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APEX
Week of March 19, 2018

3rd and 4th Grade-
 See Link for Idiom project
idiom.docx

apex_idiom_project.docx

idiomcostumeideasmiddleschool-1.pdf


3rd and 4th Grade
Language Arts- Students will begin a Figurative Language Unit.
In this unit, we will study similes, metaphors, onomatopoeia,
personification, alliteration, idioms, allusion, and hyperbole.
We will create an online "Idiom" story and complete the unit with a class idiom day. Students will research the idiom, determine the differences between the figurative and literal meaning and dress as the idiom.
Example: "It's raining cats and dogs"
Hold an umbrella with stuffed animal cats and dogs attached to it.


3rd and 4th Grade Math-
Students will continue working on math debates





5th-
Argumentative Writing

argumentativewritingprompts.pdf
partsofanargument.pdf
I will be able to write an argument that: • Makes a claim (thesis)
• Addresses a counter-argument
• Uses logical reasons and evidence to support my claim • Has a clear and organized structure • Does NOT use personal pronouns (I, me, etc.)

5th Grade-
 Spring Break Disaster Escape Room Challenge

Students will continue to write Book Trailers using I Movie.
Students will choose Social Studies event to research and begin planning I Movie Trailer.







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