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Parent Guide: He-y, Come on Ou-t!
This week in class, we’re reading “He-y, Come on Ou-t!” by Shinichi Hoshi (translated by Stanleigh Jones). “He-y, Come on Ou-t!” is an allegory about the consequences of environmental destruction, in which a town discovers a mysterious hole that seems to be the perfect solution to their trash problems. As we read, we will be…
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Parent Guide: Identity
This week in class, we’re reading “Identity” by Julio Noboa. In Julio Noboa’s poem “Identity,” a speaker explains why they would choose to be a weed over a flower. As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Beauty & Happiness, Identity, and Social Pressure as they relate to the text. We are trying…
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Parent Guide: The Scarlet Ribbon
This week in class, we’re reading “The Scarlet Ribbon” by Emily Hoffman. “The Scarlet Ribbon” explores how difficult it is to keep people away from what brings them joy. As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Beauty & Happiness, Fate & Free Will, and Love as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer…
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Parent Guide: Herd Behavior
This week in class, we’re reading “Herd Behavior” by CommonLit Staff. “Herd Behavior” describes how individuals change when they are part of a crowd. As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Social Pressure as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question : “Why do people follow the crowd?”…
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Parent Guide: The Rose that Grew from Concrete
This week in class, we’re reading “The Rose That Grew from Concrete” by Tupac Shakur. In Tupac Shakur’s “The Rose That Grew from Concrete,” the speaker describes a flower that grew in an unlikely place. As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Fate & Free Will and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text.…
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Parent Guide: Five reasons why being kind makes you feel good
This week in class, we’re reading “Five reasons why being kind makes you feel good — according to science” by Jo Cutler, Robin Banerjee. In the informational text, “Five reasons why being kind makes you feel good — according to science” Jo Cutler and Robin Banerjee discuss why being kind to others can improve your mood.…
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Parent Guide: Discover Writing Prompts
Here’s the deal for this OPTIONAL writing activity. Students can create a new “Discover” post in their iBlog. They can then use the score I give on that post to replace any other “Work From Home” mark in Google Classroom – if that is fair. A mark already in PowerSchool can only go up I…
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Parent Guide: Characteristics of Resilient People
This week in class, we’re reading “Characteristics of Resilient People” by Set to Go. The informational text, “Characteristics of Resilient People,” explains how to build resilience by discussing the qualities that resilient people share. As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Resilience & Success as it relates to the text. We are trying to…
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Parent Guide: City Systems
This week in class, we’re reading “City Systems” by Barbara Radner. In the informational text “City Systems,” Barbara Radner discusses government workers and the city systems that help a city run. As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Community as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :…
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Parent Guide: Grit
This week in class, we’re reading “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance” by Angela Lee Duckworth. In the TED Talk “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance,” Angela Lee Duckworth discusses the role that grit plays in success. As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Education & Knowledge and Identity as they relate to the…