Debate

Kids, we have a presidential election coming up this weekend. Please follow! If political debates are televised please try to view some with your parents!
HW**Please have a discussion why debates may be useful!

Here is a news clip from a previous political debate in Chile.

Please watch these kids debate about if grades really represent a kids intelligence!  
*What do you think? 
*Does a number really reflect how clever you are?

Let´s debate in our class!! 

ARE YOU READY????

What is a Summary? How can I write a Summary?

How can I summarize?

First, a summary or to paraphrase is to give the short version, very brief, no details! So now how can I summarize?

Types of Texts

Hey kids,
 Not everything we read and write is the same... writing styles differ based on intention of the writer... Let us take a look!!
Have fun reading and writing!

Have you ever written any of these particular types of text??

Biographies of Very Notable Politicians throughout History

Hey kids,
 Lets take a look!  Here are a few very important people throughout history. Some made a positive impact while others caused negative effects in society. 

Please try to take note of which type of political background they come from? What is/was their impact on society (rights and responsibilities)?  

E-hw and TICS class investigation!

Hey kids,
 Our new unit is huge! We have a lot of material to work thru so lets get to work!
Here are a few question to help you get started.  Please bring any information you find to class so we can share and organize.
Suggested resources for this unit...
JUNIOR Blog :)
Online
News-newspapers-tv-radio
books
library
consult your local government 
write a letter to your local leaders
interview a politician

Here are 3 questions to help you get started!!
1. What types of government exist around the world? (Hint- There are more than 5!) Where do these governments exist?
2. Which political leaders represent each government? (King, Dictator, President, Prime minister, etc.)
3. Which types of government has Chile had (past & present)?

Interactive Map- Types of Government-Leaders **Click here**

UOI6 Rights and Responsibilities

Hey kids!
 Our new UOI is all about being a member of society and what that means exactly, BE A GOOD CITIZEN!
  We are going to investigate about lots of different types of ways in which societies have organized themselves in the past, in the present and we can even look towards the future in some cases.
Our goal is to learn all about Chile's government, past and present & future. (Remember we have an election coming up!) 
 It is time to investigate, dig deep, ask questions, watch the news and find out how society is organized and how that affects peoples rights and responsibilities.
 Are you ready?
Have fun learning!

Lest We Forget!

On November 11th we will join many countries around the world to stop in reverence and remember those who fought and died for freedoms that we enjoy today. 

Please research and get to know more about the sacrifices made by young men and women (some just boys and girls) who believed in something so great called freedom! AND do not forget to wear a poppy! 

Lest We Forget!

 

         The Story of the Poppy (*click here*)

Lieutenant Colonel & Dr John Mccrae- author of infamous poem ´In Flanders Field¨