Early next week, we will be wrapping up our reading of the C.S. Lewis classic, The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.   Through this novel we have explored vocabulary in context, identified figurative language and sensory imagery as it was used in context, have practiced fluency and understanding how quotations are used for dialogue through reading this in “Reader’s Theater” style, and we reviewed the story elements of character, setting and plot.  As the culminating project for this book, students are creating a set of 12 trading cards based on their understanding of the characters, setting, and plot of the story.  We will compare the book to its movie version on 12/23 as we transition into vacation mode.  🙂

In geography, we wrap up our learning about Northern and Southern Europe this week with our discussion of culture, including an exploration of Greek myth.  Next we move on to Western Europe followed by Antarctica.

Important Dates:

Progress Reports go home: 12/16/16

Spelling/Vocab Test on Lion, Witch, and Wardrobe word list: 12/20/16

LWW Trading Cards Due: 12/23/16

Season of Sharing Gifting Day- 12/23/16  Please see the gold sheet your student brought home on this- they chose another student to think of this month and to present with 1)a used book they will enjoy, 2)a recipe to make with their family, 3)a set of window clings (we made these in school), 4)something cool/beautiful from outside in nature, and 5)a Google Doc with a letter, a picture from the internet their person would enjoy, and a link to a video their person would enjoy.   Nothing should be purchased for this activity- we are hoping kids will enjoy thinking about a peer and planning these little gifts for them.  It is the thought that counts here!  Thank you for helping make this activity a success.

I wish you and yours a wonderful holiday and winter break!  See you next year!