Heifer International - Simple Circuit Holiday Cards

At Friday Assembly, our K-5 Cannon Cubs presented cards that each grade level made to raise money to purchase gifts for communities in need. Here are some pictures of the simple circuit holiday cards that scholars created to purchase the gift of a sheep through Heifer International!

Learning Objectives - Week 18

Reading: 

I can make connections between literary and informational texts with similar ideas and provide textual evidence. 

Writing:  

I can use Power Planning to plan and write an expository essay. 

Social Studies:
I can understand the importance of the Texas Revolution, The Republic of Texas, and the annexation of Texas to the United States. 

This week:

• 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 17

Reading: 

I can make connections between literary and informational texts with similar ideas and provide textual evidence. 

Writing:  

Freeze Time Boot-camp

- I can generate multiple introductions and conclusions for a personal narrative.

- I can revise a personal narrative composition.

Social Studies:
I can consider the points of view and determine the significant contributions of several influential people in Texas history. 

This week:

• Reading log - Read 20 minutes each night
• Spelling words - Practice on SpellingCity App
• Tuesday - Scholars will receive their fourth grade sight words.
• Friday - Test will include all words.

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.