As we approach the end of the year, we as still keeping our sights trained on academia. We are working with American Tall Tales and Greek Myths. As we read these we have been comparing and contrasting them, seeing the similarities and defining the differences. This is one of my favorite units, as it helps to set some context for students in the parlance of our times. Also, these stories are just really fun to read and listen to.
In math we are working on our end of year assessments, finding lines of symmetry, and making some origami. The art of origami is one of my favorites, and we are entering the practice with an open mind to feel the relaxing effects that origami can provide. Although it can be easy to become frustrated when making origami we are working on letting our minds stay open, and being open to the possibility of correcting our minor folding errors.
Our final unit consists of three pieces of writing that span 3 genres. Students have chosen a topic that interests them and are working on creating a piece of narrative, informational, and opinion. The topics they have chosen span from hypnotism to Disney World, and encompass everything in between.
As we approach the end of the year I like to prepare families for the work that will be coming home. We will be cleaning house and sending home work during the following week. To this end, if you can equip your student with a grocery bag that will ease their work portage. I have found that paper grocery bags work best, although plastic can work as well. I will have a few on hand here, but if you think of it, and can send one along it would be wonderful.
I hope this note finds you well and that you have a relaxing and refreshing weekend.
Dave
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