Reading: This week we began reading Animal Farm by George Orwell. Student's took an in-depth look at The Beasts of England, the animal's new anthem. Many students were able to make connections with our own National Anthem and the pride in which a song can instill. We continued our study by looking at the "ten commandments" Major brought to the animals and how this might propagate a rebellion among the farm animals.
G and T Writing: The research period has drawn to a close and students are working in their packets to organize their information. I will be meeting with students over the next two weeks to conference on topic sentences, paragraph organization and incorporating research into their essays.
Advanced MUR Writing: We are have finished our stories and students are currently typing. We will be meeting over the next two weeks to begin the editing process and then typing our final drafts.
Spelling: G & T MUR is working on less 32 in Red Hot Root Words and Advanced MUR is continuing their study in Wordly Wise.
Elements of Style: We continue to explore the 8 rules of commas with rules 3-6 this week. We will be completing this unit next week. Students will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the 8 rules in their essays and story projects.
