Mrs. Osman

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&nbsp;We have had some really fun adventures since finishing the state exams.&nbsp; The children wrote their own original plays, working together in groups.&nbsp; They brought in their own props and most came in tenth period to refine, revise, rehearse and memorize their parts.&nbsp; The plays were absolutely amazing and such fun to both produce and to watch.&nbsp; In fact, they were so awesome that we decided we had to share with others.&nbsp; We invited classes from the elementary, confining it to classes in which students had siblings to watch.&nbsp; What a great time it was!&nbsp;&nbsp; This week the class is serving as hosts for each of the fourth grade classes when they come for their visit in the middle school.&nbsp; We brainstormed topics to talk about then they met in their play groups and wrote up talking points for the presentation.&nbsp; They were incredible!&nbsp; Ms. Maslakowski happened to be here watching and was so impressed that she's offered to bake one of her famous cakes for them.&nbsp; I could see how the experience of writing and performing the plays helped to prepare them for this new experience.&nbsp; In the meantime they've collected over 1000 tickets for another prize.&nbsp; This time they chose a pizza party and 2 periods of outdoor play on or near the playground, depending on how busy it is.&nbsp; Right now we're planning to have the pizza on Wednesday, May 22nd.&nbsp;&nbsp;Family Orthodontics, on Route 60 in Fredonia, has kindly offered to supply the pizzas for the party.&nbsp; (Jane's dad)&nbsp; I guess Family Orthondontics is pretty proud of what great readers these kids have become!&nbsp; Thanks Mr. Fortna! They're hoping to earn one more prize before the end of June, this time for just 500 tickets.&nbsp; We have finally begun reading Esperanza Rising.&nbsp; This is our last novel for the year.&nbsp; In June the children will start their last ELA project for fifth grade.&nbsp; It's an interesting assignment with loads of fabulous vocabulary and writing skills woven in.&nbsp; Unfortunately, I can't reveal what it is until June, so stay tuned. TFK magazines continue to be a weekly part of the class lessons.&nbsp; They are an excellent source of not only current information, but learning about text features and how they help us make meaning in nonfiction text.&nbsp;&nbsp;I also use them to&nbsp;teach how to determine importance and main idea, as well as taking notes and writing summaries.&nbsp; The TFK supplement pages are&nbsp;again a large part of the class grades as the state wants them to learn how to read nonfiction and make sense of it.&nbsp; They are getting better at this skill!&nbsp; I realize that you&nbsp;don't get much feedback on your child's weekly writing since I keep their journals here in school.&nbsp; (Otherwise they get lost!)&nbsp; If you'd like to see what your child is doing, please just let me know and I'll send home the journal for a weekend.&nbsp; They're lovely writers - very willing and eager no matter the topic!&nbsp; Last, but not least, we're getting a British student teacher in June!&nbsp; It should be a fun and enriching month.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <div> </div> <div>Check out the newly added NewsFlash option on the menu.<img border="0" alt="" align="absmiddle" src="http://teacherweb.com/controls/dhtmleditor/images/emidea.gif" /> </div>

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