Students read a book about the connection between origami and science. They worked hard to take notes about the similarities and then write a paragraph telling about them, with evidence from the text. They also wrote about one example of how origami advanced one idea in science, medicine, or engineering.
Students who finished before others had a chance to read some TFK magazines. Some needed reminders about how reading magazines is a way to practice reading skills and learn about important events in the world - not just an opportunity to look at pictures.
We then started a book of short stories, Baseball in April, by Gary Soto. As students read the first story, they took notes to capture their thinking about characters, setting, the ending, and the author's message. Once everyone finished reading (and we had 2 snow days!), they each wrote in response to one idea, then discussed their ideas together as a group. This was a great exchange of ideas!
