Animal Projects

Greetings from Ms. Eck!

We're about half way done with spring break.  Time is flying by, huh?!  How are your animal book projects going?  Tell me some interesting facts you have learned while reading your book.  See ya Monday! 

How do people adapt to new places?

This week we talked a lot about how people adapt to new places.  It was discussed in class that when a student is new to a school they should adapt by being friendly to others, join extra-curricular activities, and take a tour of the new school. 

When I first bought a house I had to adapt in several ways.  All of the bills and paperwork were very overwhelming.  I adapted by going out and buying some file folders and a crate to organize all of the mail.  I was unfamiliar with the area so I did some research on the internet about the what stores were nearby.  I also made a point to walk around the neighborhood and say hello to my neighbors.  These are some of the ways I adapted to my new home.  

What is a way that YOU had to adapt to a new place?

St. Patrick's Day Centers

Below is a link to your St. Patrick's Day Centers.  Make sure to answer all of the questions on your worksheets in complete sentences.  

History of St. Patrick's Day 1

History of St. Patrick's Day 2

Irish Dance History

"Number the Stars" Book Report

Number the Stars Book Report

Divide a poster board into 4 parts. Each part should include a colored illustration as well. 

• 1.        Create an alternative book cover to the novel.  Make sure to include the author and the illustrator (you!).

• 2.       Compare and Contrast- Use a Venn diagram to compare and contrast two ideas from the story.  You may use characters, places, etc.

• 3.       Historical Fiction- Use a T-chart to compare what was fiction and what was historically a fact from the novel.

• 4.       Theme- There are several themes from “Number the Stars”. Choose one theme (friendship, trust, bravery, etc.) the author wanted the reader to further understand.  Write a one page explanation about the theme of your choice.  

You will be graded based on the rubric below.  Make sure to hand in your rubric!

Due: ______________

Name:
	Points Earned	Points Possible
Rubric turned in		1
Alternative book cover ·       Neat, author, illustrated, neat, colored		10
Venn diagram ·       Uses a minimum of 15 ideas, includes picture		10
T-chart ·       Accurate and well thought out response, includes picture, uses 15 concepts minimum		10
Theme ·       Accurate and well thought out response, proper grammar, complete sentences, picture included		10
Name included on poster board, title for the poster, turned in on time, etc.		4
Total		45