Winding Down

We're nearing the end of the school year.  It's always a good time of year, but also comes with a bit of nostalgia.  In many ways, that's a good thing because it allows a chance to reflect back:  what went well, what didn't, what will we do differently next year?  I feel a Type One journal coming on within the next few days.

We've accomplished so much this year, so we continued last week working toward finishing our final unit: Of Mice and Men.  I love finishing with this book because so many of them enjoy it.  It makes such a difference to the atmosphere in my classroom when they enjoy the text.  Last week we read through Chapter 5, the pivotal moment in the novella. We've been taking notes which will be able to be used on the test and then turned in for credit.  We've been filling out a characterization chart for one of the two main characters (they chose which one), and we'll use that chart to do an activity this week and then turn it in.  So here's what's coming up this week:

• Monday, 6/5 - we'll finish notes for Chapter 5, read the final chapter of the book, then finish the notes for the book.
• Tuesday, 6/6 - they will use their notes to complete two academic assignments: a short-answer writing assignment about theme, and then a more creative focus on their character.  They'll submit all of it for academic credit.
• Wednesday, 6/7 - Academic Advisory - Test for Of Mice and Men!  They will also turn in their notes for credit at that time and go to the library to turn in their books.
• Thursday, 6/8 - Academic Advisory - We'll watch the movie and do a comparison/contrast worksheet to the book.
• Friday, 6/9 - we'll finish the movie and turn in the compare/contrast for the book.

On a final note, this will be my last blog post for the year.  I hope it has been a good year for everyone and that my students have experienced growth this year - both academically and emotionally.  It's almost time to start calling them Sophomores!  Thanks for a great year everyone.  Ciao!

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