: Review roots and cognates from class today; spend at least 15 minutes on your memoir graphic organizer. On Wednesday, we will share some of our lead paragraphs.
Fondly,
Mrs. Venekamp
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