tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30667255442166126962024-03-13T17:09:18.105-04:00The GrapevineThe 4 Corners Classroom BlogAngela Phillipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06273046733113154097noreply@blogger.comBlogger154125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3066725544216612696.post-26872948905721073742011-06-02T11:06:00.016-04:002011-06-09T09:31:26.429-04:00How to Survive the 4th GradeThis year, Principal Phillips challenged us to do a project with the students in which they"tinker" with technology. Mrs.Lopez-Sinclair and I decided to have the students do a functional piece to teach upcoming 3rd graders "How to survive 4th grade ELA". The students were introduced to two web 2.0 sites: <a href="http://www.toondoo.com/">www.toondoo.com</a> and <a href="http://www.prezi.com/">www.prezi.com</a>. Very little direction was given, and the students had to "tinker" with the sites, and figure them out on their own. In groups, they created the following INCREDIBLE presentations:<br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div>Emily P, Cavin, Parker, Tekiyah<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615509205804981810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 354px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UmhT_uXKY9U/Te5L3tTxHjI/AAAAAAAAAYQ/s00WbSpcLj8/s400/emilyp.png" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Martina,Jacob,Angus,Tori<br /><br /><a href="http://prezi.com/cs5ish4kixa1/how-to-survive-4th-grade-ela-with-mrslopez-sinclair-bymartinajacobangusand-tori/">http://prezi.com/cs5ish4kixa1/how-to-survive-4th-grade-ela-with-mrslopez-sinclair-bymartinajacobangusand-tori/</a><br /><br />Olivia, Gabby, Franchesca<br /><a href="http://prezi.com/48pmzahptyrx/how-to-survive-fourth-grade-ela/">http://prezi.com/48pmzahptyrx/how-to-survive-fourth-grade-ela/</a><br /><br />Camden, Noah, Amber, Ben<br /><br /><a href="http://prezi.com/0-c5ll8ju_ln/top-10-survival-tips-for-4th-grade-ela/">http://prezi.com/0-c5ll8ju_ln/top-10-survival-tips-for-4th-grade-ela/</a><br /><br />Nathan, Jaylon, Justin, Caleb<br /><a href="http://prezi.com/ef0wa0-oeixm/copy-of-survival-guidelines-for-4th-grade-ela/">http://prezi.com/ef0wa0-oeixm/copy-of-survival-guidelines-for-4th-grade-ela/</a><br /><br />Morgan, Zane, Eder, Peyton<br /><a href="http://prezi.com/p5zvztfmear-/copy-of-the-survival-guide-to-fourth-grade-ela/">http://prezi.com/p5zvztfmear-/copy-of-the-survival-guide-to-fourth-grade-ela/</a><br /><br /><br />Will, Mackenzie, Veronica, Ben V.<br /><a href="http://prezi.com/larqfixjiklc/survival-guide-for-fourth-grade-ela-bywillben-vveronicamackenzie/">http://prezi.com/larqfixjiklc/survival-guide-for-fourth-grade-ela-bywillben-vveronicamackenzie/</a><br /><br />Preston, Jayan, and Ben W.<br /><br /><a href="http://prezi.com/gplib5vlizps/survival-skills-for-the-4th-grade-ela-classrooms/">http://prezi.com/gplib5vlizps/survival-skills-for-the-4th-grade-ela-classrooms/</a><br /><br />Hayden, Ashley, Keyandra, Luke:<br /><a href="http://prezi.com/mal6z5c7hi8u/how-to-survive-4th-grade-ela-with-mrsoleary/">http://prezi.com/mal6z5c7hi8u/how-to-survive-4th-grade-ela-with-mrsoleary/</a><br /><br />Chloe, Katelyn, Courtney, Aaliyah<br /><br /><a href="http://prezi.com/9rsazhs1ki2x/how-to-survive-4th-grade-ela-chloe/">http://prezi.com/9rsazhs1ki2x/how-to-survive-4th-grade-ela-chloe/</a><br /><br /><br />Alex, Madison, Clay, Jordan, Andrew F.<br /><br /><a href="http://prezi.com/b4vnjuhiez6z/copy-of-how-to-survive-4th-grade-ela-alex/">http://prezi.com/b4vnjuhiez6z/copy-of-how-to-survive-4th-grade-ela-alex/</a><br /><br />Nathan, Romaria, Rida, Melina, Evan:<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614002759792221138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 354px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Vp0eivGBO5g/TejxxAl6W9I/AAAAAAAAAYI/q52lNpK1PYY/s400/nathan.png" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#339999;"></span></strong><span style="color:#339999;"><span style="color:#000000;">Blake, Mia, Katyeryn, Caitlyn:</span><br /></span><span style="color:#339999;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></span></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613655678643490194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 354px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-m3nHzD0ZKm4/Tee2GOjmTZI/AAAAAAAAAX8/Tp9oqF2-aj4/s400/blake.png" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p>Emily, Sophia, Heather, Andrew W.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613640414788895906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 373px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 398px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6odh3NUD3f4/TeeoNwRExKI/AAAAAAAAAX0/F16p0hrbQOI/s400/SophiaEmilyAndrewHeather.png" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p></div>Meli O'Learyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11664521240488546634noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3066725544216612696.post-83662661253681380792011-05-28T10:21:00.006-04:002011-05-28T10:59:28.946-04:00The Astonishing Adventure of Teddy Bodain<span style="color:#ff0000;">This book was recommended as a great read aloud by a colleague at Chets Creek Elementary School. She said that it was recommended to her by a teacher who taught in a different school where attendance was low. It was this read aloud that got her students wanting to come to school every day to hear the next letter entry. In our ELA classes, we have been reading this incredible story of Teddy Bodain set in 1892. Our students hang on to every word and never want us to stop reading. Personally, I cannot wait to read this book to my students every day!</span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eHhLmtOzumw/TeEF3fUcQoI/AAAAAAAAAN0/nliruvJAomw/s1600/The%2BAstonishing%2BAdventure%2Bof%2BTeddy%2BBodain.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611773061538529922" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eHhLmtOzumw/TeEF3fUcQoI/AAAAAAAAAN0/nliruvJAomw/s320/The%2BAstonishing%2BAdventure%2Bof%2BTeddy%2BBodain.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#000099;">A book review by M.O. Neill<br /><br />“The Astonishing Journey of Teddy Bodain" is a story that will remain in your heart for months and months after you finish the book. Teddy Bodain is a character with whom all children, boy or girl, can connect. I teach 4th grade and I have witnessed just how much my students love and cherish this story. The story is written in a friendly letter format. I read one letter each day aloud to my students. Never have I read a book to a group of children who literally beg for more after the one letter has been read. When it is time for "Teddy Bodain" to be read aloud, my students clap! They cheer! Their faces light up! They sit on the edge of their seats anxiously waiting to hear what adventure Teddy will face that day. The students lose themselves in the story, allowing them to reflect back to how life was in the late 1800's. They are able to show character empathy to each and every character. My students wish they could be Teddy Bodain so they could have the chance to experience the same adventures that she does. The accountable talk that develops among the students after each letter is read is amazing. Teddy will become a best friend to anyone who reads this book. "The Astonishing Journey of Teddy Bodain" will touch your heart in more ways than you can imagine. Believe me. My heart is touched each time I read a letter. I know a group of 4th graders whose hearts have been touched as well. We have all found a treasure in this beautiful story. </span></div><span style="color:#000099;"></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><span style="color:#000099;"><span style="color:#ff0000;">The above book review expresses my thoughts perfectly. Now, we would love to hear the opinions from our 4th grade students. Tell the world what you think of "The Astonishing Journey of Teddy Bodain". What you have to say might be an inspiration for other readers! </span></p></span>Dorry Lopezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079557923113032879noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3066725544216612696.post-22249692040417424582011-05-18T15:09:00.003-04:002011-05-18T15:52:21.755-04:00Skills Test HelpThis week's Write for Today is tough! My students were asking for some extra practice. Go to these sites for some extra help:<br /><br /><strong>Capitalizing Rules:</strong><br /><a href="http://www.quia.com/mc/3522.html">http://www.quia.com/mc/3522.html</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/g/capitalizationp1.cfm">http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/g/capitalizationp1.cfm</a><br /><br /><strong>Irregular Past Tense Verbs:</strong><br /><a href="http://www.tcet.com/eaonline/FlashedESL/fe-pastirregular.html">http://www.tcet.com/eaonline/FlashedESL/fe-pastirregular.html</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.helpingwithverbs.com/lessons/PastTenseVerbs.htm">http://www.helpingwithverbs.com/lessons/PastTenseVerbs.htm</a><br /><br /><strong>Proofreading Practice:</strong><br /><a href="http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hme/k_5/proofread/">http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hme/k_5/proofread/</a>Meli O'Learyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11664521240488546634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3066725544216612696.post-59410011189783776712011-04-20T10:12:00.004-04:002011-04-20T11:18:14.562-04:00"Write 4 Today" Study SitesSome of my students have been struggling with studying for our Write 4 Today quizes, and asked for some extra help. Here are some fun sites to practice with :<br /><br />School House Rock Video:<br /><a href="http://youtu.be/fdUXxdmhIsw">http://youtu.be/fdUXxdmhIsw</a><br /><br />The Predicate Coaster:<br /><a href="http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/predicate_coaster/index.html">http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/predicate_coaster/index.html</a><br /><br />Sink or Swim:<br /><a href="http://fen.com/studentactivities/SinkOrSwim/SinkorSwim.html">http://fen.com/studentactivities/SinkOrSwim/SinkorSwim.html</a><br /><br />Print out for extra practice:<br /><a href="http://teacher.scholastic.com/lessonrepro/reproducibles/profbooks/predicates.pdf">http://teacher.scholastic.com/lessonrepro/reproducibles/profbooks/predicates.pdf</a><br /><br /><strong>Commas</strong><br /><strong></strong><br />Comma Cartoons:<br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWyrN22Zmuo&feature=relmfu&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWyrN22Zmuo&feature=relmfu&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1</a><br /><br /><a href="http://youtu.be/ZAUjO2gEfXI">http://youtu.be/ZAUjO2gEfXI</a><br /><br />Commas in a series BATTLESHIP:<br /><a href="http://www.quia.com/ba/38272.html">http://www.quia.com/ba/38272.html</a><br /><br />Comma Confusion Space Game:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.compasslearningodyssey.com/sample_act/34lang_confusion.html">http://www.compasslearningodyssey.com/sample_act/34lang_confusion.html</a><br /><br />Lots of extra help:<br /><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/grammar/punctuation/commas/">http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/grammar/punctuation/commas/</a><br /><br />Have fun studying!<br /><br />:)Mrs.O'LearyMeli O'Learyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11664521240488546634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3066725544216612696.post-53614442393692465162011-04-09T10:43:00.002-04:002011-04-09T10:51:22.667-04:00SPIRIT WEEK<strong>What a fun week to come to school at Chets. We saw many "new" sides to the students and teachers in 4 Corners as we varied our ususal looks and adorned farmer attire, mismatched clothing, silly socks and crazy hair. Many of us also transformed into awesome pop or rock stars on Friday! Enjoy the slideshow of pictures which highlight many of these fun new looks! <br /><br />FCAT will be "NO SWEAT" next week!!!! Bring it on!<br />Be sure to leave a comment telling how you KNOW you are ready for next week's FCAT! Also, take our blog "poll" and vote for your favorite Spirit Day from this past week!</strong><br /><br /><div><embed src="http://widget-59.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=2522015791368063833&site=widget-59.slide.com" style="width:400px;height:400px" name="flashticker" align="middle"></embed><div style="width:400px;text-align:left;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=2522015791368063833&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-59.slide.com/p1/2522015791368063833/bb_t056_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=2522015791368063833&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-59.slide.com/p2/2522015791368063833/bb_t056_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=2522015791368063833&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-59.slide.com/p4/2522015791368063833/bb_t056_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a></div></div>Angela Phillipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06273046733113154097noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3066725544216612696.post-21465442582384078192011-04-02T13:41:00.003-04:002011-04-02T13:48:45.477-04:00Mrs. O'Leary's Beautiful Wedding !!<p><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Ms. Launey (now Mrs. O'Leary) was simply gorgeous and elegant at her wedding! The groom was very handsome! Together, they make a perfect couple! The wedding ceremony was just beautiful. The weather could not have been more pleasant. Dinner was absolutely delicious! The wedding cake was delectable! Post-dinner dancing was delightful! The entire evening was unforgettable. Enjoy the pictures of her most special day! Thank you, Mrs. O'Leary for allowing us to share in your most perfect day! </span></p><embed style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 320px" name="flashticker" align="middle" src="http://widget-88.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=2522015791368035720&site=widget-88.slide.com"></embed> <br /><div style="WIDTH: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=2522015791368035720&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-88.slide.com/p1/2522015791368035720/bb_t016_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=2522015791368035720&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-88.slide.com/p2/2522015791368035720/bb_t016_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=2522015791368035720&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-88.slide.com/p4/2522015791368035720/bb_t016_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" border="0" /></a></div></span>Angela Phillipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06273046733113154097noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3066725544216612696.post-2136325242803120412011-03-22T19:57:00.005-04:002011-03-22T20:11:07.937-04:00Ms. Launey's Pre-Wedding ReceptionThank you to all of the 4 Corners students and parents for making today so special for Ms. Launey. We had such a special time celebrating her upcoming marriage to Mr. O'Leary. We enjoyed popcorn and refreshments, watching Ms. Launey open her special gifts, and dancing to all of our favorite songs together. It was a beautiful day at the Chets Creek Pavilion! Enjoy the slideshow of today's celebration!<br /><div><embed src="http://widget-1c.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=2522015791367991580&site=widget-1c.slide.com" style="width:400px;height:320px" name="flashticker" align="middle"></embed><div style="width:400px;text-align:left;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=2522015791367991580&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-1c.slide.com/p1/2522015791367991580/bb_t021_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=2522015791367991580&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-1c.slide.com/p2/2522015791367991580/bb_t021_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=2522015791367991580&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-1c.slide.com/p4/2522015791367991580/bb_t021_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a></div></div>Angela Phillipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06273046733113154097noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3066725544216612696.post-35589949388872555482011-03-13T10:59:00.003-04:002011-03-13T11:13:59.886-04:00Grimms Fairy Tales<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-a6guplbHas0/TXzfHsKvvnI/AAAAAAAAAXk/Zo6Qy_KnsEU/s1600/fairy-tale.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 350px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 284px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583582961240882802" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-a6guplbHas0/TXzfHsKvvnI/AAAAAAAAAXk/Zo6Qy_KnsEU/s400/fairy-tale.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>This week we started our fairy tales study. After reading a traditional version of Cinderella, we analyzed the characters. We learned about fairy tale archetypes, which are types of characters that tend to show up in many different fairy tales. The six archetypes we are studying are:<br /><br />-<strong>the damsel in distress (Cinderella)</strong><br /><strong>-the helper (Fairy God Mother)</strong><br /><strong>-the villian (the stepmother)</strong><br /><strong>-the other evils (the step sisters)</strong><br /><strong>-the person with mixed loyalty (Cinderella's father)</strong><br /><strong>-the rescuer (The prince)</strong><br /><br />We have begun to look for these characters while we explore other fairy tales.<br /><br />The children have been very surprised when reading some of the original Grimms Fairy Tales, which originated in Germany in the 1800's. The tend to be quite different than the Disney Fairy Tales the students are familiar with.<br /><br />As promised, here are some Grimms Brothers links:<br /><br />1. <a href="http://www.nationalgeographic.com/grimm/article.html">All about the Grimms Brothers</a><br />2. <a href="http://www.familymanagement.com/literacy/grimms/grimms-toc.html">Grimms Fairy Tales</a><br />3. <a href="http://www.grimmfairytales.com/en/main">Animated Grimms Tales</a><br /><br />Enjoy! </div>Meli O'Learyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11664521240488546634noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3066725544216612696.post-11130921663551318942011-03-05T20:12:00.008-05:002011-03-08T20:38:13.790-05:00Fairy Tales, Myths, and Fables<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >What do you know about Fairy Tales, Myths, and Fables?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aqg8HCLRhPY/TXbZO-DEZUI/AAAAAAAAANc/mVXIa7fn_n4/s1600/myths.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 115px; height: 160px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aqg8HCLRhPY/TXbZO-DEZUI/AAAAAAAAANc/mVXIa7fn_n4/s320/myths.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581887639369573698" border="0" /></a></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SUqGVAF-2RA/TXbZuXl_3EI/AAAAAAAAANk/TWQAIF7Zyi8/s1600/fairy%2Btales.jpeg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 114px; height: 154px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SUqGVAF-2RA/TXbZuXl_3EI/AAAAAAAAANk/TWQAIF7Zyi8/s320/fairy%2Btales.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581888178802908226" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7Ea2-8jxJWI/TXbYx8iU7DI/AAAAAAAAANU/j54q0vZs9pU/s1600/aesops%2Bfables.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 112px; height: 149px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7Ea2-8jxJWI/TXbYx8iU7DI/AAAAAAAAANU/j54q0vZs9pU/s320/aesops%2Bfables.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581887140747602994" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><br /><br />Get ready to bring your background </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >knowledge as we start a new 6 week unit on these three genres. First, we will start out with Fairy Tales. What are some famous and memorable Fairy Tales that you know? What are your favorites? Have you read different versions of the same Fairy Tale? Next, we will move into Greek Myths. What explanations have you read for how things came to be? How did Myths get started? If you don’t know, you will soon find out. Finally, we will conclude with Fables. Do you know that these great stories teach us a lesson? Do you know that Fables were originated with a man name Aesop? Fables teach us morals and lessons that we can use in our every day life. Fables come from all different countries! Your teachers are so excited to teach this unit on these three genres! Happy Reading, here we start with Fairy Tales!!</span>Dorry Lopezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079557923113032879noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3066725544216612696.post-66141789741766113302011-03-01T19:11:00.014-05:002011-03-07T11:27:38.222-05:00Moon Phases<div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7Xg5eTkGNFs/TW2PYAu1xlI/AAAAAAAAAbc/oUdKCrbWDYo/s1600/moon%2Bphases.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579273156058007122" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 201px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 309px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7Xg5eTkGNFs/TW2PYAu1xlI/AAAAAAAAAbc/oUdKCrbWDYo/s320/moon%2Bphases.jpg" border="0" /></a> In Science, we have really been enjoying ourselves learning about the phases of the Moon. During the month of February, students observed the Moon each night outside their window and recorded it's changing appearance, allowing them to see 28 days of our Moon's 29 day cycle.<br /><br />We have learned that the Moon has phases because it orbits Earth, which causes the portion we see illuminated to change. The Moon takes about 27 days to orbit Earth, but the lunar phase cycle (from new Moon to new Moon) lasts about 29 days. The Moon spends the extra 2 days "catching up" because Earth travels about 45 million miles around the Sun during the time the Moon completes one orbit around Earth.<br /><br />Click here to see what each child's completed calendar should look like:<br /><a href="http://www.tutiempo.net/en/moon/phases_2_2011.htm">February Moon Phase Calendar</a> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qvOgYYKN-cs/TXUGo36xvPI/AAAAAAAAAb0/OYd2voqa-ig/s1600/moon.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581374612470611186" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 201px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 168px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qvOgYYKN-cs/TXUGo36xvPI/AAAAAAAAAb0/OYd2voqa-ig/s320/moon.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />As we have studied the Moon's phases,we have also made booklets to help us learn what each phase is called. In doing this, our classes have identified several phases as being <strong>landmark</strong> phases. These are:<br /><br />1) <span style="color:#330099;"><strong>New Moon</strong></span> (the <strong>first</strong> (1)and <strong>last</strong> (29) day in our booklets )<br />At the new Moon phase, the Moon is so close to the Sun in the sky that <span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>none</strong></span> of the side facing Earth is illuminated. In other words, the Moon is between Earth and Sun.<br /><br />2) <span style="color:#330099;"><strong>First Quarter Moon</strong></span> (Day 8 in our booklet)<br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">ONE QUARTER (the <span style="color:#000000;">RIGHT</span> quarter that we see) is lit....</span></strong>here, the moon is highest in the sky at sunset, then sets about six hours later.<br /><br />3) <strong><span style="color:#330099;">Full Moon</span></strong> (Day 15 in our booklet- the <strong>middle</strong> day in the 29 day cycle)<br />On this day, the Moon is behind Earth in space with respect to the Sun. As the Sun sets, the Moon rises with the side that faces Earth fully exposed to sunlight. <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">We are able to see the entire illuminated half of the moon</span></strong>! <span style="color:#009900;"><strong>(Did you know that only one half of our Moon is always illuminated by our Sun, and that we NEVER see the other half from Earth??!!).</strong></span></div><br /><p>4) <span style="color:#330099;"><strong>Last Quarter Moon</strong></span> (Day 21 in our booklet) <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">ONE QUARTER (the <span style="color:#000000;">LEFT</span> quarter that we see) is lit....</span></strong> (opposite of the First Quarter Moon).</p><div>Other terms students need to be famaliar with help to explain other phases that fall <strong>between</strong> these landmark phases are <strong>Waxing, Waning, Crescent </strong>and <strong>Gibbous</strong>. Refer to your child's Moon Phase booklet and accompanying lab sheet for more specifics.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yK-eBLh5-Qo/TW2TdJyQRWI/AAAAAAAAAbk/Q4SI5p45E-Q/s1600/moon.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579277642434102626" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 124px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 118px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yK-eBLh5-Qo/TW2TdJyQRWI/AAAAAAAAAbk/Q4SI5p45E-Q/s320/moon.jpg" border="0" /></a>Be sure to also ask your child about two other labs we are participating in on the Moon's Phases this week. You can also reference our science textbook <a href="http://ocas.pearsonschool.com/sf/0-328-10116-8/iText/products/0-328-10116-8/unitd/ch17/501.html">HERE</a> for more study information. </div><div></div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581373226239600130" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 211px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-usx3QplaCTw/TXUFYLzjJgI/AAAAAAAAAbs/sOFIbj2TNQo/s320/Ben%2BW..JPG" border="0" />Don't forget to visit <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">GIZMOS</span></strong> to review the 3-day <span style="color:#000099;"><strong>virtual lab</strong></span> we worked on in class!! Thanks to <span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>Katelyn </strong></span>for her comment to this blog post- this online tool is the BEST at helping to show and explain the occurance of Moon Phases!<br /><br />You can also click<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Lunar_libration_with_phase_Oct_2007_450px.gif"> HERE </a>to see a simple, quick time-lapsed video of the Moon Phase Cycle.</div>Angela Phillipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06273046733113154097noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3066725544216612696.post-50400195072370391712011-02-26T16:44:00.007-05:002011-02-26T16:58:25.107-05:00IT'S SHOWTIME!!<div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">The Florida Writes Test is Coming Soon!!!</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></strong> </div><div align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></strong></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;">Need something to do over the weekend? How about one last writing prompt before our Florida Writes Test on Tuesday, March 1st? Your payment will be $100.00 Behavior Bucks on Monday, if you choose to take this challenge. Here is your prompt:</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"></span> </div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>WRITING SITUATION:</strong></span></div><div align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong> </div><div align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong></div><div align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong></div><div align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;">It would be very interesting to be a coin.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span> </div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>DIRECTIONS FOR WRITING:</strong></span></div><div align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong> </div><div align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong></div><div align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong></div><div align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;">Before you begin writing, think about the adventures you would have as a quarter.</span></div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;">Now write a story about an adventure that a quarter might go through in an afternoon.</span></div><br /><div align="left"></div>Dorry Lopezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079557923113032879noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3066725544216612696.post-55235967717869075572011-02-14T11:27:00.004-05:002011-02-14T15:46:14.278-05:00GRAB your READER<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ugwkXGdEjjc/TVlb426OAQI/AAAAAAAAAXc/ehhI-9aGGoU/s1600/9046740.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573587046218203394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 387px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 261px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ugwkXGdEjjc/TVlb426OAQI/AAAAAAAAAXc/ehhI-9aGGoU/s400/9046740.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>In writing, we have been working on many ways to make our writing more creative, and fun for the reader. One way to do this is by starting our piece with a grabber. A grabber is an opening sentence (or sometimes two!) that immediately captures the reader's attention. It flows naturally into the beginning of the piece. For example, lets say I was writing an expository piece about an animal that I would choose as a class pet. I might write something like this:</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><span style="color:#6600cc;">Some classrooms have gerbils, some have fish, but if I could choose a pet for my classroom I'd be way more creative than that! </span><span style="color:#666666;">If I had my choice, we would have a monkey as a classroom pet. </span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#666666;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#000000;">Do you see how the grabber (in purple) immediately captures your attention? It leads right into the beginning (in grey), which tells us what the expository piece is going to be about. </span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#666666;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#666666;"></span></div><br /><div>There are many different strategies for writing grabbers. Here are a few we have been working on:</div><br /><ul><br /><li>SCENERIO</li><br /><li>VOICE</li><br /><li>MYSTERY</li><br /><li>OPINION</li><br /><li>ONOMATOPOEIA</li><br /><li>DIALOGUE</li><br /><li>GLOBAL STATEMENT/SPECIFIC STATEMENT</li><br /><li>RHETORICAL QUESTION</li><br /><li>FUNNY STATEMENT</li></ul><br /><p><strong>Behavior Buck Challenge: Read the prompt below and comment with 2 different grabber/beginnings that would go with the prompt. You will earn $50.00 Behavior Bucks for finishing this challenge. </strong></p><p></p><p>We have all lost something, or know someone who has lost something. </p><p>Before you begin writing, think about a time when you or someone else lost something. </p><p>Write to tell what happened the time you or someone else lost something.<br /><br /><br /><br /></p>Meli O'Learyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11664521240488546634noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3066725544216612696.post-73078256425437052182011-02-04T16:24:00.010-05:002011-02-05T12:51:51.937-05:00The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins<div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#000099;">The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins</span></strong></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;">by Barbara Kerley</span></strong><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;">With drawings by Brian Selznick</span></strong></div><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569956693518011362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 168px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 223px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8Ah_OCVaRD4/TUx2GhNzS-I/AAAAAAAAANM/EGxKqQy7Bcs/s320/the_dinosaurs.jpg" border="0" /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;">This is the true and unforgettable story of Victorian artist Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins who was a dedicated and passionate artist. He had a goal of </span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;">building life-size models of dinosaurs envisioned from scientific fossils in the hope of educating the world about these awe-inspiring ancient animals. This was during a time when no one knew what dinosaurs were like. </span></strong></p><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;">We read this intriguing and captivating story aloud during Readers Workshop, and our students had much to take away from it. They learned to have courage and never give up on their dreams, because Waterhouse Hawkins never did, despite a corrupt politician who thwarted two years of his life's work in Central Park, New York City. They also learned that hard work and determination is the road to reaching your dreams and goals. Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins taught us all about the importance of believing in oneself and following your dreams.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;">He is a creative man who stretched the boundaries of what has been done before, and his legacy lives on today.</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;">Watch this clip on Youtube and have your child recount the story as you flip through the incredible artwork together, page by page.</span></strong><br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/embed/He_qLTgKKQk?rel=0">http://www.youtube.com/embed/He_qLTgKKQk?rel=0</a><br /><br /><span style="color:#000099;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Students, we would love for you to write a </strong><em><span style="font-size:180%;">comment</span></em><strong> and share your thoughts and feelings about this amazing picture book.</strong></span></span>Dorry Lopezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079557923113032879noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3066725544216612696.post-73381836519410021072011-02-03T14:55:00.006-05:002011-02-03T21:10:54.473-05:00Celebrating 100 Days of School !!Today, our 4 Corners classes recognized the 100th Day of School in style- old style. :-)<br /><br />Many of our students chose to accept the invitation to dress up as a 100 year old man or woman in celebration of this landmark day. Enjoy the pictures below, which show the creativeness and "style" of these students. If you are a 4 Corners student, also be sure to leave a comment sharing five mathematical facts representative of the number "100" to earn some extra Behavior Bucks. :-)<br /><br /><div><embed src="http://widget-60.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=2522015791367768928&site=widget-60.slide.com" style="width:400px;height:320px" name="flashticker" align="middle"></embed><div style="width:400px;text-align:left;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=2522015791367768928&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-60.slide.com/p1/2522015791367768928/bb_t013_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=2522015791367768928&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-60.slide.com/p2/2522015791367768928/bb_t013_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=2522015791367768928&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-60.slide.com/p4/2522015791367768928/bb_t013_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a></div></div>Angela Phillipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06273046733113154097noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3066725544216612696.post-88231886151089432792011-01-24T11:06:00.005-05:002011-02-07T11:36:50.612-05:00Congratulations to the Readers to Leaders!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wYim5KcjFQE/TT2k1j6oFkI/AAAAAAAAAXQ/bQMbHRE0agk/s1600/DLM_contest_logo_ebalst.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565785954580960834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 144px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wYim5KcjFQE/TT2k1j6oFkI/AAAAAAAAAXQ/bQMbHRE0agk/s320/DLM_contest_logo_ebalst.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The following students have read and responded to 10 chapter books so far this year! We are very proud of these students for reaching this goal. They will be attending the Reading Bingo Bonanza with Mrs.Phillips! </div><div></div><div></div><div><strong>Ms.Launey's Homeroom:</strong></div><div>Alex</div><div>Nathan</div><div>Jordan</div><div>Heather</div><div>Aaliyah</div><div>Mia</div><div>Evan</div><div>Andrew F.</div><div>Rida</div><div>Blake</div><div>Sophia</div><div>Emily</div><div>Katherine</div><div>Katelyn</div><div>Chloe</div><div>Andrew W. </div><div>Clay</div><div><strong></strong></div><div><strong></strong></div><div><strong>Ms.Lopez-Sinclair's Homeroom</strong></div><div>Morgan</div><div>Jaylon</div><div>Cavin</div><div>Franchesca</div><div>Jacob</div><div>Camden</div><div>Martina</div><div>Emily</div><div>Noah</div><div>Caleb</div><div>Tori</div><div>Nathan</div><div>Zane</div><div></div><div></div><div><strong>Ms.Phillips' Homeroom</strong></div><div>Alyssa</div><div>Emily C.</div><div>Will</div><div>Logan</div><div>Preston</div><div>Nya</div><div>Anastasia</div><div>Natali</div><div>Ashley</div><div>Angus</div><div>Ben V.</div><div>Ben W. </div><div>Sarah K.</div><div>Kamelia</div><div></div><div></div><div><strong>Mr.Pinchot's Homeroom</strong></div><div>Emma</div><div>Ethan</div><div>Matt</div><div>Ashley</div><div>Mario</div><div>Luke</div><div>Keyandra</div><div>Madison</div><div>Seth</div><div>Emily</div><div>Chris</div><div>Sarah</div><div>Janvi</div><div>Michael</div><div>Brendan</div><div>Miyah</div><div>Hayden</div><div>Alex</div><div>Jack</div>Meli O'Learyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11664521240488546634noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3066725544216612696.post-6057949981789280352011-01-18T22:40:00.009-05:002011-01-18T23:02:28.832-05:00Inquiry is at the Heart of Science<div><div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lsyXUdjyINU/TTZhXLdLm2I/AAAAAAAAAaw/uX66RZ-8nfE/s1600/scientist.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563741440502897506" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 82px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lsyXUdjyINU/TTZhXLdLm2I/AAAAAAAAAaw/uX66RZ-8nfE/s400/scientist.jpg" border="0" /></a> In our classroom, we spend a great deal of time building understanding of how to "think like scientists". We discuss applications to the "real-world" daily, as we make connections to experiments and labs we regularly perform in class and as we discuss nonfiction material that we read and study together in order to deepen our understanding of scientific concepts.<br /><br />Below is a list of important ideas that we continue to emphasize in science, which align to our state standards and the recommendations by the National Science Foundation.<br /><br />1) Scientists use their background knowledge (and do research) before experimenting. They use this knowledge to make an educated guess (hypothesis) as to the outcome (the answer to their “testable question”).<br /><br />2) When doing experiments, scientists carefully measure materials (when there are <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lsyXUdjyINU/TTZhgZUYKtI/AAAAAAAAAa4/1-BL9DNvFqw/s1600/scientist%2Bmeasure.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563741598842890962" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 124px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 110px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lsyXUdjyINU/TTZhgZUYKtI/AAAAAAAAAa4/1-BL9DNvFqw/s320/scientist%2Bmeasure.jpg" border="0" /></a>materials to measure) and they carefully collect measurement data (using tools such as rulers, timers, graduated cylinders, balance scales, etc.), so that they stay in control of the experiment, collect ACCURATE data, and draw accurate conclusions based on intentional variables (not unintentional variables that could occur if they performed a sloppy test (or trial).<br /><br />3) Scientists change only one variable (called the independent variable) at a time when doing an experiment so that they will know what “caused” what they observed happening in the experiment. The change that occurs as a result of this independent variable is called the dependent variable. Scientists also have a “control”, a sample item intentionally left alone in its original condition that is not “experimented with”, so that as they observe changes in an experiment, they can recall the original state of what is being tested.<br /><br />4) Scientists perform experiments multiple times to verify the validity of their data.<br /><br />5) Scientists communicate with other scientists results of their work so that they may learn from each other. Differences in data collected (or outliers/unexpected outcomes) are analyzed so that the cause of these discrepancies can be determined (or scientists can at least "try" to determine why something unexpected happened).<br /><br />6) In experiments where changes occur over a relative short period of time, data is collected frequently so that it will be known "when" a change occurred (such as in water evaporating from a cup left out in the sun)- scientists might check a water level and record the depleting amount of water in milliliters every 15 minutes so that they will have a good idea at what “time” the last of the water evaporated from the cup.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lsyXUdjyINU/TTZhy7OKKVI/AAAAAAAAAbA/smC1ctn__lk/s1600/scientist4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563741917181258066" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 135px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 101px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lsyXUdjyINU/TTZhy7OKKVI/AAAAAAAAAbA/smC1ctn__lk/s320/scientist4.jpg" border="0" /></a>7) Data is collected at regular intervals (not haphazardly), and this information is often times compiled in a table/chart or put into a graph to better analyze the results so that reliable conclusions can be drawn.<br /><br />8) Conclusions drawn after an experiment are based on evidence (collected and analyzed data), and the hypothesis is always reviewed and determined correct or incorrect.<br /><br />9) Experiments and conclusions drawn (new ideas learned) always lead to NEW questions (goal: testable questions) and new experiment opportunities. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lsyXUdjyINU/TTZiI0-9Y8I/AAAAAAAAAbI/RNQr0A1Pq7E/s1600/scientist2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563742293464015810" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 120px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 120px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lsyXUdjyINU/TTZiI0-9Y8I/AAAAAAAAAbI/RNQr0A1Pq7E/s320/scientist2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><em><strong>Inquiry is at the heart of science.</strong></em><br />In our classroom, our students are <strong>immersed </strong>in science experiences to help build and sustain these ideas. We don’t just talk about them, we actually “do” these things, and we talk about why we are doing them as we do them so that the students will understand what science truly encompasses.<br /><br />Which part of "being" a scientist do you find to be most enjoyable <strong>and why</strong>? Leave a comment. If you are on our Four Corners Team, a great comment will earn some great Behavior Bucks!</div></div></div>Angela Phillipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06273046733113154097noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3066725544216612696.post-55295337461421941302011-01-17T20:46:00.001-05:002011-01-17T20:46:56.525-05:00I Got Six<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/SCSRI4rzQwI?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/SCSRI4rzQwI?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>Angela Phillipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06273046733113154097noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3066725544216612696.post-60477860926504210712011-01-17T12:55:00.021-05:002011-01-17T20:24:06.922-05:00Chick-fil-A NightWE LOVE OUR PARENTS!<br /><br /><br />A big thanks to all our 4th grade parents who brought their families in to eat dinner at Chick-fil-A and supported Chets Creek. In doing so, you are giving back to our incredible school, and you are helping our gracious business partner, Chick-fil-A. Just take a look at the families who came in during the time that I was there from 6:00-7:15pm. I know that there were more of you who came in after that. We appreciate all of you who came out! <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8Ah_OCVaRD4/TTSEpDUbWZI/AAAAAAAAANA/bYFZeS65oD8/s1600/photo%252812%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8Ah_OCVaRD4/TTSEpDUbWZI/AAAAAAAAANA/bYFZeS65oD8/s320/photo%252812%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563217280509893010" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8Ah_OCVaRD4/TTSEdsEPvGI/AAAAAAAAAMw/Q3L8rbNEx1g/s1600/photo%252811%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8Ah_OCVaRD4/TTSEdsEPvGI/AAAAAAAAAMw/Q3L8rbNEx1g/s320/photo%252811%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563217085289446498" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8Ah_OCVaRD4/TTSEY5Zx3YI/AAAAAAAAAMo/u7sJYP-QS-c/s1600/photo%252810%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; 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width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8Ah_OCVaRD4/TTSDtIEHWLI/AAAAAAAAALg/G__0lSDvT-c/s320/photo%25283%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563216250991499442" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8Ah_OCVaRD4/TTSDlNCzr9I/AAAAAAAAALY/cGoacE_NVYE/s1600/photo%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8Ah_OCVaRD4/TTSDlNCzr9I/AAAAAAAAALY/cGoacE_NVYE/s320/photo%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563216114889240530" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8Ah_OCVaRD4/TTSDdftVe8I/AAAAAAAAALQ/CplVN_fEgCs/s1600/photo.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8Ah_OCVaRD4/TTSDdftVe8I/AAAAAAAAALQ/CplVN_fEgCs/s320/photo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563215982460500930" border="0" /></a>Dorry Lopezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079557923113032879noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3066725544216612696.post-63000261116033472992011-01-01T21:22:00.004-05:002011-01-01T21:38:10.823-05:00Happy New Year 2011<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8Ah_OCVaRD4/TR_kwnKKbQI/AAAAAAAAALI/DxcYEDRzAng/s1600/list.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 187px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8Ah_OCVaRD4/TR_kwnKKbQI/AAAAAAAAALI/DxcYEDRzAng/s320/list.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557411988994944258" /></a><br />HAPPY NEW YEAR!<br /><br /><br /><br />What are your New Year’s Resolutions?<br /><br />New Year’s Resolution: A goal someone sets out to accomplish in the coming year after reflecting upon self-improvement.<br /><br />New Year’s Eve has always been a time for looking back to the past and more importantly planning for the New Year. It is a time to reflect on the changes we want (or need) to make and resolve to follow through on those changes.<br /><br />Here are my New Year’s Resolutions for 2011:<br />*Improve my mind, body, and spirit and help others.<br />Mind – Learn something new each day.<br />Body – Do something active each day.<br />Spirit – Meditate/Pray daily.<br />Help Others – Commit a random act of kindness each day.<br /><br />Now that I have shared my resolutions with you, write us a comment and share yours. Happy New Year 2011!<br /><br />Love,<br />Mrs. Lopez-SinclairDorry Lopezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079557923113032879noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3066725544216612696.post-90766537398265534422010-12-22T08:12:00.004-05:002010-12-22T08:24:15.834-05:00Let's Say Thanks !<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lsyXUdjyINU/TRH7VphymvI/AAAAAAAAAac/Q76k-5BDcdM/s1600/thank%2Byou.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553496164867939058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 139px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lsyXUdjyINU/TRH7VphymvI/AAAAAAAAAac/Q76k-5BDcdM/s400/thank%2Byou.jpg" border="0" /></a>The cooperation and generosity of multiple organizations has made it possible to send millions of postcard messages to troops overseas currently serving in our military and they are submitted through this Web site: <a href="http://www.letssaythanks.com/Home1280.html">Let's Say Thanks. </a><br /><br />Xerox has also partnered with Give2TheTroops, the Boys and Girls Clubs, print shops and corporations that have all greatly contributed to the success of "Let’s Say Thanks".<br /><br />Your teachers encourage you to take a minute to "say thanks" to a soldier overseas during this holiday break! It's easy, fun, and more importantly, will mean a lot to someone far from home who is currently out there working to protect our country and our world.<br /><div></div><br /><div>Thank you to Emily K's mom who told us about this site so that we can pass it along to everyone in Four Corners. If you are able to send a card, come back to the blog and leave us a comment here telling us about it. </div><br /><div>We hope you are enjoying your holiday break!</div>Angela Phillipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06273046733113154097noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3066725544216612696.post-6434908266354998302010-12-17T14:57:00.003-05:002010-12-17T15:09:04.888-05:00Winter Break Challenge<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551743971869026338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wYim5KcjFQE/TQvBul8raCI/AAAAAAAAAXA/XV33G-AWKCI/s320/computer%252520girl%252520gary.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br />Earn behavior bucks over the winter break! Sign on to compass odyssey and practice your reading skills. For each completed activity, you will receive 10 behavior bucks. Click on the "backpack" icon to check your progress.<br /><br />Here is the link:<br /><br /><a title="https://odyssey.duvalschools.org/" style="COLOR: blue; TEXT-DECORATION: underline" href="https://odyssey.duvalschools.org/">https://odyssey.duvalschools.org</a> <br /><br />(Your password is the same one you use to sign into the school computers.)Meli O'Learyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11664521240488546634noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3066725544216612696.post-70943123176863190282010-12-17T14:42:00.005-05:002010-12-17T15:09:41.624-05:00Elf MeGo to the following links to see your teachers as ELVES!<br /><br />See if you can figure out how to make an "ELF yourself" video starring your friends and family. Then come back and leave a comment with a link to your video.<br /><br />We look forward to seeing what you can do!<br /><br /><strong>Hip Hop (with a special guest)<br /><a href="http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/uKmd4gzjct6ntM9NEfqc%22%3E">http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/uKmd4gzjct6ntM9NEfqc<strong></strong>"></strong></a><br /><br /><strong>Elf Hoedown</strong><br /><a href="http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/1i8YhCAa47lxEhI9m5jM">http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/1i8YhCAa47lxEhI9m5jM</a><br /><br /><strong>Santa's Elves</strong><br /><a href="http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/1i8YhCAa47lxEhI9m5jM">http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/1i8YhCAa47lxEhI9m5jM</a>Meli O'Learyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11664521240488546634noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3066725544216612696.post-84203462018099413952010-12-14T13:13:00.005-05:002010-12-14T15:58:35.175-05:00Seasons of Giving<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lsyXUdjyINU/TQfYvNxJGRI/AAAAAAAAAaU/Hm9OK1fEPb4/s1600/Ho%2BHo%2BHo.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lsyXUdjyINU/TQfYvNxJGRI/AAAAAAAAAaU/Hm9OK1fEPb4/s400/Ho%2BHo%2BHo.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550643371418654994" /></a><br />The Four Corners is proud of the incredible response from our families toward our Season of Giving Project during this holiday season. Because of your generosity, BEAM (Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry)will be receiving over 100 food items to offer to families in need in our local area. <br /><br />BEAM was founded in 1985 by local area churches to help folks in the need of basic necessities of life. The beaches communities- Mayport/Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Jacksonville Beach, and Ponte Vedra- are the primary areas that BEAM works to support. Churches, schools, clubs, businesses and locals regularly donate food, dollars, and volunteer support to BEAM every year.<br /><br />Thank you to each family for your incredible contributions toward this worthy cause.<br /><br />Happy Holidays!<br />Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. Lopez-Sinclair, Mr. Pinchot, and Ms. LauneyAngela Phillipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06273046733113154097noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3066725544216612696.post-91992463675800842532010-12-01T14:05:00.005-05:002010-12-03T10:08:27.356-05:00Poet Research ProjectsUse the sites below to research the poet you will be writing your report on:<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Dr. Suess:</strong><br /><br /><br /><br />1. <a href="http://www.catinthehat.org/history.htm">http://www.catinthehat.org/history.htm</a><br /><br /><br /><br />2. <a href="http://www.highlands.k12.fl.us/~aph/Poetry%20Month/Poetry/LehmanD%20Poetry_files/Page304.htm">http://www.highlands.k12.fl.us/~aph/Poetry%20Month/Poetry/LehmanD%20Poetry_files/Page304.htm</a><br /><br /><br /><br />3. <a href="http://www.readingrockets.org/calendar/readacross/seuss">http://www.readingrockets.org/calendar/readacross/seuss</a><br /><br /><br /><br />4. <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/3523393.stm">http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/3523393.stm</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Shel Silverstein:</strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>1. <a href="http://www.readingrockets.org/calendar/poetry/silverstein">http://www.readingrockets.org/calendar/poetry/silverstein</a></strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>2. <a href="http://www.shelsilverstein.com/html/home.html">http://www.shelsilverstein.com/html/home.html</a></strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>3. <a href="http://www.kidsreads.com/features/0204-silverstein-author.asp">http://www.kidsreads.com/features/0204-silverstein-author.asp</a></strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong></strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Jack Prelutsky:</strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>1. <a href="http://jackprelutsky.com/">http://jackprelutsky.com/</a></strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>2. <a href="http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/poetry/jack_home.htm">http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/poetry/jack_home.htm</a></strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>3. <a href="http://www.readingrockets.org/books/interviews/prelutsky">http://www.readingrockets.org/books/interviews/prelutsky</a></strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong></strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Walter Dean Myers</strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>1. <a href="http://www.walterdeanmyers.net/">http://www.walterdeanmyers.net/</a></strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>2. <a href="http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hmr/mtai/wdmyers.html">http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hmr/mtai/wdmyers.html</a></strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>3. <a href="http://www.readingrockets.org/books/interviews/myersw">http://www.readingrockets.org/books/interviews/myersw</a></strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong></strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Bruce Lansky</strong><br /><br /><br /><br />1. <a href="http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/contributor.jsp?id=2919">http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/contributor.jsp?id=2919</a><br /><br /><br /><br />2. <a href="http://www.gigglepoetry.com/autobiography/autobio.html">http://www.gigglepoetry.com/autobiography/autobio.html</a><br /><br /><br /><br />3. <a href="http://www.todayswriting.com/article60.html">http://www.todayswriting.com/article60.html</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Arnold Adoff</strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>1. <a href="http://www.arnoldadoff.com/">http://www.arnoldadoff.com/</a></strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>2. <a href="http://files.wla.org/conferences/wla2000/specialevents/aatext.html">http://files.wla.org/conferences/wla2000/specialevents/aatext.html</a></strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>3. <a href="http://www.orrt.org/adoff/">http://www.orrt.org/adoff/</a></strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong></strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Edward Lear</strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>1. <a href="http://www.nonsenselit.org/Lear/about.html">http://www.nonsenselit.org/Lear/about.html</a></strong><br /><br /><br /><strong>2. <a href="http://www.poemsforchildren.org/Edward-Lear-for-children.htm">http://www.poemsforchildren.org/Edward-Lear-for-children.htm</a></strong><br /><br /><br /><strong>3. <a href="http://www.skoletorget.no/abb/eng/lear/pdf/bio.pdf">http://www.skoletorget.no/abb/eng/lear/pdf/bio.pdf</a></strong><br /><br /><br /><strong></strong><br /><br /><br /><strong>Jane Yolen</strong><br /><br /><br /><strong>1. <a href="http://www.readingrockets.org/books/interviews/yolen">http://www.readingrockets.org/books/interviews/yolen</a></strong><br /><br /><br /><strong>2. <a href="http://janeyolen.com/">http://janeyolen.com/</a></strong><br /><br /><br /><strong>3. <a href="http://www.endicott-studio.com/cofhs/chnotime.html">http://www.endicott-studio.com/cofhs/chnotime.html</a></strong><br /><br /><br /><strong></strong><br /><br /><br /><strong>Nikki Giovanni</strong><br /><br /><br /><strong>1. <a href="http://www.readingrockets.org/books/interviews/giovanni">http://www.readingrockets.org/books/interviews/giovanni</a></strong><br /><br /><br /><strong>2. <a href="http://www.nikki-giovanni.com/index.shtml">http://www.nikki-giovanni.com/index.shtml</a></strong><br /><br /><br /><strong>3. <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95580685">http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95580685</a></strong><br /><br /><br /><strong></strong><br /><br /><br /><strong>Nikki Grimes</strong><br /><br /><strong></strong><br /><br /><strong>1. <a href="http://www.readingrockets.org/books/interviews/grimes">http://www.readingrockets.org/books/interviews/grimes</a></strong><br /><br /><strong></strong><br /><br /><strong>2. <a href="http://www.nikkigrimes.com/">http://www.nikkigrimes.com/</a></strong><br /><br /><strong></strong><br /><br /><strong>3. <a href="http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/kids/news/story/0,28277,1844630,00.html">http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/kids/news/story/0,28277,1844630,00.html</a></strong><br /><br /><strong></strong><br /><br /><strong>Paul Janeczko</strong><br /><br /><strong></strong><br /><br /><strong>1. <a href="http://www.paulbjaneczko.com/">http://www.paulbjaneczko.com/</a></strong><br /><br /><strong></strong><br /><br /><strong>2. <a href="http://edebutts.tripod.com/id29.html">http://edebutts.tripod.com/id29.html</a></strong><br /><br /><strong></strong><br /><br /><strong>3. <a href="http://www.candlewick.com/authill.asp?b=author&m=bio&id=2178&pix=n">http://www.candlewick.com/authill.asp?b=author&m=bio&id=2178&pix=n</a></strong><br /><br /><strong></strong><br /><br /><strong>Sharon Creech</strong><br /><br /><strong></strong><br /><br /><strong>1. <a href="http://www.sharoncreech.com/">http://www.sharoncreech.com/</a></strong><br /><br /><strong></strong><br /><br /><strong>2. <a href="http://missrumphiuseffect.blogspot.com/2010/04/poetry-makers-sharon-creech.html">http://missrumphiuseffect.blogspot.com/2010/04/poetry-makers-sharon-creech.html</a></strong><br /><br /><strong></strong><br /><br /><strong>3. <a href="http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/contributor.jsp?id=1811">http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/contributor.jsp?id=1811</a></strong><br /><br /><strong></strong><br /><br /><strong>Robert Frost</strong><br /><br /><strong></strong><br /><br /><strong>1. <a href="http://famouspoetsandpoems.com/poets/robert_frost/biography">http://famouspoetsandpoems.com/poets/robert_frost/biography</a></strong><br /><br /><strong></strong><br /><br /><strong>2. <a href="http://www.classbrain.com/artbiographies/publish/robert_frost.shtml">http://www.classbrain.com/artbiographies/publish/robert_frost.shtml</a></strong><br /><br /><strong></strong><br /><br /><strong>3. <a href="http://www.frostfriends.org/places.html">http://www.frostfriends.org/places.html</a></strong><br /><br /><strong></strong><br /><br /><strong></strong>Meli O'Learyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11664521240488546634noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3066725544216612696.post-51375586604309477152010-11-24T11:53:00.003-05:002010-11-24T11:57:03.445-05:00St. Augustine HighlightsEnjoy the show! 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