We started talking about Main Idea and Summarizing Nonfiction. We read a paragraph about colorful expressions like "feeling blue" or "turning green" and made a web with the main idea in the middle and supporting details on the outside. Then, we practiced writing a summary using the web. Students practiced the same concept of making a web with main idea and details and then turning the web into a summary on their own with a paragraph about the differents ways a GPS can be used.
We went outside this week and created skits using our Unit 2 Vocabulary words. We then performed them for the class and had the class guess which vocabulary word we were describing with our actions. Some of the classes were able to read outside with the nice sunny weather.
Next week we will be talking more in depth about the requirements for the Booktalk and answering any questions the students may have about their project. We will also briefly discuss summarizing fiction for our booktalk summary and begin author's purpose.
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