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Last week, the students read “King Long Shanks,” “Rapunzel,” and “Rumpelstiltskin” from the blue Elements of Literature book.  They also viewed videos of “Rapunzel,” “Rumpelstiltskin,” and “The Emperor’s New Clothes.”  We read about and discussed the elements of fairy tales, which can be found on page 270.  The students completed two Venn diagrams that compared and contrasted (A) “The Emperor’s New Clothes” and “King Long Shanks” and (B) “Rapunzel” and “Rumpelstiltskin.”

Today, classes A, B, and C had an open-book/note quiz on comparing and contrasting “King Long Shanks” and “The Emperor’s New Clothes.”  They also began a journal writing activity dealing with the fairy tales we’ve read in class.

Today, class D had a new lesson on similes and metaphors.  They will complete the quiz and journal activity Wednesday, due to a pep rally tomorrow.

Homework:  The students are required to do a demonstration or create a piggy bank for 4-H this nine weeks.  The 4-H newsletters were given on Tuesday, Jan. 13; directions for both projects were explained by Ms. Edwards on Thursday, Jan. 8. and again by Ms. Mullins on Tuesday, Jan.13. Each student was given a copy of the newsletter to keep.  The piggy banks are due on Monday, February 2. Demonstrations are due on Thursday, February 5.

The 4-H Public Speaking Contest is this Thursday, Jan. 29, at the Agricenter. Registration starts at 5:00 P.M., and the contest starts at 6:00 P.M.  We have several students from our team who will be competing. Good luck! : )

This week the students have read and discussed “The Emperor’s New Clothes” from the blue literature book.  We reviewed story elements, such as characters, plot, climax, and setting.  We discussed inferring a story’s theme, at length, as well as making generalizations.

Thursday, classes A and D had an open-book pop quiz on “The Emperor’s New Clothes.”

Friday, classes B and C will have a quiz on ”The Emperor’s New Clothes.” It will not be open-book.

Homework for this week:  Each student should be reading an AR book at his or her assigned level.  AR tests must be taken by March 6.  

The students are required to do a demonstration or create a piggy bank for 4-H this nine weeks.  The 4-H newsletters were given on Tuesday; directions for both projects were explained by Ms. Edwards last week on Thursday and again by Ms. Mullins on Tuesday of this week.  Each student was given a copy of the newsletter to keep.  These projects are due on Monday, February 2.

The students took the prepositional phrase test today.  We then reviewed story elements, concentrating on making inferences to determine the theme of a story.  The students began reading “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” which can be found on pages 245-248 of the Elements of Literature book.

Homework:  The students visited the library this week to check out books.  Each student should be reading an AR book for the third quarter.

The students had 4-H club with Ms. Edwards today.  Several students presented their speeches for her and did a great job!  Many of the students will represent our team at the Shelby County 4-H Public Speaking Contest on January 29.  : )

The test on prepositional phrases will be tomorrow.  Be able to identify prepositional phrases in sentences.  Information on prepositional phrases can be found on page 416 of the Writing and Grammar book.  A list of prepositions is on page 352. 

Today we reviewed prepositional phrases.  The students completed an exercise from the English Workshop book in the classroom.  If you were absent, please see me to get this.

Homework:  Complete the front and back of the worksheet given in class.  Circle and highlight all of the prepositional phrases.

We will have a test on prepositional phrases on Friday.  Be able to identify them in sentences.  Information on this skill is on page 416 of the Writing and Grammar textbook.

If you are giving your 4-H speech for Ms. Edwards, please be ready to present it on Thursday.

Today the students wrote about their New Year’s goals in their journals.  If you were absent, please see me for the requirements.

Homework:  If you are giving your 4-H speech for Ms. Edwards, please be ready on Thursday.