The students were really eager to talk about Donald Trump's presidency. One class even clapped after I agreed to devote time to the topic. Doing research on the topics was great for their reading and writing skills. And discussing the issues with their classmates is a great way to practice their speaking skills. It was easy to say yes.

These are the topics that will be up for student-led discussion: 
- Trump’s cabinet picks
- Steve Bannon
- Trump’s Twitter use
- The temporary immigration ban
- Trump and the Affordable Care Act/Obamacare
- Trump and inauguration attendance
- Trump’s relationship with Russia
- The popular vs. electoral vote results
- Anti-Trump protests
- Trump’s relationship with journalists
- Trump's proposal to build a wall between Mexico and the United States

Have a look at the Adobe Spark video 3A students Leo and Eric created to open up their discussion about Trump and Twitter.

Until next time,
​Mrs. Wettstein

Thanks for the jokes, Enea. If you have a good joke, come tell it to me and see if you can get me to laugh (or at least smile).
​

What do you get when mix salmon and Nutella?

​salmonella

​What award was given to the inventor of "knock knock" jokes?

the "no bell" prize

Our unit on bridges comes to a close this week. We started off by building strong paper bridges after learning about trusses and girders. Then we concluded by writing travel stories filled with drama, intrigue, and new grammar skills. Check back again to read some of the stories the students wrote!