Back to school already? I got spoiled with all of the 3 day weekends. This past week, students have been busy working on their Famous American Biographies. I was hoping for all of the students to get the organizer done in class, but some students needed more help than others. For those who did not complete the organizer or needed additional help, I sent it home this weekend to complete. On Tuesday or Wednesday we'll begin writing the information into paragraph form. Most of this will be done in class, but it may also be sent home for parents to revise. I'd like to have the biographies typed and completed by Thursday, March 7. Speeches will begin around March 11. Students have a few options on how they would like to present their speech:
1. They may read their report to the class
2. Memorize what they want to say (using note cards for support)
3. Or, I have a generic "fill in the blank" speech template for them to use
If you would like your child to use the template, please let me know. I don't want to hand it out to everyone because if 23 speeches all sound the same, it may get a bit boring for the class. Please have your child practice in front of you several times before they present it to the class.
On another note, tomorrow we'll be heading the the Cabrillo College Planetarium. We began talking about the Solar System last week and students have a lot of questions. They are all very excited. I mentioned that we would leave at 12:20, but I'm thinking 12:45 would be better. If you are a chaperone, please show up between 12:40-12:45. The presentation will begin around 1:10.
Thanks again for all you do!
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