Learning Objectives - Week 16

Reading: 

Reading comprehension check.

Writing:  

Freeze Time Boot-camp

- I can plan an write a narrative composition.

Social Studies:
I can interpret the causes, effects, and significance of major events leading up to the formation of the Republic of Texas (The Alamo, Texas Declaration of Independence, The Runaway Scrape, and The Battle of San Jacinto). 

This week:

• Cursive Practice (Monday-Thursday) due Friday
• Reading log - Read 20 minutes each night
• Spelling words - Practice on SpellingCity App
• Monday - Scholars will sort their words and receive practice lists. 
• Friday - Test will include 10 words from the practice list and 4 mystery words that follow the spelling pattern.
• Students will sort their words into categories as part of the test.

Learning Objectives - Week 15

Reading: 

I can describe the structural elements particular to dramatic literature. 

 

Writing:  

Freeze Time Boot-camp

- I can maintain an informative stance in an expository essay. 

- I can provide facts, details, and explanations to support a central idea.

Social Studies:
I can identify early explorers and empresarios while learning about the missions of Texas.

 

This week:

• Cursive Practice (Monday-Thursday) due Friday
• Reading log - Read 20 minutes each night
• Spelling words - Practice on SpellingCity App
• Monday - Scholars will sort their words and receive practice lists. 
• Friday - Test will include 10 words from the practice list and 4 mystery words that follow the spelling pattern.
• Students will sort their words into categories as part of the test.

Update: Indoor Recess

Most students would agree that it's nice to go outside for recess, but when rainy or cold weather prevents us from doing so, our students make the best of the situation inside. Here's a look at what indoor recess looks like in our classroom. Students have the opportunity to play educational Apps on their iPads; create and draw using notebook paper, pencils, scissors, and tape; or to quietly interact with their friends.

Learning Objectives - Week 14

Reading: 

I can describe common organization structures, including sequence, cause-effect, and comparison and explain how they support the author's purpose.

 
Writing:  

Freeze Time Boot-camp

- I can maintain an informative stance in an expository essay. 

- I can provide facts, details, and explanations to support a central idea.

Social Studies:
I can identify early explorers and empresarios while learning about the missions of Texas.

 

This week:

• Cursive Practice (Monday-Thursday) due Friday
• Reading log - Read 20 minutes each night
• Spelling words - Practice on SpellingCity App
• Monday - Scholars will sort their words and receive practice lists. 
• Friday - Test will include 10 words from the practice list and 4 mystery words that follow the spelling pattern.
• Students will sort their words into categories as part of the test.

Special Assembly

This week our Cannon scholars attended and participated in an Anti-Bullying Program with former NY Giants linebacker Keith Davis and Isaac Tauaefa, a former UTEP defensive tackle who recently performed on "X-Factor." These highly-engaging speakers talked about making right choices, prioritizing education, and dreaming big. In our Circle Up in class the following day, I heard first hand the great impact their encouraging stories and phrases had on our scholars. 

What they said:

• "Make right choices by listening to right voices."
• "In life you are not born a winner or loser. You are born a chooser."
• "What size dream did you chose this morning?"
• "Persevere until success happens."
• "Effort, Education, Excellence"
• "Have a look up attitude. Look up, get up."

What they did:

• Told stories of how they've overcome low-confidence to achieve their dreams.
• Showed a metaphor of dreaming big by doing pushups with students/teachers on Isaac's back.
• Mr. Lollis was the Biggest Dream
• Ms. Nuhu and Ms. Pettit were lifted up and spun around (video link). 
• Isaac Tauaefa performed a song with his guitar.
• Selected Jacob, a fourth grade scholar, to wear 2 Super Bowl rings and a USC BCS National Championship Ring.

Learning Objectives- Week 13

Reading: 

I can describe common organization structures, including sequence, cause-effect, and comparison.

 
Writing:  

Freeze Time Boot-camp

- I can maintain an informative stance in an expository essay. 

- I can provide facts, details, and explanations to support a central idea.

Social Studies:
I can identify early explorers and empresarios while learning about the missions of Texas.

 

This week:

• Cursive Practice (Monday-Thursday) due Friday
• Reading log - Read 20 minutes each night
• Spelling words - Practice on SpellingCity App
• Monday - Scholars will sort their words and receive practice lists. 
• Friday - Test will include 10 words from the practice list and 4 mystery words that follow the spelling pattern.
• Students will sort their words into categories as part of the test.

Week 12 Update

What a wonderful week! Thank you to everyone who was able to attend Family STEM Night! As our "One Story - A Thousand Voices" American Indian Project comes to an end soon, I am so impressed with the great collaboration and creativity that has gone into completing each project! Check out the pictures and links below to see some of your scholar's fantastic learning!

Caddo

Comanche

Coahuiltecan

Jumano

Karankawa

Kickapoo

Kiowa

Lipan-Apache

Tonkawa

Wichita

This Week - American Indian Shelters

In Social Studies, scholars have been asking themselves, "Does where you live really affect how you live?" They used the Engineering Design Process to imagine, plan, create, improve, and share their tribes' American Indian structures! Take a look at their final products!

Learning Objectives- Week 12

Reading: 
I can analyze characters' actions and dialogue to determine character traits.

I can describe the change that characters undergo and explain how it supports the theme.

  
Writing:  

Freeze Time Boot-camp

- I can maintain an informative stance in an expository essay. 

- I can provide facts, details, and explanations to support a central idea.

Social Studies:
I can use my learning about Texas Regions and American Indians to tell the past and present story of Texas.

Does where you live really affect how you live?

•  Keywords: culture, region, lifestyle, agriculture, adaptation, origins, exploration, governments, settlement, geographic factors, towns, cities, environment, natural resources

This week:

• Cursive Practice (Monday-Thursday) due Friday
• Reading log - Read 20 minutes each night
• Spelling words - Practice on SpellingCity App
• Monday - Scholars will sort their words and receive practice lists. 
• Friday - Test will include 10 words from the practice list and 4 mystery words that follow the spelling pattern.
• Students will sort their words into categories as part of the test.

Learning Objectives- Week 11

Reading: 
I can analyze characters' actions and dialogue to determine character traits.

  
Writing:  

Freeze Time Boot-camp

- I can maintain an informative stance in an expository essay. 

- I can provide facts, details, and explanations to support a central idea.

Social Studies:
I can use my learning about Texas Regions and American Indians to tell the past and present story of Texas.

Does where you live really affect how you live?

•  Keywords: culture, region, lifestyle, agriculture, adaptation, origins, exploration, governments, settlement, geographic factors, towns, cities, environment, natural resources

This week:

• Cursive Practice (Monday-Thursday) due Friday
• Reading log - Read 20 minutes each night
• Spelling words - Practice on SpellingCity App
• Monday - Scholars will sort their words and receive practice lists. 
• Friday - Test will include 10 words from the practice list and 4 mystery words that follow the spelling pattern.
• Students will sort their words into categories as part of the test.

Mind Missions - Karankawa Catch

Scholars did a fantastic job collaborating to complete their Social Studies Mind Mission!

Mission: 

Catching fish and shellfish was critical to the survival of the Karankawa Indians. Using the Engineering Design Process, design a device to catch dinner.

Materials:

2 coffee filters, 8 craft sticks, 4 paper clips, 1 cup, 8 rubber bands, 8 straws, and 12 in. of tape

Scoring:

-Up to 20 points if device could effectively catch a fish (washer).

-Up to 20 points if device could effectively catch a crab (cork).

-Up to 20 points if the device is durable (can be used over and over).

-Up to 20 points for presentation and explanation.

-Up to 20 points for positive teamwork.

Red Ribbon Week - Marvel at Cannon’s Superhero Choices

Today our fourth grade scholars wore superhero capes that showed healthy choices! They also participated in "Plant the Promise," in which they worked with second graders to plant tulip bulbs in front of the school!