"Vivid Vocabulary" Speech!

Vocabulary Master Requirements

Each student receives a word that is unique to them and must complete the following by Oct. 31st 2012:

·       Write the word in large block letters at the top of the paper (at least 2 inches high). 

·       Color the word so it stands out.

·       Draw a picture showing a scene of what the word means in the middle portion of the paper. (3-D pictures will get you more points-use scrap booking supplies, cotton balls, popsicle sticks, construction paper, Cheerios, etc to make it stand out)

·       Write the definition of the word on the bottom portion of the page.

·       Write a sentence using your vocabulary word in context. Use your own words (not a copied sentence) also on the bottom of the page.

·       Practice saying your word, definition and sentence out loud so that you are prepared to share with the class.

**It is important to be neat, careful and try to be creative as you work on this project.  Not only will you be “the master” of this vocabulary word, but your classmates will be learning from you as well.

You will be scored in the following areas: 

Definition (5)

Sentence (5)

Use of 3D (5)

Creativity (5)

Neatness (5)

**You will also be receiving a speech grade for your presentation of this word so practice sharing your poster and word several times at home so you are ready to share at school. 

Have Fun!

The Writing Process

The writing process starts by brainstorming. Think of all the ideas that you can. Then you go to drafting. Also known as a sloppy copy. Write your story how you want it. Then revise it and check your work. It doesn't matter if you make mistakes cuz you can edit it in the next step. After you go through all of those steps you are ready for the final copy...After you finish your final copy you can hand it in to your teacher for a grade!
The writing process is AWESOME!
By Emma

Hey C4 Families, Go check out Bauman Farms!

Octoberfest is happening now!
There is over 15 activities!
You can get pumpkins, gourds, and cider anytime you want!
Plus Bauman Farms is a family farm of a C4 student!
Check out the website for more info!
http://www.baumanfarms.com/

By, Austin

Happy Thursday!

Tomorrow there will be no school due to a furlough day for the school district. 
Enjoy your three day weekend!

Classroom News!
What's been going on in C4

September was a great start to this school year! We all had the chance to get to know each other better and have worked out a great routine in the classroom. We covered routines for each content area and reviewed what they learned last year. We also began using ClassDojo! This management tool has been a great success in the room and is motivating everyone to work to their potential. I will be sending home Dojo reports every week so that you can discuss as a family possible behavior goals for the upcoming week.

October arrived quickly in C4 and we hit the ground running! Literally with the Jog-a-thon! Great job on collecting pledges and running hard that day. This month we have been reviewing multi-digit addition and subtraction in math. This week we moved into solving story problems. We will finish out the month working on multiplication strategies.In reading we have been reading both fiction and realistic fiction. We are learning to identify plot structure, character development and conflict resolution. In writing students have been writing personal narratives, stories about their own lives. They are working on publishing stories next week.

I will be updating the blog monthly with a short summary about what we are covering in class. I will also be having students share some of their work on the blog as well. So check back often to see what is going on in C4.