Battling through the Essay Drafts

We still have some IB Portfolios missing today. Please return these as they are long overdue.

Today’s class time was used to work on exhibition. I began conferencing with groups regarding their second and third drafts. I managed to meet with all exhibition groups today. The work is very similar to what we have done on Monday and Tuesday. Groups have again received feedback from me on how to improve their writing. Some have received the go-ahead to begin typing their paragraphs. Others have been asked to make additional revisions and rewrite the paragraph by hand. Everyone has revising work that needs to be done on their paragraphs whether typed or written by hand. A weakness for all groups is in-text citations. Groups are encouraged to talk to Ms. Hayward if they need help doing this. Please see the information from Ms. Hayward on citations. The second draft must be hand written on lined paper and lines must be skipped to allow for feedback and editing marks. The second draft of the essay is due tomorrow, Thursday, April 11^th. Please remember that all work needs to be completed in class.

Students who completed the second draft of the essay worked on other components such as their interview questions, math, gym or French component.

As usual students worked on their exhibition French component. Mme. Stella was available to help students with this component.

Today’s math time was used to complete the unit test.

Spring fundraising payments for the trip can still be made.

Remember to send in money for the Wizard of Oz costumes. The flying monkey payment is due this Friday.

Remember to return immunization forms by Thursday, April 18^th.

Silent dance forms are due back by Tuesday, April 23^rd.

Ms. Hayward has added a How to Cite a Personal Interview and How to Cite an Online (Youtube) Video to the "Write It-Cite It" page of her blog. Be sure to take a look. The link is: https://sjalibrary.wordpress.com/write-it-cite-it/

Write It – CITE It! sjalibrary.wordpress.com Here’s a little reminder of the order for MLA Citations: Don’t Forget: the first line is at the margin and all additional lines are indented. *******************************************…

Here is the format format and an example that have been posted:

Author name/poster’s username. “Title of Video.” Online video clip. Name of Website. Name of Website’s publisher, date posted.Web. Date accessed.

 

Furious Trailer. "AVENGERS 4 ENDGAME Final Trailer (NEW 2019) Marvel
                 Superhero Movie." Online video clip. Youtube. Youtube, 2 April 2019.
                 Web. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gxy28omeCNg. 9 April 2019.

 

 Homework & Reminders

• Return your IB Portfolios
• Return Flying Monkeys form & payment if applicable to you
• Exhibition
• Get the parent letter signed and dated if you have not already done this
• Get parent feedback on paragraphs that have been written (if applicable)
• Devices are needed daily
• Talk to your parents about what you are learning in class
• Find someone to interview or a site to visit for your primary source
• April is Autism Awareness Month
• Thursday, April 11^th – Essay Second Draft is due
• Friday, April 12^th – Flying Monkeys forms and cash due
• Thursday, April 18^th – Immunizations forms are due
• Friday, April 19^th – Good Friday (No school)
• Monday, April 22^nd – Easter Monday (No school)
• Tuesday, April 23^rd
• Earth Day (Wear blue, green, & brown)
• Silent Dance forms & payment due
• Wednesday, April 24^th
• Casual Day
• Bake Sale
• Bouldering Trip, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
• Tuesday, April 30^th
• Autism Awareness Silent Dance
• Wednesday, May 1^st - Caribou Math Contest. Arrive at 7:15 am for a 7:30 am start. Bring your own charged device
• Thursday, May 2^nd – Exhibition Dress Rehearsal (JK & SK Audience)
• Friday, May 3^rd – Grade 6 Exhibition (Morning, afternoon, and evening presentations)