Author Study Research Papers

I'm so proud of my 4th grade writers!  

They are doing a fabulous job on their author study research papers.  

We've worked hard this year on the writing process and it's showing!  

Last week we:

1.  Researched our authors online

2.  Created webs with our author's information

3.  Organized that information in an outline

4.  Wrote a rough draft of our paper

5.  Created bibliographies for our research

Next week we'll head to the computer lab to type final copies of our papers. 

 I'm so impressed the hard work the students are putting into this paper!  

Reflections

The 4th graders are working on lines of symmetry, reflected images and congruent figures.  They started reflective drawings that will be showcased on the bulletin board by the front door of the school. 

Their drawings look great so far!

Bullying with Mrs. Dawn Berg

Mrs. Dawn Berg has been working with our class on dealing with bullies. 

 Last week the 4th graders practiced what they would say to someone who was bullying them.  

They had fun coming up with creative comebacks!

Letters From Our Reading Buddies!

We have the greatest reading buddies!  

Miss Gonwa brought her students in Wednesday afternoon with a special surprise for our class.  They wrote letters and drew pictures encouraging the 4th graders to do their best on the upcoming tests they're going to take.  The 1st graders were so excited to present our students with their gifts, and the 4th graders were so touched that their buddies thought of them.

Thanks for the testing tips and encouragement, 1st graders!  You are the best!