Oceans

Over the past several weeks, we've been studying oceans. We've learned all kinds of new information. In your post this week, describe three things you've learned about oceans so far. One of the skills we've been talking about in writing is elaboration. Instead of saying "I've learned about currents," tell me/us what's exciting about currents? Do you have a new fact to share? Explain your thinking so it's deep like the ocean! :-)

Tangerine

We are reading Tangerine by Edward Bloor in class. Choose three words that could be used to describe Paul. Then, use two details from the story to support each of the words you chose that describe him.

Quote of the Week #2

"Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships."
- Michael Jordan

Expectations:
After you have read the above quote carefully and thoughtfully, respond to it using the following prompts. In an organized paragraph, answer these questions:

1. What do you think the quote means? Use your own words to paraphrase it.
2. Do you agree with the quote? Please explain why or why not.
3. Make a connection between the quote and real life.
- If you agree with the quote, give an example of when you have seen it to be true in your life, another's person's life, or for a character in a book.
- If you disagree with the quote, give an example of when you have seen it to be disproved in your life, another's person's life, or for a character in a book.

Quote of the Week

"Alone we can do so little, but together we can do so much."
- Helen Keller

Expectations:
After you have read the above quote carefully and thoughtfully, respond to it using the following prompts. In an organized paragraph, answer these questions:

1. What do you think the quote means? Use your own words to paraphrase it.
2. Do you agree with the quote? Please explain why or why not.
3. Make a connection between the quote and real life.
- If you agree with the quote, give an example of when you have seen it to be true in your life, another's person's life, or for a character in a book.
- If you disagree with the quote, give an example of when you have seen it to be disproved in your life, another's person's life, or for a character in a book.