Washington DC's Library of Congress: Jefferson Reading Room.
Parents,
PHEW!!! The Writing Assessment is over!!! I'm very proud of all the hard work the students put into working on their essays. I am confident that they did their absolute best work on the test on Wednesday.
We are now working on creating a nonfiction informational book. The students, in the upcoming weeks, will be reading loads of nonfiction in class and will be using those texts to help them learn how an informational book might go. We will be using Reader's and Writer's Workshop to help us navigate through these units of study.
In Social Studies we will be studying the establishment of our nation's government. Today, the students read an article on the Articles of Confederation. Next week we will be learning about the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
Please make sure that your student is continuing to read at least 20 minutes every night and logging it. Read logs will continue to be a part of their weekly grades.
Please email me if you have any questions. I will post due dates for different items as they come up. My email address is Bonner_Autumn@hcde.org.
Thanks,
Autum McCamish
Extra Information
Helpful research websites:Helpful-Research-Sources-Immigration-Unit
This "Helpful Research Websites" form has instructions on how to access the Social Studies textbook online. Much like their Science textbook, this link will allow them to read their Social Studies books online and even have their books read to them if necessary. Each student may have already created a student username and password. If not, go ahead and set that up.
Please email me at bonner_autumn@hcde.org if you have any questions.
Thank You,
Autum McCamish
A Little Bit About Me! :)
Education: I graduated from CSAS in '98. I then went on to complete my bachelor's degree in Middle Grades Education at UTC in '03. Next, I finished my Master's of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Tusculum College in '05. I am currently working on obtaining a second Master's of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in American History from Lee University.
Why are you at CSAS? I am at CSAS because this place feels like home to me. The day that I graduated from high school I could not wait to come back. I loved everything this school represented: equal opportunity for all students, rigorous academics, a love of learning, and a chance to be different but still be a part of something. Now, as a member of this faculty, I can see why I was so eager to return. The staff here truly represent what it means to be "lifelong learners" because they never settle. We are always evolving and adapting to make our school the best possible school it can be for our students and our community. This is why I'm at CSAS.
Family: My mom and step-dad, Gina and Gregg, as well as my younger brother Lee still live here in Chattanooga. My dad Elwood lives in Abu Dhabi, and my older brother Primo lives in Oregon. My husband's name is Chad McCamish. We just got married in October. I have two furry little critters that also make up my family whose names are Woolly Bear and Kobe!
Hobbies: I can't really say that I'm a hobby kind of person. I love to experience new things all the time, but I haven't really picked one thing and stuck with it. I guess I could be described as a "hobby bouncer" because I bounce around to different hobbies a lot. Right now, my favorite hobby is exercising.
Favorite team: Go VOLS!
Favorite book: Asking an English teacher what his or her favorite book is would be like asking a chef what his or her favorite dish is. Who can choose? My tastes in literature change all the time. I love one author one minute and then learn of a new author that captures my attention even more. To me, books are a way to escape and learn in quiet peace. I guess my tastes might vary depending on my mood or purpose for reading.
Favorite subject when you were a student: When I was a student, my favorite subject was English. I loved to read and discuss books, and writing always came fairly easy for me. I loved having the opportunity to write down my thoughts, and then, here at CSAS, being able to discuss them. History was my second favorite. I had one teacher, Skip Correll, who turned every historical event into a captivating story. It fascinated me to think about all of those people who paved the way for all of us today. I love visiting historical sights like D.C. and imagining what it was like 200 or even 400 years ago. AWESOME!
