11-29-12

If you have not returned your green family survey, please do so ASAP!  These are an important part of our accreditation process and your opinions are highly valued.  

Upcoming:

Math test chapter 4 on Tuesday, 12/4

Third grade is reading at Mass on Friday, 11/30.  Please join us if you can. 

11-13-12

Native American projects are due next Wednesday!  If you are planning on not coming next Wednesday, 11/21, please send the project in early.  Grades will be affected by lateness.

We are collecting toiletries for the homeless in travel or small sizes.  We need the following:  soap, shampoo, deodorant, combs, tube socks.  Please bring in any donations this week or next week.

Native American Project Directions

Here is a copy of the directions for the Native American project that was assigned on Friday, October 26th.  There are examples in the classroom.  Parents are welcome to come and look.  I have the paper for the book in the classroom.  Students are responsible for gathering the supplies they want to use to make the home model.  

Name______________________________

Native American Project due Wednesday, November 21^st at 8:00 a.m. 

You are going to research a tribe.  Your project will include a mini-book and a 3-D home model.  This is an at-home project.  Homework will still be given in class, so make sure that you do not wait until the last minute!

Directions:

1.    Choose a tribe of American Indians that lived in California from this list.

Yurok                                      Yokuts

Hupa                                       Luiseno

Wiyot                                     Kumeyaay (Ipai)

Pomo                                      Cahuilla

Miwok                                    Mojave

Costanoan                              Maidu       

Esselen                                    Washo

Salinan                                    Chumash

Gabrielino (Tongva)

2.    Make a mini-book about your tribe.  First, write down 5 questions from the list below on the mini-book table of contents.  Find the answers to the questions.  Look on the internet and in library books.  When you find the information, you are going to write the answers on the corresponding page in the book.  Please have your answer be more than just one sentence.  It should be one paragraph (3-5 sentences long).  Include a topic sentence and interesting details about each topic.  For example, write the answer to question one on the first page.  Illustrate (draw a picture) each page using the information on that page. Pictures must be colored and show effort and detail. Please see the sample in class if you have questions

Questions to choose from:

Where did the ____________ live?  (Be specific!)

What did the ___________ eat?

What did the ______________ wear?

What was the ______________ religion like?

Who was the ______________ leader?

What were the ______________’s tools?

What were the jobs for the men, women, and kids in the __________ tribe?

What was the ______________’s home like?

What are some special religious beliefs for the _______________?

What is life like today for the _______________ tribe?

**You can also make up other questions if you wish that will give information about the tribe.  Check   with Ms. Danforth if you are not sure.**

3.    Create a model of your tribe’s home—just 1 home, not a village! The entire model that you bring in should be about the size of a half sheet of paper, no larger than 8in. x 5 in.

·       If you have any questions, please ask!  There is a sample inside the classroom. 

·       Neatness, correct spelling, and effort count!  Take pride in your work!

·       Be sure not to copy words straight out of a book or website.  Read the book or website, and write the information in your own words.

·       Have your parent help you proofread.

·       Students do all the writing and artwork.  Parents, please do not do the writing for your student!  It will have to be redone.

GRADING

Mini Book 5 questions are answered completely and correctly.  Answers are 1 paragraph long (3-5 sentences) and include interesting information.  Answers are written neatly and each page is illustrated with detail and effort.  Table of Contents corresponds with answer pages. Cover is decorated, has title and author (student) name 10 points for each answer page—Cover, table of contents, and 5 content pages=7 pages 70 points

Home Model 3-D model is made and accurately shows tribe’s home.  Directions were followed—one home, no larger than 8 x 5 inches. Shows effort and detail. Student knows what materials were used by the tribe to make the home and can explain the home to the class. 30 points

Week of 11-5

Upcoming:

Math chapter 3 test next Thursday
Social Studies chapter 3 test next Tuesday, November 13.

Tuesdsay, November 6th is election day!  Students may wear red, white, and blue free dress for $1.

Friday, November 9--no school.  Teachers have an inservice.
Monday, November 11--no school--Veteran's Day.

Thank you to all the parents who donated food and supplies to our Halloween party!