Thanksgiving Daily 5 Writing

Writing Choice

• MadLib
• MadLib Singer
• Prompts:

Thanksgiving Writing Prompts For Older Students

• • What three people are you the most grateful for, in your life, and why?
  • What was the best Thanksgiving you ever had? Describe it.
  • Write about a time that you were not grateful, and became more grateful. What changed your thinking?
  • What are your family's traditions for the Thanksgiving holidays?
  • What do you plan to do this Thanksgiving holiday?
  • Write about a typical Thanksgiving holiday with your family. What do you see, hear, taste, smell, and feel? Give as many details as possible.
  • What Thanksgiving food would you like to learn to cook, and why?

Holiday Party

Our holiday party is on December 19 from 2-3.  I need three volunteers to provide the materials for the following centers, if possible I'd love for you to attend.  We have 27 students.

Centers last 10 minutes each. Plan accordingly please:

• Edible Craft -- ???
  Snowman Cookie
• Story Time -- ???
  Read a picture book; students will complete a word search
• Craft -- Brendan Mlejnek
  Purchase or create a craft for students to complete and take home.  I've provided some samples:
  Snowman Milk Jug
  http://www.orientaltrading.com/
  Pipe Tree
  Snowman Stick
• Bookmark --- ?
  Provide supplies to make a bookmark to take home.
  Snowman
  Santa
• Refreshments - VitoCruz
  Capri Sun, water, juice boxes, etc.

Science - Wednesday

Challenge Snack for Wednesday that will improve our science lesson:

Kool-Aid or Crystal Light single serve packet and bottled water

Chex Mix
Lucky Charms
Trail Mix

Friday Math Centers

If you would like to assist students with basic 3rd and 4th grade math skills, please volunteer in our classroom.  I have created games to use with the students from 2:15-3 on Fridays.  If you are interested in helping, please click on the link, sign your name, and show up!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AhjpBqlYQoXVdC12bjhVcVpuLXFTZC02cWsyWnFVb3c&usp=sharing

Thanks!

Ch 3 Math Test

I am sending home a packet r26-r27 and r23-r24.  This packet is optional and for study purposes only.  The answers are provided by clicking on this link.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxjpBqlYQoXVRFc0cktCMnYtNUE/edit?usp=sharing 

Ch 3 math test is Tuesday.

Science Computer Lab

Introduction To Matter
http://www.schools.pinellas.k12.fl.us/educators/tec/Davis2/matter.ppt/sld010.htm

States of Matter
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/states_of_matter/index.html

Solid, Liquid, Gas
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/gamesactivities/gases.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/science/materials/solids_liquids_gases/play/

Sorting Materials
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/7_8/characteristics_materials.shtml
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/science/materials/material_properties/play/

Changing State
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/9_10/changing_state.shtml
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/science/materials/changes_materials/play/

Moby Max - Fact Master
Example: 
Username: jessicah
Password: jessica4c

Volume of Objects Lab

For this week's science labs, I'm asking the students to bring objects from home.  This will make a great real-world connection.  Please do not purchase these items, only send what you have by Wednesday:

• PLASTIC measuring cup
• Can of diet soda
• Can of regular soda
• Marble
• Dice
• Lego piece
• Irregular shaped solid objects able to be placed in water

Let the fun begin in 4c!

A different way to search

http://www.instagrok.com/

For students who enjoy graphic organizers, try using this for the next research project or book report.

FREE math apps, today only

If you have an apple device, download these apps for your students to use.

Everyday Mathematics® Divisibility Dash™ - https://appsto.re/i6FS3jx
Everyday Mathematics® Equivalent Fractions™ - https://appsto.re/i6FS43z
Everyday Mathematics® Monster Squeeze™ - https://appsto.re/i6FS3jL
Everyday Mathematics® Addition Top It - https://appsto.re/i6FS43W
Everyday Mathematics® Beat the Computer™ Multiplication - https://appsto.re/i6FS488

Conferences

I'm sending home a confirmation conference note today.  Please let me know if it is impossible to attend at that time.