March 3-7, 2025


ELAL

Create expressive descriptions by selecting vocabulary to convey mood or sensory images.

Mood is the atmosphere created by setting, attitude of the narrator, and descriptions.


We reviewed how to create mood and use descriptive vocabulary, specifically around feelings, in their writing. As a large group, we watched a silent video about a girl who was struggling with her emotions. We discussed how we knew how she was feeling by her body language. We talked about how she might be feeling inside with body sensations, what she was thinking, what feelings she was having, and what she might be saying. Initially this was challenging for students. We then worked as a class to write a paragraph about the video from our description of our character. 


What did students do? 

Students chose a picture prompt from two different choices. They identified what the mood of their picture prompt was and how their character(s) might be feeling. Students then brainstormed ideas with a group of students who had also chosen their picture prompt. After brainstorming ideas, students independently filled out their graphic organizer describing their character. They then used that information to write a descriptive paragraph about their picture prompt. 







Coming Up at Sibbald 

March 10th – Gr. 5 Field Trip to The Confluence Mrs. Sampson’s class

March 10th – 14th – Passion for Glass Residency  (March 14th for Mrs. Sampson's Class)

March 12th – School Council Meeting – Online  

March 13th – Nickle Open House (Current Grade 5 families – 6:00 pm)  

March 20th – Parent Teacher Conferences – 4:00 – 7:30 pm  

March 21st – Parent Teacher Conferences – 8:00 am – 1:00 pm 

March 24th – 30th – Spring Break for students and staff  

March 31st – First day back after Spring Break  

April 2nd – Fun Lunch 

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