The Candy Cane Mystery!!!

Someone stole the stripes from all of the candy canes!!! But why would they do that? This is a mystery!!!  So confusing!!!  Please write 4 to 6 complete sentences on your theory of why someone would steal the stripes.  Proofread for capital letters and periods.  Be creative; but please don't be silly!!! You need to have a realistic answer!  The best and most realistic response will be rewarded a delicious candy cane!!!

A Season for Giving!!!

This morning on KLS, Mrs. Babine talked about how sometimes in life it is the small things you do for others that count. Writing a letter to your grandmother, holding the door for your parents on your way in to a restaurant, making a homemade present for a friend—these are all small things that mean A LOT. With the holiday season coming up, what are some small things you can do for others? Write at least 3 complete sentences.  Be very thoughtful about what you write.  

 

The Mystery of the Mary Celeste

Today we finished our reading workshop lesson book titled The Mary Celeste: An Unsolved Mystery from History. We discussed how our brain asks us questions while we read and how sometimes our questions don't get answered. In the case of The Mary Celeste, a BIG lingering question is—what happened to the crew? In four to five sentences or more, explain your theory about what happened to the crew of the ship. Be sure to to watch this video.  It is less than two minutes. Back up your theory with evidence from the book and let's see what you can come up with!  Do not be silly and check your work.

Realistic Fiction

 Please share your realistic fiction story idea. Where is the setting or where does you story take place? Who is the main character or characters? What problems will your character face?  What is your favorite part of the story?  Please write in complete sentences.  Proofread your sentences before you publish.

Thanksgiving Blessings!!!

Thanksgiving is around the corner.  This is the time of year when we think about what we are thankful for. When you take the time to really think about the things and the people you are thankful for you will realize how blessed you are.  Please tell us at least three things or people you are thankful for and tell us why.  Don't forget to tell us why you are thankful.  Also, write a few sentences about your plans and traditions for Thanksgiving.  Please write in complete sentences using the correct spelling, capitalization, and end marks.

 Texas was home to thousands of American Indians.  The lives of the early Indians were all very different.  Each tribe had its own way of life, and whether they became farmers, hunters, or fishermen depended on their environment.  They also varied greatly in how they looked, what they wore, what they ate, and how they lived.  Introduce us to you tribe and tell us five to seven of the most interesting facts you have learned. 

Reading Rocks!!!

We have been focusing and listening to our inner conversation as we read, and we have been practicing many strategies to help us with this.  Writing down our brain tracks, using, fix-up strategies, recognizing the signals of our new learning, and recording our new learning and questions on Post-It notes are some things we have learned.  We rock!!! Tell us your favorite strategies and how you have used them in the class or at home.  It is great that we are becoming active thinkers and questioners as we read. 

Native Americans

We have just started our unit on Native Americans, and I know that you are excited to learn more about your tribes so you can teach others.  What did you learn today in general about Native Americans?  Please write at least three things you learned today in complete sentences.  You may write more if you wish.  Be creative and think hard!!!

We are 33 days into 3rd Grade!  What are your favorite things about 3rd Grade so far? What is your favorite class or subject? What do you look forward to most each day? Please explain why.  Also, tell us about your favorite activities outside of school. What are your hobbies? What do you like to do in your free time?

Math is Everywhere!!!

Math is everywhere we go!!!  You use math every day in your everyday life.  Math is everywhere you look. You see math when telling time so you won't be late.  You use math when you decide what to wear in the morning after you listen to the forecast and hear the temperature of the day.  You use math when you are playing sports and you have to keep score on how many points each team has.  Tell me four specific places where you use math every day.  Write in complete sentences please. 

Independent Reading

We love to read for fun!  Please share the book that you are reading and tell us why you like it!  Make US want to read YOUR book!  Be sure to write at least five complete sentences! 

No Place for Hate!!!

The Anti-Defamation League recognized Kinkaid as a No Place for Hate school for 2011-2012. Please describe what a No Place for Hate School is and how you will help us achieve this status again this year.  What does a classroom look like that practices “no place for hate?”  How do the children treat one another in a school that is a No Place for Hate school? Please answer with a least four complete sentences. 

Pet Peeves

A pet peeve is when someone, something, or and action is done that really irritates you.  Pet Peeves can be very different for everybody.  My major pet peeve is when people constantly interrupt me or blurt out when I am trying to talk.  That bothers me because first it is rude and second it is interrupts my train of thought.  So get on your soapbox and tell us your pet peeve!!!