We had a great trip to Pearl Harbor. It was a gorgeous day to visit the Memorial. Students answered many of their inquiries. They discovered why the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, the war tactics used and how the bombing affected the people on the island of Oahu and all Americans.
These new inquiries sparked many new questions- How did the war end? Did we make peace with Japan? What other countries were involved in the war? Why do Japanese visitors visit the Memorial? These questions are good opportunities for family discussions.
We enjoyed the museum, movie and the trip out to the Memorial.
Thank you to Mr. Tarter and Ms. Sbarbaro for chaperoning!
We are continuing to learn about the many ways people express themselves in times surrounding war. This week we will take a look at propaganda posters, students will then create their own propaganda poster incorporating specific elements.
Students are also meeting in Book Clubs and discussing books with a conflict theme.
Students are required to post reading responses on their blogs, please visit your child's blog and leave a comment!
We will begin our Poetry Unit and explore figurative language and poetry.
The following week, students will choose a war/conflict that they are interested in learning more about. Students will then look for photographs to reenact and conduct personal inquiries about that war.
The summative projects will be on display at the Expressions of War Art Gallery on the evening of November 6th. Mark your calendars!
These new inquiries sparked many new questions- How did the war end? Did we make peace with Japan? What other countries were involved in the war? Why do Japanese visitors visit the Memorial? These questions are good opportunities for family discussions.
We enjoyed the museum, movie and the trip out to the Memorial.
Thank you to Mr. Tarter and Ms. Sbarbaro for chaperoning!
We are continuing to learn about the many ways people express themselves in times surrounding war. This week we will take a look at propaganda posters, students will then create their own propaganda poster incorporating specific elements.
Students are also meeting in Book Clubs and discussing books with a conflict theme.
Students are required to post reading responses on their blogs, please visit your child's blog and leave a comment!
We will begin our Poetry Unit and explore figurative language and poetry.
The following week, students will choose a war/conflict that they are interested in learning more about. Students will then look for photographs to reenact and conduct personal inquiries about that war.
The summative projects will be on display at the Expressions of War Art Gallery on the evening of November 6th. Mark your calendars!
See the checklist below for the complete list of learning activities and requirements for this unit.
REMINDERS
Oct. 13th- No School
Oct. 14- Parent/Teacher Conferences
Oct. 24th- Book Orders due- Order online and choose from any of the online catalogues
Oct. 31st-Halloween Parade Oct. 31st
Nov. 4th -Art Academy Field Trip
Nov. 6th -Expressions of War Art Gallery
*Do you need to order a field trip t-shirt for your 5th grader?
Check out the online spirit store to order.
http://co-store.com/ljaspiritstore
Middle school students are required to follow the dress code, so your child will be able to wear their t-shirt next year!
Oct. 13th- No School
Oct. 14- Parent/Teacher Conferences
Oct. 24th- Book Orders due- Order online and choose from any of the online catalogues
Oct. 31st-Halloween Parade Oct. 31st
Nov. 4th -Art Academy Field Trip
Nov. 6th -Expressions of War Art Gallery
*Do you need to order a field trip t-shirt for your 5th grader?
Check out the online spirit store to order.
http://co-store.com/ljaspiritstore
Middle school students are required to follow the dress code, so your child will be able to wear their t-shirt next year!