Dear Families, It has been wonderful learning from Natalie Kinsey Warnoc these past two weeks. Students learned all about genealogy, family trees, photography over time, primary and secondary sources, artifacts, anachronism and censuses. They have looked at history related to family members through various guided research. They have learned so much and we are eager to synthesize this new learning. The project requires that students choose one family member or resident of Salisbury to interview, research and/or learn about. So, students will be coming home with a brainstorming page to complete. They will most likely need help from some family members to complete the page. This completed brainstorming page will serve as the start of a writing piece where students will need to choose one small moment from that person’s life to write and publish a story about. The small moment may begin as a truth, but the story may be historical fiction at the end. Any related photographs, diaries, letters, or other primary sources will help aid your learner's writing. So feel free to send pictures of those in via email to your learner's teacher. Throughout the writing process students will be bringing home drafts, seeking help from family members. We appreciate any support you can give your student. Timeline: -Brainstorming page due, Thursday November 2nd (However, if your learner has it earlier that will help them begin writing!) -1st Draft to be reviewed at home the week of Nov 6th to be returned to school by November 10th -Week of Nov 13th, final revisions to be made between school and home -Story will be shared with Natalie Kinsey Warnoc week of Nov 20th. When we return from November Break, we will compile all student stories and publish a book. We will keep one copy at school and students will be able to purchase a copy if they wish to keep one at home. More information about this will be provided in a couple of weeks. If you have any questions or comments about this project please do not hesitate to contact us. Thanks for your support with this exciting project! If you are eager to get started we attached the brainstorming page below:
The photos below are from the Family Fun Night at Middlebury Indoor Tennis! Coming Week:
Monday, October 30-(Grade 5) STARBASE Wednesday, November 1- (Grades 4/5) Shakespeare Friday, November 3-Conference Day, No school for students Other Important Dates: Shakespeare at Town Hall Theater, Friday, November 17th (Grade 3 to watch peers) Grades 5/6 Bingo Fundraiser, Friday, December 1
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |