Monday and Tuesday 6-1/2

Sorry, I really thought I posted this yesterday. The days are blending together.

On Monday in LA we focused on our arguments. We learned to use schoology.com like we used ywp.net. We posted our arguments and got feedback from our group members. Then we continued with revisions.

Speaking of continuing, it makes better sense to focus on this piece and making it great rather then turning our focus to the chocolate milk controversy.....so I'm moving that to September. This year we will finish with Columbus, find a topic of our own to research and write an argument of our own. That will wrap up our writing unit. (You will notice I removed it from the Assignment Alert page.

Some of these Columbus essays are outstanding and some are  really coming along. For whatever you think about Columbus, he makes a great topic for argument.

Today, many many of us went to a concert at JES this morning (band and chorus) so Ms. Lamb had a DC group with six kids. We continued our research, read a little and worked on edutyping.

So, speaking of edutyping, the proficiecy expectation for fifth grade is as follows:

Keyboarding Standards

Grade 5 - Student is able to perform the following tasks while using a typing software:

• use the program without looking at the keyboard (use keyboard skin or cover)
• use proper hand placement: both hands on the keyboard, correct fingers on the home row, thumb(s) resting on space bar.
• assume good posture (sitting up straight, feet flat on the floor if possible)
• compose at least one page (about 500 words) on the computer in a 25 minute sitting
• practice at least two sessions per week for 12 to 18 weeks at 15+ minutes per session
• Standard
• Substantially below proficient: 0 – 14 WPM or less than 80% accuracy
• Partially proficient:  15 – 20 WPM and at least 80% accuracy
• Proficient:  20-30 WPM and at least 85% accuracy
• Proficient with distinction: 31 or more WPM and at least 90% accuracy
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soooooo

seriously keep practicing!

Monday's homework

Math: Skill sheet due Thursday

LA: edutyping, Columbus essay revisions (will be posted on schoology on Friday or before)

READ no kidding, keep reading

Tuesday's homework

Math: 2-6 pages and skill sheet due Thursday

LA: Continue revising, edutyping.com

READ