Books Between Kids!

Today, we had the opportunity to visit the Books Between Kids warehouse to organize and sort books that will go to children who do not have books in their homes.  Please take time to reflect and write about your experience this morning. What did you like best about this field trip? Do you think your time there was well-spent? Would you want to participate in something like this again?

Leaders All Around

We have talked often about your role as a 4th grade leader and what character traits leaders possess. In our latest reading unit, Leaders: Real and Imagined we are learning about unlikely leaders and ways they use a situation to lead by example and rise above conflict. Today, we discovered how Ruby Bridges, at age 6, became a leader.

Who do you look up to as a leader? Why do you think this person is a leader? What leadership traits does he/she display? View our Characteristics of a Leader chart to help you think about this.

Remember, there are unlikely leaders all around us...even YOU!

Internet Safety

Internet Safety is part of being a good digital citizen! Do you know what it takes to be safe online? Watch the video and respond with at least one thing you learned and at least one comment you have. That is a TWO COMPLETE SENTENCES answer requirement. Here's the link. Enjoy!

BrainPOP Digital Etiquette

http://www.brainpop.com/technology/computersandinternet/digitaletiquette/

Immigration and Naturalization Ceremony

Today we were privileged to be in the audience as 1,714 people took the oath to become American citizens! You then had the unique opportunity to interview the newest Americans. Please write a reflection about your experience today.  Think about the information you have studied and what you have learned about the history of immigration and the process of becoming a citizen. How did it feel to witness so many becoming fellow Americans? What will you take away from this experience and hope to remember? Please write a minimum of 5 sentences. Be specific and thoughtful. 

What's your opinion?

Reread the Scholastic News debate Do Kids Need Homework?

Pretend you are entering this debate. Are you going to argue the "pro" side - students should have some homework or the "con" side - students should not have homework?

Please write a 4-5 sentence response. Make sure to include specific details about your reasoning. You can include your own experiences or background knowledge support your opinion. I look forward to reading your responses!

We will blog at school tomorrow! -Mrs. Kottler

I had a wonderful time listening to the fourth graders give their Living History speeches! As I was listening, my brain was surfing for new learning and fun facts. Also, I noticed that many of the people featured demonstrated amazing character traits that lead to their successes and accomplishments.

Use the notes you took to write about new learning, fun facts and/or thoughts about the important character traits of ONE or TWO of the famous people you met. Please share what you learned!