Posted by merrylenz on 28th December 2005
Students need to write about a time when they were sad and someone made them feel better. They need to have a clear beginning where the problem is introduced, develop the problem (attempts to make things better), and a conclusion when the problem is resolved.
This story is to be worked on in class and a final product is due on January 10th. Student work will be posted on each student’s page on this blog.
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Posted by merrylenz on 27th December 2005
I have students of varying abilities in reading. Some students could benefit from reading aloud with someone who can help them with decoding and monitor their comprehension by having them retell what they’ve read. Our reading time is from 9:30-10:10. If you’d like to come read with a child, please let me know what days you are available.
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Posted by merrylenz on 27th December 2005
Falcon of the Month for November 2005
The Falcon of the Month for November is Shelby Brown. She was selected out of 125 fifth graders. She is an excellent student leader and citizen. Shelby and her parents shared what being selected Falcon of the Month meant to them with Rotary Club on Tuesday, November 22. The following is Shelby’s acceptance speech:
“When I found out I had been chosen Falcon of the Month it didn’t seem real. When it finally sunk in, I got so excited! I really appreciate Mrs. Lenz noticing how hard I try to be responsible with my school work and respectful to my classmates. Fifth grade has so far been full of challenges and changes. I feel very lucky to have Mrs. Lenz as a teacher because she helps me find my way. I want to especially thank my parents for being great role models and supporting me during the school year. I would like to thank the Rotary Club for sponsoring the Falcon of the Month program and Mrs. Lenz for selecting me. Thank you.”
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Posted by merrylenz on 27th December 2005
Thanks to Mrs. Stinson–we will be participating in the I See art program. Students will learn about two new works of art each month.
Starry Night and Blue Atmosphere
Van Gogh’s finest works were produced in less than three years in a technique that grew more and more impassioned in brushstroke, in symbolic and intense color, in surface tension and in the movement and vibration of form and line. The artist was completely absorbed in the effort to explain his struggle against madness and his comprehension of the spiritual essence of man and nature.
This is Helen Frankenthaler’s First in acrylic paint, is filled with overlapping, billowy forms in strong reds and blues, held and separated from the white unstained section of the canvas by dark blue shapes. Abstract expressionism.
Mona Lisa and Senora Sebasa Garcia
This month we started our “I See” art appreciation program. Our docent is D’Andrea Stinson. We saw a painting and discussed the style of Leonardo DaVinci. The children shared their observations of “Mona Lisa.” In contrast, we looked at Francisco Goya’s painting “Senora Sabasa Garcia.”
”Mona Lisa” is one of the most famous paintings in the world. Leonardo worked on this painting for four years. Beleiving in idealization, he used another model for the hands and torso, thus making a composite painting. This work has caused more speculation than any other in the history of art and has been written about by art critics, poets, and authors; all of whom are fascinated by her smile.
Francisco Goya was one of the greatest and most original Spanish painters. “Senora Sabasa Garcia” is a magnificent portrait in which clarity of the drawing of the face and hair contrasts with the soft draping of the shawl that captures the light in delicate impressionistic brushstrokes.
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Posted by merrylenz on 27th December 2005
Due to difficulties with our previous provider, our new blog has moved to edublogs.org!! We already see many advantages to this site including more choices for backgrounds. It may take me a while to get used to all the changes. Let me know what you think!!!
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