Writing: We are continuing the Realistic Fiction writing unit of study this week. Students will begin developing one of their ideas and will develop characters for their story, creating struggles and motivations for their character. They will also use the plot mountain story structure to help them develop logical story events.
Reading: This week, students will begin a new Biography Unit of study. An overview of enduring understandings of the unit can be found on the Biography page of the TGW! Students will read a biography on a subject of their choice this week. Lessons will focus on defining the genre, examining the structure, summarizing significant effects, and determining how the setting influences a subject.
Math: Lessons 7.8-7.11 will be instructed this week. Students will also take the Unit 8 pretest. The Unit 7 test will take place next week!
Social Studies: Students will explore different cultural features that make up Chicago and take a "virtual tour" of the different neighborhoods of Chicago. Students will also be learning about the historical importance of different city landmarks, taking a closer look at the landmarks that help define our city.
Quarter Project: Students will continue recording their voices for their "Rock's Stories!" They will also be posting their stories to their student blogs!
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