Grades 5-8 Mrs. Bailey Grades 5-8 Language Arts and 7-8 Social Studies Grade 5-8 Language Arts Reading and writing have taken off in the classroom! Students are engaged in their books in reading workshop and enjoy discussing them with others. The daily read aloud gives us a chance to discuss story elements and author’s craft. Grades 5-6 are enjoying The Secrets of Hexbridge Castle by Gabrielle Kent. The Grade 7-8 class finished Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick. It’s impressive to listen to the depth of thought contributed during these discussions! Great class discussions have taken place as students have had differing opinions relating to character development and plot. Students have had many great mentor authors to study and learn from as they've read several books since the start of school. In writing workshop, students have written, revised and published poems using tools learned through reading and analyzing poetry as well as through mini-lessons and individual conferences. The final products will be added to student portfolios which will be shared during Student-Led conferences this month. Gabrielle Kent Rodman Philbrick 15
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