1st period
5th period
When you are done with your squares, we will need 2-3 students to assemble the squares together and glue them to the black paper. Make sure you leave about a finger width of space between each square.
Each student needs to Follow this link to assess your teamwork for this activity.
If you have extra time, choose a critical thinking activity from the blue "daily spark" book, go to http://www.squiglysplayhouse.com/BrainTeasers/, or check out the games in the painted cabinet.
GIFTED LANGUAGE ARTS (periods 2,3,7) Students should begin by answering the follow-up question to the discussion we had yesterday. This is on p.27 of the small, purple "Shared Inquiry" booklets. Each student should already have a copy. When this is complete, they may read independently or work on their Writer's Hour project (desktop computers are available for this).
