Thursday, November 18, 2010

Upstanders & African History presentations!

6th: Today we began class with a writing diagnostic to help kids set writing goals for the rest of the school year. Then, we took a short visit to the 8th grade poetry exhibit down in the library. We came back, got together with our upstander project partners, chose a European historical figure to study and brainstormed all we knew and wanted to know about this person.
Homework: Reading response in readers' journal due at the start of class tomorrow!

7th:
Today we began class by preparing for presentations. Then, we had 2 groups do their African History presentations. Excellent work to the exploration and transatlantic slave trade groups. We also went to check out the 8th grade poetry exhibit and give our feedback to the 8th graders.
Homework: Complete partner book letter tonight. Be ready if you are presenting your presentation tomorrow!

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