NYSESLAT DONE!

So glad that for the most part, the NYSESSLAT is over!  There is still small parts to be administered, but the parts that cause our schedule to change like the have for the past 3 school days is over.

Today we went over another article that was PRO/CON on passing laws to protect against global warming so students could have more exposure to articles that take a side.   Then we worked on creating a class movie review of "Race to Witch Mountain" since students have to write a book review of our class novel "George's Secret Key to the Universe".

While the other students were testing, we watched Back to the Future and students were able to make connections between our class novel and the movie.  Both are science fiction, both have scientist who have amazing machines, and both have regular guys who save the day.   It was pretty cool to see that they understood these connections and what the genre of sci-fi really is.

Tomorrow is our first day back on our regular schedule.  Students will be working on their end of Unit 3A test and completing and finalizing their PBA's to be turned in.  We will also be working on getting the room ready for open school night.

Homework:

• DEAR
• Finish PBA Story and Book Review