Discovery Year 5. Session 5. Week 3.

This week, Discoverers brought ample energy and excitement into Work Cycle, Quest, and Writers’ Workshop! 

WORK CYCLE

Learners in Discovery are sustaining their effort to create a more intentional and accountable Work Cycle. The cycle begins when a 10-minute timer appears. In these 10 minutes, Discoverers independently set goals before sharing them with a Squad Leader, who then offers feedback to challenge and strengthen each goal. As mentioned, the Studio reflected upon their Silent Work Cycle during Town Hall and voted to increase the length to 45 minutes. 

QUEST

How do oil spills happen? What is fossil fuel? Did dinosaurs ever roam in Texas? Discoverers challenged themselves with these inquiries in Quest this week. After solving a fossil identification mystery and building a model of an oil well, emerging Geologists in Discovery had an epic opportunity to meet with a real Hero from the field! 

WRITERS WORKSHOP

Discovery learners explored the difference between “showing” and “telling” in Writers’ Workshop. Heroes gathered around eagerly to hear an excerpt of Ronald Dahls’ The Twits, a story marked by its vivid and unique descriptive style. The Studio also had the chance to play charades; through the amusement, learners practiced describing emotions and portraying characters. This week’s prompt invited Discovery writers to share stories of memorable trips.

Week 3 allowed Discoverers to balance freedom and responsibility, challenges and rewards. We can’t wait to see what’s on the horizon in the second half of Session 5!