In language arts, students read, “Rows and Piles of Coins” by E.B Lewis. After reading, fifth graders participated in a class discussion through “small fires.” This is a fun classroom activity that “shuffles” the students into different groups and gives them the opportunity to gain multiple classmates’ perspectives. As students moved around the room in small groups, they discussed inference, character conflict, character motivation, setting, and author’s craft.
Today, students continued to work on their food truck projects, which they have been so excited about. As a class, we viewed a slideshow of a real-life food truck festival in Austin, Texas. Students discussed what stood out about each food truck, what improvements could be made, and what math, advertising, and marketing strategies would be most appealing to their businesses. The entire class really impressed me with their critical thinking and creativity. Up next, they will design the outside of their food trucks and create a 3D model. As they continue to create, I look forward to seeing their imaginations shine!
