Today we worked on getting ready for the NECAP.  We worked in partners on the Math Released Items from 2011.  Then we started correcting the problems and discussing the strategies they used.  Emphasis was placed on compiling those strategies, rather than getting the problems correct.  Next, we worked on the Writing Released Items. 
This week they are starting their first Paragraph of the Week (POW).  Their topic is "What would you like to be when you grow up?"  Tonight they will begin brainstorming and their rough draft.  The rough and final drafts are due on Friday, along with the scoring rubric.  There is a letter for parents to read describing all of this coming home tonight.  Please sign the bottom of the letter to show that you saw it.
HW:
1.  Math 1.6
2.  Start POW
3.  Read 30 minutes