Junior Great Books:
This week marks our first experience with Shared Inquiry. Shared Inquiry is a discussion method, a teaching and learning environment, and a way for individuals to achieve a more thorough understanding of a text by discussing questions, responses, and insights with fellow readers. Shared Inquiry combines a sound theoretical base with proven strategies to engage all readers in higher-order thinking and collaborative problem solving. In Shared Inquiry, participants come together to help each other explore the meaning of a work of literature. Each participant brings a unique perspective that influences how he or she understands the work. Sharing their interpretations, participants gain new insights and deepen or even change their initial understanding.
Pajama Day: Next Friday
Students filled the compliment Jar and voted!!! Pajama Day Wins!! Next Friday, October 5th, students are encouraged to wear their favorite set of pajamas. Students may bring slippers (to change into), but should come to school wearing athletic shoes (for recess). We will eat lunch in the *classroom. Make sure students pack their favorite books and sleeping bags (bags not required. may be too much to carry, especially if riding the bus).
*Pajama Day Wishlist:
1) Pizzas (4 - Two Cheese & Two Peperoni) (for the class next Friday, delivered at 12:15pm).
2) Juices (and/or water) for lunchtime.
Mystery Reader: Marina Bradford
Wish List:
This week marks our first experience with Shared Inquiry. Shared Inquiry is a discussion method, a teaching and learning environment, and a way for individuals to achieve a more thorough understanding of a text by discussing questions, responses, and insights with fellow readers. Shared Inquiry combines a sound theoretical base with proven strategies to engage all readers in higher-order thinking and collaborative problem solving. In Shared Inquiry, participants come together to help each other explore the meaning of a work of literature. Each participant brings a unique perspective that influences how he or she understands the work. Sharing their interpretations, participants gain new insights and deepen or even change their initial understanding.
Pajama Day: Next Friday
*Pajama Day Wishlist:
1) Pizzas (4 - Two Cheese & Two Peperoni) (for the class next Friday, delivered at 12:15pm).
2) Juices (and/or water) for lunchtime.
Mystery Reader: Marina Bradford
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| Lara’s mommy read The Whispering Rabbit, The Snowy Treasury, and The Mitten. |
- One large cooler w/wheels. This should be large enough to hold 21 sack lunches and drinks. We will use this for our field Trip on October 10th and it will be used in the future. The family that donates this item will have it returned at year's end.
