Comic Book Report Reminder

Remember, your Comic Book Report is due on April 10th!  Be ready to present it in 7 school days!

       We are ready to start. They just called! We just said our first question are you in USA.They said yes we have a clue. They hang up a chart that had written thinking. Oh they asked if we are in the South America. Yes! They border the ocean! We have another clue. They asked if we border the Atlantic Ocean?... We are thinking.... Yes we border the atlantic Ocean. WE asked the same question do you border the Atlantic Ocean. Yes. Do your country begin with letter A or L.OH THEY JUST SAID do you live in Venezuela? Yeeeeessssssss. They just said a joke! They live in North of New york! Doe our state border the Atlantic ocean? Absolutlutly! They are guessing faster than us. Our state is not an island! They live in Main!!!! Does your state begins with A to L. Yesssss! Is your state Anzoategui? Yessss. Are we north of el Tigre? We don't know... but we are not north of El Tigre. They just asked us if we want to hear the song of let it go of Frozen. Later please!!! The internet has lost , where are them? Oh there they are!!! Do you live east of watervillage? YES they live east... We are not in Cugalla. Do you live i bluehill? ''Uuuhhhhhh!'' They don't live in bluehill.Do you east of Toddy Pond? They are thinking a lot until... tatarara, NO! We are giving them a clue. Our last letter is a vowel we said. They just said a joke. Tatarara, we don't live in Jose de Guanipe no. WE say bye bye.

By: Fabiana Nepi 

Poster Info for Bottle Bench

Dear Fourth Graders,

Here's the information to convey on your promotion posters for our bottle collection:

Peace on Earth Bottle Bench

(picture of a bench)

Who: CIPLC's Fourth Grade 

What:  Collecting 600mL-1L plastic bottles (preferably not water bottles) AND non-decomposable waste (plastic wrappers, plastic bags, etc.)

Where:  @CIPLC

When:  Until April 30

How:  Put your bottles and plastic trash in our collection boxes, and our class will collect them every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

Why:  We want to save the earth by building a bottle bench

I can't wait to see what you come up with to share with our community!

Cheers,

Miss H.

Figurative Language Padlet

Dear Fourth Graders,

Here is the link for our Padlet:  Figurative Language.  Please feel free to add your examples so that we can all use them in writing!

padlet.com/christineah88/mtc55wg2ucgd

Enjoy!

Sincerely,

Miss Hodges

SAVE YOUR PLASTIC!

ATTN:  There are details to come soon on an OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD Make A Change Project!

In the meantime, PLEASE SAVE ALL PLASTIC - 600 ML BOTTLES, BAGS, WRAPPERS, BAGS, ETC. THAT YOU POSSIBLY CAN!
Details to follow.  Prepare to be amazed. :)

Comic Book Report (to be discussed Tuesday, March 17)

Comic Book Report Instructions (Due April 10):

Select a book from a narrative genre that you have not read about from the Reading Wheel.  Then, create cartoons on the ComicBook App using the following guidelines:

1:  Create a series of at least six drawings or photos in six squares that shows the most significant events in the novel.

2:  You may draw pictures to put into ComicBook, or take photos with the camera.  (Just be sure that you use costumes/props to depict the setting if you use photos!)

3:  When you are done, please share the Comic with both Miss Jezabel and Miss Hodges on the Google Drive by putting it in the shared folder, “Book Report Comics.”

4:  Be ready to present your book comic to the class, explaining exactly why you selected each image.  (In other words, be ready to introduce the characters and setting, and to summarize the book’s important events in the beginning, middle, and end!)

Name:__________________________

	3	2	1
Plot Summary – Comic Sections ____ X 5 = ____	All six squares are present and fully depict the most important points of the story.	All six squares are present and mostly depict the important points of the story.	Six squares are present but do not depict important points of the story OR six squares are not present in the comic.
Scene and Setting – Comic Sections ____ X 2 = ____	Both the scene and the setting are clearly conveyed through the Comic sections through drawings, props, or costumes.	Either the scene and the setting are clearly conveyed through the Comic sections through drawings, props, or costumes OR both the scene and the setting are somewhat conveyed through the Comic sections through drawings, props, or costumes.	Neither the scene nor the setting are somewhat conveyed through the Comic sections through drawings, props, or costumes.
Verbal Summary ____ X 5 = ____	The speaker clearly outlines important points in the beginning, middle, and end of the book, including character’s names, the time and place, and key events. The introduction, climax, and conclusion are clearly identified.	The speaker outlines important points in the beginning, middle, and end of the book, including character’s names, the time and place, and key events. The introduction, climax, and conclusion are identified.	The speaker does not outline important points in the beginning, middle, and end of the book, including character’s names, the time and place, and key events. The introduction, climax, and conclusion are not clearly identified.

Concert Attire Tomorrow

Dear Fourth Graders, 

Please wear dark pants with a solid color shirt tomorrow for the concert tomorrow. Do NOT black, gray, brown or white. Instead, wear bright, happy colors :)

See you tomorrow!  I can't wait to hear you perform!

Your Teacher,

Miss Hodges

Polymer Project: Outline and Rubrics

Thing Link:

Example Image:  http://www.thinglink.com/scene/619139154562777090

Include at least 5 different websites that are kid-friendly.

The background image will be a picture of a polymer.

Include at LEAST one website with informational text, and at LEAST one educational video.

1:  Describes what polymers are

2:  Describe at least 3 qualities of polymers

3:  Gives examples of at least 5 polymers that you can find in your home

4:  Tells what polymers are used for

5:  Provide at least 2 activities for kids to make polymers at home

6:  Provide at least one student-friendly educational video that provides information about polymers

Poster:

Informational Text:

• Choose a polymer that you can find in your house and write an informational paragraph to PROVE that it is a polymer.  In order to PROVE it, provide the following details:
• Include one sentence that explains what a polymer is.
• In one-two sentences, describe at least 2 qualities/traits of polymers that your polymer demonstrates.
• Write one sentence that tells what your polymer are used for and why it is useful or important.
• Sentence variety and strong word choice should be present, with correct punctuation and grammar.
• Sentences should flow with the use of NATURAL transitions.

Image:

• The image should CLEARLY depict a polymer
• The image should not detract from the text.
• At least part of the poster should be 3-D and have a real polymer on it.

The poster should portray the personality and creativeness of the designer.

Thing Link	4	3	2	1
Source Quality ___x 2  = __	5 different sources are used that are student-friendly and credible.  The sources include at least one website and one educational video.	At least 3-4 sources are used that are student-friendly and credible.  The sources include at least one website and one educational video.	At least 1-2 sources are used that are student-friendly and credible.  The sources include at least one website and one educational video.	Sources are not present, not credible, or not student-friendly.  Either a website or a video is missing.
Background Image ___x 1 = ___	The background image is clear and depicts a polymer.	The background is somewhat clear and depicts a polymer.	The background picture is not clear but depicts a polymer.	The background does not depict a polymer.
Polymer Information __x 5 = ___	Different sources are gathered to display each of the following so that the Thing Link: Describes what polymers are Describes at least 3 qualities of polymers Gives examples of at least 5 polymers that you can find in your home Tells what polymers are used for Provides at least 2 sources of activities for kids to make polymers at home	Different sources are gathered to display at least 4 of the following so that the Thing Link: Describes what polymers are Describes at least 3 qualities of polymers Gives examples of at least 5 polymers that you can find in your home Tells what polymers are used for Provides at least 2 sources of activities for kids to make polymers at home	Different sources are gathered to display at least 3 of the following so that the Thing Link: Describes what polymers are Describes at least 3 qualities of polymers Gives examples of at least 5 polymers that you can find in your home Tells what polymers are used for Provides at least 2 sources of activities for kids to make polymers at home	Different sources are gathered to display less tha of the following so that the Thing Link: Describes what polymers are Describes at least 3 qualities of polymers Gives examples of at least 5 polymers that you can find in your home Tells what polymers are used for Provides at least 2 different sources of activities for kids to make polymers at home



Poster	4	3	2	1
Informational Text Content:  Organization and Ideas __ x 5 = ___	The writing focuses on one polymer that can be found in a home and proves that it is a polymer through all of the following supporting details: -One sentence explains what a polymer is -In 1-2 sentences, at least 2 qualities or traits or polymers are described, which the example polymer displays -One sentence tells what the polymer is used for and why it is useful or important	The writing focuses on one polymer that can be found in a home and proves that it is a polymer through at least two the following supporting details: -One sentence explains what a polymer is -In 1-2 sentences, at least 2 qualities or traits or polymers are described, which the example polymer displays -One sentence tells what the polymer is used for and why it is useful or important	The writing focuses on one polymer that can be found in a home and proves that it is a polymer through at least one of the following supporting details: -One sentence explains what a polymer is -In 1-2 sentences, at least 2 qualities or traits or polymers are described, which the example polymer displays -One sentence tells what the polymer is used for and why it is useful or important	The writing does not focus on one polymer, and/or does not provide supporting details to prove that it is a polymer.
Sentence Fluency, word choice, and Mechanics	Sentence variety and strong word choice are present, with correct punctuation and grammar. Sentences flow with the use of NATURAL transitions.	Sentence variety and strong word choice are somewhat present, with correct punctuation and grammar. Sentences flow with the use of NATURAL transitions.	Sentence variety and strong word choice are somewhat present, with mostly correct punctuation and grammar. Sentences flow with the use of NATURAL transitions.	Sentence variety and strong word choice are not present, with mostly incorrect punctuation and grammar. Sentences do not flow due to the use of no or unnatural transitions.
Image __x 3 = ___	-The image CLEARLY depicts a polymer and does not detract from the text. -At least part of the poster is 3-D and has a real polymer on it.	-The image depicts a polymer and does not detract from the text. -At least part of the poster is 3-D and has a real polymer on it.	-The image depicts a polymer but somewhat detract from the text. -At least part of the poster is 3-D and has a real polymer on it.	-The image does not depict a polymer or detracts from the text. -No part of the poster is 3-D or has a real polymer on it.
Presentation __x 1 = ___	The overall product is professionally completed and looks polished.	The overall product is clearly completed and looks polished.	The overall product is completed but does not look polished.	The overall product does not look completed.
Creativity and Voice __x 2 = ___	The poster clearly portrays the personality and creativeness of the designer.	The poster portrays the personality and creativeness of the designer.	The poster somewhat portrays the personality and creativeness of the designer.	The poster does not portray the personality and creativeness of the designer.