Our new words of the week are:
mon, vendredi, au, ce, classe, pas
In addition, this week we are working on the sound 'qu' which, as in English, makes a 'k' sound.
Qu is the start of many question words, such as: que (what), quel (which), qui (who) and quand (when)
Also in language this week, we will finish up our first procedural text, which we have been writing with a partner. Students have been working on explaining how to do something (e.g., make a pizza or pack your school bag) step-by-step. They are including a title, list of things you need, steps with pictures and maybe a little word of advice or caution at the end. It's quite a challenge, but they've really been tackling it and I think they'll enjoy the independent project that will come next. Ask your writer who he/she is working with, how they have divided the work, and what they are explaining!
Exciting news about art! It is our turn to host a visiting artist in our classroom. We are VERY lucky to be starting a series of 6 workshops with Donnely Smallwood, a well-known Dewson artist and instructor. She will be working with us once a week for 6 weeks and we will accomplish several projects with her. Donnely's art classes will replace most of our regular art periods for the duration of her program, as she works with us for almost the whole afternoon when she comes.
Our first workshop will be this Thursday afternoon, and subsequently it will be every Friday afternoon. Donnely suggests that we wear clothes that can get dirty, just in case!
See you soon,
Tamara