Feb 26 - Mar 1

Learning Outcomes

Literacy 

Apply creative thinking processes to enhance personal expression and artistry.

Analyze mentor texts to determine how word choice can influence the purpose or audience of a text.

Create text that uses plot, characterization, dialogue, and figurative language to entertain an audience.

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

What Did Students Do?

This week, students explored the concept of mood in writing. They learned how authors craft a sense of mood through the use of imagery through details connected to their five senses, effective word choice and setting. They worked towards identifying these elements in exemplars. Then, they began to apply these skills and strategies in their own Journey writing. Students chose a mood such as calm and happy to show readers through their story writing. As we move forward, students will have the opportunity to continue to practice how to create mood in their writing.  

Here are some student samples of how they've developed a sense of mood in their Journey writing:

- Dana finished her sketch and it turned out to be a magical carpet.Dana hopped on the magical carpet soared through the bright orange sunset.The city was so peaceful in the morning sunset.Dana Flipped around on the carpet jumping into soft pillowy clouds.

-Samantha looked back at the cage behind her as she flew through the air. The sky was filled with soft pinks, oranges and blues as her magic carpet soared above the tiny people below her. In front of her the fluttering creature led the way through the sunlit sky, through the clouds they floated. It was like they were covered with puffy cot and candy. Samantha held on tightly as the carpet swayed and swerved

Upcoming Events

 

March 8^th – Walking Field Trip to Nickle School

March 13th – School Council Meeting – Gr. 6 to share Teacher Report  March 14th – Nickle Open House – 6:30 – 8:00