Sunday, August 25, 2013

Writing Process

 

Both 4th Graders and 6th Graders are reviewing the writing process in class. This chart is an excellent reference guide to keep in mind while writing! What part of the writing process makes the most sense to you?

Monday, August 19, 2013

First Week Pictures!

We had a fantastic start to our year! Here's a few pictures of our fabulous fourth graders.









Saturday, August 10, 2013

See you on Monday!

Hi Boys and Girls!

Can't wait to see you all on Monday! It's going to be a fun year. Please email me some facts about yourself so I can get starting getting to know you.

Friday, August 2, 2013

School Supplies and Open House!

Don't forget that Open House is on August 12. Look forward to seeing everyone soon.

It's going to be a fantastic year at Ironwood.

                      Supplies Needed for 4th Grade Literature

Pencils, pen, scissors, markers or colored pencils, gluestick
 1.5 inch binder with some filler paper
 Set of tabs - we will label in class
Copies of assigned novels (You can find the specifics on the Ironwood site.)
Junior Great Books Fourth Grade Edition
$1 for a journal - I'd like them all to be the same so that I can stack and transport. 


                              
                     Supplies Needed for 6th Grade Composition

Pencils, pen, scissors, markers or colored pencils, gluestick
1.5 inch binder with some filler paper
Set of tabs - we will label in class
Write Source textbook
$1 for a journal - I'd like them all to be the same so that I can stack and transport.


Thursday, August 1, 2013

What makes writers write?

Joss Whedon


I think this quote is revealing! It always helps me to write my ideas down. Writing calms me and gives me the ability to move forward with my thinking. Do you write to give yourself strength and to explore scary ideas?