We had some milk and cookies and discussed the short story "The Jade Peony". Students recorded key information on their characterization sheets that we wil use in the new year.
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We discussed Chinese traditions associated with the themes and events of "The Jade Peony". Students read the story and compiled notes identifying the characterization of Sek Lung and Grandmama.
We read the conclusion of "Taste of Melon" and responded to the text. Students began reading "The Jade Peony" in preparation for the character sketch work we wil introduce tomorrow.
Students caught up on incomplete assignments prior to visiting the library to exchange AR books before the break. We returned to class to continue reading and discussing the short story "A Taste of Melon".
We handed in the Golden Girl questions. Students completed an ink shed in response a thematic prompt related to our new story "Taste of Melon".
We completed the Golden Girl point of view writing assignment and questions that are due for Monday. Students read and responded to "August Heat".
We completed the story reading and discussed the point of view writing challenge. Students had the class to complete their point of view story and continue working on their story questions. Both of these items are due Monday with some time devoted in class tomorrow to finishing.
The students attended the Citadel Theatre's performance of "A Christmas Carol". Those remaining at school today used their friendly letter writing skills to support some students in a younger grade in our community.
We continued reading and responding to the short story, "Golden Girl" in our text. Stuedents began writing a point of view response narrative changing the perspective of the Narrator from Donna to one of the other characters in the story.
We completed an inkshed related to the topic of friendhship as it is presented in the short story "Golden Girl". Students read independently from their text. The story is found on page 78.
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