La Lectura

The focus of literacy this week has been on a writing project – a book review. We have spent time analyzing the characteristics of a book review and have taken a close look at different samples written by other 6th grade students. Using a rubric, we have established the expectations for an accomplished piece. Every student has selected a book and has started the book review writing process working on their drafts.

• Analyze text, craft, and structure, citing text evidence.
• Use text evidence from close reading to write to a source.
• Pose and respond to specific questions with elaboration and detail by making comments that contribute to the topic, text, or issue under discussion.
• Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
• Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.
• Describe how a particular story’s or drama’s plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution.
• With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.

Ciencias

This week students were introduced to the concept of adaptation. Tapping on their background knowledge and working in collaborative groups, students constructed arguments to explain this phenomenon, provided several examples and discussed their understanding. The class read an article on the topic and were able to confirm their definitions and expand their understanding, as well as answer comprehension questions. Next week, we will continue to explore more on this topic, watch some videos and take a closer look at different ecosystems to identify adaptations.