My Classes!

Fifth Grade

I teach fifth grade communication arts (language arts, (grammar concepts), writing, spelling, and reading.) Currently we are learning about action and linking verbs and tenses of verbs. The students are also working on their informative comparing and contrasting essays. They must compare life in the 5th Grade with life in the 1st Grade. The 1st Graders have enjoyed the new company in their classroom. Another technique we are using currently is the idea of Bloom's Taxnomy and different types of questioning. In my 5th Grade Social Studies classes we are studying the causes of the American Revolutionary War and making timelines and posters about those causes. The students are enjoying the interaction with their peers.

Seventh/Eight Grade World History

We are currently studying the Middle Ages and the Crusades. We are making medeival coats of arms and looking at the government of feudalism. Our next Chapter will be on the Renaissance of Western Europe.

Sixth Grade World Geography

We are currently study the landforms and government of Western Europe. Students are making maps of Europe and working on indivdual country projects. We are trying to connect with a school in Europe using epals and skype. After the trip we will be working with Bangladeshi students using epals and skype to learn about Asia.