Have you heard of the expression "paying your respects"? We think of "paying" as related to money. As you study history, you will learn that money didn't always exist. What we use to make transactions can vary in different situations. So, we can use our respect to pay as a form of honor to another individual. That's what Monday is all about. We have a nationally recognized holiday honoring the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who was such a powerful force in our nation's history. What makes him even more worthy of our respect is that he did not CHOOSE to be a leader. He was asked to give a speech, and then another, and another, and was placed in a position of leadership because people listened to him. The famous part of his "March on Washington" speech that talks about mountains was never planned. He was speaking from the heart, and people responded. Take the time to listen to the entire speech. You will be paying your respects by honoring Dr. King's wishes when you treat everyone EQUALLY.
THIS WEEK:
No class on Monday.
Day 2: Verbs and plot structure
Day 3: Membean cumulative vocabulary test, take photos of your Mystery Box, review Peak packet
Day 4: What is conflict? What causes conflict?
HOMEWORK: Complete revisions to your midterm DUE 1/16 (INCLUDING Block 2)
Be practicing Membean
Finish Peak, then choose another book to read. If you choose a picture book, you will be analyzing the THEME.
Revisions of your written midterm and/or newspaper article are due 1/18 (INCLUDING Block 3)
New journal entry (creative writing!) due Friday, 5 pm.
Sixth Grade Language Arts
