November 14-15

English Language Arts

Contribute to discussions or dialogues by agreeing, disagreeing, and adding to or explaining ideas.

Explore how varied perspectives presented in texts can influence personal perspectives.

Communicate a clear position supported by relevant evidence.



What did students do?


This week, students explored the opinion statement "Bugs are creepy." Students engaged in discussions about this perspective and shared their position on the topic by placing their name on a scale using a sticky note. They showed whether they agreed or disagreed with the statement. Then, students read an opinion essay titled Bugs are Creepy. They engaged in dialogue and discussion about their thoughts, connections, similar or different opinions. Students had a chance to move their sticky note after hearing and reading the essay. They were invited to share where they originally placed themselves on the scale and explained why they chose to move it. Then, students read through the essay to identify important structural elements of an opinion piece. They noted the Opinion (opening), Reasons, Evidence and closing Opinion (OREO). Students highlighted these components and organized them into a graphic organizer. We will continue this work next week using a new topic. 









Upcoming Events

November 27th – School Council Meeting – 7:00 pm (Kinder & Gr. 4 to present) 

November 29th – Professional Learning Day for staff  

December 4th – Fun Lunch  

December 17th – Winter Concert (Save the date) 

December 18th – Winter Concert (Save the date) 

December 20th – Fun Snack  

December 20th – Last day of classes before Winter Break 



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