I just wanted to share a quick update on what we’ve been working on!
In reading we’ve been studying the different types of text structures found in nonfiction text. We’ve discussed why authors may choose different structures depending on what their purpose is. Problem and Solution is a great option when writing persuasively while Description may be the right choice while writing to inform. The trickiest part is differentiating between the multiple types of structures. We’ve identified clue words that may help us to determine which structure is being used in a text or passage. We will keep working on this throughout the week.
In writing we’ve been working on a short term project (a surprise!) that will help us when we write our biographies. In the next week or so we will take a break from biography writing and shift our focus to the Junior Docent program. Your children have selected their piece of artwork to study. Their next steps include replicating the art work in addition to studying the artist, writing a short essay about the artist and artwork AND writing a creative piece inspired by their art. Phew! We have a lot to do!
This is a really fun and busy time of year… I can’t wait to see the writing your children produce!
🙂 Gev. Kimmel
PS. A little more information about Junior Docent…
Fifth graders complete the Milwaukee Art Museum Junior Docent Program they began in third grade. Friends and family are welcome to join us for this wonderful program that features your child’s presentation about his/her chosen artwork. It will take place on Tuesday, March 3.
Students will leave MJDS via bus at 2:45 p.m. The program begins at 3:30 p.m., at MAM. Families are responsible for taking them home. Siblings may join us on the bus! 🙂
This project based the the docent program sounds amazing!
This is so exciting and I can’t wait for the junior docent experience for our students. Thank you for facilitating these opportunities.
Was the trip to the Art Museum today connected to Junior Docent? If so, that would have been a cool moment to have the 6th graders aid and assist the 5th graders in their quest to get ready.
Thank you for this great idea! The 6th graders had a self guided tour today. In the past I’ve had 6th graders come into the classroom to talk about their experience as well as to help edit/revise our research papers. Next year the 6th graders could join 5th graders for their last trip to the museum to help them sketch and fill out their questionnaire. Power of blogging– thank you! 🙂