Nonfiction Research Project

Happy Holidays!  With only four days remaining until winter break, the students in B3 are finishing their research projects to be presented this Friday, December 20, 2013.  These reports were derived from self-selected topics and have been developed over the course of five weeks of instruction.  Here are the guidelines for evaluation:

     1.  Self-chosen topics
     2. Research that contains at least:  20 facts (4th graders)  or 40 facts (5th graders).
     3.  Length:  1 page to 10 pages.
     4.  A minimum of THREE SOURCES which can include websites, experts, books, or articles.
     5.  At least THREE facts must be cited as quotes in the running text.
     6.  A bibliography must be included that cites the various sources.
     7.  At least FIVE text features (photos, captions, graphs, bylines, subtitles, etc.) must be included.
     8.  The report must be structured to be support their audience's understanding.

December 2, 2013 Homework

Welcome back from the week-long break.  Hopefully everyone had a restful time off and enjoyed creating memories with loved ones.  Here is today's homework:

4th Grade Math:  6-1 (both sides)
5th Grade Math:  5-3 (Practice Side)
4/5 Writing:  Create a 'blueprint' for your nonfiction/informative text

Also, be sure to read to Monday's goal in your chapter book.