Today all classes took the Confusing Words Assessment on Canvas. Students were allowed to use notes. Many adults don't know how to use some of these word pairs (good/well, fewer/less), but now, as a 6th grader, you do!
Thanks to Carson Perkins for sharing a very revealing video about electronic waste. The video shows the global tragedy e-waste has created. Look under "Links."
After the quiz we focused on the "Big Idea" of Teen Activism. Students are gathering information from different sources and different topics and pulling all the pieces together to fit under one idea. We started a "quick write," but will finish at home. Here is the format with sentence starters:
Three paragraphs:
1) What sticks in my mind about ___________ (activist) is_________...and continue.
Write about the activist and use thought prompts to keep your thoughts flowing:
- The important idea is...
- This makes me think...
- The message I learn is...
- This shows...
Like above, write what you have learned about the activist, and use thought prompts
3) So my idea and vision of teen activism is_________________. You should write a few sentences here. This is the Big Idea.
Set your timer! You should be able to do this in about 10 minutes.
Thank you for a great day!
