Week 14

What we've been doing: In writing we are working on argumentative pieces.  It took me awhile as a teacher to do some research and really figure out what is the difference between persuasive and argumentative writing.  The boys took notes, completed a graphic organizer, and learned how to properly cite evidence.  I should have started the year with a persuasive piece to show them the differences, but oh well.  I need to read over them this weekend and they will publish them next week!

We are reading La mascara de la muerte roja, or in English, The Death of the Red Masque.  It is an Edgar Allan Poe piece.  The boys really like his writing.  Probably because it is creepy and intense.  The short story is all about symbolism, so we created our own red and black masks this week while we read. 

In Science we learned about the skeletal system, and the boys made skeletons out of pasta to label and learn the parts. 

We learned about Proverbs in Bible this week.  I had the boys pick a Proverb to read and make a poster using the themes of the chapter.  They turned out GREAT!

Next week is a short week due to Thanksgiving.  My second time celebrating this holiday without my family.  Bittersweet.  Good thing they get here in 27 days.  But who is counting... :)