Welcome Back

Recap
First reading log assessment was given today. MANY of you are not using your log correctly. Logging reading is an expectation. You will know the reasons for the data collection in a few weeks.
Next reading log assessment will be in two weeks. Make sure your log is completed and up to date. (Ask a friend to help you set up your log is yours is not recording properly. The link to do it from the beginning is here: Reading Log - Look in older posts to find the video explanation.)

H/W C/D and E/F classes
Spend 30mins reading tonight. Remember the class goal is to read 40 books this year! Use stickies to divide up your reading book like the image below. If you are close to finishing, set up this system for your next book. Set yourself a goal when you will finish this book.

Coming tomorrow: Do you know your 'parts of speech?'

Your Character

Recap: What's your sentence? +1 for any that are added to comments that show depth of thinking

Turn in your writing here:

C/D Class: Drop your slides here
E/F Class: Drop your slides here
G/H Class: Drop your slides here

CWW is the perfect time to 'step out of you comfort zone.' Use this time to really reflect what character traits you really want to show during this time. Always ask yourself, "Was I better today than yesterday?"

Rituals and Habits...

Lesson Recap,

"Our thoughts become words, our words become actions, our actions become habits and our habits become our character..."

 H/W - Due Tue (From last week)
(Rubric is in the slideshow from last week)

• Finish your TCK poem 
• Finish your first writing piece (look at last week's posts for further details on these tasks.
• At the end of your writing piece write a sentence(s) saying: What you want me to learn about you through the piece and what structures you have used in your piece. 
• READ

Example: Look at this piece from Maeve.  (click image to enlarge) Notice:
1) Length
2) She is clearly showing that she has learned something about herself 
3) She is clearly saying why this learning is important

 For Interest: Proven habits of successful students

Assessment Day

On Monday, our lesson will be about family rituals. e.g. we put out reindeer food on our lawn for Santa on Dec. 24th. Ask your parents about your family rituals. We will begin the class sharing the rituals we follow.

H/W All classes
TCK poem: Due - Tue
Turn in your first written piece for grading Due: Tue 
There will be no other H/W next week apart from Reading. Keep your log up to date.

"Why should the reader care?" Make sure your work shows why the reader should care and what you want the reader to know about yourself.
Lesson Recap with rubric attached

C/D Class: Drop your slides here
E/F Class: Drop your slides here
G/H Class: Drop your slides here

Friday Message. If you believe, you will succeed! - Optional: Leave a comment saying something that you want to work harder at over the coming weeks - win a +1

Third Culture Kid: A Class of Triangles!

Reminders: Your videos are due tomorrow. There should be inserted in your google presentation. If you do not know how to do this, I can help you in class tomorrow.

Lesson Recap
H/W -  E/F and C/D classes ONLY. (Due Tuesday)
Third Culture Poem: What does it feel like to be in a TCK or  What were your experiences (positive/negative) when moving and making the transition? Talk about what you left behind or what you gained

Guidelines - A poem

• An effective title
• Approx. 12 lines
• Poetry structure and format
• Clear ideas and precise language

You can choose to present your ideas in a song if you choose (see example)

Optional: Watch this for inspiration


So Where's Home? A Film About Third Culture Kid Identity from Adrian Bautista on Vimeo.