Manifest Destiny

Manifest Destiny Achieved!!!

Now that we have almost arrived in Oregon, let’s talk about the big ideas of Westward Expansion!

Did the pioneers achieve their goals?  Were the hardships of the trail worth the final result? Let’s talk about the good, the bad, and the final result of the Oregon Trail.  Please write four to five complete sentences with the correct grammar, capital letters, and end marks. 

 

Words have Power!!!

 On Monday, Mrs. Babine spoke to the third and fourth grade about the power of words. We discussed our core values and how we have a responsibility to use our words respectfully and with kindness. Please share an example of how words have power. Have you ever been lifted up by someone’s words? Have you lifted another person up with your words? Please share a way to use your words for good or how another person has helped you with their words. Please write 4 to 5 complete sentences using the correct grammar and punctuation.

 Spring Break is around the corner!!! I know we are all excited to relax, sleep in, read and maybe even go on a trip. What are your plans for Spring Break? What are you most looking forward to?  Is there any particular book you can't wait to read? In four to five well-written sentences, please share with us your Spring Break plans and hopes.  Have a wonderful Spring Break and be safe!!!

Jesse Jones Park

 

Let's reflect on our field trip to the Jesse Jones Park on Friday!!!  What a great field trip!  What was your favorite part?  Share with everyone some new learning from your experience.  What did you enjoy the most?  Please write 4 to 5 well-written sentences.  Make sure you use capital letters and end marks! Be sure to answer the question before you read your peers' comments.  Be original and creative.  

Reflections on Jason Chin

 

 

Yesterday, we were given the wonderful opportunity to listen to Jason Chin, a non-fiction author. We loved his books Coral Reefs and Redwoods! He talked to us about how he collects the research for his books, and also how he does his illustrations. What did you find most interesting about his presentation? What were your favorite things he told you? Please write three to four sentences reflecting on his visit and what you learned and found interesting. Please check your capital letters and punctuation. 

Wondering about Westward Expansion

We have been building background knowledge for our Westward Expansion Unit. We've learned about the Lewis and Clark Expedition. In library, we learned some information about supplies needed to take on the six month journey west. What are at least three wonders you would like to investigate further? Please read each other's comments and try not to repeat posts. Be sure to write in complete sentences with the correct capitalization and punctuation.

Chinese New Year

Today was CAFE's first meeting, and it was a great success! Many thanks to our friends, Eric Wang and Peyton Young for presenting on the topic of Chinese New Year. Thank you David for the wonderful pastries and Lucas for the red envelopes with a crisp dollar bill. It sounds like you all learned so much! What did you learn? What was your favorite part? Share with me your reflections on CAFE!

If you did not attend cafe, click here to read about Chinese New Year and share with us some new learning. Please be sure to write four to five sentences with the correct punctuation and capitalization.