The First Thanksgiving Virtual Field Trip

Visit this website to learn more about the first Thanksgiving!

http://www.scholastic.com/scholastic_thanksgiving/

Veteran's Day Videos

The following videos will help in your understanding of Veteran's Day.

Veteran's Day Videos

Veteran's Day Videos

Greek and Latin Roots in Everyday Life

This video introduces how Greek and latin roots are used in the English language.

Glogster projects for Unit 1, Greek & Latin Roots

See some helpful information posted on Glogster for our study of Greek and Latin Roots, Unit 1.

aqua: http://mrsmcelwee.edu.glogster.com/latin-root-aqua/
bio: http://mrsmcelwee.edu.glogster.com/greek-latin-roots-bio/
mater:
gen:
spec:

Paper Cranes

A box of cranes! They're ready to go to Japan.

Our paper cranes are strung, boxed, and on their way to Hiroshima, Japan!

200 cranes on a string, hanging from a tree in my backyard.

 

More Spelling Presentations

Check out a few of our girls and their awesome spelling rap!

The Hobbit Trailer

Here is the official trailer for The Hobbit movie which is coming out in December. Enjoy!

Spelling Contract Project Work

The ever-entertaining S.H. shares his spelling rap with us in class.

Grammar Girl: Run-On Sentences

Go to this link: http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/run-on-sentences.aspx 

Listen to this podcast and read along. Think about the activities we've been working on in class as you listen and read.