October Calendar

HAPPY OCTOBER! 

Here is this month's class calendar.

Please print it and post it in your work area. 

Click on the calendar for a printable version.

Memoir Memory Map

mem·oir [mem-wahr]

noun  an account of one's personal life and experiences; an autobiography.

For the next 4 weeks, we are going to work on writing a memoir. You will complete the online lessons in Composition and we will share in Class Connect. Final drafts are not due until October 20.

Your first assignment is to come up with an engaging topic to write about.

Draw a detailed map of your neighborhood.

Label your map:

Important places.
Where something happened.
Where kids gather.
 A danger spot you avoid.
 A favorite place.
 A secret place.
 Friend’s and neighbor’s houses.

As you draw, what memories come back to you?

Choose 3 memories you might want to write about.

WARNING: The song below will get stuck in your head for eternity.

Now, think about your top 3 memoir topics.

Which story do you know the most about?

Which story contains all 4 of these story elements?

Welcome to 5th Grade!

Tomorrow is the first day of school and I am Mrs. Sol, your WAVA teacher. I would like to officially welcome you to my class! I am excited to have you!

FIRST WEEK TO DO LIST:

• Join me in Class Connect for a required Orientation at 11:00 AM Wednesday or Thursday.
• Check our class website for a list of school supplies you will need this year.
• Complete your Welcome to Online Learning lessons on Wednesday and Thursday.
• Students, please complete the Super Back to School Shuffle by Friday. I will send this out on the first day. 
• Learning Coaches, please fill out this LC Questionnaire.  
• DO NOT START UNIT 1 IN YOUR OLS COURSES UNTIL MONDAY!

Click here for this month's class calendar. Please print it and post it in your work area. 

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me. I love hearing from my students and learning coaches.

I’ll see you at Orientation!