Language Arts-Blue 7: 2017

I am so excited to meet everyone in about a week and a half! Looking at the class list, I am thrilled to see many names I recognize. I also some see some I don't recognize, but I have heard wonderful things from previous teachers!

This will be my 16th year teaching. Teaching 5th grade is special because I get to see all a child has learned in elementary school and see what they need before they go on to middle school. It's like put the finishing touches on a unique project that will evolve even more!

As we start the year, one of our first projects will be designing a bulletin board. We will be taking some SELFIES! I'm sure that's a subject many of you would get an A+ in! Be thinking of a goal you have based on one word. Such as HONESTY, CREATIVE, MOTIVATED, RESPONSIBLE... You get the idea. Then you are going to chose a quote to go with the word. Sometimes finding the quote is easier to do first! Here are a few links to help you search out the perfect quote.

http://www.popsugar.com/smart-living/Best-Disney-Quotes-37677952?stream_view=1#photo-37844407

http://www.playgroundequipment.com/30-inspirational-quotes-from-fictional-teachers-and-mentors/

http://imaginationsoup.net/2015/04/27/inspirational-quotes-for-kids/

We are going to layer the selfie, word, goal, and quote in a Google Slide. Then we are going to print on our classes fabulous color printer... Should be a great intro computer and language arts lesson. Setting goals for the year is important! Search out a quote that means a lot to you and represents a goal you have or believe is a good one!

Here are a few examples from last year!

Cannot wait to meet you all!

Deluxe Desk S.T.E.A.M Challenge

Is your desk blah? Boring, blah, crowded, or uncomfortable? Upgrade it! Using the premises of science, technology, engineering, art, and math, redesign your desk based on the measurements below. You can use any materials you like to make your desk awesome, more comfortable, or whatever you feel is important.

Draw and measure your desk and chair.

Measurements:

Possible Supply list, but not limited to these only:

Fabric, stuffing, needle, thread, Lego, insulated wire, batteries, motor, switch, duct tape, cardboard, paint, electronics as needed, arts/crafts supplies

*You must be able to undo your creation at a later date… In other words, we cannot damage any chairs or desks in the process of our creations or final products.

Be ready with your creation/invention for April 14th! Also, prepare an advertisement (either print, poster, or video) and explain your final product using persuasive language.