The classes will continue writing their expository paper on Christmas Around the World. The students will edit, reflect on their writing, and share their final writing with their classmates. The students will give an oral presentation, using their visual aide, to Mrs. Coones’ class on Tuesday/Wednesday.

English

Wednesday – Adjectives that tell how many

Thursday – Adjectives that tell what kind

Friday – Adjectives that compare

Reading

We will read The Polar Express on Wednesday – Friday

6 th Grade – Students will complete a time-line and retell the story. 7th and 8th Grade – students will  focus on the author’s use of sensory imagery to convey mood.

The culminating activity will be to watch the movie, comparing the books elements of imagery to the film.