Globetrotting Sixth Graders

Holiday Traditions

December 29, 2009 · 168 Comments

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Happy Holidays! 

This is a time of year full of family traditions. 

What are some traditions that you do with your family?  Is this a tradition that your parents did when they were young? 

If you have asked your epal about holiday traditions please include what you have learned from them.

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It’s All Greek To Me!

November 9, 2009 · 131 Comments

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We had a fun-filled culmination of our Greek unit of study last Friday, Greek Day.  You came dressed in chitons, performed Greek mythology plays, ate a Greek feast and participated in the Olympics.  

I’d like you to reflect on Greek Day,  focus on which aspect of the day you enjoyed the most.  Then write a comment telling which part of Greek Day you chose and support why.

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